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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 McGovern
Introduced In House on 06/30/2020
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Foreign Trade Modernization Act of 2020 [HB-7408]
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Abolishes the United States and Foreign Commercial Service and transfers from the Department of Commerce to the Department of State all functions that were authorized to be performed by the service under any statute, reorganization plan, executive order, or other provision of law. Specifically, the bill transfers to the State Department all contracts, property, records, and unexpended balances of funds, as well as all personnel. Further, the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs and the relevant diplomatic missions shall, through specified activities,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Cuellar
Introduced In House on 06/29/2020
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 [S.4049]
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Authorizes FY2021 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, and missiles; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Drug
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Sponsored by: Sen. James Inhofe
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 08/07/2020
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Expanding Vital American Citizen Services Overseas (EVACS) Act of 2020 [S.4026]
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Establishes requirements for the Department of State to expand American Citizen Services at U.S. embassies, consulates, and missions worldwide during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. American Citizen Services are the range of services provided by the State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs, such as emergency passports, consular reports of birth abroad, emergency financial assistance, and repatriation. The State Department must petition the government of any country that closes borders and airspace or establishes travel
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/22/2020
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SECURE CAMPUS Act of 2020 Safeguarding Educational Institutions, Colleges, Universities, and Research Entities from China's Attempts to Misappropriate Property of the United States Act of 2020 [S.3920]
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Prohibits certain Chinese citizens from receiving visas to participate in graduate or post-graduate studies in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) and contains other related provisions. This prohibition applies to F (academic student) and J (exchange visitor) visas and does not apply to citizens or permanent residents of Taiwan or Hong Kong. (China considers Taiwan a Chinese province. Hong Kong is a special administrative region within China, and most of its permanent inhabitants are Chinese citizens.) The Department of State may waive
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Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/09/2020
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 [S.3905]
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Authorizes various intelligence-related activities for FY2021 and contains other related provisions. The bill's provisions include requiring the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and other intelligence agencies to establish continuity of operations plans; requiring the ODNI to establish the Social Media Data and Threat Analysis Center; establishing that disclosure of a whistleblower's personally identifiable information may constitute a personnel action and giving the whistleblower a right
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Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
By Senator Rubio From Select Committee On Intelligence Filed Written Report. Report No. 116-233. Minority Views Filed. on 06/17/2020
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Office of International Disability Rights Act [S.3880]
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Establishes disability inclusion measures at the Department of State, including the creation of the Office of International Disability Rights. Specifically, the bill establishes the Office of International Disability Rights, which shall coordinate U.S. efforts regarding human rights for people with disabilities and advance the status of people with disabilities in U.S. foreign policy. The bill also requires the State Department to develop and adopt a formal policy for disability inclusion in U.S. foreign assistance programming and disaster response
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/03/2020
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SECURE CAMPUS Act of 2020 Safeguarding Educational institutions, Colleges, Universities, and Research Entities from China’s Attempts to Misappropriate Property of the United States Act of 2020 [HB-7033]
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Prohibits certain Chinese citizens from receiving visas to participate in graduate or post-graduate studies in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) and contains other related provisions. This prohibition applies to F (academic student) and J (exchange visitor) visas and does not apply to citizens or permanent residents of Taiwan or Hong Kong. (China considers Taiwan a Chinese province. Hong Kong is a special administrative region within China, and most of its permanent inhabitants are Chinese citizens.) The Department of State may waive
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ralph Abraham
Introduced In House on 05/27/2020
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Global Health Security and Diplomacy Act of 2020 [S.3829]
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Establishes measures to detect, deter, and contain infectious disease outbreaks overseas before they become global pandemics. The President must establish a Global Health Security Strategy for advancing U.S. global health security and diplomacy objectives. To promote such strategy, the bill establishes the role of Coordinator of U.S. Government Activities to Advance Global Health Security and Diplomacy overseas, who shall coordinate, manage, and oversee U.S. diplomatic efforts and foreign assistance resources. In responding to an international infectious
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Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman
Committee On Foreign Relations. Hearings Held. on 06/18/2020
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The Heroes Act [HB-6800]
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Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Among other things, the bill provides FY2020 emergency supplemental appropriations to federal agencies; provides payments and other assistance to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments; provides additional direct payments of up to $1,200 per individual; expands paid sick days, family and medical leave, unemployment compensation, nutrition and food assistance programs,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Hearings Held. on 07/23/2020
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Utilizing and Supporting Evacuated Peace Corps Volunteers Act [HB-6833]
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Provides benefits for Peace Corps volunteers, including health insurance for volunteers whose service was terminated due to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak. Such a terminated Peace Corps volunteer shall receive health insurance for two months upon return to the United States. The volunteer may elect to extend such insurance, at the volunteer's expense, until the last day in which the volunteer would be eligible for unemployment benefits under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Executive branch departments
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Introduced In House on 05/12/2020
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COVID–19 International Response and Recovery Act of 2020 [S.3669]
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A bill to respond to the global COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/07/2020
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A resolution commending career professionals at the Department of State for their extensive efforts to repatriate United States citizens and legal permanent residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. [SR-567]
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This resolution commends and thanks the Department of State career professionals, the Repatriation Task Force, and the employees at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide for their work to address the challenges related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and to facilitate the repatriation of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Resolution Agreed To In Senate Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 06/11/2020
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Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act [S.3609]
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A bill to ensure that all communities have access to urgently needed COVID-19 testing, treatment, public health information, and relief benefits regardless of immigration status or limited English proficiency, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/05/2020
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A resolution designating May 1, 2020, as the "United States Foreign Service Day" in recognition of the men and women who have served, or are presently serving, in the Foreign Service of the United States, and honoring the members of the Foreign Service who have given their lives in the line of duty. [SR-556]
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This resolution designates May 1, 2020, as United States Foreign Service Day and honors the men and women who serve in the Foreign Service.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. on 05/21/2020
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Repatriation Reimbursement Act [S.3598]
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Requires the U.S. commercial airline industry and the Department of State to fully reimburse or waive certain travel expenses for U.S. citizens who seek repatriation to the United States as a result of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. The bill requires U.S. commercial airlines to (1) provide cash reimbursements to U.S. citizens for any international flight to the United States cancelled or delayed more than 24 hours as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, (2) waive and reimburse change fees for replacing an international flight
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 05/04/2020
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Repatriation Reimbursement Act [S.3598]
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Requires the U.S. commercial airline industry and the Department of State to fully reimburse or waive certain travel expenses for U.S. citizens who seek repatriation to the United States as a result of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. The bill requires U.S. commercial airlines to (1) provide cash reimbursements to U.S. citizens for any international flight to the United States cancelled or delayed more than 24 hours as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, (2) waive and reimburse change fees for replacing an international flight
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 05/04/2020
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WUHAN Rescissions Act Working Under Humanity’s Actual Needs Rescissions Act [HB-6657]
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To rescind certain appropriations made in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 05/01/2020
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Expanding Vital American Citizen Services Overseas (EVACS) Act of 2020 [HB-6595]
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Establishes requirements for the Department of State to expand American Citizen Services at U.S. embassies, consulates, and missions worldwide during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. American Citizen Services are the range of services provided by the State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs, such as emergency passports, consular reports of birth abroad, emergency financial assistance, and repatriation. The State Department must petition the government of any country that closes borders and airspace or establishes travel
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Sponsored by: Rep. Joaquin Castro
Introduced In House on 04/22/2020
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NO PORK Act Negating Outlandish Pork in Our Reinvestment Kit Act [HB-6481]
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To rescind the appropriation made for migration and refugee assistance in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act and redirect the funds to U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Sponsored by: Rep. Matt Gaetz
Introduced In House on 04/10/2020