Rule of law

Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and recognizing the Marshall Islands as a staunch ally of the United States, committed to principles of democracy and freedom for the Pacific region and throughout the world.

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 2004

States that Congress recognizes: (1) the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of the Marshall Islands; and (2) the Republic of the Marshall Islands as a staunch ally of the United States, committed to principles of democracy and freedom for the Pacific region and throughout the world.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2004

Rinne an Dáil vótáil: Tá,

74 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the perceived need for decentralisation, he has proposals to avail of Article 15(2)(1) of the Constitution to create or recognise subordinate legislatures within the State. [11622/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2004

74 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the perceived need for decentralisation, he has proposals to avail of Article 15(2)(1) of the Constitution to create or recognise subordinate legislatures within the State. [11622/04]

71 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has considered the report of the All-Party Committee on the Constitution on property rights; his views on the findings of the committee that legislation can be introduced to cap the price of building land without the requirement for a constitutional amendment; if he intends to introduce legislation to give effect to this recommendation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12187/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2004

71 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has considered the report of the All-Party Committee on the Constitution on property rights; his views on the findings of the committee that legislation can be introduced to cap the price of building land without the requirement for a constitutional amendment; if he intends to introduce legislation to give effect to this recommendation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12187/04]

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish English as the official language of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 29 April 2004

Constitutional Amendment - Establishes English as the official language of the United States.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Committee Stage.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2004

The Dáil divided: Tá,

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed).

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2004

Rinne an Choiste vótáil: Tá,

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed).

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2004

Rinne an Choiste vótáil: Tá,

193 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will implement the recommendation contained in the ninth progress report of the Oireachtas All-Party Committee on the Constitution to bring forward legislation for the abolition of ground rents; when he expects to publish legislation for the abolition of ground rents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12270/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2004

193 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will implement the recommendation contained in the ninth progress report of the Oireachtas All-Party Committee on the Constitution to bring forward legislation for the abolition of ground rents; when he expects to publish legislation for the abolition of ground rents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12270/04]

152 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the incorporation of the animal welfare amendments proposed by German Federal Foreign Minister Fischler into the EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12305/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2004

152 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the incorporation of the animal welfare amendments proposed by German Federal Foreign Minister Fischler into the EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12305/04]

A joint resolution to repeal the seventeenth article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 28 April 2004

Constitutional Amendment - Repeals the 17th amendment to the U.S. Constitution (election of Senators). Requires a State legislature to make appointments to the Senate (currently, the people of such State elect the Senators). Provides that if vacancies happen by resignation or otherwise, during the recess of any State legislature, the State executive may make temporary appointments until the next meeting of the legislature, which shall then fill such vacancies.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed).

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

The Dáil divided: Tá,

770 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the perceived need for decentralisation, he has proposals to avail of Article 15.2.1° of the Constitution to create or recognise subordinate legislatures within the State. [12031/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

770 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the perceived need for decentralisation, he has proposals to avail of Article 15.2.1° of the Constitution to create or recognise subordinate legislatures within the State. [12031/04]

174 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the circumstances in which, in accordance with Article 8(3) of the Constitution, provision by law is made for only one of the official languages of the State to be exclusively used in public business. [11620/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

174 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the circumstances in which, in accordance with Article 8(3) of the Constitution, provision by law is made for only one of the official languages of the State to be exclusively used in public business. [11620/04]

Vereinbarkeit eines Allgemeinen Pflichtjahres mit dem Grundgesetz (G-SIG: 15052352)

Germany · German Bundestag · 23 April 2004

Constitution Restoration Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 20 April 2004

Constitution Restoration Act of 2004 - Amends the Federal judicial code to prohibit the U.S. Supreme Court and the Federal district courts from exercising jurisdiction over any matter in which relief is sought against an entity of Federal, State, or local government or an officer or agent of such government by reason of that entity's, officer's, or agent's acknowledgment of God as the sovereign source of law, liberty, or government. Prohibits a court of the United States from relying upon any law, policy, or other action of a foreign state or international organization in interpreting and applying the Constitution, other than the constitutional law and English common law. Provides that any Federal court decision relating to an issue removed from Federal jurisdiction by this Act is not binding precedent on State courts. Provides that any Supreme Court justice or Federal court judge who exceeds the jurisdictional limitations of this Act shall be deemed to have committed an offense for which the justice or judge may be removed, and to have violated the standard of good behavior required of Article III judges by the Constitution.

proposition de loi tendant à assurer une meilleure représentation des communes associées au sein des conseils municipaux

France · Senate · 14 April 2004

proposition de loi concernant la mise en place d'un nouveau mode de scrutin pour les élections législatives,

France · Senate · 13 April 2004

Greater Middle East and Central Asia Development Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 8 April 2004

Greater Middle East and Central Asia Development Act of 2004 - Authorizes the President to provide assistance to countries (excluding those countries supporting international terrorism) in the Greater Middle East and Central Asia to promote economic and political freedoms, free trade, and private sector development, including working with other donors and the countries of the Greater Middle East and Central Asia to establish: (1) a Greater Middle East and Central Asia Development Bank to promote private sector development, trade, including intra-regional trade, and investment in the Greater Middle East and Central Asia; (2) a multilateral Greater Middle East and Central Asia Development Foundation to assist in the administration and implementation of assistance programs, including public-private programs, with emphasis on programs at the grass-roots level; and (3) a multilateral, public-private Trust for Democracy to support grass-roots development of civil society, democratic reform, good governance practices, and rule of law reform in the Greater Middle East and Central Asia. Defines "Greater Middle East and Central Asia'' as the 22 nations of the Arab world (Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine/West Bank/Gaza, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen), Afghanistan, Iran, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Secretary of State and the heads of other Government agencies should consider new approaches for the coordination of political and economic support for the countries of the Greater Middle East and Central Asia; and (2) the Secretary should consider appointing a Coordinator for Assistance to the Greater Middle East and Central Asia. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require congressional notification of fund obligations under this Act.

210 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the talks dealing with a new EU constitutional treaty; if this will lead eventually to a united states of Europe; and the effect this will have on the Irish Constitution. [10443/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2004

210 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the talks dealing with a new EU constitutional treaty; if this will lead eventually to a united states of Europe; and the effect this will have on the Irish Constitution. [10443/04]

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Act 2004

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2004

Act to amend the Constitution

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to Congressional succession.

United States · United States Congress · 2 April 2004

Constitutional Amendment - Provides that upon the death of a person elected as Representative, the duties and powers of that office shall be discharged by his or her designated successor as Acting Representative until a new Representative is elected. Declares that whenever a: (1) person elected as Representative transmits to the Speaker of the House of Representatives a written declaration that he or she is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his or her office, and until a written declaration to the contrary is transmitted, such powers and duties shall be discharged by his or her designated successor as Acting Representative; and (2) whenever a majority of the potential successors of a person elected as Representative transmit to the Speaker their written declaration that such person is unable to discharge the powers and duties of such office, that person's designated successor shall immediately assume the powers and duties of that office as Acting Representative and thereafter, when the person elected as Representative transmits to the Speaker his or her written declaration that no such inability exists, he or she shall assume or resume such powers and duties. Allows each person elected as Representative to appoint, in ranked order, between three and five potential successors, provided that such appointments are transmitted to the Speaker in a publicly available written declaration no earlier than one year and no later than 60 days before the date such person is elected as Representative. Makes the designated successor the highest ranked potential successor appointed in conformance with this article who meets the qualifications for office, or if no such person exists, a person meeting such qualifications appointed by the executive authority of the same State. Makes such appointments effective during the term of office for which the person elected as Representative has been elected. Provides for the same procedures in the Senate, upon the death of a person elected as Senator or whenever a person elected as Senator transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate a written declaration that he or she is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his or her office, and until he or she transmits a written declaration to the contrary. Authorizes a Senator to make or revise his or her written appointment of potential successors no earlier than one year and no later than 60 days before a date established by Congress for the regular election of Senators and Representatives. Makes such midterm appointment or revision effective on the next date established by the U.S. Constitution for the beginning and ending of the terms of Senators and Representatives. Amends the 17th amendment to the U.S. Constitution to repeal the authority of a State legislature to empower the State executive to make temporary appointments in the Senate until the people fill the vacancies by election as the legislature may direct.

Gesetz zur Änderung des Deutsche-Welle-Gesetzes (G-SIG: 15019396)

Germany · German Bundestag · 2 April 2004

<b>Inhalt:</b> Festschreibung der Deutschen Welle als Organ des deutschen Auslandsrundfunks, Neufassung der Ziele des Senders, insbesondere Darstellung Deutschlands in seiner kulturellen Vielfalt, Neuregelung des Jugendmedienschutzes, Aktualisierung des Programmauftrags, Stärkung der Rundfunkautonomie durch Selbstregulierung und Evaluation, gesetzliche Fundierung der Online-Angebote im Internet, Kooperation mit ARD, ZDF und anderen Sendern (German-TV), Planungssicherheit bei der Finanzierung; Änderung zahlreicher §§ Deutsche-Welle-Gesetz, Neufassungsermächtigung. Für den Bund entstehen keine zusätzlichen Kosten. <br><br><b>Änderungen aufgrund der Ausschußempfehlung:</b> Darstellung Deutschlands als "europäisch gewachsene Kulturnation und freiheitlich verfasster demokratischer Rechtsstaat" als Ziel des Senders. <br><br><b>Nebenschlagwörter:</b> Auslandsrundfunk/Deutsche Welle als Organ des deutschen Auslandsrundfunks * Jugendschutz/Jugendmedienschutz bei der Deutschen Welle * Öffentlich-rechtlicher Rundfunk/Zusammenarbeit von ARD und ZDF mit der Deutschen Welle * Internet/Deutsche Welle im Internet

American Justice for American Citizens Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 April 2004

American Justice for American Citizens Act - Prohibits the Supreme Court and other Federal courts, in the purported exercise of judicial power to interpret and apply the Constitution, from employing the constitution, laws, administrative rules, executive orders, directives, policies, or judicial decisions of any international organization or foreign state, except for English constitutional and common law or other sources of law relied upon by the framers of the Constitution.

76 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the discussions he has had with the British authorities regarding the implications for the Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of Ireland concluded in Belfast on Good Friday 1998 of the Government’s proposals to amend the Constitution in regard to the right of citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9891/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2004

76 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the discussions he has had with the British authorities regarding the implications for the Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of Ireland concluded in Belfast on Good Friday 1998 of the Government’s proposals to amend the Constitution in regard to the right of citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9891/04]

93 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has sought the support of EU leaders for the implementation of a clause contained in the draft EU Constitution that would commit all member states to help each other in response to terrorist threats. [9095/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2004

93 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has sought the support of EU leaders for the implementation of a clause contained in the draft EU Constitution that would commit all member states to help each other in response to terrorist threats. [9095/04]

39 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his efforts to implement the draft EU Constitution’s solidarity clause prior to an agreement on an EU Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9108/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2004

39 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his efforts to implement the draft EU Constitution’s solidarity clause prior to an agreement on an EU Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9108/04]

28 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has received any representations from any other EU country suggesting that the current right to Irish citizenship of anyone born on the island of Ireland was being abused by residents of their country or that the law or the Constitution should be changed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9906/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2004

28 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has received any representations from any other EU country suggesting that the current right to Irish citizenship of anyone born on the island of Ireland was being abused by residents of their country or that the law or the Constitution should be changed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9906/04]

135 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position with regard to ratification of a European Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10288/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2004

135 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position with regard to ratification of a European Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10288/04]

131 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the views on Mr Jean-Didier Hache, executive secretary of the Conference of Peripheral and Maritime Regions’ Islands Commission, who has said that the rights of 13 million people living in offshore and remote locations must be recognised in the proposed constitution for the European Union. [7722/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2004

131 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the views on Mr Jean-Didier Hache, executive secretary of the Conference of Peripheral and Maritime Regions’ Islands Commission, who has said that the rights of 13 million people living in offshore and remote locations must be recognised in the proposed constitution for the European Union. [7722/04]

97 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has satisfied himself that the EU is progressing in a cohesive manner with the various treaties and that a two speed or inner core Europe is not emerging; and if he will make a statement on the matter [10051/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2004

97 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has satisfied himself that the EU is progressing in a cohesive manner with the various treaties and that a two speed or inner core Europe is not emerging; and if he will make a statement on the matter [10051/04]

84 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will argue for the retention of the national veto in international trade agreements in the fields of health, education, cultural and audio-visual services, to be included in the draft EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter [4403/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2004

84 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will argue for the retention of the national veto in international trade agreements in the fields of health, education, cultural and audio-visual services, to be included in the draft EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter [4403/04]

64 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the proposals put forward by the de Borda Institute towards a preference voting system for the Council of Ministers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10014/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2004

64 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the proposals put forward by the de Borda Institute towards a preference voting system for the Council of Ministers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10014/04]

48 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the progress made in negotiations on an EU constitution, in particular the 20 outstanding issues that he recently cited for the negotiations on the EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5891/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2004

48 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the progress made in negotiations on an EU constitution, in particular the 20 outstanding issues that he recently cited for the negotiations on the EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5891/04]

42 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will give his assessment of the prospects of concluding negotiations on a new treaty or constitution for the European Union during the period of the Irish Presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9908/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2004

42 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will give his assessment of the prospects of concluding negotiations on a new treaty or constitution for the European Union during the period of the Irish Presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9908/04]

26 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the outcome of the tripartite summit of France, Germany and the United Kingdom on 18 February 2004; if he is concerned at the development of a two-speed Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10009/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2004

26 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the outcome of the tripartite summit of France, Germany and the United Kingdom on 18 February 2004; if he is concerned at the development of a two-speed Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10009/04]

5 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position with regard to the possible achievement of an agreement on the new constitution for the EU during Ireland’s Presidency of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10193/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2004

5 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position with regard to the possible achievement of an agreement on the new constitution for the EU during Ireland’s Presidency of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10193/04]

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the creation of refugee populations in the Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf region as a result of human rights violations.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2004

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States deplores the past and continuing violation of the human rights and religious freedoms of minority populations in Arab countries; (2) with respect to Jews and Christians displaced from Arab countries, for any comprehensive Middle East peace agreement to be enduring, constitute an end to Middle East conflict, and provide for finality of all claims, the agreement must resolve all outstanding issues, including the rights of all peoples displaced from Arab countries; and (3) the United States will work to ensure that both the Law of Administration for the State of Iraq for the Transitional Period and the permanent constitution are universally applied to all groups forced to leave Iraq. Urges the President to: (1) instruct the U.S. Representative to the United Nations and all U.S. representatives in bilateral and multilateral fora that, when the United States considers resolutions that allude to the issue of Middle East refugees, the U.S. delegation should ensure that the relevant text refers to multiple refugee populations that have been caused by the Arab-Israeli conflict and any explicit reference to the resolution of the Palestinian refugee issue is matched by a similar reference to the resolution of the issue of Jewish refugees from Arab countries; and (2) make clear that the United States supports the position that the issue of refugees and the mass violations of human rights of minorities in Arab countries must be resolved in a manner that includes redress for the rights of all refugees displaced from Arab countries and recognition that Jewish and Christian property, schools, and community property were lost as a result of the Arab-Israeli conflict.

Blockade der geplanten EU-Verfassung durch Polen, Hintergründe (G-SIG: 15052049)

Germany · German Bundestag · 26 March 2004

justizielle Zusammenarbeit in Strafsachen mit den Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union (EU-JZG)

Austria · National Council · 25 March 2004

136 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the information available to him in regard to the nationality and the normal country of residence of mothers, in respect of the briefing document (details supplied) issued by him on 10 March 2004 in connection with the proposed amendment to the Constitution regarding citizenship; the number of mothers who are believed to have arrived in the country within a month prior to giving birth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9252/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2004

136 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the information available to him in regard to the nationality and the normal country of residence of mothers, in respect of the briefing document (details supplied) issued by him on 10 March 2004 in connection with the proposed amendment to the Constitution regarding citizenship; the number of mothers who are believed to have arrived in the country within a month prior to giving birth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9252/04]

justizielle Zusammenarbeit in Strafsachen mit den Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union (EU-JZG)

Austria · National Council · 23 March 2004

Bericht des Justizausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (370 d.B.): Bundesgesetz über die justizielle Zusammenarbeit in Strafsachen mit den Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union (EU-JZG)

457 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Government intends to recognise Irish sign language as an official language of the State within the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8470/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2004

457 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Government intends to recognise Irish sign language as an official language of the State within the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8470/04]

North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 23 March 2004

North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the human rights of North Koreans should remain a key concern in future negotiations between the United States, North Korea, and other parties in Northeast Asia; (2) the United States should increase its support for radio broadcasting to North Korea; (3) the United Nations has a significant role to play in promoting and improving human rights in North Korea; (4) the United States should pursue an international agreement to adopt a `first asylum' policy, modeled on the first asylum policy for Vietnamese refugees, that guarantees safe haven to North Korean refugees; (5) the Government of China has obligated itself to provide the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) with unimpeded access to North Koreans inside its borders to enable UNHCR to determine whether they are refugees and whether they require assistance; and (6) the United States should promote measures similar to humanitarian parole or temporary protected status granted in countries that neighbor North Korea. Authorizes the President to: (1) provide grants to private, nonprofit organizations to promote human rights, democracy, rule of law, and the development of a market economy in North Korea; (2) increase the availability of information inside North Korea by increasing the availability of information sources not controlled by the Government of North Korea; (3) provide assistance to the World Food Program and to U.S. nongovernmental organizations to provide humanitarian assistance to North Koreans inside North Korea; and (4) provide assistance to organizations or persons that provide humanitarian assistance or legal assistance to North Koreans who are outside of North Korea without the permission of the Government of North Korea. Prohibits U.S. agency humanitarian or nonhumanitarian assistance to the Government of North Korea without certification that North Korea has taken steps to ensure the humanitarian, nonpolitical use of such assistance. States that for refugee or asylum status under the Immigration and Nationality Act, a national of the Democratic Republic of Korea shall not be considered a national of the Republic of Korea. Directs the Secretary of State to designate natives or citizens of North Korea who were subjected to disproportionately harsh or discriminatory treatment for their political or religious beliefs as a priority refugee group. Provides, with respect to qualifying citizens and nationals of North Korea, for: (1) parole entry; (2) status adjustment to permanent resident; and (3) temporary protected status.

Providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 83) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the appointment of individuals to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives.

United States · United States Congress · 23 March 2004

Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.J. Res. 83 (Constitutional Amendment to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives).

Marriage resolution

United States · United States Congress · 22 March 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.

Vorliegen einer soziofamiliären Beziehung gem. Art. 6 Abs. 1 Grundgesetz (G-SIG: 15052021)

Germany · German Bundestag · 19 March 2004

Tierschutzgesetz; Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, Gewerbeordnung u.a., Änderung

Austria · National Council · 18 March 2004

Bundesgesetz, mit dem ein Tierschutzgesetz erlassen sowie das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, die Gewerbeordnung 1994 und das Bundesministeriengesetz 1986 geändert werden

Calling for the adoption of a Sensible, Multilateral American Response to Terrorism ("SMART") Security Platform for the 21st Century.

United States · United States Congress · 18 March 2004

Calls for the adoption of a Sensible, Multilateral American Response to Terrorism (SMART) security platform for the 21st century. Sets forth various ways in which such platform will: (1) prevent future acts of terrorism by strengthening international institutions and respect for the rule of law; (2) reduce the threat and stop the spread of weapons of mass destruction and reduce proliferation of conventional weapons; (3) address root causes of terrorism and violent conflict in the Middle East and other regions; (4) shift U.S. budget priorities to fulfill unmet security needs; and (5) pursue to the fullest extent alternatives to war.

Opinion of Advocate General Stix-Hackl delivered on 18 March 2004.#Omega Spielhallen- und Automatenaufstellungs-GmbH v Oberbürgermeisterin der Bundesstadt Bonn.#Reference for a preliminary ruling: Bundesverwaltungsgericht - Germany.#Freedom to provide services - Free movement of goods - Restrictions - Public policy - Human dignity - Protection of fundamental values laid down in the national constitution - "Playing at killing'.#Case C-36/02.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 18 March 2004