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Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
HB-5489	Federal	Polar Bear Conservation and Fairness Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to issue a permit for the importation of a polar bear part (other than an internal organ) from a bear taken in a sport hunt in Canada to any permit applicant who has submitted proof that the polar bear was (1) legally harvested by the applicant before the May 15, 2008, listing of the polar bear as threatened, and (2) harvested from an approved polar bear population. Interior must issue these permits without regard to limits on importing marine mammals with depleted populations. Republican: 100% (2) 100% Republican support	Animals Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Canada Endangered And Threatened Species Hunting And Fishing Licensing And Registrations Mammals Trade Restrictions
S.2917	Federal	Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2019 Republican: 100% (2) 100% Republican support	Energy Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Canada Congressional Oversight Department Of Energy Education Programs Funding Environmental Protection Agency (epa) Executive Agency Funding And Structure Federal Officials Government Trust Funds
S.2507	Federal	Canadian Snowbirds Act Republican: 75% (3) Democrat: 25% (1) 75% Republican support 25% Democrat support	Immigration Canada Immigration Status And Procedures Tax Administration And Collection, Taxpayers Travel And Tourism Visas And Passports
S.2292	Federal	Asylum Abuse Reduction Act Republican: 100% (5) 100% Republican support	Immigration Administrative Remedies Border Security And Unlawful Immigration Canada Congressional Oversight Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Detention Of Persons Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Immigration Status And Procedures Judges
HB-4276	Federal	BOUND Act Border Officers Utilization for National Defense Act of 2019 Democrat: 50% (4) Republican: 50% (4) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Government Operations And Politics Border Security And Unlawful Immigration Canada Customs Enforcement Department Of Homeland Security Government Employee Pay, Benefits, Personnel Management Law Enforcement Officers
S.2453	Federal	SAVE Right Whales Act Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Act of 2019 This bill provides support for the conservation of North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis). Specifically, it requires the Department of Commerce to provide financial assistance for the conservation of such whales. In addition, Commerce must conduct surveys of plankton on an ongoing basis using a continuous plankton recorder. Democrat: 66% (4) Republican: 33% (2) 66% Democrat support 33% Republican support	Animals Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Atlantic Ocean Canada Congressional Oversight Endangered And Threatened Species International Organizations And Cooperation Mammals Marine And Coastal Resources, Fisheries
HB-4030	Federal	Asylum Abuse Reduction Act Republican: 100% (6) 100% Republican support	Immigration Administrative Remedies Border Security And Unlawful Immigration Canada Congressional Oversight Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Detention Of Persons Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Immigration Status And Procedures Judges
HB-3273	Federal	Combating TCOs Act of 2019 Combating Transnational Criminal Organizations Act of 2019 Republican: 100% (2) 100% Republican support	Immigration Border Security And Unlawful Immigration Canada Congressional Oversight Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Homeland Security Intergovernmental Relations International Organizations And Cooperation Law Enforcement Administration And Funding Organized Crime
HB-3241	Federal	Canadian Snowbird Visa Act Republican: 50% (14) Democrat: 50% (14) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	Immigration Canada Immigration Status And Procedures Tax Administration And Collection, Taxpayers Travel And Tourism Visas And Passports
HR-413	Federal	Expressing the immense gratitude of the House of Representatives for the acts of heroism, valor, and sacrifices made by the members of the United States Armed Forces and allied armed forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending those individuals for their leadership and bravery in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II. This resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of the amphibious landing of the allied forces on D-Day, June 6, 1944, at Normandy, France, during World War II. The resolution expresses appreciation to the members of the U.S. and allied forces who participated in the operations, as well as all others who contributed to the success of the operations; recognizes the landing as a decisive point in history that led to world leadership and a free people committed to modern liberal democracy and all its tenets; recognizes the importance of World War II history and D-Day as symbols of the costs of freedom, the perils of fascism, and the nature of U.S. global alliances and partnerships; thanks the young people of the allies for their involvement in events celebrating the anniversary of the Normandy landings; calls for expanding educational efforts about the lessons of World War II; recognizes the efforts of France and the people of Normandy to preserve the world heritage represented by the Normandy beaches and the sunken material remains of the landings by inscribing these on the UNESCO World Heritage List; requests the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the living veterans of the campaign; and calls on the people of the United States to observe the 75th anniversary. Democrat: 68% (26) Republican: 31% (12) 68% Democrat support 31% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Alliances Canada Commemorative Events And Holidays Conflicts And Wars Congressional Tributes Elementary And Secondary Education Europe France Historic Sites And Heritage Areas
HB-2918	Federal	Extinction Prevention Act of 2019 Democrat: 96% (26) Independent: 3% (1) 96% Democrat support 3% Independent support	Environmental Protection American Samoa Antigua And Barbuda Aquatic Ecology Bahamas Barbados Belize Canada Caribbean Area Congressional Oversight
S.1451	Federal	People's Liberation Army (PLA) Visa Security Act This bill bars individuals affiliated with the Chinese military from entering the United States on visas for students (F visa) or work-and-study exchange (J visa). The President shall publish a list identifying research, engineering, and scientific institutions affiliated or funded by China's People's Liberation Army. Aliens who are or were previously employed, sponsored, or funded by any institution on the list shall be subject to the bar. When a Chinese national applies for an F or J visa for an academic field related to an item on the Commerce Control List (a list of items subject to export controls), the consular officer handling the application shall request a special background check on the applicant. Republican: 100% (6) 100% Republican support	Immigration Asia Australia Canada China Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Europe Foreign Labor Government Information And Archives Immigration Status And Procedures
HB-2713	Federal	People's Liberation Army (PLA) Visa Security Act This bill bars individuals affiliated with the Chinese military from entering the United States on visas for students (F visa) or work-and-study exchange (J visa). The President shall publish a list identifying research, engineering, and scientific institutions affiliated or funded by China's People's Liberation Army. Aliens who are or were previously employed, sponsored, or funded by any institution on the list shall be subject to the bar. When a Chinese national applies for an F or J visa for an academic field related to an item on the Commerce Control List (a list of items subject to export controls), the consular officer handling the application shall request a special background check on the applicant. Republican: 100% (2) 100% Republican support	Immigration Asia Australia Canada China Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Europe Foreign Labor Government Information And Archives Immigration Status And Procedures
HB-2699	Federal	Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2019 Democrat: 51% (14) Republican: 48% (13) 51% Democrat support 48% Republican support	Energy Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Canada Congressional Oversight Department Of Energy Education Programs Funding Environmental Protection Agency (epa) Executive Agency Funding And Structure Federal Officials Government Trust Funds
HB-2510	Federal	American Cars, American Jobs Act of 2019 This bill establishes in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration the American Cars, American Jobs Program. Under the program, the Department of Transportation must issue vouchers of $3,500 to offset the purchase or lease price of a new automobile made in the United States if at least 45% of the automobile's parts come from the United States or Canada and assembly of the automobile occurs in the United States. The amount of the voucher for new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles is $4,500. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to disallow a tax deduction for the global low-tax income of certain foreign subsidiaries of U.S. automakers whose profits exceed a specified percentage of their value. Democrat: 100% (9) 100% Democrat support	Transportation And Public Works Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Buy American Requirements Canada Consumer Affairs Corporate Finance And Management Department Of Transportation Foreign And International Corporations Government Information And Archives Government Information And Archives
HB-2496	Federal	Tribal Border Crossing Parity Act Democrat: 63% (7) Republican: 36% (4) 63% Democrat support 36% Republican support	Native Americans Border Security And Unlawful Immigration Canada Federal-indian Relations Immigration Status And Procedures
S.1215	Federal	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 This bill authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths and military construction. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, missiles, and space procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; the Joint Urgent Operational Needs Fund; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities; the Defense Inspector General; the Defense Health Program; the Armed Forces Retirement Home; the Space Force; and Overseas Contingency Operations. The bill also authorizes the FY2020 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding military personnel; compensation and other personnel benefits; health care; acquisition policy and management; DOD organization and management; civilian personnel matters; matters relating to foreign nations; strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters; and the establishment of the Space Force within the Air Force. The bill authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies regarding military construction for the Army, Navy, Air Force, defense agencies, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program, and Guard and Reserve Forces facilities. The bill authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure activities. Republican: 50% (1) Democrat: 50% (1) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Alliances Armed Forces Retirement Home Arms Control And Nonproliferation Chemical And Biological Weapons Computer Security And Identity Theft Defense Spending Department Of Defense Drug Trafficking And Controlled Substances Europe
S.1025	Federal	VERDAD Act of 2019 Venezuela Emergency Relief, Democracy Assistance, and Development Act of 2019 This bill directs the President to take various actions to address the political situation in Venezuela. (The United States does not recognize Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela's President due to reports of widespread fraud during his election, recognizing instead National Assembly President Juan Guaido.) The Department of State shall submit to Congress strategies for providing humanitarian aid to Venezuela and to Venezuelans in neighboring countries. The President shall direct U.S. representatives to the United Nations to prioritize U.N. efforts to provide humanitarian aid to Venezuela. The bill imposes sanctions on foreign persons responsible for or complicit in corruption or activity undermining Venezuela's democratic institutions. Sanctions include barring entry into the United States and various financial restrictions. The bill also imposes various sanctions targeting the Maduro regime's ability to finance debt, trade gold, and use cryptocurrencies to evade U.S. sanctions. The bill establishes a special envoy and task force for Venezuela to coordinate and oversee U.S. efforts regarding Venezuela. The bill directs the State Department to work with nongovernmental organizations to strengthen democratic governance and defend human rights in Venezuela, investigate corruption and recover assets stolen from Venezuela, help other countries establish legislative frameworks to impose sanctions on Maduro regime officials. The President shall engage with multilateral development banks to assist in rebuilding Venezuela's economy and energy infrastructure. The bill directs the President to prevent Russia's government-controlled oil company Rosneft from acquiring control of critical U.S. energy infrastructure, including assets belonging to Venezuela's state-owned oil company, Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. Democrat: 47% (9) Republican: 52% (10) 47% Democrat support 52% Republican support	International Affairs Asia Budget Deficits And National Debt Canada Caribbean Area Child Health China Congressional Oversight Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Cuba
HB-2187	Federal	JOLT Act of 2019 Jobs Originated through Launching Travel Act of 2019 This bill establishes a nonimmigrant visa for qualified Canadian citizens and makes various amendments related to nonimmigrant visas. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may admit as a visitor a Canadian citizen who (1) is at least 50 years old, (2) maintains a residence in Canada, (3) owns a U.S. residence or has signed a rental agreement for the duration of the stay, (4) is not inadmissible or deportable under various provisions, (5) will not engage in U.S. employment, and (6) will not seek U.S. assistance or benefits. Such visitors may be admitted for up to 240 days out of any single 365-day period. The Visa Waiver Program (program allowing citizens of participating countries to visit the United States without a visa) shall be renamed the Secure Travel Partnership Program. The bill amends various provisions relating to the program, such as the maximum nonimmigrant visa refusal rate a qualifying country may have. DHS may waive the refusal rate requirement if a country meets other requirements, such as entering into intelligence collection and information sharing arrangements with the United States. The Department of State shall set a goal of interviewing nonimmigrant visa applicants worldwide within 15 days of receiving the application and periodically report to Congress on efforts to meet this goal. The State Department shall conduct a pilot program for using secure remote videoconferencing technology for conducting visa interviews for certain classes of nonimmigrant visa applications. Democrat: 83% (10) Republican: 16% (2) 83% Democrat support 16% Republican support	Immigration Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Administrative Remedies Border Security And Unlawful Immigration Canada Congressional Oversight Department Of Homeland Security Government Information And Archives Immigration Status And Procedures Intelligence Activities, Surveillance, Classified Information
HB-1811	Federal	Countering the Chinese Government and Communist Party's Political Influence Operations Act This bill directs the Department of State to devise a long-term strategy to counter the Chinese government's political influence operations. The strategy shall seek to counter the ruling Chinese Communist Party's campaigns to corrupt democratic countries and undermine democratic institutions, both in the United States and elsewhere. It shall also seek to increase awareness of such campaigns and help other countries develop the capacity to counter them. The strategy shall also ensure that Chinese nationals living in the United States, as well as Chinese Americans and members of the Uyghur and Tibetan diaspora, are protected against malign political influence operations, such as surveillance and intimidation. The State Department shall also report to Congress about Chinese government efforts to exert influence in the United States and in U.S. partner countries, and suggestions for countering such efforts. The report shall address issues including attempts to (1) influence government institutions and officials, (2) undermine democratic institutions and freedom of speech, and (3) suppress public information. Republican: 90% (10) Democrat: 9% (1) 90% Republican support 9% Democrat support	International Affairs Africa Alliances Asia Australia Canada China Congressional Oversight Department Of State Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad

Title: Polar Bear Conservation and Fairness Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-5489

Subjects: Animals, Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships, Canada, Endangered And Threatened Species, Hunting And Fishing, Licensing And Registrations, Mammals, Trade Restrictions

Republican: 100% (2)

Title: Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.2917

Subjects: Energy, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Canada, Congressional Oversight, Department Of Energy, Education Programs Funding, Environmental Protection Agency (epa), Executive Agency Funding And Structure, Federal Officials, Government Trust Funds

Republican: 100% (2)

Title: Canadian Snowbirds Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.2507

Subjects: Immigration, Canada, Immigration Status And Procedures, Tax Administration And Collection, Taxpayers, Travel And Tourism, Visas And Passports

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

Title: Asylum Abuse Reduction Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.2292

Subjects: Immigration, Administrative Remedies, Border Security And Unlawful Immigration, Canada, Congressional Oversight, Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation, Detention Of Persons, Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad, Immigration Status And Procedures, Judges

Republican: 100% (5)

Title: BOUND Act Border Officers Utilization for National Defense Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-4276

Subjects: Government Operations And Politics, Border Security And Unlawful Immigration, Canada, Customs Enforcement, Department Of Homeland Security, Government Employee Pay, Benefits, Personnel Management, Law Enforcement Officers

Democrat: 50% (4) Republican: 50% (4)

Title: SAVE Right Whales Act Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.2453

Subjects: Animals, Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations, Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships, Atlantic Ocean, Canada, Congressional Oversight, Endangered And Threatened Species, International Organizations And Cooperation, Mammals, Marine And Coastal Resources, Fisheries

Democrat: 66% (4) Republican: 33% (2)

Title: Asylum Abuse Reduction Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-4030

Subjects: Immigration, Administrative Remedies, Border Security And Unlawful Immigration, Canada, Congressional Oversight, Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation, Detention Of Persons, Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad, Immigration Status And Procedures, Judges

Republican: 100% (6)

Title: Combating TCOs Act of 2019 Combating Transnational Criminal Organizations Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-3273

Subjects: Immigration, Border Security And Unlawful Immigration, Canada, Congressional Oversight, Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation, Homeland Security, Intergovernmental Relations, International Organizations And Cooperation, Law Enforcement Administration And Funding, Organized Crime

Republican: 100% (2)

Title: Canadian Snowbird Visa Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-3241

Subjects: Immigration, Canada, Immigration Status And Procedures, Tax Administration And Collection, Taxpayers, Travel And Tourism, Visas And Passports

Republican: 50% (14) Democrat: 50% (14)

Title: Expressing the immense gratitude of the House of Representatives for the acts of heroism, valor, and sacrifices made by the members of the United States Armed Forces and allied armed forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending those individuals for their leadership and bravery in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HR-413

Subjects: Armed Forces And National Security, Alliances, Canada, Commemorative Events And Holidays, Conflicts And Wars, Congressional Tributes, Elementary And Secondary Education, Europe, France, Historic Sites And Heritage Areas

Democrat: 68% (26) Republican: 31% (12)

Title: Extinction Prevention Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-2918

Subjects: Environmental Protection, American Samoa, Antigua And Barbuda, Aquatic Ecology, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Caribbean Area, Congressional Oversight

Democrat: 96% (26) Independent: 3% (1)

Title: People's Liberation Army (PLA) Visa Security Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.1451

Subjects: Immigration, Asia, Australia, Canada, China, Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad, Europe, Foreign Labor, Government Information And Archives, Immigration Status And Procedures

Republican: 100% (6)

Title: People's Liberation Army (PLA) Visa Security Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-2713

Subjects: Immigration, Asia, Australia, Canada, China, Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad, Europe, Foreign Labor, Government Information And Archives, Immigration Status And Procedures

Republican: 100% (2)

Title: Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-2699

Subjects: Energy, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Canada, Congressional Oversight, Department Of Energy, Education Programs Funding, Environmental Protection Agency (epa), Executive Agency Funding And Structure, Federal Officials, Government Trust Funds

Democrat: 51% (14) Republican: 48% (13)

Title: American Cars, American Jobs Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-2510

Subjects: Transportation And Public Works, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Buy American Requirements, Canada, Consumer Affairs, Corporate Finance And Management, Department Of Transportation, Foreign And International Corporations, Government Information And Archives, Government Information And Archives

Democrat: 100% (9)

Title: Tribal Border Crossing Parity Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-2496

Subjects: Native Americans, Border Security And Unlawful Immigration, Canada, Federal-indian Relations, Immigration Status And Procedures

Democrat: 63% (7) Republican: 36% (4)

Title: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.1215

Subjects: Armed Forces And National Security, Alliances, Armed Forces Retirement Home, Arms Control And Nonproliferation, Chemical And Biological Weapons, Computer Security And Identity Theft, Defense Spending, Department Of Defense, Drug Trafficking And Controlled Substances, Europe

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

Title: VERDAD Act of 2019 Venezuela Emergency Relief, Democracy Assistance, and Development Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.1025

Subjects: International Affairs, Asia, Budget Deficits And National Debt, Canada, Caribbean Area, Child Health, China, Congressional Oversight, Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation, Cuba

Democrat: 47% (9) Republican: 52% (10)

Title: JOLT Act of 2019 Jobs Originated through Launching Travel Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-2187

Subjects: Immigration, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Administrative Remedies, Border Security And Unlawful Immigration, Canada, Congressional Oversight, Department Of Homeland Security, Government Information And Archives, Immigration Status And Procedures, Intelligence Activities, Surveillance, Classified Information

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

Title: Countering the Chinese Government and Communist Party's Political Influence Operations Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-1811

Subjects: International Affairs, Africa, Alliances, Asia, Australia, Canada, China, Congressional Oversight, Department Of State, Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad

Republican: 90% (10) Democrat: 9% (1)

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