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HUSSAR Act Hungary-United States Supporting Advanced Relations Act [HB-5647]
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HUSSAR Act Hungary-United States Supporting Advanced Relations Act This bill makes Hungarian nationals eligible to enter the United States as nonimmigrant traders and investors as provided for under the Immigration and Nationality Act if Hungary provides reciprocal nonimmigrant treatment to U.S. nationals.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve King
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 05/22/2018
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Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act of 2018 [S.2779]
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Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act of 2018 This bill amends the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act of 2001 to establish additional pre- and post- election conditions that Zimbabwe must satisfy in order to remove Department of the Treasury opposition to: (1) international financial institution loan, credit, or guarantee extensions to Zimbabwe; or (2) cancellation or reduction of debt owed by Zimbabwe to the United States or any international financial institution. The bill includes Australia and the United Kingdom in
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Became Public Law No: 115-231. on 08/08/2018
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A bill to limit the transfer of F-35 aircraft to Turkey. [S.2781]
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A bill to limit the transfer of F-35 aircraft to Turkey.
Sponsored by: Sen. Thom Tillis
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/26/2018
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on support for Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. [HR-846]
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on support for Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
Sponsored by: Rep. K. Michael Conaway
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, And Emerging Threats. on 06/04/2018
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on support for Georgia. [HR-847]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on support for Georgia.
Sponsored by: Rep. K. Michael Conaway
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, And Emerging Threats. on 06/04/2018
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Calling on the President to work toward equitable, constructive, stable, and durable Armenian-Turkish relations based upon the two countries' common interests and the United States' significant security interests in the region. [HR-573]
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Calling on the President to work toward equitable, constructive, stable, and durable Armenian-Turkish relations based upon the two countries' common interests and the United States' significant security interests in the region. Calls on the President to work toward equitable and durable Armenian-Turkish relations based upon the two countries' common interests and the significant U.S. security interests in the region.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, And Emerging Threats. on 11/29/2017
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End the Cyprus Arms Embargo Act [HB-5508]
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End the Cyprus Arms Embargo Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Introduced In House on 04/13/2018
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 [HB-5515]
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 This bill authorizes FY2019 appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD), military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for: (1) Procurement, including helicopters, combat vehicles, weapons, aircraft, shipbuilding and conversion, and missiles; (2)
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith
Signed By President. on 08/13/2018
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Georgian Fair Business Practices Sanctions Act of 2017 [HB-4563]
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Georgian Fair Business Practices Sanctions Act of 2017 This bill directs the President to periodically submit to Congress a report: (1) determining whether or not the government of Georgia is undermining commitments or contractual agreements made with U.S. business persons operating in Georgia, and (2) identifying current or former Georgian officials who are responsible for such actions. The report shall include a summary of U.S. government and nongovernment investment in Georgia. If the President determines that Georgia has committed such actions,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Introduced In House on 12/06/2017
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Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines Act of 2018 [S.2313]
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Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines Act of 2018 This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), no more than 30 days after a U.S. election, to determine whether a foreign government interfered with the election and report on that determination. If the DNI reports that there was not interference and subsequently determines that there was interference, the DNI shall report on the subsequent determination. If the DNI determines that Russia interfered with an election, the President shall impose specified
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. Hearings Held. on 09/12/2018
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting visits and communication between the United States and the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government. [HR-697]
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting visits and communication between the United States and the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government. Affirms a commitment to supporting actions that encourage visits and communication between officials from the United States and the Republic of Artsakh (formerly the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh) at all levels. Encourages open communication, meetings, and other direct contacts between officials of Artsakh and the executive and legislative branches of the United
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Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Introduced In House on 01/17/2018
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Reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States of America and the country of Georgia. [HR-576]
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Reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States of America and the country of Georgia. Reaffirms U.S. support for the government of Georgia, its people, and its membership in NATO. Honors the sacrifices of Georgian servicemembers and their families in the cause of freedom. Supports Georgia's commitment to: (1) a peaceful resolution to the dispute with Russia; and (2) institutional reforms, freedom, territorial independence, and integration into Euro-Atlantic institutions. Calls for the end of Russia's occupation of Georgian sovereign
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, And Emerging Threats. on 11/29/2017
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Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act [HB-4822]
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Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Introduced In House on 01/18/2018
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Expressing the sense of Congress on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of independence of Czechoslovakia, the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic, and reaffirming the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic. [HCR-99]
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Expressing the sense of Congress on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of independence of Czechoslovakia, the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic, and reaffirming the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic. Recognizes: (1) the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of independence of Czechoslovakia, as well as the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic; and (2) the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Introduced In House on 01/19/2018
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Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high misdemeanors. [HR-705]
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Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high misdemeanors. Impeaches President Donald John Trump for high misdemeanors. Sets forth an article of impeachment based on President Trump's statements as President that constituted harm to American society and manifest injury of the people of the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Al Green
Introduced In House on 01/19/2018
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Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines Act of 2018 [HB-4884]
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Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines Act of 2018 This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), no more than 30 days after a U.S. election, to determine whether a foreign government interfered with the election and report on that determination. If the DNI reports that there was not interference and subsequently determines that there was interference, the DNI shall report on the subsequent determination. If the DNI determines that Russia interfered with an election, the President shall impose specified
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Sponsored by: Rep. Luis Correa
Introduced In House on 01/25/2018
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 [HB-4877]
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 Provides FY2018 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
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kay Granger
Introduced In House on 01/25/2018
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 [HJR-128]
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 DIVISION B--FURTHER EXTENSION OF CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2018 Further Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 This division amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 to provide continuing FY2018 appropriations to most federal agencies through March 23, 2018 (February 8, 2018, under current law). It prevents a partial government shutdown that would otherwise occur when the existing continuing resolution expires because the FY2018 appropriations bills have not been enacted. The division
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Sponsored by: Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen
Introduced In House on 02/05/2018
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Reaffirming United States support for Israel and condemning the United Nations Human Rights Council for certain wasteful and abusive actions. [HR-728]
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Reaffirming United States support for Israel and condemning the United Nations Human Rights Council for certain wasteful and abusive actions. Reaffirms U.S. support for Israel. Condemns actions of the United Nations Human Rights Council as wasteful and abusive. Supports remarks from Ambassador Nikki Haley in 2017 stating that the United States "does not seek to leave the council, but to reestablish its legitimacy." Calls on the council to: (1) reform and become competitive and transparent in membership selection, and (2) stop singling out Israel
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Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Wilson
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H1381-1382) on 03/06/2018
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A resolution calling upon the President to exercise relevant mandatory sanctions authorities under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act in response to the Government of the Russian Federation's continued aggression in Ukraine and illegal occupation of Crimea and assault on democratic institutions around the world, including through cyber attacks. [SR-402]
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A resolution calling upon the President to exercise relevant mandatory sanctions authorities under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act in response to the Government of the Russian Federation's continued aggression in Ukraine and illegal occupation of Crimea and assault on democratic institutions around the world, including through cyber attacks. Calls for: (1) the President, the Department of the Treasury, and the Department of State to impose sanctions with respect to activities of the Russian Federation undermining cybersecurity,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S876-878) on 02/12/2018