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Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act [S.925] [International ] [National Security ] [Trade ] [Human Rights ]
Expands sanctions and reporting requirements related to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a branch of the Iranian armed forces that the Department of State has designated as a foreign terrorist organization. The President shall identify foreign persons and entities that have conducted one or more sensitive transactions or activities related to the IRGC as well as entities owned or controlled by the IRGC and impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on them. The bill expands the definition of a "sensitive transaction or activity" to include (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/28/2019

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E-FRONTIER Act Eliminate From Regulators Opportunities to Nationalize The Internet in Every Respect Act [S.918] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [National Security ]
Constrains the President and executive agencies from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail service on a broadband network unless given authority to do so by Congress. The Government Accountability Office must study and report on potential threats facing U.S. broadband networks from China, Iran, Russia, and other foreign adversaries and the risks of using foreign equipment and services in U.S. broadband networks.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Wicker With Amendments. With Written Report No. 116-66. on 07/25/2019

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National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coin Act [HB-1865] [Law Enforcement ] [Funding ] [Agriculture ] [Energy ] [Veterans ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Housing ] [Budget and Spending ] [Healthcare ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Education ] [Public Safety ] [Military ]
Provides FY2020 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 8 of the 12 regular FY2020 appropriations bills: the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Legislative (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Became Public Law No: 116-94. (txt | Pdf) on 12/20/2019

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Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz. [HR-238] [Arts and Culture ] [Human Rights ] [International ]
This resolution recognizes Nowruz (the Iranian New Year) and expresses support for Iranian Americans.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East, North Africa And International Terrorism. on 04/02/2019

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No Assistance for Assad Act [HB-1706] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Funding ]
Bars assistance for stabilization or reconstruction activities for any part of Syria controlled by the Syrian government or associated forces. The restrictions do not apply to assistance for (1) certain projects administered by local organizations, (2) projects to meet basic human needs such as drought relief, and (3) activities related to Syrian compliance with certain weapons treaties. The restrictions apply through FY2024 and shall be lifted if the President certifies to Congress that various criteria have been met, such as that the Syrian government (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Introduced In House on 03/13/2019

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Affirming the historical relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Morocco, condemning the recent provocative actions of the Polisario Front and its foreign supporters, and encouraging efforts by the United Nations to reach a peaceful resolution of the Western Sahara conflict. [HR-223] [International ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ]
This resolution reaffirms U.S. support for Morocco and condemns actions taken by Iran and Hezbollah that promote instability in the region. The resolution also calls for a peaceful agreement to ending the Western Sahara conflict between Morocco and the Polisario Front.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East, North Africa And International Terrorism. on 03/25/2019

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Calling on the Government of Iran to fulfill repeated promises of assistance in the case of Robert Levinson, the longest held United States civilian in our Nation's history. [HR-218] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ]
This resolution urges the government of Iran to assist in locating Robert Levinson and provide all available information related to his disappearance. (Robert Levinson is a Central Intelligence Agency operative who has been missing since 2007.)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East, North Africa And International Terrorism. on 03/25/2019

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A resolution calling on the Government of Iran to fulfill repeated promises of assistance in the case of Robert Levinson, the longest held United States civilian in our Nation's history. [SR-104] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ]
This resolution urges the government of Iran to assist in locating Robert Levinson and provide all available information related to his disappearance. (Robert Levinson is a Central Intelligence Agency operative who has been missing since 2007.)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/12/2019

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Protect Our Universities Act of 2019 [HB-1678] [National Security ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Education ] [Cybersecurity ] [Science ] [Defense ] [Artificial Intelligence ]
Restricts student participation in sensitive research projects and prohibits the use of certain technologies for such projects. The bill requires each student, prior to participating in a sensitive research project, to provide proof of citizenship to the institution of higher education where the project is being carried out. Specifically, it prohibits students who are citizens of certain countries, including China and Russia, from participating in such a project unless the student applies for and receives approval from the Office of the Director (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Don Bacon Introduced In House on 03/12/2019

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SAFE Banking Act of 2019 Secure And Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019 [HB-1595] [Cannabis ] [Finance ] [Small Business ] [National Security ] [Crime ]
Generally prohibits a federal banking regulator from penalizing a depository institution for providing banking services to a legitimate marijuana- or hemp-related business. Specifically, the bill prohibits a federal banking regulator from (1) terminating or limiting the deposit insurance or share insurance of a depository institution solely because the institution provides financial services to a legitimate marijuana- or hemp-related business; (2) prohibiting or otherwise discouraging a depository institution from offering financial services to (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 09/26/2019

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Stop Corrupt Iranian Oligarchs and Entities Act [HB-1441] [International ] [Trade ] [National Security ]
Directs the Department of the Treasury to report Congress on Iranian individuals and parastatal groups that have close relationships with the Iranian government, including information regarding (1) their known sources of income, (2) their indices of corruption, (3) their involvement in key U.S. economic sectors, (4) the structures and ownership of the parastatal groups, and (5) the potential effects of imposing sanctions on such entities and individuals.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Introduced In House on 02/28/2019

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To clarify that it is United States policy to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. [HB-1372] [International ] [National Security ]
Establishes that it is U.S. policy to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. References to "Israel" in future acts of Congress relating to appropriations or foreign commerce shall be interpreted to include the Golan Heights.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis Referred To The Subcommittee On Biotechnology, Horticulture, And Research. on 03/15/2019

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A bill clarifying that it is United States policy to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. [S.567] [International ] [Trade ] [National Security ]
Establishes that it is U.S. policy to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. References to "Israel" in future acts of Congress relating to appropriations or foreign commerce shall be interpreted to include the Golan Heights.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/26/2019

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Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act of 2019 [S.482] [Cybersecurity ] [International ] [National Security ] [Elections ] [Human Rights ] [Defense ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Voting Rights ] [Crime ] [Military ] [Law Enforcement ]
Imposes limits on any U.S. withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), amends provisions related to cybercrimes, and imposes sanctions on Russian individuals involved in various activities. No funds may be used to withdraw the United States from NATO unless the Senate passes a resolution consenting to the withdrawal. The bill also authorizes expedited transfers of excess defense articles to NATO member countries. establishes in the Department of State the Office of Cyberspace and the Digital Economy, to serve as the lead policy (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. on 12/18/2019

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Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2019 [S.398] [Defense ] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Trade ]
Suspends certain weapons transfers to Saudi Arabia. It also imposes sanctions on individuals for various activities related to the civil war in Yemen and for involvement in the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The United States may not authorize transfers to Saudi Arabia of missiles, ammunition, ground vehicles, aircraft, or other weapons that fall within Categories III, IV, VII, or VIII of the U.S. Munitions List. The prohibitions do not apply to ground-based missile defense systems and shall expire September 30, 2020. The United (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Risch Without Amendment. Without Written Report. on 07/30/2019

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A bill to block the implementation of certain presidential actions that restrict individuals from certain countries from entering the United States. [S.246] [Immigration ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ] [International ]
Prohibits making funds, resources, or fees available to any federal agency to implement or enforce Executive Order 13780 and Presidential Proclamation 9645, which suspended individuals from several countries of concern, including Chad, Iran, and Libya, from entering the United States. The Proclamation also provided for enhanced U.S. vetting capacities.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 01/28/2019

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Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019 [S.245] [Cybersecurity ] [Elections ] [Energy ] [National Security ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Defense ] [Science ]
Addresses various intelligence issues, including by reauthorizing intelligence-related activities, establishing certain bodies, and directing the intelligence community to report on topics such as election infrastructure security and Russian interference in the 2016 election. The bill reauthorizes through FY2019 various intelligence-related activities in specified government bodies, including the Department of Defense, the Defense Intelligence Agency, and the National Security Agency. It also reauthorizes for FY2019 the Central Intelligence Agency (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Warner Read Twice And Referred To The Select Committee On Intelligence. on 01/28/2019

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Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 [S.52] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Defense ]
Establishes additional sanctions and financial restrictions on institutions and individuals related to the conflict in Syria. The Department of the Treasury shall determine whether the Central Bank of Syria is a financial institution of primary money laundering concern. If so, Treasury shall impose one or more special measures, such as requiring domestic financial institutions to maintain additional records on transactions involving the bank. The President shall impose sanctions on foreign persons that (1) provide significant support or engage in (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Committee On Foreign Relations. Hearings Held. on 03/11/2020

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North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act [HB-925] [Environmental ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Animals ] [Water ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Reauthorizes the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through FY2024.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson On Motion To Concur In The Senate Amendments With An Amendment Agreed To By The Yeas And Nays: 214 - 207 (roll No. 214). (text: Cr H5202-5417) on 10/01/2020

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Responsible Withdrawal from Syria Act [HB-914] [Defense ] [National Security ] [Military ] [Budget and Spending ]
Prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD), absent a report that addresses specified issues, from spending FY2019 funds to reduce below 1,500 the number of active-duty servicemembers deployed to Syria. Specifically, DOD, the Department of State, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence must report on issues including U.S. political and military strategies in the region and the potential effects of a withdrawal.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Gallagher Introduced In House on 01/30/2019

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