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| Bill | Title | Congress | Status | Action Date |
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| HR 5878 |
Shahbaz Bhatti International Religious Freedom Act of 2014
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113th | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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 11, 2014 |
| HR 5696 |
Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act
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113th | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | November 13, 2014 |
| HR 4587 |
Venezuelan Human Rights and Democracy Protection Act
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113th | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. | July 21, 2014 |
| HR 4377 |
Burma Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2014
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113th | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent . | September 9, 2014 |
| HR 4254 |
Vietnam Human Rights Sanctions Act
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113th | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. | April 16, 2014 |
| HR 4229 |
Venezuelan Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act
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113th | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. | April 16, 2014 |
| HR 3889 |
Burma Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2014
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113th | Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. | January 15, 2014 |
| HR 1897 |
Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2013
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113th | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | September 9, 2013 |
| HR 1710 |
Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative Act of 2013
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113th | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | April 24, 2013 |
| HR 1687 |
Countering ALBA Act of 2013
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113th | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. | June 14, 2013 |
| HRES 754 |
Condemning the Government of Iran for its gross human rights violations.
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113th | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | November 19, 2014 |
| HRES 653 |
Recognizing the 45th anniversary of Stonewall.
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113th | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | July 21, 2014 |
| HRES 599 |
Urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to respect the freedom of assembly, expression, and religion and all fund...
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113th | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 1 (Roll no. 241). (text: CR H4851-4852) | May 28, 2014 |
| HRES 597 |
Urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to respect the freedom of assembly, expression, and religion and all fund...
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113th | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | May 23, 2014 |
| HRES 488 |
Supporting the people of Venezuela as they protest peacefully for democracy, a reduction in violent crime and calling for an end...
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113th | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 1 (Roll no. 92). (text: CR H2106) | March 4, 2014 |
| HRES 447 |
Supporting the democratic and European aspirations of the people of Ukraine, and their right to choose their own future free of i...
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113th | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 2 (Roll no. 56). (text: CR H1693) | February 10, 2014 |
| HRES 405 |
Commending the Patriot Guard Riders for their mission to show sincere respect for fallen members of the Armed Forces by attending...
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113th | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. | January 24, 2014 |
| HRES 310 |
Calling for more accountable foreign assistance for Cambodia.
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113th | Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. | August 16, 2013 |
| HRES 252 |
Calling for free and fair elections in Iran, and for other purposes.
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113th | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | June 6, 2013 |
| HRES 245 |
Recognizing the 24th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, calling for the release of Dr. Wang Bingzhang, and for other r...
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113th | Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. | July 9, 2013 |
| HRES 186 |
Congratulating the people of Kenya on their commitment to peaceful elections, as demonstrated on March 4, 2013, and calling on Ke...
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113th | Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations. | May 6, 2013 |
| HRES 121 |
Honoring Yoani Sanchez, a courageous blogger and activist for freedom in Cuba.
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113th | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. | May 6, 2013 |
| HRES 54 |
Observing the 100th birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks and commemorating her legacy.
|
113th | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | February 5, 2013 |
| S 2922 |
Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act
|
113th | By Senator Menendez from Committee on Foreign Relations filed written report. Report No. 113-313. | December 12, 2014 |
| S 2741 |
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015
|
113th | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 519. | July 31, 2014 |
| S 2585 |
Iran Human Rights Accountability Act of 2014
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113th | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | July 10, 2014 |
| S 2499 |
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015
|
113th | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 435. | June 19, 2014 |
| S 2142 |
Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014
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113th | Became Public Law No: 113-278. | December 18, 2014 |
| S 2124 |
Support for the Sovereignty, Integrity, Democracy, and Economic Stability of Ukraine Act of 2014
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113th | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S1720) | March 25, 2014 |
| S 1885 |
Burma Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2013
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113th | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | December 20, 2013 |
| S 1649 |
Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2013
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113th | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | November 5, 2013 |
| S 1372 |
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2014
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113th | Committee on Appropriations Senate Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-484. | December 10, 2013 |
| S 929 |
Vietnam Human Rights Sanctions Act
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113th | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3341-3342) | May 9, 2013 |
| SRES 540 |
A resolution recognizing September 15, 2014, as the International Day of Democracy, affirming the role of civil society as a corn...
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113th | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6306-6307; text as passed Senate: CR S6306-6307) | December 3, 2014 |
| SRES 451 |
A resolution recalling the Government of China's forcible dispersion of those peaceably assembled in Tiananmen Square 25 years ag...
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113th | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3430-3431) | June 4, 2014 |
| SRES 378 |
A resolution condemning illegal Russian aggression in Ukraine.
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113th | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1527; text as passed Senate: CR S1520-1521) | March 11, 2014 |
| SRES 365 |
A resolution deploring the violent repression of peaceful demonstrators in Venezuela, calling for full accountability for human r...
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113th | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1595) | March 12, 2014 |
| SRES 357 |
A resolution expressing concern of undemocratic governance and the abuse of the rights of individuals in Ukraine.
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113th | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S958) | February 12, 2014 |
| SRES 328 |
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on steps the Government of Iran must take before further bilateral negotiations b...
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113th | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S30) | January 6, 2014 |
| SRES 319 |
A resolution expressing support for the Ukrainian people in light of President Yanukovych's decision not to sign an Association A...
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113th | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S82-83; text as passed Senate: CR S83) | January 7, 2014 |