BillCam

Rule Of Law And Government Transparency

Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
HR-910	Federal	Commending the people of Taiwan on holding free and fair democratic presidential and legislative elections, and congratulating Madame Tsai Ing-wen on her re-election to the presidency of Taiwan. Republican: 66% (2) Democrat: 33% (1) 66% Republican support 33% Democrat support	International Affairs Asia Congressional Tributes Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation Foreign Aid And International Relief International Organizations And Cooperation Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents Rule Of Law And Government Transparency Sovereignty, Recognition, National Governance And Status
SR-510	Federal	A resolution commending the people of Taiwan on holding free and fair democratic presidential and legislative elections, and congratulating Madame Tsai Ing-wen on her re-election to the presidency of Taiwan. Republican: 66% (2) Democrat: 33% (1) 66% Republican support 33% Democrat support	International Affairs Asia Congressional Tributes Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation Foreign Aid And International Relief International Organizations And Cooperation Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents Rule Of Law And Government Transparency Sovereignty, Recognition, National Governance And Status
HR-856	Federal	Opposing kleptocracy around the world and supporting efforts to develop an effective, independent International Anti-Corruption Court. This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' opposition to kleptocracy and grand corruption and its support for U.S. efforts to engage in the development of an International Anti-Corruption Court. Democrat: 100% (3) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Crime Victims Government Ethics And Transparency, Public Corruption International Organizations And Cooperation Rule Of Law And Government Transparency Sovereignty, Recognition, National Governance And Status Specialized Courts
SR-497	Federal	A resolution commemorating the life of Dr. Li Wenliang and calling for transparency and cooperation from the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Communist Party of China. This resolution honors the life and contributions of Li Wenliang, a doctor in Wuhan, China, who passed away after contracting the 2019 novel coronavirus (also known as 2019-nCoV or COVID-19). The resolution expresses gratitude to Li and all Chinese medical personnel and citizens in their efforts to spread awareness of the virus and calls on the government of China to be open and transparent in its response to the outbreak. Republican: 50% (3) Democrat: 50% (3) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	International Affairs Africa Asia Aviation And Airports Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health China Congressional Tributes Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Health Care Coverage And Access Health Information And Medical Records
HR-809	Federal	Expressing the importance of the United States alliance with the Republic of Korea and the contributions of Korean Americans in the United States. Democrat: 92% (38) Republican: 7% (3) 92% Democrat support 7% Republican support	International Affairs Asia Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Human Rights Rule Of Law And Government Transparency South Korea
SR-469	Federal	A resolution supporting the people of Iran as they engage in legitimate protests, and condemning the Iranian regime for its murderous response. This resolution condemns the violence by the Iranian government against protesting Iranian citizens and demands that Iranian leadership be held accountable for its actions against these protestors. Further, it affirms that the Senate stands with the people of Iran and calls on all peaceful and law-abiding nations to support the protests by the Iranian people. Republican: 100% (11) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Iran Middle East Protest And Dissent Rule Of Law And Government Transparency Sovereignty, Recognition, National Governance And Status
HR-791	Federal	Condemning the actions of the Government of Iran and supporting the protesters in Iran, their demands for accountability, and their desire for the Government of Iran to respect freedom and human rights. This resolution condemns the actions of Iran with respect to Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752. It also expresses support for the protestors in Iran and condemns Iran for killing citizens protesting their government. In addition, it calls on Iran to refrain from using violence and to protect the rights of freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. Republican: 98% (89) Democrat: 1% (1) 98% Republican support 1% Democrat support	International Affairs Aviation And Airports Europe Human Rights Iran Middle East Protest And Dissent Rule Of Law And Government Transparency Transportation Safety And Security Ukraine
S.3026	Federal	CROOK Act Countering Russian and Other Overseas Kleptocracy Act This bill requires various actions designed to combat public corruption in foreign countries. The bill establishes within the Department of the Treasury the Anti-Corruption Action fund to help foreign states fight public corruption and develop rule-of-law-based governance structures. For certain fines and penalties imposed under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, an additional fine shall be imposed and deposited into the fund. The Department of State shall (1) manage U.S. government efforts to fight foreign public corruption, and (2) establish an interagency task force to assist in coordinating such efforts. Each U.S. embassy shall have a point of contact responsible for coordinating the embassy's anti-corruption efforts. The State Department shall report to Congress on its anti-corruption activities and make various reports publicly available online. Democrat: 66% (2) Republican: 33% (1) 66% Democrat support 33% Republican support	International Affairs Business Ethics Congressional Oversight Corporate Finance And Management Crime Victims Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Department Of State Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Europe Executive Agency Funding And Structure
SR-450	Federal	A resolution recognizing the 71st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day". This resolution designates December 10, 2019, as Human Rights Day. It also reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and supports the rights of human rights defenders all over the world to promote fundamental freedoms enshrined in the declaration. Democrat: 66% (2) Republican: 33% (1) 66% Democrat support 33% Republican support	International Affairs Commemorative Events And Holidays Human Rights International Law And Treaties Political Movements And Philosophies Rule Of Law And Government Transparency
HR-759	Federal	Expressing that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Russian Federation interfered in the 2016 United States Presidential election and deliberately spread false information to implicate the Republic of Ukraine. Democrat: 100% (28) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Conflicts And Wars Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation Europe Government Ethics And Transparency, Public Corruption Intelligence Activities, Surveillance, Classified Information Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents Rule Of Law And Government Transparency Russia
HR-754	Federal	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should continue to support the people of Nicaragua in their peaceful efforts to promote democracy and human rights, and use the tools under United States law to increase political and financial pressure on the government of Daniel Ortega. This resolution (1) calls on Nicaragua to release all political prisoners and cease all acts of repression against dissenting voices, (2) urges the Nicaraguan government to respect its citizens' constitutional rights and implement electoral reforms, and (3) recognizes and encourages efforts to promote democracy in Nicaragua by holding corrupt actors and human rights abusers in the Nicaraguan government accountable for their actions. Democrat: 68% (20) Republican: 31% (9) 68% Democrat support 31% Republican support	International Affairs Detention Of Persons Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation Foreign Aid And International Relief Human Rights International Organizations And Cooperation Latin America News Media And Reporting Nicaragua
S.2953	Federal	Ensuring a Durable Afghanistan Peace Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of State and the President to report on any agreement with Taliban officials and the peace process in Afghanistan. Specifically, the bill requires the State Department to submit to Congress any agreement with Taliban officials related to counterterrorism assurances by the Taliban, U.S. troop withdrawals from Afghanistan, and the status of intra-Afghan negotiations and a comprehensive cease-fire. Following the finalization of an agreement with Taliban officials, the State Department must report on Taliban officials' compliance with obligations and commitments under the agreement, whether Taliban officials and the Haqqani Network have broken ties with Al Qaeda, the viability of the intra-Afghan governing agreement, and whether the terms of the cease-fire are being met by all sides in the conflict. In addition, the President must submit a biannual report assessing whether key tenets of such agreement with Taliban officials are preserved and honored. Democrat: 75% (3) Republican: 25% (1) 75% Democrat support 25% Republican support	International Affairs Afghanistan Alliances Asia Congressional Oversight Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Human Rights International Law And Treaties International Organizations And Cooperation Minority Education
HB-4695	Federal	PACT Act Protect Against Conflict by Turkey Act This bill addresses Turkey's military invasion of northern Syria. The President shall impose visa- and asset-blocking sanctions on specific Turkish officials connected to the invasion. The Department of State shall report on (1) other Turkish officials involved with the invasion; and (2) foreign persons that knowingly provided defense articles, services, or technology to Turkey that could be used in the invasion. Such foreign persons shall also be subject to visa- and asset-blocking sanctions. The President shall impose financial sanctions on the large Turkish state-owned bank known as Halkbank and on any foreign financial institutions that the State Department determines to have knowingly facilitated significant transactions for the Turkish Armed Forces or Turkey's defense industry related to the invasion. The President shall impose sanctions on Turkey's government pursuant to the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act. A U.S. defense article, service, or technology may not be transferred to Turkey's government if it (1) is covered under the Arms Export Control Act, and (2) may be used by Turkey in military operations in northern Syria. The President may not exercise certain emergency waiver authority in relation to this prohibition. Certain Syrians, including Syrian Kurds who have partnered with the U.S. government in Syria, shall be (1) designated as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern, and (2) exempt from various numerical limitations under immigration law. The bill calls for various reports, including on (1) the national-security impact of the invasion, and (2) the net worth of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and his family. Democrat: 55% (67) Republican: 44% (53) 55% Democrat support 44% Republican support	International Affairs Alliances Asia Collective Security Conflicts And Wars Congressional Oversight Detention Of Persons Europe Foreign Aid And International Relief Foreign And International Banking
HR-619	Federal	Expressing support for the Haitian people and their Constitution, rule of law, and commitment to democratic principles. This resolution condemns the violence that took place in the Senate of Haiti on September 11, 2019, expresses support for the Haitian people and their constitution, and reaffirms the U.S.-Haiti partnership. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Caribbean Area Congressional Tributes Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Economic Development Haiti International Organizations And Cooperation Rule Of Law And Government Transparency Sovereignty, Recognition, National Governance And Status International Law And Treaties
SR-344	Federal	A resolution expressing support for a credible, inclusive, and transparent presidential election in Afghanistan on September 28, 2019. This resolution expresses support for a credible, inclusive, and transparent presidential election in Afghanistan on September 28, 2019, and commends the people of Afghanistan for their commitment to democracy and the rule of law. Democrat: 36% (4) Republican: 63% (7) 36% Democrat support 63% Republican support	International Affairs Afghanistan Asia Congressional Tributes Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation Human Rights Rule Of Law And Government Transparency Sovereignty, Recognition, National Governance And Status Terrorism
S.2583	Federal	Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 This bill provides FY2020 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies and Related Programs, including the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the Asia Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund, the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program, the Israeli Arab Scholarship Program, the East-West Center, and the National Endowment for Democracy. The bill provides appropriations for Other Commissions, including the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, and the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. The bill provides appropriations to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the State Department and the President for International Security Assistance, the President and International Financial Institutions for Multilateral Assistance, and specified accounts for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism. The bill provides appropriations for Bilateral Economic Assistance to the President; the State Department; Independent Agencies, including the Peace Corps, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Inter-American Foundation, and the U.S. African Development Foundation; and the Department of the Treasury. The bill provides appropriations for Export and Investment Assistance to the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. The bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Abortion Afghanistan Africa African Development Foundation Appropriations Arab-israeli Relations Arms Control And Nonproliferation Arms Control And Nonproliferation Asia
HR-594	Federal	Expressing profound concern about threats to human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and the environment in Brazil. This resolution urges Brazil and the United States to investigate human rights abuses in Brazil and reduce deforestation of the Amazon. The resolution also calls on the United States to suspend military assistance to Brazil unless the Department of State determines that measures are being taken to ensure human rights. Democrat: 100% (16) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Agricultural Conservation And Pollution Air Quality Alliances Brazil Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases Crime Victims Crimes Against Animals And Natural Resources Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Detention Of Persons
S.2483	Federal	TRAP Act Transnational Repression Accountability and Prevention Act of 2019 Republican: 62% (5) Democrat: 37% (3) 62% Republican support 37% Democrat support	International Affairs Congressional Oversight Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Criminal Justice Information And Records Detention Of Persons Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Government Employee Pay, Benefits, Personnel Management Human Rights Immigration Status And Procedures International Law And Treaties
HB-4330	Federal	TRAP Act of 2019 Transnational Repression Accountability and Prevention Act of 2019 This bill establishes requirements related to U.S. cooperation with International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) communications. No U.S. agency or department may arrest an individual based solely on an INTERPOL notice without (1) prior validation of the individual's eligibility for extradition, (2) a diplomatic request for arrest from the requesting country, and (3) an arrest warrant. A U.S. agency or department may not use an INTERPOL communication from an INTERPOL member country that does not have a bilateral extradition treaty with the United States as the sole basis for certain actions, such as detaining an individual or denying an individual a visa, without verifying that the communication likely comports with INTERPOL's constitution. The bill requires reports on countries that abuse INTERPOL communications for political motives and other unlawful purposes. Democrat: 60% (6) Republican: 40% (4) 60% Democrat support 40% Republican support	International Affairs Congressional Oversight Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Criminal Justice Information And Records Detention Of Persons Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Government Employee Pay, Benefits, Personnel Management Human Rights Immigration Status And Procedures International Law And Treaties
HR-286	Federal	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States remains committed to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	International Affairs Alliances Collective Security Europe International Law And Treaties International Organizations And Cooperation Military Assistance, Sales, And Agreements North America Rule Of Law And Government Transparency Sovereignty, Recognition, National Governance And Status

Title: Commending the people of Taiwan on holding free and fair democratic presidential and legislative elections, and congratulating Madame Tsai Ing-wen on her re-election to the presidency of Taiwan.