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A resolution supporting democratic principles and standards in Bolivia and throughout Latin America. [SR-35]
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[Human Rights ]
[Elections ]
This resolution expresses support for democratic transition and peaceful elections in Bolivia and throughout Latin America, and calls on the Government of Bolivia to maintain international democratic norms and presidential term limits in the October 2019 election.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Resolution Agreed To In Senate Without Amendment And An Amended Preamble By Voice Vote. on 04/10/2019
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Governments of Burma and Bangladesh ensure the safe, dignified, voluntary, and sustainable return of the Rohingya refugees who have been displaced by the campaign of ethnic cleansing conducted by the Burmese military and to immediately release unjustly imprisoned journalists, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo. [SR-34]
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This resolution condemns the violence perpetrated against the Rohingya in Burma (Myanmar) and calls on Burma to take certain actions to address the humanitarian crisis there. The resolution also urges the United States to develop a more robust diplomatic strategy to mitigate this crisis.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Risch With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute And An Amendment To The Title And With An Amended Preamble. Without Written Report. on 07/08/2019
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A resolution recognizing January 27, 2019, as the anniversary of the first refugee and Muslim ban, and urging the President to demonstrate true leadership on refugee resettlement. [SR-32]
[Immigration ]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
This resolution recognizes January 27, 2019, as the second anniversary of the executive order suspending the admission of individuals and refugees from specified Muslim-majority countries. It also affirms this Nation's proud history of refugee settlement, emphasizes the importance of the United States Refugee Admissions Program as a critical tool for U.S. global leadership, and calls upon the U.S. government to resettle a robust number of refugees to meet its share of the global need during FY2019-FY2020.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S701) on 01/28/2019
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A resolution condemning efforts to undermine democracy in Hungary and urging President Trump to defend the universal human rights and democratic norms under attack by the Orban government. [SR-30]
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[International ]
[Elections ]
This resolution condemns Hungary's subversion of democratic norms and the rights of asylum seekers under Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S681-682) on 01/25/2019
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Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2019 [S.398]
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[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
[Trade ]
Suspends certain weapons transfers to Saudi Arabia. It also imposes sanctions on individuals for various activities related to the civil war in Yemen and for involvement in the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The United States may not authorize transfers to Saudi Arabia of missiles, ammunition, ground vehicles, aircraft, or other weapons that fall within Categories III, IV, VII, or VIII of the U.S. Munitions List. The prohibitions do not apply to ground-based missile defense systems and shall expire September 30, 2020. The United
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Risch Without Amendment. Without Written Report. on 07/30/2019
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Global Electoral Exchange Act of 2019 [S.324]
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[International ]
[Voting Rights ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Authorizes the Department of State to establish a Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote sound election-administration practices around the world. The State Department may award grants to qualified, tax-exempt, U.S.-based organizations that have expertise and experience in relevant topics, such as election-system integrity. Grants may be used to design programs to bring relevant individuals, such as election administrators and poll workers, together to study and discuss election procedures. The State Department shall periodically report to
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Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/04/2019
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Prevention of Arms Race Act of 2019 [S.312]
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[International ]
[National Security ]
[Military ]
Restricts the appropriation of funds for the procurement, flight testing, or deployment of missiles banned by the Treaty between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Elimination of Their Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles (INF Treaty). Before such funds may be appropriated, the Department of Defense shall submit a report to Congress that includes (1) a memorandum of understanding from a North Atlantic Treaty Organization or Indo-Pacific ally committing to hosting the deployment of such a missile,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/31/2019
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Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019 [S.245]
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[Elections ]
[Energy ]
[National Security ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Defense ]
[Science ]
Addresses various intelligence issues, including by reauthorizing intelligence-related activities, establishing certain bodies, and directing the intelligence community to report on topics such as election infrastructure security and Russian interference in the 2016 election. The bill reauthorizes through FY2019 various intelligence-related activities in specified government bodies, including the Department of Defense, the Defense Intelligence Agency, and the National Security Agency. It also reauthorizes for FY2019 the Central Intelligence Agency
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Warner
Read Twice And Referred To The Select Committee On Intelligence. on 01/28/2019
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Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2019 [S.238]
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[International ]
[Religion ]
Establishes the Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating anti-Semitism as an ambassador-rank official, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, who leads the Office to Monitor and Combat anti-Semitism within the Department of State. (Under current law, the special envoy is appointed by the Secretary of State.) The President may nominate the special envoy from among State Department officers and employees. The special envoy shall be the primary advisor in the government relating to monitoring and combating anti-Semitism
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Risch With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 06/03/2020
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ESCAPE of Saudi Nationals Act Examining Saudi Consular Activities Promoting Extraction Act [S.231]
[Crime ]
[International ]
[Real Estate ]
[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
Directs the Department of State to report to Congress on instances where Saudi Arabian diplomats or affiliated individuals may have helped Saudi nationals leave the United States to escape criminal prosecution. The bill also prohibits a foreign country's diplomatic mission from owning real property in the United States if the State Department determines that such mission helped one of its nationals leave the United States to evade prosecution for a crime.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/25/2019
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Preserving American Justice Act [S.230]
[Crime ]
[Taxes ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Criminal Justice ]
A bill to require a report on foreign nationals who flee from the United States while awaiting trial or sentencing for a criminal offense committed in the United States, to establish a list of countries who have assisted or facilitated with such departures, to penalize parties connected to such departures, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the exclusion from gross income from certain investments made by foreign governments who are identified on such list.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S681) on 01/25/2019
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UIGHUR Act of 2019 Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response Act of 2019 [S.178]
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[Trade ]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Directs the President to impose sanctions and export restrictions related to China's treatment of the Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim Turkic ethnic group. The President shall report to Congress a list of senior Chinese government officials who are engaged in or responsible for serious human rights abuses, including mass incarceration and political indoctrination, against Turkic Muslims in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. The President shall impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on such individuals. The President may waive the imposition
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Considered By Senate (message From The House Considered). on 10/23/2020
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Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 [S.52]
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[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
[Defense ]
Establishes additional sanctions and financial restrictions on institutions and individuals related to the conflict in Syria. The Department of the Treasury shall determine whether the Central Bank of Syria is a financial institution of primary money laundering concern. If so, Treasury shall impose one or more special measures, such as requiring domestic financial institutions to maintain additional records on transactions involving the bank. The President shall impose sanctions on foreign persons that (1) provide significant support or engage in
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Committee On Foreign Relations. Hearings Held. on 03/11/2020
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Directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress. [HJR-37]
[Defense ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Military ]
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or affecting Yemen within 30 days unless Congress authorizes a later withdrawal date, issues a declaration of war, or specifically authorizes the use of the Armed Forces. Prohibited activities include providing in-flight fueling for non-U.S. aircraft conducting missions as part of the conflict in Yemen. This joint resolution shall not affect any military operations directed at Al Qaeda. The President must submit to Congress, within 90 days, reports assessing
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Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/14/2019
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Designating the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Library. [HCR-14]
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[Libraries ]
[Military ]
[Veterans ]
This concurrent resolution designates the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the "National George C. Marshall Museum and Library."
Sponsored by: Rep. H. Morgan Griffith
Introduced In House on 02/05/2019
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Calling for the immediate extradition or rendering to the United States of convicted felons William Morales, Joanne Chesimard, and all other fugitives from justice who are receiving safe harbor in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States. [HR-92]
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[Criminal Justice ]
[Human Rights ]
This resolution calls for (1) the immediate extradition or rendering to the United States of convicted felons William Morales and Joanne Chesimard and all other fugitives who are receiving safe harbor in Cuba to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States; and (2) the Department of State and the Department of Justice to continue to press for the immediate extradition or rendering of all fugitives from U.S. justice so that they may be tried and, if convicted, serve out their sentences.
Sponsored by: Rep. Josh Gottheimer
Introduced In House on 01/30/2019
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Reaffirming the robust commitment of the House of Representatives to the importance of the United States-Greek strategic partnership. [HR-91]
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[Energy ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
This resolution expresses support for relations between the United States and Greece and encourages a collaborative focus by the two countries on specific areas, including defense and energy.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 03/14/2019
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Strongly condemning the January 2019 terrorist attack on the 14 Riverside Complex in Nairobi, Kenya, offering condolences to the family and friends of the victims, and reaffirming solidarity with the people of Kenya. [HR-75]
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[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
This resolution condemns the January 15, 2019, attack by the Al Qaeda-affiliated extremist group Al Shabaab in Nairobi, Kenya, that resulted in the loss of 21 lives. It honors the memory of Jason Spindler, a U.S. citizen killed in the attack, and expresses support for Kenya's efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 03/07/2019
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Recognizing the 300th anniversary of the founding of the Principality of Liechtenstein, and expressing support for efforts by the United States to continue to strengthen its relationship with that country. [HR-69]
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This resolution recognizes the 300th anniversary of Liechtenstein's founding and expresses support for U.S. efforts to strengthen relations between the countries.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 03/14/2019
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Honoring the 100th anniversary of Ireland's First Dáil. [HR-62]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
This resolution honors the 100th anniversary of the First Dail, the first meeting of the Irish Republic's legislature where it declared Irish independence. It also honors the Irish people and their struggle for independence and reaffirms the bonds between the United States and Ireland.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brendan Boyle
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 03/14/2019