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Search Results: keywords:"foreign policy"

H. RES. 1246 — Condemning the Department of State’s statement expressing condolences for the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, and other members of their delegation.
May 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:193
H. RES. 1246 is a resolution from the U.S. House of Representatives that condemns the Department of State for issuing a statement of condolences after the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials in a helicopter crash. The resolution outlines the reasons...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. House of Representatives made a resolution saying they are upset with the Department of State for saying "sorry" that a leader from Iran, who did many bad things, died in a helicopter crash. They think he was not a nice person, so they shouldn't have said sorry.
S. 4819 — To require an annual report on the unfunded programs, activities, and mission requirements within the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development.
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July 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:958
S. 4819, known as the “Fully Funding our National Security Priorities Act,” requires the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to submit an annual report detailing unfunded programs and activities essential for fulfilling...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the Department of State and another agency to make a list every year of the important things they need money for but don't have enough. This list will help decide which things should get extra money to keep the country safe and strong.
H. RES. 17 — Condemning Turkey for its illegal occupation of Cyprus and encouraging President Trump to make the resolution of the Cyprus problem a top foreign policy priority.
January 07, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:397
H. RES. 17 is a resolution that condemns Turkey for its ongoing occupation of Cyprus and calls for the withdrawal of Turkish troops. It urges Turkey to follow democratic principles in line with its NATO membership, and advocates for a resolution to the Cyprus issue within a...
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H. RES. 17 is like a message from the U.S. saying they are unhappy with Turkey for staying in a part of Cyprus that they aren't supposed to. It asks Turkey to play fair, follow the rules, and for the U.S. President to help fix the situation.
H. R. 7358 — To provide for a limitation on funds to implement, administer, or enforce certain general licenses issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury.
February 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:337
H. R. 7358, titled the "No Carveouts for Terrorists Act," aims to stop the use of federal funds to enforce specific licenses granted by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the Department of the Treasury. These licenses were issued on January 17, 2024. The bill...
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The "No Carveouts for Terrorists Act" is a rule that wants to stop the U.S. government from spending money to allow certain permissions about sending or trading things with a group called Ansarallah, which is on a list of bad guys. If new permissions are needed, Congress has to say okay before they can be used.
H. R. 4691 — An Act To provide for congressional review of actions to terminate or waive sanctions imposed with respect to Iran.
April 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:3,274
The Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2023 sets up a system for Congress to review the President's decisions to end or waive sanctions related to Iran. Before such actions can be taken, the President must report to Congress, explaining the reasons and potential impact on...
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The Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2023 is like a safety check where Congress gets to look at decisions the President wants to make about not being as strict with Iran. Before anything changes, the President has to tell Congress why it's a good idea, and then Congress decides if they agree or not.
S. 4863 — To require an annual report on the unfunded programs, activities, and mission requirements within the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development.
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July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:958
S. 4863 requires that each year the Secretary of State and the USAID Administrator report to specific congressional committees about programs or activities that lack funding but are necessary for achieving foreign policy or national security objectives. The bill highlights an...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the government to make a list every year of important jobs they can't afford to do to help keep America safe and strong, and it also asks for more money to hire the people needed for these jobs.
S. 4073 — To prohibit the use of funds to waive certain sanctions with respect to Iran.
March 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:217
S. 4073 is a bill introduced in the U.S. Senate that aims to stop funds from being used to waive certain sanctions against Iran. Specifically, the bill restricts fiscal year 2024 funds from being used to determine or grant waivers under sections of the National Defense...
Simple Explanation
S. 4073 is a bill that tries to make sure no money is used to loosen certain rules that stop Iran from doing things the U.S. doesn't agree with. This means that for the year 2024, the U.S. doesn't want to change these rules, even if they normally could under some previous laws.
H. RES. 1171 — Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda and joining people in Rwanda and around the world in remembering and mourning the victims of the genocide.
April 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:246
H. RES. 1171 acknowledges the 30th anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide, during which an estimated 800,000 people, mainly Tutsis, were killed over about 100 days in 1994. The resolution expresses regret over the United States and international community's insufficient response...
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The U.S. Congress made a statement to remember the sad event when many people were hurt in Rwanda 30 years ago, saying sorry for not doing enough to help back then, and promising to be better at stopping such bad things from happening again.
H. R. 5923 — An Act To impose restrictions on correspondent and payable-through accounts in the United States with respect to Chinese financial institutions that conduct transactions involving the purchase of petroleum or petroleum products from Iran.
April 15, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:489
H. R. 5923 seeks to impose restrictions on certain financial accounts in the United States, specifically targeting Chinese financial institutions that engage in transactions involving petroleum or petroleum products purchased from Iran. The bill amends the National Defense...
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H. R. 5923 is a rule from the U.S. House of Representatives that wants to stop money connections with Chinese banks if they buy oil from Iran. This rule checks each year if these banks are doing this, and then tells Congress.
H. R. 8683 — To require the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State to monitor efforts by the People’s Republic of China to build or buy strategic foreign ports, and for other purposes.
June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:637
H.R. 8683 requires the U.S. Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State to monitor and map strategic foreign ports that the People's Republic of China (PRC) is trying to build or buy. It lays out a plan for these ports to remain under the management of the U.S. or allied...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8683 is a rule that asks two important U.S. leaders, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State, to keep an eye on ports around the world that China wants to build or buy, making sure these ports are managed by friendly countries. They also need to work with money groups to make sure China doesn't get too much control, and they have to tell Congress how things are going.
H. RES. 1343 — Expressing that the United States should not enter into any bilateral or multilateral agreement to provide security guarantees or long-term security assistance to Ukraine.
July 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:266
H. RES. 1343 is a resolution expressing that the United States should not enter into any agreements to provide security guarantees or long-term security assistance to Ukraine. It argues that the recently signed Bilateral Security Agreement between the United States and...
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The bill says that the United States shouldn't make any promises or deals to protect Ukraine with military help for a long time. It wants any big agreements like this to be checked and approved by the Senate first.
H. R. 9374 — To amend the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 to provide for a prohibition on contributions to the United Nations relating to Israel.
August 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:406
H. R. 9374, also known as the "Stand with Israel Act," aims to prevent the United States from giving money to the United Nations if the organization or its branches take actions against Israel, such as reducing its status or membership. The bill specifically amends the United...
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H. R. 9374 wants to stop the United States from giving money to the United Nations if it does anything to hurt Israel, like not letting Israel participate equally with other countries. It's like saying that if a club is mean to their friend Israel, they won't help that club with their allowance anymore.
S. 5344 — To provide for international protection of digital freedom, and for other purposes.
November 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:904
S. 5344 aims to protect digital freedom internationally. It establishes the role of the Coordinator for Digital Freedom within the U.S. Department of State to promote and protect digital rights globally, advocate for democratic use of technology, and combat digital...
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S. 5344 is a plan to help people all over the world use the internet safely and fairly. It wants to make sure that the U.S. works to protect everyone's right to digital freedom, like letting people use the internet to share ideas and learn without anyone trying to control or block them.
S. 4688 — To require the designation in the National Security Council of a coordinator for combating foreign kleptocracy and corruption, and for other purposes.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:850
S. 4688, known as the “Counter Kleptocracy Coordination Act of 2024,” proposes to create a special position within the National Security Council to tackle foreign corruption and kleptocracy. This bill requires the President to appoint an officer responsible for assessing...
Simple Explanation
S. 4688 wants to create a new job to help the U.S. government work together to stop bad guys in other countries from stealing money. This person would make sure everyone is doing their part and tell the government leaders how they are doing once a year.
H. RES. 9 — Reaffirming that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.
January 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:193
H. RES. 9 is a resolution reaffirming that the United States is not a participant in the Rome Statute and does not acknowledge the authority of the International Criminal Court (ICC). It highlights the constitutional requirement for Senate approval of international treaties,...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Congress wants to make it clear that America does not follow the rules of a big court in the world called the International Criminal Court, and it also strongly supports Israel when this court tries to take actions against Israeli leaders.
H. R. 8362 — To direct the Secretary of State to host regular U.S.-Africa Leaders Summits, and for other purposes.
May 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:441
H.R. 8362 directs the Secretary of State to organize U.S.-Africa Leaders Summits every four years or more often if needed, to strengthen relationships with African leaders and various community groups. The bill also proposes a "Mini Summit" between cities in Africa and the...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like planning a big playdate where leaders from the U.S. and Africa meet every few years to talk and have fun together, and they can have smaller playdates in between. It says who is in charge of organizing these playdates, but it doesn't clearly say where the money will come from or how they will know if the playdates are good or helpful.
S. RES. 835 — Recognizing the importance of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (the Quad) and welcoming the upcoming Quad Leaders Summit.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:317
S. RES. 835 is a resolution from the U.S. Senate recognizing the importance of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (the "Quad"), which includes Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. It highlights the Quad's role in promoting cooperation in areas like health security, climate...
Simple Explanation
The Quad is a team made up of four countries—Australia, India, Japan, and the United States—that work together like friends to help each other with big problems like health and technology. This resolution says it's important for these friends to keep working together to make the world a better and fairer place.
H. R. 5613 — An Act To require a review of whether individuals or entities subject to the imposition of certain sanctions through inclusion on certain sanctions lists should also be subject to the imposition of other sanctions and included on other sanctions lists.
September 18, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:991
H.R. 5613, titled the “Sanctions Lists Harmonization Act,” aims to streamline and enhance the consistency of sanctions applied to individuals and entities by the U.S. government. It requires federal officials to notify their counterparts when a person or organization is added...
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The bill wants to make sure that when someone is put on a "bad list" by the government for doing something wrong, like breaking important rules, other government groups will also check if that person should be on their "bad lists" too. This way, everyone is on the same page, and no one slips through the cracks.
H. R. 8471 — To support United States investment opportunities, strengthen bilateral collaboration in addressing criminal elements operating in the Brazilian Amazon, and for other purposes.
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May 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,322
H. R. 8471 aims to boost U.S. investment opportunities and strengthen collaboration with Brazil to combat criminal activities in the Brazilian Amazon. It outlines responsibilities for U.S. agencies to assist Brazil in disrupting criminal networks contributing to deforestation...
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H. R. 8471 is a plan to help the U.S. work with Brazil to stop bad guys who hurt the Amazon rainforest, while also looking for ways to do business together. The U.S. promises money to make sure the rainforest stays safe and healthy, but it needs to be careful that the money is spent the right way.
H. RES. 1604 — Recognizing the 40th year since the 1984 Bhopal chemical disaster and helping to ensure that no other community suffers another chemical disaster, by supporting the designation of December 3 as National Chemical Disaster Awareness Day.
December 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:390
The resolution H. RES. 1604 acknowledges the 40th anniversary of the Bhopal chemical disaster in India and proposes the designation of December 3 as National Chemical Disaster Awareness Day. It highlights the severe impact of chemical disasters, particularly on vulnerable...
Simple Explanation
In Congress, there's a proposal asking everyone to remember a big accident in India 40 years ago, where chemicals hurt many people. They want to make December 3 a day to learn about being safe from chemicals and be fair to everyone, but they need to figure out how to do this without causing problems.
H. R. 6323 — An Act To modify the availability of certain waiver authorities with respect to sanctions imposed with respect to the financial sector of Iran, and for other purposes.
April 18, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,505
H.R. 6323, known as the “Iran Counterterrorism Act of 2023,” modifies the rules around the President's ability to waive certain sanctions on Iran's financial sector. The bill requires the President to submit reports to Congress before issuing specific waivers and sets a...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6323 wants to change how the President can decide not to put certain punishments on Iran's banks. Before the President can skip the punishments, he has to tell Congress, and they get to look at it before saying yes or no.
H. R. 7686 — An Act To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to clarify the definition of foreign country for purposes of malign foreign talent recruitment restriction, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:323
H.R. 7686 aims to amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act by updating the definition of "foreign country" in the context of preventing harmful foreign talent recruitment. The bill proposes changing the term to "foreign country of concern" and revises language for...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7686 is a plan to make changes to a law about how we deal with people from other countries trying to get smart people to work for them. It wants to be clearer about which countries we're worried about and change some words to make the rules easier to understand.

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