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Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. [HR-813]
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[Race and Civil Rights ]
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.
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Affirming the United States vital interest in liberty in Europe and resolute support for Ukraine in its efforts to counter Russian aggression and continue its trajectory among the community of democracies. [HR-802]
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[National Security ]
[Energy ]
[Defense ]
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This resolution expresses support for increased U.S. assistance to Ukraine and the integration of Ukraine into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO); condemns Russia's military incursions and ongoing malicious activities toward Ukraine; reaffirms opposition to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and Russian threats to U.S. energy security, and calls upon the U.S. government and its allies to continue to pressure Russia to uphold its international obligations towards Ukraine.
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Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. [HJR-81]
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[International ]
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This joint resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II and honors the veterans of the battle. The resolution also reaffirms the friendship between the United States and both Belgium and Luxembourg.
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End Price Gouging for Insulin Act [HB-5364]
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[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Public Health ]
[Inflation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an annual reference price for insulin products for purposes of Federal health programs, and for other purposes.
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Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2019 [HB-5265]
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[Human Rights ]
To provide for the restoration of legal rights for claimants under holocaust-era insurance policies.
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A resolution commemorating the 81st anniversary of Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass. [SR-417]
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[Religion ]
This resolution recognizes the 81st anniversary of Kristallnacht and honors Jewish victims of the Holocaust. The resolution expresses support for increased awareness of the Holocaust and the eradication of Anti-Semitism internationally.
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Life-Sustaining Prescription Drug Price Relief Act of 2019 [HB-5039]
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[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Health ]
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Establishes a series of oversight and disclosure requirements relating to the prices of life-sustaining prescription drugs. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to review at least annually all life-sustaining drugs for excessive pricing; HHS must also review prices upon petition. HHS must create a public database with its determinations for each drug and report its overall findings and related activities. Under the bill, a price is considered excessive if the domestic average manufacturing price exceeds
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Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the reunification of both Germany and Europe, and the spread of democracy around the world. [HR-683]
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This resolution recognizes the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall as the start of German reunification and democratic change in much of the rest of the world. It values the efforts of German and European citizens to reinvigorate the united Germany and recognizes Germany for its steadfast alliance and friendship with the United States.
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End Price Gouging for Insulin Act [S.2817]
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[Consumer Protection ]
Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to set a maximum price for insulin products for individuals and enrollees of federal health programs.
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A resolution celebrating the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the reunification of both Germany and Europe, and the spread of democracy around the world. [SR-385]
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This resolution recognizes the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall as the start of German reunification and democratic change in much of the rest of the world. It values the efforts of German and European citizens to reinvigorate the united Germany and recognizes Germany for its steadfast alliance and friendship with the United States.
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Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act of 2019 [HB-4818]
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[Trade ]
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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 Russian energy export pipelines, and (2) a list of foreign individuals and entities that provided or facilitated the provision of the vessels for such pipeline construction. The State Department shall impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on (1) the identified foreign individuals and entities, and
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A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising. [SR-375]
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This resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising and commends the bravery and patriotism of those who fought as part of the Polish Home Army against German Nazi occupation.
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Expressing support for the designation of October 28 as "Oxi Day" to commemorate the anniversary of Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas' answer of "Oxi!" or "No!" to surrender to the Axis forces, inflicting a fatal wound that helped save democracy for the world. [HR-644]
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This resolution supports the designation of Oxi Day in commemoration of Greece's refusal to submit to the Axis Powers during World War II and notes that this resistance likely led to the ultimate defeat of Nazi Germany. (Greece's Prime Minister at the time, Ioannis Metaxas, had responded to Italy's demand for surrender with the single word Oxi! or No!)
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Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2019 [S.2621]
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A bill to provide for the restoration of legal rights for claimants under holocaust-era insurance policies.
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Disapproving the Russian Federation's inclusion in future Group of Seven summits until it respects the territorial integrity of its neighbors and adheres to the standards of democratic societies. [HR-546]
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This resolution calls on all leaders of the Group of Seven (a group consisting of the seven largest major advanced economies, as determined by the International Monetary Fund) to oppose Russia's readmission into the group. The resolution also condemns Russia's assaults on democratic societies worldwide and its aggressive actions in Ukraine. (Russia was disinvited from the Group of Eight in 2014 after it occupied parts of Ukraine, including the Crimea region.)
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Never Again Education Act [S.2085]
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Creates the Holocaust Education Assistance Program Fund for the Department of Education (ED) to (1) award grants to eligible entities to carry out Holocaust education programs, and (2) conduct periodic regional workshops to provide teachers with technical assistance on how to incorporate Holocaust education within state and local education standards. The fund may accept donations and in-kind contributions. ED shall (1) create and maintain a Holocaust education program website containing resources for middle grades and high schools; and (2) establish
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TIME for Holocaust Survivors Act Trauma-Informed Modernization of Eldercare for Holocaust Survivors Act [S.2179]
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A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide social service agencies with the resources to provide services to meet the urgent needs of Holocaust survivors to age in place with dignity, comfort, security, and quality of life.
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Stopping Aggressive Incursions on Liberty by Ordering Russian Sanctions Act [HB-3841]
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Directs the President to impose visa- and asset-blocking sanctions on a certain number of senior officers of Russia's Border Service or Federal Security Service, as well as on the families and close associates of such officers. The sanctions shall terminate when the President certifies to Congress that Russia has released the Ukrainian ships and sailors it had seized on November 25, 2018, in the Kerch Strait.
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Affirming United States support to the countries of Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova in their effort to retain political sovereignty and territorial integrity. [HR-510]
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This resolution (1) expresses support for the democratically elected governments of Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova and their integration into the European Union; (2) calls on Russia to cease its malicious activities against Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova; and (3) encourages increased cooperation between these countries and the United States to counter Russian hostility in the region.
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TIME for Holocaust Survivors Act Trauma-Informed Modernization of Eldercare for Holocaust Survivors Act [HB-4077]
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[Senior Citizens ]
[Healthcare ]
To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide social service agencies with the resources to provide services to meet the urgent needs of Holocaust survivors to age in place with dignity, comfort, security, and quality of life.