BillCam

Protest And Dissent

Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
HR-1077	Federal	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the continued importance of the United States-Lebanon relationship. This resolution recognizes the role of Lebanon and its institutions as historic examples of democratic values in the Middle East and expresses support for the continuation of democracy and democratic ideals in Lebanon. Further, the resolution recognizes the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) as the sole institution entrusted with the defense of the sovereignty of Lebanon and supports strengthening U.S. partnerships with the LAF. The resolution also expresses support for the rights of the Lebanese people, and it encourages Lebanon to combat corruption in government, execute structural reforms, and work with international financial institutions to stabilize the economy. Republican: 75% (3) Democrat: 25% (1) 75% Republican support 25% Democrat support	International Affairs Conflicts And Wars Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Economic Performance And Conditions Foreign Aid And International Relief Government Ethics And Transparency, Public Corruption International Monetary System And Foreign Exchange Lebanon Middle East Military Assistance, Sales, And Agreements
HB-7856	Federal	Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Administrative Remedies Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations Advisory Bodies Afghanistan Air Quality Alliances Armenia Arms Control And Nonproliferation
SR-658	Federal	A resolution calling for a free, fair, and transparent presidential election in Belarus taking place on August 9, 2020, including the unimpeded participation of all presidential candidates. Democrat: 75% (6) Republican: 25% (2) 75% Democrat support 25% Republican support	International Affairs Belarus Detention Of Persons Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation Europe Human Rights International Organizations And Cooperation News Media And Reporting Political Parties And Affiliation Protest And Dissent
S.4245	Federal	Safeguarding Internet Freedom in Hong Kong Act of 2020 Republican: 50% (1) Democrat: 50% (1) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	International Affairs Asia China Congressional Oversight Hong Kong Human Rights International Organizations And Cooperation Internet And Video Services News Media And Reporting Protest And Dissent
HB-7608	Federal	State, Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2021 This bill provides FY2021 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies and Related Programs, including the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the Asia Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund, the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program, the Israeli Arab Scholarship Program, the East-West Center, and the National Endowment for Democracy. The bill provides appropriations for Other Commissions, including the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, and the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. The bill provides appropriations to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the State Department and the President for International Security Assistance, and the President and International Financial Institutions for Multilateral Assistance. The bill provides appropriations for Bilateral Economic Assistance to the President; the State Department; Independent Agencies, including the Peace Corps, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Inter-American Foundation, and the U.S. African Development Foundation; and the Department of the Treasury. The bill provides appropriations for Export and Investment Assistance to the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. The bill also includes provisions that provide emergency funding for expenses to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19); establish the People-to-People Partnership for Peace Fund to fund projects that help build the foundation for a peaceful coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians and a sustainable two-state solution; and establish the Joint Investment of Peace Initiative to support the development of the Palestinian private sector economy and increased economic cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians. The bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Abortion Advisory Bodies Afghanistan Africa African Development Foundation Air Quality Alternative And Renewable Resources Appropriations Arab-israeli Relations
SR-645	Federal	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that mob violence should be condemned. This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that vandalism, mob violence, and the mob mentality should be condemned. Republican: 100% (3) 100% Republican support	Crime And Law Enforcement Assault And Harassment Offenses Crimes Against Property Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Law Enforcement Officers Protection Of Officials Protest And Dissent Violent Crime
HB-7440	Federal	Hong Kong Autonomy Act This bill imposes sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that materially contribute to China's failure to preserve Hong Kong's autonomy. Hong Kong is part of China but has a largely separate legal and economic system with protections for civil rights such as freedom of speech. This arrangement is enshrined in (1) the Joint Declaration, a 1984 treaty pertaining to the United Kingdom's transfer of Hong Kong's sovereignty to China; and (2) the Basic Law, Hong Kong's constitutional document. The Department of State shall report annually to Congress information about (1) foreign individuals and entities that materially contributed to China's failure to comply with the Joint Declaration or the Basic Law; and (2) foreign financial institutions that knowingly conducted a significant transaction with such identified individuals and entities. An individual, entity, or financial institution may be excluded from this report for various reasons, such as to protect an intelligence source. The President shall impose property-blocking sanctions on an individual or entity named in a report, and visa-blocking sanctions on a named individual. The President shall impose various sanctions on a financial institution named in a report, such as prohibiting the institution from receiving loans from a U.S. financial institution. The President may waive or terminate the imposition of sanctions under this bill. Congress may override such a waiver or termination by passing a joint resolution of disapproval. Democrat: 41% (5) Republican: 58% (7) 41% Democrat support 58% Republican support	International Affairs Asia Banking And Financial Institutions Regulation China Congressional Oversight Corporate Finance And Management Foreign And International Banking Foreign Loans And Debt Foreign Property Hong Kong
HB-7415	Federal	Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act This bill designates certain Hong Kong residents with priority status for refugee consideration and contains other related provisions. An individual and certain family members shall have such priority status if the individual (1) is a Hong Kong resident who suffered persecution or has a well-founded fear of persecution as a result of peaceful political activity; or (2) has been formally charged, detained, or convicted for certain peaceful actions. An individual receiving refugee status under this bill shall not be counted against various numerical limitations. When determining whether an individual shall be admitted as a refugee under this bill, an individual whose citizenship, nationality, or residency was revoked for submitting a nonfrivolous application for a U.S. immigration benefit shall be considered to have suffered persecution on account of political opinion. The general presumption that an alien is seeking immigrant status shall not to apply to certain Hong Kong residents seeking asylum into the United States. (Typically, an alien seeking admission as a nonimmigrant must establish that the alien does not intend to immigrate to the United States.) This exception to the presumption shall apply to certain individuals involved in the 2019 and 2020 protests against China's encroachment into Hong Kong's autonomy (Hong Kong is a part of China but has a separate legal and economic system). An individual from Hong Kong may not be denied admission into the United States if the primary reason for the denial is a politically motivated government action against the individual's involvement in protests. Republican: 40% (11) Democrat: 59% (16) 40% Republican support 59% Democrat support	Immigration Alliances Asia China Citizenship And Naturalization Congressional Oversight Detention Of Persons Government Information And Archives Hong Kong Human Rights
S.4110	Federal	Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act This bill designates certain Hong Kong residents with priority status for refugee consideration and contains other related provisions. An individual and certain family members shall have such priority status if the individual (1) is a Hong Kong resident who suffered persecution or has a well-founded fear of persecution as a result of peaceful political activity; or (2) has been formally charged, detained, or convicted for certain peaceful actions. An individual receiving refugee status under this bill shall not be counted against various numerical limitations. When determining whether an individual shall be admitted as a refugee under this bill, an individual whose citizenship, nationality, or residency was revoked for submitting a nonfrivolous application for a U.S. immigration benefit shall be considered to have suffered persecution on account of political opinion. The general presumption that an alien is seeking immigrant status shall not to apply to certain Hong Kong residents seeking asylum into the United States. (Typically, an alien seeking admission as a nonimmigrant must establish that the alien does not intend to immigrate to the United States.) This exception to the presumption shall apply to certain individuals involved in the 2019 and 2020 protests against China's encroachment into Hong Kong's autonomy (Hong Kong is a part of China but has a separate legal and economic system). An individual from Hong Kong may not be denied admission into the United States if the primary reason for the denial is a politically motivated government action against the individual's involvement in protests. Republican: 28% (2) Democrat: 71% (5) 28% Republican support 71% Democrat support	Immigration Alliances Asia China Citizenship And Naturalization Congressional Oversight Detention Of Persons Government Information And Archives Hong Kong Human Rights
HR-1023	Federal	Calling for justice for George Floyd and others, and condemning violence and rioting. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Crime And Law Enforcement Crime And Law Enforcement Crime Victims Crime Victims Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Law Enforcement Administration And Funding Law Enforcement Administration And Funding Law Enforcement Officers Minnesota
HR-1023	Federal	Calling for justice for George Floyd and others, and condemning violence and rioting. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Crime And Law Enforcement Crime And Law Enforcement Crime Victims Crime Victims Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Law Enforcement Administration And Funding Law Enforcement Administration And Funding Law Enforcement Officers Minnesota
S.4049	Federal	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 This bill authorizes FY2021 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, and missiles; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities; the Defense Inspector General; the Defense Health Program; the Armed Forces Retirement Home; Overseas Contingency Operations; and Military Construction. The bill authorizes the FY2021 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding military personnel; acquisition policy and management; Space Force matters; international programs; National Guard and Reserve Forces facilities; compensation and other personnel benefits; health care; DOD organization and management; civilian personnel matters; matters relating to foreign nations; and strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters. The bill authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure activities, and maritime matters. The bill also authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Energy national security programs, including the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Administrative Remedies Advisory Bodies Advisory Bodies Afghanistan Afghanistan Alaska Alaska Alliances
S.4049	Federal	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 This bill authorizes FY2021 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, and missiles; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities; the Defense Inspector General; the Defense Health Program; the Armed Forces Retirement Home; Overseas Contingency Operations; and Military Construction. The bill authorizes the FY2021 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding military personnel; acquisition policy and management; Space Force matters; international programs; National Guard and Reserve Forces facilities; compensation and other personnel benefits; health care; DOD organization and management; civilian personnel matters; matters relating to foreign nations; and strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters. The bill authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure activities, and maritime matters. The bill also authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Energy national security programs, including the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Administrative Remedies Advisory Bodies Advisory Bodies Afghanistan Afghanistan Alaska Alaska Alliances
HR-1009	Federal	Recognizing the threats to press freedom in the United States in the wake of protests following the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by police in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance. This resolution expresses support for freedom of the press and opposes the targeting of journalists. Specifically, the resolution calls on law enforcement to protect freedom of the press and refrain from targeting journalists and media workers; calls on government entities to clarify that credentialed press are exempt from curfews enacted in response to protests and public demonstrations; stresses the need for accountability where law enforcement entities or protesters violate the Constitution, laws, or regulations in their treatment of journalists and media crews during protests; and reaffirms the centrality of freedom of the press to supporting democracy, exposing corruption, and promoting good governance. Democrat: 100% (32) 100% Democrat support	Civil Rights And Liberties, Minority Issues First Amendment Rights Government Ethics And Transparency, Public Corruption Human Rights Law Enforcement Administration And Funding Law Enforcement Officers News Media And Reporting Protest And Dissent Sovereignty, Recognition, National Governance And Status
HR-1002	Federal	Strongly condemning the recent acts of violence, riots, and looting in the United States. Republican: 100% (5) 100% Republican support	Crime And Law Enforcement Crimes Against Property Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Protest And Dissent Violent Crime
HB-7215	Federal	Civil Deployment Notification Act of 2020 Democrat: 100% (8) 100% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Congressional Oversight Congressional-executive Branch Relations Military Civil Functions Military Personnel And Dependents Militias And Paramilitary Groups Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents Protest And Dissent State And Local Government Operations
HB-7207	Federal	To prohibit the use of funds for the 2022 and 2026 World Cup until the date on which Policy 604-1 of the United States Soccer Federation is reinstated. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Sports And Recreation Appropriations Athletes Employment Discrimination And Employee Rights International Organizations And Cooperation Music National Symbols Professional Sports Protest And Dissent Sex, Gender, Sexual Orientation Discrimination
SR-622	Federal	A resolution condemning attacks against members of the media and reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press and peaceful assembly to the health of democracy in the United States. This resolution condemns violence committed against people of the United States exercising their right to free speech and peaceful assembly, including journalists, and reaffirms the Senate's commitment to freedom of the press and peaceful assembly as pillars of democracy. The resolution calls on local, state, and federal authorities to take steps to ensure that members of the media are able to safely perform their duties without interference, censorship, threats of violence, or physical harm and to explicitly exempt the news media from any curfew regulations. The resolution calls on authorities and officials to (1) identify and thoroughly investigate instances in which government officials or members of police forces have restricted media access to the demonstrations or where violence was perpetrated against members of the media, and (2) ensure that such perpetrators are appropriately disciplined and charged. Democrat: 92% (12) Independent: 7% (1) 92% Democrat support 7% Independent support	Civil Rights And Liberties, Minority Issues Assault And Harassment Offenses Congressional Tributes Crime Victims Employee Performance First Amendment Rights Government Ethics And Transparency, Public Corruption Government Studies And Investigations Law Enforcement Administration And Funding Law Enforcement Officers
HR-999	Federal	Recognizing the threats to press freedom in the United States in the wake of protests following the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by police in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance. This resolution expresses support for freedom of the press and opposes the targeting of journalists. Specifically, the resolution calls on law enforcement to protect freedom of the press and refrain from targeting journalists and media workers; calls on government entities to clarify that credentialed press are exempt from curfews enacted in response to protests and public demonstrations; stresses the need for accountability where law enforcement entities or protesters violate the Constitution, laws, or regulations in their treatment of journalists and media crews during protests; and reaffirms the centrality of freedom of the press to supporting democracy, exposing corruption, and promoting good governance. Democrat: 100% (21) 100% Democrat support	Civil Rights And Liberties, Minority Issues First Amendment Rights Government Ethics And Transparency, Public Corruption Human Rights Law Enforcement Administration And Funding Law Enforcement Officers News Media And Reporting Protest And Dissent Sovereignty, Recognition, National Governance And Status
HB-7153	Federal	Law Enforcement Identification Act Democrat: 98% (60) Republican: 1% (1) 98% Democrat support 1% Republican support	Crime And Law Enforcement Government Employee Pay, Benefits, Personnel Management Law Enforcement Administration And Funding Law Enforcement Officers Military Personnel And Dependents Protest And Dissent

Title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the continued importance of the United States-Lebanon relationship.