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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. [HR-13]
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation; and for other purposes. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should: (1) continue to enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our nation's rail and mass transit
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee
Introduced In House on 01/03/2017
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Combatting Terrorism in Tunisia Emergency Support Act of 2017 [HB-157]
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Combatting Terrorism in Tunisia Emergency Support Act of 2017 This bill declares that it is the policy of the United States to assist the government of Tunisia in eliminating terrorist organizations that operate in Tunisia and neighboring Libya and preventing fighters in Syria from returning to Tunisia. This bill expresses the sense of the Congress that: significant reform that protects fundamental human rights is necessary to enable the Tunisian security services to combat terrorism and reinforce the rule of law; expeditious consideration of sales,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee L. Hastings
Introduced In House on 01/03/2017
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FRIENDS Act First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations [HB-58]
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FRIENDS Act First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to submit a report that describes select state and local programs and policies related to the preparedness and protection of first responders, which may include information on: the degree to which such programs and policies include consideration of the presence of a first responder's family in an area impacted by a terrorist attack, the availability of personal protective equipment for first responders,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 02/01/2017
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Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 [HB-2484]
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Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should be a global leader in promoting the participation of women in conflict prevention, management, and resolution and post-conflict relief and recovery efforts; and (2) the political participation and leadership of women in fragile environments, particularly during democratic transitions, is critical to sustaining democratic institutions. (Sec. 4) The bill declares that it shall be U.S. policy to promote the meaningful participation
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Received In The Senate. Read Twice. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 152. on 06/21/2017
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Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act [HB-2431]
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Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act and related federal law with respect to immigration law enforcement within the United States. The bill authorizes: (1) states and localities to enact and enforce criminal penalties for immigration violations; and (2) state and local law enforcement personnel to investigate, arrest, and transfer aliens to federal custody. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall: (1) make grants to states and localities for
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Ordered To Be Reported By The Yeas And Nays: 19 - 13. on 05/24/2017
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Department of Homeland Security Data Framework Act of 2017 [HB-2454]
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Department of Homeland Security Data Framework Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) develop a data framework to integrate existing DHS datasets and systems for access by authorized personnel in a manner consistent with relevant legal authorities and privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties policies and protections; (2) ensure that all information of a DHS office or component that falls within the scope of the information sharing environment, and any information or intelligence relevant to priority
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Sponsored by: Rep. Will Hurd
Became Public Law No: 115-331. on 12/19/2018
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Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 [S.1141]
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Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should be a global leader in promoting the participation of women in conflict prevention, management, and resolution and post-conflict relief and recovery efforts; and (2) the political participation and leadership of women in fragile environments, particularly during democratic transitions, is critical to sustaining democratic institutions. The President, by one year after this bill's enactment and four years thereafter, shall submit to
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Sponsored by: Sen. Shelley Moore Capito
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 08/04/2017
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Pathways to Improving Homeland Security At the Local Level Act [HB-2427]
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Pathways to Improving Homeland Security At the Local Level Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Department of Homeland Security's Office for State and Local Law Enforcement to produce and disseminate an annual catalog of training opportunities, programs, and services that are available to state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies.
Sponsored by: Rep. Val Butler Demings
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 09/13/2017
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Reaffirming the commitment of the United States to promoting religious freedom globally, and for other purposes. [HR-319]
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Reaffirming the commitment of the United States to promoting religious freedom globally, and for other purposes. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to promoting religious freedom globally. Calls on the President to: strengthen U.S. religious freedom diplomacy; appoint a new Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom; name a Special Advisor for International Religious Freedom at the National Security Council; develop a national security strategy on international religious freedom; support international religious freedom in United Nations
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights And International Organizations. on 05/18/2017
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Lifesaving Gear for Police Act [S.1087]
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Lifesaving Gear for Police Act This bill invalidates any regulation, rule, guidance, recommendation, or policy issued after May 15, 2015, that limits the sale or donation of excess federal property to state and local law enforcement agencies unless enacted by Congress. Additionally, it prohibits the use of federal funds to implement such regulation, rule, guidance, recommendation, or policy. Property that was recalled or seized on or after May 15, 2015, must be returned, replaced, or reissued to the state or local law enforcement agency.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Rounds
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 05/10/2017
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PLO Accountability Act of 2017 [HB-2390]
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PLO Accountability Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East And North Africa. on 05/18/2017
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To posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to each of Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith in recognition of their contributions to the Nation. [HB-2315]
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To posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to each of Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith in recognition of their contributions to the Nation. This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith in recognition of their contributions to the nation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 12/13/2018
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Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act [HB-2185]
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Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act This bill requires the President to transmit to Congress every six months for five years determinations and certifications of whether, on or after January 30, 2016: (1) specified foreign financial institutions, including Iranian financial institutions, have facilitated significant transactions or provided services for foreign terrorist organizations, sanctioned foreign persons, or Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps or any of its officials, agents, or affiliates; and (2) specified foreign persons have knowingly materially
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Sponsored by: Rep. Lee Zeldin
Introduced In House on 04/27/2017
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Consolidated Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2017 [HJR-100]
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Consolidated Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2017 This joint resolution authorizes the President, for three years, to use all necessary and appropriate force to protect U.S. national security against Al Qaeda, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), the Afghan Taliban, and any associated organized and armed group that is a co-belligerent against the United States. Congress declares that this authorization is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization under the War Powers Resolution and that nothing in
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Introduced In House on 04/27/2017
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Asia-Pacific Defense Commission Act [HB-2176]
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Asia-Pacific Defense Commission Act This bill declares that it is U.S policy to continue to maintain a strong military posture in the Asia-Pacific region in order to reassure U.S. allies, deter aggression, and respond swiftly to crises. The Department of Defense (DOD) shall shall seek opportunities to enhance military training and exercises with U.S. allies in such region. The bill authorizes the President to establish the Asia-Pacific Defense Commission to strengthen cooperation between the United States and its allies in such region to combat
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee L. Hastings
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia And The Pacific. on 05/18/2017
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National Strategy for School Security Act of 2017 [HB-2109]
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National Strategy for School Security Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department Homeland Security, in order to assist in the domestic preparedness for and response to acts of terrorism and other emergencies and to coordinate federal efforts to secure elementary and secondary schools, to develop and submit to Congress a national school security strategy and updates to such strategy. The strategy shall: describe all federal programs, projects, and activities to secure elementary and secondary schools from acts of terrorism and other emergencies;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Luke Messer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Emergency Preparedness, Response And Communications. on 04/25/2017
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A joint resolution to provide limitations on the transfer of air-to-ground munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia. [SJR-40]
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A joint resolution to provide limitations on the transfer of air-to-ground munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia. This joint resolution prohibits the transfer to Saudi Arabia of U.S. air-to-ground munitions until the President certifies to Congress that: (1) Saudi Arabia and its coalition partners are taking all feasible precautions to reduce the risk of civilian harm and exercising proportional use of force in the course of military actions and are making demonstrable efforts to facilitate the flow of critical humanitarian aid and commercial
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Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/06/2017
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Charity Transparency Act of 2017 [HB-2058]
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Charity Transparency Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to require tax-exempt organizations to disclose details regarding employees and board members involved in terror finance activities. An organization applying for tax-exempt status must disclose in its application the names and addresses of any officer, director, trustee, or highly compensated employee who, at any time prior to the date of the application, was: a member or employee of an organization: (1) named on the Department of the Treasury's Designated Charities and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Introduced In House on 04/06/2017
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the challenges posed to long-term stability in Lebanon by the conflict in Syria and supporting the establishment of safe zones in Syria. [HR-252]
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the challenges posed to long-term stability in Lebanon by the conflict in Syria and supporting the establishment of safe zones in Syria. Recognizes: (1) the importance of U.S. assistance to build Lebanon's capacity to provide services and security for Lebanese citizens; (2) the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) as the sole institution entrusted with the defense of Lebanon's sovereignty; and (3) that it is in U.S. interests to support negotiations to end the conflict in Syria, which would allow for
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Sponsored by: Rep. James P. McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Middle East And North Africa. on 05/18/2017
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AGOA and MCA Modernization Act African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act Modernization Act [S.832]
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AGOA and MCA Modernization Act African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act Modernization Act This bill directs the President to establish a website for the collection and dissemination of information regarding the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The Department of State is urged to encourage eligible sub-Saharan African countries to use AGOA benefits. The President is urged to: facilitate trans-boundary trade among eligible sub-Saharan African countries; provide AGOA benefits training for business and government trade
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 10/17/2017