Defense policy, doves

TopicBill numbersort iconAuthorInterest positionBecame law
Nuclear Weapons Abolition and Economic and Energy Conversion Act of 2011 H.R. 1334 (112th) NortonSupportNo
To provide for nuclear weapons abolition and economic conversion in accordance with District of Columbia Initiative Measure Number 37 of 1992, while ensuring environmental restoration and… More
To provide for nuclear weapons abolition and economic conversion in accordance with District of Columbia Initiative Measure Number 37 of 1992, while ensuring environmental restoration and clean-energy conversion. (by CRS) Hide
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 H.R. 1540 (112th) McKeonOpposeYes
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe… More
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Human Rights Act of 2012 H.R. 1905 (112th) Ros-LehtinenOpposeNo
To strengthen Iran sanctions laws for the purpose of compelling Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities, and for other purposes. (by More
To strengthen Iran sanctions laws for the purpose of compelling Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 H.R. 3010 (112th) SmithOpposeNo
To reform the process by which Federal agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents. (by CRS)
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 3078 (112th) CantorOpposeYes
To implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. (by CRS)
United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 3080 (112th) CantorOpposeYes
To implement the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement. (by CRS)
Stop Online Piracy Act H.R. 3261 (112th) SmithOpposeNo
To promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes. (by More
To promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
21st Century Civilian Conservation Corps Act H.R. 494 (112th) KapturSupportNo
To authorize the President to reestablish the Civilian Conservation Corps as a means of providing gainful employment to unemployed and underemployed citizens of the United States through the… More
To authorize the President to reestablish the Civilian Conservation Corps as a means of providing gainful employment to unemployed and underemployed citizens of the United States through the performance of useful public work, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011 H.R. 527 (112th) SmithOpposeNo
To amend chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Regulatory Flexibility Act), to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules, and for other… More
To amend chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Regulatory Flexibility Act), to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Department of Peace Act of 2011 H.R. 808 (112th) KucinichSupportNo
To establish a Department of Peace. (by CRS)
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act S. 1641 (112th) BaucusOpposeNo
A bill to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. (by CRS)
Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011 S. 968 (112th) LeahyOpposeNo
A bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
To Establish a National Commission on Presidential War Powers and Civil Liberties. H.R. 104 (111th) ConyersOpposeNo
To establish a national commission on presidential war powers and civil liberties. (by CRS)
Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1507 (111th) Van HollenSupportNo
To amend chapter 23 of title 5, United States Code, relating to disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices, and for other purposes. (by More
To amend chapter 23 of title 5, United States Code, relating to disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 H.R. 2194 (111th) BermanOpposeYes
To amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran. (by More
To amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran. (by CRS) Hide
Afghan Women Empowerment Act of 2009 H.R. 2214 (111th) MaloneySupportNo
To empower women in Afghanistan, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 H.R. 3288 (111th) OlverOpposeYes
Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. (by… More
Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 H.R. 5786 (111th) SchakowskySupportNo
To amend title VI of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safe use of cosmetics, and for other purposes. (by More
To amend title VI of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safe use of cosmetics, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Department of Peace Act H.R. 808 (111th) KucinichSupportNo
To establish a Department of Peace. (by CRS)
Afghan Women Empowerment Act of 2009 S. 229 (111th) BoxerSupportNo
A bill to empower women in Afghanistan, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act S. 908 (111th) BayhOpposeNo
A bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran. (by More
A bill to amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran. (by CRS) Hide
Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 2008 H.R. 1084 (110th) FarrSupportNo
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, and the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to build operational readiness in civilian agencies, and for other… More
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, and the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to build operational readiness in civilian agencies, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
To Provide Discretionary Authority to an Immigration Judge to Determine That an Alien Parent of a United States Citizen Child Should Not Be Ordered Removed, Deported, or Excluded from the United States. H.R. 1176 (110th) SerranoSupportNo
To provide discretionary authority to an immigration judge to determine that an alien parent of a United States citizen child should not be ordered removed, deported, or excluded from the United… More
To provide discretionary authority to an immigration judge to determine that an alien parent of a United States citizen child should not be ordered removed, deported, or excluded from the United States. (by CRS) Hide
Focus on Family Health Worldwide Act of 2007 H.R. 1225 (110th) McCollumSupportNo
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to improve voluntary family planning programs in developing countries, and for other purposes. (by More
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to improve voluntary family planning programs in developing countries, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
To End the United States Occupation of Iraq Immediately. H.R. 1234 (110th) KucinichSupportNo
To end the United States occupation of Iraq immediately. (by CRS)
Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007 H.R. 1328 (110th) PalloneSupportNo
To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend that Act. (by CRS)
Student Privacy Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 1346 (110th) HondaSupportNo
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct local educational agencies to release secondary school student information to military recruiters if the student's parent… More
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct local educational agencies to release secondary school student information to military recruiters if the student's parent provides written consent for the release, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Torture Outsourcing Prevention Act H.R. 1352 (110th) MarkeySupportNo
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… More
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. (by CRS) Hide
EXTEND the Energy Efficiency Incentives Act of 2007 H.R. 1385 (110th) McDermottSupportNo
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend certain energy-related tax provisions, and for other purposes. (by More
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend certain energy-related tax provisions, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Iran Counter-Proliferation Act of 2007 H.R. 1400 (110th) LantosOpposeNo
To enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by imposing additional economic sanctions against Iran, and for other purposes. (by More
To enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by imposing additional economic sanctions against Iran, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Habeas Corpus Restoration Act of 2007 H.R. 1416 (110th) NadlerSupportNo
To restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States and to repeal the prohibition on treaty obligations establishing grounds for certain claims. (by More
To restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States and to repeal the prohibition on treaty obligations establishing grounds for certain claims. (by CRS) Hide
Healthy Families Act H.R. 1542 (110th) DeLauroSupportNo
To provide for paid sick leave to ensure that Americans can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families. (by More
To provide for paid sick leave to ensure that Americans can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families. (by CRS) Hide
U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R. 1591 (110th) ObeySupportNo
Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
Common Sense Budget Act of 2007 H.R. 1702 (110th) WoolseySupportNo
To reallocate funds toward sensible priorities such as improved children's education, increased children's access to health care, expanded job training, and increased energy efficiency and… More
To reallocate funds toward sensible priorities such as improved children's education, increased children's access to health care, expanded job training, and increased energy efficiency and conservation through a reduction of wasteful defense spending, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Protection Against Transmission of HIV for Women and Youth Act of 2007 H.R. 1713 (110th) LeeSupportNo
To require the President and the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator to establish a comprehensive and integrated HIV prevention strategy to address the vulnerabilities of women and girls in… More
To require the President and the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator to establish a comprehensive and integrated HIV prevention strategy to address the vulnerabilities of women and girls in countries for which the United States provides assistance to combat HIV/AIDS, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 1755 (110th) McGovernSupportNo
To limit the use, sale, and transfer of cluster munitions. (by CRS)
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 H.R. 2082 (110th) ReyesSupportNo
This bill allows for appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2008 for various government Intelligence Agencies including the CIA, Department of Defense, FBI, and others. (by More
This bill allows for appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2008 for various government Intelligence Agencies including the CIA, Department of Defense, FBI, and others. (by CRS) Hide
U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R. 2206 (110th) ObeySupportYes
This bill makes military and agricultural appropiations and raises the minimum wage. (by CRS)
To Provide for the Redeployment of United States Armed Forces and Defense Contractors from Iraq. H.R. 2237 (110th) McGovernSupportNo
This bill provides for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces and defense contractors from Iraq. (by CRS)
To Provide for the Redeployment of United States Armed Forces and Defense Contractors from Iraq. H.R. 2451 (110th) ObeyOpposeNo
To provide for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces and defense contractors from Iraq. (by CRS)
Iraq Study Group Recommendations Implementation Act of 2007 H.R. 2574 (110th) UdallSupportNo
To implement the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group. (by CRS)
Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R. 2642 (110th) EdwardsOpposeYes
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. (by More
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act H.R. 2956 (110th) SkeltonSupportNo
To require the Secretary of Defense to commence the reduction of the number of United States Armed Forces in Iraq to a limited presence by April 1, 2008, and for other purposes. (by More
To require the Secretary of Defense to commence the reduction of the number of United States Armed Forces in Iraq to a limited presence by April 1, 2008, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R. 3161 (110th) DeLauroSupportNo
The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 appropriates funds for the above mentioned departments and programs. (by… More
The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 appropriates funds for the above mentioned departments and programs. (by CRS) Hide
FISA Amendments Act of 2008 H.R. 3773 (110th) ConyersSupportNo
This bill would amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA)so that a court order is not required to collect communication information of non-US citizens outside the US for purposes… More
This bill would amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA)so that a court order is not required to collect communication information of non-US citizens outside the US for purposes of foreign intelligence. The act also would require court supervision for the gathering of communication information of US citizens and those in the US. (by CRS) Hide
Orderly and Responsible Iraq Redeployment Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R. 4156 (110th) ObeyOpposeNo
Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. (by More
Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Protect the Troops and Bring Them Home Act of 2007 H.R. 455 (110th) NadlerSupportNo
This bill would provide for the protection of members of the United States Armed Forces and for their withdrawal from Iraq by December 31, 2007 (by More
This bill would provide for the protection of members of the United States Armed Forces and for their withdrawal from Iraq by December 31, 2007 (by CRS) Hide
Emergency Assistance for Secure Elections Act of 2008 H.R. 5036 (110th) HoltSupportNo
This bill would provide money to jurisdictions to adopt paper ballot voting systems with a voter verified paper trail (VVPT) for the 2008 Presidential election. It would also provide reimbursements… More
This bill would provide money to jurisdictions to adopt paper ballot voting systems with a voter verified paper trail (VVPT) for the 2008 Presidential election. It would also provide reimbursements for costs related to election auditing and other election administration costs. (by CRS) Hide
Securing America's Energy Independence Act of 2007 H.R. 550 (110th) McNultySupportNo
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the investment tax credit with respect to solar energy property and qualified fuel cell property, and for other purposes. (by More
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the investment tax credit with respect to solar energy property and qualified fuel cell property, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 5724 (110th) HoyerOpposeNo
To implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. (by CRS)
Department of Peace and Nonviolence Act H.R. 808 (110th) KucinichSupportNo
To establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (by CRS)
To Amend Title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to Establish a Federal Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard for Certain Retail Electric Utilities, and for Other Purposes. H.R. 969 (110th) UdallSupportNo
This bill would establish a national Renewable Energy Standard requiring 20 percent of U.S. electricity generation to come from renewable energy sources by 2020. The bill would establish a nationwide… More
This bill would establish a national Renewable Energy Standard requiring 20 percent of U.S. electricity generation to come from renewable energy sources by 2020. The bill would establish a nationwide credit trading system to initiate the transition. (by CRS) Hide
Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2008 S. 1200 (110th) DorganSupportNo
A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend the Act. (by CRS)
A Bill to Provide for the Redeployment of United States Forces from Iraq. S. 121 (110th) FeingoldSupportNo
This bill provides for the redeployment of United States forces from Iraq. (by CRS)
Iraq Study Group Recommendations Implementation Act of 2007 S. 1545 (110th) SalazarSupportNo
A bill to implement the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group. (by CRS)
Habeas Corpus Restoration Act of 2007 S. 185 (110th) SpecterSupportNo
A bill to restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States. (by CRS)
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Oversight and Resource Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 187 (110th) SpecterSupportNo
This bill provides sufficient resources to permit electronic surveillance of United States persons for foreign intelligence purposes and streamlines the procedures of the Foreign Intelligence… More
This bill provides sufficient resources to permit electronic surveillance of United States persons for foreign intelligence purposes and streamlines the procedures of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. (by CRS) Hide
A Bill to Prohibit the Use of Funds for an Escalation of United States Military Forces in Iraq Above the Numbers Existing As of January 9, 2007. S. 233 (110th) KennedySupportNo
This bill prohibits the U.S. government from obligating or expending funds to increase the number of U.S. military forces in Iraq above the number for such forces which existed as of January 9, 2007,… More
This bill prohibits the U.S. government from obligating or expending funds to increase the number of U.S. military forces in Iraq above the number for such forces which existed as of January 9, 2007, without a specific congressional authorization for such increase. (by CRS) Hide
Federal Agency Data Mining Reporting Act of 2007 S. 236 (110th) FeingoldSupportNo
This bill requires the head of each federal department or agency that is engaged in any activity to use or develop data-mining to report to Congress on all such activities. It also requires that such… More
This bill requires the head of each federal department or agency that is engaged in any activity to use or develop data-mining to report to Congress on all such activities. It also requires that such report be made available to the public, except for classified information. (by CRS) Hide
Iraq War De-Escalation Act of 2007 S. 433 (110th) ObamaSupportNo
This bill states policy for U.S. Armed Forces levels in Iraq. (by CRS)
Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 2007 S. 613 (110th) LugarSupportNo
A bill to enhance the overseas stabilization and reconstruction capabilities of the United States Government, and for other purposes. (by More
A bill to enhance the overseas stabilization and reconstruction capabilities of the United States Government, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide