BillCam

International Law And Treaties

Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
HR-825	Federal	Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the entry into force of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), recognizing the importance of the NPT's continued contributions to United States and international security, and commemorating United States leadership in strengthening the nuclear nonproliferation regime since the dawn of the nuclear era. Democrat: 64% (9) Republican: 35% (5) 64% Democrat support 35% Republican support	International Affairs Arms Control And Nonproliferation International Law And Treaties International Organizations And Cooperation Military Operations And Strategy Nuclear Power Nuclear Weapons
SR-487	Federal	A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month and expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should raise awareness of the harm caused by international parental child abduction. This resolution recognizes the Senate's observation of Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month in April 2020. It also urges the United States to lead in raising awareness about the devastating impact of international child abduction. Republican: 41% (5) Democrat: 58% (7) 41% Republican support 58% Democrat support	International Affairs Child Health Child Safety And Welfare Commemorative Events And Holidays Family Relationships International Law And Treaties Mental Health Separation, Divorce, Custody, Support
HB-5625	Federal	Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2019 Democrat: 100% (2) 100% Democrat support	Environmental Protection International Affairs Africa Air Quality Alternative And Renewable Resources Asia China Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases Coal Congressional Oversight
HB-5625	Federal	Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2019 Democrat: 100% (2) 100% Democrat support	Environmental Protection International Affairs Africa Air Quality Alternative And Renewable Resources Asia China Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases Coal Congressional Oversight
HR-802	Federal	Affirming the United States vital interest in liberty in Europe and resolute support for Ukraine in its efforts to counter Russian aggression and continue its trajectory among the community of democracies. Democrat: 68% (13) Republican: 31% (6) 68% Democrat support 31% Republican support	International Affairs Alliances Conflicts And Wars Detention Of Persons Energy Storage, Supplies, Demand Europe European Union Foreign Aid And International Relief Germany Human Rights
SR-465	Federal	A resolution condemning threats by President Donald J. Trump to violate the law of armed conflict with respect to Iran. This resolution urges the President to de-escalate tensions with Iran rather than threaten acts of war and violations of international law. Specifically, the resolution condemns the President's threats to destroy important Iranian cultural sites and demands that the President refrain from violating the law of armed conflict. Further, it affirms that the destruction of cultural heritage is both morally wrong and a violation of international law and that no violation of the law of armed conflict or human-rights violation by Iran justifies similar violations by any other state. Democrat: 100% (9) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Conflicts And Wars Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Historical And Cultural Resources Human Rights International Law And Treaties Iran Middle East Military Operations And Strategy War Crimes, Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity
SR-450	Federal	A resolution recognizing the 71st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day". This resolution designates December 10, 2019, as Human Rights Day. It also reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and supports the rights of human rights defenders all over the world to promote fundamental freedoms enshrined in the declaration. Democrat: 66% (2) Republican: 33% (1) 66% Democrat support 33% Republican support	International Affairs Commemorative Events And Holidays Human Rights International Law And Treaties Political Movements And Philosophies Rule Of Law And Government Transparency
HR-752	Federal	Supporting the rights of the people of Iran to free expression, condemning the Iranian regime for its crackdown on legitimate protests, and for other purposes. This resolution states that the House of Representatives stands with the people in Iran engaged in legitimate and peaceful protests against an oppressive and corrupt regime. The resolution also condemns the Iranian regime's serious human rights abuses and destabilizing activities abroad and calls on all democratic governments and institutions to clearly support the Iranian people's right to live in a free society. Democrat: 62% (20) Republican: 37% (12) 62% Democrat support 37% Republican support	International Affairs Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation Government Ethics And Transparency, Public Corruption Human Rights International Law And Treaties International Organizations And Cooperation Internet And Video Services Iran Licensing And Registrations Middle East
HR-743	Federal	Expressing strong disapproval of the President's formal notification to the United Nations of his intent to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement. Democrat: 99% (158) Independent: 0% (1) 99% Democrat support 0% Independent support	International Affairs Air Quality Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases Congressional Tributes Higher Education International Law And Treaties Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents Public-private Cooperation State And Local Government Operations
HB-5221	Federal	100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 This bill establishes requirements to reduce greenhouse gas pollution. Specifically, the bill sets a national goal of achieving a 100% clean economy (i.e., economy-wide, net-zero greenhouse gas emissions) by no later than 2050. Each federal agency must develop and implement a plan to rapidly achieve the national goal. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must monitor, evaluate, and report on the progress of the United States in achieving the national goal. In addition, the EPA must establish the Clean Economy Federal Advisory Committee to make recommendations to the EPA on one or more interim greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals for the United States to achieve before achieving the national goal. After obtaining the committee's recommendations, the EPA must recommend to Congress one or more interim goals. Democrat: 99% (166) Independent: 0% (1) 99% Democrat support 0% Independent support	Environmental Protection Advisory Bodies Air Quality Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases Congressional Oversight Consumer Affairs Employee Hiring Employment Discrimination And Employee Rights Environmental Assessment, Monitoring, Research Environmental Health
HB-4986	Federal	Green Climate Fund Authorization Act of 2019 Democrat: 100% (22) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Air Quality Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases Environmental Regulatory Procedures Foreign Aid And International Relief Human Rights International Law And Treaties Multilateral Development Programs Sex, Gender, Sexual Orientation Discrimination United Nations
HR-676	Federal	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should formally withdraw from the Paris Agreement. Republican: 100% (19) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Air Quality Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases International Law And Treaties International Organizations And Cooperation
SR-404	Federal	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should work in cooperation with the international community and continue to exercise global leadership to address the causes and effects of climate change, and for other purposes. Democrat: 92% (36) Republican: 2% (1) Independent: 5% (2) 92% Democrat support 2% Republican support 5% Independent support	Environmental Protection International Affairs Air Quality Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases International Law And Treaties International Organizations And Cooperation
HR-666	Federal	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the ratification of the United Nations Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. This resolution expresses the sense that the Senate should give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Democrat: 100% (6) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Human Rights International Law And Treaties Senate United Nations
HR-619	Federal	Expressing support for the Haitian people and their Constitution, rule of law, and commitment to democratic principles. This resolution condemns the violence that took place in the Senate of Haiti on September 11, 2019, expresses support for the Haitian people and their constitution, and reaffirms the U.S.-Haiti partnership. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Caribbean Area Congressional Tributes Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Economic Development Haiti International Organizations And Cooperation Rule Of Law And Government Transparency Sovereignty, Recognition, National Governance And Status International Law And Treaties
S.2583	Federal	Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 This bill provides FY2020 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies and Related Programs, including the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the Asia Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund, the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program, the Israeli Arab Scholarship Program, the East-West Center, and the National Endowment for Democracy. The bill provides appropriations for Other Commissions, including the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, and the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. The bill provides appropriations to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the State Department and the President for International Security Assistance, the President and International Financial Institutions for Multilateral Assistance, and specified accounts for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism. The bill provides appropriations for Bilateral Economic Assistance to the President; the State Department; Independent Agencies, including the Peace Corps, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Inter-American Foundation, and the U.S. African Development Foundation; and the Department of the Treasury. The bill provides appropriations for Export and Investment Assistance to the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. The bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Abortion Afghanistan Africa African Development Foundation Appropriations Arab-israeli Relations Arms Control And Nonproliferation Arms Control And Nonproliferation Asia
S.2583	Federal	Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 This bill provides FY2020 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies and Related Programs, including the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the Asia Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund, the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program, the Israeli Arab Scholarship Program, the East-West Center, and the National Endowment for Democracy. The bill provides appropriations for Other Commissions, including the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, and the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. The bill provides appropriations to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the State Department and the President for International Security Assistance, the President and International Financial Institutions for Multilateral Assistance, and specified accounts for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism. The bill provides appropriations for Bilateral Economic Assistance to the President; the State Department; Independent Agencies, including the Peace Corps, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Inter-American Foundation, and the U.S. African Development Foundation; and the Department of the Treasury. The bill provides appropriations for Export and Investment Assistance to the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. The bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Abortion Afghanistan Africa African Development Foundation Appropriations Arab-israeli Relations Arms Control And Nonproliferation Arms Control And Nonproliferation Asia
HR-585	Federal	Reaffirming support for the Good Friday Agreement and other agreements to ensure a lasting peace in Northern Ireland. This resolution urges the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) to support continued peace on the island of Ireland and the commitments of the Good Friday Agreement in the event that the UK leaves the EU. The resolution also expresses opposition to the reintroduction of a hard border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. (The island of Ireland is divided between Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, an EU member state. There is currently an open border between them, but there is discussion that the UK's exit from the EU may require the reintroduction of a hard border.) Democrat: 91% (45) Republican: 8% (4) 91% Democrat support 8% Republican support	International Affairs Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Europe European Union International Law And Treaties Ireland Northern Ireland Sovereignty, Recognition, National Governance And Status Trade Agreements And Negotiations United Kingdom
S.2483	Federal	TRAP Act Transnational Repression Accountability and Prevention Act of 2019 Republican: 62% (5) Democrat: 37% (3) 62% Republican support 37% Democrat support	International Affairs Congressional Oversight Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Criminal Justice Information And Records Detention Of Persons Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Government Employee Pay, Benefits, Personnel Management Human Rights Immigration Status And Procedures International Law And Treaties
S.2474	Federal	Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020 This bill provides FY2020 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities. The bill excludes military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all considered in other appropriations bills. Within the DOD budget, the bill provides appropriations for Military Personnel; Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; and Revolving and Management Funds. The bill provides appropriations for Other Department of Defense Programs, including the Defense Health Program, Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, and the Office of the Inspector General. The bill also provides appropriations for (1) Related Agencies, including the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System Fund and the Intelligence Community Management Account; and (2) Overseas Contingency Operations. The bill sets forth restrictions and requirements for using funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Afghanistan Appropriations Arms Control And Nonproliferation Asia Assault And Harassment Offenses Atmospheric Science And Weather Aviation And Airports Buy American Requirements

Title: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the entry into force of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), recognizing the importance of the NPT's continued contributions to United States and international security, and commemorating United States leadership in strengthening the nuclear nonproliferation regime since the dawn of the nuclear era.