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Global Partnerships Act of 2012 [HB-6644]
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Global Partnerships Act of 2012 - Sets forth provisions regarding global poverty and related matters, including: (1) reduction of global poverty; (2) acceleration of economic growth; (3) micro enterprise and small and medium enterprise assistance; (4) food security; (5) child survival and maternal health; (6) combating disease; (7) family planning and reproductive health; (8) education; (9) the environment; (10) safe water, sanitation, and housing; (11) gender equality; (12) democratic governance; and (13) humanitarian and disaster assistance. Sets
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E1902-1904) on 12/11/2012
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Trafficking in Organs Victims Protection Act [HB-6573]
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Trafficking in Organs Victims Protection Act - States that it shall be U.S. policy to: (1) end the offensive practice of exploiting the poor and vulnerable for the purpose of harvesting and trafficking their organs, and (2) combat criminal trade in human organs. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to include in the annual country reports on human rights practices information on post-operative and rehabilitation care for victims of trafficking in human organs and the extent to which violations of a country's laws against trafficking in human
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 10/12/2012
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United States-Mexico Cross-Border Security Act of 2012 [HB-6280]
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United States-Mexico Cross-Border Security Act of 2012 - Directs the President, through the National Security Council Interagency Group, to develop a Whole-of-Government Plan in coordination with the government of Mexico to combat Mexican-based transnational criminal organizations. Establishes the National Security Council Interagency Group composed of representatives at the Deputy Secretary level from the Department of State, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of the Treasury, the Department
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis
Referred To The Subcommittee On Border And Maritime Security. on 08/15/2012
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Global Conservation Act of 2012 [HB-6038]
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Global Conservation Act of 2012 - Requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to audit, and report to Congress on, existing U.S. international conservation policies and programs to determine the extent to which such programs are: (1) addressing natural resource challenges to ensure healthy and sustainable supplies of water, wildlife, fish, forests, plants, and other critical resources; (2) advancing U.S. foreign policy priorities in areas such as security, democratization, sustainable food production, and clean water; (3) enhancing economic
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 06/27/2012
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2013 [HB-6018]
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2013 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes FY2013 appropriations for the Department of State (Department) for: (1) diplomatic and consular programs; (2) the Capital Investment Fund; (3) embassy security, construction and maintenance; (4) educational and cultural exchange programs; (5) conflict stabilization operations; (6) representation allowances; (7) protection of foreign missions and officials; (8) diplomatic and consular service emergencies; (9) repatriation loans; (10) the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/18/2012
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Stop Tobacco Smuggling in the Territories Act of 2012 [HB-5934]
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Stop Tobacco Smuggling in the Territories Act of 2012 - Amends the federal criminal code to include American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam in the definition of "state" for purposes of provisions prohibiting trafficking in contraband cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.
Sponsored by: Rep. Judy Chu
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 11/15/2012
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Criminal Alien Accountability Act [HB-45]
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Criminal Alien Accountability Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish minimum imprisonment terms for specified categories of aliens subject to criminal fines, imprisonment, or both, for reentry as removed aliens. (Such provision does not apply to aliens removed for security or terrorist grounds.) Subjects an individual who knowingly aids or conspires to allow, procure, or permit any such alien to reenter the United States to criminal penalty, the same imprisonment term as applies to the alien so aided, or both.
Sponsored by: Rep. Darrell Issa
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration Policy And Enforcement. on 01/24/2011
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Captive Primate Safety Act [HB-4306]
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Captive Primate Safety Act - Amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to add nonhuman primates to the definition of "prohibited wildlife species" for purposes of the prohibition against the sale or purchase of such species in interstate or foreign commerce. Makes it unlawful for a person to import, export, transport, sell, receive, acquire, or purchase a live animal of any prohibited wildlife species in interstate or foreign commerce (i.e., for pet trade purposes). Sets forth exceptions to such prohibition, including, under certain conditions, for:
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Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, And Insular Affairs. on 04/16/2012
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United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012 [HB-4133]
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United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should take specified actions to assist in Israel's defense. States that is U.S. policy to: (1) help Israel preserve its qualitative military edge amid regional political transformation, and (2) encourage further development of advanced technology programs between the United States and Israel. Directs the President to report to Congress on: (1) the status of Israel's qualitative military edge in light of current regional trends
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/10/2012
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Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012 [HB-4119]
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Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012 - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) subject anyone who attempts or conspires to construct or finance construction of an unauthorized tunnel or subterranean passage that crosses the international border between the United States and another country, or to use such a tunnel for smuggling, to the penalties prescribed for someone who commits such an offense; (2) make such a border tunnel offense a predicate offense for a money laundering violation and for authorization for interception of wire, oral, or electronic
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Sponsored by: Rep. Bennie Thompson
Became Public Law No: 112-127. on 06/05/2012
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Department of State Rewards Program Update and Technical Corrections Act of 2012 [HB-4077]
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Department of State Rewards Program Update and Technical Corrections Act of 2012 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of State rewards program should be expanded to: (1) address the threat to U.S. interests from transnational criminal activity; and (2) target individuals indicted by international, hybrid, or mixed tribunals for genocide, war crimes, or crimes against humanity. Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to include in the program's purpose the prevention of acts of transnational organized crime and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Terrorism, Nonproliferation, And Trade. on 05/07/2012
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Targeting Transnational Drug Trafficking Act of 2011 [HB-3909]
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Targeting Transnational Drug Trafficking Act of 2011 [sic] - Amends the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to prohibit the manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance in schedule I or II, flunitrazepam, or a listed chemical by individuals having reasonable cause to believe that such substance or chemical will be unlawfully imported into the United States or into waters within 12 miles of the U.S. coast. Prohibits the manufacture or distribution of a listed chemical: (1) intending or knowing that it will be used to manufacture
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Marino
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 02/16/2012
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Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012 [HB-3801]
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Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012 - Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 with respect to aviation smuggling to extend its coverage of aircraft to: (1) any contrivance invented, used, or designed to navigate, or fly in, the air; and (2) ultralight vehicles. Subjects attempts or conspiracies to commit aviation smuggling to specified criminal penalties. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense (DOD) should continue the broad program of cooperation with the Secretary of Homeland Security to identify DOD equipment, technology,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Signed By President. on 02/10/2012
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Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act of 2012 [HB-3783]
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Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act of 2012 - States that it is U.S. policy to use a comprehensive strategy to counter Iran's growing hostile presence in the Western Hemisphere by working together with U.S. allies and partners in the region to deter threats to U.S. interests by Iran, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the IRGC's Qods Force, and Hezbollah. Directs the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a strategy to address Iran's growing presence and activity in the Western Hemisphere which should include: (1)
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Became Public Law No: 112-220. on 12/28/2012
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Enhanced Border Security Act [HB-3401]
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Enhanced Border Security Act - Directs the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a counterinsurgency strategy that: (1) outlines the transnational criminal organizations in Mexico; (2) assesses Mexico's capabilities to counter such organizations; (3) describes such organizations' operations in the United States and at the U.S. and international borders, and presents a plan to combat their operations and financial networks; and (4) utilizes all such information to combat the terrorist insurgency in Mexico. Requires the Secretary and the Office
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 12/15/2011
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Smuggled Tobacco Prevention Act of 2011 [HB-3186]
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Smuggled Tobacco Prevention Act of 2011 or the STOP Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to restrict the sale, lease, export or import, or delivery of tobacco production machines to persons lawfully engaged in: (1) the sale, lease, export or import, or delivery of such machines; (2) the manufacture or packaging of tobacco products or processed tobacco; or (3) the application of unique identification markings onto tobacco products or processed tobacco packages. Defines "tobacco production machine" as a machine used to manufacture or package tobacco
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 10/13/2011
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To amend the Anti-Smuggling Act to subject vehicles, other conveyances, and instruments of international traffic to seizure and forfeiture for smuggling, and for other purposes. [HB-3033]
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Amends the Anti-Smuggling Act of 1935 to subject to seizure and forfeiture any vehicles, other conveyances, or instruments of international traffic employed to defraud U.S. revenue or to smuggle merchandise into the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Darrell Issa
Referred For A Period Ending Not Later Than September 28, 2011, (or For A Later Time If The Chairman So Designates) To The Subcommittee On Trade, In Each Case For Consideration Of Such Provisions As Fall Within The Jurisdiction Of The Subcommittee Concerned. on 09/28/2011
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2012 [HB-2583]
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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2012 - Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes FY2012 appropriations for: (1) the Department of State (Department) for the administration of foreign affairs, (2) international organizations, (3) international peacekeeping, (4) international commissions, (5) migration and refugee assistance, and (6) the National Endowment for Democracy. Title II: Department of State Authorities and Activities - Subtitle A: Basic Authorities and Activities - (Sec. 201) Directs the Secretary
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 112-223. on 09/23/2011
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Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2011 [HB-2264]
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Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) subject anyone who attempts or conspires to construct or finance construction of an unauthorized tunnel or subterranean passage that crosses the international border between the United States and another country, to use such a tunnel for smuggling, or to disregard such construction or use, to the penalties prescribed for someone who commits such an offense; (2) make such a border tunnel offense a predicate offense for a money laundering violation and for authorization
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Sponsored by: Rep. Bennie Thompson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 08/25/2011
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Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2011 [HB-2242]
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Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2011 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to eliminate increased and mandatory minimum penalties for drug offenses involving mixtures or substances which contain cocaine base (i.e., crack cocaine).
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 08/25/2011