International Affairs

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Strongly condemning the February 2019 terrorist attack in India, offering condolences to the family and friends of the victims, and reaffirming solidarity with the people of India. [HR-261] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ]
This resolution condemns the February 2019 terrorist attack in India, offers deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victims and to India, reaffirms solidarity with the Indian people, and reaffirms the U.S. commitment to working with the government of India to combat terrorism.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Pete Olson Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia, The Pacific And Nonproliferation. on 04/02/2019

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A resolution supporting the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and recognizing its 70 years of accomplishments. [SR-123] [Defense ] [International ] [Military ] [National Security ]
This resolution lauds the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for its contributions to the safety, security, and democratic systems of its member states, and reaffirms U.S. commitment to NATO's mission. It also calls on NATO members to fulfill their pledges to fully share the security burden by increasing their defense spending, and expresses the Senate's readiness to consider North Macedonia's application to join NATO.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Resolution Agreed To In Senate Without Amendment By Voice Vote. on 04/04/2019

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No Tax Dollars for the United Nations Climate Agenda Act [HB-1881] [Climate Change ] [Budget and Spending ] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Funding ] [International ]
Prohibits using federal agency funds to make contributions to or for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or the Green Climate Fund.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Introduced In House on 03/26/2019

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Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece. [HCR-26] [Arts and Culture ] [International ] [Human Rights ]
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the United Kingdom should enter into negotiations with Greece to facilitate the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 04/02/2019

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Recognizing people of African descent and Black Europeans. [HR-256] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Human Rights ] [International ]
This resolution encourages the recognition of the collective history and achievements of people of African descent and reaffirms the importance of their equal participation in all aspects of political, economic, social, and cultural life. The resolution recognizes that many black Europeans have experienced injustices in the public and private sector and welcomes European efforts to promote racial equality and combat discrimination. The resolution urges the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to support efforts to (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 04/02/2019

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African Descent Affairs Act of 2019 [HB-1877] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
Directs the Department of State to establish an Office of Global African Descent Affairs, to be headed by the Director and Special Advisor to the Secretary on Global African Descent Affairs. Office functions shall include directing policies, programs, and funding relating to the human rights and advancement of people of African descent internationally; developing and managing the Fund for African Descent Affairs to invest in solutions to combat racial discrimination and create opportunities for people of African descent internationally; directing (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, And International Organizations. on 04/02/2019

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Taiwan Assurance Act of 2019 [S.878] [Defense ] [International ] [National Security ] [Military ]
Directs the President to review the Department of State's guidance on diplomatic practice with Taiwan and to reissue such guidance to the relevant executive branch departments and agencies. It also directs the President to report to Congress on the results of the review and on the implementation of the Taiwan Travel Act, which states that it is U.S. policy to allow and encourage engagement between U.S. and Taiwanese officials. The Department of Defense shall make efforts to include Taiwanese forces in bilateral and multilateral military exercises (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/26/2019

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International Human Rights Defense Act of 2019 [HB-1857] [Human Rights ] [International ]
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 (continued...)

  

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] [International ] [Human Rights ]
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] [Human Rights ] [International ]
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 (continued...)

  

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] [International ] [Human Rights ]
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] [Defense ] [Human Rights ] [International ] [National Security ] [Military ]
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 (continued...)

  

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] [International ] [National Security ] [Finance ] [Trade ] [Human Rights ]
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) (continued...)

  

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] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ]
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] [Defense ] [International ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Agriculture ] [Energy ] [Healthcare ] [National Security ] [Science ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Military ]
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, (continued...)

  

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] [International ] [Human Rights ]
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] [International ] [Elections ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ]
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] [Agriculture ] [Energy ] [International ] [Water ] [Human Rights ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
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] [International ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
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 (continued...)

  

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] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Criminal Justice ]
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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