HCR-25: Recognizing the necessity of preserving official and unofficial records of meetings between the President of the United States and foreign leaders, for the purposes of promoting transparency and the national security of the United States of America.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 03/14/2019
You have voted HCR-25: Recognizing the necessity of preserving official and unofficial records of meetings between the President of the United States and foreign leaders, for the purposes of promoting transparency and the national security of the United States of America..
Emphasizing the importance of alliances and partnerships. [HR-222]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Defense ]
[Military ]
This resolution recognizes the importance of alliances in advancing U.S. interests and urges the President to reaffirm the United States' commitment to alliances.
HR-222: Emphasizing the importance of alliances and partnerships.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 06/26/2019
HR-223: Affirming the historical relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Morocco, condemning the recent provocative actions of the Polisario Front and its foreign supporters, and encouraging efforts by the United Nations to reach a peaceful resolution of the Western Sahara conflict.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East, North Africa And International Terrorism. on 03/25/2019
You have voted HR-223: Affirming the historical relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Morocco, condemning the recent provocative actions of the Polisario Front and its foreign supporters, and encouraging efforts by the United Nations to reach a peaceful resolution of the Western Sahara conflict..
Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019 [HB-1704]
[Trade ]
[International ]
[Small Business ]
[Economic Development ]
[Finance ]
Establishes within the Department of State an Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Matters, and establishes that a principal duty of a diplomatic mission to a foreign country is the promotion of U.S. economic and commercial interests in that country. The Assistant Secretary shall be responsible for matters relating to international economics and business matters in foreign policy. The State Department shall train various Foreign Service officers, as part of their standard training, on matters including economic and commercial diplomacy,
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HB-1704: Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Yoho
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/08/2019
Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019 [HB-1704]
[Trade ]
[International ]
[Small Business ]
[Economic Development ]
[Finance ]
Establishes within the Department of State an Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Matters, and establishes that a principal duty of a diplomatic mission to a foreign country is the promotion of U.S. economic and commercial interests in that country. The Assistant Secretary shall be responsible for matters relating to international economics and business matters in foreign policy. The State Department shall train various Foreign Service officers, as part of their standard training, on matters including economic and commercial diplomacy,
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HB-1704: Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Yoho
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/08/2019
HR-218: Calling on the Government of Iran to fulfill repeated promises of assistance in the case of Robert Levinson, the longest held United States civilian in our Nation's history.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East, North Africa And International Terrorism. on 03/25/2019
You have voted HR-218: Calling on the Government of Iran to fulfill repeated promises of assistance in the case of Robert Levinson, the longest held United States civilian in our Nation's history..
SR-104: A resolution calling on the Government of Iran to fulfill repeated promises of assistance in the case of Robert Levinson, the longest held United States civilian in our Nation's history.
Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/12/2019
You have voted SR-104: A resolution calling on the Government of Iran to fulfill repeated promises of assistance in the case of Robert Levinson, the longest held United States civilian in our Nation's history..
Climate Security Act of 2019 [S.745]
[Climate Change ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Science ]
[Water ]
Establishes various positions and duties related to climate change in the foreign policy context. The President shall appoint a Climate Security Envoy within the Department of State. The envoy shall develop, implement, and encourage other countries to support a climate security policy to (1) enhance resilience to the effects of climate change to reduce the risk of conflict and instability, (2) evaluate the risks to regions and countries that are vulnerable to climate change and are strategically significant to the United States, and (3) coordinate
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S.745: Climate Security Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/12/2019
KREMLIN Act Keeping Russian Entrapments Minimal and Limiting Intelligence Networks Act [HB-1617]
[Defense ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Military ]
Directs the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to provide Congress with assessments of the current intentions of Russia and its leaders. Specifically, the ODNI shall assess (1) the potential for Russian military action against North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries, (2) possible Russian responses to an increased U.S. or NATO military presence in Eastern Europe, and (3) areas where Russia could exploit weaknesses and divisions among the governments of its Western adversaries.
European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019 [HB-1616]
[Energy ]
[International ]
[Trade ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
Directs the Department of State to prioritize assistance to develop energy infrastructure in Europe and Eurasia, in particular for projects involving the European Commission and countries in the region. Assistance shall include political and diplomatic support and funding assistance. Projects eligible for such assistance include infrastructure for natural gas, electricity transmission, and renewable energy. The State Department shall give preference to projects that (1) improve the capacity to transfer gas and electricity within and between regional
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HB-1616: European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Kinzinger
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/26/2019
Preserving Arms Control Treaties (PACT) Act of 2019 [S.705]
[Defense ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Military ]
Prohibits the use of funds to take any action that would violate the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty) during the six-month withdrawal period that started after the United States provided notice of its intention to withdraw from the treaty on February 2, 2019. During the six-month period, the Department of State shall periodically report to Congress on (1) U.S. efforts to bring Russia into compliance with the INF Treaty during the withdrawal period, (2) the status of the development of various Russian missile systems that would
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S.705: Preserving Arms Control Treaties (PACT) Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/07/2019
Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2019 [S.707]
[Reproductive Rights / Abortion ]
[Healthcare ]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[Public Health ]
Directs the Department of State to include in its annual reports on human rights in countries receiving U.S. development and security assistance a discussion of the status of reproductive rights in each country, including whether a country has adopted and enforced policies to (1) promote access to contraception and accurate family planning information, (2) provide services to ensure safe and healthy pregnancy and childbirth, (3) expand or restrict access to safe abortion services, (4) prevent maternal deaths, and (5) prevent and treat sexually transmitted
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S.707: Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/07/2019
Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act [HB-1611]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
Establishes various entities and procedures to address the wrongful detainment of U.S. nationals abroad.The President shall appoint a Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs. The envoy's duties shall include leading diplomatic engagement on U.S. hostage policy and coordinating diplomatic engagements in support of hostage recovery efforts. The President shall establish an interagency Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell, which shall assess and track all hostage cases of U.S. nationals and coordinate agency efforts to safely recover hostages. The President
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HB-1611: Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 03/04/2020
Global Fragility Act of 2019 [S.727]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Rights ]
[Military ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Directs the President to devise and implement a plan to combat global fragility. The bill also establishes funds to support such endeavors. The President shall report to Congress and implement a 10-year Global Fragility Strategy to (1) help stabilize conflict-affected areas, (2) address global fragility, and (3) increase U.S. capacity to be a leader in international efforts to prevent extremism and violent conflict. The strategy shall (1) focus on the long-term causes of fragility and violence; (2) include specific objectives and approaches to reduce
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S.727: Global Fragility Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Risch With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 07/18/2019
Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act [S.712]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
Establishes various entities and procedures to address the wrongful detainment of U.S. nationals abroad.The President shall appoint a Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs. The envoy's duties shall include leading diplomatic engagement on U.S. hostage policy and coordinating diplomatic engagements in support of hostage recovery efforts. The President shall establish an interagency Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell, which shall assess and track all hostage cases of U.S. nationals and coordinate agency efforts to safely recover hostages. The President
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S.712: Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 06/18/2020
Global Fragility Act of 2019 [HB-1580]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Defense ]
[Human Rights ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Directs the Department of State to establish the interagency Global Fragility Initiative to stabilize conflict-affected areas and prevent violence globally, and establishes funds to support such efforts. The State Department shall devise a plan for the initiative, including its organizational structure and goals. The State Department shall lead in foreign policy, diplomatic, and political efforts. The U.S. Agency for International Development shall lead in development, humanitarian, and non-security policies. Other departments and agencies, including
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HB-1580: Global Fragility Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith
Introduced In House on 03/07/2019
European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019 [S.704]
[Energy ]
[International ]
[Trade ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
Directs the Department of State to prioritize assistance to develop energy infrastructure in Europe and Eurasia, in particular for projects involving the European Commission and countries in the region. Assistance shall include political and diplomatic support and funding assistance. Projects eligible for such assistance include projects that improve electricity transmission infrastructure, energy efficiency, or power generation. The State Department shall give preference to projects that (1) link the energy systems of regional countries, (2) have
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S.704: European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Risch With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute And An Amendment To The Title. Without Written Report. on 12/17/2019
HR-190: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting visits and communication between the United States and the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 03/25/2019
You have voted HR-190: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting visits and communication between the United States and the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government..