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Stop Iran's Nuclear Weapons Program Act of 2010 [HB-6296]
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Stop Iran's Nuclear Weapons Program Act of 2010 - Subjects a parent entity, with specified exceptions, to penalties for violations of certain sanctions regarding Iran committed by a subsidiary outside of the United States that would be subject to prohibitions if committed inside the United States or by a U.S. person. Prohibits with respect to Iran: (1) issuance of specified licenses to export or reexport civil aviation goods, services, or technology; and (2) such goods, services, or technology from being exported or reexported. Increases temporarily
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, And International Law. on 12/20/2010
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Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2009 [HB-578]
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Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2009 - Expresses the sense of Congress concerning Iraqi refugees and internally displaced persons. Directs the Secretary of State, with respect to vulnerable populations in Iraq and with respect to countries containing a significant population of Iraqi refugees (including Jordan, Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, and Egypt), to provide such countries or appropriate international organizations and nongovernmental organizations with specified humanitarian
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, And International Law. on 03/16/2009
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North Korea Sanctions and Diplomatic Nonrecognition Act of 2010 [HB-5350]
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North Korea Sanctions and Diplomatic Nonrecognition Act of 2010 - Continues diplomatic, economic, and military sanctions against the government of North Korea as a supporter of international terrorism until the President certifies to Congress that North Korea: (1) is no longer engaged in the illegal transfer of missile or nuclear technology, particularly to Iran and Syria; (2) is not assisting foreign terrorist organizations, engaged in counterfeiting U.S. currency, or engaged in illicit narcotics traffic; (3) has released specified U.S. citizens,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 05/20/2010
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Security through Termination Of Proliferation Act of 2009 [HB-485]
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Security through Termination Of Proliferation Act of 2009 or the STOP Act of 2009 - States that specified U.S. sanctions with respect to Iran, North Korea, or Syria shall remain in effect until the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that such country has verifiably dismantled its weapons of mass destruction programs. Amends the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act to include within the scope of such Act (including identification/reporting and sanction provisions) persons involved in the transshipment (as
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, And International Law. on 03/16/2009
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Secure Visas Act [HB-4758]
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Secure Visas Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act to grant the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) (Secretary), except for the Secretary of State's authority with respect to diplomatic- and international organization-related visas, exclusive authority to issue regulations, establish policy, and administer and enforce the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and all other immigration or nationality laws relating to U.S. consular officer visa functions. Authorizes the Secretary to refuse or revoke any visa to an alien or class
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, And International Law. on 04/26/2010
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Limitation on Nuclear Cooperation with the United Arab Emirates Act of 2009 [HB-364]
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Limitation on Nuclear Cooperation with the United Arab Emirates Act of 2009 - Prohibits any agreement for cooperation to enter into force or any license to be issued for the export of nuclear material, equipment, or technology between the United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 unless the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the government of the UAE has: (1) taken actions to prohibit the transfer of goods, services, or technology to the government of Iran, including
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 01/09/2009
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Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 [HB-3081]
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Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 - Makes continuing appropriations for FY2011. (Sec. 101) Appropriates amounts for continuing operations, projects, or activities conducted in FY2010, at the same rate as for FY2010, for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were made available in: (1) the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (P.L. 111-80); (2) Division A of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 (division A of P.L. 111-118); (3) the Energy and Water Development
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita M. Lowey
Became Public Law No: 111-242. on 09/30/2010
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 [HB-2701]
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 - Title I: Budget and Personnel Authorizations - (Sec. 101) Permits, for purposes of provisions of the National Security Act of 1947 concerning the funding of intelligence activities, appropriated funds available to an intelligence agency to be obligated or expended for an intelligence or intelligence-related activity as appropriated for FY2010, as modified by such reprogramming and transfers of funds authorized by and reported to the appropriate congressional committees. (Sec. 102) Prohibits the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Silvestre Reyes
Became Public Law No: 111-259. on 10/07/2010
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Foreign Relations Authorization and Reform Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 [HB-2475]
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Foreign Relations Authorization and Reform Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 - Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations for: (1) the Department of State (Department) for the administration of foreign affairs; (2) international organizations; (3) international commissions; (4) migration and refugee assistance; and (5) centers and foundations. Revises provisions regarding local guard and protective service contracts in high risk areas abroad. Extends the program of grants for scholarships to U.S.-sponsored elementary and secondary schools in countries
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Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 05/19/2009
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International Uranium Extraction and Milling Control Act of 2009 [HB-2290]
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International Uranium Extraction and Milling Control Act of 2009 - States that it shall be U.S. policy to: (1) oppose the transfer to Iran, North Korea, and Syria of goods, services, or technology relevant to their capability to extract or mill uranium ore; and (2) work with like-minded countries to impose international restrictions on such transfers. Amends the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act to include in the President's proliferation report to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
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Sponsored by: Rep. Edward R. Royce
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 05/06/2009
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North Korea Sanctions and Diplomatic Nonrecognition Act of 2009 [HB-1980]
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North Korea Sanctions and Diplomatic Nonrecognition Act of 2009 - Continues diplomatic, economic, and military sanctions against the government of North Korea as a supporter of international terrorism until the President certifies to Congress that North Korea: (1) is no longer engaged in the illegal transfer of missile or nuclear technology, particularly to Iran and Syria; (2) is not assisting foreign terrorist organizations, engaged in counterfeiting U.S. currency, or engaged in illicit narcotics traffic; (3) has released specified U.S. citizens,
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Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 04/21/2009
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Iran Threat Reduction Act of 2009 [HB-1208]
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Iran Threat Reduction Act of 2009 - Amends the Iran Freedom Support Act to maintain specified U.S. sanctions with respect to Iran until the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that Iran has verifiably dismantled its weapons of mass destruction programs and ceased its support for international terrorism. Amends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to: (1) include transshipment among sanctionable activities; and (2) exclude from the United States an alien who is a senior government official of a foreign government or a corporate
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, And International Law. on 07/23/2009
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Syria Accountability and Liberation Act [HB-1206]
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Syria Accountability and Liberation Act - Maintains U.S. restrictions against Syria until the President certifies that Syria: (1) has ceased support for terrorism; (2) has dismantled biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons programs and has committed to combat their proliferation; (3) respects the boundaries and sovereignty of all neighboring countries; and (4) upholds human rights and civil liberties. Imposes specified trade, assistance, admissions, and military sanctions, as appropriate, on persons or countries that transfer goods or technology
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, And International Law. on 07/23/2009
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TEAM Act of 2020 Toxic Exposure in the American Military Act of 2020 [HB-8506]
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To improve the provision of health care and other benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans who were exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis
Introduced In House on 10/02/2020
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The Heroes Act [HB-8406]
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Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 09/29/2020
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American Values and Security in International Athletics Act [HB-8405]
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Requires the Department of State to distribute specified briefing materials to individuals representing the United States at international athletic competitions. These materials must contain information on human rights concerns and personal privacy and security risks posed by certain host countries (e.g., specified communist countries and countries that do not meet certain minimum standards with respect to human trafficking and are not making significant efforts to do so).
Sponsored by: Rep. Eliot L. Engel
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 11/30/2020
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Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act of 2020 [HB-8261]
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To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connection for certain diseases associated with exposure to toxins, including emissions from open burn pits, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Introduced In House on 09/15/2020
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Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act of 2020 [S.4572]
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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connection for certain diseases associated with exposure to toxins, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 09/15/2020
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NIE on Iranian Proxy Forces Act [HB-7850]
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Requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to produce an assessment of Iran's support for proxy military forces in the Middle East. It also directs the President to report to Congress a strategy to prevent Iran from expanding its power in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon. Specifically, the ODNI shall report to Congress a National Intelligence Estimate (a type of intelligence community assessment) about Iran's support for proxy forces and the increased risks that this support poses to Israel and U.S. regional interests. The estimate
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Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas R. Suozzi
Introduced In House on 07/29/2020
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Condemning war crimes committed in Idlib, Syria, by the regime of Bashar Al-Assad and its backers and calling for a political solution to the Syrian civil war. [HR-1061]
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This resolution condemns the Assad regime, Russia, and associated forces for violating ceasefire agreements and for attacking medical personnel and institutions, targeting civilians, or committing other war crimes and gross violations of human rights. Further, it expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) the United States and the international community should support the ceasefire and work to ensure humanitarian assistance to Syrian refugees and vulnerable populations in Syria, and (2) Syria should seek a political solution that
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Chabot
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East, North Africa And International Terrorism. on 08/07/2020