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Countering Turkish Aggression Act of 2019 [S.2644]
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 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]
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 Maloney
Received In The Senate. on 10/30/2019
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Countering Turkish Aggression Act of 2019 [HB-4692]
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
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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]
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]
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]
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]
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 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]
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 Engel
Introduced In House on 10/11/2019
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2020 [S.2581]
Provides FY2020 appropriations for the legislative branch, including the Senate and Joint Items such as the Joint Economic Committee, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies of 2021, the Joint Committee on Taxation, the Office of the Attending Physician, and the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services. In addition, the bill provides FY2020 appropriations for the Capitol Police; the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights; the Congressional Budget Office; the Architect of the Capitol; the Library of Congress, including the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Hyde-smith. With Written Report No. 116-124. on 09/26/2019
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2020 [S.2581]
Provides FY2020 appropriations for the legislative branch, including the Senate and Joint Items such as the Joint Economic Committee, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies of 2021, the Joint Committee on Taxation, the Office of the Attending Physician, and the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services. In addition, the bill provides FY2020 appropriations for the Capitol Police; the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights; the Congressional Budget Office; the Architect of the Capitol; the Library of Congress, including the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Hyde-smith. With Written Report No. 116-124. on 09/26/2019
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Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2019 [HB-4507]
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 Connolly
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 10/01/2020
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 [S.2583]
Provides FY2020 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies and Related Programs, including the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the Asia Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund, the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program, the Israeli Arab Scholarship
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lindsey Graham
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Graham. With Written Report No. 116-126. on 09/26/2019
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 [S.2583]
Provides FY2020 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies and Related Programs, including the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the Asia Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund, the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program, the Israeli Arab Scholarship
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lindsey Graham
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Graham. With Written Report No. 116-126. on 09/26/2019
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the prevention of Iran from obtaining or developing nuclear weapons. [HR-495]
This resolution calls upon the United States and Iran to resume their obligations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action nuclear agreement and urges all parties to reduce conflict.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 07/16/2019
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End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act [S.2481]
Expands programs to address neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), which are infections caused by pathogens, including viruses, microbes, and helminths (parasitic worms), that disproportionately impact individuals living in extreme poverty, especially in developing countries. Examples include dengue, leprosy, and rabies. The bill sets forth certain priorities for the NTDs Program of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), including the coordination of program activities with other USAID development sectors regarding (1) education; (2)
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 09/17/2019
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Combatting Foreign Influence Act of 2019 [S.2493]
Establishes the Malign Foreign Influence Response Center within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). The center shall (1) serve as the primary government organization for analyzing intelligence relating to malign foreign influence operations, (2) coordinate government efforts related to detecting and responding to such operations, and (3) assess the expertise and readiness of government departments to respond to such operations. The center shall focus on operations conducted by Russia, Iran, North Korea, China, and other countries
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Select Committee On Intelligence. on 09/17/2019
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy recognizing the Assyrian Genocide. [HR-537]
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]
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 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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A bill to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith, in recognition of their contributions to the Nation. [S.2054]
Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to commemorate Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith, four Americans killed in the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. (Stevens was the U.S. Ambassador to Libya at the time, Smith was an officer in the Foreign Service, and Doherty and Woods were both government contractors and former Navy SEALs.) After the medal has been awarded,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 12/16/2020
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A resolution remembering the 25th Anniversary of the bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and recommitting to efforts to uphold justice for the 85 victims of the attack. [SR-277]
This resolution reiterates the Senate's condemnation of the 1994 attack on the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires and honors the victims of the attack. It commends efforts by various Argentinian government officials in investigating the matter but also expresses concern about the continuing 25-year delay in resolving the case.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Resolution Agreed To In Senate Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6256; Text: 7/17/2019 Cr S4912-4913) on 10/29/2019