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Recognizing the 3rd anniversary of the passing of Otto Frederick Warmbier and condemning the North Korean regime for their continued human rights abuses. [HR-1016]
This resolution expresses remembrance for the life of Otto Frederick Warmbier on the third anniversary of his death. The resolution condemns North Korea for his death and calls for sanctions against North Korea to remain fully implemented until North Korea commits to the suspension of its proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Chabot
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia, The Pacific And Nonproliferation. on 07/13/2020
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A resolution commemorating Otto Frederick Warmbier and condemning the North Korean regime for their continued human rights abuses. [SR-623]
This resolution expresses remembrance for the life of Otto Frederick Warmbier on the third anniversary of his death. The resolution condemns North Korea for his death and calls for sanctions against North Korea to remain fully implemented until North Korea commits to the suspension of its proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Discharged By Unanimous Consent. on 06/18/2020
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A resolution recognizing that for 50 years, the Republic of Fiji has worked with the United States toward stability, prosperity, and peace in the Pacific and beyond, and expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States will continue to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner in the Pacific. [SR-610]
This resolution applauds free and fair elections in Fiji and encourages deepened U.S. cooperation with Fiji in areas of mutual interest. The resolution also recognizes Fiji's participation in multinational security forces and multilateral institutions.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Gardner
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/08/2020
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A resolution recognizing that for 45 years, Papua New Guinea and the United States have shared a close friendship based on shared goals of stability, prosperity, and peace in the region, and expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States will continue to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner in the Pacific. [SR-609]
This resolution commends the subsistence of democratic institutions in Papua New Guinea and encourages deepened U.S. cooperation with Papua New Guinea in areas of mutual interest. The resolution also recognizes Papua New Guinea's participation in multinational organizations and applauds the country's multilateral efforts to ensure access to electricity throughout the region.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Gardner
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/08/2020
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A resolution recognizing that for 50 years, the Kingdom of Tonga has worked with the United States toward stability, prosperity, and peace in the Pacific and beyond, and expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States will continue to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner in the Pacific. [SR-611]
This resolution applauds free and fair elections in Tonga and encourages deepened U.S. cooperation with Tonga in areas of mutual interest. The resolution also recognizes Tonga's participation in multinational security forces and multilateral institutions.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Gardner
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/08/2020
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Never Again International Outbreak Prevention Act [HB-7132]
Establishes measures related to international accountability for outbreaks of novel viruses and diseases. The Department of State must establish lists of countries based on the procedures and standards each country has implemented to (1) identify outbreaks and monitor diseases, and (2) ensure that novel viruses and diseases are timely reported. The President must take specified action with respect to countries that are deemed capable of implementing such procedures and standards but have not done so. The President may also sanction government officials
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Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
Introduced In House on 06/08/2020
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Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2020 [HB-6974]
Requires actions to improve Taiwan's standing in international financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The U.S. Governor of the IMF shall oppose any increase in China's IMF quota unless certain conditions are met. (A country's quota generally reflects its economic strength and affects factors such as that country's voting power within the IMF.) Specifically, the governor shall oppose such a quota increase unless the Department of the Treasury reports to Congress that (1) the IMF is considering admitting Taiwan as a
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Sponsored by: Rep. Anthony Gonzalez
Introduced In House on 05/22/2020
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COVID–19 Accountability Act [HB-6863]
Authorizes sanctions in relation to the Chinese government's response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak. It also increases the research tax credit and imposes requirements related to the acquisition of items for the Strategic National Stockpile. The President shall periodically certify to Congress that the Chinese government (1) is cooperating with efforts related to the COVID-19 outbreak, (2) has prohibited wet markets, and (3) has released and dropped all charges for anyone involved in protests in Hong Kong related to COVID-19.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis
Introduced In House on 05/14/2020
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A resolution encouraging the international community to remain committed to collaboration and coordination to mitigate and prevent the further spread of COVID-19 and urging renewed United States leadership and participation in global efforts on therapeutics and vaccine development and delivery to address COVID-19 and prevent further deaths, and for other purposes. [SR-579]
This resolution recognizes historic U.S. leadership and international achievements to address global health threats, encourages the international community to remain committed to preventing the further spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), and urges the United States to participate in and support the global efforts to address COVID-19.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Discharged By Unanimous Consent. on 06/25/2020
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COVID–19 Accountability Act [S.3683]
Authorizes sanctions in relation to the Chinese government's response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak. It also increases the research tax credit and imposes requirements related to the acquisition of items for the Strategic National Stockpile. The President shall periodically certify to Congress that the Chinese government (1) is cooperating with efforts related to the COVID-19 outbreak, (2) has prohibited wet markets, and (3) has released and dropped all charges for anyone involved in protests in Hong Kong related to COVID-19.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/11/2020
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COVID–19 International Response and Recovery Act of 2020 [S.3669]
A bill to respond to the global COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/07/2020
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A bill to assist COVID-19 recovery efforts in Sudan. [S.3668]
Authorizes the Department of the Treasury to direct the U.S. executive directors of specified international financial institutions (e.g., the African Development Bank) to support the provision of financial assistance for Sudan's response to or recovery from the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/07/2020
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Multilateral Aid Review Act of 2020 [S.3626]
Establishes a U.S. Multilateral Aid Review to assess U.S. government investments in multilateral entities. The President shall establish a U.S. Multilateral Aid Review Task Force, which shall report to Congress the review's findings. The task force shall establish and report the methodology for the reviews, which shall include assessments of (1) the relationship between such multilateral entities' stated goals and actual results, (2) the management practices and transparency of the entities, (3) the alignment between an entity's policies and practices
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Sponsored by: Sen. David Perdue
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/06/2020
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Supporting the World Bank Group to lead a worldwide COVID-19 economic recovery effort. [HR-939]
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States (1) should support the World Bank Group to lead a global effort assisting areas that are economically impacted by the effects of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), and (2) recognizes the need for global cooperation to overcome shared challenges.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brendan Boyle
Introduced In House on 04/23/2020
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Robust International Response to Pandemic Act [HB-6581]
Requires each U.S. Executive Director at an international financial institution to take certain actions in support of the global response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, each U.S. Executive Director at an international financial institution (e.g., the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development or the International Finance Corporation) must (1) seek the suspension of debt service payments to the institution and the relaxation of fiscal targets for certain programs, and (2) oppose programs or loan agreements
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 04/21/2020
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To correct technical omissions relating to international financial cooperation, and for other purposes. [HB-6387]
Revises provisions implementing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to preserve certain environmental agreements under the North American Free Trade Agreement and makes technical corrections to specified provisions implementing the USMCA. In addition, the bill allows the Department of the Treasury to subscribe to additional callable capital of the U.S. share of capital stock of the North American Development Bank.
Sponsored by: Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
Introduced In House on 03/25/2020
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Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020 [HB-6379]
Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. The bill provides FY2020 supplemental appropriations for federal agencies to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. The supplemental appropriations are designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits. In addition, the bill expands paid sick days, family and medical leave, unemployment compensation, and food assistance programs; provides economic
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey
Introduced In House on 03/23/2020
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Financial Protections and Assistance for America’s Consumers, States, Businesses, and Vulnerable Populations Act [HB-6321]
Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency and generally provides for financial assistance and other aid to individuals, businesses, and state and local governments for the duration of the emergency period. Among other things, the bill provides direct payments to individuals of up to $2,000 a month, subject to limits based on adjusted gross income; establishes digital wallets for individuals without bank accounts to receive such payments; provides for the suspension of specified housing and consumer loan payments, evictions,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Maxine Waters
Introduced In House on 03/23/2020
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To authorize United States participation in, and contributions to, the Nineteenth Replenishment of the resources of the International Development Association, the Fifteenth Replenishment of the resources of the African Development Fund, and the seventh capital increase of the African Development Bank. [HB-6327]
Authorizes the United States to contribute to (1) the 19th replenishment of the resources of the International Development Association, (2) the 15th replenishment of the resources of the African Development Fund, and (3) the 7th capital increase for the African Development Bank.
Sponsored by: Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
Introduced In House on 03/23/2020
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Sudan Democratic Transition, Accountability, and Fiscal Transparency Act of 2020 [HB-6094]
Requires the Department of State to submit a strategy outlining U.S. support for a transition to civilian-led government in Sudan, and it authorizes certain measures to support and assist such a political transition. Specifically, the bill requires the State Department to submit a strategy that includes (1) an articulation of specific U.S. objectives for the political transition in Sudan and a plan to achieve such objectives; (2) an assessment of reforms necessary to promote human rights, essential freedoms, and accountability, as well as a description
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 03/05/2020