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Combating Terrorist Recruitment Act of 2017 [HB-1250]
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Combating Terrorist Recruitment Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to incorporate the public statements of former violent extremists or their associates into its efforts to combat terrorist recruitment, including efforts to counter-message foreign terrorist organization communications and related community engagement and public education efforts. Additionally, DHS must coordinate with federal agencies and, as appropriate, engage nongovernmental and international partners in the identification and use of such
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Sponsored by: Rep. Charles Fleischmann
Referred To The Subcommittee On Counterterrorism And Intelligence. on 03/22/2017
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A resolution raising awareness of modern slavery. [SR-68]
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A resolution raising awareness of modern slavery. Commends each individual who supported the END IT movement on February 23, 2017. Notes the dedication of individuals, organizations, and governments to end modern slavery. Calls for international action to bring an end to modern slavery.
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Discharged By Unanimous Consent. on 03/07/2017
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International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017 [HB-1221]
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International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017 This bill urges the President to make every effort, in conjunction with the government of Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and the international community, to establish an International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace to promote and support contact, cooperation, dialogue, shared community building, peaceful coexistence, joint economic development, and reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians. The bill authorizes appropriations for U.S. contributions to the fund
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Sponsored by: Rep. Yvette Clarke
Introduced In House on 02/27/2017
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017 [S.442]
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017 TITLE I--AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS (Sec. 101) This bill authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for FY2017 for: exploration; space operations; science; aeronautics; space technology; education; safety, security, and mission services; construction and environmental compliance and restoration; and the NASA Inspector General. TITLE II--SUSTAINING NATIONAL SPACE COMMITMENTS (Sec. 201) The bill expresses the sense of
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Sponsored by: Sen. Patty Murray
Signed By President. on 03/21/2017
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Military Humanitarian Operations Act of 2017 [S.409]
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Military Humanitarian Operations Act of 2017 This bill defines a "military humanitarian operation" as one involving the deployment of members or weapons systems of the U.S. Armed Forces where hostile activities are reasonably anticipated with the aim of preventing or responding to a humanitarian catastrophe or addressing a threat posed to international peace and security, including: operations undertaken pursuant to the principle of the "responsibility to protect" in United Nations Security Council Resolution 1674 (2006); operations specifically
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/16/2017
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Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2017 [S.417]
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Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2017 This bill amends the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 to direct the Department of State to report to Congress (within 90 days and annually thereafter through 2023) on conditions in Hong Kong that are of U.S. interest. Such report shall include matters in which Hong Kong is given separate treatment under U.S. laws from that accorded to China. The State Department shall certify to Congress annually whether Hong Kong is sufficiently autonomous to justify separate treatment different from that
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Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/16/2017
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the fight against corruption in Central America. [HR-145]
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the fight against corruption in Central America. Reaffirms that combating corruption in the Northern Triangle is an important policy interest for the United States. Acknowledges that the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG) and the Mission to Support the Fight against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras (MACCIH) are currently making important contributions to such effort. Urges the government of Guatemala to continue to cooperate with CICIG and the government
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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 05/17/2017
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Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2017 [HB-1111]
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Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2017 This bill establishes a Department of Peacebuilding in the executive branch, to be headed by a Secretary of Peacebuilding, dedicated to peacebuilding, peacemaking, and the study and promotion of conditions conducive to both domestic and international peace and a culture of peace. The bill sets forth the mission of the department, which includes the cultivation of peace and peacebuilding as a strategic national policy objective and development of policies that promote national and international conflict prevention,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 02/16/2017
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Counterterrorism Screening and Assistance Act of 2017 [HB-1196]
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Counterterrorism Screening and Assistance Act of 2017 This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the U.S. government must ensure that capacity-building assistance to combat terrorist travel is coordinated among departments and agencies as well as with foreign implementing partners, and (2) such assistance should be prioritized for the highest-risk countries for travel by terrorists and foreign fighters. The Department of State shall submit to Congress biennially a foreign partner engagement plan that catalogues existing capacity-building
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Ordered To Be Reported In The Nature Of A Substitute (amended) By Voice Vote. on 09/28/2017
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United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act [HB-1159]
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United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to continue to work with the Israel Space Agency in identifying and cooperatively pursuing peaceful space exploration and science initiatives in areas of mutual interest, taking all appropriate measures to protect sensitive information, intellectual property, trade secrets, and economic interests of the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/21/2017
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A resolution calling on the Department of Defense, other elements of the Federal Government, and foreign governments to intensify efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for personnel of the United States. [SR-61]
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A resolution calling on the Department of Defense, other elements of the Federal Government, and foreign governments to intensify efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for personnel of the United States. Calls upon: (1) the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, other elements of the Department of Defense and the federal government, and all foreign governments to intensify efforts to investigate, recover, identify and account for all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel; and (2) all foreign governments with
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1220-1221) on 02/15/2017
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Calling on the Department of Defense, other elements of the Federal Government, and foreign governments to intensify efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for personnel of the United States. [HR-129]
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Calling on the Department of Defense, other elements of the Federal Government, and foreign governments to intensify efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for personnel of the United States. Calls upon: (1) the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, other elements of the federal government, and foreign governments to resolutely continue efforts to investigate, recover, identify, and account as fully as possible for all U.S. personnel designated as unaccounted-for from past wars and conflicts; and (2) all foreign governments
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H1147) on 02/14/2018
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Stop Terrorist Operational Resources and Money Act [S.358]
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Stop Terrorist Operational Resources and Money Act This bill expresses the sense of Congress regarding the importance of the United States and its partners curtailing the financial resources of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). The President may designate a country as a Jurisdiction of Terrorism Financing Concern if the President determines that government officials know, or should know, that activities are taking place within the country that substantially finance the operations of, or acts of international terrorism by, foreign
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/13/2017
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To restrict funding for the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization, and for other purposes. [HB-903]
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To restrict funding for the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization, and for other purposes. This bill declares that United Nations Security Council Resolution 2310 (September 23, 2016) does not obligate the United States to refrain from actions that would run counter to the object and purpose of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. No U.S. funds may be made available to the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization, except for the organization's international
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Sponsored by: Rep. Doug Lamborn
Introduced In House on 02/07/2017
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Deploring the actions of the Palestinian Authority to join the International Criminal Court and undertake legal action through the Court against Israel. [HR-109]
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Deploring the actions of the Palestinian Authority to join the International Criminal Court and undertake legal action through the Court against Israel. Declares that the House of Representatives views lawfare (the abuse of law to achieve political and military means) as a threat to U.S. military activities abroad and to those of U.S. democratic allies and believes it is vital to take a stand against its use in order to protect the Nation's best interests.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jackie Walorski
Introduced In House on 02/07/2017
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SCOUTS Act Securing Communications of Utilities from Terrorist Threats [HB-940]
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SCOUTS Act Securing Communications of Utilities from Terrorist Threats This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to work with critical infrastructure owners and operators and state, local, tribal, and territorial entities to seek voluntary participation of sector-specific agencies to determine how DHS can best serve cybersecurity needs to manage risk and strengthen the security and resilience of the nation's critical infrastructure against terrorist attacks. A "sector-specific agency" is a federal agency designated as such by
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Cybersecurity And Infrastructure Protection. on 02/24/2017
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A bill to restrict funding for the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization, and for other purposes. [S.332]
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A bill to restrict funding for the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization, and for other purposes. This bill declares that United Nations Security Council Resolution 2310 (September 23, 2016) does not obligate the United States to refrain from actions that would run counter to the object and purpose of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. No U.S. funds may be made available to the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization, except for the organization's international
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Cotton
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S869) on 02/07/2017
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Terrorism Prevention and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2017 [HB-945]
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Terrorism Prevention and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: work with critical infrastructure owners and operators and state, local, tribal, and territorial entities to manage risk and strengthen the security and resilience of the nation's critical infrastructure against terrorist attacks; establish terrorism prevention policy to engage with international partners to strengthen critical infrastructure located inside or outside of the United States; establish a task force
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Cybersecurity And Infrastructure Protection. on 02/24/2017
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A resolution expressing the unwavering commitment of the United States to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. [SR-54]
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A resolution expressing the unwavering commitment of the United States to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Pledges that the United States will continue to maintain strong leadership and strengthen its commitments to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Encourages NATO members to fulfill their pledge to invest at least 2% of gross domestic product on defense spending, invest at least 20% of such spending on major equipment, and shoulder appropriate responsibility within NATO. Recognizes the historic contribution and sacrifice NATO
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S869-870) on 02/07/2017
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A resolution declaring that achieving the primary goal of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease of the Department of Health and Human Services to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer's disease by 2025 is an urgent national priority. [SR-49]
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A resolution declaring that achieving the primary goal of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease of the Department of Health and Human Services to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer's disease by 2025 is an urgent national priority. Expresses the Senate's commitment to strengthening the quality of care and expanding support for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and family caregivers. Declares that: (1) achieving the primary goal of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease to prevent and effectively
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S747-748) on 02/06/2017