Sovereignty, Recognition, National Governance And Status

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Global Fragility Act of 2019 [S.727] [International ] [National Security ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Human Rights ] [Military ] [Budget and Spending ]
Directs the President to devise and implement a plan to combat global fragility. The bill also establishes funds to support such endeavors. The President shall report to Congress and implement a 10-year Global Fragility Strategy to (1) help stabilize conflict-affected areas, (2) address global fragility, and (3) increase U.S. capacity to be a leader in international efforts to prevent extremism and violent conflict. The strategy shall (1) focus on the long-term causes of fragility and violence; (2) include specific objectives and approaches to reduce (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Risch With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 07/18/2019

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Guatemala Rule of Law Accountability Act [HB-1630] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Trade ] [Finance ] [Crime ]
Directs the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on certain foreign persons that have engaged in corruption, money laundering, or other specified activities in Guatemala. Specifically, the sanctions shall apply to a current or former Guatemalan official, or a foreign person acting in cooperation with such an official, that knowingly (1) committed or facilitated acts of significant corruption, money laundering, or narcotics trafficking; (2) obstructed investigations into any of those acts; (3) misued equipment provided by the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 04/12/2019

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Global Fragility Act of 2019 [HB-1580] [International ] [National Security ] [Defense ] [Human Rights ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Directs the Department of State to establish the interagency Global Fragility Initiative to stabilize conflict-affected areas and prevent violence globally, and establishes funds to support such efforts. The State Department shall devise a plan for the initiative, including its organizational structure and goals. The State Department shall lead in foreign policy, diplomatic, and political efforts. The U.S. Agency for International Development shall lead in development, humanitarian, and non-security policies. Other departments and agencies, including (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith Introduced In House on 03/07/2019

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European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019 [S.704] [Energy ] [International ] [Trade ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ]
Directs the Department of State to prioritize assistance to develop energy infrastructure in Europe and Eurasia, in particular for projects involving the European Commission and countries in the region. Assistance shall include political and diplomatic support and funding assistance. Projects eligible for such assistance include projects that improve electricity transmission infrastructure, energy efficiency, or power generation. The State Department shall give preference to projects that (1) link the energy systems of regional countries, (2) have (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Risch With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute And An Amendment To The Title. Without Written Report. on 12/17/2019

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Southeast Asia Strategy Act [HB-1632] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Climate Change ] [Economic Development ]
Directs the Department of State to submit to Congress a strategy for engagement with Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The strategy shall include various elements including (1) an identification of enduring U.S. interests in the region and efforts to bolster ASEAN's effectiveness; (2) a list of ongoing and planned initiatives to strengthen U.S. relationships in the region, including efforts to promote inclusive economic growth and to combat climate change; and (3) a summary of ongoing efforts to promote human (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Yoho Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/25/2019

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A resolution recognizing the 198th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States. [SR-95] [International ] [Human Rights ]
This resolution congratulates the people of Greece as they celebrate the 198th anniversary of their country's independence. The resolution recognizes Greece's commitment to democratic principles and the important role that Greece has played both regionally and internationally.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Resolution Agreed To In Senate Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 04/10/2019

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Recognizing the self-determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory. [HR-174] [International ] [National Security ]
This resolution honors Gibraltar's contribution to advancing U.S. security interests in the Mediterranean region and expresses support for the people of Gibraltar.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 03/25/2019

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AFGHAN Service Act American Forces Going Home After Noble Service Act [SJR-12] [Defense ] [International ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Veterans ]
Repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force enacted in response to the September 11, 2001, attacks. It also directs the Department of Defense to report to Congress a plan for (1) the orderly withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, and (2) political reconciliation and elections in Afghanistan independent of U.S. involvement. All members of the U.S. Armed Forces deployed in support of the Global War on Terror shall receive a $2,500 bonus.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Udall Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/04/2019

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Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the March First Movement and Korea's declaration of independence from the Empire of Japan. [HR-159] [International ] [Human Rights ]
This resolution reaffirms the United States' support for South Korea on the 100th anniversary of its declaration of independence from Japan. The resolution also commends South Korea's efforts to achieve a unified and denuclearized Korean Peninsula.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Drew Ferguson Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia, The Pacific And Nonproliferation. on 03/14/2019

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Expressing concern about the threat posed to democracy and human rights by theocratic groups operating in South Asia. [HR-160] [Human Rights ] [International ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
This resolution calls upon the governments of Bangladesh and Pakistan to stop Jamaat-e-Islami (an Islamist political party) from threatening regional stability and urges U.S. agencies to end partnerships with groups affiliated with Jamaat-e-Islami . Additionally, this resolution presses law enforcement to investigate the reported collaboration between the Hand for Relief and Development (a charitable organization) and a Pakistani terrorist organization.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis Introduced In House on 02/28/2019

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A resolution calling for accountability and justice for the assassination of Boris Nemtsov. [SR-81] [International ] [Human Rights ]
This resolution commemorates the life of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov and his work promoting democracy and human rights, and condemns Russian President Vladimir Putin and his regime for targeting political opponents and attempting to cover up Nemtsov's assassination. It also calls on the Department of State to (1) impose sanctions on those involved; (2) report to Congress on the assassination; and (3) investigate whether Ramzan Kadyrov, the Russia-backed head of the Chechen Republic, has violated previously imposed U.S. sanctions.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin Resolution Agreed To In Senate With An Amendment And An Amended Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 06/10/2019

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Calling for accountability and justice for the assassination of Boris Nemtsov. [HR-156] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Crime ]
This resolution condemns Russian President Vladimir Putin and his regime for targeting political opponents and attempting to cover up the assassination of Russian opposition leader and democracy advocate Boris Nemtsov. It also calls on the Department of State to impose sanctions on those involved and to report to Congress on the assassination.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Mr. Engel Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 03/12/2019

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Vladimir Putin Transparency Act [HB-1404] [International ] [National Security ] [Finance ] [Cybersecurity ]
Directs the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to report to Congress about Russian President Vladimir Putin. The report shall address topics including (1) Putin's estimated net worth and known assets; (2) methods he uses to conceal his assets, such as intermediaries and shell companies; and (3) the identities of the most significant Russian senior officials and oligarchs who help Putin hide his true financial condition.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Select Committee On Intelligence. on 03/13/2019

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To prohibit lifting of United States sanctions imposed with respect to North Korea. [HB-1369] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ]
Prohibits the President from waiving, reducing, or otherwise limiting the application of sanctions on North Korea until the President certifies to Congress that North Korea has ceased engaging in gross human rights abuses, including operation of slave-labor and political prisoner camps; established a disclosure and transparency process to identify crimes committed by the North Korean regime against its people; and issued a formal apology to the family of Otto Warmbier for his unlawful detention, torture, and murder.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brendan Boyle Introduced In House on 02/26/2019

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To clarify that it is United States policy to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. [HB-1372] [International ] [National Security ]
Establishes that it is U.S. policy to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. References to "Israel" in future acts of Congress relating to appropriations or foreign commerce shall be interpreted to include the Golan Heights.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis Referred To The Subcommittee On Biotechnology, Horticulture, And Research. on 03/15/2019

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A bill clarifying that it is United States policy to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. [S.567] [International ] [Trade ] [National Security ]
Establishes that it is U.S. policy to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. References to "Israel" in future acts of Congress relating to appropriations or foreign commerce shall be interpreted to include the Golan Heights.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/26/2019

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Expressing support for addressing the Arab-Israeli conflict in a concurrent track with the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and commending Arab and Muslim-majority states that have improved bilateral relations with Israel. [HR-138] [International ] [Human Rights ]
This resolution reaffirms U.S. policy to support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The resolution urges Palestine and other Arab and Muslim-majority states to engage in negotiations with Israel in order to advance the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and improve bilateral relations.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 07/17/2019

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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] [International ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ] [Trade ] [Energy ] [Military ]
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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert 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] [International ] [National Security ] [Defense ]
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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Pawel Adamowicz Democratic Leadership Exchange Act of 2019 [HB-1270] [International ] [Education ]
Permanently reauthorizes the U.S.-Poland Parliamentary Exchange Program, which allows participants from both countries to visit the other to participate in educational and skills-development activities. It also establishes the Pawel Adamowicz Democratic Leadership Exchange Program, which is open to eligible adults (the current program is open only to individuals under the age of 19).

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Lipinski Introduced In House on 02/14/2019

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