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USIA for Strategic Competition Act United States Information Abroad for Strategic Competition Act [HB-7938]
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Establishes measures to advance U.S. messaging and interests globally, including by requiring the Department of State to reconstitute for five years the Active Measures Working Group to create an information statecraft strategy for the U.S. government. The purpose of the strategy shall be to reduce the ability of the Communist Party of China (CCP) to influence global discourse, and such strategy shall include an identification of (1) specific CCP narratives that contribute to its ability to influence global discourse, (2) counter-narratives that
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Sponsored by: Rep. Michael T. McCaul
Introduced In House on 08/04/2020
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Hong Kong People's Freedom and Choice Act [S.4229]
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A bill to reaffirm the principles and objectives set forth in the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 07/20/2020
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Academic Institution Research Integrity Act [HB-7813]
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Requires a nonprofit foundation or other entity affiliated with an institution of higher education (e.g., a research, endowment, or alumni foundation) to disclose to the Department of Education any gift from or contract with a foreign entity or individual valued at $250,000 or more.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Joyce
Introduced In House on 07/29/2020
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INFLUENCE Act Intelligence on Nefarious Foreign Leaders Using Education Networks for Corrupt Enrichment Act [HB-7842]
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To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve protections against foreign influence at institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Rice
Introduced In House on 07/29/2020
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Slovenia and the enduring friendship between the American and Slovenian peoples is critical to United States interests. [HR-1068]
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This resolution expresses support for the bilateral relationship between the United States and Slovenia.
Sponsored by: Rep. Don Young
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 08/07/2020
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Restoring Critical Supply Chains and Intellectual Property Act [S.4324]
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Establishes tax credits, incentives, and other measures to support U.S. production of personal protective equipment (PPE), semiconductors, and critical minerals. Among other things, the bill (1) prohibits the use of federal funds for procurement of PPE items not produced in the United States, and (2) establishes a $7.5 billion tax credit for investment in certain medical PPE manufacturing projects. The bill also addresses the security of federally funded research and development grants and export-controlled goods, technologies, or sensitive information,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Shelley Moore Capito
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 07/27/2020
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BLUE Pacific Act Boosting Long-term U.S. Engagement in the Pacific Act [HB-7797]
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Requires the establishment or expansion of various diplomacy and aid programs related to the Pacific Islands, which include the Cook Islands, Fiji, Palau, and Vanuatu. Provisions relating to security and law enforcement in the Pacific Islands include those requiring (1) the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security to expand cross-border maritime law enforcement operations; (2) the State Department to expand International Law Enforcement Academies coverage (the academies provide training to law enforcement agencies in other countries);
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H3988-3989) on 07/31/2020
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STRATEGIC Act Strengthening Trade, Regional Alliances, Technology, and Economic and Geopolitical Initiatives concerning China Act [S.4272]
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Contains provisions addressing China and foreign relations generally. The provisions include directing the Department of State to establish a program to facilitate dialogues between U.S. regulatory and technical agencies and their counterparts in partner countries to promote U.S. regulatory standards; authorizing the State Department to help U.S. companies address China-related supply chain management issues, including by relocating production to other countries; directing the President to establish an interagency working group to strengthen U.S.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dan Sullivan
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/22/2020
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State, Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2021 [HB-7608]
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Provides FY2021 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 4 of the 12 regular FY2021 appropriations bills: the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021; the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021; the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021; and the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021. The departments and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita M. Lowey
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Appropriations. on 07/30/2020
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A resolution recognizing the 70th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Thailand. [SR-646]
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This resolution recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Thailand and encourages the President to expand the educational and cultural partnership between the United States and Thailand.
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/02/2020
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Hong Kong People’s Freedom and Choice Act [HB-7428]
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To reaffirm the principles and objectives set forth in the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. James P. McGovern
Introduced In House on 06/30/2020
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Safeguarding American Innovation Act [S.3997]
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A bill to strengthen the security and integrity of the United States scientific and research enterprise.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Reported By Senator Johnson With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 116-317. on 12/14/2020
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Holding China Accountable Act [HB-7181]
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Prohibits certain Chinese nationals from receiving visas, requires higher education institutions to disclose certain foreign gifts, and restricts the use of foreign public accounting firms by foreign issuers of securities. Specified visas may not be issued to Chinese nationals seeking to enter the United States for the purpose of (1) studying science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a related field; (2) employment in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a related field; or (3) attending a business meeting, conference, or academic
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Rouzer
Introduced In House on 06/11/2020
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America FIRST Act America: Foreign Influence Resistance Starts with Transparency Act [HB-7170]
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Requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) to disclose additional information related to gifts and contracts from foreign sources. Specifically, the bill requires IHEs, nonprofit departments within IHEs, and affiliates of IHEs (e.g., professors and researchers) to disclose in the byline of publications the total value of gifts, contracts, and financial assets received by them from foreign sources. The Department of Education (ED) must determine appropriate enforcement actions for failures to do so, such as imposing a probationary period or
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Sponsored by: Rep. Glenn Grothman
Introduced In House on 06/11/2020
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Operation Overlord Study Abroad Program Act of 2020 [HB-7189]
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Authorizes the Department of State to establish a two-week study abroad program in Normandy, France, for eligible U.S. high school students to learn about the historical relationship between the United States and France. The State Department may accept and use donations for program expenditures and shall use such funds before any funds appropriated by the government.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ron Kind
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 06/26/2020
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Foreign Influence Transparency Act [HB-7063]
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Addresses foreign influence in higher education and in certain other academic, religious, and artistic pursuits. Current law exempts from foreign agent registration requirements a person engaging in activities in furtherance of religious, scholastic, academic, or scientific pursuits or of the fine arts. The bill specifies that this exemption applies only to those activities that do not promote the political agenda of a foreign government. Under current law, an institution of higher education is required to disclose to the Department of Education
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Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Wilson
Introduced In House on 05/28/2020
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Cage the Paper Tiger Act of 2020 [HB-6916]
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To prohibit the listing of certain firms on national securities exchanges, to provide for expensing of costs directly connected with moving manufacturing from China to the United States, to establish a counterintelligence vetting task force, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Walker
Referred To The Subcommittee On Intelligence And Counterterrorism. on 06/01/2020
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A resolution recognizing April 30, 2020, as "El Dia de los Ninos-Celebrating Young Americans". [SR-558]
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This resolution designates April 30, 2020, as El Dia de Los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/05/2020
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Congratulating the people of the Republic of Turkey and Turkish Americans nationwide on Turkish National Sovereignty and Children's Day. [HR-931]
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This resolution recognizes Turkish National Sovereignty and Children's Day. The resolution expresses support for democracy in Turkey and commends the contributions of Turkish Americans.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 05/01/2020
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Foreign Influence Transparency Act [S.3313]
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Addresses foreign influence in higher education and in certain other academic, religious, and artistic pursuits. Current law exempts from foreign agent registration requirements a person engaging in activities in furtherance of religious, scholastic, academic, or scientific pursuits or of the fine arts. The bill specifies that this exemption applies only to those activities that do not promote the political agenda of a foreign government. Under current law, an institution of higher education is required to disclose to the Department of Education
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Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/13/2020