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Search Results: keywords:"international law"

S. CON. RES. 18 — Calling for the immediate release of Marc Fogel, a United States citizen and teacher, who was given an unjust and disproportionate criminal sentence by the Government of the Russian Federation in June 2022.
June 04, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:378
The concurrent resolution S. Con. Res. 18 calls for the immediate release of Marc Fogel, a U.S. citizen and teacher, who was given a 14-year prison sentence in Russia for carrying medical marijuana. The resolution argues that Fogel's sentence is unjust, disproportionate, and politically...
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The bill asks for the quick release of a teacher named Marc Fogel from Russia, where he received a very long sentence for having medical marijuana, saying it's unfair and influenced by politics. It also shows support for other Americans stuck unfairly in other countries and wants them to be freed too.
S. RES. 617 — Expressing the sense of the Senate that Israel has the inherent right to defend itself and take necessary steps to eradicate the terrorist threat posed by Hamas.
March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:283
The resolution, S. RES. 617, expresses the Senate's belief that Israel has the natural right to defend itself and take all necessary actions to neutralize the terrorist threat from Hamas. Additionally, it states that any attempt by a U.S. Government official to call for elections in Israel...
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Israel can protect itself from harm, and some people think it's important that no one from the U.S. tells Israel when to have elections.
H. R. 529 — An Act To extend the customs waters of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles from the baselines of the United States, consistent with Presidential Proclamation 7219.
April 30, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:635
H. R. 529 aims to extend the area known as the customs waters of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles. This extension aligns with international law as specified in Presidential Proclamation 7219. The bill amends sections of the Tariff Act of 1930 and the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make the area where U.S. customs rules apply in the ocean twice as big, from 12 miles to 24 miles out from the shore, to match a rule the President announced.
H. RES. 16 — Recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide.
January 06, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:234
H. RES. 16 is a resolution recognizing the actions of Russia in Ukraine as acts of genocide. It presents evidence of systematic atrocities committed by Russian forces, such as mass killings, causing physical and mental harm, creating life-threatening conditions, preventing births, and...
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The resolution says that people in the United States want to let the world know that they believe what Russia is doing in Ukraine is very bad, like hurting lots of people in a very mean and serious way, and they want other countries to help stop this and hold those responsible accountable.
H. RES. 1348 — Urging the Government of Nigeria to immediately release Tigran Gambaryan from imprisonment.
July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:361
H. RES. 1348 is a resolution urging the Government of Nigeria to immediately release Tigran Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen and former Federal agent, from imprisonment. The resolution highlights that he was wrongfully detained in Nigeria and calls upon the U.S. Government to use...
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H. RES. 1348 is a message from the U.S. government asking Nigeria to let a person named Tigran go home because they think he was put in jail unfairly. They also want Nigeria to treat him well and let him talk to his family and doctors.
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. 533 — An Act To amend the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 to modify certain provisions of that Act.
February 15, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,970
H.R. 533 amends the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 to address issues related to Tibet and China. It emphasizes the distinct identity of the Tibetan people and the need for peaceful dialogue between China and Tibetan leaders, including the Dalai Lama, without preconditions. The bill also aims to...
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H.R. 533 is a change to a law about helping Tibet and China talk peacefully and making sure no one is spreading untrue stories about Tibet. It also supports telling people the truth about Tibet and its unique culture.
H. RES. 1230 — Recognizing the hundreds of thousands of lives lost during Sri Lanka’s almost 30-year armed conflict, which ended 15 years ago on May 18, 2009, and ensuring nonrecurrence of past violence, including the Tamil Genocide, by supporting the right to self-determination of Eelam Tamil people and their call for an independence referendum for a lasting peaceful resolution.
May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:339
H. RES. 1230 acknowledges the heavy loss of life during Sri Lanka's long conflict ending in 2009 and stresses the need to prevent future violence, particularly against the Eelam Tamil people. It supports the Tamil people's right to self-determination and urges an independence...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1230 is like a big group hug for the Tamil people in Sri Lanka, who want to make sure everyone treats them fairly. It says the U.S. should help them decide their future in peace and remember the sad things that happened to them in the past.
H. R. 9850 — To protect and promote American values abroad, including the rights of freedom of speech and freedom of expression enshrined in the United States Constitution and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, through the use of foreign assistance and by assuring U.S. law enforcement does not cooperate in censorship abroad.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,564
H.R. 9850 is a bill that aims to stop the U.S. from supporting or participating in censorship of lawful online speech abroad. It emphasizes the rights to freedom of speech and expression globally and prohibits foreign aid from going to entities that engage in online...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9850 is a bill that tries to stop the U.S. from helping countries that block or control what people say online, making sure everyone can speak freely on the internet.
H. RES. 1231 — Recognizing the Nakba and Palestinian refugees’ rights.
May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:298
H. Res. 1231 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to recognize the Nakba, which refers to the mass displacement of Palestinians during the creation of Israel in 1948, and to support the rights of Palestinian refugees. The resolution calls for the United States to...
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H. Res. 1231 is a proposal that asks the United States to remember and recognize a time when many Palestinians had to leave their homes in the past. It wants the country to help these people and support their rights, while also teaching others about this important history.
H. RES. 1087 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any attempt by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to remain in office beyond May 7, 2024, shall warrant nonrecognition on the part of the United States.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:287
H. RES. 1087 expresses the view of the U.S. House of Representatives that any effort by Russian President Vladimir Putin to stay in power after his term ends on May 7, 2024, should lead to the U.S. not recognizing him as the legitimate leader. The resolution argues that the...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. House of Representatives is saying that if Russian President Vladimir Putin tries to stay leader after May 7, 2024, they won't recognize him as Russia's boss anymore. They think it's not fair because they believe he changed the rules to stay in power longer than he should.
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. 529 — To extend the customs waters of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles from the baselines of the United States, consistent with Presidential Proclamation 7219.
April 02, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:972
H. R. 529 is a bill that aims to expand the area known as the "customs waters" of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles from the country's baselines, as aligned with Presidential Proclamation 7219. This change involves amending the current definitions of these waters...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make the area where the United States can check for customs things, like goods being brought in, bigger from 12 miles to 24 miles out into the ocean, making it match a special rule by the President. This means the U.S. can look out for stuff coming in from farther away.
H. R. 3334 — An Act To provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of the National Communist Party Congress of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
November 12, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,828
H.R. 3334, the "Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People within the Chinese Communist Party Act" or "STOP CCP Act," aims to impose sanctions on key members of the Chinese Communist Party and affiliated individuals for actions such as violating Hong Kong's autonomy,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 3334, called the "STOP CCP Act," is a plan to stop important people in China's government from doing bad things by blocking their money and taking away their permission to visit the U.S., but it needs to be clear on how these rules will be decided and checked.
H. R. 529 — An Act To extend the customs waters of the United States from 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles from the baselines of the United States, consistent with Presidential Proclamation 7219.
May 01, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:604
H. R. 529 aims to extend the boundary of the United States' customs waters from the current 12 nautical miles to 24 nautical miles as measured from the baselines of the United States. This change is in line with Presidential Proclamation 7219. The bill updates sections of both the Tariff Act...
Simple Explanation
The government wants to make a bigger area of the ocean around the United States, called customs waters, where they can check for things that people are bringing into the country, like goods on ships. This area used to be 12 miles from the coast, but now they want it to be 24 miles, so they can keep it safe and make sure everything follows the rules.
H. R. 9311 — To address the plea agreements for certain individuals detained at Guantanamo, and for other purposes.
August 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:454
H. R. 9311 is a bill titled the "Justice for 9/11 Act," introduced in the House of Representatives on August 6, 2024. It addresses legal proceedings for Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin ‘Attash, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi, who are implicated in...
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H.R. 9311 is a bill that talks about special rules for some people kept in Guantanamo Bay because they are accused of being involved in the 9/11 attacks. It says they can still have trials, even if they made deals before, and if they are found guilty, they will stay in Guantanamo under very strict rules.
H. R. 4132 — An Act To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to forced organ harvesting within the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
July 08, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,755
H. R. 4132, known as the "Falun Gong Protection Act," aims to impose sanctions on those involved in forced organ harvesting in China. The bill sets out policies for the U.S. to avoid cooperating with China in organ transplantation while highlighting China's persecution of...
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H. R. 4132 wants to stop people in China from taking organs from others without permission by making rules to punish those involved; it also tries to show that the U.S. won't help China with organ transplants, while allowing the President to decide how to enforce these rules.
H. RES. 149 — A resolution condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation.
March 19, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:225
H. RES. 149 is a resolution by the House of Representatives condemning Russia for the illegal abduction and forced transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia, actions that violate the Genocide Convention. The resolution claims these acts are an attempt to erase Ukraine's future generation,...
Simple Explanation
The people in charge are upset because they say that Russia took kids from Ukraine without permission, and they think this is very bad because it could hurt Ukraine's future and the children's safety. They want to stop this from happening and hold Russia responsible for their actions.
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.
S. RES. 599 — Protecting the Iranian political refugees, including female former political prisoners, in Ashraf–3 in Albania.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:373
S. RES. 599 is a resolution concerning the protection of Iranian political refugees, including former female political prisoners, residing in Ashraf–3, Albania. The resolution highlights the threats posed by the Iranian regime to these refugees and Albania, including cyberattacks and other...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about keeping some people safe in a place called Ashraf-3 in Albania because they had to leave their home country, Iran, where they were not safe. It talks about making sure these people are protected from bad things like computer attacks and unfair rules, and asks the U.S. to help Albania keep them secure and let them speak and gather freely.
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...
Simple Explanation
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.
H. RES. 1253 — Reaffirming that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:191
H. RES. 1253 reaffirms that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The resolution emphasizes that although the Rome Statute was signed by President Bill Clinton in 2000, it was...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Congress made a statement saying that the United States doesn't follow the rules of an important world court and doesn't agree with some decisions about arresting Israeli leaders. The U.S. also expressed support for Israel in this matter.
H. RES. 1147 — Demanding that the international community hold accountable those who perpetrated acts of sexual violence and sexual torture during and after the attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023.
April 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:219
H. RES. 1147 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives demanding accountability for acts of sexual violence and torture during and following the attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. It calls for the United Nations Security Council to open an official investigation into these...
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H. RES. 1147 is a plan asking the United Nations to investigate and find out who hurt people in Israel in a bad way after a big attack. It wants the world to make sure those who did wrong are punished.
S. 5009 — To provide for the treatment of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as an international organization for purposes of the International Organizations Immunities Act, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:263
S. 5009 aims to officially recognize the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as an international organization under the International Organizations Immunities Act. This recognition would extend existing immunities and privileges to ASEAN, similar to those granted...
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S. 5009 is a plan to treat the group of countries in Southeast Asia, known as ASEAN, like other important international organizations. This means they would get special rules and protections when working with the United States, like some other big world groups do.
S. 138 — An Act To amend the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 to modify certain provisions of that Act.
June 14, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:1,952
S. 138 seeks to amend the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 to encourage a resolution to the Tibet-China conflict through dialogue without conditions and in line with international law. The bill emphasizes the United States' policy of recognizing the distinct identity of the Tibetan...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to encourage peaceful talks between people from Tibet and China, and make sure that the information about Tibet is true and not mixed up by China's stories. It also wants the U.S. to help more with these talks and fighting the false stories.
H. RES. 1199 — Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion and occupation of northern Cyprus.
May 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:295
H. RES. 1199 acknowledges the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion and ongoing occupation of northern Cyprus. The resolution condemns Turkey's continued military presence on the island and calls for the withdrawal of its troops. It advocates for a resolution to the Cyprus problem based on...
Simple Explanation
In 1974, Turkey sent soldiers to an island called Cyprus, and they have stayed there ever since. This idea says Turkey should take their soldiers back and let everyone on the island live together fairly.

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