National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 [HB-2500]
Authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. 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; Chemical Agents and Munitions
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HB-2500: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith
Read Twice. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 512. on 08/11/2020
Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act [S.1316]
Directs the Department of Defense to award grants to advance orthotic and prosthetic care for members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and civilians who have undergone amputation, traumatic brain injury, and other serious injuries resulting from combat or military experience. The grants must fund research on (1) outcomes for such patients, (2) materials used in orthotics and prosthetics, and (3) improving existing orthotic and prosthetic technology and the development of new technology.
S.1316: Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Durbin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 05/02/2019
SR-188: A resolution encouraging a swift transfer of power by the military to a civilian-led political authority in the Republic of the Sudan, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Measure Laid Before Senate By Unanimous Consent. on 07/09/2019
You have voted SR-188: A resolution encouraging a swift transfer of power by the military to a civilian-led political authority in the Republic of the Sudan, and for other purposes..
SR-184: A resolution condemning the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka, offering sincere condolences to the victims, to their families and friends, and to the people and nation of Sri Lanka, and expressing solidarity and support for Sri Lanka.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Resolution Agreed To In Senate With An Amendment And An Amended Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S3296-3297; Text: Cr S3296-3297) on 06/10/2019
You have voted SR-184: A resolution condemning the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka, offering sincere condolences to the victims, to their families and friends, and to the people and nation of Sri Lanka, and expressing solidarity and support for Sri Lanka..
SR-179: A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedoms of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2019.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/01/2019
You have voted SR-179: A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedoms of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2019..
HR-345: Recognizing widening threats to freedoms of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2019.
Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Mr. Engel Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 07/15/2019
You have voted HR-345: Recognizing widening threats to freedoms of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2019..
HR-346: Recognizing the devastating April 21, 2019, terrorist bombings in Sri Lanka and observing 10 years since the end of Sri Lanka's decades-long civil war, which ended on May 18, 2009.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Introduced In House on 05/01/2019
You have voted HR-346: Recognizing the devastating April 21, 2019, terrorist bombings in Sri Lanka and observing 10 years since the end of Sri Lanka's decades-long civil war, which ended on May 18, 2009..
Nuclear Weapons Abolition and Economic and Energy Conversion Act of 2019 [HB-2419]
Directs the U.S. government to sign and ratify the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons or a similar international agreement that calls for the elimination of all nuclear weapons in every country. The government shall (1) redirect resources currently used in nuclear weapons programs toward building an ecologically beneficial peace economy and addressing human and infrastructure needs, and (2) actively promote policies to induce all other countries to take similar action.
HB-2419: Nuclear Weapons Abolition and Economic and Energy Conversion Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Strategic Forces. on 05/01/2019
HR-326: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
The Resolution Provides For Consideration Of H.r. 4 Under A Closed Rule With One Hour Of General Debate. Also, The Resolution Provides For Consideration Of H. Res. 326 Under A Closed Rule With One Hour Of General Debate. The Rule Provides That The Amendments To H. Res. 326 And Preamble, Modified By The Amendments In Part B Of The Report Are Considered As Adopted. on 12/06/2019
You have voted HR-326: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution..
Prevention of Unconstitutional War with Iran Act of 2019 [HB-2354]
Prohibits funds from being used for kinetic military operations against Iran unless Congress authorizes such an action, with various exceptions such as in response to an imminent threat. ("Kinetic military operations" typically refers to active military actions, in contrast to latent operations or cyberwarfare.)
HB-2354: Prevention of Unconstitutional War with Iran Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 04/25/2019
Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-2350]
Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, known as the "Ghost Army," collectively, in recognition of its service during World War II.
HB-2350: Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 04/22/2019
Burma Political Prisoners Assistance Act [HB-2327]
Directs the Department of State to continue assisting civil society organizations in Burma (Myanmar) working to release political prisoners and prisoners of conscience. Such assistance may 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.
HB-2327: Burma Political Prisoners Assistance Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/25/2019
SR-170: A resolution recognizing the Fifth Anniversary of the Chibok Girls Kidnapping by the Boko Haram Terrorist Organization and calling on the Government of Nigeria to redouble efforts to bring an end to the conflict in northeast and central Nigeria and to provide assistance to the victims.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/11/2019
You have voted SR-170: A resolution recognizing the Fifth Anniversary of the Chibok Girls Kidnapping by the Boko Haram Terrorist Organization and calling on the Government of Nigeria to redouble efforts to bring an end to the conflict in northeast and central Nigeria and to provide assistance to the victims..
Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 [S.1195]
Extends the presumption of service-connection for certain diseases associated with herbicide (e.g., Agent Orange) exposure to veterans who served (1) offshore of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, or (2) in or near the Korean Demilitarized Zone between September 1, 1967, and August 31, 1971. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific disabilities or diseases diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then
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S.1195: Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 04/11/2019
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 [S.1215]
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;
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S.1215: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 04/11/2019
SR-169: A resolution requesting a statement under section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 with respect to violations of human rights by the Government of Saudi Arabia.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/11/2019
You have voted SR-169: A resolution requesting a statement under section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 with respect to violations of human rights by the Government of Saudi Arabia..
Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2019 [S.1186]
Authorizes aid to address the humanitarian crisis in Burma (Myanmar). It also calls for sanctions and reports related to the issue. Specifically, the bill authorizes aid for humanitarian assistance and reconciliation activities in Burma and other countries in the region, including assistance to help targeted ethnic minority groups and support voluntary resettlement. The President may not provide security assistance for Burma's armed forces until the Department of State certifies that the Burmese military has made significant progress in abiding
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S.1186: Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/11/2019
Stopping Malign Activities from Russian Terrorism Act [S.1189]
Directs the Department of State to report to Congress as to whether Russia qualifies as a state sponsor of terrorism. The State Department shall also report to Congress as to whether the following armed entities qualify as foreign terrorist organizations: (1) entities in the Donbas region of Ukraine controlled or aided by Russia, and (2) entities controlled by or associated with the Donetsk People's Republic or Lugansk People's Republic.
S.1189: Stopping Malign Activities from Russian Terrorism Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Risch With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 12/17/2019
World War I Valor Medals Review Act [S.1218]
Requires review of the service records of certain decorated World War I veterans to determine whether they should be awarded the Medal of Honor for valor during that war. Specifically, the Secretary of the Army or the Secretary of the Navy shall review the records of any African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, Jewish American, or Native American war veteran who was recommended for review by a veterans service organization and who, for action that occurred between April 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918 was awarded the Distinguished Service
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S.1218: World War I Valor Medals Review Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 04/11/2019
Ensuring a Secure Afghanistan Act [HB-2060]
Prohibits funds made available to the Department of Defense for FY2019 from being used to reduce the number of U.S. Armed Forces members deployed in Afghanistan to below 10,000 unless the Office of the Director of National Intelligence certifies that Taliban leaders have (1) rejected Al Qaeda by name, (2) committed not to fight alongside or have any affiliation with Al Qaeda, and (3) agreed to various conditions such as committing to protecting the rights of women and girls and supporting the Afghan Constitution. The Department of State shall provide
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HB-2060: Ensuring a Secure Afghanistan Act
Sponsored by: Rep. David Rouzer
Introduced In House on 04/03/2019