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US Congress 117th Congress

Access to Counsel Act of 2021 [S.1912] [Immigration ] [Law Enforcement ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
A bill to clarify the rights of certain persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/27/2021

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NO BAN Act National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act [S.1891] [Immigration ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ]
A bill to transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/27/2021

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Migrant Resettlement Transparency Act [S.1865] [Immigration ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ]
A bill to require advance consultation with State and local officials and monthly reports to Congress regarding the resettlement, transportation, and relocation of aliens in the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/26/2021

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EAGLE Act Ensuring American Global Leadership and Engagement Act Boosting Long-term U.S. Engagement in the Pacific Act Taiwan Peace and Stability Act Taiwan International Solidarity Act Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act Taiwan Fellowship Act [HB-3524] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ]
To revitalize and reassert United States leadership, investment, and engagement in the Indo-Pacific region and globally.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Reported (amended) By The Committee On Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 117-667, Part I. on 12/30/2022

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Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2021 [HB-3513] [Immigration ] [International ] [Veterans ] [National Security ]
To amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to make 4,000 visas available for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 11/01/2022

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Honoring OCEANIA Act Honoring Our Commitment to Elevate America’s Neighbor Islands and Allies Act of 2021 [S.1774] [International ] [National Security ] [Defense ]
A bill to strengthen United States engagement in the Oceania region and enhance the security and resilience of allies and partners of the Oceania community, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/20/2021

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Honoring OCEANIA Act Honoring Our Commitment to Elevate America’s Neighbor Islands and Allies Act of 2021 [HB-3373] [International ] [National Security ] [Defense ]
To strengthen United States engagement in the Oceania region and enhance the security and resilience of allies and partners of the Oceania community, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Don Young Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 11/09/2021

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Urging the Government of El Salvador to respect the country's democratic institutions. [HR-408] [International ] [Human Rights ]
Urging the Government of El Salvador to respect the country's democratic institutions.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 05/19/2021

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Fairness for Immigrant Families Act [S.1638] [Immigration ] [Human Rights ] [Community Development ] [Family-Related Legislation ]
A bill to protect immigrant families, combat fraud, promote citizenship, and build community trust, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/13/2021

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Blocking Deadly Fentanyl Imports Act Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Modernization Act of 2021 Foreign Service Families Act of 2021 Public Diplomacy Modernization Act of 2021 Department of State Authorization Act of 2021 Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 Afghanistan War Commission Act of 2021 [S.1605] [Arts and Culture ] [Community Development ] [Public Safety ]
A bill to designate the National Pulse Memorial located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio Signed By President. on 12/27/2021

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TRAP Act of 2021 Transnational Repression Accountability and Prevention Act of 2021 [S.1591] [Human Rights ] [International ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ]
A bill to counter efforts by foreign governments to pursue, harass, or otherwise persecute individuals for political and other unlawful motives overseas, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/12/2021

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Freedom for Families Act [HB-2925] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Immigration ] [Funding ] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ]
To prohibit the use of funds for the operation or construction of family detention centers, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 11/09/2021

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Commemorating the 30th anniversary of Operation Provide Comfort. [HCR-32] [Military ] [Veterans ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ]
Commemorating the 30th anniversary of Operation Provide Comfort.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly Introduced In House on 04/30/2021

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Condemning Turkey for its illegal occupation of Cyprus and encouraging President Biden to make the resolution of the Cyprus problem a top foreign policy priority. [HR-376] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ]
Condemning Turkey for its illegal occupation of Cyprus and encouraging President Biden to make the resolution of the Cyprus problem a top foreign policy priority.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 12/10/2021

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Vietnam Human Rights Act [HB-3001] [Human Rights ] [International ] [National Security ]
To advance United States national interests by prioritizing the protection of internationally recognized human rights and development of the rule of law in relations between the United States and Vietnam, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 11/09/2021

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International Press Freedom Act of 2021 [S.1495] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Media and Advertising ]
A bill to promote international press freedom, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S2362) on 04/29/2021

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Freedom for Families Act [S.1517] [Immigration ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Funding ] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ]
A bill to prohibit the use of funds for the operation or construction of family detention centers, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 04/29/2021

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Bipartisan Border Solutions Act of 2021 [HB-2839] [Immigration ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ] [Human Rights ]
To establish regional processing centers, to improve the asylum and credible fear processes to promote fairness and efficiency, to require immigration court docketing priorities during irregular migration influx events, and to improve the capability of the Department of Homeland Security to manage migration flows, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Cuellar Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 10/19/2021

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Syrian Partner Protection Act [HB-2838] [Immigration ] [International ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ]
To provide for special immigrant status for Syrian Kurds and other Syrians who partnered with the United States Government in Syria, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 10/19/2021

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A bill to establish a Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons, and for other purposes. [S.1335] [Climate Change ] [Immigration ] [International ]
A bill to establish a Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/22/2021

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