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Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act [HB-2185] [International ] [National Security ] [Trade ]
Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act This bill requires the President to transmit to Congress every six months for five years determinations and certifications of whether, on or after January 30, 2016: (1) specified foreign financial institutions, including Iranian financial institutions, have facilitated significant transactions or provided services for foreign terrorist organizations, sanctioned foreign persons, or Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps or any of its officials, agents, or affiliates; and (2) specified foreign persons have knowingly materially (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Lee Zeldin Introduced In House on 04/27/2017

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Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017 [HB-2200] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Children and Youth ] [International ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Healthcare ] [Public Safety ] [Trade ] [Education ] [Human Services ]
Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill authorizes local educational agencies to establish programs to educate children on the dangers of severe forms of trafficking in persons. Diplomatic or consular posts shall designate an employee to receive information from any person who was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons while in the United States. The Department of Health and Human Services may carry out a Human Trafficking Victims Reintegration Through Employment Program. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Presented To President. on 12/27/2018

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Syrian War Crimes Accountability Act of 2017 [S.905] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Military ] [Criminal Justice ]
Syrian War Crimes Accountability Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With Amendments. Without Written Report. on 06/12/2017

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the trafficking of illicit fentanyl into the United States from Mexico and China. [HR-268] [International ] [Crime ] [Public Health ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [National Security ]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the trafficking of illicit fentanyl into the United States from Mexico and China. Expresses the sense of the Senate that: the use of illicit fentanyl in the United States and the resulting overdose deaths are a public health crisis; the trafficking of illicit fentanyl into the United States, especially by transnational criminal organizations, is a problem that requires close cooperation between the U.S. government and the governments of Mexico and China; and all three such countries (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia And The Pacific. on 05/18/2017

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North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 [HB-2061] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Religion ]
North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Sec. 4) This bill provides for increased dissemination of news and information access to North Korea. The North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 is amended to include news rebroadcasting in supported broadcasting to North Korea. (Sec. 5) The President may: (1) distribute or provide grants to distribute information receiving devices, electronically readable devices, and other informational sources into North Korea; and (2) provide grants to develop and distribute new products or methods to allow (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Became Public Law No: 115-198. on 07/20/2018

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Expressing support for the countries of Eastern Europe and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. [HR-256] [International ] [Defense ] [National Security ] [Military ]
Expressing support for the countries of Eastern Europe and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Affirms the commitment of the United States to its North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies and condemns any threat to their sovereignty. Condemns Russia's violation of the Helsinki principles regarding Ukraine's territorial integrity. Supports maintaining U.S. sanctions imposed against Russia regarding Crimea. Calls on NATO allies to meet the 2% defense-spending guideline.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Mr. Royce (ca) Asked Unanimous Consent To Discharge From Committee And Consider. on 07/11/2018

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Expressing concern and condemnation over the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. [HR-259] [Human Rights ] [International ]
Expressing concern and condemnation over the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. Urges the government of Venezuela to heed the calls of the international community to: (1) hold free, fair, and open elections; (2) release all political prisoners, including U.S. citizens; (3) respect the constitutional rights of the National Assembly; and (4) open a channel for international humanitarian assistance and medicines. Calls for Organization of American States (OAS) member states to continue: (1) efforts to support the principles (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H9730-9731) on 12/07/2017

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the challenges posed to long-term stability in Lebanon by the conflict in Syria and supporting the establishment of safe zones in Syria. [HR-252] [International ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ] [Military ]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the challenges posed to long-term stability in Lebanon by the conflict in Syria and supporting the establishment of safe zones in Syria. Recognizes: (1) the importance of U.S. assistance to build Lebanon's capacity to provide services and security for Lebanese citizens; (2) the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) as the sole institution entrusted with the defense of Lebanon's sovereignty; and (3) that it is in U.S. interests to support negotiations to end the conflict in Syria, which would allow for (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East And North Africa. on 05/18/2017

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AGOA and MCA Modernization Act African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act Modernization Act [S.832] [Trade ] [International ] [Economic Development ]
AGOA and MCA Modernization Act African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act Modernization Act This bill directs the President to establish a website for the collection and dissemination of information regarding the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The Department of State is urged to encourage eligible sub-Saharan African countries to use AGOA benefits. The President is urged to: facilitate trans-boundary trade among eligible sub-Saharan African countries; provide AGOA benefits training for business and government trade (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 10/17/2017

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A resolution condemning the Assad regime for its continued use of chemical weapons against the Syrian people. [SR-116] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Defense ]
A resolution condemning the Assad regime for its continued use of chemical weapons against the Syrian people. Holds the Assad regime responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity, including its confirmed use of chemical weapons. Condemns Russia and China for repeatedly blocking a U.N. Security Council response to Bashar al-Assad's confirmed use of chemical weapons. Calls on the Security Council to act in response to the Assad regime's continued use of chemical weapons. Supports the work of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With Amendments And With An Amended Preamble. Without Written Report. on 04/07/2017

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Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2018 [HB-1911] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Religion ]
Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2018 (Sec. 3) This bill amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide that the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism shall have the rank of ambassador and be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Special Envoy shall: (1) be a person of recognized distinction in the field of combating anti-Semitism, law enforcement, or religious freedom; (2) serve as the primary advisor to, and coordinate efforts across, the U.S. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/17/2018

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on humanitarian crises in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen. [SR-114] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ] [Nonprofit ] [Religion ] [Poverty ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on humanitarian crises in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen. Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) an urgent and comprehensive international diplomatic effort is necessary to address obstacles in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen that are preventing humanitarian aid from being delivered; and (2) the contributions of U.S. charities, non-profit organizations, religious organizations, and businesses have an important role in addressing humanitarian crises. Calls for the United States (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Measure Laid Before Senate By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6143-6144) on 09/26/2017

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Expressing the sense of Congress that until the conclusion of the FBI's criminal and counterintelligence investigations into the nature of the Russian connection to the Trump campaign, the Trump Administration is acting under a "gray cloud" of the appearance of a conflict of interest, and, as such, should refrain from taking any actions or making any changes to United States policy that could be seen as benefitting President Putin or his inner circle. [HCR-47] [International ] [National Security ] [Elections ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
Expressing the sense of Congress that until the conclusion of the FBI's criminal and counterintelligence investigations into the nature of the Russian connection to the Trump campaign, the Trump Administration is acting under a "gray cloud" of the appearance of a conflict of interest, and, as such, should refrain from taking any actions or making any changes to United States policy that could be seen as benefitting President Putin or his inner circle. Expresses the sense of Congress that: President Trump, his family, his business associates, his (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu Introduced In House on 04/05/2017

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Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act of 2017 [S.821] [Human Rights ] [International ] [National Security ]
Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of State to submit an annual, publicly-available report to Congress that includes: (1) a list of individuals holding specified senior Chinese leadership positions at the national and subnational levels; and (2) an assessment of the level of access Chinese authorities granted U.S. diplomats, journalists, and tourists to Tibetan areas in China. Such assessment shall include: a comparison with the level of access granted to other areas of China, a comparison between the levels (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 04/04/2017

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Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act of 2018 [HB-1872] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Trade ]
Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act of 2018 (Sec. 4) This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress annually regarding the level of access Chinese authorities granted U.S. diplomats, journalists, and tourists to Tibetan areas in China. Such assessment shall include: a comparison with the level of access granted to other areas of China, a comparison between the levels of access granted to Tibetan and non-Tibetan areas in relevant provinces, a comparison of the level of access in the reporting year and the previous year, and a description (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Became Public Law No: 115-330. on 12/19/2018

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A resolution reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the United States-Egypt partnership. [SR-108] [International ] [Trade ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ]
A resolution reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the United States-Egypt partnership. Welcomes Egyptian President el-Sisi to the United States. Acknowledges the importance of the U.S.-Egypt partnership in advancing common interests. Demands: (1) the release of unjustly imprisoned American citizens, and (2) an end to the harassment and interference in the operations of independent civil society and media organizations in Egypt. Encourages the United States and Egypt to increase cooperation to combat terrorism. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2177) on 04/03/2017

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Comprehensive Fentanyl Control Act [HB-1781] [Crime ] [Public Health ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Comprehensive Fentanyl Control Act This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to modify the drug quantity thresholds that trigger a mandatory minimum prison term for a defendant who manufactures, distributes, or possesses with intent to distribute fentanyl. It also establishes a consecutive mandatory prison term for a defendant who commits a drug offense involving a detectable amount of heroin or fentanyl. The bill establishes a rebuttable presumption that the illegal manufacture of a controlled substance that contains a detectable amount of (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Donovan Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 04/21/2017

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A resolution reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States and Mexico, and recognizing bilateral cooperation that advances the national security and national interests of both countries. [SR-102] [International ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Military ] [Crime ]
A resolution reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States and Mexico, and recognizing bilateral cooperation that advances the national security and national interests of both countries. Reaffirms the strategic partnership between the United States and Mexico. Supports: (1) continued diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation between the United States and Mexico; and (2) efforts by the Mexican government to strengthen the rule of law, reduce corruption, and advance civil and human rights. Encourages enhanced security cooperation (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2102-2103) on 03/29/2017

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Comprehensive Strategy to Destroy ISIS Act of 2017 [HB-1785] [Defense ] [International ] [National Security ] [Military ]
Comprehensive Strategy to Destroy ISIS Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of State to jointly develop and submit to Congress: (1) a strategy to destroy the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) and its affiliates, (2) a biennial update of such strategy, and (3) a strategy to bring the civil war in Syria to a sustainable end. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence shall submit to Congress an assessment of: the willingness and capabilities of coalition members and allies to defeat ISIS (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Pete Olson Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East And North Africa. on 05/18/2017

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Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017 [HB-1751] [Cybersecurity ] [Human Rights ] [International ] [National Security ] [Elections ] [Funding ] [Law Enforcement ] [Military ] [Trade ] [Budget and Spending ]
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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Referred To The Subcommittee On Railroads, Pipelines, And Hazardous Materials. on 03/29/2017

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