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Congressional Commission on the European Union Resolution [HCR-2]
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Congressional Commission on the European Union Resolution - Establishes the Congressional Commission on the European Union (Commission), which shall be composed of 18 Members of the House of Representatives and Senate, to work with the European Parliament of the European Union (EU) and the European Commission in order to: (1) enable Members, officers, and employees of Congress to provide expert advice to members and staff of the EU and the European Commission and to permit members and staff of such entities to obtain the services of the Congressional
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Sponsored by: Rep. Darrell Issa
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Affairs, And In Addition To The Committee On Rules, For A Period To Be Subsequently Determined By The Speaker, In Each Case For Consideration Of Such Provisions As Fall Within The Jurisdiction Of The Committee Concerned. on 01/05/2011
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Department of Peace Act of 2011 [HB-808]
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Department of Peace Act of 2011 - Establishes a Department of Peace, which shall be headed by a Secretary of Peace (Secretary). Sets forth the mission of the Department, including: (1) cultivation of peace as a national policy objective; and (2) development of policies that promote national and international conflict prevention, nonviolent intervention, mediation, peaceful conflict resolution, and structured conflict mediation. Establishes in the Department: (1) the Office of Peace Education and Training, (2) the Office of Domestic Peace Activities,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Government Organization, Efficiency, And Financial Management. on 03/18/2011
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Visitors Interested in Strengthening America (VISA) Act of 2011 [HB-714]
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Visitors Interested in Strengthening America (VISA) Act of 2011 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official to waive certain entry documentary requirements for a nonimmigrant child (unmarried and under the age of 16) who is a citizen or national of Mexico and accompanying parent or adult chaperone in instances of medical visits, student groups, or special community events. Sets forth additional requirements for such entries.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jared Polis
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration Policy And Enforcement. on 02/28/2011
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To provide for supplemental appropriations for obesity programs of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and for other purposes. [HB-6143]
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Makes: (1) emergency supplemental appropriations for obesity programs of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and (2) offsetting rescissions of prior year unobligated balances of specified accounts.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Baca
Referred To The Committee On Appropriations, And In Addition To The Committee On The Budget, For A Period To Be Subsequently Determined By The Speaker, In Each Case For Consideration Of Such Provisions As Fall Within The Jurisdiction Of The Committee Concerned. on 07/18/2012
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2013 [HB-6018]
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2013 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes FY2013 appropriations for the Department of State (Department) for: (1) diplomatic and consular programs; (2) the Capital Investment Fund; (3) embassy security, construction and maintenance; (4) educational and cultural exchange programs; (5) conflict stabilization operations; (6) representation allowances; (7) protection of foreign missions and officials; (8) diplomatic and consular service emergencies; (9) repatriation loans; (10) the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/18/2012
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To establish a Congressional Advisory Commission on the Implementation of United States Policy under the Taiwan Relations Act. [HB-5902]
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Establishes the Congressional Advisory Commission on the Implementation of United States Policy under the Taiwan Relations Act. Requires the Commission to: (1) assess the sufficiency of U.S. defense articles and services for Taiwan; (2) review U.S. operational planning, policy reviews, and other preparations since 2000 to implement the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances provided to Taiwan in 1982; (3) identify threats to the security, social, or economic systems of Taiwan and assess U.S. capability to resist such threats; (4) evaluate
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Andrews
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 06/06/2012
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2013 [HB-5857]
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2013 - Makes FY2013 appropriations for the Department of State (Department) for: administration of foreign affairs and diplomatic and consular programs; the Capital Investment Fund; the Office of Inspector General; educational and cultural exchange programs; representation allowances; protection of foreign missions and officials; U.S. embassy security, construction, and maintenance; emergencies in the diplomatic and consular service; the repatriation loans program
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kay Granger
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 112-494, By Ms. Granger. on 05/25/2012
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To prohibit the Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation from making grants, and for other purposes. [HB-4307]
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Prohibits funds from being used to carry out the Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation or any other program that provides grants for cultural preservation outside the United States.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Lankford
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 03/29/2012
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Sudan Peace, Security, and Accountability Act of 2012 [HB-4169]
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Sudan Peace, Security, and Accountability Act of 2012 - Directs the President to develop and transmit to Congress a comprehensive strategy to end serious human rights violations in Sudan and promote a comprehensive peace and democratic reform strategy. Requires the strategy to include an interagency framework to plan, coordinate, and review the diplomatic, economic, intelligence, and military actions and capabilities of U.S. policy regarding Sudan. Directs the President to impose specified visa, development assistance, security assistance, property,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, And Human Rights. on 05/07/2012
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Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act [HB-4086]
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Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act - Amends the federal judicial code with respect to denial of a foreign state's immunity from the jurisdiction of U.S. or state courts (under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act) in cases where rights in property taken in violation of international law are in issue and that property (or any property exchanged for it) is: (1) present in the United States in connection with a commercial activity carried on by the foreign state in the United States; or (2) owned by an agency or instrumentality
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 03/20/2012
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Spending Reduction Act of 2011 [HB-408]
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Spending Reduction Act of 2011 - Amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (CAA of 2011) to reduce FY2011 appropriations for nonsecurity discretionary spending to FY2008 levels. Requires funding at the lower amount of any project or activity whose FY2008 level is higher than the amount provided in appropriations Acts for FY2010. Continues discretionary spending at the current rate for operations specified in the security-related appropriations Acts for FY2010 listed in the CAA of 2011, including the rate specified in Division E of the Consolidated
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Referred To The Subcommittee On Capital Markets And Government Sponsored Enterprises. on 03/23/2011
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Haiti Empowerment, Assistance, and Rebuilding Act of 2012 [HB-3771]
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Haiti Empowerment, Assistance, and Rebuilding Act of 2012 - States that it is U.S. policy, in partnership with the government of Haiti and in coordination with the international community, to support the sustainable recovery and rebuilding of Haiti. Directs the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to submit to Congress a multi-year strategy to provide assistance in support of Haiti's reconstruction. Authorizes FY2013-FY2014 appropriations for assistance to Haiti under this Act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Western Hemisphere. on 05/07/2012
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2012 [HB-2583]
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2012 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes FY2012 appropriations for: (1) the Department of State (Department) for the administration of foreign affairs, (2) international organizations, (3) international peacekeeping, (4) international commissions, (5) migration and refugee assistance, and (6) the National Endowment for Democracy. Title II: Department of State Authorities and Activities - Subtitle A: Basic Authorities and Activities - (Sec. 201) Directs the Secretary
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 112-223. on 09/23/2011
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Cut Unsustainable and Top-Heavy Spending Act of 2011 [HB-235]
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Cut Unsustainable and Top-Heavy Spending Act of 2011 or CUTS Act - Rescinds 15% of the budget authority provided for any discretionary account in appropriations to the legislative branch for FY2011, except for the Capitol Police. Prohibits the total amount of funds appropriated to the Executive Office of the President for FY2012-FY2013 from exceeding the total amount for FY2011 after applying the rescission. Eliminates automatic cost-of-living adjustments for Members of Congress during FY2012-FY2014. Freezes the total costs for salaries of federal
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Sponsored by: Rep. Virginia Foxx
Referred To The Subcommittee On Insurance, Housing And Community Opportunity. on 03/23/2011
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 [HB-2055]
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 - Division A: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 - Title I: Military Personnel - Appropriates funds for FY2012 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. Title II: Operation and Maintenance - Appropriates funds for FY2012 for operation and maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, the defense agencies, the reserve
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Sponsored by: Rep. John Culberson
Signed By President. on 12/23/2011
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Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 [HB-1473]
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Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 - Division A: Department of Defense Appropriations, 2011 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2011- Title I: Military Personnel - Appropriates funds for FY2011 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. Title II: Operation and Maintenance - Appropriates funds for FY2011 for operation and maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, the defense
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Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Rogers
Presented To President. on 04/15/2011
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Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2012 [HB-1410]
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Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2012 - Prohibits U.S. nonhumanitarian assistance to the government of Vietnam in excess of FY2011 amounts unless: (1) the federal government provides assistance, in addition to democracy building assistance under this Act, supporting human rights training, civil society building, and exchange programs between the Vietnamese National Assembly and Congress at levels commensurate with or exceeding any increases in nonhumanitarian assistance to Vietnam; and (2) the President certifies to Congress that the government of Vietnam
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/12/2012
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To support efforts by the Department of State to strengthen the bilateral relationship with Greece. [HB-1337]
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States that it shall be U.S. policy to strengthen the important cultural, diplomatic, and economic relations between the United States and Greece.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe And Eurasia. on 05/13/2011
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Student Visa Security Improvement Act [HB-1211]
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Student Visa Security Improvement Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) require DHS employees to review the applications, conduct in-person interviews where appropriate, and conduct on-site reviews of applications and supporting documentation with respect to student and exchange program visa applicants prior to final visa adjudication, with emphasis on determining whether an applicant is inadmissible for terrorist-related activities; (2) require an institution or exchange visitor
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration Policy And Enforcement. on 06/01/2011
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A resolution recognizing Expo 2010 Shanghai China and the USA Pavilion at the Expo. [SR-532]
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Congratulates the people of China for hosting Expo 2010. Expresses the sense of the Senate that Expo 2010 constitutes an important step along the path of reform and opening up in China. Calls on the sponsors and operators of the USA Pavilion to make maximum use of this opportunity to showcase the very best attributes that the United States has to offer and to strengthen the cultural, scientific, educational, people-to-people, trade, and investment links between the people of the United States and the people of China. Acknowledges the more than
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported Without Amendment Favorably. on 05/25/2010