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Bill· SS. 3015 (113th)referred

Preventing Executive Overreach on Immigration Act of 2014

United States · United States Congress · 12 December 2014

Preventing Executive Overreach on Immigration Act of 2014 - Prohibits the executive branch of the government from: exempting or deferring from removal, by executive order, regulation, or any other means, categories of aliens considered under the immigration laws to be unlawfully present in the United States; treating such aliens as if they were lawfully present or had a lawful immigration status; or treating them other than as unauthorized aliens. States that such prohibition shall not apply: to the extent prohibited by the Constitution; upon the request of federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies for purposes of maintaining aliens in the United States to be tried for crimes or to be trial witnesses; or for humanitarian purposes where the aliens are at imminent risk of serious bodily harm or death. Declares that any executive branch action intending to circumvent the objectives of this Act shall be null and void and without legal effect. States that this Act shall take effect as if enacted on November 20, 2014, and shall apply to requests (whether the request is original or for reopening of a previously denied request) submitted on or after that date for: (1) work authorization; or (2) exemption from, or deferral of, removal.

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage3299/Jschriftliche anfrage

Umsetzung des Regierungsprogramms im Bereich Politische Partizipation und Grundrechte

Austria · National Council · 11 December 2014

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Nikolaus Scherak, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Kunst und Kultur, Verfassung und Medien betreffend Umsetzung des Regierungsprogramms im Bereich Politische Partizipation und Grundrechte <i>(Einführung einer zentralen Wählerevidenz, Nutzbarmachung</i> <i>internetbasierter Dienste für die Beteiligung der</i> <i>Bürgerinnen und Bürger an den demokratischen</i> <i>Willensbildungsprozessen)</i>

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage3306/Jschriftliche anfrage

Umsetzung des Regierungsprogramms im Bereich Politische Partizipation und Grundrechte

Austria · National Council · 11 December 2014

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Nikolaus Scherak, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Bildung und Frauen betreffend Umsetzung des Regierungsprogramms im Bereich Politische Partizipation und Grundrechte <i>(Förderung des Menschenrechts- und</i> <i>Demokratieverständnisses und der Zivilcourage)</i>

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage3304/Jschriftliche anfrage

Umsetzung des Regierungsprogramms im Bereich Politische Partizipation und Grundrechte

Austria · National Council · 11 December 2014

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Nikolaus Scherak, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Justiz betreffend Umsetzung des Regierungsprogramms im Bereich Politische Partizipation und Grundrechte <i>(Befähigung zum Antritt und zur Ausübung eines Mandats</i> <i>oder eines Amtes)</i>

Bill· Selbständiger Antrag840/Aselbständiger antrag

Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 11 December 2014

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Beate Meinl-Reisinger, MES, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, BGBl. Nr. 1/1930, geändert wird <i>(Abschaffung der nicht amtsführenden Stadträte in Wien)</i>

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 777 (113th)referred

Recognizing the 66th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day".

United States · United States Congress · 10 December 2014

Recognizes the 66th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of Human Rights Day. Supports the ideals of human rights and reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Encourages all nations to continue working towards freedom, peace, and security which can be achieved only through democracy, respect for human rights, and the rule of law.

Report· Ausschussbericht439 d.B.ausschussbericht

Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, das Verfassungsgerichtshofgesetz 1953, das Strafgesetzbuch, die Strafprozeßordnung 1975, die Nationalrats-Wahlordnung 1992, das Bundesbezügegesetz und das Mediengesetz

Austria · National Council · 4 December 2014

Bericht des Geschäftsordnungsausschusses über den Antrag 718/A der Abgeordneten Mag. Andreas Schieder, Dr. Reinhold Lopatka, Heinz-Christian Strache, Dr. Eva Glawischnig-Piesczek, Mag. Dr. Matthias Strolz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, das Verfassungsgerichtshofgesetz 1953, das Strafgesetzbuch, die Strafprozeßordnung 1975, die Nationalrats-Wahlordnung 1992, das Bundesbezügegesetz und das Mediengesetz geändert werden

Report· Ausschussbericht441 d.B.ausschussbericht

Informationsordnungsgesetz - InfOG

Austria · National Council · 4 December 2014

Bericht des Geschäftsordnungsausschusses über den Antrag 720/A der Abgeordneten Mag. Andreas Schieder, Dr. Reinhold Lopatka, Heinz-Christian Strache, Dr. Eva Glawischnig-Piesczek, Mag. Dr. Matthias Strolz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz geändert wird und ein Bundesgesetz über die Informationsordnung des Nationalrates und des Bundesrates (Informationsordnungsgesetz - InfOG) erlassen wird

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 46 (113th)referred

Declaration of War against the Organization known as the Islamic State

United States · United States Congress · 3 December 2014

Declaration of War against the Organization known as the Islamic State - Declares, pursuant to article I, section 8, clause 11 of the Constitution, that a state of war exists between the United States and the organization referring to itself as the Islamic State, also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (ISIL/ISIS). Authorizes and directs the President to use the U.S. Armed Forces to protect U.S. personnel and facilities in Iraq and Syria from ISIL/ISIS. States that nothing in this Act shall be construed as declaring war or authorizing force against any organization: (1) other than ISIL/ISIS, or (2) based on affiliation with ISIL/ISIS. States that nothing in this Act shall be construed as authorizing the use of ground combat forces except for: protection or rescue of U.S. Armed Forces members or U.S. citizens from imminent danger posed by ISIL/ISIS, limited operations against high value targets, or advisory and intelligence gathering operations. States that: (1) this Act is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution, and (2) nothing in this resolution supersedes any requirement of the War Powers Resolution. Repeals the authorization for the Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. States that The Authorization for the Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40) does not authorize the use of military force against ISIL/ISIS, and shall not be construed as providing such authority. Sunsets one year after the date of enactment of this joint resolution: (1) The Authorization for the Use of Military Force, and (2) the declaration and authorization in this joint resolution.

Report· Ausschussbericht393 d.B.ausschussbericht

Bundesgesetz über die Bundeshymne der Republik Österreich

Austria · National Council · 2 December 2014

Bericht des Gleichbehandlungsausschusses über den Antrag 730/A der Abgeordneten Carmen Gartelgruber, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundesgesetz über die Bundeshymne der Republik Österreich, BGBl. I Nr. 127/2011, geändert wird

Bill· Regierungsvorlage: Bundes(verfassungs)gesetz395 d.B.regierungsvorlage: bundes(verfassungs)gesetz

Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 2 December 2014

Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes- Verfassungsgesetz geändert wird <i>(Abschaffung der Amtsverschwiegenheit und Schaffung einer</i> <i>Informationsverpflichtung)</i>

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

143. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Taoiseach if he has made a decision regarding the possibility of including economic, social and cultural rights within the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46039/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2014

143. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Taoiseach if he has made a decision regarding the possibility of including economic, social and cultural rights within the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46039/14]

Bill· HRH.R. 5778 (113th)referred

Boko Haram Disarmament and Northeast Nigeria Recovery Act of 2014

United States · United States Congress · 1 December 2014

Boko Haram Disarmament and Northeast Nigeria Recovery Act of 2014 - Directs the President to develop and submit to Congress a regional strategy to guide U.S. support for multilateral efforts to: (1) eliminate the threat to civilians and regional stability from Boko Haram, and (2) enforce the rule of law and ensure full humanitarian access in Boko Haram-affected areas. States that such strategy should include a plan to work with Nigeria and other international partners to liberate Boko Haram's kidnapping victims. Authorizes the President to provide humanitarian and development assistance to the populations in Boko Haram-affected areas. Makes funds available for such assistance pursuant to final judgment of a specified legal case. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should support efforts by the people of Boko Haram-affected areas and the governments of Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon, and Niger to: assist internally displaced people and returnees; enhance the administrative competency of state and local governance institutions and public agencies in northeast Nigeria; provide all children with a quality basic education while ensuring student and faculty safety; strengthen the operational capacity of the civilian police in Nigeria, and strengthen measures to prevent corruption; and promote programs to address physical harm and psychosocial trauma. Expresses the sense of Congress that: the Secretary of State and Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) should work with Congress to increase future assistance to support reconstruction activities if Nigeria demonstrates a commitment to transparent reconstruction in Boko Haram-affected areas of Nigeria, and the Secretary should withhold assistance if Nigeria is not committed to transparent reconstruction and reconciliation in the Boko Haram-affected areas of Nigeria.

Report· Ausschussbericht380 d.B.ausschussbericht

Wehrgesetz 2001

Austria · National Council · 27 November 2014

Bericht des Landesverteidigungsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (364 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Wehrgesetz 2001 geändert wird

Record· Schriftliche Anfrage - BR3056/J-BR/2014schriftliche anfrage - br

Softwarenutzung im Vollzugsbereich

Austria · Federal Council · 25 November 2014

Anfrage der Bundesräte Marco Schreuder, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Kunst und Kultur, Verfassung und Medien betreffend Softwarenutzung im Vollzugsbereich des Bundesministers für Kunst und Kultur, Verfassung und Medien

Record· Brief regering2014Z21495concluded

Reactie op het rapport van de Raad voor de Rechtspraak "In de schaduw van de rechter”, het WODC-onderzoek “Evaluatie competentiegrensverhoging 2011”, een wetenschappelijk forum over “Daling handelszaken onderzocht” en een evaluatie van de Stichting Economisch Onderzoek

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 24 November 2014

Reactie op het rapport van de Raad voor de Rechtspraak "In de schaduw van de rechter”, het WODC-onderzoek “Evaluatie competentiegrensverhoging 2011”, een wetenschappelijk forum over “Daling handelszaken onderzocht” en een evaluatie van de Stichting Economisch Onderzoek

Bill· Selbständiger Antrag823/Aselbständiger antrag

Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, Verfassungsgerichtshofgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 20 November 2014

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Harald Stefan, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz und ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz - B-VG, BGBl. Nr. 1/1930, und das Verfassungsgerichtshofgesetz 1953 - VfGG, BGBl. Nr. 85/1953, geändert werden <i>(Prüfung der Verfassungsmäßigkeit von Staatsverträgen</i> <i>vor der Kundmachung)</i>

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 586 (113th)open

A resolution calling on the Government of Burma to develop a non-discriminatory and comprehensive solution that addresses Rakhine State's needs for peace, security, harmony, and development under equitable and just application of the rule of law, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 20 November 2014

Calls on the government of Burma to: develop a non-discriminatory and comprehensive solution that addresses Rakhine State's needs for peace and development under equitable application of the rule of law; end all forms of persecution and discrimination of the Rohingya people, and ensure respect for internationally recognized human rights for all ethnic and religious minority groups within Burma; respect the Rohingya's right to self-identification; support an international and independent investigation into the violence that has occurred in Rakhine State and prosecute the perpetrators consistent with due process; and conform to international norms on the provision of unrestricted humanitarian access by international organizations. Welcomes Burma's announcement that Medecins Sans Frontieres has been invited back to work in Rakhine State. Calls on the regional governments to protect the rights of Rohingya asylum seekers and refugees, as well as to respect the international legal principle of non-refoulement. Calls on the U.S. government and the international community to call on the government of Burma to end the persecution of the Rohingya population and to protect the fundamental rights of all ethnic and religious minority groups in Burma.

Bill· HRH.R. 5759 (113th)open

Preventing Executive Overreach on Immigration Act of 2014

United States · United States Congress · 20 November 2014

Executive Amnesty Prevention Act of 2014 - States that no provision of the Constitution, the Immigration and Nationality Act, or other federal law shall be interpreted or applied to authorize the executive branch of the government to exempt, by executive order, regulation, or any other means, categories of persons unlawfully present in the United States from removal under the immigration laws. Declares any action by the executive branch with the purpose of circumventing the objectives of this statute null and void and without legal effect. Makes this Act effective retroactively, applying to any such exemption made at any time.

Bill· HRH.R. 5757 (113th)referred

Honoring Workers' Rights Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 November 2014

Honoring Workers' Rights Act - Redesignates the Department of Labor building located at 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C., as the "Reed Larson Building.&quot;

Bill· Selbständiger Antrag769/Aselbständiger antrag

Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 19 November 2014

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Werner Kogler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, BGBl. Nr. 1/1930, zuletzt geändert durch das Bundesgesetz BGBl. I Nr. 164/2013, geändert wird <i>(Volksabstimmung vor Gemeindezusammenlegungen)</i>

Bill· Selbständiger Antrag788/A und Zu 788/Aselbständiger antrag

Rechte von Kindern, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 19 November 2014

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Nikolaus Scherak, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundesverfassungsgesetz über die Rechte von Kindern geändert wird

Bill· HRH.R. 5737 (113th)referred

Defending Internet Freedom Act of 2014

United States · United States Congress · 19 November 2014

Defending Internet Freedom Act of 2014 - Prohibits the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information from relinquishing the responsibilities of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) with respect to Internet domain name functions (including Internet Assigned Numbers Authority [IANA] functions) unless the Assistant Secretary certifies to Congress that a proposal has been received that ensures: control over the management of the Internet domain name system (DNS) will not be exercised by a governmental or intergovernmental body; standards for freedoms of speech, of the press, of assembly, and of association are at least as protective as the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution; the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) will increase the transparency of its deliberations and adopt disclosure procedures that are at least as protective of public access as the Freedom of Information Act; a private, nonprofit corporation, to be known as the IANA Consortium, will be established to manage the content of root zones listing DNS domains available on the Internet; an Internet Freedom Panel will be established to review and veto DNS changes proposed by ICANN that the Panel considers a threat to freedom of expression, the openness, stability, resiliency, or security of the Internet, responsiveness to the user community, or other commitments undertaken by ICANN in the Affirmation of Commitments in effect between the NTIA and ICANN; ICANN will remain subject to U.S. law; the U.S. government will be granted ownership of the &quot;.gov&quot; and &quot;.mil&quot; top-level domains and specified servers will be maintained in the United States; audits of ICANN and the IANA Consortium; and establishment of a joint office of inspector general for ICANN and the IANA Consortium. Requires such a certification to also ensure amendments to ICANN bylaws concerning: (1) advice from the Governmental Advisory Committee; (2) a required supermajority of the board of directors for votes regarding changes to bylaws or fees; and (3) terms of office and removal procedures for ICANN's directors, president, secretary, and chief financial officer. Requires the Assistant Secretary, if such a certification is not submitted to Congress by a specified deadline, to: (1) extend the existing contract between the NTIA and ICANN if an option exists to extend the contract during the base period of performance ending on September 30, 2015, or during subsequent option periods for an extended contract, or (2) seek to enter a new contract subject to certain conditions for the performance of such functions if there is not an option to extend the existing contract.

Bill· Regierungsvorlage: Bundes(verfassungs)gesetz364 d.B.regierungsvorlage: bundes(verfassungs)gesetz

Wehrgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 18 November 2014

Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Wehrgesetz 2001 geändert wird

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

115. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps that are being taken to vindicate the right to travel abroad to obtain an abortion enshrined in article 40.3.3 of the Constitution in view of news that Miss Y travelled to the UK seeking an abortion but was turned away because of her immigration status; and if she will report on changes that her Department is seeking to make in view of this case to assist the most vulnerable women, particularly migrants, with crisis pregnancies. [43830/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2014

115. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps that are being taken to vindicate the right to travel abroad to obtain an abortion enshrined in article 40.3.3 of the Constitution in view of news that Miss Y travelled to the UK seeking an abortion but was turned away because of her immigration status; and if she will report on changes that her Department is seeking to make in view of this case to assist the most vulnerable women, particularly migrants, with crisis pregnancies. [43830/14]

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