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A concurrent resolution expressing concern over the disappearance of David Sneddon, and for other purposes. [SCR-30] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ]
A concurrent resolution expressing concern over the disappearance of David Sneddon, and for other purposes. Expresses concern about the disappearance of David Sneddon in Yunnan Province, China, in August 2004. Directs the Department of State and the intelligence community to continue joint investigations, coordinate investigations with the governments of China, Japan, and South Korea, and solicit information from regional affairs and law enforcement experts on plausible explanations for David Sneddon's disappearance. Encourages the State Department (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker Without Amendment And With A Preamble. Without Written Report. on 12/07/2016

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A concurrent resolution stating the policy of the United States regarding the release of United States citizens in Iran. [SCR-16] [Human Rights ] [International ] [National Security ]
A concurrent resolution stating the policy of the United States regarding the release of United States citizens in Iran. States that it is U.S. policy that: (1) the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran should immediately release Saeed Abedini, Amir Hekmati, and Jason Rezaian, and cooperate with the U.S. government to locate and return Robert Levinson; and (2) the U.S. government should undertake every effort using every diplomatic tool at its disposal to secure their release.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East And North Africa. on 05/20/2015

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A concurrent resolution providing that the President may not provide sanctions relief to Iran until certain United States citizens are released from Iran. [SCR-14] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ]
A concurrent resolution providing that the President may not provide sanctions relief to Iran until certain United States citizens are released from Iran. Prohibits the President from waiving, suspending, or providing relief from the application of statutory sanctions against Iran under any provision of law, or refraining from applying any such sanctions pursuant to an agreement with Iran relating to Iran's nuclear program, until the government of Iran releases to the United States the following U.S. citizens: Saeed Abedini who has been detained (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. James Risch Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2583) on 04/30/2015

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An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. [SCR-11] [Agriculture ] [Budget and Spending ] [Defense ] [Economic Development ] [Education ] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Healthcare ] [Housing ] [Infrastructure ] [International ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [National Security ] [Poverty ] [Science ] [Senior Citizens ] [Small Business ] [Social Security ] [Taxes ] [Trade ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Veterans ] [Water ]
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. Establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2016 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2017-FY2025. TITLE I--RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND AMOUNTS Subtitle A--Budgetary Levels in Both Houses (Sec. 1101) Recommends levels and amounts for FY2016-FY2025 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Enzi Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 05/06/2015

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Justice for Former American Hostages in Iran Act of 2015 [S.868] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Justice for Former American Hostages in Iran Act of 2015 Establishes in the Treasury the American Hostages in Iran Compensation Fund to: (1) make payments to the Americans held hostage in Iran, and to their families, who are identified as members of the proposed class in case number 1:00-CV-03110 (ESG) of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia; and (2) satisfy their claims against Iran relating to the taking of hostages and treatment of personnel of the U.S. embassy in Tehran between November 3, 1979, and January 20, 1981. Imposes (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/26/2015

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SISA Act Sanction Iran, Safeguard America Act of 2015 [S.825] [International ] [National Security ] [Trade ] [Defense ]
SISA Act Sanction Iran, Safeguard America Act of 2015 Amends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012, and the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012 to eliminate authority to waive sanctions relating to: transportation of crude oil from Iran; financial institutions that engage in certain transactions; the financial sector of Iran; persons that support (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ted Cruz Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 03/19/2015

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Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015 [S.792] [International ] [National Security ] [Trade ] [Defense ] [Energy ] [Finance ]
Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015 (Sec. 3) Expresses the sense of Congress that: it is U.S. policy that Iran not be allowed to develop or acquire nuclear weapon capabilities; Iran does not have an inherent right to enrichment and reprocessing capabilities under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons; the goal of international negotiations with Iran should be to conclude a long-term comprehensive solution that will reverse the development of Iran's illicit nuclear infrastructure; and the United States should continue to impose (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Shelby Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Shelby. Without Written Report. on 03/18/2015

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Stand with Israel Act of 2015 [S.633] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ]
Stand with Israel Act of 2015 Prohibits any direct U.S. assistance, loan guarantee, or debt relief to the Palestinian Authority (PA) or any affiliated governing entity or leadership organization. States that such prohibition shall have no effect for a fiscal year if the President certifies to Congress that the PA has: formally recognized Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state and publicly recognized the state of Israel, renounced terrorism and purged all individuals with terrorist ties from the security services, terminated funding of anti-American (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rand Paul Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/03/2015

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Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 [S.625] [International ] [National Security ] [Defense ]
Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 This bill amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to direct the President, within five days after reaching an agreement with Iran regarding Iran's nuclear program, to transmit to Congress: the text of the agreement and all related materials and annexes; a related verification assessment report of the Secretary of State; a certification that the agreement includes the appropriate terms, conditions, and duration of the agreement's requirements concerning Iran's nuclear activities, and provisions describing any (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mitch McConnell Cloture Motion On The Motion To Proceed To The Measure Withdrawn By Unanimous Consent In Senate. (consideration: Cr S1323) on 03/09/2015

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Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 [S.615] [International ] [National Security ] [Defense ]
Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to direct the President, within five days after reaching an agreement with Iran regarding Iran's nuclear program, to transmit to Congress: the text of the agreement and all related materials and annexes; a related verification assessment report of the Secretary of State; a certification that the agreement includes the appropriate terms, conditions, and duration of the agreement's requirements concerning Iran's nuclear activities, and provisions describing (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. on 04/14/2015

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Federal Improper Payments Coordination Act of 2015 [S.614] [Budget and Spending ] [Data Privacy ]
Federal Improper Payments Coordination Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) Amends the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act of 2012 to extend the availability of the Do Not Pay Initiative to states, any contractor, subcontractor, or agent of a state, and the judicial and legislative branches of the United States. Authorizes the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue guidance for establishing privacy and other requirements for incorporation into Do Not Pay Initiative access agreements with states and judicial and legislative branches. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas Carper Became Public Law No: 114-109. (txt | Pdf) on 12/18/2015

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Bringing Terrorists to Justice Act of 2015 [S.555] [International ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
Bringing Terrorists to Justice Act of 2015 Directs the Department of State, in accordance with the Rewards for Justice program authorized under the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, to offer a reward to any individual who furnishes information leading to the arrest or conviction in any country of any individual for committing, conspiring or attempting to commit, or aiding or abetting in the commission of the kidnapping and murder of James Foley, Peter Kassig, Steven Sotloff, or Kayla Mueller, or the kidnapping and murder of any other (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/25/2015

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End Modern Slavery Initiative Act of 2015 [S.553] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Crime ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Law Enforcement ]
End Modern Slavery Initiative Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: the United States has a long history of domestic and international engagement in preventing and responding to modern slavery; modern slavery involves extensive criminal activity and demands U.S. attention and commitment; the United States must exert all efforts to eradicate modern-day slavery domestically; there is a need for international public and private cooperation to increase resources for programs to reduce the prevalence of modern slavery by (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 02/03/2016

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Law Enforcement Access to Data Stored Abroad Act [S.512] [Cybersecurity ] [Data Privacy ] [International ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Telecommunications ] [Criminal Justice ]
Law Enforcement Access to Data Stored Abroad Act Amends the federal criminal code to authorize a governmental entity to require the disclosure by a provider of electronic communication service or remote computing service of the contents of a wire or electronic communication that is in electronic storage with or otherwise stored, held, or maintained by the provider only pursuant to a warrant issued by a court of competent jurisdiction. Authorizes such a warrant to require such disclosure regardless of where such contents may be in electronic storage (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Patty Murray Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/12/2015

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Preventing Destabilization of Iraq and Syria Act of 2016 [S.3536] [International ] [National Security ] [Defense ] [Military ]
Preventing Destabilization of Iraq and Syria Act of 2016

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 12/08/2016

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South China Sea and East China Sea Sanctions Act of 2016 [S.3509] [International ] [Trade ] [National Security ]
South China Sea and East China Sea Sanctions Act of 2016

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/06/2016

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Taylor Force Act [S.3414] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
Taylor Force Act This bill prohibits certain assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 from being made available for the West Bank and Gaza unless the Department of State certifies that the Palestinian Authority: is taking steps to end acts of violence against U.S. and Israeli citizens perpetrated by individuals under its jurisdictional control, such as the March 2016 attack that killed former Army officer Taylor Force; is publicly condemning such acts of violence and is investigating, or cooperating in investigations of, such acts; and (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Burr Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/28/2016

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Voter Empowerment Act of 2015 [S.3309] [Voting Rights ] [Elections ] [Cybersecurity ] [Data Privacy ] [Disabilities ] [Law Enforcement ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Crime ]
Voter Empowerment Act of 2015 Voter Registration Modernization Act of 2015 Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA) to require states to make available websites for online voter registration. Authorizes automated voter registration of certain individuals and establishes other initiatives to promote voter registration, such as same-day registration and voter registration of individuals under 18 years of age. Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit hindering, interfering with, or preventing voter registration. Amends the Help (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 09/12/2016

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Cuban Airport Security Act of 2016 [S.3289] [International ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [National Security ]
Cuban Airport Security Act of 2016

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 09/06/2016

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No Ransom Payments Act of 2016 [S.3285] [Cybersecurity ] [Crime ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ]
No Ransom Payments Act of 2016

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/06/2016

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