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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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A resolution opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel. [SR-120]
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This resolution opposes the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement (BDS) and other efforts targeting Israel, and states that BDS undermines the possibility for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The resolution urges both sides to return to direct negotiations and expresses support for a solution resulting in the state of Israel existing alongside a democratic Palestinian state.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/25/2019
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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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A resolution congratulating Israel and Egypt on the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty. [SR-121]
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This resolution requests the President to issue a proclamation to observe the 40th anniversary of peace between Israel and Egypt and encourages the two nations to continue to serve as examples of peacebuilding.
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Enzi
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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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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Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2019 [HB-1850]
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[Finance ]
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Imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and any affiliate or successor groups. The President shall periodically report to Congress a list of each foreign person or instrumentality that knowingly assists, provides significant support or services to, or is involved in a significant transaction with a senior member or supporter of any of the targeted groups. The President shall impose two or more sanctions on the named persons. Specifically, such a person may be (1) denied credit and services from the Export-Import Bank, (2)
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Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas Suozzi
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/24/2019
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States One-China Policy does not commit it to the People's Republic of China's One-China Principle, and for other purposes. [HR-248]
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This resolution affirms the United States' support of Taiwan and urges the international community and private companies to reject enforcement of the One-China Principle. (Taiwan is self-governing, but China considers it to be a renegade province and has taken actions to encourage countries and international organizations to limit or cut off relations with Taiwan.)
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Chabot
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia, The Pacific And Nonproliferation. on 04/02/2019
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United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act [HB-1837]
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Authorizes various joint research and cooperation programs between the United States and Israel, reauthorizes security assistance to Israel, and establishes reporting requirements regarding various related issues. The bill authorizes the Department of State to work with Israel on research and development to establish directed energy capabilities. It authorizes through FY2024 cooperative projects involving the United States, Israel, and developing countries to identify and address sustainability challenges related to water resources, agriculture,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/24/2019
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Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel. [HR-246]
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This resolution opposes the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement and other efforts targeting Israel. The resolution urges both sides to return to direct negotiations and expresses support for a solution resulting in the state of Israel existing alongside a democratic Palestinian state. It also affirms the right of U.S. citizens to free speech, including the right to protest or criticize U.S. or foreign government policies.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Mr. Engel Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 07/23/2019
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Expressing support for Ukraine in its upcoming elections and opposing any Russian interference in Ukraine's elections. [HR-249]
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This resolution condemns attempts by Russia to interfere in Ukraine's elections and encourages the United States to assist Ukraine in efforts to protect its election infrastructure.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 04/02/2019
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United States-Israel International Development Cooperation Act of 2019 [HB-1820]
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Authorizes projects among the United States, Israel, and developing countries to support local solutions to sustainability challenges relating to water resources, agriculture, and energy storage. The U.S. Agency for International Development may enter into a memorandum of understanding with Israel to work together toward common goals in areas such as energy, agriculture, democracy, human rights, economic growth, and education.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen Rice
Introduced In House on 03/18/2019
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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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War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act [HB-1819]
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Expands the Department of State's rewards program to authorize rewards for providing information leading to the arrest, conviction, or transfer of a foreign national accused of war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide as such crimes as defined under the law of an international criminal tribunal, the applicable country, or the United States. Currently, rewards are authorized for information leading to the arrest, conviction, or transfer of a foreign national accused of such crimes only as defined under the statutes of the relevant tribunal.
Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/07/2020
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the March 31, 2019, presidential election in Ukraine. [SR-109]
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[Elections ]
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This resolution expresses support for a transparent presidential election in Ukraine on March 31, 2019. The resolution directs the U.S. President to (1) assess the scope of Russian interference in Ukraine's election, and (2) asses the future of U.S.-Ukraine relations under Ukraine's new president.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Merkley
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/14/2019
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United States-Israel Directed Energy Cooperation Act [HB-1795]
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Authorizes the Department of Defense (DOD), upon request from Israel and with the concurrence of the Department of State, to jointly carry out research and testing of directed energy capabilities with Israel. (Directed energy systems are capable of converting chemical or electrical energy into radiated energy and focusing it on a target.) DOD may provide maintenance and sustainment support for such activities if Israel matches U.S. funds provided for such support or otherwise provides an amount that meets Israel's best efforts. The bill imposes
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Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Introduced In House on 03/14/2019
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A resolution supporting the goals of World Tuberculosis Day to raise awareness about tuberculosis. [SR-119]
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This resolution expresses support for the goals of World Tuberculosis Day to raise awareness about tuberculosis.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/14/2019
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New START Policy Act of 2019 [S.845]
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Requires reports related to Russia's nuclear arsenal and the effect that the Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms (New START treaty) has had on that arsenal. (The treaty is set to expire in February 2021 but may be extended to February 2026.) The Office of the Director of National Intelligence shall report to Congress on (1) Russia's current nuclear forces and predicted force levels in 2026, (2) the impact the New START treaty has had on Russia's nuclear forces and strategic delivery systems, (3) how the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. 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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Divided Families Reunification Act [HB-1771]
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Directs the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on its consultations with South Korea on potential opportunities to reunite Korean Americans with family in North Korea. The State Department's Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues shall periodically report to Congress on its consultations with representatives of Korean Americans with family in North Korea on reunification efforts.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/10/2020
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Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz. [HR-238]
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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