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Strengthening American Nuclear Competitiveness Act [HB-7405]
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Requires expedited consideration of certain nuclear technology exports, and it requires the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to author specified reports. Specifically, DOE must establish procedures to expedite consideration of authorization requests regarding the transfer of a technology that involves specified low-proliferation-risk reactors to certain foreign countries. DOE must also report on U.S. civil nuclear commerce, including (1) an assessment of current practices with respect to the civilian nuclear
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Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Johnson
Introduced In House on 06/29/2020
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Protecting America From Spies Act [HB-7326]
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To amend section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure that efforts to engage in espionage or technology transfer are considered in visa issuance, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Glenn Grothman
Introduced In House on 06/25/2020
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BUS Act of 2020 Best to Use Safety Belts Act of 2020 [HB-7306]
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Prohibits a person from manufacturing for sale, selling, introducing into interstate commerce, or importing into the United States a school bus that is not equipped with lap and shoulder belts for each passenger. A violation of this requirement shall be treated as a violation of a federal motor vehicle safety standard. The Department of Transportation (DOT) shall establish a program to provide school buses with seat belts and other safety features, under which DOT may make a competitive grant to a state educational agency and a local educational
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Referred To The Subcommittee On Highways And Transit. on 06/25/2020
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Securing Our Skies Against Chinese Technology Act of 2020 [HB-7311]
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Prohibits using federal funds to purchase a drone manufactured in China or by an entity controlled by the Chinese government. An executive agency may not provide funds to a private or state government entity unless the recipient certifies that it is not using such drones.
Sponsored by: Rep. Matt Gaetz
Introduced In House on 06/24/2020
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 [S.4049]
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Authorizes FY2021 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, and missiles; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Drug
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Sponsored by: Sen. James Inhofe
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 08/07/2020
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Recognizing the 3rd anniversary of the passing of Otto Frederick Warmbier and condemning the North Korean regime for their continued human rights abuses. [HR-1016]
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This resolution expresses remembrance for the life of Otto Frederick Warmbier on the third anniversary of his death. The resolution condemns North Korea for his death and calls for sanctions against North Korea to remain fully implemented until North Korea commits to the suspension of its proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Chabot
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia, The Pacific And Nonproliferation. on 07/13/2020
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Safeguarding American Innovation Act [S.3997]
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A bill to strengthen the security and integrity of the United States scientific and research enterprise.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Reported By Senator Johnson With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 116-317. on 12/14/2020
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A resolution commemorating Otto Frederick Warmbier and condemning the North Korean regime for their continued human rights abuses. [SR-623]
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This resolution expresses remembrance for the life of Otto Frederick Warmbier on the third anniversary of his death. The resolution condemns North Korea for his death and calls for sanctions against North Korea to remain fully implemented until North Korea commits to the suspension of its proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Discharged By Unanimous Consent. on 06/18/2020
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Enhancing North Korea Humanitarian Assistance Act [HB-7218]
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Addresses humanitarian concerns related to sanctions on North Korea. The Office of Foreign Assets Control shall take one or more specified actions relating to U.S. sanctions on North Korea, such as (1) expanding the current humanitarian exception to such sanctions to include items that meet basic human needs and are not subject to the Export Administration Regulations, or (2) exempting certain nonsensitive items for humanitarian operations from specific licensing requirements. For the purposes of such sanctions, personal computers for authorized
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Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Levin
Introduced In House on 06/15/2020
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CHIPS for America Act Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America Act [HB-7178]
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Establishes investments and incentives to support U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, research and development, and supply chain security. Specifically, the bill provides an income tax credit for semiconductor equipment or manufacturing facility investment through 2026. The bill also establishes a trust fund to be allocated upon reaching an agreement with foreign government partners to promote (1) consistency in policies related to microelectronics, (2) transparency in microelectronic supply chains, and (3) alignment in policies towards nonmarket
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Introduced In House on 06/11/2020
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Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020 [S.3944]
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A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to reduce the production and use of certain single-use plastic products and packaging, to improve the responsibility of producers in the design, collection, reuse, recycling, and disposal of their consumer products and packaging, to prevent pollution from consumer products and packaging from entering into animal and human food chains and waterways, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Udall
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 06/11/2020
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U.S. Citrus Protection Act [HB-7184]
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Prohibits importing commercially produced fresh citrus fruit originating in China.
Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Posey
Introduced In House on 06/11/2020
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Defending Against Rosatom Exports Act [HB-7141]
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Extends limits on the importation of Russian low-enriched uranium, a fuel for nuclear reactors, and contains other related provisions. (These limits stem from a 1992 agreement with Russia to end a Department of Commerce antidumping investigation into Russian uranium imports.) The bill extends these limits, which are currently set to expire in 2020, to 2035. The bill also specifies the maximum amounts of qualifying uranium that may be imported each year for 2021-2035. Currently, qualifying uranium imported for use in the initial core of a new reactor
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Sponsored by: Rep. Rob Bishop
Introduced In House on 06/08/2020
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Enhancing North Korea Humanitarian Assistance Act [S.3908]
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Addresses humanitarian concerns related to sanctions on North Korea. The Office of Foreign Assets Control shall take one or more specified actions relating to U.S. sanctions on North Korea, such as (1) expanding the current humanitarian exception to such sanctions to include items that meet basic human needs and are not subject to the Export Administration Regulations, or (2) exempting certain nonsensitive items for humanitarian operations from specific licensing requirements. For the purposes of such sanctions, personal computers for authorized
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 06/08/2020
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 [S.3905]
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Authorizes various intelligence-related activities for FY2021 and contains other related provisions. The bill's provisions include requiring the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and other intelligence agencies to establish continuity of operations plans; requiring the ODNI to establish the Social Media Data and Threat Analysis Center; establishing that disclosure of a whistleblower's personally identifiable information may constitute a personnel action and giving the whistleblower a right
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Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
By Senator Rubio From Select Committee On Intelligence Filed Written Report. Report No. 116-233. Minority Views Filed. on 06/17/2020
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Never Again International Outbreak Prevention Act [HB-7132]
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Establishes measures related to international accountability for outbreaks of novel viruses and diseases. The Department of State must establish lists of countries based on the procedures and standards each country has implemented to (1) identify outbreaks and monitor diseases, and (2) ensure that novel viruses and diseases are timely reported. The President must take specified action with respect to countries that are deemed capable of implementing such procedures and standards but have not done so. The President may also sanction government officials
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Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
Introduced In House on 06/08/2020
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National Technology Industrial Base Enhancement Act of 2020 [S.3882]
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Establishes the National Technology Industrial Base Quadrilateral Council to address issues such as industrial security, supply-chain security, cybersecurity, foreign ownership, and management best practices.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Rounds
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 06/03/2020
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Hong Kong Autonomy Act [HB-7083]
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Imposes sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that materially contribute to China's failure to preserve Hong Kong's autonomy. Hong Kong is part of China but has a largely separate legal and economic system with protections for civil rights such as freedom of speech. This arrangement is enshrined in (1) the Joint Declaration, a 1984 treaty pertaining to the United Kingdom's transfer of Hong Kong's sovereignty to China; and (2) the Basic Law, Hong Kong's constitutional document. The Department of State shall report annually to Congress information
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Introduced In House on 06/01/2020
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Compensation for Americans Act of 2020 [HB-7007]
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Requires the Department of State to negotiate with China to secure compensation for China's distortion of information related to the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The bill also contains other China-related provisions, such as those imposing sanctions on certain Chinese individuals and entities. As part of such negotiations, the President shall (1) freeze Chinese assets subject to U.S. jurisdiction; (2) suspend the required review of any proposed acquisition of a U.S. entity by a Chinese entity; (3) impose sanctions on Chinese
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Wagner
Introduced In House on 05/22/2020
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Hong Kong Autonomy Act [S.3798]
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Imposes sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that materially contribute to China's failure to preserve Hong Kong's autonomy. Hong Kong is part of China but has a largely separate legal and economic system with protections for civil rights such as freedom of speech. This arrangement is enshrined in (1) the Joint Declaration, a 1984 treaty pertaining to the United Kingdom's transfer of Hong Kong's sovereignty to China; and (2) the Basic Law, Hong Kong's constitutional document. The Department of State shall report annually to Congress information
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Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Received In The House. on 06/29/2020