IRGC Terrorist Designation Act [HB-380]
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[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
IRGC Terrorist Designation Act This bill expresses the sense of Congress that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) meets the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization and should be so designated by the Department of State. State shall submit to Congress: (1) a detailed report on whether the IRGC meets such criteria; and (2) if State determines the IRGC doe not meet such criteria, a detailed justification as to which criteria have not been met.
HB-380: IRGC Terrorist Designation Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 02/06/2017
Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2017 [S.68]
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[International ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Crime ]
Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of State to report to specified congressional committees within 60 days indicating: (1) whether the Muslim Brotherhood meets the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization; and (2) if not, which criteria have not been met.
S.68: Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. James Inhofe
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/09/2017
Refusing to Assist Paying for United Nations Actions Against Israel Act [HB-373]
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[Human Rights ]
Refusing to Assist Paying for United Nations Actions Against Israel Act This bill prohibits funds from being made available for U.S. contributions to the United Nations (U.N.) or to any affiliated body of the U.N. until Security Council Resolution 2334, regarding Israel's settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, is repealed in its entirety.
HB-373: Refusing to Assist Paying for United Nations Actions Against Israel Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Introduced In House on 01/09/2017
IRGC Terrorist Designation Act [S.67]
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[National Security ]
[Military ]
IRGC Terrorist Designation Act This bill expresses the sense of Congress that Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) meets the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization and should be so designated by the Department of State. State shall report to Congress on whether the IRGC meets such criteria and, if not, on which criteria have not been met.
S.67: IRGC Terrorist Designation Act
Sponsored by: Sen. James Inhofe
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/09/2017
Justice for Yazidis Act [HB-379]
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[International ]
[Healthcare ]
[Mental Health ]
[Religion ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
Justice for Yazidis Act This bill states that Syrian and Iraqi nationals who are members of a religious minority in their country of origin: (1) shall be classified as refugees of special humanitarian concern, (2) shall be eligible for priority-2 refugee resettlement processing, and (3) may apply directly to the U.S. refugee admissions program. No alien shall be denied the opportunity to apply for admission under this bill solely because he or she: (1) qualifies as an immediate relative, (2) is eligible for any other immigrant classification, or
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HB-379: Justice for Yazidis Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 01/09/2017
HR-23: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives and reaffirming long-standing United States policy in support of a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 01/05/2017
You have voted HR-23: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives and reaffirming long-standing United States policy in support of a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict..
Refusing to Assist Paying for United Nations Actions Against Israel Act [HB-311]
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[National Security ]
Refusing to Assist Paying for United Nations Actions Against Israel Act This bill prohibits funds from being made available for U.S. contributions to the United Nations (U.N.) or to any affiliated body of the U.N. until Security Council Resolution 2334, regarding Israel's settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, is repealed in its entirety.
HB-311: Refusing to Assist Paying for United Nations Actions Against Israel Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Louie Gohmert
Introduced In House on 01/05/2017
Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017 [HB-302]
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[Sports ]
[Healthcare ]
Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill extends the liability insurance coverage of a state-licensed medical professional to another state when the professional provides medical services to an athlete, athletic team, or team staff member pursuant to a written agreement. Prior to providing such services, the medical professional must disclose to the insurer the nature and extent of the services. This extension of coverage does not apply at a health care facility or while a medical professional licensed in the state is transporting
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HB-302: Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Became Public Law No: 115-254. on 10/05/2018
Jerusalem Embassy and Recognition Act of 2017 [HB-265]
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[National Security ]
Jerusalem Embassy and Recognition Act of 2017 This bill states that it is U.S. policy: (1) to recognize Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel, and (2) that the U.S. Embassy in Israel should be established in Jerusalem not later than January 1, 2019. The Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 is amended to eliminate the President's authority to waive certain funding limitations for Department of State acquisition and maintenance of buildings abroad until the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem has officially opened. Any official U.S. document that lists countries
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HB-265: Jerusalem Embassy and Recognition Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Luke Messer
Introduced In House on 01/04/2017
HB-258: To prohibit the use of United States Government funds to provide assistance to Al Qaeda, Jabhat Fateh al-Sham, and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and to countries supporting those organizations, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H477) on 01/13/2017
You have voted HB-258: To prohibit the use of United States Government funds to provide assistance to Al Qaeda, Jabhat Fateh al-Sham, and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and to countries supporting those organizations, and for other purposes..
Recognition of Jerusalem as the Capital of the State of Israel Act [HB-257]
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[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
Recognition of Jerusalem as the Capital of the State of Israel Act This bill states that it is U.S. policy to recognize Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel. The bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should recognize the sovereign status of an undivided Jerusalem as Israel's capital, (2) recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital and transferring the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv will signal U.S. commitment to Israel, (3) the President and the Department of State should affirm as a matter of U.S. policy
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HB-257: Recognition of Jerusalem as the Capital of the State of Israel Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East And North Africa. on 02/16/2017
SR-6: A resolution objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 and to all efforts that undermine direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians for a secure and peaceful settlement.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported With Amendments Favorably. Markup Report Cq on 01/12/2017
You have voted SR-6: A resolution objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 and to all efforts that undermine direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians for a secure and peaceful settlement..
HIRE Vets Act Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 [HB-244]
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[Food ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
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[Inflation ]
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HIRE Vets Act Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) Provides that references to "this Act" included in any division of this bill refer only to the provisions of the division unless the bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 4) Provides that the explanatory statement printed in the Congressional Record regarding this bill has the same effect as a joint explanatory statement of a committee of conference. (Sec. 5) Provides that the sums in this bill are appropriated for FY2017. (Sec. 6) Provides
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HB-244: HIRE Vets Act Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao
Became Public Law No: 115-31. (txt | Pdf) on 05/05/2017
United States Sovereignty and Commercial Freedom Act [HB-263]
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[Trade ]
[Human Rights ]
United States Sovereignty and Commercial Freedom Act This bill declares that U.N. Security Council Resolution 2334 shall have no force or effect under U.S. law, and the United States shall not be bound by any provision of such resolution. Resolution 2334 characterizes Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem as illegal and demands cessation of settlement activities. Nothing in such resolution or in any subsequently adopted Security Council resolution relating to Israel may be used to establish or demonstrate the existence of a violation
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HB-263: United States Sovereignty and Commercial Freedom Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve King
Introduced In House on 01/04/2017
Authorization for Use of Military Force Against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and its Associated Forces [HCR-2]
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[International ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
Authorization for Use of Military Force Against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and its Associated Forces Authorizes the President to use all necessary and appropriate force to defend U.S. national security against the threat posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), its associated forces, organizations, and persons, and any successor organizations. States that: (1) Congress declares that this joint resolution is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War Powers
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HCR-2: Authorization for Use of Military Force Against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and its Associated Forces
Sponsored by: Rep. Scott Taylor
Introduced In House on 01/03/2017
Disapproving of President Obama and his administration's refusal to veto the anti-Israel resolution adopted by the United Nations Security Council on December 23, 2016. [HR-14]
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[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
Disapproving of President Obama and his administration's refusal to veto the anti-Israel resolution adopted by the United Nations Security Council on December 23, 2016. Disapproves of: (1) United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334, adopted on December 23, 2016; and (2) President Obama and his administration's failure to veto such resolution. (The resolution reaffirms that settlements established by Israel in Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, constitute a flagrant violation under international law and a major
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HR-14: Disapproving of President Obama and his administration's refusal to veto the anti-Israel resolution adopted by the United Nations Security Council on December 23, 2016.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dave Brat
Introduced In House on 01/03/2017
You have voted HR-14: Disapproving of President Obama and his administration's refusal to veto the anti-Israel resolution adopted by the United Nations Security Council on December 23, 2016..
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of Israel. [SR-5]
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[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of Israel. Urges: (1) the President and the international community to join in supporting bilateral talks between the Israelis and Palestinians, and (2) the President to adopt a policy of opposing and vetoing if necessary one-sided Security Council resolutions targeting Israel. Expresses support for individuals and organizations working to bring about peace and cooperation between the Israelis and Palestinians. Calls on all parties to return to negotiations without preconditions. Opposes
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SR-5: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of Israel.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Inhofe
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/03/2017
Iran Ballistic Missile Sanctions Act [S.15]
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[International ]
[National Security ]
[Aerospace ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Trade ]
[Energy ]
[Mining ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Finance ]
Iran Ballistic Missile Sanctions Act This bill amends the Iran-Iraq Arms Non-Proliferation Act of 1992 to cover ballistic missile or related technology. The Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 is amended to: (1) extend the Act through December 31, 2031, and (2) require sanctions on Iran and related entities and persons for actions to acquire or develop ballistic missiles and launch technology. The Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 is amended to direct the President to report to Congress biannually on: (1) identified persons that have
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S.15: Iran Ballistic Missile Sanctions Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Dean Heller
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 01/03/2017
HJR-3: Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces who served on active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Roe
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 01/05/2017
You have voted HJR-3: Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces who served on active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield..
Expressing concern over the disappearance of Austin Tice, and for other purposes. [HR-17]
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[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
Expressing concern over the disappearance of Austin Tice, and for other purposes. Expresses concern about the disappearance of Austin Tice in Damascus, Syria, in August 2012. Encourages the Department of State and the intelligence community to jointly continue investigations and consider all plausible explanations for Tice's disappearance and to coordinate investigations with the Syrian government and solicit information from appropriate regional affairs and law enforcement experts. Encourages: (1) the State Department to work with foreign governments
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HR-17: Expressing concern over the disappearance of Austin Tice, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Al Green
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East And North Africa. on 02/16/2017