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Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act [HB-6437]
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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: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 04/06/2020
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Peace Corps Mission Accountability Act [S.2320]
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Makes changes to the Peace Corps. The bill changes the Peace Corps from an independent agency that reports to the President to a subordinate agency within the Department of State. The Peace Corps shall also terminate any programs in China. The Peace Corps may not operate in any country that the State Department deems hostile to U.S. national security interests. The State Department shall annually report to Congress on Peace Corps programs around the world, including how each program furthers U.S. interests and is not contrary to U.S. national security.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Scott
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/30/2019
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Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020 [HB-6379]
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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. The bill provides FY2020 supplemental appropriations for federal agencies to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. The supplemental appropriations are designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits. In addition, the bill expands paid sick days, family and medical leave, unemployment compensation, and food assistance programs; provides economic
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey
Introduced In House on 03/23/2020
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STEM Diplomacy Act Supporting Technical Experts in Managing Diplomacy Act [HB-3769]
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Authorizes the Department of State to waive occupational requirements related to a civilian foreign affairs position if the individual to be hired possesses significant scientific, technological, engineering, or mathematical expertise that is integral to the position.
Sponsored by: Rep. Chrissy Houlahan
Introduced In House on 07/16/2019
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Standardizing State Department Parental Leave Act [HB-3639]
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Directs the Department of State to establish and implement a standard parental leave policy applicable to employees across all bureaus and offices.
Sponsored by: Rep. Chrissy Houlahan
Introduced In House on 07/09/2019
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Department of State Inclusivity Act of 2020 [S.3430]
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Establishes measures to promote diversity at the Department of State, and it offers a formal apology from Congress for encouraging policies at the State Department such as the Lavender Scare, which resulted in the wrongful termination of at least 1,000 people for alleged homosexuality. The bill establishes a Chief Diversity Officer at the State Department to lead inclusion initiatives, support recruitment of a diverse workforce, recommend trainings on inclusivity, and ensure continued compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The bill requires
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/10/2020
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Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Act of 2020 [HB-6117]
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Provides statutory authority for the Women's Global Development and Prosperity Initiative at the Department of State. The objectives of the initiative shall be to advance women in the workforce, promote women entrepreneurs, and aid women's participation in the global economy.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Wagner
Introduced In House on 03/05/2020
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Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 [HB-6074]
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Provides $8.3 billion in emergency funding for federal agencies to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. DIVISION A--CORONAVIRUS PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2020 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 This division provides FY2020 supplemental appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the State Department, and the Small Business Administration to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. The division funds programs that address issues such as developing, manufacturing,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey
Became Public Law No: 116-123. (txt | Pdf) on 03/06/2020
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Global Peacebuilding Act [HB-5948]
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Authorizes the Department of Defense to transfer a certain amount of funds to the Department of State to increase U.S. contributions to multilateral, public-private, or locally led civil society peacebuilding initiatives.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ilhan Omar
Introduced In House on 02/21/2020
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Women’s Global Empowerment, Development and Prosperity Act of 2020 [S.3301]
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Provides statutory authority for the Women's Global Empowerment, Development and Prosperity Initiative at the Department of State. The objectives of the initiative shall be to advance women in the workforce, promote women entrepreneurs, and aid women's participation in the global economy.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lamar Alexander
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/13/2020
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Leave No Americans Behind Act of 2020 [HB-5895]
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Eliminates the loan repatriation program, which requires persons who need to be evacuated from foreign countries during situations such as war or natural disasters to reimburse the U.S. government for certain evacuation costs.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 02/13/2020
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Special Envoy for Refugees Act [HB-5791]
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Requires the President to appoint a Special Envoy for Refugees whose duties shall include (1) representing the United States in diplomacy related to global displacement, migration, refugees, asylum-seekers, and internally displaced and stateless individuals; and (2) leading interagency coordination to oversee research related to the global refugee crisis and the U.S. refugee program.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph Neguse
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 03/10/2020
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International Violence Against Women Act of 2019 [S.3037]
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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 to gender-based violence. The bill establishes in the U.S.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/12/2019
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A resolution honoring the Employees of the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development, and for other purposes. [SR-453]
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This resolution honors the employees of the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development. The resolution calls on the State Department to afford the appropriate assistance and protections to its employees.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/12/2019
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CROOK Act Countering Russian and Other Overseas Kleptocracy Act [S.3026]
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Requires various actions designed to combat public corruption in foreign countries. The bill establishes within the Department of the Treasury the Anti-Corruption Action fund to help foreign states fight public corruption and develop rule-of-law-based governance structures. For certain fines and penalties imposed under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, an additional fine shall be imposed and deposited into the fund. The Department of State shall (1) manage U.S. government efforts to fight foreign public corruption, and (2) establish an interagency
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Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/11/2019
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GLOBE Act of 2019 Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality Act of 2019 [S.3004]
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Contains provisions related to (1) the protection of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals globally; and (2) immigration protections for vulnerable individuals. The bill establishes (1) an interagency group to respond to urgent threats to LGBTI people in foreign countries, and (2) a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Department of State. The President shall impose visa-blocking sanctions on foreign persons responsible for violating the human rights of individuals due to actual or
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/10/2019
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Fairness for All Act [HB-5331]
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Prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, while providing certain benefits and exemptions to religious providers. An otherwise qualified religious provider shall be eligible to receive federal financial assistance for a particular service without regard to the provider's religious views or teachings. Agencies authorized to administer federal financial assistance for the support of adoption and foster care services shall issue final rules within two years of this bill's enactment to create an indirect funding
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Joyce
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 01/30/2020
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International Violence Against Women Act of 2019 [HB-5267]
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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 to violence against women and girls. The bill establishes
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, And International Organizations. on 12/06/2019
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Refugee Protection Act of 2019 [S.2936]
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A bill to provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 11/21/2019
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Refugee Protection Act of 2019 [HB-5210]
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To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 12/19/2019