Bills About International Affairs Sponsored by Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

Sen. Leahy sponsored 26 bills about international affairs in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
July 29, 2019 S.2303 A bill to allow United States citizens and legal residents to travel between the United States and Cuba. 47
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5146-5147)
March 8, 2018 S.RES.429 A resolution commemorating the 59th anniversary of Tibet's 1959 uprising as "Tibetan Rights Day", and expressing support for the human rights and religious freedom of the Tibetan people and the Tibetan Buddhist faith community. 3
Bipartisan
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2442)
Feb. 15, 2018 S.RES.408 A resolution commemorating the 59th anniversary of Tibet's 1959 uprising as "Tibetan Rights Day", and expressing support for the human rights and religious freedom of the Tibetan people and the Tibetan Buddhist faith community. 2
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1167-1168)
Sept. 19, 2017 S.RES.263 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that President Juan Manuel Santos has restructured and significantly strengthened the environmental sector and management capacity of the Colombian Government and has led the country to become a global environmental leader. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5866; text of measure as introduced: CR S5866)
May 18, 2016 S.RES.469 A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising, a seminal moment in the journey of Ireland to independence. 2
Bipartisan
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3036; text as passed Senate: CR 5/18/2016 S2978)
March 8, 2016 S.RES.392 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the prosecution and conviction of former President Mohamed Nasheed without due process and urging the Government of the Maldives to take all necessary steps to redress this injustice, to release all political prisoners, and to ensure due process and freedom from political prosecution for all the people of the Maldives. 14
Bipartisan
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1795)
Nov. 3, 2015 S.2231 A bill to express the sense of Congress that the Government of the Maldives should immediately release former President Mohamed Nasheed from prison and release all other political prisoners in the country, as well as guarantee due process for and respect the human rights of all of the people of the Maldives. 13
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7725)
June 19, 2014 S.2499 An original bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. 0 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 435.
July 25, 2013 S.1372 An original bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. 0 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.
March 22, 2013 S.657 A bill to eliminate conditions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities that do not meet primary indicators of health, sanitation, and safety, and for other purposes. 1
All Republicans
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246.
Feb. 4, 2013 S.227 A bill to authorize the transfer of certain funds to improve security at United States embassies and other diplomatic facilities worldwide, and for other purposes. 17
Bipartisan
Held at the desk.
Sept. 19, 2012 S.3577 A bill to eliminate conditions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities that do not meet primary indicators of health, sanitation, and safety, and for other purposes. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 24, 2012 S.3241 An original bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. 0 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 417.
June 29, 2011 S.1301 A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2012 through 2015 for the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, to enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons, and for other purposes. 56
Bipartisan
By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 112-96. Additional and Minority views filed.
Sept. 22, 2011 S.1601 An original bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. 0 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 179.
June 14, 2011 S.1194 A bill to facilitate compliance with Article 36 of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, done at Vienna April 24, 1963, and for other purposes. 0 Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-148.
Sept. 16, 2010 S.3798 A bill to authorize appropriations of United States assistance to help eliminate conditions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities that do not meet minimum human standards of health, sanitation, and safety, and for other purposes. 1
All Republicans
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 724.
Sept. 29, 2010 S.RES.673 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it values the active participation of the Republic of Macedonia as the state partner of the Vermont National Guard over the past 15 years. 0 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7839)
July 29, 2010 S.3676 An original bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. 0 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 496.
July 9, 2009 S.1434 An original bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. 0
All Democrats
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 103.
July 18, 2008 S.3288 An original bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. 0
All Democrats
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 889.
Nov. 10, 2005 S.RES.303 A resolution calling for the Government of Nigeria to conduct a thorough judicial review of the Ken Saro-Wiwa case, and for other purposes. 6
All Democrats
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12692)
March 17, 2005 S.654 A bill to prohibit the expulsion, return, or extradition of persons by the United States to countries engaging in torture, and for other purposes. 8
All Democrats
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12520-12521)
Nov. 20, 2002 S.RES.368 A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate concerning the decline of world coffee prices and its impact on developing nations. 3
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
July 24, 2002 S.2779 An original bill making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes. 0
All Democrats
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 513.
Oct. 9, 1998 S.CON.RES.128 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding measures to achieve a peaceful resolution of the conflict in the state of Chiapas, Mexico, and for other purposes. 18
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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