HR 935 · 109th Congress · International Affairs

Free and Fair Elections in Ethiopia Act

Introduced 2005-02-17· Sponsored by Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations.(2005-03-17)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Free and Fair Elections in Ethiopia Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia should hold national elections in May 2005 in order to ensure the long-term growth and stability of the country; (2) it is critical that the elections are deemed by the people of Ethiopia as free and fair and provide the winner a clear mandate to govern the country; and (3) the Government of Ethiopia and opposition parties should continue their dialog toward resolving elections-related issues. Authorizes the President, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), to provide grants to nongovernmental organizations to monitor such election.…

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Cosponsors (20)

15 Democrats5 Republicans