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A resolution recognizing that for 45 years, Papua New Guinea and the United States have shared a close friendship based on shared goals of stability, prosperity, and peace in the region, and expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States will continue to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner in the Pacific. [SR-609]
This resolution commends the subsistence of democratic institutions in Papua New Guinea and encourages deepened U.S. cooperation with Papua New Guinea in areas of mutual interest. The resolution also recognizes Papua New Guinea's participation in multinational organizations and applauds the country's multilateral efforts to ensure access to electricity throughout the region.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Gardner
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/08/2020
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No Unconstitutional War Against North Korea Act of 2020 [HB-6639]
Prohibits the use of federal funds for military force in or against North Korea unless (1) Congress has declared war, (2) Congress has enacted specific statutory authority for such military force, or (3) the President is exercising powers as Commander-in-Chief in a national emergency stemming from an attack against the United States or the Armed Forces.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 04/28/2020
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No Unconstitutional War Against North Korea Act of 2020 [HB-6639]
Prohibits the use of federal funds for military force in or against North Korea unless (1) Congress has declared war, (2) Congress has enacted specific statutory authority for such military force, or (3) the President is exercising powers as Commander-in-Chief in a national emergency stemming from an attack against the United States or the Armed Forces.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 04/28/2020
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A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi. [SR-502]
This resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima that began on February 19, 1945, and ended on March 26, 1945, and encourages the people of the United States to honor the veterans of the Battle of Iwo Jima with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Resolution Agreed To In Senate Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S3016; Text: 02/13/2020 Cr S1079-1080) on 06/16/2020
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Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi. [HR-857]
This resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima that began on February 19, 1945, and ended on March 26, 1945, and encourages the people of the United States to honor the veterans of the Battle of Iwo Jima with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Gallagher
Introduced In House on 02/13/2020
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End Price Gouging for Insulin Act [HB-5364]
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an annual reference price for insulin products for purposes of Federal health programs, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 01/14/2020
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A resolution reaffirming the importance of the General Security of Military Information Agreement between the Republic of Korea and Japan, and for other purposes. [SR-435]
This resolution (1) reaffirms the importance of the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) between South Korea and Japan; (2) encourages South Korea and Japan to rebuild trust and pursue cooperation on mutual interests; and (3) expresses support for strengthened alliances between the United States, South Korea, and Japan. (The GSOMIA is an agreement that allows Japan and South Korea to directly share military intelligence with one another.)
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Discharged By Unanimous Consent. on 11/21/2019
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Life-Sustaining Prescription Drug Price Relief Act of 2019 [HB-5039]
Establishes a series of oversight and disclosure requirements relating to the prices of life-sustaining prescription drugs. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to review at least annually all life-sustaining drugs for excessive pricing; HHS must also review prices upon petition. HHS must create a public database with its determinations for each drug and report its overall findings and related activities. Under the bill, a price is considered excessive if the domestic average manufacturing price exceeds
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Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Lipinski
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H8836) on 11/14/2019
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World War II Pacific War Heroes Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-5044]
Directs Congress to make arrangements for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of the service of the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and Merchant Marine, as well as the citizen and noncitizen civilians who fought with the U.S. military, who were surrendered, captured, or abandoned to become prisoners of war of Japan during World War II.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis
Introduced In House on 11/12/2019
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End Price Gouging for Insulin Act [S.2817]
Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to set a maximum price for insulin products for individuals and enrollees of federal health programs.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Merkley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 11/07/2019
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A resolution celebrating the 25th anniversary of the passage of the Mike Mansfield Fellowship Act creating the Mike Mansfield Fellowship Program. [SR-397]
This resolution celebrates the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Mike Mansfield Fellowship Program. The resolution also expresses remembrance of the contributions of Senator Mike Mansfield and his wife Maureen to the Senate and to the U.S.-Japan alliance.
Sponsored by: Sen. Steve Daines
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 10/31/2019
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Disapproving the Russian Federation's inclusion in future Group of Seven summits until it respects the territorial integrity of its neighbors and adheres to the standards of democratic societies. [HR-546]
This resolution calls on all leaders of the Group of Seven (a group consisting of the seven largest major advanced economies, as determined by the International Monetary Fund) to oppose Russia's readmission into the group. The resolution also condemns Russia's assaults on democratic societies worldwide and its aggressive actions in Ukraine. (Russia was disinvited from the Group of Eight in 2014 after it occupied parts of Ukraine, including the Crimea region.)
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Mr. Sires Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 12/03/2019
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End Price Gouging for Medications Act [S.1987]
Requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to set maximum prices for prescription drugs under specified federal health programs. Specifically, HHS must establish reference prices based on certain factors, including drug prices in listed countries. Retail prices of covered drugs under specified federal health programs (e.g., Medicare and Medicaid) may not exceed the established reference prices. Drugs must also be available at such prices to uninsured individuals and to individuals with private health insurance.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Merkley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/26/2019
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End Price Gouging for Medications Act [HB-3523]
Requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to set maximum prices for prescription drugs under specified federal health programs. Specifically, HHS must establish reference prices based on certain factors, including drug prices in listed countries. Retail prices of covered drugs under specified federal health programs (e.g., Medicare and Medicaid) may not exceed the established reference prices. Drugs must also be available at such prices to uninsured individuals and to individuals with private health insurance.
Sponsored by: Sen. Peter Welch
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 07/16/2019
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South China Sea and East China Sea Sanctions Act of 2019 [HB-3508]
Imposes sanctions on Chinese persons and entities that participate in certain activities related to China's territorial disputes in the South China Sea and East China Sea and addresses other related issues. The President shall impose property-blocking and visa-denial sanctions on Chinese persons and entities that (1) contribute to development projects in parts of the South China Sea contested by a member country of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or (2) engage in actions or policies that threaten the peace or stability in disputed South
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Gallagher
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 07/30/2019
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Energy Security Cooperation with Allied Partners in Europe Act of 2019 [S.1830]
Establishes and modifies provisions related to U.S. international energy strategy. Applications to export natural gas to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries, Japan, and certain other countries shall be granted on an expedited basis without modification or delay. The Department of State shall report to Congress on a strategy to enhance the energy security of NATO member countries and increase U.S. energy exports to such countries.
Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Risch With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 12/17/2019
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 [S.1790]
Authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, missiles, and space procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions
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Sponsored by: Sen. James Inhofe
Signed By President. on 12/20/2019
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North Korea Policy Oversight Act of 2019 [S.1658]
Requires additional reports and briefings related to North Korea. The Department of State shall periodically report to Congress on diplomatic engagement with and by North Korea. The bill contains various additional reporting requirements, such as for the President to report a detailed strategy for implementing certain policies related to achieving North Korea's denuclearization. The State Department shall brief Congress after each high-level U.S.-North Korea diplomatic talk. The President shall notify Congress no later than five days after entering
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/23/2019
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North Korea Policy Oversight Act of 2019 [HB-2949]
Requires additional reports and briefings related to North Korea. The Department of State shall periodically report to Congress on diplomatic engagement with and by North Korea. The bill contains various additional reporting requirements, such as for the President to report a detailed strategy for implementing certain policies related to achieving North Korea's denuclearization. The State Department shall brief Congress after each high-level U.S.-North Korea diplomatic talk. The President shall notify Congress no later than five days after entering
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Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Pascrell
Introduced In House on 05/23/2019
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South China Sea and East China Sea Sanctions Act of 2019 [S.1634]
Imposes sanctions on Chinese persons and entities that participate in certain activities related to China's territorial disputes in the South China Sea and East China Sea and addresses other related issues. The President shall impose property-blocking and visa-denial sanctions on Chinese persons and entities that (1) contribute to development projects in parts of the South China Sea contested by a member country of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or (2) engage in actions or policies that threaten the peace or stability in disputed South
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/23/2019