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Human rights
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Showing the 200 with the most recent action, of 226.
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Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act
Held at the desk.
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United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186)
- H.R. 5334 (119th) Sep 18, 2026
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-111.
- H.R. 8595 (119th) Jul 29, 2026
Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
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Uyghur Policy Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 496.
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Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 504.
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United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 505.
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Reassessing the United States-Tanzania Bilateral Relationship Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 511.
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PEACE in Sudan Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 519.
- H.R. 9770 (119th) Jul 22, 2026
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
- H.R. 2913 (119th) Jul 20, 2026
Ukraine Support Act
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 462.
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Tehran Incitement to Violence Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Condemning attacks on civilians in Sudan and calling for an end to external support to the warring parties and for efforts to promote a negotiated settlement of the war.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 2.
- H.Res. 1259 (119th) May 13, 2026
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People’s Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Jimmy Lai, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Ekpar Asat detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jingping.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2283; text: CR S2282)
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IRAN Act
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Tenney asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 7380, a bill originally introduced by Representative Swalwell of California, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1826)
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Rejecting the Erasure of Afghan Women and Girls Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 2.
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Venezuela Democratic Transition Strategy Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 5.
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Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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A resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on February 1, 2026, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S557; text: CR S555-556)
- H.R. 7148 (119th) Feb 3, 2026
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-75.
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Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 5.
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Commemorating the 90th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on July 6, 2025, as "A Day of Compassion", and expressing support for the human rights, religious freedom, and cultural and linguistic protection of the Tibetan people.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 1.
- H.R. 7006 (119th) Jan 15, 2026
Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
Received in the Senate.
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Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to unveil the statue of Barbara Rose Johns.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
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End the Cyprus Embargo Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 2.
- H.R. 5371 (119th) Nov 12, 2025
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-37.
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Expressing condemnation of the Chinese Communist Party's persecution of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists and the detention of Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri and leaders of the Zion Church, and reaffirming the United States' global commitment to promote religious freedom and tolerance.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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A resolution expressing condemnation of the Chinese Communist Party's persecution of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists and the detention of Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri and leaders of the Zion Church, and reaffirming the United States' global commitment to promote religious freedom and tolerance.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7976)
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Critical Minerals Partnership Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 239.
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United States - Taiwan Partnership in the Americas Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 242.
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A resolution condemning the Government of the People's Republic of China for engaging in transnational repression.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 247.
- S. 2882 (119th) Oct 9, 2025
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.
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To provide for the foreign assistance authority of the Department of State, and for other purposes.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 23.
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Department of State Policy Provisions Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 24.
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 193.
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Uyghur Policy Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Rescissions Act of 2025
Star Print ordered on the bill.
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Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 139.
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Combating CCP Labor Abuses Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 129.
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National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 177.
- H.R. 4 (119th) Jul 24, 2025
Rescissions Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-28.
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Burma GAP Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 5.
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Syria Sanctions Accountability Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 23.
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Minerals Security Partnership Authorization Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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A resolution commemorating the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on July 6, 2025, as "A Day of Compassion" and expressing support for the human rights and distinct religious, cultural, linguistic, and historical identity of the Tibetan people.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4342-4343)
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A resolution recognizing religious freedom as a fundamental right, expressing support for international religious freedom as a cornerstone of United States foreign policy, and expressing concern over increased threats to and attacks on religious freedom around the world.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 105.
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Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 94.
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Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Falun Gong Protection Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- H.R. 36 (119th) May 6, 2025
MEGOBARI Act
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 70.
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MEGOBARI Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 55.
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A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 58.
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A resolution condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 57.
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No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 6.
- H.R. 1968 (119th) Mar 15, 2025
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-4.
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Falun Gong Protection Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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China Trade Relations Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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A resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2025, and ending on February 1, 2025, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S387-388; text: CR S397-398)
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A resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland and International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S387-388; text: CR S398)
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Georgian Nightmare Non-Recognition Act
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H189)
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United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Combating Global Corruption Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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REVOCAR Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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VALOR Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Stopping Border Surges Act
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2024
Held at the desk.
- H.R. 5009 (118th) Dec 23, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-159.
- H.R. 10545 (118th) Dec 21, 2024
American Relief Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-158.
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China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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U.S. Citizenship Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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Bipartisan Keep America Open Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
- H.R. 589 (118th) Dec 17, 2024
MAHSA Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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China Trade Relations Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 727.
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VALOR Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
Star Print ordered on the resolution.
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Combatting Foreign Surveillance Spyware Sanctions Act
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-802, Part I.
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Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 630.
- H.R. 3012 (118th) Nov 21, 2024
North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Affirming the nature and importance of the support of the United States for the religious and ethnic minority survivors of genocide in Iraq.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- H.R. 3334 (118th) Nov 12, 2024
STOP CCP Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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REVOCAR Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- S. 3764 (118th) Sep 30, 2024
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-90.
- H.R. 9747 (118th) Sep 26, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-83.
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Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- H.R. 9494 (118th) Sep 18, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 8771 (118th) Sep 12, 2024
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 507.
- H.R. 1157 (118th) Sep 10, 2024
Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act of 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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VALOR Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Halt All United States Investments in Venezuela’s Energy Sector Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S5893)
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A resolution calling for the immediate release of George Glezmann, a United States citizen who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on December 5, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of all Americans by the Taliban.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 7/9/2024 CR S4269)
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Falun Gong Protection Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446.
- S. 138 (118th) Jul 12, 2024
Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act
Became Public Law No: 118-70.
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United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2024
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Rohingya GAP Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 3.
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Falun Gong Protection Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- H.Res. 901 (118th) Jun 25, 2024
Expressing support for democracy and human rights in Pakistan.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 459.
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Condemning Russia's unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza who has stood up in defense of democracy, the rule of law, and free and fair elections in Russia.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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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.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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A concurrent resolution 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.
Held at the desk.
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A resolution calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3961; text: 09/28/2023 CR S4766-4767)
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George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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Expressing support for the people of Afghanistan, condemning the Taliban's assault on human rights and the specific targeting of women, girls, and members of religious and ethnic minorities, and expressing support for any Afghans who assisted in the United States mission in Afghanistan.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
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A resolution condemning the human rights record of the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini and the brutal killing of Eswatini activist Thulani Maseko on January 21, 2023.
Star Print ordered on the resolution.
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Bipartisan BRIDGE to DRC Act of 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 369.
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Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 371.
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MAHSA Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 373.
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International Freedom Protection Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 375.
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End the Cyprus Embargo Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- H.R. 8038 (118th) Apr 23, 2024
21st Century Peace through Strength Act
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1160, H.R. 8038 is laid on the table.
- H.R. 5826 (118th) Apr 17, 2024
No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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A resolution 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.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2716; text: CR S2721-2722)
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Law Enforcement Support and Transnational Repression Hotline Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- H.R. 2882 (118th) Mar 23, 2024
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-47.
- H.Res. 1102 (118th) Mar 22, 2024
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2882, with an amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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VERDAD Reauthorization Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 9.
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Condemning the killing of Alexei Navalny and calling for the release of all political prisoners in the Russian Federation.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 0.
- H.R. 4723 (118th) Mar 20, 2024
Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- H.Res. 149 (118th) Mar 19, 2024
Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 7463 (118th) Mar 1, 2024
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-40.
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A resolution recognizing religious freedom as a fundamental right, expressing support for international religious freedom as a cornerstone of United States foreign policy, and expressing concern over increased threats to and attacks on religious freedom around the world.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- H.R. 2766 (118th) Feb 26, 2024
Uyghur Policy Act of 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- H.R. 533 (118th) Feb 26, 2024
Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need to designate Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern for engaging in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom, the need to appoint a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad region, and for other purposes.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 21.
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A resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2024, and ending on February 1, 2024, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S350; text: CR S348-349)
- H.R. 2872 (118th) Jan 19, 2024
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 118-35.
- S.Res. 504 (118th) Jan 16, 2024
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Motion to table the motion to discharge S. Res. 504 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 72 - 11. Record Vote Number: 8.
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Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2023
Held at the desk.
- H.Res. 894 (118th) Dec 5, 2023
Strongly condemning and denouncing the drastic rise of antisemitism in the United States and around the world.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Reauthorization Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- H.Res. 793 (118th) Nov 28, 2023
Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.Res. 888 (118th) Nov 28, 2023
Reaffirming the State of Israel's right to exist.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 6363 (118th) Nov 17, 2023
Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-22.
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Armenian Protection Act of 2023
Held at the desk.
- H.R. 4664 (118th) Nov 9, 2023
Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 4664 would be postponed.
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A resolution condemning Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on Israel and demanding that Hamas immediately release all hostages and return them to safety, and for other purposes.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5463)
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A concurrent resolution condemning Russia's unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza who has stood up in defense of democracy, the rule of law, and free and fair elections in Russia.
Held at the desk.
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A resolution recognizing the vital importance of the Mekong River to Southeast Asia and the role of the Mekong-United States Partnership in supporting the prosperity of the region.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5365-5366)
- H.R. 4665 (118th) Oct 3, 2023
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 222.
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A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4919; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4919)
- H.R. 5860 (118th) Sep 30, 2023
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act
Became Public Law No: 118-15.
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Combatting Foreign Surveillance Spyware Sanctions Act
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- H.Res. 492 (118th) Sep 12, 2023
Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Securing Women’s Independence For Today Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Department of State Authorization Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 189.
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Unhoused Persons Bill of Rights
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
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Condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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National Security Reforms and Accountability Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- S. 2226 (118th) Jul 27, 2023
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Senate ordered measure printed as passed.
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A resolution calling for the immediate release of Eyvin Hernandez, a United States citizen and Los Angeles County public defender, who was wrongfully detained by the Venezuelan regime in March 2022.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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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.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2023
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 180.
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Calling for the immediate release of Eyvin Hernandez, a United States citizen and Los Angeles County public defender, who was wrongfully detained by the Venezuelan regime in March 2022.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Safeguarding Tunisian Democracy Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 152.
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A concurrent resolution commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran demonstrating in more than 133 cities and risking their safety to speak out against the Iranian regime's human rights abuses.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 153.
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A resolution condemning the coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military's detention of civilian leaders, calling for an immediate and unconditional release of all those detained, promoting accountability and justice for those killed by the Burmese military, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impediment, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 154.
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 144.
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BRIDGE to DRC Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
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John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2023
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.
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Calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to immediately release United States citizen Paul Whelan.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Syria Detainee and Displaced Persons Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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AFFECT Human Rights in Venezuela Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- H.Res. 377 (118th) Jun 13, 2023
Calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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AFFECT Human Rights in Venezuela Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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A resolution condemning the deportation of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation and the forcible transfer of children within territories of Ukraine that are temporarily occupied by Russian forces.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 99.
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Stop Arming Human Rights Abusers Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on the National Intelligence Enterprise.
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Uyghur Genocide Intelligence Review Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on the National Intelligence Enterprise.
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U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023
Held at the desk.
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Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2023, as the sixth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
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A resolution demanding that the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Communist Party of China immediately release Mark Swidan.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1588; text: 02/01/2023 CR S210)
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A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.
Star Print ordered on the reported resolution.
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Expressing the sense of Congress to support the case of Beatriz, a young woman from a rural area of El Salvador, living in extreme poverty and with lupus, who fought for her life against the state to allow her to terminate a pregnancy that put her at risk, which exposed the serious consequences of the absolute criminalization of abortion in El Salvador, and urging the Salvadoran state to assume its international obligations in the field of human rights.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Supporting the United States-Thailand alliance and urging the Government of Thailand to protect and uphold democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression ahead of the 2023 general elections in Thailand, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.
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Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 49.
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A resolution condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 55.
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Expressing condemnation for police brutality wherever in the world it occurs.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Ukraine Human Rights Policy Act of 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Ukraine Human Rights Policy Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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