Detention Of Persons
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Sarah's Law [HB-385]
[Immigration ]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
[Public Safety ]
Directs U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE shall make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which such alien was charged or convicted. It shall provide the victim, or the closest living relative of a deceased victim, with information about such alien, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 03/04/2019
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Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019 [HB-336]
[Defense ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Trade ]
[Human Rights ]
Authorizes assistance and weapons transfers to Israel, and extends defense cooperation with Jordan. It establishes additional sanctions related to the conflict in Syria, and allows states to divest from entities boycotting Israel. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2019 The bill reauthorizes through FY2028 Foreign Military Financing to Israel. It extends loan guarantees to Israel through FY2023, and authorizes the President to transfer precision-guided munitions to the country. The bill directs the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Space And Aeronautics. on 02/12/2019
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Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act [HB-194]
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[International ]
[National Security ]
Directs the President to impose sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations related to Iran's government. The President shall impose sanctions on Iranian persons responsible for or complicit in politically-motivated harassment, abuse, extortion, or extended detention or trial of (1) U.S. citizens and permanent residents, (2) Iranian citizens and residents, or (3) persons of Iranian origin. The sanctions shall include denial and revocation of visas, blocking of property, and restrictions on financial transactions. The immediate family
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Sponsored by: Rep. Susan Brooks
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 01/31/2019
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United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act [HB-133]
[Trade ]
[International ]
[Economic Development ]
[Energy ]
[Healthcare ]
[Education ]
Directs the Department of State to develop a strategy to enhance economic cooperation and expand professional and educational exchange programs between the United States and Mexico. The State Department shall develop strategies to encourage more academic exchanges between the countries, as well as exchanges to encourage strengthening business skills and entrepreneurship. The State Department shall also promote energy infrastructure coordination and educational development. It shall also assess ways to develop partnerships between the countries'
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Sponsored by: Rep. David N. Cicilline
Became Public Law No: 116-260. on 12/27/2020
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Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act [HB-98]
[Immigration ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[National Security ]
Makes aliens associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable, and establishes procedures related to designating groups with criminal gang status. An alien shall be inadmissible if a consular officer, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), or the Department of Justice knows or has reason to believe that the individual is or was a criminal gang member, or has participated or aided such a group's illegal activities. An alien who is or was a member of such a gang, or has participated or aided such a group's
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Sponsored by: Rep. Vern Buchanan
Introduced In House on 01/03/2019
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Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2019 [HB-88]
[Crime ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Permits an individual to transport a knife between two places (i.e., states) where knife possession, carry, or transport is legal. A knife must be securely stored during transport, unless it is an emergency knife designed to cut seat belts. The bill prohibits the arrest or detention of an individual for a knife violation unless there is probable cause to believe the individual failed to securely store the knife during transport. An individual may assert compliance with this bill as a claim or defense in any civil or criminal proceeding. repeals
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Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Referred To The Subcommittee On Consumer Protection And Commerce. on 01/31/2019
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Grant’s Law [HB-74]
[Immigration ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[National Security ]
[Public Safety ]
Requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to detain any alien found to be unlawfully present in the United States and arrested for various crimes that would render the alien deportable or inadmissible. The bill transfers release authority from DOJ to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS may release the alien to an appropriate authority for proceedings related to the arrest, but DHS must resume custody for any period that the alien is not in such authority's custody. If the alien is not convicted of crimes for which the alien was arrested,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Introduced In House on 01/03/2019
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Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 [HB-31]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
[Defense ]
Establishes additional sanctions and financial restrictions on institutions and individuals related to the conflict in Syria. The Department of the Treasury shall determine whether the Central Bank of Syria is a financial institution of primary money laundering concern. If so, Treasury shall impose one or more special measures, such as requiring domestic financial institutions to maintain additional records on transactions involving the bank. The President shall impose sanctions on foreign persons that (1) provide significant support or engage in
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Risch With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 06/03/2019
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-21]
[Agriculture ]
[Environmental ]
[Finance ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Healthcare ]
[Housing ]
[International ]
[Science ]
[Food ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Insurance ]
[Disaster Relief ]
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Provides FY2019 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 6 of the 12 regular FY2019 appropriations bills: the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019; the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita M. Lowey
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 5. on 01/08/2019
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Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019 [S.1]
[Defense ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Military ]
[Human Rights ]
[Trade ]
Authorizes assistance and weapons transfers to Israel, extends defense cooperation with Jordan, establishes additional sanctions related to the conflict in Syria, and allows states to divest from entities boycotting Israel. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2019 The bill reauthorizes through FY2028 Foreign Military Financing to Israel. It extends loan guarantees to Israel through FY2023 and authorizes the President to transfer precision-guided munitions to the country. The bill directs the President
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 02/06/2019
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Border Security and Child Safety Act [HB-7396]
[Immigration ]
[Human Rights ]
[Human Services ]
[National Security ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Crime ]
Border Security and Child Safety Act
Sponsored by: Rep. James P. McGovern
Introduced In House on 12/21/2018
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UIGHUR Act of 2018 Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response Act of 2018 [HB-7384]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
UIGHUR Act of 2018 Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Introduced In House on 12/20/2018
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Shut Down Child Prison Camps Act [HB-7360]
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[Human Rights ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Human Services ]
Shut Down Child Prison Camps Act The bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from operating unlicensed temporary emergency shelters for unaccompanied alien children, including the existing shelters in Tornillo, Texas and Homestead, Florida.
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice D. Schakowsky
Introduced In House on 12/20/2018
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No Nuclear Weapons for Saudi Arabia Act of 2018 [S.3785]
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[National Security ]
[Defense ]
[Military ]
No Nuclear Weapons for Saudi Arabia Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/19/2018
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No Nuclear Weapons for Saudi Arabia Act of 2018 [HB-7350]
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[National Security ]
[Defense ]
[Military ]
No Nuclear Weapons for Saudi Arabia Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson
Introduced In House on 12/19/2018
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A joint resolution supporting a Diplomatic Solution in Yemen and Condemning the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi. [SJR-69]
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[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
[Defense ]
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A joint resolution supporting a Diplomatic Solution in Yemen and Condemning the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi. This joint resolution expresses the Senate's belief that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. It criticizes Saudi Arabia's cooperation with, and military equipment purchases from, Russia and China as challenges to the country's long-term relationship with the United States. The joint resolution calls for an immediate cease-fire in the civil war in Yemen and for the two
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Received In The House. on 12/19/2018
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LEED Act Leverage to Enhance Effective Diplomacy Act of 2017 [S.1901]
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[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
LEED Act Leverage to Enhance Effective Diplomacy Act of 2017 This bill directs the President to: (1) impose property-blocking sanctions against the North Korean government, business entities that trade with North Korea, including specified Chinese entities, and affiliated persons or entities; (2) prohibit the opening, and strictly control the maintaining in the United States, of correspondent or payable-through accounts by a foreign financial institution that assisted in the importation, sale, or transfer of North Korean goods or services; and (3)
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute And An Amendment To The Title. Without Written Report. on 12/07/2017
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A bill to require the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a report on the death of Jamal Khashoggi, and for other purposes. [S.3658]
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[International ]
[National Security ]
A bill to require the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a report on the death of Jamal Khashoggi, and for other purposes. This bill directs the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to prepare an unclassified report to identify who was responsible for the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi, due within 30 day of the bill's enactment.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Select Committee On Intelligence. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S7134) on 11/27/2018
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Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2018 [S.3652]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
[Defense ]
[Trade ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2018 This bill suspends certain weapons transfers to Saudi Arabia. It also imposes sanctions on individuals for various activities related to the civil war in Yemen and for involvement in the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The United States may not authorize transfers to Saudi Arabia of missiles, ammunition, ground vehicles, aircraft, or other weapons that fall within Categories III, IV, VII, or VIII of the U.S. Munitions List. The prohibitions do not apply to ground-based missile
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 11/15/2018
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Families, Not Facilities Act of 2018 [S.3624]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Human Services ]
[Children and Youth ]
Families, Not Facilities Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 11/14/2018