Rule of law

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the continuing effects of the genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2007

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives: (1) regarding the continuing effects of the genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Bosnia and Herzegovina; and (2) that Bosnia and Herzegovina should begin the process of adopting a new constitution that is based on democracy and civic representation and that fully eliminates ethno-territorial arrangements.

proposition de loi relative à la simplification du droit

France · Senate · 21 September 2007

A resolution recognizing the achievements of the people of Ukraine in pursuit of freedom and democracy, and expressing the hope that the parliamentary elections on September 30, 2007, preserve and extend these gains and provide for a stable and representative government.

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 2007

Acknowledges the cooperation and friendship between the people of the United States and the people of Ukraine since the restoration of Ukraine's independence in 1991. Expresses the admiration of the American people for the ongoing success of the Ukranian people at removing violence from politics, in particular the 2004 presidential elections and the 2006 parliamentary elections. Encourages the people of Ukraine to maintain the democratic successes of the Orange Revolution of 2004. Pledges continued U.S. assistance to the further development of a free and representative democratic government in Ukraine based on the rule of law and the principle of human rights.

AMERICA Act of 2007: A Modest Effort to Read and Instill the Constitution Again

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 2007

AMERICA Act of 2007: A Modest Effort to Read and Instill the Constitution Again - Expresses the sense of Congress that since Members of Congress swear to uphold the Constitution of the United States, write laws regarding the powers granted to the government, and propose constitutional amendments, they should be required to read this important document, including its amendments. Directs every Senator and Representative to obtain copies of the Constitution, distribute them to their staff, and require the staff to read it at least once during each session of Congress.

Celebrating the 220th Anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States of America, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 10 September 2007

Celebrates the 220th Anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Honors the efforts of the 42 delegates who attended the majority of the Constitutional Convention meetings and the 39 signers. Acknowledges the significance of the ideals established by the Constitution, including the principle of a limited federal government with a system of checks and balances. Recognizes the Constitution as the source responsible for our nation's ability to withstand calamity and preserve stability.

Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, Bundeshaushaltsgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 28 August 2007

Bundesgesetz Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz und das Bundeshaushaltsgesetz geändert werden

Verfassungswidrigkeit eines BMF-Schreibens an die Finanzbehörden bezüglich Anhebung des in § 50a Abs. 4 Satz 4 des Einkommensteuergesetzes auf 20 Prozent festgelegten Steuersatzes auf 40 Prozent vor dem Hintergrund der Gesetzgebungskompetenz gemäß Grundgesetz (G-SIG: 16052401)

Germany · German Bundestag · 10 August 2007

Censuring the President and Attorney General.

United States · United States Congress · 4 August 2007

Censures President George W. Bush and Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales and condemns them for: (1) undermining the rule of law and the separation of powers; (2) disregarding statutes, treaties, and the Constitution; and (3) repeatedly misleading the American people.

A resolution censuring the President and the Attorney General.

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 2007

Censures President George W. Bush and Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales and condemns them for: (1) undermining the rule of law and the separation of powers; (2) disregarding statutes, treaties, and the Constitution; and (3) repeatedly misleading the American people.

Improving Foreign Intelligence Surveillance to Defend the Nation and the Constitution Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 2007

Improving Foreign Intelligence Surveillance to Defend the Nation and the Constitution Act of 2007 - Amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA) to provide that a court order is not required for the acquisition of communication between non-U.S. persons who are not located within the United States for collecting foreign intelligence information, whether or not the communication passes through the United States or the surveillance device is located within the United States. Allows the Attorney General (AG), upon authorization of the President, to apply to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (Court) for an order, or the extension of an order, authorizing for up to one year the acquisition of communications of persons outside the United States who are non-U.S. persons. Allows the AG to authorize such surveillance without a court order for up to 15 days if the AG determines that an emergency situation exists with respect to obtaining such information before an order authorizing the surveillance can be obtained. Authorizes the AG, in either case, to direct a communications service provider, custodian, or other person who has access to such information to furnish the AG with the required information and to maintain appropriate records concerning acquisition of the information.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the requirement of the approval of a two-thirds majority of the Supreme Court for any pardon or reprieve granted by the President.

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 2007

Constitutional Amendment - Provides that a presidential pardon or reprieve shall become effective only on the review and consent of two-thirds of the Justices of the Supreme Court pursuant to finding that such pardon or reprieve is consistent with the interests of justice and does not undermine the effectiveness, integrity, and impartiality of the federal criminal justice system.

United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 2007

United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2007 - Authorizes FY2008 appropriations for: (1) public diplomacy programming, hiring of additional local public diplomacy personnel, and public diplomacy information technology infrastructure in the People's Republic of China (PRC); (2) construction of one additional U.S. consulate in the PRC (in addition to the number in existence on the date of the enactment of this Act); (3) 10 additional U.S. diplomatic posts in the PRC (in addition to the number in existence on the date of the enactment of this Act); (4) a U.S. financial contribution to Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation; (5) rule of law initiatives in the PRC; and (6) specified Chinese language exchanges. Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. government should retain possession of the U.S. Embassy compound in Chaoyang District, Beijing, China, after the opening of the new U.S. Embassy compound in Liang Ma He, Beijing, China.

Congratulating East High School of Denver, Colorado, on winning the 2007 "We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution" national competition.

United States · United States Congress · 30 July 2007

Congratulates East High School of Denver, Colorado, on winning the 2007 "We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution" competition.

proposition de loi relative à la propagande pour les élections à l'Assemblée des Français de l'étranger

France · Senate · 27 July 2007

proposition de loi tendant à modifier la loi n° 82-471 du 7 juin 1982 relative à l'Assemblée des Français de l'étranger en matière d'inéligibilité, de déclaration de candidature et de vote par correspondance

France · Senate · 27 July 2007

National Security Letters Reform Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2007

National Security Letters Reform Act of 2007 - Prohibits a national security letter (letter) (a request for information sought by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in connection with a criminal investigation) from being issued unless the issuing official certifies specific facts providing reason to believe that the information or records sought pertain to a foreign power or agent thereof. Prohibits a letter from being issued in connection with an investigation of a U.S. person solely upon the basis of activities protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution. Prohibits: (1) a letter from containing unreasonable requirements or requiring privileged matter; or (2) disclosing to a person that the FBI has sought or obtained access to information under a letter for 30 days after receipt of the FBI's request for such information. Authorizes judicial review for the modification or revocation of a letter. Provides limited uses of information acquired through a letter. Allows persons against whom evidence obtained from a letter is to be used to file a motion to suppress. Provides a civil cause of action for the misuse of letters. Requires the authority to issue letters to revert, five years after the enactment of this Act, to that provided by law on October 25, 2001. Requires the Attorney General to: (1) undertake minimization and destruction procedures with respect to information acquired through letters; and (2) report semiannually on the number and use of letters. Requires the disposal of wrongly acquired information. Revises requirements relating to claims of emergency in connection with certain letters.

Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 2007

Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to replace the term "navigable waters," throughout the Act, with the term "waters of the United States," defined to mean all waters subject to the ebb and flow of the tide, the territorial seas, and all interstate and intrastate waters and their tributaries, including lakes, rivers, streams (including intermittent streams), mudflats, sandflats, wetlands, sloughs, prairie potholes, wet meadows, playa lakes, natural ponds, and all impoundments of the foregoing, to the fullest extent that these waters, or activities affecting them, are subject to the legislative power of Congress under the Constitution. Declares that nothing in such Act shall be construed as affecting the authority of the Secretary of the Army or the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act related to discharges: (1) composed entirely of return flows from irrigated agriculture; (2) of stormwater runoff from certain oil, gas, and mining operations composed entirely of flows from precipitation runoff conveyances, which are not contaminated by or in contact with specified materials; or (3) of dredged or fill materials resulting from normal farming, silviculture, and ranching activities or from activities with respect to which a state has an approved program, or for the purposes of maintenance of currently serviceable structures, construction or maintenance of farm or stock ponds, irrigation ditches and maintenance of drainage ditches, or farm, forest, or temporary roads for moving mining equipment in accordance with best management practices, or construction of temporary sedimentation basins on construction sites for which discharges do not include placement of fill material into the waters of the United States.

Authorizing printing of the brochure entitled "How Our Laws Are Made", the document-sized, annotated version of the United States Constitution, and the pocket version of the United States Constitution.

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2007

Authorizes the printing of the following as House documents: (1) the edition of the brochure entitled "How Our Laws Are Made"; (2) the 2007 edition of the document-sized, annotated version of the U.S. Constitution; and (3) the 23rd edition of the pocket version of the U.S. Constitution.

proposition de loi tendant à permettre l'organisation des élections présidentielle et législatives aux mêmes dates

France · Senate · 23 July 2007

proposition de loi organique tendant à ce que les élections législatives soient organisées en même temps que l'élection présidentielle

France · Senate · 23 July 2007

Urging all sides to the political crisis in Ukraine to abide by the May 27, 2007, agreement which calls for a new round of parliamentary elections on September 30, 2007, and to ensure a free and fair, transparent democratic system in Ukraine based on the rule of law.

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 2007

Welcomes the strong relationship formed between the United States and Ukraine since the restoration of Ukraine's independence in 1991 and especially following the Orange Revolution of 2004. Applauds Ukraine for holding free presidential elections. Urges the leadership and political parties of Ukraine to conduct elections as scheduled on September 30, 2007. Expresses support for the efforts of the Ukrainian people to consolidate the democratic gains of the Orange Revolution of 2004. Pledges assistance to the further development of a democratic system in Ukraine based on the rule of law, a free market economy, and consolidation of Ukraine's security and sovereignty.

Dunlap Band of Mono Indians Reaffirmation Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 July 2007

Dunlap Band of Mono Indians Reaffirmation Act - Reaffirms federal recognition of the Dunlap Band of Mono Indians (the Tribe). Makes all federal laws of general application to Indians and Indian tribes applicable with respect to the Tribe. Reaffirms all rights and privileges of the Tribe and members of the Tribe which may have been abrogated or diminished or lost as a result of administrative oversight or neglect, or as a result of implementation of the termination policy of the federal government in California to the Tribe and its members. Makes the Tribe and its members eligible for all programs, benefits, and services provided by the United States to Indians and Indian tribes. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to take into trust specified real property for the benefit of the Tribe. Makes any real property taken into trust become part of the Tribe's reservation. Sets forth requirements regarding: (1) the initial membership of the Tribe; (2) the interim government of the Tribe; and (3) a constitution for the Tribe.

Vereinbarkeit der momentan praktizierten Verfahrensweise bei Spätabtreibungen mit Artikel 1 Abs. 1 Satz 1 Grundgesetz (G-SIG: 16052374)

Germany · German Bundestag · 13 July 2007

proposition de loi constitutionnelle tendant à réviser la Constitution du 4 octobre 1958 afin de rééquilibrer les institutions en renforçant les pouvoirs du Parlement

France · Senate · 12 July 2007

Calling on the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan to immediately release Farhad Aliyev and Rafiq Aliyev from detention during trial, to assure that their right to a fair and open trial before an independent and impartial tribunal will be carried out, and to comply with all its international human rights agreements and commitments respecting the rule of law, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 12 July 2007

Calls on the government of the Republic of Azerbaijan to: (1) release Farhad Aliyev and Rafiq Aliyev from detention during trial and to assure their right to a fair and open trial; (2) implement visitation rights for family and medical and international legal advisers for Farhad and Rafiq Aliyev; and (3) fulfill its international obligations, including obligations relating to its membership in the Council of Europe, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the Convention on Human Rights, and the Energy Charter Treaty. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the U.S. government should use all available means, including diplomatic channels, to encourage the government of Azerbaijan to release Farhad and Rafiq Aliyev from detention during trial and prosecute those individuals who beat and attack journalists; (2) the U.S. government should coordinate actions with appropriate international organizations; and (3) the OSCE should monitor such legal proceedings for compliance with the Helsinki Final Act.

Maßnahmen zur Sicherung der Pflege

Austria · National Council · 6 July 2007

Antrag der Abgeordneten Ing. Norbert Hofer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Maßnahmen zur Sicherung der Pflege

Marktordnungsgesetz 2007 - MOG 2007) und (Agrarrechtsänderungsgesetz 2007

Austria · National Council · 5 July 2007

Marktordnungsgesetz 2007 - MOG 2007) und (Agrarrechtsänderungsgesetz 2007

Austria · National Council · 5 July 2007

Stand der Ausarbeitung von Textvorschlägen der Expertengruppe für die Staats- und Verwaltungsreform

Austria · National Council · 4 July 2007

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Heinz-Christian Strache, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundeskanzler betreffend den Stand der Ausarbeitung von Textvorschlägen der Expertengruppe für die Staats- und Verwaltungsreform

Volksgruppengesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 4 July 2007

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Johannes Jarolim, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Volksgruppengesetz geändert wird

Sicherung der Pflegeleistungen

Austria · National Council · 4 July 2007

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Ing. Norbert Hofer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Maßnahmen zur Sicherung der Pflegeleistungen

Marktordnungsgesetz 2007 - MOG 2007 und Agrarrechtsänderungsgesetz 2007

Austria · National Council · 3 July 2007

Bericht des Ausschusses für Land- und Forstwirtschaft über die Regierungsvorlage (37 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem ein Bundesgesetz über die Durchführung der gemeinsamen Marktorganisationen (Marktordnungsgesetz 2007 - MOG 2007) und ein Marktordnungs-Überleitungsgesetz erlassen werden sowie das AMA-Gesetz 1992, das Weingesetz 1999, das Forstgesetz 1975 und das Pflanzenschutzmittelgesetz 1997 geändert werden (Agrarrechtsänderungsgesetz 2007)

144 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the European Council meeting held in Brussels at which the proposed European Constitution was debated; the position which Ireland took at that forum in relation to a European Union Foreign Minister; the decisions taken at that meeting; and what is to be debated at the next such summit meeting. [18655/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2007

144 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the European Council meeting held in Brussels at which the proposed European Constitution was debated; the position which Ireland took at that forum in relation to a European Union Foreign Minister; the decisions taken at that meeting; and what is to be debated at the next such summit meeting. [18655/07]

121 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position of Ireland in relation to the proposed Treaty of the European Union that is envisaged to replace the formerly proposed European Constitution. [18654/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2007

121 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position of Ireland in relation to the proposed Treaty of the European Union that is envisaged to replace the formerly proposed European Constitution. [18654/07]

294 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his preferred options in regard to the ratification of the EU Constitution in the aftermath of the recent EU Summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19086/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2007

294 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his preferred options in regard to the ratification of the EU Constitution in the aftermath of the recent EU Summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19086/07]

158 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his plans for the holding of a referendum on the European Constitution; when this will happen. [18656/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2007

158 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his plans for the holding of a referendum on the European Constitution; when this will happen. [18656/07]

96 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of the EU Constitution; if the recently agreed treaty or variation thereof is expected to be put to the people by way of referendum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18768/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2007

96 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of the EU Constitution; if the recently agreed treaty or variation thereof is expected to be put to the people by way of referendum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18768/07]

156 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in the context of a referendum being held on the European Constitution, there are plans to seek a derogation on the European Charter of Human Rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18657/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2007

156 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in the context of a referendum being held on the European Constitution, there are plans to seek a derogation on the European Charter of Human Rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18657/07]

finanzielle und verfassungsrechtliche Absicherung des Pflegeanspruchs

Austria · National Council · 29 June 2007

Bericht des Ausschusses für Arbeit und Soziales über den Antrag 136/A(E) der Abgeordneten Werner Neubauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend finanzielle und verfassungsrechtliche Absicherung des Pflegeanspruchs

Ausfuhrförderungsgesetz 1981

Austria · National Council · 28 June 2007

Bericht des Finanzausschusses über den Antrag 251/A der Abgeordneten Dkfm. Dr. Günter Stummvoll, Kai Jan Krainer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Ausfuhrförderungsgesetz 1981 geändert wird

North Dakota Enabling Act and First Morrill Act Amendments Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2007

North Dakota Enabling Act and First Morrill Act Amendments Act of 2007 - Amends the Act of February 22, 1889 (relating to enabling North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Washington to become states), and the Act of July 2, 1862, commonly known as the First Morrill Act (relating to land grant aid to states for agricultural and mechanical colleges), to set forth requirements for the management and disposition of the proceeds from certain public land trust funds in North Dakota. Grants, effective July 1, 2009, consent to the amendments to the Constitution of North Dakota proposed by North Dakota House Concurrent Resolution 3037 of the 59th Legislature concerning management of the common schools and other educational or charitable institution trust funds.

Judicial Conduct Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2007

Judicial Conduct Act of 2007 - Amends the federal judicial code to define the treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors for which a justice or judge of the United States, according to Articles II and III of the U.S. Constitution, shall be removed from office.

207 Deputy Alan Shatter asked the Minister for Health and Children when she will hold a referendum to amend the family articles in the Constitution and propose new provisions in respect of children’s rights. [17240/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2007

207 Deputy Alan Shatter asked the Minister for Health and Children when she will hold a referendum to amend the family articles in the Constitution and propose new provisions in respect of children’s rights. [17240/07]

Journalisten mit durch das Bundespresseamt verwehrter Akkreditierung für die Berichterstattung über den G8-Gipfel in Heiligendamm mit Angabe der Gründe sowie Vereinbarkeit mit der laut Grundgesetz Artikel 5 gewährleisteten Pressefreiheit (G-SIG: 16041720)

Germany · German Bundestag · 22 June 2007

proposition de loi visant à interdire l'utilisation des machines à voter pour tous les scrutins régis par le code électoral

France · Senate · 20 June 2007

proposition de loi organique tendant à rétablir le vote par correspondance pour l'élection du Président de la République et les référendums pour les Français exerçant leur droit de vote à l'étranger

France · Senate · 18 June 2007

proposition de loi relative aux indemnités des conseillers élus à l'Assemblée des Français de l'étranger

France · Senate · 14 June 2007

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to deny United States citizenship to individuals born in the United States to parents who are neither United States citizens nor persons who owe permanent allegiance to the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 2007

Constitutional Amendment - States that a person born to a mother and father, neither of whom is a citizen of the United States nor a person who owes permanent allegiance to the United States, shall not be a citizen of the United States or of any state solely by reason of U.S. birth.

proposition de loi visant à garantir l'indépendance du Président de la République et des membres du Gouvernement vis-à-vis du pouvoir économique

France · Senate · 12 June 2007

proposition de loi organique visant à garantir l'indépendance des parlementaires vis-à-vis du pouvoir économique et à la transparence de leur patrimoine

France · Senate · 12 June 2007