3.0.0 6426 2023-01-11T13:42:00Z 2023-01-11T13:42:00Z House HR 2018-07-18 115 [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 18, 2018)]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. ESPAILLAT:H.R. 6426.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article One of the United States Constitution, section 8,clause 18:The Congress shall have Power--To make all Laws which shallbe necessary and proper for carrying into Execution theforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by thisConstitution in the Government of the United States, or inany Department or Officer thereoforArticle One of the United States Constitution, Section 8,Clause 3:The Congress shall have Power--To regulate Commerce withforeign Nations, and among the several States, and with theIndian tribes;[Page H6558]]]> hsas00 Armed Services Committee House Standing Referred to 2018-07-18T14:03:25Z hsju00 Judiciary Committee House Standing Referred to 2018-07-18T14:03:20Z hsfa00 Foreign Affairs Committee House Standing Referred to 2018-07-18T14:03:15Z Secure America from Russian Interference Act of 2018 115 6437 HR 2018-07-19 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Armed Services, House Administration, Energy and Commerce, Appropriations, Financial Services, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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. Related bill CRS 2018-07-18 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Armed Services, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsas00 Armed Services Committee 2018-07-18 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Armed Services, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2018-07-18 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Armed Services, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsfa00 Foreign Affairs Committee 2018-07-18 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2018-07-18 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress E000297 Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] Adriano Espaillat D NY 13 N C001067 Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] Yvette Clarke D NY D. 9 2018-07-23 False M000312 Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] JAMES MCGOVERN D MA P. 2 2018-07-23 False C001068 Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] Steve Cohen D TN 9 2018-07-24 False International Affairs Alliances Business ethics Collective security Conflicts and wars Congressional oversight Cultural exchanges and relations Digital media Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Europe Finland Foreign language and bilingual programs Foreign property Government ethics and transparency, public corruption Human rights International exchange and broadcasting Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Ireland Middle East Military operations and strategy News media and reporting Political parties and affiliation Protest and dissent Russia Sanctions Subversive activities Sweden Syria Telephone and wireless communication Ukraine Visas and passports International Affairs 00 2018-07-18 Introduced in House 2019-04-24T14:26:36Z CPR for Russian Civil Society Act

This bill directs the Department of State to: (1) conduct a study on streamlining visa procedures for Russian students and persons involved in professional and cultural exchanges, and (2) enhance screening of certain senior Russian political figures and oligarchs and others associated with President Vladimir Putin.

The bill requires reports to Congress regarding: (1) efforts to strengthen strategic stability with Russia, (2) cultural exchange and educational programs with Russia, and (3) Russian proxies.

The Department of State shall convene a meeting of U.S. technology companies that sell or license tools that allow the Russian government to suppress civil society activists. The meeting shall focus on developing a code of conduct to restrain U.S. companies from aiding such efforts.

Additional funds are provided to increase the International Broadcasting Operations Fund's Russian language programming.

The State Department shall compile and make public a list of Russian-based persons who recruited or facilitated the transfer of Russian personnel for the Donbass war in Ukraine or the targeting of civilians in Syria. Such persons shall be prohibited from entering the United States.

]]> To provide for measures to strengthen dialogue with the Russian people and support Russian civil society, and for other purposes. Display Title To provide for measures to strengthen dialogue with the Russian people and support Russian civil society, and for other purposes. Official Title as Introduced To provide for measures to strengthen dialogue with the Russian people and support Russian civil society, and for other purposes. Introduced in House IH Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill CPR for Russian Civil Society Act Introduced in House 2018-07-18T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115hr6426ih/xml/BILLS-115hr6426ih.xml 2018-07-18 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Armed Services, 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. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.