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Affirming the United States commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and condemning President Donald Trump's failure to confront Vladimir Putin for Russia's election interference and worldwide aggression, and for other purposes. [HR-1008]
Affirming the United States commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and condemning President Donald Trump's failure to confront Vladimir Putin for Russia's election interference and worldwide aggression, and for other purposes. Affirms U.S. commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Expresses agreement with the intelligence community's assessment concerning Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election, and condemns President Trump for his efforts to undermine such assessment and for his failure to fulfill his duty (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Introduced In House on 07/23/2018

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Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act of 2018 [HB-6472]
Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Karen Bass Introduced In House on 07/23/2018

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Turkey International Financial Institutions Act [S.3248]
Turkey International Financial Institutions Act

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported Without Amendment Favorably. on 07/26/2018

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Condemning the deteriorating situation in Venezuela and the regional humanitarian crisis it has caused, affirming support for the legitimate National Assembly and the Supreme Court, and urging further regional action in support of democracy in Venezuela. [HR-1006]
Condemning the deteriorating situation in Venezuela and the regional humanitarian crisis it has caused, affirming support for the legitimate National Assembly and the Supreme Court, and urging further regional action in support of democracy in Venezuela. Condemns the deteriorating situation in Venezuela and the regional humanitarian crisis it has caused, affirms support for the legitimate National Assembly and the Supreme Court, and urges further regional action in support of democracy in Venezuela. Calls on the President to provide humanitarian (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 09/27/2018

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Federal Employees Sustainable Investment Act [S.3244]
Federal Employees Sustainable Investment Act This bill establishes a new fund—the Corporate Responsibility Stock Index Fund—as an investment option under the Thrift Savings Plan. The Corporate Responsibility Stock Index Fund must be invested in a stock portfolio designed to replicate the performance of a commonly recognized, passively managed index comprised of stocks that meet certain minimum criteria related to corporate responsibility.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 07/19/2018

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A resolution protecting American democracy. [SR-582]
A resolution protecting American democracy. Expresses acceptance of the U.S. intelligence community's assessment of Russian interference in elections in the United States and in other democracies. Demands that specified sanctions against Russia be implemented. Declares that the President must cooperate with Special Counsel Mueller's investigation.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/19/2018

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Federal Employees Sustainable Investment Act [HB-6452]
Federal Employees Sustainable Investment Act This bill establishes a new fund—the Corporate Responsibility Stock Index Fund—as an investment option under the Thrift Savings Plan. The Corporate Responsibility Stock Index Fund must be invested in a stock portfolio designed to replicate the performance of a commonly recognized, passively managed index comprised of stocks that meet certain minimum criteria related to corporate responsibility.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin Introduced In House on 07/19/2018

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Secure America from Russian Interference Act of 2018 [HB-6437]
Secure America from Russian Interference Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Introduced In House on 07/19/2018

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Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act of 2018 [S.3233]
Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 10/03/2018

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Establishing a Humane Immigration Enforcement System Act [HB-6361]
Establishing a Humane Immigration Enforcement System Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 08/06/2018

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A resolution condemning the ongoing illegal occupation of Crimea by the Russian Federation. [SR-571]
A resolution condemning the ongoing illegal occupation of Crimea by the Russian Federation. Calls upon the U.S. government to declare it the foreign policy of the United States to never recognize the illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute And With An Amended Preamble. Without Written Report. on 07/30/2018

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Condemning the violence, persecution, intimidation, and murders committed by the Government of Nicaragua against its citizens. [HR-981]
Condemning the violence, persecution, intimidation, and murders committed by the Government of Nicaragua against its citizens. Condemns the violence, persecution, and murders of peaceful protesters by the government of Nicaragua. Calls on the United States to continue to condemn the atrocities in Nicaragua, demand the release of individuals wrongfully detained, and identify individuals whose involvement in the violence qualifies for the imposition of sanctions.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Theodore Deutch Mr. Royce (ca) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 07/25/2018

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Expressing support for the Iranian people's continuing protests, fundamental human rights, and the desire for a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic in Iran. [HR-979]
Expressing support for the Iranian people's continuing protests, fundamental human rights, and the desire for a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic in Iran. Supports the people of Iran's legitimate and peaceful protests against the Iranian regime. Condemns the Iranian regime's human rights abuses against the Iranian people.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Introduced In House on 06/29/2018

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A resolution recognizing June 2018 as "LGBTQ Pride Month". [SR-563]
A resolution recognizing June 2018 as "LGBTQ Pride Month". Expresses support for the rights, freedoms, and equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people. Recognizes that LGBTQ rights are human rights and protected by the U.S. Constitution and international treaties. Encourages the celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month in June.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/28/2018

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that complete, verifiable, and irreversible human rights improvements in the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea should be part of a United States strategy for a nuclear-free Korean peninsula and a free and open Indo-Pacific region. [HR-976]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that complete, verifiable, and irreversible human rights improvements in the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea should be part of a United States strategy for a nuclear-free Korean peninsula and a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Requests that the President include complete and verifiable human rights improvements in North Korea as part of the U.S. negotiating strategy with North Korea, China, and regional allies.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis Introduced In House on 06/28/2018

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Original LGBTQ Pride Month Resolution of 2018 [HR-972]
Original LGBTQ Pride Month Resolution of 2018 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) rights are human rights and protected by the U.S. Constitution; LBGTQ Pride month should be celebrated; and all Americans should be treated equally regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 08/02/2018

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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 [S.3159]
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 Provides FY2019 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities. Excludes military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all considered in other appropriations bills. Provides appropriations to DOD for: Military Personnel; Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; and Revolving and Management Funds. Provides appropriations for Other Department of Defense (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Shelby Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Shelby. With Written Report No. 115-290. on 06/28/2018

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Affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States. [HCR-126]
Affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States. Affirms that religious freedom includes the right of an individual to worship, think, speak, and act in accordance with the individual's beliefs.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 08/02/2018

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Georgia Support Act [HB-6219]
Georgia Support Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/13/2018

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Democratic Republic of the Congo Democracy and Accountability Act of 2018 [HB-6207]
Democratic Republic of the Congo Democracy and Accountability Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 11/28/2018

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