S. 4834 • June 18, 2026
Prioritizing American Talent Act
No official summary yet.
219 out of 291 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.
Total Score
D-
Immigration
C
Foreign Policy
F
Trade
C+
Bills That Affected This Grade
S. 3018 • June 17, 2026
A bill to permit visiting dignitaries and service members from Taiwan to display the flag of the Republic of China.
No official summary yet.
S. 4709 • June 17, 2026
UNLOCK AUKUS Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4805 • June 17, 2026
Save Our Shrimpers Act
This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to instruct U.S. leadership of international financial institutions (e.g., the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank) to oppose providing financial assistance for any project to support shrimp farming, shrimp processing, or the export of shrimp in a borrowing country.
S. 4769 • June 11, 2026
Illegal Immigration Cost Recovery Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4771 • June 11, 2026
Protecting Asylum Integrity Act
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. 4581 • May 20, 2026
CCP Sanctions Shot Clock Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4432 • Apr. 29, 2026
Tibet Atrocities Determination Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4295 • Apr. 15, 2026
Stop Support for UNRWA Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
S. 4296 • Apr. 15, 2026
IGO Anti-Boycott Act
This bill penalizes U.S. persons (individuals or entities) that participate in certain boycotts imposed by international governmental organizations (IGOs). The bill expands an existing law that prohibits various actions by U.S.
S. 4063 • Mar. 11, 2026
Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
S. 3920 • Feb. 25, 2026
UASI Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3921 • Feb. 25, 2026
Sanctuary Jurisdiction Event Security Enhancement Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3857 • Feb. 12, 2026
One Nation, One Visa Policy Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3713 • Jan. 28, 2026
No Climate Treaties Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
S. 3674 • Jan. 26, 2026
SCAM Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3655 • Jan. 15, 2026
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3681 • Jan. 15, 2026
Keep Our Border Agents Paid Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3641 • Jan. 14, 2026
No Relief for Allies of Dictators Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
S. 3602 • Jan. 8, 2026
Public Charge Clarification Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
S. 3566 • Dec. 18, 2025
No Trade Preferences for Communist China Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3519 • Dec. 17, 2025
Remote Access Security Act
No official summary yet.
S. 1744 • Dec. 15, 2025
PORCUPINE Act
No official summary yet.
S. 2950 • Dec. 9, 2025
Scam Compound Accountability and Mobilization Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3237 • Nov. 20, 2025
Terrorist Inadmissibility Codification Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3200 • Nov. 19, 2025
License Monopoly Prevention Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 3101 • Nov. 4, 2025
SAFE KIDS Act
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. 2424 • Oct. 30, 2025
THINK TWICE 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. 3036 • Oct. 23, 2025
Chinese Communist Party SDR Exchange Prohibition Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 2893 • Sept. 18, 2025
SEVER Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 2502 • July 29, 2025
Preventing the Forced Return of Uyghurs Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 2401 • July 23, 2025
287(g) Program Protection Act
No official summary yet.
S. 2406 • July 23, 2025
Canadian Snowbirds Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 330 • July 23, 2025
CCP IP Act
No official summary yet.
S. 2362 • July 21, 2025
Ending Lending to China Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 2297 • July 16, 2025
Preventing Intelligence Gathering from Foreign Adversaries Act
No official summary yet.
S. 2293 • July 15, 2025
Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 2268 • July 14, 2025
Agricultural Risk Review Act of 2025
This bill makes changes to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), including by requiring CFIUS to determine whether a national security review is necessary for reportable agricultural land transactions that are referred by the Department of Agriculture (USDA).
S. 2168 • June 25, 2025
Drones for America Act
No official summary yet.
S. 2111 • June 18, 2025
American Students First Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 2065 • June 12, 2025
CHECKPOINT Act
No official summary yet.
S. 1997 • June 9, 2025
Stop GAPS Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 1983 • June 5, 2025
No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act
No official summary yet.
S. 1824 • May 21, 2025
Taiwan PLUS Act
No official summary yet.
S. 1772 • May 15, 2025
Confronting CCP Human Rights Abusers Act
No official summary yet.
S. 1754 • May 14, 2025
Preventing PLA Acquisition of United States Technology Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 1685 • May 8, 2025
No Funds for Forced Labor Act
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. 1612 • May 6, 2025
No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 1623 • May 6, 2025
Countering Corrupt Political (CCP) Influence Act
No official summary yet.
S. 1521 • Apr. 30, 2025
Stand with Israel Act
No official summary yet.
S. 1339 • Apr. 8, 2025
Stop CCP Money Laundering Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 1359 • Apr. 8, 2025
STOP CCP Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
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. 1153 • Mar. 26, 2025
No Dollars for Dictators Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 1128 • Mar. 25, 2025
Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act
No official summary yet.
S. 1010 • Mar. 12, 2025
CAMPUS Act
No official summary yet.
S. 974 • Mar. 12, 2025
Taiwan Representative Office Act
No official summary yet.
S. 947 • Mar. 11, 2025
United States Citrus Protection Act
This bill prohibits importing commercially produced fresh citrus fruit originating in China.
S. 834 • Mar. 4, 2025
Frank Connor and Trooper Werner Foerster Justice Act
No official summary yet.
S. 817 • Mar. 3, 2025
Falun Gong Protection Act
No official summary yet.
S. 774 • Feb. 27, 2025
WHO is Accountable Act
No official summary yet.
S. 777 • Feb. 27, 2025
Strategic Ports Reporting Act
This bill requires the Department of State to conduct a study and submit a report to Congress on strategic ports. The report shall contain various elements related to such ports, including (1) a detailed list of all strategic ports owned, operated, or controlled by China or a foreign person of China; (2) a detailed list of all strategic ports owned…
S. 742 • Feb. 26, 2025
Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2025
This bill extends through FY2035 the special duty-free rules for various apparel products imported from Haiti, including the duty-free treatment provided for a limited amount (referred to as tariff preference levels) of certain apparel products assembled in and imported from Haiti.
S. 707 • Feb. 25, 2025
No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds that the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers.
S. 685 • Feb. 24, 2025
Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act
No official summary yet.
S. 669 • Feb. 20, 2025
DEFUND Act of 2025
Disengaging Entirely From the United Nations Debacle Act of 2025 or the DEFUND Act of 2025 This bill directs the President to terminate U.S. membership in the United Nations (U.N.) and all formally affiliated bodies. It also ends U.S. participation in all U.N. conventions and agreements. Funds may be appropriated to facilitate U.S. withdrawal from the U.N.
S. 680 • Feb. 20, 2025
Ending China's Unfair Advantage Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 554 • Feb. 12, 2025
United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025
This bill requires or authorizes certain actions to increase defense-related cooperation between the United States and Israel. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a cooperative program, with the concurrence of Israel's Ministry of Defense (MOD), to develop and deploy advanced technologies for countering unmanned…
S. 556 • Feb. 12, 2025
Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 450 • Feb. 6, 2025
Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using appropriated funds to procure a battery produced by certain entities, particularly six specific companies owned and operated in China. This prohibition begins on October 1, 2027.
S. 488 • Feb. 6, 2025
DEMOCRACIA Act
Denying Earnings to the Military Oligarchy in Cuba and Restricting Activities of the Cuban Intelligence Apparatus Act or the DEMOCRACIA Act This bill provides for asset- and visa-blocking sanctions for conduct relating to Cuba. It also establishes an interagency task force to facilitate access to uncensored internet in Cuba.
S. 334 • Jan. 30, 2025
American Values Act
This bill expands restrictions on using U.S. foreign assistance to pay for or promote abortions, involuntary sterilizations, or other related activities.
S. 344 • Jan. 30, 2025
A bill to require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to identify and conduct recurrent vetting of evacuees from Afghanistan found not to be properly vetted before entering the United States.
This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct recurrent and periodic screening and vetting of all evacuees from Afghanistan who were paroled into the United States under certain operations. The screening and vetting must include consulting all law enforcement and international terrorist screening databases.
S.J.Res. 8 • Jan. 30, 2025
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants".
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of Homeland Security titled Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants and published on December 13, 2024.
S. 313 • Jan. 29, 2025
Stop Funding Global Terrorists Act of 2025
This bill prohibits the United States from making any voluntary or assessed contributions to the United Nations (UN) for assistance to Afghanistan until the Department of State certifies to Congress that (1) no U.S.
S. 271 • Jan. 28, 2025
Stop Illegal Reentry Act
This bill increases criminal penalties for certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who illegally reenter the United States after removal or exclusion.
S. 286 • Jan. 28, 2025
Stop Human Trafficking of Unaccompanied Migrant Children Act of 2025
This bill establishes requirements relating to placing unaccompanied alien children with sponsors. (Under federal law, an unaccompanied alien child is a minor with no lawful immigration status and no parent or legal guardian in the United States to provide care and physical custody.)
S. 221 • Jan. 23, 2025
Extending Limits of United States Customs Waters Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 176 • Jan. 22, 2025
Not One More Inch or Acre Act
No official summary yet.
S. 179 • Jan. 22, 2025
FARM Act
Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act or the FARM Act This bill places the Secretary of Agriculture on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). It also requires CFIUS to review any investment that could result in foreign control of any U.S. agricultural business.
S. 197 • Jan. 22, 2025
Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act of 2025
This bill places restrictions on the purchase of certain property by a foreign person (e.g., an individual or entity) who is owned or controlled by, is acting for or on behalf of, or receives subsidies from Russia, China, Iran, or North Korea.
S. 198 • Jan. 22, 2025
PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2025
This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons (individuals and entities) that are involved with the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) or Palestinian Authority (PA) system of compensation supporting acts of terrorism.
S. 159 • Jan. 21, 2025
Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act
This bill requires (1) the Department of State to designate Ansarallah, the Iran-backed movement in Yemen also known as the Houthis, as a foreign terrorist organization; and (2) the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and any foreign person who is a member, agent, or affiliate of, or owned or controlled by…
S. 172 • Jan. 21, 2025
Stopping Adversarial Tariff Evasion Act
This bill expands the applicability of certain trade enforcement actions to goods from entities (e.g., businesses) that are owned, controlled, directed, or operated by a foreign adversary (i.e., China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and the Maduro regime of Venezuela).
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. 108 • Jan. 16, 2025
Protecting Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2025
This bill prohibits certain members of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and their families from receiving an F (academic student) or J (exchange visitor) visa. Specifically, this prohibition shall apply to any CCP member who has served in any position in the CCP since this bill's enactment.
S. 145 • Jan. 16, 2025
Dismantle Iran’s Proxy Act of 2025
This bill requires the President to take actions against Ansarallah, the Iran-backed movement in Yemen also known as the Houthis. Specifically, the bill requires the President to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization. (Among other things, such a designation allows the Department of the Treasury to require U.S.
S. 84 • Jan. 14, 2025
Sarah's Law
This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.
S. 92 • Jan. 14, 2025
Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act
This bill prohibits the United States from becoming a party to a World Health Organization (WHO) agreement related to strengthening pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response except pursuant to a treaty made under Article II, Section 2, clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution (which requires that two-thirds of Senators present concur with the treaty).
S. 70 • Jan. 13, 2025
A bill to require the imposition of sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and its officials, agents, or affiliates for acts of international terrorism.
This bill requires the President to designate Ansarallah, the Iran-backed movement in Yemen also known as the Houthis, as a foreign terrorist organization. The President must also report to Congress a determination as to whether specified foreign persons are officials, agents, or affiliates of Ansarallah.
S. 39 • Jan. 9, 2025
STOP MADURO Act
Securing Timely Opportunities for Payment and Maximizing Awards for Detaining Unlawful Regime Officials Act of 2025 or the STOP MADURO Act This bill authorizes the Department of State to pay a reward of up to $100 million for certain information directly leading to the arrest and conviction of Nicolas Maduro Moros.
S. 49 • Jan. 9, 2025
Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act of 2025
This bill requires sanctions on certain foreign persons associated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or Chinese law enforcement institutions, including those seeking to establish a Chinese police presence in the United States. The bill requires the President to impose visa-blocking sanctions on certain non-U.S.
S. 53 • Jan. 9, 2025
PRINTS Act
Preventing the Recycling of Immigrants is Necessary for Trafficking Suspension Act or the PRINTS Act This bill addresses migrant minor children entering the United States.
S. 37 • Jan. 8, 2025
VALOR Act of 2025
Venezuela Advancing Liberty, Opportunity, and Rights Act of 2025 or the VALOR Act of 2025 This bill requires or authorizes various actions, including sanctions, targeting the current government of Venezuela and any nondemocratic successor government.
S. 5564 • Dec. 17, 2024
SEWAGE GARLIC Imports Tariff Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 5571 • Dec. 17, 2024
Chinese Military and Surveillance Company Sanctions Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 5572 • Dec. 17, 2024
Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act
No official summary yet.
S. 5303 • Nov. 13, 2024
Stand with Israel Act
No official summary yet.
S. 5110 • Sept. 19, 2024
Stopping Adversarial Tariff Evasion Act
No official summary yet.
S. 5117 • Sept. 19, 2024
Frank Connor and Trooper Werner Foerster Justice Act
No official summary yet.
S. 5126 • Sept. 19, 2024
STOP MADURO Act
No official summary yet.
S. 5076 • Sept. 17, 2024
Iran Internet Freedom Act
No official summary yet.
S. 5003 • Sept. 10, 2024
VALOR Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 5007 • Sept. 10, 2024
Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 4914 • July 31, 2024
Falun Gong Protection Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4866 • July 30, 2024
Strategic Ports Reporting Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4779 • July 25, 2024
PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 4788 • July 25, 2024
SAFE U.S. Facilities Act
No official summary yet.
S.J.Res. 89 • July 11, 2024
A joint resolution to direct the termination of the use of United States Armed Forces for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore pier on the coast of the Gaza Strip that has not been authorized by Congress.
No official summary yet.
S.J.Res. 94 • June 5, 2024
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the proposed rule submitted by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule.
No official summary yet.
S. 4408 • May 23, 2024
ARM Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4433 • May 23, 2024
BOLSTER Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4364 • May 16, 2024
Reshape Alternatives to Detention Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 4337 • May 15, 2024
Israel Security Assistance Support Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4311 • May 9, 2024
No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 1829 • May 7, 2024
Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 3235 • May 7, 2024
End Iranian Terrorism Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 4241 • May 2, 2024
TAIWAN Security Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4093 • Apr. 10, 2024
Reviewing Qatar’s Major Non-NATO Ally Status Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 1271 • Apr. 9, 2024
FEND Off Fentanyl Act
Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence Off Fentanyl Act or the FEND Off Fentanyl Act This bill requires or authorizes various actions, including sanctions, targeting foreign persons (individuals and entities) engaged in trafficking of fentanyl and other illicit opioids.
S. 3049 • Apr. 9, 2024
Revoke Iranian Funding Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
S. 4034 • Mar. 21, 2024
No Bystanders at the United Nations Human Rights Council Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 3917 • Mar. 12, 2024
Stop Mexico’s Steel Surge Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3933 • Mar. 12, 2024
Laken Riley Act
This bill 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, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement.
S. 3848 • Feb. 29, 2024
Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 3796 • Feb. 11, 2024
Keeping International Land Ports of Entry Open Act
This bill prohibits Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees from being transferred out of any land port of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border, except in specified circumstances.
S. 3708 • Jan. 31, 2024
A bill to reprogram Federal funds appropriated for UNRWA to construct the southwest border wall and to prohibit future funding for UNRWA.
No official summary yet.
S. 3590 • Jan. 16, 2024
SEWAGE GARLIC Imports Act of 2024
Stopping Eating Waste And Guarantee Excellence for Garlic Assurance and Regulatory Legislation to Inhibit Chinese Imports Act of 2024 or the SEWAGE GARLIC Imports Act of 2024 This bill prohibits the importation of garlic from China.
S. 3527 • Dec. 14, 2023
Iran SDR Exchange Prohibition Act of 2023
This bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from engaging in transactions involving Special Drawing Rights (SDR) issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and held by Iran. (The SDR is an international reserve asset maintained by the IMF based on contributions from IMF member countries.
S. 3531 • Dec. 14, 2023
Protect American Gun Exporters Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3461 • Dec. 11, 2023
Iran China Accountability Act of 2023
This bill prohibits the obligation or expenditure of federal funds to enter any negotiation with Iran regarding an Iranian nuclear agreement until (1) Iran has terminated agreements involving receiving funds from China; (2) Iran has terminated all military or security partnership agreements with China; (3) China has ceased to incarcerate Uyghur individuals…
S. 3417 • Dec. 6, 2023
Ban C-FOOD Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3405 • Dec. 5, 2023
Countering Corrupt Political (CCP) Influence Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3363 • Nov. 29, 2023
Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Reauthorization Act of 2023
This bill extends through 2025 authorizations for certain sanctions related to Venezuela. These include (1) sanctions against persons committing violence and human rights violations in Venezuela, (2) sanctions against persons acting on behalf of Russia supporting Venezuelan security forces, (3) restrictions on export of defense articles and services to…
S. 3183 • Nov. 1, 2023
Terrorist Inadmissibility Codification Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3192 • Nov. 1, 2023
Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3197 • Nov. 1, 2023
Iranian Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2023
This bill establishes an Iran Sanctions Enforcement Fund to pay expenses relating to seizures and forfeitures of Iranian property and provides statutory authority for the Export Enforcement Coordination Center, which is in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and investigates and prosecutes violations of U.S. export control laws.
S. 3150 • Oct. 26, 2023
IMF Accountability Act of 2023
This bill imposes requirements on U.S. representatives to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) with regard to certain issues involving China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, or Afghanistan while under Taliban control. The President or any U.S.
S. 3159 • Oct. 26, 2023
PANA Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
S. 3061 • Oct. 25, 2023
A bill to revoke the waiver determination submitted to Congress on September 11, 2023, with respect to certain sanctions imposed with respect to Iran.
No official summary yet.
S. 3083 • Oct. 19, 2023
Emergency Resupply for Iron Dome Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
S. 3053 • Oct. 17, 2023
Preempting Misguided Appeasement and Financing of Destabilizing Regimes Act of 2023
This bill prohibits the importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas from Venezuela and Iran. The prohibition does not apply to those products seized by the U.S. government for violations of sanctions.
S. 3057 • Oct. 17, 2023
No Dollars for Dictators Act of 2023
This bill imposes additional restrictions on the U.S. government's authority to vote on Special Drawing Rights (SDR) allocations at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). (The SDR is an international reserve asset maintained by the IMF based on contributions from IMF member countries.
S. 3064 • Oct. 17, 2023
U.N. Anti-Terrorism Accountability Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
S. 3041 • Oct. 16, 2023
A bill to reinstate certain sanctions imposed with respect to Iran.
This bill reinstates any statutory sanctions against Iran that had been waived, reduced, or otherwise relieved pursuant to any agreement between the United States and Iran.
S. 3028 • Oct. 4, 2023
PUNISH Act of 2023
Preventing Underhanded and Nefarious Iranian Supported Homicides Act of 2023 or the PUNISH Act of 2023 This bill extends sanctions and national emergencies related to Iran established by specified executive orders and limits the authority of the President to waive sanctions related to Iran.
S. 2999 • Sept. 29, 2023
Keep Our Border Agents Paid Act
No official summary yet.
S. 2905 • Sept. 21, 2023
No Asylum for CCP Spies Act
This bill makes a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who has been affiliated with the Communist or a totalitarian party ineligible for asylum.
S. 2774 • Sept. 12, 2023
SEVER 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. 2210 • June 22, 2023
Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act
This bill restricts the President's authority to unilaterally undertake certain actions with respect to Iran and increases congressional oversight of those actions. Specifically, the President must report to Congress before terminating or waiving sanctions related to Iran or taking a licensing action that significantly alters U.S.
S. 2057 • June 20, 2023
A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to deliver on foreign military sales to Taiwan.
No official summary yet.
S. 2025 • June 15, 2023
A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit the provision of any foreign assistance for state sponsors of terrorism.
No official summary yet.
S. 1768 • May 31, 2023
Taliban Sanctions Act of 2023
This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on certain individuals related to Afghanistan. Specifically, the President must impose certain sanctions on foreign persons, including members of the Taliban, who (1) have directly or indirectly provided support for terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan; (2) are responsible for or complicit in serious…
S. 1674 • May 18, 2023
No START Treaty Act
This bill sets requirements for certain nuclear arms agreements with Russia and bars the expenditure of funds to implement the New START Treaty (a nuclear arms reduction treaty between the United States and Russia signed April 8, 2010) or similar future agreements unless such requirements are met.
S. 1637 • May 17, 2023
Combating BDS Act of 2023
This bill allows a state or local government to adopt measures to divest its assets from entities using boycotts, divestments, or sanctions to influence Israel's policies. Such measures shall meet various requirements, including those related to written notice and comment.
S. 1647 • May 17, 2023
Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2023
This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and any affiliate or successor groups. The President must impose sanctions on foreign persons and on agencies or instrumentalities of foreign states that knowingly provide significant support or services to or are involved in a significant transaction with a senior member or…
S.J.Res. 18 • May 17, 2023
A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility".
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security titled Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility and published on September 9, 2022. The 2022 final rule nullified an August 14, 2019, final rule. The 2019 final rule made it more likely that a non-U.S.
S. 1494 • May 9, 2023
BUILD IT Act
Border's Unused Idle and Lying Dormant Inventory Transfer Act or the BUILD IT Act This bill requires the federal government to transfer, upon request, materials associated with the construction of a barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border to the governments of the states along that border (i.e., Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas).
S. 1461 • May 4, 2023
Stop Human Trafficking of Unaccompanied Migrant Children Act of 2023
This bill imposes additional requirements relating to placing unaccompanied alien children with sponsors. (Under federal law, an unaccompanied alien child is a minor with no lawful immigration status and no parent or legal guardian in the United States to provide care and physical custody.)
S. 1465 • May 4, 2023
Baltic Security Initiative Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to carry out an initiative to deepen security cooperation with Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The goals of this initiative include (1) achieving U.S.
S. 396 • May 4, 2023
Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2023
This bill requires the Department of State to provide an annual report to Congress on ties between criminal gangs and political and economic elites in Haiti. The bill also requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on certain individuals identified in the report if appropriate under U.S. law.
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. 1368 • Apr. 27, 2023
Preventing PLA Acquisition of United States Technology Act of 2023
This bill prohibits certain types of scientific research or technical exchange between specified U.S. and Chinese entities. The bill's prohibition concerns research or exchange that could develop technologies identified by the Chinese Communist Party as priorities for its strategy to mobilize non-military resources and expertise for military application.
S.J.Res. 25 • Apr. 25, 2023
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States".
This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Labor final rule entitled Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States and published on February 28, 2023.
S. 1252 • Apr. 20, 2023
Uyghur Policy Act of 2023
This bill addresses human rights issues concerning the Uyghurs and other persecuted minority groups in China, particularly in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR).
S. 1220 • Apr. 19, 2023
U.S. and Pacific Islands Forum Partnership Act
This bill requires the President to appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, a qualified individual to serve as Special Envoy to the Pacific Islands Forum. (The Pacific Islands Forum is a regional political and economic policy organization with 18 member nations.) The Special Envoy may not concurrently serve as a U.S.
S. 1179 • Apr. 18, 2023
Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2023
This bill allows a beneficiary (or an heir of a beneficiary) of certain insurance policies in effect during the Holocaust to sue in U.S. district court to enforce rights under such policies.
S. 1184 • Apr. 18, 2023
Sister City Transparency Act
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study of sister city partnerships between U.S. communities and foreign communities in those countries that score below a certain level on a public sector corruption perception index.
S. 1129 • Mar. 30, 2023
No Relief for Allies of Dictators Act of 2023
This bill requires the Department of State to deny or revoke visas for certain individuals associated with the Hugo Chavez or Nicolas Maduro regimes of Venezuela, the Fidel or Raul Castro regime of Cuba, the Daniel Ortega regime or Sandinista party of Nicaragua, or the Evo Morales regime of Bolivia.
S. 1027 • Mar. 29, 2023
STAND with Taiwan Act of 2023
Sanctions Targeting Aggressors of Neighboring Democracies with Taiwan Act of 2023 or the STAND with Taiwan Act of 2023 This bill requires the imposition of sanctions in the event of a military invasion of Taiwan by China and addresses related issues.
S. 1035 • Mar. 29, 2023
Ending China's Unfair Advantage Act of 2023
Ending China's Unfair Advantage Act of 202 3 This bill prohibits the expenditure of federal funds to implement the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer until the agreement is amended to remove China from the list of developing countries .
S. 316 • Mar. 29, 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. 995 • Mar. 28, 2023
Venezuelan Democracy Act
This bill requires or authorizes various actions, including sanctions, targeting the current government of Venezuela and any nondemocratic successor government. The bill also authorizes certain types of assistance for the people of Venezuela and to support democracy-building efforts.
S. 987 • Mar. 27, 2023
PREVENT Fentanyl Act
Providing Resources for Exceptional Veterans to End Narcotic Trafficking of Fentanyl Act or the PREVENT Fentanyl Act This bill expands the Human Exploitation Rescue Operation Child-Rescue Corps program to address fentanyl trafficking. (The program, which is part of U.S.
S. 908 • Mar. 22, 2023
A bill to oppose the provision of assistance to the People's Republic of China by the multilateral development banks.
This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. executive directors at certain multilateral development banks, such as the Asian Development Bank, to oppose providing a loan, financial assistance, or technical assistance to China.
S. 852 • Mar. 16, 2023
STOP CCP Act of 2023
Sanction Transactions Originating from Pernicious Chinese Companies and Policies Act of 2023 or the STOP CCP Act of 202 3 This bill prohibits U.S. persons (generally individuals and entities subject to U.S. jurisdiction) from trading in publicly traded securities with certain ties to China and expands the list of Chinese entities subject to sanctions.
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. 770 • Mar. 9, 2023
Taiwan Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2023
This bill authorizes the President to lend or lease defense articles to Taiwan for protection against potential Chinese military aggression and requires the President to establish expedited procedures for delivering loaned or leased defense articles to Taiwan.
S. 698 • Mar. 8, 2023
Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act
This bill requires the Department of State to designate four specified Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. (Among other things, such a designation allows the Department of the Treasury to require financial institutions to block transactions involving the organization.)
S. 580 • Mar. 1, 2023
CCP Visa Ban Act of 2023
This bill prohibits the Department of State from issuing certain visas to members of the Chinese Communist Party. Specifically, the bill prohibits the issuance of temporary visas for business (B-1 visas) or tourism (B-2 visas) to party members. Further, U.S.
S. 586 • Mar. 1, 2023
No PLA LOOPHOLES Act
No People's Liberation Army in Logistical Operations and Other Pertinent Humanitarian Operations Leading to Endangered Security Act or the No PLA LOOPHOLES Act This bill increases restrictions on military-to-military exchanges or contacts between the U.S. Armed Forces and the Chinese military.
S. 588 • Mar. 1, 2023
COVID Act of 2023
Coronavirus Origin Validation, Investigation, and Determination Act of 2023 or the COVID Act of 2023 This bill requires the President to impose sanctions and take other actions related to COVID-19 if certain conditions are not met.
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. 538 • Feb. 27, 2023
FORCE Act
Fighting Oppression until the Reign of Castro Ends Act or the FORCE Act This bill imposes various prohibitions and requirements related to Cuba. Specifically, the bill prohibits removing Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism until the President determines that a transition government in Cuba is in power.
S. 472 • Feb. 16, 2023
Iran Nuclear Treaty Act
This bill requires Senate approval of certain actions with respect to Iran's nuclear program. Specifically, the bill deems any agreement reached between the President and Iran relating to Iran's nuclear program to be a treaty that is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
S. 477 • Feb. 16, 2023
Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act
This bill authorizes the President to use the Armed Forces to defend Taiwan against a direct attack by China's military, a taking of Taiwan's territory by China, or a threat that endangers the lives of civilians in Taiwan or members of Taiwan's military.
S. 481 • Feb. 16, 2023
Deterring Communist Chinese Aggression against Taiwan through Financial Sanctions Act of 2023
This bill requires sanctions and other actions if China's government makes any attempt to subject Taiwan to China's control, including by invading Taiwan's territory.
S. 489 • Feb. 16, 2023
Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act
This bill prohibits obligating or expending U.S. funds in Gaza unless the President makes certain certifications. Specifically, it prohibits such expenditures unless the President certifies that the funds will not benefit Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, other foreign terrorist organizations, or their members.
S. 504 • Feb. 16, 2023
DEMOCRACIA Act
Denying Earnings to the Military Oligarchy in Cuba and Restricting Activities of the Cuban Intelligence Apparatus Act or the DEMOCRACIA Act This bill provides for asset- and visa-blocking sanctions for conduct relating to Cuba. It also establishes an interagency task force to facilitate access to uncensored internet in Cuba.
S. 520 • Feb. 16, 2023
No CCP (Chinese Communist Police) in the United States Act of 2023
This bill requires the Department of State and the Federal of Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to provide notifications and public information about certain Chinese police-related activities outside of China.
S. 431 • Feb. 15, 2023
UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act
This bill makes changes to U.S. foreign policy in matters concerning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
S. 444 • Feb. 15, 2023
No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act
This bill establishes that any convention or agreement on pandemic-related issues reached by the World Health Assembly (WHA) pursuant to a specified negotiating body shall be deemed to be a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate.
S. 347 • Feb. 9, 2023
ANTI-SOCIAL CCP Act
Averting the National Threat of Internet Surveillance, Oppressive Censorship and Influence, and Algorithmic Learning by the Chinese Communist Party Act or the ANTI-SOCIAL CCP Act This bill requires the President to impose property-blocking sanctions on TikTok, its parent company ByteDance Ltd., and larger social media companies with ties to certain foreign…
S. 387 • Feb. 9, 2023
Canadian Snowbirds Act of 2023
This bill establishes a nonimmigrant visa for qualified Canadian citizens. The Department of Homeland Security may admit as a visitor a Canadian citizen who (1) is at least 50 years old, (2) maintains a residence in Canada, (3) owns a U.S.
S. 276 • Feb. 7, 2023
Upholding the Law at Our Border Act
This bill requires the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to periodically investigate and report on immigration-related issues until there have been fewer than 35,000 apprehensions at the southwest border for three consecutive months.
S. 256 • Feb. 2, 2023
A bill to terminate certain waivers of sanctions with respect to Iran issued in connection with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, and for other purposes.
This bill revokes certain waivers of sanctions relating to Iran's nuclear activity, including for (1) the modernization or redesign of the Arak reactor, and (2) the preparation or modification of centrifuge cascades at the Fordow facility. The bill also prohibits the President from issuing a new waiver relating to such activities.
S. 160 • Jan. 31, 2023
Sarah's Law
This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.
S. 104 • Jan. 26, 2023
Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2023
This bill establishes a process by which a core seasonal industry may petition for countervailing and antidumping duties. A core seasonal industry means the producers (1) of a domestic like product that is a raw agricultural product, (2) whose collective output constitutes a majority of the total production in any state or group of states that accounts for…
S. 125 • Jan. 26, 2023
China Trade Relations Act of 2023
This bill withdraws normal trade relations treatment from China and expands the bases of ineligibility for this treatment to include specified violations of human rights by China.
S. 68 • Jan. 25, 2023
FARM Act
Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act or the FARM Act This bill places the Secretary of Agriculture on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. It also requires the committee to review any investment that could result in foreign control of any U.S. agricultural business.
S. 71 • Jan. 25, 2023
Extending Limits of United States Customs Waters Act of 2023
This bill extends the customs waters territory of the United States. Under current law, customs waters means waters within four leagues of the coast of the United States.
S. 4460 • Dec. 15, 2022
END FENTANYL Act
Eradicating Narcotic Drugs and Formulating Effective New Tools to Address National Yearly Losses of life Act or the END FENTANYL Act This bill requires U.S.
S. 5239 • Dec. 12, 2022
NETWORKS Act
Neutralizing Emerging Threats from Wireless OEMs Receiving direction from Kleptocracies and Surveillance states Act or the NETWORKS Act This bill requires the President to block and prohibit significant transactions and interests in property of a foreign individual or entity that (1) produces fifth- or future-generation telecommunications technology; and…
S. 5118 • Nov. 17, 2022
A bill to require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to identify and conduct recurrent vetting of evacuees from Afghanistan found not to be properly vetted before entering the United States.
This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct recurrent and periodic screening and vetting of all evacuees from Afghanistan who were paroled into the United States under certain operations. The screening and vetting must include consulting all law enforcement and international terrorist screening databases.
S. 5122 • Nov. 17, 2022
CCP Visa Ban Act of 2022
This bill prohibits the Department of State from issuing certain visas to members of the Chinese Communist Party. Specifically, the bill prohibits the issuance of temporary visas for business (B-1 visas) or tourism (B-2 visas) to party members. Further, U.S.
S.J.Res. 64 • Nov. 14, 2022
A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility".
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security titled Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility and published on September 9, 2022. The 2022 final rule nullified an August 14, 2019, final rule. The 2019 final rule made it more likely that a non-U.S.
S. 4924 • Sept. 22, 2022
PUNISH Act of 2022
Preventing Underhanded and Nefarious Iranian Supported Homicides Act of 2022 or the PUNISH Act of 2022 This bill extends sanctions and national emergencies related to Iran established by specified executive orders and limits the authority of the President to waive sanctions related to Iran.
S. 4914 • Sept. 21, 2022
Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act
This bill requires the Department of State to designate certain Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.
S. 4843 • Sept. 13, 2022
Taiwan Symbols of Sovereignty (SOS) Act of 2022
This bill directs the Department of State and the Department of Defense to permit representatives from Taiwan's government and armed forces to display Taiwan's flag and military insignia at U.S. government-hosted functions.
S. 4770 • Aug. 4, 2022
No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Alien Abortions Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from using federal funds to (1) pay for an abortion except if the life of the mother is endangered or the pregnancy was a result of rape or incest, or (2) require any person to perform or facilitate any abortion.
S. 4652 • July 28, 2022
Taiwan Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022
This bill authorizes the President to lend or lease defense articles to Taiwan for protection against potential Chinese military aggression and requires the President to establish expedited procedures for delivering loaned or leased defense articles to Taiwan.
S. 4600 • July 21, 2022
A bill to require the reimposition of sanctions with respect to the FARC.
This bill directs the President to designate the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) as a foreign terrorist organization and impose sanctions on FARC and any foreign person affiliated with FARC.
S. 4569 • July 20, 2022
Turn OFF THE TAP Act
Turn Off Federal Funding of Threatening Entities that Thwart American Prosperity Act or the Turn OFF THE TAP Act This bill prohibits federal contracts with or provision of federal funds to designated entities. Designated entities include those subject to specified U.S.
S. 4463 • June 23, 2022
A bill to terminate General License No. 8C of the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury and require the application of sanctions under Executive Order 14024 to the entities listed in General License No. 8C.
This bill terminates General License No. 8C, which was issued by the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control to authorize energy-related transactions involving specified Russian financial institutions. Further, the bill applies property-blocking sanctions to those Russian financial institutions listed in the license.
S. 4407 • June 15, 2022
China Oil Export Prohibition Act of 2022
This bill prohibits the exportation of petroleum products to China. Petroleum product means crude oil, refined oil or a refined oil product, residual fuel oil, or any other petroleum product.
S. 4343 • May 26, 2022
No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act
This bill establishes that any convention or agreement on pandemic-related issues reached by the World Health Assembly (WHA) pursuant to a specified negotiating body shall be deemed to be a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate.
S.J.Res. 46 • May 26, 2022
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers".
This joint resolution nullifies the interim final rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security and published on March 29, 2022, concerning procedures for the consideration of asylum claims and other related issues.
S. 4305 • May 25, 2022
A bill to limit the authority of the World Health Organization on the United States and to oppose amendments to the WHO Constitution that have not been approved by Congress.
This bill requires U.S. representatives to the World Health Organization (WHO) to oppose any agreements between WHO member countries, including any amendments to the WHO's constitution, unless Congress has enacted a joint resolution in support of the agreement or amendment.
S. 4290 • May 24, 2022
Iran China Accountability Act
This bill prohibits the use of funds to enter into any negotiation with Iran regarding an Iran nuclear agreement until the President makes specified certifications concerning the actions of China and Iran. Specifically, the President must certify that China has ceased incarcerating Uyghur individuals in the Xinjiang region.
S. 4294 • May 24, 2022
BUILD IT Act
Border's Unused Idle and Lying Dormant Inventory Transfer Act or the BUILD IT Act This bill requires the federal government to transfer, upon request, materials associated with the construction of a barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border to the governments of the states along that border (i.e., Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas).
S. 4142 • May 4, 2022
Preventing PLA Acquisition of United States Technology Act of 2022
This bill prohibits U.S. companies and universities that receive federal assistance and federal agencies from engaging in certain research or technical exchanges with Chinese entities.
S. 4099 • Apr. 27, 2022
STOP CCP Act of 2022
Sanction Transactions Originating from Pernicious Chinese Companies and Policies Act of 2022 or the STOP CCP Act of 2022 This bill prohibits U.S. persons (generally individuals and entities subject to U.S.
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. 4054 • Apr. 7, 2022
A bill to terminate General License No. 8A of the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury and require the application of sanctions under Executive Order 14024 to the Russian financial institutions listed in General License No. 8A.
This bill terminates General License No. 8A, which was issued by the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control to authorize energy-related transactions involving specified Russian financial institutions. Further, the bill applies property-blocking sanctions to those Russian financial institutions listed in the license.
S. 3871 • Mar. 17, 2022
A bill to provide a means for Congress to prevent an organization's designation as a foreign terrorist organization from being revoked by the Secretary of State.
This bill requires the Department of State to notify Congress at least 45 days before revoking a designation of an organization as a foreign terrorist organization. Congress may prohibit the revocation by enacting a joint resolution within 45 days of the State Department's notification.
S. 3882 • Mar. 17, 2022
STOP PUTIN Act of 2022
Stop Top Oil Producers and Protect Ukraine from Tyrannical Invasions Now Act of 2022 or the STOP PUTIN Act of 2022 This bill requires the End-User Review Committee to review whether specified Russian energy entities should be added or removed from the Entity List.
S. 3857 • Mar. 16, 2022
A bill to terminate certain waivers of sanctions with respect to Iran issued in connection with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, and for other purposes.
This bill revokes certain waivers of sanctions relating to Iran's nuclear activity, including for (1) the modernization or redesign of the Arak reactor, and (2) the preparation or modification of centrifuge cascades at the Fordow facility. The bill also prohibits the President from issuing a new waiver relating to such activities.
S. 3798 • Mar. 10, 2022
Preempting Misguided Appeasement and Financing of Destabilizing Regimes Act of 2022
This bill prohibits the importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas from Venezuela and Iran. The prohibition does not apply to those products seized by the U.S. government for violations of sanctions.
S. 3784 • Mar. 8, 2022
Say No to the Silk Road Act
This bill requires various actions pertaining to China's sovereign digital currency. Specifically, the bill requires (1) the Office of Management and Budget to develop guidance for executive agencies pertaining to security requirements for the use of China's sovereign digital currency, (2) countries accepting assistance through the Foreign Military…
S. 3735 • Mar. 2, 2022
Deterring Communist Chinese Aggression against Taiwan through Financial Sanctions Act of 2022
This bill requires sanctions and other actions if China's government makes any attempt to subject Taiwan to China's control, including by invading Taiwan's territory.
S. 3718 • Mar. 1, 2022
A bill to prohibit the importation of petroleum and petroleum products from the Russian Federation.
This bill prohibits the importation of petroleum and petroleum products from Russia.
S. 3695 • Feb. 17, 2022
IMF Accountability Act of 2022
This bill imposes requirements on U.S. representatives to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) with regard to certain issues involving China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, or Afghanistan while under Taliban control. The President or any U.S.
S. 3701 • Feb. 17, 2022
TRUCKERS Act
Terminating Reckless and Unnecessary Checks Known to Erode Regular Shipping Act or the TRUCKERS Act This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from imposing any COVID-19 vaccination requirement on any commercial truck driver who is a national of Canada or Mexico and seeking to temporarily enter the United States for business through a land port…
S. 3567 • Feb. 2, 2022
No PLA LOOPHOLES Act
No People's Liberation Army in Logistical Operations and Other Pertinent Humanitarian Operations Leading to Endangered Security Act or the No PLA LOOPHOLES Act This bill increases restrictions on military-to-military exchanges or contacts between the U.S. Armed Forces and the Chinese military.
S. 3463 • Jan. 18, 2022
COVID Act of 2022
Coronavirus Origin Validation, Investigation, and Determination Act of 2022 or the COVID Act of 2022 This bill requires the President to impose sanctions and take other actions related to COVID-19 if certain conditions are not met.
S. 3300 • Dec. 2, 2021
Protect American Taxpayer Dollars from Illegal Immigration Act
This bill prohibits expending federal funds for legal settlements to individuals who violated certain laws relating to the proper time and place to enter the United States, if the settlement pertains to claims based on the lawful detention of such an individual as part of a family unit after the individual's entry into the United States at the southern…
S. 3312 • Dec. 2, 2021
Taiwan Preclearance Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to report to Congress on various issues, including (1) a plan for establishing a U.S. Customs and Border Protection preclearance facility in the Indo-Pacific region, (2) an analysis of the feasibility and advisability of establishing a preclearance facility in Taiwan, and (3) an assessment of the impact…
S. 3263 • Nov. 18, 2021
Upholding the Law at Our Border Act
This bill requires the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to periodically investigate and report on certain issues until there have been fewer than 35,000 apprehensions at the southwest border for three consecutive months.
S. 3063 • Oct. 26, 2021
Upholding the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Law Act of 2021
This bill prohibits using federal funds to establish any diplomatic facility in Jerusalem other than the U.S. Embassy to Israel.
S. 3055 • Oct. 21, 2021
Extending Limits of United States Customs Waters Act of 2021
This bill extends the customs waters territory of the United States. Under current law, customs waters means waters within four leagues of the coast of the United States.
S. 2990 • Oct. 18, 2021
DEMOCRACIA Act
Denying Earnings to the Military Oligarchy in Cuba and Restricting Activities of the Cuban Intelligence Apparatus Act or the DEMOCRACIA Act This bill provides for asset- and visa-blocking sanctions for conduct relating to Cuba. It also establishes an interagency task force to facilitate access to uncensored internet in Cuba.
S. 2931 • Oct. 5, 2021
FARM Act
Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act or the FARM Act This bill places the Secretary of Agriculture on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, and it requires the committee to review any investment that could result in foreign control of any U.S. agricultural business.
S. 2863 • Sept. 27, 2021
Afghanistan Counterterrorism, Oversight, and Accountability Act of 2021
This bill imposes sanctions involving Afghanistan and addresses related issues. The President must impose, with certain exceptions, visa- and property-blocking sanctions on any foreign individual or entity that (1) provides support to any terrorist group in Afghanistan, (2) is responsible for or complicit in serious human rights abuses in Afghanistan, or…
S. 2826 • Sept. 23, 2021
Restricting Taliban Critical Mineral Trade Act
This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on companies that are organized under the laws of China or Russia and agree to do business with the Taliban in a sector involving specified critical minerals, such as rare earth elements. The President must impose property-blocking sanctions on such companies.
S. 2587 • Aug. 3, 2021
A bill to oppose the provision of assistance to the People's Republic of China by the multilateral development banks.
This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. executive directors at certain multilateral development banks, such as the Asian Development Bank, to oppose providing a loan, financial assistance, or technical assistance to China.
S. 2543 • July 29, 2021
A bill to require a study on the national security implications of the People's Republic of China's efforts to create an official digital currency.
This bill requires the President to report to Congress on the national security risks associated with any plans by China's government to create an official digital currency.
S. 2516 • July 28, 2021
A bill to prohibit the United States International Development Finance Corporation from imposing restrictions on the source of energy used by power-generation projects intended to provide affordable electricity in IDA-eligible countries or IDA-blend countries and to require the Corporation to promote a technology- and fuel-neutral, all-of-the-above energy development strategy for such countries.
This bill prohibits the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation from prohibiting or restricting the source of energy used by a power-generation project that has as its purpose the provision of affordable electricity in certain countries.
S. 2479 • July 27, 2021
UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act
This bill makes changes to U.S. foreign policy in matters concerning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
S. 2489 • July 27, 2021
Anti-BDS Labeling Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the continuation of U.S. policy related to country of origin marking for imported goods that are produced in the West Bank or Gaza. Currently, such goods must carry specified markings that indicate their origin. Further, the bill prohibits the use of any funds made available to the Department of State or to U.S.
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. 2374 • July 15, 2021
A bill to impose sanctions with respect to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Sayyud Ebrahim Raisol-Sadati, who was elected president of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the 2021 presidential election.
This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khameini, and the Iranian president elected in 2021, Sayyid Ebrahim Raisol-Sadati.
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. 2096 • June 17, 2021
Canadian Snowbirds Act
This bill establishes a nonimmigrant visa for qualified Canadian citizens. The Department of Homeland Security may admit as a visitor a Canadian citizen who (1) is at least 50 years old, (2) maintains a residence in Canada, (3) owns a U.S.
S. 2109 • June 17, 2021
No Dollars for Dictators Act of 2021
This bill imposes additional restrictions on the U.S. government's authority to vote on Special Drawing Rights (SDR) allocations at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). (The SDR is an international reserve asset maintained by the IMF based on contributions from IMF member countries.
S. 2119 • June 17, 2021
Combating BDS Act of 2021
This bill allows a state or local government to adopt measures to divest its assets from entities using boycotts, divestments, or sanctions to influence Israel's policies. Such measures shall meet various requirements, including those related to written notice and comment.
S. 2080 • June 16, 2021
Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2021
This bill establishes a process by which a core seasonal industry may petition for countervailing and antidumping duties. A core seasonal industry means the producers (1) of a domestic like product that is a raw agricultural product, (2) whose collective output constitutes a majority of the total production in any state or group of states that accounts for…
S. 2030 • June 10, 2021
Iran Nuclear Treaty Act
This bill requires Senate approval of certain actions with respect to Iran's nuclear program. Specifically, the bill deems any agreement reached between the President and Iran relating to Iran's nuclear program to be a treaty that is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
S. 1987 • June 9, 2021
Li Wenliang Global Public Health Accountability Act of 2021
This bill authorizes the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on foreign individuals and entities involved in deliberate acts to conceal or distort information about a public health emergency of international concern, including COVID-19.
S. 1899 • May 27, 2021
Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act
This bill prohibits obligating or expending U.S. funds in Gaza unless the President makes certain certifications. Specifically, it prohibits such expenditures unless the President certifies that the funds will not benefit Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, other foreign terrorist organizations, or their members.
S. 1904 • May 27, 2021
Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2021
This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and any affiliate or successor groups. The President shall periodically report to Congress a list of each foreign person or instrumentality that knowingly assists, provides significant support or services to, or is involved in a significant transaction with a senior member or…
S. 1751 • May 20, 2021
Emergency Resupply for IRON DOME Act of 2021
This bill requires the President to make all unexpended funding for assistance to Gaza available instead for grants to Israel for its Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system.
S. 1641 • May 13, 2021
ISRA
el Sovereignty Reassurance Act of 2021 or ISRA This bill prohibits using funds made available to the Department of State for FY2022 to implement, administer, or enforce any policy that rescinds the U.S. recognition of the Golan Heights as part of Israel.
S. 1454 • Apr. 29, 2021
World Bank Integrity Preservation Act of 2021
This bill requires the U.S. Executive Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development to oppose any extension of financial or technical assistance by the bank to a country that both exceeds the graduation threshold of the bank and is designated as a country of particular concern for religious freedom.
S. 1417 • Apr. 28, 2021
PANA Act
Preserving Accountability for National Assets Act of 2021 or the PANA Act This bill establishes the Venezuela Restoration Fund to strengthen democratic governance and institutions, defend human rights, support independent media outlets, and combat corruption and improve transparency in Venezuela.
S. 1205 • Apr. 19, 2021
Iran Nuclear Deal Advice and Consent Act of 2021
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to rejoin the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action—commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal—unless the President commits to submit any successor agreement to the Senate for advice and consent as a treaty.
S. 1164 • Apr. 15, 2021
Global Hostage Act of 2021
This bill directs the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign individuals or entities that knowingly participate in or are complicit in politically motivated harassment, abuse, arrest, or imprisonment of a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
S. 1083 • Apr. 13, 2021
Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2021
This bill allows a beneficiary (or an heir of a beneficiary) of certain insurance policies in effect during the Holocaust to sue in U.S. district court to enforce rights under such policies.
S. 960 • Mar. 24, 2021
ROC Act
Reassurance On Commitments Act of 2021 or the ROC Act This bill prohibits using funds made available to the Department of State for FY2022 to implement or enforce any policy that restricts representatives of Taiwan (such as members of Taiwan's armed forces or representatives of its government) or the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office from…
S. 785 • Mar. 17, 2021
China Trade Relations Act of 2021
This bill withdraws normal trade relations treatment from China and expands the bases of ineligibility for this treatment to include specified violations of human rights by China.
S. 689 • Mar. 10, 2021
FORCE Act
Fighting Oppression until the Reign of Castro Ends Act or the FORCE Act This bill prohibits removing Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism until the President makes the determination that a transition government in Cuba is in power.
S. 568 • Mar. 3, 2021
Entity List Verification Act
Entity List Verification Act This bill prohibits the Department of Commerce from removing an entity from the entity list until Commerce makes certain certifications. The entity list provides the names of foreign entities who are subject to specific license requirements for the export, reexport, or transfer of specified items.
S. 488 • Feb. 25, 2021
Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2021
This bill restricts the President's authority to unilaterally undertake certain actions with respect to Iran and increases congressional oversight of those actions. Specifically, the President must report to Congress before terminating or waiving sanctions related to Iran or taking a licensing action that significantly alters U.S.
S. 417 • Feb. 24, 2021
Visa Security Act
This bill limits the validity period of B-1 (business visitor) and B-2 (tourist) visas issued to Chinese nationals until the Department of State makes certain certifications to Congress regarding the Chinese government.
S. 332 • Feb. 22, 2021
Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act
This bill authorizes the President to use the Armed Forces to defend Taiwan against a direct attack by China's military, a taking of Taiwan's territory by China, or a threat that endangers the lives of civilians in Taiwan or members of Taiwan's military.
S. 296 • Feb. 8, 2021
World Health Organization Accountability Act of 2021
This bill prohibits the United States from providing any funds (either assessed or voluntary contributions) to the World Health Organization until the organization replaces all top leadership that was in place as of January 1, 2020, and Taiwan is accepted as a member.
S. 137 • Jan. 28, 2021
Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for purposes outside the United States related to abortion. Specifically, the bill prohibits funding to certain foreign or domestic organizations that perform or promote abortions, furnish or develop items intended to procure abortions, or provide financial support for an entity that conducts such activities.
S. 80 • Jan. 28, 2021
Sarah's Law
This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.