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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
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Global Respect Act of 2017 [S.1172]
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Global Respect Act of 2017 This bill directs the President to submit to Congress, every 180 days, a list of each foreign person that the President determines is responsible for or complicit in, or who acted as an agent for a foreign person in a matter relating to, detention, torture, or other denials of the right to life, liberty, or security of a person based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. The Department of State shall issue public guidance relating to how names of foreign persons may be included on such list. A foreign
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/18/2017
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Hawaii 2017 Regular Session
Relating To International Affairs. [HB-544]
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Short form bill relating international affairs.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ken Ito
Referred To Vmi, Referral Sheet 3 on 01/25/2017
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Relating To International Affairs. [SB-67]
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Relating To International Affairs. Short form bill.
Sponsored by: Sen. J. Kalani English
Referred To Iaa. on 01/20/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Procurement and Pensions - State Sanctions - Discriminatory Boycott of Israel [HB-949]
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Altering specified provisions of the State procurement law relating to the debarment of specified persons engaged in investment activities in Iran to include persons participating in a boycott of the State of Israel; and altering specified provisions of law requiring the Board of Trustees for the State Retirement and Pension System to take divestment action with regard to investments in a company doing business in Iran or Sudan to include a company participating in a boycott of Israel.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein
Hearing 2/28 At 1:00 P.m. (health And Government Operations) on 02/28/2017
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Procurement and Pensions - State Sanctions - Discriminatory Boycott of Israel [SB-739]
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Altering specified provisions of the State procurement law relating to the debarment of specified persons engaged in investment activities in Iran to include persons participating in a boycott of the State of Israel; and altering specified provisions of law requiring the Board of Trustees for the State Retirement and Pension System to take divestment action with regard to investments in a company doing business in Iran or Sudan to include a company participating in a boycott of Israel.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joan Conway
Hearing 3/01 At 1:00 P.m. (budget And Taxation) on 03/01/2017
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Task Force to Study the Feasibility of and Impact on Small and Minority Businesses in Maryland Conducting Business Internationally [SB-508]
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Establishing the Task Force to Study the Feasibility of and Impact on Small and Minority Businesses in Maryland Conducting Business Internationally; requiring the Task Force to study and make recommendations regarding the challenges of and the opportunities for small and minority businesses engaged in international business, and the feasibility of partnerships between small and minority businesses in Maryland and businesses in other countries; requiring the Task Force to report to the General Assembly by December 31, 2018; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Barbara Robinson
Hearing 2/21 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/21/2017
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Commends Israel upon the fiftieth anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem [HR-125]
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Commends Israel upon the fiftieth anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem
Sponsored by: Sen. Valarie Hodges
Taken By The Clerk Of The House And Presented To The Secretary Of State In Accordance With The Rules Of The House. on 05/18/2017
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Criminal Procedure - Sex Offender Registrant - Notice of International Travel [HB-521]
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Requiring a specified sex offender registrant to notify each local law enforcement unit where the registrant resides or habitually lives at least 21 days, instead of 3 days, before the registrant leaves the United States to commence residence or employment or attend school in a foreign country.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen Dumais
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 649 on 05/25/2017
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State Retirement and Pension System - Authority to Arrange Custody of Investments and Procurement Exemption [SB-255]
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Exempting from specified procurement law expenditures made by the Board of Trustees for the State Retirement and Pension System for the safe custody, domestic or global, of investments of the State Retirement and Pension System; transferring the authority to arrange for the safe custody, domestic or global, of investments from the State Treasurer to the Board of Trustees; providing for the prospective application of the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Guy Guzzone
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 267 on 04/18/2017
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Celebrating the importance of the 15th Anniversary of the Arab Peace Initiative as a meaningful effort by Arab countries to the commitment of peace in the Middle East. [HR-231]
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Celebrating the importance of the 15th Anniversary of the Arab Peace Initiative as a meaningful effort by Arab countries to the commitment of peace in the Middle East. Recognizes the importance of the 15th anniversary of the Arab Peace Initiative as a meaningful effort by regional Arab countries to support peace in the Middle East and to bring an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Commends regional Arab and Muslim-majority countries that have taken steps to end the conflict. Congratulates Jordan on its presidency of the Arab League on March
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East And North Africa. on 05/18/2017
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Walter Patterson and Werner Foerster Justice and Extradition Act [HB-1744]
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Walter Patterson and Werner Foerster Justice and Extradition Act This bill directs the President to report annually to Congress regarding: (1) the number of fugitives and others residing in other countries for whom the United States is seeking extradition or rendition, together with a list of those countries; (2) U.S. diplomatic and other efforts to secure such fugitives' return; (3) the average length of time these cases have been outstanding; (4) the number of satisfactorily resolved cases; (5) factors that have been barriers to case resolution;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Introduced In House on 03/27/2017
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A resolution condemning illegal Russian aggression in Ukraine on the three year anniversary of the annexation of Crimea. [SR-100]
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A resolution condemning illegal Russian aggression in Ukraine on the three year anniversary of the annexation of Crimea. Condemns the Russian Federation's occupation of the Crimea region of Ukraine, continued aggression in eastern Ukraine, and efforts to intimidate and coerce nations in Eastern Europe from strengthening their ties with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union. Calls on the Russian Federation to: end its support for the separatists in eastern Ukraine, withdraw its military presence there, and allow Ukraine to
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2000-2002) on 03/27/2017
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A resolution expressing concern over the disappearance of David Sneddon, and for other purposes. [SR-92]
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A resolution expressing concern over the disappearance of David Sneddon, and for other purposes. Expresses concern about the disappearance of David Sneddon in Yunnan Province, China, in August 2004. Directs the Department of State and the intelligence community to continue joint investigations, coordinate investigations with the governments of China, Japan, and South Korea, and solicit information from regional affairs and law enforcement experts on plausible explanations for David Sneddon's disappearance. Encourages the State Department and the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Resolution Agreed To In Senate Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S7246-7247) on 11/29/2018
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A resolution congratulating the European Union on the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome, which established the European Economic Community and laid the foundation for decades of European peace and prosperity. [SR-93]
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A resolution congratulating the European Union on the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome, which established the European Economic Community and laid the foundation for decades of European peace and prosperity. Congratulates the European Union on the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome, which established the European Economic Community. Commends the European Union for its role in spreading peace, prosperity, and stability and for its partnership with the United States. Recognizes the challenges the European Union,
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Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1977-1978) on 03/23/2017
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Calling on the People's Republic of China (PRC) to cease its retaliatory measures against the Republic of Korea in response to the deployment of the U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) to U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), and for other purposes. [HR-223]
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Calling on the People's Republic of China (PRC) to cease its retaliatory measures against the Republic of Korea in response to the deployment of the U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) to U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), and for other purposes. Condemns North Korea's recent ballistic missile tests and its announcement of being in the final stages of a potential intercontinental ballistic missile test. Urges the U.S. government to take all necessary measures to protect its citizens and allies in the region and closely cooperate with the international
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia And The Pacific. on 05/18/2017
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Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017 [S.722]
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Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017 This bill directs the Departments of State, Defense, and Treasury and the Director of National Intelligence to submit a strategy every two years for deterring conventional and asymmetric Iranian activities that threaten the United States and key allies in the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond. The President shall impose asset blocking and U.S. exclusion sanctions against any person that materially contributes to: (1) Iran's ballistic missile or weapons of mass destruction programs, or (2)
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 06/29/2017
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States efforts to promote Israeli-Palestinian peace. [HR-226]
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States efforts to promote Israeli-Palestinian peace. Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to supporting U.S. actions that promote peace between Israel and the Palestinians and are designed to ensure the security of Israel and its people. Reaffirms support for previous agreements between Israel and the Palestinians and adopted by third parties that recognize Israel's right to exist and promote a Palestinian state. Commends the Obama administration and its predecessors
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East And North Africa. on 05/18/2017
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Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act [HB-1698]
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Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act This bill states that it is U.S. policy to prevent Iran from undertaking any activity related to nuclear-capable ballistic missiles. The President shall report to Congress regarding the foreign and domestic supply chain in Iran that supports Iran's ballistic missile program. The report shall identify individuals and companies involved in such activities. The President shall submit to Congress a determination of whether any Iranian ballistic missile test violates United Nations Security
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 03/29/2017