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A resolution marking the fifth anniversary of Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity by honoring the bravery, determination, and sacrifice of the people of Ukraine during and since the Revolution, and condemning continued Russian aggression against Ukraine. [SR-74]
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This resolution affirms the U.S. government's support of Ukraine's 2019 presidential election, democratic reforms, territorial integrity, and autocephaly for an independent Orthodox Church of Ukraine; honors the Ukrainians who fought in the 2014 Ukrainian Revolution; condemns Russia's military incursions and ongoing malicious activities toward Ukraine; asserts that the Nord Stream 2 pipeline presents a threat to European security and Ukraine's economy; and calls upon the U.S. government and its allies to maintain sanctions against Russia until it
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Measure Laid Before Senate By Unanimous Consent. on 07/16/2019
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KREMLIN Act Keeping Russian Entrapments Minimal and Limiting Intelligence Networks Act [HB-1273]
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Requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to report to Congress an assessment of Russia's political intentions, including (1) Russian leadership intentions in pursuing military scenarios against members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), (2) Russian leadership reactions to the European Reassurance Initiative, and (3) areas of possible joint cooperation between Russia and its Western adversaries.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
Introduced In House on 02/14/2019
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Prevention of Arms Race Act of 2019 [HB-1231]
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Restricts the appropriation of funds for the procurement, flight testing, or deployment of missiles banned by the Treaty between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Elimination of Their Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles (INF Treaty). Before such funds may be appropriated, the Department of Defense shall submit a report to Congress that includes (1) a memorandum of understanding from a North Atlantic Treaty Organization or Indo-Pacific ally committing to hosting the deployment of such a missile,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Strategic Forces. on 02/15/2019
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Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act of 2019 [S.482]
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Imposes limits on any U.S. withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), amends provisions related to cybercrimes, and imposes sanctions on Russian individuals involved in various activities. No funds may be used to withdraw the United States from NATO unless the Senate passes a resolution consenting to the withdrawal. The bill also authorizes expedited transfers of excess defense articles to NATO member countries. establishes in the Department of State the Office of Cyberspace and the Digital Economy, to serve as the lead policy
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. on 12/18/2019
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A joint resolution disapproving the President's proposal to take an action relating to the application of certain sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation. [SJR-2]
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This joint resolution expresses disapproval of the Office of Foreign Assets Control's report to Congress that it intends to terminate sanctions imposed on En+ Group plc, UC Rusal plc, and JSC EuroSibEnergo, companies connected to sanctioned Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles E. Schumer
Cloture On The Measure Not Invoked In Senate By Yea-nay Vote. 57 - 42. Record Vote Number: 6. (cr S247) on 01/16/2019
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A resolution calling for a prompt multinational freedom of navigation operation in the Black Sea and urging the cancellation of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. [SR-27]
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This resolution urges the President to work with allies to lead a multinational freedom of navigation operation in the Black Sea to push back against excessive Russian claims of sovereignty. It also calls for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to enhance allied maritime presence and capabilities in the Black Sea and for European governments to cancel the Nord Stream 2 pipeline due to its threat to European energy security. The resolution also urges the President to provide additional security assistance to Ukraine and states that the President
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Risch Without Amendment And With A Preamble. Without Written Report. on 04/04/2019
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Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2019 [S.398]
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Suspends certain weapons transfers to Saudi Arabia. It also imposes sanctions on individuals for various activities related to the civil war in Yemen and for involvement in the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The United States may not authorize transfers to Saudi Arabia of missiles, ammunition, ground vehicles, aircraft, or other weapons that fall within Categories III, IV, VII, or VIII of the U.S. Munitions List. The prohibitions do not apply to ground-based missile defense systems and shall expire September 30, 2020. The United
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Risch Without Amendment. Without Written Report. on 07/30/2019
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Prevention of Arms Race Act of 2019 [S.312]
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Restricts the appropriation of funds for the procurement, flight testing, or deployment of missiles banned by the Treaty between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Elimination of Their Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles (INF Treaty). Before such funds may be appropriated, the Department of Defense shall submit a report to Congress that includes (1) a memorandum of understanding from a North Atlantic Treaty Organization or Indo-Pacific ally committing to hosting the deployment of such a missile,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/31/2019
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Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019 [S.245]
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Addresses various intelligence issues, including by reauthorizing intelligence-related activities, establishing certain bodies, and directing the intelligence community to report on topics such as election infrastructure security and Russian interference in the 2016 election. The bill reauthorizes through FY2019 various intelligence-related activities in specified government bodies, including the Department of Defense, the Defense Intelligence Agency, and the National Security Agency. It also reauthorizes for FY2019 the Central Intelligence Agency
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mark R. Warner
Read Twice And Referred To The Select Committee On Intelligence. on 01/28/2019
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Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 [S.52]
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Establishes additional sanctions and financial restrictions on institutions and individuals related to the conflict in Syria. The Department of the Treasury shall determine whether the Central Bank of Syria is a financial institution of primary money laundering concern. If so, Treasury shall impose one or more special measures, such as requiring domestic financial institutions to maintain additional records on transactions involving the bank. The President shall impose sanctions on foreign persons that (1) provide significant support or engage in
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Committee On Foreign Relations. Hearings Held. on 03/11/2020
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Disapproving the President's proposal to take an action relating to the application of certain sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation. [HJR-30]
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This joint resolution expresses disapproval of the Office of Foreign Assets Control's report to Congress that it intends to terminate sanctions imposed on En+ Group plc, UC Rusal plc, and JSC EuroSibEnergo, companies connected to sanctioned Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steny H. Hoyer
Mr. Engel Moved To Suspend The Rules And Pass The Resolution. on 01/17/2019
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Calling for a prompt multinational freedom of navigation operation in the Black Sea and urging the cancellation of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. [HR-116]
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This resolution urges the President to work with allies to lead a multinational freedom of navigation operation in the Black Sea to push back against excessive Russian claims of sovereignty. It also calls for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to enhance allied maritime presence and capabilities in the Black Sea and for European governments to cancel the Nord Stream 2 pipeline due to its threat to European energy security. The resolution also urges the President to provide additional security assistance to Ukraine and states that the President
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Sponsored by: Rep. Pete Olson
Introduced In House on 02/08/2019
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia are a part of the sovereign state of Georgia and condemning the decision by the Syrian Arab Republic to recognize these territories as independent of Georgia. [HR-93]
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This resolution (1) recognizes Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, including over the Russian-occupied regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia;and (2) condemns Syria's decision to recognize the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 03/14/2019
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Calling upon any agreement reached between the President and Vladimir Putin at their meeting in Helsinki, Finland, to be approved by Congress. [HR-15]
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This resolution expresses support for the intelligence community's assessment that Russian agents acting under the direction of Russian President Vladimir Putin interfered with the 2016 presidential election. It also expresses strong disapproval of the President's failure to support that assessement. The resolution also expresses opposition to any future secret meetings between the President and Putin, and calls upon the President to submit any agreement reached with Putin in Helsinki to Congress for approval.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee
Introduced In House on 01/03/2019
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Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. [HR-13]
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This resolution impeaches President Donald John Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution sets forth an article of impeachment stating that President Trump prevented, obstructed, and impeded the administration of justice during a federal investigation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Al Green
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Justice. on 02/04/2019
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Russian-Venezuelan Threat Mitigation Act [HB-1102]
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Calls for assessments of Russia's relationship with Venezuela. The Department of State shall report to Congress an assessment of Russia and Venezuela's security cooperation and the threat it poses to countries in the Western Hemisphere, including the United States. The State Department shall also devise a strategy to address such a threat. The President shall report to Congress an assessment of the security risks posed by a potential Russian acquisition of CITGO's U.S. energy infrastructure holdings. CITGO is an energy company owned by Petroleos
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Sponsored by: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Introduced In House on 02/07/2019
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Protect European Energy Security Act [HB-1081]
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Requires the submission of certain reports to Congress related to Russia's construction of the Nord Stream 2 and Turk Stream pipelines.The Department of State shall report on (1) its efforts to promote energy security in Ukraine and the European Union and decrease their dependence on Russian energy sources, (2) its diplomatic efforts to oppose the pipelines, and (3) an estimate of European demand for natural gas from 2019 through 2023. The Department of the Treasury shall report on each entity involved in the construction of the pipelines. The Office
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Introduced In House on 02/07/2019
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Banking Transparency for Sanctioned Persons Act of 2019 [HB-1037]
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Requires the Department of the Treasury to report semiannually on financial services provided to benefit a state sponsor of terrorism or specified sanctioned persons. Treasury may waive these reporting requirements with respect to a foreign financial institution if the institution credibly assures Treasury that it will cease conducting transactions for such persons, or the waiver is important to the national interest.
Sponsored by: Rep. Josh Gottheimer
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 05/15/2019
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Responsible Withdrawal from Syria Act [HB-914]
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Prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD), absent a report that addresses specified issues, from spending FY2019 funds to reduce below 1,500 the number of active-duty servicemembers deployed to Syria. Specifically, DOD, the Department of State, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence must report on issues including U.S. political and military strategies in the region and the potential effects of a withdrawal.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Gallagher
Introduced In House on 01/30/2019
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United States and Republic of Korea Alliance Support Act [HB-889]
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Prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from reducing below 22,000 the number of active-duty servicemembers deployed to South Korea unless DOD makes specified certifications, including that such a reduction is in the interest of national security.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Gallagher
Introduced In House on 01/30/2019