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Bill· Selbständiger Antrag2316/Aselbständiger antrag
Austria · National Council · 23 May 2013
Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Peter Wittmann, Mag. Wolfgang Gerstl, Dr. Peter Fichtenbauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz über die Nachhaltigkeit, den Tierschutz, den umfassenden Umweltschutz, die Sicherstellung der Wasser- und Lebensmittelversorgung und die Forschung
Record· Mündliche Anfrage203/Mmündliche anfrage
Austria · National Council · 23 May 2013
Mündliche Anfrage des Abgeordneten Mag. Wolfgang Gerstl (ÖVP) an den Bundeskanzler Werner Faymann betreffend Maßnahmen zur Stärkung der direkten Demokratie
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Bill· Selbständiger Antrag2310/Aselbständiger antrag
Austria · National Council · 23 May 2013
Antrag der Abgeordneten Peter Haubner, Dr. Christoph Matznetter, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Wirtschaftstreuhandberufsgesetz und das Ziviltechnikerkammergesetz 1993 geändert werden
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 154 (113th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2013
Supports: (1) freedom, human rights, civil liberties, free elections, and rule of law in Iran; and (2) the people of Iran in their peaceful calls for a democratic government. Condemns the widespread human rights violations of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Calls on the Islamic Republic of Iran to: (1) hold free and fair elections; (2) end arbitrary detention, torture, and other forms of harassment against media professionals, human rights defenders, and opposition figures; (3) lift legislative restrictions on freedom of assembly, association, and expression; (4) allow the Internet to remain free and open; and (5) allow international election monitors to be present for the June 14, 2013, election. Urges the President, the Secretary of State, and other world leaders to: (1) support the universal rights and freedoms of the people of Iran, (2) support policies that preserve open access to the Internet in Iran, and (3) condemn elections that are not free and fair and do not meet international standards.
Bill· Selbständiger Antrag2300/Aselbständiger antrag
Austria · National Council · 22 May 2013
Antrag der Abgeordneten Heinz-Christian Strache, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Finanz-Verfassungsgesetz 1948 geändert wird <i>("Spekulationsverbot" mit öffentlichen Mitteln)</i>
Bill· Selbständiger Antrag2299/Aselbständiger antrag
Austria · National Council · 22 May 2013
Antrag der Abgeordneten Heinz-Christian Strache, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Finanz-Verfassungsgesetz 1948 geändert wird
Bill· SS. 1016 (113th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 2013
Preserving Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act of 2013 - Prohibits a person or entity acting under the authority of (or funded in whole or in part by) the federal government from using a drone to gather evidence or other information pertaining to criminal conduct or conduct in violation of a statute or regulation except to the extent authorized in a warrant satisfying the requirements of the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution. Defines a "drone" as an unmanned aircraft operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft. Exempts from such prohibition the use of drones to: (1) patrol national borders to prevent or deter illegal entry of any persons or illegal substances, (2) prevent imminent danger to the life of an individual when drones are used by law enforcement under exigent circumstances, or (3) counter a high risk of a terrorist attack by a specific individual or organization based on credible intelligence determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS). Authorizes civil actions by aggrieved parties. Prohibits evidence obtained or collected in violation of this Act from being admissible in a criminal prosecution in any court in the United States.
Bill· HRH.R. 2107 (113th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 2013
No More Ghost Money Act - Prohibits any federal department, agency, or federal government contractor from making a monetary payment to any official of a foreign country for the purposes of bribery, coercion, or any illegal activity that undermines the rule of law or corrupts a public official. Requires the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to report to Congress on all monetary payments made by the CIA to officials of the Government of Afghanistan on or after September 11, 2001. Authorizes the President to waive the requirements of this Act if compliance would harm U.S. national security or members of the Armed Forces.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 48 (113th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 2013
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits a person from serving more than two full consecutive terms as a Senator or six full consecutive terms as a Representative.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 47 (113th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 2013
Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.
Bill· Regierungsvorlage: Bundes(verfassungs)gesetz2334 d.B.regierungsvorlage: bundes(verfassungs)gesetz
Austria · National Council · 21 May 2013
Bundesgesetz zur Einrichtung einer notifizierenden Behörde und betreffend die Durchführung von Notifizierungsverfahren gemäß Kapitel VII der Verordnung (EU) Nr. 305/2011 vom 9. März 2011 zur Festlegung harmonisierter Bedingungen für die Vermarktung von Bauprodukten und zur Aufhebung der Richtlinie 89/106/EWG (Bauproduktenotifizierungsgesetz 2013 - BPNG 2013)
Report· Rapport d'information2012-586introduced
France · Senate · 21 May 2013
Les comptes du Sénat de l'exercice 2012
Bill· proposition de loi constitutionnelleppl12-591lapsed
France · Senate · 21 May 2013
Question· writtenPQ 22asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2013
22. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views regarding the findings of a distinguished legal research and advocacy panel from the Constitution Project that the United States had practised torture on prisoners. [23100/13]
Record· TJCELEX 62010TJ0437decided
European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 16 May 2013
Bill· SS. 941 (113th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 May 2013
Taxpayer Nondiscrimination and Protection Act of 2013 - Amends the federal criminal code to set penalties of a fine, up to five years' imprisonment, or both, for any Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employee who engages in misconduct that warrants termination of employment (as specified in the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998) during the performance of official duties. Declares that, for purposes of acts and omissions constituting misconduct referred to in that Act, the protections and guarantees afforded under the First Amendment of the Constitution to political speech and political expression shall not fail to be treated as rights under the Constitution.
Bill· HRH.R. 1967 (113th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 May 2013
Right to Counsel and Taxpayer Protection Act - Amends the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to apply provisions that prohibit any governmental authority from engaging in a pattern or practice of conduct by law enforcement officers or by officials or employees of a governmental agency with responsibility for the administration of juvenile justice or the incarceration of juveniles that deprives persons of rights, privileges, or immunities secured or protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States to such conduct relating to adults as well as juveniles.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 45 (113th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 May 2013
Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes Congress by law to limit the number of terms that Representatives and Senators may serve.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 44 (113th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 May 2013
Constitutional Amendment - Grants every U.S. citizen of legal voting age the fundamental right to vote in any public election held in the jurisdiction in which the citizen resides.
Bill· HRH.R. 1950 (113th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 May 2013
Taxpayer Nondiscrimination and Protection Act of 2013 - Amends the federal criminal code to establish penalties for misconduct against a taxpayer by an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employee during the performance of official duties, specifically including a violation of the protections and guarantees afforded under the First Amendment of the Constitution to political speech and political expression.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 15 (113th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 May 2013
Eliminates the time limit for ratification of the equal rights amendment (prohibits discrimination on account of sex) proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. Declares that such amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several states.
Bill· HRH.R. 1922 (113th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 May 2013
Foreign Assistance Under Limitation and Transparency Act or the FAULT Act - Prohibits funds made available to any federal agency after FY2013 from being used to provide foreign assistance to Iran, North Korea, Syria, Egypt, and Pakistan. Exempts agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices, provided that the aggregate value in any fiscal year does not exceed $50 million. Bars the prohibition from being waived for such countries unless the President submits to Congress a waiver proposal certifying that there has been a fundamental change in the policies of the government of such a country, including information with respect to: (1) the government's assurances of free and democratic elections and the freedom of religion, speech, and expression; (2) its attempts to eradicate trafficking of persons, weapons of mass destruction, narcotics, and financial instruments used to facilitate such activities; (3) its attempts to eradicate human rights violations, child exploitation, forced conscription into military or paramilitary services, and admissions biases at government funded learning institutions; and (4) its denouncement of damage or destruction by mob action of U.S. property. Specifies additional information to be provided including assurances that the government: (1) is not currently engaged in violence against its own citizens, residents, or inhabitants; (2) has publicly expressed the State of Israel's right to peacefully exist; (3) is not supporting acts of international terrorism and is taking a public, active role in eradicating any element of international terrorism within its borders; and (4) is not engaged in a nuclear weapons development program if it does not already possess a nuclear weapon. Sets forth a process for congressional disapproval of such a waiver. Permits the President, for limited time periods, to waive the prohibition for such countries in order to provide humanitarian assistance of up to an aggregate of $50 million in a fiscal year if: (1) the President submits to Congress a determination that the people within the country have been affected by a natural disaster (limited to fire, famine, earthquake, drought, hurricane, typhoon, tsunami, tropical storm, flood, landslide and debris flow, widespread disease, or volcano eruption) or face imminent threat from exposure to radioactive or toxic elements due to the failure of any power source or other related machinery; and (2) the assistance will not be provided to or through the country's government. Prohibits funds from being used to provide foreign assistance to: (1) any other country unless the applicable government provides assurances that it will not provide unpermitted assistance to Iran, North Korea, Syria, Egypt, and Pakistan; or (2) a private voluntary organization unless it provides assurances that it will not assist or enter contracts to provide unpermitted assistance to such countries. Prescribes penalties for violations of such prohibitions. Requires contracts facilitating foreign assistance transfers to contain language specifically prohibiting any monies from being transferred, directly or indirectly, to any foreign terrorist organization. Terminates the designations of Egypt and Pakistan as major non-NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) allies until the Secretary of State certifies to Congress that the respective governments have drafted and held a national referendum to approve a new constitution and scheduled a date for national democratic elections to elect a new government under such constitution.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 43 (113th)open
United States · United States Congress · 9 May 2013
Eliminates the time limit for ratification of the equal rights amendment (prohibits discrimination on account of sex) proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. Declares that such amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several states.
Bill· SS. 878 (113th)open
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 2013
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2013 - Declares that no predispute arbitration agreement shall be valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of an employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights dispute. Declares, further, that the validity and enforceability of an agreement to arbitrate shall be determined by a court, under federal law, rather than an arbitrator, irrespective of whether the party resisting arbitration challenges the arbitration agreement specifically or in conjunction with other terms of the contract containing such agreement. Exempts from this Act arbitration provisions in a contract between an employer and a labor organization or between labor organizations. Denies to any such arbitration provision, however, the effect of waiving the right of an employee to seek judicial enforcement of a right arising under the U.S. Constitution, a state constitution, a federal or state statute, or related public policy.
Bill· HRH.R. 1844 (113th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 2013
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2013 - Declares that no predispute arbitration agreement shall be valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of an employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights dispute. Declares, further, that the validity and enforceability of an agreement to arbitrate shall be determined by a court, under federal law, rather than an arbitrator, irrespective of whether the party resisting arbitration challenges the arbitration agreement specifically or in conjunction with other terms of the contract containing such agreement. Exempts from this Act arbitration provisions in a contract between an employer and a labor organization or between labor organizations. Denies to any such arbitration provision, however, the effect of waiving the right of an employee to seek judicial enforcement of a right arising under the U.S. Constitution, a state constitution, a federal or state statute, or related public policy.
Bill· HRH.R. 1831 (113th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 May 2013
Read the Bills Act - Requires any bill or resolution introduced in either chamber of Congress to contain a provision citing the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the proposed measure, including all of its provisions. Requires any measure introduced in either chamber, designed to amend or modify the effect of, or which would have such an effect, any current provision of law, including its expiration date, to set forth: (1) the amendments being proposed by the bill; and (2) the current section of law as it would read as modified by such amendments, showing deleted text struck through and inserted text underlined. Prohibits the Clerk of the House of Representatives or the Secretary of the Senate from accepting legislation if it is noncompliant with these requirements. Applies such requirements to any legislation presented for consideration on the floor of either chamber. Prohibits any noncompliant measure from being submitted for a vote on final passage. Prohibits either chamber of Congress jointly from waiving or modifying these requirements. Requires any amendment to a measure introduced in either chamber to set forth the current section of the legislation as it would read as modified by the amendment, showing deleted text struck through and inserted text underlined. Sets forth the same requirements and/or prohibitions for such amendments as those specified in this Act regarding the text of legislation setting forth current law. Bars a vote on final passage of a measure (except private bills) from occurring in either chamber, unless: (1) the full text of the measure, or original language and all adopted amendments to the same effect, is published at least seven days before the vote on the official public Internet website of the Office of the Clerk or the Office of the Secretary, as appropriate; and (2) public notice of the specific calendar week during which the vote is scheduled to take place is posted on the respective website within six days before the Monday of such week. Requires a roll call vote on final passage of a measure (except a private bill) in either chamber. Excludes from these requirements any measure which constitutes a declaration of war. Declares that an Act of Congress noncompliant with this Act shall have no force or effect. Bars any legal, equitable, regulatory, civil, or criminal action from being brought under such Act. Grants the following aggrieved individuals the right to bring an action against the United States to seek appropriate relief, including an injunction against the enforcement of any law, the passage of which did not conform to this Act: (1) persons aggrieved by an action of any federal officer or employee, and (2) Members of Congress.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 196 (113th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 3 May 2013
Expresses support for: (1) the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution, the right to counsel; and (2) strategies to improve the criminal justice system to ensure that indigent defendants in all felony cases are adequately represented by counsel.
Law· projet de loi2013-1005enacted
France · Senate · 2 May 2013
Record· Brief regering2013Z08905concluded
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 2 May 2013
Werkdruk kinderrechters
Question· writtenPQ 133asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2013
133. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if moneys have been allocated within his Department’s Vote for the current year for the establishment of a Referendum Commission for the expected Thirty Second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of the Seanad) Bill; if so, the total amount of money which has been allocated for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20171/13]
Question· writtenPQ 131asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2013
131. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if moneys have been allocated within the Central Fund for the holding of a referendum on the expected Thirty Second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of the Seanad) Bill; if so, the total amount of money allocated and the anticipated cost of holding such a referendum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20173/13]
Bill· HRH.R. 1793 (113th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 April 2013
Global Partnerships Act of 2013 - Sets forth provisions regarding global poverty and related matters, including: (1) reduction of global poverty; (2) acceleration of economic growth; (3) micro enterprise and small and medium enterprise assistance; (4) food security; (5) child survival and maternal health; (6) combating disease; (7) family planning and reproductive health; (8) education; (9) the environment; (10) safe water, sanitation, and housing; (11) gender equality; (12) democratic governance; and (13) humanitarian and disaster assistance. Sets forth provisions regarding advancing peace and mitigating conflict, including: (1) peacekeeping and related missions, (2) strategies and assessments, and (3) organizations and personnel. Sets forth provisions regarding human rights and democracy, including: (1) violence against women and girls, (2) the rule of law, and (3) child protection. Sets forth provisions regarding strategic partnerships, including: (1) the Economic Support Fund, (2) security partnership assistance, (3) drawdown authority, (4) defense article loans and stockpiling, (5) foreign military financing, (6) international military education and training, (7) excess defense article transfers, (8) cooperative project agreements, (9) foreign military sales, (10) arms export controls, (11) defense article leases and retransfers, (12) enforcement and monitoring of arms sales, (13) congressional review of arms sales, and (14) land mines and cluster munitions. Sets forth provisions regarding transnational threats, including: (1) nuclear, missile, and chemical and biological nonproliferation; and (2) counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism authorities. Sets forth provisions regarding the global environment, including: (1) debt-for-nature exchanges, and (2) commercial debt-for-nature exchanges. Sets forth provisions regarding trade and investment, including: (1) the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), (2) the United States Trade and Development Agency, and (3) enterprise funds. Sets forth provisions regarding strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, and congressional notification. Sets forth provisions regarding policy restrictions and special authorities with respect to: (1) human rights; (2) non-proliferation; (3) narcotics; (4) terrorism, including in the Middle East; (5) trade and commerce; and (6) policy authorities. Sets forth provisions regarding organization, management, and human resources, including the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Revises specified provisions of the United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Act of 2003, the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962, and the Fulbright-Hays Act.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 42 (113th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 April 2013
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits anything in the Constitution, including amendments, from being construed to prohibit voluntary prayer or require prayer in a public school, or to prohibit voluntary prayer or require prayer at a public school extracurricular activity.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 186 (113th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 April 2013
Congratulates the people of Kenya on their commitment to peaceful elections, as demonstrated on March 4, 2013. Calls on the people of Kenya to continue to reject intimidation and violence, and encourages the peaceful and credible resolution of electoral disputes in the courts. Urges: (1) restraint on all sides, while recognizing the right of the people of Kenya to peacefully exercise their constitutional rights to freedom of expression, assembly, and demonstration; and (2) accountability for anyone found to be complicit in promoting violence or manipulating electoral processes or results. Affirms that accountability for the 2007-2008 post-election violence is a critical element to ensure Kenya's democracy and long-term stability. Calls on the government of Kenya to seek justice for the victims of political violence, including by honoring its obligations to cooperate with the International Criminal Court. Encourages the people and government of Kenya to support implementation of constitutional reforms, rule of law, and efforts to strengthen governing, security, and judicial institutions. Reaffirms that the people of the United States will stand with the people of Kenya in support of democracy, partnership, and peace.
Record· Brief regering2013Z08852adopted
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 26 April 2013
Verkrijging van een executoriale titel in incassozaken
Resolution· proposition de résolutionppr12-549lapsed
France · Senate · 25 April 2013
Law· projet de loi2013-907enacted
France · Senate · 24 April 2013
Law· projet de loi organique2013-906enacted
France · Senate · 24 April 2013
Record· scrutin public solennel512adopté
France · National Assembly · 23 April 2013
le programme de stabilité de la France 2013-2017 (sur la déclaration du Gouvernement en application de l'article 50-1 de la Constitution).
Bill· RésolutionDLR5L14N30140open
France · National Assembly · 23 April 2013
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 41 (113th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 April 2013
Constitutional Amendment - Limits Members of the House of Representatives to three terms and Members of the Senate to two terms.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 40 (113th)open
United States · United States Congress · 23 April 2013
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits denial or abridgement of the rights of a crime victim to fairness, respect, and dignity. Grants a crime victim the right: (1) to reasonable notice of, and to not be excluded from, public proceedings relating to the offense; (2) to be heard at any release, plea, sentencing, or other such proceeding involving any right established under this amendment; (3) to proceedings free from unreasonable delay; (4) to reasonable notice of the release or escape of the accused; (5) to due consideration of the crime victim's safety and privacy; and (6) to restitution. Grants the crime victim, or the victim's lawful representative, standing to fully assert and enforce such rights in any court.
Record· scrutin public solennel510adopté
France · National Assembly · 22 April 2013
la déclaration du Gouvernement, en application de l'article 35, alinéa 3, de la Constitution, sur l'autorisation de la prolongation de l'intervention des forces françaises au Mali.
Report· CCCELEX 62011CC0501decided
European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 18 April 2013
Report· Ausschussbericht2270 d.B.ausschussbericht
Austria · National Council · 17 April 2013
Bericht des Verfassungsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (2247 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Personalvertretungsgesetz geändert wird
Report· Ausschussbericht2268 d.B.ausschussbericht
Austria · National Council · 17 April 2013
Bericht des Verfassungsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (2168 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Datenschutzgesetz 2000 geändert wird (DSG-Novelle 2014)
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 39 (113th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 April 2013
Constitutional Amendment - Requires the concurrence of two-thirds of the Members of each house of Congress for final adoption of any legislation changing the internal revenue laws, unless such legislation is determined not to increase the internal revenue by more than a de minimis amount. Permits a waiver of this requirement when a declaration of war is in effect or when the United States is engaged in military conflict which causes an imminent and serious threat to national security and is so declared by a joint resolution which becomes law. Prohibits any increase in the internal revenue enacted under such a waiver from lasting more than two years.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 38 (113th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 April 2013
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits total outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority of each chamber by rollcall vote. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 153 (113th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 April 2013
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009: (1) was a "bill for raising revenue" as those words were intended to be understood in article I, section 7, clause 1 of the Constitution; and (2) did not originate in the House of Representatives.
Record· TJCELEX 62007TJ0031decided
European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 12 April 2013