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bill_id	congress	bill_type	bill_number	title	policy_area	introduced_date ▲	latest_action_date	latest_action_text	origin_chamber	sponsor_name	sponsor_state	sponsor_party	sponsor_bioguide_id	cosponsor_count	summary_text	update_date
115-sres-745	115	sres	745	A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armistice Agreement, the 100th anniversary of the return of the Unknown Solider, and the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Solider.	International Affairs	2019-01-02	2019-01-02	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8060-8061)	Senate	Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]	AR	R	C001095	0	This resolution recognizes the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice Treaty, which brought an end to World War I, and recognizes those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the war.	2022-11-01T14:28:21Z
115-sres-746	115	sres	746	A resolution calling for a prompt multinational freedom of navigation operation in the Black Sea and urging the cancellation of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.	International Affairs	2019-01-02	2019-01-02	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8061)	Senate	Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]	WI	R	J000293	66	This resolution urges the President to work with allies to lead a multinational freedom of navigation operation in the Black Sea to push back against excessive Russian claims of sovereignty. It also calls for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to enhance allied maritime presence and capabilities in the Black Sea and for European governments to cancel the Nord Stream 2 pipeline due to its threat to European energy security. The resolution also urges the President to provide additional security assistance to Ukraine and states that the President is required by statute to impose mandatory sanctions on Russia.	2022-11-01T14:28:21Z
115-sres-741	115	sres	741	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the letter of resignation of Secretary of Defense James Mattis and on the decision of President Trump to rapidly withdraw United States forces from Syria.	International Affairs	2018-12-22	2018-12-22	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]	VA	D	W000805	6	This resolution expresses gratitude to Secretary of Defense James Mattis for his service to the country. It also expresses strong support for U.S. alliances and partnerships around the world, and concern with the President's decision to rapidly withdraw U.S. troops from Syria.	2020-09-28T22:42:37Z
115-hr-7384	115	hr	7384	UIGHUR Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-12-20	2018-12-20	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, 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. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30]	CA	D	S000344	4	Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response Act of 2018 or the UIGHUR Act of 2018 This bill restricts executive agencies from procuring goods and services from foreign persons involved in China's mass detention of the Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim Turkic ethnic group in Xinjiang province. It also places export controls on various technologies used to facilitate the mass detentions.	2023-01-11T13:40:45Z
115-s-3801	115	s	3801	End Palestinian Terror Salaries Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-12-20	2018-12-20	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]	TX	R	C001098	0	End Palestinian Terror Salaries Act of 2018 This bill directs the President to impose sanctions on entities affiliated with the Palestinian Authority or the Palestine Liberation Organization that authorize compensation payments to terrorists in Israeli prisons or to the families of deceased terrorists.	2023-01-11T13:40:38Z
115-hr-7350	115	hr	7350	No Nuclear Weapons for Saudi Arabia Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-12-19	2018-12-19	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30]	CA	D	S000344	12	No Nuclear Weapons for Saudi Arabia Act of 2018 This bill requires a joint resolution from Congress before the United States may enter into any civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia. Before such an agreement, the President shall report on various topics including Saudi Arabia's investigation into the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the extent to which the country has renounced uranium enrichment and reprocessing, and the country's progress in improving human rights protections.	2023-01-11T13:40:46Z
115-hr-7351	115	hr	7351	Nuclear Cooperation Agreements Reform Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-12-19	2018-12-19	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. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30]	CA	D	S000344	1	Nuclear Cooperation Agreements Reform Act of 2018 This bill imposes additional requirements for Congressional approval of nuclear cooperation agreements with foreign countries, such as a requirement for the foreign country to have acceded to various international agreements relating to weapons development and proliferation.	2023-01-11T13:40:46Z
115-s-3785	115	s	3785	No Nuclear Weapons for Saudi Arabia Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-12-19	2018-12-19	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]	MA	D	M000133	1	No Nuclear Weapons for Saudi Arabia Act of 2018 This bill requires a joint resolution from Congress before the United States may enter into any civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia. Before such an agreement, the President shall report on various topics including Saudi Arabia's investigation into the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the extent to which the country has renounced uranium enrichment and reprocessing, and the country's progress in improving human rights protections.	2023-01-11T13:40:39Z
115-sres-733	115	sres	733	A resolution calling on the Government of Cameroon, armed separatist groups, and all citizens to respect human rights and adopt nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution.	International Affairs	2018-12-19	2018-12-19	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7930-7931)	Senate	Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]	MD	D	C000141	6	Urges all parties to the conflict in Cameroon to agree to an immediate ceasefire, allow for unfettered humanitarian assistance, and engage in an inclusive dialogue with civil society to achieve a political solution to the conflict. Also strongly condemns abuses committed by both the government and opposition groups.	2022-01-04T16:07:34Z
115-sres-735	115	sres	735	A resolution condemning the mass atrocities committed against the Rohingya in Burma and urging accountability for the Burmese military.	International Affairs	2018-12-19	2018-12-19	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7931-7932)	Senate	Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]	MA	D	M000133	4	Condemns the Burmese military's atrocities against Burma's minority Rohingya population, and calls on the Department of State to formally determine whether such acts amount to genocide. Commends the government of Bangladesh for receiving Rohingya refugees, and calls on Burma's government to immediately release journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo.	2020-09-28T22:42:36Z
115-sres-736	115	sres	736	A resolution urging the establishment of a Cyber League of Indo-Pacific States to address cyber threats.	International Affairs	2018-12-19	2018-12-19	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7932)	Senate	Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]	CO	R	G000562	1	Urges the President to negotiate a treaty with partners in the Indo-Pacific to ensure a free and open Internet without economically damaging cyberattacks. The treaty shall include the creation of an Information Sharing Analysis Center to monitor and mitigate cyber threats for parties to the treaty.	2022-01-12T16:15:54Z
115-sres-738	115	sres	738	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should continue its limited military activities within Syria and that ending such activities at this time would embolden ISIS, Bashar al-Assad, Iran, and Russia and put our Kurdish allies in great jeopardy.	International Affairs	2018-12-19	2018-12-19	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7933)	Senate	Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]	SC	R	G000359	18	Calls on the President to reconsider the decision to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from Syria and urges any future withdrawal decision to be based on a robust interagency process and on conditions in the region.	2022-01-04T16:07:38Z
115-hr-7321	115	hr	7321	Blocking Iran Illicit Finance Act	International Affairs	2018-12-17	2018-12-20	Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.	House	Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]	WI	R	G000579	6	Blocking Iran Illicit Finance Act This bill expands sanctions against Iranian financial institutions that engage in various prohibited activities. It also directs the President to impose sanctions against (1) persons that provide financial messaging services to such institutions, and (2) persons that conduct significant transactions in any Iranian digital currency.	2023-01-11T13:40:47Z
115-sres-732	115	sres	732	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights.	International Affairs	2018-12-17	2018-12-17	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7657-7658)	Senate	Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]	TX	R	C001098	1	Expresses the sense that the United States should recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights, given the importance of the area to Israel's national security, particularly for defending against attacks from Syria and Lebanon.	2020-09-28T22:42:36Z
115-hr-7290	115	hr	7290	Global Health Security Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-12-13	2018-12-13	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]	VA	D	C001078	5	Global Health Security Act of 2018 This bill directs the President to create the Global Health Security Agenda Interagency Review Council, which shall facilitate implementation of the Global Health Security Agenda, an initiative launched by nearly 30 nations to address global infectious disease threats. The President shall also designate a National Security Council employee as a special advisor responsible for coordinating the interagency response to global health security emergencies.	2023-01-11T13:40:48Z
115-hr-7291	115	hr	7291	GLOBE Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-12-13	2018-12-13	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]	NV	D	T000468	7	Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality Act of 2018 or the GLOBE Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of State to include information about the treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals in its annual report on human rights in foreign countries. The bill also contains other provisions to protect LGBTI rights, including provisions barring foreign individuals who commit serious human rights violations against LGBTI individuals from entering the United States.	2023-01-11T13:40:48Z
115-hr-7301	115	hr	7301	Physician Education for Fistula Treatment Act	International Affairs	2018-12-13	2018-12-13	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]	CT	D	D000216	6	Physician Education for Fistula Treatment Act This bill authorizes the John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences, which is part of the National Institutes of Health, to support training programs for obstetrician-gynecologists and sub-specialists in urogynecology in least developed countries; the center must also develop a strategy to address physician shortages in such countries.	2023-01-11T13:40:48Z
115-hr-7314	115	hr	7314	Guatemala Rule of Law Accountability Act	International Affairs	2018-12-13	2018-12-13	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]	CA	D	T000474	0	Guatemala Rule of Law Accountability Act This bill directs the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons that are responsible for, or have facilitated, corruption or narcotics trafficking relating to the government of Guatemala. It also directs the Department of State to issue regulations establishing that certain aid provided to the government of Guatemala may be recovered if used for purposes other than those for which it was provided.	2023-01-11T13:40:47Z
115-s-3758	115	s	3758	Blocking Iranian Illicit Finance Act	International Affairs	2018-12-13	2018-12-13	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]	TX	R	C001098	6	Blocking Iranian Illicit Finance Act This bill expands sanctions against Iranian financial institutions that engage in various prohibited activities. It also directs the President to impose sanctions against (1) persons that provide financial messaging services to such institutions, and (2) persons that conduct significant transactions in any Iranian digital currency.	2023-01-11T13:40:40Z
115-sjres-69	115	sjres	69	A joint resolution supporting a Diplomatic Solution in Yemen and Condemning the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi.	International Affairs	2018-12-13	2018-12-19	Held at the desk.	Senate	Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN]	TN	R	C001071	12	This joint resolution expresses the Senate's belief that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. It criticizes Saudi Arabia's cooperation with, and military equipment purchases from, Russia and China as challenges to the country's long-term relationship with the United States. The joint resolution calls for an immediate cease-fire in the civil war in Yemen and for the two sides to negotiate a peace agreement. It declares that there is no statutory authority for U.S. involvement in the conflict, including for providing in-air refueling to Saudi aircraft flying missions against the Houthi rebels. The resolution also condemns the Houthi rebels for human rights violations and the government of Iran for supplying them with weapons.	2023-01-11T13:40:38Z
115-sres-731	115	sres	731	A resolution designating December 10, 2018, as "Human Rights Day" and recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.	International Affairs	2018-12-13	2018-12-13	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7625; text: CR S7599)	Senate	Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]	DE	D	C001088	10	Designates December 10, 2018, as Human Rights Day, and recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Expresses support for human rights defenders all over the world and encourages Americans to observe Human Rights Day.	2022-01-04T16:07:33Z
115-hr-7277	115	hr	7277	Prevention of Unconstitutional War with Iran Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-12-12	2018-12-12	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]	CA	D	E000215	2	Prevention of Unconstitutional War with Iran Act of 2018 This bill prohibits funds from being used for military operations against Iran unless Congress authorizes such an action, with various exceptions such as in response to an imminent threat.	2023-01-11T13:40:49Z
115-hr-7285	115	hr	7285	Refugee Sanitation Facility Safety Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-12-12	2018-12-12	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]	NY	D	M001188	10	Refugee Sanitation Facility Safety Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of State, when providing overseas assistance for refugees, to ensure the provision of safe and secure access to sanitation facilities, with a special emphasis on women, girls, and vulnerable populations.	2023-01-11T13:40:48Z
115-hres-1178	115	hres	1178	Celebrating the centennial of Romania's Great Union of 1918 and reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States and Romania.	International Affairs	2018-12-11	2018-12-11	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10]	OH	R	T000463	3	This resolution celebrates the 100th anniversary of Romania's unification, and honors the Romanian people's fight for freedom and unity. It also reaffirms the bonds between the United States and Romania.	2023-01-11T13:40:44Z
115-hr-7228	115	hr	7228	Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-12-10	2018-12-10	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5]	MA	D	C001101	55	Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of State to include in its annual reports on human rights in countries receiving U.S. development and security assistance a discussion of the status of reproductive rights in each country, including whether a country has adopted policies to: (1) promote access to contraception, (2) provide services to ensure safe and healthy pregnancy and childbirth, (3) expand or restrict access to safe abortion services, (4) prevent maternal deaths, and (5) prevent and treat sexually transmitted diseases.	2023-01-11T13:40:51Z
115-hr-7245	115	hr	7245	Venezuela Humanitarian Relief, Reconstruction, and Rule of Law Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-12-10	2018-12-10	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, 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. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8]	NJ	D	S001165	3	Venezuela Humanitarian Relief, Reconstruction, and Rule of Law Act of 2018 This bill authorizes various actions in response to economic and political unrest in Venezuela, including the provision of humanitarian aid to migrants who have left Venezuela due to the crisis.	2023-01-11T13:40:50Z
115-hres-1174	115	hres	1174	Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day".	International Affairs	2018-12-10	2018-12-10	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]	CA	D	L000579	45	This resolution recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and encourages all nations to continue working towards freedom, peace, and security through democracy and respect for human rights.	2023-01-11T13:40:44Z
115-hconres-144	115	hconres	144	Commemorating the anniversary of United States recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel.	International Affairs	2018-12-06	2018-12-06	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]	AZ	R	B001302	43	Celebrates the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, and the subsequent relocation of the U.S. embassy to the city. Reaffirms the friendship between the United States and Israel.	2023-01-11T13:40:53Z
115-hr-7220	115	hr	7220	PARIS Climate Act	International Affairs	2018-12-06	2018-12-06	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]	VA	D	M001200	2	Produce All Relevant Information to Safeguard Climate Act or the PARIS Climate Act This bill directs the Department of State to report quarterly to Congress on whether any parties to the Paris Agreement to limit greenhouse gas emissions have indicated intention to withdraw from the agreement, and whether the United States has established specific terms for reengagement with the agreement. The report shall be publicly available on the State Department's website.	2023-01-11T13:40:51Z
115-hres-1169	115	hres	1169	Reaffirming the commitment of the United States to promote free, fair, transparent and credible elections in Bangladesh.	International Affairs	2018-12-06	2018-12-12	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	House	Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]	MA	D	K000375	6	Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to promote free, fair, transparent, and credible elections in Bangladesh. Calls on the Government of Bangladesh to: (1) respect the freedom of speech and of the press, and (2) heed the Bangladesh Election Commission's request to ensure security for minorities and maintain communal harmony for a peaceful election.	2023-01-11T13:40:44Z
115-hres-1170	115	hres	1170	Urging the Government of Nigeria and Nigeria's political parties to ensure electoral accountability and work toward holding credible, peaceful, and transparent elections in February 2019.	International Affairs	2018-12-06	2018-12-06	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]	CA	D	B001270	2	This resolution expresses support for peace and democracy in Nigeria, and calls on Nigeria's government and political parties to take all actions to ensure that elections are credible, transparent, and peaceful in order to support the will of the people.	2023-01-11T13:40:44Z
115-sres-716	115	sres	716	A resolution calling for credible, transparent, and safe elections in Nigeria, and for other purposes.	International Affairs	2018-12-06	2018-12-06	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7359-7360)	Senate	Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]	NJ	D	M000639	0	Expresses support for peace and democracy in Nigeria, and calls on Nigeria's government and political parties to take all actions to ensure that elections are credible, transparent, and peaceful in order to support the will of the people.	2023-01-11T13:40:38Z
115-sres-714	115	sres	714	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abd al Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia be held accountable for contributing to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, preventing a resolution to the blockade of Qatar, the jailing and torture of dissidents and activists inside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the use of force to intimidate rivals, and the abhorrent and unjustified murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.	International Affairs	2018-12-05	2018-12-05	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7320-7321)	Senate	Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]	SC	R	G000359	5	Finds that Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman should be held accountable for his complicity in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, and calls on Saudi Arabia to release political prisoners and to negotiate solutions to its conflicts in Yemen and Qatar.	2023-01-11T13:40:38Z
115-hres-1168	115	hres	1168	Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Polish independence.	International Affairs	2018-12-03	2018-12-03	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]	OH	D	K000009	13	This resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of Polish independence and reaffirms the close bonds between Poland and the United States.	2023-01-11T13:40:44Z
115-hres-1165	115	hres	1165	Condemning the Assad regime and its backers for their continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria.	International Affairs	2018-11-30	2018-12-11	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	House	Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-18]	FL	R	M001199	15	This resolution expresses support for a political solution to the conflict in Syria, condemns the Assad regime and the governments of Russia and Iran for their continued support of war crimes, and calls on the President and the Department of State to work toward a sustainable political transition in Syria.	2023-01-11T13:40:44Z
115-hconres-142	115	hconres	142	Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.	International Affairs	2018-11-29	2018-11-29	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]	CA	D	K000389	108	Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Yemen, except those authorized in 2001 in response to the September 11 attacks.	2023-01-11T13:41:05Z
115-hjres-142	115	hjres	142	Directing the President to terminate the use of the United States Armed Forces with respect to the military intervention led by Saudi Arabia in the Republic of Yemen.	International Affairs	2018-11-29	2018-11-29	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Amash, Justin [R-MI-3]	MI	R	A000367	0	This joint resolution directs the President to terminate use of U.S. Armed Forces with respect to the Saudi Arabia-led military intervention in Yemen within 30 days, unless a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of the Armed Forces has been enacted.	2023-01-11T13:41:05Z
115-hres-1162	115	hres	1162	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Ukraine, and for other purposes.	International Affairs	2018-11-29	2018-12-11	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	House	Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]	NY	D	E000179	2	This resolution condemns Russia's attack and seizure of Ukrainian vessels and their crews in the Kerch Strait and other violations of Ukraine's sovereignty, and calls on the President and U.S. allies to hold Russia accountable for such actions.	2023-01-11T13:40:44Z
115-s-3695	115	s	3695	Global Electoral Exchange Act	International Affairs	2018-11-29	2018-11-29	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]	MN	D	K000367	1	Global Electoral Exchange Act This bill directs the Department of State to establish and administer the Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote the development and sharing of sound election administrative practices in the United States and foreign countries.	2023-01-11T13:40:54Z
115-s-3696	115	s	3696	Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-11-29	2018-11-29	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]	MD	D	C000141	16	Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2018 This bill addresses the humanitarian crisis in Burma (Myanmar) related to the displacement of the Rohingya people. Specifically, the bill authorizes humanitarian assistance and reconciliation programs in the region, establishes prohibitions on military and security assistance for Burma's armed forces, and places sanctions and visa or import restrictions on various Burmese officials and goods.	2023-01-11T13:40:54Z
115-sjres-66	115	sjres	66	A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of Qatar of certain defense articles and services.	International Affairs	2018-11-29	2018-11-29	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]	KY	R	P000603	0	This joint resolution prohibits the offer to sell to Qatar advanced medium range air-to-air missiles and various related parts and software, as outlined in the certification Transmittal No. 18-43 that was sent to Congress on November 28, 2018.	2023-01-11T13:40:53Z
115-sjres-67	115	sjres	67	A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.	International Affairs	2018-11-29	2018-11-29	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]	KY	R	P000603	0	This joint resolution prohibits the offer to sell to Egypt various weapons, including attack helicopters and missiles, as outlined in the certification Transmittal No. 17-43 that was sent to Congress on November 28, 2018.	2023-01-11T13:40:53Z
115-sjres-68	115	sjres	68	A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.	International Affairs	2018-11-29	2018-11-29	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]	KY	R	P000603	0	This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various weapons, ammunition, and related support services to the government of Egypt, as described in Transmittal No. 18-47 sent to Congress on November 28, 2018.	2023-01-11T13:40:53Z
115-hr-7180	115	hr	7180	Stopping Russian Nuclear Aggression Act	International Affairs	2018-11-28	2018-11-28	Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large]	WY	R	C001109	0	Stopping Russian Nuclear Aggression Act This bill specifies that no funds shall be made available to extend the implementation of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START Treaty) beyond its current 2021 expiration date unless various conditions are met, including an agreement by Russia that several of its new weapons systems are covered by the treaty.	2023-01-11T13:41:00Z
115-hr-7182	115	hr	7182	Stop Corrupt Iranian Oligarchs and Entities Act	International Affairs	2018-11-28	2018-11-28	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8]	TN	R	K000392	0	Stop Corrupt Iranian Oligarchs and Entities Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to report Congress on Iranian individuals and parastatal groups that have close relationships with the Iranian government, including information regarding (1) their known sources of income, (2) their indices of corruption, (3) their involvement in key U.S. economic sectors, and (4) the potential effects of imposing sanctions on them.	2023-01-11T13:41:00Z
115-s-3662	115	s	3662	Stopping Russian Nuclear Aggression Act	International Affairs	2018-11-28	2018-11-28	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]	AR	R	C001095	0	Stopping Russian Nuclear Aggression Act This bill specifies that no funds shall be made available to extend the implementation of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START Treaty) beyond its current 2021 expiration date unless various conditions are met, including an agreement by Russia that several of its new weapons systems are covered by the treaty.	2023-01-11T13:40:55Z
115-s-3667	115	s	3667	Prevention of Arms Race Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-11-28	2018-11-28	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]	OR	D	M001176	6	Prevention of Arms Race Act of 2018 This bill restricts funding for the procurement or deployment of missiles banned by the Treaty between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Elimination of Their Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles (INF Treaty). Before such funding may be appropriated, the Department of Defense shall submit to Congress a report that (1) confirms U.S. efforts to resolve Russia's violation of the INF Treaty, (2) identifies the ramifications of a collapse of the treaty and of a U.S. withdrawal from the agreement, and (3) addresses other related issues.	2023-01-11T13:40:55Z
115-sres-709	115	sres	709	A resolution condemning Russia's provocative actions in the Kerch Strait against the Ukrainian navy.	International Affairs	2018-11-27	2018-11-29	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.	Senate	Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]	WI	R	J000293	55	Strongly condemns Russia's actions against Ukraine in the Kerch Strait, including the attack and seizure of Ukrainian naval ships and sailors. Calls on Russia to release the sailors and ships and to stop its harassment of ships in the strait. Calls on the President to express his administration's opposition to Russia's attack at every opportunity, and affirms the Department of State's declaration that it is U.S. policy to never recognize Russia's attempted annexation of Crimea. Urges the international community to unite in opposition to Russia's actions in the strait.	2023-01-11T13:40:53Z
115-hres-1156	115	hres	1156	Expressing concern about the threat posed to democracy and the democratic process by theocratic groups operating in Bangladesh.	International Affairs	2018-11-20	2018-11-20	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]	IN	R	B001299	2	This resolution calls on the government of Bangladesh to heed the Bangladesh Election Commission's request to ensure security for minorities and maintain communal harmony for a peaceful election, and to stop radical organizations from threatening the country's stability and secular democracy.	2023-01-11T13:40:58Z
115-hres-1157	115	hres	1157	Reaffirming the strong commitment of the United States to the countries and territories of the Pacific Islands region.	International Affairs	2018-11-20	2018-12-11	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	House	Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large]	GU	D	B001245	0	This resolution affirms the United States' commitment to engaging with all countries and territories of the South Pacific region, and calls for increasing the frequency of high-level visits with leaders of the Pacific Islands.	2023-01-11T13:40:44Z
115-hr-7153	115	hr	7153	Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-11-16	2018-11-16	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]	TX	R	M001157	1	Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2018 This bill establishes within the Department of State an Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs, and establishes that a principal duty of a diplomatic mission to a foreign country is the promotion of U.S. economic and business interests in that country.	2023-01-11T13:41:01Z
115-hres-1149	115	hres	1149	Recognizing that the United States-Republic of Korea alliance serves as a linchpin of regional stability and bilateral security, and exemplifies the broad and deep military, diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties shared between the United States and the Republic of Korea.	International Affairs	2018-11-16	2018-12-11	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	House	Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39]	CA	R	R000487	6	This resolution recognizes the U.S.-South Korea alliance as a linchpin of regional stability and security, and reaffirms the need for the two countries to continue applying economic and financial pressure to help peacefully end North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.	2023-01-11T13:40:44Z
115-s-3641	115	s	3641	FAIR FISH Act	International Affairs	2018-11-15	2018-12-18	Senate vitiated previous discharge from the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]	SD	R	T000250	2	Facilitate Addressing Issues with Regulating Forced Labor in International Seafood Harvesting Act or FAIR FISH Act This bill makes the Secretary of Commerce a member of the Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking, and directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Food and Drug Administration to report to Congress on the existence of human trafficking in seafood product supply chains.	2023-01-11T13:40:56Z
115-s-3652	115	s	3652	Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-11-15	2018-11-15	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]	NJ	D	M000639	5	Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2018 This bill suspends certain weapons transfers to Saudi Arabia. It also imposes sanctions on individuals for various activities related to the civil war in Yemen and for involvement in the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The United States may not authorize transfers to Saudi Arabia of missiles, ammunition, ground vehicles, aircraft, or other weapons that fall within Categories III, IV, VII, or VIII of the U.S. Munitions List. The prohibitions do not apply to ground-based missile defense systems and shall expire September 30, 2020. The United States may not provide in-flight refueling for Saudi coalition aircraft involved in the civil war. (A Saudi-led coalition has been fighting against Ansar Allah, a group in armed conflict with the government of Yemen.) The United States shall impose sanctions on individuals who are blocking the flow of humanitarian goods and services into Yemen or working to undermine the country's stability. This includes sanctions on supporters of Ansar Allah if the United States determines the group has not made meaningful efforts towards peace. This bill amends the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to impose sanctions on foreign individuals, including any members of the Saudi royal family, who are responsible for or who aided in Khashoggi's death.	2023-01-11T13:40:55Z
115-s-3654	115	s	3654	U.S. Agency for Global Media Reform Act	International Affairs	2018-11-15	2018-11-28	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 684.	Senate	Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]	NJ	D	M000639	0	U.S. Agency for Global Media Reform Act This bill modifies provisions regarding the coordination and assessment of U.S. public diplomacy efforts. The bill permanently reauthorizes the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, which assesses U.S. public diplomacy efforts. Currently, the commission's authorization expires after FY2020. The bill directs the Department of State to research and report on ways to improve U.S. public diplomacy and reduce duplicated efforts. It creates a director of research and evaluation position within the State Department's Office of Policy, Planning, and Resources for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs to oversee this research. The bill also restructures the International Broadcasting Advisory Board. (The board advises the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the body that oversees U.S. government media outlets abroad such as Radio Free Europe and Voice of America.)	2023-01-11T13:40:55Z
115-sconres-52	115	sconres	52	A concurrent resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Security Consultative Meeting between the Republic of Korea and the United States.	International Affairs	2018-11-15	2018-11-15	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7060-7061)	Senate	Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]	CO	R	G000562	1	Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the South Korea-U.S. Security Consultative Meeting, and reaffirms the military alliance between the two countries. Supports the continued pursuit of a complete and verifiable end to North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs.	2023-01-11T13:40:53Z
115-hres-1147	115	hres	1147	Congratulating Dr. Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad for receiving the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize for their advocacy on behalf of the millions who have suffered from sexual violence as a result of conflict, and for other purposes.	International Affairs	2018-11-14	2018-11-14	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]	WI	D	M001160	9	This resolution congratulates Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad for receiving the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize for their work helping those affected by sexual violence during conflict. It also denounces governments and militaries that engage in crimes against humanity and calls for continued efforts and funding to prevent the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and to hold individuals accountable for such actions.	2023-01-11T13:40:58Z
115-s-3622	115	s	3622	Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-11-14	2018-11-14	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]	FL	R	R000595	23	Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2018 This bill directs various U.S. government bodies to prepare reports on China's treatment of the Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim Turkic ethnic group. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence shall report to Congress on issues including the security threats caused by the Chinese government's reported crackdown on the Uyghur population in Xinjiang province. The Federal Bureau of Investigation shall report on topics such as its efforts to protect ethnic Uyghurs and Chinese nationals in the United States from Chinese government intimidation. The U.S. Agency for Global Media shall report on media-related matters, including the reach of U.S. media into Xinjiang and assessments of Chinese propaganda strategies. The Department of State shall report on the scope of the reported crackdown in Xinjiang, including the number of detained individuals, an assessment of government surveillance in the province, and U.S. diplomatic efforts to address the crackdown.	2023-01-11T13:40:56Z
115-s-3625	115	s	3625	United States-Israel Cooperation Expansion Act	International Affairs	2018-11-14	2018-11-14	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]	UT	R	H000338	0	U.S.-Israel Cooperation Expansion Act This bill states that it is U.S. policy to: support bilateral training between U.S. and Israeli law enforcement personnel to share best practices relating to anti-terrorism, community policing, and mass casualty management; and continue to counter threats to U.S. and Israeli security and embassy protection posed by illicit cross-border tunneling and unmanned aerial systems.	2023-01-11T13:40:56Z
115-hr-7123	115	hr	7123	Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-11-13	2018-11-13	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and the Judiciary, 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	17	Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2018 This bill directs various U.S. government bodies to prepare reports on China's treatment of the Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim Turkic ethnic group. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence shall report to Congress on issues including the security threats caused by the Chinese government's reported crackdown on the Uyghur population in Xinjiang province. The Federal Bureau of Investigation shall report on topics such as its efforts to protect ethnic Uyghurs and Chinese nationals in the United States from Chinese government intimidation. The U.S. Agency for Global Media shall report on media-related matters, including the reach of U.S. media into Xinjiang and assessments of Chinese propaganda strategies. The Department of State shall report on the scope of the reported crackdown in Xinjiang, including the number of detained individuals, an assessment of government surveillance in the province, and U.S. diplomatic efforts to address the crackdown.	2023-01-11T13:41:02Z
115-sconres-50	115	sconres	50	A concurrent resolution recognizing the rich history, heritage, and strategic importance of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Marshallese population residing in the United States.	International Affairs	2018-11-13	2018-11-13	Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6928-6929)	Senate	Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]	AR	R	B001236	1	Recognizes the strategic importance of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and encourages a continued commitment to improve census data to better serve citizens of the republic living in the United States.	2023-01-11T13:40:53Z
115-sres-686	115	sres	686	A resolution honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Lodi Gyaltsen Gyari.	International Affairs	2018-11-13	2018-11-13	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6928)	Senate	Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]	CA	D	F000062	1	This resolution honors Lodi Gyari's leadership and accomplishments in promoting freedom, human rights, and justice for the Tibetan people. It also calls for a political solution for Tibet that satisfies the legitimate grievances and aspirations of the Tibetan people.	2023-01-11T13:40:53Z
115-hr-7091	115	hr	7091	Combatting Illicit Fentanyl Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-10-26	2018-10-26	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]	NJ	R	S000522	11	Combating Illicit Fentanyl Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of State and Department of the Treasury to annually report to Congress identifying each person in China, including government officials, involved in fentanyl production and its trafficking into the United States.	2023-01-11T13:41:14Z
115-hr-7082	115	hr	7082	To prohibit the provision of United States security assistance to the Government of Saudi Arabia, and for other purposes.	International Affairs	2018-10-23	2018-10-23	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]	MA	D	M000312	33	This bill prohibits U.S. security assistance and arms sales to Saudi Arabia's government. The Department of Defense shall not provide security assistance, intelligence, training, equipment, or specified technical services to Saudi Arabia or any of its agents or instrumentalities, or engage in any defense cooperation. The bill establishes an exception to this prohibition for activities that protect U.S. diplomatic and consular posts or U.S. citizens. The President may not sell, transfer, deliver, or license for export any defense article to Saudi Arabia or any of its agents or instrumentalities, or provide any defense or construction service. Congress may pass a joint resolution to waive these prohibitions on a case-by-case basis. To request such a waiver, the President shall report to Congress on (1) how the requested activity advances U.S. national security interests, (2) the status of any investigation and prosecution of individuals responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, and (3) the status of human rights protections in Saudi Arabia.	2023-01-11T13:41:14Z
115-hres-1132	115	hres	1132	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that to promote global religious freedom and freedom of expression, United States foreign aid should not be directed to countries that enforce blasphemy laws.	International Affairs	2018-10-23	2018-10-23	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Rooney, Francis [R-FL-19]	FL	R	R000607	0	Affirms that the enforcement of blasphemy laws is incompatible with the moral principles of the United States. Urges foreign governments to repeal such laws and release persons who have been imprisoned for blasphemy.	2023-01-11T13:41:12Z
115-hr-7080	115	hr	7080	Arms Sale Oversight Act	International Affairs	2018-10-19	2018-10-19	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. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]	CA	D	L000582	2	Arms Sale Oversight Act This bill revises House of Representatives procedures for considering joint resolutions related to weapons and defense services sales to foreign countries, export licenses for such weapons and services, and technical assistance or manufacturing agreements with foreign countries. Currently, the President must provide certification supporting such an action, which can go forward unless Congress enacts a joint resolution opposing it. The bill provides for rules such as who may make a motion to discharge the resolution from committee and time limits on debate.	2023-01-11T13:41:14Z
115-hr-7070	115	hr	7070	To prohibit the provision of United States security assistance to the Government of Saudi Arabia pending a determination by the Secretary of State regarding the status of Jamal Khashoggi, and for other purposes.	International Affairs	2018-10-16	2018-10-16	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]	MA	D	M000312	15	This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from providing any assistance to or engaging in any defense cooperation with the government or any instrumentality or agent of Saudi Arabia. Such prohibition shall not apply to DOD protection of U.S. diplomatic and consular posts or personnel or the evacuation of U.S. citizens. The bill prohibits any defense article, defense service, or design and construction service under the Arms Export Control Act from being sold or otherwise made available to the government or to any instrumentality or agent of Saudi Arabia. Such prohibitions shall continue until the Department of State certifies to Congress that the government or instrumentality or agent of Saudi Arabia did not direct Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance, imprisonment, or death.	2023-01-11T13:41:15Z
115-hr-7060	115	hr	7060	Palestinian Partnership Fund Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-10-12	2018-10-12	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1]	NE	R	F000449	1	Palestinian Partnership Fund Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of State to establish the Palestinian Partnership Fund to facilitate and finance: joint ventures in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza, including between Palestinian entrepreneurs and companies in the United States, Israel, countries in the Middle East, and globally to improve economic cooperation in research and development and in the technology industry; and people-to-people exchanges to further shared community building and reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians.	2023-01-11T13:41:15Z
115-hres-1123	115	hres	1123	Recognizing the systematic abductions of Japanese citizens by North Korea.	International Affairs	2018-10-12	2018-10-12	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Garrett, Thomas A., Jr. [R-VA-5]	VA	R	G000580	0	Calls on North Korea to release abducted foreign nationals, including Japanese nationals, and urges North Korea to apologize and to cease such activities.	2023-01-11T13:41:12Z
115-hres-1125	115	hres	1125	Welcoming His Holiness, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the worldwide spiritual head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, to the United States, including Pennsylvania, Maryland, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, DC, and recognizing his commitment to world peace, absolute justice, global unity among nations, nonviolence, rejection of extremism, nuclear disarmament, elimination of weapon profiteering, eradication of poverty, economic equity, service to humanity, universal human rights, international religious freedom, and democracy.	International Affairs	2018-10-12	2018-10-12	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2]	NY	R	K000210	18	Welcomes His Holiness, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, to Pennsylvania, Maryland, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, DC, and commends him for courageously condemning extremism and terror in all its forms.	2023-01-11T13:41:12Z
115-s-3585	115	s	3585	European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-10-11	2018-10-11	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]	CT	D	M001169	1	European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of State to prioritize and expedite its assistance with the development of energy infrastructure in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly regarding projects involving the European Commission and governments in the region. Projects eligible for such assistance include infrastructure for natural gas, electricity transmission, and renewable energy.	2023-01-11T13:41:08Z
115-s-3590	115	s	3590	A bill to prohibit military aid to Saudi Arabia until the Secretary of State determines that Jamal Khashoggi is alive and free.	International Affairs	2018-10-11	2018-10-11	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]	KY	R	P000603	0	This bill prohibits U.S. military aid or assistance to Saudi Arabia until the Department of State certifies to Congress that journalist Jamal Khashoggi is alive and free and subsequent legislation is enacted authorizing the resumption of such aid and assistance.	2023-01-11T13:41:08Z
115-s-3607	115	s	3607	Organization of American States Legislative Engagement Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-10-11	2018-10-11	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]	MD	D	C000141	2	Organization of American States Legislative Engagement Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of State of State to establish procedures for the Organization of American States (OAS) that: increase the participation of elected national legislators from OAS member states in OAS activities, including activities that advance the principles of the Inter-American Democratic Charter; create an annual forum for the presidents of such legislatures to discuss issues of hemispheric importance, including efforts to combat corruption and defend human rights; permit such legislators to make presentations and provide expert advice to the OAS Secretariat, OAS Permanent Council, and OAS General Assembly; and strengthen OAS Secretariat programs that provide technical assistance for legislative modernization. The State Department shall: carry out diplomatic efforts to secure political and financial support for such procedures, and submit to Congress a strategy for supporting OAS anti-corruption and human rights promotion efforts.	2023-01-11T13:41:06Z
115-sjres-65	115	sjres	65	A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain of certain defense articles and services.	International Affairs	2018-10-10	2018-11-15	Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations tabled by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 21. Record Vote Number: 243.	Senate	Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]	KY	R	P000603	0	This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of specified weapons and defense services to the government of Bahrain.	2023-01-11T13:41:06Z
115-hr-7055	115	hr	7055	Keeping Girls in School Act	International Affairs	2018-10-09	2018-10-09	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-21]	FL	D	F000462	11	Keeping Girls in School Act This bill authorizes the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to enter into acquisition, assistance, or financing agreements to address societal, cultural, health, and other barriers that adolescent girls face in accessing quality secondary education. USAID's Senior Coordinators for International Basic Education Assistance and Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment and the State Department's Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues shall oversee all U.S. resources and activities relating to educational opportunities for adolescent girls. The bill requires USAID to seek to ensure program adherence to monitoring, evaluation, and data requirements and gender equality guidance. The Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues shall review, update, submit to Congress, and make publicly available a U.S. global strategy to empower adolescent girls. The U.S. Global Strategy to Empower Adolescent Girls, issued in March 2016, shall be deemed to fulfill such requirement.	2023-01-11T13:41:15Z
115-hres-1117	115	hres	1117	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that United States assistance to Iraqi Christians, Yazidis, and other minority communities victimized by ISIS genocide must be combined with a clear plan for local security to facilitate the repatriation of these groups to their ancestral homelands.	International Affairs	2018-10-05	2018-10-05	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1]	NE	R	F000449	0	States that: (1) it should be a U.S. policy priority to support the secure return of displaced indigenous people of the Nineveh Plain and Sinjar to their ancestral homeland, and (2) the United States should develop a related stabilization and security plan in cooperation with the government of Iraq and the Kurdish regional government.	2023-01-11T13:41:12Z
115-s-3549	115	s	3549	Palestinian Partnership Fund Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-10-04	2018-10-04	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]	DE	D	C001088	4	Palestinian Partnership Fund Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of State to establish the Palestinian Partnership Fund to facilitate and finance: joint ventures in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza, including between Palestinian entrepreneurs and companies in the United States, Israel, and countries in the Middle East to improve economic cooperation in research and development and in the technology industry; and people-to-people exchanges to further shared community building and reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians.	2023-01-11T13:41:10Z
115-sres-667	115	sres	667	A resolution condemning persecution of religious minorities in the People's Republic of China and any actions that limit their free expression and practice of faith.	International Affairs	2018-10-04	2018-10-04	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6543-6544)	Senate	Sen. Perdue, David [R-GA]	GA	R	P000612	19	Condemns the persecution of religious minorities in China. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to religious freedom and tolerance and to protecting religious minorities facing persecution.	2023-01-11T13:41:06Z
115-hres-1111	115	hres	1111	Calling on the Government of Cameroon, armed separatist groups, and all citizens to respect human rights and adopt nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution.	International Affairs	2018-10-02	2018-10-02	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]	CA	D	B001270	23	Condemns the abuses committed by the government of Cameroon, security forces, and armed separatist groups. Urges all parties, including political opposition groups, to exercise restraint and to ensure that protests remain peaceful.	2023-01-11T13:41:13Z
115-hr-6982	115	hr	6982	Tropical Forest Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-09-28	2018-09-28	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]	OH	R	C000266	9	Tropical Forest Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2018 This bill renames the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 as the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act of 1998 and otherwise revises the Act.  Coral reef ecosystems are included within the Act's scope and made eligible for benefits under the Act. The Tropical Forest Facility is renamed the Conservation Facility, and the Tropical Forest Fund is renamed the Conservation Fund. One or more individuals appointed by the U.S. government may serve on oversight bodies for grants from a debt-for-nature swap or debt buyback regardless of whether the United States is a party to any agreement between the eligible purchaser and the government of the beneficiary country. A grant of more than $250,000 must be approved by the U.S. government and the government of the beneficiary country.	2023-01-11T13:41:26Z
115-hr-6985	115	hr	6985	Intercountry Adoption Advisory Committee Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-09-28	2018-09-28	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]	UT	R	C001114	0	Intercountry Adoption Advisory Committee Act of 2018 This bill authorizes the Department of State to establish an advisory committee on intercountry adoption. If such a committee is established, it shall periodically provide recommendations on improvements to intercountry adoption.	2023-01-11T13:41:26Z
115-hr-6997	115	hr	6997	Repatriation Assistance Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-09-28	2018-10-17	Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.	House	Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]	TX	R	M001157	0	Repatriation Assistance Act of 2018 This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide foreign governments with financial assistance through FY2023 for operations to stop individuals who may pose a national security, border security, or terrorist threat to the United States. DHS and the Department of State shall jointly develop and implement such financial assistance.	2023-01-11T13:41:26Z
115-hr-6998	115	hr	6998	U.S.-Israel Cooperation Expansion Act	International Affairs	2018-09-28	2018-09-28	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11]	NC	R	M001187	10	U.S.-Israel Cooperation Expansion Act This bill states that it is U.S. policy to: support bilateral training between U.S. and Israeli law enforcement personnel to share best practices relating to anti-terrorism, community policing, and mass casualty management; and continue to counter threats to U.S. and Israeli security and embassy protection posed by illicit cross-border tunneling and unmanned aerial systems.	2023-01-11T13:41:25Z
115-hr-7008	115	hr	7008	Stop Gendercide Act	International Affairs	2018-09-28	2018-09-28	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]	MO	R	W000812	2	Stop Gendercide Act This bill amends the Trafficking Victims Protection Act to include in the Department of State's annual report on trafficking in persons research on the relationship between human trafficking and skewed sex ratios in national or sub-national populations in which there is evidence of sex-selective practices. These practices include infanticide, gender-biased neglect, and other forms of gender-based violence or discrimination.	2023-01-11T13:41:25Z
115-hres-1101	115	hres	1101	Affirming the historical relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Morocco, condemning the recent provocative actions of the Polisario Front and its foreign supporters, and encouraging efforts by the United Nations to reach a peaceful resolution of the Western Sahara conflict.	International Affairs	2018-09-28	2018-09-28	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]	SC	R	W000795	2	Reaffirms support for Morocco as our oldest ally and as a partner in combating terrorism and promoting stability and prosperity in North Africa. Condemns the provocative actions taken by the Polisario Front in Western Sahara. Calls for a peaceful agreement to ending the Western Sahara conflict between Morocco and the Polisario Front.	2023-01-11T13:41:23Z
115-hres-1091	115	hres	1091	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that atrocities committed against the Rohingya by the Burmese military and security forces since August 2017 constitute crimes against humanity and genocide and calling on the Government of Burma to release Burmese journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo sentenced to seven years imprisonment after investigating attacks against civilians by the Burmese military and security forces, and for other purposes	International Affairs	2018-09-27	2018-12-13	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.	House	Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]	OH	R	C000266	11	Condemns the attacks against civilians by Burma's military and security forces. Considers the actions by the Burmese military against the Rohingya in northern Rakhine State in 2017 to be genocide. Calls on State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint to pardon Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo and other journalists and political prisoners.	2023-01-11T13:40:44Z
115-hres-1092	115	hres	1092	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should redirect and target foreign assistance provided to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras in a manner that addresses the driving causes of illegal immigration into the United States from such countries, and for other purposes.	International Affairs	2018-09-27	2018-09-27	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]	TX	R	B001248	4	Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should redirect foreign assistance provided to the governments of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras towards local governmental, private sector, and civil society entities that are addressing the causes of illegal immigration into the United States.	2023-01-11T13:41:24Z
115-hconres-138	115	hconres	138	Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.	International Affairs	2018-09-26	2018-09-26	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]	CA	D	K000389	101	Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Yemen, except for Armed Forces engaged in operations authorized under the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force, within 30 days unless and until a declaration of war or specific authorization for such use has been enacted into law.	2023-01-11T13:41:38Z
115-hconres-139	115	hconres	139	Expressing the policy of the United States to pursue and enter into a military treaty alliance of extended deterrence with the State of Israel.	International Affairs	2018-09-26	2018-09-26	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11]	TX	R	C001062	5	Expresses the policy of the United States to enter into a military treaty alliance of extended deterrence with Israel which would provide Israel with U.S. nuclear protection.	2023-01-11T13:41:38Z
115-s-3516	115	s	3516	Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act	International Affairs	2018-09-26	2018-09-26	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]	UT	R	H000338	8	Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act This bill expands sanctions against Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The President shall report to Congress regarding: foreign and domestic supply chains that significantly aid the IRGC; Iranian state-owned entities that provide support to terrorist entities, including Mahan Air; and foreign persons owned or controlled by the IRGC, including companies listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange or companies with a value in excess of $100 million. The bill states that it is U.S. policy to prevent Iran's membership in the World Trade Organization and similar international bodies as long as Iran remains a state sponsor of terrorism.	2023-01-11T13:41:18Z
115-s-3517	115	s	3517	Prevention of Unconstitutional War with Iran Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-09-26	2018-09-26	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM]	NM	D	U000039	10	Prevention of Unconstitutional War with Iran Act of 2018 This bill prohibits funds from being used for military operations against Iran unless Congress authorizes such an action, with various exceptions such as in response to an imminent threat.	2023-01-11T13:41:18Z
115-hr-6872	115	hr	6872	To support the capacity of the International Monetary Fund to prevent money laundering and financing of terrorism.	International Affairs	2018-09-25	2018-09-25	Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.	House	Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]	WI	D	M001160	3	This bill amends the International Financial Institutions Act to require: (1) the Department of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to support the use of the IMF's administrative budget for technical assistance that strengthens the capacity of IMF members to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing, and (2) the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Policies to report on the effectiveness of such assistance and on the efficacy of U.S. efforts to achieve this goal.	2023-01-11T13:41:30Z
115-hr-6888	115	hr	6888	Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-09-25	2018-10-03	Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.	House	Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23]	CA	R	M001165	4	Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 This bill provides for the promotion of U.S. values and diplomatic, security, and economic interests in the Indo-Pacific region. It includes statements of policy and measures concerning security assistance and alliances; the U.S. relationship with China, India, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations; the U.S. military presence in the region, as well as the pursuit of arms control; security partnerships in southeast Asia; the commitment to Taiwan; a strategy regarding North Korea; trade agreements and facilitation; and the promotion of human rights and democracy in the region.	2023-01-11T13:41:30Z
115-hr-6894	115	hr	6894	To require a report on Saudi Arabia obtaining nuclear fuel enrichment capabilities.	International Affairs	2018-09-25	2018-09-25	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]	IL	D	S001190	1	This bill directs the President to report to Congress on the impact to the national security interests of the United States and regional allies, including Israel, of Saudi Arabia obtaining nuclear fuel enrichment capabilities through a commercial sale.	2023-01-11T13:41:29Z
115-hres-1079	115	hres	1079	Expressing support for the designation of September as Peace Month and calling on Congress to take action to promote peace.	International Affairs	2018-09-25	2018-09-25	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.	House	Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]	DC	D	N000147	0	Expresses support for the designation of Peace Month.	2023-01-11T13:41:24Z
115-hres-1080	115	hres	1080	Recognizing the important role of chefs in responding to natural disasters.	International Affairs	2018-09-25	2018-09-25	Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]	CA	D	T000474	1	Recognizes: (1) the leadership of Chef Jose Andres in founding World Central Kitchen and providing meals in multiple disaster zones, and (2) the volunteer chefs who have contributed to disaster relief efforts. Encourages U.S. agencies involved in disaster response to incorporate World Central Kitchen best practices.	2023-01-11T13:41:24Z
115-sres-647	115	sres	647	A resolution calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws.	International Affairs	2018-09-25	2018-09-25	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6307)	Senate	Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]	OK	R	L000575	1	Calls for: (1) for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws; and (2) the United States to make the repeal of these laws a priority in the bilateral relationships of the United States with countries that have such laws.	2023-01-11T13:41:17Z
115-s-3486	115	s	3486	Venezuela Humanitarian Relief, Reconstruction, and Rule of Law Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-09-24	2018-09-24	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]	NJ	D	M000639	11	Venezuela Humanitarian Relief, Reconstruction, and Rule of Law Act of 2018 This bill provides for humanitarian aid for the people of Venezuela, in light of the humanitarian and political crisis there. It also provides for (1) sanctions against those responsible for corruption and narcotics trafficking in Venezuela, (2) efforts to help rebuild the country's infrastructure and restructure its debt, and (3) efforts to otherwise address the humanitarian and political crisis.	2023-01-11T13:41:20Z
115-hr-6856	115	hr	6856	PEPFAR and Protections for Orphans and Vulnerable Children Act of 2018	International Affairs	2018-09-20	2018-09-20	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	House	Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]	MN	D	M001143	0	PEPFAR and Protections for Orphans and Vulnerable Children Act of 2018 This bill amends the United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003 to extend certain provisions related to the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a U.S. governmental initiative addressing the global HIV/AIDS epidemic. Specifically, the bill extends through FY2023 provisions that: require the Inspectors General of the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for Global Media, jointly with the Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Agency for International Development, to coordinate and conduct oversight of PEPFAR programs; limit U.S. contributions to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria to 33% of funds contributed from all sources; require that certain fund contributions be withheld under specified circumstances, such as if funds were used to assist a country that has repeatedly supported acts of international terrorism; and require that more than half of the PEPFAR budget be allocated for specified HIV/AIDS treatment and care. The bill also extends through FY2024 annual reporting requirements relating to HIV/AIDS treatment providers and costs.	2023-01-11T13:41:31Z
115-s-3463	115	s	3463	Blocking Deadly Fentanyl Imports Act	International Affairs	2018-09-18	2018-09-18	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA]	PA	R	T000461	1	Blocking Deadly Fentanyl Imports Act This bill amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to expand the support for drug eradication programs for countries that are a significant source of illicit fentanyl, require the President to report on the production of illicit fentanyl in foreign countries, and withhold assistance to countries who are a significant source of fentanyl export or diversion.	2023-01-11T13:41:20Z

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