Human rights bills

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The following is a list of current pending legislation in Congress. These bills and resolutions have been proposed by Members of Congress but may not have had any action taken on them on their path to becoming law. In fact, the vast majority of proposed legislation never becomes law.

	Bill	Status
	S. 1472: Human Rights Enforcement Act of 2009	Passed Senate Nov 21, 2009
	S.Res. 355: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has systematically violated its obligations to uphold human rights provided for under its constitution and international law.	Passed Senate Nov 19, 2009
	S. 1067: Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009	Reported by Committee Nov 17, 2009
	S.Res. 345: A resolution deploring the rape and assault of women in Guinea and the killing of political protesters.	Reported by Committee Nov 17, 2009
	S.Res. 321: A resolution commemorating the lives and work of Jesuit Fathers Ignacio Ellacuria, Ignacio Martin-Baro, Segundo Montes, Amando Lopez, Juan Ramon Moreno, Joaquin Lopez y Lopez, and housekeeper Julia Elba Ramos and her daughter Celina Mariset Ramos on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of their deaths on November 16, 1989, at the Universidad Centroamericana Jose Simeon Canas located in San Salvador, El Salvador.	Passed Senate Oct 26, 2009
	H.Res. 175: Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.	Passed House Oct 22, 2009 4:33 PM
	H.Res. 672: Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to release imprisoned bloggers and respect Internet freedom.	Passed House Oct 21, 2009 12:50 PM
	H.Res. 761: Remembering and commemorating the lives and work of Jesuit Fathers Ignacio Ellacuria, Ignacio Martin-Baro, Segundo Montes, Amando Lopez, Juan Ramon Moreno, Joaquin Lopez y Lopez, and housekeeper Julia Elba Ramos and her daughter Celina Mariset Ramos on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of their deaths at the University of Central America Jose Simeon Canas located in San Salvador, El Salvador on November 16, 1989.	Passed House Oct 21, 2009 12:24 PM
	H.R. 42: Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act	Reported by Committee Oct 21, 2009
	H.R. 1425: Wartime Treatment Study Act	Reported by Committee Oct 21, 2009
	S. 1707: Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009	Enacted Oct 15, 2009
	H.Res. 786: Commemorating the canonization of Father Damien de Veuster, SS.CC. to sainthood.	Passed House Oct 14, 2009 4:02 PM
	H.R. 3326: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010	Passed House, Passed Senate Oct 6, 2009
	H.Con.Res. 151: Expressing the sense of Congress that China release democratic activist Liu Xiaobo from imprisonment.	Passed House Oct 1, 2009 1:07 PM
	S. 1494: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010	Passed Senate Sep 16, 2009
	S.Res. 251: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of Afghanistan, with the support of the international community, should fulfill its obligations to ensure that women fully participate as candidates and voters in the August 20, 2009, presidential and provincial council elections in Afghanistan.	Passed Senate Aug 7, 2009
	S.J.Res. 14: A joint resolution to acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the Federal Government regarding Indian tribes and offer an apology to all Native Peoples on behalf of the United States.	Reported by Committee Aug 6, 2009
	S.Res. 236: A resolution commemorating the 175th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the British Empire on August 1, 1834.	Passed Senate Aug 3, 2009
	H.Res. 535: Commending the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions for calling upon all nations to live in peace and mutual understanding.	Passed House Jul 30, 2009 6:11 PM
	H.Res. 496: Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.	Passed House Jul 29, 2009 4:56 PM
	H.J.Res. 56: Corporate Estimated Tax Shift Act of 2009	Enacted Jul 28, 2009
	H.Res. 285: Congratulating the people of the Republic of Lithuania on the 1000th anniversary of Lithuania and celebrating the rich history of Lithuania.	Passed House Jul 24, 2009 11:31 AM
	S.J.Res. 17: A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.	Reported by Committee Jul 23, 2009
	S. 1391: Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010	Passed Senate Jul 23, 2009
	S. 1390: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010	Passed Senate Jul 23, 2009
	S.Con.Res. 11: A concurrent resolution condemning all forms of anti-Semitism and reaffirming the support of Congress for the mandate of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, and for other purposes.	Passed Senate Jul 20, 2009
	H.R. 3081: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010	Passed House Jul 9, 2009 7:49 PM
	S. 1434: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010	Reported by Committee Jul 9, 2009
	S. 962: Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009	Passed Senate Jun 24, 2009
	H.R. 2346: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009	Enacted Jun 24, 2009
	H.Res. 560: Expressing support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law, and for other purposes.	Passed House Jun 19, 2009 11:46 AM
	S.Res. 182: A resolution recognizing the democratic accomplishments of the people of Albania and expressing the hope that the parliamentary elections on June 28, 2009, maintain and improve the transparency and fairness of democracy in Albania.	Passed Senate Jun 19, 2009
	S.Res. 193: A resolution expressing support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law, and for other purposes.	Passed Senate Jun 19, 2009
	S.Res. 196: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and freedom of expression in Iran.	Passed Senate Jun 19, 2009
	S. 1285: Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act of 2009	Passed Senate Jun 17, 2009
	H.R. 1886: Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009	Passed House Jun 11, 2009 3:34 PM
	H.R. 2410: Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011	Passed House Jun 10, 2009 6:49 PM
	S.Res. 176: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on United States policy during the political transition in Zimbabwe, and for other purposes.	Passed Senate Jun 9, 2009
	S.Res. 177: A resolution recognizing the 10th anniversary of the International Labour Organization's unanimous adoption of Convention 182, "Concerning the Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour".	Passed Senate Jun 9, 2009
	S.Res. 171: A resolution commending the people who have sacrificed their personal freedoms to bring about democratic change in the People's Republic of China and expressing sympathy for the families of the people who were killed, wounded, or imprisoned, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre in Beijing, China from June 3 through 4, 1989.	Passed Senate Jun 8, 2009
	H.Res. 489: Recognizing the twentieth anniversary of the suppression of protesters and citizens in and around Tiananmen Square in Beijing, People's Republic of China, on June 3 and 4, 1989 and expressing sympathy to the families of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned in connection with the democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and other parts of China on June 3 and 4, 1989 and thereafter.	Passed House Jun 2, 2009 7:21 PM
	S.Con.Res. 19: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Shi'ite Personal Status Law in Afghanistan violates the fundamental human rights of women and should be repealed.	Passed Senate May 21, 2009
	S.Res. 160: A resolution condemning the actions of the Burmese State Peace and Development council against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.	Passed Senate May 21, 2009
	S.Res. 149: A resolution expressing solidarity with the writers, journalists, and librarians of Cuba on World Press Freedom Day and calling for the immediate release of citizens of Cuba imprisoned for exercising rights associated with freedom of the press.	Passed Senate May 14, 2009
	H.Res. 378: Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the election of Margaret Thatcher as the first female Prime Minister of Great Britain.	Passed House May 12, 2009 7:22 PM
	H.Res. 171: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the need for constitutional reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the importance of sustained United States engagement in partnership with the European Union (EU).	Passed House May 12, 2009 5:05 PM
	S.Res. 124: A resolution recognizing the threats to press freedom and expression around the world and reaffirming press freedom as a priority in the efforts of the United States to promote democracy and good governance, on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2009.	Passed Senate Apr 30, 2009
	S.Res. 90: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Fifth Summit of the Americas, held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, April 17, 18, and 19, 2009.	Passed Senate Apr 3, 2009
	S.Res. 56: A resolution urging the Government of Moldova to ensure a fair and democratic election process for the parliamentary elections on April 5, 2009.	Passed Senate Apr 1, 2009
	S. 705: Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2009	Reported by Committee Mar 31, 2009
	H.Res. 226: Recognizing the plight of the Tibetan people on the 50th anniversary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama being forced into exile and calling for a sustained multilateral effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue.	Passed House Mar 11, 2009 3:38 PM
	S.Res. 70: A resolution congratulating the people of the Republic of Lithuania on the 1000th anniversary of Lithuania and celebrating the rich history of Lithuania.	Passed Senate Mar 11, 2009
	S. 69: Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act	Reported by Committee Feb 11, 2009
	H.Res. 5: Adopting rules for the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.	Passed House Jan 6, 2009 4:32 PM
	S.Res. 322: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on religious minorities in Iraq.	Introduced Oct 26, 2009
	S.Res. 316: Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution	Introduced Oct 21, 2009
	H.R. 3832: Peace Through Strength Act of 2009	Introduced Oct 15, 2009
	S. 1594: Secure and Safe Detention and Asylum Act	Introduced Aug 6, 2009
	S. 1593: Social Investment and Economic Development for the Americas Act of 2010	Introduced Aug 6, 2009
	H.R. 3347: Freedom Trade Act	Introduced Jul 27, 2009
	S.Res. 224: A resolution recognizing the increasingly beneficial relationship between the United States and the Republic of Indonesia.	Introduced Jul 24, 2009
	H.R. 3328: Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative Act of 2009	Introduced Jul 24, 2009
	H.R. 3284: Reduce Iranian Cyber-Suppression Act	Introduced Jul 21, 2009
	S. 1475: Reduce Iranian Cyber-Suppression Act	Introduced Jul 20, 2009
	H.R. 3231: Durban Taxpayer Refund Act of 2009	Introduced Jul 16, 2009
	H.R. 3240: International Child Abduction Prevention Act of 2009	Introduced Jul 16, 2009
	H.Res. 624: Condemning all violent repression by the Government of the People's Republic of China of peaceful Uighur protests.	Introduced Jul 10, 2009
	S. 1425: Global Resources and Opportunities for Women To Thrive Act of 2009	Introduced Jul 9, 2009
	H.Res. 620: Condemning the violence in Honduras and calling for the return of the duly elected President.	Introduced Jul 8, 2009
	S. 1416: North Korea Accountability Act of 2009	Introduced Jul 8, 2009
	H.Res. 605: Recognizing the continued persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China on the 10th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party campaign to suppress the Falun Gong spiritual movement and calling for an immediate end to the campaign to persecute, intimidate, imprison, and torture Falun Gong practitioners.	Introduced Jun 26, 2009
	H.Res. 588: Expressing the sense of the United States House of Representatives that the trial by the Government of the Russian Federation of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev constitutes a politically-motivated case of selective arrest and prosecution that serves as a test of the rule of law and independence of Russia's judicial system.	Introduced Jun 26, 2009
	H.Res. 596: Expressing support for the Black European Summit.	Introduced Jun 26, 2009
	H.Res. 595: Recognizing persons of African descent in Europe.	Introduced Jun 26, 2009
	H.Res. 590: Expressing grave concerns about the sweeping censorship, privacy, and cybersecurity implications of China's Green Dam filtering software, and urging U.S. high-tech companies to promote the Internet as a tool for transparency, freedom of expression, and citizen empowerment around the world.	Introduced Jun 26, 2009
	H.R. 3012: TRADE Act of 2009	Introduced Jun 24, 2009
	H.R. 3015: Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act of 2009	Introduced Jun 24, 2009
	H.Res. 579: Expressing support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law, and rescinding the invitation to Iranian officials to attend July 4th celebrations at United States embassies and for other purposes.	Introduced Jun 24, 2009
	S. 1346: Crimes Against Humanity Act of 2009	Introduced Jun 24, 2009
	H.Res. 574: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Peru should immediately cease any hostile activity against its indigenous peoples and instead engage in dialogue to address ongoing political conflict between state authorities and indigenous peoples.	Introduced Jun 23, 2009
	S.Res. 189: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the trial by the Russian Government of businessmen Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev constitutes a politically-motivated case of selective arrest and prosecution that serves as a test of the rule of law and independence of the judicial system of Russia.	Introduced Jun 18, 2009
	H.Res. 549: Expressing support for all Iranian citizens who struggle for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and the protection of the rule of law.	Introduced Jun 16, 2009
	H.R. 2875: Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act of 2009	Introduced Jun 15, 2009
	S. 1260: Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act of 2009	Introduced Jun 15, 2009
	H.R. 2797: NATO First Act	Introduced Jun 10, 2009
	H.R. 2712: Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act of 2009	Introduced Jun 4, 2009
	S.Res. 167: A resolution commending the people who have sacrificed their personal freedoms to bring about democratic change in the People's Republic of China and expressing sympathy for the families of the people who were killed, wounded, or imprisoned, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre in Beijing, China from June 3 through 4, 1989.	Introduced Jun 3, 2009
	H.R. 2687: To withhold United States assessed and voluntary contributions to the Organization of American States (OAS) if Cuba is allowed full membership or participation in the OAS unless the President certifies that Cuba has satisfied certain conditions, and for other purposes.	Introduced Jun 3, 2009
	S.Res. 155: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the People's Republic of China should immediately cease engaging in acts of cultural, linguistic, and religious suppression directed against the Uyghur people.	Introduced May 21, 2009
	S. 1159: Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2009	Introduced May 21, 2009
	H.R. 2567: Latin America Military Training Review Act	Introduced May 21, 2009
	S. 1100: Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act of 2009	Introduced May 20, 2009
	H.Con.Res. 132: Expressing the sense of Congress that with respect to the totalitarian government of Cuba, the United States should pursue a policy that insists upon freedom, democracy, and human rights, including the release of all political prisoners, the legalization of political parties, free speech and a free press, and supervised elections, before increasing United States trade and tourism to Cuba.	Introduced May 20, 2009
	H.R. 2478: Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009	Introduced May 19, 2009
	H.R. 2475: Foreign Relations Authorization and Reform Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011	Introduced May 19, 2009
	H.Con.Res. 124: Expressing the support of Congress for the Jewish community in Venezuela.	Introduced May 12, 2009
	H.R. 2376: To withhold United States funding from the United Nations Human Rights Council.	Introduced May 12, 2009
	H.R. 2311: United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009	Introduced May 7, 2009
	H.Res. 417: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that President Barack Obama should immediately work to reverse damaging and illegal actions taken by the Bush/Cheney Administration and collaborate with Congress to proactively prevent any further abuses of executive branch power.	Introduced May 7, 2009
	H.Res. 416: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions.	Introduced May 7, 2009
	H.R. 2272: United States-Cuba Trade Normalization Act of 2009	Introduced May 6, 2009
	S. 987: International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2009	Introduced May 6, 2009
	H.R. 2271: Global Online Freedom Act of 2009	Introduced May 6, 2009
	H.J.Res. 46: To acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the United States Government regarding Indian tribes and offer an apology to all Native Peoples on behalf of the United States.	Introduced Apr 30, 2009
	H.R. 2214: Afghan Women Empowerment Act of 2009	Introduced Apr 30, 2009
	H.R. 2103: International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2009	Introduced Apr 27, 2009
	H.Res. 364: Condemning all forms of anti-Semitism and reaffirming the support of Congress for the mandate of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, and for other purposes.	Introduced Apr 27, 2009
	H.Con.Res. 108: Expressing the sense of Congress that the Shi'ite Personal Status Law in Afghanistan violates the fundamental human rights of women and should be repealed.	Introduced Apr 23, 2009
	S. 891: Congo Conflict Minerals Act of 2009	Introduced Apr 23, 2009
	S.Res. 109: A resolution commending the bravery of the girls who attend the Mirwais School for Girls in Kandahar, Afghanistan.	Introduced Apr 22, 2009
	H.R. 1980: North Korea Sanctions and Diplomatic Nonrecognition Act of 2009	Introduced Apr 21, 2009
	H.Res. 334: Calling on the Government of Vietnam to release from prison, end the detention without trial, and cease the harassment and house arrest of the people who signed the Manifesto on Freedom and Democracy for Vietnam, and expressing the sense of Congress that the President should encourage Vietnam to release such people from prison and to direct the Secretary of State to establish a Countries of Particular Concern list to condemn countries like Vietnam, which engage in "particularly severe violations" of human rights.	Introduced Apr 21, 2009
	S. 837: North Korea Sanctions Act of 2009	Introduced Apr 20, 2009
	H.R. 1920: United Nations Durban Review Conference (Durban II) Funding Prohibition Act of 2009	Introduced Apr 2, 2009
	S.Res. 99: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of Uzbekistan should immediately enforce its existing domestic legislation and fulfill its international commitments aimed at ending state-sponsored forced and child labor.	Introduced Apr 2, 2009
	H.R. 1969: Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2009	Introduced Apr 2, 2009
	H.R. 1967: To prohibit funding organizations that support or participate in coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization.	Introduced Apr 2, 2009
	H.R. 1861: Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act of 2009	Introduced Apr 1, 2009
	H.Res. 258: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding drug trafficking in Mexico.	Introduced Mar 18, 2009
	H.Res. 252: Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution	Introduced Mar 17, 2009
	H.R. 1530: Free Trade With Cuba Act	Introduced Mar 16, 2009
	H.Con.Res. 73: Recognizing the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, which banned the slave trade in the British Empire, allowed for the search and seizure of ships suspected of transporting enslaved people, and provided compensation for the freedom of slaves.	Introduced Mar 16, 2009
	H.Res. 241: Commending the International Criminal Court for issuing a warrant for the arrest of Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir, President of the Republic of the Sudan, for war crimes and crimes against humanity, and expressing the hope that this will be a significant step in the long road towards achieving peace and stability in the Darfur region.	Introduced Mar 12, 2009
	H.R. 1484: Rabbi Arthur Schneier Congressional Gold Medal Act	Introduced Mar 12, 2009
	H.Res. 238: Recognizing the threat to international security and basic human dignity posed by the catastrophic decline of economic, humanitarian, and human rights conditions in the Republic of Zimbabwe.	Introduced Mar 12, 2009
	H.Res. 236: Urging Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.	Introduced Mar 11, 2009
	S.Res. 72: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding drug trafficking in Mexico.	Introduced Mar 10, 2009
	S. 564: Wartime Treatment Study Act	Introduced Mar 10, 2009
	S.Res. 71: A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority in Iran and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.	Introduced Mar 9, 2009
	H.Res. 220: Urging Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.	Introduced Mar 6, 2009
	H.R. 1318: Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act	Introduced Mar 4, 2009
	S. 496: Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009	Introduced Feb 26, 2009
	H.Res. 200: Calling on the Egyptian Government to respect human rights and freedoms of religion and expression in Egypt.	Introduced Feb 26, 2009
	H.R. 1206: Syria Accountability and Liberation Act	Introduced Feb 26, 2009
	H.Con.Res. 61: Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of the Russian Federation's continued membership in the G8 should be conditioned on its compliance with its international obligations and commitment to democratic principles and standards.	Introduced Feb 25, 2009
	H.R. 1202: To require a report on business and investment climates in foreign countries, and for other purposes.	Introduced Feb 25, 2009
	H.Res. 161: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need for free, democratic, transparent, and fair elections in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela without threats or intimidation.	Introduced Feb 11, 2009
	H.Res. 156: Supporting Charter 08 and the ideals of the Charter 08 movement.	Introduced Feb 11, 2009
	H.Con.Res. 46: Honoring the life of Betty Shabazz.	Introduced Feb 10, 2009
	H.Con.Res. 44: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should grant a pardon to Marcus Mosiah Garvey to clear his name and affirm his innocence of crimes for which he was unjustly prosecuted and convicted.	Introduced Feb 10, 2009
	H.R. 893: American Anti-Torture Act of 2009	Introduced Feb 4, 2009
	H.R. 808: Department of Peace Act	Introduced Feb 3, 2009
	S.Res. 24: A resolution commending China's Charter 08 movement and related efforts for upholding the universality of human rights and advancing democratic reforms in China.	Introduced Jan 28, 2009
	H.R. 606: International Women's Freedom Act of 2009	Introduced Jan 16, 2009
	H.R. 591: Interrogation and Detention Reform Act of 2008	Introduced Jan 15, 2009
	H.Res. 72: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that absent congressional approval the Agreement Between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq on the Withdrawal of United States Forces from Iraq and the Organization of Their Activities During Their Temporary Presence in Iraq is merely advisory and not legally binding on the United States, and for other purposes.	Introduced Jan 15, 2009
	H.R. 557: United Nations Transparency, Accountability, and Reform Act of 2009	Introduced Jan 15, 2009
	S. 248: Limitations on Interrogation Techniques Act of 2009	Introduced Jan 14, 2009
	H.Con.Res. 20: Expressing the sense of Congress that the global use of child soldiers is unacceptable and that the international community should find remedies to end this practice.	Introduced Jan 13, 2009
	H.R. 489: Strategic Communication Act of 2009	Introduced Jan 13, 2009
	S. 230: International Women's Freedom Act of 2009	Introduced Jan 13, 2009
	S. 229: Afghan Women Empowerment Act of 2009	Introduced Jan 13, 2009
	H.Res. 44: Condemning the People's Republic of China for its socially unacceptable business practices, including the manufacturing and exportation of unsafe products, casual disregard for the environment, and exploitative employment practices.	Introduced Jan 9, 2009
	H.R. 363: United States Broadcasting Reorganization Act of 2009	Introduced Jan 9, 2009
	H.R. 374: Lawful Interrogation and Detention Act	Introduced Jan 9, 2009
	H.Res. 42: Calling on the President and the Secretary of State to withhold United States funding for and participation in the Durban Review Conference and its preparatory activities, and for other purposes.	Introduced Jan 9, 2009
	H.Res. 33: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Iran's lack of protection for internationally recognized human rights creates poor conditions for religious freedom in the Islamic Republic of Iran.	Introduced Jan 8, 2009
	H.Con.Res. 7: Expressing the sense of Congress that the people of the United States should grieve for the loss of life that defined the Third Reich and celebrate the continued education efforts for tolerance and justice, reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the fight against intolerance and prejudice in any form, and honoring the legacy of transparent procedure, government accountability, the rule of law, the pursuit of justice, and the struggle for universal freedom and human rights.	Introduced Jan 7, 2009
	S. 28: A bill to ensure that the courts of the United States may provide an impartial forum for claims brought by United States citizens and others against any railroad organized as a separate legal entity, arising from the deportation of United States citizens and others to Nazi concentration camps on trains owned or operated by such railroad, and by the heirs and survivors of such persons.	Introduced Jan 7, 2009
	H.J.Res. 10: Denouncing the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, "honor" killings, acid burnings, dowry deaths, and other gender- based persecutions, expressing the sense of Congress that participation, protection, recognition, and equality of women is crucial to achieving a just, moral and peaceful society, and for other purposes.	Introduced Jan 7, 2009
	H.Res. 20: Calling on the State Department to list the Socialist Republic of Vietnam as a "Country of Particular Concern" with respect to religious freedom.	Introduced Jan 6, 2009
	S. 147: Lawful Interrogation and Detention Act	Introduced Jan 6, 2009
	H.R. 72: To increase global stability and security for the United States and the international community by reducing the number of individuals who are de jure or de facto stateless and at risk of being trafficked.	Introduced Jan 6, 2009
	H.Res. 22: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).	Introduced Jan 6, 2009
	H.R. 104: To establish a national commission on presidential war powers and civil liberties.	Introduced Jan 6, 2009