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Condemning war crimes committed in Idlib, Syria, by the regime of Bashar Al-Assad and its backers and calling for a political solution to the Syrian civil war. [HR-1061]
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This resolution condemns the Assad regime, Russia, and associated forces for violating ceasefire agreements and for attacking medical personnel and institutions, targeting civilians, or committing other war crimes and gross violations of human rights. Further, it expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) the United States and the international community should support the ceasefire and work to ensure humanitarian assistance to Syrian refugees and vulnerable populations in Syria, and (2) Syria should seek a political solution that
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Chabot
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East, North Africa And International Terrorism. on 08/07/2020
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Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021 [HB-7617]
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Provides FY2021 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. The bill includes 6 of the 12 regular FY2021 appropriations bills: the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2021; the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021; the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021; the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2021; the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021; and the Transportation,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Peter Visclosky
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Appropriations. on 08/12/2020
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 [HB-7614]
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Provides FY2021 appropriations to the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; and related agencies. The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Labor for the Employment and Training Administration, the Employee Benefits Security Administration, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, the Wage and Hour Division, the Office of Labor-Management Standards, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Mine Safety
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Sponsored by: Rep. Rosa DeLauro
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 116-450, By Ms. Delauro. on 07/15/2020
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State, Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2021 [HB-7608]
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Provides FY2021 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 4 of the 12 regular FY2021 appropriations bills: the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021; the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021; the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021; and the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021. The departments and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Appropriations. on 07/30/2020
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Immigration Enforcement Moratorium Act [HB-7569]
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To temporarily suspend certain immigration enforcement activities during disease-related emergencies.
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Introduced In House on 07/09/2020
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Condemning acts by the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region that violate fundamental rights and freedoms of Hong Kong residents as well as acts that undermine Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy. [HR-1033]
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This resolution condemns the advancement of China's national security legislation for Hong Kong. The resolution also advises the United States to coordinate with allies to respond to developments in Hong Kong, including by providing Hong Kong residents who face well-founded fears of persecution an opportunity to emigrate from Hong Kong.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Mr. Engel Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 11/18/2020
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Improving Pandemic Preparedness and Response Through Diplomacy Act [S.4118]
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Requires the President to appoint a Special Presidential Envoy for Pandemic Preparedness and Response, who shall supervise diplomatic efforts to prepare for, detect, respond to, and recover from pandemics and other global outbreaks of infectious disease. The bill also requires the Department of the Treasury to remit all U.S.-assessed contributions to the World Health Organization. The envoy must develop and implement a diplomatic strategy that addresses, among other things (1) the development of medical countermeasures for emerging infectious diseases;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Kamala Harris
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/30/2020
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Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act [HB-7415]
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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.
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Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Introduced In House on 06/30/2020
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Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act [S.4110]
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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.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/30/2020
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Hong Kong People’s Freedom and Choice Act [HB-7428]
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To reaffirm the principles and objectives set forth in the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Introduced In House on 06/30/2020
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Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations. [HR-1024]
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This resolution recognizes the United Nations (U.N.) for its role in maintaining international peace and security, applauds the U.N. for its leadership in responding to global health and humanitarian crises, and urges the President to call on Americans to observe the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the U.N.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 06/25/2020
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A resolution reaffirming the partnership between the United States and the Republic of Ecuador and recognizing the restoration and advancement of economic relations, security, and development opportunities in both nations. [SR-632]
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This resolution reaffirms the Senate's commitment to the historic partnership between the United States and Ecuador, and it supports actions to strengthen this bilateral relationship. Further, it recognizes President Moreno and his administration for committing to democratic values and commends President Moreno for taking steps to protect freedom of expression and freedom of the press in Ecuador.
Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/18/2020
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Immigration Enforcement Moratorium Act [S.4011]
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A bill to temporarily suspend certain immigration enforcement activities during disease-related emergencies.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/18/2020
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning threats to Hong Kong's freedoms and autonomy on the 31st anniversary of the violent repression of the peaceful protests centered in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. [HR-994]
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This resolution calls on China to allow exiled Tiananmen demonstrators to return to China; condemns the imposition of national security legislation with respect to Hong Kong, as well as the use of violence and imprisonment as means of repression; urges the United States to protect its interests in Hong Kong and the freedom of the people of Hong Kong; calls upon the Hong Kong Chief Executive to allow the people of Hong Kong to exercise their rights, and encourages the formation of an international coalition to demand that China adhere to its international
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Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia, The Pacific And Nonproliferation. on 06/26/2020
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning threats to Hong Kong's freedoms and autonomy on the 31st anniversary of the violent repression of the peaceful protests centered in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. [HR-994]
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This resolution calls on China to allow exiled Tiananmen demonstrators to return to China; condemns the imposition of national security legislation with respect to Hong Kong, as well as the use of violence and imprisonment as means of repression; urges the United States to protect its interests in Hong Kong and the freedom of the people of Hong Kong; calls upon the Hong Kong Chief Executive to allow the people of Hong Kong to exercise their rights, and encourages the formation of an international coalition to demand that China adhere to its international
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Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia, The Pacific And Nonproliferation. on 06/26/2020
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Hong Kong Victims of Communism Support Act [S.3892]
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Makes certain Hong Kong residents eligible for asylum status. To qualify, an individual must have the right of abode in Hong Kong since birth and must have maintained continuous residency in Hong Kong since birth. Under this bill, an otherwise qualified individual shall not be denied asylum due to a politically motivated adverse government action, such as an arrest, against the applicant. The Department of State shall report to Congress a strategy for providing assistance to other countries offering to provide migration services and asylum to eligible
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ben Sasse
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/04/2020
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning threats to Hong Kong's freedoms and autonomy on the 31st anniversary of the violent repression of the peaceful protests centered in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. [SR-608]
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This resolution calls on China to allow exiled Tiananmen demonstrators to return to China; condemns the imposition of national security legislation with respect to Hong Kong, as well as the use of violence and imprisonment as means of repression; urges the United States to protect its interests in Hong Kong and the freedom of the people of Hong Kong; calls upon the Hong Kong Chief Executive to allow the people of Hong Kong to exercise their rights, and encourages the formation of an international coalition to demand that China adhere to its international
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/04/2020
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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform asylum procedures related to safe third countries, and for other purposes. [HB-3856]
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Allows the Department of Homeland Security to deny asylum to an applying alien and remove the alien to a country that is not the alien's country of nationality, if the alien would be safe and would be able to apply for asylum from that country. Currently, an asylum applicant may be removed to a third country only if that country is party to an international agreement allowing for such removal.
Sponsored by: Rep. Debbie Lesko
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 08/12/2019
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Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 [S.3744]
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Imposes sanctions on foreign individuals and entities responsible for human rights abuses in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region and requires various reports on the topic. The President shall periodically report to Congress a list identifying foreign individuals and entities responsible for such human rights abuses. The President shall impose (1) property-blocking sanctions on the identified individuals and entities, and (2) visa-blocking sanctions on the identified individuals. The bill requires reports to Congress on (1) human rights abuses
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Became Public Law No: 116-145. (txt | Pdf) on 06/17/2020
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Allowing All to Serve Act [S.3726]
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[Veterans ]
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A bill to recruit qualified foreign nationals residing in the United States to provide healthcare during a public health emergency at healthcare facilities operated by the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Defense, or the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ted Cruz
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/13/2020