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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs [S.3676] [International ] [Budget and Spending ] [Trade ] [Finance ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ] [Military ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Healthcare ] [Human Services ] [Economic Development ] [Elections ] [Property Tax ] [Public Safety ] [Agriculture ] [Climate Change ] [Energy ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Immigration ] [Defense ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Poverty ] [Children and Youth ] [Crime ]
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2011 - Title I: Department of State and Related Agency - Makes FY2011 appropriations for the Department of State (Department) for: (1) administration of foreign affairs and diplomatic and consular programs; (2) the civilian stabilization initiative; (3) the Capital Investment Fund; (4) the Office of Inspector General; (5) educational and cultural exchange programs; (6) representation allowances; (7) protection of foreign missions and officials; (8) U.S. embassy security, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick Leahy Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S6510-6511) on 07/29/2010

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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010 [S.1434] [International ] [Budget and Spending ] [Trade ] [Defense ] [Human Rights ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ] [Military ] [Agriculture ] [Climate Change ] [Energy ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ] [Crime ]
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010 - Title I: Department of State and Related Agency - Makes FY2010 appropriations for the Department of State (Department) for: (1) administration of foreign affairs and diplomatic and consular programs; (2) the civilian stabilization initiative; (3) the Capital Investment Fund; (4) the Office of Inspector General; (5) educational and cultural exchange programs; (6) representation allowances; (7) protection of foreign missions and officials; (8) U.S. embassy security, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick Leahy Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Leahy. With Written Report No. 111-44. on 07/09/2009

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Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the immediate and unconditional release of Aung San Suu Kyi, a meaningful tripartite political dialogue toward national reconciliation, and the full restoration of democracy, freedom of assembly, freedom of movement, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and internationally recognized human rights for all Burmese citizens. [HR-898] [Human Rights ] [International ] [National Security ]
Insists that Burma's military regime begin a political dialogue with Aung San Suu Kyi, the National League for Democracy, and ethnic nationalities toward national reconciliation, and the restoration of democracy, freedom of assembly, freedom of movement, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and human rights. Demands the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, detained Buddhist monks, Kyaw Zaw Lwin (a Burmese born American citizen), and all other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience. Calls on: (1) governments around the world to strengthen economic (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, And International Law. on 07/26/2010

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Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes. [HJR-83] [Trade ] [Budget and Spending ] [Taxes ] [International ]
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 14, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and deems this resolution a renewal resolution under such Act. Amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to extend from August 17, 2018, through August 24, 2018, certain customs user fees, including those for certain commercial or private vessels, commercial trucks, railroad cars, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Capuano Became Public Law No: 111-210. on 07/27/2010

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Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes. [HJR-56] [Trade ] [Taxes ] [International ]
Title I: Approving the Renewal of Import Restrictions Contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 - (Sec. 101) Amends the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to renew, for three years, the President's authority to ban the import of Burmese products. (Sec. 102) Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Act. Deems this resolution a renewal resolution. (Sec. 103) Amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to extend from January 31, 2018, through February 7, 2018, certain customs (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern Signed By President. on 07/28/2009

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Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 [HB-3081] [Agriculture ] [Defense ] [Energy ] [Food ] [Healthcare ] [Housing ] [International ] [Military ] [Public Health ] [Social Security ] [Budget and Spending ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Human Services ] [Insurance ] [Veterans ] [Children and Youth ] [Senior Citizens ]
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 - Makes continuing appropriations for FY2011. (Sec. 101) Appropriates amounts for continuing operations, projects, or activities conducted in FY2010, at the same rate as for FY2010, for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were made available in: (1) the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (P.L. 111-80); (2) Division A of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 (division A of P.L. 111-118); (3) the Energy and Water Development (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey Became Public Law No: 111-242. on 09/30/2010

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Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 [HB-2346] [Agriculture ] [Defense ] [Environmental ] [Finance ] [Infrastructure ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Alcoholic Beverages ] [Crime ] [Energy ] [Healthcare ] [Housing ] [International ] [Military ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ] [Trade ] [Consumer Protection ] [Children and Youth ] [Immigration ] [Economic Development ]
Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 - Title I: Department of Agriculture - Appropriates FY2009 funds for title II grants under P.L. 480 (donation of U.S. commodities for emergency and private assistance abroad). (Sec. 101) Makes unobligated amounts for the emergency conservation program available to the Secretary of Agriculture for natural disaster recovery efforts. (Sec. 102) Appropriates FY2009 funds for the principal amount of: (1) direct farm ownership loans; (2) direct operating loans; and (3) unsubsidized guaranteed operating loans. (Sec. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Obey Signed By President. on 06/24/2009

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American Values and Security in International Athletics Act [HB-8405] [Human Rights ] [International ] [National Security ] [Sports ]
Requires the Department of State to distribute specified briefing materials to individuals representing the United States at international athletic competitions. These materials must contain information on human rights concerns and personal privacy and security risks posed by certain host countries (e.g., specified communist countries and countries that do not meet certain minimum standards with respect to human trafficking and are not making significant efforts to do so).

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eliot Engel Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 11/30/2020

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Rohingya Genocide Determination Act of 2020 [S.4659] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Religion ] [National Security ]
Requires the Department of State to report to Congress an assessment of the persecution of the Rohingya, a predominantly Muslim group in Burma (Myanmar), by Burma's military and security forces, and whether the situation constitutes genocide under U.S. law.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/23/2020

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A resolution urging the Government of Burma to hold free, fair, inclusive, transparent, participatory, and credible elections on November 8, 2020. [SR-701] [International ] [Elections ] [Human Rights ]
This resolution calls for free and fair 2020 elections in Burma (Myanmar) and expresses support for the people of Burma. The resolution also urges the United States and the international community to ensure a safe, participatory, and transparent electoral process in Burma through various measures.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/17/2020

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Urging the Government of Burma to hold free, fair, inclusive, transparent, participatory, and credible elections on November 8, 2020. [HR-1121] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Elections ]
This resolution calls for free and fair 2020 elections in Burma (Myanmar) and expresses support for the people of Burma. The resolution also urges the United States and the international community to ensure a safe, participatory, and transparent electoral process in Burma through various measures.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 10/01/2020

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State, Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2021 [HB-7608] [Agriculture ] [Defense ] [Environmental ] [Food ] [Veterans ] [Budget and Spending ] [Military ] [Healthcare ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Provides FY2021 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 4 of the 12 regular FY2021 appropriations bills: the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021; the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021; the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021; and the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021. The departments and (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Appropriations. on 07/30/2020

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To block the implementation of a recent presidential proclamation restricting individuals from certain countries from entering the United States. [HB-6065] [Immigration ] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Funding ]
Prohibits any federal agency from using any funds, resources, or fees made available by Congress to implement or enforce Presidential Proclamation 9983. The proclamation, which came into effect on February 21, 2020, imposes immigration restrictions on the nationals of Burma (Myanmar), Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Nigeria, Sudan, and Tanzania.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Judy Chu Introduced In House on 03/03/2020

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A bill to block the implementation of a recent presidential proclamation restricting individuals from certain countries from entering the United States. [S.3379] [Immigration ] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Funding ]
Prohibits any federal agency from using any funds, resources, or fees made available by Congress to implement or enforce Presidential Proclamation 9983. The proclamation, which came into effect on February 21, 2020, imposes immigration restrictions on the nationals of Burma (Myanmar), Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Nigeria, Sudan, and Tanzania.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 03/03/2020

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A resolution recognizing that for 50 years, the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its ten members, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, have worked with the United States toward stability, prosperity, and peace in Southeast Asia, and expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States will continue to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner in the ASEAN region. [SR-406] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Economic Development ] [Trade ] [National Security ]
This resolution reaffirms support for elevated collaboration between the United States and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), particularly in terms of economic cooperation and human rights; urges ASEAN to foster multilateral relations with non-ASEAN partners; expresses support for ASEAN nations in addressing maritime and territorial disputes, as well as corruption in the public and private sectors; calls on ASEAN nations to ensure human rights, a protected marine environment, and safe access to international waterways in the Asia-Pacific; (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Measure Laid Before Senate By Unanimous Consent. on 01/01/2021

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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 [S.2583] [International ] [Budget and Spending ] [Trade ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Provides FY2020 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies and Related Programs, including the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the Asia Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund, the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program, the Israeli Arab Scholarship (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lindsey Graham Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Graham. With Written Report No. 116-126. on 09/26/2019

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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 [S.2583] [International ] [Budget and Spending ] [Trade ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Provides FY2020 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies and Related Programs, including the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the Asia Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund, the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program, the Israeli Arab Scholarship (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lindsey Graham Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Graham. With Written Report No. 116-126. on 09/26/2019

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Allowing for the Safe Return of Rohingyas to Burma Act of 2019 [HB-4392] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Trade ]
To direct the President to withdraw the application of the duty-free treatment with respect to Burma under the Generalized System of Preferences program, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Wagner Introduced In House on 09/18/2019

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Burma Political Prisoners Assistance Act [S.2069] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ]
Directs the Department of State to assist civil society organizations in Burma (Myanmar) working to release political prisoners and prisoners of conscience. Such assistance shall include support for (1) documenting human rights violations against such prisoners, (2) raising awareness of prisoner issues, and (3) helping former prisoners resume a normal life.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/10/2019

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BURMA Act of 2019 Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2019 [HB-3190] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Trade ] [National Security ] [Military ] [Economic Development ]
This act imposes sanctions, authorizes assistance, and requires the establishment of various programs and strategies related to Burma (Myanmar). The President shall impose sanctions against current or former officials who are responsible for or who supported serious human rights abuses in Burma, as well as against entities controlled by such officials and military-linked entities that provide such officials significant financial benefits. The sanctions shall include asset blocking and visa blocking. The bill authorizes humanitarian aid for Burma, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/25/2019

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