Topic

Protest and dissent

Bills 891 First seen 110th Most recent 119th

891 bills on this subject

Filed across 10 Congresses, from the 110th to the 119th, and most in the 116th at 213. 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 110th to 119th
891 bills across every Congress on file. Showing 871–891, newest first.
Bill Title Congress Latest action
SCONRES 58 A concurrent resolution recognizing Doris "Granny D" Haddock, who inspired millions of people through remarkable acts of political activism, and extending the condolences of Congress on the death of Doris "Granny D" Haddock. 111th April 19, 2010
SCONRES 54 A concurrent resolution recognizing the life of Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died on February 23, 2010, in the custody of the Government of Cuba, and calling for a continued focus on the promotion of internationally recognized human rights, listed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in Cuba. 111th March 19, 2010
SJRES 29 A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. 111th August 5, 2010
SRES 645 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Parliamentary elections to be held in Venezuela on September 26, 2010. 111th September 24, 2010
SRES 640 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United States engagement with ASEAN and its member-states. 111th September 23, 2010
SRES 586 A resolution supporting democracy, human rights, and civil liberties in Egypt. 111th July 20, 2010
SRES 551 A resolution marking the one year anniversary of the June 12, 2009, presidential election in Iran, and condemning ongoing human rights abuses in Iran. 111th June 14, 2010
SRES 538 A resolution affirming the support of the United States for a strong and vital alliance with Thailand. 111th May 24, 2010
SRES 491 A resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the May 4, 1970, Kent State University shootings. 111th April 20, 2010
SRES 480 A resolution condemning the continued detention of Burmese democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and calling on the military regime in Burma to permit a credible and fair election process and the transition to civilian, democratic rule. 111th May 7, 2010
SRES 428 A resolution expressing concern about violations of civil liberties taking place in Venezuela and commending the people of Venezuela for their steadfast support of democracy. 111th 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-recognized human rights as found in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 111th February 11, 2010
SRES 345 A resolution deploring the rape and assault of women in Guinea and the killing of political protesters on September 28, 2009. 111th February 22, 2010
SRES 196 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and freedom of expression in Iran. 111th June 19, 2009
SRES 193 A resolution expressing support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law, and for other purposes. 111th 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 Republic of China and expressing sympathy for the families of the people who were killed, wounded, or imprisoned, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre in Beijing, China from June 3 through 4, 1989. 111th 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 Republic of China and expressing sympathy for the families of the people who were killed, wounded, or imprisoned, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre in Beijing, China from June 3 through 4, 1989. 111th June 3, 2009
SRES 160 A resolution condemning the actions of the Burmese State Peace and Development council against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. 111th May 21, 2009
SRES 155 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the People's Republic of China should immediately cease engaging in acts of cultural, linguistic, and religious suppression directed against the Uyghur people. 111th May 21, 2009
HRES 1398 Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the continued gross violations of political, civil, and human rights of the Syrian people by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic, calling on the Government of Syria to immediately and unconditionally release prisoners of conscience and other political prisoners, and for other purposes. 110th July 31, 2008
HRES 1370 Resolution calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to immediately end abuses of the human rights of its citizens, to cease repression of Tibetan and Uighur people, and to end its support for the Governments of Sudan and Burma to ensure that the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games take place in an atmosphere that honors the Olympic traditions of freedom and openness. 110th July 30, 2008

Subjects are the headings the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, not labels written here, so the wording is theirs. Bills are listed newest first by their latest action. A bill carries several subjects, so it appears under each of them. Records come from Congress.gov.