Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27]

An amendment to exempt legal permanent residents, who cannot take the U.S. naturalization exam because of physical or development disability or mental impairment, from being denied public benefits.

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An amendment to increase the drug-free parents empowerment grant amount from $20,000 to $50,000.

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An amendment to insert a complete new text.

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An amendment to the preamble.

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An amendment numbered 38 printed in part B of House Report 109-175 to enhance the security of the U.S. by making it the policy of the U.S. to pursue a transfer of responsibility for Iraqi forces only when they are ready to assume such responsibility and not to withdraw prematurely the U.S. Armed Forces from Iraq. Requires any withdrawal to be done only with careful coordination with a decision by the elected government of Iraq which shall be reached jointly when it is clear that the aim of the establishment of a free and stable Iraq that is at peace and not a threat to its neighbors has been or is about to be achieved.

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An amendment numbered 6 printed in part 2 of House Report 109-132 to call for the establishment of a democracy fund to assist countries that respect and uphold human rights and are determined by the Secretary of State to be emerging democracies or democracies in transition. Fund would be administered by the U.S. and other members of the U.N. Democracy Caucus.

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An amendment to prohibit availability of funds for use by the Department of State as a contribution for the United Nations Human Rights Council.

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An amendment to redirect funding appropriated to the International Financial Institutions Global Environment Facility regarding the UN Development Program.

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An amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part B of House Report to fully fund the administration's request for non-military assistance to Pakistan ($1.5 billion) for FY 2010 and provides "such sums" as may be necessary through 2013. It also requires that the administration submit a comprehensive interagency strategy and implementation plan; requires quarterly briefings on developments in Pakistan; as well as written notification to the Congress of adjustments in strategy and related changes in allocations and expenditures.

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An amendment numbered 2 printed in part C of House Report 111-143 to require the Secretary of State to withhold from the U.S. contribution to the International Atomic Energy Agency an amount equal to nuclear technical cooperation provided by the IAEA in 2007 to Iran, Syria, Sudan and Cuba.

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An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-138 to strike the part of Section 5 `Reforms of Premium Rates' that would increase annual limit on premium rates increases from 10% to 20%. This will prevent a 100% increase in possible premium hikes.

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Amendment strikes the preamble and inserts a complete new text.

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Amendment strikes all after the resolving clause and inserts a complete new text.

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An amendment to strike the preamble.

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An amendment to strike all after the resolving clause and insert new text.

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Nuclear Cooperation Agreements Reform Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2018

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.

Honoring the life of President George Herbert Walker Bush.

United States · United States Congress · 10 December 2018

Expresses: (1) appreciation for the profound public service of former President George H.W. Bush, and (2) deep sympathy to the entire family of the former President.

Venezuela Humanitarian Relief, Reconstruction, and Rule of Law Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 10 December 2018

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.

Condemning the Assad regime and its backers for their continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria.

United States · United States Congress · 30 November 2018

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.

Condemning the anti-Semitic attack on the building housing three congregations, Tree of Life, Dor Hadash, and New Light, honoring the memory of the victims of the attack, and offering condolences to and expressing support for their families, friends, and community.

United States · United States Congress · 6 November 2018

Condemns: (1) the anti-Semitic attack on the Tree of Life synagogue building in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2018, in which 11 innocent people were killed and 6 were injured, and (2) rising anti-Semitism in the United States and around the world. Honors the memory of those killed in the attack and expresses hope for the recovery for those injured. Reaffirms the commitment of the United States and its allies to defeat anti-Semitism and supports the right of Americans to freely exercise their religious beliefs.

Combatting Illicit Fentanyl Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 26 October 2018

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.

Remembering the 20th anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death and expressing Congress's continued support for the prevention of hate crimes and the advancement of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Americans.

United States · United States Congress · 12 October 2018

Finds that no person should face violence or discrimination because of their actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. Honors the contributions of nonprofit organizations and community leaders working to advance tolerance, acceptance, equality, safety and respect for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Americans. Reaffirms support for LGBTQ-inclusive hate crime prevention laws.

Prevent CHILD Harm Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 2 October 2018

Prevent Cruel Handling of Information Leading to Deportation Harm Act of 2018 or the Prevent CHILD Harm Act of 2018 This bill amends the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to prevent the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from considering the immigration status of a proposed custodian when determining whether to place an unaccompanied alien child with such person. The Department of Homeland Security may not use information provided by an unaccompanied alien child or information initially obtained by HHS to make a suitability, home study, or secure facility determination in order to apprehend or remove from the United States: the unaccompanied alien child, the proposed or current custodian, a resident of the home in which the proposed or current custodian resides, the proposed or current sponsor, or a resident of the home in which the proposed or current sponsor resides.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that sea level rise and flooding are of urgent concern impacting Florida that require proactive measures for community planning and the State's tourism-based economy to adapt.

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 2018

Acknowledges the significance of sea-level rise and flooding throughout communities across the country and in Florida. Affirms the need for greater adaptation funding and the incorporation of historical flooding and sea-level rise projections into planning.

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Women's Congressional Staff Association.

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 2018

Celebrates the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Women's Congressional Staff Association (the first official staff association focused on the professional development of female staffers).

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the life and work of Senator John S. McCain III in promoting the United States, human rights, and peace.

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 2018

Expresses the sense of Congress honoring Senator John McCain's legacy as one of the greatest patriots and statesmen in U.S. history.

Pregnant Women in Custody Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 September 2018

Protecting the Health and Wellness of Babies and Pregnant Women in Custody Act or the Pregnant Women in Custody Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to limit the use of restraints and restrictive housing for prisoners who are pregnant or in postpartum recovery. Additionally, it requires the Bureau of Justice Statistics to include, in the National Prison Statistics Program and Annual Survey of Jails, statistics on the health needs of incarcerated pregnant women. A Bureau of Prisons facility must provide appropriate services and programs to address the health and safety needs of women inmates related to pregnancy and childbirth. The Government Accountability Office must study the services and protections for pregnant incarcerated women in state and local correctional settings.

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7521 Paula Drive in Tampa, Florida, as the "Major Andreas O'Keeffe Post Office Building".

United States · United States Congress · 12 September 2018

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7521 Paula Drive in Tampa, Florida, as the "Major Andreas O'Keeffe Post Office Building."

Safe to Tell Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 6 September 2018

Safe to Tell Act of 2018 This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to make grants to states for establishing anonymous school threat reporting programs.

Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 28 August 2018

Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act of 2018 This bill directs the President to impose sanctions against persons responsible for violence and human rights abuses in Nicaragua. The President shall transmit to Congress a list of persons who: transfer goods or technologies that are likely to be used to commit serious rights abuses in Nicaragua to the government of Nicaragua or to any Nicaraguan entity or national, or provide services with respect to such goods or technologies after their transfer to Nicaragua. The President shall impose asset-blocking and U.S. exclusion sanctions against any person, including a current or former official of the government of Nicaragua or a person acting on behalf of such government, who: perpetrated or is responsible for acts of violence or human rights abuses against individuals participating in protests in Nicaragua that began on April 18, 2018; ordered the arrest or prosecution of a person primarily because of the person's exercise of freedom of expression or assembly in relation to such protests; knowingly assisted or provided significant financial, material, or technological support for such acts; engaged in censorship against individuals or media outlets disseminating information related to such protests; is responsible for acts of significant corruption; or is associated with conducting business with Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. or its subsidiary in Nicaragua, Alba de Nicaragua S.A.

PEPFAR Extension Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 2018

PEPFAR Extension 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; and require that at least 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.

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 2018

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 2018 This bill addresses harmful algal blooms and hypoxia, including to: (1) increase the authorization of appropriations for the national harmful algal bloom and hypoxia program and the action strategy of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia through FY2023, and (2) address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the Greater Everglades region of Florida. An algal bloom is a rapid growth of algae that may create toxic or hypoxic (severely low-oxygen) conditions that are harmful to humans, animals, aquatic ecosystems, and the economy.

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 501 South Kirkman Road in Orlando, Florida, as the "Napoleon 'Nap' Ford Post Office Building".

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2018

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 501 South Kirkman Road in Orlando, Florida, as the "Napoleon 'Nap' Ford Post Office Building."

To designate the Federal building located at 2110 First Street in Fort Myers, Florida, as the "George W. Whitehurst Federal Building and United States Courthouse".

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2018

This bill designates the federal building at 2110 First Street in Fort Myers, Florida, as the "George W. Whitehurst Federal Building."

Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2018

Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act This bill allows the President to provide duty-free treatment for certain articles imported from Mongolia.

Condemning Iranian state-sponsored terrorism and expressing support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic of Iran.

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2018

Condemns Iranian state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents. Expresses support for the people of Iran who are engaged in legitimate and peaceful protests against the Iranian regime.

Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 2018

Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act This bill establishes the National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund and requires 50% of all energy development revenues for FY2019-FY2023 to be deposited into such fund. Amounts deposited in the fund must not exceed $1.3 billion for any fiscal year and must be used for meeting high-priority deferred maintenance needs of the National Park Service.

No NATO Withdrawal Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 2018

No NATO Withdrawal Act This bill prohibits the use of funds to withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The Department of Defense shall report to Congress regarding: NATO forces committed to operations in which the United States participates and the number of NATO forces killed in the previous year during such operations, U.S. readiness to fill vacated NATO positions resulting from a U.S. withdrawal from NATO, and a description of NATO members' defense spending levels.

Condemning the deteriorating situation in Venezuela and the regional humanitarian crisis it has caused, affirming support for the legitimate National Assembly and the Supreme Court, and urging further regional action in support of democracy in Venezuela.

United States · United States Congress · 19 July 2018

Condemns the deteriorating situation in Venezuela and the regional humanitarian crisis it has caused, affirms support for the legitimate National Assembly and the Supreme Court, and urges further regional action in support of democracy in Venezuela. Calls on the President to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Venezuela, impose targeted sanctions on Venezuelan officials, increase public diplomacy efforts to expose corruption among Venezuelan officials, and support democratic actors in Venezuela.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.

United States · United States Congress · 16 July 2018

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the U.S. Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the federal government and is not subject to privatization.

Improving Middle Class Access to Higher Education Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 July 2018

Improving Middle Class Access to Higher Education Act This bill increases the income limit to qualify for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Simplified Needs Test from $50,000 to $100,000.

Condemning the violence, persecution, intimidation, and murders committed by the Government of Nicaragua against its citizens.

United States · United States Congress · 3 July 2018

Condemns the violence, persecution, and murders of peaceful protesters by the government of Nicaragua.

Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2018

Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2018 This bill provides paid parental leave for federal employees. Specifically, it provides up to 12 workweeks of paid leave during the 12-month period following a child's birth or placement for adoption or foster care. Additionally, the Office of Personnel Management may increase the amount of paid parental leave to up to 16 workweeks based on a consideration of certain factors (e.g., enhanced recruitment and retention of employees).

Congressional Access to Children's Detention Facilities Act

United States · United States Congress · 27 June 2018

Congressional Access to Children's Detention Facilities Act This bill requires the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, or the Department of Health and Human Services to allow Members of Congress to tour any facility in which one or more foreign national minors (a noncitizen of the United States under age 18) are housed. The Departments must allow members of the press to accompany a visiting Member of Congress and may place limits on such tours based on the number of foreign national minors housed.

Puerto Rico Admission Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 27 June 2018

Puerto Rico Admission Act of 2018 This bill establishes a process to enable the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico to be admitted into the Union as a state.

Recognizing the accomplishments and the economic contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) entrepreneurs and small business owners.

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 2018

Recognizes the accomplishments and economic contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender entrepreneurs and small-business owners in the United States.

GAAME Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 19 June 2018

Guarantee Access to Arts and Music Education Act of 2018 or the GAAME Act of 2018 This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to specify that Title I funds (which support the instructional needs of students from low-income families) may be used for arts and music programs.

Expressing solidarity with and sympathy for the people of Guatemala after the June 3, 2018, eruption of the Fuego Volcano.

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 2018

Expresses solidarity with and sympathy for the people of Guatemala after the June 3, 2018, eruption of the Fuego Volcano.

Recognizing World Oceans Day and the necessity to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild the ocean and its resources.

United States · United States Congress · 8 June 2018

Recognizes World Oceans Day and affirms the individual and collective duty to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild the ocean and its resources. Expresses commitment to increasing the investment of federal funds into scientific research and monitoring to better understand the changing oceans.

Stop Sanctions Violators Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 June 2018

Stop Sanctions Violators Act This bill prohibits the President from modifying civil penalties as applied to a Chinese telecommunications firm for violations of export controls or sanctions laws unless certain requirements are met.