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Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2018 [HB-7123] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [National Security ]
Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2018 This bill directs various U.S. government bodies to prepare reports on China's treatment of the Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim Turkic ethnic group. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence shall report to Congress on issues including the security threats caused by the Chinese government's reported crackdown on the Uyghur population in Xinjiang province. The Federal Bureau of Investigation shall report on topics such as its efforts to protect ethnic Uyghurs and Chinese nationals in the United States (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Introduced In House on 11/13/2018

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Combatting Illicit Fentanyl Act of 2018 [HB-7091] [Crime ] [Public Health ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Public Safety ]
Combatting Illicit Fentanyl Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Introduced In House on 10/26/2018

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To prohibit the provision of United States security assistance to the Government of Saudi Arabia, and for other purposes. [HB-7082] [Defense ] [International ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ]
To prohibit the provision of United States security assistance to the Government of Saudi Arabia, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 10/23/2018

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that to promote global religious freedom and freedom of expression, United States foreign aid should not be directed to countries that enforce blasphemy laws. [HR-1132] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Religion ]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that to promote global religious freedom and freedom of expression, United States foreign aid should not be directed to countries that enforce blasphemy laws. Affirms that the enforcement of blasphemy laws is incompatible with the moral principles of the United States. Urges foreign governments to repeal such laws and release persons who have been imprisoned for blasphemy.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Francis Rooney Introduced In House on 10/23/2018

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To prohibit the provision of United States security assistance to the Government of Saudi Arabia pending a determination by the Secretary of State regarding the status of Jamal Khashoggi, and for other purposes. [HB-7070] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Defense ]
To prohibit the provision of United States security assistance to the Government of Saudi Arabia pending a determination by the Secretary of State regarding the status of Jamal Khashoggi, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 10/16/2018

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A bill to prohibit military aid to Saudi Arabia until the Secretary of State determines that Jamal Khashoggi is alive and free. [S.3590] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Military ]
A bill to prohibit military aid to Saudi Arabia until the Secretary of State determines that Jamal Khashoggi is alive and free. This bill prohibits U.S. military aid or assistance to Saudi Arabia until the Department of State certifies to Congress that journalist Jamal Khashoggi is alive and free and subsequent legislation is enacted authorizing the resumption of such aid and assistance.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rand Paul Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 10/11/2018

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A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain of certain defense articles and services. [SJR-65] [Defense ] [International ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Trade ]
A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain of certain defense articles and services.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rand Paul Motion To Discharge Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Made. on 11/15/2018

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Central America Reform and Enforcement Act [S.3540] [Immigration ] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ]
Central America Reform and Enforcement Act

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 10/02/2018

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Calling on the Government of Burma to release Burmese journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo sentenced to seven years imprisonment after investigating attacks against civilians by Burma's military and security forces, and for other purposes. [HR-1091] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Media and Advertising ] [National Security ]
Calling on the Government of Burma to release Burmese journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo sentenced to seven years imprisonment after investigating attacks against civilians by Burma's military and security forces, and for other purposes. Condemns the attacks against civilians by Burma's military and security forces. Considers the actions by the Burmese military against the Rohingya in northern Rakhine State in 2017 to be genocide. Calls on State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint to pardon Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo and other journalists (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H10174-10175) on 12/13/2018

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Iran Payments Accountability Act of 2018 [HB-6774] [International ] [National Security ]
Iran Payments Accountability Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis Introduced In House on 09/12/2018

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Iranian Proxies Terrorist Sanctions Act [S.3431] [International ] [National Security ]
Iranian Proxies Terrorist Sanctions Act

  

Sponsored by: Sen. David Perdue Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 09/12/2018

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Banking Transparency for Sanctioned Persons Act of 2018 [HB-6751] [Finance ] [National Security ] [International ]
Banking Transparency for Sanctioned Persons Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to report semiannually on financial services provided to benefit a state sponsor of terrorism or specified sanctioned persons. (Sec. 3) 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. Mia Love Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 09/27/2018

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Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act of 2018 [HB-6683] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ]
Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Wagner Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 10/09/2018

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Secure Elections Act [HB-6663] [Cybersecurity ] [Elections ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Voting Rights ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ] [Science ]
Secure Elections Act This bill gives the Department of Homeland Security primary responsibility within the federal government for sharing information about election cybersecurity incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities with federal entities and election agencies. The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) shall establish an advisory panel of independent experts to develop guidelines on election cybersecurity, including standards for procuring, maintaining, testing, auditing, operating, and updating election systems. The EAC shall award election system (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Sewell Introduced In House on 08/10/2018

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Strengthening Oversight of Iran's Access to Finance Act [HB-4324] [Finance ] [International ] [National Security ] [Trade ]
Strengthening Oversight of Iran's Access to Finance Act (Sec. 3) This bill sets forth reporting requirements with respect to the export of commercial passenger aircrafts to Iran. The Department of the Treasury must report on financial institutions conducting transactions regarding such exports. Additionally, Treasury must determine if such transactions pose a risk relating to money laundering, terrorism, or other sanctionable activities. The President may waive the requirements of this bill under certain circumstances.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Harris Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 12/18/2017

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Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act of 2018 [S.3336] [International ] [National Security ] [Cybersecurity ] [Defense ]
Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 08/01/2018

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Government of the Russian Federation's ongoing attacks against the United States election system to undermine our democracy by interfering with our election system, and affirming the Senate's unequivocal commitment to holding the Russian Federation, President Putin, and those who carried out the attacks accountable. [SR-594] [Elections ] [National Security ] [Cybersecurity ] [Voting Rights ] [International ]
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Government of the Russian Federation's ongoing attacks against the United States election system to undermine our democracy by interfering with our election system, and affirming the Senate's unequivocal commitment to holding the Russian Federation, President Putin, and those who carried out the attacks accountable. Expresses agreement with the conclusions reached by U.S. intelligence agencies that Vladimir Putin ordered an attack against the 2016 presidential election, and declares that (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 07/26/2018

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Expressing opposition to the completion of Nord Stream II, and for other purposes. [HR-1035] [Energy ] [International ] [Trade ] [National Security ]
Expressing opposition to the completion of Nord Stream II, and for other purposes. Expresses opposition to the completion of Nord Stream II, the gas pipeline that would transport natural gas from Russia through the Baltic Sea to Germany. Urges the President to support European energy security through a policy of diversification to lessen reliance on Russia. Supports the imposition of sanctions with respect to Nord Stream II.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Mr. Royce (ca) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 12/11/2018

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STOP Using Human Shields Act Sanction Terrorist Operations Using Human Shields Act of 2018 [S.3257] [National Security ] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
STOP Using Human Shields Act Sanction Terrorist Operations Using Human Shields Act of 2018

  

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 10/03/2018

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Condemning the ongoing illegal occupation of Crimea by the Russian Federation. [HR-1022] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ]
Condemning the ongoing illegal occupation of Crimea by the Russian Federation. Calls upon the U.S. government to declare it the foreign policy of the United States to never recognize the illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis Introduced In House on 07/24/2018

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