Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2018 [S.3652]
Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2018 This bill suspends certain weapons transfers to Saudi Arabia. It also imposes sanctions on individuals for various activities related to the civil war in Yemen and for involvement in the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The United States may not authorize transfers to Saudi Arabia of missiles, ammunition, ground vehicles, aircraft, or other weapons that fall within Categories III, IV, VII, or VIII of the U.S. Munitions List. The prohibitions do not apply to ground-based missile
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S.3652: Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2018
Explanation of the Bill in Layman's Terms:
This bill aims to address the civil war in Yemen by supporting peaceful resolutions and protecting civilians affected by the conflict. It also seeks to hold accountable those responsible for the murder of a Saudi dissident, Jamal Khashoggi.
Key Points of the Bill:
Supports United Nations-led efforts for a political settlement in Yemen.
Rejects any military solution to the civil war in Yemen.
Encourages the government of Saudi Arabia and other parties to engage in confidence-building measures for political dialogue.
Imposes sanctions on individuals hindering humanitarian access and threatening peace in Yemen.
Suspends arms transfers to Saudi Arabia and prohibits in-flight refueling of Saudi coalition aircraft operating in Yemen.
Requires a review of United States military support to the Saudi-led coalition.
Imposes sanctions on persons responsible for the death of Jamal Khashoggi.
Requires a report on Saudi Arabia's human rights record and actions related to the conflict in Yemen.
Clarifies that the President's authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act is not limited by this legislation.
The provisions of this Act will cease to be effective after 5 years from its enactment.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 11/15/2018
FDR Historic Preservation Act [S.3571]
FDR Historic Preservation Act This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to acquire, by donation, purchase from a willing seller, or exchange, approximately 89 acres of land to be added to the Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site.
S.3571: FDR Historic Preservation Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Subcommittee On National Parks. Hearings Held. on 12/12/2018
Presidential Tax Transparency Act [HB-6970]
Presidential Tax Transparency Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to disclose and make publicly available tax returns and return information for certain candidates for President and Vice President of the United States. The requirement applies to tax returns and return information for the 10-year period before the individual becomes a candidate. The disclosure may not include the Social Security number of any individual, any financial account number, the name of any individual under age 18,
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HB-6970: Presidential Tax Transparency Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas Suozzi
Introduced In House on 09/28/2018
HR-1073: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Presidential Determination of the annual refugee admissions limit in fiscal year 2019 shall be no less than 110,000 and that President Trump and his administration must operate the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) in good faith.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 09/20/2018
You have voted HR-1073: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Presidential Determination of the annual refugee admissions limit in fiscal year 2019 shall be no less than 110,000 and that President Trump and his administration must operate the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) in good faith..
Presidential Tax Transparency Act [S.3450]
Presidential Tax Transparency Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to disclose and make publicly available tax returns and return information for certain candidates for President and Vice President of the United States. The requirement applies to tax returns and return information for the 10-year period before the individual becomes a candidate. The disclosure may not include the Social Security number of any individual, any financial account number, the name of any individual under age 18,
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S.3450: Presidential Tax Transparency Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Ben Sasse
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 09/17/2018
HB-6680: To provide for the processes and procedures for the granting, denying, or revoking of access, or eligibility for access, to classified information.
Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H7865) on 09/05/2018
You have voted HB-6680: To provide for the processes and procedures for the granting, denying, or revoking of access, or eligibility for access, to classified information..
Strengthening Oversight of Iran's Access to Finance Act [HB-4324]
Strengthening Oversight of Iran's Access to Finance Act (Sec. 3) This bill sets forth reporting requirements with respect to the export of commercial passenger aircrafts to Iran. The Department of the Treasury must report on financial institutions conducting transactions regarding such exports. Additionally, Treasury must determine if such transactions pose a risk relating to money laundering, terrorism, or other sanctionable activities. The President may waive the requirements of this bill under certain circumstances.
HB-4324: Strengthening Oversight of Iran's Access to Finance Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Harris
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 12/18/2017
SR-601: A resolution condemning the decision by President Donald Trump and the White House to ban members of the media from White House events for asking critical questions of the President, and affirming the importance of a free and unfettered press in our democracy.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 08/01/2018
You have voted SR-601: A resolution condemning the decision by President Donald Trump and the White House to ban members of the media from White House events for asking critical questions of the President, and affirming the importance of a free and unfettered press in our democracy..
SR-594: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Government of the Russian Federation's ongoing attacks against the United States election system to undermine our democracy by interfering with our election system, and affirming the Senate's unequivocal commitment to holding the Russian Federation, President Putin, and those who carried out the attacks accountable.
Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 07/26/2018
You have voted SR-594: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Government of the Russian Federation's ongoing attacks against the United States election system to undermine our democracy by interfering with our election system, and affirming the Senate's unequivocal commitment to holding the Russian Federation, President Putin, and those who carried out the attacks accountable..
HCR-132: Expressing the sense of Congress that the President does not have the authority under the Constitution to grant himself reprieve or pardon for offenses against the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 09/19/2018
You have voted HCR-132: Expressing the sense of Congress that the President does not have the authority under the Constitution to grant himself reprieve or pardon for offenses against the United States..
SJR-62: A joint resolution formalizing congressional opposition to any withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty, requiring the advice and consent of the Senate to modify or terminate the North Atlantic Treaty, and authorizing litigation to advance the Senate's constitutional authority.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/26/2018
You have voted SJR-62: A joint resolution formalizing congressional opposition to any withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty, requiring the advice and consent of the Senate to modify or terminate the North Atlantic Treaty, and authorizing litigation to advance the Senate's constitutional authority..