H.R. 854 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Belarus Democracy Act of 2004
H.R. 854 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Feb 13, 2003, sponsored by Christopher H. Smith with 14 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 13, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 14
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 108-347
What it does
Belarus Democracy Act of 2003 - Authorizes the President to support primarily indigenous Belarusian groups that are committed to the support of democratic processes in various activities that may include: (1) observation of elections and the promotion of free and fair electoral processes, including the development of democratic political parties; (2) development of independent media supported by nonstate-controlled printing fa…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2003
- Passed the HouseOct 4, 2004
- Passed the SenateOct 6, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentOct 12, 2004
- Became lawOct 20, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-347. (Oct 20, 2004)
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- H.R. 1813: Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2003
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- H.R. 2620: Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2003
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- H.R. 3936: Veterans Health Programs Improvement Act of 2004
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Other International Affairs bills in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 1584: Clean Diamond Trade Act
- H.R. 1298: United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003
- S. 243: A bill concerning participation of Taiwan in the World Health Organization.
- H.R. 192: To amend the Microenterprise for Self-Reliance Act of 2000 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961…
- H.R. 2330: Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003
- S. 1824: Overseas Private Investment Corporation Amendments Act of 2003
- H.R. 1828: Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003
- H.R. 1813: Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2003
- H.J.Res. 63: Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003
- H.R. 2620: Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2003
Committees
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
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