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A resolution calling upon the Government of Turkey to facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay. [SR-196]
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Welcomes: (1) the historic meeting between Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I; and (2) the positive gestures by the government of Turkey, including allowing the liturgical celebration by the Ecumenical Patriarch at the historic Sumela Monastery and the return of the former Greek Orphanage on Buyukada Island to the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Urges the government of Turkey to: (1) facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki, and (2) address other long-standing
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Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S3279) on 05/24/2011
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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on the sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus over all of the territory of the island of Cypress. [SCR-47]
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Respects the sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus over all of the territory on the island of Cyprus. Urges Turkey to recognize the sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus over all of the territory of the island of Cyprus, end its illegal military occupation of Cyprus, and implement all U.N. Security Council resolutions on Cyprus. Supports the Republic of Cyprus in its plans to explore and exploit energy reserves within its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and praises Cyprus and Israel for working cooperatively to develop the energy holdings in the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S3784) on 06/06/2012
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Syria Humanitarian Support and Democratic Transition Assistance Act of 2012 [S.3498]
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Syria Humanitarian Support and Democratic Transition Assistance Act of 2012 - Directs the President to appoint a Special Envoy for Syria to coordinate U.S. engagement with the country and to ensure U.S. support for efforts to bring about a democratic transition in Syria. Urges the President to: (1) support humanitarian activities taking place in and outside Syria, (2) support efforts for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Syria, and (3) contribute to future capacity building for governing institutions after a political transition takes place
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S5984-5986) on 08/02/2012
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 [S.3254]
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2013 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for procurement for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, Air Force, and defense-wide activities, in amounts specified in the funding table in Division D of this Act. Subtitle B: Army Programs - (Sec. 111) Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, beginning with the FY2013 program year, to enter into
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Pursuant To The Provisions Of H. Res. 829, Papers Are Returned To The Senate. on 12/12/2012
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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 J. 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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Condemning the Kurdistan Workers' Party and supporting a peaceful dialogue with Turkey. [HR-772]
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Condemns the terrorism capaign by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and expresses solidarity with the victims of its violence. Reaffirms that the PKK is a common enemy of the United States and Turkey, and encourages ongoing cooperation between the United States and Turkey to eliminate or apprehend violent PKK elements. Urges the PKK to renounce violence.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee L. Hastings
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 08/02/2012
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To expose and halt the Republic of Turkey's illegal colonization of the Republic of Cyprus with non-Cypriot populations, to support Cyprus in its efforts to control all of its territory, to end Turkey's illegal occupation of northern Cyprus, and to exploit its energy resources without illegal interference by Turkey. [HR-676]
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Respects the Republic of Cyprus as the only sovereign state on the island of Cyprus. Urges Turkey to recognize the sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus over all of the territory of the island of Cyprus, end its illegal military occupation of Cyprus, and implement all U.N. Security Council resolutions on Cyprus. Supports the Republic of Cyprus in its plans to explore and exploit energy reserves within its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and praises Cyprus and Israel for working cooperatively to develop the energy holdings in the region. Opposes
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Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 06/05/2012
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Commending the Government of Turkey for its efforts to facilitate, host, and care for refugees fleeing the Al-Assad regime's escalating violence in Syria. [HR-632]
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Commends Turkey's leadership calling for an end to the violence in Syria and the restoration of human rights and democracy. Supports the efforts of international organizations to assist internally displaced persons within Syria and Syrian refugees throughout the region. Acknowledges Turkey as an emerging global humanitarian actor.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe And Eurasia. on 05/07/2012
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Promoting global energy supply security through increased cooperation among the United States, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Iraq, and Georgia. [HR-611]
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Commends Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iraq, and Kazakhstan for their contributions to the East-West Energy Corridor and to regional energy security. Supports the efforts of the United States Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy and encourages the continued engagement with the countries in the region, notably Azerbaijan, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Georgia, and Iraq. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it is in the U.S. national interest to enhance Europe's energy security by working with the governments of Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Georgia
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Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Shuster
Referred To The Subcommittee On Terrorism, Nonproliferation, And Trade. on 05/07/2012
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Calling for democratic change in Syria. [HR-549]
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Condemns the ongoing and systematic human rights violations conducted by Syrian authorities. Maintains that Bashar al-Assad has lost all claims to legitimacy and calls upon him to step down from power. Condemns the governments of the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran for providing military and security equipment to the government of Syria which has been used to repress peaceful demonstrations. Commends the League of Arab States' efforts to bring about a peaceful resolution in Syria and regrets that the League's observer mission
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Sponsored by: Rep. Keith Ellison
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East And South Asia . on 05/07/2012
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Calling upon the Government of Turkey to facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay. [HR-506]
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Welcomes: (1) the historic meeting between Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I; and (2) the positive gestures by the government of Turkey towards the Ecumenical Patriarch, including allowing the liturgical celebration by the Ecumenical Patriarch at the historic Sumela Monastery and returning the former Greek Orphanage on Buyukada Island to the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Urges the government of Turkey to facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki and to address
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 06/07/2012
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Urging the Republic of Turkey to safeguard its Christian heritage and to return confiscated church properties. [HR-306]
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Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of State, in all official contacts with Turkish leaders and officials, should emphasize that Turkey should: (1) end all forms of religious discrimination; (2) allow the rightful church and lay owners of Christian church properties to organize prayer services, religious education, clerical training, social services, and other religious activities; (3) return to their rightful owners all Christian churches and other places of worship, monasteries, schools, hospitals, holy sites,
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Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin
Mr. Royce Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 12/13/2011
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Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution [HR-304]
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Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution - Calls upon the President to: (1) ensure that U.S. foreign policy reflects understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the U.S. record relating to the Armenian Genocide; and (2) accurately characterize in the President's annual message commemorating the Armenian Genocide the systematic and deliberate annihilation of 1.5 million Armenians as genocide and to recall the proud history of U.S. intervention
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 06/14/2011
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Recognizing April 23 as National Sovereignty and Children's Day in Turkey. [HR-235]
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Acknowledges the importance of honoring our children and welcomes U.S. participation in International Children's Day. Thanks the government and citizens of Turkey for being the first to recognize the importance of children to the nation and the world. Congratulates the people of Turkey for the vibrancy of their parliamentary democracy.
Sponsored by: Rep. Edolphus Towns
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe And Eurasia. on 05/13/2011
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Congratulating the Government and people of the Republic of Turkey as they celebrate Republic Day, and for other purposes. [HR-221]
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Recognizes the Republic of Turkey as one of the most important U.S. strategic partners. Congratulates the government and people of Turkey as they celebrate Republic Day.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe And Eurasia. on 05/13/2011
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Urging Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. [HR-180]
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Calls on Turkey to: (1) eliminate all forms of discrimination, particularly those based on race or religion, and grant the Ecumenical Patriarch appropriate international recognition and ecclesiastic succession; (2) safeguard religious and human rights; (3) continue the advancement of processes and programs to modernize and democratize its own society; (4) respect international law, European Union laws, and the basic tenets of human rights; and (5) prove that it is ready to meet the criteria set forth by the Copenhagen European Council prior to its
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Sponsored by: Rep. James P. McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe And Eurasia. on 03/29/2011
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should initiate negotiations to enter into a bilateral free trade agreement with Turkey. [HR-103]
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Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should initiate negotiations to enter into a bilateral free trade agreement with Turkey.
Sponsored by: Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 02/17/2011
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Disapproving the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to Turkey. [HJR-83]
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Prohibits issuance of a specified letter of offer with respect to the proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to Turkey.
Sponsored by: Rep. James P. McGovern
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 11/03/2011
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Global Partnerships Act of 2012 [HB-6644]
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Global Partnerships Act of 2012 - Sets forth provisions regarding global poverty and related matters, including: (1) reduction of global poverty; (2) acceleration of economic growth; (3) micro enterprise and small and medium enterprise assistance; (4) food security; (5) child survival and maternal health; (6) combating disease; (7) family planning and reproductive health; (8) education; (9) the environment; (10) safe water, sanitation, and housing; (11) gender equality; (12) democratic governance; and (13) humanitarian and disaster assistance. Sets
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E1902-1904) on 12/11/2012
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 [HB-4310]
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2013 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for procurement for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, Air Force, and defense-wide activities, in amounts specified in the funding table in Division D of this Act. Subtitle B: Army Programs - (Sec. 111) Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, beginning with the FY2013 program year, to enter into
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith
Signed By President. on 01/02/2013