Bills About International Affairs Sponsored by Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.)

Rep. Schiff sponsored 38 bills about international affairs in the 116th Congress (2019-20).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
Oct. 20, 2020 H.R.8641 To protect journalists and other members of the press from gross violations of internationally recognized human rights, and for other purposes. 19
All Democrats
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
April 8, 2019 H.RES.296 Affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide. 141
Bipartisan
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 1, 2019 H.RES.345 Recognizing widening threats to freedoms of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2019. 22
Bipartisan
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
May 7, 2018 H.RES.875 Recognizing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in efforts of the Government of the United States to promote democracy and good governance. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 25, 2017 H.R.2732 To prohibit travel-related transactions to, from, and within North Korea by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes. 13
Bipartisan
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .
April 27, 2017 H.J.RES.100 To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against al Qaeda, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), and the Afghan Taliban. 13
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
Feb. 2, 2015 H.J.RES.27 To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against the terrorist organization Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant ("ISIL"). 0 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sept. 16, 2014 H.J.RES.125 To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against the terrorist organization Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant ("ISIL"). 4
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
June 11, 2013 H.R.2324 To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force. 16
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
April 19, 2012 H.RES.629 Condemning violence by the Government of Syria against journalists, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on freedom of the press in Syria. 3
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
June 16, 2011 H.R.2237 To promote the strengthening of the private sector in Egypt and Tunisia. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb. 11, 2011 H.RES.88 Expressing solidarity with the people of Egypt in their democratic aspirations as they begin a new chapter in their country's proud history. 111
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
March 17, 2009 H.RES.252 Calling upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the United States record relating to the Armenian Genocide, and for other purposes. 149
Bipartisan
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 240.
Oct. 1, 2009 H.R.3714 To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to include in the Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices information about freedom of the press in foreign countries, establish a grant program to promote freedom of the press worldwide, and for other purposes. 1
All Republicans
Became Public Law No: 111-166.
Dec. 16, 2009 H.CON.RES.225 Supporting the goals and ideals of observing the National Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Month from January 1 through February 1 of each year to raise awareness of, and opposition to, modern slavery. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct. 14, 2009 H.RES.833 Honoring the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the 10th anniversary of the accession to the throne of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, and for other purposes. 34
Bipartisan
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
June 17, 2009 H.RES.555 Expressing concern for the well-being of journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee and urging the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to release them on humanitarian grounds. 48
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
April 1, 2009 H.R.1861 To highlight and promote freedom of the press worldwide. 1
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
June 7, 2007 H.R.2631 To strengthen efforts in the Department of Homeland Security to develop nuclear forensics capabilities to permit attribution of the source of nuclear material. 5
Bipartisan
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
July 10, 2008 H.RES.1337 Condemning the decision by the Government of Zimbabwe to hold the run-off presidential election on June 27, 2008;. 16
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
June 24, 2008 H.RES.1301 Calling upon the Government of Zimbabwe to postpone the run-off presidential election scheduled for Friday, June 27, 2008. 13
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 15, 2008 H.R.6079 To direct the Secretary of State to submit a report outlining the steps taken and plans made by the United States to end Turkey's blockade of Armenia, and for other purposes. 16
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 6, 2008 H.R.5980 To establish the Commission on Securing the United States in the 21st Century. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan. 30, 2007 H.RES.106 Calling upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the United States record relating to the Armenian Genocide, and for other purposes. 237
Bipartisan
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 21.
Oct. 4, 2007 H.CON.RES.228 Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to countries that withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. 3
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 9, 2007 H.R.2254 To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish the transfer of any nuclear weapon, device, material, or technology to terrorists as a crime against humanity. 2
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
July 19, 2005 H.RES.368 Congratulating the State of Israel on the election of Ambassador Dan Gillerman as Vice-President of the 60th United Nations General Assembly. 80
Bipartisan
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
June 29, 2005 H.CON.RES.195 Commemorating the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923, urging the Government of the Republic of Turkey to acknowledge the culpability of its predecessor state, the Ottoman Empire, for the Armenian Genocide and engage in rapprochement with the Republic of Armenia and the Armenian people, and supporting the accession of Turkey to the European Union if Turkey meets certain criteria. 88
Bipartisan
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 11.
June 29, 2005 H.R.3103 To direct the Secretary of State to submit a report outlining the steps taken and plans made by the United States to end Turkey's blockade of Armenia. 13
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
April 14, 2005 H.R.1662 To require an annual Department of State report on information relating to the promotion of religious freedom, democracy, and human rights in foreign countries by individuals, nongovernmental organizations, and the media in those countries, and for other purposes. 1
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations.
Feb. 17, 2005 H.CON.RES.78 Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the arrest of Ayman Nour, the leader of the Al Ghad party, by the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the support of Congress for continued progress toward democracy in Egypt. 3
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia.
Feb. 8, 2005 H.R.665 To prevent access by terrorists to nuclear material, technology, and expertise, to establish an Office of Nonproliferation Programs in the Executive Office of the President, and for other purposes. 20
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Terrorism and Nonproliferation.
March 3, 2005 H.CON.RES.82 Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the arrest of Ayman Nour, the leader of the al-Ghad party, by the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the support of Congress for continued progress toward democracy in Egypt. 14
Bipartisan
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
July 22, 2004 H.R.4989 To require an annual Department of State report on information relating to the promotion of religious freedom, democracy, and human rights in foreign countries by individuals, nongovernmental organizations, and the media in those countries, and for other purposes. 3
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
March 18, 2004 H.R.3996 To build operational readiness in civilian agencies, and for other purposes. 9
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jan. 7, 2003 H.R.182 To make permanent the authority to waive restrictions on use of funds for threat reduction in States of the former Soviet Union and for a chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia. 22
Bipartisan
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Nov. 14, 2002 H.R.5733 To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to ensure that projects and activities carried out with United States assistance are appropriately identified overseas as "American Aid", and for other purposes. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
March 7, 2001 H.CON.RES.52 Condemning the destruction of pre-Islamic statues in Afghanistan by the Taliban regime. 52
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia.
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