Scorecard

Steve Cohen's Scorecard

92 out of 277 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.

Total Score

F

Immigration

F

Foreign Policy

F

Trade

D

Bills That Affected This Grade

H.R. 9374 • June 24, 2026

Find Our Families Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2 • June 9, 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.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted No

Not Aligned

H.R. 2071 • May 12, 2026

Save Our Shrimpers Act

This bill prohibits federal funds from being made available to international financial institutions (e.g., the International Monetary Fund) for financing activities related to foreign shrimp farms. The bill also requires an annual report on compliance by U.S.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 8744 • May 12, 2026

TREE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 8730 • May 11, 2026

Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 8707 • May 7, 2026

No Funds for Iran War Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 8582 • Apr. 29, 2026

Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1689 • Apr. 16, 2026

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status (TPS) for 18 months beginning August 3, 2025. (Eligible nationals of a TPS-designated country may obtain employment authorization, may not be detained on the basis of their immigration status, and are not subject to removal while they retain TPS.)

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 3447 • Mar. 26, 2026

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…

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 4638 • Mar. 19, 2026

Federal Working Animal Protection Act

Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act or the BOWOW Act This bill establishes that a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) convicted of, or who admits to having committed, an offense related to harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 1958 • Mar. 18, 2026

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

This bill makes certain acts related to public benefits fraud grounds for (1) barring a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 1422 • Mar. 17, 2026

Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025

This bill imposes sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals and entities) that are involved in Iran's petroleum sector as well as certain associated persons. The bill also requires or authorizes actions to facilitate the enforcement of sanctions on Iran.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7521 • Feb. 12, 2026

United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2026

This bill repeals the trade embargo on Cuba and other provisions restricting trade and travel to Cuba. Specifically, the bill (1) removes restrictions on certain transactions related to trademarks used in connection with a confiscated business or asset, (2) extends nondiscriminatory treatment (i.e., normal trade relations treatment) to Cuban products, and…

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7565 • Feb. 12, 2026

Food for Palestinian Children and Families in Gaza Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7506 • Feb. 11, 2026

Decreasing Russian Oil Profits Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.J.Res. 72 • Feb. 11, 2026

Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 1531 • Feb. 9, 2026

PROTECT Taiwan Act

Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act or the PROTECT Taiwan Act This bill requires certain federal entities to seek to exclude China from six international financial organizations if the President informs Congress that China's actions threaten Taiwan and pose a danger to U.S. interests.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 7363 • Feb. 5, 2026

ICE Out of Our Faces Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7335 • Feb. 4, 2026

Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7095 • Jan. 15, 2026

Ending Importation of Laundered Russian Oil Act

This bill prohibits the importation of energy products that were produced at any refinery that uses crude oil originating in Russia. Current law prohibits the importation of Russian products that are classified under Chapter 27 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (which includes mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their…

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2683 • Jan. 12, 2026

Remote Access Security Act

This bill broadens the scope of the U.S. export control system to include remote access of items. Remote access means (1) access to an item subject to the jurisdiction of the United States by a foreign person through a network connection, including the internet or a cloud computing service, from a location other than where the item is physically located; or…

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 6500 • Jan. 12, 2026

AGOA Extension Act

This bill extends through December 31, 2028, trade preferences that provide duty-free access to the U.S. market for most exports from eligible countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The bill also extends through December 31, 2031, customs user fees and merchandise processing fees.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6504 • Jan. 12, 2026

Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act

This bill extends through December 31, 2028, 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.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 7016 • Jan. 12, 2026

No Funds for NATO Invasion Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6397 • Dec. 4, 2025

Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6469 • Dec. 4, 2025

FREEDOM Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4423 • Dec. 1, 2025

No New Burma Funds Act

This bill requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) to advocate and vote for a continued pause on IBRD disbursements and new financing commitments to Burma unless the Department of the Treasury determines this is not in the national interest.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 6151 • Nov. 19, 2025

Global Respect Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6056 • Nov. 17, 2025

International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.J.Res. 126 • Sept. 19, 2025

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against any organization designated on or after February 20, 2025, as a foreign terrorist organization or specially designated global terrorist, any states in which such entities operate, or any non-state organization engaged in illegal drug trafficking unless a…

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3486 • Sept. 11, 2025

Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025

Stop Illegal Reentry Act This bill establishes or increases criminal penalties for certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who illegally enter the United States and then commit a felony or illegally reenter the United States.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 4216 • Sept. 2, 2025

Made-in-America Defense Act

FMS-Only List Review Act This bill requires the Department of State to conduct an annual review to identify defense articles and services eligible to be sold only through Foreign Military Sales (FMS) (i.e., U.S. government to foreign government sales) that should also be eligible to be sold through Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) (i.e., U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 747 • Sept. 2, 2025

Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2025

This bill subjects certain Chinese entities and government officials to potential sanctions related to opioid trafficking and requires the President to conduct certain preliminary analyses before regulating economic transactions in the event of a national emergency related to international drug trafficking.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 4995 • Aug. 19, 2025

Enduring Welcome Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4888 • Aug. 5, 2025

Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4667 • July 24, 2025

VISIBLE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4516 • July 17, 2025

Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4176 • June 27, 2025

No Secret Police Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4245 • June 27, 2025

GLOBE Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 275 • June 26, 2025

Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025

Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2024 [ sic ] This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report every month on non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who attempt to unlawfully enter the United States and who potentially pose a national security risk.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 875 • June 26, 2025

Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025

This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 1998 • June 23, 2025

Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025

This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on any foreign person (individual or entity) that the President determines knowingly engages in piracy.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 2056 • June 12, 2025

District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025

District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act This bill prohibits the District of Columbia (DC) from limiting its cooperation with federal immigration enforcement activities, except for certain instances involving witnesses and victims of crime.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 3941 • June 12, 2025

To repeal the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1263 • May 19, 2025

Strengthening the Quad Act

This bill directs the Department of State to seek to establish a working group with Japan, Australia, and India to facilitate closer cooperation on shared interests and values. (The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, also known as the Quad, is a coalition comprised of the United States and these three countries.)

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 3368 • May 13, 2025

Born in the USA Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1503 • May 7, 2025

Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2025

This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on persons (individuals and entities) involved in forced organ trafficking and authorizes the Department of State to deny or revoke the passports of individuals convicted of certain crimes related to organ trafficking.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 2416 • May 6, 2025

Taiwan International Solidarity Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 3045 • Apr. 28, 2025

West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2672 • Apr. 7, 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.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2627 • Apr. 3, 2025

Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025

This bill addresses issues relating to non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) with advanced degrees in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field, including exempting certain such individuals from direct limitations on the number of immigrant visas granted per year.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2602 • Apr. 2, 2025

Defending American Diplomacy Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2411 • Mar. 27, 2025

UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2415 • Mar. 27, 2025

Baseball Diplomacy Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2439 • Mar. 27, 2025

Support UNFPA Funding Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 495 • Mar. 10, 2025

Subterranean Border Defense Act

This bill requires recurring annual reporting by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on the implementation of a strategic plan to counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations. Currently, CBP is only required to report once no later than one year after the plan's development.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 993 • Mar. 10, 2025

Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act

This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to develop a plan to identify, integrate, and deploy emerging and innovative technologies to improve border security operations.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1589 • Feb. 27, 2025

American Dream and Promise Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1585 • Feb. 25, 2025

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.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1196 • Feb. 11, 2025

Protect U.S. National Security Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 692 • Feb. 10, 2025

China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2025

China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2023 This bill requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to use the voice and vote of the United States to advocate for increased exchange rate transparency from China.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1056 • Feb. 6, 2025

To include the Czech Republic in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of the Czech Republic.

This bill allows a national of the Czech Republic to qualify for E-1 nonimmigrant status if the Czech Republic provides similar nonimmigrant status to U.S. nationals.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 924 • 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.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 669 • Jan. 23, 2025

Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2025

This bill prohibits using federal funds to conduct a first-use nuclear strike unless Congress expressly authorizes such a strike pursuant to a declaration of war. A first-use nuclear strike is an attack using nuclear weapons against an enemy without confirming that there has been a nuclear strike against the United States, its territories, or its allies.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5 • Jan. 22, 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.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 30 • Jan. 16, 2025

Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act

This bill establishes certain criminal grounds for making non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) inadmissible and expands the crimes for which a non-U.S. national is deportable. First, the bill establishes that a non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 385 • Jan. 14, 2025

Combating Global Corruption Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of State to address corruption in foreign governments. The State Department must annually publish a ranking of foreign countries based on their government's efforts to eliminate corruption.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 23 • Jan. 9, 2025

Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act

This bill imposes sanctions against foreign persons (individuals and entities) who assist the International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigating, arresting, detaining, or prosecuting certain individuals. The bill categorizes as protected persons (1) any U.S. individual, U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 29 • Jan. 7, 2025

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.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 4073 • Dec. 17, 2024

Duty Drawback Clarification Act

This bill revises chapter 22 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide uniform rates of duty for all whiskies.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 5188 • Dec. 17, 2024

Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2023

This bill requires congressional approval for a presidential import adjustment due to a national security threat from an import related to military equipment, energy resources, or critical infrastructure essential to national security.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6417 • Dec. 17, 2024

Ending Importation of Laundered Russian Oil Act

This bill prohibits the importation of energy products that were produced at any refinery that uses crude oil originating in Russia. Current law 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…

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6515 • Dec. 17, 2024

FOREST Act of 2023

Fostering Overseas Rule of law and Environmentally Sound Trade Act of 2023 or the FOREST Act of 2023 This bill restricts certain commodities produced on illegally deforested land from accessing the U.S. market. Specifically, the bill prohibits the importation of any product made wholly or in part of a covered commodity produced on illegally deforested land.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 9668 • Dec. 10, 2024

SHIELD Against CCP Act

Strategic Homeland Intelligence and Enforcement Legislation to Defend against the CCP Act or the SHIELD Against CCP Act This bill establishes within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a working group to assess and improve efforts to address security threats posed to the United States by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 3012 • Nov. 20, 2024

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 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…

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 8368 • Nov. 20, 2024

Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024

This bill requires the Department of State to appoint a Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts to be responsible for (1) relocating and resettling eligible Afghan allies, (2) facilitating the departure from Afghanistan of U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 3334 • Sept. 25, 2024

STOP CCP Act

Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People within the Chinese Communist Party Act or the STOP CCP Act This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on any member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Committee whom the President determines plays a significant role in developing or implementing policies that (1)…

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 5717 • Sept. 20, 2024

No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act

This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds 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.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 5179 • Sept. 18, 2024

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.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 7909 • Sept. 18, 2024

Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act

This bill establishes certain criminal grounds for making non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) inadmissible and expands the crimes for which a non-U.S. national is deportable. First, the bill establishes that a non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 1425 • Sept. 11, 2024

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.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 9456 • Sept. 11, 2024

Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024

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).

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 1103 • Sept. 10, 2024

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.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1157 • Sept. 9, 2024

Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act of 2023

This bill authorizes activities to counter the malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and China's government. For the purposes of this bill, malign influence includes acts to (1) advance an alternative and repressive international order that bolsters the CCP and China's hegemonic ambitions; or (2) undermine the national security, economic…

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 9244 • Aug. 2, 2024

NO BAN Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2789 • June 25, 2024

American Cooperation with Our Neighbors Act

This bill addresses certain types of cooperation between the United States, Mexico, and countries in Central America and the Caribbean. The bill requires the Department of State to submit to Congress a strategy to strengthen subnational cooperation between the United States and Mexico related to fentanyl and synthetic opioid trafficking, conduct a…

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 138 • June 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.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 8679 • June 11, 2024

To include the Czech Republic 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 the Czech Republic.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 8282 • June 4, 2024

Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act

This bill imposes sanctions against foreign persons (individuals and entities) who assist the International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigating, arresting, detaining, or prosecuting certain individuals. The bill categorizes as protected persons (1) any U.S. individual, U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 8369 • May 16, 2024

Israel Security Assistance Support Act

This bill specifies that no federal funds may be used to withhold, halt, reverse, or cancel the delivery of defense articles or defense services to Israel. Also, no funds may be used to pay the salary of any Department of Defense (DOD) or Department of State employee who acts to limit defense deliveries to Israel.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 7343 • May 15, 2024

Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to take custody of any non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who meets certain inadmissibility criteria and is arrested for, is charged with, is convicted of, or admits to assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 529 • Apr. 30, 2024

Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act

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.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 8038 • Apr. 20, 2024

21st Century Peace through Strength Act

Highlights: This bill establishes law on various foreign policy matters. For example, the bill requires the President to impose property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., individuals and entities) associated with transnational criminal organizations that traffic fentanyl; authorizes the President to seize and transfer certain Russian sovereign…

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 4691 • Apr. 17, 2024

Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2023

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.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 5947 • Apr. 17, 2024

To provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes.

This bill terminates the presidential waiver of certain sanctions on Iran and the licenses issued by the Department of the Treasury that allowed for the transfer of previously blocked Iranian funds (namely, the approximately $6 billion of Iranian funds that the Biden Administration permitted to be transferred from restricted accounts in South Korea to…

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 6046 • Apr. 17, 2024

Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act

This bill requires the Department of State to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization and 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 Ansarallah.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6323 • Apr. 17, 2024

Iran Counterterrorism Act of 2023

This bill modifies the authority of the President to waive restrictions on certain U.S. accounts of foreign financial institutions that have facilitated significant financial transactions on behalf of the Central Bank of Iran, certain Iranian financial institutions, or certain Iranian nationals.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 3033 • Apr. 16, 2024

Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023

This bill eliminates a sunset clause in the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, thereby making permanent the requirement for the President to impose sanctions on certain individuals or entities engaged in specified transactions related to Iran's energy sector or Iran's efforts to acquire or develop certain weapons (such as chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons).

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 4681 • Apr. 16, 2024

Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act of 2023

This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons determined to engage in activities or transactions to contribute to the illicit production and proliferation of captagon. Captagon is a marketing name for amphetamine-type stimulants.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5826 • Apr. 16, 2024

No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act

This bill allows the President to deny a representative of the United Nations diplomatic entry to the United States if the individual is sanctioned under specified Executive Orders related to terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5917 • Apr. 16, 2024

Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act

This bill extends the authority of the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons using human shields through 2030 and requires the President to impose such sanctions on each foreign person determined to be a member of Palestine Islamic Jihad and orders, controls, or otherwise directs the use of human shields.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6015 • Apr. 16, 2024

Iran Sanctions Accountability Act of 2023

This bill requires the President to issue regulations to ensure that transactions exempted from sanctions on Iran for humanitarian purposes do not facilitate (1) the purchase of goods or services involving a person designated for imposition of sanctions, (2) support for acts of international terrorism, or (3) the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6245 • Apr. 16, 2024

Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act of 2023

This bill requires the President to report on the estimated total funds held in domestic and international financial institutions by certain Iranian leaders. The bill also requires U.S. financial institutions to close reported accounts and the Department of the Treasury to seek the closure of such accounts in foreign financial institutions.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6603 • Apr. 16, 2024

No Technology for Terror Act

This bill requires the United States to regulate the export of certain foreign-produced items related to Iran. Such foreign-produced items to be controlled are items that are (1) direct products of or produced in a plant that is a direct product of U.S.-origin technology subject to the Export Administration Regulations and specified in a covered Export…

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5921 • Apr. 15, 2024

No U.S. Financing for Iran Act of 2023

This bill prohibits certain actions related to exports, imports, and financing with respect to Iran. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from authorizing U.S. financial institution transactions in connection with the importation from or exportation to Iran of goods, services, or technology.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 5923 • Apr. 15, 2024

Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act of 2023

This bill requires the President to periodically determine whether any Chinese financial institution has engaged in the purchase of petroleum or petroleum products from Iran. U.S. financial institutions shall not open or maintain certain accounts with such Chinese financial institutions.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 6727 • Mar. 21, 2024

United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7511 • Mar. 7, 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.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 2766 • Feb. 15, 2024

Uyghur Policy Act of 2023

This bill addresses human rights issues concerning the Uyghurs and other minority groups residing primarily in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in China. The bill authorizes the establishment of a Special Coordinator for Uyghur Issues position within the Department of State.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 533 • Feb. 15, 2024

Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act

This bill 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 U.S.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 5375 • Feb. 15, 2024

Strengthening the Quad Act

This bill directs the Department of State to seek to establish a working group with Japan, Australia, and India to facilitate closer cooperation on shared interests and values. (The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, also known as the Quad, is a coalition comprised of the United States and these three countries.)

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 3202 • Feb. 14, 2024

Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act of 2023

This bill prohibits federal officials or employees from taking any action to recognize a Syrian government led by Bashar al-Assad. The bill also expands existing sanctions related to the Syrian conflict to cover additional activities and persons (individuals and entities).

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6976 • Feb. 1, 2024

Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act

This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 6678 • Jan. 31, 2024

Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act

This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 6679 • Jan. 31, 2024

No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act

This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. Under this bill, members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad or Hamas or who participated in or otherwise facilitated the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel may not be admitted into the United States.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 5862 • Jan. 17, 2024

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 relating to authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to consolidate, modify, or reorganize Customs revenue functions.

This bill expands the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to consolidate, modify, or reorganize customs revenue functions. For example, this bill authorizes CBP to add functions to existing positions that perform these revenue functions. CBP may also establish new job series and grades for personnel that perform these functions.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 7028 • Jan. 17, 2024

Keeping Our Promise Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 839 • Jan. 12, 2024

China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2023

This bill requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to use the voice and vote of the United States to advocate for increased exchange rate transparency from China.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 5283 • Nov. 30, 2023

Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023

This bill prohibits the federal government from using certain federally administered lands to provide housing to any non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have not been admitted into the United States.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted No

Not Aligned

H.R. 5961 • Nov. 30, 2023

No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act

This bill requires the President to impose property-blocking sanctions on foreign financial institutions and international financial institutions that process, participate in, or facilitate a transaction involving certain Iranian funds (namely, the approximately $6 billion of Iranian funds that the Biden administration permitted to be transferred from…

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 3774 • Nov. 3, 2023

SHIP Act

Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum Act or the SHIP Act This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions against foreign persons that knowingly transport, process, refine, or otherwise deal in petroleum and petroleum products (including petrochemicals) originating in Iran.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6205 • Nov. 2, 2023

Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 340 • Nov. 1, 2023

Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act

This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, the Lion's Den, and any affiliate or successor groups.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5833 • Sept. 29, 2023

Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2023

This bill imposes temporary limits on arms sales to Saudi Arabia and requires various reports and actions related to the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The President may not transfer or authorize for export certain defense articles or services to Saudi Arabia for 120 days after this bill's enactment.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 5851 • Sept. 29, 2023

Youth, Peace, and Security Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4665 • Sept. 28, 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.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 3152 • Sept. 12, 2023

Fight CRIME Act

Fight and Combat Rampant Iranian Missile Exports Act or the Fight CRIME Act This bill imposes sanctions pertaining to Iran's missile program. The President must impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., foreign individuals, entities, and states) that are knowingly involved with Iran or Iran-aligned entities in certain…

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 589 • Sept. 12, 2023

MAHSA Act

Mahsa Amini Human rights and Security Accountability Act or the MAHSA Act This bill requires the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals and entities) affiliated with Iran.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 1176 • July 26, 2023

Taiwan International Solidarity Act

This bill requires the Department of State to annually report to Congress on efforts by China to undermine Taiwan's participation in international organizations or Taiwan's relationships with other countries.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 4942 • July 26, 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.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3941 • July 19, 2023

Schools Not Shelters Act

This bill prohibits using the facilities of certain schools that receive federal financial assistance to provide shelter or housing for any non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who has not been admitted for lawful entry.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 813 • July 17, 2023

Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to conduct an interagency review of the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment from responsible private-sector entities based in trusted countries and addressing foreign trade barriers that firms in advanced technology sectors face in the global digital economy.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 4569 • July 12, 2023

Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2023

This bill addresses immigration-related issues pertaining to noncitizen (or non-U.S. national) military veterans, including by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide lawful permanent resident status to a veteran who is subject to removal.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4422 • June 30, 2023

Global Respect Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4234 • June 21, 2023

Sanctions Evasion Whistleblower Rewards Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 16 • June 15, 2023

American Dream and Promise Act of 2023

This bill provides certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) with a path to receive permanent resident status and contains other immigration-related provisions.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4166 • June 15, 2023

Support UNFPA Funding Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3099 • June 13, 2023

Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act

This bill establishes the position of Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords within the Department of State. (The Abraham Accords are agreements to normalize or improve relations between Israel and four members of the Arab League: the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan.) The Special Envoy shall serve as the primary advisor to the U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 4050 • June 12, 2023

GLOBE Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3808 • June 5, 2023

Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2023

This bill makes an additional 20,000 special immigrant visas available to eligible citizens or nationals of Afghanistan who assisted U.S. efforts there and addresses related issues. (Generally, these visas are available to individuals who were employed in Afghanistan by the U.S. government or the International Security Assistance Force for at least one year.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2494 • May 17, 2023

POLICE Act of 2023

Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement Act of 2023 or the POLICE Act of 2023 This bill makes assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder a deportable offense. Specifically, the bill makes deportable any non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted No

Not Aligned

H.R. 2 • May 11, 2023

Secure the Border Act of 2023

This bill makes various changes to immigration law, including by imposing limits on asylum eligibility and requiring employers to use an electronic system to verify the employment eligibility of new employees. DIVISION A--BORDER SECURITY This division requires certain actions related to border security. (Sec.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 3259 • May 11, 2023

RIDE for Ukraine Act

REAL ID Eligibility for Ukraine Act or the RIDE for Ukraine Act This bill makes certain citizens or nationals of Ukraine eligible for a REAL ID driver's license or identification card in the United States.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.J.Res. 39 • Apr. 28, 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.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 2827 • Apr. 25, 2023

Partner with Korea Act

This bill creates an E-4 treaty trader visa category for up to 15,000 nationals of South Korea each fiscal year who are coming to the United States solely to perform specialty occupation services, subject to various requirements. The 15,000 limit shall only apply to principal recipients of such visas and not their accompanying spouses or children.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2760 • Apr. 20, 2023

Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act

of 2023 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish standards for facilities holding non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) in its custody, phases out using non-DHS facilities for such purposes, and addresses related issues.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1151 • Apr. 17, 2023

USA Act

Upholding Sovereignty of Airspace Act or the USA Act This bill requires and authorizes actions in response to the Chinese government's global surveillance program, including the Chinese government's use of surveillance balloons.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1833 • Mar. 30, 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…

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1832 • Mar. 28, 2023

Special Immigrant Visas for Afghan Fulbright Scholars Act of 2023

This bill authorizes special immigrant visas for qualifying citizens or nationals of Afghanistan who were selected for certain educational and cultural exchange programs.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 406 • Mar. 23, 2023

Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations with ASEAN Act

or the PARTNER with ASEAN Act This bill establishes that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) shall be covered by the International Organizations Immunities Act, which provides immunities and privileges to certain international organizations, such as immunity from certain lawsuits and exemption from property taxes.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 1093 • Mar. 22, 2023

To direct the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a report on implementation of the advanced capabilities pillar of the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress on State Department efforts to implement the advanced capabilities pillar of the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1159 • Mar. 22, 2023

To amend the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 to require periodic reviews and updated reports relating to the Department of State's Taiwan Guidelines.

This bill modifies 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.)

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1433 • Mar. 7, 2023

Philippine Human Rights Act

This bill imposes limitations on providing assistance to the police or military of the Philippines. No federal funds may be used to provide such assistance until the Philippines government has taken certain actions, including (1) investigating and successfully prosecuting members of its military and police forces who have violated human rights; (2)…

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1273 • Mar. 1, 2023

Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill requires or authorizes various policies for the Peace Corps program. For example, the bill increases the minimum rate for readjustment allowances paid to Peace Corps volunteers upon their return to the United States; requires the Peace Corps to establish processes to return volunteers to service after their service has been interrupted by a…

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1298 • Mar. 1, 2023

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.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1075 • Feb. 17, 2023

Baseball Diplomacy Act

This bill waives various embargo and immigration restrictions in order to allow Cuban nationals to enter the United States to play organized professional baseball. U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 457 • Jan. 24, 2023

Combating Global Corruption Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of State to address corruption in foreign governments. The State Department must annually publish a ranking of foreign countries based on their government's efforts to eliminate corruption.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5168 • Dec. 21, 2022

Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022

This bill authorizes an alien crewman to obtain a permit to land in the United States for up to 180 days if, during this period, the crewman will perform ship-to-ship liquid cargo transfer operations involving a vessel engaged in foreign trade. Currently, an alien crewman may obtain a permit to land for up to 29 days.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 3648 • Dec. 14, 2022

EAGLE Act of 2022

Equal Access to Green cards for Legal Employment Act of 2022 or the EAGLE Act of 2022 This bill modifies requirements related to employment-based visas and addresses related issues.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 9497 • Dec. 12, 2022

International Violence Against Women Act of 2022

This bill requires a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls. The bill establishes in the Department of State an Office of Global Women's Issues, which shall be headed by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues. The Ambassador-at-Large shall (1) coordinate U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7946 • Dec. 6, 2022

Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2022

This bill addresses immigration-related issues pertaining to noncitizen (or non-U.S. national) military veterans, including by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide lawful permanent resident status to a veteran subject to removal.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 4785 • Dec. 1, 2022

To support the human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing primarily in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity, and for other purposes.

Uyghur Policy Act of 2021 This bill addresses human rights issues concerning the Uyghurs and other minority groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China. The bill authorizes the establishment of a Special Coordinator for Uyghur Issues position within the Department of State.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 3548 • Nov. 1, 2022

Keeping Our Promise Act

This bill authorizes issuing visas to certain individuals who were previously refused a diversity immigrant visa or admission into the United States because of certain executive orders or the COVID-19 public health emergency.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3625 • Nov. 1, 2022

United States-Cuba Relations Normalization Act

This bill repeals the trade embargo on Cuba and other provisions restricting trade and travel to Cuba. The bill also (1) removes restrictions on certain transactions related to trademarks used in connection with a confiscated business or asset, (2) extends nondiscriminatory trade treatment to Cuban products, and (3) prohibits and rescinds limits on…

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 3800 • Nov. 1, 2022

GLOBE Act of 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.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3887 • Nov. 1, 2022

Foreign Corruption Accountability Act

This bill temporarily authorizes the President to impose visa-blocking sanctions against any foreign person that engages in public corruption activities (e.g., soliciting or accepting bribes or engaging in extortion) against the United States.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4142 • Nov. 1, 2022

Golden Visa Accountability Act

This bill requires the Department of State to establish and maintain a database containing information about investor visa denials due to the applicant's involvement in corruption or serious human rights abuses.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 4557 • Nov. 1, 2022

REVEAL Act

Revealing and Explaining Visa Exclusions for Accountability and Legitimacy Act or the REVEAL Act This bill authorizes the Department of State to publicly disclose the identity of an alien who has been denied admission into the United States because that alien's entry would pose potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 5168 • Nov. 1, 2022

WELCOMED Act of 2021

Welcoming Evacuees Coming from Overseas to Mitigate Effects of Displacement Act of 2021 or the WELCOMED Act of 2021 This bill makes certain individuals from Afghanistan eligible for any benefit that is available to a refugee, such as resettlement assistance.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 5482 • Nov. 1, 2022

Special Immigrant Visas for Afghan Fulbright Scholars Act of 2021

This bill authorizes special immigrant visas for qualifying citizens or nationals of Afghanistan who were selected for certain educational and cultural exchange programs.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 5508 • Nov. 1, 2022

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.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 5564 • Nov. 1, 2022

Cameroon TPS Act of 2021

This bill permits nationals of Cameroon to qualify for temporary protected status, which prevents their removal from the United States and allows them to obtain employment and travel authorization. Such status shall be available to qualifying nationals of Cameroon for 18 months starting from this bill's enactment.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 5700 • Nov. 1, 2022

9/11 Immigrant Worker Freedom Act

This bill provides lawful permanent resident status to qualifying aliens who performed rescue, debris cleanup, or related services following the September 11, 2001, attacks.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 5924 • Nov. 1, 2022

Keep STEM Talent Act of 2021

This bill exempts certain aliens with advanced degrees in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field from direct limitations on the number of immigrant visas granted per year.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6222 • Nov. 1, 2022

Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2021

This bill establishes that certain acts of immigration-related fraud shall be punished by fines, imprisonment, or both. The bill provides for such punishment for a person who knowingly or recklessly executes a scheme or artifice in a matter arising under immigration law to (1) defraud any person; or (2) obtain anything of value from any person through false…

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6911 • Nov. 1, 2022

No Travel for Traffickers Act of 2022

This bill bars from the visa waiver program any country that allows individuals to obtain citizenship by making an investment in that country.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 8685 • Nov. 1, 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.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 8681 • Oct. 11, 2022

John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2022

This bill establishes the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Program within the J. William Fulbright Educational Exchange Program (commonly referred to as the Fulbright Program). The fellowship program shall honor the legacy of Representative John Lewis and advance U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 8446 • Sept. 29, 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.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 8463 • Sept. 29, 2022

Millennium Challenge Corporation Eligibility Expansion Act

This bill modifies income-related eligibility requirements for assistance from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a program that provides assistance through a competitive selection process to eligible developing countries based on various factors, including a country's level of economic freedom and effectiveness of government.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 9075 • Sept. 29, 2022

Support for Iranian Political Prisoners Act

This bill authorizes the Department of State to continue providing assistance to civil society organizations in Iran that support arbitrarily detained individuals. The bill calls on Iran to immediately end human rights violations of political prisoners and persons imprisoned for exercising freedom of speech.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1456 • Sept. 19, 2022

Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and modifies operations of the Peace Corps. Changes include increasing the readjustment allowance paid to volunteers when their service terminates and providing statutory authority for an executive order that grants returned volunteers noncompetitive eligibility for federal civil-service positions.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S. 3157 • Sept. 19, 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.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 8708 • Aug. 12, 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.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 8666 • Aug. 5, 2022

Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2022

This bill requires congressional approval for a presidential import adjustment due to a national security threat from an import related to military equipment, energy resources, or critical infrastructure essential to national security.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6552 • July 26, 2022

Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes programs to combat human trafficking and addresses related issues. The bill reauthorizes through FY2026 various programs, including (1) Department of State and Department of Justice activities to combat human trafficking internationally; and (2) the Angel Watch Center, a U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 8351 • July 15, 2022

Formula Act

This bill provides through December 31, 2022, duty-free treatment to infant formula. During this time period, articles of infant formula shall not be subject to (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or…

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 1934 • July 14, 2022

Promoting United States International Leadership in 5G Act of 2021

This bill requires actions to increase U.S. influence in international organizations that develop and set standards for wireless telecommunications, such as fifth-generation (5G) technology, and to address the role of China's government in such standards-setting organizations.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 8365 • July 13, 2022

Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Conflict Act

This bill 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 U.S.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 8057 • June 14, 2022

Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2022

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.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7987 • June 8, 2022

DEFEND Act of 2022

Deterring Enemy Forces and Enabling National Defenses Act of 2022 or the DEFEND Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Defense to seek to cooperate with Middle East allies and partners (i.e., countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, and other countries in the region as appropriate) to identify and develop an approach…

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.J.Res. 87 • May 31, 2022

Directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against the Houthis in Yemen within 30 days of the enactment of this joint resolution unless Congress authorizes a later withdrawal date, issues a declaration of war, or specifically authorizes the use of the Armed Forces.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 7875 • May 24, 2022

Emergency Infant Formula Act

This bill addresses the shortage of infant formula in the United States, including by authorizing the President to take certain actions to expedite the importation of such formula. Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to declare through an executive order that a shortage of infant formula exists in the United States.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 812 • Apr. 27, 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.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 3344 • Apr. 27, 2022

Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act

This bill directs the Department of State and other federal agencies to help certain countries improve the security of their telecommunications networks and addresses related issues.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 4133 • Apr. 27, 2022

Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act

This bill authorizes the allocation of certain funds for purposes related to the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative, requires the Department of State to develop a strategy for prioritizing efforts to increase disaster response and resilience in the Caribbean, and establishes monitoring and reporting requirements.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6089 • Apr. 27, 2022

Stop Iranian Drones Act

This bill expands existing provisions requiring sanctions against individuals or entities that provide certain types of weapons to Iran. Specifically, the bill modifies the provisions by adding unmanned combat aerial vehicles to the list of weapons covered by the sanctions.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 7314 • Apr. 27, 2022

AXIS Act

Assessing Xi's Interference and Subversion Act or AXIS Act This bill requires the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on whether and how China's government, the Chinese Communist Party, or any other Chinese entity has provided support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 7372 • Apr. 27, 2022

Protecting Semiconductor Supply Chain Materials from Authoritarians Act

This bill establishes an interagency working group to address semiconductor supply chain issues caused by Russia's attack on Ukraine. The working group must report to Congress on issues including (1) the impact of Russia's attack on Ukraine on the supply of various materials, including palladium, neon gas, and helium; (2) the attack's impact on supply…

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 5497 • Apr. 7, 2022

BURMA Act of 2021

Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2022 or the BURMA Act of 2022 This bill imposes sanctions pertaining to Burma (Myanmar) and addresses related issues.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4476 • Apr. 5, 2022

DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act of 2021

This bill establishes the DHS Trade and Economic Security Council, which shall provide trade and economic security advice and recommendations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This includes identifying concentrated risks and setting priorities for protecting the nation's trade and economic security.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 7108 • Mar. 17, 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.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 6968 • Mar. 9, 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).

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 5681 • Mar. 8, 2022

Shadow Wolves Enhancement Act

This bill authorizes U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to reclassify officers assigned to the tactical patrol unit on Tohono O'odham Nation land, commonly known as Shadow Wolves , as ICE special agents upon completing certain required training.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 3988 • Dec. 10, 2021

MINDS Act

Mental Health in International Development and Humanitarian Settings Act or the MINDS Act This bill directs the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Department of State to integrate mental health and psychosocial support activities across all U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1155 • Dec. 8, 2021

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

This bill imposes various restrictions related to China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, including by prohibiting certain imports from Xinjiang and imposing sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations there. Goods manufactured or produced in Xinjiang shall not be entitled to entry into the United States unless U.S.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.J.Res. 63 • Nov. 12, 2021

Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed direct commercial sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain weaponry and munitions.

This joint resolution prohibits the issuance of a license for the export of specified defense articles to Saudi Arabia.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 3306 • Nov. 9, 2021

Uyghur SOS Act

Uyghur Stop Oppressive Sterilizations Act or the Uyghur SOS Act This bill expands existing visa-blocking sanctions to cover certain high-ranking foreign government officials who are responsible for coercive population control policies, such as forced abortions, with a focus on those responsible for such policies against ethnic minority groups in China.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 3382 • Nov. 9, 2021

Partner with Korea Act

This bill creates an E-4 treaty trader visa category for up to 15,000 nationals of South Korea each fiscal year who are coming to the United States solely to perform specialty occupation services, subject to various requirements. The 15,000 limit shall only apply to principal aliens and not the spouses or children of such aliens.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3385 • Nov. 9, 2021

HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021

Honoring Our Promises through Expedition for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021 or the HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021 This bill authorizes the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to postpone the medical exam requirement for qualifying citizens or nationals of Afghanistan seeking entry into the United States as special immigrants.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4111 • Oct. 25, 2021

Sovereign Debt Contract Capacity Act

This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund to advocate for the fund to promote international standards and best practices with respect to sovereign debt contracts and to provide technical assistance to fund members.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 2222 • Oct. 19, 2021

Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act of 2021

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish standards for facilities holding aliens in its custody, phases out using non-DHS facilities for such purposes, and contains other related provisions. The standards shall comply with the American Bar Association's Civil Immigration Detention Standards.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2255 • Oct. 19, 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.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2716 • Oct. 19, 2021

Honduras Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Act of 2021

This bill temporarily imposes sanctions and other penalties on Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez and the government of Honduras for systemic corruption and human rights violations, with particular focus on the Honduran police and military.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2748 • Sept. 30, 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.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 5461 • Sept. 30, 2021

COVID Defense Act

This bill rescinds specified defense appropriations and authorizes funding for manufacturing and delivering COVID-19 vaccines internationally.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1228 • Sept. 28, 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.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 4686 • Sept. 28, 2021

Cambodia Democracy Act of 2021

This bill directs the President to impose sanctions on individuals responsible for acts to undermine democracy in Cambodia, including acts that constituted serious human rights violations.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5344 • Sept. 23, 2021

Two-State Solution Act

This bill addresses U.S. policy and related activities to preserve conditions for a two-state solution to resolve territorial disputes between Israel and Palestine. The bill prohibits the United States from providing support for projects in geographic regions that came under Israeli control after June 5, 1967. It also prohibits the use of any U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4017 • Aug. 4, 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.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4838 • July 29, 2021

Youth, Peace, and Security Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of State to coordinate the development and implementation of a whole-of-government strategy to promote the inclusive and meaningful participation of youth in peace building and conflict prevention, management, and resolution, as well as post-conflict and recovery efforts.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3985 • July 22, 2021

Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs Act of 2021

or the Allies Act of 2021 This bill increases the number of special immigrant visas available to qualified Afghan nationals who worked for the U.S. government or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) missions in Afghanistan. The bill also relaxes certain qualifications for such visas.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 826 • July 19, 2021

Divided Families Reunification Act

This bill directs the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on its consultations with South Korea on potential opportunities to reunite Korean Americans with family in North Korea.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 391 • June 28, 2021

Global Health Security Act of 2021

This bill directs the United States to implement a strategy to strengthen global health security, including by requiring the President to create the Global Health Security Agenda Interagency Review Council to implement the Global Health Security Agenda. The agenda is an initiative launched by nearly 30 nations to address global infectious disease threats.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 256 • June 17, 2021

To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.

This bill repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 3964 • June 17, 2021

Nicaragua Free Trade Review Act of 2021

This bill requires the U.S. Trade Representative to submit a report on the manner and extent to which Nicaragua is in compliance with the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 3938 • June 16, 2021

Support UNFPA Funding Act

This bill authorizes annual contributions to support the core functions and programs of the United Nations Population Fund for the five fiscal years following the bill's enactment.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3884 • June 14, 2021

Philippine Human Rights Act

This bill imposes limitations on providing assistance to the police or military of the Philippines. No federal funds may be used to provide such assistance until the Philippines government has taken certain actions, including (1) investigating and successfully prosecuting members of its military and police forces who have violated human rights, (2)…

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3778 • June 9, 2021

Nullifying Opportunities for Variants to Infect and Decimate Act

or the NOVID Act This bill establishes the Pandemic Preparedness and Response Program to coordinate and carry out the U.S. government's global health response to COVID-19, its variants, and other pathogens with pandemic potential.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3433 • May 20, 2021

Arctic Diplomacy Act of 2021

This bill establishes the position of Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs within the Department of State. The ambassador shall facilitate the development and coordination of U.S. foreign policy and activities related to the Arctic region, including policies and activities to (1) meet U.S.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1135 • May 19, 2021

LITE Act

Leadership Institute for Transatlantic Engagement Act or the LITE Act This bill establishes the Leadership Institute for Transatlantic Engagement to develop a diverse community of transatlantic leaders who are committed to democratic institutions.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1511 • May 18, 2021

MBS MBS Act

MBS Must Be Sanctioned Act or MBS MBS Act This bill requires the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions against the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, until specified actions are taken with respect to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and other grave human rights violations.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1630 • May 18, 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.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2646 • Apr. 30, 2021

Taiwan International Solidarity Act

This bill requires the Department of State to annually report to Congress on efforts by China to undermine Taiwan's participation in international organizations or Taiwan's relationships with other countries.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1177 • Apr. 28, 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 .

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1464 • Apr. 28, 2021

Saudi Arabia Accountability for Gross Violations of Human Rights Act

This bill imposes visa-blocking sanctions on specified foreign persons determined to have played a role in the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, and it requires the Department of State to report on incidents of arbitrary detention, violence, and state-sanctioned harassment by Saudi Arabia against U.S. citizens and their family members.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2888 • Apr. 28, 2021

Rapid Response to Climate Impacts Act

This bill requires the Department of State to establish a Climate Impacts Task Force, which must seek to prevent and mitigate the potential for national security risks arising from climate change and related social conditions.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 839 • Apr. 23, 2021

Jamal Khashoggi Press Freedom Accountability Act of 2021

This bill establishes measures to protect the human rights of journalists. Specifically, the bill (1) expands the scope of required reports related to violations of the human rights of journalists, (2) requires the President to impose certain property- and visa-blocking sanctions on persons responsible for gross violations of the human rights of…

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 977 • Apr. 23, 2021

Lady Liberty Act of 2021

This bill sets a floor of 125,000 for the maximum number of refugees who may be admitted into the United States each fiscal year. Under current law, the President sets the annual cap on refugee admissions at the beginning of each fiscal year. (The cap for FY2021 is 15,000, and the cap for FY2020 was 18,000.)

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1333 • Apr. 21, 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.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 1392 • Apr. 21, 2021

Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2021

This bill imposes temporary limits on arms sales to Saudi Arabia and requires various reports and actions related to the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The President may not transfer or authorize for export certain defense articles or services to Saudi Arabia for 120 days after this bill's enactment.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1573 • Apr. 21, 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.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 402 • Apr. 21, 2021

CROOK Act

Countering Russian and Other Overseas Kleptocracy Act or the CROOK Act This bill requires various actions designed to combat public corruption in foreign countries. The bill establishes within the Department of the Treasury the Anti-Corruption Action Fund to help foreign states fight public corruption and develop rule-of-law-based governance structures.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1201 • Apr. 2, 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…

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1112 • Mar. 22, 2021

Protect Democracy in Burma Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress on the military coup in Burma (Myanmar), including a description of U.S. efforts to (1) engage with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to support a return to Burma's democratic transition and democratic values throughout Southeast Asia, and (2) influence the United Nations to hold…

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2108 • Mar. 19, 2021

War Powers Act Enforcement Act

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds in contravention of the War Powers Resolution. That resolution provides procedures for Congress and the President to participate in decisions to send the Armed Forces into hostilities.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1603 • Mar. 18, 2021

Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021

This bill contains provisions related to alien farmworkers, including provisions establishing a certified agricultural worker (CAW) status and changing the H-2A temporary worker program.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6 • Mar. 18, 2021

American Dream and Promise Act of 2021

This bill provides certain aliens with a path to receive permanent resident status and contains other immigration-related provisions. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Department of Justice (DOJ) shall provide conditional permanent resident status for 10 years to a qualifying alien who entered the United States as a minor and (1) is…

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 1661 • Mar. 8, 2021

Girls LEAD Act

Girls' Leadership, Engagement, Agency, and Development Act of 2021 or the Girls LEAD Act This bill directs the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to jointly report to Congress a strategy to strengthen the participation of adolescents, particularly girls, in democracy, human rights, and governance.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.J.Res. 29 • Mar. 8, 2021

War Powers Amendments of 2021

This joint resolution revises the War Powers Resolution, a law that limits the President's power to introduce Armed Forces into hostilities. Changes include shortening the time that Armed Forces may be involved in hostilities without congressional action and providing for judicial enforcement.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 461 • Mar. 5, 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…

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 151 • Mar. 4, 2021

Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2021

This bill establishes measures to address global public health risks posed by wildlife markets, which are commercial markets that sell or slaughter wildlife for human consumption as food or medicine in communities where alternative nutritional or protein sources are available.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 198 • Mar. 4, 2021

Baseball Diplomacy Act

This bill waives various embargo and immigration restrictions in order to allow Cuban nationals to enter the United States to play organized professional baseball. U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 986 • Feb. 11, 2021

Robust International Response to Pandemic Act

This bill requires the Department of the Treasury and each U.S. Executive Director at an international financial institution to take certain actions in support of the global response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, each U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 556 • 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.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 571 • Jan. 28, 2021

Safe from the Start Act of 2021

This bill directs the Department of State to direct U.S. foreign assistance to address humanitarian crises in a manner that aims to prevent and respond to gender-based violence at the onset of an emergency.

AFF

Opposed

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.J.Res. 15 • Jan. 15, 2021

Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Saudi Arabia.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.J.Res. 16 • Jan. 15, 2021

Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Italian Republic of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution prohibits the issuance of a manufacturing license, technical assistance license, or export license with respect to certain proposed agreements or transfers of specified defense articles or services to Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Spain, or Italy.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 255 • Jan. 11, 2021

Repeal of the Authorization for Use of Military Force

This bill repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force signed into law September 18, 2001.

AFF

Supported

Steve Cohen

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