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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine. [SR-435] [Human Rights ] [International ]
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine. Recognizes the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine (Holodomor) of 1932-1933 and extends sympathies to the victims, survivors, and families of that tragedy. Encourages dissemination of information regarding the famine. Condemns the systematic violations of human rights of the Ukrainian people by the Soviet government. Recognizes (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Resolution Agreed To In Senate Without Amendment And An Amended Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 10/03/2018

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Food for Peace Modernization Act [HB-5276] [Food ] [International ] [Trade ] [Agriculture ]
Food for Peace Modernization Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer Referred To The Subcommittee On Livestock And Foreign Agriculture. on 04/30/2018

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Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act of 2018 [HB-5273] [International ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ] [Funding ]
Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 11/28/2018

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Expressing support for continued cooperation between Israel and the United States to ensure adequate capabilities to counter Iran's destabilizing activities and support shared interests, including stability and safety in the Middle East, and for other purposes. [HR-785] [International ] [National Security ] [Trade ] [Defense ] [Human Rights ]
Expressing support for continued cooperation between Israel and the United States to ensure adequate capabilities to counter Iran's destabilizing activities and support shared interests, including stability and safety in the Middle East, and for other purposes. Supports: (1) U.S.-Israel cooperation to counter Iran's destabilizing activities, (2) enhancing Israel's deterrence capabilities, (3) including Israel in the first tier of countries receiving strategic trade authorization, and (4) the U.S. declaration recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Introduced In House on 03/15/2018

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A resolution supporting the goals of World Tuberculosis Day to raise awareness about tuberculosis. [SR-437] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [International ]
A resolution supporting the goals of World Tuberculosis Day to raise awareness about tuberculosis. Supports the goals of World Tuberculosis Day to raise awareness about tuberculosis.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sherrod Brown Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1792-1793) on 03/19/2018

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Iran Human Rights Accountability Act of 2018 [HB-5330] [Human Rights ] [International ]
Iran Human Rights Accountability Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 03/29/2018

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Recognizing the United States role in the evolving energy landscape of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. [HR-795] [Energy ] [International ] [National Security ]
Recognizing the United States role in the evolving energy landscape of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Recognizes: (1) the need for a strategy to promote the peaceful use of U.S. energy in Gulf Cooperation Council member countries, and (2) the national security threat of Russian or Chinese dominance of nuclear power in the Gulf region.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Donald Norcross Introduced In House on 03/21/2018

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia should work within the framework of the United Nations process and in good faith with Greece to achieve longstanding United States and United Nations policy goals by finding a mutually acceptable name that must apply for all internal and international uses (erga omnes), for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. [HR-804] [International ] [Human Rights ]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia should work within the framework of the United Nations process and in good faith with Greece to achieve longstanding United States and United Nations policy goals by finding a mutually acceptable name that must apply for all internal and international uses (erga omnes), for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Carolyn Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, And Emerging Threats. on 06/04/2018

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Expressing concern over attacks on Coptic Christians in Egypt. [HR-673] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Religion ]
Expressing concern over attacks on Coptic Christians in Egypt. Acknowledges: (1) the importance of the U.S.-Egypt partnership in advancing common interests, and (2) Egypt's regional role as a partner in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism. Recognizes the necessity for Egypt's leaders to take steps toward education reform that prioritizes impartial instruction of all religions and political reform that prioritizes human rights, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law. Urges the government of Egypt to: (1) enact reforms to ensure that (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H165-166) on 01/11/2018

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Condemning the actions taken by the Government of the Republic of Cameroon against Patrice Nganang and others, and for other purposes. [HR-718] [Human Rights ] [International ]
Condemning the actions taken by the Government of the Republic of Cameroon against Patrice Nganang and others, and for other purposes. Condemns the actions taken by the government of Cameroon against Patrice Nganang and Cameroon's English-speaking minority. Affirms that the United States continues to hold such government responsible for upholding the rights of its citizens, regardless of political views or beliefs. Urges such government to extend to all of Cameroon's citizens, including political dissidents, the rights guaranteed by the Universal (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Capuano Introduced In House on 01/29/2018

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Recognizing the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople of the Central Highlands of Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and condemning the ongoing violation of human rights by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. [HR-797] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Military ] [Veterans ]
Recognizing the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople of the Central Highlands of Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and condemning the ongoing violation of human rights by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Recognizes: (1) the contributions of the Montagnards who fought loyally and bravely with U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War and who continue to suffer persecution in Vietnam as a result of this relationship, and (2) that eligible Montagnards should be provided access to (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Luis Correa Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights And International Organizations. on 06/04/2018

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Preventing Preemptive War in North Korea Act of 2017 [S.2047] [Defense ] [International ] [National Security ] [Military ]
Preventing Preemptive War in North Korea Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 10/31/2017

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Urging Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. [HR-732] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Religion ]
Urging Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Calls on Turkey to: (1) eliminate all forms of discrimination, particularly those based on race or religion, and grant the Ecumenical Patriarch appropriate international recognition and ecclesiastic succession; (2) safeguard religious and human rights; (3) respect international law, European Union laws, and the basic tenets of human rights; and (4) prove that it is ready to meet the criteria set forth by the Copenhagen European Council prior to its accession (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally Introduced In House on 02/07/2018

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Calling upon the leadership of the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to dismantle its labor camp system, and for other purposes. [HR-763] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Poverty ] [Criminal Justice ]
Calling upon the leadership of the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to dismantle its labor camp system, and for other purposes. Calls for the international community to demand that North Korea dismantle its labor camp system and for North Korea to cease human rights abuses and release political prisoners.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell Introduced In House on 03/05/2018

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A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its violence against demonstrators and calling for peaceful resolution to the concerns of the citizens of Iran. [SR-367] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Telecommunications ] [National Security ]
A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its violence against demonstrators and calling for peaceful resolution to the concerns of the citizens of Iran. Condemns the government of Iran for: (1) funding terrorist organizations and activities; (2) oppression of its citizens; and (3) suppression of communication through interference with internet applications such as Instagram, Facebook, Telegram, and Twitter. Reaffirms: (1) the U.S. commitment to promoting the freedoms of speech and assembly as universal rights, and (2) U.S. support for (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S47) on 01/04/2018

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Expressing support for the designation of a "Prisoners of Conscience Day". [HR-750] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ]
Expressing support for the designation of a "Prisoners of Conscience Day". Calls for the designation of a Prisoners of Conscience Day.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Introduced In House on 02/26/2018

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Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act [HB-5132] [International ] [Trade ] [National Security ]
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 03/07/2018

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United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018 [S.2497] [Defense ] [International ] [Aerospace ] [Cybersecurity ] [National Security ] [Science ]
United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018 This bill extends security assistance to Israel. Specifically, it extends: foreign military financing assistance to Israel through FY2028, loan guarantees through FY2023, and authority for the war reserves stockpile through FY2023. The President may: enter into a cooperative agreement with Israel for research and joint production of anti-drone defense articles; conduct a joint assessment with Israel regarding which precision guided munitions Israel needs in a sustained armed confrontation (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey On Motion To Suspend The Rules And Pass The Bill, As Amended Agreed To By Voice Vote. (text: Cr H8145-8146) on 09/12/2018

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A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day. [SR-426] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Human Services ]
A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day. Supports the goals of International Women's Day. Recognizes that the empowerment of women is linked to a country's potential to generate economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclusive security. Recognizes individuals in the United States and around the world, including women human rights defenders and civil society leaders, who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights. Recognizes the unique cultural, historical, and religious differences (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Resolution Agreed To In Senate Without Amendment And An Amended Preamble By Voice Vote. on 04/18/2018

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A resolution congratulating the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 100th anniversary of their declarations of independence. [SR-432] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ]
A resolution congratulating the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 100th anniversary of their declarations of independence. Congratulates the people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 100th anniversary of their declarations of independence. Commends: (1) the people and governments of such countries for their successful reforms and economic growth since 1991, and (2) such countries for their commitment to democracy and respect for human rights and for their leadership in furthering those values abroad. Applauds the partnership (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Resolution Agreed To In Senate With An Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 04/09/2018

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