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National Security and Personal Data Protection Act of 2019 [S.2889]
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Prohibits the transfer of data to, and storage of data within, foreign countries that threaten U.S. national security. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of State to designate as a country of concern any country, including the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation, whose data privacy and security requirements pose a substantial risk to U.S. national security. A technology company that is subject to the jurisdiction of a country of concern and that provides a website or internet application operating in interstate or foreign
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Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 11/18/2019
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STAND Act Strengthening Traditional American Diplomacy Act [HB-4921]
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Requires that 70% of chief-of-mission appointments and assignments in the Foreign Service shall be of career members of the Foreign Service or the Department of State civil service. The President may waive this requirement on a case-by-case basis by certifying to Congress that a reduction of this percentage is vital to U.S. national security interests.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ami Bera
Introduced In House on 10/30/2019
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A resolution emphasizing the importance of a career, nonpartisan Foreign Service of the United States. [SR-376]
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This resolution highlights the nonpartisan nature of the Foreign Service and the oath taken by Foreign Service members to defend the Constitution and serve the people of the United States. It also condemns political retaliation against Foreign Service members.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 10/24/2019
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To establish a Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons, and for other purposes. [HB-4732]
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To establish a Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 11/15/2019
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A bill to establish a Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons, and for other purposes. [S.2565]
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A bill to establish a Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/26/2019
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 [S.2583]
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Provides FY2020 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies and Related Programs, including the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the Asia Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund, the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program, the Israeli Arab Scholarship
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lindsey Graham
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Graham. With Written Report No. 116-126. on 09/26/2019
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 [S.2583]
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Provides FY2020 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies and Related Programs, including the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the Asia Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund, the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program, the Israeli Arab Scholarship
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lindsey Graham
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Graham. With Written Report No. 116-126. on 09/26/2019
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Ukraine Foreign Assistance Integrity and Accountability Act of 2019 [S.2537]
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Requires various actions relating to sanctions generally, and against certain Russian entities specifically, and calls for investigations into the delay of assistance to Ukraine. The President shall immediately obligate funds appropriated for certain security and military financing assistance to Ukraine. The Department of State shall immediately produce for Congress records related to (1) military assistance to Ukraine, (2) requests to investigate any candidate for the 2020 U.S. presidential election, (3) the President's personal attorney, and (4)
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/24/2019
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Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019 [HB-4378]
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Provides FY2020 continuing appropriations to federal agencies through November 21, 2019. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur when FY2020 begins on October 1, 2019, if the 12 regular appropriations bills that fund the federal government for FY2020 have not been enacted. The CR funds most projects and activities at the FY2019 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations to various programs. Additionally, the CR extends several programs
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey
Became Public Law No: 116-59. (txt | Pdf) on 09/27/2019
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Department of Defense Ethics and Anti-corruption Act of 2019 [HB-4277]
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Addresses the conduct of Department of Defense (DOD) officials regarding relationships with military contractors. With respect to certain DOD officials involved in contracting, the bill increases the following: (1) the period during which an official leaving DOD and seeking compensation from a contractor must obtain an ethics opinion concerning post-employment restrictions, (2) the length of time such requests must be retained in a central repository, and (3) the frequency of Inspector General reviews of providing and retaining opinions. Each procurement
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jackie Speier
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 09/25/2019
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Department of Defense Ethics and Anti-corruption Act of 2019 [HB-4277]
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Addresses the conduct of Department of Defense (DOD) officials regarding relationships with military contractors. With respect to certain DOD officials involved in contracting, the bill increases the following: (1) the period during which an official leaving DOD and seeking compensation from a contractor must obtain an ethics opinion concerning post-employment restrictions, (2) the length of time such requests must be retained in a central repository, and (3) the frequency of Inspector General reviews of providing and retaining opinions. Each procurement
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jackie Speier
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 09/25/2019
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Climate Action Rebate Act of 2019 [HB-4051]
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Imposes a carbon fee on the use, sale, or transfer of certain fossil fuels and fluorinated gases that emit greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The fee is imposed on producers and importers of such fuels and is deposited into a Climate Action Rebate Fund established by this bill. The bill establishes an gradual emissions reduction schedule for such fuels between 2020 and 2050 (100% reduction). The bill requires payment of an equalization fee by fossil fuels and carbon-intensive imported goods at the border and provides for refunds of comparable
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Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas Suozzi
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 08/14/2019
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CROOK Act Countering Russian and Other Overseas Kleptocracy Act [HB-3843]
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Directs the Department of State to take various actions designed to combat public corruption in foreign countries. The State Department shall establish the Anti-Corruption Action fund to help foreign states fight public corruption and develop rule-of-law-based governance structures. A portion (5%) of fines and penalties imposed under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act shall be deposited into the fund. The State Department shall (1) take primary responsibility in managing U.S. government efforts to fight foreign public corruption, and (2) establish
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 12/18/2019
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Climate Action Rebate Act of 2019 [S.2284]
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Imposes a carbon fee on the use, sale, or transfer of certain fossil fuels and fluorinated gases that emit greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The fee is imposed on producers and importers of such fuels and is deposited into a Climate Action Rebate Fund established by this bill. The bill establishes an gradual emissions reduction schedule for such fuels between 2020 and 2050 (100% reduction). The bill requires payment of an equalization fee by fossil fuels and carbon-intensive imported goods at the border and provides for refunds of comparable
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 07/25/2019
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GLOBE Act of 2019 Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality Act of 2019 [HB-3874]
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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: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 08/12/2019
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City and State Diplomacy Act [HB-3571]
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Establishes within the Department of State the Office of Subnational Diplomacy, which shall supervise federal support for engagement by state and municipal governments with foreign governments. The head of the office shall be the Ambassador-at-Large for Subnational Diplomacy, who shall be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 12/18/2019
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Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020 [HB-3494]
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Reauthorizes for FY2018-FY2020 intelligence activities in various U.S. government departments and agencies. It also establishes several intelligence-related programs and calls for reports on various topics. The bill establishes a paid parental leave program for intelligence community employees. The program provides 12 weeks of leave in the 12-month period following the birth or adoption of a child. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) shall report on intelligence community policies for awarding contracts, including research
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Sponsored by: Sen. Adam Schiff
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Select Committee On Intelligence. on 07/18/2019
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United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Act of 2019 [HB-3493]
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Establishes within the Department of State an Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs.
Sponsored by: Rep. Don Young
Introduced In House on 06/26/2019
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Office of International Disability Rights Act [HB-3373]
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Establishes the Office of International Disability Rights within the Department of State's Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. The office shall (1) act as the State Department's principal advisor on the rights of persons with disabilities, (2) represent the United States internationally in matters related to such rights, and (3) ensure that State Department practices promote the inclusion and empowerment of persons with disabilities. The State Department shall (1) require disability inclusion training for certain personnel, and (2) develop
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 12/18/2019
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Department of State Authorization Act of 2019 [HB-3352]
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Authorizes, revises, and repeals various provisions related to the Department of State. The bill provides statutory authority to establish an Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs and an Assistant Secretary for Energy Diplomacy and Security and eliminates the position for the Special Representative and Policy Coordinator for Burma (Myanmar). The bill imposes limitations on special appointments not expressly authorized by Congress. The State Department may not implement any reduction-in-force actions unless it
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eliot Engel
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/09/2019