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Summary
Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018 (Sec. 3) This bill states that it shall be U.S. policy to regard the prevention of genocide and other atrocities as in its national security interests. (Sec. 4) The Foreign Service Act of 1980 is amended to provide for the training of Foreign Service officers in recognizing patterns of escalation and early warning signs of potential atrocities or violence, including gender-based violence, and methods of conflict assessment, peace building, and early response. (Sec. 5) The President shall report to Congress regarding U.S. actions to prevent and respond to potential genocides and mass atrocities and countries and regions at risk of atrocities, including descriptions of potential perpetrators and target groups.
Lobbying filings that explicitly cite this bill (19)
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Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
H.J.Res.104 - To provide limitations on the transfer of air-to-ground munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia.
H.R. 7080 - Arms Sale Oversight Act
H.R. 1698 - The Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act
H.R. 1697 - The Israel Anti-Boycott Act
H.R. 4391 - Promoting Human Rights by Ending Israeli Military Detention of Palestinian Children Act
H.J. Res. 102 - Relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles.
H.Con. Res. 81 - Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Republic of Yemen.
H.Con. Res. 138 - Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.
H.Con.Res.142 - Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.
H.R. 3329 - Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2017
H.R. 4837, No Unconstitutional Strike against North Korea Act, all provisions.
H.R. 3030, Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018, all provisions
H.R. 5273, Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act of 2018, all provisions
S.J. Res. 40 - A joint resolution to provide limitations on the transfer of air-to-ground munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia.
S.J. Res. 55 - A joint resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes.
S.J. Res. 58 - A joint resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes.
S. 1595 - Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2017
S. 3517 - A bill to limit the use of funds for kinetic military operations in or against Iran
S.J.Res 54 (all amendments) - A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.
S. 3652 - Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2018
S. 2047 - Preventing Preemptive War in North Korea Act of 2017, all provisions.
The Treaty between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Elimination of Their Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles, together with the Memorandum of Understanding and Two Protocols, signed at Washington on December 8, 1987 (Treaty Doc. 100-11)
S.1158 - Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018, all provisions
S.3368 - Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act of 2018, all provisions
S.J. Res 59 - Authorization for Use of Military Force of 2018; Unnumbered Constitutional Consideration for Use of Force Resolution.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521.
July 17, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
July 17, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 5 (Roll no. 334). (text: CR H6315-6316)
House
July 17, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 5 (Roll no. 334).(text: CR H6315-6316)
House
July 17, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6343-6344)
July 17, 2018
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
July 17, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3030.
July 17, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6315-6319)
July 17, 2018
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Support for HR 1911/S 1292, Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act and for congressional letters urging the timely appointment of this Special Envoy
Urge the State Department to fill the post of US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism
Support for HR 672/S 198 Combating European Anti-Semitism Act
Support for HR 1697/ S 720 Israel Anti-Boycott Act
Support for robust foreign security assistance to Israel, including support for S.2497/HR 5141, the United States Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018.
Support for HR 4549, Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act
S. 352, Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act
Support for HR 3342, Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act (previously the Sanctioning Hizballahs Illicit Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act); HR 3542, Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act; and S.3257, the STOP Using Human Shields Act
Support for HR 3329/ S 1595, Hizballah International Finance Prevention Amendments Act
Support for HR 3030/S 1158, the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act.
S 3549/HR 7060, Palestinian Partnership Fund Act
Support for HR 2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act
Support for S.2060, H Res 1091, HR 4223, and HR 5819 seeking a more firm US response opposing ethnic cleansing in Burma
Support for HR 5132, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act
H. Res. 931, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine.
Opposition to HR 762/S 258, Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act
Support for legislation encouraging US allies to designate Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations
Support for global LGBTQ human rights, including HR 2491/S 1172, the Global Respect Act
Oppose the nomination of Ronald Mortensen to be Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration
Oppose cuts to the foreign affairs budget
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
H.J.Res.104 - To provide limitations on the transfer of air-to-ground munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia.
H.R. 7080 - Arms Sale Oversight Act
H.R. 1698 - The Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act
H.R. 1697 - The Israel Anti-Boycott Act
H.R. 4391 - Promoting Human Rights by Ending Israeli Military Detention of Palestinian Children Act
H.J. Res. 102 - Relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles.
H.Con. Res. 81 - Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Republic of Yemen.
H.Con. Res. 138 - Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.
H.Con.Res.142 - Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.
H.R. 3329 - Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2017
H.R. 4837, No Unconstitutional Strike against North Korea Act, all provisions.
H.R. 3030, Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018, all provisions
H.R. 5273, Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act of 2018, all provisions
S.J. Res. 40 - A joint resolution to provide limitations on the transfer of air-to-ground munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia.
S.J. Res. 55 - A joint resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes.
S.J. Res. 58 - A joint resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes.
S. 1595 - Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2017
S. 3517 - A bill to limit the use of funds for kinetic military operations in or against Iran
S.J.Res 54 (all amendments) - A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.
S. 3652 - Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2018
S. 2047 - Preventing Preemptive War in North Korea Act of 2017, all provisions.
The Treaty between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Elimination of Their Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles, together with the Memorandum of Understanding and Two Protocols, signed at Washington on December 8, 1987 (Treaty Doc. 100-11)
S.1158 - Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018, all provisions
S.3368 - Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act of 2018, all provisions
S.J. Res 59 - Authorization for Use of Military Force of 2018; Unnumbered Constitutional Consideration for Use of Force Resolution.
Client expense: $1,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Urge the State Department to fill the post of US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism
Oppose cuts to the foreign affairs budget
Support for the President's proposed foreign security assistance to Israel for FY 2019.
Support for global LGBT issues
Support for HR 672/S 198 Combating European Anti-Semitism Act
Support for HR 1911/S 1292, Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act and for congressional letters urging the timely appointment of this Special Envoy
Support for HR 1697/ S 720 Israel Anti-Boycott Act
Support for ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women
Support for ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Support for ratification of the Convention on Rights of the Child
Support for HR 3329/ S 1595, Hezbollah International Finance Prevention Amendments Act of 2017
Oppose reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule
Oppose prohibition on funding for UNFPA
Support for S.2060, HR 4223, HR 5819, H Res 1091, and related provisions of HR 5515 seeking a more firm US response opposing ethnic cleansing in Burma
Support for HR 2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act
Support for HR 3542, Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act
Support for HR 3342, Hezbollah Human Shields Prevention Act
Support for HR 1226/S 447, Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today Act
Support for HR 4549, Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act
Support for HR 2491/S 1172, Global Respect Act
Support for HR 5132, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act
Support for HR 3030/S 1158, the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act.
Oppose the nomination of Ronald Mortensen to be Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration
Support for legislation encouraging US allies to designate Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations
Opposition to HR 762/S 258, Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act
Support for S. 3257, to penalize the use of human shields by terrorist groups.
Support for S.2497/HR 5141, the United States Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018.
Support for HR 5954/S. 2946 Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act of 2018.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
H.R. 3030 - Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018, all provisions
H.R. 5273 - Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act of 2018, all provisions
H.R. 4837 - No Unconstitutional Strike against North Korea Act, all provisions
H.R. 6840 - Hold the LYNE Act, all provisions
H.J.Res.104 - To provide limitations on the transfer of air-to-ground munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia.
H.R. 1698 - The Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act
H.R. 1697 - The Israel Anti-Boycott Act
H.R. 4391 - Promoting Human Rights by Ending Israeli Military Detention of Palestinian Children Act
H.J. Res. 102 - Relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles.
H.Con. Res. 81 - Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Republic of Yemen.
H.Con. Res. 138 - Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.
H.R. 3329 - Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2017
S. 1158 - Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018, all provisions
S. 3368 - Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act of 2018, all provisions
S. 2047 - Preventing Preemptive War in North Korea Act of 2017, all provisions.
S. 3448 - Hold the LYNE Act, all provisions
S.J. Res. 40 - A joint resolution to provide limitations on the transfer of air-to-ground munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia.
S.J. Res. 55 - A joint resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes.
S.J. Res. 58 - A joint resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes.
S. 1595 - Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2017
S. 3517 - A bill to limit the use of funds for kinetic military operations in or against Iran
Client expense: $1,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Oppose cuts to the foreign affairs budget
Support for the President's proposed foreign security assistance to Israel for FY 2018.
Support for global LGBT issues
Support for HR 672/S 198 Combating European Anti-Semitism Act
Support for HR 1911/S 1292, Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 and for congressional letters urging the timely appointment of this Special Envoy
Support for HR 1697/ S 720 Israel Anti-Boycott Act
Support for ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women
Support for ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Support for ratification of the Convention on Rights of the Child
Support for continuation of the JCPOA and addressing its shortcomings
Support for HR 3329/ S 1595, Hezbollah International Finance Prevention Amendments of 2017
Oppose reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule
Oppose prohibition on funding for UNFPA
Support for S.2060, HR 4223, HR 5819 seeking a more firm US response opposing ethnic cleansing in Burma
Support for HR 2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act
Support for HR 3542, Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act
Support for HR 3342, Hezbollah Human Shields Prevention Act
Support for HR 1226/S 447, Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today Act
Support for HR 4549, Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act
Support for HR 2491/S 1172, Global Respect Act
Oppose confirmation of Jay Patrick Murray to be Alternate U.S. Representative to the United Nations for Special Political Affairs and to serve as an Alternate U.S. Representative to sessions of the UN General Assembly.
Oppose confirmation of Ken Isaacs to be director general for the UN International Organization on Migration
Support for HR 5132, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act
Support for HR 3030/S 1158, the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017
Oppose the nomination of Ronald Mortensen to be Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration
Support for legislation encouraging US allies to designate Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations
Opposition to HR 762/S 258, Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
H.J.Res.104: To provide limitations on the transfer of air-to-ground munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia.
H.R. 1698: The Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act
H.R. 1697: The Israel Anti-Boycott Act
H.R. 4391: Promoting Human Rights by Ending Israeli Military Detention of Palestinian Children Act
H.J. Res. 102: Relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles.
S.J. Res. 40: A joint resolution to provide limitations on the transfer of air-to-ground munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia.
H.Con. Res. 81: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Republic of Yemen.
S.J. Res. 55: A joint resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes.
S.J. Res. 58: A joint resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes.
S.1158, Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018, all provisions
H.R.3030, Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017, all provisions
H.R. 5273, Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act of 2018, all provisions
Unnumbered legislation, Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act of 2018, all provisions
H.R. 4837, No Unconstitutional Strike against North Korea Act, all provisions.
S. 2047, Preventing Preemptive War in North Korea Act of 2017, all provisions
H.J. Res 118 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, all provisions
S.J. Res 43 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, all provisions
S.J. Res 59 Authorization for Use of Military Force 2018
S.J. Res 61 Constitutional Consideration for Use of Force Resolution
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Oppose cuts to the foreign affairs budget
Support for full implementation of the Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act, Public law 111-195
Support for the President's proposed foreign security assistance to Israel for FY 2018.
Support for global LGBT issues
Support for HR 672/S 198 Combating European Anti-Semitism Act
Support for HR 1911/S 1292, Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
Support for HR 1697/ S 720 Israel Anti-Boycott Act
Support for ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women
Support for ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Support for ratification of the Convention on Rights of the Child
Support for continuation of the JCPOA and addressing its shortcomings
Support for HR 1164/ S. 1697, the Taylor Force Act
Support for HR 3329/ S 1595, Hezbollah International Finance Prevention Amendments of 2017
Oppose reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule
Oppose prohibition on funding for UNFPA
Support for H Con Res 90, S.2060, HR 4223, and S.Res. 376, condemning ethnic cleansing in Burma
Support for HR 2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act
Support for HR 3542, Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act
Support for HR 3342, Hezbollah Human Shields Prevention Act
Support for HR 1226/S 447, Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today Act
Support for HR 4549, Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act
Support for HR 2491/S 1172, Global Respect Act
Support for HR 1698, Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Act.
Oppose confirmation of Jay Patrick Murray to be Alternate U.S. Representative to the United Nations for Special Political Affairs and to serve as an Alternate U.S. Representative to sessions of the UN General Assembly.
Oppose confirmation of Ken Isaacs to be director gender for the UN International Organization on Migration
Support for HR 5312, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act
Support for HR 3030/S 1158, the Eli Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
H.J. Res 118 - Authorization for Use of Military Force Against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, all provisions
S.J. Res 43 - Authorization for Use of Military Force Against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, all provisions
H.R. 1229 - Repeal of the Authorization for Use of Military Force, all provisions
H.R. 4140 - No Unconstitutional Strike against North Korea Act, all provisions.
S. 2016 - No Unconstitutional Strike Against North Korea Act of 2017, all provisions.
S. 2047 - Preventing Preemptive War in North Korea Act of 2017, all provisions.
H.R. 1473 - Prohibit Expansion of U.S. Combat Troops into Syria Act
H.J.Res.104 - To provide limitations on the transfer of air-to-ground munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia.
H.R. 1698 - The Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act
H.R. 1697 - The Israel Anti-Boycott Act
H.R. 4391 - Promoting Human Rights by Ending Israeli Military Detention of Palestinian Children Act
H.J. Res. 102 - Relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles.
S. 138 - Preventing Destabilization of Iraq and Syria Act of 2017
S.J. Res. 40 - A joint resolution to provide limitations on the transfer of air-to-ground munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia.
H.Con. Res. 81 - Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Republic of Yemen.
S.J. Res. 55 - A joint resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes.
S.J. Res. - A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.
S.1158, Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017, all provisions
H.R.3030, Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017, all provisions
H.R. 5273, Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act of 2018, all provisions
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Supported S.1158/H.R.3030, the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act; Supported S.Res.136, marking 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide; Supported S.Res.139/H.Res.274, condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of international human rights law; Supported H.R.2658, the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Governance Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the EU to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization; Supported H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; Supported H.R.3342, the Sanctioning Hezbollahs Illicit Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act; Supported H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; Supported H.R.1221, the International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act; Supported S.1292/HR1991, the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act; Supported S.198, the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017; Supported S.447, the Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act; Supported in principle the Taylor Force Act (S.1697) and supported the revised Taylor Force Act (H.R.1164); Supported H.R.3542, the Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged House members to support the Bi-Partisan Task Force on Anti-Semitism; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council; Urged Administration to impose sanctions under 2008 JADE Act and 2016 Global Magnitsky Human Rights Act in response to atrocities by Burmese military against Rohingya population
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Funding levels for FY18 Democracy and Governance programs and Contributions to International Organizations
Communications on appropriate implementing instruments for democracy programs
H.R. 3030, S. 1158, the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017
Draft legislation on incorporating Crimes Against Humanity into U.S. criminal code
Support for prioritizing the promotion of democracy, human rights, justice, and the rule of law in diplomacy and development assistance.
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
H.J. Res 118 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, all provisions
S.J. Res 43 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, all provisions
H.R. 1229 Repeal of the Authorization for Use of Military Force, all provisions
H.R. 1473: Prohibit Expansion of U.S. Combat Troops into Syria Act
H.J.Res.104: To provide limitations on the transfer of air-to-ground munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia.
H.R. 1698: The Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act
H.R. 1697: The Israel Anti-Boycott Act
H.R. 4391: Promoting Human Rights by Ending Israeli Military Detention of Palestinian Children Act
H.J. Res. 102: Relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles.
S. 138: Preventing Destabilization of Iraq and Syria Act of 2017
S.J. Res. 40: A joint resolution to provide limitations on the transfer of air-to-ground munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia.
H.Con. Res. 81: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Republic of Yemen.
H.Res. 599: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to United States policy towards Yemen, and for other purposes
S.1158, Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017, all provisions
H.R.3030, Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017, all provisions
Unnumbered House bill, Global Stability and Violence Reduction Act of 2017, all provisions
H.R. 4140, No Unconstitutional Strike against North Korea Act, all provisions.
S. 2016, No Unconstitutional Strike Against North Korea Act of 2017, all provisions.
S. 2047, Preventing Preemptive War in North Korea Act of 2017, all provisions.
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Funding levels for FY18 Democracy and Governance programs
Communications on appropriate implementing instruments for democracy programs
H.R.3030, S. 1158, the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017
Draft legislation on incorporating Crimes Against Humanity into U.S. criminal code
Support for the Department of State decision to retain the Office of Global Criminal Justice Ambassador position and encouraging it to maintain the resources needed to continue the vital functions of its department as it makes difficult business decisions. Also support for prioritizing the promotion of democracy, human rights, justice, and the rule of law in its diplomacy and development assistance.
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.274, S.Res.139, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, H.Res.104, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.R.2061, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017;
Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198);
Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030);
Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658, S.1018); H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; H.Res.201, a resolution calling upon the U.S. to aid the Government of Argentina in investigating the bombings of the Israeli Embassy and Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association in Buenos Aires; State and Foreign Ops funding; NDAA; H.Res.359, H.R.3342 regarding Hezbollah; S.1595, H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; H.R.1221,International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017; H.Res.433, Disapproving UNESCO's inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site; S.474 and H.R.1164, Taylor Force Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship;
Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora;
Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;Support the continuation of foreign aid to Mexico and Central America as a key national security tool; Support the preservation of a steadfast United States-Mexico partnership; Support for NAFTA review to be based on a sense of equal partnership and should take into full account how revisions or alternative initiatives will affect economic growth in the countries; Congressional support for OAS efforts to persist in combating impunity and in favor of democratic solutions in Venezuela; attention to Korean trade; concerns regarding Korean and Iranian nuclear aspirations; attention to Moroccan and Tunisian policy
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
S.1158, Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017, all provisions
SJ Res 31, Authorization for Use of Military Force Against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, all provisions
SJ Res 43, Authorization for Use of Military Force Against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, all provisions
S. 138: Preventing Destabilization of Iraq and Syria Act of 2017
S.J. Res. 40: A joint resolution to provide limitations on the transfer of air-to-ground munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia
H.R.3030, Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017, all provisions
H.R. 1229, Repeal of the Authorization for Use of Military Force, all provisions
H.R. 1230, To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002, all provisions
H.R. 1473, To Prohibit Expansion of U.S. Combat Troops into Syria Act, all provisions
HJ Res 100, Consolidated Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2017, all provisions
H.R. 1473: Prohibit Expansion of U.S. Combat Troops into Syria Act
H.J.Res.104: To provide limitations on the transfer of air-to-ground munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia
H.R. 1698: The Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act
H.R. 1697: The Israel Anti-Boycott Act
H.R.1677: Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act
H.J. Res. 102: Relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles
H.Con. Res. 81: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Republic of Yemen
Client expense: $1,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act;
Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members;
Supported H.Res.11, objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace;
Supported H.Res.274, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights;
Supported H.Res.336, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership;
Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentinas economic reforms;
Supported the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R.2061);
Supported the STAND for Ukraine Act (H.R.830);
Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198);
Supported the Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Act (H.R.1698);
Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030);
Supported the Countering Irans Destabilizing Activities Act (S.722);
Supported the Countering Russian Hostilities Act (S.94);
Supported the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act (H.R.2646);
Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658);
Supported the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.672/S.198);
Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance;
Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship;
Urged members to sign a Congressional letter urging the Secretary of State to support diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean;
Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean;
Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy;
Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora;
Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Funding levels for FY18 Democracy and Governance programs
Communications on appropriate implementing instruments for democracy programs
H.R.3030, S. 1158, the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017
Draft legislation on incorporating Crimes Against Humanity into U.S. criminal code
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
H.R. 1229, Repeal of the Authorization for Use of Military Force, all provisions
H.R. 1230, To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002, all provisions
H.R. 1473, To Prohibit Expansion of U.S. Combat Troops into Syria Act, all provisions
HJ Res 100, Consolidated Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2017, all provisions
H.R. 1473: Prohibit Expansion of U.S. Combat Troops into Syria Act
H.R. 1698: The Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act
H.R. 1697: The Israel Anti-Boycott Act
H.R.1677: Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act
H.J. Res. 102: Relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles.
H.J.Res.104: To provide limitations on the transfer of air-to-ground munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia.
H.R. 3030, Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017, all provisions
SJ Res 31, Authorization for Use of Military Force Against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, all provisions
SJ Res 43, Authorization for Use of Military Force Against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, all provisions
S. 722: Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017
S. 720: Israel Anti-Boycott Act
S.J. Res. 40: A joint resolution to provide limitations on the transfer of air-to-ground munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia.
S.J. Res. 42: A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles.
S. 138: Preventing Destabilization of Iraq and Syria Act of 2017
S.1158, Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017, all provisions.
Client expense: $1,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.
May 17, 2018
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 17, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 10, 2018
Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Discharged.
September 5, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
June 28, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5238-5239)
June 22, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Client expense: $1,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Client expense: $1,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $1,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Government targets: Bureau of the Census, Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office