Denouncing calls for a cease-fire in Gaza.
United States · United States Congress · 5 March 2024
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United States · United States Congress · 5 March 2024
United States · United States Congress · 29 February 2024
United States · United States Congress · 29 February 2024
United States · United States Congress · 29 February 2024
This resolution recognizes and thanks the courageous men and women who participated in the Afghanistan evacuation in 2021, rescuing over 17,000 citizens and Afghan allies.
United States · United States Congress · 29 February 2024
United States · United States Congress · 26 February 2024
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the situation at the southern U.S. border is an invasion.
United States · United States Congress · 23 February 2024
FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of the coins shall be promptly paid by Treasury to FWC2026 US, Inc. (the U.S.-incorporated FIFA subsidiary operating the FIFA Men's World Cup 2026) for the purpose of aiding soccer programs and activities in the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 23 February 2024
Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act This bill prohibits payment card networks from using merchant codes that distinguish firearms retailers from other retailers. The Department of Justice must enforce this bill and report annually on the resulting investigations and cases.
United States · United States Congress · 20 February 2024
This resolution supports the designation of Barth Syndrome Awareness Day. Barth Syndrome is a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder of lipid metabolism that primarily affects males.
United States · United States Congress · 15 February 2024
This bill establishes a statutory definition for essential health system under Medicare. Under the bill, an essential health system is one that (1) is an acute care hospital that is paid under Medicare's inpatient prospective payment system (excluding children’s, inpatient psychiatric, long-term care, rehabilitation hospitals, and certain cancer hospitals); (2) is a non-federal governmental or private nonprofit hospital; and (3) is a Medicaid disproportionate share hospital, has a Medicare disproportionate patient percentage of at least 35%, or has a Medicare disproportionate share hospital uncompensated care payment factor of 0.0005 or more.
United States · United States Congress · 15 February 2024
Creating Hope Reauthorization Act of 2024 This bill extends until FY2029 a Food and Drug Administration program that awards priority review vouchers to manufacturers of drugs that treat rare pediatric diseases. (A priority review voucher entitles the voucher holder to priority review of a single human drug application.)
United States · United States Congress · 15 February 2024
This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives reaffirms its commitment to the Ukrainian people and strong support for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia. The resolution condemns Vladimir Putin and expresses solidarity with the Ukrainian people in commemoration of the cost Ukraine has borne after two years of war.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 2024
BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Reauthorization Act of 2024 This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 several programs that are administered by the Department of Health and Human Services to support research and resources related to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes (1) cooperative agreements with state, local, and tribal health departments to address Alzheimer's disease and related dementias through education, early detection, caregiver support, and other avenues; (2) regional centers that raise awareness and support research regarding these conditions; and (3) data collection on the incidence and prevalence of these conditions.
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 2024
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 2024
Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2024 This bill establishes a process to vacate convictions and expunge arrest records for certain criminal offenses committed by victims of human trafficking that directly result from or relate to having been a trafficking victim. It defines the offenses eligible to be vacated or expunged and sets forth procedures for filing a motion. The Government Accountability Office must assess the impact of this process, including the number of human trafficking survivors who file motions to vacate convictions or expunge records. The bill permits certain grants for legal representation to be used to seek post-conviction relief. Finally, the bill creates a rebuttable presumption that a defendant committed certain offenses under duress if the defendant establishes that he or she was a victim of human trafficking at the time of the offense.
United States · United States Congress · 29 January 2024
United States · United States Congress · 18 January 2024
Death Tax Repeal Act This bill repeals the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes. It also sets forth conforming amendments related to the gift tax.
United States · United States Congress · 16 January 2024
This resolution calls on the Taliban to immediately release Ryan Corbett (an American citizen wrongfully detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan on August 10, 2022) and all other American detainees. The resolution also (1) urges the Taliban to respect Ryan Corbett's fundamental human rights and provide full, unfettered, and consistent health and welfare visits; and (2) condemns the Taliban’s practice of hostage-taking.
United States · United States Congress · 16 January 2024
This resolution condemns acts of rape and sexual violence as weapons of war, including those acts committed by Hamas on and since October 7, 2023. The resolution also calls on all nations to criminalize rape and sexual assault and hold accountable all perpetrators of sexual violence, including state and non-state armed groups.
United States · United States Congress · 12 January 2024
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Korean American Day and honors the 121st anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 11 January 2024
United States · United States Congress · 11 January 2024
This bill requires the Joint Committee on the Library to enter into an agreement to obtain a statue of Benjamin Franklin. The committee shall place the statue in a permanent public location in the U.S. Capitol.
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 2024
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 2024
United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2023
Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids Act or the PROTECT Our Kids Act This bill prohibits federal education funding for any elementary or secondary school that (1) has a partnership in effect with a cultural or language institute funded by the Chinese government, including a Confucius Institute; (2) operates a learning center supported by the Chinese government (commonly referred to as a Confucius Classroom); or (3) receives support from an individual or entity acting on behalf of the Chinese government, including support in the form of teaching materials, personnel, funds, or other resources. The bill directs the Department of Education to provide notice of the bill's requirements to schools, as well as guidance for achieving compliance with the requirements.
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023
Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue coins in recognition of the life of Roberto Clemente, baseball player and human rights activist. All sales of coins issued under this bill must include a surcharge to be paid to the Roberto Clemente Foundation.
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023
This resolution recognizes the 120th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Bulgaria and acknowledges their enduring partnership as friends and allies.
United States · United States Congress · 12 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 12 December 2023
This resolution strongly condemns (1) the rise of antisemitism on university campuses around the country, and (2) the testimony of specified university presidents to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce on December 5, 2023.
United States · United States Congress · 12 December 2023
This resolution condemns the use of images captured by photojournalists with advance knowledge of the October 7, 2023, attack against Israel. It also stands against complicity in attacks against civilians.
United States · United States Congress · 7 December 2023
Preserving Seniors' Access to Physicians Act of 2023 This bill increases payments under the Medicare physician fee schedule for 2024. Specifically, the bill increases payments for 2024 by 4.62% (current law provides for a 1.25% increase).
United States · United States Congress · 7 December 2023
Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously in commemoration of Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor, in recognition of his significance to the nation as an athlete, role model, and equal rights advocate.
United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2023
Chinese Spy Balloon Assessment Act This bill requires the Department of Defense to consult with the President and report on the effects on national security of surveillance conducted by China via the high-altitude surveillance balloon shot down in the United States in February 2023. The report must be submitted in an unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
United States · United States Congress · 5 December 2023
No Technology for Terror Act This bill requires the United States to regulate the export of certain foreign-produced items related to Iran. Such foreign-produced items to be controlled are items that are (1) direct products of or produced in a plant that is a direct product of U.S.-origin technology subject to the Export Administration Regulations and specified in a covered Export Control Classification Number, and (2) produced or destined to Iran. A license shall be required to export, re-export, or in-country transfer such controlled items.
United States · United States Congress · 4 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 30 November 2023
This resolution expresses strong support for democracy in Pakistan, including free and fair elections. It calls on the President to work with Pakistan to uphold democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. The resolution also urges Pakistan to uphold democratic institutions and human rights.
United States · United States Congress · 30 November 2023
Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 This bill extends the authorization for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to carry out certain Holocaust education program activities through FY2030.
United States · United States Congress · 29 November 2023
This resolution recognizes the importance of the alliance between the United States and Germany and the strong ties between the populations and governments.
United States · United States Congress · 29 November 2023
United States · United States Congress · 28 November 2023
United States · United States Congress · 21 November 2023
This resolution reaffirms Israel's right to exist. It also (1) recognizes that denying Israel's right to exist is a form of antisemitism; (2) rejects calls for Israel's destruction; and (3) condemns the Hamas-led attack on Israel.
United States · United States Congress · 17 November 2023
This resolution congratulates the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) on 20 years of reducing global poverty by delivering economic growth and recognizes that the MCC contributes directly to the national interests of the United States. (The MCC is an independent federal agency that provides economic assistance to developing nations that show positive performance in the areas of democratic governance, economic freedom, and investment in their population.)
United States · United States Congress · 15 November 2023
United States · United States Congress · 15 November 2023
Ending Importation of Laundered Russian Oil Act This bill prohibits the importation of energy products that were produced at any refinery that uses crude oil originating in Russia. Current law prohibits the importation of Russian products that are classified under chapter 27 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (which includes mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation, bituminous substances, and mineral waxes). The bill extends this prohibition to products that were produced at any refinery that uses crude oil originating in Russia.
United States · United States Congress · 15 November 2023
Russian War Crimes in Ukraine Tax Act This bill imposes a 100% excise tax on certain assets of Russia and Belarus that have been frozen in connection with the invasion of Ukraine. The bill establishes the Ukraine Reconstruction Trust Fund to hold tax revenues generated by this bill. Such revenues shall be used for the benefit of Ukraine, including reconstruction and rebuilding efforts, humanitarian assistance, and the fostering of long-term economic growth. The Department of State must direct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations to use U.S. influence to encourage the transfer of capital gains on Russian sovereign assets to Ukraine.
United States · United States Congress · 13 November 2023
Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act This bill requires the Architect of the Capitol to create a congressional time capsule in honor of the 250 th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence to be buried on the west lawn of the Capitol on or before July 4, 2026. Congressional leadership will determine the contents of the time capsule, and the time capsule shall be sealed until July 4, 2276.
United States · United States Congress · 9 November 2023
End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act This bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from using its stabilization fund to deal in International Monetary Fund (IMF) Special Drawing Rights (SDR) from any country determined to be a state sponsor of terrorism. (The SDR is an international reserve asset maintained by the IMF based on contributions from IMF member countries. SDRs may be exchanged between member countries and may also be exchanged for currencies.) Treasury must develop a strategy, in coordination with allies and partners, to ensure that Hamas is incapable of financing armed hostilities against Israel. Treasury must report to Congress on the major sources of funding to Hamas, with an evaluation of U.S. efforts to undermine Hamas' ability to finance armed hostilities against Israel.
United States · United States Congress · 9 November 2023
Preventing Adversaries from Developing Critical Capabilities Act This bill requires the President to (1) identify categories of technologies and products in certain advanced technology sectors that may pose a particularly acute threat to national security if developed or acquired by North Korea, China, Russia, or Iran; and (2) prohibit U.S. persons from engaging in transactions related to identified categories with those countries. The Department of State should conduct bilateral and multilateral engagement with partners and allies to coordinate protocols and procedures to facilitate the prevention of such transactions. Additionally, the President is authorized to exercise all emergency economic powers to implement this bill, including imposing sanctions on foreign persons.
United States · United States Congress · 8 November 2023
Alaska’s Right to Produce Act of 2023 This bill provides for oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Specifically, the bill nullifies any order or action by the President or the Department of the Interior that places a moratorium on, suspends, or otherwise pauses leasing in ANWR's 1002 Area. It also ratifies and approves all authorizations and permits issued for the establishment and administration of the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The Environmental Protection Agency and other applicable federal departments and agencies must process, reinstate, or continue to maintain such authorizations and permits. Within 30 days of the bill's enactment, Interior must accept bids for certain ANWR leases that were canceled and reissue the leases. The bill states that the reissued leases must be considered to meet the requirements of specified existing laws, such as the Endangered Species Act of 1973. By December 22, 2024, Interior must also conduct a second lease sale. Further, the bill limits the authority of the President and Interior to cancel future leases issued under the program. The bill also directs the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw its (1) Notice of Availability of the Draft Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement , and (2) proposed rule titled Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska . It also nullifies Section 4 of Executive Order 13990 and Secretarial Order 3401. Finally, the bill limits judicial review of approvals of leases under the program.
United States · United States Congress · 8 November 2023