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A resolution condemning the dictator of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, for deceit, undermining prospects for peace and security, and orchestrating crimes against humanity.

Senate

Condemns Xi Jinping for deceit, undermining peace and security, and orchestrating crimes against humanity in relation to the People's Republic of China

Latest action: Tue Jun 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Rejecting the Erasure of Afghan Women and Girls Act

House

Directs U.S. policy to reject the erasure of Afghan women and girls and respond to violations of their rights in Afghanistan

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

Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

House

Authorize use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a Holocaust Days of Remembrance commemorative ceremony

Latest action: Tue Mar 03 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

House

Authorizes use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an April 23, 2025, Holocaust Days of Remembrance ceremony

Latest action: Mon Mar 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide.

House

Condemns Russian actions against the Ukrainian people as genocide and calls for coordinated measures with NATO and European Union allies to aid Ukraine in preventing further genocidal acts

Latest action: Mon Jan 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Armenian Genocide Education Act

House

Establishes an Armenian genocide education measure centered on teaching and public understanding of the Armenian Genocide

Latest action: Tue Apr 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act

House

Directs the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to study and report on Holocaust education requirements, standards, and instructional materials in public elementary and secondary schools

Latest action: Tue Jan 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act

Senate

Directs the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to study and report on Holocaust education requirements, standards, and instructional materials in public elementary and secondary schools

Latest action: Thu Jul 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025

Senate

Permanently extends and expands court authority for Holocaust-era art and property recovery claims tied to Nazi persecution, including claims against foreign states

Latest action: Mon Apr 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act

Senate

Establishes a federal commission to study slavery and discrimination against African Americans and develop recommendations for reparations, including possible apology and compensation

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

A resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland and International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Senate

Commemorates the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation and International Holocaust Remembrance Day while reaffirming opposition to genocide, persecution, and anti-Semitism

Latest action: Mon Jan 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Burma GAP Act

House

Establishes the Burma GAP Act to set federal policy and programs concerning Burma

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

Defending Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity Act

House

Authorize changing first sponsorship of H.R. 1601 so the new sponsor can add cosponsors and request bill reprintings for Ukraine territorial integrity legislation

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

To clarify the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2016, to appropriately limit the application of defenses based on the passage of time and other non-merits defenses to claims under that Act.

House

Extend and expand court authority for Holocaust-era art recovery claims by removing the 2026 filing cutoff, broadening jurisdiction, and limiting time-based and other non-merits defenses

Latest action: Fri Jun 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act

House

Establishes a commission to study slavery and discrimination against African Americans and develop reparations proposals including remedies and compensation

Latest action: Fri Jan 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

No Support for Terror Act

House

Establishes restrictions and oversight to prevent IMF reserve assets and U.S.-backed aid from supporting genocide perpetrators or terrorist organizations

Latest action: Wed Jan 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2025

House

Establishes a cabinet-level Department of Peacebuilding in the federal government for peacebuilding policy and programs

Latest action: Fri Feb 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Appropriates FY2026 funding for Interior, EPA, Indian Health Service, Forest Service, and related environmental and cultural agencies, while setting conditions on the use of those funds

Latest action: Thu Jul 24 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)
Bill

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)
Bill

Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Funds FY2026 financial services, general government, national security, Department of State, and related foreign assistance programs while setting conditions on the use of appropriated funds

Latest action: Thu Jan 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Funds FY2026 commerce, justice, science, energy and water, interior, and environmental programs while setting limits on how those appropriations may be used

Latest action: Fri Jan 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)