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Strengthening Elections Through Intelligence Act [HB-1474]
Requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to report to Congress and state election officials on threats to election infrastructure, including cybersecurity threats. The ODNI shall submit the initial report 180 days before each regularly scheduled federal election and update such initial reports as necessary.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Introduced In House on 02/28/2019
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Russian-Venezuelan Threat Mitigation Act [HB-1477]
Calls for assessments of Russia's relationship with Venezuela and bars from U.S. entry aliens who have supported Venezuelan security forces on behalf of Russia. The Department of State shall report to Congress an assessment of Russia and Venezuela's security cooperation and the threat it poses to countries in the Western Hemisphere, including the United States. The State Department shall also devise a strategy to counter such a threat. The President shall report to Congress an assessment of the national security risks posed by a potential Russian
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Sponsored by: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 04/08/2019
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Vladimir Putin Transparency Act [HB-1404]
Directs the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to report to Congress about Russian President Vladimir Putin. The report shall address topics including (1) Putin's estimated net worth and known assets; (2) methods he uses to conceal his assets, such as intermediaries and shell companies; and (3) the identities of the most significant Russian senior officials and oligarchs who help Putin hide his true financial condition.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Select Committee On Intelligence. on 03/13/2019
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A bill to require the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a report on the death of Jamal Khashoggi, and for other purposes. [S.544]
Directs the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to prepare an unclassified report to identify who was responsible for the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The report is due within 30 days of the bill's enactment.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Select Committee On Intelligence. on 02/25/2019
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MVP Act of 2019 The Mass Violence Prevention Act of 2019 [HB-1339]
To enhance penalties for theft of a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee, to establish a Mass Violence Prevention Center, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 03/25/2019
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First Responder Fair RETIRE Act First Responder Fair Return for Employees on Their Initial Retirement Earned Act of 2019 [S.531]
Allows disabled federal first responders (e.g., law enforcement officers, customs and border protection officers, and firefighters) to continue receiving federal retirement benefits in the same manner as though they had not been disabled. Under current law, federal first responders are subject to a mandatory retirement age of 57. To facilitate this earlier retirement, federal first responders are required to pay a greater percentage of their salary towards retirement. Additionally, their annuity amount is calculated at a higher rate than other federal
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 02/14/2019
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National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2019 [S.497]
Requires each national security agency to report on its diversity and inclusion efforts. The bill defines "diversity" as diversity of persons based on gender, race, ethnicity, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and other demographic categories. It also requires each such agency to develop a system to collect and analyze applicant employment data to identify areas for improvement in attracting diverse talent, with emphasis on senior and management positions; conduct periodic interviews with a
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 02/14/2019
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KREMLIN Act Keeping Russian Entrapments Minimal and Limiting Intelligence Networks Act [HB-1273]
Requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to report to Congress an assessment of Russia's political intentions, including (1) Russian leadership intentions in pursuing military scenarios against members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), (2) Russian leadership reactions to the European Reassurance Initiative, and (3) areas of possible joint cooperation between Russia and its Western adversaries.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
Introduced In House on 02/14/2019
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First Responder Fair RETIRE Act First Responder Fair Return for Employees on Their Initial Retirement Earned Act of 2019 [HB-1256]
Allows disabled federal first responders (e.g., law enforcement officers, customs and border protection officers, and firefighters) to continue receiving federal retirement benefits in the same manner as though they had not been disabled. Under current law, federal first responders are subject to a mandatory retirement age of 57. To facilitate this earlier retirement, federal first responders are required to pay a greater percentage of their salary towards retirement. Additionally, their annuity amount is calculated at a higher rate than other federal
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Introduced In House on 02/14/2019
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Climate Change National Security Strategy Act of 2019 [HB-1201]
Requires the impacts of climate change to be identified and considered in the development and implementation of national security policies and plans. Specifically, the bill requires the National Security Advisor and the Office of Science and Technology Policy to jointly establish an interagency Climate and National Security Working Group, which must develop an action plan on climate-related impacts on national security interests. Further, specified federal departments and agencies must each develop a plan that ensures that such impacts are identified
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment And Climate Change. on 02/14/2019
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Countering the Chinese Government and Communist Party's Political Influence Operations Act [S.480]
Directs the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security 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
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/13/2019
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JARED Security Clearance Act of 2019 Judgment And Responsibility in Executing Determinations for Security Clearance Act [HB-1187]
Revokes the security clearance of a family member or financial associate of the President that was granted contrary to the determination or recommendation of an agency, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation. A subsequent background investigation and agency adjudication is required before such an individual may be granted a security clearance. In addition, the White House Chief of Staff must notify Congress if the President or any other individual grants a security clearance to a family member or financial associate of the President contrary
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Sponsored by: Rep. Bobby Rush
Introduced In House on 02/13/2019
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Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act of 2019 [S.482]
Imposes limits on any U.S. withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), amends provisions related to cybercrimes, and imposes sanctions on Russian individuals involved in various activities. No funds may be used to withdraw the United States from NATO unless the Senate passes a resolution consenting to the withdrawal. The bill also authorizes expedited transfers of excess defense articles to NATO member countries. establishes in the Department of State the Office of Cyberspace and the Digital Economy, to serve as the lead policy
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. on 12/18/2019
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Protecting Employees' Security Clearances Act of 2019 [S.464]
Requires an agency, when determining whether to grant or continue a security clearance, to consider a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown) as a condition that could mitigate a security concern related to financial considerations. An agency is prohibited from revoking a security clearance because of a reduction in credit score or negative information in a consumer credit file due to disrupted income payments arising from a lapse in appropriations.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 23. on 02/13/2019
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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress. [SJR-7]
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or affecting Yemen within 30 days unless Congress authorizes a later withdrawal date, issues a declaration of war, or specifically authorizes the use of the Armed Forces. Prohibited activities include providing in-flight fueling for non-U.S. aircraft conducting missions as part of the conflict in Yemen. This joint resolution shall not affect any military operations directed at Al Qaeda. The President must submit to Congress, within 90 days, reports assessing
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Failed Of Passage In Senate Over Veto By Yea-nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number: 94. on 05/02/2019
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Cyber Security Exchange Act [S.429]
Provides for the establishment of voluntary employee exchange programs relating to cybersecurity positions between the private sector and certain federal agencies. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Justice must each submit to Congress a plan for implementing an exchange program at the agency and an evaluation of the benefits. If an agency determines that it is unable to establish the program, it shall submit a notification
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 02/07/2019
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Presidential Transition Enhancement Act of 2019 [S.394]
Makes changes intended to smooth the transfer of executive power during presidential transitions. The bill provides for the detailing of legislative branch employees on a reimbursable basis to office staffs designated by the President-elect or Vice President-elect with the consent of the supervising Member of Congress. The bill extends support provided by the General Services Administration (GSA) to the President- and Vice President-elect for up to 60 days after the inauguration. By September 1 of a year during which a presidential election occurs,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Became Public Law No: 116-121. (txt | Pdf) on 03/03/2020
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Transition Team Ethics Improvement Act [S.338]
Establishes ethics requirements for a President-elect's transition team. The bill requires a President-elect to submit to Congress a report with a list of any individual (1) for whom an application for a security clearance was submitted, by 10 days after its submission; or (2) provided a security clearance, by 10 days after it was provided. The Federal Transition Coordinator must negotiate a memorandum of understanding with the transition representative of each eligible candidate by October 1 (currently November 1) of a year during which a presidential
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 02/05/2019
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Modernizing the Trusted Workforce for the 21st Century Act of 2019 [S.314]
Directs various agencies to report on, and devise plans to improve, systems for handling security clearances and background checks. The Security, Suitability, and Credentialing Performance Accountability Council shall provide Congress with a plan to reduce the background investigation backlog and to consolidate security clearance processes to improve efficiency. The Director of National Intelligence, or another individual selected by the President, shall serve as the Security Executive Agent for all U.S. departments and agencies. The agent shall
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Warner
Read Twice And Referred To The Select Committee On Intelligence. on 01/31/2019
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Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019 [S.245]
Addresses various intelligence issues, including by reauthorizing intelligence-related activities, establishing certain bodies, and directing the intelligence community to report on topics such as election infrastructure security and Russian interference in the 2016 election. The bill reauthorizes through FY2019 various intelligence-related activities in specified government bodies, including the Department of Defense, the Defense Intelligence Agency, and the National Security Agency. It also reauthorizes for FY2019 the Central Intelligence Agency
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Warner
Read Twice And Referred To The Select Committee On Intelligence. on 01/28/2019