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Jerusalem Embassy and Recognition Act [S.11]
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Jerusalem Embassy and Recognition Act This bill states that it should be U.S. policy to recognize Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel. The bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Jerusalem must remain an undivided city in which the rights of every ethnic and religious group are protected as they have been by Israel, (2) every Israeli citizen should have the right to reside anywhere in Jerusalem, (3) the President and the Department of State should affirm as a matter of U.S. policy that Jerusalem must remain the undivided capital
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Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/03/2017
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Second Division Memorial Modification Act [HB-216]
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Second Division Memorial Modification Act This bill authorizes the Second Indianhead Division Association, Inc. Scholarship and Memorials Foundation to place three benches honoring the members of the Second Infantry Division killed in the Cold War in Korea, the War in Iraq, and the War in Afghanistan on the Second Division Memorial located in President's Park in the District of Columbia. No federal funds may be used for these modifications or augmentations.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 02/10/2017
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Combatting Terrorism in Tunisia Emergency Support Act of 2017 [HB-157]
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Combatting Terrorism in Tunisia Emergency Support Act of 2017 This bill declares that it is the policy of the United States to assist the government of Tunisia in eliminating terrorist organizations that operate in Tunisia and neighboring Libya and preventing fighters in Syria from returning to Tunisia. This bill expresses the sense of the Congress that: significant reform that protects fundamental human rights is necessary to enable the Tunisian security services to combat terrorism and reinforce the rule of law; expeditious consideration of sales,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings
Introduced In House on 01/03/2017
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Resettlement Accountability National Security Prioritization Act of 2017 [HB-81]
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Resettlement Accountability National Security Prioritization Act of 2017 This bill prohibits the admission of covered aliens into the United States for four years unless Congress passes a joint resolution giving the Department of Homeland Security authority to admit them. No covered alien may be admitted into the United States after such four-year period. "Covered alien" means an alien applying for refugee admission to the United States who: (1) is a national of Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Syria, or Yemen; or (2) has no nationality and whose
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Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 01/12/2017
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Authorization of Use of Force Against Iran Resolution [HJR-10]
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Authorization of Use of Force Against Iran Resolution This joint resolution authorizes the President to use the U.S. Armed Forces as necessary in order to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Congress declares that this authorization is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of the War Powers Resolution and that nothing in this joint resolution supersedes any requirement of such resolution. Not later than 60 days after the date on which the President exercises the authority described in this resolution
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings
Introduced In House on 01/03/2017
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A joint resolution 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. [SJR-1]
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A joint resolution 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. This joint resolution approves the location within Washington, DC and the surrounding area of the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial authorized to be established under the Carl Levin and Howard P. 'Buck' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Signed By President. on 03/31/2017
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Objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace, and for other purposes. [HR-11]
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Objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace, and for other purposes. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the passage of U.N. Security Council Resolution 2334: undermined the long-standing U.S. position to oppose and veto Security Council resolutions that seek to impose solutions to final status issues or that are one-sided and anti-Israel; undermines the prospect of Israelis and Palestinians resuming productive, direct negotiations; and contributes to the politically
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Rule H. Res. 22 Passed House. on 01/05/2017
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Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act [S.1136]
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Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act This bill amends the title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise the Federal Pell Grant Program. Specifically, it: converts the Pell Grant program into a mandatory spending program; increases the maximum Pell Grant award for academic year 2019-2020 and adjusts it in subsequent award years to account for inflation; allows federal financial aid for higher education to be given to dreamer students (students who entered the country when they were under the age of 16 and who meet
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/16/2017
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Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act [HB-2451]
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Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act This bill amends the title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise the Federal Pell Grant Program. Specifically, it: converts the Pell Grant program into a mandatory spending program; increases the maximum Pell Grant award for academic year 2019-2020 and adjusts it in subsequent award years to account for inflation; allows federal financial aid for higher education to be given to dreamer students (students who entered the country when they were under the age of 16 and who meet
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 05/16/2017
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Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem, and for other purposes. [HR-328]
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Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem, and for other purposes. Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem. Expresses support for: (1) Israel's commitment to religious freedom and protection of holy sites in Jerusalem, and (2) strengthening the American-Israeli alliance. Commends Egypt and Jordan for embracing a vision of peace and coexistence with Israel and continuing to respect their respective peace agreements. Urges all parties in the Middle East to rededicate themselves to finding a sustainable
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Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas Suozzi
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East And North Africa. on 06/27/2017
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Protect Our Gold Star Families' Education Act of 2017 [S.1125]
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Protect Our Gold Star Families' Education Act of 2017 This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the Department of Education (ED) to move the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants under the Pell Grant program. ED must award the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants to each eligible veteran's dependent for assisting with the costs of attending colleges and universities. Students are eligible for an award if: (1) their parent or guardian died as a result of military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001, and (2) they
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S2934) on 05/15/2017
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A resolution reaffirming the commitment of the United States to promoting religious freedom, and for other purposes. [SR-162]
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A resolution reaffirming the commitment of the United States to promoting religious freedom, and for other purposes. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to promoting religious freedom as a fundamental human right. Calls for the President to: (1) strengthen U.S. foreign policy on behalf of individuals persecuted in foreign countries on account of religion; (2) develop an action plan on international religious freedom and integrate that plan into U.S. diplomatic, development, and national security strategies; and (3) develop a strategic plan to direct grants
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Burr
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2920-2921) on 05/11/2017
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Reaffirming the commitment of the United States to promoting religious freedom globally, and for other purposes. [HR-319]
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Reaffirming the commitment of the United States to promoting religious freedom globally, and for other purposes. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to promoting religious freedom globally. Calls on the President to: strengthen U.S. religious freedom diplomacy; appoint a new Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom; name a Special Advisor for International Religious Freedom at the National Security Council; develop a national security strategy on international religious freedom; support international religious freedom in United Nations
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights And International Organizations. on 05/18/2017
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PLO Accountability Act of 2017 [HB-2390]
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PLO Accountability Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East And North Africa. on 05/18/2017
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Calling for the unconditional release of United States citizens and legal permanent resident aliens being held for political purposes by the Government of Iran. [HR-317]
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Calling for the unconditional release of United States citizens and legal permanent resident aliens being held for political purposes by the Government of Iran. Calls on the government of Iran to: (1) release Siamak Namazi, Baquer Namazi, Xiyue Wang, Nizar Zakka, and any other U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident alien, or foreign national being unjustly detained in Iran; and (2) fulfill its promises to assist in locating and returning Robert Levinson. Encourages the President to: (1) take meaningful action to secure the release of such individuals
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Mr. Royce (ca) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 07/26/2017
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To posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to each of Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith in recognition of their contributions to the Nation. [HB-2315]
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To posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to each of Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith in recognition of their contributions to the Nation. This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith in recognition of their contributions to the nation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 12/13/2018
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U.S.-Israel Joint Missile Defense Act [HB-2240]
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U.S.-Israel Joint Missile Defense Act This bill authorizes the Department of Defense to conduct a test of the Arrow 3 missile defense system, in conjunction with the government of Israel, to validate the system's capabilities and improve its performance.
Sponsored by: Rep. Luis Correa
Referred To The Subcommittee On Strategic Forces. on 05/23/2017
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Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act [HB-2185]
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Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act This bill requires the President to transmit to Congress every six months for five years determinations and certifications of whether, on or after January 30, 2016: (1) specified foreign financial institutions, including Iranian financial institutions, have facilitated significant transactions or provided services for foreign terrorist organizations, sanctioned foreign persons, or Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps or any of its officials, agents, or affiliates; and (2) specified foreign persons have knowingly materially
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Sponsored by: Rep. Lee Zeldin
Introduced In House on 04/27/2017
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Consolidated Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2017 [HJR-100]
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Consolidated Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2017 This joint resolution authorizes the President, for three years, to use all necessary and appropriate force to protect U.S. national security against Al Qaeda, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), the Afghan Taliban, and any associated organized and armed group that is a co-belligerent against the United States. Congress declares that this authorization is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization under the War Powers Resolution and that nothing in
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Introduced In House on 04/27/2017
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Recognizing Israeli-American heritage and the contributions of the Israeli-American community to the United States. [HR-279]
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Recognizing Israeli-American heritage and the contributions of the Israeli-American community to the United States. Affirms that the Israeli-American community has contributed immensely to American society and culture.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Introduced In House on 04/26/2017