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A resolution supporting the right of all Iranian citizens to have their voices heard. [SR-368]
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A resolution supporting the right of all Iranian citizens to have their voices heard. Supports the right of all Iranian citizens to have their voices heard. Calls on the government of Iran to respect the rights of the people of Iran to freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly. Condemns Iran's human rights violations. Warns Iran against any violence or retribution targeting peaceful protestors. Objects to acts of censorship, intimidation, and other restrictions on freedoms of speech, press, and expression. Encourages the President,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S47) on 01/04/2018
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Strengthening Oversight of Iran's Access to Finance Act [S.2167]
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Strengthening Oversight of Iran's Access to Finance Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury, not later than 30 days after authorizing a U. S. or foreign financial institution to export or re-export a commercial passenger aircraft to Iran (or, for an authorization made after January 16, 2016, but before the enactment of this bill, not later than 60 days after such enactment) and every 180 days thereafter for the duration of the authorization, to submit to Congress a report containing: a list of financial institutions that have, after
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Sponsored by: Sen. David Perdue
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 11/28/2017
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Expressing strong disapproval of the adoption of United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/ES-10/L.22, which rejects United States recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. [HR-671]
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Expressing strong disapproval of the adoption of United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/ES-10/L.22, which rejects United States recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Disapproves of the adoption of United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/ES-10/L.22 on December 21, 2017, which rejects U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Affirms the December 6, 2017, presidential proclamation recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital and directing the Department of State to prepare to move the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Introduced In House on 12/21/2017
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To block the implementation of certain presidential actions that restrict individuals from certain countries from entering the United States. [HB-4271]
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To block the implementation of certain presidential actions that restrict individuals from certain countries from entering the United States. This bill prohibits any federal agency funds, resources, or fees from being used to implement or enforce Executive Order 13780 and the presidential proclamation of September 24, 2017. Among the order's major provisions are restrictions on the entry of nationals from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen and additional limitations on refugee admissions to the United States. The proclamation revised
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 12/13/2017
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A resolution supporting robust relations with the State of Israel bilaterally and in multilateral fora upon seventy years of statehood, and for other purposes. [SR-502]
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A resolution supporting robust relations with the State of Israel bilaterally and in multilateral fora upon seventy years of statehood, and for other purposes. Encourages equitable treatment of Israel in international fora.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/09/2018
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International Security Assistance Act of 2018 [HB-5677]
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International Security Assistance Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Edward R. Royce
Ordered To Be Reported (amended) By Voice Vote. on 05/09/2018
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Iranian Proxies Terrorist Sanctions Act of 2017 [HB-4238]
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Iranian Proxies Terrorist Sanctions Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 11/03/2017
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Iranian Military and Terror Financing Reporting Act [HB-5612]
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Iranian Military and Terror Financing Reporting Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Lipinski
Introduced In House on 04/25/2018
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Promoting Human Rights by Ending Israeli Military Detention of Palestinian Children Act [HB-4391]
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Promoting Human Rights by Ending Israeli Military Detention of Palestinian Children Act This bill prohibits U.S. assistance to Israel from being used to support the military detention, interrogation, or ill-treatment of Palestinian children in violation of international humanitarian law or the use against Palestinian children of: (1) torture, inhumane, or degrading treatment; (2) physical violence or psychological abuse; (3) incommunicado or administrative detention; (4) solitary confinement; (5) denial of parental or legal access during interrogations;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 11/14/2017
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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Official Titles Official Titles - Senate Official Titles as Introduced An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. [S.1]
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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Official Titles Official Titles - Senate Official Titles as Introduced An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses. With respect to individuals, the bill: replaces the existing tax brackets (10%,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Michael B. Enzi
Committee On The Budget. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Enzi. Without Written Report. on 11/28/2017
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Supporting robust relations with the State of Israel bilaterally and in multilateral fora upon seventy years of statehood, and for other purposes. [HR-835]
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Supporting robust relations with the State of Israel bilaterally and in multilateral fora upon seventy years of statehood, and for other purposes. Encourages equitable treatment of Israel in international fora and the diplomatic recognition of Israel from governments worldwide. Reiterates support for a negotiated Israeli-Palestinian settlement leading to a two-state solution.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Mr. Royce (ca) Asked Unanimous Consent To Discharge From Committee And Consider. on 05/10/2018
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Authorization for Use of Military Force of 2018 [SJR-59]
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Authorization for Use of Military Force of 2018 This joint resolution authorizes the President to use all necessary and appropriate force against the Taliban, al Qaeda, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, Al Shabaab, Al Qaeda in Syria (including Al Nusrah Front), the Haqqani Network, Al Qaeda in the Islamic Mahgreb, and other non-state associated forces designated by the President. The joint resolution provides for related congressional review and oversight. The Authorization for Use of Military Force (P.L. 107-40)
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Senate Subcommittee On Federal Spending Oversight And Emergency Management. Hearings Held. on 06/06/2018
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 [HB-5515]
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 This bill authorizes FY2019 appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD), military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for: (1) Procurement, including helicopters, combat vehicles, weapons, aircraft, shipbuilding and conversion, and missiles; (2)
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith
Signed By President. on 08/13/2018
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Affirming the historical connection of the Jewish people to the ancient and sacred city of Jerusalem and condemning efforts at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to deny Judaism's millennia-old historical, religious, and cultural ties to Jerusalem. [HR-570]
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Affirming the historical connection of the Jewish people to the ancient and sacred city of Jerusalem and condemning efforts at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to deny Judaism's millennia-old historical, religious, and cultural ties to Jerusalem. Affirms the Jewish people's historical connection to Jerusalem. Recognizes that the archaeological discoveries from the City of David, the site of ancient Jerusalem, present evidence of the millennia-old connection of Jerusalem to the Jewish people, and, by
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East And North Africa. on 11/29/2017
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Objecting to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/ES-10/19, which criticizes the United States' recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel. [HR-684]
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Objecting to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/ES-10/19, which criticizes the United States' recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel. Affirms the President's December 6, 2017, proclamation recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and announcing the relocation of the U.S. Embassy to Israel as soon as practicable. Opposes and calls for the repeal of United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/ES-10/19 of December 21, 2017, which criticizes U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital. Reaffirms
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Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas R. Suozzi
Introduced In House on 01/11/2018
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Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines Act of 2018 [S.2313]
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Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines Act of 2018 This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), no more than 30 days after a U.S. election, to determine whether a foreign government interfered with the election and report on that determination. If the DNI reports that there was not interference and subsequently determines that there was interference, the DNI shall report on the subsequent determination. If the DNI determines that Russia interfered with an election, the President shall impose specified
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. Hearings Held. on 09/12/2018
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No Assistance for Assad Act [HB-4681]
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No Assistance for Assad Act This bill prohibits FY2018-FY2022 reconstruction or stabilization assistance from being provided for any area of Syria controlled by the Syrian government or associated forces unless the President certifies that the Syrian government has stopped attacking civilians and is making progress in areas such as human rights, complying with international obligations, ending missile development and deployment, and refugee repatriation. The President shall recertify whether such conditions are being met every 90 days. Such prohibition
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/25/2018
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the courageous work and life of Argentine prosecutor Alberto Nisman, and calling for a swift and transparent investigation into his tragic death in Buenos Aires on January 18, 2015. [HR-704]
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the courageous work and life of Argentine prosecutor Alberto Nisman, and calling for a swift and transparent investigation into his tragic death in Buenos Aires on January 18, 2015. Offers condolences to the family of Argentine prosecutor Alberto Nisman. Recognizes his dedication to the investigation of the bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Applauds Argentine President Mauricio Macri for calling for an independent investigation into
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Sponsored by: Rep. Theodore E. Deutch
Introduced In House on 01/18/2018
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Iran Freedom Policy and Sanctions Act [HB-4821]
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Iran Freedom Policy and Sanctions Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan A. Costello
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 01/23/2018
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A joint resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes. [SJR-58]
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A joint resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes. This joint resolution requires the Department of State to periodically certify to Congress that Saudi Arabia is undertaking: efforts to conduct diplomatic negotiations to end the civil war in Yemen; measures to increase access for Yemenis to food, fuel, and medicine; measures to reduce civilian casualties from its military operations in Yemen; and actions to reduce humanitarian assistance shipment delays. If the State Department is unable
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment Favorably. on 05/22/2018