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A resolution reaffirming the strong partnership between Tunisia and the United States and supporting the people of Tunisia in their continued pursuit of democratic reforms. [SR-236]
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This resolution commends the people of Tunisia for their commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and free elections, and encourages Tunisia's political leaders to work together to accelerate economic reforms and anti-corruption measures. It also calls on the government to fully implement the Tunisian Constitution of 2014, which includes protections for civil liberties and the establishment of the Constitutional Court.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Resolution Agreed To In Senate Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Voice Vote. on 10/29/2019
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Affirming the right of all renters to a safe, affordable, and decent home. [HR-429]
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[Human Services ]
[Poverty ]
[Community Development ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Real Estate ]
This resolution expresses support for robustly funding programs to increase access to affordable housing and address homelessness, including in any infrastructure package housing investments to serve families with the lowest incomes, and expanding renters' rights.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 06/05/2019
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Level the Playing Field in Global Trade Act of 2019 [S.1747]
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[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
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Requires an expedited trade agreement with a country to meet specified standards regarding wages and production methods for all exported merchandise from that country.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 06/05/2019
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A resolution recognizing the importance of protecting freedom of speech, thought, and expression at institutions of higher education. [SR-233]
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[Human Rights ]
This resolution addresses free speech issues at institutions of higher education (IHEs). Specifically, it recognizes that free speech zones and restrictive speech codes of institutions of higher education are inherently at odds with the freedom of speech guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution. In addition, the resolution urges (1) IHEs to facilitate and recommit themselves to protecting the free and open exchange of ideas; (2) the Department of Education to promote policies that foster debate, academic freedom, intellectual curiosity,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/05/2019
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U.S.—Ukraine Security Cooperation Enhancement Act [HB-3047]
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Authorizes the President to treat Ukraine as a major non-NATO ally for purposes of the transfer of defense articles and services until Ukraine accedes to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). (Major non-NATO ally status confers various benefits, such as priority for receiving certain excess defense articles.) The bill also expands the Department of Defense's authority to provide security assistance to Ukraine to include the provision of anti-tank, anti-ship, and antiaircraft weapons systems. The Department of State shall report to Congress
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Kinzinger
Introduced In House on 05/30/2019
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Encouraging reunions of divided Korean-American families. [HR-410]
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This resolution calls on the United States and North Korea to reunited Korean-American divided family members with their immediate relatives as a humanitarian policy of immediate concern.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Mr. Sires Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 03/09/2020
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North Korea Policy Oversight Act of 2019 [S.1658]
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Requires additional reports and briefings related to North Korea. The Department of State shall periodically report to Congress on diplomatic engagement with and by North Korea. The bill contains various additional reporting requirements, such as for the President to report a detailed strategy for implementing certain policies related to achieving North Korea's denuclearization. The State Department shall brief Congress after each high-level U.S.-North Korea diplomatic talk. The President shall notify Congress no later than five days after entering
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/23/2019
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North Korea Policy Oversight Act of 2019 [HB-2949]
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Requires additional reports and briefings related to North Korea. The Department of State shall periodically report to Congress on diplomatic engagement with and by North Korea. The bill contains various additional reporting requirements, such as for the President to report a detailed strategy for implementing certain policies related to achieving North Korea's denuclearization. The State Department shall brief Congress after each high-level U.S.-North Korea diplomatic talk. The President shall notify Congress no later than five days after entering
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Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Pascrell
Introduced In House on 05/23/2019
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A resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre and condemning the intensifying repression and human rights violations by the Chinese Communist Party and the use of surveillance by Chinese authorities, and for other purposes. [SR-221]
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This resolution expresses sympathy for the family and friends of the victims of the Tiananmen Square massacre and condemns the use of violence against those who speak out against the Chinese Communist Party. The resolution also calls on the Chinese government to cease its current repression of the Chinese people. It calls on the international community to address the Chinese government's continued persecution and mass surveillance of its citizens.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S3268) on 06/05/2019
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Supporting efforts to strengthen democracy in Hungary and its alliance with the United States. [HR-400]
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This resolution expresses concern that Hungary is undermining democratic institutions and providing a platform through which Russia can exert malign influence within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The resolution urges specified U.S. agencies to bolster efforts to combat corruption and Russian influence in Hungary.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline
Introduced In House on 05/23/2019
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Condemning the terrorist attack in India that tragically killed 41 Indian Central Reserve Police. [HR-408]
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This resolution condemns the terrorist attack in India that killed 41 police. It supports the rights of religious and other minorities, reaffirms solidarity with the Indian people, and reiterates support for the strong U.S.-India strategic partnership.
Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Kildee
Introduced In House on 05/23/2019
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Labor, Human, and Civil Rights Trade Policy Act [HB-2996]
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Requires trade agreement implementing bills to (1) adhere to certain labor standards; and (2) ensure that parties demonstrate respect for internationally recognized human rights, as indicated through assessments over a period of at least 10 years.
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Introduced In House on 05/23/2019
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Condemning the senseless attacks on hospitals and medical personnel in Syria, and for other purposes. [HR-395]
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This resolution condemns the attacks on hospitals, medical personnel, and emergency responders by Syria and Russia and calls on all parties to (1) end the attacks on medical facilities; (2) cease targeting medical workers; and (3) allow unhindered medical assistance, humanitarian assistance, and medical evacuation of urgent cases to besieged areas. Additionally, the resolution calls on the Department of State to work with the international community to conduct full, prompt, impartial, and effective investigations of violations of international humanitarian
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Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East, North Africa And International Terrorism. on 06/07/2019
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Green New Deal is antithetical to the principles of free market capitalism and private property rights, is simply a thinly veiled attempt to usher in policies that create a socialist society in America, and is impossible to fully implement. [HR-398]
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This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Green New Deal violates Americans' right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; would destroy the economy and social fabric of the United States; and contains many proposals that have no connection to climate change.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 06/26/2019
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A resolution calling for greater religious and political freedoms in Cuba, and for other purposes. [SR-215]
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This resolution expresses solidarity with Cuban citizens, and calls on Cuba and the United States to implement specified measures to promote human rights and democracy in Cuba.
Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/21/2019
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A resolution calling for greater religious and political freedoms in Cuba, and for other purposes. [SR-215]
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[Religion ]
This resolution expresses solidarity with Cuban citizens, and calls on Cuba and the United States to implement specified measures to promote human rights and democracy in Cuba.
Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/21/2019
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Remembering the victims of the violent suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and elsewhere in China on June 3 and 4, 1989, and calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to respect the universally recognized human rights of all people living in China and around the world. [HR-393]
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This resolution expresses support for the leaders of the peaceful Tiananmen pro-democracy demonstrations in the spring of 1989 in Beijing, and expresses sympathy and solidarity with the families of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned for their participation. It also calls on the Chinese government to (1) support a full and transparent accounting of its violent suppression of the protests, (2) cease censoring information about the massacre, and (3) allow the protesters to return to China without risk of retribution.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Mr. Malinowski Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 06/04/2019
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 [HB-2839]
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Provides FY2020 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies and Related Programs, including the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the Asia Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund, the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program, the Israeli Arab Scholarship
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 116-78, By Mrs. Lowey. on 05/20/2019
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Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. [HR-388]
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[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of an International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. The resolution encourages (1) health care providers to offer culturally and clinically competent care to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community; (2) schools to support the creation of gay-straight alliances; (3) individuals to learn about national resources for those who identify as LGBT; and (4) funding organizations, aid efforts, and governments to prioritize the health and human rights of LGBT people.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/20/2019
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Condemning continued violence against civilians by armed groups in the Central African Republic and supporting efforts to achieve a lasting political solution to the conflict. [HR-387]
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This resolution condemns violence against civilians in the Central African Republic and expresses support for efforts to combat the threat posed by armed groups. The resolution also urges relevant federal departments and agencies to provide humanitarian assistance to these civilians and take steps to prioritize a stronger partnership between the United States and the Central African Republic.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Mr. Cicilline Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 03/03/2020