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United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Defense Cooperation Act [HB-2914]
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United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Defense Cooperation Act This bill authorizes the Department of Defense, upon request of the Ministry of Defense of Israel and in consultation with the Department of State and the Director of National Intelligence, to carry out research, development, test, and evaluation, on a joint basis with Israel, to establish anti-tunneling capabilities to detect, map, and neutralize underground tunnels that threaten the United States or Israel.
Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Donovan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Emerging Threats And Capabilities. on 07/17/2017
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A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of the terrorist attack on the Pulse Orlando nightclub one year ago. [SR-190]
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A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of the terrorist attack on the Pulse Orlando nightclub one year ago. Commemorates the victims killed in the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016. Honors the survivors of the attack and pledges continued support for their recovery.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 06/12/2017
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A resolution condemning the recent terrorist attacks in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Indonesia, Egypt, Iraq, Australia, and Iran and offering thoughts and prayers and sincere condolences to all of the victims, their families, and the people of their countries. [SR-188]
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A resolution condemning the recent terrorist attacks in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Indonesia, Egypt, Iraq, Australia, and Iran and offering thoughts and prayers and sincere condolences to all of the victims, their families, and the people of their countries. Condemns the terrorist attacks committed by ISIS in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Indonesia, Egypt, Iraq, Australia, and Iran. Recognizes the threat posed by ISIS and recommits to U.S. leadership in the global coalition working to defeat it.
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 06/08/2017
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Combating BDS Act of 2017 [HB-2856]
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Combating BDS Act of 2017 This bill allows a state or local government to adopt and enforce measures to divest its assets from, prohibit investment of its assets in, or restrict contracting with: (1) an entity that engages in a commerce- or investment-related boycott, divestment, or sanctions activity targeting Israel; or (2) an entity that owns or controls, is owned or controlled by, or is under common ownership or control with such an entity. Such measures are not preempted by federal law. A state or local government that seeks to adopt or enforce
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 06/08/2017
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 [HB-2810]
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 This bill authorizes FY2018 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for: (1) Procurement, including aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, space procurement, and other procurement; (2) Research, Development,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith
Signed By President. on 12/12/2017
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Yemen Security and Humanity Act [HB-2795]
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Yemen Security and Humanity Act This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) addressing the famine conditions in Yemen is in U.S. national security interests, (2) U.S.-supported interventions to advance national security should consider the impact of military engagement on humanitarian operations, and (3) bureaucratic procedures with respect to humanitarian aid must be improved. The Global Food Security Act of 2016 is amended to include in the U.S. global comprehensive food security strategy, with respect to famine-risk areas, coordination
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East And North Africa. on 06/27/2017
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A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles. [SJR-42]
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A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles. This joint resolution prohibits the issuance of a letter of offer for the following proposed exports to the government of Saudi Arabia: the transfer of certain technical data, hardware, and defense services to the Royal Saudi Air Force and Boeing Saudi Arabia to support the deployment of the Joint Direct Attack Munition off Saudi Arabia's western made aircraft platforms; the transfer of certain technical
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Sponsored by: Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Motion To Discharge Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Made. on 06/13/2017
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A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem. [SR-176]
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A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem. Recognizes the 50th anniversary of Jerusalem's reunification and extends the Senate's friendship and hopes for peace to Jerusalem's residents and Israel's people. Reaffirms support for Israel's commitment to religious freedom and administration of holy sites in Jerusalem. Supports strengthening the mutually beneficial American-Israeli relationship. Commends Egypt and Jordan, former combatant states of the Six Day War, for embracing a vision of peace and coexistence
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Resolution Agreed To In Senate Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Yea-nay Vote. 90 - 0. Record Vote Number: 138. (consideration: Cr S3235-3238) on 06/05/2017
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To provide limitations on the transfer of air-to-ground munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia. [HJR-104]
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To provide limitations on the transfer of air-to-ground munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia. This joint resolution prohibits the transfer to Saudi Arabia of U.S. air-to-ground munitions until the President certifies to Congress that: (1) Saudi Arabia and its coalition partners are taking all feasible precautions to reduce the risk of civilian harm and exercising proportional use of force in the course of military actions and are making demonstrable efforts to facilitate the flow of critical humanitarian aid and commercial goods; and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 05/25/2017
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United States-Israel Agriculture Strategic Partnership Act [HB-2659]
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United States-Israel Agriculture Strategic Partnership Act This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture to establish a program for cooperative research and development in agriculture with the government of Israel. The purpose of the program is to establish a framework to enhance the collaboration between the United States and Israel in research and development activities relating to agriculture, including between public and private entities. The bill also authorizes the Department of State to establish a binational task force to provide guidance
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline
Referred To The Subcommittee On Livestock And Foreign Agriculture. on 06/26/2017
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Relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles. [HJR-102]
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Relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles. This joint resolution prohibits the issuance of a license for the following proposed exports to the government of Saudi Arabia: the transfer of certain technical data, hardware, and defense services to the Royal Saudi Air Force and Boeing Saudi Arabia to support the deployment of the Joint Direct Attack Munition off Saudi Arabia's western made aircraft platforms; the transfer of certain technical data, hardware, and defense
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 05/25/2017
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Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2017 [HB-2706]
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Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill specifies that a federal banking agency may not request or order a depository institution to terminate a customer account unless: (1) the agency has a valid reason for doing so, and (2) that reason is not based solely on reputation risk. Valid reasons for terminating an account include threats to national security and involvement in terrorist financing, including state sponsorship of terrorism. A federal banking agency requesting a termination must provide the depository institution
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Latta
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 12/12/2017
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Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017 [HB-2712]
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Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017 This bill states that it shall be U.S. policy to prevent Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, or any affiliate or successor from accessing its international support networks. The President shall report to Congress for up to three years identifying foreign persons, agencies, or instrumentalities that knowingly and materially assist any such organization. The President shall impose two or more of the following sanctions on an identified person, agency, or instrumentality, including
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 11/15/2017
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United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act [HB-2646]
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United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act (Sec. 3) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Jordan plays a critical role in responding to the humanitarian needs created by the conflict in Syria; (2) Jordan, the United States, and other partners should continue working together to address such humanitarian crisis and promote regional stability, including through support for refugees in Jordan and internally displaced people along the Jordan-Syria border and the creation of conditions inside Syria that will allow for the secure
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 11/29/2018
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Celebrating the importance of the 15th Anniversary of the Arab Peace Initiative as a meaningful effort by Arab countries to the commitment of peace in the Middle East. [HR-231]
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Celebrating the importance of the 15th Anniversary of the Arab Peace Initiative as a meaningful effort by Arab countries to the commitment of peace in the Middle East. Recognizes the importance of the 15th anniversary of the Arab Peace Initiative as a meaningful effort by regional Arab countries to support peace in the Middle East and to bring an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Commends regional Arab and Muslim-majority countries that have taken steps to end the conflict. Congratulates Jordan on its presidency of the Arab League on March
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East And North Africa. on 05/18/2017
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Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017 [S.722]
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Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017 This bill directs the Departments of State, Defense, and Treasury and the Director of National Intelligence to submit a strategy every two years for deterring conventional and asymmetric Iranian activities that threaten the United States and key allies in the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond. The President shall impose asset blocking and U.S. exclusion sanctions against any person that materially contributes to: (1) Iran's ballistic missile or weapons of mass destruction programs, or (2)
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 06/29/2017
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United States-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2017 [S.719]
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United States-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a grant program to support cybersecurity research and development, and the demonstration and commercialization of cybersecurity technology, in accordance with the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the State of Israel on Cooperation in Science and Technology for Homeland Security Matters, done at Jerusalem, dated May 29, 2008, or a successor agreement.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 03/23/2017
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States efforts to promote Israeli-Palestinian peace. [HR-226]
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States efforts to promote Israeli-Palestinian peace. Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to supporting U.S. actions that promote peace between Israel and the Palestinians and are designed to ensure the security of Israel and its people. Reaffirms support for previous agreements between Israel and the Palestinians and adopted by third parties that recognize Israel's right to exist and promote a Palestinian state. Commends the Obama administration and its predecessors
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East And North Africa. on 05/18/2017
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Israel Anti-Boycott Act [HB-1697]
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Israel Anti-Boycott Act This bill declares that Congress: (1) opposes the United Nations Human Rights Council resolution of March 24, 2016, which urges countries to pressure companies to divest from, or break contracts with, Israel; and (2) encourages full implementation of the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014 through enhanced, governmentwide, coordinated U.S.-Israel scientific and technological cooperation in civilian areas. The bill amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to declare that it shall be U.S. policy to oppose:
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 06/28/2018
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Sinai Service Recognition Act [S.704]
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Sinai Service Recognition Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to require a qualified hazardous duty area to be treated in the same manner as a combat zone for certain tax provisions. A "qualified hazardous duty area" is the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt if a member of the Armed Forces performs services in such location that qualify for special pay for duty subject to hostile fire or imminent danger. The requirement applies to specified tax provisions relating to: the special rule where a deceased spouse was in missing status; the exclusion
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Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1975) on 03/23/2017