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Directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress. [HJR-37]
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or affecting Yemen within 30 days unless Congress authorizes a later withdrawal date, issues a declaration of war, or specifically authorizes the use of the Armed Forces. Prohibited activities include providing in-flight fueling for non-U.S. aircraft conducting missions as part of the conflict in Yemen. This joint resolution shall not affect any military operations directed at Al Qaeda. The President must submit to Congress, within 90 days, reports assessing
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Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/14/2019
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Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. [HJR-31]
(Sec. 3) This section provides that references to "this Act" included in any division of this bill refer only to the provisions of the division unless the bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 4) This section specifies that the sums in this bill are appropriated for FY2019. (Sec. 5) This section provides that amounts designated by this bill for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 are only available (or rescinded, if applicable) if the President subsequently
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Sponsored by: Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard
Became Public Law No: 116-6. (txt | Pdf) on 02/15/2019
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Calling for credible, transparent, and peaceful elections in Nigeria, and for other purposes. [HCR-4]
This concurrent resolution expresses support for peace and democracy in Nigeria, and calls on Nigeria's government and political parties to take all actions to ensure that elections are credible, transparent, and peaceful in order to support the will of the people. It also calls on the government to respect the impartiality of the Independent National Electoral Commission and to expeditiously finalize the proposed reformed legal framework for the 2019 elections.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, And International Organizations. on 03/14/2019
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Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should provide, on an annual basis, an amount equal to at least one percent of United States gross domestic product for nonmilitary foreign assistance programs. [HCR-3]
This concurrent resolution expresses recognition that foreign assistance programs are critically important for promoting U.S. national security, demonstrating the United States' humanitarian spirit, and improving the country's international standing. The resolution also states that the goal should be to spend at least 1% of U.S. gross domestic product each year for nonmilitary foreign assistance.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 01/08/2019
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Calling for a prompt multinational freedom of navigation operation in the Black Sea and urging the cancellation of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. [HR-116]
This resolution urges the President to work with allies to lead a multinational freedom of navigation operation in the Black Sea to push back against excessive Russian claims of sovereignty. It also calls for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to enhance allied maritime presence and capabilities in the Black Sea and for European governments to cancel the Nord Stream 2 pipeline due to its threat to European energy security. The resolution also urges the President to provide additional security assistance to Ukraine and states that the President
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Introduced In House on 02/08/2019
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Calling upon the leadership of the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to dismantle its labor camp system, and for other purposes. [HR-115]
This resolution calls for the international community to demand that North Korea dismantle its labor camp system and for North Korea to cease human rights abuses and release political prisoners.
Sponsored by: Rep. K. Michael Conaway
Introduced In House on 02/08/2019
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Denouncing female genital mutilation/cutting as a violation of the human rights of women and girls and urging the international community and the Federal Government to increase efforts to eliminate the harmful practice. [HR-106]
This resolution denounces female genital mutilation and cutting as human rights violations. It also urges the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to incorporate efforts to eliminate female genital mutilation and cutting and calls on the international community to increase efforts to eliminate such practices.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Mr. Castro (tx) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 05/20/2019
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should redirect and target foreign assistance provided to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras in a manner that addresses the driving causes of illegal immigration into the United States from such countries, and for other purposes. [HR-18]
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should redirect foreign assistance to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras away from the central governments of those countries and towards local governmental, private sector, and civil society entities that are addressing the causes of illegal immigration into the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Burgess
Introduced In House on 01/03/2019
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Prevent Crime and Terrorism Act of 2019 [HB-1134]
Prohibits the President from removing various items from the U.S. Munitions List, which lists weapons and related equipment that are subject to export controls. Items that the President may not remove from the list include combat shotguns, silencers, flame throwers, electric armor, and various types of ammunition and weapons components.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 02/08/2019
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Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2019 [HB-1111]
Establishes a Department of Peacebuilding in the executive branch, dedicated to peacebuilding, peacemaking, and the study and promotion of conditions conducive to both domestic and international peace and a culture of peace. The mission of the department includes the cultivation of peace and peacebuilding as a strategic national policy objective and development of policies that promote national and international conflict prevention, nonviolent intervention, mediation, peaceful conflict resolution, and structured conflict mediation. The department
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Introduced In House on 02/08/2019
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Blocking Deadly Fentanyl Imports Act [HB-1098]
Expands reporting requirements related to foreign countries that produce illicit fentanyl and limits assistance to countries that fail to take various actions to combat illegal drug production and trafficking. The President's annual report to Congress on U.S. strategy for controlling international narcotics shall include a section that identifies the countries that are the most significant sources of illicit fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, and precursor chemicals used for producing fentanyl. The report shall also describe the extent to which such
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Introduced In House on 02/07/2019
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Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act [HB-1055]
Establishes that a foreign nongovernmental organization shall not be disqualified from receiving certain U.S. international development assistance solely because the organization provides medical services using non-U.S. government funds if the medical services are legal in both the United States and the country in which they are being provided. Such foreign organizations shall not be subject to requirements relating to their use of non-U.S. funds for advocacy or lobbying activities, other than those that apply to U.S. nongovernmental organizations.
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Introduced In House on 02/07/2019
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REPAY Act Return Expenses Paid And Yielded Act [HB-1033]
Modifies certification and reporting requirements related to certain defense equipment sales to foreign countries or international organizations, and limits the President's authority to waive various research, development, and production costs charged to the buyer in such sales. The President shall, in the certification submitted to Congress for a sale of major defense equipment of $14 million or more, provide information about any waived or reduced charges for the proportionate amount of nonrecurring research, development, and production costs
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 07/29/2020
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North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act [HB-925]
Reauthorizes the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through FY2024.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
On Motion To Concur In The Senate Amendments With An Amendment Agreed To By The Yeas And Nays: 214 - 207 (roll No. 214). (text: Cr H5202-5417) on 10/01/2020
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Venezuela Arms Restriction Act [HB-920]
Prohibits the export of weapons and related services to security forces controlled by any Venezuelan government not recognized by the United States. (The United States recognizes Juan Guaido as interim president, not the government of President Nicolas Maduro.) The prohibition includes weapons, weapons systems, munitions, and equipment or materials necessary to produce such weapons. Defense services, including testing and repair of weapons, technical assistance, and training, are also prohibited. The Department of State shall report to Congress
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Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/26/2019
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Yemen Refueling Prohibition Act [HB-910]
Prohibits obligating or expending federal funds to provide in-flight refueling for aircraft belonging to Saudi Arabia or the Saudi-led coalition as part of the ongoing military intervention in Yemen.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Introduced In House on 01/30/2019
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Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 [HB-864]
Supports wildlife conservation and addresses wildlife trafficking. Specifically, it reclassifies certain wildlife-trafficking offenses and illegal fishing violations as violations of federal racketeering or other laws concerning transnational criminal organizations. The bill also expands federal law enforcement powers to combat wildlife trafficking (e.g., poaching and the illegal trade in wildlife). The bill sets forth requirements to provide awards to whistle-blowers for reporting violations of wildlife-trafficking laws. In addition, the Fish and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 03/25/2019
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Humanitarian Assistance to the Venezuelan People Act of 2019 [HB-854]
Directs the Department of State to report to Congress a long term strategy for coordinating the provision of humanitarian assistance to Venezuelans both in Venezuela and in other parts of the Western Hemisphere and authorizes the President to provide humanitarian aid to such individuals. The strategy shall cover topics including how to provide public health commodities, food, and technical assistance. It shall also describe (1) current and anticipated challenges to distributing humanitarian assistance in Venezuela and elsewhere, and (2) how the
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/26/2019
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End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act [HB-826]
Expands programs to address neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), which are infections caused by pathogens, including viruses, microbes, and helminths (parasitic worms), that disproportionately impact individuals living in extreme poverty, especially in developing countries. Examples include dengue, leprosy, and rabies. The bill sets forth certain priorities for the NTDs Program of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), including the coordination of program activities with other USAID development sectors regarding (1) education; (2)
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Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/12/2019
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Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 [HB-748]
Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. DIVISION A--KEEPING WORKERS PAID AND EMPLOYED, HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS, AND ECONOMIC STABILIZATION This division establishes the Paycheck Protection Program to provide eight weeks of cash flow assistance to small businesses through federally guaranteed loans to employers who maintain their payroll. Such assistance shall be to cover costs such as payroll, paid sick leave,
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Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Hearings Held. on 07/23/2020