HR-641: Acknowledging that the decisions rendered by the United States Supreme Court in the so-called Insular Cases rest on the same racist and ethnocentric assumptions leading to Plessy v. Ferguson's infamous "separate but equal" doctrine, that the legal doctrine emanating from the Insular Cases has no place in United States Constitutional law, and that the Insular Cases must be rejected in their entirety.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 10/28/2019
You have voted HR-641: Acknowledging that the decisions rendered by the United States Supreme Court in the so-called Insular Cases rest on the same racist and ethnocentric assumptions leading to Plessy v. Ferguson's infamous "separate but equal" doctrine, that the legal doctrine emanating from the Insular Cases has no place in United States Constitutional law, and that the Insular Cases must be rejected in their entirety..
Courtney Wild Crime Victims' Rights Reform Act of 2019 [HB-4729]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Human Rights ]
Expands the rights of crime victims, including by allowing victims to make motions to annul or rescind prosecutorial agreements, providing for attorneys' fees for victims who prevail against the United States in enforcement actions, and permitting victims to bring civil actions to enforce restitution orders. It also requires the Department of Justice to take specified actions to ensure the rights of victims.
HB-4729: Courtney Wild Crime Victims' Rights Reform Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 11/15/2019
HR-521: Commending the Government of Canada for upholding the rule of law and expressing concern over actions by the Government of the People's Republic of China in response to a request from the United States Government to the Government of Canada for the extradition of a Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., executive.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eliot Engel
Mr. Engel Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 10/15/2019
You have voted HR-521: Commending the Government of Canada for upholding the rule of law and expressing concern over actions by the Government of the People's Republic of China in response to a request from the United States Government to the Government of Canada for the extradition of a Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., executive..
National Center for the Right to Counsel Act [HB-3741]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Establishes the National Center for the Right to Counsel. The purpose of the center is to provide support for the following: public defense systems, and training programs to improve the delivery of legal services to indigent defendants.
HB-3741: National Center for the Right to Counsel Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Theodore Deutch
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 08/06/2019
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020 [S.2474]
[Defense ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Healthcare ]
Provides FY2020 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities. The bill excludes military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all considered in other appropriations bills. Within the DOD budget, the bill provides appropriations for Military Personnel; Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; and Revolving and Management Funds. The bill provides appropriations for Other Department of Defense
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S.2474: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Shelby
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Shelby. With Written Report No. 116-103. on 09/12/2019
You have voted SR-308: A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan..
You have voted HR-552: Calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence of wrongdoing or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan..
PIPES Act of 2020 Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2020 [S.2299]
[Energy ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Public Safety ]
TITLE I--IMPROVING PIPELINE SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE This title addresses pipeline safety and infrastructure with respect to natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines. It authorizes appropriations through FY2023 for specified pipelines safety programs under the Pipelines Safety Improvement Act of 2002 and related enactments. Among other provisions, the title requires fees for compliance reviews of liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities; authorizes the establishment of limited safety-enhancing testing programs to evaluate innovative technologies and
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S.2299: PIPES Act of 2020 Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2020
Sponsored by: Sen. Deb Fischer
Received In The House. on 08/14/2020
SR-292: A resolution calling on the Government of Cameroon and armed separatist groups to respect the human rights of all Cameroonian citizens, to end all violence, and to pursue an inclusive dialogue to resolve the conflict in the Northwest and Southwest regions.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text: Cr S5201-5202) on 07/30/2019
You have voted SR-292: A resolution calling on the Government of Cameroon and armed separatist groups to respect the human rights of all Cameroonian citizens, to end all violence, and to pursue an inclusive dialogue to resolve the conflict in the Northwest and Southwest regions..
Northern Triangle and Border Stabilization Act [HB-3524]
[Immigration ]
[International ]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
[Poverty ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[National Security ]
Authorizes assistance to the Northern Triangle countries (El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras) to address the causes of migration to the United States and contains provisions related to the handling of such migrants. The Department of State shall create and implement a Northern Triangle strategy to (1) address crime and violence, (2) improve democratic governance, and (3) promote economic development and tackle extreme poverty. The State Department shall (1) help strengthen the capacity of Western Hemisphere countries to accept and care for refugees,
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HB-3524: Northern Triangle and Border Stabilization Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Border Security, Facilitation, And Operations. on 08/02/2019
Expressing support for the designation of June 26 as "LGBTQ Equality Day". [HR-465]
[Human Rights ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
This resolution expresses support for (1) equal rights and protections for all people, regardless of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity; and (2) the designation of LGBTQ Equality Day on June 26 to commemorate Supreme Court decisions handed down on that day in 2003, 2013, and 2015. The resolution also acknowledges the need for further legislation to ensure that people in the United States are free from all forms of discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.
HR-465: Expressing support for the designation of June 26 as "LGBTQ Equality Day".
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 07/30/2019
Due Process Guarantee Act [S.1702]
[Human Rights ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Limits the detention authority of the United States. Current law prohibits the indefinite detention of a U.S. citizen unless it is authorized by an act of Congress. prohibits the indefinite detention of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident unless it is authorized by an act of Congress that (1) is consistent with the Constitution, and (2) expressly authorizes the detention. Additionally, the bill specifies that no U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident who is apprehended in the United States may be imprisoned or otherwise detained without
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S.1702: Due Process Guarantee Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/03/2019
Combating Military Sexual Assault Act [HB-3015]
[Defense ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Veterans ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Human Rights ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
To amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the prevention of sexual assault and related offenses in the Armed Forces, to enhance protections of victims of such offenses, to improve the investigation and prosecution of such offenses, and for other purposes.
HB-3015: Combating Military Sexual Assault Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Susan Davis
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 05/24/2019
You have voted HB-2835: DUE PROCESS Act of 2019 Deterring Undue Enforcement by Protecting Rights Of Citizens from Excessive Searches and Seizures Act of 2019.
Combating Military Sexual Assault Act [S.1495]
[Defense ]
[Military ]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Veterans ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
[Criminal Justice ]
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the prevention of sexual assault and related offenses in the Armed Forces, to enhance protections of victims of such offenses, to improve the investigation and prosecution of such offenses, and for other purposes.
S.1495: Combating Military Sexual Assault Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 05/15/2019