Gaza Strip
US Congress 114th Congress
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 [S.1725]
[International ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
[Trade ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Military ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Safety ]
[Elections ]
[Finance ]
[Taxes ]
[Economic Development ]
[Defense ]
[Crime ]
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides FY2016 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;
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Lindsey Graham
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Graham. With Written Report No. 114-79. on 07/09/2015
Spread the world
Gettr US Congress 114th Congress
Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 [S.1269]
[Trade ]
[Finance ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Small Business ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
[Crime ]
Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 TITLE I--TRADE FACILITATION AND TRADE ENFORCEMENT (Sec. 101) This bill directs the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to ensure that CBP partnership programs, such as the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, provide trade benefits to importers, exporters, and certain other private sector entities that meet program requirements. (Sec. 102) The Government Accountability Office (GAO) must report to Congress on the effectiveness of CBP enforcement of U.S. customs and trade laws (trade
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Orrin G. Hatch
By Senator Hatch From Committee On Finance Filed Written Report. Report No. 114-45. on 05/13/2015
Spread the world
US Congress 114th Congress
United States-Israel Trade and Commercial Enhancement Act [HB-825]
[Trade ]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
United States-Israel Trade and Commercial Enhancement Act This bill states that among the principal U.S. trade negotiating objectives for trade agreements with foreign countries regarding commercial partnerships are to: discourage actions by potential trading partners that discourage commercial activity solely between the United States and Israel; discourage politically motivated actions to boycott, divest from, or sanction Israel and to seek the elimination of politically motivated non-tariff barriers on Israeli commerce; and seek the elimination
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 03/17/2015
Spread the world
US Congress 114th Congress
America Gives More Act of 2015 [HB-644]
[Trade ]
[Small Business ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[International ]
[Taxes ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Economic Development ]
America Gives More Act of 2015 TITLE I--TRADE FACILITATION AND TRADE ENFORCEMENT (Sec. 101) This bill directs the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to ensure that CBP partnership programs, such as the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, provide trade benefits to importers, exporters, and certain other private sector entities that meet program requirements. (Sec. 102) The Government Accountability Office (GAO) shall report to Congress on the effectiveness of CBP enforcement of U.S. customs and trade laws (trade enforcement). (Sec.
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan A. Costello
Became Public Law No: 114-125. (txt | Pdf) on 02/24/2016
Spread the world
US Congress 114th Congress
Taylor Force Act [HB-6389]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Crime ]
Taylor Force Act This bill prohibits certain assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 from being made available for the West Bank and Gaza unless the Department of State certifies that the Palestinian Authority: is taking steps to end acts of violence against U.S. and Israeli citizens perpetrated by individuals under its jurisdictional control, such as the March 2016 attack that killed former Army officer Taylor Force; is publicly condemning such acts of violence and is investigating, or cooperating in investigations of, such acts; and
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Doug Lamborn
Introduced In House on 11/18/2016
Spread the world
US Congress 114th Congress
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017 [HB-5912]
[International ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Trade ]
[National Security ]
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017 Provides FY2017 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. Provides appropriations to the State Department for: Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. Provides appropriations for Related Agencies and Related Programs, including: the Broadcasting Board of Governors, the Asia Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Kay Granger
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 114-693, By Ms. Granger. on 07/15/2016
Spread the world
US Congress 114th Congress
Non-Discrimination of Israel in Labeling Act [HB-4555]
[Trade ]
[International ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Non-Discrimination of Israel in Labeling Act This bill requires that, for purposes of marking imported articles and containers under the Tariff Act of 1930, every article of origin from the geographical area known as the West Bank (or its container) imported into the United States shall include the words: "West Bank" in the case of an article of an area in the West Bank not administered by Israel; and "Israel," "Made in Israel," or "Product of Israel" in the case of an article of an area in the West Bank administered by Israel. Every article of
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 02/18/2016
Spread the world
US Congress 114th Congress
Fair Treatment of Israel in Product Labeling Act of 2016 [HB-4503]
[Trade ]
[International ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Fair Treatment of Israel in Product Labeling Act of 2016 This bill requires that, for goods produced or originating in the areas known as the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, proper markings for country of origin include: (1) Israel, (2) West Bank, (3) Gaza, (4) Gaza Strip, (5) West Bank/Gaza, or (6) West Bank/Gaza Strip. Neither the Department of the Treasury, the Department of State, the Department of Homeland Security, nor any competent official of another federal department or agency shall prohibit the use of any such markings for purposes of country
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 02/11/2016
Spread the world
US Congress 114th Congress
United Nations Transparency, Accountability, and Reform Act of 2015 [HB-3667]
[International ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Military ]
United Nations Transparency, Accountability, and Reform Act of 2015 Directs the President to use U.S. influence at the United Nations (U.N.) on a wide variety of issues, including to shift the funding mechanism for the regular budget of the U.N. from an assessed to a voluntary basis. Withholds up to 50% of nonvoluntary U.S. contributions to the regular budget of the U.N. unless the Department of State certifies to Congress that at least 80% of the total regular budget of the U.N. is apportioned on a voluntary basis. Requires the annual congressional
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Doug Lamborn
Introduced In House on 10/01/2015
Spread the world
US Congress 114th Congress
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 [HB-2772]
[International ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Military ]
[Trade ]
[Defense ]
[Crime ]
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides FY2016 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;
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Kay Granger
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 114-154, By Ms. Granger. on 06/15/2015
Spread the world
US Congress 114th Congress
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 [HB-2029]
[Defense ]
[Veterans ]
[Agriculture ]
[Food ]
[Healthcare ]
[International ]
[Trade ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Small Business ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Public Health ]
[Science ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Construction ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Housing ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Economic Development ]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Poverty ]
[Public Safety ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Water ]
[Animals ]
[Air Quality ]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
[Alcoholic Beverages ]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Cannabis ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Climate Change ]
[Community Development ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Disabilities ]
[Drones ]
[Elections ]
[Ethics ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Film Production ]
[Finance ]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Gaming ]
[Human Rights ]
[Inflation ]
[Insurance ]
[Investments ]
[Libraries ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Media and Advertising ]
[Mental Health ]
[Mining ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Nonprofit ]
[Overdose Prevention ]
[Pensions ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Property Tax ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Real Estate ]
[Recreation ]
[Religion ]
[Reproductive Rights / Abortion ]
[Retirement ]
[Social Security ]
[Sports ]
[Student Loans ]
[Taxes ]
[Tourism ]
[Unemployment ]
[Voting Rights ]
[Workers' Compensation ]
[Artificial Intelligence ]
[Aerospace ]
[Immigration ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 (Sec. 3) Provides that references to "this Act" included in any division refer only to the provisions of the division unless the bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 4) Provides that the explanatory statement printed in the Congressional Record regarding this bill has the same effect as a joint explanatory statement of a committee of conference. (Sec. 5) Provides that the sums in this bill are appropriated for FY2016. (Sec. 6) Provides that amounts designated
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Charles W. Dent
Considered As Unfinished Business (consideration: Cr H10696) on 12/18/2015
Spread the world
US Congress 114th Congress
Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 [HB-1907]
[Trade ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Safety ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Economic Development ]
[International ]
Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 TITLE I--TRADE FACILITATION AND TRADE ENFORCEMENT (Sec. 101) This bill directs the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to ensure that CBP partnership programs, such as the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, provide trade benefits to importers, exporters, and certain other private sector entities that meet program requirements. (Sec. 102) The Government Accountability Office (GAO) shall report to Congress on the effectiveness of CBP enforcement of U.S. customs and trade laws (trade
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Patrick J. Tiberi
Placed On The Union Calendar, Calendar No. 80. on 05/14/2015
Spread the world
US Congress 114th Congress
United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Defense Cooperation Act [HB-1349]
[Defense ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Military ]
United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Defense Cooperation Act This bill authorizes the President, upon request of the government of Israel, and acting through the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State, to: carry out research, development, and test activities on a joint basis with Israel to establish an anti-tunneling defense system to detect, map, and destroy underground tunnels from Gaza to the territory of Israel or other countries that share a border with Gaza; and provide assistance to Israel for an anti-tunneling system. None of the funds
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Referred To The Subcommittee On Emerging Threats And Capabilities. on 08/13/2015
Spread the world
US Congress 113th Congress
A resolution reaffirming support for Israel's right to defend its citizens and ensure the survival of the State of Israel, and for other purposes. [SR-537]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
Supports Israel's: (1) right to defend its citizens and ensure Israel's survival, and (2) efforts to deal with the threats posed by Hamas's rockets and tunnels. Condemns Hamas's repeated violation of humanitarian cease fires and its use of suicide bombings. Demands that Hamas return the Israeli soldier kidnapped on August 1, 2014. Calls on the United Nations (U.N.) Secretary General to condemn terrorist attacks by Hamas on Israel. Calls on: (1) Hamas to stop using residents of Gaza as human shields, and (2) the Palestinian people to reject Hamas
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S5326-5327) on 08/01/2014
Spread the world
US Congress 113th Congress
A resolution supporting Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas, and for other purposes. [SR-526]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
[Defense ]
[Funding ]
Laments all loss of innocent civilian life. Condemns the United Nations (U.N.) Human Rights Council's July 23, 2014 resolution calling for: (1) an investigation of Israel while not mentioning Hamas's continued assault against Israel, and (2) an investigation into potential human rights violations by Israel in the current Gaza conflict without mentioning Hamas's assault against innocent civilians and its use of civilian shields. Supports Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas's rocket assault and destroy Hamas's tunnel system into Israel's
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S5039; Text Of Measure As Passed Senate: Cr S5066) on 07/29/2014
Spread the world
US Congress 113th Congress
A resolution expressing support for Israel's right to defend itself and calling on Hamas to immediately cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel. [SR-517]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
Supports Israel's right to defend its citizens and ensure Israel's survival. Calls on the United Nations (U.N.) Secretary General to condemn Hamas's attacks on Israel, and urges the international community to condemn the rocket fire at Israel. Recognizes that Israel must be allowed to take actions necessary to remove the present and future threats posed by Hamas's rockets and tunnels. Calls on Hamas to cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel and to stop using Gaza residents as human shields. Opposes efforts to impose a cease fire that
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S4908) on 07/24/2014
Spread the world
US Congress 113th Congress
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United States support for the State of Israel as it defends itself against unprovoked rocket attacks from the Hamas terrorist organization. [SR-498]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
Reaffirms the support of the Senate for Israel's right to defend its citizens and ensure Israel's survival. Condemns the unprovoked rocket fire at Israel and calls on Hamas to cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel. Calls on Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas to dissolve the unity governing arrangement with Hamas and condemn the attacks on Israel.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Resolution Agreed To In Senate Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S4626) on 07/17/2014
Spread the world
US Congress 113th Congress
A concurrent resolution denouncing the use of civilians as human shields by Hamas and other terrorist organizations in violation of international humanitarian law. [SCR-41]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Crime ]
Condemns the illegal tactic by Hamas and other terrorist organizations of using innocent civilians as human shields. Calls on the international community to recognize the grave breaches of international law committed by Hamas in using human shields. Places responsibility for launching the rocket attacks on Hamas and other terrorist organizations, such as Islamic Jihad, in Gaza. Supports Israel's sovereign right to defend its territory and stop the rocket attacks on its citizens. Expresses condolences to the families of the innocent victims on
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S4911) on 07/24/2014
Spread the world
US Congress 113th Congress
A bill to withhold United States contributions to the United Nations until the United Nations formally retracts the final report of the "United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict". [S.95]
[International ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
Expresses the sense of Congress that now that evidence is available that nullifies the most controversial aspects of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict (the Goldstone Report) the United Nations (U.N.) should formally retract the Report. Directs the Secretary of State to withhold U.S. contributions to the regularly assessed U.N. biennial budget until the U.N. formally retracts the Report. Defines "formally retracts" as a U.N.-adopted resolution stating that insufficient information relating to the Report's subject matter
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. David Vitter
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/23/2013
Spread the world
US Congress 113th Congress
Palestinian and United Nations Anti-Terrorism Act of 2014 [S.2766]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Defense ]
[Human Rights ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Military ]
Palestinian and United Nations Anti-Terrorism Act of 2014 - States that it shall be U.S. policy to: (1) deny U.S. assistance to any entity or international organization that collaborates with Hamas until Hamas agrees to recognize Israel, renounces violence, disarms, and accepts prior Israeli-Palestinian agreements; (2) seek a negotiated settlement only if Hamas and any U.S.-designated terrorist groups are required to disarm entirely; and (3) provide security assistance to Israel. Considers any power-sharing government, including the current government,
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/31/2014