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Expressing support for a genuinely democratic repeat mayoral election in Istanbul, Turkey. [HR-449] [International ] [Elections ] [Human Rights ]
This resolution (1) expresses the recognition of the House of Representatives of the benefits of legitimate elections and strong and resilient democracies; and (2) states that, to restore confidence in democratic electoral institutions, Turkey should make every effort to ensure that the June 23, 2019, election complies with Turkish law and international standards for a fair, transparent, and competitive process.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Keating Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 06/27/2019

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Department of State Authorization Act of 2019 [HB-3352] [International ] [Cybersecurity ] [Defense ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ] [Military ] [Energy ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Safety ]
Authorizes, revises, and repeals various provisions related to the Department of State. The bill provides statutory authority to establish an Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs and an Assistant Secretary for Energy Diplomacy and Security and eliminates the position for the Special Representative and Policy Coordinator for Burma (Myanmar). The bill imposes limitations on special appointments not expressly authorized by Congress. The State Department may not implement any reduction-in-force actions unless it (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eliot Engel Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/09/2019

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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-444] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ] [International ] [Healthcare ] [Education ]
This resolution reaffirms the bipartisan commitment to promoting the safety, health, education, and well-being of refugees and persons displaced by war, persecution and violence. It also calls upon the Department of State and the Ambassador to the United Nations to continue supporting robust funding for refugee protection and humanitarian response overseas and resettlement in the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Mr. Levin (mi) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 09/24/2019

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Observing 10 years since the war in Sri Lanka ended on May 18, 2009, commemorating the lives lost, and expressing support for transitional justice, reconciliation, reconstruction, reparation, and reform in Sri Lanka, which are necessary to ensure a lasting peace and a prosperous future for all Sri Lankans. [HR-442] [Human Rights ] [International ]
This resolution acknowledges the 10th anniversary of the end of the war in Sri Lanka. It expresses condolences to all those affected, honors the memory of those who died, and reaffirms solidarity with the Sri Lankan people in their search for reconciliation, reconstruction, reparation, and reform.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 07/17/2019

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Global Respect Act of 2019 [S.1825] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Immigration ]
Imposes visa-blocking sanctions on foreign persons responsible for or complicit in violating the human rights of individuals due to actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics. The President shall report and periodically update a list of foreign persons responsible for such human rights violations and apply sanctions accordingly. The Department of State shall designate at least one senior officer who shall be responsible for tracking violence and discrimination against individuals based on actual or perceived (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/13/2019

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Global Respect Act [HB-3252] [Human Rights ] [International ]
Imposes visa-blocking sanctions on foreign persons responsible for or complicit in violating the human rights of individuals due to actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics. The President shall report and periodically update a list of foreign persons responsible for such human rights violations and apply sanctions accordingly. The Department of State shall designate at least one senior officer who shall be responsible for tracking violence and discrimination against individuals based on actual or perceived (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 06/28/2019

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Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 [HB-3289] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Trade ] [National Security ]
Addresses Hong Kong's status under U.S. law and imposes sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations in Hong Kong. (Hong Kong is part of China but has a largely separate legal and economic system.) The Department of State shall certify annually to Congress as to whether Hong Kong warrants its unique treatment under various treaties, agreements, and U.S. law. The analysis shall evaluate whether Hong Kong is upholding the rule of law and protecting rights enumerated in various documents, including (1) the agreement between the United (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 10/28/2019

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Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 [S.1838] [Human Rights ] [International ] [National Security ] [Trade ]
Directs various departments to assess whether political developments in Hong Kong justify changing Hong Kong's unique treatment under U.S. law. (Hong Kong is part of China but has a largely separate legal and economic system.) The Department of State shall report and certify annually to Congress as to whether Hong Kong is sufficiently autonomous from China to justify its unique treatment. The report shall address issues including (1) demands for universal suffrage; (2) law enforcement cooperation, including extradition requests; (3) sanctions enforcement (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Became Public Law No: 116-76. (txt | Pdf) on 11/27/2019

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A resolution recognizing June 2019 as "LGBTQ Pride Month". [SR-247] [Human Rights ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
This resolution expresses support for the rights, freedoms, and equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people. The resolution recognizes that LGBTQ rights are human rights and protected by the U.S. Constitution and international treaties. Additionally, the resolution encourages the celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month in June.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/12/2019

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Hong Kong Policy Reevaluation Act of 2019 [S.1824] [International ] [Trade ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ]
Directs the Department of State to report to Congress on China's activities in relation to Hong Kong. Hong Kong is a part of China but has a mostly separate legal system, which includes protection for civil liberties such as free speech and freedom from arbitrary imprisonment. The United States and Hong Kong have a bilateral relationship separate from the U.S.-China relationship, based in part on the existence of Hong Kong's separate legal and economic system. The report shall assess how the Chinese government extradites or coercively moves foreign (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/12/2019

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BURMA Act of 2019 Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2019 [HB-3190] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Trade ] [National Security ] [Military ] [Economic Development ]
This act imposes sanctions, authorizes assistance, and requires the establishment of various programs and strategies related to Burma (Myanmar). The President shall impose sanctions against current or former officials who are responsible for or who supported serious human rights abuses in Burma, as well as against entities controlled by such officials and military-linked entities that provide such officials significant financial benefits. The sanctions shall include asset blocking and visa blocking. The bill authorizes humanitarian aid for Burma, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/25/2019

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Accountability for Sexual and Gender-based Violence as a Tool in Conflict Act of 2019 [HB-3212] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Crime ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ]
Provides for sanctions against foreign persons responsible for conflict-related acts of sexual and gender-based violence. The President may impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on foreign persons responsible for sexual and gender-based violence against individuals seeking human rights or attempting to expose illegal activity by government officials. Foreign government officials and their immediate family members who have been involved in significant corruption involving sexual or gender-based violence shall be ineligible to enter the United (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 06/28/2019

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Accountability for Sexual and Gender-based Violence as a Tool in Conflict Act of 2019 [S.1777] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Crime ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ]
Provides for sanctions against foreign persons responsible for conflict-related acts of sexual and gender-based violence. The President may impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on foreign persons responsible for sexual and gender-based violence against individuals seeking human rights or attempting to expose illegal activity by government officials. Foreign government officials and their immediate family members who have been involved in significant corruption involving sexual or gender-based violence shall be ineligible to enter the United (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/11/2019

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Recognizing the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople of the Central Highlands of Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and condemning the ongoing violation of human rights by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. [HR-435] [Human Rights ] [Veterans ] [International ] [Military ]
This resolution recognizes the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople who fought loyally and bravely alongside U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War and who continue to suffer persecution in Vietnam. The resolution condemns Vietnamese suppression of basic human rights and civil liberties and urges that the Montagnard tribespeople be provided access to the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program for resettlement in the United States and in other countries.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ro Khanna Introduced In House on 06/11/2019

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Recognizing the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople of the Central Highlands of Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and condemning the ongoing violation of human rights by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. [HR-435] [Human Rights ] [Veterans ] [International ] [Military ]
This resolution recognizes the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople who fought loyally and bravely alongside U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War and who continue to suffer persecution in Vietnam. The resolution condemns Vietnamese suppression of basic human rights and civil liberties and urges that the Montagnard tribespeople be provided access to the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program for resettlement in the United States and in other countries.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ro Khanna Introduced In House on 06/11/2019

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NATO Defense Financing Act [HB-3194] [Defense ] [International ] [Budget and Spending ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Finance ]
Authorizes the President to make direct loans to countries that joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) after March 1, 1999, for the purchase of U.S. defense articles. The President may (1) make such loans with lower interest rates than required by statute, and (2) charge fees associated with such loans. Before making such a loan, the Department of State shall certify to Congress that the receiving country (1) is making demonstrable progress toward meeting its NATO defense-spending obligations, (2) is respecting the country's constitution (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eliot Engel Introduced In House on 06/11/2019

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 [S.1790] [Defense ] [National Security ] [Cybersecurity ] [Military ] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Funding ]
Authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, missiles, and space procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. James Inhofe Signed By President. on 12/20/2019

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A resolution expressing support for free, fair, and transparent elections in the Republic of Guatemala in order to increase prosperity, security, and access to justice for all Guatemalans. [SR-244] [Voting Rights ] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Elections ]
This resolution supports the people of Guatemala as they prepare to exercise their fundamental democratic right to vote in their country's June 16, 2019, general elections. It encourages all Guatemalan political actors and institutions to take continued steps to uphold a free, fair, and transparent electoral process and calls upon political leaders of Guatemala and the United States to support Guatemalan human rights and the rule of law.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/11/2019

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Condemning the attacks on peaceful protesters and supporting an immediate peaceful transition to a civilian-led democratic government in Sudan. [HR-432] [Human Rights ] [International ]
This resolution expresses support for the people of Sudan and their right to peacefully assemble and express their demands for political change. It condemns the government of Sudan's use of violence and arbitrary detention against peaceful protesters, and calls for an immediate transfer of power by the military to an inclusive, civilian-led government.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Mr. Engel Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 07/15/2019

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A resolution requesting information on Saudi Arabia's human rights practices in Yemen pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. [SR-243] [Human Rights ] [International ] [National Security ] [Defense ] [Military ]
This resolution directs the Department of State to transmit to the Senate a statement including (1) information on alleged Saudi Arabian human rights violations in Yemen; (2) a description of U.S. government steps to promote human rights as part of Saudi Arabia's activities in Yemen; (3) an assessment of whether security assistance to Saudi Arabia should be continued; and (4) other specified information related to Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Israel.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/10/2019

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