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Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2018 [HB-7123]
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Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2018 This bill directs various U.S. government bodies to prepare reports on China's treatment of the Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim Turkic ethnic group. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence shall report to Congress on issues including the security threats caused by the Chinese government's reported crackdown on the Uyghur population in Xinjiang province. The Federal Bureau of Investigation shall report on topics such as its efforts to protect ethnic Uyghurs and Chinese nationals in the United States
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Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2018 [HB-7118]
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Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act of 2018 This bill amends the federal criminal code specify that the application of any pressure to the throat or windpipe which may prevent or hinder breathing or reduce intake of air (i.e., a chokehold) constitutes the deprivation of rights under color of law.
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To prohibit the provision of United States security assistance to the Government of Saudi Arabia, and for other purposes. [HB-7082]
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To prohibit the provision of United States security assistance to the Government of Saudi Arabia, and for other purposes.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that to promote global religious freedom and freedom of expression, United States foreign aid should not be directed to countries that enforce blasphemy laws. [HR-1132]
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that to promote global religious freedom and freedom of expression, United States foreign aid should not be directed to countries that enforce blasphemy laws. Affirms that the enforcement of blasphemy laws is incompatible with the moral principles of the United States. Urges foreign governments to repeal such laws and release persons who have been imprisoned for blasphemy.
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End Catch and Release Act [HB-7068]
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End Catch and Release Act
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To prohibit the provision of United States security assistance to the Government of Saudi Arabia pending a determination by the Secretary of State regarding the status of Jamal Khashoggi, and for other purposes. [HB-7070]
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To prohibit the provision of United States security assistance to the Government of Saudi Arabia pending a determination by the Secretary of State regarding the status of Jamal Khashoggi, and for other purposes.
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Build the Wall, Enforce the Law Act of 2018 [HB-7059]
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Build the Wall, Enforce the Law Act of 2018
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Recognizing the systematic abductions of Japanese citizens by North Korea. [HR-1123]
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Recognizing the systematic abductions of Japanese citizens by North Korea. Calls on North Korea to release abducted foreign nationals, including Japanese nationals, and urges North Korea to apologize and to cease such activities.
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A bill to prohibit military aid to Saudi Arabia until the Secretary of State determines that Jamal Khashoggi is alive and free. [S.3590]
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A bill to prohibit military aid to Saudi Arabia until the Secretary of State determines that Jamal Khashoggi is alive and free. This bill prohibits U.S. military aid or assistance to Saudi Arabia until the Department of State certifies to Congress that journalist Jamal Khashoggi is alive and free and subsequent legislation is enacted authorizing the resumption of such aid and assistance.
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Child Trafficking Victims Protection and Welfare Act [S.3558]
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Child Trafficking Victims Protection and Welfare Act
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Child Trafficking Victims Protection and Welfare Act [HB-7047]
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Child Trafficking Victims Protection and Welfare Act
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Prevent CHILD Harm Act of 2018 Prevent Cruel Handling of Information Leading to Deportation Harm Act of 2018 [HB-7030]
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Prevent CHILD Harm Act of 2018 Prevent Cruel Handling of Information Leading to Deportation Harm Act of 2018 This bill amends the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to prevent the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from considering the immigration status of a proposed custodian when determining whether to place an unaccompanied alien child with such person. The Department of Homeland Security may not use information provided by an unaccompanied alien child or information initially obtained by
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Calling on the Government of Cameroon, armed separatist groups, and all citizens to respect human rights and adopt nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution. [HR-1111]
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Calling on the Government of Cameroon, armed separatist groups, and all citizens to respect human rights and adopt nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution. Condemns the abuses committed by the government of Cameroon, security forces, and armed separatist groups. Urges all parties, including political opposition groups, to exercise restraint and to ensure that protests remain peaceful.
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Repatriation Assistance Act of 2018 [HB-6997]
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Repatriation Assistance Act of 2018 This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide foreign governments with financial assistance through FY2023 for operations to stop individuals who may pose a national security, border security, or terrorist threat to the United States. DHS and the Department of State shall jointly develop and implement such financial assistance.
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Calling on the Government of Burma to release Burmese journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo sentenced to seven years imprisonment after investigating attacks against civilians by Burma's military and security forces, and for other purposes. [HR-1091]
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Calling on the Government of Burma to release Burmese journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo sentenced to seven years imprisonment after investigating attacks against civilians by Burma's military and security forces, and for other purposes. Condemns the attacks against civilians by Burma's military and security forces. Considers the actions by the Burmese military against the Rohingya in northern Rakhine State in 2017 to be genocide. Calls on State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint to pardon Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo and other journalists
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Calling on Burma's civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon that nation's Rohingya population. [HR-1057]
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Calling on Burma's civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon that nation's Rohingya population. Condemns all efforts to suppress information regarding the oppression and violence inflicted upon Burma's (Myanmar's) Rohingya civilians. Calls on the leader of Burma's civilian government, Aung San Suu Kyi, to release the jailed journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo.
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A resolution requesting a report on the observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom in Saudi Arabia. [SR-613]
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A resolution requesting a report on the observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom in Saudi Arabia. Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the President should support Canada by calling upon Saudi Arabia to release Samar Badawi, Nassima al-Sada, Raif Badawi, Waleed Abu al-Khair, and other detained human rights activists, journalists, and religious minorities; and (2) the arrest of women's rights activists is contrary to Saudi Arabia's stated goals. Requests that the Department of State submits to Congress a statement
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Turkey International Financial Institutions Act [HB-6633]
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Turkey International Financial Institutions Act
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Our Communities, Our Choices Act of 2018 [HB-6553]
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Our Communities, Our Choices Act of 2018 This bill amends the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to require consultation with state and local elected officials and a public hearing before awarding grants or contracts for housing unaccompanied alien children in a facility that is not on federal property.
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Humane Treatment of Migrant Children Act [S.3263]
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Humane Treatment of Migrant Children Act