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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia are a part of the sovereign state of Georgia and condemning the decision by the Syrian Arab Republic to recognize these territories as independent of Georgia. [HR-93]
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[Human Rights ]
This resolution (1) recognizes Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, including over the Russian-occupied regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia;and (2) condemns Syria's decision to recognize the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 03/14/2019
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Expressing the opposition of the House of Representatives to a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. [HR-88]
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[Human Rights ]
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' opposition to a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, which could result from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU). (Northern Ireland is part of the UK, and the Republic of Ireland is an EU member state. There is currently an open border between them.)
Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew A. Cartwright
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 03/14/2019
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Recognizing the 300th anniversary of the founding of the Principality of Liechtenstein, and expressing support for efforts by the United States to continue to strengthen its relationship with that country. [HR-69]
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This resolution recognizes the 300th anniversary of Liechtenstein's founding and expresses support for U.S. efforts to strengthen relations between the countries.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 03/14/2019
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Honoring the 100th anniversary of Ireland's First Dáil. [HR-62]
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[Human Rights ]
This resolution honors the 100th anniversary of the First Dail, the first meeting of the Irish Republic's legislature where it declared Irish independence. It also honors the Irish people and their struggle for independence and reaffirms the bonds between the United States and Ireland.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brendan F. Boyle
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 03/14/2019
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Expressing the sense of the House that more should be done to instill Holocaust education in school curricula around the country. [HR-27]
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[Human Rights ]
[Children and Youth ]
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Holocaust education. Specifically, it (1) commends Holocaust education activists on their efforts to include Holocaust education in states' public school curricula, (2) urges more states and school districts to include Holocaust education in their curricula, and (3) expresses the sense of the House that more should be done to instill in the nation's schools the promise that we will never forget the horrors of the Holocaust and must always work to prevent such atrocities
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis
Introduced In House on 01/08/2019
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Calling upon any agreement reached between the President and Vladimir Putin at their meeting in Helsinki, Finland, to be approved by Congress. [HR-15]
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[National Security ]
[Elections ]
[Human Rights ]
This resolution expresses support for the intelligence community's assessment that Russian agents acting under the direction of Russian President Vladimir Putin interfered with the 2016 presidential election. It also expresses strong disapproval of the President's failure to support that assessement. The resolution also expresses opposition to any future secret meetings between the President and Putin, and calls upon the President to submit any agreement reached with Putin in Helsinki to Congress for approval.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee
Introduced In House on 01/03/2019
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Protect European Energy Security Act [HB-1081]
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[International ]
[National Security ]
[Trade ]
Requires the submission of certain reports to Congress related to Russia's construction of the Nord Stream 2 and Turk Stream pipelines.The Department of State shall report on (1) its efforts to promote energy security in Ukraine and the European Union and decrease their dependence on Russian energy sources, (2) its diplomatic efforts to oppose the pipelines, and (3) an estimate of European demand for natural gas from 2019 through 2023. The Department of the Treasury shall report on each entity involved in the construction of the pipelines. The Office
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Introduced In House on 02/07/2019
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American Patriots of WWII through Service with the Canadian and British Armed Forces Gold Medal Act of 2019 [HB-980]
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[Military ]
[Arts and Culture ]
Directs the award of a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the dedicated service of U.S. nationals who voluntarily joined the Canadian and British armed forces during World War II. Following the award, the medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research. The U.S. Mint may strike duplicates in bronze.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Introduced In House on 02/05/2019
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Never Again Education Act [HB-943]
[Education ]
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[Arts and Culture ]
Expands U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum education programming. The bill requires the museum to develop and nationally disseminate accurate, relevant, and accessible resources to improve awareness and understanding of the Holocaust. It also authorizes various Holocaust education program activities to engage prospective and current teachers and educational leaders.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Signed By President. on 05/29/2020
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Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 [HB-929]
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[Religion ]
Orders the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl, in recognition of his acts of valor during World War II. The U.S. Mint may strike and sell duplicates in bronze.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 01/30/2019
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Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2019 [HB-739]
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[International ]
[National Security ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Data Privacy ]
Establishes the Office of International Cyberspace Policy within the Department of State. The Office's duties include advising the State Department on cyberspace issues. It shall also shall lead diplomatic efforts on issues relating to international cybersecurity, Internet access and freedom, and international cyber threats. The Office shall implement U.S. policy to work internationally to promote an open, interoperable, and secure Internet governed by a multi-stakeholder model. The bill also directs the President to devise a strategy related to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 03/07/2019
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NATO Support Act [HB-676]
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Prohibits the appropriation or use of funds to withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Received In The Senate. on 01/23/2019
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-648]
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[Environmental ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Housing ]
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Provides FY2019 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 6 of the 12 regular FY2019 appropriations bills: the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019; the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita M. Lowey
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 16. on 01/28/2019
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To prohibit the provision of United States security assistance to the Government of Saudi Arabia, and for other purposes. [HB-643]
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Prohibits U.S. security assistance and arms sales to Saudi Arabia's government. The Department of Defense shall not provide security assistance, intelligence, training, equipment, or specified technical services to Saudi Arabia or any of its agents or instrumentalities, or engage in any defense cooperation. The bill establishes an exception to this prohibition for activities that protect U.S. diplomatic and consular posts or U.S. citizens. The President may not sell, transfer, deliver, or license for export any defense article to Saudi Arabia or
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 01/17/2019
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Georgia Support Act [HB-598]
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Directs the Department of State to report to Congress on various topics related to Georgia. The reports shall cover (1) U.S. security assistance to Georgia and an assessment of threats to the country's independence and its ability to defend itself, (2) cybersecurity cooperation between the United States and Georgia, and (3) a strategy to help Georgia expand its capabilities to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda. The President shall impose entry and property-blocking sanctions against foreign persons responsible for or complicit in serious
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 10/23/2019
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Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act [HB-596]
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T The bill prohibits any federal agency from taking any action or extending any assistance that recognizes or implies recognition of Russia's sovereignty over Crimea, its airspace, or its territorial waters. The President may waive such prohibitions on a case-by-case basis if such a waiver is vital to U.S. national security interests.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/13/2019
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AMIGOS Act Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success Act [HB-565]
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Makes Portuguese nationals eligible for E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrant visas if the government of Portugal provides similar nonimmigrant status to U.S. nationals. An E-1 visa is for individuals entering the United States to engage in international trade, while an E-2 visa is for individuals investing a substantial amount of capital in the United States. Both are limited to nationals from countries that have a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. David N. Cicilline
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 12/04/2019
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Clean Up the Code Act of 2019 [HB-498]
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Repeals specified sections of the federal criminal code, including provisions that prohibit the following: interstate transport of alligator grass, water chestnut plants, or water hyacinth plants; fraudulent use of the 4-H club emblem (i.e., the green four-leaf clover with stem); unauthorized use of the Smokey Bear character or name; and unauthorized use of the Woodsy Owl character, name, or slogan.
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 01/23/2019
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Prescription Drug Price Relief Act of 2019 [HB-465]
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Establishes a series of oversight and disclosure requirements relating to the prices of brand-name drugs. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to review at least annually all brand-name drugs for excessive pricing; HHS must also review prices upon petition. If any such drugs are found to be excessively priced, HHS must (1) void any government-granted exclusivity; (2) issue open, nonexclusive licenses for the drugs; and (3) expedite the review of corresponding applications for generic drugs and biosimilar
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 01/31/2019
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United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act [HB-133]
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Directs the Department of State to develop a strategy to enhance economic cooperation and expand professional and educational exchange programs between the United States and Mexico. The State Department shall develop strategies to encourage more academic exchanges between the countries, as well as exchanges to encourage strengthening business skills and entrepreneurship. The State Department shall also promote energy infrastructure coordination and educational development. It shall also assess ways to develop partnerships between the countries'
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Sponsored by: Rep. David N. Cicilline
Became Public Law No: 116-260. on 12/27/2020