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United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act
Client: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST · Firm: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
H.R. 5724: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act. Urged that Congress not pass H.R. 5724 unless there are verifiable improvements in human rights. S. RES. 178: Expressing the sympathy of the Senate to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala, and encouraging the United States to work with Guatemala to bring an end to these crimes. Participated in State Department certification meetings of U.S. aid to Colombia; presented concerns about treatment of human rights defenders in Colombia and urged that the State Department not certify aid as compliant with legislative conditions contained in foreign operations law. Merida Initative: Proposed U.S. Anticrime and Counterdrug Assistance for Mexico and Central America. Presented concerns that human rights safeguards are incorporated into the Merida Initiative. Fiscal 2009 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations (House): Proposed language for aid to Guatemala, Indonesia, and Colombia. Lobbied for change in executive position on funding the training of particular units of the Indonesian police and military. Lobbied for legislation and change in executive position on the independence of the judiciary in Pakistan and U.S. foreign aid to Pakistan. Lobbied for legislation on expanding jurisdiction of U.S. courts to include alleged perpetrators of mass atrocities overseas. Lobbied for legislation regarding the case of the murder of human rights activist Munir Said Thalib Munir and accountability in Indonesia and Timor Leste. Lobbied for legislation regarding China's human rights record. Lobbied for legislation supporting human rights defenders in Cuba.
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HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST via HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Improvement of U.S. government policy towards Chad, particularly by increasing attention to human rights violations of Chadian government and to human rights violations stemming from Darfur conflict. Expansion of U.N. arms embargo on Sudan. Lobbied House members to incorporate human rights considerations into general foreign affairs topics, particularly pertaining to women in Somalia and enforcement of the arms embargo on Sudan. Development of U.S. government policy to stop arms transfers to Sudan.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Source: Senate LDA
Supporting humanitarian assistance, the protection of civilians, and accountability for abuses in Somalia, and urging concrete progress in line with the Transitional Federal Charter of Somalia toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity.
Client: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST · Firm: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
S.RES.660: A resolution condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and calling for both a cessation of such sales and an expansion of the United Nations embargo on arms sales to Sudan. H.RES.1462: Condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and calling for both a cessation of such sales and an expansion of the United Nations embargo on arms sales to Sudan. H.RES.1424: Supporting humanitarian assistance, the protection of civilians, and accountability for abuses in Somalia, and urging concrete progress in line with the Transitional Federal Charter of Somalia toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity. S.2135: A bill to prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, to designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, to allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers, and for other purposes. Lobbied for Department of State pressure on China to halt arms sales to Sudan. Lobbied Senators to encourage the U.S. and U.N. to support ICC prosecution of Sudan President al-Bashir.
Supporting humanitarian assistance, the protection of civilians, and accountability for abuses in Somalia, and urging concrete progress in line with the Transitional Federal Charter of Somalia toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity.
Client: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST · Firm: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
S.RES.660: A resolution condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and calling for both a cessation of such sales and an expansion of the United Nations embargo on arms sales to Sudan. H.RES.1462: Condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and calling for both a cessation of such sales and an expansion of the United Nations embargo on arms sales to Sudan. H.RES.1424: Supporting humanitarian assistance, the protection of civilians, and accountability for abuses in Somalia, and urging concrete progress in line with the Transitional Federal Charter of Somalia toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity. S.2135: A bill to prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, to designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, to allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers, and for other purposes. Lobbied for Department of State pressure on China to halt arms sales to Sudan. Lobbied Senators to encourage the U.S. and U.N. to support ICC prosecution of Sudan President al-Bashir.
Condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and calling for both a cessation of such sales and an expansion of the United Nations embargo on arms sales to Sudan.
Client: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST · Firm: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
S.RES.660: A resolution condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and calling for both a cessation of such sales and an expansion of the United Nations embargo on arms sales to Sudan. H.RES.1462: Condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and calling for both a cessation of such sales and an expansion of the United Nations embargo on arms sales to Sudan. H.RES.1424: Supporting humanitarian assistance, the protection of civilians, and accountability for abuses in Somalia, and urging concrete progress in line with the Transitional Federal Charter of Somalia toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity. S.2135: A bill to prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, to designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, to allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers, and for other purposes. Lobbied for Department of State pressure on China to halt arms sales to Sudan. Lobbied Senators to encourage the U.S. and U.N. to support ICC prosecution of Sudan President al-Bashir.
Condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and calling for both a cessation of such sales and an expansion of the United Nations embargo on arms sales to Sudan.
Client: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST · Firm: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
S.RES.660: A resolution condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and calling for both a cessation of such sales and an expansion of the United Nations embargo on arms sales to Sudan. H.RES.1462: Condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and calling for both a cessation of such sales and an expansion of the United Nations embargo on arms sales to Sudan. H.RES.1424: Supporting humanitarian assistance, the protection of civilians, and accountability for abuses in Somalia, and urging concrete progress in line with the Transitional Federal Charter of Somalia toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity. S.2135: A bill to prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, to designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, to allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers, and for other purposes. Lobbied for Department of State pressure on China to halt arms sales to Sudan. Lobbied Senators to encourage the U.S. and U.N. to support ICC prosecution of Sudan President al-Bashir.
Child Soldiers Accountability Act of 2008
Client: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST · Firm: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
S.RES.660: A resolution condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and calling for both a cessation of such sales and an expansion of the United Nations embargo on arms sales to Sudan. H.RES.1462: Condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and calling for both a cessation of such sales and an expansion of the United Nations embargo on arms sales to Sudan. H.RES.1424: Supporting humanitarian assistance, the protection of civilians, and accountability for abuses in Somalia, and urging concrete progress in line with the Transitional Federal Charter of Somalia toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity. S.2135: A bill to prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, to designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, to allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers, and for other purposes. Lobbied for Department of State pressure on China to halt arms sales to Sudan. Lobbied Senators to encourage the U.S. and U.N. to support ICC prosecution of Sudan President al-Bashir.
Child Soldiers Accountability Act of 2008
Client: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST · Firm: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
S.RES.660: A resolution condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and calling for both a cessation of such sales and an expansion of the United Nations embargo on arms sales to Sudan. H.RES.1462: Condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and calling for both a cessation of such sales and an expansion of the United Nations embargo on arms sales to Sudan. H.RES.1424: Supporting humanitarian assistance, the protection of civilians, and accountability for abuses in Somalia, and urging concrete progress in line with the Transitional Federal Charter of Somalia toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity. S.2135: A bill to prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, to designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, to allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers, and for other purposes. Lobbied for Department of State pressure on China to halt arms sales to Sudan. Lobbied Senators to encourage the U.S. and U.N. to support ICC prosecution of Sudan President al-Bashir.
Child Soldiers Accountability Act of 2008
Client: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST · Firm: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
House resolution supporting protection of civilians in Somalia and encouraging particular attention to needs of Somali women and girls (resolution not yet introduced). Senate resolution condemning arms sales to Sudan, especially by China and Russia, and encouraging expansion of UN arms embargo on Darfur (not yet introduced). Proposed Senate legislation expanding U.S. court jurisdiction for crimes against humanity (not yet introduced). S.2135: A bill to prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, to designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, to allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers, and for other purposes. Lobbied for Department of State and congressional pressure on China to halt arms sales to Sudan. Advocated on behalf of human rights defenders in Cuba and for changes in methods of US Interests Section in Havana. Lobbied to enhance the responsibilities of the Congressional Human Rights Caucus.
A resolution expressing the sympathy of the Senate to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala, and encouraging the United States to work with Guatemala to bring an end to these crimes.
Client: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST · Firm: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
H.R. 5724: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act. Urged that Congress not pass H.R. 5724 unless there are verifiable improvements in human rights. S. RES. 178: Expressing the sympathy of the Senate to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala, and encouraging the United States to work with Guatemala to bring an end to these crimes. Participated in State Department certification meetings of U.S. aid to Colombia; presented concerns about treatment of human rights defenders in Colombia and urged that the State Department not certify aid as compliant with legislative conditions contained in foreign operations law. Merida Initative: Proposed U.S. Anticrime and Counterdrug Assistance for Mexico and Central America. Presented concerns that human rights safeguards are incorporated into the Merida Initiative. Fiscal 2009 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations (House): Proposed language for aid to Guatemala, Indonesia, and Colombia. Lobbied for change in executive position on funding the training of particular units of the Indonesian police and military. Lobbied for legislation and change in executive position on the independence of the judiciary in Pakistan and U.S. foreign aid to Pakistan. Lobbied for legislation on expanding jurisdiction of U.S. courts to include alleged perpetrators of mass atrocities overseas. Lobbied for legislation regarding the case of the murder of human rights activist Munir Said Thalib Munir and accountability in Indonesia and Timor Leste. Lobbied for legislation regarding China's human rights record. Lobbied for legislation supporting human rights defenders in Cuba.
A resolution condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and calling for both a cessation of such sales and an expansion of the United Nations embargo on arms sales to Sudan.
Client: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST · Firm: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
S.RES.660: A resolution condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and calling for both a cessation of such sales and an expansion of the United Nations embargo on arms sales to Sudan. H.RES.1462: Condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and calling for both a cessation of such sales and an expansion of the United Nations embargo on arms sales to Sudan. H.RES.1424: Supporting humanitarian assistance, the protection of civilians, and accountability for abuses in Somalia, and urging concrete progress in line with the Transitional Federal Charter of Somalia toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity. S.2135: A bill to prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, to designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, to allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers, and for other purposes. Lobbied for Department of State pressure on China to halt arms sales to Sudan. Lobbied Senators to encourage the U.S. and U.N. to support ICC prosecution of Sudan President al-Bashir.
A resolution condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and calling for both a cessation of such sales and an expansion of the United Nations embargo on arms sales to Sudan.
Client: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST · Firm: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
S.RES.660: A resolution condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and calling for both a cessation of such sales and an expansion of the United Nations embargo on arms sales to Sudan. H.RES.1462: Condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and calling for both a cessation of such sales and an expansion of the United Nations embargo on arms sales to Sudan. H.RES.1424: Supporting humanitarian assistance, the protection of civilians, and accountability for abuses in Somalia, and urging concrete progress in line with the Transitional Federal Charter of Somalia toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity. S.2135: A bill to prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, to designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, to allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers, and for other purposes. Lobbied for Department of State pressure on China to halt arms sales to Sudan. Lobbied Senators to encourage the U.S. and U.N. to support ICC prosecution of Sudan President al-Bashir.
H.R.1416: To restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States and to repeal the prohibition on treaty obligations establishing grounds for certain claims S.185: A bill to restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States S.1249: A bill to require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes S.1469: A bill to require the closure of the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2212: To require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.1352: To prohibit the return or other transfer of persons by the United States, for the purpose of detention, interrogation, trial, or otherwise, to countries where torture or other inhuman treatment of persons occurs, and for other purposes S.1876: A bill to prohibit extraterritorial detention and rendition, except under limited circumstances, to modify the definition of "unlawful enemy combatant" for purposes of military commissions, to extend statutory habeas corpus to detainees, and for other purposes H.R.1585: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.567: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes S.1547 (Sec. 1023): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.1548 (Sec. 1023): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.576: A bill to provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights H.R.1415: To provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights EO 13440: Interpretation of the Geneva Conventions Common Article 3 as Applied to a Program of Detention and Interrogation Operated by the Central Intelligence Agency Nomination of John Rizzo to General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency H.R.2826: To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to restore habeas corpus for individuals detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2710: To repeal and modify certain provisions of law relating to the review of the detention of enemy combatants
Restoring the Constitution Act of 2007
Client: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST · Firm: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
H.R.1416: To restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States and to repeal the prohibition on treaty obligations establishing grounds for certain claims S.185: A bill to restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States S.1249: A bill to require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes S.1469: A bill to require the closure of the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2212: To require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.1352: To prohibit the return or other transfer of persons by the United States, for the purpose of detention, interrogation, trial, or otherwise, to countries where torture or other inhuman treatment of persons occurs, and for other purposes S.1876: A bill to prohibit extraterritorial detention and rendition, except under limited circumstances, to modify the definition of "unlawful enemy combatant" for purposes of military commissions, to extend statutory habeas corpus to detainees, and for other purposes H.R.1585: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.567: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes S.1547 (Sec. 1023): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.1548 (Sec. 1023): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.576: A bill to provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights H.R.1415: To provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights EO 13440: Interpretation of the Geneva Conventions Common Article 3 as Applied to a Program of Detention and Interrogation Operated by the Central Intelligence Agency Nomination of John Rizzo to General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency H.R.2826: To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to restore habeas corpus for individuals detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2710: To repeal and modify certain provisions of law relating to the review of the detention of enemy combatants
H.R.1416: To restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States and to repeal the prohibition on treaty obligations establishing grounds for certain claims S.185: A bill to restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States S.1249: A bill to require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes S.1469: A bill to require the closure of the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2212: To require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.1352: To prohibit the return or other transfer of persons by the United States, for the purpose of detention, interrogation, trial, or otherwise, to countries where torture or other inhuman treatment of persons occurs, and for other purposes S.1876: A bill to prohibit extraterritorial detention and rendition, except under limited circumstances, to modify the definition of "unlawful enemy combatant" for purposes of military commissions, to extend statutory habeas corpus to detainees, and for other purposes H.R.1585: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.567: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes S.1547 (Sec. 1023): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.1548 (Sec. 1023): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.576: A bill to provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights H.R.1415: To provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights EO 13440: Interpretation of the Geneva Conventions Common Article 3 as Applied to a Program of Detention and Interrogation Operated by the Central Intelligence Agency Nomination of John Rizzo to General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency H.R.2826: To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to restore habeas corpus for individuals detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2710: To repeal and modify certain provisions of law relating to the review of the detention of enemy combatants
To require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes.
Client: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST · Firm: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
H.R.1416: To restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States and to repeal the prohibition on treaty obligations establishing grounds for certain claims S.185: A bill to restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States S.1249: A bill to require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes S.1469: A bill to require the closure of the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2212: To require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.1352: To prohibit the return or other transfer of persons by the United States, for the purpose of detention, interrogation, trial, or otherwise, to countries where torture or other inhuman treatment of persons occurs, and for other purposes S.1876: A bill to prohibit extraterritorial detention and rendition, except under limited circumstances, to modify the definition of "unlawful enemy combatant" for purposes of military commissions, to extend statutory habeas corpus to detainees, and for other purposes H.R.1585: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.567: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes S.1547 (Sec. 1023): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.1548 (Sec. 1023): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.576: A bill to provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights H.R.1415: To provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights EO 13440: Interpretation of the Geneva Conventions Common Article 3 as Applied to a Program of Detention and Interrogation Operated by the Central Intelligence Agency Nomination of John Rizzo to General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency H.R.2826: To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to restore habeas corpus for individuals detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2710: To repeal and modify certain provisions of law relating to the review of the detention of enemy combatants
Responsibility to Iraqi Refugees Act of 2007
Client: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST · Firm: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
H.R. 2764: Foreign Operations Appropriations Act, Section 699 A, a provision to remedy the "Material Support" provisions of the Immigration and Naturalization Act H.R. 1591: The Iraq War Supplemental Funding Act, section 592, a provision to remedy the "Material Support" provision of the Immigration and Naturalization Act S.A. 1486: Levin-Brownback Amendment to S. 1639 to give access to Iraqis to apply for refugee status under existing U.S. law. H.R. 2265: Responsibility to Iraqi Refugees Act, Section 1-8 S. 1651: Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act: a bill to provide support for Iraqi refugees, Section 1-8
To repeal and modify certain provisions of law relating to the review of the detention of enemy combatants.
Client: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST · Firm: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
H.R.1416: To restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States and to repeal the prohibition on treaty obligations establishing grounds for certain claims S.185: A bill to restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States S.1249: A bill to require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes S.1469: A bill to require the closure of the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2212: To require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.1352: To prohibit the return or other transfer of persons by the United States, for the purpose of detention, interrogation, trial, or otherwise, to countries where torture or other inhuman treatment of persons occurs, and for other purposes S.1876: A bill to prohibit extraterritorial detention and rendition, except under limited circumstances, to modify the definition of "unlawful enemy combatant" for purposes of military commissions, to extend statutory habeas corpus to detainees, and for other purposes H.R.1585: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.567: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes S.1547 (Sec. 1023): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.1548 (Sec. 1023): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.576: A bill to provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights H.R.1415: To provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights EO 13440: Interpretation of the Geneva Conventions Common Article 3 as Applied to a Program of Detention and Interrogation Operated by the Central Intelligence Agency Nomination of John Rizzo to General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency H.R.2826: To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to restore habeas corpus for individuals detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2710: To repeal and modify certain provisions of law relating to the review of the detention of enemy combatants
To repeal and modify certain provisions of law relating to the review of the detention of enemy combatants.
Client: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST · Firm: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
H.R.2826: To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to restore habeas corpus for individuals detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2710: To repeal and modify certain provisions of law relating to the review of the detention of enemy combatants
To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to restore habeas corpus for individuals detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes.
Client: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST · Firm: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
H.R.2826: To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to restore habeas corpus for individuals detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2710: To repeal and modify certain provisions of law relating to the review of the detention of enemy combatants
To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to restore habeas corpus for individuals detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes.
Client: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST · Firm: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
H.R.1416: To restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States and to repeal the prohibition on treaty obligations establishing grounds for certain claims S.185: A bill to restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States S.1249: A bill to require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes S.1469: A bill to require the closure of the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2212: To require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.1352: To prohibit the return or other transfer of persons by the United States, for the purpose of detention, interrogation, trial, or otherwise, to countries where torture or other inhuman treatment of persons occurs, and for other purposes S.1876: A bill to prohibit extraterritorial detention and rendition, except under limited circumstances, to modify the definition of "unlawful enemy combatant" for purposes of military commissions, to extend statutory habeas corpus to detainees, and for other purposes H.R.1585: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.567: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes S.1547 (Sec. 1023): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.1548 (Sec. 1023): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.576: A bill to provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights H.R.1415: To provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights EO 13440: Interpretation of the Geneva Conventions Common Article 3 as Applied to a Program of Detention and Interrogation Operated by the Central Intelligence Agency Nomination of John Rizzo to General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency H.R.2826: To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to restore habeas corpus for individuals detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2710: To repeal and modify certain provisions of law relating to the review of the detention of enemy combatants
Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala and encouraging the Government of Guatemala to bring an end to these crimes.
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S. Res. 155: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on efforts to control violence and strengthen the rule of law in Guatemala S. Rept. 110-128: Department Of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2008. Senate Confirmation of William R. Brownfield as Ambassador to Colombia Senate Confirmation of Cameron Hume as Ambassador to Indonesia H.R.2764: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2008 (House and Senate versions) Section 682 (Foreign Military Financing for Indonesia): urged that conditions be placed on assistance and for reporting on progress on human rights issues Section 687 (International Military Education and Training): urged that conditions be placed on assistance and for reporting on progress on human rights issues Report: lobbied for language on human rights defenders and accountability H.Res.100: Expressing the sympathy of House of Representatives to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala and encouraging the Government of Guatemala to bring an end to these crimes Proposed resolution calling on the government of Syria to release certain political prisoners and encouraging the United States to make democracy, human rights, and freedom of expression a top concern of its foreign policy toward Syria (the resolution has never been introduced) Urged that Members of Congress not pass the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement unless there are verifiable improvements in human rights Participated in State Department certification meetings of U.S. Aid to Colombia; presented concerns about treatment of human rights defenders in Colombia and urged that the State Department should not certify aid as compliant with legislative conditions contained in foreign operations law S. Res. 178: Expressing the sympathy of the Senate to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala, and encouraging the United States to work with Guatemala to bring an end to these crimes
A bill to require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes.
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H.R.1416: To restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States and to repeal the prohibition on treaty obligations establishing grounds for certain claims S.185: A bill to restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States S.1249: A bill to require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes S.1469: A bill to require the closure of the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2212: To require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.1352: To prohibit the return or other transfer of persons by the United States, for the purpose of detention, interrogation, trial, or otherwise, to countries where torture or other inhuman treatment of persons occurs, and for other purposes S.1876: A bill to prohibit extraterritorial detention and rendition, except under limited circumstances, to modify the definition of "unlawful enemy combatant" for purposes of military commissions, to extend statutory habeas corpus to detainees, and for other purposes H.R.1585: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.567: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes S.1547 (Sec. 1023): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.1548 (Sec. 1023): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.576: A bill to provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights H.R.1415: To provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights EO 13440: Interpretation of the Geneva Conventions Common Article 3 as Applied to a Program of Detention and Interrogation Operated by the Central Intelligence Agency Nomination of John Rizzo to General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency H.R.2826: To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to restore habeas corpus for individuals detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2710: To repeal and modify certain provisions of law relating to the review of the detention of enemy combatants
Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility Closure Act of 2007
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H.R.1416: To restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States and to repeal the prohibition on treaty obligations establishing grounds for certain claims S.185: A bill to restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States S.1249: A bill to require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes S.1469: A bill to require the closure of the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2212: To require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.1352: To prohibit the return or other transfer of persons by the United States, for the purpose of detention, interrogation, trial, or otherwise, to countries where torture or other inhuman treatment of persons occurs, and for other purposes S.1876: A bill to prohibit extraterritorial detention and rendition, except under limited circumstances, to modify the definition of "unlawful enemy combatant" for purposes of military commissions, to extend statutory habeas corpus to detainees, and for other purposes H.R.1585: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.567: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes S.1547 (Sec. 1023): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.1548 (Sec. 1023): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.576: A bill to provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights H.R.1415: To provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights EO 13440: Interpretation of the Geneva Conventions Common Article 3 as Applied to a Program of Detention and Interrogation Operated by the Central Intelligence Agency Nomination of John Rizzo to General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency H.R.2826: To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to restore habeas corpus for individuals detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2710: To repeal and modify certain provisions of law relating to the review of the detention of enemy combatants
Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008
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H.R.1416: To restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States and to repeal the prohibition on treaty obligations establishing grounds for certain claims S.185: A bill to restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States S.1249: A bill to require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes S.1469: A bill to require the closure of the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2212: To require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.1352: To prohibit the return or other transfer of persons by the United States, for the purpose of detention, interrogation, trial, or otherwise, to countries where torture or other inhuman treatment of persons occurs, and for other purposes S.1876: A bill to prohibit extraterritorial detention and rendition, except under limited circumstances, to modify the definition of "unlawful enemy combatant" for purposes of military commissions, to extend statutory habeas corpus to detainees, and for other purposes H.R.1585: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.567: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes S.1547 (Sec. 1023): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.1548 (Sec. 1023): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.576: A bill to provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights H.R.1415: To provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights EO 13440: Interpretation of the Geneva Conventions Common Article 3 as Applied to a Program of Detention and Interrogation Operated by the Central Intelligence Agency Nomination of John Rizzo to General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency H.R.2826: To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to restore habeas corpus for individuals detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2710: To repeal and modify certain provisions of law relating to the review of the detention of enemy combatants
H.R. 2764: Foreign Operations Appropriations Act, Section 699 A, a provision to remedy the "Material Support" provisions of the Immigration and Naturalization Act H.R. 1591: The Iraq War Supplemental Funding Act, section 592, a provision to remedy the "Material Support" provision of the Immigration and Naturalization Act S.A. 1486: Levin-Brownback Amendment to S. 1639 to give access to Iraqis to apply for refugee status under existing U.S. law. H.R. 2265: Responsibility to Iraqi Refugees Act, Section 1-8 S. 1651: Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act: a bill to provide support for Iraqi refugees, Section 1-8
H.R.1416: To restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States and to repeal the prohibition on treaty obligations establishing grounds for certain claims S.185: A bill to restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States S.1249: A bill to require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes S.1469: A bill to require the closure of the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2212: To require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.1352: To prohibit the return or other transfer of persons by the United States, for the purpose of detention, interrogation, trial, or otherwise, to countries where torture or other inhuman treatment of persons occurs, and for other purposes S.1876: A bill to prohibit extraterritorial detention and rendition, except under limited circumstances, to modify the definition of "unlawful enemy combatant" for purposes of military commissions, to extend statutory habeas corpus to detainees, and for other purposes H.R.1585: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.567: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes S.1547 (Sec. 1023): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.1548 (Sec. 1023): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.576: A bill to provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights H.R.1415: To provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights EO 13440: Interpretation of the Geneva Conventions Common Article 3 as Applied to a Program of Detention and Interrogation Operated by the Central Intelligence Agency Nomination of John Rizzo to General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency H.R.2826: To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to restore habeas corpus for individuals detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2710: To repeal and modify certain provisions of law relating to the review of the detention of enemy combatants
National Security with Justice Act of 2007
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H.R.1416: To restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States and to repeal the prohibition on treaty obligations establishing grounds for certain claims S.185: A bill to restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States S.1249: A bill to require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes S.1469: A bill to require the closure of the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2212: To require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.1352: To prohibit the return or other transfer of persons by the United States, for the purpose of detention, interrogation, trial, or otherwise, to countries where torture or other inhuman treatment of persons occurs, and for other purposes S.1876: A bill to prohibit extraterritorial detention and rendition, except under limited circumstances, to modify the definition of "unlawful enemy combatant" for purposes of military commissions, to extend statutory habeas corpus to detainees, and for other purposes H.R.1585: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.567: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes S.1547 (Sec. 1023): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.1548 (Sec. 1023): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.576: A bill to provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights H.R.1415: To provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights EO 13440: Interpretation of the Geneva Conventions Common Article 3 as Applied to a Program of Detention and Interrogation Operated by the Central Intelligence Agency Nomination of John Rizzo to General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency H.R.2826: To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to restore habeas corpus for individuals detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2710: To repeal and modify certain provisions of law relating to the review of the detention of enemy combatants
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008
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H.R.1416: To restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States and to repeal the prohibition on treaty obligations establishing grounds for certain claims S.185: A bill to restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States S.1249: A bill to require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes S.1469: A bill to require the closure of the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2212: To require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.1352: To prohibit the return or other transfer of persons by the United States, for the purpose of detention, interrogation, trial, or otherwise, to countries where torture or other inhuman treatment of persons occurs, and for other purposes S.1876: A bill to prohibit extraterritorial detention and rendition, except under limited circumstances, to modify the definition of "unlawful enemy combatant" for purposes of military commissions, to extend statutory habeas corpus to detainees, and for other purposes H.R.1585: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.567: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes S.1547 (Sec. 1023): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.1548 (Sec. 1023): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.576: A bill to provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights H.R.1415: To provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights EO 13440: Interpretation of the Geneva Conventions Common Article 3 as Applied to a Program of Detention and Interrogation Operated by the Central Intelligence Agency Nomination of John Rizzo to General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency H.R.2826: To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to restore habeas corpus for individuals detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2710: To repeal and modify certain provisions of law relating to the review of the detention of enemy combatants
H.R.1416: To restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States and to repeal the prohibition on treaty obligations establishing grounds for certain claims S.185: A bill to restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States S.1249: A bill to require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes S.1469: A bill to require the closure of the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2212: To require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.1352: To prohibit the return or other transfer of persons by the United States, for the purpose of detention, interrogation, trial, or otherwise, to countries where torture or other inhuman treatment of persons occurs, and for other purposes S.1876: A bill to prohibit extraterritorial detention and rendition, except under limited circumstances, to modify the definition of "unlawful enemy combatant" for purposes of military commissions, to extend statutory habeas corpus to detainees, and for other purposes H.R.1585: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.567: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes S.1547 (Sec. 1023): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.1548 (Sec. 1023): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.576: A bill to provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights H.R.1415: To provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights EO 13440: Interpretation of the Geneva Conventions Common Article 3 as Applied to a Program of Detention and Interrogation Operated by the Central Intelligence Agency Nomination of John Rizzo to General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency H.R.2826: To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to restore habeas corpus for individuals detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2710: To repeal and modify certain provisions of law relating to the review of the detention of enemy combatants
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on efforts to control violence and strengthen the rule of law in Guatemala.
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S. Res. 155: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on efforts to control violence and strengthen the rule of law in Guatemala S. Rept. 110-128: Department Of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2008. Senate Confirmation of William R. Brownfield as Ambassador to Colombia Senate Confirmation of Cameron Hume as Ambassador to Indonesia H.R.2764: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2008 (House and Senate versions) Section 682 (Foreign Military Financing for Indonesia): urged that conditions be placed on assistance and for reporting on progress on human rights issues Section 687 (International Military Education and Training): urged that conditions be placed on assistance and for reporting on progress on human rights issues Report: lobbied for language on human rights defenders and accountability H.Res.100: Expressing the sympathy of House of Representatives to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala and encouraging the Government of Guatemala to bring an end to these crimes Proposed resolution calling on the government of Syria to release certain political prisoners and encouraging the United States to make democracy, human rights, and freedom of expression a top concern of its foreign policy toward Syria (the resolution has never been introduced) Urged that Members of Congress not pass the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement unless there are verifiable improvements in human rights Participated in State Department certification meetings of U.S. Aid to Colombia; presented concerns about treatment of human rights defenders in Colombia and urged that the State Department should not certify aid as compliant with legislative conditions contained in foreign operations law S. Res. 178: Expressing the sympathy of the Senate to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala, and encouraging the United States to work with Guatemala to bring an end to these crimes
A resolution expressing the sympathy of the Senate to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala, and encouraging the United States to work with Guatemala to bring an end to these crimes.
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S. Res. 155: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on efforts to control violence and strengthen the rule of law in Guatemala S. Rept. 110-128: Department Of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2008. Senate Confirmation of William R. Brownfield as Ambassador to Colombia Senate Confirmation of Cameron Hume as Ambassador to Indonesia H.R.2764: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2008 (House and Senate versions) Section 682 (Foreign Military Financing for Indonesia): urged that conditions be placed on assistance and for reporting on progress on human rights issues Section 687 (International Military Education and Training): urged that conditions be placed on assistance and for reporting on progress on human rights issues Report: lobbied for language on human rights defenders and accountability H.Res.100: Expressing the sympathy of House of Representatives to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala and encouraging the Government of Guatemala to bring an end to these crimes Proposed resolution calling on the government of Syria to release certain political prisoners and encouraging the United States to make democracy, human rights, and freedom of expression a top concern of its foreign policy toward Syria (the resolution has never been introduced) Urged that Members of Congress not pass the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement unless there are verifiable improvements in human rights Participated in State Department certification meetings of U.S. Aid to Colombia; presented concerns about treatment of human rights defenders in Colombia and urged that the State Department should not certify aid as compliant with legislative conditions contained in foreign operations law S. Res. 178: Expressing the sympathy of the Senate to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala, and encouraging the United States to work with Guatemala to bring an end to these crimes
Airport Emergency Reimbursement Act of 2003
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H.R. 2764: Foreign Operations Appropriations Act, Section 699 A, a provision to remedy the "Material Support" provisions of the Immigration and Naturalization Act H.R. 1591: The Iraq War Supplemental Funding Act, section 592, a provision to remedy the "Material Support" provision of the Immigration and Naturalization Act S.A. 1486: Levin-Brownback Amendment to S. 1639 to give access to Iraqis to apply for refugee status under existing U.S. law. H.R. 2265: Responsibility to Iraqi Refugees Act, Section 1-8 S. 1651: Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act: a bill to provide support for Iraqi refugees, Section 1-8
Expanding Education for Military Families Act of 2003
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H.R.2764: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, Section 691, a provision to remedy the "Material Support" provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act
Expanding Education for Military Families Act of 2003
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H.R. 2764: Foreign Operations Appropriations Act, Section 699 A, a provision to remedy the "Material Support" provisions of the Immigration and Naturalization Act H.R. 1591: The Iraq War Supplemental Funding Act, section 592, a provision to remedy the "Material Support" provision of the Immigration and Naturalization Act S.A. 1486: Levin-Brownback Amendment to S. 1639 to give access to Iraqis to apply for refugee status under existing U.S. law. H.R. 2265: Responsibility to Iraqi Refugees Act, Section 1-8 S. 1651: Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act: a bill to provide support for Iraqi refugees, Section 1-8
Expanding Education for Military Families Act of 2003
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S. Res. 155: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on efforts to control violence and strengthen the rule of law in Guatemala S. Rept. 110-128: Department Of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2008. Senate Confirmation of William R. Brownfield as Ambassador to Colombia Senate Confirmation of Cameron Hume as Ambassador to Indonesia H.R.2764: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2008 (House and Senate versions) Section 682 (Foreign Military Financing for Indonesia): urged that conditions be placed on assistance and for reporting on progress on human rights issues Section 687 (International Military Education and Training): urged that conditions be placed on assistance and for reporting on progress on human rights issues Report: lobbied for language on human rights defenders and accountability H.Res.100: Expressing the sympathy of House of Representatives to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala and encouraging the Government of Guatemala to bring an end to these crimes Proposed resolution calling on the government of Syria to release certain political prisoners and encouraging the United States to make democracy, human rights, and freedom of expression a top concern of its foreign policy toward Syria (the resolution has never been introduced) Urged that Members of Congress not pass the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement unless there are verifiable improvements in human rights Participated in State Department certification meetings of U.S. Aid to Colombia; presented concerns about treatment of human rights defenders in Colombia and urged that the State Department should not certify aid as compliant with legislative conditions contained in foreign operations law S. Res. 178: Expressing the sympathy of the Senate to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala, and encouraging the United States to work with Guatemala to bring an end to these crimes
Expressing the sympathy of House of Representatives to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala and encouraging the Government of Guatemala to bring an end to these crimes.
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H.R. 5522: Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act 2007, Section 578, Secretary of State submission of a report to the Committees on Appropriations detailing progress on human rights made by the Indonesian Government Meetings with Members of Congress and Executive Officials to discuss increasing US support for a political solution to the crisis in Darfur, Sudan, including asking for more government attention to and support for the "commanders conference" and the Darfur-Darfur Dialogue and Consultation Working towards the appointment of a UN envoy for the crisis in Darfur, Sudan and support for former Secretary-General Kofi Annan's envoy H.Res 1081: Expressing the sympathy of House of Representatives to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala and encouraging the Government of Guatemala to bring an end to these crimes Worked to draw attention to the issue of increased attacks against human rights defenders in Colombia Participated in certification meeting of US Aid to Colombia and lobbied in relation the certification, in relation to specific cases of attacks against individual human rights defenders and in relation to country human rights reports Lobbied members of Guatemala country desk and Democracy, Human Rights and Labor at State Department regarding individual human rights defenders cases H.R. 5522: Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act 2007, Section 572(2) Of the funds appropriated under the heading "Foreign Military Financing Program" not less than ten million dollars for assistance to Indonesia
S.3861: A bill to facilitate bringing to justice terrorists and other unlawful enemy combatants through full and fair trials by military commissions, and for other purposes S.3886: A bill to authorize military commissions to bring terrorists to justice, to strengthen and modernize terrorist surveillance capabilities, and for other purposes S.3901: An original bill to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes S.3929: A bill to authorize military commissions to bring terrorists to justice, to strengthen and modernize terrorist surveillance capabilities, and for other purposes S.3930: A bill to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes S. 1937: A Bill to Set Forth Certain Requirements for Trials and Sentencing by Military Commissions and other potential legislation resulting from the Supreme Court’s decision in Hamdan v. Rumsfeld H.R. 952: Torture Outsourcing Prevention Act (Introduced in House) S. 4060: Effective Terrorist Prosecution Act of 2006 Amendment 4341 to S. 2766: To prohibit the rendition of individuals to countries if there are substantial grounds to believe the individuals will be subject to torture Nomination of William J. Haynes II to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Nomination of Robert Gates to Secretary of the Department of Defense General lobbying on military commissions H.R.6054: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes H.R.6166: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes
Bringing Terrorists to Justice Act of 2006
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S.3861: A bill to facilitate bringing to justice terrorists and other unlawful enemy combatants through full and fair trials by military commissions, and for other purposes S.3886: A bill to authorize military commissions to bring terrorists to justice, to strengthen and modernize terrorist surveillance capabilities, and for other purposes S.3901: An original bill to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes S.3929: A bill to authorize military commissions to bring terrorists to justice, to strengthen and modernize terrorist surveillance capabilities, and for other purposes S.3930: A bill to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes S. 1937: A Bill to Set Forth Certain Requirements for Trials and Sentencing by Military Commissions and other potential legislation resulting from the Supreme Court’s decision in Hamdan v. Rumsfeld H.R. 952: Torture Outsourcing Prevention Act (Introduced in House) S. 4060: Effective Terrorist Prosecution Act of 2006 Amendment 4341 to S. 2766: To prohibit the rendition of individuals to countries if there are substantial grounds to believe the individuals will be subject to torture Nomination of William J. Haynes II to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Nomination of Robert Gates to Secretary of the Department of Defense General lobbying on military commissions H.R.6054: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes H.R.6166: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes
Terrorist Tracking, Identification, and Prosecution Act of 2006
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S.3861: A bill to facilitate bringing to justice terrorists and other unlawful enemy combatants through full and fair trials by military commissions, and for other purposes S.3886: A bill to authorize military commissions to bring terrorists to justice, to strengthen and modernize terrorist surveillance capabilities, and for other purposes S.3901: An original bill to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes S.3929: A bill to authorize military commissions to bring terrorists to justice, to strengthen and modernize terrorist surveillance capabilities, and for other purposes S.3930: A bill to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes S. 1937: A Bill to Set Forth Certain Requirements for Trials and Sentencing by Military Commissions and other potential legislation resulting from the Supreme Court’s decision in Hamdan v. Rumsfeld H.R. 952: Torture Outsourcing Prevention Act (Introduced in House) S. 4060: Effective Terrorist Prosecution Act of 2006 Amendment 4341 to S. 2766: To prohibit the rendition of individuals to countries if there are substantial grounds to believe the individuals will be subject to torture Nomination of William J. Haynes II to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Nomination of Robert Gates to Secretary of the Department of Defense General lobbying on military commissions H.R.6054: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes H.R.6166: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes
S.3861: A bill to facilitate bringing to justice terrorists and other unlawful enemy combatants through full and fair trials by military commissions, and for other purposes S.3886: A bill to authorize military commissions to bring terrorists to justice, to strengthen and modernize terrorist surveillance capabilities, and for other purposes S.3901: An original bill to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes S.3929: A bill to authorize military commissions to bring terrorists to justice, to strengthen and modernize terrorist surveillance capabilities, and for other purposes S.3930: A bill to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes S. 1937: A Bill to Set Forth Certain Requirements for Trials and Sentencing by Military Commissions and other potential legislation resulting from the Supreme Court’s decision in Hamdan v. Rumsfeld H.R. 952: Torture Outsourcing Prevention Act (Introduced in House) S. 4060: Effective Terrorist Prosecution Act of 2006 Amendment 4341 to S. 2766: To prohibit the rendition of individuals to countries if there are substantial grounds to believe the individuals will be subject to torture Nomination of William J. Haynes II to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Nomination of Robert Gates to Secretary of the Department of Defense General lobbying on military commissions H.R.6054: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes H.R.6166: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes
A bill to authorize military commissions to bring terrorists to justice, to strengthen and modernize terrorist surveillance capabilities, and for other purposes.
Client: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST · Firm: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
S.3861: A bill to facilitate bringing to justice terrorists and other unlawful enemy combatants through full and fair trials by military commissions, and for other purposes S.3886: A bill to authorize military commissions to bring terrorists to justice, to strengthen and modernize terrorist surveillance capabilities, and for other purposes S.3901: An original bill to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes S.3929: A bill to authorize military commissions to bring terrorists to justice, to strengthen and modernize terrorist surveillance capabilities, and for other purposes S.3930: A bill to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes S. 1937: A Bill to Set Forth Certain Requirements for Trials and Sentencing by Military Commissions and other potential legislation resulting from the Supreme Court’s decision in Hamdan v. Rumsfeld H.R. 952: Torture Outsourcing Prevention Act (Introduced in House) S. 4060: Effective Terrorist Prosecution Act of 2006 Amendment 4341 to S. 2766: To prohibit the rendition of individuals to countries if there are substantial grounds to believe the individuals will be subject to torture Nomination of William J. Haynes II to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Nomination of Robert Gates to Secretary of the Department of Defense General lobbying on military commissions H.R.6054: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes H.R.6166: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes
S.3861: A bill to facilitate bringing to justice terrorists and other unlawful enemy combatants through full and fair trials by military commissions, and for other purposes S.3886: A bill to authorize military commissions to bring terrorists to justice, to strengthen and modernize terrorist surveillance capabilities, and for other purposes S.3901: An original bill to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes S.3929: A bill to authorize military commissions to bring terrorists to justice, to strengthen and modernize terrorist surveillance capabilities, and for other purposes S.3930: A bill to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes S. 1937: A Bill to Set Forth Certain Requirements for Trials and Sentencing by Military Commissions and other potential legislation resulting from the Supreme Court’s decision in Hamdan v. Rumsfeld H.R. 952: Torture Outsourcing Prevention Act (Introduced in House) S. 4060: Effective Terrorist Prosecution Act of 2006 Amendment 4341 to S. 2766: To prohibit the rendition of individuals to countries if there are substantial grounds to believe the individuals will be subject to torture Nomination of William J. Haynes II to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Nomination of Robert Gates to Secretary of the Department of Defense General lobbying on military commissions H.R.6054: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes H.R.6166: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes
Effective Terrorists Prosecution Act of 2006
Client: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST · Firm: HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
S.3861: A bill to facilitate bringing to justice terrorists and other unlawful enemy combatants through full and fair trials by military commissions, and for other purposes S.3886: A bill to authorize military commissions to bring terrorists to justice, to strengthen and modernize terrorist surveillance capabilities, and for other purposes S.3901: An original bill to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes S.3929: A bill to authorize military commissions to bring terrorists to justice, to strengthen and modernize terrorist surveillance capabilities, and for other purposes S.3930: A bill to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes S. 1937: A Bill to Set Forth Certain Requirements for Trials and Sentencing by Military Commissions and other potential legislation resulting from the Supreme Court’s decision in Hamdan v. Rumsfeld H.R. 952: Torture Outsourcing Prevention Act (Introduced in House) S. 4060: Effective Terrorist Prosecution Act of 2006 Amendment 4341 to S. 2766: To prohibit the rendition of individuals to countries if there are substantial grounds to believe the individuals will be subject to torture Nomination of William J. Haynes II to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Nomination of Robert Gates to Secretary of the Department of Defense General lobbying on military commissions H.R.6054: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes H.R.6166: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes
Digital Choice and Freedom Act of 2002
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H.R. 5522: Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act 2007, Section 578, Secretary of State submission of a report to the Committees on Appropriations detailing progress on human rights made by the Indonesian Government Meetings with Members of Congress and Executive Officials to discuss increasing US support for a political solution to the crisis in Darfur, Sudan, including asking for more government attention to and support for the "commanders conference" and the Darfur-Darfur Dialogue and Consultation Working towards the appointment of a UN envoy for the crisis in Darfur, Sudan and support for former Secretary-General Kofi Annan's envoy H.Res 1081: Expressing the sympathy of House of Representatives to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala and encouraging the Government of Guatemala to bring an end to these crimes Worked to draw attention to the issue of increased attacks against human rights defenders in Colombia Participated in certification meeting of US Aid to Colombia and lobbied in relation the certification, in relation to specific cases of attacks against individual human rights defenders and in relation to country human rights reports Lobbied members of Guatemala country desk and Democracy, Human Rights and Labor at State Department regarding individual human rights defenders cases H.R. 5522: Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act 2007, Section 572(2) Of the funds appropriated under the heading "Foreign Military Financing Program" not less than ten million dollars for assistance to Indonesia
2008 · third_quarter · 3A
S.RES.660: A resolution condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and calling for both a cessation of such sales and an expansion of the United Nations embargo on arms sales to Sudan. H.RES.1462: Condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and calling for both a cessation of such sales and an expansion of the United Nations embargo on arms sales to Sudan. H.RES.1424: Supporting humanitarian assistance, the protection of civilians, and accountability for abuses in Somalia, and urging concrete progress in line with the Transitional Federal Charter of Somalia toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity. S.2135: A bill to prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, to designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, to allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers, and for other purposes. Lobbied for Department of State pressure on China to halt arms sales to Sudan. Lobbied Senators to encourage the U.S. and U.N. to support ICC prosecution of Sudan President al-Bashir.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
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2008 · third_quarter · Q3
S.RES.660: A resolution condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and calling for both a cessation of such sales and an expansion of the United Nations embargo on arms sales to Sudan. H.RES.1462: Condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and calling for both a cessation of such sales and an expansion of the United Nations embargo on arms sales to Sudan. H.RES.1424: Supporting humanitarian assistance, the protection of civilians, and accountability for abuses in Somalia, and urging concrete progress in line with the Transitional Federal Charter of Somalia toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity. S.2135: A bill to prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, to designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, to allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers, and for other purposes. Lobbied for Department of State pressure on China to halt arms sales to Sudan. Lobbied Senators to encourage the U.S. and U.N. to support ICC prosecution of Sudan President al-Bashir.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
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2008 · second_quarter · Q2
House resolution supporting protection of civilians in Somalia and encouraging particular attention to needs of Somali women and girls (resolution not yet introduced). Senate resolution condemning arms sales to Sudan, especially by China and Russia, and encouraging expansion of UN arms embargo on Darfur (not yet introduced). Proposed Senate legislation expanding U.S. court jurisdiction for crimes against humanity (not yet introduced). S.2135: A bill to prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, to designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, to allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers, and for other purposes. Lobbied for Department of State and congressional pressure on China to halt arms sales to Sudan. Advocated on behalf of human rights defenders in Cuba and for changes in methods of US Interests Section in Havana. Lobbied to enhance the responsibilities of the Congressional Human Rights Caucus.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
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2008 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 5724: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act. Urged that Congress not pass H.R. 5724 unless there are verifiable improvements in human rights. S. RES. 178: Expressing the sympathy of the Senate to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala, and encouraging the United States to work with Guatemala to bring an end to these crimes. Participated in State Department certification meetings of U.S. aid to Colombia; presented concerns about treatment of human rights defenders in Colombia and urged that the State Department not certify aid as compliant with legislative conditions contained in foreign operations law. Merida Initative: Proposed U.S. Anticrime and Counterdrug Assistance for Mexico and Central America. Presented concerns that human rights safeguards are incorporated into the Merida Initiative. Fiscal 2009 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations (House): Proposed language for aid to Guatemala, Indonesia, and Colombia. Lobbied for change in executive position on funding the training of particular units of the Indonesian police and military. Lobbied for legislation and change in executive position on the independence of the judiciary in Pakistan and U.S. foreign aid to Pakistan. Lobbied for legislation on expanding jurisdiction of U.S. courts to include alleged perpetrators of mass atrocities overseas. Lobbied for legislation regarding the case of the murder of human rights activist Munir Said Thalib Munir and accountability in Indonesia and Timor Leste. Lobbied for legislation regarding China's human rights record. Lobbied for legislation supporting human rights defenders in Cuba.
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
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2007 · year_end · YY
H.R.2826: To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to restore habeas corpus for individuals detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2710: To repeal and modify certain provisions of law relating to the review of the detention of enemy combatants
H.R.2764: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, Section 691, a provision to remedy the "Material Support" provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act
Urged that members of Congress not pass the U.S.Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement unless there are verifiable improvements in human rights.
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2007 · mid_year · MM
H.R. 2764: Foreign Operations Appropriations Act, Section 699 A, a provision to remedy the "Material Support" provisions of the Immigration and Naturalization Act H.R. 1591: The Iraq War Supplemental Funding Act, section 592, a provision to remedy the "Material Support" provision of the Immigration and Naturalization Act S.A. 1486: Levin-Brownback Amendment to S. 1639 to give access to Iraqis to apply for refugee status under existing U.S. law. H.R. 2265: Responsibility to Iraqi Refugees Act, Section 1-8 S. 1651: Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act: a bill to provide support for Iraqi refugees, Section 1-8
S. Res. 155: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on efforts to control violence and strengthen the rule of law in Guatemala S. Rept. 110-128: Department Of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2008. Senate Confirmation of William R. Brownfield as Ambassador to Colombia Senate Confirmation of Cameron Hume as Ambassador to Indonesia H.R.2764: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2008 (House and Senate versions) Section 682 (Foreign Military Financing for Indonesia): urged that conditions be placed on assistance and for reporting on progress on human rights issues Section 687 (International Military Education and Training): urged that conditions be placed on assistance and for reporting on progress on human rights issues Report: lobbied for language on human rights defenders and accountability H.Res.100: Expressing the sympathy of House of Representatives to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala and encouraging the Government of Guatemala to bring an end to these crimes Proposed resolution calling on the government of Syria to release certain political prisoners and encouraging the United States to make democracy, human rights, and freedom of expression a top concern of its foreign policy toward Syria (the resolution has never been introduced) Urged that Members of Congress not pass the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement unless there are verifiable improvements in human rights Participated in State Department certification meetings of U.S. Aid to Colombia; presented concerns about treatment of human rights defenders in Colombia and urged that the State Department should not certify aid as compliant with legislative conditions contained in foreign operations law S. Res. 178: Expressing the sympathy of the Senate to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala, and encouraging the United States to work with Guatemala to bring an end to these crimes
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2006 · year_end · YY
H.R. 5918: a bill to amend the Immigration and Naturalization Act to protect refugees and asylum seekers by solving problems with the “material support” bar, Sections 1, 2, and 3
H.R. 5522: Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act 2007, Section 578, Secretary of State submission of a report to the Committees on Appropriations detailing progress on human rights made by the Indonesian Government Meetings with Members of Congress and Executive Officials to discuss increasing US support for a political solution to the crisis in Darfur, Sudan, including asking for more government attention to and support for the "commanders conference" and the Darfur-Darfur Dialogue and Consultation Working towards the appointment of a UN envoy for the crisis in Darfur, Sudan and support for former Secretary-General Kofi Annan's envoy H.Res 1081: Expressing the sympathy of House of Representatives to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala and encouraging the Government of Guatemala to bring an end to these crimes Worked to draw attention to the issue of increased attacks against human rights defenders in Colombia Participated in certification meeting of US Aid to Colombia and lobbied in relation the certification, in relation to specific cases of attacks against individual human rights defenders and in relation to country human rights reports Lobbied members of Guatemala country desk and Democracy, Human Rights and Labor at State Department regarding individual human rights defenders cases H.R. 5522: Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act 2007, Section 572(2) Of the funds appropriated under the heading "Foreign Military Financing Program" not less than ten million dollars for assistance to Indonesia
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
H.R.1416: To restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States and to repeal the prohibition on treaty obligations establishing grounds for certain claims S.185: A bill to restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States S.1249: A bill to require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes S.1469: A bill to require the closure of the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2212: To require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.1352: To prohibit the return or other transfer of persons by the United States, for the purpose of detention, interrogation, trial, or otherwise, to countries where torture or other inhuman treatment of persons occurs, and for other purposes S.1876: A bill to prohibit extraterritorial detention and rendition, except under limited circumstances, to modify the definition of "unlawful enemy combatant" for purposes of military commissions, to extend statutory habeas corpus to detainees, and for other purposes H.R.1585: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.567: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes S.1547 (Sec. 1023): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.1548 (Sec. 1023): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes S.576: A bill to provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights H.R.1415: To provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights EO 13440: Interpretation of the Geneva Conventions Common Article 3 as Applied to a Program of Detention and Interrogation Operated by the Central Intelligence Agency Nomination of John Rizzo to General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency H.R.2826: To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to restore habeas corpus for individuals detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes H.R.2710: To repeal and modify certain provisions of law relating to the review of the detention of enemy combatants
Filing targets: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
S.3861: A bill to facilitate bringing to justice terrorists and other unlawful enemy combatants through full and fair trials by military commissions, and for other purposes S.3886: A bill to authorize military commissions to bring terrorists to justice, to strengthen and modernize terrorist surveillance capabilities, and for other purposes S.3901: An original bill to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes S.3929: A bill to authorize military commissions to bring terrorists to justice, to strengthen and modernize terrorist surveillance capabilities, and for other purposes S.3930: A bill to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes S. 1937: A Bill to Set Forth Certain Requirements for Trials and Sentencing by Military Commissions and other potential legislation resulting from the Supreme Court’s decision in Hamdan v. Rumsfeld H.R. 952: Torture Outsourcing Prevention Act (Introduced in House) S. 4060: Effective Terrorist Prosecution Act of 2006 Amendment 4341 to S. 2766: To prohibit the rendition of individuals to countries if there are substantial grounds to believe the individuals will be subject to torture Nomination of William J. Haynes II to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Nomination of Robert Gates to Secretary of the Department of Defense General lobbying on military commissions H.R.6054: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes H.R.6166: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)