S. 3104 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
A bill to permanently authorize Radio Free Asia, and for other purposes.
S. 3104 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Mar 11, 2010, sponsored by Richard G. Lugar with 5 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 11, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 111-202
What it does
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) public access to accurate information is imperative for promoting government accountability and the protection of human rights; (2) Radio Free Asia (RFA) provides a vital voice to people in Asia; (3) some of the governments in Asia spend millions of dollars each year to jam RFA; and (4) Congress should provide additional and permanent funding for RFA.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard G. Lugar (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 11, 2010
- Passed the SenateJun 25, 2010
- Passed the HouseJun 30, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentJul 1, 2010
- Became lawJul 13, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-202. (Jul 13, 2010)
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