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A resolution urging the Government of Kenya to respect human rights, protect democratic space for civil society, and promote transparent and accountable democratic governance. [SR-616] [Human Rights ] [International ]
A resolution urging the Government of Kenya to respect human rights, protect democratic space for civil society, and promote transparent and accountable democratic governance. Calls upon the government of Kenya and President Kenyatta to: (1) ensure that extrajudicial killings and other violations are investigated and prosecuted by an independent judicial inquiry, and (2) safeguard human rights and civil and political freedoms. Calls upon the President and other senior U.S. officials, as well as international partners, to support the development (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 08/23/2018

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Establishing a Humane Immigration Enforcement System Act [HB-6361] [Immigration ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ]
Establishing a Humane Immigration Enforcement System Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 08/06/2018

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Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act of 2018 [S.3195] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 07/11/2018

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Demanding Oversight from Justice Act of 2017 [HB-3799] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ]
Demanding Oversight from Justice Act of 2017 This bill amends the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to seek a civil action to stop law enforcement officials responsible for the administration of juvenile justice from engaging in a pattern or practice of conduct that deprives persons of their statutory or constitutional rights when DOJ has reasonable cause to believe such conduct has occurred. The bill requires DOJ to publish an annual report describing complaints received about unlawful (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 09/28/2017

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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 [S.3159] [Defense ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Budget and Spending ] [Healthcare ]
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 Provides FY2019 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities. 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. Provides appropriations to DOD for: Military Personnel; Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; and Revolving and Management Funds. 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. 115-290. on 06/28/2018

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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-6157] [Defense ] [Finance ] [International ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Taxes ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Trade ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Small Business ] [Healthcare ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Public Health ] [Science ] [Veterans ] [Cybersecurity ] [Artificial Intelligence ] [Education ] [Human Services ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Law Enforcement ] [Children and Youth ] [Crime ]
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 (Sec. 3) Provides that references to "this Act" included in any division of this bill refer only to the provisions of that division unless the bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 4) Specifies that this bill provides appropriations for FY2019. DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 This division provides FY2019 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities. It does not include funding for military construction, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kay Granger Signed By President. on 09/28/2018

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Environmental Justice Act of 2017 [S.1996] [Environmental ] [Public Health ] [Air Quality ] [Water ] [Climate Change ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
Environmental Justice Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 10/24/2017

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Jobs and Justice Act of 2018 [HB-5785] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Infrastructure ] [Education ] [Finance ] [Housing ] [Science ] [Voting Rights ] [Crime ] [Small Business ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Community Development ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Taxes ] [Healthcare ] [Public Safety ] [Firearms/Gun Control ]
Jobs and Justice Act of 2018 This bill addresses a wide variety of domestic policy matters and focuses on economically distressed communities, opportunities for minorities and the disadvantaged, and civil rights enforcement. Included in the programs and requirements affected are those concerning: diversity in contracting; infrastructure development; areas of persistent poverty; job training for youth and older Americans; education of girls and minorities in STEM fields; the federal minimum wage; military family benefits; health care coverage and (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Aviation. on 05/14/2018

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Environmental Justice Act of 2017 [HB-4114] [Environmental ] [Public Health ] [Air Quality ] [Water ] [Climate Change ]
Environmental Justice Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment. on 10/27/2017

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Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 [S.2736] [International ] [National Security ] [Trade ]
Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Signed By President. on 12/31/2018

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Environmental Justice Right to Know Act of 2018 [S.2722] [Environmental ] [Public Health ]
Environmental Justice Right to Know Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Kamala Harris Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/19/2018

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SECURE Act of 2017 Security, Enforcement, and Compassion United in Reform Efforts Act [S.2192] [Immigration ] [Defense ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ] [Human Rights ] [Public Safety ]
SECURE Act of 2017 Security, Enforcement, and Compassion United in Reform Efforts Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to achieve situational awareness and operational control of the U.S. southern border and to deter and detect illegal activity in high traffic areas. The bill authorizes National Guard and Department of Defense support to secure such border. DHS shall establish: (1) a National Border Security Advisory Committee, (2) the Integrated Border Enforcement Team program, (3) Tunnel Task Forces, and (4) a biometric (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 275. on 12/06/2017

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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-5355] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [National Security ]
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. This bill 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. Robert Wittman Introduced In House on 03/20/2018

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Condemning the actions taken by the Government of the Republic of Cameroon against Patrice Nganang and others, and for other purposes. [HR-718] [Human Rights ] [International ]
Condemning the actions taken by the Government of the Republic of Cameroon against Patrice Nganang and others, and for other purposes. Condemns the actions taken by the government of Cameroon against Patrice Nganang and Cameroon's English-speaking minority. Affirms that the United States continues to hold such government responsible for upholding the rights of its citizens, regardless of political views or beliefs. Urges such government to extend to all of Cameroon's citizens, including political dissidents, the rights guaranteed by the Universal (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Capuano Introduced In House on 01/29/2018

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Building America's Trust Act [S.1757] [Immigration ] [Defense ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ] [Human Rights ] [Agriculture ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Building America's Trust Act This bill provides for strengthening the barriers along the U.S. land and maritime borders to deter illegal activity, including through U.S. Border Patrol and law enforcement enhancements and personnel increases and National Guard use. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall: (1) establish a National Border Security Advisory Committee; (2) submit a southern border threat analysis; (3) implement the Border Security Deployment Program; (4) establish a biometric exit data system; (5) reestablish the Secure Communities (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Wicker Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 208. on 09/05/2017

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Student Disciplinary Fairness Act of 2017 [HB-3618] [Education ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Student Disciplinary Fairness Act of 2017 This bill amends the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to establish within the Department of Justice (DOJ) an Office of School and Discipline Policy to reduce the number of juveniles who are incarcerated and develop a criminal history based on activity that occurs at school.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cedric Richmond Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 09/21/2017

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World Bank Accountability Act of 2017 [HB-3326] [International ] [Poverty ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Human Rights ] [Economic Development ]
World Bank Accountability Act of 2017 This bill provides that for each of FY2018-FY2023, 15% of appropriations for the World Bank's International Development Association shall be withheld and not disbursed until the Department of the Treasury reports to Congress that the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development: (1) is implementing institutional incentives that prioritize poverty reduction, development outcomes, and capable project management over the Bank's lending and grant making volume; (2) is taking, or has completed, steps to (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brad Sherman Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/18/2018

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Defense, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development National Security Appropriations Act, 2018 Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 [HB-3219] [Defense ] [Energy ] [Veterans ] [National Security ] [Military ] [Budget and Spending ] [Construction ] [Healthcare ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Public Safety ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Science ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Housing ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Small Business ] [Economic Development ] [Education ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Infrastructure ] [Law Enforcement ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ] [Crime ]
Defense, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development National Security Appropriations Act, 2018 Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2018 This division provides FY2018 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities, including appropriations for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO)/ Global War on Terrorism. TITLE I--MILITARY PERSONNEL Provides appropriations for (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kay Granger Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 187. on 08/01/2017

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Restoring Confidence in America's Elections Act [HB-3132] [Elections ] [Voting Rights ] [Cybersecurity ] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Data Privacy ] [Disabilities ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Restoring Confidence in America's Elections Act This bill amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to: (1) prohibit the purchase or use in a federal election of an electronic voting system that does not produce a voter-verified paper record; (2) prohibit the imposition of conditions on voting by mail; (3) make mandatory the availability of early voting; and (4) require sufficient polling places, equipment, and resources to facilitate voting. The National Science Foundation shall make grants to: (1) study, test, and develop accessible ballot voting, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 05/22/2018

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Expressing support for the designation of June 26 as "LGBT Equality Day". [HR-405] [Human Rights ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
Expressing support for the designation of June 26 as "LGBT Equality Day". 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 LGBT Equality Day on June 26 to commemorate Supreme Court decisions handed down on that day in 2003, 2013, and 2015. 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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 07/10/2017

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