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To block the implementation of certain presidential actions that restrict individuals from certain countries from entering the United States. [HB-810] [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: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 03/25/2019

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Preventing Destabilization of Iraq Act of 2019 [HB-571] [International ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Military ]
Directs the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons that use violence to threaten peace and stability in Iraq or to undermine the country's democratic processes and economic reconstruction. The sanctions include blocking property transactions involving such a sanctioned individual and blocking such a person's entry into the United States. Any current visas belonging to a sanctioned individual shall be revoked. The Department of State shall report to Congress whether certain groups, including Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq and Harakat Hizballah al-Nujaba, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas Suozzi Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 02/25/2019

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Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 [HB-550] [Defense ] [International ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Veterans ]
Prohibits the obligation or expenditure of federal funds for any use of military force in or against Iran unless Congress has either declared war or enacted specific statutory authorization for such use. An exception is made for a presidential exercise of power to introduce Armed Forces into hostilities (or situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated) when there is a national emergency created by an attack upon the United States. The bill further states that no prior authorizations of military force may be construed (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise Pursuant To H.res. 811, Mr. Engel Was Recognized To Move That The House Concur In The Senate Amendment To H.r. 550 With Amendments Specified In Section 4 Of H.res. 811. on 01/30/2020

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Iranian Proxies Terrorist Sanctions Act of 2019 [HB-361] [International ] [National Security ] [Defense ] [Human Rights ]
Directs the President to impose sanctions on As-Saib Ahl al-Haq and Harakat Hizballah al-Nujaba, two Iraqi paramilitary groups affiliated with Iran. The sanctions relate to blocking property and transactions and also apply to foreign individuals serving as the groups' officials, agents, and affiliates. The President shall submit detailed explanations as to whether sanctions should be imposed on various individuals identified in the bill. The Department of State shall annually publish a list of groups that receive logistical, military, or financial (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas Suozzi Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H1010) on 01/23/2019

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Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019 [HB-336] [Defense ] [International ] [National Security ] [Trade ] [Human Rights ]
Authorizes assistance and weapons transfers to Israel, and extends defense cooperation with Jordan. It establishes additional sanctions related to the conflict in Syria, and allows states to divest from entities boycotting Israel. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2019 The bill reauthorizes through FY2028 Foreign Military Financing to Israel. It extends loan guarantees to Israel through FY2023, and authorizes the President to transfer precision-guided munitions to the country. The bill directs the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson Referred To The Subcommittee On Space And Aeronautics. on 02/12/2019

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Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act [HB-194] [Human Rights ] [International ] [National Security ]
Directs the President to impose sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations related to Iran's government. The President shall impose sanctions on Iranian persons responsible for or complicit in politically-motivated harassment, abuse, extortion, or extended detention or trial of (1) U.S. citizens and permanent residents, (2) Iranian citizens and residents, or (3) persons of Iranian origin. The sanctions shall include denial and revocation of visas, blocking of property, and restrictions on financial transactions. The immediate family (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Susan Brooks Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 01/31/2019

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Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2019 [HB-189] [Finance ] [National Security ] [Cybersecurity ] [Consumer Protection ]
Specifies that a federal banking agency may not request or order a depository institution to terminate a customer account unless (1) the agency has a valid reason for doing so, and (2) that reason is not based solely on reputation risk. Valid reasons for terminating an account include threats to national security and involvement in terrorist financing, including state sponsorship of terrorism. A federal banking agency requesting a termination must provide the depository institution with notification and justification.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer Introduced In House on 01/03/2019

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United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act [HB-133] [Trade ] [International ] [Economic Development ] [Energy ] [Healthcare ] [Education ]
Directs the Department of State to develop a strategy to enhance economic cooperation and expand professional and educational exchange programs between the United States and Mexico. The State Department shall develop strategies to encourage more academic exchanges between the countries, as well as exchanges to encourage strengthening business skills and entrepreneurship. The State Department shall also promote energy infrastructure coordination and educational development. It shall also assess ways to develop partnerships between the countries' (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline Became Public Law No: 116-260. on 12/27/2020

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Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 [HB-31] [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: Rep. Gerald Connolly Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Risch With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 06/03/2019

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Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019 [S.1] [Defense ] [International ] [National Security ] [Military ] [Human Rights ] [Trade ]
Authorizes assistance and weapons transfers to Israel, extends defense cooperation with Jordan, establishes additional sanctions related to the conflict in Syria, and allows states to divest from entities boycotting Israel. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2019 The bill reauthorizes through FY2028 Foreign Military Financing to Israel. It extends loan guarantees to Israel through FY2023 and authorizes the President to transfer precision-guided munitions to the country. The bill directs the President (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Held At The Desk. on 02/06/2019

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Blocking Iran Illicit Finance Act [HB-7321] [Finance ] [International ] [National Security ]
Blocking Iran Illicit Finance Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Gallagher Introduced In House on 12/17/2018

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Blocking Iranian Illicit Finance Act [S.3758] [Finance ] [International ] [National Security ]
Blocking Iranian Illicit Finance Act

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Thom Tillis Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 12/13/2018

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A joint resolution supporting a Diplomatic Solution in Yemen and Condemning the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi. [SJR-69] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Defense ] [Military ]
A joint resolution supporting a Diplomatic Solution in Yemen and Condemning the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi. This joint resolution expresses the Senate's belief that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. It criticizes Saudi Arabia's cooperation with, and military equipment purchases from, Russia and China as challenges to the country's long-term relationship with the United States. The joint resolution calls for an immediate cease-fire in the civil war in Yemen and for the two (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Received In The House. on 12/19/2018

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Prevention of Unconstitutional War with Iran Act of 2018 [HB-7277] [Defense ] [International ] [National Security ] [Military ]
Prevention of Unconstitutional War with Iran Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jackie Speier Introduced In House on 12/12/2018

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No Arms Sales to Iran Act [HB-4498] [Defense ] [International ] [National Security ] [Military ]
No Arms Sales to Iran Act This bill prohibits military assistance or military export licenses from being provided to a country that engages in U.N.-restricted arms transfers to or activity with Iran. The President may waive such prohibitions if in the U.S. national interest.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis Introduced In House on 11/30/2017

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Condemning the Assad regime and its backers for their continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria. [HR-1165] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ]
Condemning the Assad regime and its backers for their continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Mr. Royce (ca) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 12/11/2018

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Stop Corrupt Iranian Oligarchs and Entities Act [HB-7182] [International ] [National Security ]
Stop Corrupt Iranian Oligarchs and Entities Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Kustoff Introduced In House on 11/28/2018

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Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2018 [S.3652] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Defense ] [Trade ] [Law Enforcement ]
Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2018 This bill 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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 11/15/2018

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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-1101] [International ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ]
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. Reaffirms support for Morocco as our oldest ally and as a partner in combating terrorism and promoting stability and prosperity in North Africa. Condemns the provocative actions taken by the Polisario Front in Western Sahara. Calls for a peaceful agreement (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Introduced In House on 09/28/2018

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Prevention of Unconstitutional War with Iran Act of 2018 [S.3517] [Defense ] [International ] [National Security ] [Military ]
Prevention of Unconstitutional War with Iran Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/26/2018

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