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A resolution calling for international accountability for the crimes against humanity committed by the Burmese military against the Rohingya in Burma. [SR-360]
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A resolution calling for international accountability for the crimes against humanity committed by the Burmese military against the Rohingya in Burma. Recognizes the adoption of the resolution on the situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Burma (Myanmar) by the United Nations (U.N.) Human Rights Council on December 5, 2017. Condemns the Burmese military for its atrocities against the Rohingya. Reaffirms the international prohibitions against the use of ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. Urges the government
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/13/2017
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on support for Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. [HR-846]
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on support for Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
Sponsored by: Rep. K. Michael Conaway
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, And Emerging Threats. on 06/04/2018
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Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 [S.2736]
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Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey
Signed By President. on 12/31/2018
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BURMA Act of 2017 Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2017 [HB-4223]
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BURMA Act of 2017 Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2017 This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the government of Burma (Myanmar) should ensure the safe and voluntary return of displaced people and fully implement the recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State. The U.S. Executive Director of each international financial institution shall use U.S. influence to support only projects in Burma that do not partner or contract with or otherwise benefit any enterprise owned or controlled by the Burmese
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Introduced In House on 11/02/2017
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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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A resolution commemorating the 60th anniversary of the North American Aerospace Defense Command. [SR-475]
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A resolution commemorating the 60th anniversary of the North American Aerospace Defense Command. Commemorates the 60th anniversary of the North American Aerospace Defense Command.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Gardner
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 04/18/2018
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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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A resolution urging the Governments of Burma and Bangladesh to ensure the safe, dignified, voluntary, and sustainable return of the Rohingya refugees who have been displaced by the campaign of ethnic cleansing conducted by the Burmese military. [SR-376]
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A resolution urging the Governments of Burma and Bangladesh to ensure the safe, dignified, voluntary, and sustainable return of the Rohingya refugees who have been displaced by the campaign of ethnic cleansing conducted by the Burmese military. Condemns: (1) the violence and displacement inflicted on Burma's (Myanmar's) Rohingya and other ethnic minorities, and (2) the attacks by the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army militant group. Calls for an immediate halt to all hostilities by Burmese authorities. Calls on: the government of Burma to allow full
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute And An Amendment To The Title And With An Amended Preamble. Without Written Report. on 03/21/2018
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Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2018 [S.2060]
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Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2018 This bill authorizes assistance to victims of the military's ethnic cleansing campaign targeting the Rohingya people in Rakhine State, Burma (Myanmar), as well as technical assistance to investigate and prosecute crimes related to ethnic cleansing in Rakhine State. The bill imposes restrictions on international financial institution assistance, security cooperation, and trade. It calls on the President to determine whether specified individuals should be included in the list of specially designated nationals
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 02/12/2018
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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
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 [HB-4877]
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 Provides FY2018 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities. Excludes military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all considered in other appropriations bills. Provides appropriations to DOD for: Military Personnel; Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; and Revolving and Management Funds. Provides appropriations for Other Department of Defense
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kay Granger
Introduced In House on 01/25/2018
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 [HJR-128]
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 DIVISION B--FURTHER EXTENSION OF CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2018 Further Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 This division amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 to provide continuing FY2018 appropriations to most federal agencies through March 23, 2018 (February 8, 2018, under current law). It prevents a partial government shutdown that would otherwise occur when the existing continuing resolution expires because the FY2018 appropriations bills have not been enacted. The division
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Sponsored by: Rep. Rodney P. Frelinghuysen
Introduced In House on 02/05/2018
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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress. [SJR-54]
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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress. This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or affecting Yemen within 30 days unless Congress authorizes a later withdrawal date, issues a declaration of war, or specifically authorizes the use of the Armed Forces. Prohibited activites include providing in-flight fueling for non-U.S. aircraft conducting missions as part of the conflict in Yemen.
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Held At The Desk. on 12/19/2018
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A joint resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes. [SJR-55]
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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, by 30, 180, and 360 days after this bill's enactment, to submit to Congress certifications of whether the government of Saudi Arabia is undertaking: (1) a good faith effort to conduct diplomatic negotiations to end the civil war in Yemen, and (2) appropriate measures to increase access for all Yemenis to food, fuel, and medicine. If the State Department is unable to certify that
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/08/2018
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Preventing Preemptive War in North Korea Act of 2017 [S.2047]
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Preventing Preemptive War in North Korea Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 10/31/2017
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A resolution congratulating the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 100th anniversary of their declarations of independence. [SR-432]
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A resolution congratulating the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 100th anniversary of their declarations of independence. Congratulates the people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 100th anniversary of their declarations of independence. Commends: (1) the people and governments of such countries for their successful reforms and economic growth since 1991, and (2) such countries for their commitment to democracy and respect for human rights and for their leadership in furthering those values abroad. Applauds the partnership
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Resolution Agreed To In Senate With An Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 04/09/2018
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Preventing Preemptive War in North Korea Act of 2018 [HB-5434]
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Preventing Preemptive War in North Korea Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Introduced In House on 04/05/2018
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Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Air Force as an independent military service and celebrating the Air Force for 70 years of serving and defending the United States. [HR-510]
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Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Air Force as an independent military service and celebrating the Air Force for 70 years of serving and defending the United States. Commemorates the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Air Force as an independent military service. Honors and commends the achievements of the Air Force in serving and defending the United States through global vigilance, global reach, and global power.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert J. Wittman
Introduced In House on 09/07/2017
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Condemning North Korea's threats against our citizens on Guam, reaffirming our unshakable commitment to the security of Guam, and for other purposes. [HR-505]
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Condemning North Korea's threats against our citizens on Guam, reaffirming our unshakable commitment to the security of Guam, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H7097) on 09/07/2017