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Safeguarding United States Satellite Leadership and Security Act of 2011 [HB-3288] [Defense ] [Telecommunications ] [National Security ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Trade ] [Aerospace ] [International ]
Safeguarding United States Satellite Leadership and Security Act of 2011 - Authorizes the President to remove commercial satellites and related components from the United States Munitions List. Prohibits any satellite or related component from being transferred, directly or indirectly, to: (1) the government of China (PRC) or any PRC entity or person; or (2) the government of Cuba, Iran, Sudan, Syria, or North Korea or any entity or person of Cuba, Iran, Sudan, Syria, or North Korea.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 11/01/2011

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Ethical Shipping Inspections Act of 2011 [HB-2998] [Trade ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ]
Ethical Shipping Inspections Act of 2011 - Amends federal shipping inspection laws to prohibit the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating from delegating (and to require revocation of an existing delegation of) certain inspection, certification, and related services to a foreign classification society if the Secretary of State determines that such society provides comparable services: (1) in Iran, North Korea, North Sudan, or Syria; or (2) for the government of such countries.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The Subcommittee On Coast Guard And Maritime Transportation. on 09/22/2011

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United Nations Transparency, Accountability, and Reform Act of 2011 [HB-2829] [International ] [Budget and Spending ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Funding ]
United Nations Transparency, Accountability, and Reform Act of 2011 - Title I: Funding of the United Nations - (Sec. 102) Directs the President to use U.S. influence at the United Nations (U.N.) to shift the funding mechanism for the regular budget of the U.N. from an assessed to a voluntary basis. Withholds up to 50% of nonvoluntary U.S. contributions to the regular budget of the U.N. unless the Secretary of State certifies to Congress that at least 80% of the total regular budget of the U.N. is apportioned on a voluntary basis. (Sec. 103) Requires (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Reported (amended) By The Committee On Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 112-323. on 12/08/2011

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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2012 [HB-2583] [International ] [Budget and Spending ] [Defense ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ] [Military ] [Trade ] [Elections ] [Religion ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ] [Cybersecurity ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Science ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ]
Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2012 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes FY2012 appropriations for: (1) the Department of State (Department) for the administration of foreign affairs, (2) international organizations, (3) international peacekeeping, (4) international commissions, (5) migration and refugee assistance, and (6) the National Endowment for Democracy. Title II: Department of State Authorities and Activities - Subtitle A: Basic Authorities and Activities - (Sec. 201) Directs the Secretary (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Reported (amended) By The Committee On Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 112-223. on 09/23/2011

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To authorize a Wall of Remembrance as part of the Korean War Veterans Memorial and to allow certain private contributions to fund that Wall of Remembrance. [HB-2563] [Veterans ] [Military ] [Arts and Culture ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Authorizes a Wall of Remembrance as part of the previously authorized Korean War Veterans Memorial to include, in regards to the Korean War: (1) a list by name of members of the U.S. Armed Forces who were killed such action; (2) the number of members who were wounded, missing, or prisoners; and (3) the number of members of the Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army, the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, and the other nations of the United Nations (U.N.) Command who were killed, wounded, missing, or prisoners. Allows certain private contributions for (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 10/04/2011

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China Democracy Promotion Act of 2011 [HB-2121] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Immigration ] [National Security ]
China Democracy Promotion Act of 2011 - Authorizes the President to deny U.S. entry to an alien who: (1) holds a position in the senior leadership of the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC), or is an immediate family member of such person; (2) through his or her business dealings with senior PRC leadership derives significant financial benefit from policies or actions that undermine democratic institutions in the PRC; (3) has participated in the PRC's coercive birth limitation policy; (4) has participated in the repression or persecution (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Rohrabacher Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 11/02/2011

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Syria Freedom Support Act [HB-2106] [Defense ] [International ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ] [Military ]
Syria Freedom Support Act - Maintains certain U.S. restrictions against the government of Syria and related persons until the President certifies that Syria: (1) has ended support for terrorism; (2) has dismantled biological, chemical, radiological, or nuclear weapons programs and has committed to combat their proliferation; (3) respects the boundaries and sovereignty of all neighboring countries; (4) does not pose a threat to U.S. national interest and allies; and (5) upholds human rights and civil liberties. Maintains certain restrictions against (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 03/07/2012

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Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Reform and Modernization Act of 2011 [HB-2105] [Defense ] [International ] [National Security ] [Trade ]
Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Reform and Modernization Act of 2011 - (Sec. 2) States that it shall be U.S. policy to fully implement and enforce sanctions against Iran, North Korea, and Syria for their proliferation activities and policies. (Sec. 3) Directs the President to transmit to Congress a report identifying any foreign person who on or after January 1, 1999, transferred to or acquired from Iran, who on or after January 1, 2005, transferred to or acquired from Syria, or who on or after January 1, 2006, transferred to or acquired (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/14/2011

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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 [HB-2055] [Defense ] [Environmental ] [Finance ] [Energy ] [Healthcare ] [International ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Taxes ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Trade ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Small Business ] [Insurance ] [Water ] [Education ] [Veterans ] [Cybersecurity ] [Artificial Intelligence ] [Climate Change ] [Public Health ] [Manufacturing ] [Mental Health ] [Economic Development ] [Elections ] [Ethics ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ]
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 - Division A: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 - Title I: Military Personnel - Appropriates funds for FY2012 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. Title II: Operation and Maintenance - Appropriates funds for FY2012 for operation and maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, the defense agencies, the reserve (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Culberson Signed By President. on 12/23/2011

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Stop Iran's Nuclear Weapons Program Act of 2011 [HB-1655] [International ] [National Security ] [Finance ] [Trade ] [Immigration ] [Taxes ] [Pensions ]
Stop Iran's Nuclear Weapons Program Act of 2011 - Amends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to impose sanctions on a person that knowingly enters into an agreement: (1) with Iran to purchase or provide payment for future delivery of Iranian petroleum resources, (2) to provide specified ancillary services, or (3) with the National Iranian Oil Company or affiliates for the development of petroleum resources wherever located. Imposes sanctions on a person that knowingly purchases, subscribes to, or facilitates the issuance of Iranian sovereign debt. Subjects (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration Policy And Enforcement. on 07/11/2011

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 [HB-1540] [Defense ] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Healthcare ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Public Health ] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Veterans ] [Cybersecurity ] [Aerospace ] [Education ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Construction ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2012 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for procurement for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, Air Force, and defense-wide activities, in amounts specified in the funding table in Division D of this Act. Subtitle B: Army Programs - (Sec. 111) Prohibits the Secretary of the Army from procuring more than 100 Stryker combat vehicles. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith Signed By President. on 12/31/2011

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Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 [HB-1473] [Defense ] [Finance ] [Budget and Spending ] [National Security ] [Military ] [Energy ] [Trade ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Science ] [Public Health ] [Food ] [Agriculture ] [Telecommunications ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ] [Housing ] [Human Services ] [Education ] [Veterans ] [Healthcare ] [Environmental ] [Water ] [Construction ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Small Business ] [Consumer Protection ] [Economic Development ] [Elections ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [International ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Taxes ] [Property Tax ] [Public Safety ] [Arts and Culture ] [Community Development ] [Disaster Relief ] [Ethics ] [Libraries ] [Nonprofit ] [Poverty ] [Real Estate ] [Crime ]
Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 - Division A: Department of Defense Appropriations, 2011 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2011- Title I: Military Personnel - Appropriates funds for FY2011 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. Title II: Operation and Maintenance - Appropriates funds for FY2011 for operation and maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, the defense (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Rogers Presented To President. on 04/15/2011

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North Korean Refugee Adoption Act of 2012 [HB-1464] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Children and Youth ] [Immigration ]
North Korean Refugee Adoption Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of State to designate a representative to regularly brief Congress on U.S. efforts to advocate for the best interests of North Korean children and children of one North Korean parent, including efforts to address the adoption of such children living outside North Korea without parental care. Directs such designee to address the Department of State's: (1) analysis of the challenges facing North Korean children residing outside North Korea and challenges facing children of one North (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Became Public Law No: 112-264. on 01/14/2013

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North Korea Sanctions and Diplomatic Nonrecognition Act of 2011 [HB-1321] [International ] [National Security ] [Military ] [Human Rights ]
North Korea Sanctions and Diplomatic Nonrecognition Act of 2011 - Continues diplomatic, economic, and military sanctions against the government of North Korea as a supporter of international terrorism until the President certifies to Congress that North Korea: (1) is no longer engaged in the illegal transfer of missile or nuclear technology, particularly to Iran, Syria, or Burma; (2) is not assisting foreign terrorist organizations, engaged in counterfeiting U.S. currency, or engaged in illicit narcotics traffic; (3) has returned the last remains (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/07/2011

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North Korea Sanctions Act of 2009 [S.837] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Defense ]
North Korea Sanctions Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of State to designate the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea as a country that has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism for specified purposes under the Export Administration Act of 1979, the Arms Export Control Act, and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Authorizes the President to waive such requirement upon a certification to Congress that North Korea has taken certain actions regarding: (1) nuclear program and proliferation disclosures; (2) the illegal (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. James Inhofe Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/20/2009

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Restoring America's Power Act of 2009 [S.6] [Defense ] [National Security ] [Military ]
Restoring America's Power Act of 2009 - Expresses the sense of Congress that Congress should enact, and the President should sign, legislation to restore and enhance U.S. national security by: (1) strengthening America's military capabilities and recognizing the service of our troops and the commitment of their families; (2) addressing the threat posed by al Qaeda and other terrorist groups and refocusing on Afghanistan and Pakistan as the United States transitions in Iraq; (3) defeating extremist ideology; and (4) reducing the threat posed by unsecured (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 6. on 01/07/2009

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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs [S.3676] [International ] [Budget and Spending ] [Trade ] [Finance ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ] [Military ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Healthcare ] [Human Services ] [Economic Development ] [Elections ] [Property Tax ] [Public Safety ] [Agriculture ] [Climate Change ] [Energy ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Immigration ] [Defense ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Poverty ] [Children and Youth ] [Crime ]
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2011 - Title I: Department of State and Related Agency - Makes FY2011 appropriations for the Department of State (Department) for: (1) administration of foreign affairs and diplomatic and consular programs; (2) the civilian stabilization initiative; (3) the Capital Investment Fund; (4) the Office of Inspector General; (5) educational and cultural exchange programs; (6) representation allowances; (7) protection of foreign missions and officials; (8) U.S. embassy security, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick Leahy Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S6510-6511) on 07/29/2010

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Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 [S.3455] [Defense ] [Environmental ] [Energy ] [Healthcare ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Aerospace ] [Science ] [Education ] [Veterans ] [Public Health ] [Manufacturing ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Small Business ] [Budget and Spending ] [Construction ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Data Privacy ] [Artificial Intelligence ] [Air Quality ] [Waste Management / Recycling ] [Water ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2011 for procurement for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, Air Force, and Department of Defense (DOD) for aircraft, missiles, weapons and combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, communications systems, equipment, and other procurement. Subtitle B: Army Programs - (Sec. 111) Prohibits Army aircraft funds from (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Carl Levin Committee On Armed Services. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Levin Under Authority Of The Order Of The Senate Of 05/28/2010. Without Written Report. on 06/04/2010

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 [S.3454] [Defense ] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Healthcare ] [International ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Small Business ] [Science ] [Education ] [Veterans ] [Cybersecurity ] [Aerospace ] [Manufacturing ] [Public Health ] [Data Privacy ] [Law Enforcement ] [Construction ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Artificial Intelligence ]
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2011 for procurement for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, Air Force, and Department of Defense (DOD) for aircraft, missiles, weapons and combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, communications systems, equipment, and other procurement. Subtitle B: Army Programs - (Sec. 111) Prohibits Army aircraft funds from being (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Carl Levin Senate Committee On Armed Services. Hearings Held Prior To Introduction And/or Referral. Hearings Printed: S.hrg. 111-701, Pt. 1. on 12/14/2010

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North Korean Refugee Adoption Act of 2010 [S.3156] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Children and Youth ]
North Korean Refugee Adoption Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary of State to develop a comprehensive strategy for facilitating the adoption of North Korean children by U.S. citizens.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Burr Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/23/2010

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