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HR 3189 109th Congress House

Central Asia Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2005

Official title: To promote the development of democratic institutions and full respect for human rights in the countries of Central Asia.

Introduced: September 13, 2005 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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Central AsiaCharitiesCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCongressCongress and foreign policyCongressional oversightCongressional reporting requirementsCrime and Law EnforcementCrime preventionDemocracyDeveloping countriesDiscriminationDissentersEconomic assistanceEducationElection administrationEthnic relationsExport financeForced laborForeign Trade and International FinanceFreedom of associationFreedom of speechFreedom of the pressGovernment Operations and PoliticsGovernment ownershipHigher educationHuman rightsInternational broadcastingInternational cooperationInvestment guaranty insuranceKazakhstanKyrgyzstanLabor and EmploymentLawLegal educationMilitary and naval suppliesMilitary assistanceMilitary trainingMilitary transportationMinoritiesMisconduct in officeNongovernmental organizationsPluralism (Social sciences)Police brutalityPolice trainingPolitical partiesPolitical prisonersPresident and foreign policyPrintingProsecutionProstitutionPublic corruptionPunishmentRadio broadcastingReligionReligious libertyRight of assemblyRule of lawSanctions (International law)Science, Technology, CommunicationsSlaverySocial WelfareTajikistanTechnical assistanceTelevision broadcastingTortureTransportation and Public WorksTurkmenistanUnited NationsUzbekistanWomenWomen's rights
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Feb 28, 2006
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 28, 2006
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 27, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations.
Jun 30, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jun 30, 2005
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 28, 2006

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Central Asia Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2005 - Authorizes the President to provide assistance for the countries of Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) to support democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.

Authorizes additional appropriations beginning in FY2006 for Voice of America and RFE/RL, Incorporated to expand radio broadcasting in languages spoken in Central Asia.

Conditions certain assistance, including military assistance (but excluding refugee, disaster relief, food and medicine, and HIV/AIDS assistance) to a Central Asian government upon presidential certification to the appropriate congressional committees that such government meets specified requirements respecting: (1) democratization; (2) freedom of expression and the media; (3) freedom of religion, association, and the right of peaceful assembly; (4) prevention of torture; and (5) rule of law and nondiscrimination. Withholds assistance for failure to meet such requirements at 33% for the first fiscal year, 66% for the second fiscal year, and 100% (with a national security waiver for less than 100% withholding) for the third and subsequent fiscal years. Authorizes withheld amounts to be used for democracy assistance under this Act.

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