Search Results: keywords:"u.s. foreign policy"

  • H. RES. 1219 — Condemning the Biden Administration’s decision to pause certain arms transfers to Israel.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:234

    H. RES. 1219 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives condemning the Biden Administration's decision to pause certain arms transfers to Israel. The resolution highlights the significant threats Israel faces from Iran and its affiliates, such as Hezbollah, Hamas, and the...

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    The bill is about some people in the U.S. Congress saying they disagree with President Biden's choice to pause sending some weapons to Israel. They want the President to start sending these weapons again because they believe Israel needs them to protect itself.

  • H. R. 10268 — To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to conflict in Sudan, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:5,433

    H.R. 10268 is a bill requiring the United States to impose sanctions related to the conflict in Sudan. The bill emphasizes punishing those responsible for war crimes, blocking aid, and violating arms embargoes. It also supports efforts to promote peace, justice, and...

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    H.R. 10268 is a plan by the U.S. to punish people causing trouble in Sudan by stopping their money and weapons, and it also tries to help people there by working with others and sending someone special to keep an eye on things.

  • H. R. 9546 — To promote democracy in Venezuela, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:7,582

    The Venezuela Advancing Liberty, Opportunity, and Rights Act of 2024 or VALOR Act of 2024 aims to promote democracy in Venezuela through various measures such as supporting human rights groups and democratic observers, opposing sanctions evasion, and blocking...

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    The VALOR Act of 2024 is a plan by the U.S. to help Venezuela be more democratic, stop bad leaders from getting support, and make sure people there get help, but some parts are a bit confusing about how things will be done and who decides what happens.

  • H. R. 9564 — To authorize the imposition of sanctions with respect to the Houthis, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,515

    H.R. 9564, also known as the “Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act,” aims to authorize sanctions against the Houthis for human rights abuses and obstruction of humanitarian aid in Yemen. This bill directs the Secretary of State to prepare several reports on Houthi actions,...

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    H.R. 9564 is a plan to make rules to stop a group in Yemen, called the Houthis, from doing bad things by blocking help for people and being mean to others. It wants important people to write reports on what the Houthis are doing and decide if they should get in trouble for those actions.

  • H. R. 8369 — To provide for the expeditious delivery of defense articles and defense services for Israel and other matters.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,178

    H. R. 8369, titled the "Israel Security Assistance Support Act," aims to ensure the swift delivery of defense articles and services to Israel. Following the attacks on Israel by Hamas, Iran, and other entities, this bill emphasizes the urgency of providing military support....

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    This bill is about making sure that the United States quickly sends military help to Israel, especially because of recent attacks. It talks about spending more money than usual to do this and making sure the help isn't delayed.

  • H. RES. 1224 — Condemning President Biden’s threat to withhold aid and military assistance to Israel.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:127

    H. RES. 1224 is a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives that criticizes President Biden for suggesting that the U.S. might withhold military aid from Israel. The resolution highlights the recent attack by Hamas on Israel and underscores the long-standing alliance between the U.S....

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    In this bill, some people in the U.S. government are upset with President Biden because he said he might stop helping Israel with military stuff. They want to make sure the U.S. continues to help Israel just like they promised before.

  • H. R. 7552 — To prohibit the use of materials that use the term West Bank, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,012

    H.R. 7552 aims to stop U.S. government materials from using the term "West Bank" and instead use the historical names "Judea and Samaria" for territories annexed by Israel during the 1967 Six-Day War. The bill restricts the funding for any documents using "West Bank," while...

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    H.R. 7552 is a new rule that says people working for the U.S. government can't use the name "West Bank" in their documents and should instead use "Judea and Samaria," except in special cases. If they have to use "West Bank" for an important reason, they need to explain why to Congress.

  • H. R. 6865 — To provide for additional sanctions and other measures relating to Iran, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,231

    H.R. 6865, titled the "Allyship Act," aims to enhance sanctions and other actions related to Iran. The bill requires the President to develop a comprehensive policy to address threats from Iran, support Iranian human rights, and facilitate access to information. It also...

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    The "Allyship Act" is like a set of rules for dealing with Iran, asking the President to make a plan to help people there, stop bad behavior, and help them use the internet safely, while also deciding on giving money and support to those who need it.

  • S. 1651 — To encourage increased trade and investment between the United States and the countries in the Western Balkans, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:18,401

    The Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act aims to boost trade and investment between the United States and the countries in the Western Balkans, such as Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. The bill outlines initiatives to...

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    The Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act is a plan for the United States to help countries like Albania and Serbia become stronger by trading more, sharing ideas, and being good friends. It wants everyone to play fair, be safe online, and use less Russian energy.

  • H. CON. RES. 3 — Expressing support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women’s Health and Strengthening the Family and urging that the United States rejoin this historic declaration.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:456

    The resolution, H. CON. RES. 3, expresses support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration, which focuses on promoting women's health, protecting the family, and affirming the right to life. Congress acknowledges the commitments made in the Declaration to advance women's health,...

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    The U.S. Congress is talking about a special promise called the Geneva Consensus Declaration that is all about helping women stay healthy and keeping families strong. They want America to join this promise again and make sure it respects how each country can make their own rules, especially when it comes to things like deciding about healthcare and families.

  • H. R. 8774 — An Act Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:35,954

    The Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025 (H.R. 8774) provides funding for military functions through September 30, 2025. It allocates funds for various branches of the military, including personnel pay, operations, maintenance, procurement, and research. The bill...

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    The bill is like a giant shopping list for the military, where they decide how to spend their money for things like soldiers' pay and new equipment, while also setting some rules about what they cannot do with the money, like making sure they're not helping certain other countries too much.

  • H. RES. 1066 — Calling for the immediate release of Mahmood Habibi, a United States citizen, who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on August 10, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of United States citizens by the Taliban.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:301

    H. RES. 1066 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives on March 7, 2024, by Ms. Lofgren, which calls for the immediate release of Mahmood Habibi, a United States citizen detained by the Taliban. The resolution condemns the wrongful detention of U.S. citizens...

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    This bill is asking for a man from the United States, named Mahmood Habibi, to be let go by the Taliban, a group that has locked him up without a good reason. It says the United States should keep trying to help him come back home to his family.

  • H. R. 8586 — To impose sanctions on the judges, prosecutors and investigators of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Revolutionary Courts.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:3,308

    H.R. 8586, also known as the “TOOMAJ Act,” seeks to impose sanctions on judges, prosecutors, and investigators involved in the Islamic Revolutionary Courts of Iran. These courts have been accused of serious human rights violations, including unfair trials and torture,...

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    H.R. 8586 is a bill that wants to stop judges and other officials in Iran from being mean to people unfairly. It asks the U.S. to use special rules to say "no" to these mean actions and hopes for everyone to treat each other nicely.

  • S. 3717 — To prohibit United States voluntary contributions to the United Nations.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,076

    The bill S. 3717, titled the “Preventing Terrorism at the U.N. Act of 2024,” aims to stop the United States from making voluntary contributions to the United Nations, specifically targeting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). The bill...

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    The bill wants to stop the U.S. from giving extra money to the United Nations because one of its groups, helping people who lost their homes, was accused of doing bad things. It says that the U.N. has to make some changes before the U.S. will give money again, like making sure these groups aren't doing anything wrong.

  • H. R. 3202 — An Act To prohibit any official action to recognize or normalize relations with any Government of Syria that is led by Bashar al-Assad, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:3,906

    H.R. 3202 is a bill titled "Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act of 2023," which aims to prevent the U.S. from recognizing or normalizing relations with any Syrian government led by Bashar al-Assad due to his regime's actions against the Syrian people. It modifies and extends the Caesar Syria...

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    The bill says that the U.S. will not be friends with Syria as long as Bashar al-Assad is in charge because he's been bad to his people. It also tries to stop people from secretly helping him with money by making rules and checks.

  • S. RES. 687 — Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the harmful conflation of China’s One China Principle and the United States One China Policy.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:506

    The resolution, S. RES. 687, expresses the U.S. Senate's views on the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 and the distinction between China's "One China Principle" and the U.S.'s "One China Policy." It highlights that the 1971 UN resolution, which recognized the People's Republic...

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    The U.S. Senate is talking about a plan to remind everyone that a big meeting at the United Nations long ago didn’t say who should be in charge of Taiwan. They want to make sure people know Taiwan can join in fun activities with other countries even if they aren't labeled a country.

  • H. R. 7288 — To repeal Freedom Support Act section 907 waiver authority with respect to assistance to Azerbaijan.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:226

    H.R. 7288 aims to repeal the waiver authority provided under section 907 of the Freedom Support Act for assistance to Azerbaijan. This bill, known as the “Armenian Protection Act of 2024,” would prevent the U.S. President from waiving restrictions on aid to Azerbaijan for...

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    H.R. 7288 wants to stop giving special permission for the U.S. President to help Azerbaijan with certain funds, aiming to support Armenia instead, during 2024 and 2025.

  • H. R. 9524 — To enhance subnational diplomacy efforts within the Department of State, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:355

    H.R. 9524 is a proposed law aimed at enhancing subnational diplomacy efforts in the United States. The bill authorizes the State Department to assist state, county, and city officials in engaging in international activities that align with U.S. foreign policy interests, such...

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    H.R. 9524 is a plan to help state and city leaders in the U.S. work better with people in other countries by giving them support and money to join global meetings and host events that match America's interests. The bill would let U.S. officials help local governments build better services and meet foreign policy goals with new projects and partnerships.

  • H. RES. 1313 — Condemning the illegitimate regime of Nicolás Maduro in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:313

    H. RES. 1313 is a resolution condemning the regime of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela and calling it illegitimate due to its corruption and anti-democratic practices. The resolution urges Venezuela to hold free and fair elections where all opposition candidates can participate,...

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    H. RES. 1313 is like a big letter from the US Congress saying that they think the leader of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, is not playing fair and should let everyone have a fair chance to vote in an election. They also say if he doesn't, there might be consequences like tougher rules or penalties.

  • S. 4118 — To establish the Open Translation Center, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,524

    S. 4118 proposes the establishment of the Open Translation Center (OTAC), which would be a federally funded research and development center. The center's primary mission is to translate and analyze foreign language government documents from countries like China to enhance...

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    S. 4118 is a plan to set up a special place that uses a lot of money to translate important papers from other countries, like China, to help understand their ideas better, but it needs to be careful about how it picks and spends money so it doesn't make mistakes.

  • H. CON. RES. 90 — Condemning the Biden administration for its ban on the issuance of liquefied natural gas export permits.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:300

    H. CON. RES. 90 is a resolution put forward in the House of Representatives to criticize the Biden administration for stopping the issuance of permits for exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG). The resolution argues that this halt in permits is effectively a ban, negatively...

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    The people in charge want the president to let the U.S. sell a special type of gas called LNG to other countries because they believe it helps make friends, keep jobs, and care for the Earth. They are upset because they think stopping these sales can cause problems for everyone.

  • S. RES. 919 — Recognizing the 40th year since the 1984 Bhopal chemical disaster and helping to ensure that no other community suffers another chemical disaster, by designating December 3 as National Chemical Disaster Awareness Day.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:360

    The resolution S. RES. 919 recognizes the 40th anniversary of the Bhopal chemical disaster and aims to prevent future chemical disasters by designating December 3 as National Chemical Disaster Awareness Day. It highlights the ongoing struggles of the Bhopal survivors and...

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    On December 3, they want to remember a tragic accident from 40 years ago when many people got sick from chemicals. They're also asking everyone to learn from it so that it doesn't happen to anyone else again.

  • 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.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    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. 1107 — Expressing the sense of Congress that Israel must be in full support of any negotiation or agreement relating to the Israeli-Hamas conflict, including a two-state solution or similar long-term plan relating to Israel and Palestinians for it to move forward.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:257

    H. RES. 1107 expresses the opinion of Congress that Israel should fully support and approve of any negotiations or agreements related to the conflict with Hamas, including a two-state solution or other long-term plans involving Israel and the Palestinians. It highlights...

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    In this bill, Congress is saying they think Israel should agree with any talks or deals about the fight with Hamas, including plans for Israel and Palestinians to live peacefully side-by-side. It also says the U.S. supports Israel and shouldn't make Israel do anything it doesn't want to.

  • H. RES. 1137 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7888) to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978; providing for consideration of the bill (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; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1112) denouncing the Biden administration’s immigration policies; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1117) opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel with respect to Gaza.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:1,266

    The resolution H. RES. 1137 outlines the procedures for the House to consider multiple legislative items. It allows the House to discuss and potentially amend a bill aimed at reforming the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (H.R. 7888) and another bill proposing to extend the...

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    This bill is like a set of rules for talking about several important topics, such as changing how the government watches people to keep them safe, deciding how far out in the ocean belongs to the US, discussing what President Biden is doing about people moving to the US, and talking about how the US deals with Israel and Gaza. It's all about making sure everyone knows the guidelines for these discussions.

  • 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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    Status:Reported to Senate
    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...

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    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. 9163 — To prohibit actions recognizing the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:648

    H.R. 9163, known as the “Preventing the Recognition of Terrorist States Act of 2024,” seeks to stop the United States from acknowledging the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, led by the Taliban, as the legitimate government of Afghanistan. The bill states that the Taliban’s...

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    H.R. 9163 is a rule saying that the United States won't say the Taliban is in charge of Afghanistan, and if any part of the government does, they will get in trouble. It also wants the Taliban to be called bad guys that support terrorism.

  • H. R. 3202 — An Act To prohibit any official action to recognize or normalize relations with any Government of Syria that is led by Bashar al-Assad, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:3,888

    H.R. 3202, known as the “Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act of 2023,” seeks to prohibit any U.S. actions to recognize or establish relations with Syria's government under Bashar al-Assad due to ongoing human rights abuses. It proposes strengthening the Caesar Syria Civilian...

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    The bill says the U.S. shouldn't be friends with Syria's boss, Bashar al-Assad, because he's been mean to people. It makes rules about money and who can play with Syria's money, to make sure they behave better.

  • H. RES. 1351 — Commending the courage, bravery, and resolve of the fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters of Cuba, who, three years ago, stood in the face of brutal harassment, beatings, and torture to protest against the Communist Cuban regime, demanding access to their fundamental rights to life, dignity, and freedom.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:440

    H. RES. 1351 is a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives that praises the bravery of the Cuban people who protested against the Communist regime for their rights to freedom and dignity. It condemns the Cuban government's harsh response, including detention and torture of activists,...

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    In 2021, many brave people in Cuba stood up to ask for freedom and a better life, but they were hurt and put in jail by the government. This bill asks the US and other countries to help these people by speaking out against the bad things that happened and thinking about ways to pressure the Cuban government to treat its people better.

  • 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.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:1,770

    H.R. 4132, or the “Falun Gong Protection Act,” is a bill designed to impose sanctions on individuals involved in forced organ harvesting in China, especially targeting those associated with the Chinese Communist Party's actions against Falun Gong practitioners. The bill...

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    The Falun Gong Protection Act is a rule that says people who take organs from others without permission in China, especially from a group called Falun Gong, can be punished by blocking their entry to the U.S. and stopping them from using things in the U.S. The President and others have to check who might be doing this and report on it.

  • H. RES. 1057 — Denouncing calls for a cease-fire in Gaza.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:244

    H. RES. 1057 is a resolution in the House of Representatives denouncing calls for a cease-fire in Gaza. It highlights that Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, leading to numerous deaths. The resolution criticizes U.S. funding of Hamas through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency...

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    H. RES. 1057 is a plan from the House of Representatives that says they do not want to stop fighting in a place called Gaza right now. It also talks about stopping giving money to certain groups until they are sure what the money is used for.

  • H. R. 9440 — To require a strategy to increase United States interagency cooperation with partner African countries to counter illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:4,182

    H.R. 9440 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to enhance cooperation between the United States and African countries to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The bill proposes strategies for increasing interagency collaboration...

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    H.R. 9440 is a law idea to help the U.S. work better with African countries to stop bad fishing practices by sharing skills and training, but it doesn't clearly say how much money will be spent or who gets help first.

  • H. R. 8847 — To require the inclusion of the Ministry of Public Security’s Institute of Forensic Science of China on the entity list maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:593

    H. R. 8847, titled the “Confronting CCP Human Rights Abusers Act,” proposes the addition of the Ministry of Public Security’s Institute of Forensic Science of China to the entity list managed by the Bureau of Industry and Security at the U.S. Department of Commerce. This...

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    The bill wants to add a Chinese group that does police science work to a special list that limits what they can buy from the U.S. because of human rights concerns, especially regarding a group called the Uyghurs. However, the President can decide not to add them if it's not against what the U.S. wants or if they are not involved in any wrongdoing.

  • S. 3723 — To prohibit funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:669

    The bill, titled the "Defund United Nations Relief and Works Agency Act of 2024," seeks to prohibit any U.S. funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), based on findings that the agency has allegedly aided Hamas terrorists. It stipulates that no funds allocated to UNRWA...

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    This bill is about stopping the USA from giving money to a group called UNRWA, which helps people in need, because they are worried that the group might be helping bad people. It also wants to make sure that people who work with this group aren't allowed to come to the USA and that the group's special tax status is taken away.

  • H. RES. 965 — 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.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:254

    H. RES. 965 is a resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives calling for the immediate release of Ryan Corbett, an American citizen detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan. The resolution criticizes the Taliban for their treatment of detainees and urges the U.S. government and Qatar, the...

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    The U.S. House of Representatives wants the Taliban to let Ryan Corbett, an American who got unfairly taken away, go back home. They are also asking for help from other countries and saying it's wrong to keep people like this.

  • H. R. 9153 — To provide for the addition of senior leaders of HAMAS and Palestine Islamic Jihad, United States Designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations, as well as affiliated terrorists to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Most Wanted terrorism list, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:739

    H.R. 9153, known as the "HAMAS Terrorist Fugitive Act," is aimed at holding senior leaders of HAMAS and Palestine Islamic Jihad accountable for a terrorist attack against Israel on October 7, 2023, which resulted in harm to U.S. citizens. The bill urges the prosecution of...

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    The bill wants to make sure that leaders of two terrorist groups are caught and put on a special list of people the U.S. really wants to catch because they did something bad that hurt people, including Americans. It also says the U.S. should pay people who help find these leaders, but it doesn't say how this will work or how much it will cost.

  • H. R. 8345 — To limit funds to the United Nations and other organizations that provide any status, rights, or privileges beyond observer status to the Palestine Liberation Organization, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:324

    H.R. 8345, known as the "No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2024," seeks to limit U.S. funding to the United Nations and any other organizations that grant the Palestine Liberation Organization more than observer status. The bill modifies previous legislation to ensure that...

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    This bill says that the U.S. won't give money to the United Nations or any group that lets a team called the Palestine Liberation Organization have more rights than just watching. It's like saying you can only sit and watch the game but not play in it.

  • H. RES. 1084 — Condemning the killing of Alexei Navalny and calling for the release of all political prisoners in the Russian Federation.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:332

    H. RES. 1084 is a resolution by the House of Representatives condemning the killing of Alexei Navalny and holding the Russian government responsible for his death, citing previous assassination attempts and neglect during his imprisonment. The resolution expresses solidarity...

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    The bill talks about a group of people in the U.S. House of Representatives saying something very serious: they are upset because a famous person in Russia named Alexei Navalny was harmed by the government there. They want to make sure people like Navalny are safe, and they are asking for people in prison for no good reason to be let go, and for the U.S. and their friends to do something about it by talking and making new rules.

  • S. RES. 748 — 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.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:274

    S. RES. 748 is a resolution expressing that the United States should not enter into any agreements that provide security guarantees or long-term security assistance to Ukraine. It highlights concerns about the lack of congressional oversight and potential commitments made by the Biden...

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    The bill says that the United States should not make any promises to protect Ukraine in the long run without asking the Senate first, because that might be a big decision that needs everyone's agreement. It also says that helping Ukraine too much could make it harder to keep America's own soldiers and supplies ready.

  • H. RES. 1324 — Condemning Uganda’s undemocratic human rights regression.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:298

    H. RES. 1324 condemns Uganda's government for its harsh laws against consensual same-sex relationships, particularly the Anti-Homosexuality Act, which imposes severe penalties. The resolution urges Uganda to repeal this law and calls for the continuation of existing U.S....

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    H. RES. 1324 says that Uganda's rules against gay people are very strict and unfair. It asks Uganda to change these rules and says the U.S. might keep doing some punishment things until Uganda makes changes.

  • S. 3461 — To impose certain requirements relating to the renegotiation or reentry into the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or other agreement relating to Iran’s nuclear program, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,580

    S. 3461 is a bill that sets out specific conditions before the U.S. can renegotiate or reenter agreements with Iran about its nuclear program. It requires assurances from Iran, such as ending agreements with China and cutting ties with proxy forces like Hamas. The bill also...

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    S. 3461 is a plan that says the U.S. needs to get certain promises from Iran, like stopping being friends with certain groups, before making any deals about Iran's nuclear stuff. It also says any deal needs a thumbs-up from the Senate and has to focus on making sure Iran doesn't have any dangerous weapons.

  • H. R. 7387 — To reiterate the support of the Congress of the United States for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:776

    H. R. 7387, titled the “NATO Support Act of 2024,” is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to affirm Congress's support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The bill outlines several findings, stating NATO's significance as a successful military...

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    H. R. 7387 is like a promise from the U.S. Congress that they want to keep playing on the NATO team, which is a group of countries working together to keep peace and be safe. The bill says they're not allowed to spend any money on leaving this team, making sure the U.S. stays part of it.

  • H. R. 7159 — An Act To bolster United States engagement with the Pacific Islands region, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:1,861

    H.R. 7159, titled the "Pacific Partnership Act," aims to strengthen the United States' engagement with the Pacific Islands region. It emphasizes fostering peace, security, and prosperity while respecting the sovereignty of Pacific nations and promoting sustainable development. The bill also...

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    The "Pacific Partnership Act" is a plan to help the United States work better with the Pacific Islands by keeping them safe, helping them grow, and working together with other countries to solve problems like bad weather and illegal fishing.

  • S. 4992 — To promote peace, stability, and recovery in Ukraine, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:4,689

    S. 4992, titled the “Stand with Ukraine Act of 2024,” is a proposed bill aimed at promoting peace, stability, and recovery in Ukraine. It outlines the United States’ policy to support Ukraine’s security and democratic future while opposing Russian aggression. The bill...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Stand with Ukraine Act of 2024" is a plan by the U.S. to help Ukraine stay safe and strong, especially against Russia, by giving them military support and other help. It talks about ways to quickly send help and work closely with Ukraine, but it doesn't clearly say how much money will be used or how long the help will last.

  • H. R. 7942 — To establish the Open Translation Center, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,446

    H.R. 7942 aims to create the Open Translation Center (OTC), a federally funded research and development center. The OTC will translate, analyze, and share foreign language documents from countries like China to help enhance U.S. foreign policy and public understanding. The bill outlines the...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 7942 is like setting up a big library that helps people in the U.S. understand other countries better by translating their books and papers, using $85 million to start and more money every year, but some rules about the money and how it's used could make it tricky to keep track of.

  • H. RES. 1349 — Recognizing the continued success of the Food for Peace Act.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:881

    H. RES. 1349 recognizes the importance of the Food for Peace Act in addressing global food insecurity and malnutrition. It highlights the program's achievements, such as helping 53 million people with emergency food aid in 2022 and supporting resilience-building initiatives....

    Simple Explanation

    H. RES. 1349 is like a big thank-you note for a program called Food for Peace, which helps people around the world get food when they need it the most and teaches them how to grow their own food. It talks about how important it is for this program to keep getting money to continue helping people and making the world a happier, healthier place.

  • H. R. 533 — An Act To amend the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 to modify certain provisions of that Act.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:1,965

    H.R. 533 seeks to amend the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 to address issues concerning the relationship between Tibet and China. The bill emphasizes the United States’ stance on promoting dialogue without preconditions between China and the Tibetan leaders, including the Dalai...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 533 is about helping Tibet keep its unique culture safe and making sure the Chinese government doesn't spread false stories about Tibet. It also wants the leaders in China and Tibet to talk and find a peaceful solution.

  • H. R. 7256 — To require a full review of the bilateral relationship between the United States and South Africa.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,033

    H.R. 7256 proposes a comprehensive review of the relationship between the United States and South Africa. It highlights concerns over South Africa's foreign policy, which allegedly supports entities like Hamas and engages with countries like Russia and China, perceived as...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 7256 is like a school teacher checking if a kid in the class is playing nicely with others. It asks the President to look carefully at how South Africa is getting along with the United States and whether they're still good friends or not, and then tell everyone what they find out.

  • S. RES. 741 — Condemning the illegitimate regime of Nicolás Maduro in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:311

    S. RES. 741 condemns the regime of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, describing it as illegitimate and corrupt. It outlines the numerous sanctions imposed by the United States against Maduro and his supporters due to their criminal and anti-democratic actions, such as human rights...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill is like saying, "Hey, we don't like the leader in Venezuela because he cheats and is mean, so we want them to have fair elections and might punish them more if they don't."

  • H. R. 8566 — To require reports and certain actions with respect to the Republic of Georgia.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,834

    H.R. 8566, also known as the “Mobilizing and Enhancing Georgia’s Options for Building Accountability, Resilience, and Independence Act” or “MEGOBARI Act,” aims to address issues regarding democracy and foreign influence in Georgia. The bill requires the U.S. government to...

    Simple Explanation

    The MEGOBARI Act is a plan for the U.S. to keep an eye on, and sometimes punish, people in Georgia who aren't playing fair with democracy, while also looking for chances to work better together if things get better.

  • H. R. 9666 — To require the President to seize Azerbaijani assets and create a process for Armenians displaced from Artsakh to claim such assets as compensation for lost revenue, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:3,971

    H.R. 9666, titled the "Artsakh Revenue Recovery Act of 2024," aims to respond to the forced displacement of Armenians from Artsakh due to a military assault by Azerbaijan. The bill mandates the U.S. President to seize Azerbaijani assets in the United States and establish a...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to take money and property from a country called Azerbaijan and use it to help people from a place called Artsakh who had to leave their homes because of problems there. It also tries to make sure the people who run this money are fair and spend it to help those who need it.

  • S. 138 — An Act To amend the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 to modify certain provisions of that Act.
    Status:Enrolled Bill
    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. 1117 — Opposing efforts to place one-sided pressure on Israel with respect to Gaza.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:304

    H. RES. 1117 is a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that opposes applying one-sided pressure on Israel in relation to the conflict in Gaza. The resolution highlights a recent attack by Hamas on Israel, supports Israel's right to self-defense, and emphasizes the strong...

    Simple Explanation

    H. RES. 1117 is a statement from Congress that says the U.S. should not pressure Israel too much about the fighting in Gaza, because Israel was attacked and needs to defend itself. It also mentions that some people, like President Biden and the UN, want a quick stop to the fighting, but this resolution doesn't agree with that.