Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2019 [HB-1581]
[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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HB-1581: Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 03/07/2019
Southeast Asia Strategy Act [HB-1632]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[Climate Change ]
[Economic Development ]
Directs the Department of State to submit to Congress a strategy for engagement with Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The strategy shall include various elements including (1) an identification of enduring U.S. interests in the region and efforts to bolster ASEAN's effectiveness; (2) a list of ongoing and planned initiatives to strengthen U.S. relationships in the region, including efforts to promote inclusive economic growth and to combat climate change; and (3) a summary of ongoing efforts to promote human
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HB-1632: Southeast Asia Strategy Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Yoho
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/25/2019
HR-187: Calling for the unconditional release of United States citizens and legal permanent resident aliens being held for political purposes by the Government of Iran.
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-187: Calling for the unconditional release of United States citizens and legal permanent resident aliens being held for political purposes by the Government of Iran..
SR-96: A resolution commending the Government of Canada for upholding the rule of law and expressing concern over actions by the Government of the People's Republic of China in response to a request from the United States Government to the Government of Canada for the extradition of a Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. executive.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Resolution Agreed To In Senate Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2701; Text: Cr 3/6/2019 S1710) on 05/07/2019
You have voted SR-96: A resolution commending the Government of Canada for upholding the rule of law and expressing concern over actions by the Government of the People's Republic of China in response to a request from the United States Government to the Government of Canada for the extradition of a Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. executive..
CORRUPT Act Curb Objectionable Redirection of Resources and Unconstitutional Payments to Trump Act [HB-1524]
[Ethics ]
[Public Safety ]
Establishes reporting requirements for federal agencies regarding funds spent at, or payments made to (1) properties controlled by the Trump Organization; or (2) an organization or business controlled by or associated with the President, a relative of the President, the head of an executive department, or an employee of the Trump Organization.
HB-1524: CORRUPT Act Curb Objectionable Redirection of Resources and Unconstitutional Payments to Trump Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Introduced In House on 03/05/2019
Otto Warmbier Banking Restrictions Involving North Korea Act of 2019 [S.667]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[Finance ]
[National Security ]
[Human Services ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Crime ]
Expands sanctions and reporting requirements related to North Korea and revises provisions related to combating human trafficking. The Department of the Treasury shall impose asset-related sanctions on persons that knowingly provide significant financial services to any person that is subject to various sanctions, including those covered in any United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution. The President may impose sanctions on persons that take certain actions related to North Korea, including knowingly (1) engaging in transactions in goods
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S.667: Otto Warmbier Banking Restrictions Involving North Korea Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 03/05/2019
Combating Illicit Fentanyl Act of 2019 [HB-1542]
[Crime ]
[International ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Public Health ]
[National Security ]
[Overdose Prevention ]
Directs the Department of State and the Department of the Treasury to annually report to Congress identifying each person in China, including government officials, involved in fentanyl production and its trafficking into the United States.
HB-1542: Combating Illicit Fentanyl Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas Suozzi
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 04/08/2019
You have voted HR-159: Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the March First Movement and Korea's declaration of independence from the Empire of Japan..
Georgian Fair Business Practices Sanctions Act of 2019 [HB-1461]
[International ]
[Trade ]
[Finance ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
Directs the President to periodically report to Congress on (1) whether the government of Georgia is undermining commitments or contractual agreements made with U.S. business persons operating in Georgia, and (2) the identities of current or former Georgian officials who are responsible for such actions. The report shall include a summary of U.S. government and nongovernment investment in Georgia. If the President determines that Georgia has committed such actions, the President shall impose financial and trade assistance sanctions on the government
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HB-1461: Georgian Fair Business Practices Sanctions Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Babin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 04/08/2019
U.S.-Israel Cooperation Expansion Act [HB-1459]
[International ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
[Public Safety ]
States that it is U.S. policy to support bilateral training between U.S. and Israeli law enforcement for sharing best practices related to anti-terrorism, community policing, and managing mass casualties.
HB-1459: U.S.-Israel Cooperation Expansion Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East, North Africa And International Terrorism. on 03/14/2019
Stop Corrupt Iranian Oligarchs and Entities Act [HB-1441]
[International ]
[Trade ]
[National Security ]
Directs the Department of the Treasury to report Congress on Iranian individuals and parastatal groups that have close relationships with the Iranian government, including information regarding (1) their known sources of income, (2) their indices of corruption, (3) their involvement in key U.S. economic sectors, (4) the structures and ownership of the parastatal groups, and (5) the potential effects of imposing sanctions on such entities and individuals.
HB-1441: Stop Corrupt Iranian Oligarchs and Entities Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 02/28/2019
Commemorating the centennial anniversary of Korea's March First Movement Day. [HR-164]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
This resolution commemorates the centennial anniversary of South Korea's March 1st Movement Day, which marked the beginning of a series of demonstrations for South Korean independence from Japan. The resolution also honors Yu Gwan-Sun, an activist known for her role in organizing the movement, and reaffirms the alliance between South Korea and the United States.
HR-164: Commemorating the centennial anniversary of Korea's March First Movement Day.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia, The Pacific And Nonproliferation. on 03/14/2019
A resolution calling for accountability and justice for the assassination of Boris Nemtsov. [SR-81]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
This resolution commemorates the life of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov and his work promoting democracy and human rights, and condemns Russian President Vladimir Putin and his regime for targeting political opponents and attempting to cover up Nemtsov's assassination. It also calls on the Department of State to (1) impose sanctions on those involved; (2) report to Congress on the assassination; and (3) investigate whether Ramzan Kadyrov, the Russia-backed head of the Chechen Republic, has violated previously imposed U.S. sanctions.
SR-81: A resolution calling for accountability and justice for the assassination of Boris Nemtsov.
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin
Resolution Agreed To In Senate With An Amendment And An Amended Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 06/10/2019
Calling for accountability and justice for the assassination of Boris Nemtsov. [HR-156]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
[Crime ]
This resolution condemns Russian President Vladimir Putin and his regime for targeting political opponents and attempting to cover up the assassination of Russian opposition leader and democracy advocate Boris Nemtsov. It also calls on the Department of State to impose sanctions on those involved and to report to Congress on the assassination.
HR-156: Calling for accountability and justice for the assassination of Boris Nemtsov.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Mr. Engel Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 03/12/2019
Vladimir Putin Transparency Act [HB-1404]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Finance ]
[Cybersecurity ]
Directs the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to report to Congress about Russian President Vladimir Putin. The report shall address topics including (1) Putin's estimated net worth and known assets; (2) methods he uses to conceal his assets, such as intermediaries and shell companies; and (3) the identities of the most significant Russian senior officials and oligarchs who help Putin hide his true financial condition.
HB-1404: Vladimir Putin Transparency Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Select Committee On Intelligence. on 03/13/2019
Calling for a formal end of the Korean war. [HR-152]
[International ]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
This resolution pays tribute to the veterans and victims of the Korean War and the families divided by the war. It states that the House of Representatives would welcome a statement by the President declaring the end of the state of war with North Korea, and affirms that such a declaration would not affect U.S. commitments under the mutual defense treaty between the United States and South Korea.
HR-152: Calling for a formal end of the Korean war.
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Introduced In House on 02/26/2019
To prohibit lifting of United States sanctions imposed with respect to North Korea. [HB-1369]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
Prohibits the President from waiving, reducing, or otherwise limiting the application of sanctions on North Korea until the President certifies to Congress that North Korea has ceased engaging in gross human rights abuses, including operation of slave-labor and political prisoner camps; established a disclosure and transparency process to identify crimes committed by the North Korean regime against its people; and issued a formal apology to the family of Otto Warmbier for his unlawful detention, torture, and murder.
HB-1369: To prohibit lifting of United States sanctions imposed with respect to North Korea.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brendan Boyle
Introduced In House on 02/26/2019
REUNITE Act Reunite Every Unaccompanied Newborn Infant, Toddler and other children Expeditiously Act [S.557]
[Immigration ]
[Human Rights ]
[Human Services ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reunite children and their parents or legal guardians who were apprehended for illegal entry into the United States. DHS and HHS shall develop procedures and programs, including procedures to (1) identify separated family members, (2) allow apprehended parents or legal guardians to have frequent no-cost contact with their separated children, and (3) coordinate with foreign consulates to locate apprehended individuals. DHS and HHS shall ensure
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S.557: REUNITE Act Reunite Every Unaccompanied Newborn Infant, Toddler and other children Expeditiously Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/26/2019
Vietnam Human Rights Act [HB-1383]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Amends various reporting requirements related to foreign assistance and human rights. It also authorizes various aid programs related to Vietnam. In its annual reports to Congress on human rights in foreign countries and U.S. security assistance programs, the Department of State shall include assessments of online freedom of expression in each country, including efforts by governments to censor information, punish individuals for their speech, and monitor communications. The State Department's annual report on human rights in Vietnam shall include
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HB-1383: Vietnam Human Rights Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 02/26/2019