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Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
HB-3364	Federal	Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017 This bill directs the President to impose sanctions against: (1) Iran's ballistic missile or weapons of mass destruction programs, (2) the sale or transfer to Iran of military equipment or the provision of related technical or financial assistance, and (3) Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated foreign persons. The President may impose sanctions against persons responsible for violations of internationally recognized human rights committed against individuals in Iran. The President may temporarily waive the imposition or continuation of sanctions under specified circumstances. Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017 The President must submit for congressional review certain proposed actions to terminate or waive sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation. Specified executive order sanctions against Russia shall remain in effect. The President may waive specified cyber- and Ukraine-related sanctions. The bill provides sanctions for activities concerning: (1) cyber security, (2) crude oil projects, (3) financial institutions, (4) corruption, (5) human rights abuses, (6) evasion of sanctions, (7) transactions with Russian defense or intelligence sectors, (8) export pipelines, (9) privatization of state-owned assets by government officials, and (10) arms transfers to Syria. The Department of State shall work with the government of Ukraine to increase Ukraine's energy security. The bill: (1) directs the Department of the Treasury to develop a national strategy for combating the financing of terrorism, and (2) includes the Secretary of the Treasury on the National Security Council. Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act The bill modifies and increases the President's authority to impose sanctions on persons in violation of certain United Nations Security Council resolutions regarding North Korea. U.S. financial institutions shall not establish or maintain correspondent accounts used by foreign financial institutions to provide indirect financial services to North Korea. A foreign government that provides to or receives from North Korea a defense article or service is prohibited from receiving certain types of U.S. foreign assistance. The bill provides sanctions against: (1) North Korean cargo and shipping, (2) goods produced in whole or part by North Korean convict or forced labor, and (3) foreign persons that employ North Korean forced laborers. The State Department shall submit a determination regarding whether North Korea meets the criteria for designation as a state sponsor of terrorism. Republican: 50% (3) Democrat: 50% (3) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	International Affairs Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Africa Albania Alliances Arms Control And Nonproliferation Asia Bank Accounts, Deposits, Capital Banking And Financial Institutions Regulation Bosnia And Herzegovina
SR-224	Federal	A resolution recognizing the 6th anniversary of the death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, and commemorating his legacy and commitment to democratic values and principles. Commemorates the legacy of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas on the sixth anniversary of his death on July 22, 2018, and honors his commitment to democratic values. Calls on the Cuban government to cease violating human rights and to begin providing democratic political freedoms to its citizens. Democrat: 71% (5) Republican: 28% (2) 71% Democrat support 28% Republican support	International Affairs Caribbean Area Commemorative Events And Holidays Congressional Tributes Cuba Detention Of Persons Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation Human Rights International Organizations And Cooperation Latin America
HR-456	Federal	Objecting to the conduct of the President of the United States. Democrat: 100% (33) 100% Democrat support	Government Operations And Politics Computer Security And Identity Theft Congressional Oversight Congressional-executive Branch Relations Corporate Finance And Management Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation Financial Services And Investments First Amendment Rights Florida
HB-3203	Federal	Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017 This bill directs the Departments of State, Defense, and Treasury and the Director of National Intelligence to submit a strategy every two years for deterring conventional and asymmetric Iranian activities that threaten the United States and key allies. The President shall impose specified sanctions against: (1) any person that materially contributes to Iran's ballistic missile or weapons of mass destruction programs, and (2) Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated foreign persons. The President may impose specified sanctions against any person responsible for extrajudicial killings or other gross violations of internationally recognized human rights committed against individuals in Iran. The President shall submit for congressional review certain proposed actions to terminate or waive sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation. The President may waive specified cyber- and Ukraine-related sanctions. Specified executive order sanctions against Russia shall remain in effect. The bill provides sanctions for activities concerning: (1) cybersecurity, (2) crude oil projects, (3) financial institutions, (4) corruption, (5) human rights abuses, (6) evasion of sanctions, (7) transactions with Russian defense or intelligence sectors, (8) export pipelines, (9) privatization of state-owned assets by government officials, and (10) arms transfers to Syria. The provisions of this bill shall not apply to National Aeronautics and Space Administration activities. The bill authorizes FY2018-FY2019 appropriations for: (1) the Countering Russian Influence Fund, and (2) energy security in Ukraine. The State Department shall work with the government of Ukraine to increase Ukraine's energy security and decrease its reliance on Russian energy imports. The bill: (1) directs Treasury to develop a national strategy for combating the financing of terrorism, and (2) includes the Secretary of the Treasury on the National Security Council. Democrat: 100% (3) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Africa Albania Alliances Arms Control And Nonproliferation Asia Bank Accounts, Deposits, Capital Banking And Financial Institutions Regulation Bosnia And Herzegovina Broadcasting, Cable, Digital Technologies
HB-2820	Federal	Fight Russian Corruption Act This bill amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to require the Department of State to establish the Office of Anti-Corruption relating to Illicit Russian Financial Activities in Europe. Such office shall: (1) analyze financial networks of the Russian Federation operating in European countries that relate to real estate, energy, media, infrastructure, and other sectors; and (2) train U.S. liaison officers to serve in key U.S. diplomatic and consular posts in such countries to cooperate with foreign partners in uncovering and prosecuting illicit Russian financial activity. The bill authorizes the State Department to provide assistance to European countries to combat corruption, including to support: (1) activities of such office; (2) foreign programs focused on investigative journalism and independence of the media environment to expose Russian corruption; and (3) activities in Europe related to anti-corruption, anti-propoganda, and anti-Russian malign influence. The State Department shall seek to work with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to: (1) elevate anti-corruption as an element of NATO's Readiness Action Plan, (2) task the NATO Assistant Secretary General for Intelligence and Warning with monitoring Russian influence in NATO member states, and (3) prioritize the combating of Russian influence under the NATO-European Union framework. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence shall submit a National Intelligence Estimate on: (1) purchases made in the last five years by individuals and entities of key sectors in European countries, particularly purchases that provide monopolistic control of a sector; and (2) the individuals and entities making such purchases, including any links to the Russian Federation. Democrat: 46% (12) Republican: 50% (13) Unaffiliated: 3% (1) 46% Democrat support 50% Republican support 3% Unaffiliated support	International Affairs Alliances Congressional Oversight Corporate Finance And Management Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Department Of State Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Europe European Union Executive Agency Funding And Structure
HB-2811	Federal	Foreign Agents Registration Modernization and Enforcement Act This bill amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (FARA) to provide that whenever the Department of Justice (DOJ) has reason to believe that a person or enterprise may be in possession or control of documentary material relevant to an investigation under FARA, the DOJ, before initiating a civil or criminal proceeding with respect to the production of such material, may serve a written demand upon the entity to produce the material for examination. The bill includes social media communications under information that foreign agents must file with DOJ. Under certain circumstances, social media communications are exempted from the requirement for foreign agents to include a disclosure statement in informational materials. Informational materials disseminated by a foreign agent as part of an activity that would not require registration, need not be filed. The FARA Registration Unit shall submit a semiannual report to Congress regarding the administration of FARA, including the number of investigations initiated based upon a perceived violation and the number of such investigations that were referred to DOJ for prosecution. Democrat: 75% (3) Republican: 25% (1) 75% Democrat support 25% Republican support	Government Operations And Politics International Affairs Broadcasting, Cable, Digital Technologies Civil Actions And Liability Congressional Oversight Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Evidence And Witnesses Government Studies And Investigations Internet And Video Services Licensing And Registrations
SR-180	Federal	A resolution condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador's residence on May 16, 2017, and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice and measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the rights to peacefully assemble and freely express one's views are essential to American democracy; and (2) the United States should take steps to strengthen free press and civil society freedoms in countries such as Turkey. Calls for: (1) any Turkish security official who directed or participated in efforts by Turkish security forces to suppress peaceful protests outside of the Turkish Ambassador's residence in Washington, DC on May 16, 2017, to be charged and prosecuted under U.S. law; (2) the Secret Service and the Diplomatic Security Service of the Department of State to review such incident and confirm with the Turkish National Police the standards expected by visiting security details; (3) the State Department to request the waiver of immunity of any Turkish security detail official who engaged in assault in the United States prior to such individual's release from custody; and (4) the State Department to review its security procedures to mitigate the likelihood of such an incident in the future. Declares that U.S. respect for free speech requires U.S. officials to speak out against such incidents. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Asia Detention Of Persons Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad District Of Columbia Europe First Amendment Rights Government Liability Government Studies And Investigations Law Enforcement Officers
HB-2658	Federal	Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Governance Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of State to work through nongovernmental organizations to provide public health commodities, basic food commodities, and related technical assistance to Venezuela. The State Department shall submit a multi-year strategy to Congress that: (1) describes how the United States will secure international support for the provision of humanitarian assistance to Venezuela, and (2) identifies governments that will provide financial and technical assistance. The President shall use U.S. influence to place the humanitarian and political crisis in Venezuela on the United Nations Security Council agenda and to secure a statement urging the Venezuelan government to allow the delivery of humanitarian relief. If the government of Venezuela refuses to allow such delivery, the President shall use U.S. influence to secure a U.N. Security Council resolution: (1) directing the government of Venezuela to allow access for humanitarian agencies; and (2) calling on such government to allow the delivery of food and medicine, end human rights violations, agree to free elections, cease violence, and release all political prisoners. The State Department shall work: (1) with the Organization of American States to ensure international observation that contributes to free and transparent electoral processes in Venezuela, and (2) to defend internationally recognized human rights for the people of Venezuela, support the efforts of independent media outlets to share information beyond the limited channels made available by the Venezuelan government, facilitate open access to the Internet, and combat government corruption. The State Department shall report to Congress regarding: (1) the involvement in corruption of senior Venezuelan officials, including members of the National Electoral Council, the judicial system, and government security forces; and (2) Russian cooperation with the government and armed forces of Venezuela. The bill amends the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014 to: (1) direct the President to impose sanctions on any current or former official of the Venezuela government who is determined to have perpetrated significant acts of public corruption or actions or policies that undermine democratic processes or institutions, and (2) extend the requirement to impose sanctions under such Act until December 31, 2022. Democrat: 62% (15) Republican: 33% (8) Unaffiliated: 4% (1) 62% Democrat support 33% Republican support 4% Unaffiliated support	International Affairs Congressional Oversight Detention Of Persons Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Drug Trafficking And Controlled Substances Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation Energy Storage, Supplies, Demand Foreign Aid And International Relief Foreign And International Corporations Foreign Loans And Debt
HR-354	Federal	Condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador's residence on May 16, 2017, and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice and measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the rights to peacefully assemble and freely express one's views are essential to American democracy; and (2) the United States should take steps to strengthen free press and civil society freedoms in countries such as Turkey. Calls for: (1) any Turkish security official who directed or participated in efforts by Turkish security forces to suppress peaceful protests outside of the Turkish Ambassador's residence in Washington, DC on May 16, 2017, to be charged and prosecuted under U.S. law; (2) the Secret Service and the Diplomatic Security Service of the Department of State to review such incident and confirm with the Turkish National Police the standards expected by visiting security details; (3) the State Department to request the waiver of immunity of any Turkish security detail official who engaged in assault in the United States prior to such individual's release from custody; and (4) the State Department to review its security procedures to mitigate the likelihood of such an incident in the future. Declares that U.S. respect for free speech requires U.S. officials to speak out against such incidents. Republican: 43% (20) Democrat: 56% (26) 43% Republican support 56% Democrat support	International Affairs Asia Detention Of Persons Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad District Of Columbia Europe First Amendment Rights Government Liability Government Studies And Investigations Law Enforcement Officers
S.1221	Federal	Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017 This bill declares that the United States supports the "Stimson Doctrine" and thus does not recognize territorial changes effected by force, including the illegal invasions and occupations of Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Crimea, Eastern Ukraine, and Transnistria. The bill: (1) authorizes FY2018-FY2019 assistance for the Countering Russian Influence Fund; and (2) prescribes fund use, including assisting those North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or European Union (EU) countries that are vulnerable to Russian influence or aggression to enhance their energy security, lessen dependence on Russian energy sources, and protect their infrastructure and electoral mechanisms from cyber attack. The Department of State shall establish a pilot program for Foreign Service officer positions focused on governance and anticorruption activities in vulnerable NATO and EU countries. The President shall submit annual reports to Congress regarding: (1) media organizations that are controlled and funded by the Russian government and affiliated entities, and (2) Russian influence on elections in Europe or Eurasia. The State Department shall work with the government of Ukraine to increase Ukrainian energy security and production and reduce its reliance on Russian energy imports. Authorizes FY2018-FY2019 assistance to promote Ukrainian energy security. Democrat: 75% (3) Republican: 25% (1) 75% Democrat support 25% Republican support	International Affairs Albania Alliances Asia Bosnia And Herzegovina Broadcasting, Cable, Digital Technologies Competitiveness, Trade Promotion, Trade Deficits Congressional Oversight Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation
HB-2586	Federal	RISK Act Reporting on Influence and Subversion by the Kremlin Act This bill directs the Department of State to submit to Congress an assessment of subversive activities by the Russian Federation. The assessment shall be conducted by a federally funded research and development center or another appropriate independent entity with expertise in diplomatic and military developments in Europe and the Russian Federation. Such entity may use and incorporate information from previous studies and shall include assessments of: disinformation and propaganda activities of the Russian Federation; support by the Russian Federation for separatist activities and other aggressive actions aimed at undermining the sovereignty of foreign countries, particularly in Ukraine and the Baltic countries; cyber intrusions by the Russian Federation to influence the infrastructure and democratic processes in the United States and other countries; the use of energy exports by the Russian Federation for purposes of political or economic coercion and significant investment in energy infrastructure by the Russian government or Russian-controlled entities; and the deterioration of democratic conditions in the Russian Federation. The President is authorized to establish in the Department of the Treasury the Countering Russian Influence Fund to be used by the State Department for bilateral assistance to counter activities carried out in countries in Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia by the Russian Federation to support disinformation and propaganda, interfere in foreign elections, and undermine financial transparency and governance. Amounts in the fund may be made available to carry out its purposes through civil society and other organizations that seek to mitigate the expansion of Russian influence and aggression, including through public awareness campaigns and exchange activities. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	International Affairs Asia Congressional Oversight Detention Of Persons Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation Europe Foreign Aid And International Relief Government Studies And Investigations Government Trust Funds
S.722	Federal	Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017 This bill directs the Departments of State, Defense, and Treasury and the Director of National Intelligence to submit a strategy every two years for deterring conventional and asymmetric Iranian activities that threaten the United States and key allies in the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond. The President shall impose asset blocking and U.S. exclusion sanctions against any person that materially contributes to: (1) Iran's ballistic missile or weapons of mass destruction programs, or (2) the sale or transfer to Iran of specified military equipment or the provision of related technical or financial assistance. The President shall impose against Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated foreign persons sanctions with respect to blocking property of, and prohibiting transactions with, foreign persons who commit or support terrorism. The President may impose asset blocking sanctions against any person identified by the State Department as responsible for extrajudicial killings, torture, or other gross violations of internationally recognized human rights committed against certain individuals in Iran. The bill requires specified existing sanctions against persons for materially contributing to Iran's ballistic missile program or for supporting Iran's acts of international terrorism to continue until 90 days after the President certifies that such activities ceased during the immediately preceding three-month period. The bill exempts certain humanitarian and national security activities from sanctions. The President may temporarily waive the imposition or continuation of sanctions under specified circumstances. The bill sets forth reporting requirements with respect to: (1) persons contributing to Iran's ballistic missile program, (2) U.S.-European Union sanctions coordination, (3) U.S. citizens detained by Iran, and (4) each use of the waiver authority. Republican: 64% (41) Democrat: 34% (22) Independent: 1% (1) 64% Republican support 34% Democrat support 1% Independent support	International Affairs Africa Arms Control And Nonproliferation Chemical And Biological Weapons Computer Security And Identity Theft Congressional Oversight Detention Of Persons Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation Europe
S.631	Federal	Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2017 This bill amends the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to direct the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish procedures to ensure that the integration of unmanned aircraft (drone) systems into the national airspace system is done in compliance with privacy principles. Such procedures shall not apply to a drone system operated for news-gathering activities protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution. DOT may not approve, issue, or award any certificate, license, or other grant of authority to operate a drone system in the national airspace system unless the pertinent application includes a data collection statement that provides reasonable assurance that the applicant will operate the drone in accordance with privacy principles. The same requirement shall apply to any drone system to be operated by a law enforcement agency, except that the application shall include a data minimization statement, instead of a data collection statement, that provides the same assurance. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) shall make any approved grant of authority, each such statement, and information about the drone's owner, operator, and technical capability available in a searchable format on the public FAA website. A governmental entity may not use a drone system, or request information collected by another entity through a drone system, for protective activities or for law enforcement or intelligence purposes except pursuant to a warrant or as permitted under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, except when: (1) a law enforcement entity reasonably believes there is an imminent danger of death or serious physical injury, or (2) the Department of Homeland Security determines that credible intelligence indicates there is a high risk of an imminent terrorist attack by a specific individual or organization. It shall be unlawful to operate a drone system in a manner that is not in accordance with the terms of a data collection statement or that violates the rule implementing the procedures required by this bill. Any such violation shall be treated as an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act. This bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission, by a civil action brought by a state, or by a private action. The FAA shall revoke the certificate, license, or other grant of authority of a drone system operated in a violation of this bill. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Transportation And Public Works Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Aviation And Airports Civil Actions And Liability Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Criminal Justice Information And Records Criminal Procedure And Sentencing Department Of Transportation Evidence And Witnesses Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
HB-1526	Federal	Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2017 This bill amends the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to direct the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish procedures to ensure that the integration of unmanned aircraft (drone) systems into the national airspace system is done in compliance with privacy principles. Such procedures shall not apply to a drone system operated for news-gathering activities protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution. DOT may not approve, issue, or award any certificate, license, or other grant of authority to operate a drone system in the national airspace system unless the pertinent application includes a data collection statement that provides reasonable assurance that the applicant will operate the drone in accordance with privacy principles. The same requirement shall apply to any drone system to be operated by a law enforcement agency, except that the application shall include a data minimization statement, instead of a data collection statement, that provides the same assurance. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) shall make any approved grant of authority, each such statement, and information about the drone's owner, operator, and technical capability available in a searchable format on the public FAA website. A governmental entity may not use a drone system, or request information collected by another entity through a drone system, for protective activities or for law enforcement or intelligence purposes except pursuant to a warrant or as permitted under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, except when: (1) a law enforcement entity reasonably believes there is an imminent danger of death or serious physical injury, or (2) the Department of Homeland Security determines that credible intelligence indicates there is a high risk of an imminent terrorist attack by a specific individual or organization. It shall be unlawful to operate a drone system in a manner that is not in accordance with the terms of a data collection statement or that violates the rule implementing the procedures required by this bill. Any such violation shall be treated as an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act. This bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission, by a civil action brought by a state, or by a private action. The FAA shall revoke the certificate, license, or other grant of authority of a drone system operated in a violation of this bill. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Transportation And Public Works Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Aviation And Airports Civil Actions And Liability Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Criminal Justice Information And Records Criminal Procedure And Sentencing Department Of Transportation Evidence And Witnesses Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
S.625	Federal	Foreign Agents Registration Modernization and Enforcement Act This bill amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (FARA) to provide that whenever the Department of Justice (DOJ) has reason to believe that a person or enterprise may be in possession or control of documentary material relevant to an investigation under FARA, the DOJ, before initiating a civil or criminal proceeding with respect to the production of such material, may serve a written demand upon the entity to produce the material for examination. The bill includes social media communications under information that foreign agents must file with DOJ. Under certain circumstances, social media communications are exempted from the requirement for foreign agents to include a disclosure statement in informational materials. Informational materials disseminated by a foreign agent as part of an activity that would not require registration, need not be filed. The FARA Registration Unit shall submit a semiannual report to Congress regarding the administration of FARA, including the number of investigations initiated based upon a perceived violation and the number of such investigations that were referred to DOJ for prosecution. Democrat: 80% (4) Republican: 20% (1) 80% Democrat support 20% Republican support	Government Operations And Politics International Affairs Broadcasting, Cable, Digital Technologies Civil Actions And Liability Congressional Oversight Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Evidence And Witnesses Government Studies And Investigations Internet And Video Services Licensing And Registrations
HR-191	Federal	Opposing fake news and alternative facts. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: it is Congress's duty to uphold the U.S. Constitution and all of the fundamental rights, including the freedom of the press; the President must immediately acknowledge his support of the First Amendment and express his support for U.S. democracy; the United States should continue being a democracy, not an autocracy; White House spokespersons should not issue fake news; and White House spokespersons who offer alternative or inaccurate facts should retract their statements immediately. Democrat: 100% (4) 100% Democrat support	Civil Rights And Liberties, Minority Issues Constitution And Constitutional Amendments Federal Officials First Amendment Rights News Media And Reporting Presidential Administrations Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents
HR-179	Federal	To uphold the protections of the freedom of the press. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that freedom of the press must be upheld when confronted with unfair attacks. Democrat: 100% (14) 100% Democrat support	Civil Rights And Liberties, Minority Issues First Amendment Rights News Media And Reporting
HB-1299	Federal	Berta Caceres Human Rights in Honduras Act This bill prohibits funds from being made available to Honduras for the police or military (including for equipment and training), and directs the Department of the Treasury to instruct U.S. representatives at multilateral development banks to vote against any loans for the police or military of Honduras, until the Department of States certifies that the government of Honduras has: prosecuted members of the military and police for human rights violations and ensured that such violations have ceased; established the rule of law and guaranteed a judicial system capable of bringing to justice members of the police and military who have committed human rights abuses; established that it protects the rights of trade unionists, journalists, human rights defenders, government critics, and civil society activists to operate without interference; withdrawn the military from domestic policing; and brought to trial and obtained verdicts against those who ordered and carried out the attack on Felix Molina and the killings of Berta Caceres, Joel Palacios Lino, Elvis Armando Garcia, and over 100 small-farmer activists in the Aguan Valley. Democrat: 100% (71) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Congressional Oversight Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Foreign Aid And International Relief Foreign Loans And Debt Honduras Human Rights Judicial Procedure And Administration Labor-management Relations Latin America
S.417	Federal	Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2017 This bill amends the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 to direct the Department of State to report to Congress (within 90 days and annually thereafter through 2023) on conditions in Hong Kong that are of U.S. interest. Such report shall include matters in which Hong Kong is given separate treatment under U.S. laws from that accorded to China. The State Department shall certify to Congress annually whether Hong Kong is sufficiently autonomous to justify separate treatment different from that accorded to China in any new laws, agreements, treaties, or arrangements entered into between the United States and Hong Kong. The President shall identify persons responsible for: (1) the surveillance, abduction, detention, or forced confessions of certain booksellers and journalists in Hong Kong; and (2) other actions suppressing basic freedoms. The bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny U.S. entry to identified individuals and revoke visas or other entry documentation. Entry, work, or study visa applicants who resided in Hong Kong in 2014 shall not be denied visas on the basis of the applicant's arrest or detention or other adverse government action taken as a result of participation in the nonviolent protest activities related to Hong Kong's electoral process. The President shall freeze the U.S.-based assets of identified individuals. Republican: 66% (2) Democrat: 33% (1) 66% Republican support 33% Democrat support	International Affairs Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Art, Artists, Authorship Asia Books And Print Media China Congressional Oversight Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Department Of The Treasury Detention Of Persons
HB-1111	Federal	Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2017 This bill establishes a Department of Peacebuilding in the executive branch, to be headed by a Secretary of Peacebuilding, dedicated to peacebuilding, peacemaking, and the study and promotion of conditions conducive to both domestic and international peace and a culture of peace. The bill sets forth the mission of the department, which includes the cultivation of peace and peacebuilding as a strategic national policy objective and development of policies that promote national and international conflict prevention, nonviolent intervention, mediation, peaceful conflict resolution, and structured conflict mediation. There is established in the department: (1) the Office of Peace Education and Training, (2) the Office of Domestic Peacebuilding Activities, (3) the Office of International Peacebuilding Activities, (4) the Office of Technology for Peace, (5) the Office of Arms Control and Disarmament, (6) the Office of Peacebuilding Information and Research, (7) the Office of Human Rights and Economic Rights, and (8) the Intergovernmental Advisory Council on Peace. A Federal Interagency Committee on Peace is established to coordinate the actions of the department with other federal agencies. The Department of Defense and the Department of State must consult with the department concerning nonviolent means of conflict resolution when a conflict between the United States and any other government or entity is foreseeable, imminent, or occurring. The department shall encourage citizens to observe and celebrate the blessings of peace and endeavor to create peace on Peace Days, which shall include discussions of the professional activities and the achievements in the lives of peacemakers. Democrat: 100% (44) 100% Democrat support	Government Operations And Politics Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations Advisory Bodies Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Arbitration Arms Control And Nonproliferation Assault And Harassment Offenses Child Health Commemorative Events And Holidays Conflicts And Wars Correctional Facilities And Imprisonment

Title: Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HB-3364

Subjects: International Affairs, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Africa, Albania, Alliances, Arms Control And Nonproliferation, Asia, Bank Accounts, Deposits, Capital, Banking And Financial Institutions Regulation, Bosnia And Herzegovina

Republican: 50% (3) Democrat: 50% (3)

Title: A resolution recognizing the 6th anniversary of the death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, and commemorating his legacy and commitment to democratic values and principles.

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: SR-224

Subjects: International Affairs, Caribbean Area, Commemorative Events And Holidays, Congressional Tributes, Cuba, Detention Of Persons, Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation, Human Rights, International Organizations And Cooperation, Latin America

Democrat: 71% (5) Republican: 28% (2)

Title: Objecting to the conduct of the President of the United States.

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HR-456

Subjects: Government Operations And Politics, Computer Security And Identity Theft, Congressional Oversight, Congressional-executive Branch Relations, Corporate Finance And Management, Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad, Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation, Financial Services And Investments, First Amendment Rights, Florida

Democrat: 100% (33)

Title: Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HB-3203

Subjects: International Affairs, Africa, Albania, Alliances, Arms Control And Nonproliferation, Asia, Bank Accounts, Deposits, Capital, Banking And Financial Institutions Regulation, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Broadcasting, Cable, Digital Technologies

Democrat: 100% (3)

Title: Fight Russian Corruption Act

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HB-2820

Subjects: International Affairs, Alliances, Congressional Oversight, Corporate Finance And Management, Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation, Department Of State, Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad, Europe, European Union, Executive Agency Funding And Structure

Democrat: 46% (12) Republican: 50% (13) Unaffiliated: 3% (1)

Title: Foreign Agents Registration Modernization and Enforcement Act

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HB-2811

Subjects: Government Operations And Politics, International Affairs, Broadcasting, Cable, Digital Technologies, Civil Actions And Liability, Congressional Oversight, Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation, Evidence And Witnesses, Government Studies And Investigations, Internet And Video Services, Licensing And Registrations

Democrat: 75% (3) Republican: 25% (1)

Title: A resolution condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador's residence on May 16, 2017, and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice and measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: SR-180

Subjects: International Affairs, Asia, Detention Of Persons, Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad, District Of Columbia, Europe, First Amendment Rights, Government Liability, Government Studies And Investigations, Law Enforcement Officers

Democrat: 100% (1)

Title: Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Governance Act of 2017

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HB-2658

Subjects: International Affairs, Congressional Oversight, Detention Of Persons, Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad, Drug Trafficking And Controlled Substances, Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation, Energy Storage, Supplies, Demand, Foreign Aid And International Relief, Foreign And International Corporations, Foreign Loans And Debt

Democrat: 62% (15) Republican: 33% (8) Unaffiliated: 4% (1)

Title: Condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador's residence on May 16, 2017, and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice and measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HR-354

Subjects: International Affairs, Asia, Detention Of Persons, Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad, District Of Columbia, Europe, First Amendment Rights, Government Liability, Government Studies And Investigations, Law Enforcement Officers

Republican: 43% (20) Democrat: 56% (26)

Title: Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: S.1221

Subjects: International Affairs, Albania, Alliances, Asia, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Broadcasting, Cable, Digital Technologies, Competitiveness, Trade Promotion, Trade Deficits, Congressional Oversight, Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad, Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation

Democrat: 75% (3) Republican: 25% (1)

Title: RISK Act Reporting on Influence and Subversion by the Kremlin Act

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HB-2586

Subjects: International Affairs, Asia, Congressional Oversight, Detention Of Persons, Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad, Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation, Europe, Foreign Aid And International Relief, Government Studies And Investigations, Government Trust Funds

Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1)

Title: Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: S.722

Subjects: International Affairs, Africa, Arms Control And Nonproliferation, Chemical And Biological Weapons, Computer Security And Identity Theft, Congressional Oversight, Detention Of Persons, Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad, Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation, Europe

Republican: 64% (41) Democrat: 34% (22) Independent: 1% (1)

Title: Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2017

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: S.631

Subjects: Transportation And Public Works, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Aviation And Airports, Civil Actions And Liability, Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation, Criminal Justice Information And Records, Criminal Procedure And Sentencing, Department Of Transportation, Evidence And Witnesses, Federal Trade Commission (ftc)

Democrat: 100% (1)

Title: Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2017

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HB-1526

Subjects: Transportation And Public Works, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Aviation And Airports, Civil Actions And Liability, Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation, Criminal Justice Information And Records, Criminal Procedure And Sentencing, Department Of Transportation, Evidence And Witnesses, Federal Trade Commission (ftc)

Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1)

Title: Foreign Agents Registration Modernization and Enforcement Act

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: S.625

Subjects: Government Operations And Politics, International Affairs, Broadcasting, Cable, Digital Technologies, Civil Actions And Liability, Congressional Oversight, Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation, Evidence And Witnesses, Government Studies And Investigations, Internet And Video Services, Licensing And Registrations

Democrat: 80% (4) Republican: 20% (1)

Title: Opposing fake news and alternative facts.

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HR-191

Subjects: Civil Rights And Liberties, Minority Issues, Constitution And Constitutional Amendments, Federal Officials, First Amendment Rights, News Media And Reporting, Presidential Administrations, Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents

Democrat: 100% (4)

Title: To uphold the protections of the freedom of the press.

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HR-179

Subjects: Civil Rights And Liberties, Minority Issues, First Amendment Rights, News Media And Reporting

Democrat: 100% (14)

Title: Berta Caceres Human Rights in Honduras Act

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HB-1299

Subjects: International Affairs, Congressional Oversight, Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation, Foreign Aid And International Relief, Foreign Loans And Debt, Honduras, Human Rights, Judicial Procedure And Administration, Labor-management Relations, Latin America

Democrat: 100% (71)

Title: Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2017

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: S.417

Subjects: International Affairs, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Art, Artists, Authorship, Asia, Books And Print Media, China, Congressional Oversight, Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation, Department Of The Treasury, Detention Of Persons

Republican: 66% (2) Democrat: 33% (1)

Title: Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2017

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: HB-1111

Subjects: Government Operations And Politics, Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations, Advisory Bodies, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Arbitration, Arms Control And Nonproliferation, Assault And Harassment Offenses, Child Health, Commemorative Events And Holidays, Conflicts And Wars, Correctional Facilities And Imprisonment

Democrat: 100% (44)

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