WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Freedom of the press

H.R. 4329, The NAFTA Accountability Act

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4329 would assess the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), it would require further negotiation of certain provisions of the NAFTA, and it would provide for the withdrawal from the NAFTA unless certain conditions are met....

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S. 2035, The Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.00

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2035 would maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media....

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H. Con. Res. 183, Calling on the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan to immediately release Farhad Aliyev and Rafiq Aliyev from detention during trial, to assure that their right to a fair and open trial before an independent and impartial tribunal will be carried out, and to comply with all its international human rights agreements and commitments respecting the rule of law, and for other purposes

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H. Con. Res. would call on the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan to immediately release Farhad Aliyev and Rafiq Aliyev from detention during trial, to assure that their right to a fair and open trial before an independent and impartial tribunal will be carried out, and to comply with all its international human rights agreements and commitments respecting the rule of law....

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S. J. Res. 16, A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 - Savings per Average Family: $0.02

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S.J. Res. 16 would approve the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003....

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P.L. 110-52, Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 - Savings per Average Family: $0.33

Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H. J. Res. 44 would approve the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003....

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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

Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H. Con. Res. 151 would note the disturbing pattern of killings of dozens of independent journalists in Russia over the last decade, and call on Russian President Vladimir Putin to authorize cooperation with outside investigators in solving those murders....

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H.R. 2228, The Ethiopia Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights Advancement Act of 2007

Wed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2228 would encourage and facilitate the consolidation of security, human rights, democracy, and economic freedom in Ethiopia....

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S. 1267, The Free Flow of Information Act of 2007

Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1267 would maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media....

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H.R. 2102, The Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.00

Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2102 would maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media....

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H.R. 2003, The Ethiopia Democracy and Accountability Act of 2007

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2003 would encourage and facilitate the consolidation of peace and security, respect for human rights, democracy, and economic freedom in Ethiopia....

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H.R. 1739, The National Security Letter Judicial and Congressional Oversight Act

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1739 would require the approval of a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court judge or designated United States Magistrate Judge for the issuance of a national security letter, and it would require the Attorney General to submit semiannual reports on national security letters....

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H. Con. Res. 77, Calling on the Government of Venezuela to respect a free and independent media and to avoid all acts of censorship against the media and free expression

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

H. Con. Res. 77 would call on the Government of Venezuela to respect a free and independent media and to avoid all acts of censorship against the media and free expression....

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H.R. 982, The ADVANCE Democracy Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $1.40

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 982 would promote democratic values and enhance democracy....

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H.R. 808, The Department of Peace and Nonviolence Act

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 808 would establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence....

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H. Con. Res. 50, Calling on the Government of Venezuela to uphold the human rights and civil liberties of the people of Venezuela

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

Calling on the Government of Venezuela to uphold the human rights and civil liberties of the people of Venezuela....

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P.L. 110-53, The Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $212.56

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1 would provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States....

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H.R. 282, The Iran Freedom Support Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.76

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 282 would codify certain sanctions currently imposed by executive order with respect to Iran. Additionally, the bill would require the President to publish in the Federal Register a list of all foreign and domestic entities that have invested more than $20 million in Iran's energy sector. If an agency or instrumentality of a country, or a person owing allegiance to that country, has invested more than $20 million in Iran's energy sector, the bill would prohibit the provision of assistance t...

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S. 600, The Foreign Affairs Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $605.27

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

S. 600 would authorize appropriations of funds in 2006 and 2007 for the Department of State, international assistance programs, and related agencies. The bill also contains provisions that would raise the cost of discretionary programs for famine and reconstruction assistance, debt relief, public diplomacy, personnel, and other programs over the 2007-2010 period....

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H. J. Res. 52, A Resolution Approving the Renewal of Import Restrictions Contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 - Savings per Average Family: $0.01

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

H.J. Res. 52 renews for one year the ban of all imports from Burma. The ban was originally enacted as the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 (P.L. 108-61) and was set to expire on July 28, 2004. Public Law 108-272 renewed the ban for one additional year through its current expiration on July 28, 2005. The import restrictions may be lifted if the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC), the military regime of Burma, has made substantial and measurable progress to end violations of human...

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S. J. Res. 18, A bill to approve the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 - Savings per Average Family: $0.01

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

S.J. Res. 18 would renew for one year the ban of all imports from Burma. The ban was originally enacted as the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 (P.L. 108-61) and was set to expire on July 28, 2004. Public Law 108-272 renewed the ban for one year through its current expiration on July 28, 2005. The import restrictions may be lifted if the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC), the military regime of Burma, has made substantial and measurable progress to end violations of human right...

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