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Protecting America From Spies Act [HB-7326]
[National Security ]
[Immigration ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Law Enforcement ]
To amend section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure that efforts to engage in espionage or technology transfer are considered in visa issuance, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Glenn Grothman
Introduced In House on 06/25/2020
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Hong Kong national security law proposed by the Government of the People's Republic of China would violate the obligations of that Government under the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration and the Hong Kong Basic Law, and calling upon all free countries of the world to stand with the people of Hong Kong. [HR-974]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
This resolution designates the Hong Kong national security law proposed by China as a violation of China's international obligations. The resolution calls on the United States to use all diplomatic means available to dissuade China from passing the law and rally free nations to stand with the people of Hong Kong.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Yoho
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia, The Pacific And Nonproliferation. on 06/26/2020
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Hong Kong national security law proposed by the Government of the People's Republic of China would violate the obligations of that government under the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration and the Hong Kong Basic Law and calling upon all free nations of the world to stand with the people of Hong Kong. [SR-596]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
This resolution designates the Hong Kong national security law proposed by China as a violation of China's international obligations. The resolution calls on the United States to use all diplomatic means available to dissuade China from passing the law and rally free nations to stand with the people of Hong Kong.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Discharged By Unanimous Consent. on 06/25/2020
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Espionage Act Reform Act of 2020 [S.3402]
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[Cybersecurity ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Defense ]
[Crime ]
Limits the scope of certain criminal offenses relating to classified information. Under the bill, the offense of disclosing classified information to an unauthorized person may be committed only by an individual who is authorized to receive the classified information and has signed a nondisclosure agreement regarding such classified information (i.e., a covered person), whereas under current law any individual may be charged with this offense. Under the bill, this offense shall not apply to disclosures of information to any Member of Congress, a
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 03/05/2020
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Espionage Act Reform Act of 2020 [HB-6114]
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[Cybersecurity ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Defense ]
[Crime ]
Limits the scope of certain criminal offenses relating to classified information. Under the bill, the offense of disclosing classified information to an unauthorized person may be committed only by an individual who is authorized to receive the classified information and has signed a nondisclosure agreement regarding such classified information (i.e., a covered person), whereas under current law any individual may be charged with this offense. Under the bill, this offense shall not apply to disclosures of information to any Member of Congress, a
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ro Khanna
Introduced In House on 03/05/2020
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Reducing Foreign Influence in 5G Act [HB-3678]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[National Security ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Defense ]
[Trade ]
Directs the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to report to Congress on the threats to U.S. national security posed by the global adoption of fifth-generation wireless network technology built by foreign companies and the effect of possible efforts to address such threats.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
Introduced In House on 07/10/2019
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Immigrant Investor Program Reform Act [S.2778]
[Immigration ]
[Economic Development ]
A bill to reform the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Rounds
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 11/05/2019
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Hong Kong Policy Reevaluation Act of 2019 [HB-4551]
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[Trade ]
[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
Directs the Department of State to report to Congress on China's activities in relation to Hong Kong. Hong Kong is a part of China but has a mostly separate legal system, which includes protection for civil liberties such as free speech and freedom from arbitrary imprisonment. The United States and Hong Kong have a bilateral relationship separate from the U.S.-China relationship, based in part on the existence of Hong Kong's separate legal and economic system. The report shall assess how the Chinese government extradites or coercively moves foreign
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Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Mast
Introduced In House on 09/27/2019
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2020 [S.2581]
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[Funding ]
[Libraries ]
Provides FY2020 appropriations for the legislative branch, including the Senate and Joint Items such as the Joint Economic Committee, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies of 2021, the Joint Committee on Taxation, the Office of the Attending Physician, and the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services. In addition, the bill provides FY2020 appropriations for the Capitol Police; the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights; the Congressional Budget Office; the Architect of the Capitol; the Library of Congress, including the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Hyde-smith. With Written Report No. 116-124. on 09/26/2019
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EB–5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2019 [S.2540]
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[Finance ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Economic Development ]
[Small Business ]
[Investments ]
A bill to reauthorize the EB-5 Regional Center Program in order to prevent fraud and promote and reform foreign capital investment and job creation in American communities.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 09/24/2019
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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]
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[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]
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[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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Department of Homeland Security Insider Threat and Mitigation Act of 2019 [HB-3907]
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[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish an Insider Threat Program. Such program shall (1) provide training and education for DHS personnel to identify, prevent, mitigate, and respond to insider threat risks to DHS's critical assets; (2) provide investigative support regarding such threats; and (3) conduct risk mitigation activities for such threats.
Sponsored by: Rep. Peter King
Referred To The Subcommittee On Oversight, Management, And Accountability. on 08/21/2019
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Secure American Research Act of 2019 [S.2133]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[National Security ]
A bill to establish an interagency working group for coordination and development of Federal research protection, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 07/16/2019
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Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act of 2019 [HB-4022]
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[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
To abolish the death penalty under Federal law.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 08/15/2019
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Pipeline Security Act [HB-3699]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Energy ]
[National Security ]
[Public Safety ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Revises the duties of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to include securing pipelines and pipeline facilities against cybersecurity threats, acts of terrorism, and other acts that jeopardize the physical security or cybersecurity of the pipelines or facilities. Specifically, the bill (1) establishes a pipeline security section within the TSA, and (2) directs the TSA to develop a personnel strategy for enhancing operations within such section. The TSA must convene not less than two industry days to engage with relevant pipeline transportation
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Sponsored by: Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
Reported By The Committee On Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-279. on 11/12/2019
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Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020 [HB-3494]
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[Energy ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Artificial Intelligence ]
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[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
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Reauthorizes for FY2018-FY2020 intelligence activities in various U.S. government departments and agencies. It also establishes several intelligence-related programs and calls for reports on various topics. The bill establishes a paid parental leave program for intelligence community employees. The program provides 12 weeks of leave in the 12-month period following the birth or adoption of a child. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) shall report on intelligence community policies for awarding contracts, including research
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Sponsored by: Sen. Adam Schiff
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Select Committee On Intelligence. on 07/18/2019
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Protect Our Universities Act of 2019 [S.1879]
[National Security ]
[Education ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Science ]
A bill to call on the Secretary of Homeland Security to lead a task force to address the threat of foreign government influence and threats to academic research integrity on college campuses, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joshua Hawley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 06/18/2019
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Hong Kong Policy Reevaluation Act of 2019 [S.1824]
[International ]
[Trade ]
[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
Directs the Department of State to report to Congress on China's activities in relation to Hong Kong. Hong Kong is a part of China but has a mostly separate legal system, which includes protection for civil liberties such as free speech and freedom from arbitrary imprisonment. The United States and Hong Kong have a bilateral relationship separate from the U.S.-China relationship, based in part on the existence of Hong Kong's separate legal and economic system. The report shall assess how the Chinese government extradites or coercively moves foreign
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/12/2019
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 [S.1790]
[Defense ]
[National Security ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Military ]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Funding ]
Authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, missiles, and space procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions
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Sponsored by: Sen. James Inhofe
Signed By President. on 12/20/2019