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Secure Visas Act [HB-4758]
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Secure Visas Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act to grant the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) (Secretary), except for the Secretary of State's authority with respect to diplomatic- and international organization-related visas, exclusive authority to issue regulations, establish policy, and administer and enforce the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and all other immigration or nationality laws relating to U.S. consular officer visa functions. Authorizes the Secretary to refuse or revoke any visa to an alien or class
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, And International Law. on 04/26/2010
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Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2010 [HB-4596]
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Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2010 - Declares that no executive agreement between the United States and any foreign country shall invalidate or preempt any state law creating a cause of action against an insurer or related company based upon a claim arising out of or related to a covered insurance policy that: (1) was in effect at any time after January 30, 1933, and before December 31, 1945; and (2) was issued to a policyholder domiciled in any area occupied or controlled by Nazi Germany. Deems any state law enacted as of March 1, 1998,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 09/22/2010
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 [HB-3326]
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 - Division A: Department of Defense Appropriations - Title I: Military Personnel - Appropriates funds for FY2010 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. Title II: Operation and Maintenance - Appropriates funds for FY2010 for operation and maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, the defense agencies, the reserve components, and the Army and Air National Guard. Appropriates
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Sponsored by: Rep. John P. Murtha
Considered By Senate (message From The House With Respect To H.r. 3326). (consideration: Cr S13472-13477) on 12/19/2009
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Veterans' Benefits Act of 2010 [HB-3219]
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Veterans' Benefits Act of 2010 - Title I: Employment, Small Business, and Education Matters - (Sec. 101) Extends through June 30, 2013, the authority for work-study as part of the veterans' educational assistance program provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Permits four new authorized work-study activities. (Sec. 102) Reauthorizes through 2013 the Veterans' Advisory Committee on Education. (Sec. 103) Reduces from 3 years to 18 months the authorized period for the National Veterans' Employment and Training Services Institute
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis
Signed By President. on 10/13/2010
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Holding Russia Accountable for Malign Activities Act of 2020 [HB-8507]
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Directs the President to impose visa- and asset-blocking sanctions on any current or former official of Russia's government involved in the August 20, 2020, poisoning of a Russian opposition leader or the subsequent cover-up of the poisoning. An individual or entity that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of such sanctions shall be subject to civil and criminal penalties. In addition, the President shall report to Congress on the personal wealth of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his family members.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory W. Meeks
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 10/05/2020
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Holding Russia Accountable for Malign Activities Act of 2020 [S.4728]
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Directs the President to impose visa- and asset-blocking sanctions on any current or former official of Russia's government involved in the August 20, 2020, poisoning of a Russian opposition leader or the subsequent cover-up of the poisoning. An individual or entity that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of such sanctions shall be subject to civil and criminal penalties. In addition, the President shall report to Congress on the personal wealth of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his family members.
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/24/2020
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Ukraine Security Partnership Act [S.4392]
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Contains provisions related to U.S. support for Ukraine. The Department of State shall report to Congress a strategy on (1) using diplomacy to support Ukraine, and (2) encouraging other countries to donate excess defense equipment to Ukraine. The State Department shall also establish a U.S.-Europe Working Group on Ukraine. The President shall appoint a Special Envoy for Ukraine, who shall engage in diplomatic activities related to the peace process between Ukraine and Russia and dialogue with countries in the Black Sea region. The bill also authorizes
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Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/30/2020
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Energy Security Cooperation with Allied Partners in Europe Act of 2019 [HB-7751]
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Establishes and modifies provisions related to U.S. international energy strategy. Applications to export natural gas to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries, Japan, and certain other countries shall be granted on an expedited basis without modification or delay. The Department of State shall report to Congress on a strategy to enhance the energy security of NATO member countries and increase U.S. energy exports to such countries.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted S. Yoho
Introduced In House on 07/23/2020
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Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Clarification Act of 2020 [HB-7361]
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Expands existing sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that engage in certain activities relating to the construction of the Nord Stream 2 and TurkStream energy pipelines. Current law generally imposes visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that knowingly took actions such as selling or leasing vessels that engaged in pipe laying related to the pipelines. Under this bill, the President shall also impose sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that engage in other specified activities, such as (1)
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Kinzinger
Introduced In House on 06/25/2020
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Maintaining United States National Security Interests in Europe Act [S.4016]
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Requires the President to take certain actions before reducing the overall presence of the Armed Forces in Europe, such as by withdrawing Armed Forces or Department of Defense personnel or closing a U.S. military base in Europe. The bill also contains other related provisions. Generally, no later than 180 days before taking an action to reduce the U.S. presence in Europe, the President shall report to Congress (1) a justification for the action, (2) the scope and description of the reduction, (3) an explanation of the action's national security
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/18/2020
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Maintaining United States National Security Interests in Europe Act [HB-7246]
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Requires the President to take certain actions before reducing the overall presence of the Armed Forces in Europe, such as by withdrawing Armed Forces or Department of Defense personnel or closing a U.S. military base in Europe. The bill also contains other related provisions. Generally, no later than 180 days before taking an action to reduce the U.S. presence in Europe, the President shall report to Congress (1) a justification for the action, (2) the scope and description of the reduction, (3) an explanation of the action's national security
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Introduced In House on 06/18/2020
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Operation Overlord Study Abroad Program Act of 2020 [HB-7189]
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Authorizes the Department of State to establish a two-week study abroad program in Normandy, France, for eligible U.S. high school students to learn about the historical relationship between the United States and France. The State Department may accept and use donations for program expenditures and shall use such funds before any funds appropriated by the government.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ron Kind
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 06/26/2020
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Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Clarification Act of 2020 [S.3897]
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Expands existing sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that engage in certain activities relating to the construction of the Nord Stream 2 and TurkStream energy pipelines. Current law generally imposes visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that knowingly took actions such as selling or leasing vessels that engaged in pipe laying related to the pipelines. Under this bill, the President shall also impose sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that engage in other specified activities, such as (1)
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/04/2020
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A resolution commemorating May 8, 2020, the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, the day on which the Allies achieved victory in Europe during World War II, and honoring Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force for the invasion of Europe in 1944 and the 34th President of the United States. [SR-564]
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This resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of Allied victory to end World War II in Europe and honors the contributions of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jerry Moran
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text: Cr S2326) on 05/07/2020
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William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 [HB-6395]
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Authorizes FY2021 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, and missiles; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Drug
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 01/02/2021
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A resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp during World War II. [SR-542]
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This resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp during World War II. The resolution recognizes the military units responsible for the liberation of individuals imprisoned at Dachau and calls on the people of the United States to remember the lives lost during the Holocaust.
Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Resolution Agreed To In Senate With An Amendment And An Amended Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S3022-3024; Text: Cr S3023-3024) on 06/16/2020
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Resolution to honor the life and legacy of Jack Repp. [HR-892]
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This resolution honors the life and legacy of Jack Repp, a Holocaust survivor and human rights advocate.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Babin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 04/03/2020
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Iran Diplomacy Act of 2020 [S.3314]
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States that it is U.S. policy to (1) seek negotiations with Iran toward establishing a new agreement that closes off Iran's paths to a nuclear weapon; (2) address Iran's regionally destabilizing actions and bring Iran back to compliance with its human rights obligations, and (3) create an environment that fosters humanitarian trade with Iran.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/13/2020
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Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. [HCR-87]
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This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on April 21, 2020, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.
Sponsored by: Rep. Theodore E. Deutch
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 03/16/2020
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Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. [HR-813]
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This resolution commemorates the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp and honors survivors of the Holocaust, as well as members of the Allied forces who liberated Auschwitz. The resolution urges the United States to improve efforts to combat anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry and intolerance.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On National Parks, Forests, And Public Lands. on 01/28/2020