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Search Results: keywords:"foreign assistance act of 1961"

H. R. 9955 — To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to modify the Presidential drawdown authority, and for other purposes.
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October 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,810
H.R. 9955, also known as the "Safeguarding Our Stockpiles Act," aims to modify the Presidential drawdown authority under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The bill proposes to limit the President's ability to direct defense articles, services, and military training only...
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The "Safeguarding Our Stockpiles Act" wants to make sure the President can only send military help when there's a big surprise problem, but they have to tell Congress quickly and can't send more than $100 million worth of help each year unless Congress says it’s okay.
H. R. 9719 — To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to modify requirements regarding management of the United States Agency for International Development, and for other purposes.
September 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,260
The bill H. R. 9719, known as the “Strengthening USAID Management Act,” seeks to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to enhance the management capabilities of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). It grants the USAID Administrator new powers to...
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The bill wants to make the USAID work better by letting it hire special helpers during emergencies, pay them fairly, and ensure they don't work with bad guys. It also allows special bonuses for some workers living far away, but the rules for these changes are not very clear.
H. R. 10011 — To eliminate certain limitations and exclusions regarding defense articles and requirements regarding security assistance and sales with respect to the Republic of Cyprus.
October 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:304
H. R. 10011 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that seeks to eliminate certain restrictions related to defense materials, security assistance, and sales concerning the Republic of Cyprus. Specifically, the bill proposes changes to the National Defense...
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The bill H. R. 10011 wants to make it easier for the United States to send defense equipment and help to Cyprus by removing some rules, but this might make it harder to keep track of what's happening.
H. R. 9347 — To include the identification of countries that are significant sources of xylazine in the annual International Narcotics Control Strategy Report.
August 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:227
H.R. 9347, also known as the "STOP TRANQ Act," is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives. It aims to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to include xylazine as a significant source in the annual International Narcotics Control Strategy Report, alongside other...
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H.R. 9347 wants to find out which countries are making and sending a substance called xylazine, which is often mixed with illegal drugs, and include this information in a special report about tracking dangerous drugs worldwide.
S. 4025 — To include the identification of countries that are significant sources of xylazine in the annual International Narcotics Control Strategy Report.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:252
The bill, S. 4025, known as the “STOP TRANQ Act,” aims to enhance the annual International Narcotics Control Strategy Report by requiring it to identify countries that are significant sources of xylazine, in addition to illicit fentanyl. It proposes an amendment to the...
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The bill wants to add information about where a drug called xylazine comes from into a big report about dangerous drugs, so people can better understand and stop it from causing harm.
H. R. 8720 — To amend the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit preferential Federal grant treatment for atheist groups, and for other purposes.
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June 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,451
H.R. 8720, titled the “Religious Freedom and Fairness Act”, seeks to amend existing laws to prevent Federal grant favoritism toward atheist groups. The bill proposes changes to the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 and the Foreign Assistance Act of...
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H.R. 8720 is a rule to make sure that when the government gives out money to groups with different beliefs, it treats everyone fairly by not giving extra money to groups that don't believe in any gods. It says that everyone should have a fair chance to get money, whether they believe in a god or not.
S. 5211 — To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to modify the Presidential drawdown authority, and for other purposes.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,776
S. 5211, known as the “Safeguarding Our Stockpiles Act,” aims to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to change how the President can use military resources in emergencies. The bill requires the President to report to Congress when directing the drawdown of defense...
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This bill is like a new rule that says the President has to ask special permission from Congress to use a lot of military resources or money to help other countries during emergencies, and only for a short time unless Congress agrees.
H. R. 9507 — To modify the definitions of congressional committees under the Leahy laws.
September 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:274
H.R. 9507 aims to update the definitions of congressional committees in the context of the Leahy laws, which govern security assistance. Specifically, the bill proposes that for certain actions under U.S. Code Title 10 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the term...
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H.R. 9507 is about making sure that two important groups in Congress get to be part of certain important talks and decisions about helping other countries with security. It changes the list of these groups to include those that keep an eye on government actions and safety.
H. R. 8036 — Making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the Indo-Pacific region and for related expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
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April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,112
H. R. 8036 is a bill aimed at providing emergency supplemental appropriations for the Indo-Pacific region for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. It allocates funds to various sectors including the Department of Defense, the Department of State, and international...
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H.R. 8036 is a plan by Congress to spend a lot of money helping countries in Asia feel safer and stronger, mainly by giving more money to the military and improving submarine factories.

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