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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should give its advice and consent to the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. [HR-356]
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should give its advice and consent to the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the full realization of the rights of women is vital to the development and well-being of people of all nations; and (2) the Senate should, therefore, give its advice and consent to the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights And International Organizations. on 06/27/2017
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Supporting a democratic Hungary and reaffirming the long-standing and mutually-beneficial relationship between the United States and Hungary. [HR-353]
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Supporting a democratic Hungary and reaffirming the long-standing and mutually-beneficial relationship between the United States and Hungary. Reaffirms the mutually-beneficial relationship between the United States and Hungary. Condemns Hungary's movement toward a less free and democratic society. Urges Hungary to reverse laws and policies that curtail individual rights and basic freedoms.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory Meeks
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, And Emerging Threats. on 06/27/2017
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Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act [HB-2627]
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Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State to: develop open-source software based on U.S. Customs and Border Protection's global travel targeting and analysis systems and the State Department's watchlisting, identification, and screening systems to facilitate the vetting of travelers against terrorist watchlists and law enforcement databases, enhance border management, and improve targeting and analysis; and make such software and any related technical assistance or
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Sponsored by: Rep. John Katko
Referred To The Subcommittee On Terrorism, Nonproliferation, And Trade. on 06/27/2017
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Condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador's residence on May 16, 2017, and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice and measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. [HR-354]
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Condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador's residence on May 16, 2017, and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice and measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the rights to peacefully assemble and freely express one's views are essential to American democracy; and (2) the United States should take steps to strengthen free press and civil society freedoms in countries such as Turkey. Calls for: (1) any Turkish
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Mr. Royce (ca) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 06/06/2017
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Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017 [S.1221]
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Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017 This bill declares that the United States supports the "Stimson Doctrine" and thus does not recognize territorial changes effected by force, including the illegal invasions and occupations of Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Crimea, Eastern Ukraine, and Transnistria. The bill: (1) authorizes FY2018-FY2019 assistance for the Countering Russian Influence Fund; and (2) prescribes fund use, including assisting those North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or European Union (EU) countries that
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With Amendments. Without Written Report. on 06/06/2017
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Condemning the violence and persecution in Chechnya. [HR-351]
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Condemning the violence and persecution in Chechnya. Condemns the violence and persecution in Chechnya. Calls on: Chechen officials to cease the abduction, detention, and torture of individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation and hold accountable those involved in perpetrating such abuses; the government of the Russian Federation to protect the human rights of all its citizens, condemn the violence and persecution, investigate such crimes in Chechnya, and hold accountable those involved in perpetrating such abuses; and the U.S. government
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Mr. Royce (ca) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 06/27/2017
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RISK Act Reporting on Influence and Subversion by the Kremlin Act [HB-2586]
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RISK Act Reporting on Influence and Subversion by the Kremlin Act This bill directs the Department of State to submit to Congress an assessment of subversive activities by the Russian Federation. The assessment shall be conducted by a federally funded research and development center or another appropriate independent entity with expertise in diplomatic and military developments in Europe and the Russian Federation. Such entity may use and incorporate information from previous studies and shall include assessments of: disinformation and propaganda
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Sponsored by: Rep. Walter Jones
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, And Emerging Threats. on 06/27/2017
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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should withdraw from the Paris Agreement, adopted in December 2015. [SCR-17]
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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should withdraw from the Paris Agreement, adopted in December 2015.
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Enzi
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/22/2017
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Calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws. [HR-349]
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Calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws. Calls on the President and the Department of State to: (1) make the repeal of blasphemy, heresy, or apostasy laws a priority in the bilateral relationships of the United States with all countries that have such laws; and (2) designate countries that enforce such laws as "countries of particular concern for religious freedom" under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. Urges the governments of countries that: (1) enforce such laws to amend or repeal such laws; and (2)
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights And International Organizations. on 06/27/2017
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Reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership. [HR-336]
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Reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership. Reaffirms a strong commitment to a U.S.-Mexico partnership based on mutual respect and the promotion of shared democratic values. Supports: (1) continued bilateral cooperation through the High Level Economic Dialogue on issues related to the economic well-being and security of both countries; (2) continued engagement with Mexico to tackle regional issues and work together in international fora; and (3) efforts by the Mexican government to strengthen the rule of law, reduce
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. Markup Report Cq on 05/24/2017
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Keeping Girls in School Act [S.1171]
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Keeping Girls in School Act This bill establishes an Adolescent Girls Education Challenge Fund from which funds may be made available for the Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and other federal agencies to work with external partners to implement innovative programs to ensure that adolescent girls enroll and succeed in school. The State Department and USAID are authorized to initiate and advance programs that support educational opportunities for adolescent girls and that reduce specific barriers adolescent
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/18/2017
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Vulnerable Children and Families Act of 2017 [S.1178]
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Vulnerable Children and Families Act of 2017 This bill redesignates the Office of Children's Issues of the Department of State as the Office of Vulnerable Children and Family Security (VCFS). The President shall appoint an Ambassador-at-Large to promote: (1) oversight of the VCFS; (2) the implementation in foreign countries of child welfare laws and policies in keeping with the goals of the United States Government Action Plan on Children in Adversity; and (3) addressing the gap in U.S. diplomacy, policy, and operations regarding permanent family
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Sponsored by: Sen. Angus King
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/18/2017
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Expressing support for strengthening engagement between the United States and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. [HCR-54]
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Expressing support for strengthening engagement between the United States and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. Expresses the sense of Congress that: the continuing success of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is in the national economic interest of the United States, APEC should be a part of the U.S. diplomatic and economic strategy for the Asia-Pacific region, and the United States should continue to engage APEC in promoting economic growth through the adoption of rules-based policies to strengthen trade and investment between
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Reichert
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia And The Pacific. on 06/27/2017
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A concurrent resolution expressing support for strengthening engagement between the United States and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. [SCR-16]
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A concurrent resolution expressing support for strengthening engagement between the United States and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. Expresses the sense of Congress that: the continuing success of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is in the national economic interest of the United States, APEC should be a part of the U.S. diplomatic and economic strategy for the Asia-Pacific region, and the United States should continue to engage APEC in promoting economic growth through the adoption of rules-based policies to strengthen trade
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S3047) on 05/18/2017
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Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should withdraw from the Paris Agreement, adopted in December 2015. [HCR-55]
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Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should withdraw from the Paris Agreement, adopted in December 2015. Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change, adopted in December 2015.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 05/18/2017
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Recognizing the essential contributions of frontline health workers to strengthening the United States national security and economic prosperity, sustaining and expanding progress on global health, and saving the lives of millions of women, men, and children around the world. [HR-342]
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Recognizing the essential contributions of frontline health workers to strengthening the United States national security and economic prosperity, sustaining and expanding progress on global health, and saving the lives of millions of women, men, and children around the world. Reaffirms the critical role of frontline health workers in achieving core global health goals. Commends U.S. progress in helping to build local capacity and save lives in the world's most vulnerable communities by training and supporting such workers. Urges greater global attention
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 05/18/2017
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Vulnerable Children and Families Act of 2017 [HB-2532]
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Vulnerable Children and Families Act of 2017 This bill redesignates the Office of Children's Issues of the Department of State as the Office of Vulnerable Children and Family Security (VCFS). The President shall appoint an Ambassador-at-Large to promote: (1) oversight of the VCFS; (2) the implementation in foreign countries of child welfare laws and policies in keeping with the goals of the United States Government Action Plan on Children in Adversity; and (3) addressing the gap in U.S. diplomacy, policy, and operations regarding permanent family
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Introduced In House on 05/18/2017
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Expressing the sense of Congress that a museum should be established and operated in Washington, DC, for the purpose of memorializing the victims of communist regimes, educating Americans and foreign visitors about the ideology of communism and its history, and encouraging visitors to meet the challenges of the human rights abuses presented by communist regimes today. [HCR-57]
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Expressing the sense of Congress that a museum should be established and operated in Washington, DC, for the purpose of memorializing the victims of communist regimes, educating Americans and foreign visitors about the ideology of communism and its history, and encouraging visitors to meet the challenges of the human rights abuses presented by communist regimes today. Expresses the sense of Congress that: the atrocities committed by totalitarian regimes under the banner of communism should be recognized and condemned, the contributions of dissidents
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Introduced In House on 05/18/2017
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Calling upon the United States Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. [HR-339]
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Calling upon the United States Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Affirms that it is in the U.S. national interest to become a formal signatory to the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea. Urges the Senate to give its advice and consent to the convention's ratification. Recommends the ratification remain a top Administration priority, having received bipartisan support from every President since 1994, and having most recently been underscored by the strategic
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Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Introduced In House on 05/18/2017
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A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require the annual human rights reports to include information on the institutionalization of children and the subjection of children to cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment, unnecessary detention, and denial of the right to life, liberty, and the security of persons. [S.1177]
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A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require the annual human rights reports to include information on the institutionalization of children and the subjection of children to cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment, unnecessary detention, and denial of the right to life, liberty, and the security of persons.
Sponsored by: Sen. Roy Blunt
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/18/2017