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Search Results: keywords:"diplomatic efforts"

S. 4712 — To increase support by the United States Government for critical minerals projects outside the United States, and for other purposes.
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July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:8,066
S. 4712 aims to enhance U.S. government support for critical minerals projects outside the United States. It proposes various strategies, including diplomatic efforts and financial tools, to increase collaboration with allies, support private sector initiatives, and protect...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about helping the U.S. work with other countries to get important minerals needed for things like making phones and cars, but there are worries that it might not be clear enough about rules and money use, which could cause some problems.
S. RES. 923 — Recognizing the critical importance and contributions of global civil society in advancing human rights, condemning the use of political imprisonment as a tool of repression, and calling for the release of political prisoners across the world in commemoration of Human Rights Day on December 10, 2024.
December 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:523
S. RES. 923 is a resolution recognizing the importance of global civil society in promoting human rights and condemning the use of political imprisonment worldwide. It highlights the decline in global human rights over the past two decades and urges the release of political...
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The lawmakers made a plan to thank people around the world who help others stand up for their rights. They also want to tell countries that it's wrong to put people in jail just because they speak up for what's right and fair.
S. 5117 — To call for the immediate extradition or return to the United States of convicted felon Joanne Chesimard, William “Guillermo” Morales, and all other fugitives who are receiving safe haven in Cuba to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States.
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September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,406
S. 5117, introduced by Mr. Rubio, is a bill that calls for the extradition or return of certain fugitives from Cuba to face justice in the United States. The bill mentions Joanne Chesimard and William "Guillermo" Morales as well as other individuals believed to be in Cuba. It highlights the...
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The bill is saying that some people who broke the law in the U.S. are hiding in Cuba, and the U.S. wants Cuba to send them back. It also suggests that if Cuba doesn't help, the U.S. might stop giving them certain kinds of money meant for helping with police and law enforcement.
H. R. 9763 — To provide for a limitation on funds for Afghanistan.
September 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:569
H.R. 9763, named the “No Funding Without Freedom Act,” limits U.S. government funding for Afghanistan unless the Secretary of State certifies that all unlawfully or wrongfully detained U.S. nationals in Afghanistan have been released. The President can waive this funding limitation if it...
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The bill says the U.S. cannot give money to help Afghanistan until all Americans who are being held there wrongly are set free, but the President can still help if it might get someone free, as long as he tells Congress why.
S. 5085 — To condemn convicted felon, Joanne Chesimard, who is also known as Assata Shakur, and those celebrating her violent actions against New Jersey law enforcement members, to call for her immediate extradition or return to the United States from Cuba, where Ms. Chesimard is receiving safe haven to the United States to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States, and to officially honor and commemorate the New Jersey law enforcement members killed and affected by her violent acts.
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,134
S. 5085 is a bill that seeks to address the case of Joanne Chesimard, also known as Assata Shakur, who is believed to be receiving safe haven in Cuba to avoid punishment for crimes committed in the United States, including the murder of a New Jersey State Trooper in 1973. The bill condemns...
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This bill is all about asking a person named Joanne, who's hiding in Cuba, to come back to the U.S. because she's in trouble with the law here. It also wants to remember the police officers who were hurt by what she did.
H. R. 7175 — To protect individuals who face reprisals for defending human rights and democracy by enhancing the capacity of the United States Government to prevent, mitigate, and respond in such cases, and for other purposes.
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January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,848
H.R. 7175, titled the "Human Rights Defenders Protection Act of 2024," aims to enhance the U.S. government's ability to protect people who defend human rights and democracy and face retaliation for their actions. The bill outlines strategies to support these defenders through...
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H.R. 7175 is a special plan by the U.S. to help brave people who stand up for human rights and fairness when they're in danger, like giving them safe places and training. It also talks about spending money to support these efforts but needs to be careful to use it wisely.
H. RES. 982 — Condemning the continued violence in Sudan and calling on the international community to unequivocally support diplomatic efforts to achieve a cessation of hostilities, ensure the protection of civilians and secure unfettered access for humanitarian aid.
January 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:676
H. RES. 982 is a resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives condemning the violence in Sudan and calling for a cessation of hostilities between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces. The resolution supports diplomatic efforts to protect civilians and...
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H. RES. 982 is a plan where the U.S. House of Representatives wants everyone to stop fighting in Sudan, make sure people there are safe, and let helpers in with food and medicine. They want to work together with other countries to help Sudan become peaceful and democratic.
S. RES. 805 — Commemorating the tenth anniversary of the murder of James Wright Foley and calling for the moral courage to prioritize the return of Americans held captive abroad and take all necessary efforts to deter international hostage taking and arbitrary detention.
September 25, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:455
S. RES. 805 honors the memory of James Wright Foley on the tenth anniversary of his murder by ISIS and calls for the United States to prioritize the return of American nationals held captive abroad. The resolution acknowledges the ongoing threat posed by international...
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S. RES. 805 is about remembering and honoring a man named James Foley, who was sadly killed by a group called ISIS. It also asks for the United States to be brave and work hard, like detectives, to help bring home people from the U.S. who are taken away and kept in other countries.
S. 4475 — To establish a Special Envoy for Sudan, and for other purposes.
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:625
S. 4475 aims to establish a Special Envoy for Sudan within the Department of State. The envoy will focus on diplomatic efforts to help resolve the crisis in Sudan, including ending the conflict, facilitating humanitarian aid, and promoting national recovery and democratic...
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In 2024, the Senate talked about sending a special helper, called a Special Envoy, to Sudan to try to help them stop fighting, get more food and supplies to people who need it, and work towards making the country peaceful and democratic again. This helper will talk with different government teams and share updates regularly for five years.
S. 4894 — To urge the United Nations to abolish the position of Special Rapporteur on unilateral coercive measures and to withhold United States funding for such position.
July 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:425
S. 4894 is a bill introduced in the Senate aiming to convince the United Nations to eliminate the role of the Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on human rights. The bill directs the U.S. Permanent Representative to the UN to use U.S....
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The bill wants the United States to ask the United Nations to stop having a special person who talks about how certain rules or actions can hurt people's rights. It also says the U.S. won't give money to the United Nations for this job.
H. R. 2766 — An Act To support the human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing primarily in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity, and for other purposes.
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February 26, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,757
H.R. 2766, the "Uyghur Policy Act of 2023," aims to support the human rights of Uyghurs and other minority groups primarily in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. The bill expresses the sense of Congress that China should end its repression of ethnic and religious...
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H.R. 2766 is a plan by the U.S. government to help protect the rights of Uyghur people in China, similar to how a friend might stick up for someone being bullied. It will try to talk with other countries and people to help, but it's not sure if there's enough money to do all this, like trying to build a big sandcastle with just a small bucket and spade.
H. RES. 1056 — Recognizing the importance of trilateral cooperation among the United States, Japan, and South Korea.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:389
H. RES. 1056 recognizes the growing cooperation between the United States, Japan, and South Korea as vital for regional stability and security. The resolution highlights initiatives such as military exercises, economic and technical collaborations, and diplomatic efforts to strengthen...
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The bill says that the United States, Japan, and South Korea are working together like good friends to keep everyone safe and happy. They are helping each other with big projects and playing "team games" to make sure the region stays peaceful.
S. RES. 638 — Calling for the immediate release of Ryan Corbett, a United States citizen who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on August 10, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of Americans by the Taliban.
April 11, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:391
S. RES. 638 is a resolution from the United States Senate calling for the immediate release of Ryan Corbett, a U.S. citizen detained by the Taliban. The resolution condemns his detention, urges the Taliban to respect his human rights, and calls on U.S. officials to work for...
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The U.S. Senate wants someone named Ryan, who was taken by a group called the Taliban, to be set free right away, and they are telling important people to help make this happen and to stop taking people for bad reasons.
S. RES. 753 — Calling for the immediate release of George Glezmann, a United States citizen who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on December 5, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of all Americans by the Taliban.
July 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:380
S. RES. 753 is a resolution submitted to the Senate calling for the immediate and unconditional release of George Glezmann, a U.S. citizen who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan. The resolution urges the Taliban to respect his human rights and calls on Qatar to continue its...
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A group of important people in the U.S. want to help George, an American, who was taken by the Taliban. They are asking everyone to help bring him back home safely and to stop taking any other Americans.
H. RES. 1347 — Calling for the immediate release of George Glezmann, a United States citizen who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on December 5, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of all Americans by the Taliban.
July 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:374
H. RES. 1347 calls for the immediate release of George Glezmann, a United States citizen wrongfully detained by the Taliban since December 5, 2022. The resolution condemns the Taliban's practice of detaining U.S. citizens for political purposes and urges them to respect...
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George Glezmann is a person from the United States who was taken by the Taliban, and this special message from Congress says he should be let go right away. It also says the President and others should work really hard to help him, and thanks a country called Qatar for trying to help too.

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