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IMF Reform and Integrity Act of 2020 [HB-6086]
Requires U.S. representatives to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to take certain actions, such as opposing quota increases for certain countries. (A country's quota generally reflects its economic strength and affects factors such as that country's voting power within the IMF.) Before the IMF considers a proposal to increase the quota of any of the ten largest IMF shareholder countries, the Department of the Treasury shall report to Congress as to whether the country meets certain criteria, such as (1) fulfilling its general IMF obligations,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Huizenga
Introduced In House on 03/04/2020
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Employment Fairness for Taiwan Act of 2020 [HB-6014]
Directs the Department of the Treasury to instruct U.S. directors at each international financial institution to ensure that Taiwanese nationals are not discriminated against in employment decisions. (China's position is that Taiwan is a part of China and, as a result, international financial institutions generally do not recognize Taiwan as a country or a member country of the institution.)
Sponsored by: Rep. David Scott
Introduced In House on 02/28/2020
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Supporting the role of the United States in helping save the lives of children and protecting the health of people in poor countries with vaccines and immunization through the GAVI Alliance. [HR-861]
This resolution supports the principles and goals of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI), affirms U.S. support for the purchase of vaccines for developing countries through GAVI, and encourages continued collaboration with, and investment in, GAVI to introduce and sustain new and underused vaccines in immunization programs.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, And International Organizations. on 04/03/2020
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Ensuring Chinese Debt Transparency Act of 2020 [HB-5932]
States that it is U.S. policy to push for greater transparency with respect to financing provided by China to another country through international financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund. The National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Policies within the Department of the Treasury shall report annually on progress made toward advancing this policy.
Sponsored by: Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/03/2020
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Iran Diplomacy Act of 2020 [S.3314]
States that it is U.S. policy to (1) seek negotiations with Iran toward establishing a new agreement that closes off Iran's paths to a nuclear weapon; (2) address Iran's regionally destabilizing actions and bring Iran back to compliance with its human rights obligations, and (3) create an environment that fosters humanitarian trade with Iran.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/13/2020
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To increase effectiveness in the pursuit of United States interests and multilateral cooperation at the international financial institutions, and for other purposes. [HB-5888]
Temporarily authorizes the Department of the Treasury to waive, on a case-by-case basis, statutory mandates that govern the U.S. Executive Directors at international financial institutions with respect to their use of the voice and vote of the United States. For each such waiver, Treasury must issue a report that (1) describes the project or policy to which the waiver would apply, (2) explains the reasons for the waiver, and (3) certifies that the waiver does not undermine the ability of the United States to promote the mandate's policy objectives.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Roger Williams
Introduced In House on 02/13/2020
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Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act [S.3259]
Prohibits the use of federal funds for purposes outside the United States related to abortion. Specifically, the bill prohibits funding to certain foreign or domestic organizations that perform or promote abortions, furnish or develop items intended to procure abortions, or provide financial support for an entity that conducts such activities. Current U.S. policy prohibits the provision of federal funds to a foreign nongovernmental organization unless it agrees to not perform or actively promote abortions.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/10/2020
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Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act [HB-5831]
Prohibits the use of federal funds for purposes outside the United States related to abortion. Specifically, the bill prohibits funding to certain foreign or domestic organizations that perform or promote abortions, furnish or develop items intended to procure abortions, or provide financial support for an entity that conducts such activities. Current U.S. policy prohibits the provision of federal funds to a foreign nongovernmental organization unless it agrees to not perform or actively promote abortions.
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Introduced In House on 02/10/2020
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Promoting Secure 5G Act of 2020 [HB-5698]
Requires the Department of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. Executive Director at each international financial institution (e.g., the International Monetary Fund or the International Finance Corporation) that it is U.S. policy to support institutional assistance with advanced wireless technologies only if they provide appropriate security for users, encourage assistance with infrastructure or policy reforms that facilitate the use of secure advanced wireless technologies, and cooperate with institutional member states to strengthen international
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Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Babin
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 09/22/2020
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Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2019 [HB-5625]
Authorizes the President to impose sanctions on a foreign individual or company that has engaged in egregious behaviors that undermine efforts to limit global warming. Specifically, the President may impose visa-blocking, property-blocking, or economic sanctions upon a determination that a foreign individual or company has (1) caused significant excess greenhouse gas emissions associated with electrical power generation; (2) caused significant or illegal deforestation or loss of natural carbon sinks; or (3) knowingly misrepresented the environmental
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nydia Velazquez
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 02/07/2020
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Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2019 [HB-5625]
Authorizes the President to impose sanctions on a foreign individual or company that has engaged in egregious behaviors that undermine efforts to limit global warming. Specifically, the President may impose visa-blocking, property-blocking, or economic sanctions upon a determination that a foreign individual or company has (1) caused significant excess greenhouse gas emissions associated with electrical power generation; (2) caused significant or illegal deforestation or loss of natural carbon sinks; or (3) knowingly misrepresented the environmental
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nydia Velazquez
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 02/07/2020
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Mirador-Calakmul Basin Maya Security and Conservation Partnership Act of 2019 [S.3131]
Requires the Department of the Interior to establish the Maya Security and Conservation Partnership program. The goal of this program shall be to foster collaborative research efforts between the United States and local entities to create a sustainable tourism model that provides low-impact, controlled access to the archaeological sites of the Mirador-Calakmul Basin in Central America with an emphasis on providing economic opportunity for the communities in and around the basin.
Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Wicker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/19/2019
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United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act [S.3052]
Provides statutory authority for the trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada (USMCA), which replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement. Specifically, the bill implements provisions that include labor and environment monitoring and enforcement, de minimis levels for U.S. exports, and cooperation among treaty members to prevent duty evasion.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 12/16/2019
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United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act [HB-5430]
Provides statutory authority for the trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada (USMCA), which replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement. Specifically, the bill implements provisions that include labor and environment monitoring and enforcement, de minimis levels for U.S. exports, and cooperation among treaty members to prevent duty evasion. For example, the bill (1) establishes interagency committees for the monitoring and enforcement of relevant labor, environmental, and automobile-related provisions; (2) establishes
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steny Hoyer
By Senator Grassley From Committee On Finance Filed Written Report. Report No. 116-283. Additional Views Filed. on 10/21/2020
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Accountability for World Bank Loans to China Act of 2019 [S.3017]
Directs the U.S. Governor for the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) to instruct U.S. representatives to the IBRD that it is U.S. policy to seek China's graduation from IBRD assistance programs. (The IBRD is the World Bank's primary financing institution for middle-income countries. The World Bank's definition of middle-income country is based on a country's gross national income per capita.) The governor shall report to Congress on U.S. efforts to secure China's graduation from IBRD assistance programs. The Department
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/11/2019
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A bill to require the United States Executive Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development to oppose assistance by the Bank for any country that exceeds the graduation threshold of the Bank and is of concern with respect to religious freedom. [S.3018]
Requires the U.S. Executive Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development to oppose any extension of financial or technical assistance by the bank to a country that both exceeds the graduation threshold of the bank and is designated as a country of particular concern for religious freedom.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/11/2019
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Global Hope Act of 2019 [HB-5338]
Authorizes the Department of State to work with the private sector, the United Nations, and other relevant multilateral organizations to address childhood cancer globally.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/30/2020
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Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2019 [S.2955]
Authorizes the President to impose sanctions on a foreign individual or company that has engaged in egregious behaviors that undermine efforts to limit global warming. Specifically, the President may impose visa-blocking, property-blocking, or economic sanctions upon a determination that a foreign individual or company has (1) caused significant excess greenhouse gas emissions associated with electrical power generation; (2) caused significant or illegal deforestation or loss of natural carbon sinks; or (3) knowingly misrepresented the environmental
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 11/21/2019
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Libya Stabilization Act [S.2934]
Provides for sanctions and aid related to the conflict in Libya. The bill provides statutory authority for an April 19, 2016, executive order imposing property- and visa-blocking sanctions on persons contributing to the violence in Libya. The President shall impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on any foreign person that (1) knowingly supports or engages in a significant transaction with a foreign person knowingly operating in Libya on behalf of Russia in a military capacity, (2) engages in significant actions threatening peace or stability
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Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 11/21/2019
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Accountability for World Bank Loans to China Act of 2019 [HB-5051]
Directs the U.S. Governor for the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) to instruct U.S. representatives to the IBRD that it is U.S. policy to seek China's graduation from IBRD assistance programs. (The IBRD is the World Bank's primary financing institution for middle-income countries. The World Bank's definition of middle-income country is based on a country's gross national income per capita.) The governor shall report to Congress on U.S. efforts to secure China's graduation from IBRD assistance programs. The Department
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Yoho
Introduced In House on 11/12/2019