Sovereignty, Recognition, National Governance And Status
US Congress 116th Congress
Humanitarian Assistance to the Venezuelan People Act of 2019 [HB-854]
[International ]
[Healthcare ]
[Food ]
[Human Rights ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Health ]
Directs the Department of State to report to Congress a long term strategy for coordinating the provision of humanitarian assistance to Venezuelans both in Venezuela and in other parts of the Western Hemisphere and authorizes the President to provide humanitarian aid to such individuals. The strategy shall cover topics including how to provide public health commodities, food, and technical assistance. It shall also describe (1) current and anticipated challenges to distributing humanitarian assistance in Venezuela and elsewhere, and (2) how the
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HB-854: Humanitarian Assistance to the Venezuelan People Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/26/2019
Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2019 [HB-739]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Data Privacy ]
Establishes the Office of International Cyberspace Policy within the Department of State. The Office's duties include advising the State Department on cyberspace issues. It shall also shall lead diplomatic efforts on issues relating to international cybersecurity, Internet access and freedom, and international cyber threats. The Office shall implement U.S. policy to work internationally to promote an open, interoperable, and secure Internet governed by a multi-stakeholder model. The bill also directs the President to devise a strategy related to
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HB-739: Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 03/07/2019
Fair Trade with China Enforcement Act [HB-704]
[Finance ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Taxes ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Trade ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Cybersecurity ]
Revises trade, finance, and tax provisions with respect to China. The bill directs the Department of Commerce to prohibit the export of certain U.S. technology and intellectual property to China. The bill places a shareholder cap on Chinese investments in certain U.S. corporations. Federal agencies are prohibited from using or procuring telecommunications equipment or services from Huawei Technologies Company, ZTE Corporation, or any other entity reasonably believed to be owned or controlled by China. The bill requires the U.S. Trade Representative
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HB-704: Fair Trade with China Enforcement Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Ryan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet. on 03/04/2019
Stopping Foreign Businesses Sanctuary Act of 2019 [HB-702]
[Trade ]
[International ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Eliminates immunity from suit in U.S. courts for certain foreign entities, and their corporate affiliates, that are state-owned or state-controlled. Specifically, the bill provides for jurisdiction in U.S. courts over foreign entities that (1) conduct commercial activity in the United States, and (2) are incorporated in a foreign state in which state-owned or state-controlled entities commonly engage in commercial activity.
HB-702: Stopping Foreign Businesses Sanctuary Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Ryan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet. on 03/04/2019
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-648]
[Agriculture ]
[Finance ]
[Environmental ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Housing ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Aerospace ]
[Food ]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Insurance ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Provides FY2019 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 6 of the 12 regular FY2019 appropriations bills: the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019; the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related
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HB-648: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 16. on 01/28/2019
Georgia Support Act [HB-598]
[International ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
Directs the Department of State to report to Congress on various topics related to Georgia. The reports shall cover (1) U.S. security assistance to Georgia and an assessment of threats to the country's independence and its ability to defend itself, (2) cybersecurity cooperation between the United States and Georgia, and (3) a strategy to help Georgia expand its capabilities to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda. The President shall impose entry and property-blocking sanctions against foreign persons responsible for or complicit in serious
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HB-598: Georgia Support Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 10/23/2019
Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act [HB-596]
[International ]
[National Security ]
T The bill prohibits any federal agency from taking any action or extending any assistance that recognizes or implies recognition of Russia's sovereignty over Crimea, its airspace, or its territorial waters. The President may waive such prohibitions on a case-by-case basis if such a waiver is vital to U.S. national security interests.
HB-596: Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/13/2019
Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019 [HB-526]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
Directs the President to impose sanctions on individuals responsible for acts to undermine democracy in Cambodia, including acts that constituted serious human rights violations. The sanctions shall be directed at senior Cambodian government, military, or security forces officials responsible for such actions, as well as entities controlled or owned by such individuals. The sanctions shall include blocking assets and restricting the entry of sanctioned individuals into the United States, and shall not apply to the importation of goods. The President
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HB-526: Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Kuster
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/16/2019
Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act [HB-194]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
Directs the President to impose sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations related to Iran's government. The President shall impose sanctions on Iranian persons responsible for or complicit in politically-motivated harassment, abuse, extortion, or extended detention or trial of (1) U.S. citizens and permanent residents, (2) Iranian citizens and residents, or (3) persons of Iranian origin. The sanctions shall include denial and revocation of visas, blocking of property, and restrictions on financial transactions. The immediate family
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HB-194: Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Susan Brooks
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 01/31/2019
United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act [HB-133]
[Trade ]
[International ]
[Economic Development ]
[Energy ]
[Healthcare ]
[Education ]
Directs the Department of State to develop a strategy to enhance economic cooperation and expand professional and educational exchange programs between the United States and Mexico. The State Department shall develop strategies to encourage more academic exchanges between the countries, as well as exchanges to encourage strengthening business skills and entrepreneurship. The State Department shall also promote energy infrastructure coordination and educational development. It shall also assess ways to develop partnerships between the countries'
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HB-133: United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act
Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline
Became Public Law No: 116-260. on 12/27/2020
HR-1149: Recognizing that the United States-Republic of Korea alliance serves as a linchpin of regional stability and bilateral security, and exemplifies the broad and deep military, diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties shared between the United States and the Republic of Korea.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Yoho
Mr. Royce (ca) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 12/11/2018
You have voted HR-1149: Recognizing that the United States-Republic of Korea alliance serves as a linchpin of regional stability and bilateral security, and exemplifies the broad and deep military, diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties shared between the United States and the Republic of Korea..
Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2018 [S.3652]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
[Defense ]
[Trade ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2018 This bill suspends certain weapons transfers to Saudi Arabia. It also imposes sanctions on individuals for various activities related to the civil war in Yemen and for involvement in the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The United States may not authorize transfers to Saudi Arabia of missiles, ammunition, ground vehicles, aircraft, or other weapons that fall within Categories III, IV, VII, or VIII of the U.S. Munitions List. The prohibitions do not apply to ground-based missile
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S.3652: Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 11/15/2018
HR-1091: 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.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H10174-10175) on 12/13/2018
You have voted HR-1091: 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..
SR-629: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to enhanced relations with the Republic of Moldova and support for Moldova's territorial integrity.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/17/2018
You have voted SR-629: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to enhanced relations with the Republic of Moldova and support for Moldova's territorial integrity..
Providing for the designation of a "Freedom to Choose their Destiny for the Nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Week". [HJR-139]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
Providing for the designation of a "Freedom to Choose their Destiny for the Nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Week". This joint resolution condemns Russia's violation of international agreements and norms in its relations with Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine. The President is authorized and requested to: designate an annual Freedom to Choose their Destiny for the Nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Week until the nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia are free to exercise their sovereign rights without outside interference, and develop policies
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HJR-139: Providing for the designation of a "Freedom to Choose their Destiny for the Nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Week".
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Harris
Introduced In House on 09/12/2018
HR-1055: To affirm strong United States-Liberia ties and support for democratic principles, and call for full implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including the establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia.
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Mr. Royce (ca) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 11/13/2018
You have voted HR-1055: To affirm strong United States-Liberia ties and support for democratic principles, and call for full implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including the establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia..