Search Results for keywords:"us foreign policy"

Search Results: keywords:"us foreign policy"

S. 4993 — To immediately halt investment by United States persons in the energy sector of Venezuela until the legitimate results of the July 28, 2024, election are respected.
September 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:901
S. 4993 aims to stop all investments by U.S. citizens and entities in Venezuela's energy sector until the country's government respects the rightful outcome of the July 28, 2024 election, which was won by opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez. The bill prohibits transactions...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about stopping people in the U.S. from investing in Venezuela's energy business until Venezuela agrees to let the winner of their elections, a man named Edmundo Gonzalez, take charge instead of the current leader, Nicolas Maduro. If Venezuela respects the election results, then the investments can start again.
S. 138 — To amend the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 to modify certain provisions of that Act.
May 07, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,285
The bill, titled the “Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Conflict Act,” seeks to amend the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002. It emphasizes the right of the Tibetan people to self-determination and criticizes the People's Republic of China for suppressing Tibetan culture and avoiding...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to change some rules to help the people in Tibet talk with China peacefully and keep their own culture. It also aims to stop any false information that might be spread about Tibet.
H. RES. 955 — Commending Taiwan for its history of democratic elections, and expressing support of Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions.
January 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:442
The resolution, H. RES. 955, introduced in the House of Representatives, commends Taiwan for its history of democratic elections and the example it sets for self-governance globally. It recognizes Taiwan's democracy as a strategic strength and expresses concern over potential...
Simple Explanation
In this resolution, the United States is saying "good job" to Taiwan for having fair and free elections, and promises to help keep Taiwan's democracy safe from anyone trying to mess it up, especially when China might want to cause trouble.
H. R. 1103 — An Act To require the President to remove the extension of certain privileges, exemptions, and immunities to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices if Hong Kong no longer enjoys a high degree of autonomy from the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:2,771
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act requires the President to end certain privileges, exemptions, and immunities for the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices in the United States if it's determined that Hong Kong no longer maintains a high level...
Simple Explanation
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Certification Act is a rule that says if Hong Kong is not acting separately from China, the President can take away special privileges from their trade offices in the U.S. and that the offices might have to close in 180 days unless Congress stops this decision.
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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March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,278
S. 3874 aims to impose sanctions on foreign individuals, agencies, and governments that support the terrorist organizations Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza and the West Bank. The bill mandates the President to block transactions involving entities that knowingly...
Simple Explanation
S. 3874 is a bill that wants to stop people and countries from helping bad groups in the Middle East by blocking their money and punishing those who try to help them, but it makes sure important things like medicine and food can still get through.

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