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US Congress 116th Congress

CTF Act China Task Force Act [HB-12] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Trade ] [Waste Management / Recycling ] [Environmental ] [Climate Change ] [Manufacturing ]
Enacts specified legislation related to China and other issues, including legislation (1) authorizing activities to counter the global malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party, (2) prohibiting certain imports from China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region and imposing sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations there, (3) authorizing the Department of State to make publicly available certain records relating to a visa denial based on an alien's involvement in human rights violations, (4) authorizing the State Department and (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Darin LaHood Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 10/21/2020

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Sustainable International Financial Institutions Act of 2020 [S.4834] [Energy ] [International ] [Trade ] [Climate Change ] [Environmental ] [Finance ]
A bill to require the use of the voice and vote of the United States in international financial intuitions to advance the cause of transitioning the global economy to a clean energy economy and to prohibit United States Government assistance to countries or entities to support fossil fuel activity, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Merkley Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 10/21/2020

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The Heroes Act [S.4800] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Economic Development ] [Disaster Relief ]
A bill to provide Coronavirus relief.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Schumer Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 581. on 11/09/2020

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and its actions relating to the Stanford Financial Group fraud. [SR-346] [Finance ] [International ] [Trade ] [Consumer Protection ] [Law Enforcement ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Crime ]
Expresses the sense of the Senate that all further assistance provided by the United States to Antigua and Barbuda should be suspended until Antigua and Barbuda provide complete redress of specified issues regarding an investigation of the Stanford Financial Group fraud. Includes among such redress: (1) an agreement by of Antigua and Barbuda to be subject to the jurisdiction and bound by the judgment of any U.S. court that adjudicates the claims relating to the Stanford Financial Group fraud; (2) the transfer of the assets seized by Antigua and (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Shelby Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S8464-8465) on 12/08/2011

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A resolution supporting the democratic aspirations of the Nicaraguan people and calling attention to the deterioration of constitutional order in Nicaragua. [SR-344] [International ] [Human Rights ]
Supports the democratic aspirations of the people of Nicaragua. Deplores the interruption of constitutional order in Nicaragua that led to the fraudulent reelection of Daniel Ortega on November 6, 2011. Condemns the acts of violence perpetrated on election day and calls upon Nicaraguan authorities to prosecute those responsible. Urges President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, and Secretary of the Treasury Geithner to take measures to encourage the restoration of constitutional rule in Nicaragua. Notes the issuance of a final report on the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Kerry With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute And With An Amended Preamble. Without Written Report. on 03/28/2012

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A resolution calling for the protection of the Mekong River Basin and increased United States support for delaying the construction of mainstream dams along the Mekong River. [SR-227] [Energy ] [International ] [Water ] [Environmental ] [Trade ]
Calls on: (1) the U.S. government to recognize different national circumstances of riparian states along the Mekong River, (2) U.S. representatives at multilateral development banks to oppose financial assistance to Mekong River hydropower dam projects that have not been regionally coordinated, and (3) the U.S. government in leading the Lower Mekong Initiative to devote greater attention to energy and water infrastructure projects. Encourages greater U.S. engagement with the Mekong River countries through the Lower Mekong Initiative. Applauds the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Kerry With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute And An Amendment To The Title And With An Amended Preamble. Without Written Report. on 12/01/2011

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj's visit to Washington, D.C., and its support for the growing partnership between the United States and Mongolia. [SR-208] [International ]
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj's historic visit to Washington, DC, cements the growing friendship between the governments and peoples of the United States and Mongolia; (2) the continued commitment of the Mongolian people and the government of Mongolia to advancing democratic reforms and protecting investment deserves acknowledgment; and (3) the U.S. government should continue to promote economic, academic, and cultural cooperation with Mongolia, and support international financial assistance (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S3848-3849; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S3848-3849; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S3841-3842) on 06/15/2011

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Judgment Evading Foreign States Accountability Act of 2011 [S.912] [International ] [Trade ] [Finance ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ]
Judgment Evading Foreign States Accountability Act of 2011 - States the policy of the United States regarding: (1) advocacy within the governing bodies of international organizations and other foreign policy settings for the full compensation and fair treatment of persons in whose favor judgments have been awarded by U.S. courts; (2) protection of economic interests of persons and nations that benefit from a reliable flow of foreign capital by restricting the access to U.S. capital markets of judgment evading foreign states (foreign states that (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Wicker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 05/09/2011

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Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011 [S.679] [Budget and Spending ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011 - (Sec. 2) Eliminates the requirement of Senate approval (advice and consent) of specified presidentially-appointed positions in federal agencies and departments, as follows: Department of Agriculture: (1) Assistant Secretary for Administration, (2) Administrator of the Rural Utilities Services, and (3) all members of the Board of Directors of the Commodity Credit Corporation; Department of Commerce: Chief Scientist, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); Department (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Became Public Law No: 112-166. on 08/10/2012

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Mekong River Protection Act of 2011 [S.537] [Environmental ] [Healthcare ] [Energy ] [International ] [Water ] [Public Health ]
Mekong River Protection Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the United States Executive Directors of the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank to oppose the provision of any loan or financial or technical assistance for the construction of hydroelectric dams or electricity transmission systems in the Mekong River Basin unless the Secretary submits a related report providing certain assurances with respect environmental protection, public health, economic effect, and resettlement concerns to Congress. Defines "World (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Webb Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/09/2011

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Syria Humanitarian Support and Democratic Transition Assistance Act of 2012 [S.3498] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [National Security ]
Syria Humanitarian Support and Democratic Transition Assistance Act of 2012 - Directs the President to appoint a Special Envoy for Syria to coordinate U.S. engagement with the country and to ensure U.S. support for efforts to bring about a democratic transition in Syria. Urges the President to: (1) support humanitarian activities taking place in and outside Syria, (2) support efforts for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Syria, and (3) contribute to future capacity building for governing institutions after a political transition takes place (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S5984-5986) on 08/02/2012

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Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2012 [S.3477] [Defense ] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Military ]
Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2012 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) implementation of the United States National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security (NAP) is paramount in improving the lives of women around the world and increasing global stability and prosperity; (2) Congress supports the goals and ideals of NAP; and (3) the President should designate a person on the staff of the National Security Council (NSC) to be responsible for promoting NAP. States that: (1) it is U.S. policy to implement NAP; (2) the Secretary of State (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S5882) on 08/01/2012

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Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review Act of 2012 [S.3341] [International ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ]
Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of State to conduct a review every four years of U.S. diplomacy and development for the next four-year period (quadrennial diplomacy and development review) which shall include: (1) recommendations regarding the long-term diplomacy and development policy and strategic framework of the United States; (2) U.S. diplomatic priorities; and (3) guidance on the related programs, assets, capabilities, budget, policies, and authorities of the Department of State and the U.S. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin Received In The House. on 09/25/2012

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Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2012 [S.3310] [International ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2012 - Directs the President to establish guidelines regarding the establishment of measurable goals, performance metrics, and monitoring and evaluation plans for U.S. foreign assistance. Requires such guidelines to provide direction to federal departments and agencies that administer U.S. foreign assistance on developing the range of activities relating to: (1) resource monitoring, (2) project and program evaluation, and (3) analysis of findings and generalizations and their applicability to proposed (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Kerry With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute And An Amendment To The Title. With Written Report No. 112-233. on 11/13/2012

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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2013 [S.3241] [International ] [Budget and Spending ] [Trade ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2013 - Title I: Department of State and Related Agency - Makes FY2013 appropriations for the Department of State (Department) for: (1) administration of foreign affairs and diplomatic and consular programs; (2) the Capital Investment Fund; (3) the Office of Inspector General; (4) educational and cultural exchange programs; (5) representation allowances; (6) protection of foreign missions and officials; (7) U.S. embassy security, construction, and maintenance; (8) emergencies (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick Leahy Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Leahy. With Written Report No. 112-172. on 05/24/2012

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End Polluter Welfare Act of 2012 [S.3080] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Taxes ] [Trade ] [Budget and Spending ] [Climate Change ] [Mining ]
End Polluter Welfare Act of 2012 - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to reduce or eliminate royalty payments for oil and natural gas leases in the Outer Continental Shelf. Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to increase minimum royalty payments for coal, oil, and natural gas leases. Repeals the program for ultra-deepwater and unconventional natural gas and other petroleum resource exploration and production. Amends the Oil Pollution Act to eliminate (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/10/2012

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Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act of 2012 [S.2215] [Trade ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Small Business ] [Economic Development ] [International ]
Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act of 2012 - (Sec. 4) Directs the President to establish a comprehensive U.S. strategy for public and private investment, trade, and development in Africa (including the Republic of South Sudan) that focuses, among other things, on: (1) increasing exports of U.S. goods and services to Africa by 200% in real dollar value within 10 years; (2) promoting the alignment of U.S. commercial interests with development priorities in Africa; (3) improving the competitiveness of U.S. businesses in (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Kerry With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 112-231. on 11/13/2012

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No More IMF Bailouts Act [S.1975] [Finance ] [International ] [Trade ] [Budget and Spending ]
No More IMF Bailouts Act - Amends the Bretton Woods Agreements Act to repeal authority to: (1) provide certain loans to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), including loans related to the New Arrangements to Borrow (NAB); (2) increase the U.S. quota in the IMF; and (3) approve the sale of IMF gold. Prohibits U.S. loans to the IMF for assistance to any European Union (EU) member state: (1) until the ratio of the total outstanding public debt of each member state to its gross domestic product (as of the end of the most recent fiscal year of the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/08/2011

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Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011 [S.1619] [Finance ] [Trade ] [International ] [Budget and Spending ] [Economic Development ]
Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011 - (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) make public and report biannually to Congress on international monetary policy and currency exchange rates; and (2) appear, if requested, before certain congressional committees to testify regarding such reports. Prescribes report contents, including: (1) an analysis of currency market developments and the relationship between the U.S. dollar and the currencies of major economies and trading partners of the United States, (2) a review of (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Held At The Desk. on 10/12/2011

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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2012 [S.1601] [International ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ] [Military ] [Human Rights ] [Trade ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ]
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2012 - Title I: Department of State and Related Agency - Makes FY2012 appropriations for the Department of State (Department) for: (1) administration of foreign affairs and diplomatic and consular programs; (2) the Capital Investment Fund; (3) the Office of Inspector General; (4) educational and cultural exchange programs; (5) representation allowances; (6) protection of foreign missions and officials; (7) U.S. embassy security, construction, and maintenance; (8) emergencies (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick Leahy Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Leahy. With Written Report No. 112-85. on 09/22/2011

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