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LEED Act Leverage to Enhance Effective Diplomacy Act of 2017 [HB-4027]
LEED Act Leverage to Enhance Effective Diplomacy Act of 2017 This bill directs the President to: (1) impose property-blocking sanctions against the North Korean government, business entities that trade with North Korea, including specified Chinese entities, and affiliated persons or entities; (2) prohibit the opening, and strictly control the maintaining in the United States, of correspondent or payable-through accounts by a foreign financial institution that assisted in the importation, sale, or transfer of North Korean goods or services; and (3)
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To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Don and Deyon Stephens, Founders of Mercy Ships, in recognition of nearly 40 years of service as the leaders of a humanitarian relief organization that exemplifies the compassionate character of America. [HB-4714]
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Don and Deyon Stephens, Founders of Mercy Ships, in recognition of nearly 40 years of service as the leaders of a humanitarian relief organization that exemplifies the compassionate character of America. This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Don and Deyon Stephens, founders of Mercy Ships.
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Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act of 2018 [S.2779]
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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A bill to limit the transfer of F-35 aircraft to Turkey. [S.2781]
A bill to limit the transfer of F-35 aircraft to Turkey.
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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day. [SR-489]
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day. Supports the ideals of World Malaria Day. Recognizes the importance of reducing malaria to improve child and maternal health, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Commends the progress made toward reducing global malaria prevalence and deaths, particularly through the efforts of the President's Malaria Initiative and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Welcomes public-private partnerships to develop more effective and affordable tools for malaria diagnosis, treatment,
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Vietnam Human Rights Act [HB-5621]
Vietnam Human Rights Act
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Promoting Human Rights by Ending Israeli Military Detention of Palestinian Children Act [HB-4391]
Promoting Human Rights by Ending Israeli Military Detention of Palestinian Children Act This bill prohibits U.S. assistance to Israel from being used to support the military detention, interrogation, or ill-treatment of Palestinian children in violation of international humanitarian law or the use against Palestinian children of: (1) torture, inhumane, or degrading treatment; (2) physical violence or psychological abuse; (3) incommunicado or administrative detention; (4) solitary confinement; (5) denial of parental or legal access during interrogations;
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A resolution 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. [SR-481]
A resolution 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. Calls for the international community to demand that North Korea dismantle its labor camp system and for North Korea to cease human rights abuses, release political prisoners, and condemn the use of forced labor. Calls on the U.S. government to pursue additional sanctions against those individuals responsible for the North Korean labor camp system.
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Department of State Authorization Act of 2018 [HB-5592]
Department of State Authorization Act of 2018
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Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 [S.2736]
Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018
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A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Don and Deyon Stephens, Founders of Mercy Ships, in recognition of nearly 40 years of service as the leaders of a humanitarian relief organization that exemplifies the compassionate character of America. [S.2714]
A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Don and Deyon Stephens, Founders of Mercy Ships, in recognition of nearly 40 years of service as the leaders of a humanitarian relief organization that exemplifies the compassionate character of America. This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Don and Deyon Stephens, founders of Mercy Ships.
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BURMA Act of 2017 Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2017 [HB-4223]
BURMA Act of 2017 Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2017 This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the government of Burma (Myanmar) should ensure the safe and voluntary return of displaced people and fully implement the recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State. The U.S. Executive Director of each international financial institution shall use U.S. influence to support only projects in Burma that do not partner or contract with or otherwise benefit any enterprise owned or controlled by the Burmese
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Strongly condemning the slave auctions of migrants and refugees in Libya, and for other purposes. [HR-644]
Strongly condemning the slave auctions of migrants and refugees in Libya, and for other purposes. Condemns slave auctions and the forced labor of migrants and refugees in Libya. Calls on all parties to the conflict in Libya, including parties to the Libyan Political Agreement, to eradicate the existence of slave auctions and forced labor and humanely manage migrant flows. Calls on the United Nations to investigate allegations of slave trade and forced labor in Libya. Urges the Department of State to ensure that the country narrative for Libya in
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Cyber Deterrence and Response Act of 2018 [HB-5576]
Cyber Deterrence and Response Act of 2018
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End the Cyprus Arms Embargo Act [HB-5508]
End the Cyprus Arms Embargo Act
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 [HB-5515]
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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Global Food Security Reauthorization Act of 2017 [S.2269]
Global Food Security Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill amends the Global Food Security Act of 2016 to: (1) extend through FY2023 the program to carry out those portions of the global food security strategy that relate to the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development, and (2) expand requirements for reporting by the President regarding strategy implementation. The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 is amended to extend through FY2023 the assistance program for international disaster relief and rehabilitation, including
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A resolution condemning Boko Haram and calling on the Governments of the United States of America and Nigeria to swiftly implement measures to defeat the terrorist organization. [SR-460]
A resolution condemning Boko Haram and calling on the Governments of the United States of America and Nigeria to swiftly implement measures to defeat the terrorist organization.
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End Corruption in the Northern Triangle Act [HB-5501]
End Corruption in the Northern Triangle Act
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Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2017 [HB-4022]
Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2017