H.R. 515 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Belarus Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2011
H.R. 515 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Jan 26, 2011, sponsored by Christopher H. Smith with 12 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 26, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 112-82
What it does
Belarus Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2011 - Amends the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004 to express the sense of Congress that the President should continue to support radio, television, and Internet broadcasting to the people of Belarus in languages spoken in Belarus by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, the Voice of America, European Radio for Belarus, and Belsat.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 26, 2011
- Passed the HouseJul 6, 2011
- Passed the SenateDec 14, 2011
- Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2011
- Became lawJan 3, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-82. (Jan 3, 2012)
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
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