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S. 3457 (110th)

Support for Democracy and Human Rights in Ethiopia Act of 2008

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Introduced

9 September 2008

Last action

9 September 2008 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

14 August 2025

Rule of law

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Summary

Support for Democracy and Human Rights in Ethiopia Act of 2008 - States that the President should take additional steps to support the implementation of democracy and governance institutions and organizations in Ethiopia consistent with the Ethiopian Constitution of 1994 and related national law, including: (1) support of democracy development; (2) promotion of judicial independence; (3) support of human rights programs, especially regarding women and minorities; (4) expansion of the Voice of America (VOA) and other independent media; (5) support of international efforts to gain full access to the Ogaden and other conflict-affected regions; and (6) support of a United Nations Special Envoy to launch a dialogue to bring about the normalization of relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea and who works with both governments to address issues of stability both along their border as well as more broadly across the Horn of Africa, including in Somalia. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 9 September 2008

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 September 2008

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8182)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 September 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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