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A resolution reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the United States-Egypt partnership. [SR-108]
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A resolution reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the United States-Egypt partnership. Welcomes Egyptian President el-Sisi to the United States. Acknowledges the importance of the U.S.-Egypt partnership in advancing common interests. Demands: (1) the release of unjustly imprisoned American citizens, and (2) an end to the harassment and interference in the operations of independent civil society and media organizations in Egypt. Encourages the United States and Egypt to increase cooperation to combat terrorism. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2177) on 04/03/2017
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Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the Department of Homeland Security's research, integration, and analysis activities relating to Russian Government interference in the elections for Federal office held in 2016. [HR-235]
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Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the Department of Homeland Security's research, integration, and analysis activities relating to Russian Government interference in the elections for Federal office held in 2016. Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any document, correspondence, or other communication of DHS that refers or relates to: DHS research, integration, and analysis activities relating to
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Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Reported Adversely By The Committee On Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-89. on 04/07/2017
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VA GORDIAN KNOT Act VA Guidance for Organizational Reform and Data Integrity for Accountability Needs Key for Necessary and Optimal Transformation Act [HB-1771]
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VA GORDIAN KNOT Act VA Guidance for Organizational Reform and Data Integrity for Accountability Needs Key for Necessary and Optimal Transformation Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enter into an agreement for an independent assessment of its organization, which shall evaluate: (1) whether the VA's current organization is conducive to meeting its performance goals, and (2) the cost of providing hospital care and medical services to veterans at VA medical facilities compared to the cost of paying for such care and services
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H2639) on 04/04/2017
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Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017 [HB-1751]
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Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017 This bill directs the President to impose U.S. entry and property blocking sanctions against: (1) a person that engages in significant activities for the government of the Russian Federation that undermine U.S. or allied cyber security, or (2) a foreign person responsible for serious human rights abuses in any territory occupied or controlled by Russia. The President shall impose specified financial and property sanctions against a person that: (1) engages in a significant transaction on behalf of Russian
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Railroads, Pipelines, And Hazardous Materials. on 03/29/2017