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Diversity in Defense Act of 2020 [HB-8099]
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To amend titles 10 and 14, United States Code, to include certain diversity-related requirements for the Armed Forces and the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jackie Speier
Referred To The Subcommittee On Coast Guard And Maritime Transportation. on 08/26/2020
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 [HB-7856]
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[Law Enforcement ]
[Defense ]
[Human Rights ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Crime ]
Authorizes various intelligence-related activities for FY2021 and contains other related provisions. The bill's provisions include those requiring each intelligence community element to notify Congress before conducting certain activities, including providing support to a government response to a domestic civil disturbance, with some exceptions, or engaging in an activity pursuant to a presidential emergency action document; generally prohibiting the intelligence community from awarding a contract for a national security satellite that uses a star
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Sponsored by: Sen. Adam Schiff
Reported By The Committee On Intelligence. H. Rept. 116-565. on 10/30/2020
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To counter White identity terrorism globally, and for other purposes. [HB-7345]
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[International ]
[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
Requires the Department of State to develop a strategy titled the Department of State Strategy for Countering White Identity Terrorism Globally, and it establishes related reporting requirements. Such strategy shall include (1) an assessment of the global threat from white identity terrorism abroad, (2) detailed plans for using public diplomacy to degrade and delegitimize white identity terrorist ideologues and ideology globally, and (3) an outline of how the State Department plans to use designation as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist or
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Sponsored by: Rep. Theodore Deutch
Introduced In House on 06/25/2020
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Countering Global White Supremacist Terrorism Act [S.4080]
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[International ]
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Requires the Department of State to develop a strategy titled the Department of State Strategy for Countering White Identity Terrorism Globally, and it establishes related reporting requirements. Such strategy shall include (1) an assessment of the global threat from white identity terrorism abroad, (2) detailed plans for using public diplomacy to degrade and delegitimize white identity terrorist ideologues and ideology globally, and (3) an outline of how the State Department plans to use designation as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist or
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/25/2020
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Upholding the civil liberties and civil rights of Iranian Americans and condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination. [HR-1008]
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This resolution condemns bigotry and acts of violence or discrimination against Iranian Americans and others. The resolution, among other things encourages U.S. elected officials to engage Iranian Americans to share their experiences with their communities to end stereotypes, correct misconceptions, and convey instances of abuse against the Iranian American community; calls upon law enforcement authorities to investigate and vigorously prosecute crimes committed against Americans that are based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, national
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Border Security, Facilitation, And Operations. on 08/01/2020
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A resolution upholding the civil liberties and civil rights of Iranian Americans and condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination. [SR-626]
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This resolution condemns bigotry and acts of violence or discrimination against Iranian Americans and others. The resolution, among other things encourages U.S. elected officials to engage Iranian Americans to share their experiences with their communities to end stereotypes, correct misconceptions, and convey instances of abuse against the Iranian American community; calls upon law enforcement authorities to investigate and vigorously prosecute crimes committed against Americans that are based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, national
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/17/2020
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JUSTICE Act Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere Act of 2020 [S.3985]
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[Criminal Justice ]
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A bill to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Motion To Proceed To Consideration Of Measure Made In Senate. (cr S7995) on 01/01/2021
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A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016. [SR-614]
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[Public Safety ]
[Community Development ]
This resolution commemorates the 49 victims killed in the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016. It also offers heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims.
Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 06/11/2020
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George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 [HB-7120]
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Addresses a wide range of policies and issues regarding policing practices and law enforcement accountability. It includes measures to increase accountability for law enforcement misconduct, to enhance transparency and data collection, and to eliminate discriminatory policing practices. The bill facilitates federal enforcement of constitutional violations (e.g., excessive use of force) by state and local law enforcement. Among other things, it does the following: lowers the criminal intent standard—from willful to knowing or reckless—to convict
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 490. on 07/20/2020
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Justice in Policing Act of 2020 [S.3912]
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A bill to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/08/2020
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Countering Online Harms Act [HB-6937]
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[Consumer Protection ]
[Cybersecurity ]
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[Senior Citizens ]
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Requires the Federal Trade Commission to study and report on how artificial intelligence may be used to identify, remove, and take action to address online harms, including (1) scams directed at older adults; (2) intentionally misleading content; (3) disinformation campaigns to influence elections; and (3) content furthering other illegal activity such as the sale of opioids, child sexual exploitation, terrorism, and the sale of counterfeit products.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brett Guthrie
Introduced In House on 05/19/2020
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A resolution condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19. [SR-580]
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[Law Enforcement ]
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This resolution calls on all public officials to condemn and denounce anti-Asian sentiment, racism, discrimination, and religious intolerance related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), and to call on federal law enforcement officials, working with state and local officials, to take specified steps. It calls on federal officials to expeditiously investigate and document all credible reports of hate crimes and incidents and threats against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community, and investigate and prosecute perpetrators. The
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/14/2020
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The Heroes Act [HB-6800]
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[Housing ]
[Immigration ]
[Student Loans ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Taxes ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Small Business ]
[Consumer Protection ]
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[Children and Youth ]
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Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Among other things, the bill provides FY2020 emergency supplemental appropriations to federal agencies; provides payments and other assistance to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments; provides additional direct payments of up to $1,200 per individual; expands paid sick days, family and medical leave, unemployment compensation, nutrition and food assistance programs,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Hearings Held. on 07/23/2020
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COVID–19 Hate Crimes Act [HB-6721]
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[Human Rights ]
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Requires a designated officer or employee of the Department of Justice to facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) hate crimes and reports of COVID-19 hate crimes. It defines COVID-19 hate crime as a violent crime that is motivated by two things: (1) the actual or perceived characteristic (e.g., race) of any person, and (2) the actual or perceived relationship to the spread of COVID-19 of any person because of that characteristic. The designated officer or employee must periodically report on the status of each
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 05/05/2020
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Condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19. [HR-908]
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[Public Health ]
[Human Rights ]
[Law Enforcement ]
This resolution calls on all public officials to condemn and denounce anti-Asian sentiment, racism, discrimination, and religious intolerance related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and calls on federal law enforcement officials, working with state and local officials, to take specified steps. It calls on federal officials to expeditiously investigate and document all credible reports of hate crimes and incidents and threats against the Asian-American community and prosecute perpetrators. The resolution recommits U.S. leadership to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Considered Under The Provisions Of Rule H. Res. 1107. (consideration: Cr H4495-4508) on 09/17/2020
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Recognizing the global threat transnational white supremacist extremism presents to America and its interests. [HR-884]
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[Human Rights ]
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This resolution condemns transnational white supremacist extremism, supports law enforcement and intelligence agencies in their efforts to stop white supremacist acts of terror, and urges the Department of State to add violent foreign white supremacist groups to the foreign terrorist organization list.
Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas Suozzi
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 03/10/2020
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Clery Compliance Officer Designation Act of 2020 [HB-6031]
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[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Requires an institution of higher education (IHE) that receives federal aid to designate a compliance officer to carry out the IHE's responsibilities related to (1) collecting campus crime statistics and campus security policies, and (2) submitting campus crime statistics annually to the Department of Education.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Kuster
Introduced In House on 02/28/2020
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David Ray Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2019 David’s Law [HB-5943]
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[Human Rights ]
[Public Safety ]
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To enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 03/10/2020
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Calling for the designation of Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. [HR-525]
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This resolution calls for the groups and organizations acting under the banner of Antifa to be designated as domestic terrorist organizations.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 08/06/2019
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Reaffirming the need for transatlantic cooperation to combat anti-Semitism in Europe. [HR-837]
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[International ]
[Religion ]
This resolution reaffirms the longstanding alliance between the United States and Europe and recognizes the need for these entities to cooperatively combat anti-Semitism. The resolution encourages European governments and organizations to employ all necessary measures to address anti-Semitism.
Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 02/21/2020