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Upholding the Inter-American Democratic Charter Act of 2022 [S.4285] [International ] [Elections ] [Human Rights ]
A bill to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Inter-American Democratic Charter, to encourage governments in the Americas to reinforce their commitments to the principles enshrined in the Inter-American Democratic Charter, to reaffirm the role of free and fair elections as a cornerstone of democracy, to address the challenges posed by disinformation and misinformation in the Americas, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/19/2022

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Calling for the immediate release of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was unjustly detained on April 11, 2022. [HR-1121] [Human Rights ] [International ]
Calling for the immediate release of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was unjustly detained on April 11, 2022.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 05/16/2022

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A resolution calling for the immediate release of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was unjustly detained on April 11, 2022. [SR-632] [International ] [Human Rights ]
A resolution calling for the immediate release of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was unjustly detained on April 11, 2022.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Passed Senate Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Voice Vote. on 05/26/2022

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Responding to widening threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance on World Press Freedom Day. [HR-1095] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Media and Advertising ]
Responding to widening threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance on World Press Freedom Day.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson Introduced In House on 05/06/2022

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Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act [S.4134] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Military ] [Law Enforcement ]
A bill to direct the President to submit to Congress a report on United States Government efforts to collect, analyze, and preserve evidence and information related to war crimes and other atrocities committed during the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine since February 24, 2022, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/04/2022

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A resolution recognizing widening threats to press freedom and free expression around the world, and reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threat of authoritarianism, countering misinformation and disinformation, documenting human rights abuses, informing local and international audiences about public health crises, and furthering discourse and debate to advance healthy democracies, in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2022. [SR-609] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Media and Advertising ]
A resolution recognizing widening threats to press freedom and free expression around the world, and reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threat of authoritarianism, countering misinformation and disinformation, documenting human rights abuses, informing local and international audiences about public health crises, and furthering discourse and debate to advance healthy democracies, in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2022.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/03/2022

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International Press Freedom Act of 2022 [HB-7650] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Media and Advertising ]
To promote international press freedom, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 11/01/2022

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A resolution designating April 2022 as "Preserving and Protecting Local News Month" and recognizing the importance and significance of local news. [SR-596] [Media and Advertising ]
A resolution designating April 2022 as "Preserving and Protecting Local News Month" and recognizing the importance and significance of local news.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 04/27/2022

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Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act [HB-7276] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Military ] [Law Enforcement ]
To direct the President to submit to Congress a report on United States Government efforts to collect, analyze, and preserve evidence and information related to war crimes and any other atrocities committed during the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine since February 24, 2022, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 417. on 06/14/2022

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Recognizing the erroneous and misleading allegations in the October 19, 2020, "Public Statement on the Hunter Biden Emails" signed by 51 former intelligence officials. [HR-1011] [Cybersecurity ] [Data Privacy ] [Elections ] [National Security ]
Recognizing the erroneous and misleading allegations in the October 19, 2020, "Public Statement on the Hunter Biden Emails" signed by 51 former intelligence officials.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs Introduced In House on 03/29/2022

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A resolution expressing gratitude on behalf of the people of the United States to the journalists and news staff who are risking injury and death, are subject to grave threat, and have sacrificed their lives, to chronicle and report on the ongoing war in Ukraine resulting from the Russian Federation's invasion. [SR-559] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Media and Advertising ]
A resolution expressing gratitude on behalf of the people of the United States to the journalists and news staff who are risking injury and death, are subject to grave threat, and have sacrificed their lives, to chronicle and report on the ongoing war in Ukraine resulting from the Russian Federation's invasion.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/29/2022

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Expressing gratitude on behalf of the people of the United States to the journalists and news staff who are risking injury and death, are subject to grave threat, and have sacrificed their lives, to chronicle and report on the ongoing war in Ukraine resulting from Putin's invasion. [HR-987] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Media and Advertising ] [National Security ]
Expressing gratitude on behalf of the people of the United States to the journalists and news staff who are risking injury and death, are subject to grave threat, and have sacrificed their lives, to chronicle and report on the ongoing war in Ukraine resulting from Putin's invasion.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 03/16/2022

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Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act [HB-6930] [International ] [Trade ] [Finance ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ]
To authorize the confiscation of assets subject to United States jurisdiction of certain foreign persons, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/28/2022

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Never Yielding Europe’s Territory (NYET) Act of 2022 Energy Security Cooperation with Allied Partners in Europe Act Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022 [HB-6742] [Defense ] [International ] [National Security ] [Energy ] [Military ]
To counter the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine and Eastern European allies, to expedite security assistance to Ukraine, to bolster its defense capabilities and those of allies and partners in the region, to impose sanctions relating to the actions of the Russian Federation with respect to Ukraine, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 11/01/2022

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Never Yielding Europe’s Territory (NYET) Act of 2022 Energy Security Cooperation with Allied Partners in Europe Act Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022 [S.3652] [Defense ] [International ] [National Security ] [Energy ]
A bill to counter the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine and Eastern European allies, to expedite security assistance to Ukraine to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities, and to impose sanctions relating to the actions of the Russian Federation with respect to Ukraine, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/15/2022

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American Agriculture Dominance Act American Promise Act Dream Act Legal Workforce Act Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act H–2B Returning Worker Exception Act American Dream and Promise Act Border Security for America Act [HB-6637] [Agriculture ] [Immigration ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make mandatory and permanent requirements relating to use of an electronic employment eligibility verification system, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dan Newhouse Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 11/01/2022

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the People's Republic of China should immediately guarantee the safety and freedom of tennis star Peng Shuai. [SR-503] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Sports ]
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the People's Republic of China should immediately guarantee the safety and freedom of tennis star Peng Shuai.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Resolution Agreed To In Senate With An Amendment And An Amended Preamble By Voice Vote. (consideration: Cr S2080-2081; Text: Cr S2080-2081) on 04/07/2022

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Defending Ukraine Sovereignty Act of 2022 [HB-6470] [International ] [Defense ] [National Security ] [Military ] [Human Rights ]
To counter the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine and Eastern European allies, to expedite security assistance to Ukraine to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities, and to impose sanctions relating to the actions of the Russian Federation with respect to Ukraine, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 11/01/2022

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Defending Ukraine Sovereignty Act of 2022 [S.3488] [International ] [Defense ] [National Security ] [Military ] [Human Rights ]
A bill to counter the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine and Eastern European allies, to expedite security assistance to Ukraine to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities, and to impose sanctions relating to the actions of the Russian Federation with respect to Ukraine, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 251. on 01/18/2022

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Madeleine K. Albright Democracy in the 21st Century Act [S.3317] [National Security ] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Defense ]
A bill to strengthen United States national security through the defense of democracy abroad and to address contemporary threats to democracy around the world, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Christopher Coons Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Menendez With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 07/21/2022

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