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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
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To impose sanctions with respect to Turkey's acquisition of the S-400 air and missile defense system. [HB-7639]
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Directs the President to impose sanctions on Turkey due to Turkey's acquisition of the S-400 air and missile defense system from Russia. The President shall impose five or more specified sanctions, such as prohibiting (1) Export-Import Bank assistance in connection with export of goods to Turkey, (2) the issuance of a specific license for exporting certain goods or technologies to Turkey, or (3) U.S. financial institutions from making loans of a certain size to Turkey. The President may terminate such sanctions if Turkey (1) no longer possesses
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Kinzinger
Introduced In House on 07/16/2020
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Urging Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. [HR-1050]
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This resolution calls on Turkey to eliminate all forms of discrimination and uphold international standards for human rights. The resolution also urges Turkey to (1) meet certain criteria prior to its accession into the European Union, and (2) recognize the Ecumenical Patriarchate of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 07/24/2020
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State, Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2021 [HB-7608]
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Provides FY2021 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 4 of the 12 regular FY2021 appropriations bills: the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021; the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021; the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021; and the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021. The departments and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita M. Lowey
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Appropriations. on 07/30/2020
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Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Clarification Act of 2020 [HB-7361]
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Expands existing sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that engage in certain activities relating to the construction of the Nord Stream 2 and TurkStream energy pipelines. Current law generally imposes visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that knowingly took actions such as selling or leasing vessels that engaged in pipe laying related to the pipelines. Under this bill, the President shall also impose sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that engage in other specified activities, such as (1)
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Kinzinger
Introduced In House on 06/25/2020
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Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Clarification Act of 2020 [S.3897]
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Expands existing sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that engage in certain activities relating to the construction of the Nord Stream 2 and TurkStream energy pipelines. Current law generally imposes visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that knowingly took actions such as selling or leasing vessels that engaged in pipe laying related to the pipelines. Under this bill, the President shall also impose sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that engage in other specified activities, such as (1)
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/04/2020
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Congratulating the people of the Republic of Turkey and Turkish Americans nationwide on Turkish National Sovereignty and Children's Day. [HR-931]
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This resolution recognizes Turkish National Sovereignty and Children's Day. The resolution expresses support for democracy in Turkey and commends the contributions of Turkish Americans.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 05/01/2020
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An Act To Encourage Turkey Hunting [SB-1117]
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An Act To Encourage Turkey Hunting
Sponsored by: Sen. Shenna Lee Bellows
Pursuant To Joint Rule 310.3 Placed In Legislative Files (dead) on 02/06/2020
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Libya Stabilization Act [S.2934]
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Provides for sanctions and aid related to the conflict in Libya. The bill provides statutory authority for an April 19, 2016, executive order imposing property- and visa-blocking sanctions on persons contributing to the violence in Libya. The President shall impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on any foreign person that (1) knowingly supports or engages in a significant transaction with a foreign person knowingly operating in Libya on behalf of Russia in a military capacity, (2) engages in significant actions threatening peace or stability
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Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 11/21/2019
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To prohibit the Department of Defense from deploying strategic assets of the United States in the Republic of Turkey. [HB-5182]
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Prohibits the use of funds made available to the Department of Defense beginning in FY2020 for the deployment of any strategic assets of the United States in the Republic of Turkey.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis
Introduced In House on 11/19/2019
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Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2019 [S.2832]
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Directs the Department of State to provide assistance to civil society organizations in Turkey that (1) work to secure the release of prisoners of conscience and political prisoners in Turkey, or (2) provide support and post-incarceration assistance for such prisoners.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 11/12/2019
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Government of Turkey's crackdown on dissent related to its incursion into northeast Syria, and broader human rights violations. [SR-418]
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This resolution (1) reaffirms U.S. support of peaceful dissent in Turkey; (2) calls on Turkey to lift restrictions on freedom of expression and uphold democratic standards; and (3) encourages the United States to raise the issue of suppressed free speech in Turkey, both bilaterally and multilaterally.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 11/12/2019
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A resolution requesting information on Turkey's human rights practices in Syria pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. [SR-409]
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This resolution requires the Department of State to transmit a statement on Turkey's human rights practices in Syria. The resolution calls for specific elements to be included in the statement, including a description of the steps that the United States has taken to promote human rights in Turkey and an assessment of the extent to which security assistance to Turkey should be continued.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text: Cr S6451) on 11/06/2019
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A bill to require a report on the plan to secure the enduring defeat of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. [S.2755]
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Requires the President to report to Congress a strategy to secure the enduring defeat of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and Al Qaeda in the Middle East. The report shall contain certain elements including (1) a description of U.S. interests and long-term goals for Syria; and (2) an analysis of threats to U.S. interests from ISIS, Al Qaeda, Hezbollah, Russia, Iran, and non-state actors in the region.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 281. on 10/31/2019
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A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress on the precipitous withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Syria and Afghanistan, and Turkey's unprovoked incursion into Syria. [SJR-59]
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This joint resolution condemns Turkey's hostilities against Kurdish forces in northeastern Syria and expresses support for a continued U.S. military presence in Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Specifically, the joint resolution (1) calls on the U.S. government to pressure Turkey to curtail its hostilities against U.S. partner forces in Syria; (2) calls on the U.S. government and other nations to continue supporting, or to increase support for, stabilization efforts in northeastern Syria; (3) warns that a precipitous withdrawal of U.S. forces from
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 259. on 10/23/2019
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A bill to prohibit arms sales to Turkey. [S.2624]
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Prohibits the U.S. government from selling, transferring, or licensing for export to Turkey any defense article or related service.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 10/17/2019
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Promoting American National Security and Preventing the Resurgence of ISIS Act of 2019 [S.2641]
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Requires the Department of State to develop a strategy to prevent the resurgence of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), authorizes humanitarian assistance for Syrian civilians, restricts arms sales to Turkey, and imposes sanctions against Turkey and Russia. As part of the strategy to prevent the resurgence of ISIS, the bill requires the State Department to report on (1) the Turkish incursion into Syria; (2) Turkey's participation in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; (3) the estimated net worth of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Risch With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 12/12/2019
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Countering Turkish Aggression Act of 2019 [S.2644]
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Directs the President to impose sanctions related to Turkey. The President shall impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on specified officials of Turkey's government, such as the president and vice president of Turkey. The President shall also impose property-blocking sanctions on (1) Turkiye Halk Bankasi AS, a Turkish state-owned bank; (2) any foreign financial institution that knowingly facilitates transactions for Turkey's armed forces or defense industry relating to military operations in Syria; (3) any foreign person that knowingly sells
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 249. on 10/21/2019
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PACT Act Protect Against Conflict by Turkey Act [HB-4695]
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Addresses Turkey's military invasion of northern Syria. The President shall impose visa- and asset-blocking sanctions on specific Turkish officials connected to the invasion. The Department of State shall report on (1) other Turkish officials involved with the invasion; and (2) foreign persons that knowingly provided defense articles, services, or technology to Turkey that could be used in the invasion. Such foreign persons shall also be subject to visa- and asset-blocking sanctions. The President shall impose financial sanctions on the large Turkish
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Received In The Senate. on 10/30/2019
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Countering Turkish Aggression Act of 2019 [HB-4692]
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Directs the President to impose sanctions related to Turkey. The President shall impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on (1) specified officials of Turkey's government, such as the president and vice president of Turkey; (2) any foreign person that knowingly sells to, provides support to, or conducts a transaction with Turkey's armed forces; and (3) any foreign person that supplies goods or services that support petroleum production for use by Turkey's armed forces. The President may temporarily stop the application of such sanctions upon
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 11/15/2019