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Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act [HB-1493] [International ] [Arts and Culture ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ] [Trade ]
Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act (Sec. 2) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the President should establish an interagency coordinating committee to coordinate and advance executive branch efforts to protect and preserve international cultural property at risk from political instability, armed conflict, or natural or other disasters. (Sec. 3) The President shall apply specified import restrictions with respect to any archaeological or ethnological material of Syria: within 90 days; without regard to whether Syria (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Became Public Law No: 114-151. (txt | Pdf) on 05/09/2016

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A resolution expressing condolences to the family of Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. [SR-598] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Human Services ]
Mourns the death of Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig and expresses condolences to his family and loved ones. Condemns the terrorist acts by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), including the targeting of innocent civilians, journalists, and aid workers. Urges the United States and the international community, working in partnership with the governments and citizens of the Middle East, to address the threat posed by ISIL and the suffering of innocent civilians impacted by the conflict. States that nothing in this resolution is a declaration (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Donnelly Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6581; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S6543) on 12/10/2014

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A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate to the families of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. [SR-538] [Human Rights ] [International ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
Condemns the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), including the barbaric murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff. Mourns the deaths of James Foley and Steven Sotloff and expresses the Senate's condolences to their families. Salutes James Foley and Steven Sotloff for their courageous pursuit of journalistic excellence under the most dangerous of conditions. Supports efforts to bring to justice those responsible for the murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff. Demands the release of all hostages being held by (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S5461; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S5436) on 09/09/2014

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A resolution recognizing 20 years since the genocide in Rwanda, and affirming it is in the national interest of the United States to work in close coordination with international partners to help prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities. [SR-413] [Human Rights ] [International ] [National Security ]
Recognizes the designation by the United Nations (U.N.) of April 7th as the International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda. Honors the memory of the more than 800,000 victims of the Rwandan genocide. Affirms that it is in the U.S. national interest to work with international partners to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities. Condemns ongoing acts of violence and mass atrocities perpetrated in Syria, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Sudan, and elsewhere. Urges the President to: (1) confer with Congress (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake Measure Laid Before Senate By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6463) on 12/09/2014

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the humanitarian crisis in Syria and neighboring countries, resulting humanitarian and development challenges, and the urgent need for a political solution to the crisis. [SR-384] [Human Rights ] [International ] [National Security ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Human Services ] [Public Health ]
Condemns the unlawful use of violence against civilians by all parties to the conflict in Syria, particularly the violence and human rights violations by the government of Syria. Urges all parties to halt indiscriminate attacks on civilians. Affirms the neutrality of medical professionals providing humanitarian assistance and health care on a non-political basis. Urges all parties in Syria to allow for access to humanitarian aid throughout the Syrian Arab Republic. Supports the full implementation of United Nations (U.N.) Security Council Resolution (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Resolution Agreed To In Senate Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2166) on 04/03/2014

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A resolution calling for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and others to be tried before the International Criminal Court for committing war crimes and crimes against humanity. [SR-219] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ] [Crime ]
Condemns the ongoing violence, the use of chemical weapons, and the systematic human rights violations carried out by Syrian government forces under the direction of President Bashar al-Assad as well as abuses committed by other groups involved in the civil war in Syria. Supports the people of Syria seeking peaceful democratic change. Calls on the United Nations Security Council, based on evidence that war crimes and crimes against humanity have been perpetrated in Syria, to refer the situation to the International Criminal Court.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6298-6299) on 09/09/2013

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Authorization for the Use of Military Force against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant [SJR-47] [Defense ] [International ] [Military ] [National Security ]
Authorization for the Use of Military Force against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant - Authorizes the President to use the U.S. Armed Forces against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) or associated persons or forces. Declares that this resolution is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization pursuant to section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. States that the authority granted by this resolution does not authorize use of the U.S. Armed Forces for ground combat operations except as necessary: for the protection (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Committee On Foreign Relations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Menendez With A Preamble. With Written Report No. 113-323. Minority Views Filed. on 12/13/2014

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Declaration of War against the Organization known as the Islamic State [SJR-46] [Defense ] [International ] [Military ] [National Security ]
Declaration of War against the Organization known as the Islamic State - Declares, pursuant to article I, section 8, clause 11 of the Constitution, that a state of war exists between the United States and the organization referring to itself as the Islamic State, also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (ISIL/ISIS). Authorizes and directs the President to use the U.S. Armed Forces to protect U.S. personnel and facilities in Iraq and Syria from ISIL/ISIS. States that nothing in (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rand Paul Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/03/2014

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Authorization for Use of Military Force against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant [SJR-44] [Defense ] [International ] [Military ] [National Security ]
Authorization for Use of Military Force against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant - Authorizes the President for one year, as part of a multinational coalition, to: use all appropriate force to participate in an air campaign in Iraq, and if necessary, in Syria, to degrade and defeat the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL); and provide military equipment and training to forces fighting ISIL in Iraq or Syria, including the Iraqi security forces, Kurdish fighters, and other legitimate non-terrorist opposition groups in Syria. States (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S5702-5703) on 09/17/2014

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Chemical Weapons Control and Accountability Resolution of 2013 [SJR-22] [National Security ] [International ] [Defense ] [Human Rights ]
Chemical Weapons Control and Accountability Resolution of 2013 - States that it is U.S. policy that: (1) Syria must become a signatory to, and comply with, the Chemical Weapons Convention; (2) the failure by Bashar al-Assad's government to sign and comply with the Convention demonstrates a willful disregard of international norms on the use of chemical weapons; and (3) if Syria does not sign and comply with the Convention within 45 days all elements of national power will be considered by the U.S. government. Directs the President to submit to (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Manchin Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S6330-6331, S6331-6332, S6332, S6333) on 09/10/2013

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Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against the Government of Syria to Respond to Use of Chemical Weapons [SJR-21] [Defense ] [International ] [National Security ] [Military ]
Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against the Government of Syria to Respond to Use of Chemical Weapons - (Sec. 2) Authorizes the President, subject to a determination that force is necessary, to use the U.S. Armed Forces in a limited manner against military targets in Syria only to: (1) respond to the government of Syria's use of weapons of mass destruction in the conflict in Syria, (2) deter Syria's use of such weapons in order to protect U.S. national security interests and U.S. allies and partners, (3) degrade Syria's capacity to use (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Motion To Proceed To Consideration Of Measure Made In Senate. (consideration: Cr S6301-6304, S6307-6312, S6312-6321) on 09/10/2013

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Immediate Establishment of Syrian War Crimes Tribunal Resolution [SCR-32] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Crime ] [National Security ] [Military ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Immediate Establishment of Syrian War Crimes Tribunal Resolution - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should urge the government of Syria and other groups involved in civil war in Syria to implement an immediate cease fire and engage in negotiations to end the bloodshed; (2) the United States should declare that war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide committed in Syria should be investigated and prosecuted; (3) the President should direct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations (U.N.) to promote (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1050) on 02/25/2014

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Support of Israel Against Existential Threat Resolution of 2013 [SCR-27] [Defense ] [International ] [National Security ] [Military ]
Support of Israel Against Existential Threat Resolution of 2013 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should ensure that Israel is able to adequately address an existential Iranian nuclear threat, (2) the Secretary of Defense (DOD) should seek related opportunities for defense cooperation and partnership on military capabilities where appropriate, and (3) the delivery of the S-300 air defense system to Syria would pose a grave risk to Israel and the United States supports Israel's right to respond to such threat.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Pat Toomey Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S8466) on 11/21/2013

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Syria Transition Support Act of 2013 [S.960] [Human Rights ] [International ] [National Security ] [Defense ] [Military ] [Trade ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Syria Transition Support Act of 2013 - (Sec. 4) Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States: (1) condemns the violence and human rights violations perpetrated against the Syrian people by President Bashar al-Assad's regime; (2) affirms the neutrality of medical professionals providing humanitarian assistance and health care and condemns attacks against such personnel or interference in the provision of medical care; and (3) welcomes the pledges of humanitarian assistance made by Australia, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Japan, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Menendez With Amendments. With Written Report No. 113-79. on 07/24/2013

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Syria Stabilization Act of 2013 [S.856] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Defense ] [Military ]
Syria Stabilization Act of 2013 - Authorizes the President to provide assistance to the people of Syria in carrying out the provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act. Directs the Secretary of State to report to Congress regarding a U.S. government strategy to ensure that the people of Syria are made aware of the U.S. assistance provided to Syrians, both inside Syria and those seeking refuge in neighboring countries. Authorizes the President to establish a Syria Transition Fund to provide support (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/06/2013

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Syria Democratic Transition Act of 2013 [S.617] [Human Rights ] [International ] [National Security ] [Military ]
Syria Democratic Transition Act of 2013 - Authorizes the President to furnish assistance in order to: (1) provide support for humanitarian activities taking place in and outside Syria; (2) support efforts for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Syria and the establishment of an inclusive representative form of government; (3) encourage the Arab League and other international bodies to insist that transitional and future governments in Syria are committed to democratic principles, including respect for human rights and religious freedom; (4) (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/19/2013

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Counterterrorism Border Security Enhancement Act [S.2869] [National Security ] [Immigration ] [Crime ]
Counterterrorism Border Security Enhancement Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct an assessment (which shall consider the visa waiver program requirements for travelers and program countries) and report to Congress regarding: (1) needed border security and entry procedures improvements in response to homeland threats from the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), and (2) growing participation by U.S. and European nationals as foreign fighters in Syria and Iraq and in terrorist activity. Amends the Immigration and Nationality (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Daniel Coats Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 09/18/2014

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Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014 [S.2828] [Defense ] [Energy ] [International ] [National Security ] [Trade ] [Funding ]
Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014 - (Sec. 3) States that it is U.S. policy to assist the government of Ukraine in restoring its sovereignty and territorial integrity in order to deter the government of the Russian Federation from further destabilizing and invading Ukraine and other independent countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. (Sec. 4) Directs the President to impose three or more specified sanctions against: Rosoboronexport; an entity owned by the government of the Russian Federation or controlled by its nationals that transfers (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Measure Laid Before Senate By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6602-6607; Text Of Measure As Reported In Senate: Cr S6602-6606) on 12/11/2014

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Iranian Sanctions Relief Certification Act of 2014 [S.2667] [International ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ]
Iranian Sanctions Relief Certification Act of 2014 - Prohibits the President from exercising a waiver specified under this Act in connection with the extension of the terms of the Joint Plan of Action beyond July 20, 2014, unless the President certifies to Congress before the waiver takes effect and every 60 days thereafter that any funds made available to the government of Iran as a result of the waiver will not facilitate Iran's ability to: support any individual or entity designated for the imposition of sanctions for international terrorism, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. James Inhofe Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/24/2014

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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015 [S.2499] [International ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Trade ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ]
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015 - Title I: Department of State and Related Agency - Makes FY2015 appropriations for the Department of State (Department) for: administration of foreign affairs and diplomatic and consular programs; the Capital Investment Fund; the Office of Inspector General; educational and cultural exchange programs; representation allowances; protection of foreign missions and officials; U.S. embassy security, construction, and maintenance; emergencies in the diplomatic (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick Leahy Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Leahy. With Written Report No. 113-195. on 06/19/2014

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