Topic

Democracy

Bills 893 First seen 107th Most recent 110th

893 bills on this subject

Filed across 4 Congresses, from the 107th to the 110th, and most in the 109th at 274. A subject is a heading the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, and a bill usually carries several, so these are the bills that touch this subject rather than the bills only about it.

Bills by Congress 107th to 110th
274 bills in the 109th Congress. Showing 1–30, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HCONRES 493 Urging the Republic of Turkey to comply with all European Union standards and criteria prior to its accession to the European Union. Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats. October 12, 2006
HCONRES 486 Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of Turkmenistan should take immediate steps to improve its respect for human rights and democratic practices, in keeping with its international commitments and obligations. Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. September 27, 2006
HCONRES 428 Expressing the sense of Congress in support of United States diplomatic personnel stationed at the United States Interests Section in Havana, Cuba. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. June 13, 2006
HCONRES 408 Commending the Government of Canada for its renewed commitment to the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508. June 29, 2006
HCONRES 397 Honoring 2006 Olympic team member Joey Cheek and recognizing the need to work with international partners to help bring an end to the ongoing genocide in Darfur region of Sudan and the suffering of children in Chad. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. May 2, 2006
HCONRES 396 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should address the ongoing problem of untouchability in India. Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. May 24, 2006
HCONRES 381 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding high level visits to the United States by democratically elected officials of Taiwan. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. April 6, 2006
HCONRES 365 Urging the Government of China to reinstate all licenses of Gao Zhisheng and his law firm, remove all legal and political obstacles for lawyers attempting to defend criminal cases in China, including politically sensitive cases, and revise law and practice in China so that it conforms to international standards. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. April 27, 2006
HCONRES 362 Congratulating Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller for becoming the first democratically-elected female Prime Minister of Jamaica and the first female head of state. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. March 16, 2006
HCONRES 353 Commending the people of the Republic of Haiti for holding democratic elections on February 7, 2006, and congratulating President-elect Rene Garcia Preval on his victory in these elections. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. March 29, 2006
HCONRES 328 Condemning the anti-democratic actions of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should strongly support the aspirations of the democratic forces in Venezuela. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1822-1823) April 26, 2006
HCONRES 327 Congratulating President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf for becoming the first democratically-elected female President of the Republic of Liberia and the first female African head of state. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. December 18, 2005
HCONRES 313 Commending the people of the Republic of Liberia for holding peaceful national elections in 2005 and congratulating President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf on her victory and becoming the first female president of any African country. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. December 8, 2005
HCONRES 312 Urging the Government of the Russian Federation to withdraw the first draft of the proposed legislation as passed in its first reading in the State Duma that would have the effect of severely restricting the establishment, operations, and activities of domestic, international, and foreign nongovernmental organizations in the Russian Federation, or to modify the proposed legislation to entirely remove these restrictions. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. January 27, 2006
HCONRES 284 Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the 2005 presidential and parliamentary elections in Egypt. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. January 27, 2006
HCONRES 280 Mourning the horrific loss of life caused by the floods and mudslides that occurred in October 2005 in Central America and Mexico and expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should do everything possible to assist the affected people and communities. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. December 12, 2005
HCONRES 279 Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the 2005 presidential and parliamentary elections in Egypt. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. October 26, 2005
HCONRES 266 Expressing the sense of Congress that Cote d'Ivoire be encouraged and supported by the United States in its efforts to hold democratic elections in the very near future. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. October 7, 2005
HCONRES 256 Commending the people of Mongolia for building strong, democratic institutions, and expressing the support of the Congress for efforts by the United States to continue to strengthen its partnership with that country. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. September 29, 2005
HCONRES 252 Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of the United States should support democracy, the rule of law, and human rights in the Republic of Nicaragua and work cooperatively with regional and international organizations to bolster Nicaraguan efforts to establish the requisite conditions for free, fair, transparent, and inclusive presidential and legislative elections in 2006. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. January 27, 2006
HCONRES 229 Supporting the goal of the United States establishing a responsible energy policy toward the Gulf of Guinea region in Western Africa that encourages local content development and greater governmental transparency. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1711) July 29, 2005
HCONRES 224 Calling on the Government of Venezuela to uphold the human rights and civil liberties of the people of Venezuela. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. July 28, 2005
HCONRES 219 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding enhanced security for Taiwan. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. July 27, 2005
HCONRES 187 Expressing the sense of Congress concerning Uzbekistan. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. June 22, 2005
HCONRES 165 Calling for the immediate release of all political prisoners in Cuba, including Mr. Jose Daniel Ferrer Garcia, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. May 24, 2005
HCONRES 158 Calling for the adoption of a Sensible, Multilateral American Response to Terrorism (SMART) security platform for the 21st century. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8658) November 15, 2006
HCONRES 155 Urging the Government of the Republic of Albania to ensure that the parliamentary elections to be held on July 3, 2005, are conducted in accordance with international standards for free and fair elections. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. June 28, 2005
HCONRES 153 Welcoming His Excellency Hamid Karzai, the President of Afghanistan, on the occasion of his visit to the United States in May 2005 and expressing support for a strong and enduring strategic partnership between the United States and Afghanistan. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. May 24, 2005
HCONRES 143 Expressing the sense of Congress that the continued participation of the Russian Federation in the Group of 8 nations should be conditioned on the Russian Government voluntarily accepting and adhering to the norms and standards of democracy. Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats. May 19, 2005
HCONRES 111 Expressing the sense of Congress that Lionel Hampton should be honored for his contributions to American music. Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. April 18, 2005

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