Refugee Protection Act of 2019 [S.2936]
[Immigration ]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
A bill to provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes.
S.2936: Refugee Protection Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 11/21/2019
Refugee Protection Act of 2019 [HB-5210]
[Immigration ]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes.
HB-5210: Refugee Protection Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 12/19/2019
A resolution condemning the VH1 television show Cartel Crew. [SR-444]
[Media and Advertising ]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
This resolution urges VH1 to cancel its television show "Cartel Crew," reconsider its standards when developing television shows, and refuse to spread the message that crime is profitable.
SR-444: A resolution condemning the VH1 television show Cartel Crew.
Sponsored by: Sen. John Kennedy
Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 11/21/2019
Remittances and Money Laundering Risk Assessment Act of 2019 [S.2144]
[Finance ]
[International ]
[Crime ]
[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Requires the Department of the Treasury to assess and develop a strategy to prevent the use of remittances by certain individuals and crime syndicates for purposes of financing terrorism, narcotics trafficking, human trafficking, money laundering, and other forms of illicit financing. (Remittances are transfers of money and capital sent by migrants and foreign immigrant communities to their home countries.)
S.2144: Remittances and Money Laundering Risk Assessment Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. John Cornyn
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 07/17/2019
Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2019 [HB-4467]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Directs the Department of Justice to award competitive matching grants to state, local, and tribal governments to establish or maintain witness protection programs in cases involving (1) a homicide, serious violent felony, or serious drug offense; or (2) gangs or organized crime.
HB-4467: Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Asssuming First Sponsorship - Mr. Mfume Asked Unanimous Consent That He May Hereafter Be Considered As The First Sponsor Of H.r. 4467, A Bill Originally Introduced By Representative Cummings, For The Purpose Of Adding Cosponsors And Requesting Reprintings Pursuant To Clause 7 Of Rule Xii. Agreed To Without Objection. on 10/02/2020
Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2019 [S.2531]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Directs the Department of Justice to award competitive matching grants to state, local, and tribal governments to establish or maintain witness protection programs in cases involving (1) a homicide, serious violent felony, or serious drug offense; or (2) gangs or organized crime.
S.2531: Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 09/24/2019
Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2019 [HB-4256]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
To amend section 1951 of title 18, United States Code (commonly known as the Hobbs Act), and for other purposes.
HB-4256: Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Matt Gaetz
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 10/28/2019
Trafficking and Smuggling Intelligence Act of 2019 [HB-3720]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
Directs the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to report on issues pertaining to the Northern Triangle countries (El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras) and Mexico. Specifically, the office shall report on (1) the activities of drug-trafficking organizations in such countries, (2) the human-trafficking activities of individuals and organizations, and (3) an assessment of current intelligence-collection priorities in such countries.
HB-3720: Trafficking and Smuggling Intelligence Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas Suozzi
Introduced In House on 07/11/2019
Northern Triangle and Border Stabilization Act [HB-3524]
[Immigration ]
[International ]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
[Poverty ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[National Security ]
Authorizes assistance to the Northern Triangle countries (El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras) to address the causes of migration to the United States and contains provisions related to the handling of such migrants. The Department of State shall create and implement a Northern Triangle strategy to (1) address crime and violence, (2) improve democratic governance, and (3) promote economic development and tackle extreme poverty. The State Department shall (1) help strengthen the capacity of Western Hemisphere countries to accept and care for refugees,
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HB-3524: Northern Triangle and Border Stabilization Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Border Security, Facilitation, And Operations. on 08/02/2019
Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020 [HB-3494]
[Defense ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Energy ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Artificial Intelligence ]
[National Security ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Military ]
Reauthorizes for FY2018-FY2020 intelligence activities in various U.S. government departments and agencies. It also establishes several intelligence-related programs and calls for reports on various topics. The bill establishes a paid parental leave program for intelligence community employees. The program provides 12 weeks of leave in the 12-month period following the birth or adoption of a child. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) shall report on intelligence community policies for awarding contracts, including research
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HB-3494: Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020
Sponsored by: Sen. Adam Schiff
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Select Committee On Intelligence. on 07/18/2019
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 [S.1790]
[Defense ]
[National Security ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Military ]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Funding ]
Authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, missiles, and space procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions
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S.1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Sponsored by: Sen. James Inhofe
Signed By President. on 12/20/2019
SR-244: A resolution expressing support for free, fair, and transparent elections in the Republic of Guatemala in order to increase prosperity, security, and access to justice for all Guatemalans.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/11/2019
You have voted SR-244: A resolution expressing support for free, fair, and transparent elections in the Republic of Guatemala in order to increase prosperity, security, and access to justice for all Guatemalans..
Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020 [S.1589]
[National Security ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Elections ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Science ]
[Energy ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Defense ]
[Artificial Intelligence ]
Authorizes various intelligence-related activities for FY2018-FY2020 and contains other intelligence-related provisions. The bill's provisions include increasing the maximum amount of voluntary separation pay for Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) employees; providing 12 weeks of paid parental leave for civilian intelligence community employees for the birth or adoption of a child, subject to various limitations; allowing an intelligence community employee who has been subjected to a possible prohibited personnel action to submit a claim to the inspector
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S.1589: Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Burr
By Senator Burr From Select Committee On Intelligence Filed Written Report. Report No. 116-47. Additional Views Filed. on 06/11/2019
RAWR Act Rescuing Animals With Rewards Act of 2019 [S.1590]
[Animals ]
[Crime ]
[International ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Modifies the Department of State rewards program to authorize rewards to individuals who furnish information that assists in the prevention or identification of crimes related to wildlife trafficking.
S.1590: RAWR Act Rescuing Animals With Rewards Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 10/23/2019
End Mass Deportation Act [S.1591]
[Immigration ]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
[Public Safety ]
Rescinds Executive Order 13768, dated January 25, 2017, entitled Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States. (The executive order contains various provisions relating to immigration enforcement, including ones (1) directing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prioritize removal of certain criminal aliens, and (2) authorizing the Department of Justice and DHS to render a sanctuary jurisdiction ineligible for certain federal grants if the jurisdiction willfully violates any law requiring local officials to cooperate with
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S.1591: End Mass Deportation Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/22/2019
Protecting Communities and Preserving the Second Amendment Act of 2019 [S.1519]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Crime ]
[Mental Health ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
A bill to address gun violence, improve the availability of records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, address mental illness in the criminal justice system, and end straw purchases and trafficking of illegal firearms, and for other purposes.
S.1519: Protecting Communities and Preserving the Second Amendment Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/16/2019
Central America Reform and Enforcement Act [S.1445]
[Immigration ]
[International ]
[Healthcare ]
[Human Services ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
Establishes programs to address the humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (the Northern Triangle countries) and to handle asylum-seekers from those countries. The Department of State shall report to Congress a five-year interagency strategy to address the factors driving migration from Central America. The bill establishes various new immigration-related penalties, such as making it unlawful to knowingly destroy any government-deployed border-control device (e.g., fence or camera). The State Department shall work to expand
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S.1445: Central America Reform and Enforcement Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/14/2019
Central America Reform and Enforcement Act [S.1445]
[Immigration ]
[International ]
[Healthcare ]
[Human Services ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
Establishes programs to address the humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (the Northern Triangle countries) and to handle asylum-seekers from those countries. The Department of State shall report to Congress a five-year interagency strategy to address the factors driving migration from Central America. The bill establishes various new immigration-related penalties, such as making it unlawful to knowingly destroy any government-deployed border-control device (e.g., fence or camera). The State Department shall work to expand
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S.1445: Central America Reform and Enforcement Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/14/2019