S.1652: A bill to designate an existing Federal officer to coordinate efforts to secure the release of United States persons who are hostages of hostile groups or state sponsors of terrorism, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/23/2015
You have voted S.1652: A bill to designate an existing Federal officer to coordinate efforts to secure the release of United States persons who are hostages of hostile groups or state sponsors of terrorism, and for other purposes..
Department of State Operations Authorization and Embassy Security Act, Fiscal Year 2016 [S.1635]
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Department of State Operations Authorization and Embassy Security Act, Fiscal Year 2016 TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE AUTHORITIES AND ACTIVITIES Subtitle A--Basic Authorities and Activities (Sec. 101) This bill directs the Department of State (Department) to report to Congress regarding: costs incurred by the Department to provide American Spaces, cost breakdowns by each space and type of space, total fees collected for entry to, or the use of, American Spaces and related resources, and total usage rates for each space and type of space. (Sec. 102)
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S.1635: Department of State Operations Authorization and Embassy Security Act, Fiscal Year 2016
Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Corker
Became Public Law No: 114-323. on 12/16/2016
HR-799: Calling on the United States Government to resume talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea regarding the research, investigation, recovery, and identification of missing and unaccounted members of the United States Armed Forces from the Korean War.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Conyers
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia And The Pacific. on 09/07/2016
You have voted HR-799: Calling on the United States Government to resume talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea regarding the research, investigation, recovery, and identification of missing and unaccounted members of the United States Armed Forces from the Korean War..
HR-634: Recognizing the importance of the United States-Republic of Korea-Japan trilateral relationship to counter North Korean threats and nuclear proliferation, and to ensure regional security and human rights.
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Mr. Royce Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 09/07/2016
You have voted HR-634: Recognizing the importance of the United States-Republic of Korea-Japan trilateral relationship to counter North Korean threats and nuclear proliferation, and to ensure regional security and human rights..
Calling for a formal end of the Korean War. [HR-384]
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Calling for a formal end of the Korean War. Pays tribute to the sacrifices of the veterans of the Korean War, and to its victims and divided families. Calls upon the international community to support the vision of a unified Korea and assist efforts to promote international peace and security, denuclearization, economic prosperity, human rights, and the rule of law both on the Korean Peninsula and elsewhere.
HR-384: Calling for a formal end of the Korean War.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Conyers
Referred To The Subcommittee On Disability Assistance And Memorial Affairs. on 08/05/2015
HCR-50: Expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site in the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of those who have been awarded or are eligible for the Korean Defense Service Medal who are missing in action, are unaccounted for, or died in-theater.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 08/13/2015
You have voted HCR-50: Expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site in the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of those who have been awarded or are eligible for the Korean Defense Service Medal who are missing in action, are unaccounted for, or died in-theater..
Encouraging reunions of divided Korean American families. [HCR-40]
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Encouraging reunions of divided Korean American families. Encourages North Korea to allow Korean Americans to meet with their family members from North Korea. Calls on North Korea to take steps to build goodwill that is conducive to peace on the Korean Peninsula.
HCR-40: Encouraging reunions of divided Korean American families.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 12/12/2016
You have voted HCR-116: Condemning North Korea's February 6, 2016, long-range rocket launch and North Korea's February 9, 2016, restart of a plutonium reactor..
Expressing concern over the disappearance of David Sneddon, and for other purposes. [HCR-114]
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Expressing concern over the disappearance of David Sneddon, and for other purposes. Expresses concern about the disappearance of David Sneddon in Yunnan Province, China, in August 2004. Directs the Department of State and the intelligence community to continue joint investigations, coordinate investigations with the governments of China, Japan, and South Korea, and solicit information from regional affairs and law enforcement experts on plausible explanations for David Sneddon's disappearance. Encourages the State Department and the intelligence
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HCR-114: Expressing concern over the disappearance of David Sneddon, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia And The Pacific. on 04/29/2016
Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2016 [HB-766]
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Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill prohibits a federal banking agency from formally or informally suggesting, requesting, or ordering a depository institution to terminate either a specific customer account, or group of customer accounts, or otherwise restrict or discourage it from entering into or maintaining a banking relationship with a specific customer or group of customers, unless: (1) the agency has a material reason to do so, and (2) the reason is not based solely on reputation risk. The "material reason"
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HB-766: Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Cardenas
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 02/08/2016
North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2016 [HB-757]
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North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2016 TITLE I--INVESTIGATIONS, PROHIBITED CONDUCT, AND PENALTIES (Sec. 102) This bill requires the President to investigate any credible information of sanctionable activities by a person (individual or entity) involving North Korea. (Sec. 103) The President shall periodically brief Congress on efforts to implement this Act. The Department of State shall report on U.S. policy towards North Korea that: (1) is based on a complete interagency review of current policies and possible alternatives, including with
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HB-757: North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Became Public Law No: 114-122. (txt | Pdf) on 02/18/2016
BANK Act of 2016 Block Access to North Korea Act of 2016 [HB-6281]
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BANK Act of 2016 Block Access to North Korea Act of 2016 This bill requires the President to impose sanctions pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, with specified waiver authority, against a person that continues to knowingly and directly provide specialized financial messaging services to, or to knowingly enable or facilitate access to such messaging services for: the Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), a financial institution that facilitates any transaction or provides significant financial
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HB-6281: BANK Act of 2016 Block Access to North Korea Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Rep. Alan Lowenthal
Introduced In House on 09/28/2016
To reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, and for other purposes. [HB-6209]
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To reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, and for other purposes. This bill amends the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 to extend through FY2022 the authorization for the President to: (1) provide grants that promote democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and development of a market economy in North Korea; (2) take actions to increase the availability of non-government controlled information inside North Korea; and (3) provide assistance to support organizations or persons that provide humanitarian assistance to North Koreans
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HB-6209: To reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Chabot
Introduced In House on 09/28/2016
Financial CHOICE Act of 2016 [HB-5983]
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Financial CHOICE Act of 2016 This bill amends the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, among other Acts, to: repeal the "Volcker Rule" (which restricts banks from making certain speculative investments); with respect to winding down failing banks, eliminate the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's orderly liquidation authority and establish new provisions regarding financial institution bankruptcy; and repeal the "Durbin Amendment" (which limits the fees that may be charged to retailers for debit card processing). Certain
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HB-5983: Financial CHOICE Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Rep. Jeb Hensarling
Placed On The Union Calendar, Calendar No. 693. on 12/20/2016
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017 [HB-5912]
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017 Provides FY2017 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. Provides appropriations to the State Department for: Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. Provides appropriations for Related Agencies and Related Programs, including: the Broadcasting Board of Governors, the Asia Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust
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HB-5912: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Kay Granger
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 114-693, By Ms. Granger. on 07/15/2016
Amerasian Paternity Recognition Act of 2016 [HB-5766]
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Amerasian Paternity Recognition Act of 2016 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to confer automatic citizenship on aliens residing in the United States in lawful permanent resident status: pursuant to an approved classification petition that gives preferential treatment to persons born in Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Kampuchea, or Thailand after 1950 and before October 22, 1982, and fathered by a U.S. citizen; or who were born in Vietnam after January 1, 1962, and before January 1, 1976, and fathered by a U.S. citizen.
HB-5766: Amerasian Paternity Recognition Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 07/27/2016
Second Division Memorial Modification Act [HB-5684]
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Second Division Memorial Modification Act This bill authorizes the Second Indianhead Division Association, Inc. Scholarship and Memorials Foundation to place three benches honoring the members of the Second Infantry Division killed in the Cold War in Korea, the War in Iraq, and the War in Afghanistan on the Second Division Memorial located in President's Park in the District of Columbia. No federal funds may be used for these modifications or augmentations.
HB-5684: Second Division Memorial Modification Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Don Young
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 07/18/2016
U.S.-China Nuclear Cooperation and Nonproliferation Act of 2016 [HB-5370]
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U.S.-China Nuclear Cooperation and Nonproliferation Act of 2016 This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to notify Congress within five days after receiving an application to transfer nuclear technology to China. The Atomic Energy Act of 1954 is amended to require: DOE authorization for the transfer of any U.S.-origin technology that may be used to develop or produce special nuclear material, regardless of the nationality of the technology's ownership or its location outside the United States; and DOE to define items covered by U.S.-origin
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HB-5370: U.S.-China Nuclear Cooperation and Nonproliferation Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Rep. Brad Sherman
Introduced In House on 05/26/2016
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 [HB-5293]
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 TITLE I--MILITARY PERSONNEL Provides appropriations 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 Provides appropriations for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, other agencies of DOD, the Reserve Components, and the Army and Air National Guard. Provides appropriations for: the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed
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HB-5293: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen
Second Cloture On The Motion To Proceed To The Measure Not Invoked In Senate By Yea-nay Vote. 55 - 43. Record Vote Number: 136. (consideration: Cr S5239-5240) on 09/06/2016
North Korea State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation Act of 2016 [HB-5208]
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North Korea State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation Act of 2016 This bill expresses the sense of Congress that North Korea meets the criteria for, and should be designated as, a state sponsor of terrorism. The President shall submit to Congress a report that finds, with respect to each of 22 acts specified by this bill, whether: (1) North Korea or any of its agents or instrumentalities committed, conspired to commit, attempted, or abetted such act; and (2) such act constitutes support for international terrorism. If the President finds that North
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HB-5208: North Korea State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 06/16/2016