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Expressing concern over the detention of Austin Tice, and for other purposes. [HR-17]
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This resolution expresses concern about the capture and detention of journalist Austin Tice and psychotherapist Majd Kamalmaz near Damascus, Syria. It encourages the Department of State, the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, and other U.S. government entities to engage with Syria to facilitate their safe release.
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Mr. Engel Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 12/03/2020
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Calling upon any agreement reached between the President and Vladimir Putin at their meeting in Helsinki, Finland, to be approved by Congress. [HR-15]
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This resolution expresses support for the intelligence community's assessment that Russian agents acting under the direction of Russian President Vladimir Putin interfered with the 2016 presidential election. It also expresses strong disapproval of the President's failure to support that assessement. The resolution also expresses opposition to any future secret meetings between the President and Putin, and calls upon the President to submit any agreement reached with Putin in Helsinki to Congress for approval.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee
Introduced In House on 01/03/2019
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Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2019 [HB-1111]
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Establishes a Department of Peacebuilding in the executive branch, dedicated to peacebuilding, peacemaking, and the study and promotion of conditions conducive to both domestic and international peace and a culture of peace. The mission of the department includes the cultivation of peace and peacebuilding as a strategic national policy objective and development of policies that promote national and international conflict prevention, nonviolent intervention, mediation, peaceful conflict resolution, and structured conflict mediation. The department
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 02/08/2019
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Protect European Energy Security Act [HB-1081]
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Requires the submission of certain reports to Congress related to Russia's construction of the Nord Stream 2 and Turk Stream pipelines.The Department of State shall report on (1) its efforts to promote energy security in Ukraine and the European Union and decrease their dependence on Russian energy sources, (2) its diplomatic efforts to oppose the pipelines, and (3) an estimate of European demand for natural gas from 2019 through 2023. The Department of the Treasury shall report on each entity involved in the construction of the pipelines. The Office
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Introduced In House on 02/07/2019
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Banking Transparency for Sanctioned Persons Act of 2019 [HB-1037]
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Requires the Department of the Treasury to report semiannually on financial services provided to benefit a state sponsor of terrorism or specified sanctioned persons. Treasury may waive these reporting requirements with respect to a foreign financial institution if the institution credibly assures Treasury that it will cease conducting transactions for such persons, or the waiver is important to the national interest.
Sponsored by: Rep. Josh Gottheimer
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 05/15/2019
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UIGHUR Act of 2019 Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response Act of 2019 [HB-1025]
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Imposes sourcing restrictions and export controls related to China's mass detention of the Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim Turkic ethnic group in Xinjiang province. Executive agencies shall not procure goods or services from foreign persons who in the last three years substantially facilitated or knowingly assisted such mass detention. When procuring goods or services from U.S. persons, executive agencies shall provide adverse consideration to awarding contracts to those involved with such mass detention, and assess the availability of other sources.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 03/22/2019
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REUNITE Act Reunite Every Unaccompanied Newborn Infant, Toddler and other children Expeditiously Act [HB-1012]
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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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Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 03/22/2019
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North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act [HB-925]
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Reauthorizes the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through FY2024.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
On Motion To Concur In The Senate Amendments With An Amendment Agreed To By The Yeas And Nays: 214 - 207 (roll No. 214). (text: Cr H5202-5417) on 10/01/2020
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Responsible Withdrawal from Syria Act [HB-914]
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Prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD), absent a report that addresses specified issues, from spending FY2019 funds to reduce below 1,500 the number of active-duty servicemembers deployed to Syria. Specifically, DOD, the Department of State, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence must report on issues including U.S. political and military strategies in the region and the potential effects of a withdrawal.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Gallagher
Introduced In House on 01/30/2019
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Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 [HB-864]
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Supports wildlife conservation and addresses wildlife trafficking. Specifically, it reclassifies certain wildlife-trafficking offenses and illegal fishing violations as violations of federal racketeering or other laws concerning transnational criminal organizations. The bill also expands federal law enforcement powers to combat wildlife trafficking (e.g., poaching and the illegal trade in wildlife). The bill sets forth requirements to provide awards to whistle-blowers for reporting violations of wildlife-trafficking laws. In addition, the Fish and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 03/25/2019
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Religious Worker Visa Reciprocity Act of 2019 [HB-772]
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Places restrictions on the issuance of special immigrant visas for religious workers. No petition for such a visa may be approved if the alien's country of nationality (1) is identified in the 2018 International Religious Freedom Report as a Country of Particular Concern or a country where religious freedom is of significant interest or particular concern, or (2) does not provide similar immigration treatment to U.S. nationals.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve King
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 03/05/2019
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Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2019 [HB-763]
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Imposes a fee on the carbon content of fuels, including crude oil, natural gas, coal, or any other product derived from those fuels that will be used so as to emit greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The fee is imposed on the producers or importers of the fuels and is equal to the greenhouse gas content of the fuel multiplied by the carbon fee rate. The rate begins at $15 in 2019, increases by $10 each year, and is subject to further adjustments based on the progress in meeting specified emissions reduction targets. The bill also imposes a specified
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 02/12/2019
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Global Electoral Exchange Act of 2019 [HB-753]
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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: Rep. Dina Titus
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/21/2019
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Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 [HB-748]
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[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
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Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. DIVISION A--KEEPING WORKERS PAID AND EMPLOYED, HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS, AND ECONOMIC STABILIZATION This division establishes the Paycheck Protection Program to provide eight weeks of cash flow assistance to small businesses through federally guaranteed loans to employers who maintain their payroll. Such assistance shall be to cover costs such as payroll, paid sick leave,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Hearings Held. on 07/23/2020
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Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019 [HB-649]
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Directs various U.S. government bodies to prepare reports on China's treatment of the Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim Turkic ethnic group. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence shall report to Congress on issues including the security threats caused by the Chinese government's reported crackdown on the Uyghur population in Xinjiang province, the frequency with which other governments are forcibly returning Turkic Muslim refugees and asylum seekers to China, and the development or transfer of technology that facilitates mass internment
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 03/04/2019
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-648]
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Provides FY2019 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 6 of the 12 regular FY2019 appropriations bills: the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019; the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 16. on 01/28/2019
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To prohibit the provision of United States security assistance to the Government of Saudi Arabia, and for other purposes. [HB-643]
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Prohibits U.S. security assistance and arms sales to Saudi Arabia's government. The Department of Defense shall not provide security assistance, intelligence, training, equipment, or specified technical services to Saudi Arabia or any of its agents or instrumentalities, or engage in any defense cooperation. The bill establishes an exception to this prohibition for activities that protect U.S. diplomatic and consular posts or U.S. citizens. The President may not sell, transfer, deliver, or license for export any defense article to Saudi Arabia or
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 01/17/2019
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Muhammad Ali Legacy Act [HB-635]
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Directs the Department of State to award grants to one or more organizations that (1) are established to promote global respect, understanding, and communication and to encourage character and leadership development worldwide; and (2) demonstrate a commitment to preserving the legacy of Muhammad Ali.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 01/17/2019
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Georgia Support Act [HB-598]
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Directs the Department of State to report to Congress on various topics related to Georgia. The reports shall cover (1) U.S. security assistance to Georgia and an assessment of threats to the country's independence and its ability to defend itself, (2) cybersecurity cooperation between the United States and Georgia, and (3) a strategy to help Georgia expand its capabilities to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda. The President shall impose entry and property-blocking sanctions against foreign persons responsible for or complicit in serious
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 10/23/2019
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To posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith, in recognition of their contributions to the Nation. [HB-587]
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Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to commemorate Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith, four Americans killed in the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. (Stevens was the U.S. Ambassador to Libya at the time, Smith was an officer in the Foreign Service, and Doherty and Woods were both government contractors and former Navy SEALs.) After the medal has been awarded,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 01/16/2019