Bills About International Affairs Sponsored by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.)

Sen. Markey sponsored 77 bills about international affairs in the 117th Congress (2021-22).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
July 8, 2019 S.2054 A bill to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith, in recognition of their contributions to the Nation. 67
Bipartisan
Held at the desk.
Dec. 2, 2020 S.4946 A bill to counter Saudi Arabia's possible pursuit of weapons of mass destruction, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Oct. 21, 2020 S.4832 A bill to prohibit the use of United States embassies or consulates in raising funds for foreign political parties or candidates. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sept. 23, 2020 S.4659 A bill to require a determination as to whether crimes committed against the Rohingya in Burma amount to genocide. 7
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Aug. 6, 2020 S.RES.673 A resolution affirming that the New START Treaty extension will cover new deployed Russian nuclear delivery systems, and supporting additional initiatives to engage China that advance the goal of concluding an arms control treaty or agreement. 18
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5287-5288)
July 27, 2020 S.4327 A bill to establish the Taiwan Fellowship Program, and for other purposes. 5
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
July 23, 2020 S.4304 A bill to prohibit actions to terminate or withdraw the United States from certain international agreements without a joint resolution of approval, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
June 23, 2020 S.4045 A bill to reduce and eliminate threats posed by nuclear weapons to the United States, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
June 22, 2020 S.4020 A bill to prevent an unconstitutional war with North Korea. 3
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
June 22, 2020 S.4026 A bill to expedite and expand provision of American Citizen Services worldwide during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. 2
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
June 22, 2020 S.4018 A bill to strengthen the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Republic of Korea, and for other purposes. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
June 8, 2020 S.3908 A bill to expedite the provision of humanitarian assistance, including life-saving medical care, to the people of North Korea, and for other purposes. 2
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
May 21, 2020 S.3819 A bill to encourage the protection and promotion of internationally recognized human rights during the novel coronavirus pandemic, and for other purposes. 9
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Feb. 13, 2020 S.3314 A bill to seek a diplomatic resolution to Iran's nuclear program, and for other purposes. 5
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jan. 15, 2020 S.3197 A bill to revoke or deny visas to Chinese officials involved in the formulation or execution of a policy that prevents innocent United States citizens from leaving China. 3
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan. 8, 2020 S.RES.465 A resolution condemning threats by President Donald J. Trump to violate the law of armed conflict with respect to Iran. 8
All Democrats
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S96-97)
April 4, 2019 S.RES.142 A resolution condemning the Government of the Philippines for its continued detention of Senator Leila De Lima, calling for her immediate release, and for other purposes. 11
Bipartisan
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S79-80; text: CR S79-80)
Jan. 7, 2020 S.CON.RES.32 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that attacks on cultural sites are war crimes. 7
All Democrats
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S59)
Dec. 10, 2019 S.3014 A bill to require congressional approval for civilian nuclear cooperation under certain circumstances, and for other purposes. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Dec. 10, 2019 S.3004 A bill to protect human rights and enhance opportunities for LGBTI people around the world, and for other purposes. 19
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Dec. 10, 2019 S.RES.449 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Nation, States, cities, Tribal nations, and businesses, institutions of higher education, and other institutions in the United States should work toward achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. 14
All Democrats
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6953)
Nov. 21, 2019 S.2955 A bill to authorize the imposition of sanctions with respect to significant actions that exacerbate climate change, to reinforce comprehensive efforts to limit global average temperature rise, and for other purposes. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Nov. 12, 2019 S.2832 A bill to assist those subject to politically motivated charges in Turkey, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Nov. 7, 2019 S.RES.416 A resolution calling for the peaceful return to Cambodia of opposition party members and democracy activists. 2
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6482-6483)
Oct. 24, 2019 S.2698 A bill to establish a United States Global Health Commission and a United States Global Health Attache Program, and for other purposes. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sept. 26, 2019 S.2565 A bill to establish a Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons, and for other purposes. 5
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
July 10, 2019 S.2069 A bill to assist prisoners of conscience in Burma, and for other purposes. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
June 11, 2019 S.1777 A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to include in the Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices a section on conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence, to amend the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to authorize the President to impose economic sanctions and a visa ban on the leader of an organization that commits sexual or gender-based violence. 4
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 2, 2019 S.1285 A bill to require certifications and reporting in an unclassified form related to the national security implications of the New START Treaty, to provide for arms limitations in the event of the treaty's non-renewal, and for other purposes. 5
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
April 10, 2019 S.1127 A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require the Secretary of Energy to report to Congress regarding applications for authorizations to engage or participate in the development or production of special nuclear material outside the United States, and for other purposes. 3
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
March 25, 2019 S.861 A bill to establish in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor of the Department of State a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples, and for other purposes. 40
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Feb. 28, 2019 S.612 A bill to require a joint resolution of approval for the entry into effect of a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, and for other purposes. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jan. 24, 2019 S.200 A bill to prohibit the conduct of a first-use nuclear strike absent a declaration of war by Congress. 13
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Dec. 19, 2018 S.RES.735 A resolution condemning the mass atrocities committed against the Rohingya in Burma and urging accountability for the Burmese military. 4
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7931-7932)
Dec. 19, 2018 S.3785 A bill to require a joint resolution of approval for the entry into effect of a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, and for other purposes. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
June 7, 2018 S.3020 A bill to establish in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor of the Department of State a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples, and for other purposes. 36
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Nov. 16, 2017 S.RES.342 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that States, cities, Tribal nations, businesses, and institutions of higher education in the United States should work towards achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. 12
All Democrats
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7306)
Oct. 26, 2017 S.2016 A bill to prevent an unconstitutional strike against North Korea. 3
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Oct. 3, 2017 S.1906 A bill to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to each of Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith in recognition of their contributions to the Nation. 27
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
May 25, 2017 S.RES.180 A resolution condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador's residence on May 16, 2017, and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice and measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. 0 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3223)
March 8, 2017 S.RES.83 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the trafficking of illicit fentanyl into the United States from Mexico and China. 6
Bipartisan
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Feb. 27, 2017 S.449 A bill to promote worldwide access to the Internet, and for other purposes. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jan. 24, 2017 S.200 A bill to prohibit the conduct of a first-use nuclear strike absent a declaration of war by Congress. 13
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jan. 10, 2017 S.RES.10 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the trafficking of illicit fentanyl into the United States from Mexico and China. 4
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
July 14, 2016 S.RES.535 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the trafficking of illicit fentanyl into the United States from Mexico and China. 4
Bipartisan
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 707.
Sept. 27, 2016 S.3400 A bill to prohibit the conduct of a first-use nuclear strike absent a declaration of war by Congress. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
July 13, 2016 S.3206 A bill to promote worldwide access to the Internet, and for other purposes. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 26, 2016 S.RES.479 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. 5
All Democrats
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3296)
May 26, 2016 S.3010 A bill to provide for restrictions related to nuclear cooperation with the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Dec. 16, 2015 S.2407 A bill to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to each of J. Christopher Stevens, Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, and Sean Smith in recognition of their contributions to the Nation. 10
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8725-8726)
Jan. 29, 2015 S.302 A bill to establish in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor of the Department of State a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBT Peoples. 26
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S654-655)
June 12, 2014 S.2472 A bill to establish in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor of the Department of State a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBT Peoples. 26
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
June 5, 2014 S.2433 A bill to provide assistance to Ukraine to reduce the dependence of Ukraine on imports of natural gas from the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 20, 2010 H.J.RES.85 Expressing the disfavor of the Congress regarding the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 21, 2009 H.J.RES.55 Expressing the disfavor of the Congress regarding the proposed agreement for cooperation. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb. 13, 2009 H.RES.177 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning membership of the United States in the International Renewable Energy Agency. 5
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
June 18, 2008 H.R.6298 To restrict nuclear cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 15
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 14, 2008 H.J.RES.85 Expressing the disfavor of the Congress regarding the proposed agreement for cooperation. 2
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
March 4, 2008 H.R.5529 To direct the President to seek to establish an international renewable energy agency to expand the availability and generating capacity of renewable energy to markets around the world in order to increase economic opportunity, drive technological innovation, enhance regional and global security, raise living standards, and reduce global warming pollution. 16
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
March 6, 2007 H.R.1352 To prohibit the return or other transfer of persons by the United States, for the purpose of detention, interrogation, trial, or otherwise, to countries where torture or other inhuman treatment of persons occurs, and for other purposes. 60
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan. 9, 2007 H.R.353 To prohibit the use of funds for an escalation of United States forces in Iraq above the numbers existing as of January 9, 2007. 26
All Democrats
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sept. 20, 2006 H.RES.1022 Directing the Secretary of State to provide certain information to the House of Representatives relating to Maher Arar. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Sept. 20, 2006 H.RES.1023 Requesting the President to provide certain information to the House of Representatives relating to Maher Arar. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
July 26, 2006 H.R.5902 To prohibit the proposed sale to Pakistan of F-16 aircraft and related defense articles and defense services unless Pakistan has halted construction of a certain plutonium production reactor. 3
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
April 27, 2006 H.R.5237 To seek the inclusion of certain requirements of the International Health Regulations of the World Health Organization as obligations under the World Trade Organization. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman .
Dec. 8, 2005 H.RES.593 Directing the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Attorney General, and requesting the President, to provide certain information to the House of Representatives relating to extraordinary rendition of certain foreign persons. 3
All Democrats
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 145.
Dec. 15, 2005 H.CON.RES.318 Expressing concern regarding nuclear proliferation with respect to proposed full civilian nuclear cooperation with India, and for other purposes. 24
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Feb. 17, 2005 H.R.952 To prohibit the transfer or return of persons by the United States, for the purpose of detention, interrogation, trial, or otherwise, to countries where torture or other inhuman treatment of persons occurs. 77
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations.
Nov. 19, 2004 H.R.5411 To amend the the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to restrict exports of nuclear related materials and equipment. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
June 23, 2004 H.R.4674 To prohibit the return of persons by the United States, for purposes of detention, interrogation, or trial, to countries engaging in torture or other inhuman treatment of persons. 24
Bipartisan
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1291)
June 4, 2003 H.RES.259 Calling for robust inspections in Iran. 23
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
June 11, 2002 H.J.RES.97 Calling for an end to the threat of nuclear destruction. 25
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
May 20, 1998 H.R.3916 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need to address Nigerian advance fee fraud, and for other purposes. 19
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
March 13, 1996 H.RES.381 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding sanctions on nations that assist in the development of nuclear weapon programs of nonnuclear weapon states. 23
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
July 24, 1995 H.RES.200 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the Republic of Iraq's failure to comply with United Nations resolutions demanding improvements in the area of human rights and requiring the destruction, removal, or rendering harmless of all Iraq's biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons, and all ballistic missiles with a range greater than 150 kilometers. 20
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
June 27, 1995 H.RES.174 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent announcement by the Republic of France that it intends to conduct a series of underground nuclear test explosions despite the current international moratorium on nuclear testing. 66
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Nov. 19, 1993 H.CON.RES.183 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the impeded delivery of natural gas for heating to the civilian population of Bosnia-Herzegovina. 21
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
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