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United States-Turkey Relations Review Act of 2019 [HB-4694]
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Directs the Department of State to report to Congress an assessment of Turkey. The report shall include (1) an assessment conducted with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member states as to Turkey's ability and willingness to fulfill its NATO obligations, (2) a review of the bilateral U.S.-Turkey relationship, and (3) an assessment of the posture of U.S. forces in Turkey and the surrounding region.
Sponsored by: Rep. David N. Cicilline
Introduced In House on 10/16/2019
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A joint resolution opposing the decision to end certain United States efforts to prevent Turkish military operations against Syrian Kurdish forces in Northeast Syria. [SJR-57]
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This resolution expresses Congress's opposition to the decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkey's military operations against Kurdish forces in northeast Syria. It also calls on (1) Turkey to immediately cease unilateral military action in northeast Syria and respect existing agreements, (2) the United States to continue supporting Syrian Kurdish communities through military and humanitarian support and ensure that the Turkish military acts with restraint, and (3) the White House to present a clear and specific plan for the enduring defeat
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 10/15/2019
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Opposing the decision to end certain United States efforts to prevent Turkish military operations against Syrian Kurdish forces in Northeast Syria. [HJR-77]
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This resolution expresses Congress's opposition to the decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkey's military operations against Kurdish forces in northeast Syria. It also calls on (1) Turkey to immediately cease unilateral military action in northeast Syria and respect existing agreements, (2) the United States to continue supporting Syrian Kurdish communities through military and humanitarian support and ensure that the Turkish military acts with restraint, and (3) the White House to present a clear and specific plan for the enduring defeat
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 246. on 10/17/2019
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Libya Stabilization Act [HB-4644]
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Provides for sanctions and assistance related to the conflict in Libya. The President shall impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on any foreign person providing significant support to a militia or paramilitary group that is (1) knowingly threatening peace or stability in Libya, (2) knowingly engaging in the significant misappropriation or illicit exploitation of Libyan state assets or natural resources, or (3) responsible for or complicit in gross human rights violations in Libya. Such sanctions shall expire on December 31, 2024. The Department
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 11/30/2020
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Opposing the decision to end certain United States efforts to prevent Turkish military operations against Syrian Kurdish forces in Northeast Syria. [HR-625]
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This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' opposition to the decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkey's military operations against Kurdish forces in northeast Syria. It also calls on (1) Turkey to immediately cease unilateral military action in northeast Syria and respect existing agreements, and (2) the United States to continue supporting Syrian Kurdish communities through military and humanitarian support.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eliot L. Engel
Introduced In House on 10/11/2019
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Opposing the decision to end certain United States efforts to prevent Turkish military operations against Syrian Kurdish forces in Northeast Syria. [HR-625]
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This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' opposition to the decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkey's military operations against Kurdish forces in northeast Syria. It also calls on (1) Turkey to immediately cease unilateral military action in northeast Syria and respect existing agreements, and (2) the United States to continue supporting Syrian Kurdish communities through military and humanitarian support.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eliot L. Engel
Introduced In House on 10/11/2019
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Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2019 [HB-4507]
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Imposes limits on arms sales to Saudi Arabia and requires various reports and actions related to the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The President may not transfer or authorize for export certain defense articles or services to Saudi Arabia's government for 120 days after this bill's enactment. After this period, the prohibition shall remain in effect unless the President periodically certifies to Congress that Saudi Arabia (1) is cooperating with an independent investigation into Khashoggi's death, (2) has released all detained
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 10/01/2020
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy recognizing the Assyrian Genocide. [HR-537]
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This resolution commemorates the Assyrian Genocide and urges Turkey to officially recognize the Assyrian Genocide.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brad Sherman
Introduced In House on 08/02/2019
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020 [S.2474]
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Provides FY2020 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities. The bill excludes military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all considered in other appropriations bills. Within the DOD budget, the bill provides appropriations for Military Personnel; Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; and Revolving and Management Funds. The bill provides appropriations for Other Department of Defense
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard C. Shelby
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Shelby. With Written Report No. 116-103. on 09/12/2019
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020 [S.2474]
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Provides FY2020 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities. The bill excludes military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all considered in other appropriations bills. Within the DOD budget, the bill provides appropriations for Military Personnel; Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; and Revolving and Management Funds. The bill provides appropriations for Other Department of Defense
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard C. Shelby
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Shelby. With Written Report No. 116-103. on 09/12/2019
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Calling on the President to work toward equitable, constructive, stable, and durable Armenian-Turkish relations based upon the two countries' common interests and the United States significant security interests in the region. [HR-475]
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This resolution calls on the President to promote equitable Turkish-Armenian relations.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee L. Hastings
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 07/17/2019
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Turkey's purchase of the S-400 air and missile defense system from the Russian Federation and its membership in NATO, and for other purposes. [SR-278]
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This resolution calls for sanctions against Turkey for its receipt of the Russian S-400 air and missile defense system and asks the President to consider the continued inclusion of Turkey in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Sponsored by: Sen. Todd C. Young
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text: Cr S4954) on 07/18/2019
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Saudi Arabia Human Rights and Accountability Act of 2019 [S.2351]
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Requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to report to Congress about the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi and imposes related sanctions. The report shall present evidence about whether any current or former government official of Saudi Arabia had advanced knowledge of the killing, ordered the killing, or was involved in tampering with related evidence. It shall also list foreign persons that the ODNI has high confidence were responsible for Khashoggi's death, materially assisted in causing the death,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Christopher A. Coons
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/31/2019
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Requesting the President to strongly condemn Jamal Khashoggi's killing, hold accountable individuals identified as culpable, and condemn imprisonment of and violence against journalists around the world. [HR-472]
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This resolution requests that the President condemn the killing of Jamal Khashoggi and take certain actions to encourage other countries to promote press freedom and cease violence against journalists.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Introduced In House on 06/27/2019
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Requesting the President to strongly condemn Jamal Khashoggi's killing, hold accountable individuals identified as culpable, and condemn imprisonment of and violence against journalists around the world. [HR-472]
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This resolution requests that the President condemn the killing of Jamal Khashoggi and take certain actions to encourage other countries to promote press freedom and cease violence against journalists.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Introduced In House on 06/27/2019
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Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020 [HB-3494]
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Reauthorizes for FY2018-FY2020 intelligence activities in various U.S. government departments and agencies. It also establishes several intelligence-related programs and calls for reports on various topics. The bill establishes a paid parental leave program for intelligence community employees. The program provides 12 weeks of leave in the 12-month period following the birth or adoption of a child. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) shall report on intelligence community policies for awarding contracts, including research
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Sponsored by: Sen. Adam B. Schiff
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Select Committee On Intelligence. on 07/18/2019
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Expressing support for a genuinely democratic repeat mayoral election in Istanbul, Turkey. [HR-449]
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This resolution (1) expresses the recognition of the House of Representatives of the benefits of legitimate elections and strong and resilient democracies; and (2) states that, to restore confidence in democratic electoral institutions, Turkey should make every effort to ensure that the June 23, 2019, election complies with Turkish law and international standards for a fair, transparent, and competitive process.
Sponsored by: Rep. William R. Keating
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 06/27/2019
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Protecting NATO Skies Act of 2019 [HB-3263]
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Prohibits the transfer of an F-35 aircraft to Turkey and various activities related to such a transfer. The prohibition may be waived if the President certifies to Congress that Turkey does not intend to accept delivery of the S-400 air defense system, which Turkey has agreed to buy from Russia.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Introduced In House on 06/13/2019
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Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act of 2019 [HB-3206]
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Directs the President to impose visa- and asset-blocking sanctions on any foreign person that knowingly provides pipe-laying vessels for constructing a Russian-origin energy export pipeline that makes landfall in Germany or Turkey. The President may waive the sanctions as to specific persons if it is in the U.S. national interest to do so and if the President notifies Congress of the decision.
Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Kinzinger
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 06/28/2019
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Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019 [HB-2913]
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Authorizes the Department of State to enter into cooperative agreements to enhance cooperation on energy matters between the United States and Israel, Greece, and Cyprus. The Department of Energy may establish a joint U.S.-Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center in the United States to further dialogue and academic cooperation in energy innovation technology, water science, and technology transfer. An existing ban on transferring defense articles and services on the U.S. Munitions List to Cyprus is modified to allow for such transfers if Cyprus is the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 06/26/2019