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A joint resolution to provide limitations on the transfer of certain United States munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia. [SJR-32]
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A joint resolution to provide limitations on the transfer of certain United States munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia. This joint resolution expresses the sense of Congress that no transfer to Saudi Arabia of U.S. air-to-ground munitions should occur until the President certifies that Saudi Arabia: (1) demonstrates an ongoing effort to combat the mutual threat our nations face from foreign terrorist organizations, and (2) takes all feasible precautions to reduce the risk of civilian harm in the course of military actions. No transfer
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Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/13/2016
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Authorization for Use of Military Force Against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and its Associated Forces [SJR-29]
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Authorization for Use of Military Force Against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and its Associated Forces This joint resolution 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. 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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Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 352. on 01/21/2016
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Authorization for Use of Military Force Against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and its Associated Forces [SJR-26]
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Authorization for Use of Military Force Against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and its Associated Forces This joint resolution 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. 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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Sponsored by: Sen. Orrin Hatch
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/03/2015
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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress and reaffirming longstanding United States policy in support of a direct bilaterally negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and opposition to United Nations Security Council resolutions imposing a solution to the conflict. [SCR-54]
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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress and reaffirming longstanding United States policy in support of a direct bilaterally negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and opposition to United Nations Security Council resolutions imposing a solution to the conflict. Expresses the sense of Congress that: a sustainable peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians will come only through direct bilateral negotiations between the parties; any widespread international recognition of a unilateral declaration of Palestinian
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6244) on 09/28/2016
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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation should domesticate and recognize judgments issued by United States courts on behalf of United States victims of terrorism, and that the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs should cease its political interference with Italy's independent judiciary, which it carries out in the interests of state sponsors of terrorism such as the Islamic Republic of Iran. [SCR-48]
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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation should domesticate and recognize judgments issued by United States courts on behalf of United States victims of terrorism, and that the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs should cease its political interference with Italy's independent judiciary, which it carries out in the interests of state sponsors of terrorism such as the Islamic Republic of Iran. Expresses the sense of Congress that: Italy has violated the principle of reciprocity governing
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S5177) on 07/14/2016
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A concurrent resolution to express the sense of Congress regarding the safe and expeditious resettlement to Albania of all residents of Camp Liberty. [SCR-42]
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A concurrent resolution to express the sense of Congress regarding the safe and expeditious resettlement to Albania of all residents of Camp Liberty. Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should: work with Iraq and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to ensure that all residents of Camp Liberty (located in Iraq) are safely and expeditiously resettled in Albania; work with Iraq, Albania, and the UNHCR to prevent Iran from intervening in the resettlement process; urge Iraq to protect residents during the resettlement
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Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported Without Amendment Favorably. on 07/14/2016
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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on the Peshmerga of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. [SCR-41]
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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on the Peshmerga of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Expresses the sense of Congress that: the Peshmerga of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq have been one of the most effective fighting forces in the military campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS); ISIS poses an acute threat to the Iraqi people and territorial integrity of Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region, and the security and stability of the Middle East; the severe budget shortfalls faced by the government of Iraq and
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Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Received In The House. on 07/18/2016
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A concurrent resolution honoring the members of the United States Air Force who were casualties of the June 25, 1996, terrorist bombing of the United States Sector Khobar Towers military housing complex on Dhahran Air Base. [SCR-39]
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A concurrent resolution honoring the members of the United States Air Force who were casualties of the June 25, 1996, terrorist bombing of the United States Sector Khobar Towers military housing complex on Dhahran Air Base. Recognizes the service and sacrifice of the 19 Air Force members who were killed in the June 25, 1996, terrorist bombing of the United States Sector Khobar Towers military housing complex on Dhahran Air Base, Saudi Arabia. Extends sympathies to the families and friends of those killed. Acknowledges the anguish and resilience
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Nelson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 07/11/2016
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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should continue to exercise its veto in the United Nations Security Council on resolutions regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. [SCR-35]
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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should continue to exercise its veto in the United Nations Security Council on resolutions regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. Expresses the sense of Congress that: a durable resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian peace process can only come through direct, bilateral negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians; the U.N. cannot be a truly neutral arbiter of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; and the United States should veto any U.N. Security Council resolution
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2200) on 04/19/2016
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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that those who commit or support atrocities against Christians and other ethnic and religious minorities, including Yezidis, Turkmen, Sabea-Mandeans, Kaka'e, and Kurds, and who target them specifically for ethnic or religious reasons, are committing, and are hereby declared to be committing, "war crimes", "crimes against humanity", and "genocide". [SCR-33]
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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that those who commit or support atrocities against Christians and other ethnic and religious minorities, including Yezidis, Turkmen, Sabea-Mandeans, Kaka'e, and Kurds, and who target them specifically for ethnic or religious reasons, are committing, and are hereby declared to be committing, "war crimes", "crimes against humanity", and "genocide". Declares that: the atrocities committed against Christians and other ethnic and religious minorities targeted specifically for religious reasons
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ben Sasse
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1467) on 03/14/2016
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A concurrent resolution recognizing the soldiers of the 14th Quartermaster Detachment of the United States Army Reserve, who were killed or wounded in their barracks by an Iraqi SCUD missile attack in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the attack. [SCR-32]
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A concurrent resolution recognizing the soldiers of the 14th Quartermaster Detachment of the United States Army Reserve, who were killed or wounded in their barracks by an Iraqi SCUD missile attack in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the attack. Recognizes the sacrifice and dedicated service of Pennsylvanians during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Honors: (1) the 13 soldiers of the 14th Quartermaster Detachment of the United States Army
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1060-1061) on 02/25/2016
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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the right of States and local governments to maintain economic sanctions against Iran. [SCR-26]
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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the right of States and local governments to maintain economic sanctions against Iran. Reaffirms: (1) the commitment of Congress to stopping Iran's sponsorship of terrorism and human rights violations; and (2) the legislative intent of Congress that the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 was enacted to deter illicit Iranian behavior, including sponsorship of terrorism and human rights violations. Supports state and local government sanctions
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Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Manchin
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S8244-8245) on 12/01/2015
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A concurrent resolution stating the policy of the United States regarding the release of United States citizens in Iran. [SCR-16]
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A concurrent resolution stating the policy of the United States regarding the release of United States citizens in Iran. States that it is U.S. policy that: (1) the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran should immediately release Saeed Abedini, Amir Hekmati, and Jason Rezaian, and cooperate with the U.S. government to locate and return Robert Levinson; and (2) the U.S. government should undertake every effort using every diplomatic tool at its disposal to secure their release.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East And North Africa. on 05/20/2015
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A concurrent resolution providing that the President may not provide sanctions relief to Iran until certain United States citizens are released from Iran. [SCR-14]
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A concurrent resolution providing that the President may not provide sanctions relief to Iran until certain United States citizens are released from Iran. Prohibits the President from waiving, suspending, or providing relief from the application of statutory sanctions against Iran under any provision of law, or refraining from applying any such sanctions pursuant to an agreement with Iran relating to Iran's nuclear program, until the government of Iran releases to the United States the following U.S. citizens: Saeed Abedini who has been detained
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Sponsored by: Sen. James Risch
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2583) on 04/30/2015
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A bill to withhold United States contributions to the United Nations until the United Nations formally retracts the final report of the "United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict". [S.93]
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A bill to withhold United States contributions to the United Nations until the United Nations formally retracts the final report of the "United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict". Expresses the sense of Congress that, now that evidence is available that nullifies the most controversial aspects of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict (the Goldstone Report), the United Nations (U.N.) should formally retract the Report. Directs the Secretary of State to withhold U.S. contributions to the regularly assessed U.N.
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Sponsored by: Sen. David Vitter
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/07/2015
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Justice for Former American Hostages in Iran Act of 2015 [S.868]
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Justice for Former American Hostages in Iran Act of 2015 Establishes in the Treasury the American Hostages in Iran Compensation Fund to: (1) make payments to the Americans held hostage in Iran, and to their families, who are identified as members of the proposed class in case number 1:00-CV-03110 (ESG) of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia; and (2) satisfy their claims against Iran relating to the taking of hostages and treatment of personnel of the U.S. embassy in Tehran between November 3, 1979, and January 20, 1981. Imposes
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/26/2015
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SISA Act Sanction Iran, Safeguard America Act of 2015 [S.825]
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SISA Act Sanction Iran, Safeguard America Act of 2015 Amends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012, and the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012 to eliminate authority to waive sanctions relating to: transportation of crude oil from Iran; financial institutions that engage in certain transactions; the financial sector of Iran; persons that support
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ted Cruz
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 03/19/2015
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Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015 [S.792]
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Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015 (Sec. 3) Expresses the sense of Congress that: it is U.S. policy that Iran not be allowed to develop or acquire nuclear weapon capabilities; Iran does not have an inherent right to enrichment and reprocessing capabilities under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons; the goal of international negotiations with Iran should be to conclude a long-term comprehensive solution that will reverse the development of Iran's illicit nuclear infrastructure; and the United States should continue to impose
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Shelby
Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Shelby. Without Written Report. on 03/18/2015
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Syrian War Crimes Accountability Act of 2015 [S.756]
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Syrian War Crimes Accountability Act of 2015 (Sec. 3) Declares that Congress: condemns the ongoing violence, use of chemical weapons, targeting of civilian populations, and systematic gross human rights violations carried out by government of Syria and pro-government forces under the direction of President Bashar al-Assad, as well as abuses committed by extremist groups and other combatants involved in the civil war in Syria; supports the people of Syria seeking democratic change; urges all parties to the conflict to halt attacks on civilians; calls
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Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 07/15/2015
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Iran Congressional Oversight Act of 2015 [S.669]
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Iran Congressional Oversight Act of 2015 This bill directs the President, during the period which the Joint Plan of Action or a successor arrangement with Iran is in effect, to report Congress at least once every 90 days regarding Iran's compliance with the Joint Plan of Action or a successor arrangement. (The Joint Plan of Action: (1) means the November 2013 Joint Plan of Action signed by Iran and the P5-plus-1 countries, and (2) includes all implementing materials and agreements related to it.) Each report shall include a presidential determination
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/04/2015