Democratic Republic of Congo: Background and U.S. Relations
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- HR 2494114th Congress
Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Act of 2016
Oct 7, 2016 · Became Public Law No: 114-231.
- HRES 780114th Congress
Urging respect for the constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the democratic transition of power in 2016.
Nov 15, 2016 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
- SRES 485114th Congress
A resolution urging the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to comply with constitutional limits on presidential terms and fulfill its constitutional mandate for a democratic transition of power in 2016.
Sep 13, 2016 · Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (considered: CR S5677-5678; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S5677-5678)
- HR 6207115th Congress
Democratic Republic of the Congo Democracy and Accountability Act of 2018
Nov 28, 2018 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- HR 7120115th Congress
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to extend through 2023 the authority of the Federal Election Commission to impose civil money penalties on the basis of a schedule of penalties established and published by the Commission.
Dec 21, 2018 · Became Public Law No: 115-386.
- SRES 386115th Congress
A resolution urging the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to fulfill its agreement to hold credible elections, comply with constitutional limits on presidential terms, and fulfill its constitutional mandate for a democratic transition of power by taking concrete and measurable steps towards holding elections not later than December 2018 as outlined in the existing election calendar, and allowing for freedom of expression and association.
Jul 16, 2018 · Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4967-4968; text: CR S4968)
- HR 133116th Congress
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
Dec 27, 2020 · Became Public Law No: 116-260.
- HR 1651117th Congress
COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021
Mar 27, 2021 · Became Public Law No: 117-5.
- HR 2471117th Congress
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022
Mar 15, 2022 · Became Public Law No: 117-103.
- HR 3276117th Congress
Prioritizing Information for Investors Act
May 17, 2021 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- S 1260117th Congress
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Jun 8, 2021 · Passed Senate, under the order of 5/28/21, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 32. Record Vote Number: 226. (text: CR S4049-4499)
- S 3405117th Congress
Low Power Protection Act
Jan 5, 2023 · Became Public Law No: 117-344.
- SCONRES 5117th Congress
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030.
Feb 5, 2021 · Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 101, S. Con. Res. 5 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H447-455)
- SRES 344117th Congress
A resolution expressing support for the State of Israel joining the African Union under observer status.
Aug 9, 2021 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6112)