S. 3757 (111th): Support for Democracy and Human Rights in Ethiopia Act of 2010

Introduced:
Aug 05, 2010 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Sen. Russell Feingold [D-WI]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on August 5, 2010, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Aug 05, 2010
Referred to Committee Aug 05, 2010
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1D) (show)
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Senate Foreign Relations

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Full Title

A bill to reaffirm United States objectives in Ethiopia and encourage critical democratic and humanitarian principles and practices, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Aug 05, 2010.
12 pages

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8/5/2010--Introduced.
Support for Democracy and Human Rights in Ethiopia Act of 2010 - Prohibits assistance to the government of Ethiopia unless the Secretary of State certifies annually that the government of Ethiopia has taken steps to:
(1) ensure the freedoms of civil society organizations to pursue work on civic education, democratization, human rights, and conflict resolution;
(2) respect the rights of and permit nonviolent political parties to operate free from intimidation, including releasing imprisoned opposition political leaders;
(3) strengthen judicial independence;
(4) allow Voice of America (VOA) and other independent media to operate without interference;
(5) promote respect for human rights within its security forces, including investigating allegations of abuse; and
(6) ensure that humanitarian and development entities have access to all regions of the country.
Authorizes the Secretary, with a certification to Congress, to waive the prohibition if in the U.S. national security interest.
States that the prohibition shall not apply to:
(1) health and HIV/AIDS assistance;
(2) humanitarian assistance; or
(3) emergency food aid.

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