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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2012 [S.1601]
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2012 - Title I: Department of State and Related Agency - Makes FY2012 appropriations for the Department of State (Department) for: (1) administration of foreign affairs and diplomatic and consular programs; (2) the Capital Investment Fund; (3) the Office of Inspector General; (4) educational and cultural exchange programs; (5) representation allowances; (6) protection of foreign missions and officials; (7) U.S. embassy security, construction, and maintenance; (8) emergencies
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Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick Leahy
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Leahy. With Written Report No. 112-85. on 09/22/2011
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the declassification of information related to missing and unaccounted-for members of the Armed Forces. [HR-485]
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Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Secretary of Defense (DOD) should take immediate action to ensure that all classified information that pertains to any member of the Armed Forces who is missing and unaccounted for from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, or the Cold War be declassified and provided to the primary or designated next-of-kin, and made available to the National Archives and Records Administration; (2) sufficient funding and personnel should be approved for the POW/MIA accounting community
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 02/07/2012
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Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2012 [HJR-79]
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Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2012 - Makes continuing appropriations for FY2012. Appropriates amounts for continuing operations, projects, or activities which were conducted in FY2011 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were made available in: (1) the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2011 (division A of Public Law 112-10); and (2) the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act 2011, (division B of Public Law 112-10). Reduces such rate for operations by 1.409%. Provides funding under this joint resolution until whichever
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Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Rogers
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 399 Reported To House. Rule Provides For Consideration Of H.j. Res. 79 With 1 Hour Of General Debate. Previous Question Shall Be Considered As Ordered Without Intervening Motions Except Motion To Recommit With Or Without Instructions. Measure Will Be Considered Read. Bill Is Closed To Amendments. The Amendment Printed In The Report Of The Committee On Rules Shall Be Considered As Adopted. on 09/15/2011
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Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. [HJR-66]
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Division A: Renewal of Import Restrictions Under Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 - Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and deems this resolution a renewal resolution under such Act. Division B: Supplemental Appropriations - Emergency Supplemental Disaster Relief Appropriations Resolution, 2011 - Title I: Department of Agriculture - Makes supplemental appropriations for FY2011 for the following Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs involving disaster relief:
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Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Capuano
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 09/15/2011
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Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes. [HJR-109]
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Amends the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to renew, for three years, the President's authority to ban the import of Burmese products. Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Act. Deems this resolution a renewal resolution which shall take effect upon its enactment or July 26, 2012, whichever occurs first.
Sponsored by: Rep. Peter King
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 05/18/2012
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Expressing the sense of Congress in honor of the life and legacy of Vaclav Havel. [HCR-97]
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Mourns the loss of Vaclav Havel and offers condolences to the Havel family and the people of the Czech Republic. Recognizes Vaclav Havel's: (1) courage and commitment to democratic values in the face of communist repression, (2) historical legacy in defeating communism and building a democratic Europe, and (3) solidarity with democratic dissidents throughout the world and support for the expansion of freedom. Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the causes of freedom, democracy, and human rights for which Vaclav Havel stood.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory Meeks
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 01/27/2012
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Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, in recognition of her leadership and perseverance in the struggle for freedom and democracy in Burma. [HCR-135]
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Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on September 19, 2012, for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her leadership and perseverance in the struggle for freedom and democracy in Burma.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph Crowley
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 08/03/2012
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To provide flexibility with respect to United States support for assistance provided by international financial institutions for Burma, and for other purposes. [HB-6431]
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Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury, upon a determination by the President that it is in the U.S. national interest to support assistance for Burma, to instruct the U.S. Executive Director at any international financial institution to vote in favor of assistance for Burma. Directs the President to provide Congress with written notice of any such determination. Requires that prior to the President making such determination the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury shall consult with Congress regarding assistance for Burma by an
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Sponsored by: Rep. Edward Royce
Signed By President. on 10/05/2012
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To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend the third-country fabric program and to add South Sudan to the list of countries eligible for designation under that Act, to make technical corrections to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States relating to the textile and apparel rules of origin for the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement, to approve the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes. [HB-5986]
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(Sec. 1) Amends the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend through FY2015 the third-country fabric rule granting duty-free treatment of apparel articles wholly assembled, or knit-to-shape and wholly assembled, or both, in one or more lesser developed beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries, regardless of the country of origin of the fabric or the yarn used to make such articles. Revises the term "sub-Saharan African country" to include the Republic of South Sudan (South Sudan) under such Act. (Sec. 2) Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
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Signed By President. on 08/10/2012
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2013 [HB-5857]
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2013 - Makes FY2013 appropriations for the Department of State (Department) for: administration of foreign affairs and diplomatic and consular programs; the Capital Investment Fund; the Office of Inspector General; educational and cultural exchange programs; representation allowances; protection of foreign missions and officials; U.S. embassy security, construction, and maintenance; emergencies in the diplomatic and consular service; the repatriation loans program
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kay Granger
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 112-494, By Ms. Granger. on 05/25/2012
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2013 [HB-5856]
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2013 - Title I: Military Personnel - Appropriates funds for FY2013 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. Title II: Operation and Maintenance - Appropriates funds for FY2013 for operation and maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, the defense agencies, the reserve components, and the Army and Air National Guard. Appropriates funds for: (1) the United States Court
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Sponsored by: Rep. C.W. Young
Committee On Appropriations. Reported By Senator Inouye With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 112-196. on 08/02/2012
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Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 [HB-2608]
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Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes continuing appropriations for FY2012. (Sec. 101) Makes appropriations for continuing operations, projects, or activities which were conducted in FY2011 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were made available in: (1) the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2011 (division A of Public Law 112-10); and (2) the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (division B of Public Law 112-10). Reduces the rate for operations by 1.503%. (Sec. 102) Prohibits the use of appropriations,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nydia Velazquez
Became Public Law No: 112-36. on 10/05/2011
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 [HB-2055]
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 - Division A: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 - Title I: Military Personnel - Appropriates funds for FY2012 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. Title II: Operation and Maintenance - Appropriates funds for FY2012 for operation and maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, the defense agencies, the reserve
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Sponsored by: Rep. John Culberson
Signed By President. on 12/23/2011
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Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 [HB-2017]
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Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes continuing appropriations for FY2012. (Sec. 101) Makes appropriations for continuing operations, projects, or activities which were conducted in FY2011 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were made available in: (1) the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2011 (division A of Public Law 112-10); and (2) the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (division B of Public Law 112-10). Reduces the rate for operations by 1.503%. (Sec. 102) Prohibits the use of appropriations, funds,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Aderholt
Signed By President. on 09/30/2011
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North Korea Sanctions and Diplomatic Nonrecognition Act of 2011 [HB-1321]
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North Korea Sanctions and Diplomatic Nonrecognition Act of 2011 - Continues diplomatic, economic, and military sanctions against the government of North Korea as a supporter of international terrorism until the President certifies to Congress that North Korea: (1) is no longer engaged in the illegal transfer of missile or nuclear technology, particularly to Iran, Syria, or Burma; (2) is not assisting foreign terrorist organizations, engaged in counterfeiting U.S. currency, or engaged in illicit narcotics traffic; (3) has returned the last remains
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Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/07/2011
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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. [SR-480]
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Condemns the detention of, and calls for the immediate release of, Burmese democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and all prisoners of conscience in Burma. Calls on the military regime in Burma to engage in dialogue with all political groups and individuals dedicated to democratic ideals, as well as with ethnic minorities, to broaden political participation in an environment free from intimidation. Calls upon the Secretary of State to: (1) assess the effectiveness of the policy of engagement with the military regime in Burma in furthering U.S.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Discharged By Unanimous Consent. on 05/07/2010
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A resolution encouraging the United States Trade Representative to pursue a free trade agreement between the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. [SR-311]
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Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States Trade Representative (USTR) should establish a strategy for initiating negotiations for a free trade agreement between the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN); and (2) any pending bilateral issues between the United States and Burma should not deter the United States from negotiating free trade agreements with other ASEAN nations, nor should the United States encourage trade with Burma, absent significant reforms within that country.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Inhofe
Referred To The Committee On Finance. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S10372) on 10/13/2009
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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. [SR-160]
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Condemns: (1) the show trial of Burmese democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi; and (2) the criminal actions by the State Peace and Development Council against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and members of the National League for Democracy. Recognizes that conditions do not exist in Burma for the conduct of credible elections. Calls for the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and all prisoners of conscience in Burma. Calls upon the Council to establish a genuine roadmap for the peaceful transition to civilian, democratic rule.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S5884-5885; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S5885; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S5877) on 05/21/2009
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A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. [SJR-29]
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Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
By Senator Baucus From Committee On Finance Filed Written Report. Report No. 111-279. on 08/05/2010
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A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes. [SJR-17]
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Amends the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to renew, for three years, the President's authority to ban the import of Burmese products. Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Act. Deems this resolution a renewal resolution which shall take effect upon its enactment or July 26, 2009, whichever occurs first.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
By Senator Baucus From Committee On Finance Filed Written Report. Report No. 111-63. on 07/29/2009