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International Women's Freedom Act of 2011 [HB-418]
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International Women's Freedom Act of 2011 - Establishes within the Department of State an Office of International Women's Rights to be headed by an Ambassador at Large for International Women's Rights. Directs the Secretary of State to establish a women's rights Internet site and maintain prisoner lists and issue briefs on women's rights concerns. Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to include instruction on the internationally recognized rights of women and the various aspects and manifestations of violations of women's rights in Foreign Service
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On International Monetary Policy And Trade. on 03/23/2011
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Sudan Peace, Security, and Accountability Act of 2012 [HB-4169]
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Sudan Peace, Security, and Accountability Act of 2012 - Directs the President to develop and transmit to Congress a comprehensive strategy to end serious human rights violations in Sudan and promote a comprehensive peace and democratic reform strategy. Requires the strategy to include an interagency framework to plan, coordinate, and review the diplomatic, economic, intelligence, and military actions and capabilities of U.S. policy regarding Sudan. Directs the President to impose specified visa, development assistance, security assistance, property,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, And Human Rights. on 05/07/2012
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Indonesian Family Refugee Protection Act [HB-3590]
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Indonesian Family Refugee Protection Act - Authorizes a qualifying Indonesian citizen whose asylum claim was denied solely upon a failure to meet the one-year application filing deadline to file a motion to reopen such claim. Requires that such motion be filed during the two-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration Policy And Enforcement. on 01/06/2012
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Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2011 [HB-3589]
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Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2011 - Authorizes the Secretary of State to: (1) limit to one year or such period of time as appropriate the period of validity of a passport issued to a sex offender, and (2) revoke the passport or passport card of an individual who has been convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction in a foreign country of a sex offense. Amends the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA) to rename the State Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking as the Office to Monitor and Combat
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Sponsored by: Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, And Human Rights. on 02/03/2012
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Ensuring the Effective Use of United States Aid to Pakistan Act [HB-3115]
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Ensuring the Effective Use of United States Aid to Pakistan Act - Prohibits assistance to Pakistan under specified provisions of law. Authorizes other assistance to Pakistan only during a period for which the President certifies (or recertifies) to Congress that the government of Pakistan: (1) is cooperating with the United States in efforts against Al Qaeda, the Taliban, and associated terrorist groups; (2) does not impede U.S. counterterrorism efforts; and (3) will use the assistance solely for the purpose of border security, counter-terrorism,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Coffman
Referred To The Subcommittee On Rural Development, Research, Biotechnology, And Foreign Agriculture. on 10/14/2011
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SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act of 2011 [HB-3083]
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SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act of 2011 - Amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to extend through FY2012 the eligibility period for benefits under title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act for certain aliens and victims of trafficking. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a diversity immigrant VISA petition fee of $30, which shall be deposited directly in the general fund of the Treasury. Applies such fees only to petitions filed
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration Policy And Enforcement. on 10/24/2011
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 [HB-3070]
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes appropriations for FY2012 to the Department of Labor (DOL). Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes appropriations for FY2012 to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Department of Education Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes appropriations for FY2012 to the Department Education. Makes appropriations for FY2012 to: (1) the Committee for Purchase
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Sponsored by: Rep. Denny Rehberg
Referred To The House Committee On Appropriations. on 09/29/2011
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Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act [HB-2981]
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Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the one-year deadline for application for U.S. asylum.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration Policy And Enforcement. on 09/23/2011
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Immigration Backlog Reduction Act of 2011 [HB-2952]
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Immigration Backlog Reduction Act of 2011 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to set forth provisions regarding the expedited removal of: (1) inadmissible arriving aliens, and (2) criminal aliens.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration Policy And Enforcement. on 09/23/2011
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Pakistani Temporary Protected Status Act of 2011 [HB-285]
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Pakistani Temporary Protected Status Act of 2011 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the extraordinary and temporary conditions caused by flooding in Pakistan qualifies Pakistan for designation under the Immigration and Nationality Act pursuant to which its nationals would be eligible for temporary protected status (TPS) in the United States. Designates Pakistan as a TPS-eligible country for an initial 12-month period. Sets forth related TPS eligibility requirements, including continuous U.S. presence since July 22, 2010. Requires the Secretary
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Sponsored by: Rep. Al Green
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration Policy And Enforcement. on 02/07/2011
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To amend Public Law 89-732 to modify the requirement for a Cuban national to qualify for and maintain status as a permanent resident. [HB-2831]
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Amends the Cuban Adjustment Act to make an alien who returns to Cuba after admission or parole into the United States ineligible for such status adjustment. Rescinds such adjusted status in the case of an alien who returns to Cuba before being granted U.S. citizenship, and subjects the alien to all the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act to the same extent as if the status adjustment had not been made.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 05/31/2012
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Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2011 [HB-2830]
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Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2011 - Authorizes the Secretary of State to: (1) limit to one year or such period of time as appropriate the period of validity of a passport issued to a sex offender, and (2) revoke the passport or passport card of an individual who has been convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction in a foreign country of a sex offense. Amends the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA) to rename the State Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking as the Office to Monitor and Combat
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Committee On Commission On Security And Cooperation In Europe. Hearings Held. on 11/02/2011
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United Nations Transparency, Accountability, and Reform Act of 2011 [HB-2829]
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United Nations Transparency, Accountability, and Reform Act of 2011 - Title I: Funding of the United Nations - (Sec. 102) Directs the President to use U.S. influence at the United Nations (U.N.) to shift the funding mechanism for the regular budget of the U.N. from an assessed to a voluntary basis. Withholds up to 50% of nonvoluntary U.S. contributions to the regular budget of the U.N. unless the Secretary of State certifies to Congress that at least 80% of the total regular budget of the U.N. is apportioned on a voluntary basis. (Sec. 103) Requires
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 112-323. on 12/08/2011
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To amend Public Law 89-732 to increase to 5 years the period during which a Cuban national must be physically present in the United States in order to qualify for adjustment of status to that of a permanent resident, and for other purposes. [HB-2771]
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Increases to five years the period during which a Cuban national must be physically present in the United States in order to adjust to permanent resident status. Makes an alien who returns to Cuba after admission or parole into the United States ineligible for such status adjustment. Rescinds such adjusted status in the case of an alien who returns to Cuba before being granted U.S. citizenship and subjects the alien to all the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act to the same extent as if the status adjustment had not been made.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Rivera
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration Policy And Enforcement. on 08/25/2011
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To amend section 402(a)(2)(M) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to extend by two years the special rule relating to eligibility for benefits under the supplemental security income program for certain aliens and victims of trafficking. [HB-2763]
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Amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to extend through FY2013 the special rule relating to eligibility for benefits under title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act for certain aliens and victims of trafficking.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Human Resources. on 08/05/2011
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HELP Separated Children Act [HB-2607]
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Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections for Separated Children Act or the HELP Separated Children Act - Sets forth: (1) apprehension procedures for immigration enforcement-related activities engaged in by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or by other entities under agreement with DHS, and (2) related protections for apprehended persons who belong to specified vulnerable population groups. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) authorize an alien who has been arrested or detained pending a removal determination to be represented
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration Policy And Enforcement. on 08/25/2011
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2012 [HB-2583]
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2012 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes FY2012 appropriations for: (1) the Department of State (Department) for the administration of foreign affairs, (2) international organizations, (3) international peacekeeping, (4) international commissions, (5) migration and refugee assistance, and (6) the National Endowment for Democracy. Title II: Department of State Authorities and Activities - Subtitle A: Basic Authorities and Activities - (Sec. 201) Directs the Secretary
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 112-223. on 09/23/2011
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Microenterprise Empowerment and Job Creation Act of 2011 [HB-2524]
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Microenterprise Empowerment and Job Creation Act of 2011 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations through FY2016 for: (1) assistance for programs in developing countries to increase the availability of credit, savings, and other services to microfinance and microenterprise clients lacking full access to capital, training, technical assistance, and business development services; and (2) microenterprise development credits. Expands targeted assistance services for such microfinance and microenterprise clients. Reduces
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 07/13/2011
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Palestinian Accountability Act [HB-2457]
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Palestinian Accountability Act - Prohibits any U.S. government document from referring to the areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority (PA) as Palestine until the Secretary of State certifies to Congress that the PA: (1) does not inappropriately influence elections in PA-contolled areas; (2) is promoting human rights and ending government corruption; (3) has taken steps to dismantle terrorist infrastructures and arrest terrorists, control Palestinian security organizations, and end the incitement to violence and hatred in the Palestinian media,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East And South Asia . on 10/25/2011
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Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2011 [HB-2404]
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Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2011 - Amends the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998 to authorize FY2012-FY2013 appropriations for: (1) the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for grants to domestic treatment centers for the costs of services provided in the rehabilitation of victims of torture (including treatment of the physical and psychological effects of torture), social and legal services, and research and training of health care providers outside of treatment centers or programs; and (2) the President for grants to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Janice D. Schakowsky
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, And Human Rights. on 10/25/2011