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Taylor Force Act [S.1697]
Taylor Force Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Shelby
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With Amendments. Without Written Report. on 09/06/2017
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Border Security for America Act of 2017 [HB-3548]
Border Security for America Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) achieve situational awareness and operational control of the southern border and develop infrastructure and technology to deter illegal border activity in high traffic areas, (2) deploy additional capabilities to specified border sectors, (3) submit a plan for using independent verification resources for border security technology, (4) establish a National Border Security Advisory Committee, (5) implement the Border Security Deployment Program,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Placed On The Union Calendar, Calendar No. 471. on 03/23/2018
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Prioritizing Education in Conflict Zones Act of 2017 [HB-3612]
Prioritizing Education in Conflict Zones Act of 2017 This bill amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), through the Director of Refugee Educational Assistance (to be designated by USAID), to provide long-term assistance to expand and improve primary and secondary education for displaced children from areas of conflict. Such assistance shall be used to: (1) build the capacity for private sector and civil society organizations to develop and strengthen
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Sponsored by: Rep. Donald Payne
Introduced In House on 07/28/2017
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AGOA and MCA Modernization Act African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act Modernization Act [HB-3445]
AGOA and MCA Modernization Act African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act Modernization Act This bill directs the President to establish a website for the collection and dissemination of information regarding the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The Department of State is urged to promote the use by eligible sub-Saharan African countries of the benefits available under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. The President is urged to: facilitate trans-boundary trade among eligible sub-Saharan African countries; provide
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Became Public Law No: 115-167. (txt | Pdf) on 04/23/2018
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Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2018 [S.1631]
Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2018 This bill directs the Department of State to report to Congress regarding State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) reorganization plans. Any such plan shall preserve USAID's independence. The State Department is urged to establish an Office of Global Women's Issues. The bill: (1) establishes in the State Department a Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and the position of Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs; and (2)
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Corker
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With Amendments. Without Written Report. on 09/06/2017
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 [HB-3362]
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 Provides FY2018 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY Provides appropriations to the Department of State for the Administration of Foreign Affairs, including: Diplomatic and Consular Programs; the Capital Investment Fund; the Office of Inspector General; Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs; Representation Expenses; Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Rogers
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 115-253, By Mr. Rogers (ky). on 07/24/2017
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Taiwan Security Act of 2017 [S.1620]
Taiwan Security Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to carry out a program of exchanges of senior military officers and senior officials between the United States and Taiwan that are designed to improve military relations. Exchanges should focus on: threat analysis; military doctrine; force planning; logistical support; intelligence collection and analysis; operational tactics, techniques, and procedures; humanitarian assistance and disaster relief; and civil-military relations. Such exchanges should be conducted in the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/24/2017
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 [HB-3358]
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 Provides FY2018 appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and several related agencies. TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2018 Provides FY2018 appropriations for agencies and programs within the Department of Labor. Provides appropriations to the Employment and Training Administration for: Training and Employment Services, the Job Corps, Federal Unemployment Benefits
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Cole Committee On Appropriations Senate Subcommittee On Departments Of Labor, Health And Human Services, And Education, And Related Agencies. Hearings Held. With Printed Hearing: S.hrg. 115-277. on 12/05/2017
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Jobs Now Act of 2017 [HB-3376]
Jobs Now Act of 2017 This bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to direct the Department of Labor to carry out a two-year pilot program to award competitive grants to general local government units or community-based organizations to retain, employ, or train employees who provide a local government unit with a public service. The bill prescribes required and authorized uses of grant fund and priorities for awarding and using grant funds, including: encouraging grantees to use funds to retain, employ, or train veterans, individuals
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robin Kelly
Introduced In House on 07/24/2017
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Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act [HB-3364]
Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017 This bill directs the President to impose sanctions against: (1) Iran's ballistic missile or weapons of mass destruction programs, (2) the sale or transfer to Iran of military equipment or the provision of related technical or financial assistance, and (3) Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated foreign persons. The President may impose sanctions against persons responsible for violations of internationally recognized human
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Became Public Law No: 115-44. on 08/02/2017
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Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018 Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 [HB-3354]
Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018 Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ken Calvert
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 230. on 09/27/2017
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations Security Council should immediately impose an arms embargo against the Government of South Sudan and all other parties to hostilities in South Sudan. [HR-467]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations Security Council should immediately impose an arms embargo against the Government of South Sudan and all other parties to hostilities in South Sudan.
Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Introduced In House on 07/20/2017
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Supporting the role of the United States in promoting children's access to quality education in the poorest countries through the Global Partnership for Education. [HR-466]
Supporting the role of the United States in promoting children's access to quality education in the poorest countries through the Global Partnership for Education.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Introduced In House on 07/20/2017
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Protecting Girls' Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act [S.1580]
Protecting Girls' Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act This bill urges the consideration of the educational needs of vulnerable women and girls in designing, implementing, and evaluating U.S. foreign assistance policies and programs. The Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) may advance programs that: provide safe, primary and secondary education for displaced children; build the capacity of institutions in countries hosting displaced people to prevent displaced children from facing educational discrimination;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Presented To President. on 01/02/2019
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Otto Warmbier Banking Restrictions Involving North Korea Act of 2017 [S.1591]
Otto Warmbier Banking Restrictions Involving North Korea Act of 2017 This bill requires the President to: (1) submit to Congress a list of financial institutions that are providing financial or banking support to the government of North Korea; (2) impose specified financial and asset blocking sanctions on an institution that has knowingly engaged in such conduct, and (3) impose specified civil penalties upon a U.S. institution based upon whether it has taken steps to prevent a recurrence of such conduct. The President: (1) may suspend, renew, or
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. Hearings Held. Hearings Printed: S.hrg. 115-161. on 01/30/2018
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Defense, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development National Security Appropriations Act, 2018 Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 [HB-3219]
Defense, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development National Security Appropriations Act, 2018 Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2018 This division provides FY2018 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities, including appropriations for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO)/ Global War on Terrorism. TITLE I--MILITARY PERSONNEL Provides appropriations for
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kay Granger
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 187. on 08/01/2017
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To require the Secretary of State to withhold certain assistance for Honduras until the President certifies to Congress that the Government of Honduras has settled all known commercial disputes with United States citizens. [HB-3237]
To require the Secretary of State to withhold certain assistance for Honduras until the President certifies to Congress that the Government of Honduras has settled all known commercial disputes with United States citizens. This bill prohibits the Department of State from obligating or expending a specified amount of the funds made available for assistance for Honduras for FY2017 until the President certifies to Congress that the government of Honduras has settled all commercial disputes with U.S. citizens that were filed before enactment of this
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Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Rohrabacher
Introduced In House on 07/13/2017
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 [S.1519]
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 This bill authorizes FY2018 appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD), military construction, and the defense activities of the Department of Energy (DOE). The bill authorizes appropriations, but does not provide budget authority for discretionary programs, which is included in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation
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Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
Motion To Proceed To Consideration Of Measure Made In Senate. (consideration: Cr S1886-1892, S1892-1931) on 03/22/2018
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Urging the Administration to develop more effective and timely responses to famine in Africa, especially efforts to end the conflicts in South Sudan, Nigeria, and other countries that cause or exacerbate famine. [HR-421]
Urging the Administration to develop more effective and timely responses to famine in Africa, especially efforts to end the conflicts in South Sudan, Nigeria, and other countries that cause or exacerbate famine. Calls for the U.S. government to: use all available leverage to achieve lasting, comprehensive cease-fires in cases of conflict in Africa; work with governments to facilitate disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration of combatants; use the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to sanction individuals or entities responsible
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E1015-1016) on 07/19/2017
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Contingency Operation Waste and Fraud Prevention Act [HB-3064]
Contingency Operation Waste and Fraud Prevention Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Carol Shea-Porter
Introduced In House on 06/27/2017