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African Descent Affairs Act of 2019 [HB-1877]
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[International ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
Directs the Department of State to establish an Office of Global African Descent Affairs, to be headed by the Director and Special Advisor to the Secretary on Global African Descent Affairs. Office functions shall include directing policies, programs, and funding relating to the human rights and advancement of people of African descent internationally; developing and managing the Fund for African Descent Affairs to invest in solutions to combat racial discrimination and create opportunities for people of African descent internationally; directing
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, And International Organizations. on 04/02/2019
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Taiwan Assurance Act of 2019 [S.878]
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[International ]
[National Security ]
[Military ]
Directs the President to review the Department of State's guidance on diplomatic practice with Taiwan and to reissue such guidance to the relevant executive branch departments and agencies. It also directs the President to report to Congress on the results of the review and on the implementation of the Taiwan Travel Act, which states that it is U.S. policy to allow and encourage engagement between U.S. and Taiwanese officials. The Department of Defense shall make efforts to include Taiwanese forces in bilateral and multilateral military exercises
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/26/2019
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International Human Rights Defense Act of 2019 [HB-1857]
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Establishes in the Department of State a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex) Peoples who shall serve as the principal State Department advisor regarding human rights for LGBTI people and represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of LGBTI people. The special envoy shall periodically provide Congress with a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to criminalization, discrimination, and violence against LGBTI people. The State Department and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 03/25/2019
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National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coin Act [HB-1865]
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[Agriculture ]
[Energy ]
[Veterans ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Housing ]
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Provides FY2020 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 8 of the 12 regular FY2020 appropriations bills: the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Legislative
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Became Public Law No: 116-94. (txt | Pdf) on 12/20/2019
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International Human Rights Defense Act of 2019 [S.861]
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Establishes in the Department of State a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex) Peoples who shall serve as the principal State Department advisor regarding human rights for LGBTI people and represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of LGBTI people. The special envoy shall periodically provide Congress with a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to criminalization, discrimination, and violence against LGBTI people. The State Department and
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/25/2019
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Enhancing Human Rights Protections in Arms Sales Act of 2019 [S.854]
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[International ]
[National Security ]
[Military ]
Requires the Department of State to certify that a proposed recipient of certain controlled defense articles and services complies with various human rights-related requirements. For each proposed export of articles and services that fall within certain categories of the U.S. Munitions List, excluding ground-based missile defense systems, the State Department shall make various certifications, including that during the fiscal year in which the transfer will take place, the articles or services will not be used in hostilities where the receiving
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/25/2019
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Countering the Chinese Government and Communist Party's Political Influence Operations Act [HB-1811]
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Directs the Department of State to devise a long-term strategy to counter the Chinese government's political influence operations. The strategy shall seek to counter the ruling Chinese Communist Party's campaigns to corrupt democratic countries and undermine democratic institutions, both in the United States and elsewhere. It shall also seek to increase awareness of such campaigns and help other countries develop the capacity to counter them. The strategy shall also ensure that Chinese nationals living in the United States, as well as Chinese Americans
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Gallagher
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 05/03/2019
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Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2019 [S.852]
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[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Human Rights ]
Concerns the review by the Department of Education (ED) of certain alleged violations of title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. For alleged violations based on an individual's actual or perceived shared Jewish ancestry or Jewish ethnic characteristics, ED must consider the definition of anti-Semitism as part of its assessment of whether a practice was motivated by anti-Semitic intent. For purposes of
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/14/2019
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States condemns all forms of violence against children globally and recognizes the harmful impacts of violence against children. [HR-230]
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This resolution condemns all forms of violence against children and urges the United States to implement a comprehensive strategy to combat child abuse globally.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Mr. Cicilline Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 03/03/2020
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Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz. [HR-238]
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[International ]
This resolution recognizes Nowruz (the Iranian New Year) and expresses support for Iranian Americans.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East, North Africa And International Terrorism. on 04/02/2019
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Condemning the Government of the Philippines for its continued detention of Senator Leila De Lima, calling for her immediate release, and for other purposes. [HR-233]
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This resolution condemns the government of the Philippines for the state-sanctioned extrajudicial killings in its War on Drugs. The resolution also condemns the government's detention of human rights defenders and Senator Leila De Lima and harassment of journalists.
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia, The Pacific And Nonproliferation. on 04/02/2019
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States condemns all forms of violence against children globally and recognizes the harmful impacts of violence against children. [SR-112]
[Children and Youth ]
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[International ]
[Human Services ]
This resolution condemns all forms of violence against children and urges the United States to implement a comprehensive strategy to combat child abuse globally.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/14/2019
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Reaffirming the importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in United States foreign policy. [HR-221]
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[Voting Rights ]
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This resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to supporting democracy and human rights both domestically and internationally. The resolution also calls on the U.S. government to uphold all relevant international human rights agreements ratified by the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 06/26/2019
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No Assistance for Assad Act [HB-1706]
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Bars assistance for stabilization or reconstruction activities for any part of Syria controlled by the Syrian government or associated forces. The restrictions do not apply to assistance for (1) certain projects administered by local organizations, (2) projects to meet basic human needs such as drought relief, and (3) activities related to Syrian compliance with certain weapons treaties. The restrictions apply through FY2024 and shall be lifted if the President certifies to Congress that various criteria have been met, such as that the Syrian government
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 03/13/2019
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should give its advice and consent to the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. [HR-200]
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This resolution expresses support for international women's rights and urges the senate to endorse the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Introduced In House on 03/08/2019
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Marcus Garvey. [HR-197]
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This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Marcus Garvey should be recognized as a leader and that the President should take measures to exonerate him of charges brought against him.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Justice. on 03/25/2019
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Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2019 [S.707]
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[Healthcare ]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[Public Health ]
Directs the Department of State to include in its annual reports on human rights in countries receiving U.S. development and security assistance a discussion of the status of reproductive rights in each country, including whether a country has adopted and enforced policies to (1) promote access to contraception and accurate family planning information, (2) provide services to ensure safe and healthy pregnancy and childbirth, (3) expand or restrict access to safe abortion services, (4) prevent maternal deaths, and (5) prevent and treat sexually transmitted
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/07/2019
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Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act [HB-1611]
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Establishes various entities and procedures to address the wrongful detainment of U.S. nationals abroad.The President shall appoint a Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs. The envoy's duties shall include leading diplomatic engagement on U.S. hostage policy and coordinating diplomatic engagements in support of hostage recovery efforts. The President shall establish an interagency Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell, which shall assess and track all hostage cases of U.S. nationals and coordinate agency efforts to safely recover hostages. The President
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 03/04/2020
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Global Fragility Act of 2019 [S.727]
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[Grants ]
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Directs the President to devise and implement a plan to combat global fragility. The bill also establishes funds to support such endeavors. The President shall report to Congress and implement a 10-year Global Fragility Strategy to (1) help stabilize conflict-affected areas, (2) address global fragility, and (3) increase U.S. capacity to be a leader in international efforts to prevent extremism and violent conflict. The strategy shall (1) focus on the long-term causes of fragility and violence; (2) include specific objectives and approaches to reduce
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Risch With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 07/18/2019
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A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day. [SR-101]
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[Race and Civil Rights ]
This resolution expresses support for International Women's Day and recognition that women's empowerment is inextricably linked to generating economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclusive security. The resolution also reaffirms the Senate's commitment to end discrimination and violence against women and to pursue policies that guarantee fundamental human rights for women worldwide.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Voice Vote. on 03/07/2019