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Search Results: keywords:"foreign governments"

H. R. 9700 — To prohibit bilateral economic assistance, including assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, to foreign governments that abridge the right to free speech that would be speech protected by the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:627
H.R. 9700, introduced in the House of Representatives by Ms. Mace and Mr. Burchett, aims to stop bilateral economic aid to foreign governments that restrict free speech, as would be protected by the U.S. Constitution. The bill specifically forbids spending U.S. assistance funds on countries...
Simple Explanation
Imagine there's a rule that says if another country doesn’t allow people to say what they want, like they can in the U.S., then the U.S. will stop giving them money to help out. This bill wants to make sure those countries let people talk freely, just like we do!
H. R. 7433 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a transnational repression hotline and conduct a transnational repression public service announcement campaign, and for other purposes.
February 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,061
H.R. 7433 seeks to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 by establishing a hotline for reporting incidents of transnational repression and launching a public service announcement campaign to raise awareness about this issue. The bill defines transnational repression as...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7433 is like setting up a special phone line and making videos to help people in the U.S. who might be getting bullied by people from other countries, ensuring everyone gets the same help and is aware of what's happening.
S. 3874 — To impose sanctions with respect to foreign support for terrorist organizations in Gaza and the West Bank, and for other purposes.
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May 07, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:13,669
S. 3874 is a proposed bill titled the "Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2024." The purpose of the bill is to impose sanctions on individuals, entities, and foreign governments that support terrorist organizations like Hamas...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop people and countries from helping bad groups in a faraway place by looking at their money and stopping them from getting help, while still allowing important things like medicine to get to people who need it. It also gives money to help keep track of these actions to make sure they follow the rules.
H. R. 9707 — To establish a reporting requirement for cases of transnational repression against United States persons, and for other purposes.
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September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,337
H.R. 9707 is a proposed law aimed at addressing cases of transnational repression affecting people in the United States. It mandates an annual report by the Attorney General, in collaboration with other federal agencies, detailing such cases, including the involvement of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9707 is a bill that wants to keep track of bad actions done by other countries to people in the U.S., and it says the government should write a report every year about these actions, make sure people's privacy is safe, and stop doing it in a few years unless things change.
H. RES. 1446 — Denouncing the human trafficking and forced labor of and profiteering from Cuban medical personnel serving in third-world countries.
September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:345
H. RES. 1446 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that denounces human trafficking and forced labor involving Cuban medical personnel working in third-world countries. It highlights the findings of the 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report, which identified...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1446 wants to stop people from treating Cuban doctors poorly when they work in other countries. It asks world leaders to make sure these doctors are treated nicely and paid what they deserve.
H. R. 9364 — To amend title 37, United States Code, to strengthen and expand restrictions on retired members and members of reserve components of the uniformed services accepting employment and compensation from foreign governments, and for other purposes.
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August 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,620
H.R. 9364, also known as the "Retired Officers Conflict of Interest Act of 2024," proposes changes to title 37 of the United States Code to enhance rules against retired and reserve military members taking jobs or payments from foreign governments. It introduces an approval...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9364 wants to make sure that people who used to be in the military can't get jobs or money from other countries without checking if it's safe, and they might have to wait a bit before doing so. It also means there will be a list that everyone can see, showing these jobs, but it must still protect people's private stuff.
H. R. 3654 — To address transnational repression by foreign governments against private individuals, and for other purposes.
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May 24, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:6,068
H.R. 3654, titled the "Transnational Repression Policy Act," aims to tackle the issue of foreign governments harassing individuals in the United States and abroad. It outlines various forms of harassment, like intimidation or deportation, and calls for cooperation with...
Simple Explanation
The Transnational Repression Policy Act is a plan to stop foreign bullies from bothering people who live in the U.S., and it wants to work with other countries to make sure everyone is safe. It also talks about punishing the bullies with special rules and helping people who are new to the U.S. connect with police to keep them safe.
S. 3874 — To impose sanctions with respect to foreign support for terrorist organizations in Gaza and the West Bank, and for other purposes.
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March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,278
S. 3874 aims to impose sanctions on foreign individuals, agencies, and governments that support the terrorist organizations Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza and the West Bank. The bill mandates the President to block transactions involving entities that knowingly...
Simple Explanation
S. 3874 is a bill that wants to stop people and countries from helping bad groups in the Middle East by blocking their money and punishing those who try to help them, but it makes sure important things like medicine and food can still get through.
H. R. 8185 — To amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to include financial criminal activities associated with the facilitation of severe forms of trafficking in persons within the factors considered as indicia of serious and sustained efforts to eliminate severe forms of trafficking in persons, and for other purposes.
April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:276
H. R. 8185 aims to update the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 by including financial criminal activities related to the facilitation of severe human trafficking as criteria to determine efforts in combating trafficking. This bill suggests that countries should be...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8185 is like adding new rules to a game to make sure everyone catches the bad guys who use money in sneaky ways to help people do really bad things to other people. It tells everyone they need to be on the lookout and stop this money trickery to keep people safe.
H. R. 10224 — To require nominees for certain senior positions in the Department of Defense, the Department of State, the Department of the Treasury, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to publicly disclose information about recent financial transactions with foreign governments.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,609
H.R. 10224 is a proposed law that would require people nominated for high-level positions in the U.S. Departments of Defense, State, Treasury, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to publicly share details about any financial transactions they have had with...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10224 wants people who might get big jobs in the U.S. government to tell everyone if they got money or did jobs for other countries recently, so that everyone can know who they're connected to.

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