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A resolution recognizing September 15, 2014, as the International Day of Democracy, affirming the role of civil society as a cornerstone of democracy, and encouraging all governments to stand with…

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A resolution recognizing September 15, 2014, as the International Day of Democracy, affirming the role of civil society as a cornerstone of democracy, and encouraging all governments to stand with civil society in the face of mounting restrictions on civil society organizations.

Introduced: September 10, 2014 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Agreed to (Senate)

Dec 3, 2014

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6306-6307; text as passed Senate: CR S6306-6307)

Dec 3, 2014

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6306-6307; text as passed Senate: CR S6306-6307)

Sep 18, 2014

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 576.

Sep 18, 2014

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.

Sep 18, 2014

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Sep 10, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5511)

Sep 10, 2014

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5511-5512)

Sep 10, 2014

Introduced in Senate

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Supports the goals of the International Day of Democracy.

Recognizes the importance of civil society to the healthy development of nations.

Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the protection and advancement of democracy throughout the world.

Condemns the use of restrictions, coercion, threats, or force to impede the activities of civil society organizations.

Recognizes the important role diplomacy plays in defending global civil society and creating new openings for civic space.

What's happening now December 3, 2014

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6306-6307; text as passed Senate: CR S6306-6307)

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Foreign Relations Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 2

Durbin, Richard J.

Illinois · Nov 12, 2014

Shaheen, Jeanne

New Hampshire · Sep 18, 2014

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APA

U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 540: A resolution recognizing September 15, 2014, as the International Day of Democracy, affirming the role of civil society as a cornerstone of democracy, and encouraging all governments to stand with civil society in the face of mounting restrictions on civil society organizations.. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-SRES-540/

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"S. Res. 540: A resolution recognizing September 15, 2014, as the International Day of Democracy, affirming the role of civil society as a cornerstone of democracy, and encouraging all governments to stand with civil society in the face of mounting restrictions on civil society organizations.." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-SRES-540/.

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S. Res. 540, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-SRES-540/.

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