Belarus Democracy Act of 2002

Summary

Belarus Democracy Act of 2002 - Authorizes the President to support primarily indigenous Belarusian groups that are committed to the support of democratic processes in various activities that may include: (1) observation of elections and the promotion of free and fair electoral processes, including the development of democratic political parties; (2) development of independent media supported by nonstate-controlled printing facilities; (3) support of human rights; and (4) establishment of international exchanges and advanced professional training programs for leaders and members of democratic forces that foster the growth of civil society. Places economic sanctions on Belarus and bars senior Belarusian leaders and their immediate relations from entering the United States. Allows sanctions to be lifted only if the Belarusian Government meets specific democratic conditions. Affirms solidarity with the democratic forces in Belarus and calls upon the Government of Belarus to permit basic freedoms and allow free, fair and transparent presidential and parliamentary elections. Calls upon the Russian Government to use its influence to encourage democratic development in Belarus so that it can become an independent state that is integrated into Europe.

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Timeline

1. 27 June 2002

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 27 June 2002

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 27 June 2002

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 27 June 2002

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 28 June 2002

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1176)

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 18 July 2002

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

   Source: Committee

7. 29 July 2002

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 27 June 2002 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 June 2002

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 June 2002

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 27 June 2002

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Sponsors

• Christopher Smith · R · Sponsor
• Steny Hoyer · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hoeffel, Joseph M. [D-PA-13] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20] · D · Cosponsor
• JOSEPH CROWLEY · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Schaffer, Bob [R-CO-4] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsba00 · Standing
• · hsju00 · Standing
• · hswm00 · Standing
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