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Securing America's Future Act of 2018 [HB-4760]
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Securing America's Future Act of 2018 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise immigrant visa allocation provisions, including family-related visas. A nonimmigrant classification for parents of adult U.S. citizens is created. The diversity visa program is eliminated. Annual immigration levels are revised. The limit on the worldwide level of employment-based immigrants is increased. The H-2C visa temporary agricultural worker program is revised. A trust fund is established to provide incentives for such workers to return to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Rule H. Res. 954 Passed House. on 06/21/2018
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A bill to prohibit assistance to the Government of Pakistan, and to require the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development to transfer amounts to the Highway Trust Fund equivalent to historic levels of assistance to Pakistan. [S.2333]
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A bill to prohibit assistance to the Government of Pakistan, and to require the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development to transfer amounts to the Highway Trust Fund equivalent to historic levels of assistance to Pakistan. This bill prohibits Department of State or the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funds from being made available as assistance to the government of Pakistan. The State Department and USAID shall transfer specified FY2018 funds, upon receipt, to the Highway Trust Fund.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rand Paul
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/24/2018
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To prohibit assistance to the Government of Pakistan, and to require the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development to transfer amounts to the Highway Trust Fund equivalent to historic levels of assistance to Pakistan. [HB-4934]
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To prohibit assistance to the Government of Pakistan, and to require the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development to transfer amounts to the Highway Trust Fund equivalent to historic levels of assistance to Pakistan. This bill prohibits Department of State or the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funds from being made available as assistance to the government of Pakistan. The State Department and USAID shall transfer specified FY2018 funds, upon receipt, to the Highway Trust Fund.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Introduced In House on 02/05/2018
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International Violence Against Women Act of 2018 [HB-5034]
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International Violence Against Women Act of 2018 This bill 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
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 02/15/2018
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National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2018 [HB-5195]
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National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Livestock And Foreign Agriculture. on 03/28/2018
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Women and Climate Change Act of 2018 [HB-4932]
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Women and Climate Change Act of 2018 This bill establishes a Federal Interagency Working Group on Women and Climate Change within the Department of State. The duties of the working group include: (1) coordinating the development of policies and activities of the federal government relating to addressing the effects of climate change on women, and (2) identifying and disseminating best practices for improved data collection relevant to the disparate impact of climate change on women. The working group and the State Department's Office of Global Women's
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/09/2018
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 [S.1761]
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Burr
By Senator Burr From Select Committee On Intelligence Filed Written Report. Report No. 115-151. Additional And Minority Views Filed. on 09/07/2017
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a special counsel should be appointed by the Attorney General or his designee to investigate misconduct by former Attorney General Loretta Lynch and former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James B. Comey with regard to the investigation of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for mishandling of classified data and use of an unauthorized email server. [HR-477]
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a special counsel should be appointed by the Attorney General or his designee to investigate misconduct by former Attorney General Loretta Lynch and former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James B. Comey with regard to the investigation of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for mishandling of classified data and use of an unauthorized email server.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 08/17/2017
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Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2018 [S.1631]
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Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2018 This bill directs the Department of State to report to Congress regarding State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) reorganization plans. Any such plan shall preserve USAID's independence. The State Department is urged to establish an Office of Global Women's Issues. The bill: (1) establishes in the State Department a Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and the position of Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs; and (2)
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Corker
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With Amendments. Without Written Report. on 09/06/2017
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 [HB-3362]
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 Provides FY2018 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY Provides appropriations to the Department of State for the Administration of Foreign Affairs, including: Diplomatic and Consular Programs; the Capital Investment Fund; the Office of Inspector General; Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs; Representation Expenses; Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Rogers
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 115-253, By Mr. Rogers (ky). on 07/24/2017
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First Responder Fair RETIRE Act First Responder Fair Return for Employees on Their Initial Retirement Earned Act of 2017 [HB-3303]
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First Responder Fair RETIRE Act First Responder Fair Return for Employees on Their Initial Retirement Earned Act of 2017 This bill preserves special federal retirement benefits for certain law enforcement officers, firefighters, air traffic controllers, nuclear materials couriers, and diplomatic special security agents who cannot meet the minimum age and service requirements for special retirement benefits due to a work-related injury or illness.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 03/15/2018
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 [HB-3180]
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 TITLE I-- INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (Sec. 101) This bill authorizes FY2018 appropriations for the conduct of intelligence and intelligence-related activities in the: Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI); Central Intelligence Agency (CIA); Department of Defense (DOD);Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA); National Security Agency (NSA); Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force; Coast Guard; Departments of State, the Treasury, Energy (DOE), Justice (DOJ), and Homeland Security (DHS);
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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 07/31/2017
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Contingency Operation Waste and Fraud Prevention Act [HB-3064]
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Contingency Operation Waste and Fraud Prevention Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Carol Shea-Porter
Introduced In House on 06/27/2017
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Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act [HB-3]
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Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act This bill rescinds approximately $15 billion in budget authority over 2018-2028 that was proposed to be rescinded by the President under procedures included in the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. (A rescission is legislation enacted by Congress that cancels the availability of previously enacted budget authority before the authority would otherwise expire. Under current law, the President may propose rescissions to Congress, which must be enacted into law to take effect. Congress may rescind
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise
Motion To Discharge Senate Committees On Appropriations; The Budget Rejected By Yea-nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 134. on 06/20/2018
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Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018 [HB-3030]
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Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018 (Sec. 3) This bill states that it shall be U.S. policy to regard the prevention of genocide and other atrocities as in its national security interests. (Sec. 4) The Foreign Service Act of 1980 is amended to provide for the training of Foreign Service officers in recognizing patterns of escalation and early warning signs of potential atrocities or violence, including gender-based violence, and methods of conflict assessment, peace building, and early response. (Sec. 5) The President shall
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Received In The Senate. Read Twice. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 521. on 07/18/2018
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Fight Russian Corruption Act [HB-2820]
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Fight Russian Corruption Act This bill amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to require the Department of State to establish the Office of Anti-Corruption relating to Illicit Russian Financial Activities in Europe. Such office shall: (1) analyze financial networks of the Russian Federation operating in European countries that relate to real estate, energy, media, infrastructure, and other sectors; and (2) train U.S. liaison officers to serve in key U.S. diplomatic and consular posts in such countries to cooperate with foreign
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Introduced In House on 06/07/2017
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Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 [S.1292]
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Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 This bill amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide that the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism shall have the rank of ambassador and be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Special Envoy shall: (1) be a person of recognized distinction in the field of combating anti-Semitism or religious freedom; (2) serve as the primary advisor to, and coordinate efforts across, the U.S. government relating to monitoring
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/06/2017
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SOS Act of 2017 Save Our Seas Act of 2017 [HB-2748]
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SOS Act of 2017 Save Our Seas Act of 2017 This bill amends the Marine Debris Act to revise the Marine Debris Program to require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to work with: (1) other agencies to address both land- and sea-based sources of marine debris, and (2) the Department of State and other agencies to promote international action to reduce the incidence of marine debris. The bill also revises the program by allowing NOAA to make sums available for assisting in the cleanup and response required by severe marine debris
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Power And Oceans. on 06/12/2017
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Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act [HB-2626]
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Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Department of State to assign, in a risk-based manner, State Department employees to at least 50 visa-issuing diplomatic and consular posts based upon the following criteria: the number of nationals of a country in which such posts are located who were identified in U.S. terrorist databases, such a country's counterterrorism cooperation with the United States, the adequacy of border and immigration control of such country, terrorist organization
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Sponsored by: Rep. John Katko
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-273, Part I. on 08/08/2017
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Vulnerable Children and Families Act of 2017 [HB-2532]
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Vulnerable Children and Families Act of 2017 This bill redesignates the Office of Children's Issues of the Department of State as the Office of Vulnerable Children and Family Security (VCFS). The President shall appoint an Ambassador-at-Large to promote: (1) oversight of the VCFS; (2) the implementation in foreign countries of child welfare laws and policies in keeping with the goals of the United States Government Action Plan on Children in Adversity; and (3) addressing the gap in U.S. diplomacy, policy, and operations regarding permanent family
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Introduced In House on 05/18/2017