Topic

Democracy

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 31–60, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HCONRES 83 Urging the appropriate representative of the United States to the 61st session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights to introduce a resolution calling upon the Government of the People's Republic of China to end its human rights violations in China, and for other purposes. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1690-1691) September 12, 2005
HCONRES 82 Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the arrest of Ayman Nour, the leader of the al-Ghad party, by the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the support of Congress for continued progress toward democracy in Egypt. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. March 9, 2005
HCONRES 81 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the two-year anniversary of the human rights crackdown in Cuba. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. April 28, 2005
HCONRES 78 Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the arrest of Ayman Nour, the leader of the Al Ghad party, by the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the support of Congress for continued progress toward democracy in Egypt. Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia. March 17, 2005
HCONRES 69 Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should resume normal diplomatic relations with the Republic of China on Taiwan, and for other purposes. Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. March 17, 2005
HCONRES 32 Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the occupation of the Lebanese Republic by the Syrian Arab Republic. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. March 17, 2005
HCONRES 31 Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to human rights in Central Asia. Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations. March 17, 2005
HCONRES 18 Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the continuing gross violations of human rights and civil liberties of the Syrian and Lebanese people by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic. Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,. March 9, 2006
HCONRES 16 Congratulating the people of Ukraine for conducting a democratic, transparent, and fair runoff presidential election on December 26, 2004, and congratulating Viktor Yushchenko on his election as President of Ukraine and his commitment to democracy and reform. Received in the Senate. January 26, 2005
HJRES 86 Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes. Became Public Law No: 109-251. August 1, 2006
HJRES 70 Requiring the President to submit to Congress a plan for the withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Iraq, and for other purposes. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1260) June 23, 2006
HJRES 52 Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. Became Public Law No: 109-39. July 27, 2005
HR 6433 Lebanon Reconstruction and Stabilization Act of 2006 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. December 8, 2006
HR 6406 To modify temporarily certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws, to extend certain trade preference programs, and for other purposes. Pursuant to section 2 of House Resolution 1100, the text of H.R. 6406 as passed by the House, will be appended to the engrossment of the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6111. December 8, 2006
HR 6386 To establish the Congressional-Executive Commission on the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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. December 6, 2006
HR 6364 Eurasia Foundation Act Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. December 5, 2006
HR 6346 To extend certain trade preference programs, to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Vietnam, to modify temporarily certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws, and for other purposes. Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1092 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6346 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. December 5, 2006
HR 6198 Iran Freedom Support Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia. October 12, 2006
HR 6111 Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 Became Public Law No: 109-432. December 20, 2006
HR 5948 Belarus Democracy Reauthorization Act of 2006 Became Public Law No: 109-480. January 12, 2007
HR 5716 Iraq Transition Act of 2006 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5099) July 12, 2006
HR 5680 Ethiopia Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights Advancement Act of 2006 Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent. June 27, 2006
HR 5672 Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 Star Print ordered on S. Rpt. 109-280. July 17, 2006
HR 5630 Iraq Congressional Oversight Enhancement Act Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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. June 15, 2006
HR 5476 To withhold United States funding from the United Nations Human Rights Council. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4653) June 27, 2006
HR 5430 To establish sound criteria for civilian nuclear cooperation with certain countries. Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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. May 19, 2006
HR 5382 Central Asia Democracy and Human Rights Promotion Act of 2006 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote . June 22, 2006
HR 5185 Afghan Women Empowerment Act of 2006 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. April 25, 2006
HR 5068 Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2006 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. July 26, 2006
HR 5020 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 418. May 1, 2006

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