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Denouncing the ongoing violence against the Rohingya people of Burma. [HR-591] [Human Rights ] [International ]
Denouncing the ongoing violence against the Rohingya people of Burma. Denounces: (1) the ongoing violence perpetrated by the Burmese (Myanmar) government and military against the Rohingya, and (2) all violent actions taken by the Arkan Rohingya Salvation Army. Calls on: (1) the Burmese government to allow all members of the media, international aid groups, and a United Nations fact-finding mission unfettered access into and throughout the state of Rakhine in Burma; and (2) the international community to do everything possible to help Bangladesh (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights And International Organizations. on 11/29/2017

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Vietnam Human Rights Act [HB-5621] [Human Rights ] [International ]
Vietnam Human Rights Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights And International Organizations. on 06/04/2018

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A resolution calling upon the leadership of the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to dismantle its labor camp system, and for other purposes. [SR-481] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [National Security ]
A resolution calling upon the leadership of the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to dismantle its labor camp system, and for other purposes. Calls for the international community to demand that North Korea dismantle its labor camp system and for North Korea to cease human rights abuses, release political prisoners, and condemn the use of forced labor. Calls on the U.S. government to pursue additional sanctions against those individuals responsible for the North Korean labor camp system.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With An Amendment And With A Preamble. Without Written Report. on 10/01/2018

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Department of State Authorization Act of 2018 [HB-5592] [International ] [National Security ]
Department of State Authorization Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eliot Engel Introduced In House on 04/24/2018

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Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 [S.2736] [International ] [National Security ] [Trade ]
Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Signed By President. on 12/31/2018

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BURMA Act of 2017 Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2017 [HB-4223] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Trade ]
BURMA Act of 2017 Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2017 This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the government of Burma (Myanmar) should ensure the safe and voluntary return of displaced people and fully implement the recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State. The U.S. Executive Director of each international financial institution shall use U.S. influence to support only projects in Burma that do not partner or contract with or otherwise benefit any enterprise owned or controlled by the Burmese (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell Introduced In House on 11/02/2017

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A resolution recognizing the historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi, and expressing support for all communities that celebrate Vaisakhi. [SR-469] [Arts and Culture ] [Religion ] [Human Rights ]
A resolution recognizing the historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi, and expressing support for all communities that celebrate Vaisakhi.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Christopher Murphy Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 04/16/2018

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 [HB-5515] [Defense ] [Energy ] [National Security ] [Cybersecurity ] [Military ] [Veterans ]
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: (1) Procurement, including helicopters, combat vehicles, weapons, aircraft, shipbuilding and conversion, and missiles; (2) (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith Signed By President. on 08/13/2018

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Affirming the historical connection of the Jewish people to the ancient and sacred city of Jerusalem and condemning efforts at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to deny Judaism's millennia-old historical, religious, and cultural ties to Jerusalem. [HR-570] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Religion ]
Affirming the historical connection of the Jewish people to the ancient and sacred city of Jerusalem and condemning efforts at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to deny Judaism's millennia-old historical, religious, and cultural ties to Jerusalem. Affirms the Jewish people's historical connection to Jerusalem. Recognizes that the archaeological discoveries from the City of David, the site of ancient Jerusalem, present evidence of the millennia-old connection of Jerusalem to the Jewish people, and, by (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East And North Africa. on 11/29/2017

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Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools. [HR-692] [Education ] [Religion ] [Children and Youth ]
Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools. Expresses support for: (1) the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the contributions of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States; and (2) the continued dedication of Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers toward academic excellence and the key role they play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E129) on 02/02/2018

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A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, and recognizing the 232nd anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. [SCR-32] [Human Rights ] [Religion ]
A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, and recognizing the 232nd anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. Calls for honoring the 232nd anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day, January 16, 2018. Affirms that: religious freedom includes the right of individuals of any (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 01/16/2018

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Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high misdemeanors. [HR-705] [Ethics ]
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high misdemeanors. Impeaches President Donald John Trump for high misdemeanors. Sets forth an article 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 01/19/2018

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Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2018 [S.2060] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Trade ] [Funding ] [Economic Development ]
Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2018 This bill authorizes assistance to victims of the military's ethnic cleansing campaign targeting the Rohingya people in Rakhine State, Burma (Myanmar), as well as technical assistance to investigate and prosecute crimes related to ethnic cleansing in Rakhine State. The bill imposes restrictions on international financial institution assistance, security cooperation, and trade. It calls on the President to determine whether specified individuals should be included in the list of specially designated nationals (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 02/12/2018

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A resolution recognizing January 27, 2018, as the anniversary of the first refugee and Muslim ban, and urging the President to demonstrate true leadership on refugee resettlement. [SR-388] [Immigration ] [Human Rights ] [International ]
A resolution recognizing January 27, 2018, as the anniversary of the first refugee and Muslim ban, and urging the President to demonstrate true leadership on refugee resettlement. Reaffirms: (1) the proud U.S. history of refugee resettlement, and (2) the strong bipartisan commitment to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees. Recognizes: (1) January 27, 2018, as the anniversary of the first refugee and Muslim ban; and (2) the profound consequences faced by refugees and their families who have been stranded, separated, and scarred (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S585-586) on 01/30/2018

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Sunlight in Workplace Harassment Act [HB-5028] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Human Rights ] [Ethics ]
Sunlight in Workplace Harassment Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Introduced In House on 02/14/2018

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A resolution commemorating the 59th anniversary of Tibet's 1959 uprising as "Tibetan Rights Day", and expressing support for the human rights and religious freedom of the Tibetan people and the Tibetan Buddhist faith community. [SR-408] [Human Rights ] [Religion ] [International ]
A resolution commemorating the 59th anniversary of Tibet's 1959 uprising as "Tibetan Rights Day", and expressing support for the human rights and religious freedom of the Tibetan people and the Tibetan Buddhist faith community. Recognizes March 10, 2018, as Tibetan Rights Day and calls on the Department of State to fully implement the provisions of the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1167-1168) on 02/15/2018

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Expressing support for the human rights and religious freedom of the Tibetan people and the Tibetan Buddhist faith community, and for the designation of a "Tibetan Rights Day". [HR-743] [Human Rights ] [Religion ] [International ]
Expressing support for the human rights and religious freedom of the Tibetan people and the Tibetan Buddhist faith community, and for the designation of a "Tibetan Rights Day". Supports the designation of a Tibetan Rights Day and calls on the Department of State to fully implement the provisions of the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern Introduced In House on 02/16/2018

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Authorizing Reverend Billy Graham to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol. [HCR-107] [Arts and Culture ] [Religion ]
Authorizing Reverend Billy Graham to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol. (Sec. 1) Authorizes Reverend Billy Graham to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol from February 28, 2018, to March 1, 2018.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alma Adams Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 02/27/2018

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Enhancing Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative Act [HB-5094] [Cybersecurity ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Enhancing Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) develop a strategy, by one year after this bill's enactment, to improve its operations and activities related to training, outreach, and information sharing for suspicious activity reporting to prevent acts of terrorism; (2) establish a working group to advise it on suspicious activity reporting; and (3) provide a briefing to the congressional homeland security committees on its operations and activities related to (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Katko Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 06/26/2018

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Honoring the life of William (Billy) F. Graham, Jr. [HJR-130] [Religion ] [Arts and Culture ]
Honoring the life of William (Billy) F. Graham, Jr. This joint resolution extends the sympathies of Congress to the family of the Reverend William (Billy) F. Graham, Jr., and honors his life, his ministry, and his contributions to North Carolina, the United States, and the moral and religious life of millions of people.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson Introduced In House on 02/27/2018

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