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Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 [S.1838]
Directs various departments to assess whether political developments in Hong Kong justify changing Hong Kong's unique treatment under U.S. law. (Hong Kong is part of China but has a largely separate legal and economic system.) The Department of State shall report and certify annually to Congress as to whether Hong Kong is sufficiently autonomous from China to justify its unique treatment. The report shall address issues including (1) demands for universal suffrage; (2) law enforcement cooperation, including extradition requests; (3) sanctions enforcement
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Became Public Law No: 116-76. (txt | Pdf) on 11/27/2019
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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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Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services. [HJR-62]
This joint resolution prohibits the issuance of certain manufacturing, technical-assistance, or export licenses, as described in specific license documents by the Department of State, to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Introduced In House on 06/12/2019
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Permanent General Provisions Act of 2019 [S.1819]
Makes permanent various foreign relations-related provisions. These include a general requirement that expenditures under certain Department of State contracts for consulting services are made public; a general prohibition against providing certain types of foreign assistance to a country whose duly elected head of government has been deposed in a military coup d'etat, a country in default of certain U.S. government loans, or a country that supports international terrorism; a general prohibition against assistance by the Export-Import Bank or the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick Leahy
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/12/2019
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 [S.1790]
Authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, missiles, and space procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions
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Sponsored by: Sen. James Inhofe
Signed By President. on 12/20/2019
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A resolution requesting information on Saudi Arabia's human rights practices in Yemen pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. [SR-243]
This resolution directs the Department of State to transmit to the Senate a statement including (1) information on alleged Saudi Arabian human rights violations in Yemen; (2) a description of U.S. government steps to promote human rights as part of Saudi Arabia's activities in Yemen; (3) an assessment of whether security assistance to Saudi Arabia should be continued; and (4) other specified information related to Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Israel.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 06/10/2019
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U.S.-Israel Indirect Fire Protection Act of 2019 [HB-3186]
Authorizes the Department of the Army to procure two Iron Dome batteries by September 30, 2020, to deploy an interim missile defense capability and authorizes funds to carry out the procurement. Iron Dome is an Israeli short-range anti-rocket system.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
Referred To The Subcommittee On Strategic Forces. on 06/11/2019
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U.S.-Israel Indirect Fire Protection Act of 2019 [HB-3186]
Authorizes the Department of the Army to procure two Iron Dome batteries by September 30, 2020, to deploy an interim missile defense capability and authorizes funds to carry out the procurement. Iron Dome is an Israeli short-range anti-rocket system.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
Referred To The Subcommittee On Strategic Forces. on 06/11/2019
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia certain defense articles and services. [SJR-45]
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed transfer of various defense articles and related services to Saudi Arabia, as described in Executive Communication 1416 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 foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia certain defense articles and services. [SJR-31]
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to Saudi Arabia, as described in Transmittal No. 18-31 and published in the Congressional Record on June 4, 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 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 foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia certain defense articles and services. [SJR-29]
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to Saudi Arabia, as described in Transmittal No. 19-01 and published in the Congressional Record on June 4, 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 foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia certain defense articles and services. [SJR-32]
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to Saudi Arabia, as described in Transmittal No. 18-21 and published in the Congressional Record on June 4, 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 foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services. [SJR-33]
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to the United Arab Emirates, as described in Transmittal No. 17-73 and published in the Congressional Record on June 4, 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 foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services. [SJR-35]
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to the United Arab Emirates, as described in Transmittal No. 17-0B and published in the Congressional Record on June 4, 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 United Arab Emirates certain defense articles and services. [SJR-48]
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed transfer of various defense articles and related services to the United Arab Emirates, as described in Executive Communication 1420 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 foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services. [SJR-34]
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to the United Arab Emirates, as described in Transmittal No. 17-70 and published in the Congressional Record on June 4, 2019.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Considered By Senate. on 06/20/2019