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Make Sanctuary Cities Pay for the Wall Act of 2018 [HB-5663] [Immigration ] [Community Development ] [Housing ] [Public Safety ] [Construction ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ]
Make Sanctuary Cities Pay for the Wall Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a DHS account for the planning, design, and construction of a U.S.-Mexico border barrier. Certain housing, community development, and public works appropriations for sanctuary cities, localities, or states shall be withheld and deposited into such account. DHS: (1) may decline to transfer an alien in its custody to a sanctuary jurisdiction regardless of whether such jurisdiction has issued a writ or warrant, (2) shall not transfer (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Pittenger Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 05/22/2018

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A bill to limit the transfer of F-35 aircraft to Turkey. [S.2781] [Defense ] [International ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Trade ]
A bill to limit the transfer of F-35 aircraft to Turkey.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Thom Tillis Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/26/2018

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No Enforcement, No Grant for Sanctuary Cities Act of 2018 [HB-5617] [Immigration ] [Crime ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
No Enforcement, No Grant for Sanctuary Cities Act of 2018 This bill prohibits a sanctuary jurisdiction from receiving federal funds under the state criminal alien assistance program for the fiscal year in which it was determined to be a sanctuary jurisdiction by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "Sanctuary jurisdiction" means a state or political subdivision that has a statute, ordinance, policy, or practice that prohibits or restricts a government entity or official from: sending, receiving, maintaining, or exchanging with a federal, state, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 05/22/2018

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Vietnam Human Rights Act [HB-5621] [Human Rights ] [International ]
Vietnam Human Rights Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights And International Organizations. on 06/04/2018

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Promoting Human Rights by Ending Israeli Military Detention of Palestinian Children Act [HB-4391] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Children and Youth ] [Military ] [National Security ]
Promoting Human Rights by Ending Israeli Military Detention of Palestinian Children Act This bill prohibits U.S. assistance to Israel from being used to support the military detention, interrogation, or ill-treatment of Palestinian children in violation of international humanitarian law or the use against Palestinian children of: (1) torture, inhumane, or degrading treatment; (2) physical violence or psychological abuse; (3) incommunicado or administrative detention; (4) solitary confinement; (5) denial of parental or legal access during interrogations; (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 11/14/2017

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A resolution calling upon the leadership of the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to dismantle its labor camp system, and for other purposes. [SR-481] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [National Security ]
A resolution calling upon the leadership of the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to dismantle its labor camp system, and for other purposes. Calls for the international community to demand that North Korea dismantle its labor camp system and for North Korea to cease human rights abuses, release political prisoners, and condemn the use of forced labor. Calls on the U.S. government to pursue additional sanctions against those individuals responsible for the North Korean labor camp system.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With An Amendment And With A Preamble. Without Written Report. on 10/01/2018

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Strongly condemning the slave auctions of migrants and refugees in Libya, and for other purposes. [HR-644] [Human Rights ] [Immigration ] [International ] [Trade ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
Strongly condemning the slave auctions of migrants and refugees in Libya, and for other purposes. Condemns slave auctions and the forced labor of migrants and refugees in Libya. Calls on all parties to the conflict in Libya, including parties to the Libyan Political Agreement, to eradicate the existence of slave auctions and forced labor and humanely manage migrant flows. Calls on the United Nations to investigate allegations of slave trade and forced labor in Libya. Urges the Department of State to ensure that the country narrative for Libya in (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Mr. Royce (ca) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 07/10/2018

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SECURE Act of 2017 Security, Enforcement, and Compassion United in Reform Efforts Act [S.2192] [Immigration ] [Defense ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ] [Human Rights ] [Public Safety ]
SECURE Act of 2017 Security, Enforcement, and Compassion United in Reform Efforts Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to achieve situational awareness and operational control of the U.S. southern border and to deter and detect illegal activity in high traffic areas. The bill authorizes National Guard and Department of Defense support to secure such border. DHS shall establish: (1) a National Border Security Advisory Committee, (2) the Integrated Border Enforcement Team program, (3) Tunnel Task Forces, and (4) a biometric (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 275. on 12/06/2017

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 [HB-5515] [Defense ] [Energy ] [National Security ] [Cybersecurity ] [Military ] [Veterans ]
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 This bill authorizes FY2019 appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD), military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for: (1) Procurement, including helicopters, combat vehicles, weapons, aircraft, shipbuilding and conversion, and missiles; (2) (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith Signed By President. on 08/13/2018

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Securing America's Future Act of 2018 [HB-4760] [Immigration ] [Agriculture ] [Crime ] [National Security ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Human Rights ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Rule H. Res. 954 Passed House. on 06/21/2018

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No Federal Funding to Benefit Sanctuary Cities Act [HB-4805] [Immigration ] [Funding ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ]
No Federal Funding to Benefit Sanctuary Cities Act This bill prohibits a sanctuary jurisdiction from receiving federal financial assistance. A sanctuary jurisdiction is a state or political subdivision that has a statute, policy, or practice in effect that prohibits or restricts: (1) information sharing about an individual's immigration status, or (2) compliance with a lawfully issued detainer request or notification of release request. A state or political subdivision that complies with a detainer is deemed to be an agent of the Department of Homeland (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Luke Messer Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 01/24/2018

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No Assistance for Assad Act [HB-4681] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Military ]
No Assistance for Assad Act This bill prohibits FY2018-FY2022 reconstruction or stabilization assistance from being provided for any area of Syria controlled by the Syrian government or associated forces unless the President certifies that the Syrian government has stopped attacking civilians and is making progress in areas such as human rights, complying with international obligations, ending missile development and deployment, and refugee repatriation. The President shall recertify whether such conditions are being met every 90 days. Such prohibition (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/25/2018

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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 [HB-4877] [Defense ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Budget and Spending ] [Healthcare ]
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 Provides FY2018 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities. Excludes military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all considered in other appropriations bills. Provides appropriations to DOD for: Military Personnel; Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; and Revolving and Management Funds. Provides appropriations for Other Department of Defense (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kay Granger Introduced In House on 01/25/2018

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Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act of 2017 [HB-3923] [Immigration ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ]
Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish detention standards for each facility at which aliens in DHS custody are detained. Such standards shall provide for at least the level of detainee protections described in the American Bar Association's Civil Immigration Detention Standards. A detained individual who is injured as a result of a violation of such standards may file a claim in U.S. district court. The bill: (1) provides for facility oversight and transparency, (2) phases (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 10/13/2017

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A resolution recognizing January 30, 2018, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution". [SR-387] [Human Rights ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
A resolution recognizing January 30, 2018, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution". Honors Fred Toyosaburo Korematsu for his loyalty and patriotism to the United States, his work to advance the civil liberties of all people of the United States, and his dedication to justice and equality. Recognizes January 30, 2018, as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution. Denounces any effort to discriminate against any individual based on his or her national origin or religion.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S584-585) on 01/30/2018

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Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act [S.2365] [Human Rights ] [International ] [National Security ]
Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act This bill directs the President to identify and impose sanctions against senior members of the government of Iran and other persons who are responsible for or complicit in committing serious human rights violations, or engaging in censorship, the diversion of goods intended for the people of Iran, or public corruption. The President shall identify and impose U.S. entry and financial sanctions against persons who are responsible for or complicit in the politically-motivated intimidation, detention, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/30/2018

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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 [HJR-128] [Defense ] [Energy ] [Small Business ] [Budget and Spending ] [Agriculture ] [Funding ] [Disaster Relief ] [Military ]
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 DIVISION B--FURTHER EXTENSION OF CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2018 Further Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 This division amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 to provide continuing FY2018 appropriations to most federal agencies through March 23, 2018 (February 8, 2018, under current law). It prevents a partial government shutdown that would otherwise occur when the existing continuing resolution expires because the FY2018 appropriations bills have not been enacted. The division (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen Introduced In House on 02/05/2018

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Raising a question of the privileges of the House. [HR-726] [Ethics ]
Raising a question of the privileges of the House. Declares that the House of Representatives condemns Representative Paul Gosar for certain actions regarding attendance at the State of the Union address.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham Introduced In House on 02/06/2018

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Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act [S.2380] [Immigration ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ]
Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make an alien: (1) inadmissible if a consular officer, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), or the Department of Justice (DOJ) knows or has reason to believe that such person is or has been a member of a criminal gang or has participated in criminal gang activities; and (2) deportable if such person is or has been a member of a criminal gang or has participated in criminal gang activities. A "criminal gang" is defined as an ongoing group, club, organization, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Cornyn Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/06/2018

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Cambodia Accountability and Return on Investment Act of 2018 [S.2412] [International ] [Human Rights ]
Cambodia Accountability and Return on Investment Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/08/2018

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