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.

Bill: 113-sres-540
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2014-09-10 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Protest and dissent
Public-private cooperation
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-10
text: 
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.

action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 

(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.

action_date: 2014-12-03
text: 

(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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-12-03
text: 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)
action_date: 2014-12-03
text: 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)
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 576.
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2014-09-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5511)
action_date: 2014-09-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5511-5512)
action_date: 2014-09-10
text: Introduced in Senate