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HR.4514/S.2531 - Combating BDS Act of 2016 - A bill that authorizes a state or local government to adopt and enforce measures to divest its assets from, or prohibit investment of its assets in: (1) an entity that such government determines, using credible information available to the public, engages in a commerce or investment-related boycott, divestment, or sanctions activity targeting Israel; or (2) an entity that owns or controls, is owned or controlled by, or is under common ownership or control with, such an entity. Such government shall provide written notice to such an entity before applying such a measure. HRes.686 - Expressing support for efforts to enhance Israeli security and create the conditions for progress toward a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. S.224/HR.5332 - Women, Peace and Security Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) implementation of the United States National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security (NAP) is paramount in improving the lives of women around the world and increasing global stability and prosperity, (2) Congress is committed to advancing NAP principles, and (3) the President should ensure NAP's implementation and coordinate with the international community to reaffirm global commitments to implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325. HR.5207 - Freedom of Religion Act of 2016 - This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien may not be denied admission to the United States because of his or her religion or lack of religious beliefs. S.2988 - A bill to extend the sunset of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 in order to effectuate the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in guaranteeing that all nuclear material in Iran remains in peaceful activities. HR.4992 - United States Financial System Protection Act of 2016 - This bill prevents any transfers of funds to or from Iran, or for the direct or indirect benefit of an Iranian person or the government of Iran, until the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the government of Iran has ceased: supporting acts of international terrorism; and developing nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons and ballistic missiles and ballistic missile launch technology (and has dismantled existing ones). HR.5119 - No H2O from Iran Act - This bill prohibits funds available to any federal department or agency for any fiscal year from being obligated or expended to purchase or issue a licence to purchase heavy water produced in Iran. HR.5631 - Iran Accountability Act of 2016 - This bill applies to transfers of funds to or from Iran, or for the direct or indirect benefit of an Iranian person or the government of Iran, for a specified period only, the existing authorization for U.S. depository institutions and registered brokers or dealers in securities to process such a funds transfer if the transfer arises from, and is ordinarily incident and necessary to give effect to, an underlying transaction that has been authorized by a specific or general license and does not involve debiting or crediting an Iranian account. Coons/Graham letter - A letter urging the Administration to quickly conclude a strengthened Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide Israel with the resources it needs to defend itself.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; White House Office; SENATE

Bills named: S. 2531 (114th), H.R. 4514 (114th), H.R. 5631 (114th), H.R. 4992 (114th), S. 224 (114th), H.R. 5332 (114th), S. 2988 (114th), H.Res. 686 (114th), H.R. 5119 (114th), H.R. 5207 (114th)