Citizenship And Naturalization
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Ban Birth Tourism Act of 2020 [S.4161]
[Immigration ]
[Healthcare ]
A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for inadmissibility for certain aliens seeking citizenship for children by giving birth in the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 07/02/2020
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Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act [HB-7415]
[Immigration ]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
Designates certain Hong Kong residents with priority status for refugee consideration and contains other related provisions. An individual and certain family members shall have such priority status if the individual (1) is a Hong Kong resident who suffered persecution or has a well-founded fear of persecution as a result of peaceful political activity; or (2) has been formally charged, detained, or convicted for certain peaceful actions. An individual receiving refugee status under this bill shall not be counted against various numerical limitations.
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Sponsored by: Rep. James P. McGovern
Introduced In House on 06/30/2020
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Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act [S.4110]
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[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
Designates certain Hong Kong residents with priority status for refugee consideration and contains other related provisions. An individual and certain family members shall have such priority status if the individual (1) is a Hong Kong resident who suffered persecution or has a well-founded fear of persecution as a result of peaceful political activity; or (2) has been formally charged, detained, or convicted for certain peaceful actions. An individual receiving refugee status under this bill shall not be counted against various numerical limitations.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/30/2020
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Hong Kong People’s Freedom and Choice Act [HB-7428]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
To reaffirm the principles and objectives set forth in the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. James P. McGovern
Introduced In House on 06/30/2020
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To nullify the effect of the recent executive order that requires Federal agencies to share citizenship data. [HB-7291]
[Immigration ]
[Data Privacy ]
Nullifies a July 11, 2019, executive order (1) directing all federal agencies to share citizenship information with the Department of Commerce, (2) establishing an interagency working group to improve Commerce's access to citizenship-related records in other agencies, and (3) directing Commerce to strengthen efforts to obtain citizenship-related records from states.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 06/22/2020
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Maritime Administration Authorization and Improvement Act [S.3930]
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[Trade ]
[Infrastructure ]
[National Security ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Veterans ]
[Education ]
[Military ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Public Safety ]
[Economic Development ]
Revises provisions related to the Maritime Administration (MARAD) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps. The bill addresses several aspects of MARAD, including reauthorizing MARAD programs, including programs associated with maintaining the U.S. Merchant Marine; establishing a tanker security fleet of active, commercially viable, militarily useful, privately owned product tank vessels to meet national defense and other security requirements and maintain a United States presence in international commercial
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Sponsored by: Sen. Roger F. Wicker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 06/10/2020
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UNITE Act of 2020 Undertaking National Initiatives to Tackle Epidemic Act of 2020 [HB-6853]
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[Disaster Relief ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Elections ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency by increasing volunteer opportunities within AmeriCorps and employment opportunities at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and requiring the re-enrollment of Peace Corps volunteers whose service ended involuntarily on March 15, 2020, or earlier for volunteers who were serving in China and Mongolia. Among other things, the bill reauthorizes through FY2022 AmeriCorps programs; increases recruitment levels of its volunteers to 500,000 in FY2020-FY2022; sets
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 05/14/2020
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The Heroes Act [HB-6800]
[Healthcare ]
[Housing ]
[Immigration ]
[Student Loans ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Taxes ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Small Business ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Food ]
[Veterans ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Economic Development ]
[Elections ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
[Pensions ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Poverty ]
[Retirement ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Insurance ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Unemployment ]
Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Among other things, the bill provides FY2020 emergency supplemental appropriations to federal agencies; provides payments and other assistance to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments; provides additional direct payments of up to $1,200 per individual; expands paid sick days, family and medical leave, unemployment compensation, nutrition and food assistance programs,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Hearings Held. on 07/23/2020
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UNITE Act of 2020 Undertaking National Initiatives to Tackle Epidemic Act of 2020 [S.3642]
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[Disaster Relief ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Funding ]
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[Healthcare ]
[Human Services ]
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A bill to mobilize individuals in the United States in the fight against coronavirus by expanding volunteer opportunities in AmeriCorps, expanding employment opportunities at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and utilizing the expertise of Peace Corps volunteer leaders whose service ended on March 15, 2020, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/07/2020
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to recognize the resettlement of Southeast Asian refugees, commemorate the contributions of Southeast Asian Americans to the United States, urge the President to halt the deportation of Southeast Asian refugees, and advance equitable policies for Southeast-Asian-American communities. [HR-952]
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[Human Rights ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Community Development ]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to recognize the resettlement of Southeast Asian refugees, commemorate the contributions of Southeast Asian Americans to the United States, urge the President to halt the deportation of Southeast Asian refugees, and advance equitable policies for Southeast-Asian-American communities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Introduced In House on 05/05/2020
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Recognizing the 45th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. [HR-943]
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[Military ]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
This resolution recognizes the significance of the 45th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. The resolution honors the contributions of Vietnamese Americans and honors the service of members of the U.S. Armed Forces and the South Vietnamese forces who fought in Vietnam, including those who gave their lives.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 04/28/2020
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New Deal for New Americans Act of 2020 [S.3470]
[Immigration ]
[Human Services ]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
[Human Rights ]
A bill to establish the National Office of New Americans, to reduce obstacles to United States citizenship, to support the integration of immigrants into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 03/12/2020
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Employment Fairness for Taiwan Act of 2020 [HB-6014]
[International ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Human Rights ]
Directs the Department of the Treasury to instruct U.S. directors at each international financial institution to ensure that Taiwanese nationals are not discriminated against in employment decisions. (China's position is that Taiwan is a part of China and, as a result, international financial institutions generally do not recognize Taiwan as a country or a member country of the institution.)
Sponsored by: Rep. David Scott
Introduced In House on 02/28/2020
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Case Backlog and Transparency Act of 2020 [HB-5971]
[Immigration ]
[Law Enforcement ]
To amend the Immigration Services and Infrastructure Improvements Act of 2000 to provide for additional rules regarding processing of immigration applications, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Cardenas
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 03/10/2020
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Strengthening Citizenship Services for Veterans Act [S.3294]
[Immigration ]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
[Human Services ]
A bill to require U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to facilitate naturalization services for noncitizen veterans who have been removed from the United States or are inadmissible.
Sponsored by: Sen. Tammy Duckworth
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/13/2020
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Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act [HB-5862]
[Immigration ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[National Security ]
[Public Safety ]
Prohibits a state from receiving certain federal law enforcement grants if it takes certain immigration-related actions. Specifically, a state is barred from receiving such grants if it (1) issues a driver license to an individual who does not have proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence in the United States, or (2) prohibits a local or state government entity or official from sharing immigration enforcement information with the Department of Homeland Security.
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 03/10/2020
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Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act [S.3286]
[Immigration ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Prohibits a state from receiving certain federal law enforcement grants if it takes certain immigration-related actions. Specifically, a state is barred from receiving such grants if it (1) issues a driver license to an individual who does not have proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence in the United States, or (2) prohibits a local or state government entity or official from sharing immigration enforcement information with the Department of Homeland Security.
Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/12/2020
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Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2020 [S.3254]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
[Public Health ]
Makes various changes to the federal framework governing the sale, transfer, and possession of firearms and ammunition. Among other things, the bill does the following: generally requires individuals to obtain a license to purchase, acquire, or possess a firearm or ammunition; raises the minimum age—from 18 years to 21 years—to purchase firearms and ammunition; establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties; requires law enforcement agencies to be notified following a firearms-related background check
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/05/2020
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Expressing support for designation of February 2020 as National Citizenship Month. [HR-820]
[Immigration ]
[Human Rights ]
This resolution supports the designation of a National Citizenship Month. The resolution also honors the contributions our immigrant community makes to our nation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 01/30/2020
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Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2020 [HB-5717]
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[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
[Public Health ]
Makes various changes to the federal framework governing the sale, transfer, and possession of firearms and ammunition. Among other things, the bill does the following: generally requires individuals to obtain a license to purchase, acquire, or possess a firearm or ammunition; raises the minimum age—from 18 years to 21 years—to purchase firearms and ammunition; establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties; requires law enforcement agencies to be notified following a firearms-related background check
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 03/10/2020