Russian Democracy Act of 2002

Summary

Russian Democracy Act of 2001 - Declares it shall be U.S. policy to: (1) engage the Government of the Russian Federation to strengthen democratic reform and institutions, and to promote good governance principles based on the internationally recognized norms of transparency in business practices, the rule of law, religious freedom, and human rights; (2) incorporate democratic reforms, independent media, and economic reforms in the broad U.S. agenda with such Government; and (3) encourage such Government to address cross-border issues, including the environment, crime, trafficking, and corruption in a cooperative and transparent manner consistent with internationally recognized principles of the rule of law. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Government of the Russian Federation, as obliged under existing bilateral agreements, should resolve outstanding taxation issues that hinder the deliverance of U.S. assistance programs. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to include among activities eligible for U.S. assistance to the independent states of the former Soviet Union activities for the promotion of democracy, rule of law, human rights, economic reforms, administration of justice, and the development of a free and independent media in Russia. Authorizes the President to carry out specified related activities in providing such assistance to Russia.

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• Enrolled Bill (text)

  Enrolled Bill · EN

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• Enrolled Bill (PDF)

  Enrolled Bill · EN

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• Public Law (text)

  Public Law · EN · 23 October 2002

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 23 October 2002

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• Engrossed Amendment Senate (text)

  Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 21 September 2002

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• Engrossed Amendment Senate (PDF)

  Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 21 September 2002

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 1 August 2002

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 1 August 2002

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 1 August 2002

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 12 December 2001

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 12 December 2001

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 11 December 2001

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 11 December 2001

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 11 December 2001

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 12 June 2001

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 12 June 2001

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 12 June 2001

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