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United States-Cuba Normalization Act of 2017 [HB-2966]
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United States-Cuba Normalization Act of 2017 This bill repeals the embargo on trade with Cuba. The bill: (1) makes ineffective certain prohibitions on exports to Cuba; (2) extends nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations) to Cuban products; (3) prohibits regulation or banning of travel to and from Cuba, or of any transactions incident to such travel, by U.S. citizens or residents; and (4) repeals the President's authority to continue direct restrictions on trade with Cuba. The President shall take steps necessary to: (1) conduct negotiations
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 06/29/2017
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Freezing Russian Sanctions Act [HB-2935]
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Freezing Russian Sanctions Act
Sponsored by: Rep. James P. McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 06/28/2017
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Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act [HB-2883]
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Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (Sec. 2) This bill prohibits any person from constructing, connecting, operating, or maintaining a border-crossing facility for the import or export of oil, natural gas, or electricity across an international border of the United States without obtaining a certificate of crossing. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), with respect to oil or natural gas pipelines, or the Department of Energy (DOE), with respect to electric transmission facilities, must issue a certificate of crossing for
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gene Green
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 07/20/2017
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Combating BDS Act of 2017 [HB-2856]
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Combating BDS Act of 2017 This bill allows a state or local government to adopt and enforce measures to divest its assets from, prohibit investment of its assets in, or restrict contracting with: (1) an entity that engages in a commerce- or investment-related boycott, divestment, or sanctions activity targeting Israel; or (2) an entity that owns or controls, is owned or controlled by, or is under common ownership or control with such an entity. Such measures are not preempted by federal law. A state or local government that seeks to adopt or enforce
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 06/08/2017
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A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles. [SJR-42]
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A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles. This joint resolution prohibits the issuance of a letter of offer for the following proposed exports to the government of Saudi Arabia: the transfer of certain technical data, hardware, and defense services to the Royal Saudi Air Force and Boeing Saudi Arabia to support the deployment of the Joint Direct Attack Munition off Saudi Arabia's western made aircraft platforms; the transfer of certain technical
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Sponsored by: Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Motion To Discharge Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Made. on 06/13/2017
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To provide limitations on the transfer of air-to-ground munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia. [HJR-104]
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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 goods; and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 05/25/2017
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Relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles. [HJR-102]
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Relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles. This joint resolution prohibits the issuance of a license for the following proposed exports to the government of Saudi Arabia: the transfer of certain technical data, hardware, and defense services to the Royal Saudi Air Force and Boeing Saudi Arabia to support the deployment of the Joint Direct Attack Munition off Saudi Arabia's western made aircraft platforms; the transfer of certain technical data, hardware, and defense
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 05/25/2017
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Trade Enforcement and Trade Deficit Reduction Act [HB-2734]
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Trade Enforcement and Trade Deficit Reduction Act This bill requires the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to withdraw tariff concessions granted to a foreign country if the Department of Commerce determines that such country has not reduced or eliminated a tariff or nontariff barrier on U.S. exports in accordance with a trade agreement. Commerce must: (1) initiate an investigation if it receives a petition alleging that a foreign country has not complied with the tariff provisions of a trade agreement, and (2) identify each country (other
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Sponsored by: Rep. Louise McIntosh Slaughter
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 06/07/2017
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Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017 [HB-2712]
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Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017 This bill states that it shall be U.S. policy to prevent Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, or any affiliate or successor from accessing its international support networks. The President shall report to Congress for up to three years identifying foreign persons, agencies, or instrumentalities that knowingly and materially assist any such organization. The President shall impose two or more of the following sanctions on an identified person, agency, or instrumentality, including
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 11/15/2017
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POISE Act Prevention and Oversight of Intelligence Sharing with Enemies Act [HB-2645]
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POISE Act Prevention and Oversight of Intelligence Sharing with Enemies Act This bill amends the National Security Act of 1947 to require the President to provide the congressional intelligence committees with information about any disclosure of top secret information to a foreign country's government official, agent, or representative if the foreign country is a state sponsor of terrorism or is subject to economic sanctions by the United States. "Top secret" applies to information that when subject to unauthorized disclosure could be reasonably
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson
Introduced In House on 05/24/2017
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Lawful Purpose and Self Defense Act [HB-2620]
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Lawful Purpose and Self Defense Act This bill modifies the definition of "armor piercing ammunition" for purposes of federal firearms provisions to: (1) include a projectile that is designed and intended by the manufacturer or importer for use in a handgun; (2) exclude a projectile that is primarily intended by the manufacturer or importer to be used in a rifle or shotgun and a handgun projectile that is designed for hunting, recreational, or competitive shooting. This bill repeals a prohibition on assembling from imported parts a semiautomatic
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Sponsored by: Rep. Dan Newhouse
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 06/26/2017
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Hunting, Fishing, and Recreational Shooting Protection Act [S.1214]
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Hunting, Fishing, and Recreational Shooting Protection Act This bill exempts components of firearms and ammunition and sport fishing equipment and its components (such as lead sinkers) from regulations on chemical substances under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 05/24/2017
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A bill to ensure fair treatment in licensing requirements for the export of certain echinoderms. [S.1206]
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A bill to ensure fair treatment in licensing requirements for the export of certain echinoderms. This bill: (1) exempts exporters of sea urchins and sea cucumbers that are designated as food for humans or animals or taken for recreational purposes from licensing requirements; and (2) requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to amend regulations concerning transporting wildlife to clarify that those sea urchins and sea cucumbers are fishery products exempt from the export permission requirements under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Thus,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 05/23/2017
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A resolution condemning illegal Russian aggression in Ukraine on the three year anniversary of the annexation of Crimea. [SR-100]
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A resolution condemning illegal Russian aggression in Ukraine on the three year anniversary of the annexation of Crimea. Condemns the Russian Federation's occupation of the Crimea region of Ukraine, continued aggression in eastern Ukraine, and efforts to intimidate and coerce nations in Eastern Europe from strengthening their ties with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union. Calls on the Russian Federation to: end its support for the separatists in eastern Ukraine, withdraw its military presence there, and allow Ukraine to
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2000-2002) on 03/27/2017
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Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017 [S.722]
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Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017 This bill directs the Departments of State, Defense, and Treasury and the Director of National Intelligence to submit a strategy every two years for deterring conventional and asymmetric Iranian activities that threaten the United States and key allies in the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond. The President shall impose asset blocking and U.S. exclusion sanctions against any person that materially contributes to: (1) Iran's ballistic missile or weapons of mass destruction programs, or (2)
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 06/29/2017
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Israel Anti-Boycott Act [HB-1697]
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Israel Anti-Boycott Act This bill declares that Congress: (1) opposes the United Nations Human Rights Council resolution of March 24, 2016, which urges countries to pressure companies to divest from, or break contracts with, Israel; and (2) encourages full implementation of the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014 through enhanced, governmentwide, coordinated U.S.-Israel scientific and technological cooperation in civilian areas. The bill amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to declare that it shall be U.S. policy to oppose:
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 06/28/2018
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Israel Anti-Boycott Act [S.720]
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Israel Anti-Boycott Act This bill declares that Congress: (1) opposes the United Nations Human Rights Council resolution of March 24, 2016, which urges countries to pressure companies to divest from, or break contracts with, Israel; and (2) encourages full implementation of the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014 through enhanced, governmentwide, coordinated U.S.-Israel scientific and technological cooperation in civilian areas. The bill amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to declare that it shall be U.S. policy to oppose:
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 03/23/2017
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Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act [HB-1698]
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Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act This bill states that it is U.S. policy to prevent Iran from undertaking any activity related to nuclear-capable ballistic missiles. The President shall report to Congress regarding the foreign and domestic supply chain in Iran that supports Iran's ballistic missile program. The report shall identify individuals and companies involved in such activities. The President shall submit to Congress a determination of whether any Iranian ballistic missile test violates United Nations Security
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 03/29/2017
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Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2017 [HB-1677]
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Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2017 This bill declares that it is U.S. policy to use all diplomatic and economic means to compel the government of Bashar al-Assad to halt the slaughter of the Syrian people and work toward a democratic government. The President shall prohibit, or impose conditions on, the opening or maintaining in the United States of a correspondent account or payable-through account by any domestic financial institution or domestic financial agency for or on behalf of the Central Bank of Syria that is of primary money
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 620. on 10/03/2018
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Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act [HB-1644]
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Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act TITLE I--SANCTIONS TO ENFORCE AND IMPLEMENT UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL SANCTIONS AGAINST NORTH KOREA (Sec. 101) This bill amends the North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016 to direct the President to designate and subject to specified sanctions under such Act any person who knowingly: purchases or acquires from North Korea any significant amounts of gold, titanium ore, vanadium ore, copper, silver, nickel, zinc, or rare earth minerals; sells or transfers to North Korea
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/04/2017