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A joint resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes. [SJR-58]
A joint resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes. This joint resolution requires the Department of State to periodically certify to Congress that Saudi Arabia is undertaking: efforts to conduct diplomatic negotiations to end the civil war in Yemen; measures to increase access for Yemenis to food, fuel, and medicine; measures to reduce civilian casualties from its military operations in Yemen; and actions to reduce humanitarian assistance shipment delays. If the State Department is unable
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment Favorably. on 05/22/2018
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Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines Act of 2018 [HB-4884]
Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines Act of 2018 This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), no more than 30 days after a U.S. election, to determine whether a foreign government interfered with the election and report on that determination. If the DNI reports that there was not interference and subsequently determines that there was interference, the DNI shall report on the subsequent determination. If the DNI determines that Russia interfered with an election, the President shall impose specified
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Sponsored by: Rep. Luis Correa
Introduced In House on 01/25/2018
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Iranian Leadership Asset Transparency Act [S.2353]
Iranian Leadership Asset Transparency Act This bill requires the Department of the Treasury, in furtherance of efforts to prevent the financing of terrorism, money laundering, or related illicit finance and to make financial institutions' required compliance with sanctions more easily understood, to submit within 270 days and annually thereafter for the next two years a report regarding: the funds or other assets held in U.S. and foreign financial institutions that are directly or indirectly controlled by specified Iranian officials; any equity
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Sponsored by: Sen. David Perdue
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 01/29/2018
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A resolution congratulating the Republic of Korea for hosting the 2018 Winter Olympic Games and supporting the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea. [SR-384]
A resolution congratulating the Republic of Korea for hosting the 2018 Winter Olympic Games and supporting the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the Republic of Korea to support, participate in, and help ensure the security of the 23rd Olympic Winter Games. Recognizes the importance of such games as a leading international sporting event that can contribute to peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula, in Northeast Asia, and around the world. Reaffirms that the United States, the Republic
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S552) on 01/29/2018
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A resolution urging the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to fulfill its agreement to hold credible elections, comply with constitutional limits on presidential terms, and fulfill its constitutional mandate for a democratic transition of power by taking concrete and measurable steps towards holding elections not later than December 2018 as outlined in the existing election calendar, and allowing for freedom of expression and association. [SR-386]
A resolution urging the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to fulfill its agreement to hold credible elections, comply with constitutional limits on presidential terms, and fulfill its constitutional mandate for a democratic transition of power by taking concrete and measurable steps towards holding elections not later than December 2018 as outlined in the existing election calendar, and allowing for freedom of expression and association. Expresses concern that: (1) the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo failed to
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Resolution Agreed To In Senate With An Amendment And An Amended Preamble By Voice Vote. on 07/16/2018
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Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act [S.2365]
Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act This bill directs the President to identify and impose sanctions against senior members of the government of Iran and other persons who are responsible for or complicit in committing serious human rights violations, or engaging in censorship, the diversion of goods intended for the people of Iran, or public corruption. The President shall identify and impose U.S. entry and financial sanctions against persons who are responsible for or complicit in the politically-motivated intimidation, detention,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/30/2018
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Reaffirming United States support for Israel and condemning the United Nations Human Rights Council for certain wasteful and abusive actions. [HR-728]
Reaffirming United States support for Israel and condemning the United Nations Human Rights Council for certain wasteful and abusive actions. Reaffirms U.S. support for Israel. Condemns actions of the United Nations Human Rights Council as wasteful and abusive. Supports remarks from Ambassador Nikki Haley in 2017 stating that the United States "does not seek to leave the council, but to reestablish its legitimacy." Calls on the council to: (1) reform and become competitive and transparent in membership selection, and (2) stop singling out Israel
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Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Wilson
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H1381-1382) on 03/06/2018
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Embassy Security Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2019 [HB-4969]
Embassy Security Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2019 This bill sets forth diplomatic post design and construction requirements. The Department of State shall: use the design-build project delivery system in which one entity works under a single contract to provide design and construction services at diplomatic posts that have not yet received design or construction contracts, develop a vertical standard design for diplomatic posts that are to be situated on smaller plots of land, adapt the design that utilizes a standardized design template with
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robin Kelly
S.amdt.4181 Amendment Sa 4181 Proposed By Senator Mcconnell For Senator Corker. (consideration: Cr S8039-8041; Text: Cr S8039-8041) In The Nature Of A Substitute. on 12/22/2018
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Protecting Diplomats from Surveillance Through Consumer Devices Act Short Titles as Introduced Protecting Diplomats from Surveillance Through Consumer Devices Act [HB-4989]
Protecting Diplomats from Surveillance Through Consumer Devices Act Short Titles as Introduced Protecting Diplomats from Surveillance Through Consumer Devices Act This bill directs the Department of State to: (1) establish a policy on the use of location-tracking consumer devices, including GPS-enabled devices, at U.S. diplomatic and consular facilities by U.S. government employees, contractors, locally employed staff, and members of other agencies deployed to or stationed at such facilities; and (2) submit a related report to Congress. Existing
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Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 705. on 11/29/2018
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Cambodia Accountability and Return on Investment Act of 2018 [S.2412]
Cambodia Accountability and Return on Investment Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/08/2018
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A resolution calling upon the President to exercise relevant mandatory sanctions authorities under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act in response to the Government of the Russian Federation's continued aggression in Ukraine and illegal occupation of Crimea and assault on democratic institutions around the world, including through cyber attacks. [SR-402]
A resolution calling upon the President to exercise relevant mandatory sanctions authorities under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act in response to the Government of the Russian Federation's continued aggression in Ukraine and illegal occupation of Crimea and assault on democratic institutions around the world, including through cyber attacks. Calls for: (1) the President, the Department of the Treasury, and the Department of State to impose sanctions with respect to activities of the Russian Federation undermining cybersecurity,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S876-878) on 02/12/2018
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A resolution commemorating the 59th anniversary of Tibet's 1959 uprising as "Tibetan Rights Day", and expressing support for the human rights and religious freedom of the Tibetan people and the Tibetan Buddhist faith community. [SR-408]
A resolution commemorating the 59th anniversary of Tibet's 1959 uprising as "Tibetan Rights Day", and expressing support for the human rights and religious freedom of the Tibetan people and the Tibetan Buddhist faith community. Recognizes March 10, 2018, as Tibetan Rights Day and calls on the Department of State to fully implement the provisions of the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1167-1168) on 02/15/2018
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A resolution recognizing the critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance. [SR-407]
A resolution recognizing the critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance. Commends human rights defenders for their critical work, condemns threats to them, and welcomes the imposition of sanctions by the President on December 21, 2017, and under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, with respect to human rights abusers and corrupt actors.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1166-1167) on 02/15/2018
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International Violence Against Women Act of 2018 [HB-5034]
International Violence Against Women Act of 2018 This bill provides for a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls. The bill establishes in the Department of State an Office of Global Women's Issues which shall be headed by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues. The Ambassador-at-Large shall: (1) coordinate U.S. government efforts regarding gender equality and the advancement of women and girls in foreign policy, and (2) develop or update periodically a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 02/15/2018
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Expressing support for the human rights and religious freedom of the Tibetan people and the Tibetan Buddhist faith community, and for the designation of a "Tibetan Rights Day". [HR-743]
Expressing support for the human rights and religious freedom of the Tibetan people and the Tibetan Buddhist faith community, and for the designation of a "Tibetan Rights Day". Supports the designation of a Tibetan Rights Day and calls on the Department of State to fully implement the provisions of the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002.
Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Introduced In House on 02/16/2018
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to enhanced relations with the Republic of Moldova and support for Moldova's territorial integrity. [HR-745]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to enhanced relations with the Republic of Moldova and support for Moldova's territorial integrity. Reaffirms that it is U.S. policy to support the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Moldova. Supports the Strategic Dialogue as a means to strengthen U.S.-Moldova relations and enhance Moldova's democratic, economic, and security reforms. Encourages enhanced U.S. partnerships with Moldova's government, private sector, and civil society and a focus of U.S. assistance
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Introduced In House on 02/20/2018
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Calling upon the President to exercise relevant mandatory sanctions authorities under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act in response to the Government of the Russian Federation's continued aggression in Ukraine and forcible and illegal annexation of Crimea and assault on democratic institutions around the world, including through cyber attacks. [HR-749]
Calling upon the President to exercise relevant mandatory sanctions authorities under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act in response to the Government of the Russian Federation's continued aggression in Ukraine and forcible and illegal annexation of Crimea and assault on democratic institutions around the world, including through cyber attacks. Calls for: (1) the President, the Department of the Treasury, and the Department of State to impose sanctions with respect to activities of the Russian Federation undermining cybersecurity,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Introduced In House on 02/26/2018
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A resolution condemning the continued undemocratic measures by the Government of Venezuela to undermine the independence of democratic institutions and calling for a free and fair electoral process. [SR-414]
A resolution condemning the continued undemocratic measures by the Government of Venezuela to undermine the independence of democratic institutions and calling for a free and fair electoral process. Calls on the Venezuelan government to postpone the presidential election and any concurrent National Assembly, state legislative council, or municipal council elections scheduled for April 22, 2018, until: (1) credible election observers are allowed to observe the electoral process; (2) the National Electoral Council is led by trusted nonpartisan members;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1251-1252) on 02/27/2018
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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress. [SJR-54]
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress. 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 activites include providing in-flight fueling for non-U.S. aircraft conducting missions as part of the conflict in Yemen.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Held At The Desk. on 12/19/2018
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Protecting Communities and Preserving the Second Amendment Act of 2018 [S.2502]
Protecting Communities and Preserving the Second Amendment Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Committee On The Judiciary. Hearings Held. on 03/14/2018