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CHIPS for America Act Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America Act [HB-7178]
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Establishes investments and incentives to support U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, research and development, and supply chain security. Specifically, the bill provides an income tax credit for semiconductor equipment or manufacturing facility investment through 2026. The bill also establishes a trust fund to be allocated upon reaching an agreement with foreign government partners to promote (1) consistency in policies related to microelectronics, (2) transparency in microelectronic supply chains, and (3) alignment in policies towards nonmarket
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Introduced In House on 06/11/2020
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Holding China Accountable Act [HB-7181]
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Prohibits certain Chinese nationals from receiving visas, requires higher education institutions to disclose certain foreign gifts, and restricts the use of foreign public accounting firms by foreign issuers of securities. Specified visas may not be issued to Chinese nationals seeking to enter the United States for the purpose of (1) studying science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a related field; (2) employment in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a related field; or (3) attending a business meeting, conference, or academic
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Rouzer
Introduced In House on 06/11/2020
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 [S.3905]
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Authorizes various intelligence-related activities for FY2021 and contains other related provisions. The bill's provisions include requiring the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and other intelligence agencies to establish continuity of operations plans; requiring the ODNI to establish the Social Media Data and Threat Analysis Center; establishing that disclosure of a whistleblower's personally identifiable information may constitute a personnel action and giving the whistleblower a right
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Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
By Senator Rubio From Select Committee On Intelligence Filed Written Report. Report No. 116-233. Minority Views Filed. on 06/17/2020
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National Commission on U.S. Counterterrorism Policy Act of 2020 [HB-7028]
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To establish a national commission on United States counterterrorism policy, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Theodore Deutch
Referred To The Subcommittee On Intelligence And Counterterrorism. on 06/01/2020
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A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. [SR-578]
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This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the international covenants on human rights. Further, it calls on Iran to immediately release all imprisoned or detained Baha'is, and it urges the President and the Department of State to impose sanctions on Iranian officials and others who are responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against Iran's Baha'i community.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/14/2020
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The Heroes Act [HB-6800]
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Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Among other things, the bill provides FY2020 emergency supplemental appropriations to federal agencies; provides payments and other assistance to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments; provides additional direct payments of up to $1,200 per individual; expands paid sick days, family and medical leave, unemployment compensation, nutrition and food assistance programs,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Hearings Held. on 07/23/2020
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COVID–19 International Response and Recovery Act of 2020 [S.3669]
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A bill to respond to the global COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/07/2020
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Block Iranian Access to U.S. Banks Act of 2020 [HB-6243]
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Temporarily prohibits the Department of the Treasury from authorizing a U.S. financial institution to provide financial services, directly or indirectly, to Iran. The President may waive this prohibition after issuing a report that such financial services are (1) required solely for the provision of medicines, medical equipment, agricultural commodities or humanitarian assistance benefitting the people of Iran; or (2) not provided in connection with a foreign person that engages in sanctionable activities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Huizenga
Introduced In House on 03/12/2020
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A resolution supporting the rights of the people of Iran to determine their future, condemning the Iranian regime for its crackdown on legitimate protests, and for other purposes. [SR-539]
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This resolution (1) expresses the Senate's support for the rights of the people of Iran to peacefully assemble and engage in legitimate protest; (2) condemns the Iranian regime's human rights abuses, repression of peaceful protests, and actions related to the downing of Ukrainian International Airlines Flight 752; and (3) calls on domestic and foreign governments, institutions, and other stakeholders to support the ability of Iranians to live in a free and open society.
Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/11/2020
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Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act of 2020 [HB-6081]
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Requires the President to report on the estimated total funds held in domestic and international financial institutions by certain Iranian leaders, and it requires the Department of the Treasury to brief Congress on any illicit or corrupt means employed to acquire or use such funds.
Sponsored by: Rep. Al Lawson
Introduced In House on 03/04/2020
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Stop Evasion of Iran Sanctions Act of 2020 [HB-6015]
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To authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to require special measures for domestic financial institutions in connection with INSTEX, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lee Zeldin
Introduced In House on 02/28/2020
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A resolution calling upon the United Nations Security Council to adopt a resolution on Iran that extends the dates by which Annex B restrictions under Resolution 2231 are currently set to expire. [SR-509]
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This resolution calls upon the United Nations Security Council to extend certain expiring restrictions placed on Iran and on arms technology suppliers to Iran, including an export ban prohibiting Iran from exporting weapons and an embargo preventing the sale of arms to Iran.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/27/2020
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Iran Diplomacy Act of 2020 [S.3314]
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States that it is U.S. policy to (1) seek negotiations with Iran toward establishing a new agreement that closes off Iran's paths to a nuclear weapon; (2) address Iran's regionally destabilizing actions and bring Iran back to compliance with its human rights obligations, and (3) create an environment that fosters humanitarian trade with Iran.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/13/2020
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Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. [HR-823]
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This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of human rights agreements. Further, it calls on Iran to immediately release all imprisoned or detained Baha'is, and it urges the President and the Department of State to impose sanctions on Iranian officials and others who are responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against Iran's Baha'i community.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Mr. Raskin Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 12/07/2020
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Authorization for Use of Military Force and the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 do not provide legal justification for war with Iran. [HR-819]
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This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that specified authorizations for the use of military force do not provide legal justification for war with Iran.
Sponsored by: Sen. John Curtis
Introduced In House on 01/30/2020
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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. [SJR-69]
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This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces engaged in hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a congressional declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force.
Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/16/2020
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A resolution supporting the people of Iran as they engage in legitimate protests, and condemning the Iranian regime for its murderous response. [SR-469]
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This resolution condemns the violence by the Iranian government against protesting Iranian citizens and demands that Iranian leadership be held accountable for its actions against these protestors. Further, it affirms that the Senate stands with the people of Iran and calls on all peaceful and law-abiding nations to support the protests by the Iranian people.
Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/14/2020
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Condemning the actions of the Government of Iran and supporting the protesters in Iran, their demands for accountability, and their desire for the Government of Iran to respect freedom and human rights. [HR-791]
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This resolution condemns the actions of Iran with respect to Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752. It also expresses support for the protestors in Iran and condemns Iran for killing citizens protesting their government. In addition, it calls on Iran to refrain from using violence and to protect the rights of freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Introduced In House on 01/13/2020
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Honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Qasem Soleimani, and for other purposes. [HR-783]
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This resolution commends the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and the intelligence community for carrying out the mission that killed Qasem Soleimani, and it reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to defeating terrorist organizations that threaten U.S. national security.
Sponsored by: Rep. Elise Stefanik
Introduced In House on 01/09/2020
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A resolution honoring the members of the Armed Forces and the intelligence community of the United States who carried out the mission that killed Qasem Soleimani, and for other purposes. [SR-466]
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This resolution commends the President, U.S. Armed Forces, and intelligence community in leading a strike against Qasem Soleimani, leader of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force, and reaffirms the commitment of the United States to countering global terrorism.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/09/2020