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Iranian Leadership Asset Transparency Act [S.2353] [International ] [Finance ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ]
Iranian Leadership Asset Transparency Act This bill requires the Department of the Treasury, in furtherance of efforts to prevent the financing of terrorism, money laundering, or related illicit finance and to make financial institutions' required compliance with sanctions more easily understood, to submit within 270 days and annually thereafter for the next two years a report regarding: the funds or other assets held in U.S. and foreign financial institutions that are directly or indirectly controlled by specified Iranian officials; any equity (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. David Perdue Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 01/29/2018

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Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act [S.2365] [Human Rights ] [International ] [National Security ]
Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act This bill directs the President to identify and impose sanctions against senior members of the government of Iran and other persons who are responsible for or complicit in committing serious human rights violations, or engaging in censorship, the diversion of goods intended for the people of Iran, or public corruption. The President shall identify and impose U.S. entry and financial sanctions against persons who are responsible for or complicit in the politically-motivated intimidation, detention, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/30/2018

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Cambodia Accountability and Return on Investment Act of 2018 [S.2412] [International ] [Human Rights ]
Cambodia Accountability and Return on Investment Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/08/2018

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A resolution calling upon the President to exercise relevant mandatory sanctions authorities under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act in response to the Government of the Russian Federation's continued aggression in Ukraine and illegal occupation of Crimea and assault on democratic institutions around the world, including through cyber attacks. [SR-402] [Cybersecurity ] [International ] [National Security ] [Elections ]
A resolution calling upon the President to exercise relevant mandatory sanctions authorities under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act in response to the Government of the Russian Federation's continued aggression in Ukraine and illegal occupation of Crimea and assault on democratic institutions around the world, including through cyber attacks. Calls for: (1) the President, the Department of the Treasury, and the Department of State to impose sanctions with respect to activities of the Russian Federation undermining cybersecurity, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S876-878) on 02/12/2018

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A resolution recognizing the critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance. [SR-407] [Human Rights ] [International ]
A resolution recognizing the critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance. Commends human rights defenders for their critical work, condemns threats to them, and welcomes the imposition of sanctions by the President on December 21, 2017, and under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, with respect to human rights abusers and corrupt actors.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1166-1167) on 02/15/2018

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Calling upon the President to exercise relevant mandatory sanctions authorities under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act in response to the Government of the Russian Federation's continued aggression in Ukraine and forcible and illegal annexation of Crimea and assault on democratic institutions around the world, including through cyber attacks. [HR-749] [Cybersecurity ] [International ] [National Security ] [Elections ]
Calling upon the President to exercise relevant mandatory sanctions authorities under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act in response to the Government of the Russian Federation's continued aggression in Ukraine and forcible and illegal annexation of Crimea and assault on democratic institutions around the world, including through cyber attacks. Calls for: (1) the President, the Department of the Treasury, and the Department of State to impose sanctions with respect to activities of the Russian Federation undermining cybersecurity, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Introduced In House on 02/26/2018

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Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act [HB-4744] [Human Rights ] [International ] [National Security ]
Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act This bill directs the President to identify and impose sanctions against senior members of the government of Iran and other persons who are responsible for or complicit in committing serious human rights violations, or engaging in censorship, the diversion of goods intended for the people of Iran, or public corruption. The President shall identify and impose U.S. entry and financial sanctions against persons who are responsible for or complicit in the politically-motivated intimidation, detention, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/07/2018

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DISARM Act Directing Implementation of Sanctions and Accountability for Russian Mischief Act [HB-5216] [International ] [National Security ]
DISARM Act Directing Implementation of Sanctions and Accountability for Russian Mischief Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin Introduced In House on 03/08/2018

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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. [HR-763] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Poverty ] [Criminal Justice ]
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 and release political prisoners.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell Introduced In House on 03/05/2018

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Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act [HB-5132] [International ] [Trade ] [National Security ]
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 03/07/2018

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Nuclear Cooperation Reform Act of 2018 [HB-5357] [Energy ] [International ] [National Security ] [Trade ]
Nuclear Cooperation Reform Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Introduced In House on 03/21/2018

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Secure Elections Act [S.2593] [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: Sen. Susan Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 03/22/2018

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Stand with UK against Russia Violations Act [HB-5428] [International ] [National Security ]
Stand with UK against Russia Violations Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Zoe Lofgren Introduced In House on 04/05/2018

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Condemning North Korea's threats against our citizens on Guam, reaffirming our unshakable commitment to the security of Guam, and for other purposes. [HR-505] [International ] [National Security ] [Military ]
Condemning North Korea's threats against our citizens on Guam, reaffirming our unshakable commitment to the security of Guam, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H7097) on 09/07/2017

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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 [S.1761] [National Security ] [Cybersecurity ] [Defense ] [Military ]
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Burr By Senator Burr From Select Committee On Intelligence Filed Written Report. Report No. 115-151. Additional And Minority Views Filed. on 09/07/2017

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United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2017 [S.1699] [Trade ] [International ]
United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 08/01/2017

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Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act [HB-3542] [International ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ] [Military ]
Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act (Sec. 3) This bill states that it is U.S. policy to condemn Hamas's use of human shields and act against those engaging in or supporting the use of human shields. (Sec. 4) The President is urged to direct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations (U.N.) to use U.S. influence at the Security Council to secure support for a resolution: (1) imposing multilateral sanctions against Hamas's use of human shields; and (2) specifying steps to prevent, and consequences for, the use of U.N. employees as human (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/15/2018

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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 [HB-3362] [International ] [Budget and Spending ] [Trade ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Law Enforcement ] [Military ] [Elections ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ] [Cybersecurity ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Economic Development ] [Finance ] [Taxes ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Construction ] [Energy ] [Healthcare ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Small Business ] [Consumer Protection ] [Education ] [Veterans ] [Defense ] [Immigration ] [Disaster Relief ]
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 Provides FY2018 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY Provides appropriations to the Department of State for the Administration of Foreign Affairs, including: Diplomatic and Consular Programs; the Capital Investment Fund; the Office of Inspector General; Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs; Representation Expenses; Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials; (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Rogers The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 115-253, By Mr. Rogers (ky). on 07/24/2017

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Taiwan Security Act of 2017 [S.1620] [Defense ] [International ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Trade ]
Taiwan Security Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to carry out a program of exchanges of senior military officers and senior officials between the United States and Taiwan that are designed to improve military relations. Exchanges should focus on: threat analysis; military doctrine; force planning; logistical support; intelligence collection and analysis; operational tactics, techniques, and procedures; humanitarian assistance and disaster relief; and civil-military relations. Such exchanges should be conducted in the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/24/2017

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Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act [HB-3364] [International ] [Cybersecurity ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Defense ] [Finance ] [Trade ] [Law Enforcement ]
Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017 This bill directs the President to impose sanctions against: (1) Iran's ballistic missile or weapons of mass destruction programs, (2) the sale or transfer to Iran of military equipment or the provision of related technical or financial assistance, and (3) Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated foreign persons. The President may impose sanctions against persons responsible for violations of internationally recognized human (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen Became Public Law No: 115-44. on 08/02/2017

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