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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2017 [HB-2805] [Trade ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [International ]
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2017 This bill amends the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 to permanently authorize the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation business travel card program. (The program, which provides persons who are engaged in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation business with expedited airport processing, is scheduled to end on September 30, 2018.)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David G. Reichert Reported (amended) By The Committee On Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-274. on 08/08/2017

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Jobs and Trade Competitiveness Act [HB-2756] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Trade ] [Small Business ] [Taxes ] [Manufacturing ] [Environmental ] [Human Rights ] [Children and Youth ]
Jobs and Trade Competitiveness Act This bill establishes: (1) an Office of the Congressional Trade Enforcer; (2) an Office of Market Access Assistance; (3) a Trade Enforcement Division within the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), headed by a Deputy U.S. Trade Representative for Trade Enforcement; (4) the Office of Trade Assistance for Small Business; (5) the Chief Manufacturing Negotiator; and (6) the Congressional Advisory Commission on WTO Dispute Settlement to provide advice to Congress on the operation of the dispute settlement (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson Introduced In House on 05/26/2017

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A resolution condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador's residence on May 16, 2017, and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice and measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. [SR-180] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ]
A resolution condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador's residence on May 16, 2017, and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice and measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the rights to peacefully assemble and freely express one's views are essential to American democracy; and (2) the United States should take steps to strengthen free press and civil society freedoms in countries such as Turkey. Calls for: (1) any Turkish security (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S3223) on 05/25/2017

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A resolution recognizing the significance of May 2017 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. [SR-183] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Human Rights ]
A resolution recognizing the significance of May 2017 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. Recognizes the significance of May 2017 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. Recognizes that the Asian American and Pacific Islander community enhances the rich diversity of the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S3225; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S3224-3225) on 05/25/2017

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Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2017 [HB-2706] [Finance ] [National Security ] [Cybersecurity ] [Consumer Protection ]
Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill specifies that a federal banking agency may not request or order a depository institution to terminate a customer account unless: (1) the agency has a valid reason for doing so, and (2) that reason is not based solely on reputation risk. Valid reasons for terminating an account include threats to national security and involvement in terrorist financing, including state sponsorship of terrorism. A federal banking agency requesting a termination must provide the depository institution (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert E. Latta Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 12/12/2017

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North Korea Travel Control Act [HB-2732] [International ] [National Security ]
North Korea Travel Control Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly Subcommittee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 07/27/2017

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Miners Pension Protection Act [HB-2713] [Pensions ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Energy ] [Mining ] [Budget and Spending ]
Miners Pension Protection Act This bill amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) to transfer certain funds to the 1974 United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) Pension Plan to provide pension benefits to retired coal miners and their families. The Department of the Treasury must transfer additional funds to the 1974 UMWA Pension Plan to pay pension benefits required under that plan if the amounts available for transfer under SMCRA's $490 million annual limit exceed the amounts required to be transferred for other purposes (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Mineral Resources. on 06/14/2017

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Strengthening Security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Act [HB-2621] [Defense ] [Cybersecurity ] [International ] [National Security ] [Military ]
Strengthening Security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report to Congress regarding: U.S. defense priorities and challenges emanating from the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, including challenges from North Korea and China; an assessment of the U.S. force posture and basing needs in such region; an assessment of the actions and resources necessary to retain an eleventh combat aviation brigade in South Korea; an assessment of the Air Force's ability to employ bombers and associated weapons while forward (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert J. Wittman Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia And The Pacific. on 06/27/2017

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Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2017 [HB-2635] [Immigration ] [Veterans ] [Family-Related Legislation ]
Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2017 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt from worldwide or numerical limitations on immigrant visas the sons and daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who were naturalized under the Immigration Act of 1990 or other specified federal law.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 06/26/2017

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Condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador's residence on May 16, 2017, and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice and measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. [HR-354] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Crime ]
Condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador's residence on May 16, 2017, and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice and measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the rights to peacefully assemble and freely express one's views are essential to American democracy; and (2) the United States should take steps to strengthen free press and civil society freedoms in countries such as Turkey. Calls for: (1) any Turkish (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H4640-4641) on 06/06/2017

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Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017 [S.1221] [International ] [Energy ] [Cybersecurity ] [Elections ] [National Security ] [Funding ]
Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017 This bill declares that the United States supports the "Stimson Doctrine" and thus does not recognize territorial changes effected by force, including the illegal invasions and occupations of Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Crimea, Eastern Ukraine, and Transnistria. The bill: (1) authorizes FY2018-FY2019 assistance for the Countering Russian Influence Fund; and (2) prescribes fund use, including assisting those North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or European Union (EU) countries that (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With Amendments. Without Written Report. on 06/06/2017

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RISK Act Reporting on Influence and Subversion by the Kremlin Act [HB-2586] [International ] [Cybersecurity ] [National Security ] [Elections ] [Funding ]
RISK Act Reporting on Influence and Subversion by the Kremlin Act This bill directs the Department of State to submit to Congress an assessment of subversive activities by the Russian Federation. The assessment shall be conducted by a federally funded research and development center or another appropriate independent entity with expertise in diplomatic and military developments in Europe and the Russian Federation. Such entity may use and incorporate information from previous studies and shall include assessments of: disinformation and propaganda (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Walter B. Jones Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, And Emerging Threats. on 06/27/2017

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To designate the area between the intersections of International Drive Northwest and Van Ness Street Northwest and International Drive Northwest and International Place Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Liu Xiaobo Plaza", and for other purposes. [HB-2537] [Human Rights ] [International ]
To designate the area between the intersections of International Drive Northwest and Van Ness Street Northwest and International Drive Northwest and International Place Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Liu Xiaobo Plaza", and for other purposes. This bill designates as "Liu Xiaobo Plaza" the area between the intersections of International Drive Northwest and Van Ness Street Northwest and International Drive Northwest and International Place Northwest in Washington, DC.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Meadows Introduced In House on 05/18/2017

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Expressing support for strengthening engagement between the United States and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. [HCR-54] [Trade ] [International ] [Economic Development ]
Expressing support for strengthening engagement between the United States and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. Expresses the sense of Congress that: the continuing success of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is in the national economic interest of the United States, APEC should be a part of the U.S. diplomatic and economic strategy for the Asia-Pacific region, and the United States should continue to engage APEC in promoting economic growth through the adoption of rules-based policies to strengthen trade and investment between (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David G. Reichert Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia And The Pacific. on 06/27/2017

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A bill to designate the area between the intersections of International Drive, Northwest and Van Ness Street, Northwest and International Drive, Northwest and International Place, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Liu Xiaobo Plaza", and for other purposes. [S.1187] [Human Rights ] [International ]
A bill to designate the area between the intersections of International Drive, Northwest and Van Ness Street, Northwest and International Drive, Northwest and International Place, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Liu Xiaobo Plaza", and for other purposes. This bill designates as "Liu Xiaobo Plaza" the area between the intersections of International Drive Northwest and Van Ness Street Northwest and International Drive Northwest and International Place Northwest in Washington, DC.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 05/18/2017

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A concurrent resolution expressing support for strengthening engagement between the United States and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. [SCR-16] [Trade ] [International ] [Economic Development ]
A concurrent resolution expressing support for strengthening engagement between the United States and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. Expresses the sense of Congress that: the continuing success of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is in the national economic interest of the United States, APEC should be a part of the U.S. diplomatic and economic strategy for the Asia-Pacific region, and the United States should continue to engage APEC in promoting economic growth through the adoption of rules-based policies to strengthen trade (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S3047) on 05/18/2017

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Recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. [HR-338] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Arts and Culture ] [Human Rights ]
Recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. Recognizes the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. Recognizes that the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities enhance the rich diversity of the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 05/18/2017

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Calling upon the United States Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. [HR-339] [International ] [Trade ] [National Security ]
Calling upon the United States Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Affirms that it is in the U.S. national interest to become a formal signatory to the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea. Urges the Senate to give its advice and consent to the convention's ratification. Recommends the ratification remain a top Administration priority, having received bipartisan support from every President since 1994, and having most recently been underscored by the strategic (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin Introduced In House on 05/18/2017

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A resolution expressing concern over the disappearance of David Sneddon, and for other purposes. [SR-92] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ]
A resolution expressing concern over the disappearance of David Sneddon, and for other purposes. Expresses concern about the disappearance of David Sneddon in Yunnan Province, China, in August 2004. Directs the Department of State and the intelligence community to continue joint investigations, coordinate investigations with the governments of China, Japan, and South Korea, and solicit information from regional affairs and law enforcement experts on plausible explanations for David Sneddon's disappearance. Encourages the State Department and the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee Resolution Agreed To In Senate Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S7246-7247) on 11/29/2018

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Calling on the People's Republic of China (PRC) to cease its retaliatory measures against the Republic of Korea in response to the deployment of the U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) to U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), and for other purposes. [HR-223] [Defense ] [International ] [National Security ] [Military ] [Human Rights ]
Calling on the People's Republic of China (PRC) to cease its retaliatory measures against the Republic of Korea in response to the deployment of the U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) to U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), and for other purposes. Condemns North Korea's recent ballistic missile tests and its announcement of being in the final stages of a potential intercontinental ballistic missile test. Urges the U.S. government to take all necessary measures to protect its citizens and allies in the region and closely cooperate with the international (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia And The Pacific. on 05/18/2017

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