To prohibit prior approval of foreign governments relating to assistance for democracy, human rights and governance activities.
What it does: Inserts new text on page 326, line 18
Sen. Patrick J. Leahy (D-VT)Inserts new text on page 326, line 18
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (o) Nongovernmental Organizations.--With respect to the provision of assistance for democracy, human rights and governance activities, the organizations implementing such assistance and the specific nature of that assistance shall not be subject to the prior approval by the government of any foreign country.
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SA 2747. Mr. LEAHY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 2764, making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes; as follows:
On page 326, line 18, insert the following:
(o) Nongovernmental Organizations.--With respect to the provision of assistance for democracy, human rights and governance activities, the organizations implementing such assistance and the specific nature of that assistance shall not be subject to the prior approval by the government of any foreign country.
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Senate amendment submitted
September 6, 2007
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Senate amendment submitted
September 6, 2007
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 2747 proposed by Senator Leahy.(consideration: CR S11198-11202; text: CR S11200)
September 6, 2007
Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 2747 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
September 6, 2007
Amendment SA 2747 proposed by Senator Leahy. (consideration: CR S11198-11202; text: CR S11200) To prohibit prior approval of foreign governments relating to assistance for democracy, human rights and governance activities.
September 6, 2007
Amendment SA 2747 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
September 6, 2007