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International law and treaties
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114 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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- 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.
- H.R. 9770 (119th) Jul 22, 2026
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
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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.
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Condemning the coercive actions of the People's Republic of China against Japan in response to statements regarding Taiwan and reaffirming the United States commitment to its allies in the Indo-Pacific region.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
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SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 326.
- H.R. 7148 (119th) Feb 3, 2026
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-75.
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Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
Received in the Senate.
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A resolution recognizing the 74th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines and the strong bilateral security alliance between our two nations in the wake of escalating aggression and political lawfare by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 248.
- 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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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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A resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II with the surrender of Imperial Japan and honoring veterans of both the Pacific and European theaters.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6557; text: CR S6540)
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PARTNER Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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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. 4275 (119th) Jul 23, 2025
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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CORE Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18.
- H.R. 1998 (119th) Jun 24, 2025
Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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PARTNER with ASEAN, CERN, and PIF Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.
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A resolution condemning Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, against Israel and demanding that Hamas immediately release all remaining hostages and return them to safety, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 101.
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South Pacific Tuna Treaty Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Condemning Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, against Israel and demanding that Hamas immediately release all remaining hostages and return them to safety, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Thanedar notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
Held at the Desk
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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SAFE Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.R. 23 (119th) Jan 28, 2025
Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 45. Record Vote Number: 22. (CR S410)
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Extending Limits of United States Customs Waters Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Defending American Jobs and Investment Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on 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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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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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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WHO Withdrawal Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- H.Res. 5 (119th) Jan 3, 2025
Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Reaffirming that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 775.
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Bipartisan Keep America Open Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 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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Reaffirming the ties between the United States and the Philippines.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Extending and Enhancing U.S.-U.K. Nuclear Cooperation for Mutual Defense Purposes Act
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 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. 1425 (118th) Sep 17, 2024
No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 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.
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A resolution recognizing the 73rd anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines and the strong bilateral security alliance between our two nations in the wake of persistent and escalating aggression by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6024)
- H.R. 8282 (118th) Sep 11, 2024
Illegitimate Court Counteraction 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.
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 447.
- 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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Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2024
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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 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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Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Reaffirming that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Combating Houthi Threats and Aggression Act
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
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Rosatom Sanctions Enforcement Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 369.
- H.R. 529 (118th) May 1, 2024
Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act
Received in the Senate.
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South Pacific Tuna Treaty Act of 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 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.
- 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.R. 7463 (118th) Mar 1, 2024
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-40.
- 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.
- 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.
- H.R. 2670 (118th) Dec 22, 2023
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-31.
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Russian War Crimes in Ukraine Tax Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 5.
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Commercial Space Act of 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 17.
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Expressing support for the diplomatic relations required to encourage the Government of Mexico to fulfill its water deliveries on an annual basis to the United States under the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding the utilization of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande.
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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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 869 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5893 and H.R. 5961. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5893, under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5961 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
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Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 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.
- H.R. 5525 (118th) Sep 29, 2023
Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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A resolution expressing support for the diplomatic relations required to encourage the Government of Mexico to fulfill water deliveries on an annual basis to the United States under the Treaty between the United States of America and Mexico respecting the utilization of waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4763-4764)
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Climate Solutions Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 129.
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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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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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BRITS Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 23.
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KOALA Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 22.
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Taiwan Tax Agreement Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 151.
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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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Taiwan Tax Agreement Act of 2023
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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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 132.
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Protect Our Civil Liberties Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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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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Ending China's Developing Nation Status Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 97.
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Stop Arming Human Rights Abusers Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on the National Intelligence Enterprise.
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Defending American Jobs and Investment Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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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Calling on the President to support the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Punishment of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, and for other purposes.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1572; text: 03/30/2023 CR S1107-1108)
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ORDER Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 30.
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PARTNER with ASEAN Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 48.
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A resolution recognizing the importance of the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Republic of Korea on October 1, 1953.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1370; text: CR S1391-1392)
- H.Res. 311 (118th) Apr 25, 2023
Encouraging the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure that existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for the citizens of those countries and all peoples in the region.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Recognizing the importance of the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Republic of Korea on October 1, 1953.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- H.R. 1107 (118th) Mar 28, 2023
PRC Is Not a Developing Country Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- H.R. 406 (118th) Mar 27, 2023
Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations with ASEAN Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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A resolution condemning the use by the People's Republic of China of a high-altitude surveillance balloon over the territory of the United States as a brazen violation of United States sovereignty.
Star Print ordered on the resolution.
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No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- H.Res. 104 (118th) Feb 9, 2023
Condemning the Chinese Communist Party's use of a high-altitude surveillance balloon over United States territory as a brazen violation of United States sovereignty.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Syria Detainee and Displaced Persons Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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SAFE Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Condemning and opposing the unprovoked invasion and egregious act of aggression against the sovereign state of Ukraine by the Russian Federation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Embracing the goals and provisions of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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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Extending Limits of United States Customs Waters Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Combating Global Corruption 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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Combating Global Corruption Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S77-78)
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WHO Withdrawal Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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