Belarus Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2011
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HR 515 — Belarus Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2011
Last action — Became Public Law No: 112-82.
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 26, 2011. Enacted.
Summary
Belarus Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2011 - Amends the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004 to express the sense of Congress that the President should continue to support radio, television, and Internet broadcasting to the people of Belarus in languages spoken in Belarus by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, the Voice of America, European Radio for Belarus, and Belsat. Includes among the criteria that the government of Belarus must meet in order to end U.S. sanctions: (1) release of individuals who were jailed based on political beliefs or expression in connection with the repression that attended the December 2010 presidential election; (2) prosecution of senior leadership of the government of Belarus responsible for violations of human rights violations, including human rights violations in connection with the presidential election; (3) withdrawal of politically motivated legal charges against opposition activists and independent journalists in connection with the presidential election; and (4) holding free and transparent presidential and parliamentary elections consistent with Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) standards and under OSCE supervision. Authorizes the denial of U.S. entry to members of the security or law enforcement services who have participated in the crackdown on opposition leaders, journalists, and peaceful protesters or in the persecution of religious groups or human rights defenders. Requires that the President's annual Belarus report to Congress include information about government of Belarus cooperation with any foreign government or organization related to Internet censorship or surveillance or the purchase or receipt of any technology or training for such purposes.
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Read HR 515 on the official United States source →Action History
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Became Public Law No: 112-82.
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Signed by President.
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Presented to President.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendments: CR 12/19/2011 H9938)
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9999)
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on agreeing to the Senate amendments to H.R. 515.
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Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H9938-9940)
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote. (text: CR S8611)
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S.AMDT.1462 Amendment SA 1462 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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S.AMDT.1462 Amendment SA 1462 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Kerry. (consideration: CR S8611; text: CR S8611)To make minor edits to the bill.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8611)
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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4632-4634)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 515.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4632-4638)
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Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
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Referred to House Financial Services
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, 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.
Sponsors
- Christopher Smith · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (546)
546 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 515 do?
- Belarus Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2011 - Amends the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004 to express the sense of Congress that the President should continue to support radio, television, and Internet broadcasting to the people of Belarus in languages spoken in Belarus by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, the Voice of America, European Radio for Belarus, and Belsat. Includes among the criteria that the government of Belarus must meet in order to end U.S. sanctions: (1) release of individuals who were jailed based on political beliefs or expression in connection with the repression that attended the December 2010 presidential election; (2) prosecution of senior leadership of the government of Belarus responsible for violations of human rights violations, including human rights violations in connection with the presidential election; (3) withdrawal of politically motivated legal charges against opposition activists and independent journalists in connection with the presidential election; and (4) holding free and transparent presidential and parliamentary elections consistent with Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) standards and under OSCE supervision. Authorizes the denial of U.S. entry to members of the security or law enforcement services who have participated in the crackdown on opposition leaders, journalists, and peaceful protesters or in the persecution of religious groups or human rights defenders. Requires that the President's annual Belarus report to Congress include information about government of Belarus cooperation with any foreign government or organization related to Internet censorship or surveillance or the purchase or receipt of any technology or training for such purposes.
- Who sponsors HR 515?
- HR 515 is sponsored by Christopher Smith (R).
- What is the current status of HR 515?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 26, 2011. Enacted.
- Where can I track HR 515?
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