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HR 5382 109th Congress House

Central Asia Democracy and Human Rights Promotion Act of 2006

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

Introduced: May 24, 2006 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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Jun 22, 2006
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Jun 22, 2006
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 21, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations.
May 11, 2006
Introduced in House
May 11, 2006
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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 Latest action June 22, 2006

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Central Asia Democracy and Human Rights Promotion Act of 2006 - 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 FY2007-FY2008 appropriations for Voice of America and RFE/RL, Incorporated to expand radio broadcasting in languages spoken in Central Asia.

Conditions assistance for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs to a Central Asian government upon certification by the Secretary of State to the appropriate congressional committees that such government meets specified requirements respecting: (1) democratization; (2) freedoms of speech and the press; (3) freedom of religion; (4) prevention of torture; and (5) rule of law.

Authorizes: (1) a national security waiver; and (2) withheld amounts to be used for democracy assistance.

Conditions assistance for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs to the government of Uzbekistan upon certification by the Secretary to the appropriate congressional committees that: (1) the government of Uzbekistan is making substantial progress in meeting its commitments under the Declaration on the Strategic Partnership and Cooperation Framework Between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the United States of America; and (2) a credible international investigation of the May 2005 shootings in Andijan is underway with the support of the government of Uzbekistan.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) identify Uzbek officials, family members, and associates implicated in the Andijan massacre, or involved in other human rights violations in Uzbekistan; and (2) notify the Secretary of the Treasury, Attorney General, and the appropriate congressional committees of such identification.

Provides for: (1) freezing of assets and visa bans for such individuals; and (2) export prohibition of United States Munitions List items to Uzbekistan.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3189 Related bill Central Asia Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2005
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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 1 Republican 1
Miller, Brad
· Jul 17, 2006
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Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Jul 13, 2006
DIAZ-BALART, LINCOLN
· Jul 12, 2006
SOUDER, MARK
· Jun 26, 2006
INGLIS, BOB
· Jun 8, 2006
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · May 24, 2006
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