US Congress Senate Resolution 540 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on September 10 2014 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-12-03 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6306-6307; text as passed Senate: CR S6306-6307)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Supports the goals of the International Day of Democracy. Recognizes the importance of civil society to the healthy development of nations. Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the protection and advancement of democracy throughout the world. Condemns the use of restrictions, coercion, threats, or force to impede the activities of civil society organizations. Recognizes the important role diplomacy plays in defending global civil society and creating new openings for civic space.

A resolution recognizing September 15, 2014, as the International Day of Democracy, affirming the role of civil society as a cornerstone of democracy, and encouraging all governments to stand with civil society in the face of mounting restrictions on civil society organizations.

Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]	Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL]	Sen. John McCain [R-AZ]	Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH]

Date	Chamber	Action
2014-12-03	Senate	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6306-6307; text as passed Senate: CR S6306-6307)
2014-09-18	Senate	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 576.
2014-09-18	Senate	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.
2014-09-18	Senate	Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2014-09-10	Senate	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5511)
2014-09-10	Senate	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5511-5512)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-resolution/540/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sres540/BILLS-113sres540is.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sres540/BILLS-113sres540rs.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sres540/BILLS-113sres540ats.pdf