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HRES 543 108th Congress House

House Commission For Assisting Democratic Parliaments Resolution

Official title: Providing for the establishment of a commission in the House of Representatives to assist parliaments in emerging democracies.

Introduced: March 17, 2004 See on congress.gov
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It was not agreed to before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Mar 17, 2004
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 17, 2004
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 16, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
Mar 2, 2004
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E279)
Feb 26, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Feb 26, 2004
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 17, 2004

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

House Commission For Assisting Democratic Parliaments Resolution - Establishes in the House of Representatives the House Commission For Assisting Democratic Parliaments, which shall study and provide parliaments of developing countries with assistance to: (1) establish or improve existing libraries, including providing equipment, Internet access, books, reference materials, government documents, periodical subscriptions and databases; and (2) improve legislative efficiency and transparency.

Provides for visits of Commission and parliament members and staff.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 642 Related bill House Commission For Assisting Democratic Parliaments Resolution
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Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 9
All 9 Democratic 2 Republican 1
D
Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Apr 2, 2004
 R
Boozman, John
Arkansas · Mar 17, 2004
HOEFFEL, JOSEPH
· Mar 17, 2004
 D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Mar 17, 2004
LAMPSON, NICK
· Mar 4, 2004
TANNER, JOHN
· Mar 4, 2004
BEREUTER, DOUGLAS
· Feb 26, 2004
DREIER, DAVID
· Feb 26, 2004
FROST, MARTIN
· Feb 26, 2004
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 543: House Commission For Assisting Democratic Parliaments Resolution. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-543/
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"H. Res. 543: House Commission For Assisting Democratic Parliaments Resolution." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-543/.
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