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Responding to widening threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance on World Press Freedom Day. [HR-1095] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Media and Advertising ]
Responding to widening threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance on World Press Freedom Day.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson Introduced In House on 05/06/2022

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Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act [S.4134] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Military ] [Law Enforcement ]
A bill to direct the President to submit to Congress a report on United States Government efforts to collect, analyze, and preserve evidence and information related to war crimes and other atrocities committed during the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine since February 24, 2022, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/04/2022

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A resolution recognizing widening threats to press freedom and free expression around the world, and reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threat of authoritarianism, countering misinformation and disinformation, documenting human rights abuses, informing local and international audiences about public health crises, and furthering discourse and debate to advance healthy democracies, in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2022. [SR-609] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Media and Advertising ]
A resolution recognizing widening threats to press freedom and free expression around the world, and reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threat of authoritarianism, countering misinformation and disinformation, documenting human rights abuses, informing local and international audiences about public health crises, and furthering discourse and debate to advance healthy democracies, in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2022.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/03/2022

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International Press Freedom Act of 2022 [HB-7650] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Media and Advertising ]
To promote international press freedom, and for other purposes.

  

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

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Economic Statecraft for the Twenty-First Century Act [S.4112] [Trade ] [Economic Development ] [International ] [National Security ]
A bill to address issues involving the economic statecraft of the United States, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/28/2022

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Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2022 [S.4101] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Trade ]
A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to provide training and guidance relating to human rights abuses, including such abuses perpetrated against the Uyghur population by the Government of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Peters Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Cantwell Without Amendment. Without Written Report. on 12/15/2022

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Recognizing the 47th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. [HR-1068] [Human Rights ] [International ]
Recognizing the 47th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Luis Correa Introduced In House on 04/27/2022

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Western Hemisphere Nearshoring Act [HB-7579] [Trade ] [International ] [Economic Development ] [Manufacturing ] [Immigration ]
To decrease dependency on People's Republic of China manufacturing and decrease migration due to lost regional economic opportunities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Albio Sires Introduced In House on 04/26/2022

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Condemning the rape and assault of women by Russian forces in the occupied area of Bucha, Ukraine, and calling on Vladimir Putin and the Russian Federation to remove all Russian forces from Ukraine, and to cease all hostilities, protect human rights, and allow the free flow of aid. [HR-1057] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Military ] [National Security ]
Condemning the rape and assault of women by Russian forces in the occupied area of Bucha, Ukraine, and calling on Vladimir Putin and the Russian Federation to remove all Russian forces from Ukraine, and to cease all hostilities, protect human rights, and allow the free flow of aid.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 04/14/2022

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Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2022, as the fifth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons. [HR-1051] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Human Rights ] [Reproductive Rights / Abortion ]
Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2022, as the fifth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Nutrition, Oversight, And Department Operations. on 04/18/2022

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A resolution recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2022, as the fifth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons. [SR-590] [Healthcare ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Public Health ] [Reproductive Rights / Abortion ] [Human Rights ]
A resolution recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2022, as the fifth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/07/2022

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Hold CCP Accountable Act of 2022 [HB-7457] [International ] [Public Health ] [Human Rights ]
To hold the Chinese Communist Party accountable for the COVID-19 pandemic that has killed approximately 981,000 Americans.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Josh Gottheimer Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 11/01/2022

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Uyghur Policy Act of 2022 [S.4073] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
A bill to support the human rights of Uyghurs and members of other ethnic groups residing primarily in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their district civilization and identity, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/07/2022

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the Russian Federation, President Vladimir Putin, members of the Russian Security Council, the Russian Armed Forces, and Russian military commanders for committing atrocities, including alleged war crimes, against the people of Ukraine and others. [HR-1038] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the Russian Federation, President Vladimir Putin, members of the Russian Security Council, the Russian Armed Forces, and Russian military commanders for committing atrocities, including alleged war crimes, against the people of Ukraine and others.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Webster Introduced In House on 04/06/2022

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Russian Federation Suspension Act of 2022 [S.4001] [International ] [National Security ]
A bill to require the Secretary of State to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to suspend participation of the Russian Federation in certain international organizations.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chris Van Hollen Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/05/2022

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Countering Malign Russian Activities in Africa Act [HB-7311] [International ] [National Security ]
To direct the Secretary of State to develop and submit to Congress a strategy and implementation plan outlining United States efforts to counter the malign influence and activities of the Russian Federation and its proxies in Africa, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory Meeks Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/28/2022

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North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2022 [HB-7332] [Human Rights ] [International ]
To reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ami Bera Introduced In House on 03/31/2022

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Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act [HB-7276] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Military ] [Law Enforcement ]
To direct the President to submit to Congress a report on United States Government efforts to collect, analyze, and preserve evidence and information related to war crimes and any other atrocities committed during the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine since February 24, 2022, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 417. on 06/14/2022

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A resolution expressing gratitude on behalf of the people of the United States to the journalists and news staff who are risking injury and death, are subject to grave threat, and have sacrificed their lives, to chronicle and report on the ongoing war in Ukraine resulting from the Russian Federation's invasion. [SR-559] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Media and Advertising ]
A resolution expressing gratitude on behalf of the people of the United States to the journalists and news staff who are risking injury and death, are subject to grave threat, and have sacrificed their lives, to chronicle and report on the ongoing war in Ukraine resulting from the Russian Federation's invasion.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/29/2022

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Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022 [S.3949] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
A bill to reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Became Public Law No: 117-348. on 01/05/2023

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