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A resolution supporting the goals of World Tuberculosis Day to raise awareness about tuberculosis. [SR-119] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [International ]
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] [Defense ] [International ] [National Security ] [Military ]
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 (continued...)

  

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] [Children and Youth ] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Human Services ]
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] [Human Rights ] [International ] [National Security ]
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] [Arts and Culture ] [Human Rights ] [International ]
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

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Condemning the Government of the Philippines for its continued detention of Senator Leila De Lima, calling for her immediate release, and for other purposes. [HR-233] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Public Safety ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Crime ]
This resolution condemns the government of the Philippines for the state-sanctioned extrajudicial killings in its War on Drugs. The resolution also condemns the government's detention of human rights defenders and Senator Leila De Lima and harassment of journalists.

  

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

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States condemns all forms of violence against children globally and recognizes the harmful impacts of violence against children. [SR-112] [Children and Youth ] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Human Services ]
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: Sen. Robert Casey Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/14/2019

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Emphasizing the importance of alliances and partnerships. [HR-222] [International ] [National Security ] [Defense ] [Military ]
This resolution recognizes the importance of alliances in advancing U.S. interests and urges the President to reaffirm the United States' commitment to alliances.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 06/26/2019

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Reaffirming the importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in United States foreign policy. [HR-221] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Voting Rights ] [Elections ]
This resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to supporting democracy and human rights both domestically and internationally. The resolution also calls on the U.S. government to uphold all relevant international human rights agreements ratified by the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 06/26/2019

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Recognizing the interdependence of diplomacy, development, and defense as critical to effective national security. [HR-220] [Defense ] [International ] [National Security ] [Budget and Spending ]
This resolution recognizes the roles that development and diplomacy play in advancing the national security objectives of the United States and expresses support for a substantial U.S. international affairs budget.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 06/26/2019

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No Assistance for Assad Act [HB-1706] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Funding ]
Bars assistance for stabilization or reconstruction activities for any part of Syria controlled by the Syrian government or associated forces. The restrictions do not apply to assistance for (1) certain projects administered by local organizations, (2) projects to meet basic human needs such as drought relief, and (3) activities related to Syrian compliance with certain weapons treaties. The restrictions apply through FY2024 and shall be lifted if the President certifies to Congress that various criteria have been met, such as that the Syrian government (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Introduced In House on 03/13/2019

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Affirming the historical relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Morocco, condemning the recent provocative actions of the Polisario Front and its foreign supporters, and encouraging efforts by the United Nations to reach a peaceful resolution of the Western Sahara conflict. [HR-223] [International ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ]
This resolution reaffirms U.S. support for Morocco and condemns actions taken by Iran and Hezbollah that promote instability in the region. The resolution also calls for a peaceful agreement to ending the Western Sahara conflict between Morocco and the Polisario Front.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East, North Africa And International Terrorism. on 03/25/2019

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Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019 [HB-1704] [Trade ] [International ] [Small Business ] [Economic Development ] [Finance ]
Establishes within the Department of State an Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Matters, and establishes that a principal duty of a diplomatic mission to a foreign country is the promotion of U.S. economic and commercial interests in that country. The Assistant Secretary shall be responsible for matters relating to international economics and business matters in foreign policy. The State Department shall train various Foreign Service officers, as part of their standard training, on matters including economic and commercial diplomacy, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Yoho Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/08/2019

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Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act [HB-1700] [Crime ] [International ] [National Security ] [Immigration ]
Directs the Department of State to report to Congress on specified Mexican drug cartels and determine whether they qualify as foreign terrorist organizations under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The State Department shall explain in detail its reasoning if it concludes that any of the specified cartels do not qualify. The report shall analyze the Reynosa/Los Metros faction of the Gulf Cartel, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, and the Cartel Del Noreste faction of Los Zetas.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Babin Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 05/03/2019

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Calling on the Government of Iran to fulfill repeated promises of assistance in the case of Robert Levinson, the longest held United States civilian in our Nation's history. [HR-218] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ]
This resolution urges the government of Iran to assist in locating Robert Levinson and provide all available information related to his disappearance. (Robert Levinson is a Central Intelligence Agency operative who has been missing since 2007.)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East, North Africa And International Terrorism. on 03/25/2019

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A resolution calling on the Government of Iran to fulfill repeated promises of assistance in the case of Robert Levinson, the longest held United States civilian in our Nation's history. [SR-104] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ]
This resolution urges the government of Iran to assist in locating Robert Levinson and provide all available information related to his disappearance. (Robert Levinson is a Central Intelligence Agency operative who has been missing since 2007.)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/12/2019

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Climate Security Act of 2019 [S.745] [Climate Change ] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [International ] [National Security ] [Science ] [Water ]
Establishes various positions and duties related to climate change in the foreign policy context. The President shall appoint a Climate Security Envoy within the Department of State. The envoy shall develop, implement, and encourage other countries to support a climate security policy to (1) enhance resilience to the effects of climate change to reduce the risk of conflict and instability, (2) evaluate the risks to regions and countries that are vulnerable to climate change and are strategically significant to the United States, and (3) coordinate (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/12/2019

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Supporting the goals to protect United States military personnel from malaria. [HR-214] [Defense ] [Healthcare ] [Military ] [Public Health ]
This resolution expresses support for (1) researching new interventions to prevent and treat malaria; and (2) sustained or enhanced efforts so that once malaria is eliminated in a country, it does not return.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 03/12/2019

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To repeal certain foreign affairs reporting requirements. [HB-1677] [International ] [National Security ]
Repeals certain reporting requirements related to foreign affairs, specifically requirements for periodic reports on (1) world military expenditures and arms transfers, (2) U.S. activities related to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, (3) Foreign Services positions that require foreign language competence, and (4) U.S. assistance related to international terrorism.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Introduced In House on 03/11/2019

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Women and Countering Violent Extremism Act of 2019 [HB-1653] [Defense ] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ]
(1) authorizes assistance to women's groups in foreign countries that work on terrorism-related issues, and (2) amends various reporting and training provisions to incorporate issues related to gender and terrorism. The President may provide assistance to non-U.S.-based, women-led organizations countering violent extremism and terrorism in foreign countries. The President's periodic Women, Peace, and Security Strategy shall include a section on (1) women's contributions to countering violent extremism, (2) preventing women's involvement in violent (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky Introduced In House on 03/08/2019

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