Search Results: keywords:"military cooperation"

  • H. R. 7287 — To require a report on the Taliban relationships with China and Russia.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:461

    H.R. 7287, titled the “Countering Chinese and Russian Support for the Taliban Act,” aims to have the U.S. Secretary of State produce a report on the relationships between the Taliban, China, and Russia. This report, due 90 days after the Act is enacted and annually after...

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    H.R. 7287 wants the U.S. Secretary of State to tell Congress about how China and Russia are working with the Taliban in Afghanistan, focusing on things like military help and industries. This report must be given every year and can have some secret parts if needed.

  • H. R. 36 — An Act To counter the influence of the Chinese Communist Party, the Iranian Regime, and the Russian Federation in the nation of Georgia.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:4,365

    H.R. 36, also known as the "MEGOBARI Act," aims to counter the influence of the Chinese Communist Party, the Iranian Regime, and the Russian Federation in Georgia. The bill supports Georgia's aspirations to join the European Union and NATO, seeks to protect its democracy, and calls for...

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    The bill is like a set of rules to help Georgia, a country far away, stay friends with Europe and America while keeping bad guys from Iran, China, and Russia from causing trouble. It encourages good behavior by giving rewards for playing nicely and punishing those who don't, but it uses a lot of big words that might be confusing.

  • H. R. 36 — An Act To counter the influence of the Chinese Communist Party, the Iranian Regime, and the Russian Federation in the nation of Georgia.
    Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
    Words:4,445

    H. R. 36 is designed to counteract the influence of the Chinese Communist Party, the Iranian Regime, and the Russian Federation in Georgia. The bill highlights supporting Georgia's democratic aspirations and steps for its potential future membership in the European Union and...

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    This bill wants to help the country of Georgia make friends with Europe and the US instead of China, Iran, or Russia by supporting their democratic goals and possibly putting sanctions on people who try to stop that.

  • S. 5562 — To modify United States-Israel anti-tunnel cooperation.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:180

    S. 5562 is a bill that proposes changes to the cooperation between the United States and Israel in dealing with underground tunnels. Specifically, it modifies subsection (a)(1) of section 1279 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016. The amendment adds...

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    The bill wants the United States and Israel to work better together on dealing with tunnels. It adds the ability to go inside the tunnels safely, not just find and stop them.

  • S. 868 — To support democracy and the rule of law in Georgia, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:4,381

    The MEGOBARI Act (S. 868) aims to support democracy and the rule of law in Georgia, a country that has experienced democratic backsliding. The bill outlines U.S. policies to reinforce Georgia's aspirations to join the European Union and NATO, and proposes sanctions against...

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    The MEGOBARI Act is a plan to help the country of Georgia be more democratic and friendly with the U.S. and Europe, by supporting their goals to join groups like the EU and NATO and by possibly punishing people who try to stop this.

  • S. 868 — To support democracy and the rule of law in Georgia, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:4,452

    S. 868 is a bill aimed at supporting democracy and the rule of law in Georgia. It outlines the U.S. policy to back Georgia's aspirations to join the European Union and NATO, while also addressing concerns about recent democratic backsliding in the country. The bill proposes...

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    S. 868 is a plan by the U.S. to help Georgia be more like the European Union and NATO by supporting their democracy and fairness, and it mentions stopping work with those who act unfairly or harm Georgia.

  • S. 4726 — To require the Secretary of Defense to submit annual reports on allied contributions to the common defense, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:996

    S. 4726, also known as the “NATO Burden Sharing Report Act,” requires the U.S. Secretary of Defense to submit yearly reports to Congress about the contributions of allied countries to shared defense efforts. The bill emphasizes the importance of understanding these...

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    The "NATO Burden Sharing Report Act" is a rule that says every year, the U.S. Secretary of Defense has to tell Congress how much help the U.S.'s friends around the world give to help keep everyone safe, like how much money they spend on defense and how they help with military activities. This helps make sure everyone is doing their fair share to stay safe.