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Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
S.4049	Federal	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 This bill authorizes FY2021 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, and missiles; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities; the Defense Inspector General; the Defense Health Program; the Armed Forces Retirement Home; Overseas Contingency Operations; and Military Construction. The bill authorizes the FY2021 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding military personnel; acquisition policy and management; Space Force matters; international programs; National Guard and Reserve Forces facilities; compensation and other personnel benefits; health care; DOD organization and management; civilian personnel matters; matters relating to foreign nations; and strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters. The bill authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure activities, and maritime matters. The bill also authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Energy national security programs, including the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Administrative Remedies Advisory Bodies Advisory Bodies Afghanistan Afghanistan Alaska Alaska Alliances
S.4049	Federal	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 This bill authorizes FY2021 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, and missiles; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities; the Defense Inspector General; the Defense Health Program; the Armed Forces Retirement Home; Overseas Contingency Operations; and Military Construction. The bill authorizes the FY2021 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding military personnel; acquisition policy and management; Space Force matters; international programs; National Guard and Reserve Forces facilities; compensation and other personnel benefits; health care; DOD organization and management; civilian personnel matters; matters relating to foreign nations; and strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters. The bill authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure activities, and maritime matters. The bill also authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Energy national security programs, including the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Administrative Remedies Advisory Bodies Advisory Bodies Afghanistan Afghanistan Alaska Alaska Alliances
HR-1008	Federal	Upholding the civil liberties and civil rights of Iranian Americans and condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination. This resolution condemns bigotry and acts of violence or discrimination against Iranian Americans and others. The resolution, among other things encourages U.S. elected officials to engage Iranian Americans to share their experiences with their communities to end stereotypes, correct misconceptions, and convey instances of abuse against the Iranian American community; calls upon law enforcement authorities to investigate and vigorously prosecute crimes committed against Americans that are based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, or ethnicity; urges the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in the Department of Homeland Security to conclude a thorough and timely investigation into detentions of Iranian Americans at the border; and calls on Customs and Border Protection to immediately halt any orders that encourage discrimination on the basis of nationality or religion, including those targeting individuals of Iranian heritage. Democrat: 71% (5) Republican: 28% (2) 71% Democrat support 28% Republican support	Civil Rights And Liberties, Minority Issues Border Security And Unlawful Immigration Community Life And Organization Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Detention Of Persons Government Studies And Investigations Hate Crimes Immigration Status And Procedures Iran Law Enforcement Administration And Funding
SR-626	Federal	A resolution upholding the civil liberties and civil rights of Iranian Americans and condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination. Democrat: 100% (3) 100% Democrat support	Civil Rights And Liberties, Minority Issues Border Security And Unlawful Immigration Community Life And Organization Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Detention Of Persons Government Studies And Investigations Hate Crimes Immigration Status And Procedures Iran Law Enforcement Administration And Funding
S.3905	Federal	Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Administrative Remedies Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations Advisory Bodies Alliances Arms Control And Nonproliferation Asia Australia Budget Process
S.3868	Federal	Pandemic Care for Burn Pits Exposure Act of 2020 Democrat: 60% (6) Republican: 40% (4) 60% Democrat support 40% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Afghanistan Asia Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Conflicts And Wars Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Fires Government Studies And Investigations Hazardous Wastes And Toxic Substances Health Information And Medical Records
HB-7072	Federal	SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act Democrat: 50% (7) Republican: 42% (6) Independent: 7% (1) 50% Democrat support 42% Republican support 7% Independent support	Armed Forces And National Security Afghanistan Asia Congressional Oversight Fires Government Information And Archives Hazardous Wastes And Toxic Substances Health Care Coverage And Access Health Facilities And Institutions Health Information And Medical Records
SR-578	Federal	A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the international covenants on human rights. Further, it calls on Iran to immediately release all imprisoned or detained Baha'is, and it urges the President and the Department of State to impose sanctions on Iranian officials and others who are responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against Iran's Baha'i community. Democrat: 50% (2) Republican: 50% (2) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	International Affairs Detention Of Persons Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Due Process And Equal Protection Higher Education Human Rights Iran Middle East Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents Religion
S.3722	Federal	EMPIL-DOC Act Expanding Medical Partnerships with Israel to Lessen Dependence On China Act This bill authorizes a bilateral grant program with Israel to develop health technologies, with an emphasis on the use of technology, personalized medicine, and data in relation to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Technologies to be developed through this program include, among others, artificial intelligence, respiratory assist devices, and diagnostic tests. In addition, the program conditions funding on a matching contribution from the government of Israel. Republican: 53% (15) Democrat: 46% (13) 53% Republican support 46% Democrat support	Health Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Computers And Information Technology Drug Safety, Medical Device, And Laboratory Regulation Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Health Information And Medical Records Health Programs Administration And Funding Health Technology, Devices, Supplies Immunology And Vaccination Infectious And Parasitic Diseases
HB-6800	Federal	The Heroes Act This bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Among other things, the bill provides FY2020 emergency supplemental appropriations to federal agencies; provides payments and other assistance to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments; provides additional direct payments of up to $1,200 per individual; expands paid sick days, family and medical leave, unemployment compensation, nutrition and food assistance programs, housing assistance, and payments to farmers; modifies and expands the Paycheck Protection Program, which provides loans and grants to small businesses and nonprofit organizations; establishes a fund to award grants for employers to provide pandemic premium pay for essential workers; expands several tax credits and deductions; provides funding and establishes requirements for COVID-19 testing and contact tracing; eliminates cost-sharing for COVID-19 treatments; extends and expands the moratorium on certain evictions and foreclosures; and requires employers to develop and implement infectious disease exposure control plans. The bill also modifies or expands a wide range of other programs and policies, including those regarding Medicare and Medicaid, health insurance, broadband service, medical product supplies, immigration, student loans and financial aid, the federal workforce, prisons, veterans benefits, consumer protection requirements, the U.S. Postal Service, federal elections, aviation and railroad workers, and pension and retirement plans. Democrat: 100% (12) 100% Democrat support	Economics And Public Finance Appropriations Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Census And Government Statistics Centers For Disease Control And Prevention (cdc) Child Care And Development Child Health Community Life And Organization Computers And Information Technology Congressional Agencies
HB-6829	Federal	EMPIL-DOC Act Expanding Medical Partnerships with Israel to Lessen Dependence on China Act This bill authorizes a bilateral grant program with Israel to develop health technologies, with an emphasis on the use of technology, personalized medicine, and data in relation to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Technologies to be developed through this program include, among others, artificial intelligence, respiratory assist devices, and diagnostic tests. In addition, the program conditions funding on a matching contribution from the government of Israel. Democrat: 60% (109) Republican: 39% (71) 60% Democrat support 39% Republican support	Health Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Computers And Information Technology Drug Safety, Medical Device, And Laboratory Regulation Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Health Information And Medical Records Health Programs Administration And Funding Health Technology, Devices, Supplies Immunology And Vaccination Infectious And Parasitic Diseases
SR-570	Federal	A resolution opposing and condemning the potential prosecution of United States and Israeli nationals by the International Criminal Court. This resolution opposes and condemns the potential prosecution of U.S. and Israeli nationals by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Further, it declares that it should be U.S. policy to pursue a resolution by the United Nations Security Council prohibiting the ICC from prosecuting nationals of states, such as the United States and Israel, that are not parties to the treaty establishing the ICC. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation International Organizations And Cooperation Israel Middle East United Nations
S.3669	Federal	COVID-19 International Response and Recovery Act of 2020 Democrat: 100% (11) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations Africa Air Quality Asia Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Caribbean Area Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases Community Life And Organization Computers And Information Technology
HB-4156	Federal	America Stands with Israel Act This bill authorizes the President to introduce U.S. Armed Forces into hostilities or to direct immediate transfer of defense articles or services to ensure the survival of Israel and its people from an existing or imminent threat. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Conflicts And Wars Congressional Oversight Foreign Aid And International Relief Israel Middle East Military Assistance, Sales, And Agreements Military Operations And Strategy Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents
S.2309	Federal	U.S.-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Act This bill requires the Department of State to report on the potential benefits and impact of establishing a joint U.S.-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to leverage the knowledge of institutions and entities for the purposes of cybersecurity and protecting critical infrastructure. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	International Affairs Computer Security And Identity Theft Congressional Oversight Higher Education Infrastructure Development International Organizations And Cooperation Israel Middle East Public-private Cooperation Research Administration And Funding
S.3572	Federal	Strained Partnership Act This bill requires the removal of all U.S. Armed Forces and equipment from Saudi Arabia and the relocation of specified equipment to another location or locations in the Middle East. Republican: 100% (2) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Middle East Military Assistance, Sales, And Agreements Military Facilities And Property Military Operations And Strategy Saudi Arabia Foreign Aid And International Relief
HR-524	Federal	Calling on the United Arab Emirates to immediately end any form of human rights violations against political prisoners and prisoners of free speech, and for other purposes. This resolution calls on the United Arab Emirates to immediately end all human rights violations, including the torture of prisoners in Yemen, and to indict individuals involved in such war crimes. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Detention Of Persons Human Rights Middle East United Arab Emirates War Crimes, Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity Yemen
SR-539	Federal	A resolution supporting the rights of the people of Iran to determine their future, condemning the Iranian regime for its crackdown on legitimate protests, and for other purposes. This resolution (1) expresses the Senate's support for the rights of the people of Iran to peacefully assemble and engage in legitimate protest; (2) condemns the Iranian regime's human rights abuses, repression of peaceful protests, and actions related to the downing of Ukrainian International Airlines Flight 752; and (3) calls on domestic and foreign governments, institutions, and other stakeholders to support the ability of Iranians to live in a free and open society. Democrat: 100% (7) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Aviation And Airports Europe Government Ethics And Transparency, Public Corruption Human Rights International Organizations And Cooperation Internet And Video Services Iran Middle East News Media And Reporting
HB-6089	Federal	U.S.-Africa Strategic Security Act This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD), absent a report that addresses specified issues, from using FY2020 funds to reduce the number of U.S. Armed Forces deployed to the U.S. Africa Command Area of responsibility. Specifically, DOD must report on issues including U.S. political and military strategies in the region and the potential effects of a withdrawal. Democrat: 75% (3) Republican: 25% (1) 75% Democrat support 25% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Africa Asia Canada China Congressional Oversight Defense Spending Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Europe Foreign Aid And International Relief
HB-6081	Federal	Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act of 2020 This bill requires the President to report on the estimated total funds held in domestic and international financial institutions by certain Iranian leaders, and it requires the Department of the Treasury to brief Congress on any illicit or corrupt means employed to acquire or use such funds. Republican: 75% (6) Democrat: 25% (2) 75% Republican support 25% Democrat support	International Affairs Bank Accounts, Deposits, Capital Congressional Oversight Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Foreign And International Banking Fraud Offenses And Financial Crimes Government Ethics And Transparency, Public Corruption Government Information And Archives Iran Middle East

Title: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.4049

Subjects: Armed Forces And National Security, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Administrative Remedies, Advisory Bodies, Advisory Bodies, Afghanistan, Afghanistan, Alaska, Alaska, Alliances

Republican: 100% (1)

Title: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.4049

Subjects: Armed Forces And National Security, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Administrative Remedies, Advisory Bodies, Advisory Bodies, Afghanistan, Afghanistan, Alaska, Alaska, Alliances

Republican: 100% (1)

Title: Upholding the civil liberties and civil rights of Iranian Americans and condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HR-1008

Subjects: Civil Rights And Liberties, Minority Issues, Border Security And Unlawful Immigration, Community Life And Organization, Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation, Detention Of Persons, Government Studies And Investigations, Hate Crimes, Immigration Status And Procedures, Iran, Law Enforcement Administration And Funding

Democrat: 71% (5) Republican: 28% (2)

Title: A resolution upholding the civil liberties and civil rights of Iranian Americans and condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: SR-626

Subjects: Civil Rights And Liberties, Minority Issues, Border Security And Unlawful Immigration, Community Life And Organization, Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation, Detention Of Persons, Government Studies And Investigations, Hate Crimes, Immigration Status And Procedures, Iran, Law Enforcement Administration And Funding

Democrat: 100% (3)

Title: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.3905

Subjects: Armed Forces And National Security, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Administrative Remedies, Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations, Advisory Bodies, Alliances, Arms Control And Nonproliferation, Asia, Australia, Budget Process

Republican: 100% (1)

Title: Pandemic Care for Burn Pits Exposure Act of 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.3868

Subjects: Armed Forces And National Security, Afghanistan, Asia, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Conflicts And Wars, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care, Fires, Government Studies And Investigations, Hazardous Wastes And Toxic Substances, Health Information And Medical Records

Democrat: 60% (6) Republican: 40% (4)

Title: SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-7072

Subjects: Armed Forces And National Security, Afghanistan, Asia, Congressional Oversight, Fires, Government Information And Archives, Hazardous Wastes And Toxic Substances, Health Care Coverage And Access, Health Facilities And Institutions, Health Information And Medical Records

Democrat: 50% (7) Republican: 42% (6) Independent: 7% (1)

Title: A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: SR-578

Subjects: International Affairs, Detention Of Persons, Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad, Due Process And Equal Protection, Higher Education, Human Rights, Iran, Middle East, Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents, Religion

Democrat: 50% (2) Republican: 50% (2)

Title: EMPIL-DOC Act Expanding Medical Partnerships with Israel to Lessen Dependence On China Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.3722

Subjects: Health, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Computers And Information Technology, Drug Safety, Medical Device, And Laboratory Regulation, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care, Health Information And Medical Records, Health Programs Administration And Funding, Health Technology, Devices, Supplies, Immunology And Vaccination, Infectious And Parasitic Diseases

Republican: 53% (15) Democrat: 46% (13)

Title: The Heroes Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6800

Subjects: Economics And Public Finance, Appropriations, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Census And Government Statistics, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention (cdc), Child Care And Development, Child Health, Community Life And Organization, Computers And Information Technology, Congressional Agencies

Democrat: 100% (12)

Title: EMPIL-DOC Act Expanding Medical Partnerships with Israel to Lessen Dependence on China Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6829

Subjects: Health, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Computers And Information Technology, Drug Safety, Medical Device, And Laboratory Regulation, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care, Health Information And Medical Records, Health Programs Administration And Funding, Health Technology, Devices, Supplies, Immunology And Vaccination, Infectious And Parasitic Diseases

Democrat: 60% (109) Republican: 39% (71)

Title: A resolution opposing and condemning the potential prosecution of United States and Israeli nationals by the International Criminal Court.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: SR-570

Subjects: International Affairs, Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation, International Organizations And Cooperation, Israel, Middle East, United Nations

Republican: 100% (1)

Title: COVID-19 International Response and Recovery Act of 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.3669

Subjects: International Affairs, Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations, Africa, Air Quality, Asia, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Caribbean Area, Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases, Community Life And Organization, Computers And Information Technology

Democrat: 100% (11)

Title: America Stands with Israel Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-4156

Subjects: International Affairs, Conflicts And Wars, Congressional Oversight, Foreign Aid And International Relief, Israel, Middle East, Military Assistance, Sales, And Agreements, Military Operations And Strategy, Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents

Republican: 100% (1)

Title: U.S.-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.2309

Subjects: International Affairs, Computer Security And Identity Theft, Congressional Oversight, Higher Education, Infrastructure Development, International Organizations And Cooperation, Israel, Middle East, Public-private Cooperation, Research Administration And Funding

Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1)

Title: Strained Partnership Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.3572

Subjects: International Affairs, Middle East, Military Assistance, Sales, And Agreements, Military Facilities And Property, Military Operations And Strategy, Saudi Arabia, Foreign Aid And International Relief

Republican: 100% (2)

Title: Calling on the United Arab Emirates to immediately end any form of human rights violations against political prisoners and prisoners of free speech, and for other purposes.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HR-524

Subjects: International Affairs, Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation, Detention Of Persons, Human Rights, Middle East, United Arab Emirates, War Crimes, Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity, Yemen

Democrat: 100% (1)

Title: A resolution supporting the rights of the people of Iran to determine their future, condemning the Iranian regime for its crackdown on legitimate protests, and for other purposes.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: SR-539

Subjects: International Affairs, Aviation And Airports, Europe, Government Ethics And Transparency, Public Corruption, Human Rights, International Organizations And Cooperation, Internet And Video Services, Iran, Middle East, News Media And Reporting

Democrat: 100% (7)

Title: U.S.-Africa Strategic Security Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6089

Subjects: Armed Forces And National Security, Africa, Asia, Canada, China, Congressional Oversight, Defense Spending, Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad, Europe, Foreign Aid And International Relief

Democrat: 75% (3) Republican: 25% (1)

Title: Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act of 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6081

Subjects: International Affairs, Bank Accounts, Deposits, Capital, Congressional Oversight, Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad, Foreign And International Banking, Fraud Offenses And Financial Crimes, Government Ethics And Transparency, Public Corruption, Government Information And Archives, Iran, Middle East

Republican: 75% (6) Democrat: 25% (2)

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