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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
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 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
 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)

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2