Conflicts And Wars
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A bill clarifying that it is United States policy to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. [S.567]
Establishes that it is U.S. policy to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. References to "Israel" in future acts of Congress relating to appropriations or foreign commerce shall be interpreted to include the Golan Heights.
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Amache Study Act [HB-1330]
Directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the site known as Amache, Camp Amache, and Granada Relocation Center, in Granada, Colorado, which was 1 of the 10 relocation centers where Japanese Americans were incarcerated during World War II. In conducting such study, Interior shall evaluate the national significance of such relocation center and determine the suitability and feasibility of designating it as a unit of the National Park System.
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Expressing support for addressing the Arab-Israeli conflict in a concurrent track with the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and commending Arab and Muslim-majority states that have improved bilateral relations with Israel. [HR-138]
This resolution reaffirms U.S. policy to support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The resolution urges Palestine and other Arab and Muslim-majority states to engage in negotiations with Israel in order to advance the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and improve bilateral relations.
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LEGION Act Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act [S.504]
(Sec. 3) expands eligibility for membership in The American Legion to include veterans and servicemembers who served any time after December 7, 1941, including those currently serving. Presently, only veterans and servicemembers who served during periods of war specified by Congress are eligible to join The American Legion. (Sec. 4) The bill also prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin for the purposes of holding a staff position at The American Legion.
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Honoring the life of Chief Petty Officer Shannon M. Kent. [HR-134]
This resolution honors the life of Chief Petty Officer Shannon M. Kent and her meritorious service in combat operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria.The resolution urges the Department of the Navy and the Department of Defense to review medical eligibility rules that may deny a servicemember opportunities even though the servicemember is otherwise combat-ready.
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KREMLIN Act Keeping Russian Entrapments Minimal and Limiting Intelligence Networks Act [HB-1273]
Requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to report to Congress an assessment of Russia's political intentions, including (1) Russian leadership intentions in pursuing military scenarios against members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), (2) Russian leadership reactions to the European Reassurance Initiative, and (3) areas of possible joint cooperation between Russia and its Western adversaries.
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Reclamation of War Powers Act [HB-1193]
Reclamation of War Powers Act prohibits funding for the Armed Forces from being obligated or expended for the introduction of the Armed Forces into hostilities, or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, in the absence of a declaration of war, specific statutory authorization, or a national emergency created by an attack or imminent threat of attack upon the United States, its territories or possessions, or the Armed Forces. Funds may be used for such a national emergency for only 60 days.
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A resolution designating April 5, 2019, as "Gold Star Wives Day". [SR-68]
This resolution designates April 5, 2019, as Gold Star Wives Day. The resolution honors and recognizes the contributions of the members of the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., and their dedication to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces; and encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Wives Day.
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Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act of 2019 [S.482]
Imposes limits on any U.S. withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), amends provisions related to cybercrimes, and imposes sanctions on Russian individuals involved in various activities. No funds may be used to withdraw the United States from NATO unless the Senate passes a resolution consenting to the withdrawal. The bill also authorizes expedited transfers of excess defense articles to NATO member countries. establishes in the Department of State the Office of Cyberspace and the Digital Economy, to serve as the lead policy
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A resolution designating March 29, 2019, as "Vietnam Veterans Day". [SR-69]
This resolution designates March 29, 2019, as Vietnam Veterans Day. The resolution also recognizes the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam during war and peace.
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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress. [SJR-7]
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or affecting Yemen within 30 days unless Congress authorizes a later withdrawal date, issues a declaration of war, or specifically authorizes the use of the Armed Forces. Prohibited activities include providing in-flight fueling for non-U.S. aircraft conducting missions as part of the conflict in Yemen. This joint resolution shall not affect any military operations directed at Al Qaeda. The President must submit to Congress, within 90 days, reports assessing
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A concurrent resolution calling for credible, transparent, and safe elections in Nigeria, and for other purposes. [SCR-1]
This concurrent resolution expresses support for peace and democracy in Nigeria and calls on Nigeria's government and political parties to take all actions to ensure that elections are credible, transparent, and peaceful in order to support the will of the people. It also calls on the government to respect the impartiality of the Independent National Electoral Commission and take measures to combat vote buying.
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Governments of Burma and Bangladesh ensure the safe, dignified, voluntary, and sustainable return of the Rohingya refugees who have been displaced by the campaign of ethnic cleansing conducted by the Burmese military and to immediately release unjustly imprisoned journalists, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo. [SR-34]
This resolution condemns the violence perpetrated against the Rohingya in Burma (Myanmar) and calls on Burma to take certain actions to address the humanitarian crisis there. The resolution also urges the United States to develop a more robust diplomatic strategy to mitigate this crisis.
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Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2019 [S.398]
Suspends certain weapons transfers to Saudi Arabia. It also imposes sanctions on individuals for various activities related to the civil war in Yemen and for involvement in the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The United States may not authorize transfers to Saudi Arabia of missiles, ammunition, ground vehicles, aircraft, or other weapons that fall within Categories III, IV, VII, or VIII of the U.S. Munitions List. The prohibitions do not apply to ground-based missile defense systems and shall expire September 30, 2020. The United
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FIRST Act First Infantry Recognition of Sacrifice in Theater Act [S.389]
Authorizes the Society of the First Infantry Division to modify the First Division Monument located on federal land in Presidential Park, District of Columbia, to honor members of the First Infantry Division of the U.S. Army who died during U.S. operations, including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, and Operation Enduring Freedom. The First Infantry Division must provide the society with a list of names to be added to the monument. The Commemorative Works Act, which prohibits monuments to military units, shall
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Agent Orange Exposure Fairness Act of 2019 [S.332]
Requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to brief Congress and report on the efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide benefits to veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, and have specified diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents (i.e., chloracne, porphyria cutanea tarda, or acute or subacute peripheral neuropathy). The VA must implement recommendations from the GAO report related to the adjudication of claims for benefits for veterans with the
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Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 [S.277]
Requires the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make arrangements for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Fred Korematsu, in recognition of his contributions to civil rights, his loyalty and patriotism to the United States, and his dedication to justice and equality. The medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution and will be available for display and research, and can be loaned, as appropriate, for display elsewhere.
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Preserving America’s Battlefields Act [S.225]
Reauthorizes through FY2028 the Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program and expands the purposes of the American Battlefield Protection Program to include the preservation and protection of nationally significant battlefields of not only the Civil War but also the American Revolution and the War of 1812, and the enhancement of visitors' experiences at those battlefields.
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Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 [S.133]
Provides for a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the U.S. Merchant Mariners of World War II, in recognition of their service during World War II. Following the award of the medal, it shall be given to the American Merchant Marine Museum, where it shall be available for display and research.
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Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act [S.122]
Prohibits the sale of a Purple Heart, unless the sale is conducted by the member or former member of the Armed Forces to whom the Purple Heart was awarded. It imposes criminal penalties for a violation—a fine, a prison term of up to six months, or both.