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HR 1662 109th Congress House

Liberty List Act

Official title: To require an annual Department of State report on information relating to the promotion of religious freedom, democracy, and human rights in foreign countries… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To require an annual Department of State report on information relating to the promotion of religious freedom, democracy, and human rights in foreign countries by individuals, nongovernmental organizations, and the media in those countries, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 14, 2005 Introduced by: Schiff, Adam B. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
International Affairs Armed Forces and National SecurityCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCongressCongress and foreign policy
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This bill died when the 109th Congress ended
It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 26, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations.
Apr 15, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E658)
Apr 14, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Apr 14, 2005
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 26, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Liberty List Act - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to direct the Secretary of State to submit to Congress an "Annual Report on the Promotion of Religious Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights in Foreign Countries by Individuals, Nongovernmental Organizations, and Media Groups and Organizations."

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1662: Liberty List Act. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-1662/
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"H.R. 1662: Liberty List Act." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-1662/.
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H.R. 1662, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-1662/.
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