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A resolution recognizing the freedom of Muslims of the United States to exercise their religion and participate in the civil systems of their country. [SR-555]
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A resolution recognizing the freedom of Muslims of the United States to exercise their religion and participate in the civil systems of their country.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 06/20/2018
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BRAVE Act Bullying Redress and Verified Enforcement Act [HB-6148]
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BRAVE Act Bullying Redress and Verified Enforcement Act This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to require a local educational agency (LEA) employee who becomes aware of bullying to report to an LEA-designated individual, within seven business days: (1) the acts that constituted the bullying; (2) the victim's protected characteristic, whether actual or perceived, if the bullying included a reference to or was motivated by such characteristic; and (3) the response of the LEA's employees to the bullying. The LEA-designated
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 10/19/2018
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Interior, Environment, Financial Services, and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-6147]
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Interior, Environment, Financial Services, and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019 (Sec. 2) Specifies that, unless this bill expressly provides otherwise, references to "this Act" included in a division refer only to the provisions of that division. (Sec. 3) Specifies the committee reports that apply for the purpose of implementing each division. DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 This division
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ken Calvert
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 09/07/2018
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Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2017 [HB-3828]
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Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish an Office for Gender Equity to support state and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and elementary and secondary schools in fully implementing title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities. The office may provide grants and perform activities to reduce or prevent discrimination, bias, harassment, or violence
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Assuming First Sponsorship - Ms. Matsui Asked Unanimous Consent That She May Hereafter Be Considered As The Primary Sponsor Of H.r. 3828, A Bill Originally Introduced By Representative Slaughter, For The Purpose Of Adding Cosponsors And Requesting Reprintings Under Clause 7 Of Rule Xii. on 06/14/2018
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A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of the terrorist attack on the Pulse Orlando nightclub on June 12, 2016. [SR-545]
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A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of the terrorist attack on the Pulse Orlando nightclub on June 12, 2016.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 06/12/2018
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A resolution urging the President to strengthen efforts of the United States to combat religious freedom violations in Eurasia, especially the use of torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment, prolonged detention without charges, causing the disappearance of persons by the abduction or clandestine detention of those persons, and other flagrant denial of the right to life, liberty, or the security of persons. [SR-539]
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A resolution urging the President to strengthen efforts of the United States to combat religious freedom violations in Eurasia, especially the use of torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment, prolonged detention without charges, causing the disappearance of persons by the abduction or clandestine detention of those persons, and other flagrant denial of the right to life, liberty, or the security of persons. Urges the President to strengthen U.S. efforts to combat religious freedom violations in Eurasia.
Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Wicker
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/11/2018
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Expressing solidarity with the Tuidang Movement whereby Chinese citizens renounce their ties to the Chinese Communist Party and its affiliates, and calling for an immediate end to the campaign to persecute Falun Gong practitioners. [HR-932]
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Expressing solidarity with the Tuidang Movement whereby Chinese citizens renounce their ties to the Chinese Communist Party and its affiliates, and calling for an immediate end to the campaign to persecute Falun Gong practitioners. Calls upon the Chinese Communist Party to cease its persecution of Falun Gong. Supports the Tuidang Movement and its pursuit of a free and democratic government in China.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Introduced In House on 06/08/2018
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John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 [S.2987]
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John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 This bill authorizes FY2019 appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD), military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for: Procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Cooperative Threat Reduction;
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Sponsored by: Sen. James Inhofe
Committee On Armed Services. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Inhofe. With Written Report No. 115-262. on 06/05/2018
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To require an unclassified interagency report on the political influence operations of the Chinese Government and Communist Party with respect to the United States, and for other purposes. [HB-6010]
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To require an unclassified interagency report on the political influence operations of the Chinese Government and Communist Party with respect to the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Meadows
Introduced In House on 06/05/2018
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Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2018 [S.2940]
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Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Education when reviewing whether there has been a violation of title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance) based on an individual's actual or perceived shared Jewish ancestry or Jewish ethnic characteristics to consider the definition of "anti-Semitism" as part of its assessment of whether a practice was motivated by anti-Semitic intent.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/23/2018
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Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2018 [HB-5924]
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Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Education when reviewing whether there has been a violation of title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance) based on an individual's actual or perceived shared Jewish ancestry or Jewish ethnic characteristics to consider the definition of "anti-Semitism" as part of its assessment of whether a practice was motivated by anti-Semitic intent.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 10/19/2018
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Do No Harm Act [S.2918]
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Do No Harm Act This bill makes the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA) inapplicable to federal laws (or implementations of laws) that: protect against discrimination or the promotion of equal opportunity, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, Executive Order 11246 (concerning equal employment opportunity), the Violence Against Women Act, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD's) rules entitled "Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Regardless
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/22/2018
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Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act [HB-4549]
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Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Introduced In House on 12/05/2017
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Protecting 1st Amendment Rights of Free Speech and Free Exercise while condemning any form of criminal behavior, threats or violence. [HR-903]
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Protecting 1st Amendment Rights of Free Speech and Free Exercise while condemning any form of criminal behavior, threats or violence.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dave Brat
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 06/05/2018
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A resolution supporting the right of all Iranian citizens to have their voices heard. [SR-368]
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A resolution supporting the right of all Iranian citizens to have their voices heard. Supports the right of all Iranian citizens to have their voices heard. Calls on the government of Iran to respect the rights of the people of Iran to freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly. Condemns Iran's human rights violations. Warns Iran against any violence or retribution targeting peaceful protestors. Objects to acts of censorship, intimidation, and other restrictions on freedoms of speech, press, and expression. Encourages the President,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S47) on 01/04/2018
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BURMA Act of 2018 Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2018 [HB-5819]
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BURMA Act of 2018 Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 05/17/2018
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Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high misdemeanors. [HR-646]
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Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high misdemeanors. Impeaches President Donald John Trump for high misdemeanors. Sets forth two articles of impeachment based on President Trump's statements as President that constituted harm to American society and manifest injury of the people of the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Al Green
Introduced In House on 12/06/2017
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A resolution commending the Government of Bangladesh for its compassion during the Rohingya humanitarian crisis and commending Pope Francis for his message of peace. [SR-359]
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A resolution commending the Government of Bangladesh for its compassion during the Rohingya humanitarian crisis and commending Pope Francis for his message of peace. Commends: (1) the government of Bangladesh for its compassion and tolerance in accepting Rohingya refugees; (2) the United Nations (U.N.) agencies, nongovernmental organization (NGO) partners, and aid workers providing relief to such refugees; and (3) Pope Francis for his remarks about the future of Burma (Myanmar) that respects the rule of law, the democratic order, and the dignity
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/13/2017
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A resolution calling for international accountability for the crimes against humanity committed by the Burmese military against the Rohingya in Burma. [SR-360]
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A resolution calling for international accountability for the crimes against humanity committed by the Burmese military against the Rohingya in Burma. Recognizes the adoption of the resolution on the situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Burma (Myanmar) by the United Nations (U.N.) Human Rights Council on December 5, 2017. Condemns the Burmese military for its atrocities against the Rohingya. Reaffirms the international prohibitions against the use of ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. Urges the government
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/13/2017
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Recognizing American Muslims' history and contributions to our Nation. [HR-869]
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Recognizing American Muslims' history and contributions to our Nation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Introduced In House on 05/03/2018