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Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act [HB-754]
Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act This bill directs Congress to arrange for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Anwar Sadat, the former President of Egypt, in recognition of his achievements and efforts to attain comprehensive peace in the Middle East. Such medal shall be presented to: (1) the widow of Anwar Sadat, Jehan Sadat, or her next of kin; and (2) a representative of the government of Egypt.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Signed By President. on 12/13/2018
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Condemning Palestinian incitement and reaffirming the special bond between Israel and the United States. [HR-68]
Condemning Palestinian incitement and reaffirming the special bond between Israel and the United States. Condemns incitement and acts of violence against Israeli citizens. Calls on: (1) Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to publicly condemn incitement and acts of violence against Israeli citizens and to discontinue incitement in Palestinian Authority-controlled media outlets, and (2) the international community to condemn such incitement and acts of violence. Expresses the belief that any chance at lasting peace can only happen through
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East And North Africa. on 02/16/2017
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Urging the President to seek an independent investigation into the death of Tibetan Buddhist leader and social activist Tenzin Delek Rinpoche and to publicly call for an end to the repressive policies used by the People's Republic of China in Tibet. [HR-65]
Urging the President to seek an independent investigation into the death of Tibetan Buddhist leader and social activist Tenzin Delek Rinpoche and to publicly call for an end to the repressive policies used by the People's Republic of China in Tibet. Urges the President to: (1) seek an independent inquiry into Tenzin Delek Rinpoche's death, and (2) publicly call for an end to China's repressive policies in Tibet each time the President meets with Chinese officials. Urges China to halt suppression of the religious, cultural, social, economic, and
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Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights And International Organizations. on 02/16/2017
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Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 [HB-672]
Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) it is in the U.S. national interest to combat anti-Semitism at home and abroad; (2) there is a need to ensure the security of European Jewish communities, including synagogues, schools, and cemeteries; (3) the United States should continue to emphasize the importance of combating anti-Semitism in multilateral bodies; and (4) the Department of State should continue to document acts of anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic incitement and encourage adoption
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Presented To President. on 01/02/2019
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Expressing continued support for the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom and urging commencement of negotiations for the development of a North Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (NATIP) between the United States and the United Kingdom. [HR-60]
Expressing continued support for the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom and urging commencement of negotiations for the development of a North Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (NATIP) between the United States and the United Kingdom. Reaffirms the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom. Expresses respect for the decision of the June 23, 2016, referendum to leave the European Union and recognizes that it will not diminish the bond between the governments and people of the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, And Emerging Threats. on 02/16/2017
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Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 [S.198]
Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) it is in the U.S. national interest to combat anti-Semitism at home and abroad; (2) there is a need to ensure the security of European Jewish communities, including synagogues, schools, and cemeteries; and (3) the United States should continue to emphasize the importance of combating anti-Semitism in multilateral bodies. The International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 is amended to require the Department of State's Annual Report on International Religious
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/24/2017
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Iran Nonnuclear Sanctions Act of 2017 [S.227]
Iran Nonnuclear Sanctions Act of 2017 This bill prescribes requirements for sanctions with respect to: (1) Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and related entities; (2) Mahan Air; (3) Iran's support of terrorism; (4) Iran's human rights abuses; (5) certain Iranian individuals; (6) persons who conduct transactions with or on behalf of certain Iranian individuals; (7) financial institutions that engage in certain transactions on behalf of persons involved in human rights abuses or that export sensitive technology to Iran; (8) Iran's ballistic
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Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 01/24/2017
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding unanswered questions into the fate of Raoul Wallenberg. [HR-58]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding unanswered questions into the fate of Raoul Wallenberg. Urges Russian authorities to grant access to archival collections and to declassify and make publicly available all documents related to Raoul Wallenberg. Urges: (1) the Russian authorities to work with Wallenberg's family, the Swedish government, and Russian and international scholars, researchers, and archivists to resolve outstanding questions surrounding the circumstances of Wallenberg's arrest and death; and (2) the President,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, And Emerging Threats. on 02/16/2017
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Digital GAP Act Digital Global Access Policy Act of 2017 [HB-600]
Digital GAP Act Digital Global Access Policy Act of 2017 (Sec. 4) This bill states that it is U.S. policy to coordinate with foreign governments, international and regional organizations, businesses, and civil society to close the digital gap in developing countries. (Sec. 5) The President is urged to direct U.S. representatives to international bodies to advocate for: (1) increasing efforts to promote affordable and gender-equitable Internet access and integrating such access data into economic and business assessments, evaluations, and indexes;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 10/05/2018
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Expressing the sense of Congress that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and therefore, consistent with the location of other United States embassies, the United States embassy in Israel should be located in Jerusalem. [HCR-11]
Expressing the sense of Congress that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and therefore, consistent with the location of other United States embassies, the United States embassy in Israel should be located in Jerusalem. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the U.S. government should officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, and (2) the U.S. embassy in Israel should be located in Jerusalem.
Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East And North Africa. on 02/16/2017
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Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act [S.178]
Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act TITLE I--SUPPORTING FEDERAL CASES INVOLVING ELDER JUSTICE (Sec. 101) This bill establishes requirements for the Department of Justice (DOJ) with respect to investigating and prosecuting elder abuse crimes and enforcing elder abuse laws. Specifically, DOJ must: designate Elder Justice Coordinators in federal judicial districts and at DOJ, implement comprehensive training for Federal Bureau of Investigation agents, and establish a working group to provide policy advice. The Executive Office for United States
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Became Public Law No: 115-70. (txt | Pdf) on 10/18/2017
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Countering Anti-Semitism and Anti-Israel Activities at the United Nations Act of 2017 [S.169]
Countering Anti-Semitism and Anti-Israel Activities at the United Nations Act of 2017 This bill requires the President to direct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations (U.N.) to use U.S. influence at the U.N. to work toward reducing anti-Semitism in the U.N., including among its employees and its specialized agencies, programs, and funds. The bill withholds funding for: the U.N. and affiliated agencies until the President certifies that no U.N. agency or affiliated agency grants any official status, accreditation, or recognition
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Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Wicker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/17/2017
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SECURE Our Democracy Act Safeguard our Elections and Combat Unlawful Interference in Our Democracy Act [HB-530]
SECURE Our Democracy Act Safeguard our Elections and Combat Unlawful Interference in Our Democracy Act This bill directs the Department of State to submit within 120 days a list of each foreign person that: (1) was at any time since January 1, 2015, involved in actions to unlawfully access, disrupt, misappropriate, influence, or alter information related to U.S. political parties, federal election candidates, or the administration of federal elections; or (2) worked or acted as an agent or instrumentality of, or on behalf of, or that was otherwise
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 02/08/2017
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Taiwan Travel Act [HB-535]
Taiwan Travel Act (Sec. 3) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. government should encourage visits between U.S. and Taiwanese officials at all levels. The bill states that it should be U.S. policy to: (1) allow U.S. officials at all levels to travel to Taiwan to meet their Taiwanese counterparts; (2) permit high-level Taiwanese officials to enter the United States under respectful conditions and to meet with U.S. officials, including officials from the Departments of State and Defense; and (3) encourage the Taipei Economic and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Became Public Law No: 115-135. (txt | Pdf) on 03/16/2018
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U.S. Wants to Compete for a World Expo Act [HB-534]
U.S. Wants to Compete for a World Expo Act (Sec. 3) This bill calls for: (1) the United States to rejoin the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE) to promote global branding, domestic job creation, and U.S. tourism; and (2) the Department of State to facilitate the timely submission of a request to rejoin the BIE. (Sec. 4) The bill authorizes the State Department to: (1) take necessary actions for the United States to rejoin the BIE, and (2) accept contributions for such purpose. (Sec. 5) Nothing in this bill may be construed to authorize any
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Became Public Law No: 115-32. (txt | Pdf) on 05/08/2017
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Muhammad Ali Legacy Act [HB-580]
Muhammad Ali Legacy Act This bill directs the Department of State to award grants to one or more eligible organizations that: (1) are established to promote global respect, understanding, and communication and to encourage character and leadership development world-wide; and (2) demonstrate a commitment to preserving the legacy of Muhammad Ali.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 01/13/2017
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Preventing Destabilization of Iraq and Syria Act of 2017 [S.138]
Preventing Destabilization of Iraq and Syria Act of 2017 This bill directs the President to impose U.S.-based property blocking and entry sanctions against any foreign person that: (1) is responsible for or complicit in actions that threaten the peace, security, or stability of Iraq or Syria, actions or policies that undermine economic reconstruction and political reform in Iraq, or the obstruction of the delivery or distribution of, or access to, humanitarian assistance to the people of Iraq or Syria; (2) has materially assisted or provided financial,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 01/12/2017
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 [S.133]
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 TITLE I--INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES (Sec. 101) This bill authorizes FY2017 appropriations for the conduct of intelligence and intelligence-related activities of: the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI); the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA); the Department of Defense (DOD); the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA); the National Security Agency (NSA); the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force; the U.S. Coast Guard; the Departments of State, the Treasury, Energy, and Justice;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Burr
Select Committee On Intelligence. Reported By Senator Burr Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 115-2. Additional Views Filed. on 01/20/2017
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Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017 [S.94]
Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017 This bill directs the President to impose U.S. entry and property blocking sanctions against: (1) a person that engages in significant activities for the government of the Russian Federation that undermine U.S. or allied cyber security, or (2) a foreign person responsible for serious human rights abuses in any territory occupied or controlled by Russia. The President shall impose specified financial and property sanctions against a person that: (1) engages in a significant transaction on behalf of Russian
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Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. Hearings Held. on 04/27/2017
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A resolution honoring in praise and remembrance the extraordinary life, steady leadership, and remarkable, 70-year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. [SR-9]
A resolution honoring in praise and remembrance the extraordinary life, steady leadership, and remarkable, 70-year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. Honors the life, leadership, and 70-year reign of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. Celebrates the alliance and friendship between Thailand and the United States that reflects common interests, a 183-year diplomatic history, and a multifaceted partnership that has contributed to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. Congratulates His Majesty King Maha
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1849) on 03/15/2017