Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad

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US Congress 117th Congress

Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act [HB-496] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Religion ] [National Security ]
To oppose violations of religious freedom in Ukraine by Russia and armed groups commanded by Russia.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley Star Print Ordered On The Bill. on 05/11/2022

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First Responder Fair RETIRE Act First Responder Fair Return for Employees on Their Initial Retirement Earned Act [HB-521] [Law Enforcement ] [Retirement ] [Pensions ] [Veterans ] [Public Safety ] [Healthcare ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Disabilities ]
To permit disabled law enforcement officers, customs and border protection officers, firefighters, air traffic controllers, nuclear materials couriers, members of the Capitol Police, members of the Supreme Court Police, employees of the Central Intelligence Agency performing intelligence activities abroad or having specialized security requirements, and diplomatic security special agents of the Department of State to receive retirement benefits in the same manner as if they had not been disabled.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Became Public Law No: 117-225. on 12/09/2022

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First Responder Fair RETIRE Act First Responder Fair Return for Employees on Their Initial Retirement Earned Act of 2021 [S.129] [Law Enforcement ] [Retirement ] [Pensions ] [Veterans ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Public Safety ] [Healthcare ] [Disabilities ]
A bill to permit disabled law enforcement officers, customs and border protection officers, firefighters, air traffic controllers, nuclear material couriers, members of the Capitol Police, members of the Supreme Court Police, employees of the Central Intelligence Agency performing intelligence activities abroad or having specialized security requirements, and diplomatic security special agents of the Department of State to receive retirement benefits in the same manner as if they had not been disabled.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 01/28/2021

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Support for Global Financial Institution Pandemic Response Act of 2021 [S.67] [Finance ] [Healthcare ] [International ] [Public Health ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Economic Development ]
A bill to support efforts by international financial institutions to provide a robust global response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/27/2021

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Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act [S.65] [Human Rights ] [Trade ] [International ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Manufacturing ] [National Security ]
A bill to ensure that goods made with forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China do not enter the United States market, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Received In The House. on 07/16/2021

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Combating Global Corruption Act of 2021 [S.14] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Ethics ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ]
A bill to identify and combat corruption in countries, to establish a tiered system of countries with respect to levels of corruption by their governments and their efforts to combat such corruption, and to evaluate foreign persons engaged in grand corruption for inclusion as specially designated nationals under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Menendez With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 06/24/2021

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CROOK Act Countering Russian and Other Overseas Kleptocracy Act [HB-402] [International ] [Finance ] [Crime ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ]
To promote international efforts in combating corruption, kleptocracy, and illicit finance by foreign officials and other foreign persons, including through a new anti-corruption action fund, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 04/21/2021

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No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act [HB-419] [Healthcare ] [Funding ] [Budget and Spending ] [International ] [Public Health ]
To prohibit United States assessed and voluntary contributions to the World Health Organization.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs Introduced In House on 01/21/2021

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Reaffirming the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States must lead the world in preventing further nuclear proliferation, while also reducing and eventually eliminating all nuclear weapons. [HR-54] [Defense ] [International ] [National Security ]
Reaffirming the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States must lead the world in preventing further nuclear proliferation, while also reducing and eventually eliminating all nuclear weapons.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 01/21/2021

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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-310] [Arts and Culture ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ]
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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Signed By President. on 12/21/2022

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No Taxpayer-Funded Art in Embassies Act [HB-278] [Arts and Culture ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [International ]
To prohibit the use of United States Government funds for art in United States embassies and consulates, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Burchett Introduced In House on 01/12/2021

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Women and Climate Change Act of 2021 [HB-260] [Climate Change ] [Environmental ] [International ] [Human Rights ]
To address the disparate impact of climate change on women and support the efforts of women globally to address climate change, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment And Climate Change. on 02/02/2021

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Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax Parity Act [HB-184] [Taxes ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Veterans ] [Military ]
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain combat zone compensation of civilian employees of the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman Introduced In House on 01/04/2021

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Care Packages for Our Heroes Act of 2021 [HB-146] [Veterans ] [Military ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
To amend title 39, United States Code, to direct the United States Postal Service to establish rates of postage for packages shipped by priority mail from the United States to a foreign Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office, or Diplomatic Post Office, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Donald Norcross Introduced In House on 01/04/2021

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Old Glory Only Act [HB-85] [International ] [National Security ]
To prohibit the flying of any flag other than the United States flag over United States diplomatic and consular posts, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs Introduced In House on 01/04/2021

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Voter Registration Modernization Act of 2021 Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2021 Democracy Restoration Act of 2021 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2021 Redistricting Reform Act of 2021 Stop Automatically Voiding Eligible Voters Off Their Enlisted Rolls in States Act SAVE VOTERS Act Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2021 DISCLOSE Act of 2021 Honest Ads Act Stand By Every Ad Act Government By the People Act of 2021 Empower Act of 2021 Stop Super PAC-Candidate Coordination Act Executive Branch Conflict of Interest Act White House Ethics Transparency Act of 2021 Executive Branch Comprehensive Ethics Enforcement Act of 2021 Conflicts from Political Fundraising Act of 2021 Transition Team Ethics Improvement Act Ethics in Public Service Act Stop Waste And Misuse by Presidential Flyers Landing Yet Evading Rules and Standards SWAMP FLYERS Connecting Lobbyists and Electeds for Accountability and Reform Act CLEAR Act Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act Voter Registration Efficiency Act [HB-1] [Voting Rights ] [Elections ] [Ethics ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
To expand Americans’ access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and implement other anti-corruption measures for the purpose of fortifying our democracy, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Received In The Senate. on 03/11/2021

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Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act [S.5074] [Human Rights ] [National Security ]
A bill to provide assistance for United States citizens and nationals taken hostage or unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/19/2020

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A resolution urging the Government of Uganda and all parties to respect human, civil, and political rights and ensure free and fair elections in January 2021, and recognizing the importance of multiparty democracy in Uganda. [SR-807] [Human Rights ] [Elections ] [International ]
This resolution urges the government of Uganda to respect the human, civil, and political rights of its citizens and to ensure free and fair elections in January 2021, and it calls on the Department of State to hold the government of Uganda accountable for respecting the rights of Ugandans.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/18/2020

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Global Press Freedom Act [S.5026] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Media and Advertising ]
Establishes the Office of Press Freedom to advance the protection and well-being of members of the press abroad and to engage with foreign governments and global press freedom organizations concerning freedom of the press and of expression. The Government Accountability Office must assess and report on effects and changes resulting from certain requirements related to press freedom.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/16/2020

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Recognizing International Human Rights Day. [HR-1257] [Human Rights ] [International ]
This resolution recognizes the importance of promoting human rights throughout the world, celebrates progress toward greater respect for human rights, and honors and remembers those dedicated to promoting and advocating for human rights.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon Introduced In House on 12/10/2020

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