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Bill· SS. 2808 (108th)referred

Celebrate the United States Constitution Day Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 September 2004

Celebrate the United States Constitution Day Act - Establishes as an annual legal public holiday Constitution Day, September 17, the date of the signing of the United States Constitution.

Bill· HRH.R. 5102 (108th)referred

Constantine Menges Ukraine Democracy and Fair Elections Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 15 September 2004

Constantine Menges Ukraine Democracy and Fair Elections Act of 2004 - States that Congress expresses its: (1) support for democracy, free elections, and respect for human rights and the rule of law in Ukraine; (2) support for the integration of Ukraine into the European community of democracies; and (3) grave concern over the murders and disappearances of independent journalists in Ukraine. Directs the President to apply specified entry, asset seizure, and investment sanctions to Ukraine until the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that Ukraine has: (1) implemented free and transparent elections for president and Parliament; (2) stopped harassment and repression against the media, independent trade unions, nongovernmental organizations, religious organizations, and the political opposition; and (3) stopped politically motivated legal charges against opposition figures and independent journalists. Authorizes the President to waive such sanctions if: (1) in the national interest; or (2) a new president is elected in Ukraine in 2004 who has corrected election abuses.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 104 (108th)referred

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to make eligible for the Office of President a person who is not a natural born citizen of the United States but has been a United States citizen for at least 20 years.

United States · United States Congress · 15 September 2004

Constitutional Amendment - Makes eligible for the Office of the President non-native born persons who have held U.S. citizenship for at least 20 years and who are otherwise eligible to hold such Office.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 105 (108th)referred

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to lower the age qualification for Senators from 30 years of age to 21 years of age and for Members of the House of Representatives from 25 years of age to 21 years of age.

United States · United States Congress · 15 September 2004

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits a person from being a Senator or Representative in Congress who has not attained the age of twenty-one years (thus lowering the age qualification for Senators from 30 years and the age of Members of the House of Representatives from 25 years).

Record· Selbständiger Antrag - Ministeranklage446/Aselbständiger antrag - ministeranklage

Ministeranklage wider den Bundesminister für Finanzen Mag. Grasser

Austria · National Council · 31 August 2004

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Alfred Gusenbauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Ministeranklage gemäß Art. 142 Abs. 2 lit. b B-VG <i>(wider den Bundesminister für Finanzen Mag. Karl-Heinz</i> <i>Grasser)</i>

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 131 (108th)referred

A concurrent resolution calling on the Government of Saudi Arabia to cease supporting religious ideologies that promote hatred, intolerance, violence, and other abuses of internationally recognized human rights and urging the Government of the United States to promote religious freedom in Saudi Arabia.

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 2004

Calls on the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to: (1) to stop funding religious activities that promote hatred, violence, and human rights violations; (2) stop providing diplomatic status to Islamic clerics and educators teaching outside of Saudi Arabia who are not legally entitled to such status; (3) close any Islamic affairs section of a Saudi embassy that has been responsible for propagating intolerance; (4) uphold the international commitments made by Saudi Arabia by respecting and protecting the human rights of citizens and foreigners of both sexes in Saudi Arabia; (5) ratify and comply with international human rights instruments and cooperate with United Nations human rights mechanisms; (6) implement promised judicial, political, economic, and educational reforms; (7) cease messages of hatred, intolerance, or incitement to violence against non-Wahhabi Muslims and non-Muslim religious groups in the educational curricula and textbooks, mosques, and media controlled by the Government of Saudi Arabia; (8) permit the establishment of independent organizations to advance human rights and to promote tolerance in Saudi Arabia; (9) safeguard the freedom of private worship for non-Muslims and for Muslims who do not follow the Wahhabi interpretation of Islam; (10) permit non-Wahhabi places of worship, such as churches, to function openly in special compounds or zones for foreigners or in unadorned buildings; and (11) permit the broadcasting of Radio Sawa throughout Saudi Arabia. Urges the President to: (1) raise public and private concerns with the Government of Saudi Arabia regarding the ongoing violations of human rights, including the right to freedom of religion; (2) designate Saudi Arabia a country of particular concern under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 for the ongoing violations of religious freedom in Saudi Arabia; (3) encourage the Government of Saudi Arabia to implement judicial, political, economic, and educational reforms; (4) encourage the Government of Saudi Arabia to cease funding to propagate outside of Saudi Arabia any religious ideology that explicitly promotes hate, intolerance, and other human rights violations, including violence; (5) request that the Government of Saudi Arabia identify and provide an accounting of what kinds of support go to religious schools, mosques, centers of learning, and other religious organizations globally, including in the United States; (6) develop initiatives and programs in Saudi Arabia to advance human rights, including religious freedom, the rights of women, and the rule of law; and (7) report to Congress on U.S. efforts to raise concerns regarding human rights, including religious freedom, with the Government of Saudi Arabia, and the results of such efforts.

Bill· HRH.R. 4962 (108th)referred

50 State Capitols Commemorative Currency Program

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 2004

50 State Capitols Commemorative Currency Program - Amends Federal law governing coinage to declare that during the ten-year period beginning on January 1, 2005, the center panel of the reverse side of the $1 Federal reserve notes shall incorporate designs emblematic of the capitols or statehouses of the 50 States, with five States selected each year in the order in which they ratified the Constitution of the United States or were admitted into the Union. Proscribes representation of any head and shoulders portrait or bust of any person, living or dead, or any portrait of a living person in the design of a State capitol or statehouse on any such $1 Federal reserve note.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 747 (108th)referred

Recognizing the anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment and encouraging the American people to educate and instill pride and purpose into their communities and to observe the anniversary annually with appropriate programs and activities.

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 2004

Recognizes the 140th anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution on December 6, 1865, and encourages the American people to educate and instill pride and purpose into their communities about the history of liberation and the civil rights movement in the United States.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 726 (108th)open

Congratulating the people of Serbia and government of Serbia for conducting a democratic, free and fair presidential election and for reaffirming Serbia's commitment to peace, democracy, and the rule of law.

United States · United States Congress · 19 July 2004

States that the House of Representatives: (1) commends the people and Government of Serbia for conducting a democratic presidential election; (2) supports continued democratic reforms in Serbia and urges President Tadic and Prime Minister Kostunica to continue the reform processes; and (3) recognizes the importance of strengthening regional stability and democracy in the Balkans and encourages and supports the integration of Serbia and Montenegro into Euro-Atlantic institutions.

Bill· SS. 2619 (108th)referred

A bill to designate the annex to the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Building and United States Courthouse located at 333 Constitution Ave. Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as the "Judge William B. Bryant Annex to the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Building and United States Courthouse".

United States · United States Congress · 8 July 2004

Designates the annex to the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Washington, D.C., as the Judge William B. Bryant Annex to the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Building and United States Courthouse.

Bill· Selbständiger Antrag431/Aselbständiger antrag

Österreichische Gebärdensprache im Bundesverfassungsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 7 July 2004

Antrag der Abgeordneten Theresia Haidlmayr, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem die österreichische Gebärdensprache im Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz verankert wird

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

26 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on progress in the implementation of the recommendations of the Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution; if referenda are planned during the term of the current Dáil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20251/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2004

26 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on progress in the implementation of the recommendations of the Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution; if referenda are planned during the term of the current Dáil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20251/04]

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 40 (108th)open

Federal Marriage Amendment

United States · United States Congress · 7 July 2004

Constitutional Amendment - Federal Marriage Amendment - Declares that marriage in the United States shall consist only of the union of a man and a woman. Prohibits the Constitution or any State constitution from being construed to require that marital status or its legal incidents be conferred upon any union other than that of a man and a woman.

Question· oralPQ 22asked

22 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Taoiseach if his pre-summit visits to other European countries have now been completed; if, in view of his meetings with EU leaders, he will now give his assessments of the prospects for agreement on the proposed constitution at the forthcoming EU summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17478/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2004

22 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Taoiseach if his pre-summit visits to other European countries have now been completed; if, in view of his meetings with EU leaders, he will now give his assessments of the prospects for agreement on the proposed constitution at the forthcoming EU summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17478/04]

Record· Regierungserklärung15/119open

Einigung der Staats- und Regierungschefs der Europäischen Union auf eine europäische Verfassung (G-SIG: 15001080)

Germany · German Bundestag · 2 July 2004

60. Jahrestage: D-Day in Frankreich, Warschauer Aufstand in Polen, Ende des Zweiten Weltkrieges, Einigung auf den portugiesischen Ministerpräsidenten Barroso als Kommissionspräsidenten, Kompromiss zum Verfassungstext, Frage des Gottesbezugs in der Präambel, Europäische Grundrechte-Charta integraler Bestandteil der Verfassung, Prinzip der doppelten Mehrheit, Anzahl der Kommissare, Mehrheitsentscheidungen, Schaffung eines europäischen Außenministers und eines europäischen diplomatischen Dienstes, Kompetenzabgrenzung, Schaffung des Amts eines Wirtschaftskommissars, Vorschlag von Günter Verheugen als deutschem Kommissar, europäisches Gesellschaftsmodell der Solidarität und der Teilhabe

Record· Schriftliche Anfrage - BR2208/J-BR/2004schriftliche anfrage - br

Staatszielbestimmung

Austria · Federal Council · 29 June 2004

Anfrage der Bundesräte Ana Blatnik, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur betreffend Staatszielbestimmung <i>(Bekenntnis zu den Volksgruppen)</i>

Bill· HRH.R. 4728 (108th)referred

PRISE Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 25 June 2004

Promoting Responsible Interrogation Standards Enforcement Act of 2004 or PRISE Act of 2004 - Prohibits subjecting any person in U.S. custody to torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment that is prohibited by the U.S. Constitution, laws, or treaties. Requires the Secretary of Defense to: (1) prescribe and submit to specified congressional committees the rules, regulations, or guidelines necessary to ensure compliance by members of the Armed Forces and by Department of Defense contractors; and (2) report to Congress at least twice each year on the circumstances surrounding any investigation of possible violations of such prohibition. Prohibits an officer or employee of the United States from: (1) providing assistance to the government of a foreign country for the purpose of obtaining information from an individual held in custody by that government if there is reason to believe that torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment will be utilized to obtain the information; and (2) encouraging or otherwise assisting such a government to transfer, render, expel, return, or extradite an individual to another country if there is reason to believe that the individual would be in danger of being subjected to torture. Modifies the definition of &quot;United States&quot; for purposes of the prohibition against torture to mean the several States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. commonwealths, territories, and possessions.

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

80 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs to elaborate on the new Article I-40(7) proposed by the Irish Presidency in the draft EU constitution on mutual defence; the way in which the specific character of Ireland’s security and defence policy is not prejudiced when the commitments and co-operation in this area shall be consistent with commitments under NATO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18856/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2004

80 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs to elaborate on the new Article I-40(7) proposed by the Irish Presidency in the draft EU constitution on mutual defence; the way in which the specific character of Ireland’s security and defence policy is not prejudiced when the commitments and co-operation in this area shall be consistent with commitments under NATO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18856/04]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

51 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the changes to the draft EU constitution proposed by the Irish Presidency to the June 2004 summit in the field of common security and defence policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18855/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2004

51 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the changes to the draft EU constitution proposed by the Irish Presidency to the June 2004 summit in the field of common security and defence policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18855/04]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

41 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the outcome of the EU constitutional treaty negotiations; and if he will specify all instances where the outcome fell short of Irish demands. [18867/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2004

41 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the outcome of the EU constitutional treaty negotiations; and if he will specify all instances where the outcome fell short of Irish demands. [18867/04]

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage1932/Jschriftliche anfrage

Ungereimtheiten und verfassungsrechtliche Bedenken bei der Übertragung weiterer hoheitlicher Aufgaben an die Austro Control Österreichische Gesellschaft für Zivilluftfahrt mit beschränkter Haftung (eingetragen zu FN 71000m beim Handelsgericht Wien)

Austria · National Council · 23 June 2004

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Peter Pilz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Ungereimtheiten und verfassungsrechtliche Bedenken bei der Übertragung weiterer hoheitlicher Aufgaben an die Austro Control Österreichische Gesellschaft für Zivilluftfahrt mit beschränkter Haftung (eingetragen zu FN 71000m beim Handelsgericht Wien)

Question· writtenPQ 258asked

258 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason persons who were born in Northern Ireland and who are now resident here could not vote in the recent referendum to amend the Constitution despite the previous constitutional guarantees that persons from Northern Ireland would be considered to be citizens of the State. [18292/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2004

258 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason persons who were born in Northern Ireland and who are now resident here could not vote in the recent referendum to amend the Constitution despite the previous constitutional guarantees that persons from Northern Ireland would be considered to be citizens of the State. [18292/04]

Law· HRH.R. 4548 (108th)enacted

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 2004

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 for the conduct of intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the: (1) Central Intelligence Agency; (2) Department of Defense; (3) Defense Intelligence Agency; (4) National Security Agency; (5) Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force; (6) Departments of State, the Treasury, Energy, and Justice; (7) Federal Bureau of Investigation; (8) National Reconnaissance Office; (9) National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency; (10) Coast Guard; and (11) Department of Homeland Security. Specifies that the amounts authorized and the authorized personnel ceilings as of September 30, 2005, for such activities are those specified in the classified Schedule of Authorizations, which shall be made available to the Senate and House Appropriations Committees and the President. Allows the Director of Central Intelligence, with the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, to authorize employment of civilian personnel in excess of the number authorized for FY 2005 when necessary for the performance of important intelligence functions. Requires notification of the congressional intelligence committees on the use of such authority. Authorizes appropriations for the Intelligence Community Management Account for FY 2005, as well as for full-time personnel for elements within such Account. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 for the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability Fund. Specifies that the authorization of appropriations by this Act shall not be deemed to constitute authority for the conduct of any intelligence activity which is not otherwise permitted by the Constitution or laws of the United States.

Bill· HRH.R. 4559 (108th)referred

Post-Conflict Trade Recovery Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 2004

Post-Conflict Trade Recovery Act - Authorizes the President to designate any country emerging from political instability, civil strife, or armed conflict as a beneficiary country if the country: (1) has established, or is making continual progress toward establishing, a market-based economy, the rule of law and the right to due process, political pluralism, and other specified economic and political goals; (2) does not engage in activities that undermine U.S. national security or foreign policy interests; (3) is a signatory of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights, does not engage in gross violations of internationally recognized human rights, and is making continuing and verifiable progress on the protection of internationally recognized human rights; (4) is not listed by the U.S. Department of State as a state sponsor of terrorism, and cooperates fully in international efforts to combat terrorism; and (5) otherwise meets specified eligibility criteria of the Trade Act of 1974. Provides that if a country fails to meet the requirements of clause (1), but otherwise meets the rest of the requirements, the President may designate the country as a beneficiary country if determined that such designation will be in the national economic or security interest of the United States and reports the determination to Congress and the reason therefor. Authorizes the President to designate articles as eligible for duty-free treatment from all beneficiary countries for purposes of this Act by Executive order or presidential proclamation after receiving the advice of the International Trade Commission. Prescribes the rule of origin for eligible articles imported directly from beneficiary countries. Terminates on December 31, 2011, the duty-free treatment or other preferential treatment extended to beneficiary countries under this Act.

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage1861/Jschriftliche anfrage

SKH Dr. Otto von Habsburg-Lothringen

Austria · National Council · 4 June 2004

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Beate Schasching, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur betreffend SKH Dr. Otto von Habsburg-Lothringen <i>(Verwendung der Anrede "Seine Kaiserliche Hoheit" in einer</i> <i>Einladung durch den Direktor der Höheren Technischen</i> <i>Bundeslehr- und Versuchsanstalt in Mödling)</i>

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