Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act of 2021 [S.437]
[Veterans ]
[Public Health ]
[Healthcare ]
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to concede exposure to airborne hazards and toxins from burn pits under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.
S.437: Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act of 2021
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Hearings Held. on 04/28/2021
American Values and Security in International Athletics Act [HB-1211]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
[Sports ]
To direct the Department of State to ensure persons representing the United States in international athletic competitions in certain countries are appropriately informed, and for other purposes.
HB-1211: American Values and Security in International Athletics Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory Meeks
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 02/25/2021
Libya Stabilization Act [HB-1228]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
To advance a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Libya and support the people of Libya.
HB-1228: Libya Stabilization Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/29/2021
U.S. Citizenship Act Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act [S.348]
[Immigration ]
[Veterans ]
A bill to provide an earned path to citizenship, to address the root causes of migration and responsibly manage the southern border, and to reform the immigrant visa system, and for other purposes.
S.348: U.S. Citizenship Act Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/22/2021
Online Consumer Protection Act of 2021 [HB-1090]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Data Privacy ]
To require software marketplace operators and developers of covered foreign software to provide to consumers a warning prior to the download of such software, and for other purposes.
HB-1090: Online Consumer Protection Act of 2021
Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Banks
Referred To The Subcommittee On Consumer Protection And Commerce. on 02/19/2021
HB-504: To direct the Secretary of State to establish a unit within the Office of the Inspector General to audit United States contributions to multilateral and international organizations, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Introduced In House on 01/28/2021
You have voted HB-504: To direct the Secretary of State to establish a unit within the Office of the Inspector General to audit United States contributions to multilateral and international organizations, and for other purposes..
HB-497: To prohibit the use of funds to seek membership in the World Health Organization or to provide assessed or voluntary contributions to the World Health Organization.
Sponsored by: Rep. Doug LaMalfa
Introduced In House on 01/28/2021
You have voted HB-497: To prohibit the use of funds to seek membership in the World Health Organization or to provide assessed or voluntary contributions to the World Health Organization..
APP Act Adversarial Platform Prevention Act of 2021 [S.47]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[International ]
[Trade ]
A bill to require software marketplace operators and owners of covered foreign software to provide consumers with a warning prior to the download of such software, to establish consumer data protections, and for other purposes.
S.47: APP Act Adversarial Platform Prevention Act of 2021
Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 01/26/2021
International Spending Transparency Act [HB-8907]
[International ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
Requires the Department of State to establish the Unit to Audit US Contributions to Multilateral and International Organizations to audit and report on the contributions to those organizations during the preceding fiscal year.
HB-8907: International Spending Transparency Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Introduced In House on 12/09/2020
A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations. [SR-796]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
This resolution recognizes the United Nations (U.N.) for its role in maintaining international peace and security, applauds the U.N. for its leadership in responding to global health and humanitarian crises, and urges the President to call on Americans to observe the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the U.N.
SR-796: A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/08/2020
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the challenges the conflict in Syria poses to long-term stability and prosperity in Lebanon. [SR-553]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
[Defense ]
[Military ]
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the challenges the conflict in Syria poses to long-term stability and prosperity in Lebanon. Recognizes the importance of bilateral U.S. assistance to the government of Lebanon in building its capacity to provide services and security and curbing Hizbollah's influence. Encourages coordination between the Department of State, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and humanitarian organizations to ensure that refugees from the conflict in Syria are supported so as to mitigate any adverse
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SR-553: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the challenges the conflict in Syria poses to long-term stability and prosperity in Lebanon.
Sponsored by: Sen. David Perdue
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S5673) on 09/13/2016
You have voted SR-553: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the challenges the conflict in Syria poses to long-term stability and prosperity in Lebanon..
A resolution urging robust funding for humanitarian relief for Syria. [SR-361]
[International ]
[Funding ]
[Human Rights ]
[Human Services ]
[Disaster Relief ]
A resolution urging robust funding for humanitarian relief for Syria. Commends the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Germany, and Norway for their efforts and financial commitments to address the humanitarian crisis in Syria. Encourages the international community to act with urgency to: (1) alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Syria and in Syrian refugee-hosting countries in the region, and (2) support efforts undertaken as a result of the fourth Syria conference in London by joining the United States and other countries with substantial pledges of assistance.
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SR-361: A resolution urging robust funding for humanitarian relief for Syria.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported With Amendments Favorably. on 02/10/2016
A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the peaceful and democratic reunification of Germany. [SR-274]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
[Military ]
A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the peaceful and democratic reunification of Germany. Celebrates 25 years of a united Germany. Honors the courage of the people of Germany, the United States, and other countries who served in the Cold War to bring freedom to Central and Eastern Europe. Recognizes the importance of the alliance between the United States and Germany in: (1) common defense, (2) a shared commitment to a free and unified Europe, and (3) an expanding economic prosperity under the rule of law throughout Europe. Expresses
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SR-274: A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the peaceful and democratic reunification of Germany.
Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Resolution Agreed To In Senate Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S7476) on 10/22/2015
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Syrian refugee crisis. [SR-268]
[Immigration ]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Syrian refugee crisis. Recognizes: the scale and complexity of the Syrian refugee crisis and the need for the international community to work together to provide resources and capacity to aid refugees; the humanitarian commitment of Syria's neighbors who have worked to absorb the vast majority of refugees, as well as the European nations who have made commitments to share in the refugee resettlement effort; and that the refugee crisis is a symptom of the broader conflict in Syria, the
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SR-268: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Syrian refugee crisis.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6941) on 09/24/2015
A resolution to support the empowerment of women and urge countries to #FreeThe20. [SR-262]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
A resolution to support the empowerment of women and urge countries to #FreeThe20. Recognizes: (1) the 20th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, as well as the September 2015 conference at the United Nations to empower women; and (2) that many women will not be able to participate in the dialogue about such conference because they are imprisoned. Reiterates support for efforts to empower women and secure universal human rights for women. Welcomes the release of Ta Phong Tan of Vietnam on September 19, 2015, and calls for
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SR-262: A resolution to support the empowerment of women and urge countries to #FreeThe20.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6898-6899) on 09/22/2015
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Srebrenica. [SR-211]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Srebrenica. Observes the 20th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide. Affirms that the policies of aggression and ethnic cleansing implemented by Serb forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1992 to 1995 meet the terms of genocide. Urges the Atrocities Prevention Board, a U.S. interagency committee established by the Administration in 2012, to study the lessons of Srebrenica and issue guidance on how to prevent similar incidents from recurring in the future. Encourages the United States to:
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SR-211: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Srebrenica.
Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported With Amendments Favorably. on 06/25/2015
SR-207: A resolution recognizing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in efforts of the United States Government to promote democracy and good governance.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Measure Laid Before Senate By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S8500-8501) on 12/08/2015
You have voted SR-207: A resolution recognizing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in efforts of the United States Government to promote democracy and good governance..
A resolution condemning atrocities committed by Bashar al-Assad of Syria and his regime, and for other purposes. [SR-173]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
[Military ]
A resolution condemning atrocities committed by Bashar al-Assad of Syria and his regime, and for other purposes. Condemns the actions of Bashar al-Assad and his regime for committing brutal acts of violence against the Syrian people, for committing systematic murder, torture, rape and enforced disappearance against the Syrian people, and for using weapons of mass destruction including chemical weapons against the Syrian people. Condemns the loss of innocent civilian life during the course of the civil war in Syria. Supports the diplomatic efforts
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SR-173: A resolution condemning atrocities committed by Bashar al-Assad of Syria and his regime, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2696-2697; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S2693-2694) on 05/06/2015
SR-152: A resolution recognizing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in efforts of the United States Government to promote democracy and good governance.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2480) on 04/28/2015
You have voted SR-152: A resolution recognizing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in efforts of the United States Government to promote democracy and good governance..