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Recognizing the 204th anniversary of the War of Greek Independence.

House

Recognizes the 204th anniversary of the War of Greek Independence and commemorates its historical significance

Latest action: Tue Mar 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026

Senate

Reaffirms and readopts the Declaration of Independence as an organic law of the United States and an enduring charter of American independence and equal citizenship

Latest action: Tue Jun 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Taiwan Allies Fund Act

Senate

Establishes a Taiwan Allies Fund to strengthen Taiwan's diplomatic relationships with partner countries

Latest action: Tue Feb 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act

Senate

Expands State Department oversight of U.S.-Taiwan guidance by requiring recurring review, reissuance, and congressional reporting on federal policy toward Taiwan

Latest action: Mon Apr 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution recognizing the 204th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.

Senate

Recognizes the 204th anniversary of Greece's independence and celebrates democratic ties between Greece and the United States

Latest action: Wed Mar 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act of 2025

House

Require a review of U.S.-South Africa bilateral relations in 2025 and related policy considerations

Latest action: Tue Jul 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act

House

Modifies State Department oversight on U.S.-Taiwan guidance by requiring recurring biennial reviews and reports to Congress while the guidance remains in effect

Latest action: Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

MEGOBARI Act

Senate

Authorize sanctions and other restrictions to counter malign Russian influence and corruption in Georgia

Latest action: Mon Apr 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Taiwan International Solidarity Act

Senate

Directs changes to U.S. policy and participation in international organizations to strengthen support for Taiwan's standing and treatment

Latest action: Thu Oct 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the harmful conflation of China's "One China Principle" and the United States "One China Policy".

House

Expresses the House's position on U.N. General Assembly Resolution 2758 and the distinction between China's One China Principle and the United States One China Policy

Latest action: Fri Feb 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

MEGOBARI Act

House

Require the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons, including Georgian officials, involved in corruption, violence, intimidation, or other actions that undermine Georgia's security, stability, or Euro-Atlantic integration

Latest action: Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution congratulating the people of North Macedonia on the 34th anniversary of their independence and celebrating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between North Macedonia and the United States.

Senate

Congratulates the people of North Macedonia on the 34th anniversary of independence and celebrates 30 years of diplomatic relations with the United States

Latest action: Tue Nov 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the harmful conflation of China's "One China Principle" and the United States'"One China Policy".

Senate

Expresses the Senate's view on U.N. General Assembly Resolution 2758 and distinguishes China's One China Principle from U.S. One China Policy regarding Taiwan

Latest action: Mon Apr 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Venezuela Democratic Transition Strategy Act

House

Establishes a U.S. strategy for supporting a democratic transition in Venezuela through coordinated policy planning

Latest action: Thu Mar 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Georgian Nightmare Non-Recognition Act

House

Prohibits U.S. recognition of Bidzina Ivanishvili or a Georgian government led by him or his proxies, while recognizing Georgia’s pre-October 26 2024 incumbent president unless certified free and fair elections occur

Latest action: Thu Jan 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act

House

Prohibits United States recognition of Russia's annexation of Crimea as a matter of policy toward Crimea

Latest action: Thu Jan 08 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2025

Senate

Require the U.S. IMF Governor to advocate for Taiwan's participation, representation, and access within the International Monetary Fund

Latest action: Wed Jun 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution recognizing the 74th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines and the strong bilateral security alliance between our two nations in the wake of escalating aggression and political lawfare by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.

Senate

Recognizes the 74th anniversary of the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and affirms the bilateral security alliance amid South China Sea tensions

Latest action: Thu Oct 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Condemning Turkey for its illegal occupation of Cyprus and encouraging President Trump to make the resolution of the Cyprus problem a top foreign policy priority.

House

Condemns Turkey's continued occupation of Cyprus and urges withdrawal of Turkish troops while pressing adherence to NATO democratic principles

Latest action: Tue Jan 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

REVOCAR Act of 2025

House

Prohibits U.S. persons from investing, trading, or operating in Venezuela's energy sector, including dealings with PDVSA and the Maduro regime, through 2027 unless specified conditions are met

Latest action: Thu Jan 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2025

House

Requires the U.S. Governor of the IMF to advocate for Taiwan's participation, access, and representation within the International Monetary Fund

Latest action: Tue Jun 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Syria Sanctions Accountability Act of 2025

House

Strengthens accountability through sanctions tied to Syria under the Syria Sanctions Accountability Act of 2025

Latest action: Tue Jul 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Combating Global Corruption Act of 2025

House

Require the State Department to rank foreign governments' anti-corruption efforts and trigger diplomatic contacts and sanctions reviews for poorly ranked countries

Latest action: Tue Jan 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Department of State Policy Provisions Act

House

Sets Department of State policy across management, security, economic affairs, foreign assistance, and public diplomacy, including China-linked facilities limits, Africa trade initiatives, Caribbean security planning, and diplomatic authorities

Latest action: Thu Sep 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Appropriates FY2026 funding for the Department of State, national security activities, foreign assistance, international organizations, and related programs, while setting limits on how funds may be used

Latest action: Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027

House

Appropriates FY2027 funding for national security, the Department of State, and related foreign affairs, assistance, and international programs, while setting conditions on how those funds may be used

Latest action: Wed Jul 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)