Jan. 3, 2019 |
H.R.221 |
To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally, and for other purposes. |
87 |
Bipartisan |
Became Public Law No: 116-326. |
Dec. 15, 2020 |
H.R.8972 |
To combat forced organ harvesting and trafficking in persons for purposes of the removal of organs, and for other purposes. |
1 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Judiciary, 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. |
June 18, 2020 |
H.R.7276 |
To establish an interagency working group to develop a comprehensive, strategic plan to eradicate locust outbreaks in the East Africa region and address future outbreaks in order to avert mass scale food insecurity and potential political destabilization, and for other purposes. |
7 |
All Democrats |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
Sept. 29, 2020 |
H.R.8438 |
To reauthorize the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004. |
15 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
June 4, 2020 |
H.RES.994 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning threats to Hong Kong's freedoms and autonomy on the 31st anniversary of the violent repression of the peaceful protests centered in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. |
7 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation. |
May 22, 2020 |
H.R.7001 |
To protect and promote the freedom of the press globally. |
1 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. |
May 8, 2020 |
H.RES.962 |
Expressing support for assisting East African countries afflicted by the plague of desert locusts. |
1 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations. |
May 15, 2020 |
H.R.6915 |
To facilitate greater effectiveness, coordination, transparency, and accountability of international global health organizations, such as the World Health Organization, in responding to global pandemics and transnational health emergencies. |
2 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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. |
April 17, 2020 |
H.R.6524 |
To provide justice for victims of State misrepresentation to the World Health Organization, and for other purposes. |
2 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
Dec. 16, 2019 |
H.J.RES.81 |
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. |
4 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
June 25, 2019 |
H.R.3460 |
To facilitate effective research on and treatment of neglected tropical diseases through coordinated international efforts. |
7 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
Oct. 21, 2019 |
H.RES.649 |
Expressing the support of the United States for the grassroots development programs the Inter-American Foundation has undertaken for the past 50 years. |
32 |
Bipartisan |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. |
June 13, 2019 |
H.R.3289 |
To amend the Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 and for other purposes. |
47 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 243. |
March 18, 2019 |
H.R.1811 |
To require an unclassified interagency report on the political influence operations of the Government of China and the Communist Party of China with respect to the United States, and for other purposes. |
11 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. |
April 12, 2019 |
H.R.2320 |
To direct the President to submit to Congress a report on fugitives currently residing in other countries whose extradition is sought by the United States and related matters. |
1 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
March 5, 2019 |
H.R.1542 |
To require a report that identifies each person in the People's Republic of China and Chinese Government official involved in the production of fentanyl and its trafficking into the United States, and for other purposes. |
15 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. |
April 3, 2019 |
H.R.2077 |
To galvanize United States Government programs in support of brain health for global victims of autism, hydrocephalus and Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, and for other purposes. |
2 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
Jan. 17, 2019 |
H.R.649 |
To condemn gross human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims in Xinjiang, and calling for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities inside and outside China. |
138 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. |
Feb. 26, 2019 |
H.R.1383 |
To advance United States national interests by prioritizing the protection of internationally recognized human rights and development of the rule of law in relations between the United States and Vietnam, and for other purposes. |
51 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
April 27, 2017 |
H.R.2200 |
To reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and for other purposes. |
29 |
Bipartisan |
Became Public Law No: 115-425. |
Jan. 10, 2017 |
H.R.390 |
To provide for emergency relief to victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria, to provide accountability for perpetrators of these crimes, and for other purposes. |
47 |
Bipartisan |
Became Public Law No: 115-300. |
Aug. 3, 2018 |
H.R.6651 |
To extend certain authorities relating to United Sates efforts to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria globally, and for other purposes. |
13 |
Bipartisan |
Became Public Law No: 115-305. |
June 25, 2018 |
H.R.6207 |
To support democracy and accountability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and for other purposes. |
21 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
Nov. 13, 2018 |
H.R.7123 |
To condemn gross human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims in Xinjiang, and calling for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities inside and outside China. |
17 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and the Judiciary, 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. |
Oct. 26, 2018 |
H.R.7091 |
To stop the production of fentanyl and its trafficking into the United States from the People's Republic of China. |
11 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
April 5, 2017 |
H.R.1911 |
To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally, and for other purposes. |
86 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
June 28, 2018 |
H.RES.976 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that complete, verifiable, and irreversible human rights improvements in the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea should be part of a United States strategy for a nuclear-free Korean peninsula and a free and open Indo-Pacific region. |
4 |
All Republicans |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
June 5, 2018 |
H.R.6010 |
To require an unclassified interagency report on the political influence operations of the Chinese Government and Communist Party with respect to the United States, and for other purposes. |
9 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. |
April 25, 2018 |
H.R.5621 |
To advance United States national interests by prioritizing the protection of internationally-recognized human rights and development of the rule of law in relations between the United States and Vietnam, and for other purposes. |
27 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. |
March 13, 2018 |
H.RES.777 |
Strongly reaffirming support for the Good Friday Agreement, urging the British and Irish Governments to vigorously implement certain aspects of the Agreement, and urging the Secretary of State to appoint a Special Envoy for Northern Ireland and to continue to promote full implementation of the Agreement. |
25 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats. |
Feb. 27, 2018 |
H.R.5129 |
To reauthorize the Global Food Security Act of 2016, and for other purposes. |
133 |
Bipartisan |
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent. |
Feb. 15, 2017 |
H.RES.128 |
Supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia. |
114 |
Bipartisan |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
Dec. 12, 2017 |
H.R.4621 |
To galvanize United States Government programs in support of brain health for global victims of autism, hydrocephalus and Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, and for other purposes. |
2 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
Sept. 26, 2017 |
H.RES.537 |
Promoting United States national security and foreign policy objectives through consolidation and strengthening of the rule of law and respect for human rights in the Republic of Azerbaijan. |
3 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats. |
Sept. 27, 2017 |
H.R.3856 |
To reinstate reporting requirements related to United States-Hong Kong relations. |
1 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. |
Oct. 4, 2017 |
H.R.3960 |
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Liu Xiaobo, and collectively to all advocates of democracy and human rights in China, in recognition of their extraordinary advocacy for liberty and human rights despite repression and their impact on world peace and global understanding of China, and for other purposes. |
18 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. |
June 28, 2017 |
H.RES.421 |
Urging the Administration to develop more effective and timely responses to famine in Africa, especially efforts to end the conflicts in South Sudan, Nigeria, and other countries that cause or exacerbate famine. |
5 |
Bipartisan |
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1015-1016) |
June 28, 2017 |
H.CON.RES.67 |
Urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to unconditionally release Liu Xiaobo, together with his wife Liu Xia, to allow them to freely meet with friends, family, and counsel and seek medical treatment wherever they desire. |
1 |
All Democrats |
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
March 27, 2017 |
H.R.1744 |
To direct the President to submit to Congress a report on fugitives currently residing in other countries whose extradition is sought by the United States and related matters. |
16 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Feb. 15, 2017 |
H.R.1095 |
To amend the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998 to authorize appropriations to provide assistance for domestic and foreign programs and centers for the treatment of victims of torture, and for other purposes. |
8 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
Feb. 16, 2017 |
H.R.1191 |
To ensure effective implementation of the Child Soldier Prevention Act of 2008 and hold governments accountable for involving children in armed conflict activities, whether as combatants, servants, or sex slaves. |
4 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Jan. 11, 2017 |
H.R.436 |
To prioritize the fight against human trafficking within the Department of State according to congressional intent in the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 without increasing the size of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. |
2 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations. |
Feb. 27, 2015 |
H.R.1150 |
To amend the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to improve the ability of the United States to advance religious freedom globally through enhanced diplomacy, training, counterterrorism, and foreign assistance efforts, and through stronger and more flexible political responses to religious freedom violations and violent extremism worldwide, and for other purposes. |
116 |
Bipartisan |
Became Public Law No: 114-281. |
Dec. 8, 2016 |
H.R.6482 |
To amend the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to improve the ability of the United States to advance religious freedom globally through enhanced diplomacy, training, counterterrorism, and foreign assistance efforts, and through stronger and more flexible political responses to religious freedom violations and violent extremism worldwide, and for other purposes. |
0 |
|
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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. |
June 13, 2016 |
H.RES.780 |
Urging respect for the constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the democratic transition of power in 2016. |
10 |
Bipartisan |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection. |
April 30, 2015 |
H.R.2189 |
To direct the President to submit to Congress a report on fugitives currently residing in other countries whose extradition is sought by the United States and related matters. |
20 |
Bipartisan |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 4 - 1 . |
Sept. 12, 2016 |
H.RES.861 |
Supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia. |
38 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Sept. 8, 2016 |
H.R.5961 |
To provide for relief of victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria, for accountability for perpetrators of these crimes, and for other purposes. |
27 |
Bipartisan |
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1231-1232) |
July 12, 2016 |
H.RES.821 |
Urging the Government of Gabon to respect democratic principles during the August 2016 presidential elections. |
4 |
Bipartisan |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
March 24, 2015 |
H.R.1567 |
To authorize a comprehensive, strategic approach for United States foreign assistance to developing countries to reduce global poverty and hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, promote inclusive, sustainable agricultural-led economic growth, improve nutritional outcomes, especially for women and children, build resilience among vulnerable populations, and for other purposes. |
127 |
Bipartisan |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
March 1, 2016 |
H.CON.RES.121 |
Expressing the sense of the Congress condemning the gross violations of international law amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity by the Government of Syria, its allies, and other parties to the conflict in Syria, and asking the President to direct his Ambassador at the United Nations to promote the establishment of a war crimes tribunal where these crimes could be addressed. |
4 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
Dec. 16, 2015 |
H.R.4264 |
To promote United States national security and foreign policy objectives through consolidation and strengthening of the rule of law and respect for human rights in the Republic of Azerbaijan. |
4 |
Bipartisan |
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. |
July 9, 2015 |
H.RES.354 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the safety and security of Jewish communities in Europe. |
89 |
Bipartisan |
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 585). (text: CR 11/2/2015 H7372-7373) |
June 2, 2015 |
H.R.2621 |
To impose sanctions against individuals who are nationals of the People's Republic of China who are responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights committed against other individuals in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. |
1 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. |
June 12, 2015 |
H.RES.310 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding Srebrenica. |
67 |
Bipartisan |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
June 24, 2015 |
H.R.2870 |
To amend the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998 to authorize appropriations to provide assistance for domestic and foreign programs and centers for the treatment of victims of torture, and for other purposes. |
1 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
May 5, 2015 |
H.R.2242 |
To protect the internationally recognized right of free expression, ensure the free flow of information, and protect journalists and media personnel globally. |
3 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. |
April 14, 2015 |
H.R.1782 |
To promote human rights in Cuba, urge the Cuban Government to meet certain human rights milestones, and for other purposes. |
12 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. |
April 27, 2015 |
H.R.2037 |
To reauthorize the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, and for other purposes. |
2 |
All Republicans |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations. |
April 30, 2015 |
H.R.2140 |
To promote freedom, human rights, and the rule of law as part of United States-Vietnam relations. |
18 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. |
May 15, 2015 |
H.RES.269 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need for investigation and prosecution of war crimes and crimes against humanity, whether committed by officials of the Government of Syria or other parties to the civil war in Syria, and calling on the President to direct the United States representative to the United Nations to use the voice and vote of the United States to immediately promote the establishment of a Syrian war crimes tribunal, and for other purposes. |
2 |
All Republicans |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
March 19, 2015 |
H.R.1468 |
To galvanize United States Government programs in support of brain health for global victims of autism, hydrocephalus and Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, and for other purposes. |
6 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
Feb. 27, 2015 |
H.R.1159 |
To reinstate reporting requirements related to United States-Hong Kong relations. |
8 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. |
Jan. 30, 2015 |
H.R.624 |
To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights, and for other purposes. |
68 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. |
Jan. 27, 2015 |
H.RES.57 |
Urging the Secretary of State that in 2015, a year of significant anniversaries for the Jewish people, United States embassies in appropriate countries should commemorate this anniversary year with significant public events including the message that the opportunities for remembrance and reflection contained in these anniversaries are applicable to all peoples. |
7 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations. |
Jan. 22, 2015 |
H.R.514 |
To prioritize the fight against human trafficking within the Department of State according to congressional intent in the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 without increasing the size of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. |
13 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
Sept. 18, 2014 |
H.R.5656 |
To authorize the Feed the Future Initiative to reduce global poverty and hunger in developing countries on a sustainable basis, and for other purposes. |
20 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate. |
Dec. 10, 2014 |
H.R.5846 |
To amend the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to improve the ability of the United States to protect religious freedom globally through enhanced diplomacy, training, counterterrorism, and foreign assistance efforts, and through stronger and more timely and flexible political responses to religious freedom violations worldwide, and for other purposes. |
0 |
|
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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. |
Nov. 14, 2014 |
H.R.5710 |
To authorize the provision of assistance on an emergency basis for countries affected by or at risk of being affected by the outbreak of the Ebola virus disease to effectively address such outbreak at its source, and for other purposes. |
5 |
Bipartisan |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. |
Nov. 13, 2014 |
H.R.5696 |
To reinstate reporting requirements related to United States-Hong Kong relations. |
5 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
July 31, 2014 |
H.R.5379 |
To impose sanctions on individuals that are responsible for the commission of serious and ongoing violations of human rights or gross violations of human rights against nationals of the People's Republic of China or their family members, to protect universal freedoms in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. |
3 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. |
Sept. 18, 2014 |
H.RES.746 |
Expressing support for the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina as they seek to hold government officials accountable, prepare for elections at the state, entity, and cantonal level, and consider constitutional or other reforms to enhance the country's prospects for European and Euro-Atlantic integration. |
1 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Sept. 28, 2013 |
H.R.3212 |
To ensure compliance with the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction by countries with which the United States enjoys reciprocal obligations, to establish procedures for the prompt return of children abducted to other countries, and for other purposes. |
31 |
Bipartisan |
Became Public Law No: 113-150. |
June 6, 2013 |
H.R.2283 |
To prioritize the fight against human trafficking within the Department of State according to congressional intent in the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 without increasing the size of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. |
111 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
June 26, 2014 |
H.R.4987 |
To amend the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998 to authorize appropriations to provide assistance for domestic and foreign programs and centers for the treatment of victims of torture, and for other purposes. |
3 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. |
March 5, 2014 |
H.RES.503 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need to bring the South Sudan conflict to a sustainable and lasting end and to promote reconciliation of longstanding and recent grievances to allow for a peaceful society with good governance. |
10 |
Bipartisan |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent . |
May 27, 2014 |
H.RES.599 |
Urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to respect the freedom of assembly, expression, and religion and all fundamental human rights and the rule of law for all its citizens and to stop censoring discussion of the 1989 Tiananmen Square demonstrations and their violent suppression. |
11 |
Bipartisan |
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 1 (Roll no. 241). (text: CR H4851-4852) |
May 23, 2014 |
H.RES.597 |
Urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to respect the freedom of assembly, expression, and religion and all fundamental human rights and the rule of law for all its citizens and to stop censoring discussion of the 1989 Tiananmen Square demonstrations and their violent suppression. |
0 |
|
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Sept. 9, 2013 |
H.CON.RES.51 |
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for investigation and prosecution of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, whether committed by officials of the Government of Syria, or members of other groups involved in civil war in Syria, and calling on the President to direct the United States representative to the United Nations to use the voice and vote of the United States to immediately promote the establishment of a Syrian war crimes tribunal, and for other purposes. |
22 |
Bipartisan |
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. |
Feb. 25, 2014 |
H.RES.489 |
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need to facilitate and promote a robust response to the looming global crisis of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. |
21 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
Nov. 18, 2013 |
H.R.3526 |
To permit persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to enter into transactions with certain sanctioned foreign persons that are customary, necessary, and incidental to the donation or provision of goods or services to prevent or alleviate the suffering of civilian populations, and for other purposes. |
3 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. |
Nov. 21, 2013 |
H.R.3585 |
To direct the President to submit to Congress a report on fugitives currently residing in other countries whose extradition is sought by the United States and related matters. |
1 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Nov. 18, 2013 |
H.R.3525 |
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide assistance for the treatment of hydrocephalus in children in developing countries, to train surgeons and other medical practitioners in innovative methods to treat and cure hydrocephalus, to fund related research, and for other purposes. |
1 |
All Republicans |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Sept. 27, 2013 |
H.R.3209 |
To impose sanctions against persons who knowingly provide material support or resources to Boko Haram or its affiliates, associated groups, or agents, and for other purposes. |
2 |
All Republicans |
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1693) |
May 8, 2013 |
H.R.1897 |
To promote freedom and democracy in Vietnam. |
16 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
July 9, 2013 |
H.RES.291 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Republic of Argentina's membership in the G20 should be conditioned on its adherence to international norms of economic relations and commitment to the rule of law. |
6 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. |
Aug. 2, 2013 |
H.R.3054 |
To establish a health and education grant program related to autism spectrum disorders, and for other purposes. |
2 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
April 26, 2013 |
H.R.1778 |
To mandate training of members of the Foreign Service to protect the rights of United States citizens in the custody of foreign governments, to deny entry into the United States of officials of any foreign government, including their immediate family members, who commit or who fail to rectify fundamental due process and human rights violations of United States citizens in the custody of a foreign government, and for other purposes. |
1 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. |
May 13, 2013 |
H.R.1951 |
To ensure compliance with the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction by countries with which the United States enjoys reciprocal obligations, to establish procedures for the prompt return of children abducted to other countries, and for other purposes. |
4 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. |
Feb. 28, 2013 |
H.R.898 |
To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2014 through 2017 for the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and for other purposes. |
2 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. |
Feb. 4, 2013 |
H.R.491 |
To prevent United States businesses from cooperating with repressive governments in transforming the Internet into a tool of censorship and surveillance, to fulfill the responsibility of the United States Government to promote freedom of expression on the Internet, to restore public confidence in the integrity of United States businesses, and for other purposes. |
2 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations. |
Jan. 15, 2013 |
H.RES.34 |
Calling on the United States and Russia to continue cooperation in securing safe and loving homes for unparented children. |
2 |
All Republicans |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats. |
Feb. 12, 2013 |
H.RES.62 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of State should seek to amend Article 22 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice to move the seat of the Court from the Netherlands. |
0 |
|
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Dec. 20, 2012 |
H.R.6698 |
To direct the President to submit to Congress a report on fugitives currently residing in other countries whose extradition is sought by the United States and related matters. |
0 |
|
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Dec. 19, 2012 |
H.RES.838 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of State should seek to amend Article 22 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice to move the seat of the Court from the Netherlands. |
0 |
|
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Dec. 8, 2011 |
H.R.3605 |
To prevent United States businesses from cooperating with repressive governments in transforming the Internet into a tool of censorship and surveillance, to fulfill the responsibility of the United States Government to promote freedom of expression on the Internet, to restore public confidence in the integrity of United States businesses, and for other purposes. |
6 |
Bipartisan |
Committee on Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe. Joint hearings held. |
Sept. 19, 2012 |
H.R.6436 |
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 Democrats |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
April 7, 2011 |
H.R.1410 |
To promote freedom and democracy in Vietnam. |
15 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
Aug. 2, 2012 |
H.R.6292 |
To deny entry into the United States of officials of any foreign government, including their immediate family members, who commit or who fail to rectify fundamental due process and human rights violations of imprisoned United States citizens, and for other purposes. |
8 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. |
July 13, 2012 |
H.RES.730 |
Urging the Government of Ukraine to ensure free and fair parliamentary elections on October 28, 2012, by adhering to democratic standards, establishing a transparent electoral process and releasing opposition leaders sentenced on politically motivated grounds. |
8 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. |
June 12, 2012 |
H.RES.686 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Republic of Argentina's membership in the G20 should be conditioned on its adherence to international norms of economic relations and commitment to the rule of law. |
0 |
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
March 29, 2012 |
H.RES.610 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President and the Secretary of State should continue to press Russian authorities for a full and complete accounting regarding the fate of Raoul Wallenberg. |
2 |
All Republicans |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia. |
March 20, 2012 |
H.CON.RES.109 |
Expressing the sense of Congress that the People's Republic of China should not repatriate the North Korean refugees detained in China, subjecting them to torture, imprisonment, and execution, but allow their resettlement in the Republic of Korea and other countries. |
8 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. |
March 30, 2012 |
H.R.4344 |
To authorize the Secretary of State to assist the International Commission on Missing Persons to establish a permanent and international legal status with the immunities required for operations globally, to continue the financial support of the United States of the ICMP in their work to assist governments and other authorities in locating and identifying persons missing as a result of conflicts or natural or man-made disasters, to support the investigation of genocide and mass atrocities, and for other purposes. |
5 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights. |
May 23, 2011 |
H.R.1940 |
To ensure compliance with the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction by countries with which the United States enjoys reciprocal obligations, to establish procedures for the prompt return of children abducted to other countries, and for other purposes. |
24 |
Bipartisan |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. |
Dec. 7, 2011 |
H.R.3589 |
To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2012 and 2013 for the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and for other purposes. |
17 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights. |
Jan. 26, 2011 |
H.R.515 |
To reauthorize the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004. |
12 |
Bipartisan |
Became Public Law No: 112-82. |
Aug. 30, 2011 |
H.R.2830 |
To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2012 and 2013 for the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and for other purposes. |
44 |
Bipartisan |
Committee on Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe. Hearings held. |
Oct. 24, 2011 |
H.R.3253 |
To protect children from sexual exploitation by mandating reporting requirements for convicted sex traffickers and other registered sex offenders against minors intending to engage in international travel, providing advance notice of intended travel by high interest registered sex offenders outside the United States to the government of the country of destination, requesting foreign governments to notify the United States when a known child sex offender is seeking to enter the United States, and for other purposes. |
0 |
|
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. |
June 28, 2011 |
H.R.2404 |
To amend the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998 to authorize appropriations to provide assistance for domestic and foreign programs and centers for the treatment of victims of torture, and for other purposes. |
13 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights. |
July 29, 2011 |
H.R.2700 |
To establish a health and education grant program related to autism spectrum disorders, and for other purposes. |
2 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights. |
July 13, 2011 |
H.R.2524 |
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to improve access to microenterprise by the very poor, and for other purposes. |
37 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
April 6, 2011 |
H.R.1389 |
To prevent United States businesses from cooperating with repressive governments in transforming the Internet into a tool of censorship and surveillance, to fulfill the responsibility of the United States Government to promote freedom of expression on the Internet, to restore public confidence in the integrity of United States businesses, and for other purposes. |
3 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights. |
March 10, 2011 |
H.RES.164 |
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan upon the assassination of Shahbaz Bhatti, Minister for Minorities, who courageously advocated for religious freedom and tolerance in Pakistan and calling on the United States to renew its efforts with international partners in the Human Rights Council and the United Nations General Assembly to promote religious freedom and tolerance in accordance with international human rights standards. |
17 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights. |
Nov. 18, 2010 |
H.RES.1725 |
Condemning and deploring the murderous attacks, bombings, kidnappings, and threats against vulnerable religious communities in Iraq, in particular the attack against Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad on October 31, 2010, and for other purposes. |
37 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. |
Nov. 16, 2010 |
H.RES.1717 |
Congratulating imprisoned Chinese democracy advocate Liu Xiaobo on the award of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize. |
38 |
Bipartisan |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
Nov. 16, 2010 |
H.RES.1716 |
Urging the Government of Belarus to conduct a free and fair presidential election on December 19, 2010, and expressing support for the Belarusian people's desire for democratic government that respects human rights and the rule of law. |
3 |
All Republicans |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Sept. 29, 2010 |
H.RES.1710 |
Calling on the military regime in Burma, the State Peace and Development Council, to immediately recognize the Rohingya people as full and equal citizens of Burma, lift all restrictions on movement, marriage, and access to education for the Rohingya people, and end its campaign of religious and ethnic persecution amounting to crimes against humanity throughout Burma. |
2 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Sept. 29, 2010 |
H.R.6277 |
To amend the Global Anti-Semitism Review Act of 2004 and the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide for additional reporting and briefing on anti-Semitism around the world and on Department of State actions to monitor and combat anti-Semitism, funding the Office to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, training for Foreign Service Officers and other employees and staff of the Department of State, and for other purposes. |
1 |
All Republicans |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Sept. 22, 2010 |
H.RES.1650 |
Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to immediately release Chen Guangcheng and his relatives from house arrest and to cease persecuting and harassing Chen Guangcheng, his relatives, and supporters. |
3 |
All Republicans |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
April 26, 2010 |
H.R.5138 |
To protect children from sexual exploitation by mandating reporting requirements for convicted sex traffickers and other registered sex offenders against minors intending to engage in international travel, providing advance notice of intended travel by high interest registered sex offenders outside the United States to the government of the country of destination, requesting foreign governments to notify the United States when a known child sex offender is seeking to enter the United States, and for other purposes. |
24 |
Bipartisan |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
July 29, 2010 |
H.RES.1572 |
Condemning and deploring the violence, threats, fines, and harassment faced by the villagers of Con Dau, Da Nang, for seeking to protect their land, the historic cemetery, and other parish properties, and to receive an equitable resolution of their property dispute, and for other purposes. |
7 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
May 27, 2010 |
H.RES.1412 |
Congratulating the Government of South Africa upon its first two successful convictions for human trafficking. |
41 |
Bipartisan |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
May 28, 2010 |
H.RES.1423 |
Observing the 15th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide and expressing support for "Srebrenica Remembrance Day" in the United States. |
9 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Jan. 20, 2010 |
H.RES.1019 |
Recognizing the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement between the Government of the Republic of the Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army and calling for urgent and aggressive actions to establish peace in all regions of Sudan. |
14 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Sept. 23, 2009 |
H.RES.764 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the importance of inter-religious dialogue and the protection of religious freedom and related human rights for persons of all faiths and nationalities in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. |
43 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
July 16, 2009 |
H.R.3240 |
To ensure compliance with the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction by countries with which the United States enjoys reciprocal obligations, to establish procedures for the prompt return of children abducted to other countries, and for other purposes. |
48 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. |
March 16, 2009 |
H.R.1511 |
To amend the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998 to authorize appropriations to provide assistance for domestic and foreign programs and centers for the treatment of victims of torture, and for other purposes. |
26 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
July 9, 2009 |
H.R.3160 |
Making appropriations for foreign assistance to Israel for fiscal year 2010. |
0 |
All Republicans |
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. |
June 4, 2009 |
H.RES.504 |
Recognizing and congratulating the Republic of Poland on the 20th anniversary of the Polish parliamentary elections on June 4, 1989. |
17 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
June 4, 2009 |
H.R.2702 |
To suspend the application of Generalized System of Preferences for Brazil until such time as Brazil complies with its obligations toward the United States under the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. |
6 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
June 4, 2009 |
H.R.2737 |
To provide United States assistance for the purpose of eradicating trafficking in children in eligible countries through the implementation of Child Protection Compacts, and for other purposes. |
117 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
May 6, 2009 |
H.R.2271 |
To prevent United States businesses from cooperating with repressive governments in transforming the Internet into a tool of censorship and surveillance, to fulfill the responsibility of the United States Government to promote freedom of expression on the Internet, to restore public confidence in the integrity of United States businesses, and for other purposes. |
10 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. |
April 2, 2009 |
H.R.1878 |
To establish a health and education grant program related to autism spectrum disorders, and for other purposes. |
4 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
April 2, 2009 |
H.R.1969 |
To promote freedom and democracy in Vietnam. |
13 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to House Ways and Means |
March 18, 2009 |
H.R.1590 |
To provide assistance for the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, Poland. |
27 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Feb. 4, 2009 |
H.RES.125 |
Calling on the central authority of Brazil to immediately discharge all its duties under the Hague Convention by facilitating and supporting Federal judicial proceedings as a matter of extreme urgency to obtain the return of Sean Goldman to his father, David Goldman, for immediate return to the United States. |
57 |
Bipartisan |
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. |
Jan. 27, 2009 |
H.R.708 |
To restrict assistance to foreign organizations that perform or actively promote abortions. |
88 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Jan. 9, 2009 |
H.R.370 |
To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to extend comparability pay adjustments to members of the Foreign Service assigned to posts abroad, and to amend the provision relating to the death gratuity payable to surviving dependents of Foreign Service employees who die as a result of injuries sustained in the performance of duty abroad. |
7 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform |
July 27, 2007 |
H.R.3202 |
To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to extend comparability pay adjustments to members of the Foreign Service assigned to posts abroad, and to amend the provision relating to the death gratuity payable to surviving dependents of Foreign Service employees who die as a result of injuries sustained in the performance of duty abroad. |
29 |
Bipartisan |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 571. |
Sept. 22, 2008 |
H.RES.1472 |
Supporting international health and education grant programs related to autism spectrum disorders. |
20 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
May 6, 2008 |
H.R.5970 |
To amend the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004 to reauthorize that Act, and for other purposes. |
11 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. |
Aug. 2, 2007 |
H.R.3320 |
To provide assistance for the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, Poland. |
17 |
Bipartisan |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 739. |
April 8, 2008 |
H.R.5722 |
To mandate reporting requirements for convicted sex traffickers and other sex offenders intending to engage in international travel, to provide advance notice of convicted sex offenders who intend to travel outside the United States to the government of the country of destination, to prevent entry into the United States by any foreign sex offender, and for other purposes. |
14 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. |
April 3, 2008 |
H.RES.1075 |
Condemning the Chinese Government's unwarranted violence against Tibetan protesters, the Chinese Government's use of Internet censorship and surveillance to control news of the protests, and urging compliance with Chinese criminal law and to provide information and access to all persons detained. |
16 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Jan. 5, 2007 |
H.R.275 |
To promote freedom of expression on the Internet, to protect United States businesses from coercion to participate in repression by authoritarian foreign governments, and for other purposes. |
8 |
Bipartisan |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 320. |
Feb. 14, 2008 |
H.R.5446 |
To establish a health and education grant program related to autism spectrum disorders, and for other purposes. |
23 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Oct. 16, 2007 |
H.R.3844 |
To establish the United States Commission to Monitor Slavery and its Eradication in Sudan. |
13 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
March 26, 2007 |
H.R.1678 |
To amend the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998 to authorize appropriations to provide assistance for domestic and foreign programs and centers for the treatment of victims of torture, and for other purposes. |
30 |
Bipartisan |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 416. |
Sept. 27, 2007 |
H.CON.RES.220 |
Concerning the response of the United States to forced abortion and the coercive one-child policy in the People's Republic of China, and the resulting "gendercide" of girls in that country. |
1 |
All Republicans |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Sept. 25, 2007 |
H.RES.679 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the continuing effects of the genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Bosnia and Herzegovina. |
25 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
July 19, 2007 |
H.R.3096 |
To promote freedom and democracy in Vietnam. |
12 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
July 27, 2007 |
H.R.3203 |
To reform the compensation system of the Foreign Service of the United States, and to amend the provision relating to the death gratuity payable to surviving dependents of Foreign Service employees who die as a result of injuries sustained in the performance of duty abroad. |
5 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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. |
May 22, 2007 |
H.CON.RES.151 |
Noting the disturbing pattern of killings of dozens of independent journalists in Russia over the last decade, and calling on Russian President Vladimir Putin to authorize cooperation with outside investigators in solving those murders. |
32 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
May 9, 2007 |
H.R.2228 |
To encourage and facilitate the consolidation of security, human rights, democracy, and economic freedom in Ethiopia. |
4 |
All Republicans |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
March 14, 2007 |
H.RES.243 |
Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Father Nguyen Van Ly, Nguyen Van Dai, Le Thi Cong Nhan, and other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience, and for other purposes. |
29 |
Bipartisan |
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1429. |
Jan. 9, 2007 |
H.CON.RES.20 |
Calling on the Government of the United Kingdom to immediately establish a full, independent, and public judicial inquiry into the murder of Northern Ireland defense attorney Patrick Finucane, as recommended by Judge Peter Cory as part of the Weston Park Agreement, in order to move forward on the Northern Ireland peace process. |
27 |
Bipartisan |
Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
Jan. 5, 2007 |
H.R.270 |
To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008 through 2010 for the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and for other purposes. |
5 |
All Republicans |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
July 27, 2006 |
H.R.5948 |
To reauthorize the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004. |
13 |
Bipartisan |
Became Public Law No: 109-480. |
Sept. 13, 2006 |
H.R.6060 |
To authorize certain activities by the Department of State, and for other purposes. |
2 |
Bipartisan |
Became Public Law No: 109-472. |
Nov. 15, 2006 |
H.R.6328 |
To establish a congressional Commission on the Abolition of Modern-Day Slavery. |
9 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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. |
Sept. 12, 2006 |
H.RES.995 |
Promoting transparency of natural resource revenues in resource-rich developing countries to help combat corruption, encouraging democracy and accountable government in such countries, and ensuring energy security through a more stable operating environment in such countries. |
11 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. |
Sept. 29, 2006 |
H.R.6305 |
To provide compensation for United States citizens taken hostage by terrorists or state sponsors of terrorism. |
0 |
All Republicans |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations. |
Sept. 27, 2006 |
H.CON.RES.486 |
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of Turkmenistan should take immediate steps to improve its respect for human rights and democratic practices, in keeping with its international commitments and obligations. |
3 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. |
July 28, 2006 |
H.R.5966 |
To end the use of child soldiers in hostilities around the world, and for other purposes. |
0 |
All Republicans |
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. |
July 26, 2006 |
H.R.5911 |
To establish the United States Commission to Monitor Slavery and its Eradication in Sudan. |
0 |
All Republicans |
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. |
July 24, 2006 |
H.R.5873 |
To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to remove the reimbursement requirement for evacuation as a result of war, civil unrest, or natural disaster. |
1 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. |
June 26, 2006 |
H.R.5680 |
To encourage and facilitate the consolidation of security, human rights, democracy, and economic freedom in Ethiopia. |
29 |
Bipartisan |
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent. |
June 9, 2006 |
H.RES.860 |
Calling on the Government of Germany to take immediate action to combat sex trafficking in connection with the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and for other purposes. |
35 |
Bipartisan |
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. |
May 11, 2006 |
H.R.5382 |
To promote the development of democratic institutions and full respect for human rights in the countries of Central Asia. |
15 |
Bipartisan |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote . |
Feb. 16, 2006 |
H.R.4780 |
To promote freedom of expression on the Internet, to protect United States businesses from coercion to participate in repression by authoritarian foreign governments, and for other purposes. |
14 |
Bipartisan |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote . |
May 3, 2006 |
H.RES.794 |
Recognizing the 17th anniversary of the massacre in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. |
28 |
Bipartisan |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
April 27, 2006 |
H.R.5247 |
To provide assistance for the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, Poland. |
29 |
Bipartisan |
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. |
March 28, 2006 |
H.RES.740 |
Calling on the Government of the United Kingdom to immediately establish a full, independent, public judicial inquiry into the murder of Northern Ireland defense attorney Pat Finucane, as recommended by international Judge Peter Cory as part of the Weston Park agreement and a way forward for the Northern Ireland Peace Process. |
17 |
Bipartisan |
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. |
Nov. 18, 2005 |
H.R.4423 |
To encourage and facilitate the consolidation of security, human rights, democracy, and economic freedom in Ethiopia. |
21 |
Bipartisan |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 6 - 4. |
Nov. 18, 2005 |
H.RES.578 |
Concerning the Government of Romania's ban on intercountry adoptions and the welfare of orphaned or abandoned children in Romania. |
31 |
Bipartisan |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
Dec. 16, 2005 |
H.CON.RES.320 |
Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Dr. Pham Hong Son and other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience, and other purposes. |
34 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
June 23, 2005 |
H.CON.RES.190 |
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Russian Federation should fully protect the freedoms of all religious communities without distinction, whether registered and unregistered, as stipulated by the Russian Constitution and international standards. |
32 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
March 16, 2006 |
H.RES.734 |
Calling on the Government of the United Kingdom to immediately establish a full, independent, public judicial inquiry into the murder of Northern Ireland defense attorney Pat Finucane, as recommended by international Judge Peter Cory as part of the Weston Park agreement and a way forward for the Northern Ireland Peace Process. |
12 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. |
June 30, 2005 |
H.R.3189 |
To promote the development of democratic institutions and full respect for human rights in the countries of Central Asia. |
15 |
Bipartisan |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. |
April 28, 2005 |
H.R.2017 |
To amend the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998 to authorize appropriations to provide assistance for domestic and foreign programs and centers for the treatment of victims of torture, and for other purposes. |
64 |
Bipartisan |
Became Public Law No: 109-165. |
Feb. 17, 2005 |
H.R.972 |
To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2006 and 2007 for the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and for other purposes. |
103 |
Bipartisan |
Became Public Law No: 109-164. |
Dec. 6, 2005 |
H.R.4436 |
To provide certain authorities for the Department of State, and for other purposes. |
0 |
All Republicans |
Became Public Law No: 109-140. |
Sept. 27, 2005 |
H.RES.461 |
Encouraging the accelerated removal of agricultural subsidies of industrialized countries to alleviate poverty and promote growth, health, and stability in the economies of African countries. |
12 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. |
March 3, 2005 |
H.CON.RES.83 |
Urging the appropriate representative of the United States to the 61st session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights to introduce a resolution calling upon the Government of the People's Republic of China to end its human rights violations in China, and for other purposes. |
60 |
Bipartisan |
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1690-1691) |
May 24, 2005 |
H.R.2601 |
To authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. |
1 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 172. |
June 30, 2005 |
H.R.3190 |
To promote freedom and democracy in Viet Nam. |
16 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. |
May 17, 2005 |
H.CON.RES.155 |
Urging the Government of the Republic of Albania to ensure that the parliamentary elections to be held on July 3, 2005, are conducted in accordance with international standards for free and fair elections. |
27 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
April 6, 2005 |
H.RES.199 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the massacre at Srebrenica in July 1995. |
39 |
Bipartisan |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
June 17, 2005 |
H.R.2957 |
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide for the establishment of centers for the treatment of obstetric fistula in developing countries. |
9 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. |
March 16, 2005 |
H.CON.RES.102 |
Urging the appropriate representative of the United States to the 61st session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights to introduce a resolution calling upon the Government of the Republic of Belarus to cease its human rights violations, and for other purposes. |
9 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations. |
April 6, 2005 |
H.R.1497 |
To require the Secretary of State, in consultation with the heads of other appropriate departments and agencies, to conduct an economic impact study on the dual gateway policy of the Government of Ireland before the United States takes any action that could lead to the discontinuation of the policy. |
2 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. |
Feb. 24, 2004 |
H.R.3818 |
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to improve the results and accountability of microenterprise development assistance programs, and for other purposes. |
81 |
Bipartisan |
Became Public Law No: 108-484. |
Feb. 13, 2003 |
H.R.854 |
To provide for the promotion of democracy, human rights, and rule of law in the Republic of Belarus and for the consolidation and strengthening of Belarus sovereignty and independence. |
14 |
Bipartisan |
Became Public Law No: 108-347. |
April 3, 2003 |
H.R.1587 |
To promote freedom and democracy in Viet Nam. |
35 |
Bipartisan |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
July 15, 2004 |
H.R.4848 |
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide for the establishment of centers for the treatment of obstetric fistula in developing countries. |
4 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. |
May 13, 2004 |
H.CON.RES.425 |
Expressing the sense of Congress in support of the ongoing work of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in combating anti-Semitism, racism, xenophobia, discrimination, intolerance, and related violence. |
35 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. |
March 4, 2004 |
H.CON.RES.378 |
Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Father Thaddeus Nguyen Van Ly, and for other purposes. |
106 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
May 4, 2004 |
H.R.4271 |
To require the Secretary of State, in consultation with the heads of other appropriate departments and agencies, to conduct an economic impact study on the dual gateway policy of the Government of Ireland before the United States takes any action that could lead to the discontinuation of the policy. |
5 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. |
April 22, 2004 |
H.R.4214 |
To require a report on acts of anti-Semitism around the world. |
25 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. |
March 30, 2004 |
H.RES.587 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent outbreak of violence in Kosovo. |
5 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. |
Feb. 24, 2004 |
H.RES.530 |
Urging the appropriate representative of the United States to the 60th session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights to introduce a resolution calling upon the Government of the People's Republic of China to end its human rights violations in China, and for other purposes. |
49 |
Bipartisan |
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. |
June 26, 2003 |
H.R.2620 |
To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2004 and 2005 for the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and for other purposes. |
15 |
Bipartisan |
Became Public Law No: 108-193. |
April 11, 2003 |
H.R.1813 |
To amend the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998 to authorize appropriations to provide assistance for domestic and foreign centers and programs for the treatment of victims of torture, and for other purposes. |
59 |
Bipartisan |
Became Public Law No: 108-179. |
Feb. 13, 2003 |
H.CON.RES.49 |
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the sharp escalation of anti-Semitic violence within many participating States of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) is of profound concern and efforts should be undertaken to prevent future occurrences. |
88 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
Jan. 7, 2003 |
H.R.192 |
To amend the Microenterprise for Self-Reliance Act of 2000 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs under those Acts, and for other purposes. |
66 |
Bipartisan |
Became Public Law No: 108-31. |
March 11, 2003 |
H.R.1208 |
To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2004 and 2005 for United States contributions to the International Fund for Ireland, and for other purposes. |
6 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
March 20, 2003 |
H.R.1376 |
To improve the Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative. |
13 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. |
Feb. 27, 2003 |
H.RES.109 |
Urging passage of a resolution addressing human rights abuses in North Korea at the 59th session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, and calling on the Government of North Korea to respect and protect the human rights of its citizens. |
19 |
Bipartisan |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
March 20, 2002 |
H.R.4073 |
To amend the Microenterprise for Self-Reliance Act of 2000 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs under those Acts, and for other purposes. |
79 |
Bipartisan |
Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
May 2, 2002 |
H.RES.410 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding human rights violations in Tibet, the Panchen Lama, and the need for dialogue between the Chinese leadership and the Dalai Lama or his representatives. |
33 |
Bipartisan |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
June 27, 2002 |
H.R.5056 |
To provide for the promotion of democracy, human rights, and rule of law in the Republic of Belarus and for the consolidation and strengthening of Belarus sovereignty and independence. |
5 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. |
June 27, 2002 |
H.RES.469 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the recent escalation within many participating states of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe of anti-Semitic violence, as well as manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination directed against ethnic and religious minorities, is of grave concern and requires the highest attention of all OSCE governments. |
7 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. |
June 21, 2002 |
H.CON.RES.422 |
Expressing concern about continuing serious violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Kazakhstan, including substantial noncompliance with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) commitments on human rights and democratization, and for other purposes. |
4 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. |
May 14, 2002 |
H.CON.RES.405 |
Commemorating the independence of East Timor and commending the President for promptly establishing diplomatic relations with East Timor. |
19 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
April 18, 2002 |
H.R.4524 |
To ensure that the Enhanced Highly Indebted Poor Countries Initiative achieves the objective of substantially increasing resources available for human development and poverty reduction in heavily indebted poor countries, and for other purposes. |
35 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. |
Sept. 5, 2001 |
H.R.2832 |
To promote freedom and democracy in Viet Nam. |
0 |
All Republicans |
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade. |
Sept. 5, 2001 |
H.R.2833 |
To promote freedom and democracy in Viet Nam. |
13 |
Bipartisan |
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 160. |
June 28, 2001 |
H.R.2368 |
To promote freedom and democracy in Viet Nam. |
15 |
Bipartisan |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 117. |
May 10, 2001 |
H.CON.RES.131 |
Congratulating the Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the tenth anniversary of the reestablishment of their full independence. |
26 |
Bipartisan |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. |
June 8, 2001 |
H.RES.160 |
Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to immediately and unconditionally release Li Shaomin and other American scholars of Chinese ancestry being held in detention, calling on the President of the United States to continue working on behalf of Li Shaomin and the other detained scholars for their release, and for other purposes. |
46 |
Bipartisan |
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. |
May 8, 2001 |
H.RES.137 |
Congratulating the Kalmyk community of the United States on the 50th anniversary of their emigration to the United States from displaced persons camps in Germany after World War II. |
6 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe. |
March 19, 2001 |
H.RES.91 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the human rights situation in Cuba. |
26 |
Bipartisan |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
Sept. 12, 2000 |
H.CON.RES.397 |
Voicing concern about serious violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms in most states of Central Asia, including substantial noncompliance with their Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) commitments on democratization and the holding of free and fair elections. |
5 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate. |
Oct. 27, 2000 |
H.RES.658 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim. |
6 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. |
Oct. 10, 2000 |
H.RES.620 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding recent elections in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, and for other purposes. |
8 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. |
July 26, 2000 |
H.CON.RES.382 |
Calling on the Government of Azerbaijan to hold free and fair parliamentary elections in November 2000. |
11 |
Bipartisan |
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
March 10, 1999 |
H.R.1064 |
To authorize a coordinated program to promote the development of democracy in Serbia and Montenegro. |
19 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate. |
Sept. 12, 2000 |
H.CON.RES.395 |
Expressing the sense of the Congress condemning the September 6, 2000, militia attack on United Nations refugee workers in West Timor and calling for an end to militia violence in East and West Timor. |
17 |
Bipartisan |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. |
Feb. 16, 2000 |
H.CON.RES.253 |
Expressing the sense of the Congress strongly objecting to any effort to expel the Holy See from the United Nations as a state participant by removing its status as a Permanent Observer. |
38 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 675. |
Oct. 25, 1999 |
H.CON.RES.206 |
Expressing grave concern regarding armed conflict in the North Caucasus region of the Russian Federation which has resulted in civilian casualties and internally displaced persons, and urging all sides to pursue dialog for peaceful resolution of the conflict. |
8 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
Nov. 2, 1999 |
H.CON.RES.218 |
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Government of the People's Republic of China should stop its persecution of Falun Gong practitioners. |
72 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
Oct. 21, 1999 |
H.CON.RES.204 |
Voicing concern about serious violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms in most states of Central Asia, including substantial noncompliance with their Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) commitments on democratization and the holding of free and fair elections. |
3 |
Bipartisan |
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. |
March 25, 1999 |
H.R.1356 |
To end international sexual trafficking, and for other purposes. |
41 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims. |
May 25, 1999 |
H.CON.RES.118 |
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the culpability of Slobodan Milosevic for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia, and for other purposes. |
25 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. |
March 22, 1999 |
H.R.1211 |
To authorize appropriations for the Department of State and related agencies for fiscal years 2000 and 2001, and for other purposes. |
1 |
Bipartisan |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 65. |
March 23, 1999 |
H.RES.128 |
Condemning the murder of human rights lawyer Rosemary Nelson and calling for the protection of defense attorneys in Northern Ireland. |
10 |
Bipartisan |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
Feb. 24, 1999 |
H.CON.RES.37 |
Concerning anti-Semitic statements made by members of the Duma of the Russian Federation. |
32 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
March 10, 1999 |
H.R.1063 |
To prohibit the provision of defense services and training under the Arms Export Control Act or any other Act to foreign countries that are prohibited from receiving international military education and training or any other military assistance or arms transfers. |
93 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. |
Oct. 21, 1998 |
H.R.4874 |
To prohibit the provision of defense services and training under the Arms Export Control Act or any other Act to foreign countries that are prohibited from receiving international military education and training or any other military assistance or arms transfers. |
1 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. |
Oct. 1, 1998 |
H.RES.562 |
Concerning properties wrongfully expropriated by formerly totalitarian governments. |
9 |
Bipartisan |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
Aug. 6, 1998 |
H.R.4506 |
To provide for United States support for developmental alternatives for underage child workers. |
14 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate. |
Oct. 1, 1998 |
H.RES.561 |
Concerning the crisis in Kosovo and calling for NATO agreement to take direct and decisive action against those forces attacking civilian populations in Kosovo. |
21 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. |
July 21, 1998 |
H.CON.RES.304 |
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the culpability of Slobodan Milosevic for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia, and for other purposes. |
27 |
Bipartisan |
Laid on the table. See S. Con. Res. 105 for further action. |
March 5, 1998 |
H.CON.RES.237 |
Voicing concern about the serious limitations on human rights and civil liberties in Belarus, including lack of compliance with Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) commitments, and urging the President to take these into consideration in his determination of most-favored-nation (MFN) status for Belarus. |
7 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights. |
Sept. 17, 1997 |
H.CON.RES.152 |
Expressing the sense of the Congress that all parties to the multiparty peace talks regarding Northern Ireland should condemn violence and fully integrate internationally recognized human rights standards and adequately address outstanding human rights violations as part of the peace process. |
35 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
Feb. 12, 1998 |
H.RES.364 |
Urging the introduction and passage of a resolution on the human rights situation in the People's Republic of China at the 54th Session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. |
27 |
Bipartisan |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
Oct. 21, 1997 |
H.R.2678 |
To impose certain sanctions on countries that do not prohibit child labor. |
14 |
Bipartisan |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
Oct. 21, 1997 |
H.R.2677 |
To impose certain sanctions on countries that do not prohibit child labor. |
8 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy. |
Oct. 28, 1997 |
H.CON.RES.179 |
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the human rights situation in the Republic of Turkey in light of that country's desire to host the next summit meeting of the heads of state or government of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). |
9 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights. |
Sept. 23, 1997 |
H.R.2531 |
To provide for increased international broadcasting activities to China. |
0 |
All Republicans |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. |
April 9, 1997 |
H.R.1253 |
To authorize appropriations for the Department of State and related agencies for the fiscal years 1998 and 1999, and for other purposes. |
0 |
All Republicans |
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. |
May 15, 1997 |
H.R.1634 |
To set forth certain principles that should be adhered to by any United States national conducting an industrial cooperation project in the People's Republic of China or Tibet. |
1 |
All Republicans |
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. |
April 9, 1997 |
H.CON.RES.59 |
Concerning the return of or compensation for wrongly confiscated foreign properties in formerly Communist countries and by certain foreign financial institutions. |
7 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. |
Feb. 4, 1997 |
H.R.581 |
To amend Public Law 104-208 to provide that the President may make funds appropriated for population planning and other population assistance available on March 1, 1997, subject to restrictions on assistance to foreign organizations that perform or actively promote abortions. |
2 |
Bipartisan |
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 18. |
Sept. 5, 1996 |
H.R.4036 |
To strengthen the protection of internationally recognized human rights. |
7 |
Bipartisan |
Became Public Law No: 104-319. |
Sept. 27, 1996 |
H.CON.RES.228 |
Concerning the return of or compensation for wrongly confiscated foreign properties in formerly Communist countries and by certain foreign financial institutions. |
7 |
Bipartisan |
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. |
Feb. 1, 1996 |
H.CON.RES.145 |
Concerning the removal of Russian Armed Forces from Moldova. |
23 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate. |
Sept. 5, 1996 |
H.R.4037 |
To impose certain sanctions on countries that do not prohibit child labor. |
8 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights. |
July 12, 1996 |
H.R.3812 |
To impose certain sanctions on countries that do not prohibit child labor. |
5 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy. |
April 24, 1996 |
H.CON.RES.167 |
Recognizing the tenth anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, and supporting the closing of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant. |
19 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 418. |
Jan. 25, 1996 |
H.CON.RES.136 |
Expressing the sense of the Congress concerning resolution of the conflict between the Government of Turkey and Kurdish militants. |
25 |
Bipartisan |
Executive Comment Requested from State. |
Dec. 5, 1995 |
H.CON.RES.117 |
Concerning writer, political philosopher, human rights advocate, and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Wei Jingsheng. |
13 |
Bipartisan |
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
July 17, 1995 |
H.R.2047 |
Concerning the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing. |
12 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. |
May 3, 1995 |
H.R.1564 |
To authorize appropriations for the Department of State and for certain other international affairs functions and activities of the United States Government for fiscal years 1996 and 1997, and for other purposes. |
0 |
|
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims. |
Feb. 14, 1995 |
H.R.942 |
To prohibit United States assistance to countries that prohibit or restrict the transport or delivery of United States humanitarian assistance. |
86 |
Bipartisan |
Executive Comment Requested from State. |
June 29, 1995 |
H.RES.178 |
Calling upon the People's Republic of China to release U.S. citizen Harry Wu unconditionally and to provide for an accounting of his arrest and detention. |
8 |
Bipartisan |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
March 8, 1995 |
H.R.1172 |
To terminate the United States arms embargo applicable to the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina. |
91 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. |
June 30, 1994 |
H.CON.RES.264 |
Establishing a congressional commission for the purpose of assessing the humanitarian, political, and diplomatic conditions in Haiti and reporting to the Congress on the appropriate policy options available to the United States with respect to Haiti. |
14 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. |