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Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act [HB-8453] [International ] [National Security ]
To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to foreign persons undermining the Dayton Peace Agreement or threatening the security of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/21/2022

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Puerto Rico Status Act [HB-8393] [Elections ] [Human Rights ] [Community Development ]
To enable the people of Puerto Rico to choose a permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status for Puerto Rico and to provide for a transition to and the implementation of that permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Debate - The House Proceeded With One Hour Of Debate On H.r. 8393. on 12/15/2022

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Reaffirming the importance of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons. [HR-1195] [Human Rights ] [Immigration ] [International ] [Public Health ] [Human Services ]
Reaffirming the importance of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 11/01/2022

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A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons. [SR-684] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [International ]
A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text: Cr S3033) on 06/21/2022

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States expects the Government of Russia, led by Vladimir Putin, to comply with the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols, also known as the Humanitarian Law of Armed Conflicts. [HR-1188] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Military ]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States expects the Government of Russia, led by Vladimir Putin, to comply with the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols, also known as the Humanitarian Law of Armed Conflicts.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu Introduced In House on 06/17/2022

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A resolution condemning the use of hunger as a weapon of war and recognizing the effect of conflict on global food security and famine. [SR-669] [Food ] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Agriculture ]
A resolution condemning the use of hunger as a weapon of war and recognizing the effect of conflict on global food security and famine.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Resolution Agreed To In Senate With An Amendment And An Amended Preamble By Voice Vote. on 07/20/2022

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A resolution promoting stronger economic relations between the United States and countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. [SR-661] [Trade ] [International ] [Economic Development ]
A resolution promoting stronger economic relations between the United States and countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/07/2022

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Ensuring Diversity in Community Banking Act AI in Counterterrorism Oversight Enhancement Act Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act of 2022 Integrity Committee Transparency Act of 2022 Securing Inspector General Independence Act of 2022 Secure And Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2022 PLUM Act of 2022 Periodically Listing Updates to Management Act of 2022 Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act San Gabriel Mountains Foothills and Rivers Protection Act Central Coast Heritage Protection Act Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act Colorado Wilderness Act of 2020 Global Health Security Act of 2022 BURMA Act of 2022 Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2022 District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act Libya Stabilization Act Taiwan Peace and Stability Act Protecting America’s Wilderness Act FedRAMP Authorization Act Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2022 [HB-7900] [Defense ] [Military ] [National Security ]
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2023 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith S.amdt.5499 Amendment Sa 5499 Proposed By Senator Reed. on 10/11/2022

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A resolution recognizing June 2022 as "LGBTQ Pride Month". [SR-652] [Human Rights ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
A resolution recognizing June 2022 as "LGBTQ Pride Month".

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/26/2022

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A resolution recognizing May 28 as "World Hunger Day", that the 90th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine, and that Vladimir Putin's illegal war against Ukraine has diminished Ukraine's agricultural output and threatens to exacerbate the problems of global hunger on World Hunger Day. [SR-650] [Agriculture ] [International ] [Food ] [Human Rights ]
A resolution recognizing May 28 as "World Hunger Day", that the 90th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine, and that Vladimir Putin's illegal war against Ukraine has diminished Ukraine's agricultural output and threatens to exacerbate the problems of global hunger on World Hunger Day.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported With Amendments Favorably. on 12/07/2022

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Iran China Accountability Act [S.4290] [International ] [National Security ]
A bill to impose certain requirements relating to the renegotiation or reentry into the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or other agreement relating to Iran's nuclear program, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/24/2022

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Upholding the Inter-American Democratic Charter Act of 2022 [S.4285] [International ] [Elections ] [Human Rights ]
A bill to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Inter-American Democratic Charter, to encourage governments in the Americas to reinforce their commitments to the principles enshrined in the Inter-American Democratic Charter, to reaffirm the role of free and fair elections as a cornerstone of democracy, to address the challenges posed by disinformation and misinformation in the Americas, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/19/2022

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Calling for the immediate release of Brittney Griner, a citizen of the United States, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in February 2022. [HR-1132] [International ] [Human Rights ]
Calling for the immediate release of Brittney Griner, a citizen of the United States, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in February 2022.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Pursuant To The Provisions Of H. Res. 1204, H. Res. 1132 Is Considered Passed House. on 06/24/2022

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Condemning rising antisemitism. [HR-1125] [Human Rights ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Religion ]
Condemning rising antisemitism.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas Suozzi Mr. Cohen Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 05/18/2022

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Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia, and Intersexphobia. [HR-1128] [Human Rights ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia, and Intersexphobia.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E569) on 05/31/2022

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Calling for the immediate release of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was unjustly detained on April 11, 2022. [HR-1121] [Human Rights ] [International ]
Calling for the immediate release of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was unjustly detained on April 11, 2022.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 05/16/2022

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A resolution calling for the immediate release of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was unjustly detained on April 11, 2022. [SR-632] [International ] [Human Rights ]
A resolution calling for the immediate release of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was unjustly detained on April 11, 2022.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Passed Senate Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Voice Vote. on 05/26/2022

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North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2022 [S.4216] [Human Rights ] [International ]
A bill to reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine Received In The House. on 12/12/2022

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, is recognized as a genocide and should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine. [HR-1109] [Human Rights ] [International ]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, is recognized as a genocide and should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Don Bacon Introduced In House on 05/12/2022

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Expressing support for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, its member states, and the United States-ASEAN Special Summit in Washington, DC, and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to continue to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner to ASEAN in the Indo-Pacific. [HR-1106] [International ] [Trade ] [National Security ]
Expressing support for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, its member states, and the United States-ASEAN Special Summit in Washington, DC, and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to continue to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner to ASEAN in the Indo-Pacific.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory Meeks Introduced In House on 05/11/2022

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