HIRE Vets Act Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 [HB-244]
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HIRE Vets Act Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) Provides that references to "this Act" included in any division of this bill refer only to the provisions of the division unless the bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 4) Provides that the explanatory statement printed in the Congressional Record regarding this bill has the same effect as a joint explanatory statement of a committee of conference. (Sec. 5) Provides that the sums in this bill are appropriated for FY2017. (Sec. 6) Provides
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HB-244: HIRE Vets Act Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao
Became Public Law No: 115-31. (txt | Pdf) on 05/05/2017
S.27: A bill to establish an independent commission to examine and report on the facts regarding the extent of Russian official and unofficial cyber operations and other attempts to interfere in the 2016 United States national election, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 01/04/2017
You have voted S.27: A bill to establish an independent commission to examine and report on the facts regarding the extent of Russian official and unofficial cyber operations and other attempts to interfere in the 2016 United States national election, and for other purposes..
SCR-13: A concurrent resolution calling upon the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the abiding importance of the Helsinki Final Act and its relevance to the national security of the United States.
Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2563) on 04/26/2017
You have voted SCR-13: A concurrent resolution calling upon the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the abiding importance of the Helsinki Final Act and its relevance to the national security of the United States..
Expressing support for the countries of Eastern Europe and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. [HR-256]
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Expressing support for the countries of Eastern Europe and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Affirms the commitment of the United States to its North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies and condemns any threat to their sovereignty. Condemns Russia's violation of the Helsinki principles regarding Ukraine's territorial integrity. Supports maintaining U.S. sanctions imposed against Russia regarding Crimea. Calls on NATO allies to meet the 2% defense-spending guideline.
HR-256: Expressing support for the countries of Eastern Europe and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Mr. Royce (ca) Asked Unanimous Consent To Discharge From Committee And Consider. on 07/11/2018
Ukraine Cybersecurity Cooperation Act of 2017 [HB-1997]
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Ukraine Cybersecurity Cooperation Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) This bill states that is U.S. policy to: (1) reaffirm the United States-Ukraine Charter on Strategic Partnership, which highlights the bilateral relationship's importance and outlines enhanced cooperation in defense, security, economics and trade, energy security, and democracy; (2) support continued cooperation between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Ukraine; (3) support Ukraine's political and economic reforms; (4) reaffirm the commitment of the United States to the Budapest
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HB-1997: Ukraine Cybersecurity Cooperation Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/08/2018
A resolution condemning the Assad regime for its continued use of chemical weapons against the Syrian people. [SR-116]
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A resolution condemning the Assad regime for its continued use of chemical weapons against the Syrian people. Holds the Assad regime responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity, including its confirmed use of chemical weapons. Condemns Russia and China for repeatedly blocking a U.N. Security Council response to Bashar al-Assad's confirmed use of chemical weapons. Calls on the Security Council to act in response to the Assad regime's continued use of chemical weapons. Supports the work of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical
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SR-116: A resolution condemning the Assad regime for its continued use of chemical weapons against the Syrian people.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With Amendments And With An Amended Preamble. Without Written Report. on 04/07/2017
HCR-47: Expressing the sense of Congress that until the conclusion of the FBI's criminal and counterintelligence investigations into the nature of the Russian connection to the Trump campaign, the Trump Administration is acting under a "gray cloud" of the appearance of a conflict of interest, and, as such, should refrain from taking any actions or making any changes to United States policy that could be seen as benefitting President Putin or his inner circle.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Introduced In House on 04/05/2017
You have voted HCR-47: Expressing the sense of Congress that until the conclusion of the FBI's criminal and counterintelligence investigations into the nature of the Russian connection to the Trump campaign, the Trump Administration is acting under a "gray cloud" of the appearance of a conflict of interest, and, as such, should refrain from taking any actions or making any changes to United States policy that could be seen as benefitting President Putin or his inner circle..
SR-111: A resolution celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Alaska Purchase.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dan Sullivan
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2220; Text: Cr S2218-2219) on 04/04/2017
Honoring Hometown Heroes Act [HB-1892]
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Honoring Hometown Heroes Act DIVISION A--HONORING HOMETOWN HEROES ACT Honoring Hometown Heroes Act (Sec. 10102) This division authorizes the governor of a state, territory, or possession of the United States or the Mayor of the District of Columbia to proclaim that the U.S. flag shall be flown at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder (public safety officer) working in such jurisdiction who dies while serving in the line of duty. DIVISION B--SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TAX RELIEF, AND MEDICAID CHANGES RELATING TO CERTAIN DISASTERS
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HB-1892: Honoring Hometown Heroes Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Became Public Law No: 115-123. (txt | Pdf) on 02/09/2018
HB-1863: To designate the area between the intersections of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Davis Street, Northwest and Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Edmunds Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Boris Nemtsov Plaza", and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Introduced In House on 04/03/2017
You have voted HB-1863: To designate the area between the intersections of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Davis Street, Northwest and Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest and Edmunds Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Boris Nemtsov Plaza", and for other purposes..
You have voted HCR-128: Urging Congress to bar investments in Russia until investigations into Russian interference with U.S. elections have been completed..
HR-235: Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the Department of Homeland Security's research, integration, and analysis activities relating to Russian Government interference in the elections for Federal office held in 2016.
Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Reported Adversely By The Committee On Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-89. on 04/07/2017
You have voted HR-235: Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the Department of Homeland Security's research, integration, and analysis activities relating to Russian Government interference in the elections for Federal office held in 2016..
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to support the territorial integrity of Georgia. [SR-106]
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to support the territorial integrity of Georgia. Supports the U.S. Stimson Doctrine to not recognize territorial changes effected by force, and affirms that this policy should continue to guide U.S. foreign policy. Condemns Russia's military intervention and occupation of Georgia and its continuous illegal activities along the occupation line in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia. Calls upon the governement of Russia to: (1) withdraw its recognition of Georgia's territories of Abkhazia and
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SR-106: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to support the territorial integrity of Georgia.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2155-2156) on 03/30/2017
Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017 [HB-1751]
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Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017 This bill directs the President to impose U.S. entry and property blocking sanctions against: (1) a person that engages in significant activities for the government of the Russian Federation that undermine U.S. or allied cyber security, or (2) a foreign person responsible for serious human rights abuses in any territory occupied or controlled by Russia. The President shall impose specified financial and property sanctions against a person that: (1) engages in a significant transaction on behalf of Russian
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HB-1751: Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Railroads, Pipelines, And Hazardous Materials. on 03/29/2017