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Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines Act of 2018 [HB-4884]
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[Cybersecurity ]
[Voting Rights ]
[International ]
Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines Act of 2018 This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), no more than 30 days after a U.S. election, to determine whether a foreign government interfered with the election and report on that determination. If the DNI reports that there was not interference and subsequently determines that there was interference, the DNI shall report on the subsequent determination. If the DNI determines that Russia interfered with an election, the President shall impose specified
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Sponsored by: Rep. Luis Correa
Introduced In House on 01/25/2018
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Immigration Innovation Act of 2018 [S.2344]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Economic Development ]
Immigration Innovation Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S521-524) on 01/25/2018
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Visa Transparency Anti-Trafficking Act of 2018 [HB-4777]
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[Human Rights ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Human Services ]
[Trade ]
[Data Privacy ]
Visa Transparency Anti-Trafficking Act of 2018 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) expand nonimmigrant employer annual data reporting requirements to include all nonimmigrant worker categories and compensated cultural exchange, training, and business classifications; and (2) require that such information be made public. (Employment means employment in the United States and includes cultural exchanges, training, or business activities for which the nonimmigrant receives any form of compensation.) Expanded reporting requirements
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 01/24/2018
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Reuniting Families Act [HB-4944]
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[Immigration ]
[Human Rights ]
Reuniting Families Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 02/06/2018
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Cambodia Accountability and Return on Investment Act of 2018 [S.2412]
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[Human Rights ]
Cambodia Accountability and Return on Investment Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/08/2018
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A resolution calling upon the President to exercise relevant mandatory sanctions authorities under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act in response to the Government of the Russian Federation's continued aggression in Ukraine and illegal occupation of Crimea and assault on democratic institutions around the world, including through cyber attacks. [SR-402]
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A resolution calling upon the President to exercise relevant mandatory sanctions authorities under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act in response to the Government of the Russian Federation's continued aggression in Ukraine and illegal occupation of Crimea and assault on democratic institutions around the world, including through cyber attacks. Calls for: (1) the President, the Department of the Treasury, and the Department of State to impose sanctions with respect to activities of the Russian Federation undermining cybersecurity,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S876-878) on 02/12/2018
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Immigrant Witness and Victim Protection Act of 2018 [HB-5058]
[Immigration ]
[Human Rights ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Immigrant Witness and Victim Protection Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 03/08/2018
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Calling upon the President to exercise relevant mandatory sanctions authorities under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act in response to the Government of the Russian Federation's continued aggression in Ukraine and forcible and illegal annexation of Crimea and assault on democratic institutions around the world, including through cyber attacks. [HR-749]
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Calling upon the President to exercise relevant mandatory sanctions authorities under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act in response to the Government of the Russian Federation's continued aggression in Ukraine and forcible and illegal annexation of Crimea and assault on democratic institutions around the world, including through cyber attacks. Calls for: (1) the President, the Department of the Treasury, and the Department of State to impose sanctions with respect to activities of the Russian Federation undermining cybersecurity,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Introduced In House on 02/26/2018
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ARTS Act of 2018 Arts Require Timely Service Act of 2018 [S.2466]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Immigration ]
[Nonprofit ]
ARTS Act of 2018 Arts Require Timely Service Act of 2018 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to adjudicate O and P visa petitions (nonimmigrant visas for aliens with extraordinary ability or achievement, and artists and entertainers) within 14 days after receiving such petitions and related documents. The bill grants premium visa processing without charge to a petitioner that is a nonprofits arts organization if DHS does not meet the deadline for adjudicating a visa petition.
Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick Leahy
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/28/2018
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Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act [HB-4744]
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[International ]
[National Security ]
Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act This bill directs the President to identify and impose sanctions against senior members of the government of Iran and other persons who are responsible for or complicit in committing serious human rights violations, or engaging in censorship, the diversion of goods intended for the people of Iran, or public corruption. The President shall identify and impose U.S. entry and financial sanctions against persons who are responsible for or complicit in the politically-motivated intimidation, detention,
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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 05/07/2018
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DISARM Act Directing Implementation of Sanctions and Accountability for Russian Mischief Act [HB-5216]
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DISARM Act Directing Implementation of Sanctions and Accountability for Russian Mischief Act
Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Introduced In House on 03/08/2018
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Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2018 [HB-5233]
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[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Children and Youth ]
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Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2018 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to grant automatic citizenship to all qualifying children adopted by a U.S. citizen parent. (Currently, an adopted child must have been under 18 years old as of February 27, 2001, in order to qualify for automatic citizenship.) An individual born outside of the United States who was adopted by a U.S. citizen parent shall automatically become a U.S. citizen when the following conditions have been fulfilled: the individual was adopted by a U.S. citizen before the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 04/30/2018
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Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2018 [S.2522]
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[Human Rights ]
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Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2018 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to grant automatic citizenship to all qualifying children adopted by a U.S. citizen parent. (Currently, an adopted child must have been under 18 years old as of February 27, 2001, in order to qualify for automatic citizenship.) An individual born outside of the United States who was adopted by a U.S. citizen parent shall automatically become a U.S. citizen when the following conditions have been fulfilled: the individual was adopted by a U.S. citizen before the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 03/08/2018
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AMIGOS Act Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing our Success Act [HB-5173]
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[International ]
[Trade ]
AMIGOS Act Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing our Success Act This bill makes Portuguese nationals eligible to enter the United States as nonimmigrant traders and investors as provided for under the Immigration and Nationality Act if Portugal provides reciprocal nonimmigrant treatment to U.S. nationals.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 04/06/2018
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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to render overstaying a visa a criminal offense, and for other purposes. [HB-4974]
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[Crime ]
[National Security ]
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to render overstaying a visa a criminal offense, and for other purposes. This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to subject any alien who remains in the United States after any visa or status under which the alien is lawfully present has expired to: (1) a fine or imprisonment for up to six months, or both, for a first offense; and (2) a fine or imprisonment for up to two years, or both, for any subsequent offense. Such penalties shall be waived if the overstay was due to medical necessity,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Lloyd Smucker
Introduced In House on 02/07/2018
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Stand with UK against Russia Violations Act [HB-5428]
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Stand with UK against Russia Violations Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Zoe Lofgren
Introduced In House on 04/05/2018
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Legal Workforce Act [HB-3711]
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[Agriculture ]
[Data Privacy ]
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[Law Enforcement ]
Legal Workforce Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish an employment eligibility verification system (EEVS), patterned after the E-Verify system. An employer shall attest, during the verification period and under penalty of perjury, that the employer has verified that an individual is not an unauthorized alien. An individual shall attest that he or she is a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the United States.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 10/25/2017
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 [S.1771]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Education ]
[Human Services ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Social Security ]
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 Provides FY2018 appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and several related agencies. TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2018 Provides FY2018 appropriations for agencies and programs within the Department of Labor. Provides appropriations to the Employment and Training Administration for: Training and Employment Services, the Job Corps, Community Service Employment
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Sponsored by: Sen. Roy Blunt
Committee On Appropriations Senate Subcommittee On Departments Of Labor, Health And Human Services, And Education, And Related Agencies. Hearings Held. With Printed Hearing: S.hrg. 115-277. on 12/05/2017
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Building America's Trust Act [S.1757]
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[Defense ]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Human Rights ]
[Agriculture ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Building America's Trust Act This bill provides for strengthening the barriers along the U.S. land and maritime borders to deter illegal activity, including through U.S. Border Patrol and law enforcement enhancements and personnel increases and National Guard use. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall: (1) establish a National Border Security Advisory Committee; (2) submit a southern border threat analysis; (3) implement the Border Security Deployment Program; (4) establish a biometric exit data system; (5) reestablish the Secure Communities
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Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Wicker
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 208. on 09/05/2017
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RAISE Act Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy Act [S.1720]
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[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Economic Development ]
[Human Services ]
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RAISE Act Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy Act This bill: eliminates the diversity visa program; replaces the current employment visa system with a skills-based point system; revises the worldwide level of family-sponsored immigrants, including by eliminating certain family-based immigration preferences; establishes a 50,000 annual limit for refugees given permanent resident status; and creates a nonimmigrant visa for parents of U.S. citizen children who are at least 21 years old. The bill prohibits an alien from being be naturalized
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Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Wicker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 08/02/2017