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Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Attorney General to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the actions of former Federal Bureau of Investigation Acting Director Andrew McCabe. [HR-243]
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This resolution directs the Department of Justice to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of its communications related to meetings or discussions between or among former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Acting Director Andrew McCabe and (1) Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein regarding conversations with the President, (2) others at the FBI regarding commencing or continuing an obstruction of justice or counterintelligence investigation of the President.
Sponsored by: Rep. Doug Collins
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-33. on 04/04/2019
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ARTICLE ONE Act Assuring that Robust, Thorough, and Informed Congressional Leadership is Exercised Over National Emergencies Act [HB-1755]
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Terminates a declaration of national emergency made by the President after 30 days unless Congress votes to extend the declaration. (Currently, Congress can cancel an emergency declaration only by passing a resolution that can withstand a presidential veto.) The bill establishes procedures for congressional review of declarations of national emergencies. The President shall (1) transmit specified information to Congress with any proclamation declaring or renewing a national emergency, including a description of the circumstances necessitating the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Gallagher
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 03/15/2019
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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. [HJR-51]
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This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress authorizes the excess by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing.The amendment also prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding 18% of the economic output of the United States unless two-thirds of each chamber of Congress provides a specific increase in outlays
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Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Babin
Introduced In House on 03/14/2019
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Recognizing the necessity of preserving official and unofficial records of meetings between the President of the United States and foreign leaders, for the purposes of promoting transparency and the national security of the United States of America. [HCR-25]
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This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the President must preserve (1) all records relating to his foreign meetings to ensure that his advisors, Congress, and the American people may have access to information regarding what transpired, especially in meetings with U.S. adversaries; and (2) notes taken during or documenting the content of presidential meetings with foreign leaders.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 03/14/2019
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Emphasizing the importance of alliances and partnerships. [HR-222]
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This resolution recognizes the importance of alliances in advancing U.S. interests and urges the President to reaffirm the United States' commitment to alliances.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 06/26/2019
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Limiting Emergency Powers Act of 2019 [HB-1720]
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Provides that a national emergency declared by the President terminates 30 days after a declaration unless a joint resolution affirming such declaration is enacted. All existing emergency declarations expire after two years unless the President requests a renewal that receives congressional approval.
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 03/14/2019
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MAR-A-LAGO Act Making Access Records Available to Lead American Government Openness Act [S.769]
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Directs the President to establish and update, every 90 days, a publicly available database that contains records of the name of each visitor at the White House, residence of the Vice-President, or any other location at which the President or Vice President regularly conducts official business (covered location); the name of each individual with whom the visitor met at the covered location; and the purpose of the visit. The President shall not include in the database any such record (1) the posting of which would implicate personal privacy or law
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 03/13/2019
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MAR-A-LAGO Act Making Access Records Available to Lead American Government Openness Act [HB-1736]
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Directs the President to establish and update, every 90 days, a publicly available database that contains records of the name of each visitor at the White House, residence of the Vice-President, or any other location at which the President or Vice President regularly conducts official business (covered location); the name of each individual with whom the visitor met at the covered location; and the purpose of the visit. The President shall not include in the database any such record (1) the posting of which would implicate personal privacy or law
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 03/13/2019
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ARTICLE ONE Act Assuring that Robust, Thorough, and Informed Congressional Leadership is Exercised Over National Emergencies Act [S.764]
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Sets forth procedures for a presidential declaration of a national emergency. The President is authorized to declare a national emergency by proclamation. Such proclamation must be immediately transmitted to Congress and published in the Federal Register. The President must specify the emergency provisions of law being invoked. If Congress does not approve the emergency declaration, the President may not declare an emergency with respect to the same circumstances for the remainder of the term of office. A declaration of emergency shall remain in
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Reported By Senator Johnson With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 116-159. on 11/18/2019
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National Monument CAP Act National Monument Creation And Protection Act [HB-1664]
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Allows the President to declare by public proclamation an object or objects of antiquity (currently, historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or scientific interest) that are situated on lands owned or controlled by the federal government to be national monuments. "Objects of antiquity" means relics, artifacts, human or animal skeletal remains, fossils, and certain buildings constructed before enactment of this bill. The bill prescribes limits on land that may be declared to be a national monument based
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Sponsored by: Rep. Don Young
Referred To The Subcommittee On National Parks, Forests, And Public Lands. on 03/28/2019
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Combating the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products Act [HB-1642]
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Directs the Department of State to take various actions to combat the illicit tobacco trade. The State Department shall determine whether each foreign country is a major source, point of transit, or consumer of illicit tobacco products or their precursors. If a country meets this criteria and its government is actively engaging in or knowingly profiting from the illicit tobacco trade, it shall be designated as a country of concern. If a country meets this criteria but its government is not implicated in the illicit tobacco trade, it shall be designated
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gwen Moore
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 04/12/2019
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Expressing the sense of Congress that the report of Special Counsel Mueller should be made available to the public and to Congress. [HCR-24]
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This concurrent resolution calls for the full release to Congress and the public release, as allowed by law, of any report (including findings) Special Counsel Mueller provides to the Department of Justice.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline
Considered Under The Provisions Of Rule H. Res. 208. on 03/14/2019
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Preserving Arms Control Treaties (PACT) Act of 2019 [S.705]
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Prohibits the use of funds to take any action that would violate the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty) during the six-month withdrawal period that started after the United States provided notice of its intention to withdraw from the treaty on February 2, 2019. During the six-month period, the Department of State shall periodically report to Congress on (1) U.S. efforts to bring Russia into compliance with the INF Treaty during the withdrawal period, (2) the status of the development of various Russian missile systems that would
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/07/2019
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To ensure election security, enhance Americans' access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics through transparency, establish accountability and integrity measures for Congress, and strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and for other purposes. [HB-1612]
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Addresses voter registration, congressional redistricting, election security, political spending, and ethics for the three branches of government. The bill provides for the automatic registration of eligible voters. Voters must present identification to vote. The bill requires states to hold open primaries. The bill provides for states to establish independent, nonpartisan redistricting commissions. The bill also sets forth provisions related to election security, including sharing intelligence information with state election officials, protecting
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Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 04/12/2019
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Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act [HB-1627]
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Requires the Department of Justice to submit to Congress all investigative materials related to an offense for which the President pardons an individual if the offense arises from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target, subject, or witness.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 04/12/2019
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Guatemala Rule of Law Accountability Act [S.716]
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Directs the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on certain foreign persons that have engaged in corruption, money laundering, or other specified activities in Guatemala. Specifically, the sanctions shall apply to a current or former Guatemalan official, or a foreign person acting in cooperation with such an official, that knowingly (1) committed or facilitated acts of significant corruption, money laundering, or narcotics trafficking; (2) obstructed investigations into any of those acts; (3) violated agreements related to the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/07/2019
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Guatemala Rule of Law Accountability Act [HB-1630]
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Directs the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on certain foreign persons that have engaged in corruption, money laundering, or other specified activities in Guatemala. Specifically, the sanctions shall apply to a current or former Guatemalan official, or a foreign person acting in cooperation with such an official, that knowingly (1) committed or facilitated acts of significant corruption, money laundering, or narcotics trafficking; (2) obstructed investigations into any of those acts; (3) misued equipment provided by the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 04/12/2019
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White House Security Clearance Accountability Act [HB-1604]
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Requires the revocation or denial of security clearance for certain individuals and requires a report related to these individuals. Specifically, the bill revokes the security clearance of an individual who is in a position in the Executive Office of the President and (1) who is under investigation by a federal law enforcement agency for aiding a foreign government, or (2) who knowingly fails to disclose any relationship or contact with a foreign national on their security clearance form. It also prohibits the issuance or renewal of security clearance
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Introduced In House on 03/07/2019
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Public Service Spending Integrity Act [HB-1626]
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Restricts federal spending at businesses of the President, specified other officials, Members of Congress, or their family members. Specifically, the bill prohibits federal funds from being obligated or expended for purposes of procuring goods or services at any business owned or controlled by a covered individual or family member of such individual, except for security purposes. A covered individual is defined to include the President, the Vice President, the head of any executive department, and any individual occupying a position designated by
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Ruiz
Introduced In House on 03/07/2019
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A joint resolution to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq, and for other purposes. [SJR-13]
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This joint resolution repeals authorizations of use of military force against Iraq enacted on January 14, 1991, and October 16, 2002.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/06/2019