Chemical And Biological Weapons

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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014 [HB-2217] [Defense ] [Immigration ] [Infrastructure ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Cybersecurity ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ] [Military ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ]
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014 - Makes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY2014.Title I: Departmental Management and Operations - Makes appropriations for: (1) the Office of the Secretary of Homeland Security and executive management, (2) the Office of the Under Secretary for Management, (3) the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, (4) the Office of the Chief Information Officer, (5) intelligence analysis and operations coordination activities, and (6) the Office of the Inspector General. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Carter Committee On Appropriations. Reported By Senator Landrieu With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 113-77. on 07/18/2013

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Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 [HB-2216] [Defense ] [Veterans ] [Housing ] [Construction ] [Military ] [Budget and Spending ] [Small Business ] [Healthcare ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [National Security ] [Human Services ] [Grants ] [Funding ]
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 - Title I: Department of Defense - Appropriates funds for FY2014 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military construction for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force (military departments), DOD, the Army and Air National Guard, and the Army, Navy, and Air Force reserves; (2) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program; (3) family housing construction and related operation and maintenance for the military departments (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Culberson Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 102. on 06/27/2013

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 [HB-1960] [Defense ] [National Security ] [Military ] [Veterans ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Cybersecurity ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Science ] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Construction ] [Aerospace ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Manufacturing ] [Small Business ] [Education ] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Data Privacy ] [Disabilities ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Pensions ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Crime ]
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2014 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for procurement for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, Air Force, and defense-wide activities, in amounts specified in the funding table set forth in Division D of this Act. Subtitle B: Army Programs - (Sec. 111) Prohibits more than 75% of FY2014 funds authorized for the Stryker vehicle program (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith Received In The Senate. Read Twice. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 126. on 07/08/2013

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FAULT Act [HB-1922] [International ] [Trade ] [Agriculture ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ] [Elections ] [Funding ]
Foreign Assistance Under Limitation and Transparency Act or the FAULT Act - Prohibits funds made available to any federal agency after FY2013 from being used to provide foreign assistance to Iran, North Korea, Syria, Egypt, and Pakistan. Exempts agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices, provided that the aggregate value in any fiscal year does not exceed $50 million. Bars the prohibition from being waived for such countries unless the President submits to Congress a waiver proposal certifying that there has been a fundamental change (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Gosar Referred To The Committee On Foreign Affairs, And In Addition To The Committee On Rules, For A Period To Be Subsequently Determined By The Speaker, In Each Case For Consideration Of Such Provisions As Fall Within The Jurisdiction Of The Committee Concerned. on 05/09/2013

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Global Partnerships Act of 2013 [HB-1793] [International ] [Food ] [Healthcare ] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ] [Trade ] [Defense ] [National Security ] [Disaster Relief ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Education ] [Poverty ]
Global Partnerships Act of 2013 - Sets forth provisions regarding global poverty and related matters, including: (1) reduction of global poverty; (2) acceleration of economic growth; (3) micro enterprise and small and medium enterprise assistance; (4) food security; (5) child survival and maternal health; (6) combating disease; (7) family planning and reproductive health; (8) education; (9) the environment; (10) safe water, sanitation, and housing; (11) gender equality; (12) democratic governance; and (13) humanitarian and disaster assistance. Sets (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 06/03/2013

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Free Syria Act of 2013 [HB-1327] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ]
Free Syria Act of 2013 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: the United States should increase its humanitarian support for those affected by the conflict in Syria; Jordan, Turkey, and Lebanon should be commended for keeping its borders open to Syrian refugees; the President should urge other countries in the area to keep their borders open for such purpose, and should urge the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to expedite the protection and resettlement of the most vulnerable refugees; the President should provide temporary immigration (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Susan Brooks Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 04/15/2013

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Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act [HB-14] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Mental Health ] [Funding ] [Taxes ] [Manufacturing ]
Provides funding for various public health programs and activities and revises multiple provisions, including within the tax code, to respond to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and otherwise address health outcomes. The bill specifically makes changes to support pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chains; prevent diversion of controlled substances; increase access to telehealth services under Medicare; and expand various public health programs to address health disparities, maternal and infant health, and behavioral health.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 11/02/2020

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CTF Act China Task Force Act [HB-12] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Trade ] [Waste Management / Recycling ] [Environmental ] [Climate Change ] [Manufacturing ]
Enacts specified legislation related to China and other issues, including legislation (1) authorizing activities to counter the global malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party, (2) prohibiting certain imports from China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region and imposing sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations there, (3) authorizing the Department of State to make publicly available certain records relating to a visa denial based on an alien's involvement in human rights violations, (4) authorizing the State Department and (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Darin LaHood Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 10/21/2020

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Secure America’s Medicine Act of 2020 [HB-8644] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [National Security ] [Manufacturing ]
To ensure the availability of critical medications in the event of public health emergencies, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bradley Schneider Introduced In House on 10/20/2020

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A resolution calling for democratic change in Syria, and for other purposes. [SR-435] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Military ]
Condemns: (1) Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's ongoing slaughter of his own people; (2) Russia and Iran for providing the government of Syria with military and security equipment; and (3) President Bashar al-Assad's failure to uphold his March 25, 2012, commitment to the six point plan outlined by Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan and failed compliance with U.N. Security Council Resolution 2042. Reaffirms U.S. policy that Bashar al-Assad must relinquish power and step aside. Recognizes the efforts of the United Nations and the League of Arab States (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Kerry With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute And With An Amended Preamble. Without Written Report. on 05/07/2012

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A resolution calling for democratic change in Syria. [SR-370] [Human Rights ] [International ] [National Security ] [Military ]
Condemns the ongoing and systematic human rights violations conducted by Syrian authorities. Maintains that Bashar al-Assad has lost all claims to legitimacy and calls upon him to step down from power. Condemns the governments of the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran for providing military and security equipment to the government of Syria which has been used to repress peaceful demonstrations. Commends the League of Arab States' efforts to bring about a peaceful resolution in Syria and regrets that the League's observer mission (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S503) on 02/09/2012

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the closure of Umatilla Army Chemical Depot, Oregon. [SR-345] [Defense ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Waste Management / Recycling ] [Environmental ]
Reaffirms that the closure of the Umatilla Army Chemical Depot, Oregon, and subsequent management and disposal shall be carried out in accordance with procedures and authorities contained in the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S8419; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S8419; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S8418) on 12/07/2011

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the liberation of Libya from the dictatorship led by Muammar Qaddafi. [SR-317] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Military ]
Congratulates the people of Libya for their courage in liberating themselves from the despotic regime of Muammar Qaddafi. Commends the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and their coalition partners for their bravery and professionalism. Supports the democratic aspirations of the people of Libya and welcomes the Libyan Declaration of Liberation by the National Transitional Council. Affirms the U.S. national interest in a Libyan transition to democracy. Urges the swift establishment of a transitional authority in Libya that is inclusive (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S7195) on 11/08/2011

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Syria Humanitarian Support and Democratic Transition Assistance Act of 2012 [S.3498] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [National Security ]
Syria Humanitarian Support and Democratic Transition Assistance Act of 2012 - Directs the President to appoint a Special Envoy for Syria to coordinate U.S. engagement with the country and to ensure U.S. support for efforts to bring about a democratic transition in Syria. Urges the President to: (1) support humanitarian activities taking place in and outside Syria, (2) support efforts for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Syria, and (3) contribute to future capacity building for governing institutions after a political transition takes place (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S5984-5986) on 08/02/2012

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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 [S.3454] [Budget and Spending ] [Cybersecurity ] [Defense ] [National Security ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 - Title I: Budget and Personnel Authorizations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2013 for the conduct of intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the: (1) Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI); (2) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA); (3) Department of Defense (DOD); (4) Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA); (5) National Security Agency (NSA); (6) Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force; (7) Coast Guard; (8) Departments of State, the Treasury, Energy (DOE), (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Became Public Law No: 112-277. on 01/14/2013

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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 [S.3295] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Budget and Spending ] [Education ] [Human Services ] [Social Security ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Libraries ]
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 - Makes appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for FY2013. Title I: Department of Labor - Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2013 - Makes appropriations for FY2013 to the Department of Labor for: (1) the Employment and Training Administration, including training and employment services; (2) the Office of the Job Corps; (3) community service employment for older Americans; (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Harkin Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Harkin. With Written Report No. 112-176. on 06/14/2012

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 [S.3254] [Defense ] [National Security ] [Military ] [Aerospace ] [Cybersecurity ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Budget and Spending ] [Veterans ] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Science ] [Education ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Trade ] [International ] [Small Business ] [Manufacturing ] [Construction ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Data Privacy ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Health ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Human Rights ] [Ethics ] [Pensions ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Workers' Compensation ] [Crime ]
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2013 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for procurement for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, Air Force, and defense-wide activities, in amounts specified in the funding table in Division D of this Act. Subtitle B: Army Programs - (Sec. 111) Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, beginning with the FY2013 program year, to enter into (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Carl Levin Pursuant To The Provisions Of H. Res. 829, Papers Are Returned To The Senate. on 12/12/2012

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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013 [S.3216] [Defense ] [Immigration ] [National Security ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Cybersecurity ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Funding ] [Budget and Spending ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Trade ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Healthcare ] [Air Quality ] [Crime ]
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013 - Makes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY2013. Title I: Departmental Management and Operations - Makes appropriations for FY2013 for: (1) the Office of the Secretary of Homeland Security; (2) the Office of the Under Secretary for Management, including for the headquarters and mission support consolidation; (3) the Office of the Chief Financial Officer; (4) the Office of the Chief Information Officer; (5) intelligence analysis and operations coordination activities; (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Landrieu Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Landrieu. With Written Report No. 112-169. on 05/22/2012

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Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 [S.3215] [Defense ] [Veterans ] [Military ] [Construction ] [Healthcare ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [National Security ] [Cybersecurity ]
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 - Title I: Department of Defense - Appropriates funds for FY2013 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military construction for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force (military departments), DOD, the Army and Air National Guard, and the Army, Navy, and Air Force reserves; (2) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program; (3) family housing construction and related operation and maintenance for the military departments (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Johnson Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Johnson Sd. With Written Report No. 112-168. on 05/22/2012

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A bill to increase the authorized number of Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams. [S.3188] [Defense ] [National Security ] [Military ]
Amends the Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year to establish a minimum of 25 (under current law, 23) Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams for a total of 57 (under current law, 55) Teams.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 05/16/2012

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