Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Brussels on March 22, 2016, which murdered more than 30 innocent people, and severely wounded many more. [HR-658]
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[Human Rights ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Brussels on March 22, 2016, which murdered more than 30 innocent people, and severely wounded many more. Condemns the terrorist attacks in Brussels on March 22, 2016, which murdered more than 30 innocent people and severely wounded many more. Expresses sympathy and condolences for those killed and injured in the attacks and for their families and friends. Pledges support for the government of Belgium in its efforts to bring to justice those involved with the planning and execution of the
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HR-658: Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Brussels on March 22, 2016, which murdered more than 30 innocent people, and severely wounded many more.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Mr. Poe (tx) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 03/23/2016
You have voted HR-658: Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Brussels on March 22, 2016, which murdered more than 30 innocent people, and severely wounded many more..
Condemning the cowardly attack on innocent men, women, and children in the northeastern Nigerian town of Baga. [HR-53]
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[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
[Military ]
Condemning the cowardly attack on innocent men, women, and children in the northeastern Nigerian town of Baga. Supports the people of Nigeria, especially the men, women, and children in the northeastern Nigerian town of Baga who were victimized, trafficked, and murdered by the terrorist group Boko Haram. Condemns Boko Haram for its violent attacks on civilian targets in Nigeria. Encourages the government of Nigeria to: (1) strengthen efforts to protect civilians from Boko Haram; and (2) work with the United States and other governments such as Chad,
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HR-53: Condemning the cowardly attack on innocent men, women, and children in the northeastern Nigerian town of Baga.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory W. Meeks
Mr. Royce Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 03/23/2015
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the Victims of the Terror Protection Fund. [HR-528]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Funding ]
[Human Services ]
[Military ]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the Victims of the Terror Protection Fund. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: Boko Haram and other terrorist organizations should be declared an existential threat to the human rights and security of the Nigerian people and their regional neighbors; the global strategy for ending the suffering and creating solutions for displaced persons in Africa includes a Victims of Terror Protection Fund, which should provide humanitarian assistance to Boko Haram victims; military
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HR-528: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the Victims of the Terror Protection Fund.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 11/16/2015
Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Paris, France, on November 13, 2015, that resulted in the loss of at least 129 lives. [HR-524]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Paris, France, on November 13, 2015, that resulted in the loss of at least 129 lives. Condemns the terrorist attacks in Paris, France, on November 13, 2015, that resulted in the loss of at least 129 lives. Expresses condolences to the families and friends of those individuals who were killed, and sympathy to those individuals who were injured. Supports the government of France's efforts to bring to justice all those involved with the planning and execution of these terrorist attacks. Expresses
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HR-524: Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Paris, France, on November 13, 2015, that resulted in the loss of at least 129 lives.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Mr. Royce Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 11/17/2015
You have voted HR-524: Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Paris, France, on November 13, 2015, that resulted in the loss of at least 129 lives..
Adopting rules for the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress. [HR-5]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Ethics ]
[Human Rights ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[National Security ]
[Social Security ]
[Crime ]
Adopting rules for the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress. Adopts the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 113th Congress as the Rules for the 114th Congress, with amendments. (Sec. 2) Revises requirements for committee witnesses appearing in a nongovernmental capacity. Requires witnesses, before testifying, to not only include a curriculum vitae in their written statement of proposed testimony, but a disclosure of any federal grants or contracts, or contracts or payments originating with a foreign government received by them during the current
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HR-5: Adopting rules for the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kevin McCarthy
Introduced In House on 01/06/2015
HR-46: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the recent terrorist attacks in Nigeria that resulted in the deaths of over 2,000 innocent persons and offering condolences to those personally affected by this cowardly act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Corrine Brown
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights And International Organizations. on 02/11/2015
You have voted HR-46: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the recent terrorist attacks in Nigeria that resulted in the deaths of over 2,000 innocent persons and offering condolences to those personally affected by this cowardly act..
Recognizing the progress made and challenges still faced by people living with albinism in East Africa. [HR-406]
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[Healthcare ]
[International ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Human Services ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Poverty ]
[Public Safety ]
[Disabilities ]
[Crime ]
Recognizing the progress made and challenges still faced by people living with albinism in East Africa. Commends the governments of East Africa that have made advances in improving the lives of people with albinism. Urges the U.S. government to work with the governments of East Africa and non-governmental organizations to address violence against people with albinism. Calls upon governments in East Africa to: (1) ensure the prohibition of torture and ill-treatment of people with albinism; (2) promote access to adequate health care, employment, education,
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HR-406: Recognizing the progress made and challenges still faced by people living with albinism in East Africa.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights And International Organizations. on 08/20/2015
HR-394: Condemning Joseph Kony and the Lord's Resistance Army for continuing to perpetrate crimes against humanity, war crimes, and mass atrocities, and supporting ongoing efforts by the United States Government, the African Union, and governments and regional organizations in central Africa to remove Joseph Kony and Lord's Resistance Army commanders from the battlefield and promote protection and recovery of affected communities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights And International Organizations. on 08/20/2015
You have voted HR-394: Condemning Joseph Kony and the Lord's Resistance Army for continuing to perpetrate crimes against humanity, war crimes, and mass atrocities, and supporting ongoing efforts by the United States Government, the African Union, and governments and regional organizations in central Africa to remove Joseph Kony and Lord's Resistance Army commanders from the battlefield and promote protection and recovery of affected communities..
HR-371: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a "National African Immigrant Heritage Month" in September to celebrate the great contributions of Americans of African immigrant heritage in the United States who have enriched the history of the Nation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 07/22/2015
You have voted HR-371: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a "National African Immigrant Heritage Month" in September to celebrate the great contributions of Americans of African immigrant heritage in the United States who have enriched the history of the Nation..
HR-37: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the recent terrorist attacks in Paris that resulted in the deaths of seventeen innocent persons and offering condolences to those personally affected by this cowardly act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Mr. Royce Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 01/20/2015
You have voted HR-37: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the recent terrorist attacks in Paris that resulted in the deaths of seventeen innocent persons and offering condolences to those personally affected by this cowardly act..
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on Nelson Mandela International Day. [HR-368]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on Nelson Mandela International Day. Applauds the United Nations General Assembly for uniting to honor President Mandela's contribution to international peace and freedom. Recognizes the global impact of President Mandela's legacy and commitment to nonviolence, respect, and dialogue. Supports the international community's recognition of United Nations Nelson Mandela International Day. Urges all U.S. citizens to reflect on the importance of peace, tolerance, democracy, human rights, and reconciliation
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HR-368: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on Nelson Mandela International Day.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 07/16/2015
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding Srebrenica. [HR-310]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding Srebrenica. Affirms that the policies of aggression and ethnic cleansing implemented by Serb forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1992 to 1995 meet the terms of genocide. Urges the Atrocities Prevention Board, a U.S. interagency committee established by the Administration in 2012, to study the lessons of Srebrenica and issue guidance on how to prevent similar incidents from recurring in the future. Encourages the United States to reaffirm its policy of supporting the independence and
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HR-310: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding Srebrenica.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Mr. Smith (nj) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 07/08/2015
HR-307: Condemning the Republic of the Sudan for its actions to pardon Mubarak Mustafa, who was responsible for the escape of two men convicted of the assassination of John Granville on January 1, 2008, and calling on the United States Department of State to continue to include Sudan on the list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Sponsored by: Rep. James P. McGovern
Introduced In House on 06/10/2015
You have voted HR-307: Condemning the Republic of the Sudan for its actions to pardon Mubarak Mustafa, who was responsible for the escape of two men convicted of the assassination of John Granville on January 1, 2008, and calling on the United States Department of State to continue to include Sudan on the list of state sponsors of terrorism..
HR-278: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with Tunisia.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Schweikert
Introduced In House on 05/19/2015
You have voted HR-278: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with Tunisia..
Honoring the Tunisian People for their democratic transition. [HR-277]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
Honoring the Tunisian People for their democratic transition. Commends the people of Tunisia for their commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and free and fair elections. Commends the government of Tunisia for holding successful legislative elections and the peaceful and fair completion of the presidential election. Recognizes Tunisia's legislative and presidential elections as an example of a peaceful, democratic transition of power for other nations throughout the region to follow. Encourages all political parties in Tunisia to work together
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HR-277: Honoring the Tunisian People for their democratic transition.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Subcommittee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 09/17/2015
HR-248: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should initiate preparatory work to begin negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with Tunisia.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Schweikert
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 05/04/2015
You have voted HR-248: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should initiate preparatory work to begin negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with Tunisia..
HR-213: Condemning the April 2015 terrorist attack at the Garissa University College in Garissa, Kenya, and reaffirming the United States support for the people and Government of Kenya, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 05/21/2015
You have voted HR-213: Condemning the April 2015 terrorist attack at the Garissa University College in Garissa, Kenya, and reaffirming the United States support for the people and Government of Kenya, and for other purposes..
Condemning the recent terrorist attacks in Tunis that resulted in the tragic loss of 21 innocent lives. [HR-196]
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[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
Condemning the recent terrorist attacks in Tunis that resulted in the tragic loss of 21 innocent lives. Condemns the recent terrorist attacks in Tunis, Tunisia, that resulted in the loss of 21 innocent lives, and extends sympathies to all those affected by this tragedy. Expresses solidarity with the people of Tunisia and pays tribute to our shared values and liberties. Encourages Tunisians to stand together in opposition to extremism and violence. Supports the government of Tunisia's efforts to ensure that those individuals who committed or supported
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HR-196: Condemning the recent terrorist attacks in Tunis that resulted in the tragic loss of 21 innocent lives.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee L. Hastings
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East And North Africa. on 05/20/2015
Supporting efforts to bring an end to violence perpetrated by Boko Haram, and urging the Government of Nigeria to conduct transparent, peaceful, and credible elections. [HR-147]
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[Human Rights ]
[Elections ]
[National Security ]
Supporting efforts to bring an end to violence perpetrated by Boko Haram, and urging the Government of Nigeria to conduct transparent, peaceful, and credible elections. Condemns Boko Haram for its violent attacks, particularly the indiscriminate targeting of civilians, especially women and girls, and the use of children as fighters and suicide bombers. Stands with: (1) the people of Nigeria in their right to live free from fear of state or nonstate actors; (2) the people of Cameroon, Chad, and Niger who are increasingly at risk from Boko Haram's
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HR-147: Supporting efforts to bring an end to violence perpetrated by Boko Haram, and urging the Government of Nigeria to conduct transparent, peaceful, and credible elections.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights And International Organizations. on 03/20/2015
You have voted HR-147: Supporting efforts to bring an end to violence perpetrated by Boko Haram, and urging the Government of Nigeria to conduct transparent, peaceful, and credible elections..
Urging the Government of Nigeria to move forward expeditiously with national general elections. [HR-143]
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[Elections ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
Urging the Government of Nigeria to move forward expeditiously with national general elections. Calls upon the government of Nigeria to hold its national general election as scheduled. Expresses solidarity with the people of Nigeria and their aspirations for free and fair elections. Supports U.S. efforts to provide security assistance and training to Nigeria to help eliminate the national security threat presented by the terrorist group Boko Haram and other groups that threaten the democratic process and the right of Nigerians to vote in a free
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HR-143: Urging the Government of Nigeria to move forward expeditiously with national general elections.
Sponsored by: Rep. Karen Bass
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights And International Organizations. on 03/20/2015