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Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Ghadar Party in the United States. [HR-259]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Ghadar Party in the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ami Bera
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia And The Pacific. on 07/09/2013
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People Before Party Act of 2013 [HB-936]
[Elections ]
[Voting Rights ]
People Before Party Act of 2013 - Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a state from providing a voter, in a federal election, with the opportunity to indicate the selection of a political party as a representation of the selection of an individual candidate. (Thus prohibits voting for a party instead of an individual or "straight-party voting.")
Sponsored by: Rep. Charles W. Dent
Referred To The House Committee On House Administration. on 03/04/2013
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Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 [HB-83]
[Energy ]
[Immigration ]
[Infrastructure ]
[International ]
[Trade ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Requires the Secretary of the Interior to establish within the Empowering Insular Communities activity a team of technical, policy, and financial experts to: (1) develop an energy action plan addressing the energy needs of each of the insular areas (American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands) and Freely Associated States (the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau); and (2) assist each of the insular areas and Freely Associated States in implementing
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gregorio Sablan
Presented To President. on 12/16/2014
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To repeal the provisions of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, which amended the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to establish separate contribution limits for contributions made to national parties to support Presidential nominating conventions, national party headquarters buildings, and recounts. [HB-5887]
[Elections ]
[Funding ]
Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended by the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, to repeal certain limits on separate contributions by persons or multicandidate political committees to political committees of a national political party which are not the authorized political committees of any candidate. Specifies those contributions used to defray expenses for: a presidential nominating convention; the construction, purchase, renovation, operation, and furnishing of party headquarters buildings; and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Derek Kilmer
Referred To The House Committee On House Administration. on 12/16/2014
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To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for a limitation on the time for the use of contributions or donations, and for other purposes. [HB-5660]
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Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to allow the use of contributions or donations only for the six years following the most recent federal election for a six-year office (e.g. the Senate) in which an individual was a candidate for the office if that individual is not a candidate for that office during those ensuing six years. Requires contributions or donations remaining available to to such an individual after such six-year period ends to be disposed of within 30 days, as follows: (1) to pay any debts or obligations owed in connection
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Takano
Referred To The House Committee On House Administration. on 09/18/2014
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Open Our Democracy Act of 2014 [HB-5334]
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[Voting Rights ]
Open Our Democracy Act of 2014 - Requires all candidates for election to the House of Representatives to run in a single open primary, regardless of political party preference. Limits the ensuing general election to the two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes in the single open primary. Gives candidates the option, at the time of filing to run for office, to declare a political party preference, which does not constitute or imply endorsement of the candidate by the party designated. Treats the general election day in the same manner
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jared Polis
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 09/26/2014
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To remove the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan from treatment as terrorist organizations and for other purposes. [HB-4474]
[Immigration ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
Declares that the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan shall not be considered terrorist organizations under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Authorizes the Secretary of State, however, to suspend this declaration for either or both groups. Makes terrorist activity-related inadmissibility criteria inapplicable to an alien's activities undertaken in association with the Kurdistan Democratic Party or the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan if the alien is applying for a nonimmigrant visa, presents himself or herself for inspection
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Sponsored by: Rep. Theodore E. Deutch
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 06/09/2014
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Burma Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2014 [HB-4377]
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[International ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
Burma Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2014 - Prohibits FY2014 or FY2015 funds from being made available for security assistance to the government of Burma unless the Secretary of State certifies to Congress that: (1) Burma has taken steps toward establishing civilian oversight of the armed forces, addressing human rights abuses by the military, and terminating military relations with North Korea; (2) Burma has taken steps to establish a fair and inclusive process to amend the Constitution of Burma, including the full participation of the political
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Subcommittee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 09/09/2014
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Let the People Draw the Lines Act of 2013 [HB-2978]
[Voting Rights ]
[Elections ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Let the People Draw the Lines Act of 2013 - Prohibits a state that has been redistricted after an apportionment from being redistricted again until after the next apportionment of Representatives, unless the state is ordered by a court to conduct such a subsequent redistricting in order to comply with the Constitution or enforce the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Requires any congressional redistricting to be conducted according to: (1) a plan developed by the independent redistricting commission established in the state; or (2) if such plan is not
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Sponsored by: Rep. David N. Cicilline
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 09/13/2013
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Disaster Loan Fairness Act of 2013 [HB-2857]
[Small Business ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Funding ]
[Elections ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Disaster Loan Fairness Act of 2013 - Amends the Small Business Act to provide the interest rate to be charged by the Small Business Administration (SBA) for loans made to small businesses 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act or later in major disaster areas. Requires such rate to be the lesser of 4% or one-half the prevailing rate for similar loans in the area for those unable to attain credit elsewhere, or three-fourths the prevailing rate for those able to attain credit elsewhere. Directs the Administrator to report to Congress on whether
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Sponsored by: Rep. Lou Barletta
Referred To The Committee On Small Business, And In Addition To The Committee On House Administration, For A Period To Be Subsequently Determined By The Speaker, In Each Case For Consideration Of Such Provisions As Fall Within The Jurisdiction Of The Committee Concerned. on 07/30/2013
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Empowering Citizens Act [HB-270]
[Elections ]
[Finance ]
[Taxes ]
[Funding ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Empowering Citizens Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code and the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to revise the system of public financing for presidential primary and general elections occurring after January 1, 2014, and to establish a system of public financing for congressional elections. Increases the amount of matching funds for presidential primaries from a one-to-one match to a five-to-one match for contributions of $250 or less from individuals. Limits the total amount of payments to a primary candidate to $100 million. Provides
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Committee On House Administration, And In Addition To The Committee On Ways And Means, For A Period To Be Subsequently Determined By The Speaker, In Each Case For Consideration Of Such Provisions As Fall Within The Jurisdiction Of The Committee Concerned. on 01/15/2013
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DISCLOSE 2013 Act [HB-148]
[Elections ]
[Voting Rights ]
[Finance ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Ethics ]
Disclosure of Information on Spending on Campaigns Leads to Open and Secure Elections Act of 2013 or DISCLOSE 2013 Act - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to redefine the term "independent expenditure" as an expenditure by a person that, when taken as a whole, expressly advocates the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate, or is the functional equivalent of express advocacy because it can be interpreted by a reasonable person only as advocating the election or defeat of a candidate, taking into account whether the communication
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 01/25/2013
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Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 2013 [HB-1104]
[Ethics ]
Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 2013 - Amends the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) to require appointments to federal agency advisory committees to be made without regard to political affiliation or activity, unless otherwise required by federal statute. Directs the head of an agency, prior to appointing members to an advisory committee, to give interested persons an opportunity to suggest potential committee members. Requires an individual appointed to an advisory committee who is not a full-time or permanent part-time officer
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/11/2013
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OFF U.S. Embassies Act of 2020 Opposing Foreign Fundraising at United States Embassies Act of 2020 [HB-8676]
[International ]
[Elections ]
[Funding ]
Prohibits the use of federal funds to host a fundraising event for, or on behalf of, a foreign political party or candidate at a U.S. embassy, consulate, or other diplomatic post, and it requires the Department of State to revise both its Standardized Regulations and the Foreign Affairs Manual to prohibit this kind of activity.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Malinowski
Introduced In House on 10/23/2020
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Chinese Communist Party Influence Transparency Act [HB-8663]
[Trade ]
[National Security ]
[International ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Requires an agent of a Chinese business entity to register as an agent of a foreign principal in certain instances. The bill's provisions shall apply to an entity that (1) is organized under the laws of China and has its principal place of business there, unless the entity is a Chinese subsidy or affiliate of a non-Chinese entity; or (2) has been designated by the Department of Justice (DOJ) as being subject to the Chinese Communist Party's extrajudicial direction. Generally, under current law, an agent of a foreign principal engaging in lobbying
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Gallagher
Introduced In House on 10/23/2020
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Denouncing the Maduro regime's efforts to hold fraudulent legislative elections, the absence of acceptable conditions to ensure free, fair, and transparent electoral processes in Venezuela, and the further erosion of Venezuelan democracy. [HR-1202]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[Elections ]
This resolution denounces efforts by the Nicolás Maduro regime to hold fraudulent legislative elections and joins members of the international community in rejecting the regime's efforts to carry out those elections. Further, it urges that elections in Venezuela be conducted as soon as possible according to international standards for free, fair, and transparent electoral processes. Additionally, the resolution calls on the Maduro regime to cease its persecution of Venezuala's independent political parties and release all political prisoners, and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee L. Hastings
Referred To The Subcommittee On Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security And Trade. on 11/09/2020
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CTF Act China Task Force Act [HB-12]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[Trade ]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
[Environmental ]
[Climate Change ]
[Manufacturing ]
Enacts specified legislation related to China and other issues, including legislation (1) authorizing activities to counter the global malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party, (2) prohibiting certain imports from China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region and imposing sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations there, (3) authorizing the Department of State to make publicly available certain records relating to a visa denial based on an alien's involvement in human rights violations, (4) authorizing the State Department and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Darin LaHood
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 10/21/2020
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A resolution urging the Government of Tanzania and all parties to respect human, civil, and political rights and ensure free and fair elections in October 2020, and recognizing the importance of multi-party democracy in Tanzania. [SR-756]
[Human Rights ]
[Elections ]
[International ]
[Trade ]
This resolution urges Tanzania to ensure free and fair elections in 2020, to guarantee and respect the human and constitutional rights of its citizens, and to foster a business environment that is conducive to continued U.S. trade and investment in Tanzania.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text: Cr S6416-6417) on 10/23/2020
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A bill to protect the independence of journalists by preventing undue political influence at the United States Agency for Global Media. [S.4808]
[Media and Advertising ]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
Modifies provisions related to journalistic independence and the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM), which oversees public service media networks that provide news and information in countries where the press is restricted. Specifically, the bill establishes a noninterference standard that provides U.S. international broadcasting with the expectation that other U.S. government agencies or officials shall not interfere with its journalists. It also requires the Department of State and the Broadcast Board of Governors to (1) respect the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Christopher S. Murphy
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 10/19/2020
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A resolution denouncing the Maduro regime's efforts to hold fraudulent legislative elections, the absence of acceptable conditions to ensure free, fair, and transparent electoral processes in Venezuela, and the further erosion of Venezuelan democracy. [SR-749]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[Elections ]
This resolution denounces efforts by the Nicolás Maduro regime to hold fraudulent legislative elections and joins members of the international community in rejecting the regime's efforts to carry out those elections. Further, it urges that elections in Venezuela be conducted as soon as possible according to international standards for free, fair, and transparent electoral processes. Additionally, the resolution calls on the Maduro regime to cease its persecution of Venezuala's independent political parties and release all political prisoners, and
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text: Cr S6332-6333) on 10/20/2020