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| Bill | Title | Congress | Status | Action Date |
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| HCONRES 110 |
Expressing the sense of Congress that Katherine Dunham should be recognized for her groundbreaking achievements in dance, theater...
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109th | Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. | April 18, 2005 |
| HCONRES 102 |
Urging the appropriate representative of the United States to the 61st session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights t...
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109th | Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations. | April 7, 2005 |
| HCONRES 101 |
Calling upon the President to order an immediate moratorium on the rendition of persons to Syria and all countries that routinely...
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109th | Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia. | March 17, 2005 |
| HCONRES 94 |
Commending Paul Rusesabagina for his courage and bravery in saving hundreds of lives from the genocide in Rwanda, and for other p...
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109th | Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations. | March 17, 2005 |
| HCONRES 90 |
Conveying the sympathy of Congress to the families of the young women murdered in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico, and encouraging...
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109th | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | May 3, 2006 |
| HCONRES 89 |
Honoring the life of Sister Dorothy Stang.
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109th | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | May 24, 2005 |
| HCONRES 88 |
Remembering the victims of the genocide that occurred in 1994 in Rwanda and pledging to work to ensure that such an atrocity does...
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109th | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended). | March 10, 2005 |
| HCONRES 83 |
Urging the appropriate representative of the United States to the 61st session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights t...
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109th | 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 o...
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109th | 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.
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109th | 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 o...
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109th | 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 T...
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109th | Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. | March 17, 2005 |
| HCONRES 68 |
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of Japan should formally issue a clear and unambiguous apology for the sexua...
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109th | Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. | March 17, 2005 |
| HCONRES 60 |
Acknowledging African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade in all of the Americas with an emphasis on descendants in Lati...
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109th | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1464-1465) | July 12, 2005 |
| HCONRES 57 |
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should grant a pardon to Marcus Mosiah Garvey to clear his name and affir...
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109th | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1582) | July 22, 2005 |
| HCONRES 32 |
Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the occupation of the Lebanese Republic by the Syrian Arab Republic.
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109th | 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.
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109th | 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 Syr...
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109th | 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...
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109th | 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.
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109th | Became Public Law No: 109-251. | August 1, 2006 |
| HJRES 52 |
Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
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109th | Became Public Law No: 109-39. | July 27, 2005 |
| HR 6406 |
To modify temporarily certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws, to extend certain trade prefer...
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109th | 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.
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109th | 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
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109th | 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 tr...
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109th | 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 6328 |
Congressional Commission on the Abolition of Modern-Day Slavery Act
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109th | Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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. | November 15, 2006 |
| HR 6293 |
International Women's Freedom Act of 2006
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109th | Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations. | October 17, 2006 |
| HR 6198 |
Iran Freedom Support Act
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109th | Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia. | October 12, 2006 |
| HR 6166 |
Military Commissions Act of 2006
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109th | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. | November 13, 2006 |
| HR 6142 |
To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act relating to preferential treatment to apparel articles of lesser developed countr...
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109th | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | September 21, 2006 |
| HR 6136 |
Margaret Thatcher Congressional Gold Medal Act
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109th | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. | September 21, 2006 |
| HR 6060 |
Department of State Authorities Act of 2006
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109th | Became Public Law No: 109-472. | January 11, 2007 |
| HR 6054 |
Military Commissions Act of 2006
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109th | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 409. | September 25, 2006 |
| HR 5972 |
To provide for the payment of compensation to members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the United States who, as pri...
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109th | Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities. | August 17, 2006 |
| HR 5966 |
Child Soldier Prevention Act of 2006
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109th | Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. | July 28, 2006 |
| HR 5948 |
Belarus Democracy Reauthorization Act of 2006
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109th | Became Public Law No: 109-480. | January 12, 2007 |
| HR 5918 |
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to protect vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers.
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109th | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7679) | September 27, 2006 |
| HR 5911 |
Eradication of Slavery in Sudan Act of 2006
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109th | Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. | July 26, 2006 |
| HR 5680 |
Ethiopia Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights Advancement Act of 2006
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109th | Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent. | June 27, 2006 |
| HR 5674 |
Protection Against Transmission of HIV for Women and Youth Act of 2006
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109th | Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. | June 22, 2006 |