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| Bill | Title | Congress | Status | Action Date |
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| HRES 953 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of the People's Republic of China has violated internati...
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111th | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | December 8, 2009 |
| HRES 915 |
Encouraging the Republic of Hungary to respect the rule of law, treat foreign investors fairly, and promote a free and independen...
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111th | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | December 8, 2009 |
| HRES 888 |
Expressing the continued support and call for a renewed focus on the "Green Movement" within Iran, which embraces the yearning of...
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111th | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | November 4, 2009 |
| HRES 860 |
Supporting the initiatives of Chicago Wilderness and the Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights.
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111th | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | January 13, 2010 |
| HRES 809 |
Honoring the fact-finding reporting done by Hannah Giles and James O'Keefe III in their investigation in the fraudulent and illeg...
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111th | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | October 7, 2009 |
| HRES 705 |
Condemning hard-labor prison camps in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea as an egregious violation of human rights.
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111th | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | July 31, 2009 |
| HRES 641 |
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
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111th | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | November 4, 2009 |
| HRES 637 |
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Herbert Klein and expressing condolences on his passing.
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111th | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | July 13, 2009 |
| HRES 555 |
Expressing concern for the well-being of journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee and urging the Government of the Democratic People's...
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111th | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | June 17, 2009 |
| HRES 533 |
Recognizing Helen Thomas for her pioneering career as a woman in journalism, her lifelong commitment to journalistic independence...
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111th | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | June 11, 2009 |
| HRES 487 |
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the State News at Michigan State University.
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111th | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | October 1, 2009 |
| HRES 350 |
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Harry Kalas for his invaluable contributions to the national past-time of baseball, the...
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111th | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | July 23, 2009 |
| HRES 223 |
Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Paul Harvey, affectionately known for his signature line, "This is Paul Har...
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111th | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | March 30, 2009 |
| HRES 149 |
Honoring Dick Brown: New York's greatest ambassador to Washington.
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111th | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | February 10, 2009 |
| S 3757 |
Support for Democracy and Human Rights in Ethiopia Act of 2010
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111th | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | August 5, 2010 |
| S 1739 |
Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act of 2009
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111th | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246. | December 18, 2009 |
| S 1434 |
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010
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111th | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 103. | July 9, 2009 |
| S 1159 |
Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2009
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111th | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | May 21, 2009 |
| S 962 |
Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009
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111th | Held at the desk. | June 25, 2009 |
| S 837 |
North Korea Sanctions Act of 2009
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111th | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | April 20, 2009 |
| S 673 |
A bill to allow certain newspapers to be treated as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exemp...
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111th | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3659) | March 24, 2009 |
| S 579 |
Federal Tobacco Act of 2009
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111th | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | March 12, 2009 |
| S 448 |
Free Flow of Information Act of 2009
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111th | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 225. | December 11, 2009 |
| SCONRES 54 |
A concurrent resolution recognizing the life of Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died on February 23, 2010, in the custody of the Gover...
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111th | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | March 19, 2010 |
| SCONRES 49 |
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to honor the life of...
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111th | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security. | March 26, 2010 |
| SRES 623 |
A resolution commending the encouragement of interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by the entertainment i...
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111th | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7365-7366) | September 22, 2010 |
| SRES 551 |
A resolution marking the one year anniversary of the June 12, 2009, presidential election in Iran, and condemning ongoing human r...
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111th | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4893-4894; text as passed Senate: CR S4893-4894; text of measure as introduced: CR S4887) | June 14, 2010 |
| SRES 428 |
A resolution expressing concern about violations of civil liberties taking place in Venezuela and commending the people of Venezu...
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111th | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S860) | March 1, 2010 |
| SRES 415 |
A resolution calling for a renewed focus on the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran's violations of internationally-recogn...
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111th | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S589-592; text as passed Senate: CR S592; text of measure as introduced: CR S571) | February 11, 2010 |
| SRES 405 |
A resolution reaffirming the centrality of freedom of expression and press freedom as cornerstones of United States foreign polic...
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111th | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S447-448; text as passed Senate: CR S447-448; text of measure as introduced: CR S445-446) | February 2, 2010 |
| SRES 386 |
A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for restricting and suppressing freedom of the press, freedom of speech, freedom o...
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111th | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13792-13793; text as passed Senate: CR S13793; text of measure as introduced: CR S13790-13791) | December 22, 2009 |
| SRES 355 |
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has systematically violated i...
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111th | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11817-11818; text as passed Senate: CR S11817-11818; text of measure as introduced: CR S11605-11606) | November 19, 2009 |
| SRES 325 |
A resolution designating October 25 through October 31, 2009, as "National Hispanic Media Week" in honor of the Latino Media of A...
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111th | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10791; text as passed Senate: CR S10791; text of measure as introduced: CR S10787) | October 27, 2009 |
| SRES 196 |
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and freedom of expression in Iran.
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111th | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6855; text as passed Senate: CR S6855; text of measure as introduced: CR S6849-6850) | June 19, 2009 |
| SRES 171 |
A resolution commending the people who have sacrificed their personal freedoms to bring about democratic change in the People's R...
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111th | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6316-6317; text as passed Senate: CR S6317; text of measure as introduced: CR S6273) | June 8, 2009 |
| SRES 167 |
A resolution commending the people who have sacrificed their personal freedoms to bring about democratic change in the People's R...
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111th | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6050) | June 3, 2009 |
| SRES 149 |
A resolution expressing solidarity with the writers, journalists, and librarians of Cuba on World Press Freedom Day and calling f...
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111th | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5538; text as passed Senate: CR S5538; text of measure as introduced: CR S5529-5530) | May 14, 2009 |
| SRES 124 |
A resolution recognizing the threats to press freedom and expression around the world and reaffirming press freedom as a priority...
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111th | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4996-4997; text as passed Senate: CR S4997; text of measure as introduced: CR S4979) | April 30, 2009 |