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Bills, resolutions, hearings and floor remarks in the US Congress that mention Pakistan, followed from introduction to law, with a link to the official record for each.

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The 119th Congress so far

Measures that mention the tracked keywords, by how far they have got. Select a stage to list them.

Bills & resolutions
4
Hearings published
30
Record sections
3
What is this?

This tracker lists activity in the US Congress whose text mentions Pakistan, Pakistani, Islamabad, Balochistan or Kashmir: bills and resolutions, published committee hearings, and sections of the Congressional Record (floor speeches, statements and inserted remarks).

  • Where it comes from. Items are found with the full-text search of GovInfo (U.S. Government Publishing Office). Each bill’s sponsor, latest action and progress come from the Congress.gov API (Library of Congress). Every item links to its official page.
  • “Mentions” is not “about”. A large bill such as a defence authorisation may mention Pakistan once. Items with a keyword in the title are marked in the title; use “Keyword in the title only” to see just those.
  • Stages. Introduced: filed and referred to committee. Committee action: a hearing, markup or report. Passed the House / Senate: approved by that chamber. Became law: signed (or enacted over a veto). Simple and concurrent resolutions are agreed to instead. Stages are read from the official action list; Congress.gov is the authoritative record.
  • Timing. New items are looked for several times a day and statuses are refreshed daily. Hearing transcripts are often published months after the hearing, under their publication date.
  • Notes. A CUPA note is our own short comment. Inclusion does not mean CUPA supports or opposes a measure.

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Senate resolution S.Res. 688 118th CongressSenate Introduced

A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2024.

Sponsor: Sen. Ben Cardin D-MD4 cosponsorsIntroduced

  1. Introduced15 May 2024
  2. Committee
  3. Agreed to

Latest action · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3714-3715)

Mentions Pakistan, Pakistani, Kashmir

Congress.gov Text on GovInfo

House resolution H.Res. 1192 118th CongressHouse Introduced

Recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in countering the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2024.

Sponsor: Rep. Adam B. Schiff D-CA3 cosponsorsIntroduced

  1. Introduced2 May 2024
  2. Committee
  3. Agreed to

Latest action · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Mentions Pakistan, Pakistani, Kashmir

Congress.gov Text on GovInfo

Senate resolution S.Res. 618 118th CongressSenate Introduced

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month" and expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should raise awareness of the harm caused by international parental child abduction.

Sponsor: Sen. Thomas Roland Tillis R-NC1 cosponsorIntroduced

  1. Introduced22 Mar 2024
  2. Committee
  3. Agreed to

Latest action · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Mentions Pakistan

Congress.gov Text on GovInfo

House resolution H.Res. 1068 118th CongressHouse Introduced

Condemning rape and sexual violence against women.

Sponsor: Rep. Debbie Dingell D-MI14 cosponsorsIntroduced

  1. Introduced8 Mar 2024
  2. Committee
  3. Agreed to

Latest action · 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.

Mentions Pakistan, Pakistani

Congress.gov Text on GovInfo

Senate resolution S.Res. 569 118th CongressSenate Introduced

A resolution recognizing religious freedom as a fundamental right, expressing support for international religious freedom as a cornerstone of United States foreign policy, and expressing concern over increased threats to and attacks on religious freedom around the world.

Sponsor: Sen. Christopher A. Coons D-DE13 cosponsorsIntroduced

  1. Introduced29 Feb 2024
  2. Committee
  3. Agreed to

Latest action · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Mentions Pakistan

Congress.gov Text on GovInfo

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