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Eastern European Security Act [HB-2444]
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Authorizes the President to make direct loans to countries that joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) after March 1, 1999, for the purchase of U.S. defense articles. The President may (1) make such loans with lower interest rates than required by statute, and (2) charge fees associated with such loans. Before making such a loan, the Department of State shall certify to Congress that the receiving country is (1) making demonstrable progress toward meeting its NATO defense-spending obligations, and (2) respecting the country's constitution
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Sponsored by: Rep. Brad Sherman
Became Public Law No: 116-332. on 01/13/2021
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To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. [HB-2456]
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Repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 05/01/2019
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Recognizing the devastating April 21, 2019, terrorist bombings in Sri Lanka and observing 10 years since the end of Sri Lanka's decades-long civil war, which ended on May 18, 2009. [HR-346]
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This resolution offers condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the April 21, 2019, terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka and expresses support for efforts to advance reconciliation, religious and ethnic protection, human rights, and security.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Introduced In House on 05/01/2019
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Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the execution-style murders of United States citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in the Republic of Serbia in July 1999. [HCR-32]
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This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the individuals responsible for the July 1999 murders of U.S. citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in Serbia should be brought to justice and that the United States should devote sufficient resources to fully assist and monitor Serbia's efforts to investigate and prosecute such individuals.
Sponsored by: Rep. Zoe Lofgren
Received In The Senate And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 10/23/2019
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A resolution 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. [SR-176]
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This resolution condemns the April 21, 2019, terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka and declares that the Senate 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: Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/30/2019
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United States-Cuba Relations Normalization Act [HB-2404]
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Repeals the trade embargo on Cuba and other provisions restricting trade and travel to Cuba. The bill also (1) removes restrictions on certain transactions related to trademarks used in connection with a confiscated business or asset, (2) extends nondiscriminatory trade treatment to Cuban products, and (3) prohibits and rescinds limits on remittances to Cuba. The President may, in relation to Cuba, impose new export controls and exercise powers related to declared national emergencies. The bill authorizes common carriers to provide telecommunications
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 05/20/2019
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LOVE Act of 2019 Lavender Offense Victim Exoneration Act of 2019 [S.1252]
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Offers a formal apology from Congress for encouraging policies at the Department of State such as the Lavender Scare, which resulted in the wrongful termination of at least 1,000 people for alleged homosexuality. The State Department and Foreign Service shall (1) review all employee terminations since January 1, 1950, to determine who was wrongfully terminated for their real or perceived sexual orientation; and (2) issue a public report on the findings. The State Department shall periodically report to Congress on recommendations for continued actions.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/30/2019
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Nuclear Weapons Abolition and Economic and Energy Conversion Act of 2019 [HB-2419]
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Directs the U.S. government to sign and ratify the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons or a similar international agreement that calls for the elimination of all nuclear weapons in every country. The government shall (1) redirect resources currently used in nuclear weapons programs toward building an ecologically beneficial peace economy and addressing human and infrastructure needs, and (2) actively promote policies to induce all other countries to take similar action.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Strategic Forces. on 05/01/2019
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Promoting Human Rights for Palestinian Children Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act [HB-2407]
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Prohibits the use of certain foreign-assistance funds to support the military detention, interrogation, abuse, or ill treatment of children in violation of international humanitarian law. The bill also prohibits such funds from being used to support certain practices against children, including torture, sensory deprivation, solitary confinement, and arbitrary detention. The bill also authorizes the Department of State to provide funding to nongovernmental organizations to (1) monitor and assess incidents of Palestinian children being subjected to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 04/30/2019
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Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2019 [HB-2412]
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Requires the Department of State to report to Congress within 60 days indicating (1) whether the Muslim Brotherhood meets the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization; and (2) if not, which criteria have not been met.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 05/20/2019
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution. [HR-326]
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This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that only a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can ensure Israel's survival as a secure Jewish and democratic state and fulfill the legitimate aspirations for a Palestinian state. It also expresses the sense that any U.S. proposal to achieve a just, stable, and lasting solution should expressly endorse a two-state solution and discourage steps that would put a peaceful resolution further out of reach.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
The Resolution Provides For Consideration Of H.r. 4 Under A Closed Rule With One Hour Of General Debate. Also, The Resolution Provides For Consideration Of H. Res. 326 Under A Closed Rule With One Hour Of General Debate. The Rule Provides That The Amendments To H. Res. 326 And Preamble, Modified By The Amendments In Part B Of The Report Are Considered As Adopted. on 12/06/2019
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Prevention of Unconstitutional War with Iran Act of 2019 [HB-2354]
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Prohibits funds from being used for kinetic military operations against Iran unless Congress authorizes such an action, with various exceptions such as in response to an imminent threat. ("Kinetic military operations" typically refers to active military actions, in contrast to latent operations or cyberwarfare.)
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 04/25/2019
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Recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation. [HR-324]
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This resolution affirms that the U.S.-Israel economic partnership has benefitted both countries and is a foundational component of the strong alliance. The resolution recognizes that science and technology innovation present promising new frontiers for U.S.-Israel economic cooperation, particularly in light of widespread drought, cybersecurity attacks, and other major challenges impacting the United States. It also encourages the President to regularize and expand forums of economic dialogue with Israel and foster public and private sector participation.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East, North Africa And International Terrorism. on 04/26/2019
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Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act [HB-2343]
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Directs the Department of State to report annually to Congress on the school materials used by the Palestinian Authority or the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in the West Bank and Gaza. Specifically, the report shall address (1) whether the materials used encourage violence or intolerance toward other nations or ethnic groups, (2) the steps the Palestinian Authority and UNRWA have taken to reform such materials, and (3) whether U.S. foreign assistance is used to fund the dissemination of the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 12/18/2019
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Allied Burden Sharing Report Act of 2019 [S.985]
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Directs the Department of Defense to report to Congress on (1) the defense spending and military activities of certain countries with cooperative defense agreements with the United States, (2) whether a country places limits on the use of funds contributed to the common defense, and (3) any U.S. actions to minimize such limitations. The report shall cover each North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member state, each Gulf Cooperation Council member state, each country party to the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (Rio Treaty), and
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/02/2019
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Security Partner Modernization Act [HB-2068]
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Establishes allows the use of certain foreign assistance funds to provide training and support for foreign-government law-enforcement forces. However, such funds may not be used to (1) provide assistance otherwise prohibited, such as assistance for units that the Department of State believes have committed gross human-rights violations; (2) provide assistance that the State Department believes would aggravate or substantially contribute to corruption, human-rights violations, or suppression of dissent; or (3) support any foreign-government intelligence
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Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Guest
Introduced In House on 04/03/2019
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Allied Burden Sharing Report Act of 2019 [HB-2047]
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Directs the Department of Defense to report to Congress on (1) the defense spending and military activities of certain countries with cooperative defense agreements with the United States, (2) whether a country places limits on the use of funds contributed to the common defense, and (3) any U.S. actions to minimize such limitations. The report shall cover each North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member state, each Gulf Cooperation Council member state, each country party to the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (Rio Treaty), and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Kelly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 04/26/2019
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Unaccompanied Alien Children Assistance Control Act [HB-2049]
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Directs the President to reduce foreign assistance to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras based on how many unaccompanied alien children from each of those countries are placed in custody for immigration status. For each unaccompanied alien child placed in custody who is a citizen or national of one of these countries, the President shall reduce assistance to that country by $30,000 the following fiscal year.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Burgess
Introduced In House on 04/03/2019
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Energy Diplomacy Act of 2019 [HB-2046]
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Authorizes the Department of State to establish an Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources position. The bill also directs the State Department to ensure there are sufficient personnel dedicated to handling energy-related issues, such as (1) formulating policies to advance U.S. energy security interests, (2) providing analysis of the national security implications of global energy and environmental developments, and (3) coordinating energy-related activities with other federal agencies. The Coordinator for International Energy Affairs
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Sponsored by: Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 05/22/2019
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Global Brain Health Act of 2019 [HB-2077]
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Establishes programs to provide international support to address (1) autism spectrum disorders (ASD); (2) hydrocephalus (i.e., the accumulation of fluid in the brain commonly occurring in infants and young children); and (3) Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.Specifically, the U.S. Agency for International Development must establish the Global Autism Assistance Program to (1) support local service providers and advocacy groups focused on ASD in developing countries and (2) train parents and teachers who work with children with ASD.In addition,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Karen Bass
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/04/2019