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Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Reauthorization Act [S.93]
A bill to amend the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to modify the foreign persons subject to sanctions and to remove the sunset for the imposition of sanctions, and for other purposes.
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Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act [S.65]
A bill to ensure that goods made with forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China do not enter the United States market, and for other purposes.
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Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2021 [S.37]
A bill to address the public health risks posed by wildlife markets, and for other purposes.
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Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2021 [HB-261]
To impose sanctions with respect to foreign support for Palestinian terrorism, and for other purposes.
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Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2021 [HB-151]
To address the public health risks posed by wildlife markets, and for other purposes.
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Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act [S.5074]
A bill to provide assistance for United States citizens and nationals taken hostage or unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad, and for other purposes.
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Jamal Khashoggi Press Freedom Accountability Act of 2020 [S.4992]
Establishes measures to protect the human rights of journalists. Specifically, the bill (1) expands the scope of required reports related to violations of the human rights of journalists, (2) requires the President to impose certain property- and visa-blocking sanctions on persons responsible for gross violations of the human rights of journalists, and (3) prohibits certain foreign assistance to a governmental entity of a country if an official acting under authority of the entity has committed a gross violation of human rights against a journalist.
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A concurrent resolution correcting the enrollment of S. 1869. [SCR-51]
This concurrent resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 1869 (Secure Federal Leases from Espionage And Suspicious Entanglements Act or the Secure Federal LEASEs Act) to specify the duration of a General Services Administration reporting requirement.
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Accountability for Persistent Intellectual Property Theft Act [HB-8846]
Directs the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on certain Chinese nationals and entities that knowingly engage in a pattern of significant theft of intellectual property belonging to a U.S. individual or entity. Specifically, these sanctions shall apply to (1) each Chinese national engaging in such theft who is not a U.S. national or permanent resident, (2) each entity engaging in such theft that is organized under Chinese law or owned by a Chinese national, and (3) each non-U.S. entity or individual engaging in such theft
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Badr Organization Designation Act of 2020 [HB-8844]
Prohibits the use of federal funds to support the Badr Organization, and it requires the Department of State to determine whether the organization meets criteria for (1) designation as a foreign terrorist organization, and (2) the imposition of certain sanctions. The Badr Organization is an Iran-based political party and the military arm of the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq.
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A resolution urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and to increase pressure on the organization and its members to the fullest extent possible. [SR-482]
A resolution urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and to increase pressure on the organization and its members to the fullest extent possible. Expresses appreciation to the European Union (EU) for the progress made in countering Hizballah since the EU designated Hizballah's military wing as a terrorist organization. Supports cooperation between the United States and the EU in thwarting Hizballah's criminal and terrorist activities. Urges the EU to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist
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A resolution to direct the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae in the name of the Senate in Bank Markazi, The Central Bank of Iran v. Deborah D. Peterson, et al. (S. Ct.) [SR-333]
A resolution to direct the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae in the name of the Senate in Bank Markazi, The Central Bank of Iran v. Deborah D. Peterson, et al. (S. Ct.) Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the Senate in the case of Bank Markazi, The Central Bank of Iran v. Deborah D. Peterson, et al., to defend the constitutionality of section 502 of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012. (Sec. 502 of that Act makes available for attachment, with respect to judgments against
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A resolution urging additional sanctions against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and for other purposes. [SR-180]
A resolution urging additional sanctions against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and for other purposes. Finds that North Korea: (1) represents a serious threat to the national security of the United States and its allies in East Asia, and to international peace and stability; and (2) violates the human rights of its own people. Urges the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury to impose additional sanctions against North Korea, targeting its financial assets and its redesignation as a state sponsor of terror. Warns the President
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A resolution providing for free and fair elections in Burma. [SR-116]
A resolution providing for free and fair elections in Burma. Endorses specified prerequisites for free and fair general elections in Burma. Calls upon the President and the Secretary of State to: support efforts to reform the 2008 Constitution of Burma in a manner that promotes democratic development and safeguards against military interference; support free and fair elections in Burma; express solidarity with the United Nations special mechanisms that are investigating violations of human rights violations in Burma, and concern regarding the government
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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation should domesticate and recognize judgments issued by United States courts on behalf of United States victims of terrorism, and that the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs should cease its political interference with Italy's independent judiciary, which it carries out in the interests of state sponsors of terrorism such as the Islamic Republic of Iran. [SCR-48]
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation should domesticate and recognize judgments issued by United States courts on behalf of United States victims of terrorism, and that the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs should cease its political interference with Italy's independent judiciary, which it carries out in the interests of state sponsors of terrorism such as the Islamic Republic of Iran. Expresses the sense of Congress that: Italy has violated the principle of reciprocity governing
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SISA Act Sanction Iran, Safeguard America Act of 2015 [S.825]
SISA Act Sanction Iran, Safeguard America Act of 2015 Amends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012, and the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012 to eliminate authority to waive sanctions relating to: transportation of crude oil from Iran; financial institutions that engage in certain transactions; the financial sector of Iran; persons that support
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Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015 [S.792]
Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015 (Sec. 3) Expresses the sense of Congress that: it is U.S. policy that Iran not be allowed to develop or acquire nuclear weapon capabilities; Iran does not have an inherent right to enrichment and reprocessing capabilities under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons; the goal of international negotiations with Iran should be to conclude a long-term comprehensive solution that will reverse the development of Iran's illicit nuclear infrastructure; and the United States should continue to impose
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A bill to repeal the violation of sovereign nations' laws and privacy matters. [S.663]
A bill to repeal the violation of sovereign nations' laws and privacy matters. Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to tax administration requirements for foreign-source income and assets, to repeal: (1) withholding requirements for payments to foreign financial institutions and other foreign entities, (2) information reporting for foreign financial assets, (3) penalties for underpayments of tax attributable to undisclosed foreign financial assets, (4) reporting requirements for shareholders of a passive foreign investment company and
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STAND for Ukraine Act Stability and Democracy for Ukraine Act [S.3543]
STAND for Ukraine Act Stability and Democracy for Ukraine Act
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Preventing Destabilization of Iraq and Syria Act of 2016 [S.3536]
Preventing Destabilization of Iraq and Syria Act of 2016