Former Soviet Union Minority Relief Act of 2008

Summary

Former Soviet Union Minority Relief Act of 2008 - Authorizes additional appropriations for Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus for: (1) humanitarian and resettlement assistance for ethnic and religious minorities; (2) hate crime prevention and rule of law assistance; (3) democracy promotion; and (4) broadcasting assistance.

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Timeline

1. 29 January 2008

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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2. 29 January 2008

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E95)

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3. 29 January 2008

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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4. 29 January 2008

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 29 January 2008 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 29 January 2008

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 29 January 2008

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 29 January 2008

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Sponsors

• Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22] · D · Sponsor
• JOSEPH CROWLEY · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Janice Schakowsky · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-21] · R · Cosponsor
• JOHN SHIMKUS · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Jerrold Nadler · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Fossella, Vito [R-NY-13] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsfa00 · Standing

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