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Expressing concern for the well-being of Liu Xia, and urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to unconditionally release Liu Xia from illegal detention, cease surveillance, and allow her freedom of movement. [HR-484] [Human Rights ] [International ]
Expressing concern for the well-being of Liu Xia, and urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to unconditionally release Liu Xia from illegal detention, cease surveillance, and allow her freedom of movement.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sander Levin Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights And International Organizations. on 09/05/2017

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AGOA and MCA Modernization Act African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act Modernization Act [HB-3445] [Trade ] [International ] [Economic Development ]
AGOA and MCA Modernization Act African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act Modernization Act This bill directs the President to establish a website for the collection and dissemination of information regarding the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The Department of State is urged to promote the use by eligible sub-Saharan African countries of the benefits available under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. The President is urged to: facilitate trans-boundary trade among eligible sub-Saharan African countries; provide (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu Became Public Law No: 115-167. (txt | Pdf) on 04/23/2018

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Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2018 [S.1631] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Telecommunications ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Grants ] [Funding ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ] [Budget and Spending ] [Construction ] [Data Privacy ]
Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2018 This bill directs the Department of State to report to Congress regarding State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) reorganization plans. Any such plan shall preserve USAID's independence. The State Department is urged to establish an Office of Global Women's Issues. The bill: (1) establishes in the State Department a Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and the position of Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs; and (2) (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Corker Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With Amendments. Without Written Report. on 09/06/2017

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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 [HB-3362] [International ] [Budget and Spending ] [Trade ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Law Enforcement ] [Military ] [Elections ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ] [Cybersecurity ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Economic Development ] [Finance ] [Taxes ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Construction ] [Energy ] [Healthcare ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Small Business ] [Consumer Protection ] [Education ] [Veterans ] [Defense ] [Immigration ] [Disaster Relief ]
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 Provides FY2018 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY Provides appropriations to the Department of State for the Administration of Foreign Affairs, including: Diplomatic and Consular Programs; the Capital Investment Fund; the Office of Inspector General; Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs; Representation Expenses; Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials; (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Rogers The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 115-253, By Mr. Rogers (ky). on 07/24/2017

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Recognizing that international education and exchange programs further national security and foreign policy priorities, enhance economic competitiveness, and promote mutual understanding and cooperation among nations. [HR-470] [International ] [National Security ] [Trade ] [Economic Development ] [Education ]
Recognizing that international education and exchange programs further national security and foreign policy priorities, enhance economic competitiveness, and promote mutual understanding and cooperation among nations. Recognizes that international education and exchange programs enhance national security, significantly further U.S. foreign policy goals and economic competitiveness, and promote mutual understanding and cooperation among nations. Encourages such programs to ensure that the United States maintains a broad international knowledge base. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 07/24/2017

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Taiwan Security Act of 2017 [S.1620] [Defense ] [International ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Trade ]
Taiwan Security Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to carry out a program of exchanges of senior military officers and senior officials between the United States and Taiwan that are designed to improve military relations. Exchanges should focus on: threat analysis; military doctrine; force planning; logistical support; intelligence collection and analysis; operational tactics, techniques, and procedures; humanitarian assistance and disaster relief; and civil-military relations. Such exchanges should be conducted in the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/24/2017

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A resolution 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. [SR-229] [Human Rights ] [Veterans ] [Military ] [International ]
A resolution 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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Burr Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S4138-4139) on 07/24/2017

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Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act [HB-3364] [International ] [Cybersecurity ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Defense ] [Finance ] [Trade ] [Law Enforcement ]
Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017 This bill directs the President to impose sanctions against: (1) Iran's ballistic missile or weapons of mass destruction programs, (2) the sale or transfer to Iran of military equipment or the provision of related technical or financial assistance, and (3) Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated foreign persons. The President may impose sanctions against persons responsible for violations of internationally recognized human (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen Became Public Law No: 115-44. on 08/02/2017

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A resolution calling for a credible, peaceful, free, and fair presidential election in Kenya in August 2017. [SR-228] [International ] [Elections ] [Human Rights ]
A resolution calling for a credible, peaceful, free, and fair presidential election in Kenya in August 2017.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S4119) on 07/20/2017

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Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2017 [HB-3329] [Finance ] [International ] [National Security ]
Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Introduced In House on 07/20/2017

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World Bank Accountability Act of 2017 [HB-3326] [International ] [Poverty ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Human Rights ] [Economic Development ]
World Bank Accountability Act of 2017 This bill provides that for each of FY2018-FY2023, 15% of appropriations for the World Bank's International Development Association shall be withheld and not disbursed until the Department of the Treasury reports to Congress that the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development: (1) is implementing institutional incentives that prioritize poverty reduction, development outcomes, and capable project management over the Bank's lending and grant making volume; (2) is taking, or has completed, steps to (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brad Sherman Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/18/2018

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations Security Council should immediately impose an arms embargo against the Government of South Sudan and all other parties to hostilities in South Sudan. [HR-467] [International ] [Defense ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Military ]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations Security Council should immediately impose an arms embargo against the Government of South Sudan and all other parties to hostilities in South Sudan.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern Introduced In House on 07/20/2017

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Supporting the role of the United States in promoting children's access to quality education in the poorest countries through the Global Partnership for Education. [HR-466] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [International ] [Funding ]
Supporting the role of the United States in promoting children's access to quality education in the poorest countries through the Global Partnership for Education.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus Introduced In House on 07/20/2017

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Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2018 [S.1595] [International ] [National Security ] [Crime ]
Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2018 This bill amends the Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015 to impose specified sanctions on: (1) foreign persons that knowingly assist in or provide support for fund raising or recruitment activities for Hizballah; (2) agencies of foreign governments that provide Hizballah with financial support, arms, or other assistance; and (3) Hizballah by reason of its narcotics trafficking and significant transnational criminal activities. The bill prescribes reporting requirements (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Became Public Law No: 115-272. on 10/25/2018

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Sanctioning Hizballah's Illicit Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act [HB-3342] [International ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Military ] [Crime ]
Sanctioning Hizballah's Illicit Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act (Sec. 2) This bill states that it shall be U.S. policy to condemn the use of innocent civilians as human shields. (Sec. 3) The President shall submit to Congress within one year, and annually thereafter, a list of: each foreign person that is a member of Hizballah or Hamas or is knowingly acting on behalf of Hizballah or Hamas and knowingly directs the use of civilians protected by the law of war to shield military objectives from attack, and each foreign person or agency (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas Suozzi Signed By President. on 12/21/2018

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Protecting Girls' Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act [S.1580] [Education ] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Children and Youth ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Human Services ]
Protecting Girls' Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act This bill urges the consideration of the educational needs of vulnerable women and girls in designing, implementing, and evaluating U.S. foreign assistance policies and programs. The Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) may advance programs that: provide safe, primary and secondary education for displaced children; build the capacity of institutions in countries hosting displaced people to prevent displaced children from facing educational discrimination; (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Presented To President. on 01/02/2019

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A resolution recognizing the 6th anniversary of the death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, and commemorating his legacy and commitment to democratic values and principles. [SR-224] [Human Rights ] [International ]
A resolution recognizing the 6th anniversary of the death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, and commemorating his legacy and commitment to democratic values and principles. Commemorates the legacy of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas on the sixth anniversary of his death on July 22, 2018, and honors his commitment to democratic values. Calls on the Cuban government to cease violating human rights and to begin providing democratic political freedoms to its citizens.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Resolution Agreed To In Senate With An Amendment And An Amendment To The Title And An Amended Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 04/11/2018

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To direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in the World Health Organization, and for other purposes. [HB-3320] [Healthcare ] [International ] [Public Health ]
To direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in the World Health Organization, and for other purposes. (Sec. 1) This bill requires the annual reports submitted by the Department of State to Congress concerning the U.S. plan to endorse and obtain observer status for Taiwan at the annual summit of the World Health Assembly (WHA) held by the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland, to include an account of the changes and improvements that the State Department has made to such plan following any (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/10/2018

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A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Liu Xiaobo for his steadfast commitment to the protection of human rights, political freedoms, free markets, democratic elections, government accountability, and peaceful change in the People's Republic of China. [SR-223] [Human Rights ] [International ]
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Liu Xiaobo for his steadfast commitment to the protection of human rights, political freedoms, free markets, democratic elections, government accountability, and peaceful change in the People's Republic of China. Recognizes the life and accomplishments of Liu Xiaobo. Calls for the Chinese government to release his wife and allow her to settle in a place or country of her own choosing.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S4084) on 07/19/2017

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Otto Warmbier Banking Restrictions Involving North Korea Act of 2017 [S.1591] [International ] [Finance ] [Trade ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ]
Otto Warmbier Banking Restrictions Involving North Korea Act of 2017 This bill requires the President to: (1) submit to Congress a list of financial institutions that are providing financial or banking support to the government of North Korea; (2) impose specified financial and asset blocking sanctions on an institution that has knowingly engaged in such conduct, and (3) impose specified civil penalties upon a U.S. institution based upon whether it has taken steps to prevent a recurrence of such conduct. The President: (1) may suspend, renew, or (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. Hearings Held. Hearings Printed: S.hrg. 115-161. on 01/30/2018

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