Nepal Recovery Act [HB-4674]
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Nepal Recovery Act This bill authorizes the President to provide technical and financial assistance for programs that: (1) improve Nepal's basic infrastructure following the earthquakes in affected communities; (2) support economic growth, including through agriculture and small-scale enterprise opportunities; (3) promote health and basic education programs; and (4) support democracy programs that promote political reforms, including strengthening democratic institutions and rule of law. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency may provide accelerated
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HB-4674: Nepal Recovery Act
Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Introduced In House on 03/02/2016
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016 [HB-2995]
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for financial services and general government, including programs in the Department of the Treasury, the Executive Office of the President, the federal judiciary, the District of Columbia, and several independent agencies. Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2016 TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Provides appropriations to the Department of the Treasury for Departmental Offices, including: Salaries and Expenses, the Office of Terrorism
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HB-2995: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016
Sponsored by: Rep. Ander Crenshaw
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 114-194, By Mr. Crenshaw. on 07/09/2015
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 [HB-2772]
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY Provides appropriations to the Department of State for the Administration of Foreign Affairs, including: Diplomatic and Consular Programs; the Capital Investment Fund; the Office of Inspector General; Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs; Representation Expenses; Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials;
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HB-2772: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016
Sponsored by: Rep. Kay Granger
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 114-154, By Ms. Granger. on 06/15/2015
Girls Count Act of 2015 [HB-2100]
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Girls Count Act of 2015 Authorizes the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development to: (1) support programs that will contribute to improved civil registration and vital statistics systems with a focus on birth registration; and (2) support programs that build the capacity of developing countries' national and local legal and policy frameworks to prevent discrimination against girls in gaining passport access and help increase property rights, social security, land tenure, economic opportunities, and
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HB-2100: Girls Count Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 05/21/2015
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 [HB-2029]
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[Children and Youth ]
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[Data Privacy ]
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[Elections ]
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Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 (Sec. 3) Provides that references to "this Act" included in any division refer only to the provisions of the division unless the bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 4) Provides that the explanatory statement printed in the Congressional Record regarding this bill has the same effect as a joint explanatory statement of a committee of conference. (Sec. 5) Provides that the sums in this bill are appropriated for FY2016. (Sec. 6) Provides that amounts designated
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HB-2029: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
Sponsored by: Rep. Charles Dent
Considered As Unfinished Business (consideration: Cr H10696) on 12/18/2015
End Polluter Welfare Act of 2015 [HB-1930]
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End Polluter Welfare Act of 2015 Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal the authority of the Department 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. Amends the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 to prohibit payment of interest upon any overpayment of royalties. Amends the Oil Pollution Act to eliminate
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HB-1930: End Polluter Welfare Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment. on 08/18/2015
End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act [HB-1797]
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End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act This bill expands programs to address neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), which are infections caused by pathogens, including viruses, microbes, and helminths (parasitic worms), that disproportionately impact individuals living in extreme poverty, especially in developing countries. The NTDs Program of the U.S. Agency for International Development must be expanded, including by: (1) adding morbidity management to treatment plans, (2) addressing additional NTDs, and (3) establishing a research and development program.
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HB-1797: End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 01/07/2016
International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2015 [HB-1489]
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International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2015 Urges the President to make every effort, in conjunction with the government of Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and the international community to establish an International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace. Authorizes appropriations for U.S. contributions to the Fund.
HB-1489: International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Fortenberry
Introduced In House on 03/19/2015
Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act of 2015 [HB-1103]
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Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act of 2015 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 Africa, (4)
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HB-1103: Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 03/27/2015
A resolution supporting the role of the United States in ensuring children in the world's poorest countries have access to vaccines and immunization through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. [SR-578]
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Commends the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI Alliance), the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank, civil society, the private sector, faith-based organizations, implementing countries, and the international community on the progress made in reducing child mortality through the increased availability of vaccines. Supports the ideals and goals of the GAVI Alliance. Recognizes that the United States, in addition to being an important
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SR-578: A resolution supporting the role of the United States in ensuring children in the world's poorest countries have access to vaccines and immunization through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported Without Amendment Favorably. on 12/04/2014
You have voted SR-578: A resolution supporting the role of the United States in ensuring children in the world's poorest countries have access to vaccines and immunization through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance..
SR-541: A resolution recognizing the severe threat that the Ebola outbreak in West Africa poses to populations, governments, and economies across Africa and, if not properly contained, to regions across the globe, and expressing support for those affected by this epidemic.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported Without Amendment Favorably. on 09/18/2014
You have voted SR-541: A resolution recognizing the severe threat that the Ebola outbreak in West Africa poses to populations, governments, and economies across Africa and, if not properly contained, to regions across the globe, and expressing support for those affected by this epidemic..
A resolution condemning illegal Russian aggression in Ukraine. [SR-378]
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Condemns the Russian military seizure of the Ukrainian Crimea and demands the immediate withdrawal of Russian forces except as allowed for by treaty. Demands the release of besieged Ukrainian security forces in Crimea, and warns that failure to do so or any additional military action against other areas of Ukraine will lead to significant consequences in the Russian Federation's relations with the United States and those nations who share our views. Urges the President to use all appropriate economic elements of U.S. national power in coordination
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SR-378: A resolution condemning illegal Russian aggression in Ukraine.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1527; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S1520-1521) on 03/11/2014
A resolution calling for more accountable foreign assistance for Cambodia. [SR-163]
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States that in order to be considered credible the July 2013 parliamentary elections in Cambodia must: (1) implement the recommendations contained in the July 16, 2012, Report of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Cambodia; and (2) include the full participation of all political parties leaders, specifically Sam Rainsy. Urges that any election in Cambodia that the Secretary of State determines is not credible should be deemed an illegitimate expression of the will of the Cambodian people and an impediment to
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SR-163: A resolution calling for more accountable foreign assistance for Cambodia.
Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S4024) on 06/07/2013
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-10]
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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
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SR-10: 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.
Sponsored by: Sen. David Vitter
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S225-226) on 01/23/2013
You have voted SR-10: 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..
Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act of 2013 [S.718]
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Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act of 2013 - (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
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S.718: Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act of 2013
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Menendez With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 113-103. on 09/10/2013
Syria Democratic Transition Act of 2013 [S.617]
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Syria Democratic Transition Act of 2013 - Authorizes the President to furnish assistance in order to: (1) provide support for humanitarian activities taking place in and outside Syria; (2) support efforts for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Syria and the establishment of an inclusive representative form of government; (3) encourage the Arab League and other international bodies to insist that transitional and future governments in Syria are committed to democratic principles, including respect for human rights and religious freedom; (4)
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S.617: Syria Democratic Transition Act of 2013
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/19/2013
Sustainable Energy Act [S.329]
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Sustainable Energy Act - 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 the limitation
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S.329: Sustainable Energy Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/14/2013
Global Food Security Act of 2014 [S.2909]
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Global Food Security Act of 2014 - States the policy objective of promoting global food and nutrition security which is reinforced through programs that eradicate hunger and malnutrition, assist foreign countries with agricultural development, and ensure the effective use of U.S. taxpayer dollars to further these objectives. Requires the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to coordinate the development and implementation of a Feed the Future Strategy to accomplish these policy objectives. Requires the
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S.2909: Global Food Security Act of 2014
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/18/2014
Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014 [S.2828]
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Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014 - (Sec. 3) States that it is U.S. policy to assist the government of Ukraine in restoring its sovereignty and territorial integrity in order to deter the government of the Russian Federation from further destabilizing and invading Ukraine and other independent countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. (Sec. 4) Directs the President to impose three or more specified sanctions against: Rosoboronexport; an entity owned by the government of the Russian Federation or controlled by its nationals that transfers
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S.2828: Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Measure Laid Before Senate By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6602-6607; Text Of Measure As Reported In Senate: Cr S6602-6606) on 12/11/2014