S. 2252 • June 17, 2026
Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act
No official summary yet.
58 out of 188 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.
Total Score
F
Immigration
F
Foreign Policy
F
Trade
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Bills That Affected This Grade
S. 4259 • June 17, 2026
Blue Skies for Taiwan Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
S. 4392 • June 17, 2026
Energy Security Pacts Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4610 • June 17, 2026
Pacific POWER Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4709 • June 17, 2026
UNLOCK AUKUS Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4723 • June 17, 2026
Eliminate Chinese Organized Crime Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4814 • June 17, 2026
A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
No official summary yet.
S. 4800 • June 16, 2026
Land of the Free Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
S. 4781 • June 15, 2026
Make More in America Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
S. 2 • June 5, 2026
Secure America Act
This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through FY2029 for immigration enforcement, border security, and related activities.
S.J.Res. 163 • May 13, 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.
S. 4473 • Apr. 30, 2026
China-Africa Mining Transparency Act
No official summary yet.
S.J.Res. 191 • Apr. 30, 2026
A joint resolution to direct removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.
S. 4436 • Apr. 29, 2026
Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
No official summary yet.
S.J.Res. 99 • Apr. 29, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents".
No official summary yet.
S. 4281 • Apr. 13, 2026
Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4087 • Mar. 12, 2026
A bill to exempt public school employees from non-processing related fees for H-1B visas imposed by Presidential Proclamation 10973.
No official summary yet.
S. 4049 • Mar. 11, 2026
Reclaim Trade Powers Act
This bill repeals the statute that directs the President to take certain actions, such as imposing a tariff of up to 15% for up to 150 days on articles imported into the United States, when necessary to address large and serious U.S. balance-of-payments deficits or certain other situations that present fundamental international payments problems.
S.J.Res. 104 • Mar. 4, 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.
S. 3943 • Feb. 26, 2026
Housing Tariff Exclusion Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3905 • Feb. 24, 2026
Tariff Refund Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
S. 3891 • Feb. 12, 2026
ICE Accountability Act
No official summary yet.
S. 2722 • Feb. 10, 2026
Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
S. 3249 • Feb. 10, 2026
Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
S. 3683 • Jan. 15, 2026
Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
S.J.Res. 98 • Jan. 14, 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities within or against Venezuela unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.
S. 3519 • Dec. 17, 2025
Remote Access Security Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3535 • Dec. 17, 2025
GRACE Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3513 • Dec. 16, 2025
Decreasing Russian Oil Profits Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 1744 • Dec. 15, 2025
PORCUPINE Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3393 • Dec. 9, 2025
Support UNFPA Funding Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3399 • Dec. 9, 2025
Digital Trade Promotion Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 3374 • Dec. 4, 2025
SAFE Chips Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 3150 • Nov. 6, 2025
GAIN AI Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S.J.Res. 90 • Nov. 6, 2025
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities within or against Venezuela unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.
S. 1000 • Oct. 30, 2025
A bill to establish an Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs.
No official summary yet.
S. 1854 • Oct. 30, 2025
Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 2130 • Oct. 30, 2025
AUKUS Improvement Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 2960 • Oct. 30, 2025
Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act
No official summary yet.
S.J.Res. 88 • Oct. 30, 2025
A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.
This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on April 2, 2025, which imposed a 10% tariff on most imports to the United States and additional duties on specified trading partners.
S.J.Res. 81 • Oct. 28, 2025
A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil.
This joint resolution terminates the national emergency that was declared by President Donald J. Trump in an executive order on July 30, 2025, that also imposed an additional 40% tariff on certain imports from Brazil based on the emergency declaration.
S. 2886 • Sept. 18, 2025
America’s CHILDREN Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 2759 • Sept. 10, 2025
Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
No official summary yet.
S. 2646 • Aug. 1, 2025
No Tax Treaties for Foreign Aggressors Act
No official summary yet.
S. 2667 • Aug. 1, 2025
West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 2679 • Aug. 1, 2025
Fulfilling Promises to Afghan Allies Act
No official summary yet.
S. 2594 • July 31, 2025
IEIS Act
No official summary yet.
S. 2611 • July 31, 2025
Safeguarding the Integrity of the Human Rights Reports Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 2387 • July 23, 2025
LEAD Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 2350 • July 17, 2025
Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 2231 • July 9, 2025
GLOBE Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 2212 • July 8, 2025
VISIBLE Act
No official summary yet.
S. 2204 • June 28, 2025
Protecting America’s Diplomatic Workforce Act
No official summary yet.
S. 1478 • June 18, 2025
Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 1731 • June 18, 2025
COUNTER Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 1801 • June 18, 2025
International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 1883 • June 18, 2025
DISRUPT Act
No official summary yet.
S. 2106 • June 18, 2025
SECURE Act
Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency Act or the SECURE Act This bill allows qualified nationals of a country that has or had a temporary protected status designation (certain countries in which nationals experience conflict or other unsafe conditions) to obtain lawful permanent residence (sometimes referred to as a green card ).
S. 1896 • May 22, 2025
A bill to modify the provision of law on expedited review of export licenses for exports of advanced technologies to Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
No official summary yet.
S. 1739 • May 13, 2025
International Nuclear Energy Financing Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 1705 • May 8, 2025
Chip Security Act
This bill requires covered integrated circuit products (e.g., advanced computing chips) to incorporate certain security mechanisms. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Commerce to require any covered integrated circuit product to have chip security mechanisms that implement location verification before the product is exported, reexported, or…
S. 821 • Apr. 28, 2025
Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act
This bill expands an existing requirement for the Department of State to review and report on its guidance to federal agencies on the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. (The U.S.-Taiwan relationship has been unofficial since 1979, when the United States established diplomatic relations with China and broke them with Taiwan.)
S. 860 • Apr. 28, 2025
BUST FENTANYL Act
Break Up Suspicious Transactions of Fentanyl Act or the BUST FENTANYL Act This bill revives a requirement for the President to identify foreign opioid traffickers and extends opioid trafficking sanctions to new categories of foreign persons (individuals and entities) whose actions support such trafficking.
S. 1272 • Apr. 3, 2025
Trade Review Act of 2025
This bill requires congressional notification and review of new or increased duties (i.e., tariffs) imposed by the President on articles imported into the United States. Specifically, the President must notify Congress within 48 hours of imposing or increasing a duty on articles imported into the United States.
S. 1297 • Apr. 3, 2025
Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2025
This bill provides legal protections for a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is detained or subject to immigration-related proceedings. The Department of Justice (DOJ), or the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in a case involving an unaccompanied child, may appoint or provide counsel at the government's expense to non-U.S.
S. 1298 • Apr. 3, 2025
Religious Workforce Protection Act
This bill allows the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to extend the nonimmigrant visa status of certain religious workers. Under current law, if specified conditions are met, nonimmigrant religious workers may receive a visa for a period not to exceed five years.
S.J.Res. 37 • Apr. 2, 2025
A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.
This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on February 1, 2025, which imposed an additional 25% tariff on most imports from Canada (except for Canadian energy or energy resources, which have an additional 10% tariff).
S. 998 • Mar. 12, 2025
Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act
This bill authorizes actions to facilitate trade in medical goods (i.e., medical devices, pharmaceutical goods, or inputs for such devices or goods).
S. 959 • Mar. 11, 2025
Tariff Transparency Act of 2025
This bill requires the U.S. International Trade Commission to investigate and report to Congress on the impact of additional tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. (President Donald J. Trump issued executive orders on February 1, 2025, to impose an additional 25% tariff on most imports from Canada and Mexico.
S. 816 • Mar. 3, 2025
Increasing American Jobs Through Greater United States Exports to Africa and Latin America Act of 2025
This bill requires the President to establish a comprehensive U.S. strategy and a standardized training plan to increase U.S. exports to Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Specifically, the bill directs the President to establish and submit to Congress a comprehensive U.S.
S. 776 • Feb. 27, 2025
UNITED Act
Undertaking Negotiations on Investment and Trade for Economic Dynamism Act or the UNITED Act This bill grants certain authorities to the President for entering into a comprehensive trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom (UK).
S. 646 • Feb. 20, 2025
Born in the USA Act
No official summary yet.
S. 455 • Feb. 6, 2025
Protecting Sensitive Locations Act
This bill prohibits immigration enforcement actions within 1,000 feet of a sensitive location except in exigent circumstances, such as the imminent risk of death, violence, or physical harm to any person.
S. 482 • Feb. 6, 2025
A bill to include Czechia in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Czechia.
No official summary yet.
S. 491 • Feb. 6, 2025
Foreign Assistance Accountability and Oversight Act
No official summary yet.
S. 429 • Feb. 5, 2025
STRATEGIC Minerals Act
Securing Trade and Resources for Advanced Technology, Economic Growth, and International Commerce in Minerals Act or STRATEGIC Minerals Act This bill authorizes actions to facilitate trade and increase U.S. access to critical minerals and rare earth elements (REEs).
S. 391 • Feb. 4, 2025
Access to Counsel Act of 2025
This bill provides various protections for covered individuals subject to secondary or deferred inspections when seeking admission into the United States. Covered individuals include U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) in possession of a visa, returning asylees, and refugees.
S. 398 • Feb. 4, 2025
NO BAN Act
National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act or the NO BAN Act This bill imposes limitations on the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States.
S. 348 • Jan. 30, 2025
STABLE Trade Policy Act
Stopping Tariffs on Allies and Bolstering Legislative Exercise of Trade Policy Act or the STABLE Trade Policy Act This bill requires the President to receive congressional approval in order to proclaim or increase the rates of duty (i.e., tariffs) on articles imported into the United States from covered countries.
S. 5 • Jan. 20, 2025
Laken Riley Act
This act requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer, or any crime that results in death or serious bodily injury to another person.
S. 5451 • Dec. 5, 2024
STRATEGIC Minerals Act
No official summary yet.
S. 5340 • Nov. 18, 2024
Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 5037 • Sept. 12, 2024
Indian Ocean Region Strategic Review Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 4961 • Aug. 1, 2024
NO BAN Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4797 • July 25, 2024
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025
This bill provides FY2025 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for related agencies and programs, including the U.S.
S. 138 • July 12, 2024
Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act
This act addresses issues relating to Tibet, including by establishing a statutory definition of Tibet that includes areas in Chinese provinces outside the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). For the purposes of a federal law concerning U.S.
S. 4712 • July 11, 2024
Global Strategy for Securing Critical Minerals Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 4425 • May 23, 2024
GPA Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4433 • May 23, 2024
BOLSTER Act
No official summary yet.
S. 1829 • May 7, 2024
Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 618 • May 7, 2024
United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2024
United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of State to establish the U.S. Foundation for International Conservation as a tax-exempt organization to promote international conservation efforts, including by providing grants for eligible projects.
S. 4110 • Apr. 11, 2024
AGOA Renewal and Improvement Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 4025 • Mar. 21, 2024
STOP TRANQ Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3987 • Mar. 20, 2024
Stateless Protection Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 3994 • Mar. 20, 2024
Locally Led Development and Humanitarian Response Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3861 • Mar. 5, 2024
A bill to terminate the United States-People's Republic of China Income Tax Convention if the People's Liberation Army initiates an armed attack against Taiwan.
No official summary yet.
S. 3714 • Jan. 31, 2024
GRACE Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3207 • Nov. 2, 2023
Foundation for International Food Security Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
S. 3211 • Nov. 2, 2023
Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3065 • Oct. 17, 2023
Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
S. 3005 • Oct. 3, 2023
Enhancing American Competitiveness Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
S. 1457 • July 25, 2023
Taiwan Tax Agreement Act of 2023
This bill authorizes the United States to enter into a tax agreement with Taiwan. Specifically, the President may, through the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), negotiate and enter into a tax agreement with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO).
S. 490 • July 25, 2023
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act
This bill requires the President to periodically determine whether to allow the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETOs) to continue to operate in the United States. (The HKETOs are the official representative offices for Hong Kong, a semi-autonomous city that was established as a British colony in 1841.
S. 2438 • July 20, 2023
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
This bill provides FY2024 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for related agencies and programs, including the U.S.
S. 2327 • July 13, 2023
Afghan Adjustment Act
This bill provides lawful permanent resident status (also known as green cards ) to certain individuals who supported the U.S. mission in Afghanistan and addresses related issues.
S. 2240 • July 11, 2023
United States-Israel International Development Cooperation Act of 2023
This bill increases and extends the authorization to finance cooperative projects among the United States, Israel, and developing counties that identify and support local solutions to sustainability challenges related to water resources, agriculture, and energy storage. The U.S.
S. 1727 • June 13, 2023
SECURE Act
Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency Act or the SECURE Act This bill allows qualified nationals of a country that has or had a temporary protected status designation to obtain lawful permanent residence (sometimes referred to as a green card ).
S. 1667 • May 17, 2023
America’s CHILDREN Act of 2023
America's CHILDREN Act of 2023 or the Protecting Children of Long-Term Visa Holders Act of 2023 This bill provides lawful permanent resident status to certain college graduates who entered the United States as children and addresses other immigration-related issues. Specifically, this bill allows a non-U.S.
H.J.Res. 39 • May 3, 2023
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Commerce titled Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414 and published on September 16, 2022.
S. 1098 • Mar. 30, 2023
Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
This bill establishes that a foreign nongovernmental organization shall not be disqualified from receiving certain U.S. international development assistance solely because the organization provides medical services using non-U.S.
S. 316 • Mar. 30, 2023
A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
This bill repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.
S. 1007 • Mar. 28, 2023
International Human Rights Defense Act of 2023
This bill establishes in the Department of State a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex) Peoples who shall serve as the principal State Department advisor regarding human rights for LGBTQI+ people and represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of…
S. 962 • Mar. 23, 2023
Global Voices of Freedom Act of 2023
This bill requires certain actions to support and protect human rights defenders, defined in the bill as individuals who use nonviolent means to promote or protect human rights and fundamental freedoms. The bill requires the President to develop a comprehensive interagency strategy to support and protect human rights defenders abroad.
S. 821 • Mar. 15, 2023
A bill to establish an Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region.
This bill authorizes the position of Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region within the Department of State. The Ambassador shall be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.
S. 761 • Mar. 9, 2023
Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023
This bill establishes specified measures to combat forced organ harvesting and the international trafficking in persons for the purpose of removing their organs. These measures include (1) establishing property-blocking and visa-blocking sanctions, and (2) requiring the Department of State to report on these practices.
S. 665 • Mar. 6, 2023
Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act
This bill modifies the Conrad 30 Waiver program, which incentivizes qualified foreign physicians to serve in underserved communities. It also extends statutory authority for the program for three years from this bill's enactment.
S. 629 • Mar. 2, 2023
UNITED Act
Undertaking Negotiations on Investment and Trade for Economic Dynamism Act or the UNITED Act This bill grants certain authorities to the President for entering into a comprehensive trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom (UK).
S. 552 • Feb. 28, 2023
Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2023
This bill extends through FY2035 the special duty-free rules for Haiti. It also extends through FY2035 the duty-free treatment provided for certain apparel products assembled in and imported from Haiti.
S. 436 • Feb. 15, 2023
SAFE Act
Securing Allies Food in Emergencies Act or the SAFE Act This bill requires the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to develop a strategy for averting a global food security crisis. The bill also relaxes a law requiring that certain goods be transported by U.S. vessels.
S. 446 • Feb. 15, 2023
Trading System Preservation Act
This bill authorizes the President to enter into covered plurilateral trade agreements. Covered plurilateral trade agreement refers to a sector-specific agreement within the framework of the World Trade Organization (WTO) involving foreign countries or foreign territories that form a subset of the members of the WTO that does not extend benefits on a…
S. 342 • Feb. 9, 2023
Access to Counsel Act of 2023
This bill provides various protections for covered individuals subject to secondary or deferred inspections when seeking admission into the United States. Covered individuals include U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) in possession of a visa, returning asylees, and refugees.
S. 295 • Feb. 7, 2023
Countering Economic Coercion Act of 2023
This bill authorizes the President to take certain actions to assist foreign trading partners affected by economic coercion and penalize foreign adversaries.
S. 158 • Jan. 31, 2023
Increasing American Jobs Through Greater United States Exports to Africa and Latin America Act of 2023
This bill requires the President to take certain actions to increase U.S. exports to Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Specifically, the bill directs the President to establish and submit to Congress a comprehensive U.S. strategy for public and private investment, trade, and development in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
S. 4216 • Dec. 12, 2022
North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2022
This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 various activities to promote human rights in North Korea. These activities include (1) providing grants to nonprofit organizations to promote human rights, democracy, rule of law, and the development of a market economy in North Korea; (2) increasing the availability of sources of information inside North Korea that…
S. 5134 • Nov. 29, 2022
United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2022
This bill requires the Department of State to establish a foundation to provide grants for projects to manage protected and conserved areas in low- and middle-income countries with high levels of biological diversity or species and ecosystems of significant importance.
S. 3157 • Oct. 17, 2022
Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act
This act requires the Department of Labor to submit to Congress a study on the factors affecting employment opportunities for certain individuals with professional credentials obtained in a non-U.S. country, specifically individuals who are lawfully present noncitizens or naturalized U.S. citizens.
S. 4787 • Aug. 7, 2022
Afghan Adjustment Act
This bill expands eligibility for special immigrant visas to certain Afghan nationals (and accompanying spouse and children) and addresses related issues.
S. 4731 • Aug. 2, 2022
SAFE Act
Securing Allies Food in Emergencies Act or the SAFE Act This bill requires the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to develop a strategy for averting a global food security crisis. The bill also relaxes a law requiring that certain goods be transported by U.S. vessels.
S. 4662 • July 28, 2022
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023
This bill provides FY2023 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for related agencies and programs, including the U.S.
S. 4649 • July 27, 2022
Global Food Security Reauthorization Act of 2022
This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 activities to implement the Global Food Security Strategy, a whole-of-government strategy to promote global food security, resilience, and nutrition. The bill also modifies aspects of the strategy, such as requiring the strategy to seek to improve the efficiency and resilience of agricultural production.
S. 3589 • July 25, 2022
Western Hemisphere Security Strategy Act of 2022
This bill requires the Department of State and the Department of Defense (DOD) to implement a multiyear Western Hemisphere Security Strategy. The strategy must include elements such as (1) a proposal for increasing U.S.
S. 3052 • July 21, 2022
Cambodia Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2022
This bill directs the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., entities and individuals) responsible for acts to undermine democracy in Cambodia, including acts that constitute serious human rights violations and acts to support the establishment of facilities in Cambodia that could be used by China's military.
S. 3317 • July 21, 2022
Madeleine K. Albright Democracy in the 21st Century Act
This bill establishes programs to promote democracy abroad, authorizes Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) democracy programs from FY2023 through FY2027, and addresses related issues.
S. 4514 • July 13, 2022
Countering Economic Coercion Act of 2022
This bill authorizes the President to take certain actions to assist foreign trading partners affected by economic coercion. Economic coercion refers to actions or threats undertaken by a foreign adversary to restrain, obstruct, or manipulate trade, foreign aid, investment, or commerce with the intent to cause economic harm or influence sovereign political…
S. 4450 • June 22, 2022
SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP Act
Securing Privileged Economic, Commercial, Investment, And Legal Rights to Ensure Longstanding Atlantic Trade and Investment Opportunities and Nurture Security, Happiness, Innovation, and Prosperity Act or the SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP Act This bill grants certain authorities to the President for entering into a comprehensive trade agreement between the United…
S. 2129 • June 21, 2022
Otto Warmbier Countering North Korean Censorship and Surveillance Act of 2021
This bill authorizes sanctions related to censorship in North Korea and addresses related issues. The President may impose property-blocking sanctions on foreign individuals and entities responsible for implementing or facilitating North Korea's censorship laws and surveillance.
S. 812 • May 13, 2022
A bill to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in the World Health Organization, and for other purposes.
This bill directs the Department of State to include additional information in its annual reports concerning Taiwan's participation at the World Health Organization's World Health Assembly (WHA) as an observer.
H.R. 6968 • Apr. 7, 2022
Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act
This bill prohibits the importation of energy products from Russia. Specifically, the bill prohibits the importation of Russian products that are classified under chapter 27 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (which includes mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation, bituminous substances, and mineral waxes).
H.R. 7108 • Apr. 7, 2022
Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act
This bill suspends normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. It also permanently authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions based on violations of human rights. Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to proclaim increases in the rates of duty applicable to products of Russia or Belarus.
S. 4074 • Apr. 7, 2022
Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2022
This bill addresses issues related to the commercial trade in live wildlife for human consumption in other countries. For example, the bill requires the Department of State and the U.S.
S.J.Res. 17 • Apr. 6, 2022
A joint resolution requiring the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty and authorizing related litigation, and for other purposes.
This joint resolution requires either the advice and consent of the Senate or an act of Congress before the President may suspend, denounce, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty.
S. 3591 • Apr. 4, 2022
United States-Ecuador Partnership Act of 2022
This bill requires and authorizes actions to strengthen the U.S.-Ecuador relationship. The President may transfer two excess Coast Guard vessels to Ecuador if there is sufficient capacity to maintain the vessels.
S. 3708 • Feb. 28, 2022
Trading System Preservation Act
This bill authorizes the President to enter into covered plurilateral trade agreements. Covered plurilateral trade agreement refers to a sector-specific agreement within the framework of the World Trade Organization (WTO) involving foreign countries or foreign territories that form a subset of the members of the WTO that does not extend benefits on a…
S. 3347 • Dec. 8, 2021
Masih Alinejad HUNT Act of 2021
Masih Alinejad Harassment and Unlawful Targeting Act of 2021 or the Masih Alinejad HUNT Act of 2021 This bill imposes sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., individuals or entities) that are acting on behalf of Iran's government and involved in the harassment of certain individuals, such as human rights activists.
S. 3108 • Oct. 28, 2021
Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2021
This bill provides legal protections for a noncitizen (i.e., an individual referred to as an alien in federal law) who is detained or subject to immigration-related proceedings.
S. 3075 • Oct. 26, 2021
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2022
This bill provides FY2022 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for related agencies and programs, including the U.S.
S. 2956 • Oct. 7, 2021
Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act of 2021
This bill sets out programs and otherwise directs the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to carry out activities to prevent and treat malnutrition globally.
S. 2967 • Oct. 7, 2021
Arctic Diplomacy Act of 2021
This bill authorizes the position of Assistant Secretary of State for Arctic Affairs within the Department of State. The position shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of matters pertaining to foreign policy in the Arctic, including trade, the environment, and political-military affairs.
S. 2950 • Oct. 6, 2021
FOREST Act of 2021
Fostering Overseas Rule of law and Environmentally Sound Trade Act of 2021 or the FOREST Act of 2021 This bill restricts certain commodities produced on illegally deforested land from accessing the U.S. market.
S. 2828 • Sept. 23, 2021
Preserving Employment Visas Act
This bill reclaims unused employment-based immigrant visas from FY2020 and FY2021 and makes such unused visas available in FY2022, for the purposes of calculating the total number of employment-based immigrant visas available each fiscal year.
S. 2753 • Sept. 15, 2021
Protecting Children of Long-term Visa Holders Act of 2021
America's Children Act or the Protecting Children of Long-term Visa Holders Act of 2021 This bill provides lawful permanent resident status to certain college graduates who entered the United States as children and addresses other immigration-related issues.
S.J.Res. 10 • Aug. 4, 2021
A joint resolution to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq, and for other purposes.
This joint resolution repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.
S. 65 • July 16, 2021
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
This bill imposes importation limits on goods produced using forced labor in China, especially the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and imposes sanctions related to such forced labor. The Department of Homeland Security shall report to Congress a strategy for preventing the importation of goods produced in China using forced labor.
S. 1061 • June 24, 2021
Israel Relations Normalization Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of State to take certain actions promoting the normalization of relations between Israel, Arab states, and other relevant countries and regions.
S. 14 • June 24, 2021
Combating Global Corruption Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of State to develop a program to combat corruption in foreign countries. The State Department must annually report to Congress a tiered list of all foreign countries.
S. 2000 • June 24, 2021
U.S.-Greece Defense and Interparliamentary Partnership Act of 2021
This bill authorizes programs to provide defense-related assistance to Greece and addresses related issues. The bill authorizes providing to Greece from FY2022-FY2026 (1) assistance through the European Recapitalization Incentive Program to help Greece meet its defense needs and transition away from Russian-produced military equipment; and (2) International…
S. 2208 • June 24, 2021
USMCA FTZ Modernization Act of 2021
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Foreign-Trade Zone Modernization Act of 2021 or the USMCA FTZ Modernization Act of 2021 This bill requires the International Trade Commission to investigate tariff policies related to foreign-trade zones (FTZs), which are designated sites at which special customs procedures may be used to allow for domestic activity…
S. 93 • June 24, 2021
Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Reauthorization Act
This bill permanently authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions based on violations of human rights, and it revises the President's authority to impose these sanctions.
S. 2128 • June 17, 2021
Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from detaining an individual during pregnancy or postpartum recovery and addresses related issues. DHS must immediately release any detainee found to be pregnant, unless the detainee presents an immediate and serious threat of hurting themselves or others.
S. 2067 • June 15, 2021
SECRETS Act of 2021
Stopping and Excluding Chinese Rip-offs and Exports with United States Trade Secrets Act of 2021 or the SECRETS Act of 2021 This bill expands the authority of the U.S.
S. 2003 • June 10, 2021
Central American Women and Children Protection Act of 2021
This bill temporarily authorizes the Department of State to enter into bilateral compacts with the governments of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to strengthen criminal justice systems, social supports, and other means to protect women and children from domestic and gender-based violence.
S. 2032 • June 10, 2021
Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2021
This bill modifies a program providing special immigrant visas to eligible citizens or nationals of Afghanistan who assisted U.S. efforts there and addresses related issues. The bill extends the program through 2023 and increases the number of visas available. An individual may become eligible for a visa after assisting U.S.
S. 1996 • June 9, 2021
Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality Act of 2021
or the GLOBE Act of 2021 This bill contains provisions related to (1) the protection of LGBTQI individuals globally; and (2) immigration protections for vulnerable individuals.
S. 1891 • May 27, 2021
NO BAN Act
National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act or the NO BAN Act This bill imposes limitations on the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States.
S. 1912 • May 27, 2021
Access to Counsel Act of 2021
This bill provides various protections for covered individuals subject to secondary or deferred inspections when seeking admission into the United States. Covered individuals include U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, aliens in possession of a visa, returning asylees, and refugees.
S. 1810 • May 25, 2021
Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act
This bill modifies the Conrad 30 Waiver program, which incentivizes qualified foreign physicians to serve in underserved communities. It also extends statutory authority for the program for three years from this bill's enactment.
S. 1737 • May 20, 2021
Global Pandemic Prevention and Biosecurity Act
This bill establishes a task force and requires the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to take specified measures to respond to and prevent zoonotic (animal-to-human) disease outbreaks.
S. 747 • May 12, 2021
Citizenship for Essential Workers Act
This bill establishes a mechanism for eligible aliens who worked as essential workers during the declared COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency to apply for and obtain permanent resident status. The bill also narrows certain grounds for deportability and inadmissibility.
S. 1169 • May 10, 2021
Strategic Competition Act of 2021
This bill addresses various foreign relations issues, with a focus on China. Among other things, the bill requires the U.S. Agency for Global Media to take certain actions to support independent journalism and combat censorship in countries where the Chinese Communist Party or other entities are promoting disinformation; requires the Department of State to…
S. 1451 • Apr. 29, 2021
Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2021
This bill authorizes the President to provide assistance to implement a comprehensive five-year strategy to contribute toward the global goal of ending preventable child and maternal deaths by 2030.
S. 1473 • Apr. 29, 2021
SAFEGUARD Act of 2021
Safeguarding Human Rights in Arms Exports Act of 2021 or the SAFEGUARD Act of 2021 This bill establishes specified measures to prevent the sale, export, or transfer of defense articles or defense services to foreign countries for use in violation of international humanitarian law or internationally recognized human rights.
S. 1135 • Apr. 15, 2021
GRACE Act
Guaranteed Refugee Admission Ceiling Enhancement Act or the GRACE Act This bill establishes that the maximum number of refugees admitted each fiscal year shall be no less than 125,000 and that the maximum number shall be treated as the numerical goal for refugee admissions for the applicable fiscal year.
S. 1080 • Apr. 13, 2021
Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act
This bill designates certain residents of the Xinjiang region in China as prioritized refugees of special humanitarian concern and addresses other related issues.
S. 1024 • Mar. 25, 2021
Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
This bill makes previously unused immigrant visas available to nurses and physicians who petition for such a visa before the date that is 90 days after the end of the declared national emergency relating to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak.
S. 811 • Mar. 17, 2021
Taiwan Fellowship Act
This bill directs the Department of State to establish a program to provide fellowships in Taiwan to qualifying U.S. government employees. Each program fellow shall work in (1) a Taiwanese government agency; or (2) a nongovernmental organization, such as the American Institute in Taiwan, whose interests are associated with the interests of the fellow's…
S. 765 • Mar. 16, 2021
Keeping Women and Girls Safe from the Start Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of State to carry out activities under the Safe from the Start program to prevent, mitigate, and respond to gender-based violence in humanitarian emergencies around the world. (The Safe from the Start program addresses childhood exposure to violence.)
S. 602 • Mar. 4, 2021
Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2021
This bill establishes specified measures to combat forced organ harvesting and the international trafficking in persons for the purpose of removing their organs.
S. 424 • Feb. 24, 2021
International Human Rights Defense Act of 2021
This bill establishes in the Department of State a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex) Peoples who shall serve as the principal State Department advisor regarding human rights for LGBTQI people and represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of…
S. 379 • Feb. 23, 2021
Libya Stabilization Act
This bill provides for sanctions and aid related to the conflict in Libya. The bill provides statutory authority for an April 19, 2016, executive order imposing property- and visa-blocking sanctions on persons contributing to the violence in Libya.
S. 348 • Feb. 22, 2021
U.S. Citizenship Act
This bill establishes a path to citizenship for certain undocumented individuals. The bill also replaces the term alien with noncitizen in the immigration statutes and addresses other related issues. Specifically, the bill establishes a new status of lawful prospective immigrant .
S. 295 • Feb. 8, 2021
Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act
This bill designates certain Hong Kong residents with priority status for refugee consideration and contains other related provisions. An individual and certain family members shall have such priority status if the individual (1) is a Hong Kong resident who suffered persecution or has a well-founded fear of persecution as a result of peaceful political…
S. 306 • Feb. 8, 2021
SECURE Act
Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency Act or the SECURE Act This bill allows qualified nationals of a country that has or had a temporary protected status designation to obtain permanent resident status.
S. 260 • Feb. 4, 2021
Protecting Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence Act
This bill allows an abused spouse or child whose immigrant status is derived from another alien (the principal alien) to obtain immigrant status independent of the principal alien. Current law provides a path to immigrant status to abused individuals who derive their status from a U.S.
S. 142 • Jan. 28, 2021
Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
This bill establishes that a foreign nongovernmental organization shall not be disqualified from receiving certain U.S. international development assistance solely because the organization provides medical services using non-U.S. government funds if the medical services are legal in both the United States and the country in which they are being provided.
S. 50 • Jan. 26, 2021
Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2021
This bill provides assistance to eligible nationals of Venezuela. Under this bill, eligible nationals of Venezuela shall qualify for temporary protected status, which prevents their removal from the United States and allows them to obtain employment and travel authorization.