HR 1133 · 109th Congress · International Affairs

ADVANCE Democracy Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-03-03· Sponsored by Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10]· House

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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.(2005-03-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Advance Democratic Values, Address Nondemocratic Countries, and Enhance Democracy Act of 2005 or the ADVANCE Democracy Act of 2005 - States that the promotion of freedom and democracy in foreign countries is a fundamental component of U.S. foreign policy. Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to establish the position of Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs, who shall have primary responsibility to assist the Secretary of State in implementing policies and activities relating to the transition to, and development of, democracy in nondemocratic countries. Establishes within the Department of State: (1) an Office of Democratic Movements and Transitions; and (2) a position of Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. Directs the Secretary to establish at least one Regional Democracy Hub in U.S. missions in: (1) the Western Hemisphere; (2) Europe; (3) South Asia; (4) the Near East; (5) East Asia and the Pacific; and (6) Africa. Sets forth provisions respecting strategies and activities to enhance democracy in foreign countries. Establishes a Democracy Promotion and Human Rights Advisory Board. Directs the Secretary to: (1) es…

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Cosponsors (20)

12 Democrats8 Republicans