Search Results: keywords:"international partners"

  • S. 4475 — To establish a Special Envoy for Sudan, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:625

    S. 4475 aims to establish a Special Envoy for Sudan within the Department of State. The envoy will focus on diplomatic efforts to help resolve the crisis in Sudan, including ending the conflict, facilitating humanitarian aid, and promoting national recovery and democratic...

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    In 2024, the Senate talked about sending a special helper, called a Special Envoy, to Sudan to try to help them stop fighting, get more food and supplies to people who need it, and work towards making the country peaceful and democratic again. This helper will talk with different government teams and share updates regularly for five years.

  • H. R. 7175 — To protect individuals who face reprisals for defending human rights and democracy by enhancing the capacity of the United States Government to prevent, mitigate, and respond in such cases, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:4,848

    H.R. 7175, titled the "Human Rights Defenders Protection Act of 2024," aims to enhance the U.S. government's ability to protect people who defend human rights and democracy and face retaliation for their actions. The bill outlines strategies to support these defenders through...

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    H.R. 7175 is a special plan by the U.S. to help brave people who stand up for human rights and fairness when they're in danger, like giving them safe places and training. It also talks about spending money to support these efforts but needs to be careful to use it wisely.

  • H. R. 8712 — To authorize the establishment in the Department of State of a Negotiations Support Unit, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:696

    H.R. 8712 aims to create a Negotiations Support Unit within the Department of State. This unit would provide expertise and advice on negotiations, mediation, and peace processes, ensuring the U.S. can effectively participate in and support such efforts worldwide. The bill...

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    The bill wants to create a team of experts in the State Department who are really good at making deals and helping people make peace. It plans to use $5 million to set this up and make sure U.S. diplomats can work well with others around the world.