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Latest Action: 09/23/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Bill TextA bill to address the impending humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown as a result of the mass influx of Iraqi refugees into neighboring countries, and the growing internally displaced population in Iraq, by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries, facilitating the resettlement of Iraqis at risk, and for other purposes. 9/23/2008--Introduced. Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008 - Expresses the sense of Congress concerning Iraqi refugees and internally displaced persons.Directs the Secretary of State, with respect to vulnerable populations in Iraq and with respect to countries containing a significant population of Iraqi refugees (including Jordan, Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, and Iran), to provide such countries or appropriate international organizations and nongovernmental organizations with specified humanitarian assistance.Directs [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 09/24/2008 - Committee on Foreign Relations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Dodd. With written report No. 110-496. Bill Text An original bill to authorize appropriations under the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for security assistance for fiscal years 2009 and 2010, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action: 07/16/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1485) Bill TextTo address the impending humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown as a result of the mass influx of Iraqi refugees into neighboring countries, and the growing internally displaced population in Iraq, by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries, facilitating the resettlement of Iraqis at risk, and for other purposes. 7/15/2008--Introduced. Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008 - Expresses the sense of Congress concerning Iraqi refugees and internally displaced persons.Directs the Secretary of State, with respect to vulnerable populations in Iraq (including internally displaced persons) and with respect to countries containing a significant population of Iraqi refugees (including Jordan, Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, and Iran), to provide such countries or appropriate international organizations and nongovernmental organizations with specified [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Antisemitism, Arab-Israeli conflict, Armed forces, Civil liberties, Communication satellites, Communications, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Economic assistance, Education, Educational television, Elementary and secondary education, Europe, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, France, International affairs, Israel, Mass media, Middle East and North Africa, Peace treaties, Political violence, Recognition (International law), Religion, Sanctions (International law), Saudi Arabia, Telecommunication, Television broadcasting, Television programs, Television relay systems, Television stations, Terrorism
Latest Action: 09/09/2008 - Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. Bill TextCondemning the broadcasting of incitement to violence against Americans and the United States in media based in the Middle East, calling for the designation of al-Aqsa TV as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist entity, and for other purposes. 9/9/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Condemns: (1) the broadcast of incitement to violence and hatred against Americans, Israelis, and the West by Middle East-based media; and (2) Hamas' use of children's television programming to incite hatred, violence, and anti-Semitism. Calls on: (1) Saudi Arabia and on all other Arab states that own shares in Arabsat to cease the transmission of telecasts by al-Aqsa TV and al-Manar TV; (2) Egypt to cease the transmission of telecasts by al-Rafidayn TV and al-Manar TV; and (3) the owners of Eutelsat and the government of France to cease the transmission of telecasts by al-Aqsa TV. Demands that Hamas recognize Israel's right to exist and [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 07/10/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextTo prohibit United States military assistance for Egypt and to express the sense of Congress that the amount of military assistance that would have been provided for Egypt for a fiscal year should be provided in the form of economic support fund assistance. 7/10/2007--Introduced. Egyptian Counterterrorism and Political Reform Act - Prohibits military assistance to Egypt beginning in FY2008 unless the President determines and certifies to Congress that it is in the national security interests to provide assistance for a given fiscal year. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) funds that would have been provided for military assistance should be given in the form of economic support fund assistance and not used by the armed forces of Egypt; (2) the President should certify the establishment of procedures to ensure access by the Comptroller General to appropriate financial information in order to review the use of these funds; and (3) the agreement among the United [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 07/23/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9768-9771) Bill TextA bill to assist certain Iraqis who have worked directly with, or are threatened by their association with, the United States, and for other purposes. 6/19/2007--Introduced. Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act - Directs the Secretary of State (Secretary) to establish processing facilities in Iraq and in countries in the region for eligible Iraqis to apply and interview for U.S. admission as refugees or as special immigrants. Includes among refugees of special humanitarian concern: (1) Iraqis who were employed by, or worked for or directly with the U.S. government in Iraq; (2) Iraqis who were employed in Iraq by a U.S.-based media or nongovernmental organization or an organization that has received a grant from, or entered into a cooperative agreement or contract with the U.S. government; (3) spouses, children, sons, daughters, siblings, and parents of Iraqis who worked for the U.S. government or who are special immigrants; and (4) Iraqis who are members of a religious or minority [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 07/17/2007 - Star Print ordered on the concurrent resolution. Bill TextRelating to the 40th anniversary of the reunification of the City of Jerusalem. 6/5/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Congratulates: (1) the citizens of Israel on the 40th anniversary of the Six Day War; and (2) the residents of Jerusalem and the people of Israel on the 40th anniversary of the reunification of that historic city. Commends: (1) those former combatant states of the Six Day War, Egypt and Jordan, who in subsequent years had the wisdom and courage to embrace peace and coexistence with Israel; and (2) Israel for its administration of Jerusalem for the past 40 years, during which Israel has respected the rights of all religious groups. Reiterates the commitment to the provisions of the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 and calls upon the President and U.S. officials to abide by its provisions. Urges the Palestinians and Arab countries to join with Israel in peace negotiations to resolve the Arab-Israeli [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Appropriations, Arab countries, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Boundaries, Budgets, Conferences, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congress and military policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Counterterrorism, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Defense policy, Diplomacy, Diplomats, Economic assistance, Embassies, Energy, Ethnic relations, Extremist movements in politics, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Government contractors, Insurgency, International affairs, International cooperation, Iran, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Islamic countries, Legislative resolutions, Middle East and North Africa, Military assistance, Military occupation, Military operations, Military training, Military withdrawal, Minorities, Peace negotiations, Persian Gulf States, Petroleum, Petroleum industry, Politics and government, President and foreign policy, Presidents, Public contracts, Recognition (International law), Regionalism (International organization), Saudi Arabia, Sovereignty, Subcontractors, Syria, Terrorism, Terrorists, Trade, United Nations officials, Violence, War and emergency powers, War relief
Latest Action: 09/17/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10421-10423) Bill TextTo recognize the extraordinary performance of the Armed Forces in achieving the military objectives of the United States in Iraq, to terminate the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public Law 107-243), to require congressional reauthorization to continue deployment of the Armed Forces to Iraq, and for other purposes. 2/8/2007--Introduced. Military Success in Iraq and Diplomatic Surge for National and Political Reconciliation in Iraq Act of 2007 - Makes specified declarations of policy, including that: (1) the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (the Iraq Resolution) is the sole basis of authority under which the President launched the invasion of Iraq in 2003; (2) Congress authorized the use of such force to defend U.S. national security and to enforce all relevant United Nations (UN) Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq; and (3) Congress has the ultimate authority to determine whether such objectives [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 03/20/2007 - Committee Hearings Held. Bill TextTo provide for the withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Iraq, to authorize assistance for Iraq, and for other purposes. 1/23/2007--Introduced. Comprehensive Strategy for Iraq Act of 2007 - States that authority for the President to use the Armed Forces in Iraq as provided by P.L. 107-243 expires on December 31, 2007. Prohibits the obligation or expenditure of funds for the purpose of establishing or maintaining a permanent U.S. military presence in Iraq through the establishment or use of military installations or facilities in Iraq intended to be under the exclusive control of the Armed Forces rather than under the control of the government of Iraq. Directs the President, within 30 days after enactment of this Act, to report to Congress outlining a strategy to end U.S. combat operations in Iraq. Authorizes the President to provide assistance: (1) for Iraqi employment projects upon a certification to Congress that the government of Iraq has concluded [...] show full description
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