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Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
HR-1024	Federal	Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations. This resolution recognizes the United Nations (U.N.) for its role in maintaining international peace and security, applauds the U.N. for its leadership in responding to global health and humanitarian crises, and urges the President to call on Americans to observe the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the U.N. Democrat: 100% (28) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Africa Central African Republic Commemorative Events And Holidays Conflicts And Wars Congressional Tributes Democratic Republic Of The Congo Food Assistance And Relief Hiv/aids Infectious And Parasitic Diseases
HR-962	Federal	Expressing support for assisting East African countries afflicted by the plague of desert locusts. This resolution calls upon the President to (1) elevate locust eradication efforts among relevant U.S. agencies to address the food security crisis in East Africa, (2) allocate appropriate assets to support such efforts, and (3) direct the U.S. Agency for International Development to determine further assistance the United States may provide in East Africa. Further, it supports the coordination efforts of the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations food agencies between the World Food Programme and the Food and Agriculture Organization. Republican: 50% (1) Democrat: 50% (1) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	International Affairs Africa Aviation And Airports Disaster Relief And Insurance Food Assistance And Relief Foreign Aid And International Relief Insects Pest Management United Nations
S.3669	Federal	COVID-19 International Response and Recovery Act of 2020 Democrat: 100% (11) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations Africa Air Quality Asia Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Caribbean Area Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases Community Life And Organization Computers And Information Technology
S.3668	Federal	A bill to assist COVID-19 recovery efforts in Sudan. This bill authorizes the Department of the Treasury to direct the U.S. executive directors of specified international financial institutions (e.g., the African Development Bank) to support the provision of financial assistance for Sudan's response to or recovery from the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Africa Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Foreign Aid And International Relief Foreign Loans And Debt Government Lending And Loan Guarantees Infectious And Parasitic Diseases Multilateral Development Programs Sudan
HR-501	Federal	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on Nelson Mandela International Day. This resolution recognizes the international importance of Nelson Mandela's legacy. Democrat: 100% (66) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Africa Commemorative Events And Holidays Congressional Tributes Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Human Rights International Organizations And Cooperation Political Movements And Philosophies South Africa United Nations
HB-6379	Federal	Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act This bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. The bill provides FY2020 supplemental appropriations for federal agencies to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. The supplemental appropriations are designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits. In addition, the bill expands paid sick days, family and medical leave, unemployment compensation, and food assistance programs; provides economic assistance payments of up to $1,500 per individual; eliminates cost-sharing (e.g., deductibles, coinsurance, or copayments) for COVID-19 treatments and vaccines; requires health care facilities to implement a comprehensive infectious disease exposure control plan to protect health care workers; provides grants, loans, and other assistance to hospitals, small businesses, state and local governments, elementary and secondary schools, institutions of higher education, and airports; expands or establishes various tax credits; and establishes requirements for early voting and absentee voting. The bill also modifies or expands a wide range of other programs and policies, including those regarding Medicare and Medicaid, medical product supplies, housing, student loans and financial aid, the federal workforce, veterans benefits environmental and consumer protection requirements, the U.S. Postal Service, aviation workers and the airline industry, and pension and retirement plans. Democrat: 100% (10) 100% Democrat support	Health Agricultural Marketing And Promotion Agricultural Research Agricultural Trade Animal And Plant Health Appropriations Army Corps Of Engineers Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Coast Guard Computer Security And Identity Theft
HB-6321	Federal	Financial Protections and Assistance for America's Consumers, States, Businesses, and Vulnerable Populations Act This bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency and generally provides for financial assistance and other aid to individuals, businesses, and state and local governments for the duration of the emergency period. Among other things, the bill provides direct payments to individuals of up to $2,000 a month, subject to limits based on adjusted gross income; establishes digital wallets for individuals without bank accounts to receive such payments; provides for the suspension of specified housing and consumer loan payments, evictions, and foreclosures; creates financial assistance programs regarding housing, student loans, and utilities; establishes credit programs for small businesses, nonprofit organizations, farms, independent contractors, minority depository institutions, and community development financial institutions; authorizes funds for housing assistance, elderly assistance, and emergency production of medical supplies; and provides for investigation, oversight, and other requirements regarding COVID-19 aid. The bill also modifies existing provisions, including those regarding deposit insurance for transaction accounts, Federal Reserve Board purchases of municipal bonds, stock buybacks, required disclosures by issuers of securities, international aid programs, and agency guidance concerning pandemics and major disasters. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Finance And Financial Sector Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Advisory Bodies Africa Agricultural Prices, Subsidies, Credit Air Quality Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Arbitration Appropriations Atmospheric Science And Weather Bank Accounts, Deposits, Capital
HB-6327	Federal	To authorize United States participation in, and contributions to, the Nineteenth Replenishment of the resources of the International Development Association, the Fifteenth Replenishment of the resources of the African Development Fund, and the seventh capital increase of the African Development Bank. Democrat: 100% (2) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Africa International Organizations And Cooperation Multilateral Development Programs
HB-6094	Federal	Sudan Democratic Transition, Accountability, and Fiscal Transparency Act of 2020 Democrat: 83% (10) Republican: 16% (2) 83% Democrat support 16% Republican support	International Affairs Africa Civil Actions And Liability Conflicts And Wars Congressional Oversight Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Economic Development Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation Elementary And Secondary Education
HB-6089	Federal	U.S.-Africa Strategic Security Act This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD), absent a report that addresses specified issues, from using FY2020 funds to reduce the number of U.S. Armed Forces deployed to the U.S. Africa Command Area of responsibility. Specifically, DOD must report on issues including U.S. political and military strategies in the region and the potential effects of a withdrawal. Democrat: 75% (3) Republican: 25% (1) 75% Democrat support 25% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Africa Asia Canada China Congressional Oversight Defense Spending Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Europe Foreign Aid And International Relief
HB-5941	Federal	Equal Rights and Access for the Women of South Sudan Act This bill requires that activities carried out by the United States in South Sudan relating to governance, post-conflict reconstruction and development, police and military training, or refugee relief and assistance support the human rights of women and their full political, social, and economic participation. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Africa Child Safety And Welfare Crime Victims Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Disability And Paralysis Firearms And Explosives Food Assistance And Relief Foreign Aid And International Relief Homelessness And Emergency Shelter
SR-497	Federal	A resolution commemorating the life of Dr. Li Wenliang and calling for transparency and cooperation from the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Communist Party of China. This resolution honors the life and contributions of Li Wenliang, a doctor in Wuhan, China, who passed away after contracting the 2019 novel coronavirus (also known as 2019-nCoV or COVID-19). The resolution expresses gratitude to Li and all Chinese medical personnel and citizens in their efforts to spread awareness of the virus and calls on the government of China to be open and transparent in its response to the outbreak. Republican: 50% (3) Democrat: 50% (3) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	International Affairs Africa Asia Aviation And Airports Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health China Congressional Tributes Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Health Care Coverage And Access Health Information And Medical Records
HB-5625	Federal	Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2019 Democrat: 100% (2) 100% Democrat support	Environmental Protection International Affairs Africa Air Quality Alternative And Renewable Resources Asia China Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases Coal Congressional Oversight
S.3176	Federal	United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020 Republican: 52% (21) Democrat: 47% (19) 52% Republican support 47% Democrat support	International Affairs International Affairs Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations Africa Agricultural Conservation And Pollution Agricultural Practices And Innovations Alliances Arab-israeli Relations Computer Security And Identity Theft Congressional Oversight
HR-768	Federal	Calling on African governments to protect and promote human rights through internet freedom and digital integration for all citizens across the continent of Africa. This resolution condemns the restriction of internet access across Africa and urges African governments to employ specified measures to ensure the integrity and security of their telecommunications infrastructures. The resolution also encourages telecommunications providers and businesses operating in Africa to facilitate open and secure access to the internet. Democrat: 50% (2) Republican: 50% (2) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	International Affairs Africa Asia Business Ethics China Computer Security And Identity Theft Contracts And Agency Freedom Of Information Human Rights Human Rights
HR-751	Federal	Reaffirming the partnership between the United States and the African Union and recognizing the importance of diplomatic, security, and trade relations. This resolution expresses support for the bilateral relationship between the United States and the African Union and encourages greater collaboration with the African Union to ensure socioeconomic transformation across the continent. The resolution also acknowledges the cultural and social contributions of Americans of African descent to the United States. Democrat: 86% (13) Republican: 13% (2) 86% Democrat support 13% Republican support	International Affairs Africa Congressional Tributes Cultural Exchanges And Relations Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad International Organizations And Cooperation
S.2934	Federal	Libya Stabilization Act This bill provides for sanctions and aid related to the conflict in Libya. The bill provides statutory authority for an April 19, 2016, executive order imposing property- and visa-blocking sanctions on persons contributing to the violence in Libya. The President shall impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on any foreign person that (1) knowingly supports or engages in a significant transaction with a foreign person knowingly operating in Libya on behalf of Russia in a military capacity, (2) engages in significant actions threatening peace or stability in Libya, (3) misappropriates Libyan state assets or natural resources, or (4) is knowingly responsible for or complicit in serious human rights abuses in Libya. Such sanctions shall expire on December 31, 2024. The U.S. Agency for International Development may provide humanitarian assistance to individuals and communities in Libya, including urgently needed health assistance, food, and shelter. The Department of State shall work to strengthen Libya's democratic governance, including by providing assistance to (1) unify Libya's financial and governing institutions, and (2) ensure transparent and credible future elections in Libya. The Department of the Treasury shall vote and argue for international financial institutions to support an economic recovery in Libya that complements the establishment of democratic institutions and rule of law. Democrat: 50% (2) Republican: 50% (2) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	International Affairs Africa Alliances Asia China Conflicts And Wars Congressional Oversight Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Currency Detention Of Persons
HR-723	Federal	Encouraging all nations to end sexual violence against girls through in-country data-driven reforms as demonstrated by multiple African nations. This resolution recognizes sexual violence against girls as a serious global issue. The resolution encourages the implementation of certain measures to protect girls from abuse, including (1) increased international efforts to eliminate female genital mutilation and cutting, and (2) the widespread dissemination of surveys that measure levels of sexual violence. Democrat: 89% (33) Republican: 10% (4) 89% Democrat support 10% Republican support	International Affairs Africa Child Safety And Welfare Crime Prevention Crimes Against Children Crimes Against Women Domestic Violence And Child Abuse Human Rights Human Trafficking International Organizations And Cooperation
HR-688	Federal	Recognizing 25 years since the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Cairo, Egypt and reaffirming the goals and ideals of the ICPD Programme of Action, including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights. This resolution reaffirms the goals of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development, which include ensuring international reproductive rights and the right to bodily autonomy for all people. The resolution urges the United States to demonstrate its commitment to these goals. Democrat: 100% (52) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Africa Commemorative Events And Holidays Congressional Tributes Economic Development Egypt Family Planning And Birth Control Health Care Coverage And Access Health Programs Administration And Funding Health Promotion And Preventive Care
HR-531	Federal	Expressing concern over the prevalence of hazardous working conditions for children, especially the worst forms of child labor in the mining of cobalt and other minerals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Democrat: 88% (8) Republican: 11% (1) 88% Democrat support 11% Republican support	International Affairs Africa Business Ethics Child Safety And Welfare Democratic Republic Of The Congo Foreign Aid And International Relief Government Information And Archives International Organizations And Cooperation Labor Standards Metals

Title: Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HR-1024

Subjects: International Affairs, Africa, Central African Republic, Commemorative Events And Holidays, Conflicts And Wars, Congressional Tributes, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, Food Assistance And Relief, Hiv/aids, Infectious And Parasitic Diseases

Democrat: 100% (28)

Title: Expressing support for assisting East African countries afflicted by the plague of desert locusts.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HR-962

Subjects: International Affairs, Africa, Aviation And Airports, Disaster Relief And Insurance, Food Assistance And Relief, Foreign Aid And International Relief, Insects, Pest Management, United Nations

Republican: 50% (1) Democrat: 50% (1)

Title: COVID-19 International Response and Recovery Act of 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.3669

Subjects: International Affairs, Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations, Africa, Air Quality, Asia, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Caribbean Area, Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases, Community Life And Organization, Computers And Information Technology

Democrat: 100% (11)

Title: A bill to assist COVID-19 recovery efforts in Sudan.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.3668

Subjects: International Affairs, Africa, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care, Foreign Aid And International Relief, Foreign Loans And Debt, Government Lending And Loan Guarantees, Infectious And Parasitic Diseases, Multilateral Development Programs, Sudan

Democrat: 100% (1)

Title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on Nelson Mandela International Day.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HR-501

Subjects: International Affairs, Africa, Commemorative Events And Holidays, Congressional Tributes, Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad, Human Rights, International Organizations And Cooperation, Political Movements And Philosophies, South Africa, United Nations

Democrat: 100% (66)

Title: Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6379

Subjects: Health, Agricultural Marketing And Promotion, Agricultural Research, Agricultural Trade, Animal And Plant Health, Appropriations, Army Corps Of Engineers, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Coast Guard, Computer Security And Identity Theft

Democrat: 100% (10)

Title: Financial Protections and Assistance for America's Consumers, States, Businesses, and Vulnerable Populations Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6321

Subjects: Finance And Financial Sector, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Advisory Bodies, Africa, Agricultural Prices, Subsidies, Credit, Air Quality, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Arbitration, Appropriations, Atmospheric Science And Weather, Bank Accounts, Deposits, Capital

Democrat: 100% (1)

Title: To authorize United States participation in, and contributions to, the Nineteenth Replenishment of the resources of the International Development Association, the Fifteenth Replenishment of the resources of the African Development Fund, and the seventh capital increase of the African Development Bank.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6327

Subjects: International Affairs, Africa, International Organizations And Cooperation, Multilateral Development Programs

Democrat: 100% (2)

Title: Sudan Democratic Transition, Accountability, and Fiscal Transparency Act of 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6094

Subjects: International Affairs, Africa, Civil Actions And Liability, Conflicts And Wars, Congressional Oversight, Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation, Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad, Economic Development, Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation, Elementary And Secondary Education

Democrat: 83% (10) Republican: 16% (2)

Title: U.S.-Africa Strategic Security Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6089

Subjects: Armed Forces And National Security, Africa, Asia, Canada, China, Congressional Oversight, Defense Spending, Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad, Europe, Foreign Aid And International Relief

Democrat: 75% (3) Republican: 25% (1)

Title: Equal Rights and Access for the Women of South Sudan Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-5941

Subjects: International Affairs, Africa, Child Safety And Welfare, Crime Victims, Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation, Disability And Paralysis, Firearms And Explosives, Food Assistance And Relief, Foreign Aid And International Relief, Homelessness And Emergency Shelter

Democrat: 100% (1)

Title: A resolution commemorating the life of Dr. Li Wenliang and calling for transparency and cooperation from the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Communist Party of China.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: SR-497

Subjects: International Affairs, Africa, Asia, Aviation And Airports, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, China, Congressional Tributes, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care, Health Care Coverage And Access, Health Information And Medical Records

Republican: 50% (3) Democrat: 50% (3)

Title: Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-5625

Subjects: Environmental Protection, International Affairs, Africa, Air Quality, Alternative And Renewable Resources, Asia, China, Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases, Coal, Congressional Oversight

Democrat: 100% (2)

Title: United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.3176

Subjects: International Affairs, International Affairs, Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations, Africa, Agricultural Conservation And Pollution, Agricultural Practices And Innovations, Alliances, Arab-israeli Relations, Computer Security And Identity Theft, Congressional Oversight

Republican: 52% (21) Democrat: 47% (19)

Title: Calling on African governments to protect and promote human rights through internet freedom and digital integration for all citizens across the continent of Africa.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HR-768

Subjects: International Affairs, Africa, Asia, Business Ethics, China, Computer Security And Identity Theft, Contracts And Agency, Freedom Of Information, Human Rights, Human Rights

Democrat: 50% (2) Republican: 50% (2)

Title: Reaffirming the partnership between the United States and the African Union and recognizing the importance of diplomatic, security, and trade relations.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HR-751

Subjects: International Affairs, Africa, Congressional Tributes, Cultural Exchanges And Relations, Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad, International Organizations And Cooperation

Democrat: 86% (13) Republican: 13% (2)

Title: Libya Stabilization Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.2934

Subjects: International Affairs, Africa, Alliances, Asia, China, Conflicts And Wars, Congressional Oversight, Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation, Currency, Detention Of Persons

Democrat: 50% (2) Republican: 50% (2)

Title: Encouraging all nations to end sexual violence against girls through in-country data-driven reforms as demonstrated by multiple African nations.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HR-723

Subjects: International Affairs, Africa, Child Safety And Welfare, Crime Prevention, Crimes Against Children, Crimes Against Women, Domestic Violence And Child Abuse, Human Rights, Human Trafficking, International Organizations And Cooperation

Democrat: 89% (33) Republican: 10% (4)

Title: Recognizing 25 years since the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Cairo, Egypt and reaffirming the goals and ideals of the ICPD Programme of Action, including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HR-688

Subjects: International Affairs, Africa, Commemorative Events And Holidays, Congressional Tributes, Economic Development, Egypt, Family Planning And Birth Control, Health Care Coverage And Access, Health Programs Administration And Funding, Health Promotion And Preventive Care

Democrat: 100% (52)

Title: Expressing concern over the prevalence of hazardous working conditions for children, especially the worst forms of child labor in the mining of cobalt and other minerals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HR-531

Subjects: International Affairs, Africa, Business Ethics, Child Safety And Welfare, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, Foreign Aid And International Relief, Government Information And Archives, International Organizations And Cooperation, Labor Standards, Metals

Democrat: 88% (8) Republican: 11% (1)

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