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Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 [S.1460] [Energy ] [Cybersecurity ] [Infrastructure ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Water ] [Climate Change ] [Manufacturing ] [Native American Affairs ] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Environmental ] [Recreation ]
Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 This bill amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 with respect to energy efficiency for sectors such as buildings, transportation, schools, and manufacturing. Energy infrastructure concerns are addressed, including cybersecurity threats, pipeline permitting, and requirements for enhanced electric grid storage and security as well as bulk-power system reliability. The bill amends the Energy Policy Act of (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Murkowski Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Hearings Held. on 09/19/2017

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Urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to unconditionally release Liu Xiaobo, together with his wife Liu Xia, to allow them to freely meet with friends, family, and counsel and seek medical treatment wherever they desire. [HCR-67] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Healthcare ]
Urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to unconditionally release Liu Xiaobo, together with his wife Liu Xia, to allow them to freely meet with friends, family, and counsel and seek medical treatment wherever they desire. Recognizes Liu Xiaobo for his decades of peaceful struggle for basic human rights and democracy in the People's Republic of China. Urges the Chinese government to unconditionally release Liu Xiaobo and his wife, Liu Xia, and the Administration to seek their humanitarian transfer from China so that he can seek medical (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Christopher H. Smith Received In The Senate And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/10/2017

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A resolution condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador's residence on May 16, 2017, and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice and measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. [SR-180] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ]
A resolution condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador's residence on May 16, 2017, and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice and measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the rights to peacefully assemble and freely express one's views are essential to American democracy; and (2) the United States should take steps to strengthen free press and civil society freedoms in countries such as Turkey. Calls for: (1) any Turkish security (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S3223) on 05/25/2017

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Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Governance Act of 2017 [HB-2658] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Public Health ] [National Security ]
Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Governance Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of State to work through nongovernmental organizations to provide public health commodities, basic food commodities, and related technical assistance to Venezuela. The State Department shall submit a multi-year strategy to Congress that: (1) describes how the United States will secure international support for the provision of humanitarian assistance to Venezuela, and (2) identifies governments that will provide financial and technical (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/11/2017

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Condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador's residence on May 16, 2017, and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice and measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. [HR-354] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Crime ]
Condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador's residence on May 16, 2017, and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice and measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the rights to peacefully assemble and freely express one's views are essential to American democracy; and (2) the United States should take steps to strengthen free press and civil society freedoms in countries such as Turkey. Calls for: (1) any Turkish (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Mr. Royce (ca) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 06/06/2017

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RISK Act Reporting on Influence and Subversion by the Kremlin Act [HB-2586] [International ] [Cybersecurity ] [National Security ] [Elections ] [Funding ]
RISK Act Reporting on Influence and Subversion by the Kremlin Act This bill directs the Department of State to submit to Congress an assessment of subversive activities by the Russian Federation. The assessment shall be conducted by a federally funded research and development center or another appropriate independent entity with expertise in diplomatic and military developments in Europe and the Russian Federation. Such entity may use and incorporate information from previous studies and shall include assessments of: disinformation and propaganda (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Walter B. Jones Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, And Emerging Threats. on 06/27/2017

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Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the 1988 massacre of political prisoners and calling for justice for the victims. [HR-188] [Human Rights ] [International ]
Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the 1988 massacre of political prisoners and calling for justice for the victims. Condemns the government of Iran for the 1988 massacre of political prisoners and for denying the evidence of crimes against humanity. Urges: (1) the Administration and U.S. allies to condemn the massacre and pressure the Iranian government to provide detailed information to the victims' families about their loved ones and their final resting places; and (2) the United Nations (U.N.) Special Rapporteur on (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights And International Organizations. on 05/18/2017

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A bill to designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Oswaldo Paya Way". [S.539] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
A bill to designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Oswaldo Paya Way". This bill designates the area between the intersections of 16th Street, NW and Fuller Street, NW and 16th Street, NW and Euclid Street, NW in Washington, DC as "Oswaldo Paya Way."

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 03/07/2017

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Berta Caceres Human Rights in Honduras Act [HB-1299] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Military ] [Law Enforcement ] [Funding ]
Berta Caceres Human Rights in Honduras Act This bill prohibits funds from being made available to Honduras for the police or military (including for equipment and training), and directs the Department of the Treasury to instruct U.S. representatives at multilateral development banks to vote against any loans for the police or military of Honduras, until the Department of States certifies that the government of Honduras has: prosecuted members of the military and police for human rights violations and ensured that such violations have ceased; established (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva Introduced In House on 03/02/2017

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A bill to designate the area between the intersections of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Davis Street, Northwest and Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Edmunds Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Boris Nemtsov Plaza", and for other purposes. [S.459] [Community Development ] [Human Rights ] [International ]
A bill to designate the area between the intersections of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Davis Street, Northwest and Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Edmunds Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Boris Nemtsov Plaza", and for other purposes. (Sec. 1) This bill: (1) designates the area between the intersections of Wisconsin Avenue and Davis Street and Wisconsin Avenue and Edmunds Street in northwest Washington, DC as "Boris Nemtsov Plaza," and (2) redesignates the address of 2650 Wisconsin Avenue in northwest DC as "1 Boris Nemtsov (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Reported By Senator Johnson Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 115-119. on 06/26/2017

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Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2017 [S.417] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Immigration ] [National Security ]
Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2017 This bill amends the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 to direct the Department of State to report to Congress (within 90 days and annually thereafter through 2023) on conditions in Hong Kong that are of U.S. interest. Such report shall include matters in which Hong Kong is given separate treatment under U.S. laws from that accorded to China. The State Department shall certify to Congress annually whether Hong Kong is sufficiently autonomous to justify separate treatment different from that (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/16/2017

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Supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia. [HR-128] [Human Rights ] [International ] [National Security ]
Supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia. Recognizes: (1) Ethiopia's efforts to promote regional peace and security; and (2) the importance of the U.S.-Ethiopian partnership in combatting terrorism, promoting economic growth, and addressing global health challenges. Condemns the use of excessive force by Ethiopian security forces and notes the reports of widespread human rights abuses. Commends the recent peaceful and voluntary transfer of authority from Prime Minister Hailemariam to Prime Minister Abiy. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell Mr. Smith (nj) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 04/10/2018

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Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four Sit-In. [HR-100] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Education ]
Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four Sit-In. Recognizes the contribution of the Greensboro Four to the civil rights movement and their significance as a catalyst for the mobilization of college students coalescing in the formation of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee. Recognizes that ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation. Encourages states to include the history and contributions of the Greensboro Four in their year-round educational curriculum.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alma S. Adams Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 02/14/2017

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Iran Nonnuclear Sanctions Act of 2017 [HB-808] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Aerospace ]
Iran Nonnuclear Sanctions Act of 2017 This bill prescribes requirements for sanctions with respect to: (1) Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and related entities; (2) Mahan Air; (3) Iran's support of terrorism; (4) Iran's human rights abuses; (5) certain Iranian individuals; (6) persons who conduct transactions with or on behalf of certain Iranian individuals; (7) financial institutions that engage in certain transactions on behalf of persons involved in human rights abuses or that export sensitive technology to Iran; (8) Iran's ballistic (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Leonard Lance Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 02/06/2017

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A resolution expressing profound concern about the ongoing political, economic, social and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, urging the release of political prisoners, and calling for respect of constitutional and democratic processes, including free and fair elections. [SR-35] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Elections ]
A resolution expressing profound concern about the ongoing political, economic, social and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, urging the release of political prisoners, and calling for respect of constitutional and democratic processes, including free and fair elections. Calls on the government of Venezuela to: release all political prisoners and to respect internationally recognized human rights; ensure the neutrality and professionalism of all security forces and to respect the Venezuelan people's rights to freedom of expression and assembly; and (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1506) on 02/28/2017

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Urging the President to seek an independent investigation into the death of Tibetan Buddhist leader and social activist Tenzin Delek Rinpoche and to publicly call for an end to the repressive policies used by the People's Republic of China in Tibet. [HR-65] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Religion ]
Urging the President to seek an independent investigation into the death of Tibetan Buddhist leader and social activist Tenzin Delek Rinpoche and to publicly call for an end to the repressive policies used by the People's Republic of China in Tibet. Urges the President to: (1) seek an independent inquiry into Tenzin Delek Rinpoche's death, and (2) publicly call for an end to China's repressive policies in Tibet each time the President meets with Chinese officials. Urges China to halt suppression of the religious, cultural, social, economic, and (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James P. McGovern Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights And International Organizations. on 02/16/2017

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Iran Nonnuclear Sanctions Act of 2017 [S.227] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Aerospace ]
Iran Nonnuclear Sanctions Act of 2017 This bill prescribes requirements for sanctions with respect to: (1) Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and related entities; (2) Mahan Air; (3) Iran's support of terrorism; (4) Iran's human rights abuses; (5) certain Iranian individuals; (6) persons who conduct transactions with or on behalf of certain Iranian individuals; (7) financial institutions that engage in certain transactions on behalf of persons involved in human rights abuses or that export sensitive technology to Iran; (8) Iran's ballistic (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 01/24/2017

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Preventing Destabilization of Iraq and Syria Act of 2017 [S.138] [International ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ] [Military ]
Preventing Destabilization of Iraq and Syria Act of 2017 This bill directs the President to impose U.S.-based property blocking and entry sanctions against any foreign person that: (1) is responsible for or complicit in actions that threaten the peace, security, or stability of Iraq or Syria, actions or policies that undermine economic reconstruction and political reform in Iraq, or the obstruction of the delivery or distribution of, or access to, humanitarian assistance to the people of Iraq or Syria; (2) has materially assisted or provided financial, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 01/12/2017

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Directing the Joint Committee on the Library to accept a statue commemorating the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 for placement in the United States Capitol, authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony for the presentation of the statue, and directing the Architect of the Capitol to place the statue in a suitable permanent location in the Capitol. [HCR-7] [Arts and Culture ] [International ]
Directing the Joint Committee on the Library to accept a statue commemorating the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 for placement in the United States Capitol, authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony for the presentation of the statue, and directing the Architect of the Capitol to place the statue in a suitable permanent location in the Capitol. Directs the Joint Committee on the Library to accept for placement in the United States Capitol the "Lads of Pest" statue provided by Hungary to commemorate the heroes of the Hungarian (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Harris Introduced In House on 01/05/2017

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HIRE Vets Act Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 [HB-244] [Veterans ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Military ] [Budget and Spending ] [Agriculture ] [Food ] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Trade ] [Defense ] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Healthcare ] [Science ] [Cybersecurity ] [National Security ] [Construction ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Small Business ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Health ] [Manufacturing ] [Alcoholic Beverages ] [Animals ] [Water ] [Housing ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ] [Education ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Human Rights ] [Disaster Relief ] [Inflation ] [Taxes ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Public Safety ] [Arts and Culture ] [Consumer Protection ] [Data Privacy ] [Workers' Compensation ] [Senior Citizens ] [Pharmaceuticals ]
HIRE Vets Act Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) Provides that references to "this Act" included in any division of this bill refer only to the provisions of the division unless the bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 4) Provides that the explanatory statement printed in the Congressional Record regarding this bill has the same effect as a joint explanatory statement of a committee of conference. (Sec. 5) Provides that the sums in this bill are appropriated for FY2017. (Sec. 6) Provides (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David G. Valadao Became Public Law No: 115-31. (txt | Pdf) on 05/05/2017

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