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| 113-s-3019 | 113 | s | 3019 | War Powers Against Non-State Actors Act of 2014 | International Affairs | 2014-12-16 | 2014-12-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] | MI | D | L000261 | 0 | War Powers Against Non-State Actors Act of 2014 - Amends the War Powers Resolution to declare that the authority to use U.S. Armed Forces against non-state actors would terminate 60 days after submission of a specified presidential report explaining that use, unless: (1) the President's actions are based on a law providing for the use of military force against a non-state actor; or (2) the President notifies Congress that continued use of military force is necessary because the non-state actor poses a continuing and imminent threat to the United States or U.S. persons, and Congress does not enact a joint resolution of disapproval under expedited procedures. | 2023-01-11T13:25:03Z | |
| 113-sjres-47 | 113 | sjres | 47 | Authorization for the Use of Military Force against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant | International Affairs | 2014-12-13 | 2014-12-13 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 653. | Senate | Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] | NJ | D | M000639 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorization for the Use of Military Force against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant - Authorizes the President to use the U.S. Armed Forces against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) or associated persons or forces. Declares that this resolution is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization pursuant to section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. States that the authority granted by this resolution does not authorize use of the U.S. Armed Forces for ground combat operations except as necessary: for the protection or rescue of U.S. Armed Forces members or U.S. citizens from imminent danger posed by ISIL; or to conduct missions not intended to result in ground combat operations by U.S. forces, such as intelligence collection and sharing, enabling kinetic strikes, operational planning, or other forms of advice and assistance to forces fighting ISIL in Iraq or Syria. Terminates such military use authorization in three years. | 2022-03-03T21:28:15Z | |
| 113-s-3012 | 113 | s | 3012 | North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2014 | International Affairs | 2014-12-12 | 2014-12-12 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] | NJ | D | M000639 | 0 | North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2014 - Authorizes the President to investigate credible information of sanctionable activities involving North Korea and to designate and apply sanctions with respect to any person (including business entities, nongovernmental organizations, and governmental entities operating as business enterprises) the President determines knowingly: contributes, through the export to or import from North Korea of any controlled goods, services, or technology, to the use, development, production, stockpiling, or acquisition of nuclear, radiological, chemical, or biological weapons, or any device or system designed to deliver such weapons; provided training, advice, or other services or assistance, or engaged in significant financial transactions, relating to the manufacture, maintenance, or use of any such weapon or system to be imported, exported, or reexported to, into, or from North Korea; imported, exported, or reexported luxury goods to or into North Korea; engaged in money laundering, the counterfeiting of goods or currency, bulk cash smuggling, or narcotics trafficking that supports the government of North Korea or any of its senior officials; engaging in or being responsbile censorship by North Korea; committing or being responsbile for serious human rights abuses by North Korea; or attempted to engage in any of these activities. Specifies addtional financial activities for which the President may designate a person. Directs the President to exercise all powers granted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of a designated person if that property and those property interests are in the United States, come within the United States, or are or come within the possession or control of a U.S. person. Subjects such property to civil and criminal forfeiture. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) determine whether reasonable grounds exist for concluding that North Korea is … | 2023-01-11T13:25:03Z | |
| 113-hr-5859 | 113 | hr | 5859 | Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014 | International Affairs | 2014-12-11 | 2014-12-18 | Became Public Law No: 113-272. | House | Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6] | PA | R | G000549 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014 - (Sec. 3) States that it is U.S. policy to assist the government of Ukraine in restoring its sovereignty and territorial integrity in order to deter the government of the Russian Federation from further destabilizing and invading Ukraine and other independent countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. (Sec. 4) Directs the President to impose three or more specified sanctions against: Rosoboronexport; an entity owned by the government of the Russian Federation or controlled by its nationals that transfers or brokers the transfer to, or knowingly manufactures or sells defense articles transferred to, Syria or into the territory of a specified country without its government's consent; or a person (individual or entity) that knowingly sponsors or provides financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, such an entity. Defines "specified country" as Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, or any other country of significant concern for purposes of this Act, such as Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and the Central Asia republics. Authorizes the President to impose three or more specified sanctions against a person that knowingly makes a significant investment in a special Russian crude oil project. Authorizes the President, through the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce or the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury, to impose additional licensing requirements or other restrictions on the export of items for Russia's energy sector, including equipment used for tertiary oil recovery. Directs the President to impose specified sanctions on Gazprom if it is withholding significant natural gas supplies from North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries, or further withholds significant natural gas supplies from countries such as Ukraine,… | 2023-03-22T18:49:21Z | |
| 113-hr-5862 | 113 | hr | 5862 | Improvements in Global MOMS Act | International Affairs | 2014-12-11 | 2014-12-11 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24] | CA | D | C001036 | 0 | Improvements in Global Maternal and Newborn Health Outcomes while Maximizing Successes Act or Improvements in Global MOMS Act - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish assistance to reduce newborn mortality and improve maternal health and the health of newborns in developing countries, including HIV/AIDS prevention programs. Directs the President to implement a comprehensive strategy to reduce mortality and improve the health of mothers and newborns in developing countries that integrates U.S. government efforts on improving maternal and newborn health, including strategies with respect to HIV/AIDS, gender, child survival. | 2023-01-11T13:25:10Z | |
| 113-hr-5878 | 113 | hr | 5878 | Shahbaz Bhatti International Religious Freedom Act of 2014 | International Affairs | 2014-12-11 | 2014-12-11 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16] | PA | R | P000373 | 1 | Shahbaz Bhatti International Religious Freedom Act of 2014 - Amends the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to include violations of religious freedom by non-state actors in the annual Department of State report to Congress on international religious freedom. Requires the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to hold hearings on specified Department and U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom reports concerning the status of religious freedom. Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to require Foreign Service officers to receive training about the religious demography, status of religious freedom, and U.S. strategies for advancing religious freedom in their country of posting. Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) transmit to specified congressional committees certain lists of persons imprisoned, detained, or placed under house arrest; and (2) report to Congress on the best uses of foreign assistance to promote the goals of religious freedom and religious engagement. Directs the Comptroller General to report to Congress after the date on which the President designates countries as a country of particular concern for religious freedom on the lack of the President's designation of Pakistan and and any other countries recommended for such designation by the Commission. Directs the President to take specified actions in response to violations of religious freedom by non-state actors. Authorizes certain funds for democracy programs to be used to implement innovative uses of the Internet and other electronic methods to support freedom of religion or belief abroad. | 2023-01-11T13:25:09Z | |
| 113-hres-781 | 113 | hres | 781 | Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the World War I Christmas Truce of 1914. | International Affairs | 2014-12-11 | 2014-12-12 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1827) | House | Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14] | NY | D | C001038 | 2 | Honors the 100th Anniversary of the World War I Christmas Truce of 1914, and recognizes the Truce's symbol of the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. Commemorates the Christmas Truce of 1914 and its legacy as a message of future peace and unity between all nations. | 2023-01-11T13:25:07Z | |
| 113-hr-5837 | 113 | hr | 5837 | African Descent Act of 2014 | International Affairs | 2014-12-10 | 2014-12-10 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20] | FL | D | H000324 | 2 | African Descent Act of 2014 - Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to direct the Secretary of State to establish within the Department of State an Office of Global African Descent Affairs, to be headed by the Director and Special Advisor to the Secretary on Global African Descent Affairs. Includes among Office functions: (1) advising the Secretary and directing policies, programs, and funding relating to the human rights and the advancement of people of African descent internationally; (2) managing a fund for people of African descent to invest in solutions to combat racial discrimination and create economic and political opportunities for people of African descent internationally; and (3) compiling an annual report on U.S. government activities relating to people of African descent. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to include in the annual human rights report for countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East a description of the status and the people of African descent in each country. Directs the Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to appoint a Senior Advisor to the Administrator on Global African Descent Affairs who shall: (1) advise the Administrator and direct policies, programs, and funding relating to the human rights and advancement of people of African descent internationally; and (2) develop a uniform set of indicators and standards for monitoring and evaluating foreign assistance for people of African descent. Requires the Director and Special Advisor to the Secretary on Global African Descent Affairs to develop or update annually (for five years) a U.S. global strategy to empower, prevent, and respond to discrimination and violence against people of African descent. | 2023-01-11T13:25:11Z | |
| 113-hr-5846 | 113 | hr | 5846 | Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act of 2014 | International Affairs | 2014-12-10 | 2014-12-10 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] | NJ | R | S000522 | 0 | Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act of 2014 - Amends the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (IRFA) to locate the Office on International Religious Freedom in the Office of the Secretary of State. Directs the Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom to seek to coordinate religious freedom policies and religious engagement strategies across all U.S. programs, projects, and activities. Specifies additional foreign government actions violating religious freedom for the Ambassador's Annual Report on International Religious Freedom, including a Special Watch List of countries or violent nonstate actors that have engaged in or tolerated such violations but do not yet meet the criteria for designation as countries of particular concern for religious freedom. Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to direct the Secretary to develop a curriculum for, and the Director of the George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center to begin, mandatory training on religious freedom for all Foreign Service officers. Amends the IRFA to require the Commission on International Religious Freedom to compile and make publicly available regularly updated lists of persons imprisoned, detained, disappeared, placed under house arrest, tortured, or subject to forced renunciations of faith by: (1) a foreign government recommended for designation as a country of particular concern for religions freedom, or (2) a violent nonstate actor. Makes it a primary responsibility of the Commission to make annual recommendations on such countries and violent nonstate actors as well as specific policy responses or actions that may be taken regarding them. Amends the National Security Act of 1947 to establish within the National Security Council a permanent Interagency Policy Committee on Religious Freedom and Engagement headed by a presidentially appointed Senior Director for Global Religion Engagement and International Religious Freedom Promotion, who shall develop and coordinate religious freedom policies and re… | 2023-01-11T13:25:10Z | |
| 113-hres-777 | 113 | hres | 777 | Recognizing the 66th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day". | International Affairs | 2014-12-10 | 2014-12-10 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47] | CA | D | L000579 | 26 | Recognizes the 66th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of Human Rights Day. Supports the ideals of human rights and reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Encourages all nations to continue working towards freedom, peace, and security which can be achieved only through democracy, respect for human rights, and the rule of law. | 2023-01-11T13:25:07Z | |
| 113-sres-596 | 113 | sres | 596 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for reconciliation in Indonesia and disclosure by the United States Government of events surrounding the mass killings during 1965-66. | International Affairs | 2014-12-10 | 2014-12-10 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6541-6542) | Senate | Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM] | NM | D | U000039 | 0 | Condemns the mass murder in Indonesia in 1965-1966. Expresses concern about the lack of accountability enjoyed by those who carried out crimes during this period. Urges political leaders in Indonesia to consider a truth, justice, and reconciliation commission to address alleged crimes against humanity and other human rights violations related to such mass killing. Calls on the Department of State, the Department of Defense (DOD), the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and others involved in developing and implementing policy towards Indonesia during such period to establish an interagency working group to: (1) locate and make available to the public all classified records and documents related to such mass killings, and (2) report to Congress. | 2023-01-11T13:29:18Z | |
| 113-sres-597 | 113 | sres | 597 | A resolution commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS day. | International Affairs | 2014-12-10 | 2014-12-11 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 649. | Senate | Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] | DE | D | C001088 | 3 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day. Commends the progress in global AIDS programs supported through the efforts of the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and UNAIDS. Urges full implementation of the Global Plan Towards the Elimination of New HIV Infections Among Children by 2015 and Keeping Their Mothers Alive, and further expansion of antiretroviral treatment programs. Calls for scaling up treatment to reach all individuals eligible for treatment under World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. Calls for greater focus on HIV/AIDS vulnerabilities of women and girls. Supports efforts to ensure program access and appropriate rights protections for those most at risk of HIV/AIDS and hardest to reach. Encourages additional private-public partnerships to research and develop better and more affordable tools for HIV diagnosis, treatment, and cure. Supports continued U.S. leadership in bilateral, multilateral, and private sector efforts to fight HIV. Stresses the importance of ensuring that HIV and AIDS are central to the post-2015 United Nations (U.N.) development agenda. Supports greater degrees of ownership and shared responsibility by developing countries in order to ensure sustainability of their domestic responses. Encourages other members of the international community to sustain and scale up their support for worldwide efforts to combat HIV/AIDS. | 2023-01-11T13:29:18Z | |
| 113-sres-598 | 113 | sres | 598 | A resolution expressing condolences to the family of Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. | International Affairs | 2014-12-10 | 2014-12-10 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6581; text as passed Senate: CR S6543) | Senate | Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN] | IN | D | D000607 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Mourns the death of Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig and expresses condolences to his family and loved ones. Condemns the terrorist acts by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), including the targeting of innocent civilians, journalists, and aid workers. Urges the United States and the international community, working in partnership with the governments and citizens of the Middle East, to address the threat posed by ISIL and the suffering of innocent civilians impacted by the conflict. States that nothing in this resolution is a declaration of war or authorization to use force. | 2019-02-20T12:29:07Z | |
| 113-hr-5816 | 113 | hr | 5816 | To extend the authorization for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom. | International Affairs | 2014-12-09 | 2014-12-18 | Became Public Law No: 113-271. | House | Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39] | CA | R | R000487 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to extend through FY2015 the authorization for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. | 2023-03-22T18:49:21Z | |
| 113-sres-595 | 113 | sres | 595 | A resolution recognizing Nobel Laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai for their efforts to end the financial exploitation of children and to ensure the right of all children to an education. | International Affairs | 2014-12-08 | 2014-12-16 | Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6929; text as passed Senate: CR S6929) | Senate | Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] | IA | D | H000206 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on December 11, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes Nobel Laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai as symbols of peace and advocates for ending the financial exploitation of children and for the opportunity of all children to have access to education. Commends all individuals working around the world to end the scourge of child slavery and to advance education for all children. Recognizes the challenges that remain in ending the financial exploitation of children and providing access to an education for all children. Urges all governments, civil society organizations, businesses, and individuals to unite in the common purpose of protecting children from losing their childhoods as well as their futures. Recognizes the dedication and commitment to freedom, the rights of children, and the endurance of the human spirit demonstrated by all individuals who make sacrifices to build a more peaceful world. | 2023-01-11T13:25:03Z | |
| 113-hr-5795 | 113 | hr | 5795 | International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2014 | International Affairs | 2014-12-04 | 2014-12-04 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14] | NY | D | C001038 | 1 | International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2014 - Urges the President to make every effort, in conjunction with the government of Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and the international community to establish an International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace. Authorizes appropriations for U.S. contributions to the Fund. | 2023-01-11T13:25:14Z | |
| 113-sres-594 | 113 | sres | 594 | A resolution celebrating the centennial year of the birth of Jan Karski and honoring his extraordinary and courageous life. | International Affairs | 2014-12-04 | 2014-12-04 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6356; text as passed Senate: CR S6352) | Senate | Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] | MD | D | M000702 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Celebrates 2014 as the centennial year of the birth of Jan Karski, and honors his life and legacy. | 2022-03-03T21:29:11Z | |
| 113-sjres-46 | 113 | sjres | 46 | Declaration of War against the Organization known as the Islamic State | International Affairs | 2014-12-03 | 2014-12-03 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] | KY | R | P000603 | 0 | Declaration of War against the Organization known as the Islamic State - Declares, pursuant to article I, section 8, clause 11 of the Constitution, that a state of war exists between the United States and the organization referring to itself as the Islamic State, also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (ISIL/ISIS). Authorizes and directs the President to use the U.S. Armed Forces to protect U.S. personnel and facilities in Iraq and Syria from ISIL/ISIS. States that nothing in this Act shall be construed as declaring war or authorizing force against any organization: (1) other than ISIL/ISIS, or (2) based on affiliation with ISIL/ISIS. States that nothing in this Act shall be construed as authorizing the use of ground combat forces except for: protection or rescue of U.S. Armed Forces members or U.S. citizens from imminent danger posed by ISIL/ISIS, limited operations against high value targets, or advisory and intelligence gathering operations. States that: (1) this Act is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution, and (2) nothing in this resolution supersedes any requirement of the War Powers Resolution. Repeals the authorization for the Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. States that The Authorization for the Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40) does not authorize the use of military force against ISIL/ISIS, and shall not be construed as providing such authority. Sunsets one year after the date of enactment of this joint resolution: (1) The Authorization for the Use of Military Force, and (2) the declaration and authorization in this joint resolution. | 2023-01-11T13:25:03Z | |
| 113-hr-5782 | 113 | hr | 5782 | Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014 | International Affairs | 2014-12-02 | 2014-12-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. | House | Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] | OH | D | K000009 | 22 | Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014 - Directs the President to impose three or more specified sanctions against: Rosoboronexport; an entity owned by the government of the Russian Federation or controlled by its nationals that transfers or manufactures or sells defense articles transferred to, Syria or into the territory of a specified country without its government's consent; or a person that knowingly sponsors or provides financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, such an entity. Directs the President to impose three or more specified sanctions against a person that makes a significant investment in a special Russian crude oil project. Authorizes the President to impose additional licensing requirements or other restrictions on the export of items for Russia's energy sector. Directs the President to impose specified sanctions on Gazprom if it is withholding significant natural gas supplies from North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries, or further withholds significant natural gas supplies from countries such as Ukraine, Georgia, or Moldova. Sets forth sanctions against a foreign person, including executive officers of an entity, relating to: Export-Import Bank of the United States assistance, executive agency procurement, arms and dual-use item exports, U.S. property transactions, banking transactions, investing in or purchasing equity or debt instruments, and U.S. entry prohibition or visa revocation. Excludes import sanctions from the authority to block and prohibit U.S. property transactions. Authorizes the President to impose a prohibition on the opening, and a prohibition or the imposition of strict conditions on the maintaining, in the United States of a correspondent account or a payable-through account by a foreign financial institution that knowingly engages in significant transactions involving sanctioned persons. Authorizes the President to provide Ukraine with defense articles, services, and training. Directs th… | 2023-01-11T13:25:14Z | |
| 113-hr-5778 | 113 | hr | 5778 | Boko Haram Disarmament and Northeast Nigeria Recovery Act of 2014 | International Affairs | 2014-12-01 | 2014-12-01 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] | FL | D | W000808 | 1 | Boko Haram Disarmament and Northeast Nigeria Recovery Act of 2014 - Directs the President to develop and submit to Congress a regional strategy to guide U.S. support for multilateral efforts to: (1) eliminate the threat to civilians and regional stability from Boko Haram, and (2) enforce the rule of law and ensure full humanitarian access in Boko Haram-affected areas. States that such strategy should include a plan to work with Nigeria and other international partners to liberate Boko Haram's kidnapping victims. Authorizes the President to provide humanitarian and development assistance to the populations in Boko Haram-affected areas. Makes funds available for such assistance pursuant to final judgment of a specified legal case. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should support efforts by the people of Boko Haram-affected areas and the governments of Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon, and Niger to: assist internally displaced people and returnees; enhance the administrative competency of state and local governance institutions and public agencies in northeast Nigeria; provide all children with a quality basic education while ensuring student and faculty safety; strengthen the operational capacity of the civilian police in Nigeria, and strengthen measures to prevent corruption; and promote programs to address physical harm and psychosocial trauma. Expresses the sense of Congress that: the Secretary of State and Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) should work with Congress to increase future assistance to support reconstruction activities if Nigeria demonstrates a commitment to transparent reconstruction in Boko Haram-affected areas of Nigeria, and the Secretary should withhold assistance if Nigeria is not committed to transparent reconstruction and reconciliation in the Boko Haram-affected areas of Nigeria. | 2023-01-11T13:25:14Z | |
| 113-sres-592 | 113 | sres | 592 | A resolution recognizing the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople of the Central Highlands of Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and condemning the ongoing violation of human rights by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. | International Affairs | 2014-12-01 | 2014-12-01 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6235-6236) | Senate | Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] | NC | R | B001135 | 0 | Recognizes the contributions of the Montagnards who fought loyally and bravely with U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and who continue to suffer persecution in Vietnam as a result of this relationship. Condemns actions taken by the government of Vietnam to suppress basic human rights and civil liberties for all its citizens. Urges the President and Congress to develop policies that: (1) support Montagnards and other marginalized ethnic minority and indigenous populations such as the Khmer Krom and the Hmong in Vietnam, and (2) reflect U.S. interests and commitment to upholding human rights and democracy abroad. | 2023-01-11T13:25:03Z | |
| 113-hr-5747 | 113 | hr | 5747 | To authorize the direct provision of defense articles, defense services, and related training to the Kurdistan Regional Government, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 2014-11-20 | 2014-11-20 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39] | CA | R | R000487 | 31 | Expresses the sense of Congress that: defeating the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) is critical to maintaining a unified Iraq in which all faiths and ethnicities are afforded equal protection and full integration into the government and society; the people of Kurdistan face a deadly threat from ISIL which the Iraqi Security Forces, of which the Peshmerga are a component, are currently unable to match in armaments; any outstanding issues between the government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional government (KRG) should be resolved expeditiously to allow for a resumption of normal relations; and ISIL's continued growth presents an imminent threat to Iraqi Kurdistan, the rest of Iraq and the Middle East, and international security. Authorizes the President to: (1) provide defense articles, defense services, and related training directly to the KRG to support international coalition efforts against ISIL or any successor group; and (2) issue licenses authorizing U.S. exporters to export defense articles, defense services, and related training directly to the KRG. Prohibits the provision of any defense article, service, or related training to the KRG under this Act unless the KRG agrees that it will not: provide any such defense article, service, or training to anyone who is not a KRG officer, employee, or agent; or use or permit the use of any such defense article, service, or training for purposes other than those for which it was provided, unless the President's consent has been obtained. | 2023-01-11T13:25:21Z | |
| 113-hr-5752 | 113 | hr | 5752 | To require the Secretary of State to offer rewards for information on the kidnapping and murder of James Foley, Peter Kassig, Steven Sotloff, or the kidnapping and murder of any other citizen of the United States by a foreign terrorist organization. | International Affairs | 2014-11-20 | 2014-11-20 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4] | AZ | R | G000565 | 15 | Directs the Secretary of State, in accordance with the Rewards for Justice program authorized under the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, to offer a reward to any individual who furnishes information leading to the arrest or conviction in any country of any individual for committing, conspiring or attempting to commit, or aiding or abetting in the commission of the kidnapping and murder of James Foley, Peter Kassig, or Steven Sotloff or the kidnapping and murder of any other U.S. citizen by a foreign terrorist organization. Limits to $5 million the total amount of rewards offered in connection with the kidnapping and murder of any such individual. | 2023-01-11T13:25:20Z | |
| 113-hres-763 | 113 | hres | 763 | Expressing support for designation of November 20 through November 26, 2014, as "End Child Slavery Week" to raise awareness of human rights abuses against children and to acknowledge the global fight against child slavery and child labor. | International Affairs | 2014-11-20 | 2014-11-20 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] | CT | D | D000216 | 0 | Applauds the work done by individuals, organizations, and governments committed to human rights and the well-being of children in decreasing the number of children trapped in child labor by one-third since 2000. Recognizes that challenges that remain to eliminating the worst forms of child labor by 2016. Encourages consumers to continue to make their voices heard that corporations should eliminate child labor and slavery from their supply chains. Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to the goal of eliminating child slavery and the worst forms of child labor by 2016. | 2023-01-11T13:25:19Z | |
| 113-sres-586 | 113 | sres | 586 | A resolution calling on the Government of Burma to develop a non-discriminatory and comprehensive solution that addresses Rakhine State's needs for peace, security, harmony, and development under equitable and just application of the rule of law, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 2014-11-20 | 2014-12-04 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 615. | Senate | Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] | NJ | D | M000639 | 9 | Calls on the government of Burma to: develop a non-discriminatory and comprehensive solution that addresses Rakhine State's needs for peace and development under equitable application of the rule of law; end all forms of persecution and discrimination of the Rohingya people, and ensure respect for internationally recognized human rights for all ethnic and religious minority groups within Burma; respect the Rohingya's right to self-identification, redraft the Citizenship Law of 1982 so that it conforms to internationally recognized legal standards, and include both Rakhine and Rohingya leaders and community members in the redrafting process; support an international and independent investigation into the violence that has occurred in Rakhine State and prosecute the perpetrators consistent with due process; and conform to international norms on the provision of unrestricted humanitarian access by international organizations. Welcomes Burma's announcement that Medecins Sans Frontieres has been invited back to work in Rakhine State. Calls on the regional governments to protect the rights of Rohingya asylum seekers and refugees, as well as to respect the international legal principle of non-refoulement. Calls on the U.S. government and the international community to call on the government of Burma to end the persecution of the Rohingya population and to protect the fundamental rights of all ethnic and religious minority groups in Burma. | 2023-01-11T13:25:03Z | |
| 113-sres-587 | 113 | sres | 587 | A resolution encouraging reunions of Korean-Americans who were divided by the Korean War from their relatives in North Korea. | International Affairs | 2014-11-20 | 2014-11-20 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: S6210-6211) | Senate | Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL] | IL | R | K000360 | 1 | Recognizes the significance of North Korea's past willingness to resume reunions of divided family members between North Korea and South Korea. Acknowledges North Korea's release in November 2014 of incarcerated American citizens Kenneth Bae and Matthew Miller. Encourages North Korea to permit reunions between Korean Americans and their relatives in North Korea. Calls on the Department of State to further prioritize efforts to reunite Korean Americans with their divided family members. Acknowledges the efforts of the American Red Cross to open channels of communication between Korean Americans and their family members in North Korea. Encourages the government of South Korea to include U.S. citizens in future family reunions planned with North Korea. Praises humanitarian efforts to reunite all individuals of Korean descent with their relatives and engender a lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula. | 2023-01-11T13:25:18Z | |
| 113-hr-5745 | 113 | hr | 5745 | Recognizing Officers and Enlisted Men of the Korean Constabulary Act of 2014 | International Affairs | 2014-11-19 | 2014-12-05 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. | House | Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2] | NE | R | T000459 | 0 | Recognizing Officers and Enlisted Men of the Korean Constabulary Act of 2014 - Commends the veterans of the Korean Constabulary and thanks them for their support during the difficult times leading to the establishment of South Korea. (The Korean Constabulary undertook internal security tasks on behalf of the U.S. military government in Korea and the South Korean people from November 1945 to January 1949.) Requires the Secretary of State to urge the South Korean government to: (1) reexamine Article 16-9 of South Korea's Military Pension Act, and (2) expeditiously locate the records and remains of 7,235 combat dead of the Korean Constabulary. (Article 16-9 of South Korea's Military Pension Act denies veterans of the Korean Constabulary coverage for their service prior to the establishment of South Korea.) Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to submit a report that: (1) describes potential awards and recognition for officers and enlisted men of the Korean Constabulary, and (2) examines the possibility of establishing new awards and recognition for those individuals if no awards or recognition currently apply. Includes among persons who are eligible for interment in national cemeteries any veteran of the Korean Constabulary who, at the time of death, resided in the United States and was a citizen of, or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in, the United States. | 2023-01-11T13:25:21Z | |
| 113-s-2946 | 113 | s | 2946 | Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act of 2014 | International Affairs | 2014-11-19 | 2014-12-08 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 625. | Senate | Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] | IL | D | D000563 | 4 | Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act of 2014 - (Sec. 2) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) water and sanitation are critically important resources that impact many aspects of human life, and (2) the United States should be a global leader in helping provide sustainable access to clean water and sanitation for the world's most vulnerable populations. (Sec. 3) Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as added by the Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005, to include the provision of safe hygiene among the goals of the program providing assistance for safe water and sanitation. (Sec. 4) Directs the Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), or the Administrator's designee, to serve concurrently as the USAID Global Water Coordinator, and to: oversee USAID water, sanitation, and hygiene programs; lead the implementation and revision, at least once every five years, of USAID's portion of the Global Water Strategy; and expand USAID's program capacity in high priority countries. Directs the Secretary of State, or the Secretary's designee, to serve concurrently as the Department of State Special Advisor for Water Resources, and serve similar functions in the Department of State as the Global Water Coordinator does in USAID. (Sec. 5) Directs the Administrator to ensure that USAID projects and programs are designed to achieve maximum impact and long-term sustainability by prioritizing countries based upon: the population using unimproved drinking water or sanitation sources; the number of children younger than five years of age who died from diarrheal disease; and the government's capacity and commitment to work with the United States to improve access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene. Directs the President to: (1) designate by October 1, 2015, at least 10 countries as high priority countries to be the primary recipients of U.S. government assistance under this Act during FY2016, and notify Congress of such designations; and (2) make new designation… | 2023-01-11T13:25:05Z | |
| 113-hr-5734 | 113 | hr | 5734 | Right of Return Act | International Affairs | 2014-11-18 | 2014-11-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-36] | TX | R | S000937 | 0 | Right of Return Act - Requires the following courses of action: the Secretary of State shall call for Israel to increase the standard of living of those living in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza by extending its sovereignty over those territories, and for the Palestinian Arab residents currently residing in those areas to be granted citizenship in the countries that controlled them from 1949 to 1967 and have a right of return to those countries; no funds appropriated by Congress may be obligated or expended to provide any U.S. assistance, loan guarantee, or debt relief to the Palestinian Authority (PA) as long as part of the PA unity government refuses to allow such right of return; the Secretary shall ensure that refugees are allowed to return to their host countries in accordance with United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) regulations; and all U.S. assistance, loan guarantee, and debt relief that currently go to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) shall instead be used to assist those who exercise their right of return. | 2023-01-11T13:25:21Z | |
| 113-hres-758 | 113 | hres | 758 | Strongly condemning the actions of the Russian Federation, under President Vladimir Putin, which has carried out a policy of aggression against neighboring countries aimed at political and economic domination. | International Affairs | 2014-11-18 | 2014-12-04 | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 10 (Roll no. 548). (text: CR 12/3/2014 H8345-8347)) | House | Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16] | IL | R | K000378 | 5 | Supports the efforts by President Poroshenko and the people of Ukraine to establish a lasting peace for Ukraine that includes: full withdrawal of Russian forces from its territory, full control of its international borders, disarming of separatist and paramilitary forces in eastern Ukraine, adoption of policies to reduce the Russian Federation's ability to use energy exports and trade barriers as weapons to apply economic and political pressure, and an end to interference by the Russian Federation in Ukraine's internal affairs. Affirms the right of Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, and all countries to exercise their sovereign rights within their internationally recognized borders. Condemns the continuing political, economic, and military aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova and the continuing violation of their sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. States that the military intervention by the Russian Federation in Ukraine: is in breach of its obligations under the United Nations Charter, the 1975 Helsinki Accords, and the 1994 Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances, and poses a threat to international peace. Calls on the Russian Federation to: reverse its illegal annexation of the Crimean peninsula, end its support of the separatist forces in Crimea, and remove its military forces from that region (other than those operating in strict accordance with its 1997 agreement on the Status and Conditions of the Black Sea Fleet Stationing on the Territory of Ukraine); remove its military forces from Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova, and end its political, military, and economic support of separatist forces; and end violations of the September 2014 cease fire; and cease its support for the Assad regime in Syria. Calls on the President to provide the government of Ukraine with necessary defense articles, services, and intelligence in order to defend its territory and sovereignty. Calls on North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies and U.S. partner… | 2023-01-11T13:25:08Z | |
| 113-hconres-118 | 113 | hconres | 118 | Expressing the sense of Congress that health workers deserve our profound gratitude and respect for their commitments and sacrifices in addressing the Ebola epidemic in West Africa. | International Affairs | 2014-11-14 | 2014-11-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] | RI | D | C001084 | 12 | Honors the commitment, courage, and sacrifices made by medical professionals, health care workers, government officials, military personnel, nongovernmental organizations, members of civil society, faith leaders, and volunteers engaged in the effort to combat Ebola. Calls on: (1) research and development groups and medical device companies to develop better ways to protect health workers from Ebola infection; and (2) the international community to increase its commitments of resources, services, and personnel to assist affected nations in addressing Ebola. Remains committed to mobilizing the resources and personnel necessary to fight the spread of Ebola and to protect U.S. national security and global health interests. Recognizes the need to address long-term solutions to Ebola, including by helping to build resilient public health systems. | 2023-01-11T13:25:23Z | |
| 113-hr-5709 | 113 | hr | 5709 | SISA Act | International Affairs | 2014-11-14 | 2014-12-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. | House | Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8] | AZ | R | F000448 | 1 | Sanction Iran, Safeguard America Act of 2014 or the SISA Act - Amends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012, and the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012 to eliminate authority to waive sanctions relating to: transportation of crude oil from Iran; financial institutions that engage in certain transactions; the financial sector of Iran; persons that support or conduct certain transactions with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and other sanctioned persons; the sale, supply, or transfer of certain materials to or from Iran; the provision of underwriting services or insurance or reinsurance for activities or persons with respect to which sanctions have been imposed; and foreign financial institutions that facilitate financial transactions on behalf of specially designated nationals. Amends the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 to direct the President to prohibit any correspondent account or a payable-through account opened and maintained in the United States by a foreign financial institution that has knowingly conducted or facilitated any significant financial transaction, on or after July 31, 2012, for the purchase, acquisition, sale, transport, or marketing of petroleum, petroleum products, or petrochemical products from Iran. Requires the imposition on violators of specified sanctions under the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996. Requires the President to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property in or that enter the United States (or the possession or control of a U.S. person) of any person that has, on or after July 31, 2012, materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial support or related goods or services for the National Iranian Oil Company, the Naftiran Intertrade Company, or the Central Bank of Iran. Requires the President also to block and prohi… | 2023-01-11T13:25:22Z | |
| 113-hr-5710 | 113 | hr | 5710 | Ebola Emergency Response Act | International Affairs | 2014-11-14 | 2014-11-20 | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. | House | Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] | NJ | R | S000522 | 5 | Ebola Emergency Response Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa poses severe health, economic, and security threats to the affected countries, the United States, and the broader international community; and the whole-of-government response taken by the United States provides capabilities critical to helping contain Ebola in West Africa; yet the United States alone will not succeed in containing it. Directs the President to: coordinate with the governments of affected African countries, the private sector, regional and international financial institutions and international organizations, civil society, and nongovernmental organizations to implement a comprehensive Ebola control strategy and assist affected populations; and use U.S. influence at the United Nations (U.N.) to ensure that the U.N. Mission in Liberia is protecting individuals under its care and playing an active emergency response role, and ensuring that the U.N. Mission for the Ebola Emergency Response (UNMEER) is playing an effective role in aligning donors around a plan to detect, contain, treat, and deter Ebola's further spread. Authorizes the President to provide specified emergency assistance to countries directly affected by or at imminent risk of being affected by the Ebola outbreak. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should work with other donors, including international financial institutions, to encourage them to: (1) help the governments of Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone mitigate the risks of economic collapse and related civil unrest by providing access to emergency grants and financing tools to address fiscal issues that are the direct result of the Ebola crisis; and (2) assist with post-crisis economic recovery. | 2023-01-11T13:25:22Z | |
| 113-hres-754 | 113 | hres | 754 | Condemning the Government of Iran for its gross human rights violations. | International Affairs | 2014-11-14 | 2014-11-19 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39] | CA | R | R000487 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Calls on the government of Iran to abide by its international and domestic obligations regarding human rights and civil liberties, including freedoms of assembly, speech, and press. Deplores: (1) the dramatic rise in executions of Iranian citizens by authorities since the election of President Hassan Rouhani in June 2013, and (2) Iran's mistreatment of its religious minorities. Condemns: (1) the recent execution of Reyhaneh Jabbari, a woman convicted of killing a man she said she stabbed in self-defense during a sexual assault; (2) the relentless persecution of the Baha'i minority; and (3) the undemocratic elections process that denies Iranians the ability to freely choose their own government. Calls on Iran to release all political prisoners and prisoners of conscience. Notes that the Administration has designated only one Iranian person for the commission of serious human rights abuses under the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act since May 30, 2013. Urges the President to increase the utilization of all available authorities, including the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, to impose sanctions on Iranian officials and others responsible for serious human rights abuses, including by freezing assets and barring U.S. entry. Urges the U.S. government to adopt and implement the following recommendations of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom regarding Iran: to seek that violations of freedom of religion and related human rights are part of discussions with Iran, and to work with allies to apply pressure through advocacy, diplomacy, and targeted sanctions; to speak out at the highest levels about the severe religious freedom abuses in Iran, to work for the release of all prisoners of conscience, and to highlight the need for the international community to hold authorities accountable; and to call on Iran to coopera… | 2023-01-11T13:25:20Z | |
| 113-hr-5696 | 113 | hr | 5696 | Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act | International Affairs | 2014-11-13 | 2014-11-13 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] | NJ | R | S000522 | 5 | 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 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. States that Hong Kong is ineligible for treatment different from that accorded to China under U.S. laws or agreements unless the President certifies to Congress that Hong Kong is sufficiently autonomous to justify different treatment. Authorizes the President to waive such ineligibility if waiver is in the U.S. national interest and Congress is given a justification of the waiver on or before the date it takes effect. | 2023-01-11T13:25:22Z | |
| 113-hr-5703 | 113 | hr | 5703 | Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act | International Affairs | 2014-11-13 | 2014-11-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] | NY | D | E000179 | 1 | Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act - Directs the President to appoint a White House Coordinator for International Cultural Property Protection who shall coordinate and promote federal agency efforts to address international cultural property protection activities. Directs the Secretary of State (Secretary in this Act), the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Attorney General (DOJ), and the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to submit to the Coordinator information on efforts to protect international cultural property. Authorizes the Department of State, DOD, USAID, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), DOJ, the Department of the Interior, the National Archives, the National Science Foundation, and any other appropriate agency to enter into agreements with the Smithsonian Institution to engage temporarily Smithsonian personnel to assist in international cultural property protection activities. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to private individuals or organizations for international cultural property protection activities in areas at risk of destruction due to political instability, armed conflict, or natural or other disasters. Directs the President to apply specified import restrictions with respect to any archaeological or ethnological material of Syria as if Syria were a State Party to the Convention on prohibiting and preventing the illicit import, export, and transfer of ownership of cultural property (adopted by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization). | 2023-01-11T13:25:22Z | |
| 113-s-2922 | 113 | s | 2922 | Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act | International Affairs | 2014-11-13 | 2014-12-12 | By Senator Menendez from Committee on Foreign Relations filed written report. Report No. 113-313. | Senate | Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] | OH | D | B000944 | 5 | 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. Amends the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 to direct the Secretary of State to report by March 31, 2015, to Congress on conditions in Hong Kong that are of U.S. interest, 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. Directs the Secretary to certify annually to Congress whether Hong Kong is sufficiently autonomous to justify separate treatment different from that accorded to China in any new laws, agreements, treaties, or arrangements entered into between the United States and Hong Kong. Exempts from the certification requirement new laws, agreements, treaties, or arrangements that support human rights, rule of law, or democracy in Hong Kong. Authorizes the Secretary to waive the certification requirement if in U.S. national interests, and with congressional notification. | 2023-01-11T13:25:05Z | |
| 113-sres-578 | 113 | sres | 578 | A resolution supporting the role of the United States in ensuring children in the world's poorest countries have access to vaccines and immunization through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. | International Affairs | 2014-11-13 | 2014-12-04 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 614. | Senate | Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] | NJ | D | M000639 | 17 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commends the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI Alliance), the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank, civil society, the private sector, faith-based organizations, implementing countries, and the international community on the progress made in reducing child mortality through the increased availability of vaccines. Supports the ideals and goals of the GAVI Alliance. Recognizes that the United States, in addition to being an important donor, is a critical technical partner to the GAVI Alliance. Encourages the continued use of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) global immunization resources. Encourages continued U.S. and international commitment and investment, through the GAVI Alliance, in the global effort to ensure that children in developing nations have access to vaccines and immunizations. | 2023-01-11T13:25:03Z | |
| 113-hr-5681 | 113 | hr | 5681 | 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. | International Affairs | 2014-11-12 | 2014-12-16 | Became Public Law No: 113-228. | House | Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39] | CA | R | R000487 | 6 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) 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 they had come into effect in accordance with those requirements. | 2023-03-22T18:49:21Z | |
| 113-hr-5685 | 113 | hr | 5685 | Rewards for Justice Congressional Notification Act of 2014 | International Affairs | 2014-11-12 | 2014-11-20 | Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent. | House | Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] | TX | R | M001157 | 3 | Rewards for Justice Congressional Notification Act of 2014 - Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to require congressional notification not less than 15 days after a reward is authorized under the the Department of State's rewards for justice program. Requires such notification to include information about the identity of the individual for whom the award is being made, the amount of the reward, the acts with respect to which the reward is being made, and how the reward is being publicized. | 2023-01-11T13:25:22Z | |
| 113-hres-749 | 113 | hres | 749 | Congratulating and honoring Kailash Satyarthi, recipient of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize. | International Affairs | 2014-11-12 | 2014-11-12 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20] | FL | D | H000324 | 9 | Congratulates and honors Kailash Satyarthi on receiving the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize for his contributions to the protection of children's rights and the promotion of peace. Condemns child labor as a form of modern slavery. States that in honoring Kailash Satyarthi the House of Representatives honors all those who have worked to end child labor. Emphasizes that violations of human rights in general, and the abuse of children specifically, are matters of legitimate concern to all nations. | 2023-01-11T13:25:20Z | |
| 113-hres-750 | 113 | hres | 750 | Congratulating and honoring Malala Yousafzai, recipient of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize. | International Affairs | 2014-11-12 | 2014-11-12 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20] | FL | D | H000324 | 14 | Congratulates and honors Malala Yousafzai on receiving the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize for her contribution to global education equality and the promotion of peace. States that in honoring Malala Yousafzai the House of Representatives honors those who have promoted education equality, including those individuals who continue to champion the right of all children to a peaceful education in Pakistan and elsewhere. Emphasizes that violations of human rights in general, and the persecution of children specifically, are matters of legitimate concern to all nations. | 2023-01-11T13:25:20Z | |
| 113-hres-752 | 113 | hres | 752 | Congratulating Marcel Closset, a French citizen and former member of the French Resistance who was instrumental in saving a United States Army Air Corps pilot during World War II, for receiving the French Legion of Honor. | International Affairs | 2014-11-12 | 2014-11-12 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. O'Rourke, Beto [D-TX-16] | TX | D | O000170 | 0 | Congratulates Marcel Closset for receiving the French Legion of Honor. | 2023-01-11T13:25:20Z | |
| 113-hjres-128 | 113 | hjres | 128 | Authorization for Use of Military Force Against ISIL Resolution | International Affairs | 2014-09-19 | 2014-09-19 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1] | CT | D | L000557 | 0 | Authorization for Use of Military Force Against ISIL Resolution - Expresses the sense of Congress that: the President has rightly committed limited forces in Iraq to protect U.S. diplomatic and military personnel against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL); the President should be commended for authorizing military operations to protect ethnic and religious minorities from ISIL and for providing assistance to prevent a humanitarian disaster; the President should be commended for working with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies to form a coordinated response to ISIL; the President should seek United Nations (U.N.) Security Council consensus prior to pursuing a multilateral military campaign against ISIL, and should endeavor to form a broad coalition of allies, including members of the Arab League; and a negotiated political solution among ethnic groups is the only sure solution to end sectarian violence and reach permanent peace. Authorizes the President to use the Armed Forces to: defend U.S. national security against ISIL, and enforce a Security Council resolution adopted on or after the date of the enactment of this joint resolution that provides for multilateral action against ISIL and authorizes a coalition military force under Security Council auspices to degrade ISIL's capacities to commit terrorist acts and destabilize peaceful governments. Authorizes the President, in the absence of a requested Security Council resolution, to use the Armed Forces to defend U.S. national security against ISIL, other than in direct ground combat operations, upon a certification to Congress and enactment of a joint resolution. Requires expedited congressional consideration of such a joint resolution. Directs the President to report to Congress at least every 60 days on matters relevant to this joint resolution. States that: the authorization to use military force under this joint resolution is intended to constitute specific authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War… | 2023-01-11T13:25:40Z | |
| 113-hr-5679 | 113 | hr | 5679 | To clarify the ownership of crude oil produced within the jurisdiction of the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq and to authorize the President to provide defense articles and defense services to the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq. | International Affairs | 2014-09-19 | 2014-09-19 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48] | CA | R | R000409 | 13 | States that crude oil produced within the jurisdiction of the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq shall, upon entering U.S. jurisdiction, be deemed to be owned exclusively by the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq or by any person that purchased such crude oil from the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq. Authorizes the President to provide defense articles and defense services directly to the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq. | 2023-01-11T13:25:30Z | |
| 113-hres-747 | 113 | hres | 747 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there be support for a referendum on the independence of the Kurdish region of Iraq. | International Affairs | 2014-09-19 | 2014-09-19 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48] | CA | R | R000409 | 10 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) there should be a referendum by the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq to determine whether Kurdistan should become an independent country, and (2) the U.S. government should recognize the results of such a referendum. | 2023-01-11T13:25:29Z | |
| 113-hjres-127 | 113 | hjres | 127 | Declaring that a state of war exists between the self-described "Islamic State" and its direct affiliates and subsidiaries, and the Government and the people of the United States and making provisions to prosecute the same. | International Affairs | 2014-09-18 | 2014-09-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1] | TX | R | G000552 | 6 | Declares that the state of war between the United States and the self-described Islamic State and its affiliates and subsidiaries, which has thus been thrust upon the United States, is formally declared. Authorizes and directs the President to use all necessary and appropriate force and resources to carry on a war against the Islamic State and its affiliates and subsidiaries. | 2023-01-11T13:25:40Z | |
| 113-hr-5647 | 113 | hr | 5647 | UNRWA Anti-Terrorism Act | International Affairs | 2014-09-18 | 2014-09-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27] | FL | R | R000435 | 3 | UNRWA Anti-Terrorism Act - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to withhold U.S. contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) or to any successor or related entity, or to the regular budget of the United Nations (U.N.) for the support of UNRWA or a successor entity, unless the Secretary of State certifies to Congress that: no UNRWA official, employee, representative, or affiliate is a member of a foreign terrorist organization, has propagated anti-American, anti-Israel, or anti-Semitic rhetoric, or has used UNRWA resources to propagate political materials regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; no UNRWA facility is used by a foreign terrorist organization; no UNRWA school uses educational materials that propagates anti-American, anti-Israel, or anti-Semitic rhetoric; UNRWA is subject to auditing oversight; and UNRWA holds no accounts or other affiliations with financial institutions deemed by the United States to be complicit in money laundering and terror financing. Limits U.S. contributions to UNRWA during the period for which a certification is in effect. Expresses the sense of Congress that: the President and the Secretary should lead a diplomatic effort to encourage other nations to withhold contributions to UNRWA, or to the regular budget of the U.N. for the support of UNRWA, until UNRWA has met specified conditions; citizens of recognized states should be removed from UNRWA's jurisdiction; UNRWA's definition of a "Palestine refugee" should be changed to that used for a refugee by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR); and responsibility for the Palestinian refugees should be fully transferred to UNHCR. | 2023-01-11T13:25:31Z | |
| 113-hr-5648 | 113 | hr | 5648 | United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2014 | International Affairs | 2014-09-18 | 2014-09-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27] | FL | R | R000435 | 4 | United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2014 - Expresses the sense of Congress that expeditious consideration of certifications of letters of offer to sell defense articles, defense services, design and construction services, and major defense equipment to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is fully consistent with U. S. security and foreign policy interests and the objectives of world peace and security. Amends the Arms Export Control Act to include Jordan among the countries eligible for certain streamlined defense sales. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to include Jordan among the countries not required to be included in the annual foreign military training report submitted by the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of State to Congress. Authorizes the Secretary of State to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Jordan to increase military cooperation, including joint military exercises, personnel exchanges, support for international peacekeeping missions, and enhanced strategic dialogue. Makes specified funds for the foreign military financing funds program available for Jordan, subject to certain requirements. | 2023-01-11T13:25:31Z | |
| 113-hr-5649 | 113 | hr | 5649 | United Nations Human Rights Council Accountability Act | International Affairs | 2014-09-18 | 2014-09-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27] | FL | R | R000435 | 3 | United Nations Human Rights Council Accountability Act - Provides that until the Secretary of State makes a specified certification to Congress: (1) the Secretary shall withhold from a U.S. contribution to a regular budget of the United Nations (U.N.) an amount equal to the amount that would be allocated for the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), (2) the Secretary shall not make a voluntary contribution to UNHRC, and (3) the United States shall not run for a UNHRC seat. Directs the Secretary to withhold from a U.S. contribution to a regular budget of the U.N. an amount equal to the amount that would be allocated for: (1) the U.N. Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Palestinian territories occupied since 1967; and (2) any other U.N. Special Procedures used to display bias against the United States or Israel or to provide support for any member state which is subject to U.N. Security Council sanctions, under a Security Council-mandated human rights investigation, has repeatedly supported acts of international terrorism, or is a country of particular concern for religious freedom. | 2023-01-11T13:25:31Z | |
| 113-hr-5656 | 113 | hr | 5656 | Global Food Security Act of 2014 | International Affairs | 2014-09-18 | 2014-12-11 | Received in the Senate. | House | Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] | NJ | R | S000522 | 20 | Global Food Security Act of 2014 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the President, in providing assistance to implement the Global Food Security Strategy, should: coordinate federal efforts to implement the Strategy, utilize open and streamlined solicitations to allow for the participation of a wide range of implementing partners, and strengthen existing partnerships between developing country institutions of agricultural sciences with U.S. universities with a focus on building the agriculture capacities of developing nation universities. Directs the President to coordinate the development and implementation of a comprehensive global food security strategy. Authorizes the President to provide assistance to implement the Global Food Security Strategy. Authorizes FY2015 appropriations. | 2023-01-11T13:25:15Z | |
| 113-hr-5668 | 113 | hr | 5668 | Foreign Assistance Accountability Act of 2014 | International Affairs | 2014-09-18 | 2014-09-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3] | FL | R | Y000065 | 10 | Foreign Assistance Accountability Act of 2014 - Directs the President to suspend the provision of U.S. foreign assistance to the Palestinian Authority (PA). Authorizes the President to reinstate such assistance if the PA has stopped: (1) providing funds or rewards to terrorist organizations; and (2) working with terrorist organizations, including Hamas. | 2023-01-11T13:25:31Z | |
| 113-hres-734 | 113 | hres | 734 | Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the families of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. | International Affairs | 2014-09-18 | 2014-09-18 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1] | NH | D | S001170 | 7 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Condemns the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), including the barbaric murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff. Salutes James Foley and Steven Sotloff for their courageous pursuit of journalistic excellence under the most dangerous of conditions. Mourns the deaths of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and offers condolences to their families, friends, and loved ones. | 2023-01-11T13:25:30Z | |
| 113-hres-738 | 113 | hres | 738 | Recognizing the self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory. | International Affairs | 2014-09-18 | 2014-09-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Holding, George [R-NC-13] | NC | R | H001065 | 8 | 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. | 2023-01-11T13:25:29Z | |
| 113-hres-739 | 113 | hres | 739 | Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day of Non-Violence. | International Affairs | 2014-09-18 | 2014-09-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] | NY | D | M001188 | 0 | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the International Day of Non-Violence. | 2023-01-11T13:25:29Z | |
| 113-hres-744 | 113 | hres | 744 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Republic of Argentina's continued participation in the Group of Twenty Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (G20) nations should be conditioned on its adherence to international norms of economic cooperation and the rule of law. | International Affairs | 2014-09-18 | 2014-09-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8] | FL | R | P000599 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Republic of Argentina has failed to meet its membership responsibilities in the Group of Twenty Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (G20). Calls upon the President and the Secretary of the Treasury to work with the G20 governments to terminate Argentina's G20 participation until the President reports to Congress that Argentina has ended its defiance of international norms of economic relations and reestablished its commitment to the rule of law. | 2023-01-11T13:25:29Z | |
| 113-hres-746 | 113 | hres | 746 | Expressing support for the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina as they seek to hold government officials accountable, prepare for elections at the state, entity, and cantonal level, and consider constitutional or other reforms to enhance the country's prospects for European and Euro-Atlantic integration. | International Affairs | 2014-09-18 | 2014-09-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] | NJ | R | S000522 | 1 | Supports: (1) the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina within its internationally recognized borders; and (2) the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina as they seek democracy, economic prosperity, and successful European integration. Expresses dissatisfaction with the inability of Bosnia and Herzegovina's political leaders to agree on necessary reforms. Views the October 12, 2014, elections as an opportunity for voters to address Bosnia and Herzegovina's current political stagnation as well as to express support for reform and European integration, and calls upon authorities to ensure these elections are conducted in a free and fair manner. Encourages the growth of peaceful, civic activism. Calls upon the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to clarify the integration steps Bosnia and Herzegovina needs to take. Supports the maintenance of an international presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the retention of all powers accorded to the international community to meet the objectives and conditions set by the Peace Implementation Council. Urges the United States and members of the international community, in all aspects of their relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina, to place emphasis on respect for the human rights and fundamental freedoms held by the individual, which should not be compromised by privileges accorded to a group, ethnically based or otherwise. | 2023-01-11T13:25:29Z | |
| 113-s-2853 | 113 | s | 2853 | Accelerating Action in Maternal and Child Health Act of 2014 | International Affairs | 2014-09-18 | 2014-09-18 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] | DE | D | C001088 | 2 | Accelerating Action in Maternal and Child Health Act of 2014 - Directs the President to establish a strategy to: accelerate action in each of the priority countries listed in this Act to combat the leading causes of maternal, newborn, and child mortality; and strengthen the capability of the United States to be an effective leader in maternal, newborn, and child health, particularly in Africa, and in a broader effort to end maternal, newborn, and child deaths worldwide. Requires the United States to establish a pilot program for innovative financing mechanisms to deliver maternal, newborn, and child health interventions in such countries. | 2023-01-11T13:25:26Z | |
| 113-s-2909 | 113 | s | 2909 | Global Food Security Act of 2014 | International Affairs | 2014-09-18 | 2014-09-18 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] | PA | D | C001070 | 7 | Global Food Security Act of 2014 - States the policy objective of promoting global food and nutrition security which is reinforced through programs that eradicate hunger and malnutrition, assist foreign countries with agricultural development, and ensure the effective use of U.S. taxpayer dollars to further these objectives. Requires the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to coordinate the development and implementation of a Feed the Future Strategy to accomplish these policy objectives. Requires the Administrator to coordinate the efforts of federal departments and agencies in the implementation of the strategy by: (1) establishing policy coherence, monitoring, and evaluation systems across all relevant U.S. agencies; (2) establishing linkages with other initiatives and strategies at USAID and other departments and agencies; (3) establishing platforms for regular consultation and collaboration with key stakeholders; (4) leveraging the expertise of the Department of Agriculture (USDA); and (5) establishing and leading regular public consultations in partner countries. Requires the Administrator to submit reports to Congress describing the status of the implementation of the Feed the Future Strategy. | 2023-01-11T13:25:24Z | |
| 113-sres-563 | 113 | sres | 563 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should pursue extradition authority for international cybercriminals committing credit card theft targeting United States citizens. | International Affairs | 2014-09-18 | 2014-09-18 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5796-5797) | Senate | Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL] | IL | R | K000360 | 11 | Calls for the President to launch international negotiations with the governments of the world's leading powers for new, effective extradition treaties with countries with which the United States has no current extradition authority, and to renegotiate old, ineffective treaties, to more effectively combat international cybercriminals. | 2023-01-11T13:25:24Z | |
| 113-sres-565 | 113 | sres | 565 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Canadian Government does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin. | International Affairs | 2014-09-18 | 2014-09-18 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5797) | Senate | Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] | MI | D | L000261 | 4 | Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that: the Canadian government should not allow a permanent nuclear waste repository to be built within the Great Lakes Basin, the President and the Secretary of State should take appropriate action to work with the Canadian government to prevent a permanent nuclear waste repository from being built there, and the President and the Secretary should work together with their Canadian government counterparts on a safe and responsible solution for the long-term storage of nuclear waste. | 2023-01-11T13:25:24Z | |
| 113-sres-567 | 113 | sres | 567 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the possible easing of restrictions on the sale of lethal military equipment to the Government of Vietnam. | International Affairs | 2014-09-18 | 2014-09-18 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5797-5798) | Senate | Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] | AZ | R | M000303 | 4 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that: Vietnam is an important emerging partner with which the United States increasingly shares strategic and economic interests; the government of Vietnam has recently taken modest but encouraging steps to improve its human rights record; the President, with congressional consultation, should begin a process to ease the U.S. prohibition on the sale of lethal military equipment to Vietnam; easing such prohibition with regard to maritime and coastal defense would further U.S. national security interests, but steps beyond this would require Vietnam to take significant steps to protect human rights; and the United States should support civil society in Vietnam, and specify what human rights steps Vietnam should take to continue strengthening the bilateral relationship. | 2023-01-11T13:25:23Z | |
| 113-sres-571 | 113 | sres | 571 | A resolution designating September 30, 2014, as "United States and India Partnership Day". | International Affairs | 2014-09-18 | 2014-09-18 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5880; text as passed Sentate: CR S5799) | Senate | Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] | VA | D | W000805 | 2 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates September 30, 2014, as United States and India Partnership Day. Recognizes that the U.S.-India relationship is a special and permanent bond. | 2019-02-20T12:29:04Z | |
| 113-s-2846 | 113 | s | 2846 | A bill to express the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of State should use his existing authority to revoke the passports of United States citizens who have provided material support to ISIS and to require the Secretary to submit a quarterly report to Congress on the use of such authority. | International Affairs | 2014-09-17 | 2014-09-17 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH] | NH | R | A000368 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of State: (1) is authorized to revoke the passport of any U.S. citizen whose activities abroad are likely to seriously damage U.S. national security or foreign policy; and (2) should use such authority to revoke the passports of U.S. citizens who are fighting with or providing material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), and to prevent such individuals from returning to the United States to plan or carry out a terrorist attack. | 2023-01-11T13:25:26Z | |
| 113-sconres-43 | 113 | sconres | 43 | A concurrent resolution expressing support for designation of a "National Lao-Hmong Recognition Day". | International Affairs | 2014-09-17 | 2014-09-17 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5706) | Senate | Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] | MN | D | K000367 | 1 | Supports the designation of National Lao-Hmong Recognition Day. | 2023-01-11T13:25:24Z | |
| 113-sjres-44 | 113 | sjres | 44 | Authorization for Use of Military Force against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant | International Affairs | 2014-09-17 | 2014-09-17 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] | VA | D | K000384 | 1 | Authorization for Use of Military Force against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant - Authorizes the President for one year, as part of a multinational coalition, to: use all appropriate force to participate in an air campaign in Iraq, and if necessary, in Syria, to degrade and defeat the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL); and provide military equipment and training to forces fighting ISIL in Iraq or Syria, including the Iraqi security forces, Kurdish fighters, and other legitimate non-terrorist opposition groups in Syria. States that such authorization does not include: the use of U.S. ground combat forces, except to provide military equipment and training to forces fighting ISIL in Iraq or Syria, to protect or rescue U.S. Armed Forces members or U.S. citizens from imminent danger posed by ISIL, or for limited operations against high value targets; or the use of force against forces associated with ISIL, unless such forces are identified as fighting alongside ISIL in Iraq and Syria. Declares that this resolution is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization pursuant to section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. Repeals the Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. Directs the President to submit to Congress every 90 days a list of those organizations or individuals fighting alongside ISIL for purposes of actions taken pursuant to this joint resolution. States that nothing in this resolution shall be construed as: authorizing support for force in support of, or in cooperation with, the national government of Syria that was in power as of the enactment of this resolution, or its security services; or limiting the constitutional or statutory powers of the President or Congress or any additional powers held by the United States pursuant to international law or treaty. | 2023-01-11T13:25:24Z | |
| 113-hjres-125 | 113 | hjres | 125 | Authorization for Use of Military Force Against ISIL Resolution | International Affairs | 2014-09-16 | 2014-09-16 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28] | CA | D | S001150 | 4 | Authorization for Use of Military Force Against ISIL Resolution - Authorizes the President to use the U.S. Armed Forces against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in the territory of the Republic of Iraq and the Syrian Arab Republic. States that such territorial limitation shall not apply to U.S. Armed Forces training indigenous Syrian or regional military forces for the purpose of combating ISIL. States that: such authority does not authorize the deployment of ground forces in a combat role; "ground forces in a combat role" do not include special operations forces or other forces that may be deployed in a training, advisory, or intelligence capacity; and such authority shall terminate 18 months after enactment of this resolution. Declares that this Act is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization pursuant to the War Powers Resolution. Directs the President to report to Congress at least once every 60 days on matters relevant to this joint resolution, including actions taken pursuant to the exercise of authority granted by this resolution and the status of planning for efforts that are expected to be required over the next 60 days. Repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. Repeals, effective 18 months after enactment of this resolution, the Authorization for Use of Military Force. | 2023-01-11T13:25:40Z | |
| 113-hr-5491 | 113 | hr | 5491 | United States-Caribbean Partnership Act of 2014 | International Affairs | 2014-09-16 | 2014-09-16 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] | NY | D | E000179 | 1 | United States-Caribbean Partnership Act of 2014 - Directs the Secretary of State to establish U.S. embassies with consular services in Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines to: (1) provide consular services to citizens of these countries and U.S. citizens living in or traveling to these countries, and (2) engage in direct diplomacy with appropriate government counterparts of these countries. | 2023-01-11T13:25:36Z | |
| 113-hres-726 | 113 | hres | 726 | Strongly supporting the right of the people of Ukraine to freely determine their future, including their country's relationship with other nations and international organizations, without interference, intimidation, or coercion by other countries. | International Affairs | 2014-09-16 | 2014-09-17 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6] | PA | R | G000549 | 7 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the right of the people of Ukraine to determine their future, including their country's relationship with other nations and international organizations, without interference or coercion by other countries. Calls on the President to work with nations around the world to reaffirm Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity and to refuse to recognize the Russian Federation's illegal annexation of Crimea. Condemns the Russian Federation's political, economic, and military aggression against Ukraine and the violation of its sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. States that the Russian Federation's military intervention: is a breach of its obligations under the United Nations (U.N.) Charter and its commitments under the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe; is a violation of the 1994 Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances in which it pledged to respect Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and borders; and poses a threat to international peace and security. Demands that the Russian Federation: (1) remove its military forces and military equipment from the territory of Ukraine; and (2) end its political, military, and economic support of separatist and paramilitary forces in Ukraine. Demands that the Russian Federation and the separatist and paramilitary forces it supports end their violations of the cease-fire announced on September 5, 2014. Calls on the President to: cooperate with other nations around the world to impose visa bans, targeted asset freezes, sectoral sanctions, and other measures on the Russian Federation and its leadership sufficient to compel it to end its violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity; provide the government of Ukraine with defense articles, services, training, and intelligence information; work with the government of Ukraine, other nations, and international organizations to ensure that … | 2023-01-11T13:25:30Z | |
| 113-s-2828 | 113 | s | 2828 | Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014 | International Affairs | 2014-09-16 | 2014-12-11 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] | NJ | D | M000639 | 15 | Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014 - (Sec. 3) States that it is U.S. policy to assist the government of Ukraine in restoring its sovereignty and territorial integrity in order to deter the government of the Russian Federation from further destabilizing and invading Ukraine and other independent countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. (Sec. 4) Directs the President to impose three or more specified sanctions against: Rosoboronexport; an entity owned by the government of the Russian Federation or controlled by its nationals that transfers or brokers the transfer to, or knowingly manufactures or sells defense articles transferred to, Syria or into the territory of a specified country without its government's consent; or a person (individual or entity) that knowingly sponsors or provides financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, such an entity. Defines "specified country" as Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, or any other country of significant concern for purposes of this Act, such as Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and the Central Asia republics. Directs the President to impose three or more specified sanctions against a person that knowingly makes a significant investment in a special Russian crude oil project. Authorizes the President, through the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce or the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury, to impose additional licensing requirements or other restrictions on the export of items for Russia's energy sector, including equipment used for tertiary oil recovery. Directs the President to impose specified sanctions on Gazprom if it is withholding significant natural gas supplies from North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries, or further withholds significant natural gas supplies from countries such as Ukraine, Georgia, or Moldova. Sets forth sanctions against a foreign person, including executive officers of an entity, relating to: Exp… | 2023-01-11T13:25:06Z | |
| 113-s-2831 | 113 | s | 2831 | Economic Growth and Development Act | International Affairs | 2014-09-16 | 2014-09-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] | GA | R | I000055 | 1 | Directs the President to establish a primary mechanism to assist the private sector in coordinating U.S. development programs with private sector investment activities. Directs the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to direct their respective policy and country teams to include private sector consultation in all country, sector, and global development strategies. | 2023-01-11T13:25:27Z | |
| 113-sres-546 | 113 | sres | 546 | A resolution congratulating Indonesia's President-elect Joko Widodo on his electoral victory and commending the people of Indonesia on their commitment to democracy and free and fair elections. | International Affairs | 2014-09-16 | 2014-09-16 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5634-5635) | Senate | Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] | RI | D | W000802 | 2 | Congratulates Indonesia's President-elect Joko Widodo on his electoral victory. Commends the people of Indonesia on their commitment to democracy and free elections. Affirms the commitment of the United States to strengthening our relationship with Indonesia. Recognizes Indonesia's 2014 presidential election as an example of a peaceful, democratic transition of power for other transformational democracies throughout the world to follow. | 2023-01-11T13:25:24Z | |
| 113-hr-5463 | 113 | hr | 5463 | End Financing to ISIL Act | International Affairs | 2014-09-15 | 2014-09-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9] | GA | R | C001093 | 1 | End Financing to ISIL Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of State to jointly submit to Congress an annual report that: identifies each person that provides material or financial support to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, as well as any successor organization (ISIL), including purchasing oil or other materials that fund ISIL or other terrorist organizations in the region; identifies the country in which such person is located and describes actions taken by the Secretaries to notify the government of such country of these activities; and describes actions taken by the government of such country to restrict these activities. Directs the President to suspend foreign military sales and financing under the Arms Export Control Act to a listed country that has not taken actions to restrict persons in that country from providing material or financial support to ISIL. Amends the Arms Export Control Act to apply the same transaction prohibitions provided for by that Act against countries supporting acts of international terrorism to a country whose government has knowledge of persons within its territory that provide material support for terrorist organizations, including selling materials that produce income for such organizations. | 2023-01-11T13:25:37Z | |
| 113-hres-724 | 113 | hres | 724 | Recognizing the historical links and friendship between Scotland and the United States and respectfully supporting a truly democratic process. | International Affairs | 2014-09-15 | 2014-09-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2] | TN | R | D000533 | 2 | 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. | 2023-01-11T13:25:30Z | |
| 113-hconres-114 | 113 | hconres | 114 | Urging Congress to debate and vote on a statutory authorization for any sustained United States combat role in Iraq or Syria. | International Affairs | 2014-09-11 | 2014-09-11 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3] | AZ | D | G000551 | 23 | States that Congress: (1) should debate and vote on a statutory authorization for any sustained U.S. combat role in Iraq or Syria, (2) does not support the deployment of ground combat troops in Iraq or Syria, (3) should ensure that any such statutory authorization is limited, and (4) should ensure that any statutory authorization includes robust reporting requirements. | 2023-01-11T13:25:40Z | |
| 113-hres-720 | 113 | hres | 720 | Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the families of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. | International Affairs | 2014-09-11 | 2014-09-11 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1] | NH | D | S001170 | 7 | Condemns the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), including the barbaric murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff. Mourns the deaths of James Foley and Steven Sotloff and expresses the Senate's condolences to their families. Salutes James Foley and Steven Sotloff for their courageous pursuit of journalistic excellence under the most dangerous of conditions. Supports efforts to bring to justice those responsible for the murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff. Demands the release of all hostages being held by ISIL. Calls on the United States and the international community, working in partnership with the governments and citizens of the Middle East, to address the ISIL threat. States that nothing in this resolution shall be construed as a declaration of war or authorization to use force. | 2023-01-11T13:25:30Z | |
| 113-hr-5431 | 113 | hr | 5431 | Isolating ISIS Act | International Affairs | 2014-09-10 | 2014-09-10 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8] | PA | R | F000451 | 7 | Isolating ISIS Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to prohibit, or impose strict conditions on, the opening or maintaining in the United States of a correspondent account or a payable-through account by a foreign financial institution that knowingly: facilitates a transaction for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS); facilitates a transaction of a person designated for acting on behalf of or at the direction of, or owned or controlled by, ISIS; engages in money laundering to carry out such an activity; facilitates a transaction or provides financial services to carry out such an activity; or facilitates such an activity, conspires to facilitate or participate in such an activity, or is owned or controlled by a foreign financial institution that knowingly engages in such an activity. Applies specified penalties under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act for violations of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to waive the application of a prohibition for up to 180 days (with renewable 180-day waivers) if in U.S. national security interests, and with congressional notification. Directs the Secretary to identify to Congress every 180 days each foreign central bank that carries out a prohibited activity. Directs the President to transmit to Congress a list of, and impose specified sanctions against, any person who knowingly engages in a transaction with a foreign person that transfers or receives, or facilitates the transfer or receipt of, any goods or services to or from ISIS. States that the President shall not be required to include a person on this list if: (1) that person is no longer engaging in or has taken significant steps toward stopping sanctioned activities, and (2) the President has received reliable assurances that such person will not knowingly engage in any new sanctioned activity. States that nothing in this Act shall apply to authorized U.S. intelligence activities. | 2023-01-11T13:25:38Z | |
| 113-hr-5433 | 113 | hr | 5433 | Stop Funding Terrorism Act | International Affairs | 2014-09-10 | 2014-09-10 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-36] | TX | R | S000937 | 1 | Stop Funding Terrorism Act - Prohibits any direct U.S. assistance, loan guarantee, or debt relief to the Palestinian Authority (PA) or any affiliated governing entity or leadership organization. States that such prohibition shall have no effect for a fiscal year if the President certifies to Congress that the PA has: formally recognized Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state and publicly recognized the state of Israel, renounced terrorism and purged all individuals with terrorist ties from the security services, terminated funding of anti-American and anti-Israel incitement, publicly pledged to not engage in war with Israel, and honored previous diplomatic agreements. | 2023-01-11T13:25:38Z | |
| 113-sres-540 | 113 | sres | 540 | A resolution recognizing September 15, 2014, as the International Day of Democracy, affirming the role of civil society as a cornerstone of democracy, and encouraging all governments to stand with civil society in the face of mounting restrictions on civil society organizations. | International Affairs | 2014-09-10 | 2014-12-03 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6306-6307; text as passed Senate: CR S6306-6307) | Senate | Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] | MD | D | C000141 | 4 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals of the International Day of Democracy. Recognizes the importance of civil society to the healthy development of nations. Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the protection and advancement of democracy throughout the world. Condemns the use of restrictions, coercion, threats, or force to impede the activities of civil society organizations. Recognizes the important role diplomacy plays in defending global civil society and creating new openings for civic space. | 2023-01-11T13:25:24Z | |
| 113-sres-541 | 113 | sres | 541 | A resolution recognizing the severe threat that the Ebola outbreak in West Africa poses to populations, governments, and economies across Africa and, if not properly contained, to regions across the globe, and expressing support for those affected by this epidemic. | International Affairs | 2014-09-10 | 2014-09-18 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5878-5879; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S5878-5879; text as passed Senate: CR S5879-5880) | Senate | Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] | DE | D | C001088 | 20 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes: (1) the threat that Ebola poses to populations, governments, and economies in Africa; and (2) that the limited capacity of the initial outbreak countries of Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia to combat the epidemic has been exhausted and the potential threat to regions beyond Africa if the Ebola outbreak is not contained. Expresses support for those affected by this epidemic and sympathy for Ebola victims and their families. Supports the governments of Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo for their efforts to combat the Ebola virus. Urges citizens of affected countries to respect preventative guidelines. Supports the work of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of State, the Forest Service, and other U.S. government agencies providing technical, logistical, and material support. Encourages deepened U.S. and international commitments to the global Ebola response. Welcomes the delivery of assistance and increased engagement from donors such as the Economic Community of West African States, the African Union (AU), the World Bank, the European Union (EU), and Canada. Supports the World Health Organization's Ebola Response Roadmap. Encourages Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, and Sierra Leone to work together and with other nations and regional and subregional organizations to establish emergency response systems. Recognizes the work of thousands of African, U.S., and international officials and volunteers on the ground in West Africa, and particularly health care workers. | 2023-01-11T13:25:24Z | |
| 113-hres-718 | 113 | hres | 718 | Calling on the Department of Defense to expedite the delivery of all necessary military equipment, weapons, ammunition, and other needed materials to the Kurdish Peshmerga forces to successfully combat and defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). | International Affairs | 2014-09-09 | 2014-09-09 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-6] | AZ | R | S001183 | 3 | Calls on the Department of Defense (DOD) to expedite the direct delivery of all necessary military equipment, weapons, ammunition, and other needed materials to the Kurdish Peshmerga forces to successfully combat and defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). | 2023-01-11T13:25:30Z | |
| 113-sres-538 | 113 | sres | 538 | A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate to the families of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. | International Affairs | 2014-09-09 | 2014-09-09 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5461; text as passed Senate: CR S5436) | Senate | Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] | NH | D | S001181 | 5 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Condemns the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), including the barbaric murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff. Mourns the deaths of James Foley and Steven Sotloff and expresses the Senate's condolences to their families. Salutes James Foley and Steven Sotloff for their courageous pursuit of journalistic excellence under the most dangerous of conditions. Supports efforts to bring to justice those responsible for the murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff. Demands the release of all hostages being held by ISIL. Calls on the United States and the international community, working in partnership with the governments and citizens of the Middle East, to address the ISIL threat. States that nothing in this resolution shall be construed as a declaration of war or authorization to use force. | 2019-02-20T12:29:00Z | |
| 113-hjres-123 | 113 | hjres | 123 | Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) | International Affairs | 2014-09-08 | 2014-09-08 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49] | CA | R | I000056 | 15 | Authorization for Use of Military Force Against the Organization Called the Islamic State - Authorizes the President to use appropriate force against the threat posed by the organization called the Islamic State (IS), formally known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), as well as any successor organization. States that this resolution is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization pursuant to section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. Directs the President to report to Congress setting forth: (1) U.S. strategy to defeat IS or any successor organization; and (2) every 90 days thereafter, a description and assessment of such strategy's implementation. | 2023-01-11T13:25:40Z | |
| 113-hr-5406 | 113 | hr | 5406 | F.T.O. Passport Revocation Act | International Affairs | 2014-09-08 | 2014-09-08 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] | TX | R | P000592 | 2 | F.T.O. Passport Revocation Act - Amends the Passport Act of 1926 to prohibit, with a discretionary exception for emergency or humanitarian reasons, the Secretary of State from issuing a passport or passport card to an individual who is a member of, affiliated with, or is otherwise helping a foreign terrorist organization. Directs the Secretary to revoke a passport or passport card previously issued to any such individual. Authorizes the Secretary, before revocation, to: (1) limit a previously issued passport or passport card only for return travel to the United States, or (2) issue a limited passport or passport card that only permits return travel to the United States. | 2023-01-11T13:25:39Z | |
| 113-hr-5408 | 113 | hr | 5408 | Terrorist Denaturalization and Passport Revocation Act | International Affairs | 2014-09-08 | 2014-09-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. | House | Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6] | MN | R | B001256 | 15 | Terrorist Denaturalization and Passport Revocation Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include among the grounds for loss of U.S. nationality by a native-born or naturalized citizen: taking an oath or making a declaration of allegiance to a foreign terrorist organization after attaining the age of 18; entering or serving in the armed forces of a foreign state that harbors a foreign terrorist organization; accepting, serving in, or performing the duties of any office, post, or employment in a foreign terrorist organization after attaining the age of 18; accepting, serving in, or performing the duties of any office, post, or employment in a foreign terrorist organization after attaining the age of 18 for which an oath or declaration of allegiance is required; or accepting, serving in, or performing the duties of any office, post, or employment in a foreign terrorist organization after attaining the age of 18 if the position requires knowing engagement in hostilities against U.S. military or civilian personnel. Amends the Passport Act of 1926 to prohibit, with a discretionary exception for emergency or humanitarian reasons, the Secretary of State from issuing a passport or passport card to an individual who is a member of a foreign terrorist organization engaged in hostilities against the United States or its allies. Directs the Secretary to revoke a passport or passport card previously issued to any such individual. Authorizes the Secretary, before revocation, to: (1) limit a previously issued passport or passport card only for return travel to the United States, or (2) issue a limited passport or passport card that only permits return travel to the United States. | 2023-01-11T13:25:39Z | |
| 113-hr-5415 | 113 | hr | 5415 | Authorization for Use of Military Force against International Terrorism Act | International Affairs | 2014-09-08 | 2014-09-08 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] | VA | R | W000672 | 7 | Authorization for Use of Military Force against International Terrorism Act - Authorizes the President, with the close coordination of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and regional allies, to use all necessary force against those countries, organizations, or persons associated with or supporting terrorist groups (including al Qaeda and its regional affiliates, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, al Shabaab, Boko Haram, and any other related regional terrorist groups) in order to eliminate all such terrorist groups and prevent future acts of international terrorism by them against the United States or its allies. Declares that this Act is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization pursuant to section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. | 2023-01-11T13:25:38Z | |
| 113-hr-5416 | 113 | hr | 5416 | War Powers Consultation Act of 2014 | International Affairs | 2014-09-08 | 2014-09-08 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] | VA | R | W000672 | 0 | War Powers Consultation Act of 2014 - States that: (1) the purpose of this Act is to establish a means by which the judgment of both the President and Congress can be brought to bear when deciding whether the United States should engage in a significant armed conflict; and (2) this Act is not meant to define, circumscribe, or enhance the constitutional war powers of either the executive or legislative branch of government. Repeals the War Powers Resolution. Establishes the Joint Congressional Consultation Committee. Directs the President to consult with the Committee: (1) regularly regarding significant matters of foreign policy and national security; (2) before ordering the deployment of members of the Armed Forces into a significant armed conflict, particularly regarding the circumstances necessitating the conflict, the objectives, and the conflict's estimated scope and duration; and (3) at least every two months for the duration of any significant armed conflict. States that, if the President determines that the need for secrecy or other emergency circumstances preclude carrying out such reporting before significant armed conflict is ordered or begins, the President shall do such reporting not later than three days after the beginning of the significant armed conflict. Declares that, within 30 days after the deployment of members of the Armed Forces into a significant armed conflict for which Congress has not enacted a formal declaration of war or otherwise enacted a specific authorization for the use of military force, the chair and vice chair of the Committee shall introduce a joint resolution of approval. Sets forth related congressional procedures, including the introduction of a joint resolution of disapproval if a vote against a resolution of approval's passage has taken place. States that nothing in this Act shall be construed as modifying U.S. obligations under any treaty or international agreement. | 2023-01-11T13:25:38Z | |
| 113-hres-714 | 113 | hres | 714 | To reaffirm the strong support of the United States Government for the peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and jurisdictional disputes in the South China Sea and the East China Sea as provided for by universally recognized principles of international law, and to reaffirm the vital interest of the United States in freedom of navigation and other internationally lawful uses of sea and airspace in the Asia-Pacific region. | International Affairs | 2014-09-08 | 2014-12-03 | The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. | House | Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large] | AS | D | F000010 | 6 | Reaffirms U.S. support for the peaceful resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea and the East China Sea. Reaffirms support for freedom of navigation and overflight and condemns coercive actions or the use of force to impede these freedoms in international maritime domains and airspace. Declares that the House of Representatives does not recognize the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone, declared by china, which is contrary to freedom of overflight in international airspace. Calls on China to refrain from taking similar provocative actions elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region, including in the South China Sea. Urges the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), U.S. allies and partners, and all claimants to fairly resolve these outstanding disputes, including through the conclusion of a Code of Conduct for the South China Sea. Urges as well the conclusion of the annex to the non-binding memorandum of understanding between the United States and China on "rules of behavior for safety of air and maritime encounters" addressing air-to-air encounters in 2015. Supports continued U.S. operations to support freedom of navigation in international waters and air space in the South China Sea and the East China Sea. Encourages continued U.S. efforts to strengthen regional partnerships to build capacity for maritime domain awareness in support of freedom of navigation, maintenance of peace and stability, and respect for principles of international law. | 2023-01-11T13:25:08Z | |
| 113-hres-716 | 113 | hres | 716 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Canadian Government does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin. | International Affairs | 2014-09-08 | 2014-09-08 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5] | MI | D | K000380 | 4 | Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that: the Canadian government should not allow a permanent nuclear waste repository to be built within the Great Lakes Basin, the President and the Secretary of State should take appropriate action to work with the Canadian government to prevent a permanent nuclear waste repository from being built there, and the President and the Secretary should work together with their Canadian government counterparts on a safe and responsible solution for the long-term storage of nuclear waste. | 2023-01-11T13:25:30Z | |
| 113-s-2778 | 113 | s | 2778 | A bill to require the Secretary of State to offer rewards totaling up to $10,000,000 for information on the kidnapping and murder of James Foley and Steven Sotloff. | International Affairs | 2014-09-08 | 2014-09-19 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] | FL | R | R000595 | 4 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Secretary of State, in accordance with the Rewards for Justice program authorized under the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, to offer a reward to any individual who furnishes information leading to the arrest or conviction in any country of any individual for committing, conspiring or attempting to commit, or aiding or abetting in the commission of the kidnapping and murder of James Foley or Steven Sotloff. | 2023-01-11T13:25:28Z | |
| 113-sjres-42 | 113 | sjres | 42 | Authorization for Use of Military Force against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant | International Affairs | 2014-09-08 | 2014-09-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] | FL | D | N000032 | 0 | Authorization for Use of Military Force against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant - Authorizes the President to use appropriate force against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) to prevent terrorist attacks against the people and interests of the United States and our allies. States that this resolution: (1) does not authorize the use of rotational ground forces, (2) expires in three years, and (3) is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization pursuant to section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. | 2023-01-11T13:25:24Z | |
| 113-sjres-43 | 113 | sjres | 43 | Authorization for Use of Force Against the Organization Called the Islamic State | International Affairs | 2014-09-08 | 2014-09-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] | OK | R | I000024 | 0 | Authorization for Use of Military Force Against the Organization Called the Islamic State - Authorizes the President to use appropriate force against the threat posed by the organization called the Islamic State (IS), formally known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), as well as any successor organization. States that this resolution is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization pursuant to section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. Directs the President to report to Congress setting forth: (1) U.S. strategy to defeat IS or any successor organization; and (2) every 90 days thereafter, a description and assessment of such strategy's implementation. | 2023-01-11T13:25:24Z | |
| 113-hres-713 | 113 | hres | 713 | 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. | International Affairs | 2014-08-04 | 2014-09-08 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats. | House | Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30] | CA | D | S000344 | 26 | 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 toward a more peaceful and prosperous world. | 2023-01-11T13:25:41Z | |
| 113-hr-5390 | 113 | hr | 5390 | Donbass People's Militia Terrorist Designation Act of 2014 | International Affairs | 2014-08-01 | 2014-09-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. | House | Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] | TX | D | J000032 | 2 | Donbass People's Militia Terrorist Designation Act of 2014 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the Donbass People's Militia (an armed militia with allegiance to the Donestsk People's Republic, a self-proclaimed state in Eastern Europe) has met the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization, and the Secretary of State should so designate it. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress the reasons why if he does not designate the Donbass People's Militia as a foreign terrorist organization within 60 days. Directs the President to subject to sanctions any person in the United States or subject to U.S. jurisdiction who knowingly provides material support or resources to the Donbass People's Militia or its affiliates, associated groups, or agents. Prohibits the Secretary from issuing any visa to, and directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to deny U.S. entry to, any member or representative of the Donbass People's Militia or its affiliates, associated groups, or agents. Authorizes the removal from the United States of any alien who is a member or representative of the Donbass People's Militia or its affiliates, associated groups, or agents in the same manner as an alien who is inadmissible under certain terrorist grounds. Requires any U.S. financial institution that knowingly has possession of or control over funds in which the Donbass People's Militia or its affiliates, associated groups, or agents have an interest to: (1) retain possession of or control over the funds, and (2) report the funds to the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury. | 2023-01-11T13:25:41Z | |
| 113-sres-537 | 113 | sres | 537 | A resolution reaffirming support for Israel's right to defend its citizens and ensure the survival of the State of Israel, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 2014-08-01 | 2014-08-01 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5326-5327) | Senate | Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] | SC | R | G000359 | 1 | Supports Israel's: (1) right to defend its citizens and ensure Israel's survival, and (2) efforts to deal with the threats posed by Hamas's rockets and tunnels. Condemns Hamas's repeated violation of humanitarian cease fires and its use of suicide bombings. Demands that Hamas return the Israeli soldier kidnapped on August 1, 2014. Calls on the United Nations (U.N.) Secretary General to condemn terrorist attacks by Hamas on Israel. Calls on: (1) Hamas to stop using residents of Gaza as human shields, and (2) the Palestinian people to reject Hamas and its ideology and to seek peace. Urges the international community to condemn the unprovoked rocket fire at Israel. | 2023-01-11T13:25:40Z | |
| 113-hr-5308 | 113 | hr | 5308 | JAWS Act | International Affairs | 2014-07-31 | 2014-07-31 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27] | TX | R | F000460 | 0 | Justice Attributed to Wounded Sharks Act or the JAWS Act - Prohibits federal assistance to a country that does not prohibit: (1) shark finning in its territorial waters; and (2) the importation, sale, possession, or consumption of shark fins obtained by shark finning. | 2023-01-11T13:25:53Z | |
| 113-hr-5315 | 113 | hr | 5315 | To authorize the President to transfer certain military equipment to the Government of Ukraine, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 2014-07-31 | 2014-07-31 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] | TX | R | B001248 | 0 | Authorizes the President to transfer certain military equipment on a lease basis to the government of Ukraine. States that nothing in this Act shall be construed as authorizing the use of military force under the Authorization for Use of Military Force. | 2023-01-11T13:25:53Z | |
| 113-hr-5368 | 113 | hr | 5368 | Security and Opportunity for Vulnerable Migrant Children Act of 2014 | International Affairs | 2014-07-31 | 2014-09-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. | House | Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40] | CA | D | R000486 | 8 | Security and Opportunity for Vulnerable Migrant Children Act of 2014 - Directs the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a strategy to address the economic, social, and security factors driving large numbers of unaccompanied alien children from El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala to the United States. Directs the Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to: (1) coordinate with the heads of federal agencies and the governments of El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala to promote public policies which prioritize growth, poverty reduction, and sustainable alternatives to emigration; and (2) incorporate such programming with assistance to communities and economic sectors in such countries. Amends the the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to remove pilot program status from (and so make permanent) the program to repatriate unaccompanied alien children. Directs the Secretary to designate an Ambassador-at-Large for unaccompanied alien children. | 2023-01-11T13:25:51Z | |
| 113-hr-5379 | 113 | hr | 5379 | China Human Rights Protection Act of 2014 | International Affairs | 2014-07-31 | 2014-09-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. | House | Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] | NJ | R | S000522 | 3 | China Human Rights Protection Act of 2014 - Directs the President to submit to Congress a list (with updates) of individuals responsible for, or complicit in, the commission of: serious and ongoing violations of human rights against nationals of China or their family members, regardless of whether such abuses occurred in China; and gross violations of human rights against nationals of China or their family members, regardless of whether such abuses occurred in China, or who have benefitted materially or financially from such actions. Requires the President to impose: (1) U.S. entry and financial sanctions on listed individuals, and (2) additional sanctions on individuals listed for two and three years. States that entry, financial, and U.S. program benefits sanctions shall not apply if necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations or other applicable international obligations. Requires congressional notification. Authorizes the President to terminate sanctions against an individual under specified circumstances. Sets forth related penalty requirements. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the refusal of a nonimmigrant I-visa (foreign media representative) to aliens who are executives at a state-controlled media organization from China if any U.S. media personnel were expelled, had visas denied, or faced intimidation or violence working in China during the prior fiscal year. Directs the President to order the revocation, delay, or refusal of a sufficient number of visas already issued to executives of state-controlled media organizations from China in proportion to the expulsions, visa delays or denials, and intimidation experienced by personnel from U.S. journalist or media organizations in the previous 12 months. Expresses the sense of Congress that: restrictions on the activities of U.S. journalists and media personnel in China and the censorship and blockage of news media websites damages the competitiveness of U.S… | 2023-01-11T13:25:51Z | |
| 113-hres-699 | 113 | hres | 699 | Welcoming African leaders to the first United States-Africa Leaders' Summit and African trade ministers to the 13th Forum of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). | International Affairs | 2014-07-31 | 2014-08-01 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] | NY | D | M001137 | 56 | States that the House of Representatives is: (1) studying ways to improve the utilization of the range of U.S. trade policy tools with respect to Africa and exploring how Africa can become more attractive to trade and investment, and (2) looking forward to working with African leaders to improve our economic and bilateral relationships. | 2023-01-11T13:25:41Z |
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CREATE INDEX idx_leg_congress ON legislation(congress);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_type ON legislation(bill_type);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_policy ON legislation(policy_area);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_date ON legislation(introduced_date);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor ON legislation(sponsor_name);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor_bioguide ON legislation(sponsor_bioguide_id);