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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the policies of the United States should support a transition to near zero greenhouse gas emissions, 100 percent clean renewable energy, infrastructure modernization, green jobs, full employment, a sustainable economy, fair wages, affordable energy, expanding the middle class, and ending poverty to promote national economic competitiveness and national security and for the purpose of avoiding adverse impacts of a changing climate. [HR-540]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the policies of the United States should support a transition to near zero greenhouse gas emissions, 100 percent clean renewable energy, infrastructure modernization, green jobs, full employment, a sustainable economy, fair wages, affordable energy, expanding the middle class, and ending poverty to promote national economic competitiveness and national security and for the purpose of avoiding adverse impacts of a changing climate. Declares that the House of Representatives shall: support
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Power. on 12/04/2015
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Congratulating the Government and people of the Republic of Turkey as they celebrate Republic Day, and for other purposes. [HR-484]
Congratulating the Government and people of the Republic of Turkey as they celebrate Republic Day, and for other purposes. Recognizes the Republic of Turkey as one of the most important strategic partners of the United States. Expresses appreciation for Turkey's contribution to global efforts to combat international terrorism, particularly Daesh/ISIS. Acknowledges the unique political, economic, and social challenges confronting Turkey resulting from the refugee influx that the conflicts in neighboring Iraq and Syria have caused. Congratulates the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Chabot
Introduced In House on 10/21/2015
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Calling upon the President to use the United States' voice and vote in the United Nations Security Council to condemn the ongoing sexual violence against women and children from Yezidi, Christian, Shabak, and other religious communities by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant militants as crimes against humanity, to prosecute all perpetrators and those complicit in these crimes, and to support other United Nations member states prosecuting these perpetrators and those complicit. [HR-447]
Calling upon the President to use the United States' voice and vote in the United Nations Security Council to condemn the ongoing sexual violence against women and children from Yezidi, Christian, Shabak, and other religious communities by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant militants as crimes against humanity, to prosecute all perpetrators and those complicit in these crimes, and to support other United Nations member states prosecuting these perpetrators and those complicit. Condemns the ongoing sexual violence against women and children from
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 10/05/2015
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Calling for urgent international action on behalf of Iraqi and Syrian civilians facing a dire humanitarian crisis and severe persecution because of their faith or ethnicity in the Nineveh Plain region of Iraq and Khabor, Kobane, and Aleppo regions of Syria. [HR-440]
Calling for urgent international action on behalf of Iraqi and Syrian civilians facing a dire humanitarian crisis and severe persecution because of their faith or ethnicity in the Nineveh Plain region of Iraq and Khabor, Kobane, and Aleppo regions of Syria. Condemns the religious bigotry and attacks against innocent civilians, as well as the destruction of property and ancient sites, by armed extremists in Iraq and Syria. Calls on the relevant parties to protect all citizens in the region. Calls on the President, the Department of State, and the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Introduced In House on 09/24/2015
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Recognizing the persecution of religious and ethnic minorities, especially Christians and Yezidis, by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, also known as Daesh, and calling for the immediate prioritization of accepting refugees from such communities. [HR-435]
Recognizing the persecution of religious and ethnic minorities, especially Christians and Yezidis, by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, also known as Daesh, and calling for the immediate prioritization of accepting refugees from such communities. Declares that the crimes being committed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, also known as Daesh, and other related groups constitute a genocide against the religious and ethnic minorities in the Middle East. Urges the United States to: (1) increase the amount of refugees being resettled
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 10/05/2015
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Recognizing the campaign of genocide against the Kurdish people in Iraq. [HR-403]
Recognizing the campaign of genocide against the Kurdish people in Iraq. Recognizes and deplores the campaign of genocide against the Kurdish people in Iraq. Calls on the U.S. government to recognize the campaign of genocide committed against the Kurdish people in Iraq, and urges international organizations to do the same. Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to the friendship between the United States and the Kurdish people in Iraq.
Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East And North Africa. on 08/20/2015
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the recent terrorist attacks in Paris that resulted in the deaths of seventeen innocent persons and offering condolences to those personally affected by this cowardly act. [HR-37]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the recent terrorist attacks in Paris that resulted in the deaths of seventeen innocent persons and offering condolences to those personally affected by this cowardly act. Condemns the recent terrorist attacks in Paris that resulted in the tragic loss of seventeen innocent lives, and extends deepest sympathies to all those affected by this tragedy. Supports France's efforts to ensure that the individuals who committed or supported these attacks are brought to justice. Expresses concern
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Mr. Royce Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 01/20/2015
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should provide Congress with a detailed deployment and troop commitment plan prior to approval for authorization to commit United States Armed Forces to fight the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. [HR-104]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should provide Congress with a detailed deployment and troop commitment plan prior to approval for authorization to commit United States Armed Forces to fight the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: only Congress has the constitutional authority to declare war according to article 1, section 8, clause 11 of the Constitution; the President should set clear objectives for the U.S. Armed Forces before committing them to battle;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Stevan Pearce
Introduced In House on 02/11/2015
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To provide limitations on the transfer of certain United States munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia. [HJR-90]
To provide limitations on the transfer of certain United States munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia. This joint resolution expresses the sense of Congress that no transfer to Saudi Arabia of U.S. air-to-ground munitions should occur until the President certifies that Saudi Arabia: (1) demonstrates an ongoing effort to combat the mutual threat our nations face from foreign terrorist organizations, and (2) takes all feasible precautions to reduce the risk of civilian harm in the course of military actions. No transfer of U.S. air-to-ground
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 04/20/2016
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Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Islamist Extremism [HJR-84]
Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Islamist Extremism This joint resolution authorizes the President to use the Armed Forces against the Islamic State, Al-Qaeda, Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, Al Shabab, Boko Haram, Al-Nusrah Front, the Haqqani-Network, the Taliban, Houthi's, Khorasan Group, Hamas, Hezbollah, and any substantial supporters, associated forces, or closely related successor entities. The President may add an organization if: (1) the President determines that the organization supports
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Sponsored by: Rep. Scott Perry
Introduced In House on 03/02/2016
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Declaring that a state of war exists between the Islamic State and the Government and the people of the United States and making provision to prosecute the same. [HJR-73]
Declaring that a state of war exists between the Islamic State and the Government and the people of the United States and making provision to prosecute the same. Declares that a state of war, which has been thrust upon the United States, exists between the United States and the Islamic State, also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Authorizes and directs the President to use the Armed Forces to carry on war against the Islamic State. Pledges all of the resources of the United
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Emmer
Introduced In House on 11/18/2015
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Constitutional Alternative to the War Powers Iraq and Syria Withdrawal Resolution [HJR-57]
Constitutional Alternative to the War Powers Iraq and Syria Withdrawal Resolution Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces deployed to Iraq or Syria on or after August 7, 2014, other than Armed Forces required to protect U.S. diplomatic facilities and personnel, from Iraq and Syria: (1) no later than the end of the period of 30 days beginning on the date of enactment of this joint resolution; or (2) if the President determines that it is not safe to remove the Armed Forces before that date, then no later than December 31, 2015, or such
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Sponsored by: Rep. Justin Amash
Introduced In House on 06/16/2015
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Authorization for Use of Military Force against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant [HJR-33]
Authorization for Use of Military Force against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Authorizes the President to use the U.S. Armed Forces against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) or associated persons or forces. Declares that this resolution is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization pursuant to section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. Repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Kinzinger
Introduced In House on 02/13/2015
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Comprehensive Solution to ISIL Resolution [HJR-30]
Comprehensive Solution to ISIL Resolution Directs the President to develop and submit to Congress a comprehensive diplomatic, political, economic, and regionally led strategy to degrade and dismantle the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Prohibits funds available to the Department of Defense or any other department or agency from being used to deploy U.S. ground forces in a combat role against ISIL. States that nothing in this resolution shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting any authority of the President: (1) under any provision
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 02/10/2015
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Authorization for Use of Military Force Against ISIL Resolution [HJR-27]
Authorization for Use of Military Force Against ISIL Resolution Authorizes the President to use the U.S. Armed Forces against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in the territory of the Republic of Iraq and the Syrian Arab Republic. States that such territorial limitation shall not apply to U.S. Armed Forces training indigenous Syrian or regional military forces for the purpose of combating ISIL. States that: such authority does not authorize the deployment of ground forces in a combat role; "ground forces in a combat role" do not include
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Sponsored by: Sen. Adam Schiff
Introduced In House on 02/02/2015
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Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield. [HJR-106]
Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Roe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 12/07/2016
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Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations. [HCR-77]
Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations. Recognizes: (1) the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations (U.N.), and (2) the critical role it plays in maintaining international peace. Applauds the U.N. for: (1) its leadership in addressing global health crises, including the global fight against HIV/AIDS; and (2) its response to humanitarian crises, which resulted in escalation of displacements in countries such as Syria, Iraq, South Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria, Liberia, and Cote d'Ivoire. Commends
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 09/16/2015
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Expressing the sense of Congress that those who commit or support atrocities against Christians and other ethnic and religious minorities, including Yezidis, Turkmen, Sabea-Mandeans, Kaka'e, and Kurds, and who target them specifically for ethnic or religious reasons, are committing, and are hereby declared to be committing, "war crimes", "crimes against humanity", and "genocide". [HCR-75]
Expressing the sense of Congress that those who commit or support atrocities against Christians and other ethnic and religious minorities, including Yezidis, Turkmen, Sabea-Mandeans, Kaka'e, and Kurds, and who target them specifically for ethnic or religious reasons, are committing, and are hereby declared to be committing, "war crimes", "crimes against humanity", and "genocide". Declares that: the atrocities perpetrated by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) against Christians, Yezidis, and other religious and ethnic minorities in Iraq
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Received In The Senate And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/15/2016
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Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces deployed to Iraq or Syria on or after August 7, 2014, other than Armed Forces required to protect United States diplomatic facilities and personnel, from Iraq and Syria. [HCR-55]
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces deployed to Iraq or Syria on or after August 7, 2014, other than Armed Forces required to protect United States diplomatic facilities and personnel, from Iraq and Syria. Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces deployed to Iraq or Syria on or after August 7, 2014, other than Armed Forces required to protect U.S. diplomatic facilities and personnel, from Iraq and Syria: (1) no later than 30 days after this concurrent resolution
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Consideration Initiated Pursuant To A Previous Order. on 06/17/2015
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Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States and the international community should support the Republic of Iraq and its people to recognize a province in the Nineveh Plain region, consistent with lawful expressions of self-determination by its indigenous peoples. [HCR-152]
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States and the international community should support the Republic of Iraq and its people to recognize a province in the Nineveh Plain region, consistent with lawful expressions of self-determination by its indigenous peoples. Expresses the sense of Congress that: the return of the displaced indigenous peoples of the Nineveh Plain, including those in Iraq, to their ancestral homeland should be a policy priority of United States and the international community; their fundamental human rights should
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Introduced In House on 09/09/2016