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Affirming the historical connection of the Jewish people to the ancient and sacred city of Jerusalem and condemning efforts at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to deny Judaism's millennia-old historical, religious, and cultural ties to Jerusalem. [HR-570]
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Affirming the historical connection of the Jewish people to the ancient and sacred city of Jerusalem and condemning efforts at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to deny Judaism's millennia-old historical, religious, and cultural ties to Jerusalem. Affirms the Jewish people's historical connection to Jerusalem. Recognizes that the archaeological discoveries from the City of David, the site of ancient Jerusalem, present evidence of the millennia-old connection of Jerusalem to the Jewish people, and, by
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East And North Africa. on 11/29/2017
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End Corruption in the Northern Triangle Act [HB-5501]
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End Corruption in the Northern Triangle Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Norma Torres
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Western Hemisphere. on 06/04/2018
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National Strategy for Combating the Financing of Transnational Criminal Organizations Act [HB-4768]
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National Strategy for Combating the Financing of Transnational Criminal Organizations Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of the Treasury, in consultation with various U.S. agencies and departments, to develop a national strategy to combat the financial networks of transnational organized criminals. Treasury must submit to Congress and regularly update the national strategy. (Sec. 3) The national strategy must: identify and assess the most significant transnational organized crime threats; identify the individuals, entities, and networks
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Sponsored by: Rep. Luke Messer
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 03/07/2018
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Objecting to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/ES-10/19, which criticizes the United States' recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel. [HR-684]
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Objecting to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/ES-10/19, which criticizes the United States' recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel. Affirms the President's December 6, 2017, proclamation recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and announcing the relocation of the U.S. Embassy to Israel as soon as practicable. Opposes and calls for the repeal of United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/ES-10/19 of December 21, 2017, which criticizes U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital. Reaffirms
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Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas Suozzi
Introduced In House on 01/11/2018
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Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines Act of 2018 [S.2313]
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Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines Act of 2018 This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), no more than 30 days after a U.S. election, to determine whether a foreign government interfered with the election and report on that determination. If the DNI reports that there was not interference and subsequently determines that there was interference, the DNI shall report on the subsequent determination. If the DNI determines that Russia interfered with an election, the President shall impose specified
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. Hearings Held. on 09/12/2018
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting visits and communication between the United States and the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government. [HR-697]
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting visits and communication between the United States and the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government. Affirms a commitment to supporting actions that encourage visits and communication between officials from the United States and the Republic of Artsakh (formerly the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh) at all levels. Encourages open communication, meetings, and other direct contacts between officials of Artsakh and the executive and legislative branches of the United
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Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Introduced In House on 01/17/2018
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No Assistance for Assad Act [HB-4681]
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No Assistance for Assad Act This bill prohibits FY2018-FY2022 reconstruction or stabilization assistance from being provided for any area of Syria controlled by the Syrian government or associated forces unless the President certifies that the Syrian government has stopped attacking civilians and is making progress in areas such as human rights, complying with international obligations, ending missile development and deployment, and refugee repatriation. The President shall recertify whether such conditions are being met every 90 days. Such prohibition
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/25/2018
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DELTA Act Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals Act [HB-4819]
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DELTA Act Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals Act This bill directs the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to work with Angola, Botswana, and Namibia, and in partnership with donors, the private sector, and local, regional, and nongovernmental entities, to develop a strategy to: (1) promote sustainable natural resource and wildlife management practices in the greater Okavango River Basin, (2) protect migration routes of elephants and other threatened wildlife species, (3) combat wildlife poaching
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Presented To President. on 12/21/2018
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Expressing the sense of Congress on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of independence of Czechoslovakia, the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic, and reaffirming the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic. [HCR-99]
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Expressing the sense of Congress on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of independence of Czechoslovakia, the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic, and reaffirming the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic. Recognizes: (1) the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of independence of Czechoslovakia, as well as the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic; and (2) the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Introduced In House on 01/19/2018
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A resolution supporting the role of the United States in ensuring children in the poorest countries have access to a quality education through the Global Partnership for Education. [SR-286]
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A resolution supporting the role of the United States in ensuring children in the poorest countries have access to a quality education through the Global Partnership for Education. Affirms U.S. leadership and commitment to improving access to quality education for the poorest and most marginalized children and youth worldwide. Supports the mission and goals of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) to mobilize global and national efforts to contribute to the achievement of equitable, quality education and learning. Recognizes that U.S. investments
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6367) on 10/05/2017
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Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2018 [S.2060]
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Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2018 This bill authorizes assistance to victims of the military's ethnic cleansing campaign targeting the Rohingya people in Rakhine State, Burma (Myanmar), as well as technical assistance to investigate and prosecute crimes related to ethnic cleansing in Rakhine State. The bill imposes restrictions on international financial institution assistance, security cooperation, and trade. It calls on the President to determine whether specified individuals should be included in the list of specially designated nationals
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 02/12/2018
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A joint resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes. [SJR-58]
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A joint resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes. This joint resolution requires the Department of State to periodically certify to Congress that Saudi Arabia is undertaking: efforts to conduct diplomatic negotiations to end the civil war in Yemen; measures to increase access for Yemenis to food, fuel, and medicine; measures to reduce civilian casualties from its military operations in Yemen; and actions to reduce humanitarian assistance shipment delays. If the State Department is unable
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment Favorably. on 05/22/2018
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Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines Act of 2018 [HB-4884]
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Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines Act of 2018 This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), no more than 30 days after a U.S. election, to determine whether a foreign government interfered with the election and report on that determination. If the DNI reports that there was not interference and subsequently determines that there was interference, the DNI shall report on the subsequent determination. If the DNI determines that Russia interfered with an election, the President shall impose specified
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Sponsored by: Rep. Luis Correa
Introduced In House on 01/25/2018
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Supporting the goals and ideals of the designation of January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2024, as the "International Decade for People of African Descent". [HR-713]
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Supporting the goals and ideals of the designation of January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2024, as the "International Decade for People of African Descent". Supports: (1) the goals of the International Decade for People of African Descent, (2) the establishment of a global affairs strategy and assistance for such people, and (3) the expansion of efforts by international organizations to address the human rights situation of such people. Calls upon the United States, in cooperation with African descent communities, academics, activists, businesses,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 01/25/2018
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Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2018 [S.2352]
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Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the Department of the Treasury to establish a carbon trading program that caps the emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from crude oil, coal, and natural gas. Beginning in 2019, crude oil refineries, petroleum importers, coal mines, coal importers, and natural gas suppliers or processors must purchase carbon permits equivalent to the amount of CO2 that would be emitted by covered fuels. Treasury will auction these permits to those entities. This bill
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S551-552) on 01/29/2018
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Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2018 [HB-4889]
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Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the Department of the Treasury to establish a carbon trading program that caps the emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from crude oil, coal, and natural gas. Beginning in 2019, crude oil refineries, petroleum importers, coal mines, coal importers, and natural gas suppliers or processors must purchase carbon permits equivalent to the amount of CO2 that would be emitted by covered fuels. Treasury will auction these permits to those entities. This bill
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment. on 02/02/2018
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A resolution recognizing January 27, 2018, as the anniversary of the first refugee and Muslim ban, and urging the President to demonstrate true leadership on refugee resettlement. [SR-388]
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A resolution recognizing January 27, 2018, as the anniversary of the first refugee and Muslim ban, and urging the President to demonstrate true leadership on refugee resettlement. Reaffirms: (1) the proud U.S. history of refugee resettlement, and (2) the strong bipartisan commitment to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees. Recognizes: (1) January 27, 2018, as the anniversary of the first refugee and Muslim ban; and (2) the profound consequences faced by refugees and their families who have been stranded, separated, and scarred
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S585-586) on 01/30/2018
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A resolution urging the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to fulfill its agreement to hold credible elections, comply with constitutional limits on presidential terms, and fulfill its constitutional mandate for a democratic transition of power by taking concrete and measurable steps towards holding elections not later than December 2018 as outlined in the existing election calendar, and allowing for freedom of expression and association. [SR-386]
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A resolution urging the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to fulfill its agreement to hold credible elections, comply with constitutional limits on presidential terms, and fulfill its constitutional mandate for a democratic transition of power by taking concrete and measurable steps towards holding elections not later than December 2018 as outlined in the existing election calendar, and allowing for freedom of expression and association. Expresses concern that: (1) the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo failed to
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Resolution Agreed To In Senate With An Amendment And An Amended Preamble By Voice Vote. on 07/16/2018
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Reaffirming United States support for Israel and condemning the United Nations Human Rights Council for certain wasteful and abusive actions. [HR-728]
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Reaffirming United States support for Israel and condemning the United Nations Human Rights Council for certain wasteful and abusive actions. Reaffirms U.S. support for Israel. Condemns actions of the United Nations Human Rights Council as wasteful and abusive. Supports remarks from Ambassador Nikki Haley in 2017 stating that the United States "does not seek to leave the council, but to reestablish its legitimacy." Calls on the council to: (1) reform and become competitive and transparent in membership selection, and (2) stop singling out Israel
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Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Wilson
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H1381-1382) on 03/06/2018
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Cambodia Accountability and Return on Investment Act of 2018 [S.2412]
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Cambodia Accountability and Return on Investment Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/08/2018