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Search Results: keywords:"foreign affairs"

H. R. 9437 — To authorize co-location abroad with United States strategic partner countries.
August 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:406
H. R. 9437 aims to permit the United States to share office or building spaces abroad with governments of specific allied countries. The bill, titled the "Partners in Diplomacy Act," allows the U.S. Secretary of State to modify or furnish government-owned or leased properties...
Simple Explanation
The "Partners in Diplomacy Act" is a plan for the U.S. to share office spaces with friendly countries when they are abroad, making it easier for them to work together. It also mentions how these arrangements will be paid for and which countries can join in, like those in NATO.
H. R. 7089 — To authorize the Diplomatic Security Services of the Department of State to investigate allegations of violations of conduct constituting offenses under chapter 77 of title 18, United States Code, and for other purposes.
January 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:347
H.R. 7089, also known as the “Global Anti-Human Trafficking Enhancement Act,” allows the Diplomatic Security Services of the Department of State to investigate international human trafficking cases, especially those involving foreign nationals or crimes committed outside of...
Simple Explanation
The bill lets a special group of people in charge of security for the U.S. government check out cases where people are being hurt and moved from one place to another, like a bad kind of travel, especially if these happen in other countries.
H. R. 7181 — To require the Secretary of State to submit a report ranking the organizations of the United Nations.
February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:186
H. R. 7181 requires the Secretary of State to create and submit a report to Congress that ranks each organization within the United Nations. This ranking is based on how vital the Secretary of State determines each organization is to the interests of the United States. The...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the Secretary of State to make a list that shows which parts of the United Nations are most important to the United States, like making a top ten list of your favorite toys. This helps America know which of these groups they like working with the most.
H. RES. 46 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to exclude employees of the offices of Members who serve on certain committees of the House from the allotment of the number of employees of the office who may hold security clearances processed by the Office of House Security if such employees are members of the armed forces who hold a security clearance issued by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
January 15, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:545
H. RES. 46 proposes a change to the rules of the House of Representatives that would allow certain employees in the offices of House Members, who are also members of the armed forces and already hold a Department of Defense security clearance, to be exempt from the current...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to change the rules so that army people who already have special permission to keep secrets, called security clearances, don't count towards the number of office workers who can have those secrets checked again by House Security. This way, more people can work with important files without needing new checks if they've already been given the okay by the army.
H. R. 10387 — To amend the Department of State Authorization Act of 2022 to expand opportunities for certain internship programs.
December 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:352
H.R. 10387 aims to amend the Department of State Authorization Act of 2022 to enhance department-paid student internship programs. It introduces changes such as allowing graduates to apply within six months after finishing their studies, giving preference to first-time...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10387 wants to make it easier for students and recent graduates to have internship jobs at the Department of State by letting flexible work hours, giving preferences to new applicants, and pairing them with mentors.

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