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US Congress 117th Congress

Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act [S.295] [Immigration ] [Human Rights ] [International ]
A bill to designate residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/08/2021

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Georgia Support Act [HB-923] [International ] [National Security ]
To support the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Georgia, and for other purposes.

  

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

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A resolution establishing procedures for access to the galleries of the Senate Chamber during impeachment proceedings of Donald John Trump, former President of the United States. [SR-40] [Elections ] [Ethics ]
A resolution establishing procedures for access to the galleries of the Senate Chamber during impeachment proceedings of Donald John Trump, former President of the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles E. Schumer Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment By Unanimous Consent. on 02/08/2021

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National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021 [S.279] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Infrastructure ]
A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to update the national broadband plan, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 02/08/2021

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A resolution expressing solidarity with the San Isidro Movement in Cuba, condemning escalated attacks against artistic freedoms in Cuba, and calling for the repeal of laws that violate freedom of expression and the immediate release of arbitrarily detained artists, journalists, and activists. [SR-37] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Arts and Culture ] [Media and Advertising ]
A resolution expressing solidarity with the San Isidro Movement in Cuba, condemning escalated attacks against artistic freedoms in Cuba, and calling for the repeal of laws that violate freedom of expression and the immediate release of arbitrarily detained artists, journalists, and activists.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden Resolution Agreed To In Senate With An Amendment And An Amended Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1996-1998; Text: Cr S1997-1998) on 04/15/2021

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Alerting Localities of Environmental Risks and Threats Act of 2021 [HB-861] [Environmental ] [Public Health ] [Public Safety ]
To amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 to require an emergency notification meeting in the event of the release of an extremely hazardous substance from a facility, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment And Climate Change. on 02/08/2021

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National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021 [HB-870] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Infrastructure ] [Cybersecurity ]
To require the Federal Communications Commission to update the national broadband plan, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 02/08/2021

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A resolution condemning the military coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Tatmadaw's detention of civilian leaders, calling for an immediate and unconditional release of all those detained, promoting accountability and justice for those killed by the Tatmadaw, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impediment, and for other purposes. [SR-35] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Military ] [National Security ]
A resolution condemning the military coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military's detention of civilian leaders, calling for an immediate and unconditional release of all those detained and for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impediment, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins The Committee Substitute Amendment To The Preamble Withdrawn By Unanimous Consent. on 02/01/2022

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Jamal Khashoggi Press Freedom Accountability Act of 2021 [S.226] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Media and Advertising ]
A bill to protect journalists and other members of the press from gross violations of internationally recognized human rights, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/04/2021

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Jamal Khashoggi Press Freedom Accountability Act of 2021 [HB-839] [Human Rights ] [Media and Advertising ] [International ]
To protect journalists and other members of the press from gross violations of internationally recognized human rights, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 04/23/2021

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Global Press Freedom Act [S.204] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Media and Advertising ]
A bill to establish the Office of Press Freedom, to create press freedom curriculum at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/03/2021

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A resolution reaffirming the partnership between the United States and the Republic of Ecuador and recognizing the restoration and advancement of economic relations, security, and development opportunities in both nations. [SR-22] [International ] [Trade ] [Economic Development ] [National Security ]
A resolution reaffirming the partnership between the United States and the Republic of Ecuador and recognizing the restoration and advancement of economic relations, security, and development opportunities in both nations.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine Resolution Agreed To In Senate Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 04/15/2021

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Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2021 [HB-567] [International ] [National Security ] [Defense ] [Law Enforcement ]
To establish an interagency program to assist countries in North and West Africa to improve immediate and long-term capabilities to counter terrorist threats, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/12/2021

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Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act [HB-461] [Immigration ] [Human Rights ] [International ]
To designate residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 03/05/2021

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Expressing deep gratitude on behalf of the people of the United States to the journalists and news staff who risked threats of injury and death to chronicle the horrendous details of the insurrection on January 6, 2021. [HR-51] [Media and Advertising ] [Human Rights ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ] [Ethics ] [Crime ]
Expressing deep gratitude on behalf of the people of the United States to the journalists and news staff who risked threats of injury and death to chronicle the horrendous details of the insurrection on January 6, 2021.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 03/05/2021

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Voter Registration Modernization Act of 2021 Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2021 Democracy Restoration Act of 2021 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2021 Redistricting Reform Act of 2021 Stop Automatically Voiding Eligible Voters Off Their Enlisted Rolls in States Act SAVE VOTERS Act Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2021 DISCLOSE Act of 2021 Honest Ads Act Stand By Every Ad Act Government By the People Act of 2021 Empower Act of 2021 Stop Super PAC-Candidate Coordination Act Executive Branch Conflict of Interest Act White House Ethics Transparency Act of 2021 Executive Branch Comprehensive Ethics Enforcement Act of 2021 Conflicts from Political Fundraising Act of 2021 Transition Team Ethics Improvement Act Ethics in Public Service Act Stop Waste And Misuse by Presidential Flyers Landing Yet Evading Rules and Standards SWAMP FLYERS Connecting Lobbyists and Electeds for Accountability and Reform Act CLEAR Act Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act Voter Registration Efficiency Act [HB-1] [Voting Rights ] [Elections ] [Ethics ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
To expand Americans’ access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and implement other anti-corruption measures for the purpose of fortifying our democracy, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Received In The Senate. on 03/11/2021

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A resolution urging the Government of Uganda and all parties to respect human, civil, and political rights and ensure free and fair elections in January 2021, and recognizing the importance of multiparty democracy in Uganda. [SR-807] [Human Rights ] [Elections ] [International ]
This resolution urges the government of Uganda to respect the human, civil, and political rights of its citizens and to ensure free and fair elections in January 2021, and it calls on the Department of State to hold the government of Uganda accountable for respecting the rights of Ugandans.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/18/2020

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Global Press Freedom Act [S.5026] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Media and Advertising ]
Establishes the Office of Press Freedom to advance the protection and well-being of members of the press abroad and to engage with foreign governments and global press freedom organizations concerning freedom of the press and of expression. The Government Accountability Office must assess and report on effects and changes resulting from certain requirements related to press freedom.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/16/2020

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Recognizing International Human Rights Day. [HR-1257] [Human Rights ] [International ]
This resolution recognizes the importance of promoting human rights throughout the world, celebrates progress toward greater respect for human rights, and honors and remembers those dedicated to promoting and advocating for human rights.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon Introduced In House on 12/10/2020

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Jamal Khashoggi Press Freedom Accountability Act of 2020 [S.4992] [Human Rights ] [Media and Advertising ] [International ] [National Security ]
Establishes measures to protect the human rights of journalists. Specifically, the bill (1) expands the scope of required reports related to violations of the human rights of journalists, (2) requires the President to impose certain property- and visa-blocking sanctions on persons responsible for gross violations of the human rights of journalists, and (3) prohibits certain foreign assistance to a governmental entity of a country if an official acting under authority of the entity has committed a gross violation of human rights against a journalist.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/09/2020

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