http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_2332.html?rev=7426 <p>H.R. 2332 would strengthen sanctions against the Government of Syria, it would enhance multilateral commitment to address the Government of Syria's threatening policies, and it would establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government in Syria.</p> <h2 id="toc0"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Syria Accountability and Liberation Act - States that U.S. sanctions, controls, and regulations relating to Syria shall remain in effect until the President certifies that Syria has ceased support for terrorism, has dismantled biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons programs and has committed to combat their proliferation, respects the boundaries and sovereignty of all neighboring countries, and upholds human rights and civil liberties.</p> <p>Imposes specified trade, assistance, and military sanctions, as appropriate, on persons or countries that transfer goods or technology so as to contribute to Syria's biological, chemical, nuclear, or advanced conventional weapons programs.</p> <p>Imposes specified sanctions aimed at Syria's energy sector.</p> <p>Sets forth diplomatic measures intended to isolate the government of Syria.</p> <p>Directs the President to provide assistance to support a democratic transition in Syria. Authorizes appropriations.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc1"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 5/18/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc2"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc3"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 7426@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 02 Aug 2007 01:46:37 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_2332.html?rev=3577 <p>H.R. 2332 would strengthen sanctions against the Government of Syria, it would enhance multilateral commitment to address the Government of Syria's threatening policies, and it would establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government in Syria.</p> <h2 id="toc4"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Syria Accountability and Liberation Act - States that U.S. sanctions, controls, and regulations relating to Syria shall remain in effect until the President certifies that Syria has ceased support for terrorism, has dismantled biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons programs and has committed to combat their proliferation, respects the boundaries and sovereignty of all neighboring countries, and upholds human rights and civil liberties.</p> <p>Imposes specified trade, assistance, and military sanctions, as appropriate, on persons or countries that transfer goods or technology so as to contribute to Syria's biological, chemical, nuclear, or advanced conventional weapons programs.</p> <p>Imposes specified sanctions aimed at Syria's energy sector.</p> <p>Sets forth diplomatic measures intended to isolate the government of Syria.</p> <p>Directs the President to provide assistance to support a democratic transition in Syria. Authorizes appropriations.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc5"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 5/18/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc6"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc7"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 3577@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 03 Jul 2007 17:12:38 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_2332.html?rev=1300 <p>H.R. 2332 would strengthen sanctions against the Government of Syria, it would enhance multilateral commitment to address the Government of Syria's threatening policies, and it would establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government in Syria.</p> <h2 id="toc8"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to provide a detailed summary of the bill!)</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc9"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 5/15/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, 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.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc10"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc11"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 1300@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:15:25 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_2332.html?rev=1301 <p>H.R. 2332 would strengthen sanctions against the Government of Syria, it would enhance multilateral commitment to address the Government of Syria's threatening policies, and it would establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government in Syria.</p> <h2 id="toc12"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Syria Accountability and Liberation Act - States that U.S. sanctions, controls, and regulations relating to Syria shall remain in effect until the President certifies that Syria has ceased support for terrorism, has dismantled biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons programs and has committed to combat their proliferation, respects the boundaries and sovereignty of all neighboring countries, and upholds human rights and civil liberties.</p> <p>Imposes specified trade, assistance, and military sanctions, as appropriate, on persons or countries that transfer goods or technology so as to contribute to Syria's biological, chemical, nuclear, or advanced conventional weapons programs.</p> <p>Imposes specified sanctions aimed at Syria's energy sector.</p> <p>Sets forth diplomatic measures intended to isolate the government of Syria.</p> <p>Directs the President to provide assistance to support a democratic transition in Syria. Authorizes appropriations.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc13"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 5/15/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, 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.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc14"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc15"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 1301@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:15:25 EDT