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Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015 [S.2183] [Finance ] [Small Business ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Trade ] [Budget and Spending ] [Cybersecurity ] [Economic Development ]
Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015 This bill amends the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to reduce, for each of FY2015-FY2019, the authorized aggregate amount of loans, guarantees, and insurance the Export-Import Bank may have outstanding at any time. The Bank shall build to and hold in reserve, to protect against future losses, at least 5% of its aggregate amount of disbursed and outstanding loans, guarantees, and insurance. The Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012 (EIBRA) is amended to require the Government Accountability (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark R. Warner Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 275. on 10/20/2015

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Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2015 [S.2161] [Immigration ] [Human Rights ]
Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2015 Adjusts to permanent resident status a qualifying Liberian national who: (1) has been continuously present in the United States between January 1, 2013, through the date of status adjustment application; or (2) is the spouse, child, or unmarried son or daughter of such an alien. Requires adjustment applications to be filed not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S7221) on 10/07/2015

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Electrify Africa Act of 2015 [S.2152] [Energy ] [International ] [Trade ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Poverty ]
Electrify Africa Act of 2015 (Sec. 3) This bill states that it is U.S. policy to partner with the governments of sub-Saharan African countries, international financial institutions, and African regional economic communities, cooperatives, and private sectors to: promote first-time access to power services for at least 50 million people in sub-Saharan Africa by 2020; encourage the installation of at least 20,000 additional megawatts of electrical power in sub-Saharan Africa by 2020; promote reliable and affordable power in urban, rural, and under (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins Signed By President. on 02/08/2016

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An Act Making Appropriations to Stop Regulatory Excess and for Other Purposes, 2016 [S.2132] [Finance ] [Telecommunications ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Healthcare ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Budget and Spending ] [Education ] [Social Security ] [Children and Youth ] [Environmental ] [Public Health ] [Mental Health ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Law Enforcement ] [Energy ] [Insurance ]
An Act Making Appropriations to Stop Regulatory Excess and for Other Purposes, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for financial services and general government; the Department of the Interior and the Environmental Protection Agency; the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; and several related agencies. Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016 Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides appropriations to the Department of the Treasury, including the Internal Revenue Service. Executive (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Murkowski Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 251. on 10/06/2015

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An Act Making Appropriations for National Security and for Other Purposes, 2016 [S.2130] [National Security ] [Defense ] [Energy ] [Veterans ] [International ] [Budget and Spending ] [Military ] [Science ] [Law Enforcement ] [Immigration ] [Public Safety ] [Healthcare ] [Construction ] [Housing ] [Environmental ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Disaster Relief ]
An Act Making Appropriations for National Security and for Other Purposes, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for the Department of Defense, energy and water development, the Department of Homeland Security, military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities, including: Military Personnel; Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; Research, Development, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lamar Alexander Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 249. on 10/06/2015

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Iran Policy Oversight Act of 2015 [S.2119] [Defense ] [International ] [National Security ] [Military ]
Iran Policy Oversight Act of 2015 This bill directs the Department of State, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Treasury, and the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress every two years a joint 10-year strategy to counter Iranian activities in the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond. The President is authorized to: take appropriate measures to enhance Israel's qualitative military edge, deter Iranian conventional and nuclear threats, and counter non-peaceful Iranian nuclear activities; provide any additional foreign (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 10/01/2015

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Electrify Africa Act of 2015 [S.1933] [Energy ] [International ] [Trade ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Electrify Africa Act of 2015 This bill directs the President to establish a multiyear strategy to assist countries in sub-Saharan Africa implement national power strategies and develop an appropriate mix of power solutions, including renewable energy, to provide access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable power in order to reduce poverty and drive economic growth. The President may: (1) establish an interagency working group to coordinate the activities of U.S. government departments and agencies involved in carrying out the strategy, and (2) (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 08/04/2015

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Safe and Affordable Prescription Drugs Act of 2015 [S.1790] [Healthcare ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Health ]
Safe and Affordable Prescription Drugs Act of 2015 Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to promulgate regulations within 180 days permitting individuals to import a prescription drug purchased from an approved foreign pharmacy that: is dispensed by a pharmacist licensed in that country; is purchased for personal use in quantities not greater than a 90-day supply; is filled using a valid prescription issued by a physician licensed to practice in the United States; and (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. David Vitter Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 07/16/2015

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African Elephant Conservation and Legal Ivory Possession Act of 2015 [S.1769] [Animals ] [International ] [Law Enforcement ] [Trade ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ]
African Elephant Conservation and Legal Ivory Possession Act of 2015 This bill revises and reauthorizes the African Elephant Conservation Act through FY2020. Raw or worked ivory may be imported or exported under that Act and the Endangered Species Act of 1973 if: (1) the ivory is for a museum; (2) the ivory was lawfully importable into the United States on February 24, 2014, regardless of when it was acquired; or (3) the worked ivory was previously lawfully possessed in the United States. This bill authorizes: (1) commerce in African elephant ivory (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lamar Alexander Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 07/15/2015

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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 [S.1725] [International ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Trade ] [Law Enforcement ] [Military ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ] [Elections ] [Finance ] [Taxes ] [Economic Development ] [Defense ] [Crime ]
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY Provides appropriations to the Department of State for the Administration of Foreign Affairs, including: Diplomatic and Consular Programs; the Capital Investment Fund; the Office of Inspector General; Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs; Representation Expenses; Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials; (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lindsey Graham Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Graham. With Written Report No. 114-79. on 07/09/2015

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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 [S.1645] [Environmental ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Energy ] [Water ] [Climate Change ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Budget and Spending ] [Native American Affairs ] [Mining ] [Agriculture ] [Animals ] [Air Quality ] [Science ] [Arts and Culture ] [Healthcare ] [Disaster Relief ] [Public Health ]
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and related agencies. TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Provides appropriations to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for: Management of Lands and Resources; Land Acquisition; Oregon and California Grant Lands; Range Improvements; Service Charges, Deposits, and Forfeitures; and Miscellaneous Trust Funds. Prohibits appropriations provided by this bill (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Murkowski Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Murkowski. With Written Report No. 114-70. on 06/23/2015

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Department of State Operations Authorization and Embassy Security Act, Fiscal Year 2016 [S.1635] [Defense ] [International ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ] [Trade ] [Cybersecurity ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Military ] [Immigration ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Elections ] [Ethics ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Human Services ] [Science ] [Agriculture ] [Budget and Spending ] [Energy ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Data Privacy ] [Crime ]
Department of State Operations Authorization and Embassy Security Act, Fiscal Year 2016 TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE AUTHORITIES AND ACTIVITIES Subtitle A--Basic Authorities and Activities (Sec. 101) This bill directs the Department of State (Department) to report to Congress regarding: costs incurred by the Department to provide American Spaces, cost breakdowns by each space and type of space, total fees collected for entry to, or the use of, American Spaces and related resources, and total usage rates for each space and type of space. (Sec. 102) (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Corker Signed By President. on 12/16/2016

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A bill to require a regional strategy to address the threat posed by Boko Haram. [S.1632] [Defense ] [International ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ] [Military ] [Education ] [Funding ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
A bill to require a regional strategy to address the threat posed by Boko Haram. (Sec. 1) This bill requires: the Department of State and the Department of Defense to develop jointly and submit to Congress a five-year strategy to help Nigeria, members of the Multinational Joint Task Force to Combat Boko Haram, and relevant partners to counter Boko Haram, and to assist Nigeria and its neighbors to address legitimate grievances of vulnerable populations in areas affected by Boko Haram; and the Director of National Intelligence to assess the willingness (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins Signed By President. on 12/14/2016

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M-CORE Act Millennium Compacts for Regional Economic Integration Act [S.1605] [Trade ] [International ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
M-CORE Act Millennium Compacts for Regional Economic Integration Act (Sec. 3) This bill amends he Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 to provide that a country that is eligible for assistance under such Act and the United States may enter into and have in effect at the same time not more than one additional compact if: one or both of the compacts are or will be for purposes of regional economic integration, increased regional trade, or cross-border collaborations; and the country is making considerable and demonstrable progress in implementing the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 06/28/2016

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African Free Trade Initiative Act [S.1379] [Trade ] [International ] [Economic Development ]
African Free Trade Initiative Act This bill amends the African Growth and Opportunity Act to revise certain plan and reporting requirements relating to the President's negotiating and entering into free trade agreements with interested beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries. The President shall develop a plan for negotiating and entering into one or more free trade agreements with 15 of the sub-Saharan African countries that are most ready for a free trade agreement with the United States. The United States Trade Representative and the U.S. Agency (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Christopher A. Coons Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/19/2015

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 [S.1376] [Defense ] [Cybersecurity ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Veterans ] [Aerospace ] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Budget and Spending ] [Healthcare ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Construction ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Small Business ] [Education ] [Public Safety ] [Human Services ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Mental Health ] [Law Enforcement ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [International ] [Trade ] [Manufacturing ] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Data Privacy ]
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Sec. 3) Defines "congressional defense committees" as the House and Senate Armed Services and Appropriations Committees. (Sec. 4) Specifies procedures for determining the budgetary effects of this bill for compliance with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) Act of 2010. DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS TITLE I--PROCUREMENT Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for Procurement at the levels identified (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain Committee On Armed Services. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Mccain. With Written Report No. 114-49. Additional Views Filed. on 05/19/2015

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Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 [S.1267] [Trade ] [Agriculture ] [Poverty ] [Food ] [Small Business ] [Taxes ] [Budget and Spending ]
Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 TITLE I--EXTENSION OF AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act of 2015 (Sec. 103) This bill amends the Trade Act of 1974 and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to extend through FY2025 the duty-free treatment of the products of beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries under those Acts. The extended period also applies to: the preferential treatment of apparel articles wholly assembled, or components knit-to-shape and wholly assembled, in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Orrin G. Hatch By Senator Hatch From Committee On Finance Filed Written Report. Report No. 114-43. on 05/12/2015

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AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act of 2015 [S.1009] [Trade ] [International ] [Taxes ] [Budget and Spending ]
AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act of 2015 This bill amends the Trade Act of 1974 and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to extend through FY2025 the duty-free treatment of the products of beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries under those Acts. The extended period also applies to: the preferential treatment of apparel articles wholly assembled, or components knit-to-shape and wholly assembled, in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries from yarns originating in the United States or one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Orrin G. Hatch Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/20/2015

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Supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia. [HR-861] [Human Rights ] [International ] [National Security ]
Supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia. Condemns: (1) the killing of peaceful protesters and excessive use of force by Ethiopian security forces; (2) the detention of journalists, students, activists and political leaders who exercise their constitutional rights to freedom of assembly and expression through peaceful protests; and (3) the abuse of the Anti-Terrorism Proclamation to stifle political and civil dissent and journalistic freedoms. Urges protesters in Ethiopia to refrain from violence. Calls (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Introduced In House on 09/12/2016

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Urging respect for the constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the democratic transition of power in 2016. [HR-780] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ]
Urging respect for the constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the democratic transition of power in 2016. The United States should impose sanctions on government officials of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) who impede progress toward a democratic transition through credible elections that respect the will of the DRC people. Sanctions should target core figures in President Kabila's government for visa denials and asset freezes. Economic and security assistance should be reviewed for possible termination, while preserving (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James P. McGovern Mr. Royce Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 11/15/2016

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