Legislation

A resolution urging the Government of Moldova to ensure a fair and democratic election process for the parliamentary elections on April 5, 2009.

Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act.

A resolution calling on Brazil to comply with the requirements of the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and to assist in the safe return of Sean Goldman to his father, David Goldman.

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States and the People's Republic of China should negotiate a bilateral agreement on clean energy cooperation.

A resolution commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Hungary, and the Republic of Poland as members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Global Service Fellowship Program Act of 2009

Western Hemisphere Energy Compact

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the importance of strengthening bilateral relations in general, and investment relations specifically, between the United States and Brazil.

A resolution congratulating the people of the Republic of Lithuania on the 1000th anniversary of Lithuania and celebrating the rich history of Lithuania.

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding drug trafficking in Mexico.

Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act of 2009

Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act

An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Increasing America's Global Development Capacity Act of 2009

A resolution commending China's Charter 08 movement and related efforts for upholding the universality of human rights and advancing democratic reforms in China.

Global Democracy Promotion Act

A bill to authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to reimburse State and local governments for expenses incurred by such governments in designing, constructing, and rehabilitating the Lower Rio Grande Valley Flood Control Project.

International Women's Freedom Act of 2009

Afghan Women Empowerment Act of 2009

A bill to reduce the amount of financial assistance provided to the Government of Mexico in response to the illegal border crossings from Mexico into the United States, which serve to dissipate the political discontent with the higher unemployment rate within Mexico.