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A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services. [SJR-25]
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This joint resolution prohibits the sale of certain missiles, tools and test equipment, support equipment, and other related elements of program support to the United Arab Emirates.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rand Paul
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/14/2019
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A resolution marking the 70th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949, expressing concern about significant violations of international humanitarian law on contemporary battlefields, and encouraging United States leadership in ensuring greater respect for international humanitarian law in current conflicts, particularly with its security partners. [SR-206]
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This resolution recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and the importance of upholding humanity in war and preventing human suffering. The resolution encourages the United States to work for humanitarian access and action and ensure compliance with the Geneva Conventions.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Risch With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute And An Amendment To The Title And With An Amended Preamble. Without Written Report. on 07/15/2019
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USAID Branding Modernization Act [HB-2691]
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Authorizes the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to use various markings, including USAID logos and the U.S. flag, to identify overseas USAID programs. The USAID Inspector General shall submit to Congress an audit of compliance with USAID branding requirements by partner entities implementing USAID programs. Current law requires overseas USAID programs to be identified as American Aid. USAID guidelines authorize the use of the U.S. flag only in certain situations.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michael McCaul
Introduced In House on 05/14/2019
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A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed sale to the Government of Bahrain of certain defense articles and services. [SJR-22]
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This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to the government of Bahrain, as described in Transmittal No. 19-06 sent to Congress on May 6, 2019.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rand Paul
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/14/2019
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A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed sale to the Government of the Czech Republic of certain defense articles and services. [SJR-24]
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This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various weapons and related support services to the government of Czechia, as described in Transmittal No. 19-17 sent to Congress on May 6, 2019.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rand Paul
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/14/2019
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Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act of 2019 [S.1441]
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Establishes sanctions related to the provision of vessels for the construction of Russian energy export pipelines. The Department of State must report to Congress (1) a list of vessels engaged in below sea-level pipe laying for the construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, the TurkStream pipeline, or any successor projects; and (2) a list of foreign individuals and entities that knowingly provided or facilitated the provision of the vessels for such pipeline construction. The State Department shall impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Gardner
Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. on 07/31/2019
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Central America Reform and Enforcement Act [S.1445]
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Establishes programs to address the humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (the Northern Triangle countries) and to handle asylum-seekers from those countries. The Department of State shall report to Congress a five-year interagency strategy to address the factors driving migration from Central America. The bill establishes various new immigration-related penalties, such as making it unlawful to knowingly destroy any government-deployed border-control device (e.g., fence or camera). The State Department shall work to expand
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/14/2019
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Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Arthur "Art" Simon. [HR-378]
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This resolution honors the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Arthur Simon (founder of the advocacy organization Bread for the World, which seeks to end global hunger).
Sponsored by: Rep. Cheri Bustos
Referred To The Subcommittee On Livestock And Foreign Agriculture. on 05/23/2019
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An executive resolution to return to the President of the United States the Arms Trade Treaty. [SR-204]
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This executive resolution returns the Arms Trade Treaty to the President. The President requested such a return after concluding that the United States shall not become a party to the treaty. The United States had previously signed the treaty, but it had not been ratified by the Senate.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rand Paul
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/13/2019
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A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed sale to the Government of Bahrain of certain defense articles and services. [SJR-20]
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This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various weapons, ammunition, and related support services to the government of Bahrain, as described in Transmittal No. 18-20 sent to Congress on May 6, 2019.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rand Paul
Motion To Discharge Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Made. (pursuant To The Arms Export Control Act Of 1976). on 06/13/2019
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Expressing concern for the United States-Turkey alliance. [HR-372]
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This resolution condemns the government of Turkey's stated plan to acquire a missile defense system from Russia and expresses support for a U.S. government offer to sell an alternative system to Turkey instead. The resolution also calls for terminating Turkey's participation in the industrial program supporting the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter if it acquires the Russian missile system.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline
Mr. Engel Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 06/10/2019
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Recognizing the Fifth Anniversary of the Chibok Girls Kidnapping by the Boko Haram Terrorist Organization and calling on the Government of Nigeria to redouble efforts to bring an end to the conflict in northeast and central Nigeria and to provide assistance to the victims. [HR-375]
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This resolution calls for the immediate release of all Boko Haram captives, specifically the remaining Chibok schoolgirls and Leah Sharibu. The resolution also urges both Nigeria and the United States to take certain actions to address the abduction of women by Boko Haram.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, And International Organizations. on 05/16/2019
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United States-Northern Triangle Enhanced Engagement Act [HB-2615]
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Authorizes foreign assistance to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (the Northern Triangle), and requires the Department of State to devise strategies to address economic development, corruption, and other issues in those countries. It also requires reports on various related topics, including factors that drive migrants from those countries to the United States. A portion of the assistance authorized for the Northern Triangle shall be conditioned upon the receiving country taking various actions, including (1) informing its citizens of the dangers
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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 07/16/2019
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Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2019 [S.1398]
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Establishes programs for the implementation and use of smart technologies and systems in communities of various sizes. A “smart city or community” is one in which innovative, advanced, and trustworthy information, communication, and energy technologies are applied to (1) improve the health and quality of life of residents; (2) increase efficiency of operations and services; (3) promote economic growth; and (4) improve safety, security, sustainability, resiliency, livability, and work life. The Department of Commerce shall establish a regional demonstration
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Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 05/09/2019
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Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2019 [HB-2636]
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Establishes programs for the implementation and use of smart technologies and systems in communities of various sizes. A “smart city or community” is one in which innovative, advanced, and trustworthy information, communication, and energy technologies are applied to (1) improve the health and quality of life of residents; (2) increase efficiency of operations and services; (3) promote economic growth; and (4) improve safety, security, sustainability, resiliency, livability, and work life. The Department of Commerce shall establish a regional demonstration
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ben Lujan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Consumer Protection And Commerce. on 05/10/2019
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Brunei Human Rights Act [HB-2561]
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Authorizes the President to impose sanctions on any Brunei government officials responsible for implementing certain provisions in Brunei's penal code in a way that constitutes a gross violation of human rights. (Brunei has passed laws that call for the death penalty for offenses such as adultery and consensual same-sex relations.) The Department of State shall report annually to Congress on foreign countries that enforce laws targeting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals; women; children; religious minorities;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 05/31/2019
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Ebola Eradication Act of 2019 [S.1340]
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Directs the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to immediately assist in efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DPRC), South Sudan, and Burundi to combat the Ebola outbreak that began in August 2018. The bill also directs the USAID to report to Congress on its efforts in the eastern part of the DPRC and on proposed additional legal authorities needed to improve such efforts.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 09/24/2019
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Military Humanitarian Operations Act of 2019 [S.1325]
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Military Humanitarian Operations Act of 2019 defines a military humanitarian operation as an operation involving the deployment of members or weapons systems of the Armed Forces where hostile activities are reasonably anticipated with the aim of preventing or responding to a humanitarian catastrophe or addressing a threat posed to international peace and security. The President may not deploy members of the Armed Forces into a foreign country for a military humanitarian operation not authorized by statute or Congress.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/06/2019
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Protecting NATO Skies Act of 2019 [HB-2512]
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Prohibits the transfer of an F-35 aircraft to Turkey and various activities related to such a transfer. The prohibition may be waived if the President certifies to Congress that Turkey does not intend to accept delivery of the S-400 air defense system, which Turkey has agreed to buy from Russia.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Garamendi
Introduced In House on 05/02/2019
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Combating Global Corruption Act of 2019 [S.1309]
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Requires the Department of State to develop a program to combat corruption in countries that receive U.S. aid. The State Department shall annually report to Congress a tiered list of all countries that receive certain U.S. foreign assistance. The first tier shall contain countries that meet minimum standards for combatting public corruption, while the second tier shall contain countries that do not comply but are making significant efforts to do so. Third-tier countries do not meet the minimum anti-corruption standards and are not making significant
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 12/23/2019