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Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act [S.925]
Expands sanctions and reporting requirements related to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a branch of the Iranian armed forces that the Department of State has designated as a foreign terrorist organization. The President shall identify foreign persons and entities that have conducted one or more sensitive transactions or activities related to the IRGC as well as entities owned or controlled by the IRGC and impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on them. The bill expands the definition of a "sensitive transaction or activity" to include
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Expressing support for designation of a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. [HR-270]
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. It also honors and recognizes the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam.
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Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-1908]
Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Roddie Edmonds in recognition of his achievements and heroic actions during World War II.
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Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 [S.892]
Directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make appropriate arrangements for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to Rosie the Riveter (i.e., any female individual who held employment or volunteered in support of the war efforts during World War II), in recognition of their contributions to the United States and the inspiration they have provided to ensuing generations. The medal shall be displayed at the National Museum of American History, which is urged to make the medal available
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Affirming United States support for the continued implementation of the Treaty of Peace between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the State of Israel. [HR-258]
This resolution recognizes the importance of the Treaty of Peace between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the State of Israel on the treaty's 40th anniversary. The resolution also expresses support for the Multinational Force and Observers, the peacekeeping organization that oversees the terms of the treaty.
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Strongly condemning the February 2019 terrorist attack in India, offering condolences to the family and friends of the victims, and reaffirming solidarity with the people of India. [HR-261]
This resolution condemns the February 2019 terrorist attack in India, offers deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victims and to India, reaffirms solidarity with the Indian people, and reaffirms the U.S. commitment to working with the government of India to combat terrorism.
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Escuadrón 201 Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-1889]
Requires the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make arrangements for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the members of Escuadron 201 (the 201st Fighter Squadron of the Mexican Expeditionary Air Force), which fought alongside U.S. forces in the South Pacific during World War II.
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National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coin Act [HB-1865]
Provides FY2020 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 8 of the 12 regular FY2020 appropriations bills: the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Legislative
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A resolution opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel. [SR-120]
This resolution opposes the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement (BDS) and other efforts targeting Israel, and states that BDS undermines the possibility for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The resolution urges both sides to return to direct negotiations and expresses support for a solution resulting in the state of Israel existing alongside a democratic Palestinian state.
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A resolution congratulating Israel and Egypt on the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty. [SR-121]
This resolution requests the President to issue a proclamation to observe the 40th anniversary of peace between Israel and Egypt and encourages the two nations to continue to serve as examples of peacebuilding.
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Enhancing Human Rights Protections in Arms Sales Act of 2019 [S.854]
Requires the Department of State to certify that a proposed recipient of certain controlled defense articles and services complies with various human rights-related requirements. For each proposed export of articles and services that fall within certain categories of the U.S. Munitions List, excluding ground-based missile defense systems, the State Department shall make various certifications, including that during the fiscal year in which the transfer will take place, the articles or services will not be used in hostilities where the receiving
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United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act [HB-1837]
Authorizes various joint research and cooperation programs between the United States and Israel, reauthorizes security assistance to Israel, and establishes reporting requirements regarding various related issues. The bill authorizes the Department of State to work with Israel on research and development to establish directed energy capabilities. It authorizes through FY2024 cooperative projects involving the United States, Israel, and developing countries to identify and address sustainability challenges related to water resources, agriculture,
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Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel. [HR-246]
This resolution opposes the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement and other efforts targeting Israel. The resolution urges both sides to return to direct negotiations and expresses support for a solution resulting in the state of Israel existing alongside a democratic Palestinian state. It also affirms the right of U.S. citizens to free speech, including the right to protest or criticize U.S. or foreign government policies.
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National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act [HB-1830]
Directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half-dollar clad coins emblematic of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor. The bill limits the issuance of such coins to the one-year period beginning on January 1, 2022. The bill prescribes surcharges for coin sales, which shall be paid to the National Purple Heart Honor Mission, Inc., to support the mission of such organization, including capital improvements to the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor facilities.
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A resolution expressing support for the designation of March 21, 2019, as "National Rosie the Riveter Day". [SR-114]
This resolution supports the designation of March 21, 2019, as National Rosie the Riveter Day and acknowledges the important role played by women during World War II.
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U.S.S. Frank E. Evans Act [S.849]
Requires the Department of Defense to authorize inclusion on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in the District of Columbia of the names of the 74 crew members of the USS Frank E. Evans killed on June 3, 1969.
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Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 [HB-1773]
Directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make appropriate arrangements for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to Rosie the Riveter (i.e., any female individual who held employment or volunteered in support of the war efforts during World War II), in recognition of their contributions to the United States and the inspiration they have provided to ensuing generations. The medal shall be displayed at the National Museum of American History, which must make the medal available for
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Divided Families Reunification Act [HB-1771]
Directs the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on its consultations with South Korea on potential opportunities to reunite Korean Americans with family in North Korea. The State Department's Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues shall periodically report to Congress on its consultations with representatives of Korean Americans with family in North Korea on reunification efforts.
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Expressing support for designation of March 21, 2019, as "National Rosie the Riveter Day". [HR-237]
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Rosie the Riveter Day and acknowledges the important role played by women in World War II.
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemorative Coin Act [HB-1805]
Directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 100,000 $1 coins in commemoration of the centennial of the establishment of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. All sales of such coins shall include a surcharge of $10 for each coin. All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of such coins must be paid to the National World War I Museum and Memorial to assist in the commemoration of the centennial.