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A resolution commemorating the High Holidays celebrated and commemorated by the Jewish people in the United States, in Israel, and around the world, and recognizing the many accomplishments and contributions of the Jewish community in the United States. [SR-710]
This resolution (1) demonstrates solidarity with, and support for, members of the Jewish community throughout the world; (2) recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of the Jewish community in the United States; (3) recommits to combating all forms of anti-Semitism; and (4) wishes the Jewish people a sweet new year full of peace and prosperity.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kevin Cramer
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 09/17/2020
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America LEADS Act America Labor, Economic competitiveness, Alliances, Democracy and Security Act [S.4629]
Addresses science and technology development, global infrastructure, U.S. manufacturing, foreign relations, and other topics. Provisions of the bill include those authorizing through FY2025 various federal research and development activities; requiring the Department of State to take actions to advance the development and adoption of quality global infrastructure; requiring the use of domestically produced aluminum in certain federal projects; requiring the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of the Treasury, and the Department of Commerce
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/17/2020
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To authorize the President to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Alwyn C. Cashe for acts of valor during Operation Iraqi Freedom. [HB-8276]
Authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Alwyn C. Cashe for acts of valor during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sponsored by: Rep. Stephanie Murphy
Became Public Law No: 116-210. (txt | Pdf) on 12/04/2020
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Supporting the announcements of the establishment of full diplomatic relations between the State of Israel and the United Arab Emirates and the State of Israel and the Kingdom of Bahrain, and for other purposes. [HR-1110]
This resolution supports the announcements of (1) the establishment of full diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and between Israel and Bahrain, and (2) the suspension of Israeli actions to apply sovereignty in parts of the West Bank. Further, it calls on each of these countries to encourage greater people-to-people normalization, and it calls on other Arab and Muslim countries to establish full relations with Israel. It also reaffirms the House of Representatives' support for a negotiated, two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 09/15/2020
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Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act of 2020 [HB-8261]
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connection for certain diseases associated with exposure to toxins, including emissions from open burn pits, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Introduced In House on 09/15/2020
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Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act of 2020 [S.4572]
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connection for certain diseases associated with exposure to toxins, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 09/15/2020
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Justice for the Living Victims of Lockerbie Act [S.4554]
Establishes a mechanism for compensating certain victims of the bombing of Pan American Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, on December 21, 1988. The Office of Aviation and International Affairs must determine whether the bombing was a proximate cause of Pan American's bankruptcy. If the office finds such proximate cause, then the Department of the Treasury must establish a fund to compensate qualifying victims of the bombing (generally, former employees of Pan American who were part of an earlier lawsuit seeking compensation from Libya for the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 09/09/2020
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RECOVERY Act Reinvigorating the Economy, Creating Opportunity for every Vocation, Employer, Retiree & Youth Act [S.4537]
A bill to provide for economic recovery, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ted Cruz
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 09/08/2020
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Israeli Annexation Non-Recognition Act [HB-8050]
Prohibits a federal department or agency from recognizing, or implying recognition of, any claim by Israel of sovereignty over any part of the occupied West Bank in violation of international humanitarian law or customary international law. Further, it prohibits the use of certain federal funds to support specified activities in West Bank territory that has been unilaterally annexed by Israel or to facilitate or support such annexation. The Department of State must make an annual certification regarding any obligation or expenditure of such funds
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 08/14/2020
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A resolution recognizing the devastating explosion that rocked the Port of Beirut on August 4, 2020, and expressing solidarity with the Lebanese people. [SR-682]
This resolution expresses the Senate's affirmation that U.S. assistance should be delivered directly to the Lebanese people following the recent explosion in Beirut. Further, it calls on Lebanon to conduct a transparent investigation into the cause of, and responsibility for, the explosion and to prioritize policies and programs that advance the interests of the Lebanese people.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Warner
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Discharged By Unanimous Consent. on 12/22/2020
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Pandemic Care for Burn Pits Exposure Act of 2020 [HB-7684]
Requires the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that the first health assessment conducted for a member of the Armed Forces or veteran after such an individual tests positive for a virus certified as a pandemic includes an evaluation of whether the individual has been (1) based or stationed at a location where an open burn pit was used, or (2) exposed to toxic airborne chemicals or contaminants relating to service in the Armed Forces. A burn pit is an area used for burning solid waste in open air without
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jared Golden
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 09/30/2020
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A resolution to express the sense of the Senate on United States-Israel cooperation on precision-guided munitions. [SR-669]
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that (1) regularized purchases of precision-guided munitions by Israel, coordinated with the U.S. Air Force annual purchase of precision-guided munitions, would enhance the security of the United States and Israel; and (2) the Department of Defense should take measures to expedite deliveries of precision-guided munitions to Israel.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Rounds
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 08/06/2020
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A resolution commemorating June 20, 2020, as World Refugee Day. [SR-674]
This resolution reaffirms the goals of World Refugee Day and the bipartisan U.S. commitment to promote the safety, health, well-being, and education of refugees.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 08/06/2020
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Strengthening Reporting of Actions Taken Against the Normalization of Relations with Israel Act of 2020 [S.4482]
Requires the Department of State to include specified information concerning Arab-Israeli relations in the annual Country Report on Human Rights Practices. Such information shall include (1) the status of laws that punish individuals for people-to-people relations with Israelis (i.e., anti-normalization laws); (2) instances of prosecution or extrajudicial retribution against citizens or residents of Arab countries for calling for peace with Israel, visiting Israel, or engaging Israeli citizens in any country; and (3) evidence of steps taken by Arab
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 08/06/2020
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the continued importance of the United States-Lebanon relationship. [HR-1077]
This resolution recognizes the role of Lebanon and its institutions as historic examples of democratic values in the Middle East and expresses support for the continuation of democracy and democratic ideals in Lebanon. Further, the resolution recognizes the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) as the sole institution entrusted with the defense of the sovereignty of Lebanon and supports strengthening U.S. partnerships with the LAF. The resolution also expresses support for the rights of the Lebanese people, and it encourages Lebanon to combat corruption in
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Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 10/01/2020
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TEAM Act of 2020 Toxic Exposure in the American Military Act of 2020 [S.4393]
A bill to improve the provision of health care and other benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans who were exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Reported By Senator Moran With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 12/08/2020
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 [HB-7856]
Authorizes various intelligence-related activities for FY2021 and contains other related provisions. The bill's provisions include those requiring each intelligence community element to notify Congress before conducting certain activities, including providing support to a government response to a domestic civil disturbance, with some exceptions, or engaging in an activity pursuant to a presidential emergency action document; generally prohibiting the intelligence community from awarding a contract for a national security satellite that uses a star
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Sponsored by: Sen. Adam Schiff
Reported By The Committee On Intelligence. H. Rept. 116-565. on 10/30/2020
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NIE on Iranian Proxy Forces Act [HB-7850]
Requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to produce an assessment of Iran's support for proxy military forces in the Middle East. It also directs the President to report to Congress a strategy to prevent Iran from expanding its power in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon. Specifically, the ODNI shall report to Congress a National Intelligence Estimate (a type of intelligence community assessment) about Iran's support for proxy forces and the increased risks that this support poses to Israel and U.S. regional interests. The estimate
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Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas Suozzi
Introduced In House on 07/29/2020
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Affirming the nature and importance of the United States-Iraq bilateral relationship, including security and economic components of the relationship. [HR-1062]
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for a sovereign and democratic Iraq and calls on the United States to provide continued support for Iraq and its citizens through trade and investment, medical assistance, and stabilization efforts coordinated with international partners. It also calls on Iraq to take appropriate action to protect U.S. diplomats and service members and to allow humanitarian and stabilization assistance programs to be implemented without delays or impediments.
Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Mr. Engel Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 11/18/2020
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Condemning war crimes committed in Idlib, Syria, by the regime of Bashar Al-Assad and its backers and calling for a political solution to the Syrian civil war. [HR-1061]
This resolution condemns the Assad regime, Russia, and associated forces for violating ceasefire agreements and for attacking medical personnel and institutions, targeting civilians, or committing other war crimes and gross violations of human rights. Further, it expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) the United States and the international community should support the ceasefire and work to ensure humanitarian assistance to Syrian refugees and vulnerable populations in Syria, and (2) Syria should seek a political solution that
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Chabot
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East, North Africa And International Terrorism. on 08/07/2020