Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. [HJR-81]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
This joint resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II and honors the veterans of the battle. The resolution also reaffirms the friendship between the United States and both Belgium and Luxembourg.
HJR-81: Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge during World War II.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Costa
Introduced In House on 12/16/2019
HR-759: Expressing that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Russian Federation interfered in the 2016 United States Presidential election and deliberately spread false information to implicate the Republic of Ukraine.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 07/29/2020
You have voted HR-759: Expressing that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Russian Federation interfered in the 2016 United States Presidential election and deliberately spread false information to implicate the Republic of Ukraine..
Recognizing the continued success of the Food for Peace Act. [HR-742]
[Agriculture ]
[Food ]
[Funding ]
[International ]
This resolution recognizes Food for Peace as a critical component of global food security efforts and calls for the prioritization of funding for Food for Peace programs.
HR-742: Recognizing the continued success of the Food for Peace Act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Subcommittee On Livestock And Foreign Agriculture Discharged. on 03/10/2020
War Risk Insurance Extension Act of 2019 [S.2964]
[Insurance ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[National Security ]
Extends through December 31, 2020, the authority of the Department of Transportation to provide aviation insurance and reinsurance upon the request of another U.S. government agency.
S.2964: War Risk Insurance Extension Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Wicker
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Wicker Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 116-219. on 02/27/2020
International Violence Against Women Act of 2019 [HB-5267]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[Human Services ]
Provides for a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls. The bill establishes in the Department of State an Office of Global Women's Issues, which shall be headed by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues. The Ambassador-at-Large shall (1) coordinate U.S. government efforts regarding gender equality and the advancement of women and girls in foreign policy, and (2) develop or update periodically a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls. The bill establishes
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HB-5267: International Violence Against Women Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, And International Organizations. on 12/06/2019
Refugee Protection Act of 2019 [S.2936]
[Immigration ]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
A bill to provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes.
S.2936: Refugee Protection Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 11/21/2019
Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-5248]
[Military ]
[Veterans ]
[Arts and Culture ]
Directs Congress to make arrangements for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of the bravery and outstanding service during World War I of the 369th Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the Harlem Hellfighters.
HB-5248: Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Introduced In House on 11/21/2019
Refugee Protection Act of 2019 [HB-5210]
[Immigration ]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes.
HB-5210: Refugee Protection Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 12/19/2019
Libya Stabilization Act [S.2934]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[Elections ]
[National Security ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Healthcare ]
[Food ]
[Human Services ]
Provides for sanctions and aid related to the conflict in Libya. The bill provides statutory authority for an April 19, 2016, executive order imposing property- and visa-blocking sanctions on persons contributing to the violence in Libya. The President shall impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on any foreign person that (1) knowingly supports or engages in a significant transaction with a foreign person knowingly operating in Libya on behalf of Russia in a military capacity, (2) engages in significant actions threatening peace or stability
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S.2934: Libya Stabilization Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 11/21/2019
Purple Heart Flag Act [HB-5237]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
[Public Safety ]
Designates a flag as the Purple Heart Flag (which recognizes soldiers wounded during hostilities) and requires that it be displayed in a manner visible to the public. The Flag shall be displayed on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, and Veterans Day in the following locations: the World War II Memorial; the Korean War Veterans Memorial; the Vietnam Veterans Memorial; each national cemetery; the buildings containing the official offices of the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of
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HB-5237: Purple Heart Flag Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Higgins
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 12/19/2019
War Powers Reform Resolution [SJR-60]
[Defense ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Military ]
This joint resolution repeals certain authorizations for the use of military force and provides specific requirements for any future such authorization to receive expedited consideration. Specifically, the bill repeals the authorizations for the use of miltary force enacted in 2002 against Iraq and in 2001 in response to the September 11 terror attacks. To receive expedited consideration, a bill or resolution that is authorizing, narrowing, or repealing the use of military force must provide a specific strategic objective for military action; a
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SJR-60: War Powers Reform Resolution
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 11/13/2019
Women Who Worked on the Home Front World War II Memorial Act [HB-5068]
[Veterans ]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Military ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
Authorizes the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia in commemoration of the commitment and service represented by women who worked on the home front during World War II. The foundation shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, establishing the commemorative work. The establishment of the commemorative work shall be in accordance with the Commemorative Works Act. The bill prohibits federal funds from being
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HB-5068: Women Who Worked on the Home Front World War II Memorial Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 10/19/2020
HR-697: Recognizing the significance of the genuine autonomy of Tibet and the Tibetan people and the work His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama has done to promote global peace, harmony, and understanding.
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Mr. Engel Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 11/18/2020
You have voted HR-697: Recognizing the significance of the genuine autonomy of Tibet and the Tibetan people and the work His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama has done to promote global peace, harmony, and understanding..
Essential National Security Authorities Act for Fiscal Year 2020 [S.2840]
[Defense ]
[Energy ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Budget and Spending ]
A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.
S.2840: Essential National Security Authorities Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Sponsored by: Sen. James Inhofe
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 305. on 11/13/2019
SR-418: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Government of Turkey's crackdown on dissent related to its incursion into northeast Syria, and broader human rights violations.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 11/12/2019
You have voted SR-418: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Government of Turkey's crackdown on dissent related to its incursion into northeast Syria, and broader human rights violations..
Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act [HB-5046]
[Veterans ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Arts and Culture ]
Authorizes the establishment of a National Global War on Terrorism Memorial in the area of the National Mall.
HB-5046: Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On National Parks, Forests, And Public Lands. on 12/02/2019
World War II Pacific War Heroes Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-5044]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
[Arts and Culture ]
Directs Congress to make arrangements for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of the service of the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and Merchant Marine, as well as the citizen and noncitizen civilians who fought with the U.S. military, who were surrendered, captured, or abandoned to become prisoners of war of Japan during World War II.
HB-5044: World War II Pacific War Heroes Congressional Gold Medal Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis
Introduced In House on 11/12/2019