HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST for HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST

Foreign Relations FOR

Implement the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act Establish accountability mechanisms for human rights violators in Saudi Arabia Prioritize funding for programs to protect human rights and combat corruption in Central and Eastern Europe Advance human rights protections in Hungary Advance human rights protections in Poland Increase participation in the congressional Bipartisan Taskforce for Combating Anti-Semitism Advance protections for LGBT individuals in Russia Foreign Agent Registration Act reforms S.1445: A bill to provide a coordinated regional response to manage effectively the endemic violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (Central America Reform and Enforcement Act) H.R.2839: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 Incorporate human rights considerations Establish support for human rights groups in Central and Eastern Europe Increase support for case assessment under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act H.R.2500: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 Limit U.S. support for war in Yemen Establish accountability mechanisms for human rights violators in Saudi Arabia S.1215: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 Limit U.S. support for war in Yemen Establish accountability mechanisms for human rights violators in Saudi Arabia Creation of new human rights advisory commission within the State Department Russian influence in Europe

Contacted: Justice, Dept of (DOJ); White House Office; State, Dept of (DOS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Defense, Dept of (DOD); SENATE; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)

Bills named: H.R. 2500 (116th), H.R. 2839 (116th), S. 1445 (116th), S. 1215 (116th)

Immigration IMM

H.R.2146: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the President to set a minimum annual goal for the number of refugees to be admitted, and for other purposes (GRACE Act) S.1088: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the President to set a minimum annual goal for the number of refugees to be admitted, and for other purposes (GRACE Act) H.R.2214: To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens (NO BAN Act) S.1123: To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens (NO BAN Act) H.R.2796: To amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to make 4,000 visas available for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program, and for other purposes (Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2019) S.1474: To amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to make 4,000 visas available for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program, and for other purposes (Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2019) S.1445: A bill to provide a coordinated regional response to manage effectively the endemic violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (Central America Reform and Enforcement Act) H.R.3391: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for in-State tuition rates for refugees and asylees (To Offer Refugees College Help Act (TORCH Act)) H.R.2813: To permit aliens seeking asylum to be eligible for employment in the United States and for other purposes (Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2019) H.Res.444: Reaffirming the importance of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons. H.R.3401: Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act, 2019 S.1900: Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act, 2019 H.R.2500: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 Sec. 1048. Limitation on use of funds to house children separated from parents Sec. 1049. Limitation on use of funds for providing housing for unaccompanied alien children Sec. 1212. Modification and Extension of Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program H.Amdt.533: To allow any member of the Armed Forces and their respective spouse, widow, widower, parent, son or daughter to be eligible for parole in place under the Immigration and Nationality Act H.Amdt.557: To prevent DOD facilities from being used to house or detain unaccompanied migrant children H.Amdt.558: To prohibit the President from deploying troops on the southern border if the purpose of this deployment is to enforce immigration law H.Amdt.559: To prohibit the President from using the authorized funds to detain undocumented immigrants in Department of Defense facilities H.Amdt.560: To prohibit DoD funding to house any foreign nationals who are in the custody of and detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement S.1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 Sec. 1216. Sense of Senate on special immigrant visa program for Afghan allies H.R.2662: Asylum Seeker Protection Act S.1494: To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to protect alien minors and to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to end abuse of the asylum system and establish refugee application and processing centers outside the United States, and for other purposes H.R.3524: To support the people of Central America and strengthen United States national security by addressing the root causes of migration from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, and for other purposes H.R.3239: To require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to perform an initial health screening on detainees, and for other purposes (Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act) GLOBE Act (Not yet introduced): To protect human rights and enhance opportunities for LGBTI people around the world, and for other purposes. Refugee Protection Act (Not yet introduced): To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reaffirm the United States historic commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing persecution or torture. SERVICE Act (Not yet introduced): Supporting Enlisted Recruits, Veterans, their Iraqi/Afghan Compatriots, and Exiles

Contacted: State, Dept of (DOS); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Justice, Dept of (DOJ); Defense, Dept of (DOD); White House Office

Bills named: H.R. 2796 (116th), H.R. 2813 (116th), S. 1900 (116th), S. 1790 (116th), H.R. 2500 (116th), S. 1474 (116th), S. 1494 (116th), S. 1088 (116th), H.R. 3391 (116th), H.Res. 444 (116th), H.R. 2662 (116th), H.R. 2146 (116th), H.R. 3524 (116th), S. 1123 (116th), H.R. 3401 (116th), H.R. 2214 (116th), H.R. 3239 (116th), S. 1445 (116th)

Defense DEF

Transparency and accountability for the administration's use of force policies, including compliance with reporting requirements in National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (P.L. 115-91) Adopt an ISIS AUMF that is time-bound, clearly defines the enemy and mission, provides for transparency and oversight, requires compliance with international law, sunsets the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force, and repeals the 2002 Iraq Authorization for Use of Military Force

Contacted: State, Dept of (DOS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; White House Office; Justice, Dept of (DOJ); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Defense, Dept of (DOD)

Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV

Transparency and accountability for the administration's use of force policies, including compliance with reporting requirements in National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (P.L. 115-91) Adopt an ISIS AUMF that is time-bound, clearly defines the enemy and mission, provides for transparency and oversight, requires compliance with international law, sunsets the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force, and repeals the 2002 Iraq Authorization for Use of Military Force

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Justice, Dept of (DOJ); Defense, Dept of (DOD); SENATE; State, Dept of (DOS); White House Office; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)