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A joint resolution conferring honorary citizenship of the United States on Bernardo de Galvez y Madrid, Viscount of Galveston and Count of Galvez. [SJR-38]
Confers honorary U.S. citizenship posthumously on Bernardo de Galvez y Madrid, Viscount of Galveston and Count of Galvez.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/04/2014
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American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2013 [S.916]
American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2013 - Amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, with respect to the Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program, to: (1) expand the current definition of "battlefield report" to include the report entitled "Report to Congress on the Historic Preservation of Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Sites in the United States"; and (2) expand the Program to permit the acquisition not only of an "interest in an eligible site," but also an "eligible site." Requires acquisitions of lands or interests
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Subcommittee On National Parks. Hearings Held. With Printed Hearing: S.hrg. 113-93. on 07/31/2013
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Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act [S.2922]
Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act - States that it is U.S. policy to: reaffirm the principles set forth in the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992; support the democratic aspirations of the people of Hong Kong; urge China's government to uphold its commitments to Hong Kong; support the establishment by 2017 of a democratic option to nominate and elect the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, and the establishment by 2020 of democratic elections for all members of the Hong Kong Legislative Council; and support freedom of the press.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
By Senator Menendez From Committee On Foreign Relations Filed Written Report. Report No. 113-313. on 12/12/2014
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Iran Nuclear Compliance Act of 2013 [S.1765]
Iran Nuclear Compliance Act of 2013 - Prohibits the President, in connection with the ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran and during the 240-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, from exercising a waiver of, suspending, or otherwise reducing any sanctions imposed on Iran unless the President certifies to Congress that: (1) it is in the U.S. national security interests to waive, suspend, or otherwise reduce such sanctions; and (2) Iran is in full compliance with the terms of any interim agreement between the United States,
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Sponsored by: Sen. John Cornyn
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 11/21/2013
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A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating the Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument in Fort Greene Park, in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, as a unit of the National Park System. [S.1389]
Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument Preservation Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating the Prison Ship Martyr's Monument in Fort Greene Park in the New York City borough of Brooklyn as a unit of the National Park System.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Subcommittee On National Parks. Hearings Held. on 07/23/2014
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Recognizing the self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory. [HR-738]
Honors the contribution that Gibraltar has made to advancing U.S. security interests in the Mediterranean region since 1801. States that the views and rights of Gibraltarians should always be imperative in any discussion of Gibraltar's status as a British Overseas Territory.
Sponsored by: Rep. Frederica Wilson
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 09/18/2014
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Recognizing the historical links and friendship between Scotland and the United States and respectfully supporting a truly democratic process. [HR-724]
Believes that: (1) the future of Scotland can only be determined by the people of Scotland on September 18, 2014, and (2) a strong and prosperous Scotland is important for U.S. national priorities. Supports the peaceful and democratic manner in which the independence debate is being conducted and commends it as an example to the rest of the world. Expresses deep friendship toward the Scottish people.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Duncan
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 09/15/2014
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Recognizing the friendship between the United Kingdom and the United States and expressing the support of the House of Representatives for a united, secure, and prosperous United Kingdom. [HR-713]
Expresses the belief that: (1) a united, secure, and prosperous United Kingdom is important for U.S. national security priorities; and (2) diplomatic, economic, and military cooperation between the United States and the United Kingdom is essential to U.S. national security Expresses deep friendship toward the Scottish people, and respects the right of the Scottish people to make their decision regarding their status in the September 18, 2014, referendum. Expresses a firm commitment to cooperation between the United States and the United Kingdom
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, And Emerging Threats. on 09/08/2014
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Recognizing the 200th anniversary of the Battles at the River Raisin and the significance of these battles during the War of 1812. [HR-37]
Recognizes the 200th anniversary of the Battles of River Raisin (fought from January 18-22, 1813, during the War of 1812). Pays tribute to the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who died at River Raisin. Recognizes the work of the River Raisin Battlefield Visitor Center in Monroe, Michigan, in the preservation of the Battlefield and the legacy of those who fought for future generations. Encourages the people of the United States to visit River Raisin National Battlefield Park on the occasion of such bicentennial anniversary.
Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Kildee
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E39) on 01/18/2013
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Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Ghadar Party in the United States. [HR-259]
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Ghadar Party in the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ami Bera
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia And The Pacific. on 07/09/2013
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Honoring the Good Friday Agreement (the Belfast Agreement), on the 15th anniversary of its ratification, as the framework for lasting peace in Northern Ireland. [HR-233]
Supports the goals of the Good Friday Agreement and urges all communities to continue to engage in the legal political process. Calls on the United Kingdom and Ireland to work together to achieve full implementation of the Agreement, including the creation of a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland. Recognizes the ongoing necessity of reconciliation and urges the involvement of the United Kingdom, Ireland, and communities to work toward genuine reconciliation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Peter King
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights And International Organizations. on 06/07/2013
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Recognizing the Falkland Islands referendum in favor of retaining their status as a British Overseas Territory. [HR-170]
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States recognizes that the Falkland Islands referendum reflects the freely expressed and democratic views of the Falkland Islanders, (2) the Falkland Islands have expressed their desire to remain a self-governing British Overseas Territory, and (3) the views and rights of the Falkland Islanders should be taken into account in any discussion on the Falkland Islands' future.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, And Emerging Threats. on 06/07/2013
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Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Baroness Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. [HR-141]
States that the House of Representatives: (1) has learned with profound sorrow of the death of Baroness Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom; and (2) tenders its sympathies to her family and countrymen. Honors the legacy of Baroness Margaret Thatcher for her commitment to advancing freedom and democracy and for her friendship to the United States. Requests the Secretary of State to communicate these expressions of sentiment to the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Cantor
Considered As Privileged Matter. (consideration: Cr H1845-1846) on 04/09/2013
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Conferring honorary citizenship of the United States on Bernardo de Galvez y Madrid, Viscount of Galveston and Count of Galvez. [HJR-105]
Confers honorary U.S. citizenship on Bernardo de Galvez y Madrid, Viscount of Galveston and Count of Galvez.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Became Public Law No: 113-229. on 12/16/2014
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Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act [HB-5696]
Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act - Amends the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 to direct the Secretary of State to report to Congress on conditions in Hong Kong that are of U.S. interest by March 31, 2015, and annually thereafter for 10 years or until the Secretary certifies that Hong Kong has held free and fair elections for 2 consecutive Chief Executive and 2 consecutive Legislative Council periods. States that it is U.S. policy to: reaffirm the principles set forth in the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992; support
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Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Lipinski
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 11/13/2014
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To provide for the approval of the Amendment to the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Cooperation on the Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defense Purposes. [HB-5681]
Allows specified amendments to the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Cooperation on the Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defense Purposes to be brought into effect as if all requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 for congressional consideration of those amendments had been satisfied. Subjects such amendments, upon coming into effect, to the requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, and any other applicable U.S. law, as if
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Signed By President. on 12/16/2014
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NATO Alliance Recognition and Promotion Act [HB-4346]
NATO Alliance Recognition and Promotion Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should remain committed to maintaining a military presence in Europe to promote allied interoperability and provide assurance to North American Treaty Alliance (NATO) allies in the region; and (2) at the September 2014 NATO Summit in Wales, the United States, along with NATO allies, should continue to pursue enlargement initiatives for the aspirant countries.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 03/27/2014
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Fight Russian Energy Exploitation (FREE) Act [HB-4155]
Fight Russian Energy Exploitation (FREE) Act - Amends the Natural Gas Act to deem consistent with the public interest an expedited application and approval process for the importation or exportation of natural gas to either the member states of the European Union, or to the former Soviet states of Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Directs the Secretary of State to report to Congress on: (1) how the economic policies of foreign countries with natural gas resources
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Terrorism, Nonproliferation, And Trade. on 04/02/2014
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Carl Levin and Howard P. "Buck" McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 [HB-3979]
Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (SAA, 2008) to extend emergency unemployment compensation (EUC) payments for eligible individuals to weeks of employment ending on or before June 1, 2014. (Authority for payment of unemployment compensation expired on December 31, 2013. This amendment authorizes payment of compensation for the entire period between January 1, 2014, and June 1, 2014.) (Sec. 3) Amends the Assistance for Unemployed Workers and Struggling Families Act
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Signed By President. on 12/19/2014
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 [HB-3304]
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2014 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for procurement for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, Air Force, and defense-wide activities, in amounts specified in the funding table set forth in Division D of this Act. Subtitle B: Army Programs - (Sec. 111) Prohibits more than 75% of FY2014 funds authorized for the Stryker vehicle program
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Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Became Public Law No: 113-66. on 12/26/2013