Rule of law

Authorization for Use of Military Force Against ISIL Resolution

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 2014

Authorization for Use of Military Force Against ISIL Resolution - Expresses the sense of Congress that: the President has rightly committed limited forces in Iraq to protect U.S. diplomatic and military personnel against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL); the President should be commended for authorizing military operations to protect ethnic and religious minorities from ISIL and for providing assistance to prevent a humanitarian disaster; the President should be commended for working with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies to form a coordinated response to ISIL; the President should seek United Nations (U.N.) Security Council consensus prior to pursuing a multilateral military campaign against ISIL, and should endeavor to form a broad coalition of allies, including members of the Arab League; and a negotiated political solution among ethnic groups is the only sure solution to end sectarian violence and reach permanent peace. Authorizes the President to use the Armed Forces to: defend U.S. national security against ISIL, and enforce a Security Council resolution adopted on or after the date of the enactment of this joint resolution that provides for multilateral action against ISIL and authorizes a coalition military force under Security Council auspices to degrade ISIL's capacities to commit terrorist acts and destabilize peaceful governments. Authorizes the President, in the absence of a requested Security Council resolution, to use the Armed Forces to defend U.S. national security against ISIL, other than in direct ground combat operations, upon a certification to Congress and enactment of a joint resolution. Requires expedited congressional consideration of such a joint resolution. Directs the President to report to Congress at least every 60 days on matters relevant to this joint resolution. States that: the authorization to use military force under this joint resolution is intended to constitute specific authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution, nothing in this joint resolution is intended to limit the President's authority to use military force in self-defense pursuant to the Constitution and the War Powers Resolution, and this joint resolution (with a specified exception) shall expire two years after its enactment.

Reactie op uitzending Eenvandaag d.d. 4 september 2014 over dat de Nederlandse en Belgische politie en justitie een criminele burgerinfiltrant zouden hebben ingezet ten tijde dat inzet van een criminele burgerinfiltrant verboden was

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 19 September 2014

Reactie op uitzending Eenvandaag d.d. 4 september 2014 over dat de Nederlandse en Belgische politie en justitie een criminele burgerinfiltrant zouden hebben ingezet ten tijde dat inzet van een criminele burgerinfiltrant verboden was

Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 2014

Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act - Prohibits a state that has been redistricted after an apportionment from being redistricted again until after the next apportionment of Representatives, unless the state is ordered by a court to conduct such a subsequent redistricting in order to comply with the U.S. Constitution or enforce the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Requires such redistricting to be conducted through a plan developed by the independent redistricting commission established in the state, or if such plan is not enacted into law, the redistricting plan selected by the state's highest court or developed by a U.S. district court. Prescribes requirements for: (1) establishment of a state independent redistricting commission (including provisions for holding each of its meetings in public and maintaining a public Internet website); (2) development of a redistricting plan (including soliciting and considering public comments) and its submission to the state legislature (with public notice of plans at least seven days prior to such submission); (3) selection of a plan, under specified conditions, by the state's highest court or the U.S. district court for the district in which the capital of the state is located; (4) special rules for redistricting conducted under a federal court order; and (5) Election Assistance Commission payments to states for carrying out redistricting.

Candace's Law

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 2014

Domestic Violence Enhanced Penalty Act of 2014 or Candace's Law - Directs a state to provide by law enhanced sentencing requirements for persons convicted of committing, or attempting to commit, an act of domestic violence in the presence of minor children. Prohibits a state that fails within two years to implement this Act substantially from receiving 20% of the funds that would otherwise be allocated to it for the fiscal year under the Violence Against Women Act of 2000. Allows for reasonable alternative procedures or accommodations for compliance by a state that is unable to implement this Act substantially because of a conflict with the state constitution.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to control entitlement spending.

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 2014

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits a bill that increases entitlement spending or creates a new entitlement program from becoming law unless it: (1) is approved by a two-thirds majority of each house of Congress, or (2) provides that the increase or program shall terminate after not more than seven years. Prohibits a bill that increases entitlement spending or creates a new entitlement program from becoming law unless it is spending neutral or creates net savings to the government. Requires the President to implement and Congress to prescribe spending reductions if the law is not spending neutral or does not create net savings when averaged over the previous two fiscal years.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Republic of Argentina's continued participation in the Group of Twenty Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (G20) nations should be conditioned on its adherence to international norms of economic cooperation and the rule of law.

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 2014

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Republic of Argentina has failed to meet its membership responsibilities in the Group of Twenty Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (G20). Calls upon the President and the Secretary of the Treasury to work with the G20 governments to terminate Argentina's G20 participation until the President reports to Congress that Argentina has ended its defiance of international norms of economic relations and reestablished its commitment to the rule of law.

Judgment of the General Court (Eighth Chamber), 18 September 2014.#Holcim (Romania) SA v European Commission.#Non-contractual liability — Scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading — Liability for fault — Commission’s refusal to disclose information on and to prohibit all transactions involving emission allowances allegedly stolen — Sufficiently serious breach of a rule of law conferring rights on individuals — Strict liability.#Case T‑317/12.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 18 September 2014

Judgment of the General Court (Eighth Chamber), 18 September 2014.#Aguy Clement Georgias and Others v Council of the European Union and European Commission.#Common foreign and security policy — Restrictive measures adopted against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Zimbabwe — Freezing of funds — Non-contractual liability — Causal link — Sufficiently serious breach of a rule of law intended to confer rights on individuals — Manifest error of assessment — Obligation to state reasons.#Case T‑168/12.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 18 September 2014

763. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health his plans to amend the eighth amendment of the Constitution to permit termination of pregnancy in circumstances other than those prescribed at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33831/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

763. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health his plans to amend the eighth amendment of the Constitution to permit termination of pregnancy in circumstances other than those prescribed at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33831/14]

Implementation of the new EU Framework to strengthen the Rule of Law

European Union · European Parliament · 17 September 2014

Constitution and Citizenship Day Act of 2014

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 2014

Constitution and Citizenship Day Act of 2014 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to establish a Constitution Day Grant Program awarding competitive grants to local educational agencies and charter schools to commemorate, and enhance educational programs that teach students about, the U.S. Constitution and their state constitution. Requires such program to occur annually on Constitution Day, September 17, or the following Monday if that day falls on a weekend, and give students the ability to register to vote.

la déclaration de politique générale du Gouvernement de M. Manuel Valls (application de l'article 49, alinéa premier, de la Constitution).

France · National Assembly · 16 September 2014

la déclaration de politique générale du Gouvernement de M. Manuel Valls (application de l'article 49, alinéa premier, de la Constitution).

proposition de loi constitutionnelle visant à améliorer le fonctionnement des institutions

France · Senate · 15 September 2014

VP/HR - Nouvelle Constitution manipulée en RDC

European Union · European Parliament · 12 September 2014

Judgment of the Court (Fifth Chamber), 11 September 2014.#A v B and Others.#Request for a preliminary ruling from the Oberster Gerichtshof.#Article 267 TFEU — National constitution — Interlocutory procedure for the mandatory review of constitutionality — Assessment as to whether a national law is consistent both with EU law and with national constitutional law — Jurisdiction and the enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters — No known domicile or place of residence of the defendant in the territory of a Member State — Prorogation of jurisdiction where the defendant enters an appearance — Court-appointed representative in absentia for the defendant.#Case C‑112/13.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 11 September 2014

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES RELATING TO PARENTAL RIGHTS

United States · United States House of Representatives · 9 September 2014

proposition de loi visant à la réforme du mode de scrutin départemental

France · Senate · 9 September 2014

Nadere reactie op de conclusies van het rapport “De bestuursrechtelijke geldschuldenregeling. Titel 4.4 Awb geëvalueerd”

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 4 September 2014

Nadere reactie op de conclusies van het rapport “De bestuursrechtelijke geldschuldenregeling. Titel 4.4 Awb geëvalueerd”

Motie van de leden Van Haersma Buma en Van der Staaij over het verbieden van organisaties die de democratie en de rechtsstaat omver willen werpen

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 4 September 2014

Motie van de leden Van Haersma Buma en Van der Staaij over het verbieden van organisaties die de democratie en de rechtsstaat omver willen werpen

proposition de loi autorisant l'accord local de représentation des communes membres d'une communauté de communes ou d'agglomération

France · Senate · 3 September 2014

Eindrapport van de visitatiecommissie van ProDemos

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 3 September 2014

Eindrapport van de visitatiecommissie van ProDemos

Möglicher Verstoß eines angekündigten Referendums über die Unabhängigkeit der kurdischen Autonomiegebiete gegen die irakische Verfassung

Germany · German Bundestag · 8 August 2014

<p>Originaltext der Frage(n):</p> <p>Sieht die Bundesregierung in dem von Massoud Barzani angekündigten Referendum über die Unabhängigkeit der kurdischen Autonomiegebiete im Irak einen Verstoß gegen die Verfassung des Irak, und wie bewertet die Bundesregierung dies völkerrechtlich (www.tagesschau.de/ausland/maliki-kurden-100.html)?</p>

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 2014

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 - Title I: Intelligence Activities - Authorizes FY2015 appropriations for the conduct of intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the: (1) Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI); (2) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA); (3) Department of Defense (DOD); (4) Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA); (5) National Security Agency (NSA); (6) Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force; (7) Coast Guard; (8) Departments of State, the Treasury, Energy (DOE), and Justice (DOJ); (9) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); (10) Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); (11) National Reconnaissance Office; (12) National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency; and (13) Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Specifies that the amounts authorized and the authorized personnel ceilings as of September 30, 2015, for such activities are those in the classified Schedule of Authorizations, which shall be made available to the congressional appropriations committees and the President. Allows the DNI to authorize employment of civilian personnel in excess of the number authorized for FY2015 when necessary for the performance of important intelligence functions. Requires notification to the intelligence committees on the use of such authority. Requires the DNI to establish guidelines to govern the treatment under such authorized personnel levels of employment or assignment in: (1) a student or trainee program; (2) a reserve corps or as a reemployed annuitant; or (3) details, joint duty, or long term, full-time training. Authorizes appropriations for the Intelligence Community Management Account for FY2015, as well as for personnel positions for elements within such Account. Title II: Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System - Authorizes appropriations for FY2015 for the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability Fund. Title III: General Provisions - Subtitle A: General Matters - Permits appropriations authorized by this Act for salary, pay, retirement, and other benefits for federal employees to be increased by such additional or supplemental amounts as necessary for increases in such compensation or benefits authorized by law. Prohibits the authorization of appropriations by this Act from being deemed to constitute authority to conduct any intelligence activity not otherwise authorized by the Constitution or laws of the United States. Amends the National Security Act of 1947 to require the DNI to conduct a quadrennial intelligence strategic review that delineates a national intelligence strategy addressing capabilities, structure, policies, infrastructure, budget plans, and other aspects of U.S. intelligence activities to meet national security objectives for the next 10 years. Requires consultation with federal agencies; each element of the intelligence community; state, local, and tribal governments; Congress; private sector representatives; and academics. Requires the DNI to prepare plans for financial intelligence activities and the application of private sector best practices to employee access and monitoring systems. Requires each element of the intelligence community to adopt Attorney General-approved procedures to prohibit retention for a period in excess of five years of nonpublic telephone or electronic communications to or from a U.S. person that are acquired without a court order and without the consent of a person who is a party to the communication unless: the communication constitutes, or is necessary to understand or assess, foreign intelligence or counterintelligence; the communication constitutes evidence of a crime and is retained by a law enforcement agency; the communication is enciphered or reasonably believed to have a secret meaning; all parties to the communication are reasonably believed to be non-U.S. persons; retention is necessary to protect against an imminent threat to human life or for technical assurance or compliance purposes ; or the head of an element of the intelligence community approves retention for a longer period if necessary to protect U.S. national security and upon a certification to Congress. Requires the DNI to report to Congress regarding the feasibility of consolidating classified cyber threat indicator and malware sample databases in the intelligence community. Expresses the sense of Congress concerning U.S.-Ukraine cooperation on cybersecurity policies and extradition of cybercriminals. Urges the President to take certain actions regarding Ukraine's anti-cybercrime efforts and U.S. cooperation and assistance in those efforts. Requires the Secretary of State to ensure that every supervisory position at a U.S. diplomatic facility in the Russian Federation is occupied by a U.S. citizen who has passed, and is subject to, a thorough background check. Directs the Secretary to submit to Congress a plan to further reduce the reliance on locally employed staff in such facilities. Requires restricted access space to be included in each U.S. diplomatic facility that is constructed in, or undergoes a construction upgrade in, the Russian Federation, any country that shares a land border with the Russian Federation, or any country that is a former member of the Soviet Union. Subtitle B: Reporting - Requires the DNI to report to Congress regarding: (1) the declassification process of the intelligence community, (2) violations of law or executive orders by personnel of an element of the intelligence community, and (3) political prison camps in North Korea. Requires the DHS Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis to report to Congress regarding a plan to enhance the coordination of department-wide intelligence activities to achieve greater efficiencies in the performance of DHS intelligence functions. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President, working with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), should provide the government and armed forces of Ukraine with intelligence sharing support. Directs the DNI and the DOD Secretary to report to Congress every 180 days with an assessment of U.S. intelligence sharing with Ukraine.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to end the practice of including more than one subject in a single law by requiring that each law enacted by Congress be limited to only one subject and that the subject be clearly and descriptively expressed in the title of the law.

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 2014

Constitutional Amendment - Requires each bill, order, resolution, or vote which must be submitted to the President under the U.S. Constitution to embrace no more than one subject. Requires the subject to be clearly and descriptively expressed in the title of the bill, order, resolution, or vote.

BUILDING PROSPERITY IN LATIN AMERICA: INVESTOR CONFIDENCE IN THE RULE OF LAW

United States · United States House of Representatives · 30 July 2014

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate political campaign contributions and expenditures, including independent expenditures.

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 2014

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit Congress or any state from imposing content-neutral limitations on contributions or expenditures used to refer to a federal election candidate, including contributions or expenditures made independently from a candidate or a candidate's campaign during any period Congress or the state may establish which is proximate to the date of the election in which the candidate is running. Declares that nothing contained in this article shall be construed to abridge the freedom of the press.

Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 676) providing for authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 935) to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from August 1, 2014, through September 5, 2014.

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 2014

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 676) providing for authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 935) to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from August 1, 2014, through September 5, 2014.

proposition de loi constitutionnelle sur le Renforcement des pouvoirs du Sénat

France · Senate · 28 July 2014

Protect Children and Families Through the Rule of Law Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2014

Protect Children and Families Through the Rule of Law Act - Prohibits a federal agency or instrumentality from using federal funding or resources to: consider or adjudicate any new or previously denied application of any alien requesting consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals, as authorized by executive memorandum on August 15, 2012, or by any other succeeding executive memorandum authorizing a similar program; or authorize any alien to work in the United States who was not lawfully admitted into the United States and who is not in lawful U.S. status on the date of enactment of this Act. Amends the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to declare that any unaccompanied alien child (UAC) who has not been a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons or does not have a credible fear of persecution on returning to his or her country of nationality or of last habitual residence shall be: (1) placed in removal proceedings, (2) eligible for voluntary departure at no cost to the child, and (3) provided with access to counsel. (Currently such expedited removal requirements apply only to unaccompanied children from countries that are contiguous to the United States.) Directs the Secretary of State to negotiate agreements regarding the repatriation of children with Canada, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and any other appropriate foreign country. (Currently such agreements are to be negotiated between the United States and countries contiguous to the United States.) Requires a UAC to be placed within seven days of initial screening in a proceeding to expedite due process and screening. Prohibits removal of a UAC from U.S. custody during preliminary proceedings until repatriation or unless placed in removal proceedings. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a proceeding to expedite due process and screening for UACs. Requires an immigration judge to: conduct a proceeding to inspect and determine the status of a UAC who applies for U.S. admission not later than 7 days after initial screening, determine within 72 hours of the proceeding's conclusion whether a UAC is likely to be admissible (or eligible for relief from removal) or is lawfully present in the United States, and place a UAC in further proceedings if such conditions have been met or order a UAC removed from the United States without further hearing or review unless there is a claim of asylum or a fear of persecution. States that: if a UAC intends to make a claim of asylum or fear of persecution he or she shall be referred to an asylum officer who shall determine in an interview whether there is a credible fear of persecution; if there is no credible fear of persecution a UAC shall be ordered removed without further hearing or review; and a UAC shall be held in protective Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) custody pending a final determination of credible fear of persecution, or removal. Sets forth due process protections for UACs, including protective HHS custody. Directs the Attorney General (DOJ) to hire or reassign up to 40 immigration judges to conduct expedited inspection and screening of UACs. Prohibits the Secretary of HHS from placing a UAC in the custody of an individual who has been convicted of a sex offense or a crime involving a severe form of trafficking in persons. Requires related biometric criminal background checks. Declares that, if the governor of a state deploys National Guard personnel in response to the apprehension of 6,000 or more UACs who are nationals of countries other than Canada or Mexico, the Secretary of Defense (DOD) shall reimburse the state for any expenses incurred as a result of such deployment. Directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to enhance law enforcement preparedness, humanitarian responses, and operational readiness along the southern border through Operation Stonegarden. Authorizes National Guard personnel who are deployed to conduct homeland defense activities near an international border to detain any person, and transfer such person to the custody of U.S. Border Patrol or another federal law enforcement agency, if there is probable cause that such person has violated federal law regarding immigration, drug trafficking, human trafficking, or terrorism.

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate supporting the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit to be held in Washington, D.C., from August 4 through 6, 2014.

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2014

Values the historic U.S. commitment to Africa, and affirms the partnership of the people and government of the United States with the African people. Affirms a future commitment to increased economic partnership with Africa. Supports African-led efforts to improve peacekeeping, prevent atrocities, and combat violent extremism and terrorism. Encourages African leaders to strengthen good governance, the rule of law, and democracy. Supports efforts to protect and promote women and children, including through investments in education and maternal, newborn, and child health. Reaffirms the U.S. investment in health care in Africa. Commends and supports African investments in preventing wildlife trafficking. Supports the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit to be held in the United States from August 4 through August 6, 2014.

proposition de loi constitutionnelle visant à rétablir à sept ans la durée du mandat du Président de la République et à le rendre non renouvelable

France · Senate · 23 July 2014

proposition de loi organique visant à supprimer les alinéas 8 à 10 de l'article 8 de la loi organique n° 2009-403 du 15 avril 2009 relative à l'application des articles 34-1, 39 et 44 de la Constitution pour tenir compte de la décision du Conseil constitutionnel du 1er juillet 2014

France · Senate · 23 July 2014

proposition de loi visant à supprimer le recours aux machines à voter pour les élections générales

France · Senate · 22 July 2014

Providing for authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 2014

Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives to initiate or intervene in one or more civil actions, on behalf of the House, in a federal court of competent jurisdiction to seek any appropriate relief regarding the failure of the President, the head of any department or agency, or any other executive branch officer or employee, to act in a manner consistent with that official's duties under the U.S. Constitution and federal laws with respect to implementation of requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), certain PPACA-related requirements in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, including any amendment made by them, or any other related provision of law, including a failure to implement it. Requires the Speaker to notify the House of a decision to initiate or intervene in any such civil action. Requires the Office of the General Counsel of the House, at the direction of the Speaker, to represent the House in the civil action initiated, or in which the House intervenes. Authorizes the Office to employ the services of outside counsel and other experts for this purpose.

Verklaring dat er grond bestaat een voorstel in overweging te nemen tot verandering in de Grondwet van de bepaling inzake de onschendbaarheid van het brief-, telefoon- en telegraafgeheim

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 17 July 2014

Verklaring dat er grond bestaat een voorstel in overweging te nemen tot verandering in de Grondwet van de bepaling inzake de onschendbaarheid van het brief-, telefoon- en telegraafgeheim

proposition de loi tendant à abroger les dispositions relatives à l'élection des conseillers départementaux issues de la loi n° 2013-403 du 17 mai 2013

France · Senate · 16 July 2014

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 2014

Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes Congress and the states to set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections. Grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by appropriate legislation. Allows them to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections. Declares that nothing in this amendment shall be construed to grant Congress or the states the power to abridge the freedom of the press.

Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 10 July 2014

Antrag der Abgeordneten Ing. Norbert Hofer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz - B-VG, BGBl. Nr. 1/1930, geändert wird <i>(Schutz des heimischen Wassers)</i>

Iran Human Rights Accountability Act of 2014

United States · United States Congress · 10 July 2014

Iran Human Rights Accountability Act of 2014 - Amends the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 to expand the list of persons subject to sanctions for human rights abuses and other acts of violence and intimidation committed on behalf of the Iranian government. Amends the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 to expand the list of Iranian government officials and others (listed individuals) subject to U.S. entry restrictions because of their involvement in Iran's: (1) illicit nuclear activities or proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, (2) support for international terrorism, or (3) commission of serious human rights abuses. Subjects listed individuals to the blocking of property and property interests that are in the United States, come within the United States, or are in the possession or control of a U.S. person. States that entry restrictions shall not apply to the head of state of Iran or related staff if necessary to comply with the Agreement between the United Nations (U.N.) and the United States regarding the U.N. Headquarters. Directs the President to: (1) impose five or more sanctions against any person who knowingly sells, supplies, or transfers goods or services to a listed individual; and (2) prohibit the opening, and prohibit or impose strict conditions on the maintaining, in the United States of a correspondent account or a payable-through account by any foreign financial institution that has knowingly conducted or facilitated a significant financial transaction on behalf of a listed individual. Expresses the sense of Congress that: the United States should support Iranians who work to advance political, economic, and social reforms; Department of State programs to support reform in Iran have not resulted in a more democratic Iran; the government of Iran continues to play a pernicious role in the Middle East, undermining democratic consolidation in Iraq, supporting international terrorism through Hezbollah, and aiding the autocratic regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria; the Secretary of State should directly support people working in Iran to implement Department programs; and oversight and implementation of Department programs to support reform in Iran should be under the direction of the Special Coordinator on Human Rights and Democracy in Iran, in consultation with the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. Authorizes the Secretary through December 31, 2018, to provide assistance to qualifying individuals and entities working in Iran to promote the rule of law, civil society, and economic opportunity. Directs the President to designate within the Department a Special Coordinator on Human Rights and Democracy in Iran to oversee and coordinate activities relating to human rights, democracy, and political and religious freedoms in Iran. Requires that Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and the Voice of America (VOA) broadcasting to Iran: (1) increase programing services and emphasize analytical journalism provided by Iranian or pro-Iranian media outlets; (2) strengthen civil society by promoting democratic processes, respect for human rights, and freedom of the press and expression; and (3) establish fellowships for Iranian journalists who have fled the country to learn about free media. Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should work with the European Union (EU) and other countries to explore the possibility of establishing a formal multilateral mechanism to advocate for human rights, democracy, and political and religious freedoms in Iran. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the U.N. has a significant role to play in improving human rights in Iran, (2) the United States should support the work of the U.N. Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran, and (3) the egregious human rights violations in Iran warrant country-specific attention and continued reporting by the Special Rapporteur. States that nothing in this Act shall be construed as a declaration of war or an authorization of the use of force.

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to enhanced relations with the Republic of Moldova and support for the Republic of Moldova's territorial integrity.

United States · United States Congress · 10 July 2014

Reaffirms that it is U.S. policy to support the Republic of Moldova's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. Supports the Strategic Dialogue as a means to strengthen relations between the Republic of Moldova and the United States and enhance the democratic, economic, rule of law, and security reforms being implemented by the Republic of Moldova. Encourages: (1) the President and the Department of State to enhance U.S. cooperation with the government of Moldova and civil society organizations, and (2) the President to expedite implementation of the Act relating to "United States International Programming to Ukraine and Neighboring Regions." Urges the President to consider increasing security and intelligence cooperation with Moldova. Supports increased U.S.-Moldova educational exchanges. Affirms the Republic of Moldova's sovereign right to determine its own partnerships free of external coercion and affirms Moldova's right to associate with the European Union (EU) or any regional organization. Urges the EU to continue to work for greater political, economic, and social integration with the Republic of Moldova. Calls upon the government of Russia to: (1) withdraw its military forces from within the internationally recognized territory of the Republic of Moldova, (2) refrain from economic coercion, and (3) cease actions that support separatist movements in Moldova. Supports confidence-building measures between the government of Moldova and the authorities in the Transnistria region in order to secure a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Affirms that lasting stability and security in Europe is a key U.S. priority that can only be achieved if the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all European countries are respected.

Überprüfungen und Kontrollen durch staatliche Einrichtungen

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2014

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Martina Schenk, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Kunst und Kultur, Verfassung und öffentlichen Dienst betreffend Überprüfungen und Kontrollen durch staatliche Einrichtungen

Verankerung eines Ausländerwahlrechts in der Verfassung

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2014

Mündliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Daniela Musiol (Grüne) an den Bundesminister für Kunst und Kultur, Verfassung und öffentlichen Dienst Dr. Josef Ostermayer betreffend Verankerung eines Ausländerwahlrechts in der Verfassung <br><br>Treten Sie für die Verankerung eines Ausländerwahlrechts auf kommunaler Ebene in der Verfassung ein?

die Strukturreform der Bundestheater-Holding

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2014

Mündliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Dr. Maria Theresia Fekter (ÖVP) an den Bundesminister für Kunst und Kultur, Verfassung und öffentlichen Dienst Dr. Josef Ostermayer betreffend die Strukturreform der Bundestheater-Holding <br><br>Welche grundsätzliche kulturpolitische Zielsetzung haben Sie als zuständiger Minister für die Strukturreform der Bundestheater-Holding definiert?

die von der Bundesregierung eingesetzten Kommissionen zur Aufgabenreform und Deregulierung sowie zur Schaffung eines Amtes der Bundesregierung

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2014

Mündliche Anfrage des Abgeordneten Otto Pendl (SPÖ) an den Bundesminister für Kunst und Kultur, Verfassung und öffentlichen Dienst Dr. Josef Ostermayer betreffend die von der Bundesregierung eingesetzten Kommissionen zur Aufgabenreform und Deregulierung sowie zur Schaffung eines Amtes der Bundesregierung <br><br>Welche Erwartungshaltungen setzen Sie in die von der Bundesregierung eingesetzten Kommissionen zur Aufgabenreform und Deregulierung sowie zur Schaffung eines Amtes der Bundesregierung?

Änderung des Textes der Bundeshymne auf die ursprüngliche Fassung

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2014

Mündliche Anfrage des Abgeordneten Dr. Walter Rosenkranz (FPÖ) an den Bundesminister für Kunst und Kultur, Verfassung und öffentlichen Dienst Dr. Josef Ostermayer betreffend Änderung des Textes der Bundeshymne auf die ursprüngliche Fassung <br><br>Wann ist mit einer Regierungsvorlage zu rechnen, die den Inhalt hat, den Text der Bundeshymne auf die ursprüngliche Fassung zu ändern?

Energieeffizienzpaket des Bundes

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2014

Aan minister BZK - Heroverweging over het opnemen van een algemene bepaling Grondwet

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 8 July 2014

Aan minister BZK - Heroverweging over het opnemen van een algemene bepaling Grondwet

Initiative der Bundesregierung und deren Verfassungsmäßigkeit

Austria · National Council · 7 July 2014

Mündliche Anfrage des Abgeordneten Dr. Georg Vetter (STRONACH) an den Bundesminister für Kunst und Kultur, Verfassung und öffentlichen Dienst Dr. Josef Ostermayer betreffend Initiative der Bundesregierung und deren Verfassungsmäßigkeit <br><br>Viele der Initiativen der Bundesregierung lösten eine Diskussion über deren Verfassungsmäßigkeit aus. Welche Maßnahmen planen Sie angesichts dieses "Umgangs" mit der Verfassung?

Dr. Georg Springer als Geschäftsführer der Bundestheater-Holding

Austria · National Council · 7 July 2014

Mündliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Beate Meinl-Reisinger, MES (NEOS) an den Bundesminister für Kunst und Kultur, Verfassung und öffentlichen Dienst Dr. Josef Ostermayer betreffend Dr. Georg Springer als Geschäftsführer der Bundestheater-Holding <br><br>Wieso haben Sie in Kenntnis der im Rechnungshof-Rohbericht aufgelisteten Verfehlungen Dr. Georg Springers als Geschäftsführer der Bundestheater-Holding noch am 13. März im Kulturausschuss und auch noch in nachfolgenden öffentlichen Äußerungen Georg Springer das Vertrauen ausgesprochen?

Relating to the application of Article II, section 3, clause 5, of the Constitution of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 7 July 2014

Declares that the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) has failed to meet the specified requirement of the U.S. Constitution to take care that a law be faithfully executed, with respect to the departmental policy to exercise prosecutorial discretion with respect to individuals who came to the United States as children, as announced by DHS on June 15, 2012. Requires the House of Representatives to bring a civil action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge the DHS policy.