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A resolution designating April 5, 2018, as "Gold Star Wives Day". [SR-472] [Veterans ] [Military ]
A resolution designating April 5, 2018, as "Gold Star Wives Day". Designates April 5, 2018, as Gold Star Wives Day.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Manchin Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 04/17/2018

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Reconstruction Era National Historical Park Act [HB-5532] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Arts and Culture ]
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James Clyburn Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Subcommittee On National Parks. Hearings Held. on 12/12/2018

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Admiral Lloyd R. "Joe" Vasey Pacific War Commemorative Display Establishment Act [S.2213] [Military ] [Veterans ] [Arts and Culture ]
Admiral Lloyd R. "Joe" Vasey Pacific War Commemorative Display Establishment Act

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Murkowski Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 115-215. on 03/21/2018

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To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to John L. Canley for acts of valor during the Vietnam War while a member of the Marine Corps. [HB-4641] [Veterans ] [Military ]
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to John L. Canley for acts of valor during the Vietnam War while a member of the Marine Corps. The President may award the Medal of Honor to John L. Canley for his acts of valor during the Vietnam War as a member of the Marine Corps, for which he was previously awarded the Navy Cross.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Julia Brownley Signed By President. on 01/29/2018

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Authorization for Use of Military Force of 2018 [SJR-59] [Defense ] [International ] [Military ] [National Security ]
Authorization for Use of Military Force of 2018 This joint resolution authorizes the President to use all necessary and appropriate force against the Taliban, al Qaeda, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, Al Shabaab, Al Qaeda in Syria (including Al Nusrah Front), the Haqqani Network, Al Qaeda in the Islamic Mahgreb, and other non-state associated forces designated by the President. The joint resolution provides for related congressional review and oversight. The Authorization for Use of Military Force (P.L. 107-40) (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Senate Subcommittee On Federal Spending Oversight And Emergency Management. Hearings Held. on 06/06/2018

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USS Indianapolis Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-4107] [Military ] [Veterans ]
USS Indianapolis Congressional Gold Medal Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Introduced In House on 10/24/2017

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 [HB-5515] [Defense ] [Energy ] [National Security ] [Cybersecurity ] [Military ] [Veterans ]
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 This bill authorizes FY2019 appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD), military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for: (1) Procurement, including helicopters, combat vehicles, weapons, aircraft, shipbuilding and conversion, and missiles; (2) (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith Signed By President. on 08/13/2018

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A resolution condemning Boko Haram and calling on the Governments of the United States of America and Nigeria to swiftly implement measures to defeat the terrorist organization. [SR-460] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ]
A resolution condemning Boko Haram and calling on the Governments of the United States of America and Nigeria to swiftly implement measures to defeat the terrorist organization.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 04/12/2018

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting visits and communication between the United States and the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government. [HR-697] [International ] [Human Rights ]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting visits and communication between the United States and the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government. Affirms a commitment to supporting actions that encourage visits and communication between officials from the United States and the Republic of Artsakh (formerly the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh) at all levels. Encourages open communication, meetings, and other direct contacts between officials of Artsakh and the executive and legislative branches of the United (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern Introduced In House on 01/17/2018

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No Assistance for Assad Act [HB-4681] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Military ]
No Assistance for Assad Act This bill prohibits FY2018-FY2022 reconstruction or stabilization assistance from being provided for any area of Syria controlled by the Syrian government or associated forces unless the President certifies that the Syrian government has stopped attacking civilians and is making progress in areas such as human rights, complying with international obligations, ending missile development and deployment, and refugee repatriation. The President shall recertify whether such conditions are being met every 90 days. Such prohibition (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/25/2018

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A resolution urging the Governments of Burma and Bangladesh to 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. [SR-376] [Human Rights ] [International ] [National Security ]
A resolution urging the Governments of Burma and Bangladesh to 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. Condemns: (1) the violence and displacement inflicted on Burma's (Myanmar's) Rohingya and other ethnic minorities, and (2) the attacks by the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army militant group. Calls for an immediate halt to all hostilities by Burmese authorities. Calls on: the government of Burma to allow full (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute And An Amendment To The Title And With An Amended Preamble. Without Written Report. on 03/21/2018

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Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2018 [S.2060] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Trade ] [Funding ] [Economic Development ]
Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2018 This bill authorizes assistance to victims of the military's ethnic cleansing campaign targeting the Rohingya people in Rakhine State, Burma (Myanmar), as well as technical assistance to investigate and prosecute crimes related to ethnic cleansing in Rakhine State. The bill imposes restrictions on international financial institution assistance, security cooperation, and trade. It calls on the President to determine whether specified individuals should be included in the list of specially designated nationals (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 02/12/2018

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A joint resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes. [SJR-58] [International ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ] [Military ]
A joint resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes. This joint resolution requires the Department of State to periodically certify to Congress that Saudi Arabia is undertaking: efforts to conduct diplomatic negotiations to end the civil war in Yemen; measures to increase access for Yemenis to food, fuel, and medicine; measures to reduce civilian casualties from its military operations in Yemen; and actions to reduce humanitarian assistance shipment delays. If the State Department is unable (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment Favorably. on 05/22/2018

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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 [HB-4877] [Defense ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Budget and Spending ] [Healthcare ]
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 Provides FY2018 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities. Excludes military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all considered in other appropriations bills. Provides appropriations to DOD for: Military Personnel; Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; and Revolving and Management Funds. Provides appropriations for Other Department of Defense (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kay Granger Introduced In House on 01/25/2018

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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 [HJR-128] [Defense ] [Energy ] [Small Business ] [Budget and Spending ] [Agriculture ] [Funding ] [Disaster Relief ] [Military ]
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 DIVISION B--FURTHER EXTENSION OF CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2018 Further Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 This division amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 to provide continuing FY2018 appropriations to most federal agencies through March 23, 2018 (February 8, 2018, under current law). It prevents a partial government shutdown that would otherwise occur when the existing continuing resolution expires because the FY2018 appropriations bills have not been enacted. The division (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen Introduced In House on 02/05/2018

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Cambodia Accountability and Return on Investment Act of 2018 [S.2412] [International ] [Human Rights ]
Cambodia Accountability and Return on Investment Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/08/2018

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A resolution calling upon the President to exercise relevant mandatory sanctions authorities under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act in response to the Government of the Russian Federation's continued aggression in Ukraine and illegal occupation of Crimea and assault on democratic institutions around the world, including through cyber attacks. [SR-402] [Cybersecurity ] [International ] [National Security ] [Elections ]
A resolution calling upon the President to exercise relevant mandatory sanctions authorities under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act in response to the Government of the Russian Federation's continued aggression in Ukraine and illegal occupation of Crimea and assault on democratic institutions around the world, including through cyber attacks. Calls for: (1) the President, the Department of the Treasury, and the Department of State to impose sanctions with respect to activities of the Russian Federation undermining cybersecurity, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S876-878) on 02/12/2018

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and celebrating Black History Month. [SR-412] [Arts and Culture ] [Military ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Veterans ]
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and celebrating Black History Month. Expresses support for the monument recognizing the service of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and the mission of the Buffalo Soldier Educational and Historical Committee. Encourages celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of African Americans during Black History Month and throughout 2018.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jerry Moran Senate Committee On Armed Services Discharged By Unanimous Consent. on 10/03/2018

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Confederate Commemorative Works Inventory and Joint Resource Study Act [HB-5056] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Veterans ] [Military ] [Arts and Culture ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
Confederate Commemorative Works Inventory and Joint Resource Study Act This bill directs the Departments of the Interior, Defense, and Veterans Affairs to each conduct a full inventory of specified Confederate commemorative works, including flags and other symbols or signage, on the public lands under their jurisdiction. Using such inventories, the National Park Service shall conduct a special resource study to examine the works commemorating and interpreting the Civil War and commemorating, with respect to such war, the soldiers, people on the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 02/28/2018

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International Violence Against Women Act of 2018 [HB-5034] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ]
International Violence Against Women Act of 2018 This bill 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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Introduced In House on 02/15/2018

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