Bills
To ensure compliance with the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction by countries with which the United States enjoys reciprocal obligations, to establish procedures for the prompt return of children abducted to other countries, and for other purposes.
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May 15, 2013 | Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations
To promote freedom and democracy in Vietnam.
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June 27, 2013 | Full Committee
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May 15, 2013 | Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations
FULL TITLE: Concerning the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the need for international efforts toward long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights.
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June 27, 2013 | Full Committee
H. Res. 188, Calling upon the Government of Turkey to facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay
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November 19, 2013 | Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats
H.R. 1777, Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act of 2013
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November 21, 2013 | Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations
To amend the Diplomatic Security Act to require certain notifications to Congress of Accountability Review Boards of the Department of State, avoid conflicts of interest of the members of such Boards, require actions with respect to reports from such Boards, and for other purposes.
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Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Royce Pushes to Strengthen Accountability Review Board (ARB) Investigations
May 9, 2013
A bill to support revitalization and reform of the Organization of American States, and for other purposes.
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July 24, 2013 | Committee on Foreign Affairs
To amend the Export Enhancement Act of 1988 to further enhance the promotion of exports of United States goods and services, and for other purposes.
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July 24, 2013 | Committee on Foreign Affairs
FULL TITLE: To direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly, and for other purposes.