NATO Alliance Recognition and Promotion Act [S.2283]
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NATO Alliance Recognition and Promotion Act - Expresses the sense of Congress: (1) reaffirming the commitment of the United States to collective defense under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Treaty; (2) that NATO members should ensure sufficient funding related to individual and collective capacity; and (3) that the United States, together with NATO allies, should pursue enlargement initiatives for aspirant countries.
S.2283: NATO Alliance Recognition and Promotion Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Christopher S. Murphy
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/01/2014
Russian Aggression Prevention Act of 2014 [S.2277]
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Russian Aggression Prevention Act of 2014 - Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to submit to Congress a strategic framework for U.S. security assistance and cooperation in Europe and Eurasia. Directs the President to: (1) halt for 180-days all current and planned redeployments of combat forces from Europe other than certain redeployments, and (2) develop a plan to correct any deficiencies in the Armed Forces' ability to respond to contingencies in Europe and Eurasia. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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S.2277: Russian Aggression Prevention Act of 2014
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/01/2014
Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2013 [S.1881]
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Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2013 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Iran must not be allowed to develop or maintain nuclear weapon capabilities; (2) Iran does not have an inherent right to enrichment and reprocessing capabilities under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons; (3) the imposition of sanctions under this Act is triggered by Iran's violations of any interim or final agreement regarding its nuclear program; (4) if Israel takes military action in self-defense against Iran's nuclear weapons program the United
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S.1881: Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2013
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Introduced In The Senate. Read The First Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under Read The First Time. on 12/20/2013
Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014 [HB-5859]
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Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014 - (Sec. 3) States that it is U.S. policy to assist the government of Ukraine in restoring its sovereignty and territorial integrity in order to deter the government of the Russian Federation from further destabilizing and invading Ukraine and other independent countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. (Sec. 4) Directs the President to impose three or more specified sanctions against: Rosoboronexport; an entity owned by the government of the Russian Federation or controlled by its nationals that transfers
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HB-5859: Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014
Sponsored by: Rep. Marcy Kaptur
Became Public Law No: 113-272. on 12/18/2014
Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014 [HB-5782]
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Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014 - Directs the President to impose three or more specified sanctions against: Rosoboronexport; an entity owned by the government of the Russian Federation or controlled by its nationals that transfers or manufactures or sells defense articles transferred to, Syria or into the territory of a specified country without its government's consent; or a person that knowingly sponsors or provides financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, such an entity. Directs the
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HB-5782: Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 12/18/2014
NATO Alliance Recognition and Promotion Act [HB-4346]
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NATO Alliance Recognition and Promotion Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should remain committed to maintaining a military presence in Europe to promote allied interoperability and provide assurance to North American Treaty Alliance (NATO) allies in the region; and (2) at the September 2014 NATO Summit in Wales, the United States, along with NATO allies, should continue to pursue enlargement initiatives for the aspirant countries.
HB-4346: NATO Alliance Recognition and Promotion Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 03/27/2014
Fight Russian Energy Exploitation (FREE) Act [HB-4155]
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Fight Russian Energy Exploitation (FREE) Act - Amends the Natural Gas Act to deem consistent with the public interest an expedited application and approval process for the importation or exportation of natural gas to either the member states of the European Union, or to the former Soviet states of Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Directs the Secretary of State to report to Congress on: (1) how the economic policies of foreign countries with natural gas resources
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HB-4155: Fight Russian Energy Exploitation (FREE) Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Terrorism, Nonproliferation, And Trade. on 04/02/2014
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 [S.3254]
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2013 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for procurement for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, Air Force, and defense-wide activities, in amounts specified in the funding table in Division D of this Act. Subtitle B: Army Programs - (Sec. 111) Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, beginning with the FY2013 program year, to enter into
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S.3254: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013
Sponsored by: Sen. Carl Levin
Pursuant To The Provisions Of H. Res. 829, Papers Are Returned To The Senate. on 12/12/2012
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 [HB-4310]
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2013 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for procurement for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, Air Force, and defense-wide activities, in amounts specified in the funding table in Division D of this Act. Subtitle B: Army Programs - (Sec. 111) Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, beginning with the FY2013 program year, to enter into
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HB-4310: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013
Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith
Signed By President. on 01/02/2013
Former Soviet Union State Pension Fairness Act of 2011 [HB-2494]
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Former Soviet Union State Pension Fairness Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of State and the Commissioner of Social Security to continue to work with the governments of the states of the former Soviet Union to encourage them to adopt policies that would allow receipt of pensions for individuals who worked in any such state and earned a pension and currently reside in the United States.
HB-2494: Former Soviet Union State Pension Fairness Act of 2011
Sponsored by: Rep. James P. McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe And Eurasia. on 10/25/2011
Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. [HR-496]
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Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Celebrates 20 years of freedom from the bondage of communism with the people of the former communist countries. Acknowledges the symbolic triumph of democracy over communism.
HR-496: Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H9023-9024) on 07/29/2009
Congratulating the Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 20th anniversary of their declarations on the restoration of independence from the Soviet Union. [HCR-267]
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Congratulates Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 20th anniversary of their declarations on the restoration of independence from the Soviet Union and commends the significant progress that they have since made, including their membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU). Calls on the President to continue to build the mutually beneficial relations the United States has enjoyed with Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania since the restoration of their full independence.
HCR-267: Congratulating the Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 20th anniversary of their declarations on the restoration of independence from the Soviet Union.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Received In The Senate And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/08/2010
You have voted HCR-267: Congratulating the Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 20th anniversary of their declarations on the restoration of independence from the Soviet Union..
Foreign Relations Authorization and Reform Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 [HB-2475]
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Foreign Relations Authorization and Reform Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 - Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations for: (1) the Department of State (Department) for the administration of foreign affairs; (2) international organizations; (3) international commissions; (4) migration and refugee assistance; and (5) centers and foundations. Revises provisions regarding local guard and protective service contracts in high risk areas abroad. Extends the program of grants for scholarships to U.S.-sponsored elementary and secondary schools in countries
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HB-2475: Foreign Relations Authorization and Reform Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011
Sponsored by: Sen. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 05/19/2009
Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 [HB-2410]
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Division A: Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011- Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011- Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations for the Department of State (Department) to carry diplomatic and consular affairs, including: (1) worldwide security protection; (2) public diplomacy; (3) the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor; (4) the Capital Investment Fund; (5) embassy security, construction, and maintenance; (6) educational and cultural
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HB-2410: Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011
Sponsored by: Rep. Howard L. Berman
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/22/2009
You have voted HR-889: Recognizing the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 30th anniversary of the restoration of their independence..
You have voted SR-536: A resolution recognizing the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 30th anniversary of the restoration of their independence..
Baltic Reassurance Act [HB-3064]
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Directs the Department of Defense to report to Congress an assessment of the military requirements of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members and countries in the Baltic region that would allow such countries to deter and resist Russian aggression.
HB-3064: Baltic Reassurance Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Markwayne Mullin
Introduced In House on 06/03/2019
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on support for Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. [HR-416]
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This resolution supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, and expresses concerns over Russia's increasingly aggressive military maneuvering near their borders and airspace. The resolution encourages the United States to further enhance defense cooperation efforts with these countries.
HR-416: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on support for Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
Sponsored by: Rep. K. Michael Conaway
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 06/07/2019
KREMLIN Act Keeping Russian Entrapments Minimal and Limiting Intelligence Networks Act [HB-1617]
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Directs the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to provide Congress with assessments of the current intentions of Russia and its leaders. Specifically, the ODNI shall assess (1) the potential for Russian military action against North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries, (2) possible Russian responses to an increased U.S. or NATO military presence in Eastern Europe, and (3) areas where Russia could exploit weaknesses and divisions among the governments of its Western adversaries.
European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019 [HB-1453]
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Directs the Department of State to prioritize assistance to develop energy infrastructure in Europe, in particular for projects involving the European Commission and governments in the region. Assistance shall include political, technical, and diplomatic support. Projects eligible for such assistance include infrastructure for natural gas, electricity transmission, and renewable energy. The State Department shall give preference to projects that (1) improve the capacity to transfer gas and electricity within and between European countries, (2) have
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HB-1453: European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Kinzinger
Introduced In House on 02/28/2019