| US | SB4049 | Engross | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 This bill authorizes FY2021 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget aut...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-08-07
Held at the desk. |
| US | SB178 | Engross | Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019 This bill directs the President to impose sanctions and export restrictions related to China's treatment of the Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim Turkic ethnic group. The President shall report to Congress a list ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-30
S.Amdt.2499 Amendment SA 2499 proposed by Senator McConnell. (consideration: CR S4618; text: CR S4618) In the nature of a substitute. |
| US | HB7608 | Engross | State, Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2021 This bill provides FY2021 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and relat...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-30
To Senate Appropriations Committee |
| US | HB3682 | Intro | Land Grant and Acequia Traditional Use Recognition and Consultation Act
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-29
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. |
| US | HR1062 | Intro | Affirming the nature and importance of the United States-Iraq bilateral relationship, including security and economic components of the relationship.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-23
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| US | HB7120 | Engross | George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 This bill addresses a wide range of policies and issues regarding policing practices and law enforcement accountability. It includes measures to increase accountability for law enforcement misconduct, to e...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-20
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 490. |
| US | HB7618 | Intro | COVID-19 Bias and Anti-Racism Training Act of 2020
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-07-16
To House Energy And Commerce Committee |
| US | HR994 | Intro | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning threats to Hong Kong's freedoms and autonomy on the 31st anniversary of the violent repression of the peaceful protests centered in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. This resolution calls on C...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-26
To House Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation Committee |
| US | HB6986 | Intro | Protecting Human Rights During Pandemic Act
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-26
To House Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations Committee |
| US | HB7307 | Intro | Foreign Advanced Technology Surveillance Accountability Act
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-24
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| US | HR1008 | Intro | Upholding the civil liberties and civil rights of Iranian Americans and condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination. This resolution condemns bigotry and acts of violence or discrimination against Iranian Americans and others. The resolution, am...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-18
To House Judiciary Committee |
| US | SB3744 | Pass | Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 This bill imposes sanctions on foreign individuals and entities responsible for human rights abuses in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region and requires various reports on the topic. The President shall per...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-17
Became Public Law No: 116-145. (TXT | PDF) |
| US | SR626 | Intro | A resolution upholding the civil liberties and civil rights of Iranian Americans and condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination. This resolution condemns bigotry and acts of violence or discrimination against Iranian Americans and others. The r...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-17
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| US | SR533 | Intro | A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day. This resolution expresses support for International Women's Day and recognition that women's empowerment is inextricably linked to generating economic growth and self-reliance, sustainab...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-16
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3019-3022; text: CR S3021-3022) |
| US | HCR102 | Intro | Recognizing September 30, 2020, as a national day of mourning to recognize the loss of life of Americans across the country to the COVID-19 pandemic. This resolution supports the designation of a National Day of Mourning and urges the President to is...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-11
To House Energy And Commerce Committee |
| US | SB3920 | Intro | SECURE CAMPUS Act of 2020 Safeguarding Educational Institutions, Colleges, Universities, and Research Entities from China's Attempts to Misappropriate Property of the United States Act of 2020 This bill prohibits certain Chinese citizens from receivi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-09
To Senate Foreign Relations Committee |
| US | HB7126 | Intro | Department of Defense Anti-Semitism and Racism Awareness Act of 2020
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-08
To House Armed Services Committee |
| US | SB3912 | Intro | Justice in Policing Act of 2020
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-08
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| US | SR608 | Intro | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning threats to Hong Kong's freedoms and autonomy on the 31st anniversary of the violent repression of the peaceful protests centered in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. This resolution calls on China ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-04
To Senate Foreign Relations Committee |
| US | SB238 | Intro | Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act This bill establishes the Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating anti-Semitism as an ambassador-rank official, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, who...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-03
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 461. |
| US | SR406 | Intro | A resolution recognizing that for 50 years, the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its ten members, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, have worked with the United ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-06-03
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 466. |
| US | HB7063 | Intro | Foreign Influence Transparency Act
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-05-28
To House Judiciary Committee |
| US | HB7033 | Intro | SECURE CAMPUS Act of 2020 Safeguarding Educational institutions, Colleges, Universities, and Research Entities from China's Attempts to Misappropriate Property of the United States Act of 2020 This bill prohibits certain Chinese citizens from receivi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-05-27
To House Judiciary Committee |
| US | HB7020 | Intro | COVID Justice and Accountability Act This bill provides a cause of action for harm suffered as a result of a violation of certain federal laws relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and suspends certain predispute arbitration agreement...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-05-26
To House Judiciary Committee |
| US | HR973 | Intro | Recognizing the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, commending a month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and extending best wishes to Muslims in the United States and across the globe for a joyous and meaningful observance of Eid al-Fitr. This resolution r...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-05-22
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| US | HB7001 | Intro | World Press Freedom Protection and Reciprocity Act
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-05-22
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| US | SB3819 | Intro | Protecting Human Rights During Pandemic Act
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-05-21
To Senate Foreign Relations Committee |
| US | SB3818 | Intro | World Press Freedom Protection and Reciprocity Act
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-05-21
To Senate Foreign Relations Committee |
| US | SR578 | Intro | A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-05-14
To Senate Foreign Relations Committee |
| US | SR580 | Intro | A resolution condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19. This resolution calls on all public officials to condemn and denounce anti-Asian sentiment, racism, discrimination, and religious intolerance related to COVID-19 (i.e.,...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-05-14
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| US | HR963 | Intro | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the International Olympic Committee should rebid the 2022 Winter Olympic Games to be hosted by a country that recognizes and respects human rights.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-05-08
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| US | SB3669 | Intro | COVID-19 International Response and Recovery Act of 2020
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-05-07
To Senate Foreign Relations Committee |
| US | SB3609 | Intro | Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-05-05
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| US | HB6721 | Intro | COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act This bill requires a designated officer or employee of the Department of Justice to facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) hate crimes and reports of COVID-19 hate crimes. It defines COVI...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-05-05
To House Judiciary Committee |
| US | HR940 | Intro | Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith. This resolution recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great re...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-04-23
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| US | HB6437 | Intro | Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-04-06
To House Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management |
| US | HR907 | Intro | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of the People's Republic of China made multiple, serious mistakes in the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak that heightened the severity and spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pa...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-04-03
To House Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation Committee |
| US | HB6396 | Intro | Responsible Relief for Americans Act This bill revises and establishes economic assistance measures in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the bill provides funding for and authorizes the Small Business Administration...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-03-26
To House Ways And Means Committee |
| US | HR908 | Intro | Condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19. This resolution calls on all public officials to condemn and denounce anti-Asian sentiment, racism, discrimination, and religious intolerance related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-03-25
To House Judiciary Committee |
| US | SR553 | Intro | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the People's Republic of China made multiple serious mistakes in the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak that heightened the severity and spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-03-24
To Senate Foreign Relations Committee |
| US | SR545 | Intro | A resolution commemorating March 17, 2020, as the 40th anniversary of the Refugee Act of 1980, including the amendments made by that Act, at a time when the need for bipartisan support of the refugee resettlement program of the United States is criti...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-03-17
To Senate Foreign Relations Committee |
| US | HB6099 | Intro | Equal Treatment of Faith-Based Organizations Act of 2020
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-03-17
To House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States |
| US | HCR87 | Engross | Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on April 21,...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-03-16
Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| US | HR902 | Intro | Commemorating March 17, 2020, as the 40th anniversary of the Refugee Act of 1980, and the amendments made by that Act, at a time when the need for bipartisan support of the refugee resettlement program of the United States is critical to the survival...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-03-13
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| US | SB3471 | Intro | Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-03-12
To Senate Foreign Relations Committee |
| US | HB6270 | Intro | Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act of 2020
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-03-12
To House Financial Services Committee |
| US | HB6210 | Intro | Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-03-11
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| US | HB5717 | Intro | Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2020 This bill makes various changes to the federal framework governing the sale, transfer, and possession of firearms and ammunition. Among other things, the bill does the following: generally requ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-03-10
To House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security |
| US | HR884 | Intro | Recognizing the global threat transnational white supremacist extremism presents to America and its interests. This resolution condemns transnational white supremacist extremism, supports law enforcement and intelligence agencies in their efforts to ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-03-10
To House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security |
| US | HR754 | Intro | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should continue to support the people of Nicaragua in their peaceful efforts to promote democracy and human rights, and use the tools under United States law to increase poli...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-03-09
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
