Intelligence Activities, Surveillance, Classified Information

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Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Attorney General to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the removal of former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey. [HR-488]
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Attorney General to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the removal of former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 09/07/2017

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BRIBE Act of 2017 Battling Russian Intelligence Baiting Efforts Act of 2017 [HB-3587]
BRIBE Act of 2017 Battling Russian Intelligence Baiting Efforts Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jamie Raskin Introduced In House on 07/28/2017

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Geospatial Data Act of 2017 [HB-3522]
Geospatial Data Act of 2017 This bill establishes: (1) in the Office of Management and Budget the Federal Geographic Data Committee (the committee), which shall be the lead entity in the executive branch for the development, implementation, and review of policies, practices, and standards relating to geospatial data; and (2) in the executive branch the National Geospatial Advisory Committee to provide advice and recommendations to the committee. The National Spatial Data Infrastructure (as defined in this bill) shall ensure that geospatial data (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Seth Moulton Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment. on 05/22/2018

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Classified Information Protection Act of 2017 [HB-3448]
Classified Information Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime for an authorized person to knowingly and willingly disclose (or attempt to disclose) classified information to an unauthorized person, knowing that the person is unauthorized to access such classified information. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to three years, or both.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Stewart Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 09/06/2017

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a special counsel should be appointed by the Attorney General or his designee to investigate misconduct by former Attorney General Loretta Lynch and former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James B. Comey with regard to the investigation of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for mishandling of classified data and use of an unauthorized email server. [HR-477]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a special counsel should be appointed by the Attorney General or his designee to investigate misconduct by former Attorney General Loretta Lynch and former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James B. Comey with regard to the investigation of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for mishandling of classified data and use of an unauthorized email server.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 08/17/2017

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Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2018 [S.1631]
Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2018 This bill directs the Department of State to report to Congress regarding State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) reorganization plans. Any such plan shall preserve USAID's independence. The State Department is urged to establish an Office of Global Women's Issues. The bill: (1) establishes in the State Department a Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and the position of Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs; and (2) (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Corker Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With Amendments. Without Written Report. on 09/06/2017

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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 [HB-3362]
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 Provides FY2018 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY Provides appropriations to the Department of State for the Administration of Foreign Affairs, including: Diplomatic and Consular Programs; the Capital Investment Fund; the Office of Inspector General; Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs; Representation Expenses; Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials; (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Rogers The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 115-253, By Mr. Rogers (ky). on 07/24/2017

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Taiwan Security Act of 2017 [S.1620]
Taiwan Security Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to carry out a program of exchanges of senior military officers and senior officials between the United States and Taiwan that are designed to improve military relations. Exchanges should focus on: threat analysis; military doctrine; force planning; logistical support; intelligence collection and analysis; operational tactics, techniques, and procedures; humanitarian assistance and disaster relief; and civil-military relations. Such exchanges should be conducted in the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/24/2017

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Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act [HB-3364]
Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017 This bill directs the President to impose sanctions against: (1) Iran's ballistic missile or weapons of mass destruction programs, (2) the sale or transfer to Iran of military equipment or the provision of related technical or financial assistance, and (3) Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated foreign persons. The President may impose sanctions against persons responsible for violations of internationally recognized human (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen Became Public Law No: 115-44. on 08/02/2017

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Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018 Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 [HB-3354]
Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018 Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ken Calvert Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 230. on 09/27/2017

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Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2017 [HB-3329]
Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Introduced In House on 07/20/2017

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Cell Location Privacy Act of 2017 [HB-3341]
Cell Location Privacy Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Blake Farenthold Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 08/23/2017

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Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2018 [S.1595]
Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2018 This bill amends the Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015 to impose specified sanctions on: (1) foreign persons that knowingly assist in or provide support for fund raising or recruitment activities for Hizballah; (2) agencies of foreign governments that provide Hizballah with financial support, arms, or other assistance; and (3) Hizballah by reason of its narcotics trafficking and significant transnational criminal activities. The bill prescribes reporting requirements (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Became Public Law No: 115-272. on 10/25/2018

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Jack Alderson Toxic Exposure Declassification Act [HB-3327]
Jack Alderson Toxic Exposure Declassification Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Collin Peterson Referred To The Subcommittee On Emerging Threats And Capabilities. on 08/21/2017

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A resolution designating July 26, 2017, as "United States Intelligence Professionals Day". [SR-222]
A resolution designating July 26, 2017, as "United States Intelligence Professionals Day". Supports the designation of a United States Intelligence Professionals Day, and acknowledges the courage, fidelity, sacrifice, and professionalism of the men and women of the U.S. intelligence community.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S4718) on 08/02/2017

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First Responder Fair RETIRE Act First Responder Fair Return for Employees on Their Initial Retirement Earned Act of 2017 [HB-3303]
First Responder Fair RETIRE Act First Responder Fair Return for Employees on Their Initial Retirement Earned Act of 2017 This bill preserves special federal retirement benefits for certain law enforcement officers, firefighters, air traffic controllers, nuclear materials couriers, and diplomatic special security agents who cannot meet the minimum age and service requirements for special retirement benefits due to a work-related injury or illness.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 03/15/2018

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Defense, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development National Security Appropriations Act, 2018 Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 [HB-3219]
Defense, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development National Security Appropriations Act, 2018 Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2018 This division provides FY2018 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities, including appropriations for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO)/ Global War on Terrorism. TITLE I--MILITARY PERSONNEL Provides appropriations for (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kay Granger Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 187. on 08/01/2017

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Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Treasury to provide certain documents in the Secretary's possession to the House of Representatives relating to President Trump's financial connections to Russia, certain illegal financial schemes, and related information. [HR-442]
Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Treasury to provide certain documents in the Secretary's possession to the House of Representatives relating to President Trump's financial connections to Russia, certain illegal financial schemes, and related information.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory Meeks Reported Adversely By The Committee On Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-265. on 07/28/2017

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SECRET Act of 2017 Securely Expediting Clearances Through Reporting Transparency Act of 2017 [HB-3210]
SECRET Act of 2017 Securely Expediting Clearances Through Reporting Transparency Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Became Public Law No: 115-173. on 05/22/2018

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Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017 [HB-3203]
Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017 This bill directs the Departments of State, Defense, and Treasury and the Director of National Intelligence to submit a strategy every two years for deterring conventional and asymmetric Iranian activities that threaten the United States and key allies. The President shall impose specified sanctions against: (1) any person that materially contributes to Iran's ballistic missile or weapons of mass destruction programs, and (2) Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated foreign persons. (continued...)

Sponsored by: Rep. Steny Hoyer Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 07/24/2017

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