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Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. [HR-823]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[Religion ]
This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of human rights agreements. Further, it calls on Iran to immediately release all imprisoned or detained Baha'is, and it urges the President and the Department of State to impose sanctions on Iranian officials and others who are responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against Iran's Baha'i community.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Mr. Raskin Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 12/07/2020
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Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2020 [HB-5717]
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[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
[Public Health ]
Makes various changes to the federal framework governing the sale, transfer, and possession of firearms and ammunition. Among other things, the bill does the following: generally requires individuals to obtain a license to purchase, acquire, or possess a firearm or ammunition; raises the minimum age—from 18 years to 21 years—to purchase firearms and ammunition; establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties; requires law enforcement agencies to be notified following a firearms-related background check
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 03/10/2020
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Safeguarding Therapeutics Act [HB-5663]
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[Public Health ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to give authority to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to destroy counterfeit devices.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brett Guthrie
Became Public Law No: 116-304. on 01/05/2021
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Crime Victims’ Rights Act of 2020 [HB-5658]
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To protect the rights of crime victims, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 02/07/2020
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To amend chapter 77 of title 5, United States Code, to clarify certain due process rights of Federal employees serving in sensitive positions, and for other purposes. [HB-5560]
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[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Permits the Merit Systems Protection Board to review an agency's determination that an employee (or applicant) is ineligible to hold a sensitive position that does not require a security clearance or access to classified information.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Introduced In House on 01/08/2020
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Environmental Justice Act of 2019 [S.2236]
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[Public Health ]
A bill to require Federal agencies to address environmental justice, to require consideration of cumulative impacts in certain permitting decisions, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 07/23/2019
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CROWN Act of 2019 Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2019 [S.3167]
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[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Housing ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Prohibits discrimination based on a person's hair texture or hairstyle if that style or texture is commonly associated with a particular race or national origin. Specifically, the bill prohibits this type of discrimination against those participating in federally assisted programs, housing programs, public accommodations, and employment. Persons shall not be deprived of equal rights under the law and shall not be subjected to prohibited practices based on their hair texture or style. The bill provides for enforcement procedures under the applicable
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 01/08/2020
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CACIA Act of 2019 Congressional Advisory Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics Act of 2019 [HB-5528]
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[Sports ]
Establishes the Congressional Advisory Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics to investigate, review, and report on the relationship between institutions of higher education (IHEs) and intercollegiate athletic programs. Matters within the purview of the commission shall include (1) the policies of athletic governance associations and IHEs with respect to ensuring student athletes succeed in both academics and athletics, (2) how IHEs finance intercollegiate athletic programs, and (3) whether athletic governance associations require or encourage
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Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas Suozzi
Introduced In House on 12/19/2019
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Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act of 2019 [S.3063]
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[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
A bill to encourage greater community accountability of law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 12/17/2019
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New Way Forward Act [HB-5383]
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[Crime ]
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[National Security ]
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Makes changes to immigration enforcement, including ending mandatory detention in certain cases. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall not enter into or extend any contract with any public or private for-profit entity to own or operate a facility to detain aliens in DHS custody. The bill provides for various protections related to detaining aliens, such as (1) requiring DHS to make an initial custody determination and establish probable cause within 48 hours of taking an alien into custody, (2) establishing in hearings related to such
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 01/30/2020
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CROWN Act of 2020 Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2020 [HB-5309]
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[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Housing ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Prohibits discrimination based on a person's hair texture or hairstyle if that style or texture is commonly associated with a particular race or national origin. Specifically, the bill prohibits this type of discrimination against those participating in federally assisted programs, housing programs, public accommodations, and employment. Persons shall not be deprived of equal rights under the law and shall not be subjected to prohibited practices based on their hair texture or style. The bill provides for enforcement procedures under the applicable
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 09/22/2020
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A resolution recognizing the importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the laws derived from the Civil Rights Act of 1866. [SR-429]
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[Human Rights ]
This resolution recognizes and honors the importance of statutes giving all persons within the jurisdiction of the United States the full and equal benefit of all laws and proceedings for the security of persons and property as well as the right to enforce contracts, sue and be sued, and give evidence in court. The resolution also reaffirms commitment to the Thirteenth Amendment, Fourteenth Amendment, and Fifteenth Amendment and the laws declaring that all persons born in the United States are citizens and are equally protected by the law.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 11/18/2019
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Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2019 [S.2869]
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[Crime ]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for extensions of detention of certain aliens ordered removed, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 11/14/2019
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Recognizing the importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the laws derived therefrom. [HR-694]
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[Human Rights ]
This resolution recognizes and honors the importance of statutes giving all persons within the jurisdiction of the United States the full and equal benefit of all laws and proceedings for the security of persons and property as well as the right to enforce contracts, sue and be sued, and give evidence in court. The resolution also reaffirms commitment to the Thirteenth Amendment, Fourteenth Amendment, and Fifteenth Amendment and the laws declaring that all persons born in the United States are citizens and are equally protected by the law.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 02/12/2020
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Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. [HJR-79]
[Human Rights ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
This joint resolution eliminates the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on sex. The amendment was proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. The amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/13/2020
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A resolution calling for the peaceful return to Cambodia of opposition party members and democracy activists. [SR-416]
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[International ]
This resolution calls on Cambodia to release all political prisoners and restore full political rights to the Cambodia National Rescue Party. The resolution also condemns the deterioration of human rights and democracy in Cambodia.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 11/07/2019
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Whistleblower Protection Act of 2019 [S.2798]
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Retroactively prohibits a federal contractor from taking certain personnel actions with respect to specified employees. Specifically, the bill prohibits a federal contractor from taking a personnel action against an employee who has lawfully disclosed information the employee reasonably believes shows (1) a violation of any law, rule, or regulation; or (2) gross mismanagement, waste of funds, abuse of authority, or substantial and specific danger to public health or safety. Further, a federal contractor may not take a personnel action against an
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Sponsored by: Sen. Rand Paul
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 11/06/2019
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New Deal for New Americans Act of 2019 [HB-4928]
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[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
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To establish the National Office of New Americans, to reduce obstacles to United States citizenship, to support the integration of immigrants and refugees into the social, cultural, economic and civic life of our shared Nation, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 10/30/2019
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A bill to establish the position of Ombudsman for Border and Immigration Enforcement Related Concerns in the Department of Homeland Security. [S.2691]
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Establishes the position of Ombudsman for Border and Immigration Related Concerns within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The ombudsman shall establish an independent, neutral, and standardized process to assist individuals in resolving complaints related to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and related entities; make recommendations to DHS to address chronic issues identified in the complaints process; establish a Border Oversight Panel, which shall make recommendations related to
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 10/24/2019
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the House of Representatives should, consistent with long-standing practice and precedent, prior to proceeding any further with its impeachment investigation into President Donald J. Trump, vote to open a formal impeachment inquiry and provide President Trump with fundamental constitutional protections. [SR-378]
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This resolution urges the House of Representatives (1) before proceeding any further with its impeachment investigation into President Trump, to vote to initiate a formal impeachment inquiry; (2) to provide President Trump with due process, including the ability to confront his accusers, call witnesses on his behalf, and have a basic understanding of the accusations against him that would form any basis for impeachment; and (3) to provide members of the minority with the ability to participate fully in all proceedings and have equal authority to
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 10/24/2019