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- H.R.5970
H.R.5970: Belarus Democracy Reauthorization Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced May 6, 2008
- Latest Major Action June 3, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (7 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Belarus Democracy Reauthorization Act of 2008 - Amends the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004 to authorize assistance to promote democracy and civil society in Belarus. Includes Internet broadcasting within the scope of increased support and funding for U.S. government and surrogate broadcasting to Belarus. Specifies that funding may be used for broadcasting by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, the Voice of America, and European Radio for Belarus...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, 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.
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Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Financial Services
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
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| May 6, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |