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Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020 [HB-2740]
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Provides FY2020 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 4 of the 12 regular FY2020 appropriations bills: the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020; the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020; and the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020. The departments and agencies funded in the bill include the Department
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Sponsored by: Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Motion To Proceed To Measure Considered In Senate. on 10/31/2019
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China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2019 [S.1459]
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Controls exports of certain national interest technology and intellectual property to China. Specifically, covered technology or intellectual property includes items that (1) would contribute significantly to the Chinese military to the detriment of U.S. national security, (2) are necessary to protect the U.S. economy from the drain of scarce materials by demand from China, (3) are included in a designated list of product components compiled by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), or (4) are used by China to violate human rights or religious liberties.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 05/14/2019
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Cambodia Accountability and Return on Investment Act of 2019 [S.1468]
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Imposes conditions for assistance to Cambodia and contains other provisions related to democracy in Cambodia. No funds authorized for assistance to Cambodia may be made available unless the Department of State certifies to Congress that Cambodia has taken certain actions, including (1) strengthening regional security and stability, in particular in relation to the South China Sea and by enforcing sanctions against North Korea; (2) protecting its sovereignty from interference from China; and (3) respecting constitutionally protected rights and releasing
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/14/2019
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A resolution marking the 70th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949, expressing concern about significant violations of international humanitarian law on contemporary battlefields, and encouraging United States leadership in ensuring greater respect for international humanitarian law in current conflicts, particularly with its security partners. [SR-206]
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This resolution recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and the importance of upholding humanity in war and preventing human suffering. The resolution encourages the United States to work for humanitarian access and action and ensure compliance with the Geneva Conventions.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Risch With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute And An Amendment To The Title And With An Amended Preamble. Without Written Report. on 07/15/2019
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Central America Reform and Enforcement Act [S.1445]
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Establishes programs to address the humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (the Northern Triangle countries) and to handle asylum-seekers from those countries. The Department of State shall report to Congress a five-year interagency strategy to address the factors driving migration from Central America. The bill establishes various new immigration-related penalties, such as making it unlawful to knowingly destroy any government-deployed border-control device (e.g., fence or camera). The State Department shall work to expand
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/14/2019
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Central America Reform and Enforcement Act [S.1445]
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Establishes programs to address the humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (the Northern Triangle countries) and to handle asylum-seekers from those countries. The Department of State shall report to Congress a five-year interagency strategy to address the factors driving migration from Central America. The bill establishes various new immigration-related penalties, such as making it unlawful to knowingly destroy any government-deployed border-control device (e.g., fence or camera). The State Department shall work to expand
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/14/2019
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Recognizing the Fifth Anniversary of the Chibok Girls Kidnapping by the Boko Haram Terrorist Organization and calling on the Government of Nigeria to redouble efforts to bring an end to the conflict in northeast and central Nigeria and to provide assistance to the victims. [HR-375]
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This resolution calls for the immediate release of all Boko Haram captives, specifically the remaining Chibok schoolgirls and Leah Sharibu. The resolution also urges both Nigeria and the United States to take certain actions to address the abduction of women by Boko Haram.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, And International Organizations. on 05/16/2019
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Condemning Iranian state-sponsored terrorism and expressing support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic of Iran. [HR-374]
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This resolution condemns Iranian state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and expresses support for the people of Iran who are engaged in legitimate and peaceful protests against the Iranian regime.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East, North Africa And International Terrorism. on 05/16/2019
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A resolution condemning Brunei's dramatic human rights backsliding. [SR-198]
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This resolution censures Brunei's criminal laws with respect to sexual orientation and adultery, and supports the withdrawal and denial of United States visas for Brunei officials responsible for the implementation of such laws until they are repealed.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Resolution Agreed To In Senate With An Amendment And An Amended Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S4870; Text: Cr S4870) on 07/16/2019
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Vietnam Human Rights Sanctions Act of 2019 [S.1369]
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Requires the President to (1) impose financial sanctions on, and prohibit U.S. entry by, nationals of Vietnam who are complicit in human rights abuses committed against nationals of Vietnam or their family members, regardless of whether such abuses occurred in Vietnam; and (2) submit to Congress a publicly available list of individuals determined to be complicit in such human rights abuses. The President may waive sanctions to comply with international agreements or if in the U.S. national interest. Sanctions shall be terminated if the President
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Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/08/2019
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Brunei Human Rights Act [HB-2561]
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Authorizes the President to impose sanctions on any Brunei government officials responsible for implementing certain provisions in Brunei's penal code in a way that constitutes a gross violation of human rights. (Brunei has passed laws that call for the death penalty for offenses such as adultery and consensual same-sex relations.) The Department of State shall report annually to Congress on foreign countries that enforce laws targeting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals; women; children; religious minorities;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 05/31/2019
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Calling on the Government of Cameroon and armed groups to respect the human rights of all Cameroonian citizens, to end all violence, and to pursue a broad-based dialogue without preconditions to resolve the conflict in the Northwest and Southwest regions. [HR-358]
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This resolution strongly condemns the government of Cameroon's abuses in the country's Anglophone regions, including the use of violence and violations of press freedoms. It urges the government to initiate dialogues with separatist groups and civil society, follow through on initiatives developed to address various grievances, and comply with international human rights standards. The resolution also urges separatist groups to immediately stop committing human rights abuses and end their incitement of violence and hate speech.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Mr. Engel Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 07/23/2019
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Military Humanitarian Operations Act of 2019 [S.1325]
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Military Humanitarian Operations Act of 2019 defines a military humanitarian operation as an operation involving the deployment of members or weapons systems of the Armed Forces where hostile activities are reasonably anticipated with the aim of preventing or responding to a humanitarian catastrophe or addressing a threat posed to international peace and security. The President may not deploy members of the Armed Forces into a foreign country for a military humanitarian operation not authorized by statute or Congress.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/06/2019
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 [HB-2500]
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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
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith
Read Twice. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 512. on 08/11/2020
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Organization of American States Legislative Engagement Act of 2020 [S.1310]
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Directs the Department of State to report to Congress a strategy for supporting the anti-corruption and human rights promotion efforts of the Organization of American States (OAS), including (1) an assessment of U.S. activities with the OAS to address such matters, (2) an assessment of necessary reforms and initiatives to prioritize and reinforce OAS efforts on such matters, and (3) a detailed plan for implementing the reported strategy. The State Department shall report annually to Congress on actions taken to implement this strategy.
Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine
Became Public Law No: 116-343. on 01/13/2021
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A resolution encouraging a swift transfer of power by the military to a civilian-led political authority in the Republic of the Sudan, and for other purposes. [SR-188]
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This resolution expresses support for democratization in Sudan and emphasizes that, until Sudan transitions to a civilian-led government, it will remain on the State Sponsors of Terrorism List and sanctions against the country will continue. The resolution also urges Sudan to pursue accountability for human rights abuses and release all political prisoners.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Measure Laid Before Senate By Unanimous Consent. on 07/09/2019
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A resolution encouraging a swift transfer of power by the military to a civilian-led political authority in the Republic of the Sudan, and for other purposes. [SR-188]
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This resolution expresses support for democratization in Sudan and emphasizes that, until Sudan transitions to a civilian-led government, it will remain on the State Sponsors of Terrorism List and sanctions against the country will continue. The resolution also urges Sudan to pursue accountability for human rights abuses and release all political prisoners.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Measure Laid Before Senate By Unanimous Consent. on 07/09/2019
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A resolution condemning the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka, offering sincere condolences to the victims, to their families and friends, and to the people and nation of Sri Lanka, and expressing solidarity and support for Sri Lanka. [SR-184]
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This resolution condemns the terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka by Islamist extremists against innocent civilians on Easter Sunday. It also offers condolences to the victims and their families and friends. It notes the importance of national unity in light of the 10th anniversary of the end of Sri Lanka's civil war.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Resolution Agreed To In Senate With An Amendment And An Amended Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S3296-3297; Text: Cr S3296-3297) on 06/10/2019
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Condemning the terrorist attacks on Christian worshipers in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019, and standing with the Government of Sri Lanka to encourage the protection and preservation of religious liberties. [HR-336]
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This resolution condemns the April 21, 2019, terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka and declares that the House of Representatives stands with the government of Sri Lanka in bringing peace and security to the citizens of Sri Lanka, particularly the religious communities of that nation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Gallagher
Introduced In House on 05/01/2019
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A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedoms 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 in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2019. [SR-179]
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This resolution expresses concern about threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2019. It commends journalists and media workers for their role in promoting accountability, democratic activity, and civil society and reaffirms the centrality of freedom of the press to efforts of the U.S. government in supporting democracy.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/01/2019