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End Price Gouging for Insulin Act [S.2817]
Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to set a maximum price for insulin products for individuals and enrollees of federal health programs.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Merkley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 11/07/2019
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Essential National Security Authorities Act for Fiscal Year 2020 [S.2731]
A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Inhofe
Senate Vitiated Previous Reporting By Unanimous Consent. (cr S6512) on 11/12/2019
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Recognizing the 160th anniversary of the peaceful resolution of the Pig War crisis. [HR-626]
This resolution honors the 160th anniversary of the peaceful resolution of the Pig War crisis, a 19th century dispute between the United States and Great Britain over the Oregon Country, and applauds the close ties between the United States and the United Kingdom.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dan Newhouse
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, Energy And The Environment. on 10/25/2019
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Reaffirming support for the Good Friday Agreement and other agreements to ensure a lasting peace in Northern Ireland. [HR-585]
This resolution urges the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) to support continued peace on the island of Ireland and the commitments of the Good Friday Agreement in the event that the UK leaves the EU. The resolution also expresses opposition to the reintroduction of a hard border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. (The island of Ireland is divided between Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, an EU member state. There is currently an open border between them, but there is discussion
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Mr. Sires Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 12/03/2019
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Disapproving the Russian Federation's inclusion in future Group of Seven summits until it respects the territorial integrity of its neighbors and adheres to the standards of democratic societies. [HR-546]
This resolution calls on all leaders of the Group of Seven (a group consisting of the seven largest major advanced economies, as determined by the International Monetary Fund) to oppose Russia's readmission into the group. The resolution also condemns Russia's assaults on democratic societies worldwide and its aggressive actions in Ukraine. (Russia was disinvited from the Group of Eight in 2014 after it occupied parts of Ukraine, including the Crimea region.)
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Mr. Sires Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 12/03/2019
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United States-United Kingdom Directed Energy Cooperation Act [HB-3626]
Authorizes the Department of Defense (DOD), upon request from the United Kingdom (UK) and with the concurrence of the Department of State, to jointly carry out research and testing of directed energy capabilities with the UK. (Directed energy systems are capable of converting chemical or electrical energy into radiated energy and focusing it on a target.) DOD may provide maintenance and sustainment support for such activities if the UK matches U.S. funds provided for such support or otherwise provides an amount that meets the UK's best efforts.
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Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Intelligence And Emerging Threats And Capabilities. on 07/08/2019
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End Price Gouging for Medications Act [S.1987]
Requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to set maximum prices for prescription drugs under specified federal health programs. Specifically, HHS must establish reference prices based on certain factors, including drug prices in listed countries. Retail prices of covered drugs under specified federal health programs (e.g., Medicare and Medicaid) may not exceed the established reference prices. Drugs must also be available at such prices to uninsured individuals and to individuals with private health insurance.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Merkley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/26/2019
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End Price Gouging for Medications Act [HB-3523]
Requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to set maximum prices for prescription drugs under specified federal health programs. Specifically, HHS must establish reference prices based on certain factors, including drug prices in listed countries. Retail prices of covered drugs under specified federal health programs (e.g., Medicare and Medicaid) may not exceed the established reference prices. Drugs must also be available at such prices to uninsured individuals and to individuals with private health insurance.
Sponsored by: Sen. Peter Welch
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 07/16/2019
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Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Republic of France of certain defense articles and services. [HJR-63]
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services, as described in license document DDTC-17-079, to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and France.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Introduced In House on 06/12/2019
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Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Italian Republic of certain defense articles and services. [HJR-64]
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Italy, as described in license document DDTC-17-094.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Introduced In House on 06/12/2019
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Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland of certain defense articles and services. [HJR-61]
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services, as described in license document DDTC-17-112, to Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Introduced In House on 06/12/2019
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and Australia certain defense articles and services. [SJR-27]
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Australia, as described in Executive Communication 1424 published in the Congressional Record on June 3, 2019.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Considered By Senate. on 06/20/2019
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom of certain defense articles, including technical data and defense services. [SJR-39]
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, as described in Executive Communication 1426 and published in the Congressional Record on June 3, 2019.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Considered By Senate. on 06/20/2019
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland of certain defense articles and services. [SJR-38]
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, as described in Executive Communication 1422 and published in the Congressional Record on June 3, 2019.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Failed Of Passage In Senate Over Veto By Yea-nay Vote. 46 - 41. Record Vote Number: 233. on 07/29/2019
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland of certain defense articles, including technical data and defense services. [SJR-42]
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, as described in Executive Communication 1421 and published in the Congressional Record on June 3, 2019.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Considered By Senate. on 06/20/2019
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Republic of France of certain defense articles and services. [SJR-37]
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and France, as described in Executive Communication 1425 and published in the Congressional Record on June 3, 2019.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Failed Of Passage In Senate Over Veto By Yea-nay Vote. 45 - 39. Record Vote Number: 232. on 07/29/2019
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland of technical data and defense services. [SJR-41]
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom, as described in Executive Communication 1419 and published in the Congressional Record on June 3, 2019.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Considered By Senate. on 06/20/2019
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland of technical data and defense services. [SJR-41]
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom, as described in Executive Communication 1419 and published in the Congressional Record on June 3, 2019.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Considered By Senate. on 06/20/2019
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Italian Republic of certain defense articles and services. [SJR-36]
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Italy, as described in Executive Communication 1427 published in the Congressional Record on June 3, 2019.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Failed Of Passage In Senate Over Veto By Yea-nay Vote. 45 - 40. Record Vote Number: 231. on 07/29/2019
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Expressing the immense gratitude of the House of Representatives for the acts of heroism, valor, and sacrifices made by the members of the United States Armed Forces and allied armed forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending those individuals for their leadership and bravery in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II. [HR-413]
This resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of the amphibious landing of the allied forces on D-Day, June 6, 1944, at Normandy, France, during World War II. The resolution expresses appreciation to the members of the U.S. and allied forces who participated in the operations, as well as all others who contributed to the success of the operations; recognizes the landing as a decisive point in history that led to world leadership and a free people committed to modern liberal democracy and all its tenets; recognizes the importance of World War II
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E729-730) on 06/10/2019