Due Process And Equal Protection

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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. [HR-641] [Human Rights ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
This resolution rejects the Supreme Court's decisions in the Insular Cases (a series of cases regarding the application of constitutional rights in U.S. territories) and recognizes the importance of supporting equal rights of Americans living in the U.S. territories.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 10/28/2019

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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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 11/15/2019

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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. [HR-521] [International ] [Trade ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
This resolution commends Canada for upholding the rule of law and complying with its obligations under its extradition treaty with the United States, in connection with Canada's arrest Meng Wanzhou, chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. It also expresses the Senate's concern over China's arbitrary and abusive treatment of Canadian nationals in response to Meng's detention, and calls for the immediate release of those individuals. (The United States requested the arrest of Meng, who stands accused of various crimes under U.S. law.)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eliot Engel Mr. Engel Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 10/15/2019

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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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Theodore Deutch Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 08/06/2019

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Electronic Service for Effectiveness, Reduction of Violence, and Improved Court Efficiency Act of 2019 E–SERVICE Act [HB-4313] [Crime ] [Grants ] [Law Enforcement ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
To authorize the Attorney General to make grants to State and Tribal courts in order to allow the electronic service of certain court orders, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Debbie Dingell Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 10/02/2019

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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 (continued...)

  

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

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A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan. [SR-308] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ] [Military ]
This resolution urges Russia to present credible evidence of wrongdoing against U.S. citizen Paul Whelan or immediately release him. It also urges Russia to provide unrestricted consular access to Whelan and to ensure that he is afforded due process and universally recognized human rights.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/11/2019

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Calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence of wrongdoing or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan. [HR-552] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ] [Crime ]
This resolution urges Russia to present credible evidence of wrongdoing against U.S. citizen Paul Whelan or immediately release him. It also urges Russia to provide unrestricted consular access to Whelan and to ensure that he is afforded due process and universally recognized human rights.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline Mr. Engel Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 10/22/2019

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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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Deb Fischer Received In The House. on 08/14/2020

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PROFILED Act Protecting the Rights of Families and Immigrants Who Legally Entered From Detention Act [S.2396] [Immigration ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
A bill to protect United States citizens and residents from unlawful profiling, arrest, and detention, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 07/31/2019

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E-SERVICE Act Electronic Service for Effectiveness, Reduction of Violence, and Improved Court Efficiency Act of 2019 [S.2397] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Grants ] [Funding ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
A bill to authorize the Attorney General to make grants to State and Tribal courts in order to allow the electronic service of certain court orders, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dan Sullivan Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 07/31/2019

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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. [SR-292] [Human Rights ] [International ]
This resolution calls upon all parties to the conflict in Cameroon to agree to an immediate cease-fire and engage in dialogue to resolve the conflict in a manner that respects rights and freedoms.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text: Cr S5201-5202) on 07/30/2019

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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, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Border Security, Facilitation, And Operations. on 08/02/2019

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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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 07/30/2019

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Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019 [HB-3076] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ]
To authorize the issuance of extreme risk protection orders.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 06/28/2019

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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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/03/2019

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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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Susan Davis Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 05/24/2019

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A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Patsy Takemoto Mink, the first woman of color to serve in Congress. [SR-219] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Human Rights ]
This resolution acknowledges the 55th anniversary of the election to the House of Representatives of Patsy Takemoto Mink, the first woman of color in Congress.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/23/2019

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DUE PROCESS Act of 2019 Deterring Undue Enforcement by Protecting Rights Of Citizens from Excessive Searches and Seizures Act of 2019 [HB-2835] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
To amend title 18, United States Code, to reform certain forfeiture procedures, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 06/26/2019

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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.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 05/15/2019

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