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Climate Action Now Act [HB-9] [Climate Change ] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [International ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Economic Development ]
Requires the President to develop and update annually a plan for the United States to meet its nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement on climate change. (Sec. 3) In addition, the bill prohibits federal funds from being used to withdraw from the agreement. (Sec. 4) The bill outlines what must be included in the plan, including descriptions of steps to (1) cut greenhouse gas emissions by 26%-28% below 2005 levels by 2025, and (2) confirm that other parties to the agreement with major economies are fulfilling their announced contributions. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 79. on 05/07/2019

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Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece. [HCR-26] [Arts and Culture ] [International ] [Human Rights ]
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the United Kingdom should enter into negotiations with Greece to facilitate the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 04/02/2019

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Women and Climate Change Act of 2019 [HB-1880] [Climate Change ] [Environmental ] [International ] [Science ]
Addresses climate change and its effects on women and girls. Specifically, the bill establishes the Federal Interagency Working Group on Women and Climate Change within the Department of State. The bill outlines the functions of the working group, including the coordination of agencies' policies and activities relating to (1) combating the effects of climate change on women, and (2) improving the government's response to and strategy for climate change. In addition, the Office of Global Women's Issues of the State Department must submit a strategy (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment And Climate Change. on 03/27/2019

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Women and Climate Change Act of 2019 [S.868] [Climate Change ] [Environmental ] [International ] [Science ]
Addresses climate change and its effects on women and girls. Specifically, the bill establishes the Federal Interagency Working Group on Women and Climate Change within the Department of State. The bill outlines the functions of the working group, including the coordination of agencies' policies and activities relating to (1) combating the effects of climate change on women, and (2) improving the government's response to and strategy for climate change. In addition, the Office of Global Women's Issues of the State Department must submit a strategy (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/26/2019

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Taiwan Assurance Act of 2019 [S.878] [Defense ] [International ] [National Security ] [Military ]
Directs the President to review the Department of State's guidance on diplomatic practice with Taiwan and to reissue such guidance to the relevant executive branch departments and agencies. It also directs the President to report to Congress on the results of the review and on the implementation of the Taiwan Travel Act, which states that it is U.S. policy to allow and encourage engagement between U.S. and Taiwanese officials. The Department of Defense shall make efforts to include Taiwanese forces in bilateral and multilateral military exercises (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/26/2019

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International Human Rights Defense Act of 2019 [HB-1857] [Human Rights ] [International ]
Establishes in the Department of State a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex) Peoples who shall serve as the principal State Department advisor regarding human rights for LGBTI people and represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of LGBTI people. The special envoy shall periodically provide Congress with a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to criminalization, discrimination, and violence against LGBTI people. The State Department and (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Introduced In House on 03/25/2019

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National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coin Act [HB-1865] [Law Enforcement ] [Funding ] [Agriculture ] [Energy ] [Veterans ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Housing ] [Budget and Spending ] [Healthcare ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Education ] [Public Safety ] [Military ]
Provides FY2020 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 8 of the 12 regular FY2020 appropriations bills: the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Legislative (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Became Public Law No: 116-94. (txt | Pdf) on 12/20/2019

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A resolution opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel. [SR-120] [International ] [Human Rights ]
This resolution opposes the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement (BDS) and other efforts targeting Israel, and states that BDS undermines the possibility for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The resolution urges both sides to return to direct negotiations and expresses support for a solution resulting in the state of Israel existing alongside a democratic Palestinian state.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/25/2019

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International Human Rights Defense Act of 2019 [S.861] [Human Rights ] [International ]
Establishes in the Department of State a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex) Peoples who shall serve as the principal State Department advisor regarding human rights for LGBTI people and represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of LGBTI people. The special envoy shall periodically provide Congress with a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to criminalization, discrimination, and violence against LGBTI people. The State Department and (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/25/2019

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A resolution congratulating Israel and Egypt on the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty. [SR-121] [International ] [Human Rights ]
This resolution requests the President to issue a proclamation to observe the 40th anniversary of peace between Israel and Egypt and encourages the two nations to continue to serve as examples of peacebuilding.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Enzi Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/25/2019

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Enhancing Human Rights Protections in Arms Sales Act of 2019 [S.854] [Defense ] [Human Rights ] [International ] [National Security ] [Military ]
Requires the Department of State to certify that a proposed recipient of certain controlled defense articles and services complies with various human rights-related requirements. For each proposed export of articles and services that fall within certain categories of the U.S. Munitions List, excluding ground-based missile defense systems, the State Department shall make various certifications, including that during the fiscal year in which the transfer will take place, the articles or services will not be used in hostilities where the receiving (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/25/2019

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States One-China Policy does not commit it to the People's Republic of China's One-China Principle, and for other purposes. [HR-248] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ]
This resolution affirms the United States' support of Taiwan and urges the international community and private companies to reject enforcement of the One-China Principle. (Taiwan is self-governing, but China considers it to be a renegade province and has taken actions to encourage countries and international organizations to limit or cut off relations with Taiwan.)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Chabot Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia, The Pacific And Nonproliferation. on 04/02/2019

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United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act [HB-1837] [Defense ] [International ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Agriculture ] [Energy ] [Healthcare ] [National Security ] [Science ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Military ]
Authorizes various joint research and cooperation programs between the United States and Israel, reauthorizes security assistance to Israel, and establishes reporting requirements regarding various related issues. The bill authorizes the Department of State to work with Israel on research and development to establish directed energy capabilities. It authorizes through FY2024 cooperative projects involving the United States, Israel, and developing countries to identify and address sustainability challenges related to water resources, agriculture, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/24/2019

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Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel. [HR-246] [International ] [Human Rights ]
This resolution opposes the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement and other efforts targeting Israel. The resolution urges both sides to return to direct negotiations and expresses support for a solution resulting in the state of Israel existing alongside a democratic Palestinian state. It also affirms the right of U.S. citizens to free speech, including the right to protest or criticize U.S. or foreign government policies.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Mr. Engel Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 07/23/2019

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Expressing support for Ukraine in its upcoming elections and opposing any Russian interference in Ukraine's elections. [HR-249] [International ] [Elections ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ]
This resolution condemns attempts by Russia to interfere in Ukraine's elections and encourages the United States to assist Ukraine in efforts to protect its election infrastructure.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 04/02/2019

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Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Attorney General to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the actions of former Federal Bureau of Investigation Acting Director Andrew McCabe. [HR-243] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Crime ] [Ethics ]
This resolution directs the Department of Justice to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of its communications related to meetings or discussions between or among former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Acting Director Andrew McCabe and (1) Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein regarding conversations with the President, (2) others at the FBI regarding commencing or continuing an obstruction of justice or counterintelligence investigation of the President.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Doug Collins Reported (amended) By The Committee On Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-33. on 04/04/2019

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United States-Israel International Development Cooperation Act of 2019 [HB-1820] [Agriculture ] [Energy ] [International ] [Water ] [Human Rights ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Authorizes projects among the United States, Israel, and developing countries to support local solutions to sustainability challenges relating to water resources, agriculture, and energy storage. The U.S. Agency for International Development may enter into a memorandum of understanding with Israel to work together toward common goals in areas such as energy, agriculture, democracy, human rights, economic growth, and education.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen Rice Introduced In House on 03/18/2019

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Countering the Chinese Government and Communist Party's Political Influence Operations Act [HB-1811] [International ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
Directs the Department of State to devise a long-term strategy to counter the Chinese government's political influence operations. The strategy shall seek to counter the ruling Chinese Communist Party's campaigns to corrupt democratic countries and undermine democratic institutions, both in the United States and elsewhere. It shall also seek to increase awareness of such campaigns and help other countries develop the capacity to counter them. The strategy shall also ensure that Chinese nationals living in the United States, as well as Chinese Americans (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Gallagher Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 05/03/2019

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Divided Families Reunification Act [HB-1771] [Human Rights ] [International ] [National Security ]
Directs the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on its consultations with South Korea on potential opportunities to reunite Korean Americans with family in North Korea. The State Department's Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues shall periodically report to Congress on its consultations with representatives of Korean Americans with family in North Korea on reunification efforts.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/10/2020

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Condemning the Government of the Philippines for its continued detention of Senator Leila De Lima, calling for her immediate release, and for other purposes. [HR-233] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Public Safety ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Crime ]
This resolution condemns the government of the Philippines for the state-sanctioned extrajudicial killings in its War on Drugs. The resolution also condemns the government's detention of human rights defenders and Senator Leila De Lima and harassment of journalists.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia, The Pacific And Nonproliferation. on 04/02/2019

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