Summary: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2010 - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), in coordination with the Secretary of State, to: (1) establish the APEC Business Travel Program, under which the DHS Secretary may issue Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards to eligible U.S. citizens, including business leaders and government officials actively engaged in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) business, provided such an individual is first approved in one of the international trusted traveler programs of DHS, such as Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI.; and (2) cease issuance of such cards in the interest of the United States. Authorizes the DHS Secretary to collect a fee for such cards, the revenues from which shall not exceed Program costs in a fiscal year. Establishes in the Treasury an APEC Business Travel Program Account, into which such fees shall be deposited.

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Summary: ATPDEA Expansion and Extension Act of 2009 - Amends the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA), as amended and expanded by Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act (ATPDEA), to include Paraguay and Uruguay on the list of countries eligible for duty-free treatment and other preferential treatment for their products as designated beneficiary countries and ATPDEA beneficiary countries. Extends preferential treatment to certain wool apparel articles that are both cut and sewn or otherwise assembled in the United States, or in one or more ATPDEA beneficiary countries, or both. Terminates the extension of such treatment to Paraguayan and Uruguayan products after December 31, 2012.

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Summary: Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009 - (Sec. 4) Specifies principles that Congress declares should be the basis of the relationship between the United States and Pakistan. Title I: Democratic, Economic, and Development Assistance for Pakistan - (Sec. 101) Authorizes the President to provide assistance to Pakistan to support: (1) democratic institutions; (2) efforts to expand the rule of law, build capacity, transparency, and trust in government institutions, as well as promote human rights; (3) economic freedom and development; (4) investments in people, particularly women and children; and (5) public diplomacy to combat militant extremism and promote a better understanding of the United States. Encourages the President to use Pakistani firms and organizations to provide such assistance. Obligates specified funds for: (1) FY2010 police professionalization, equipping, and training; (2) administrative expenses; and (3) establishment of a Chief of Mission fund to provide assistance to address urgent needs or opportunities or for humanitarian relief. Directs the President to notify Congress prior to obligating FY2010-FY2014 assistance under this section and to include in such notification a description of the purpose and conditions attached to any such assistance. (Sec. 102) Authorizes FY2010-FY2014 appropriations for assistance to Pakistan under this title and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Prohibits any of such funds from being made available to Pakistan unless the Pakistan Assistance Strategy Report has been submitted to Congress. Limits the amount of such funds available to Pakistan unless the President's Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan certifies to Congress that assistance to Pakistan has made or is making substantial progress toward achieving U.S. assistance objectives. Provides for a national security waiver of funding restrictions. Expresses the sense of Congress that, subject to an improving political and economic climate in Pakistan, there should be authorized to be appropriated up to $1.5 billion for each of FY2015-FY2019 for assistance to Pakistan under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. (Sec. 103) Directs the Inspector General of the Department, the Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the inspectors general of other federal departments and agencies (other than the Inspector General of the Department of Defense (DOD)) carrying out programs under this title to audit fund expenditures. Authorizes the establishment of in-country field offices in Pakistan. Allocates FY2010-FY2014 funds for such purposes. Title II: Security Assistance for Pakistan - (Sec. 201) States that the purposes of assistance under this title are to: (1) support Pakistan's paramount national security need to win the ongoing counterinsurgency within its borders in accordance with its national security interests; (2) work with the government of Pakistan to improve border security and to coordinate action against extremist and terrorist targets; and (3) help strengthen the institutions of democratic governance and promote control of military institutions by a democratically elected civilian government. (Sec. 202) Authorizes FY2010-FY2014 appropriations for Pakistan for: (1) military education and training under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; and (2) purchase of defense articles, defense services, and military education and training under the Arms Export Control Act. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) a substantial amount of such funds should be used for counterinsurgency, counterterrorism, and civil-military relations purposes; and (2) the United States should facilitate Pakistan's establishment of a program to provide reconstruction assistance in areas damaged by combat operations. Authorizes the Secretary, in order to foster greater mutual respect for and understanding of the principle of civilian rule of the military, to establish an exchange program between military and civilian personnel of Pakistan and: (1) military and civilian personnel of countries determined to be in the process of consolidating and strengthening a democratic form of government; or (2) military and civilian personnel of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries. Authorizes FY2010-FY2014 appropriations. (Sec. 203) Prohibits FY2010-FY2014 security-related assistance and arms transfers to Pakistan until the Secretary certifies that: (1) Pakistan's government is continuing to cooperate with the United States to dismantle supplier networks relating to the acquisition of nuclear weapons-related materials; (2) Pakistan's government is making significant efforts towards combating terrorist groups; and (3) Pakistan's security forces are not subverting Pakistan's political or judicial processes. Prohibits any funds appropriated for security-related assistance for FY2010-FY2014, or any amounts appropriated to the Pakistan Counterinsurgency Capability Fund established under the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009, from being used to make payments relating to specified letters of offer and acceptance between the Pakistan and the United States, other than for construction. Provides for a national security waiver of such prohibitions. (Sec. 204) Prescribes FY2010 requirements for the Department's Pakistan Counterinsurgency Capability Fund. States that Fund amounts are to be used by the Secretary to build Pakistan's counterinsurgency capability under the same conditions as apply to FY2009. (Sec. 205) Restricts the provision of FY2010-FY2014 direct cash security-related U.S. assistance or non-assistance payments to Pakistan to only civilian authorities of a civilian government. Provides for a national security waiver of such restriction. Title III: Strategy, Accountability, Monitoring, and Other Provisions - (Sec. 301) Directs the Secretary to submit a Pakistan Assistance Strategy Report to Congress. Requires the Plan to include descriptions of: (1) assistance objectives; (2) programs and assistance levels; (3) roles to be played by Pakistani national, regional, and local entities; and (4) steps taken to prevent assistance from being awarded to terrorist-affiliated individuals or entities. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the achievement of U.S. national security goals to eliminate terrorist threats and close safe havens in Pakistan requires a comprehensive plan that utilizes all elements of national power; and (2) it is critical to Pakistan's long-term prosperity and security to strengthen regional relationships among India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Directs the President to: (1) develop an interagency regional security strategy to eliminate terrorist threats and close safe havens in Pakistan, including working with the government of Pakistan and other governments and organizations to implement counterinsurgency and counterterrorism efforts in Pakistan's border areas, including the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan, the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan, parts of Balochistan, and parts of Punjab; and (2) report to Congress regarding such strategy. Directs the Secretary to submit a FY2010-FY2014 security-related assistance plan to Congress. (Sec. 302) Sets forth specified assistance monitoring report requirements for the Secretary and the Comptroller General.

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prohibits funds available pakistan submitted congress limits funds available pakistan president special representative afghanistan pakistan certifies congress assistance pakistan making substantial progress achieving assistance objectives provides national security waiver funding restrictions expresses sense congress subject improving political economic climate pakistan authorized appropriated billion fy2015 fy2019 assistance pakistan foreign assistance act sec directs inspector general department inspector general united_states_agency international_development usaid inspectors general federal departments agencies inspector general department_of_defense dod carrying programs title audit fund expenditures authorizes establishment country field offices pakistan allocates fy2010 fy2014 funds purposes title security assistance pakistan sec states purposes assistance title support pakistan paramount national security need win ongoing counterinsurgency borders accordance national security interests work government pakistan improve border security coordinate action extremist terrorist targets help strengthen institutions democratic governance promote control military institutions democratically elected civilian government sec authorizes fy2010 fy2014 appropriations pakistan military education training foreign assistance act purchase defense articles defense services military education training arms export control act expresses sense congress substantial funds counterinsurgency counterterrorism civil military relations purposes united_states facilitate pakistan establishment program provide reconstruction assistance areas damaged combat operations authorizes secretary order foster greater mutual respect understanding principle civilian rule military establish exchange program military civilian personnel pakistan military civilian personnel countries determined process consolidating strengthening democratic form government military civilian personnel north_atlantic_treaty_organization nato member countries authorizes fy2010 fy2014 appropriations sec prohibits fy2010 fy2014 security related assistance arms transfers pakistan secretary certifies pakistan government continuing cooperate united_states dismantle supplier networks relating acquisition nuclear weapons related materials pakistan government making significant efforts combating terrorist groups pakistan security forces pakistan political judicial processes prohibits funds appropriated security related assistance fy2010 fy2014 amounts appropriated established supplemental appropriations act payments relating specified letters offer acceptance pakistan united_states construction provides national security waiver prohibitions sec prescribes fy2010 requirements department states fund amounts secretary build pakistan counterinsurgency capability conditions apply fy2009 sec restricts provision fy2010 fy2014 direct cash security related assistance non assistance payments pakistan civilian authorities civilian government provides national security waiver restriction title iii strategy accountability monitoring provisions sec directs secretary submit congress requires plan include descriptions assistance objectives programs assistance levels roles played pakistani national regional local entities steps taken prevent assistance awarded terrorist affiliated individuals entities expresses sense congress achievement national security goals eliminate terrorist threats close safe havens pakistan requires comprehensive plan utilizes elements national power critical pakistan long term prosperity security strengthen regional relationships india pakistan afghanistan directs president develop interagency regional security strategy eliminate terrorist threats close safe havens pakistan including working government pakistan governments organizations implement counterinsurgency counterterrorism efforts pakistan border areas including pakistan pakistan parts parts report 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Summary: Directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection to liquidate or reliquidate certain entries of top-of-the-stove stainless steel cooking ware from the Republic of Korea.

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Summary: Jerusalem Embassy Relocation Act of 2009 - Amends the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 to eliminate the President's authority to waive certain funding limitations for Department of State acquisition and maintenance of buildings abroad until the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem has officially opened. Limits appropriations that may be obligated in FY2012 for Department acquisition and maintenance of buildings abroad until the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem has officially opened. States that, for each of FY2010-FY2011, of funds authorized to be appropriated for Department acquisition and maintenance of buildings abroad, necessary sums should be made available until expended only for construction and other costs associated with the establishment in Jerusalem of the U.S. Embassy in Israel.

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Summary: Treats cash contributions made after January 11, 2010, and before February 16, 2010, for the relief of earthquake victims in Haiti as having been made on December 31, 2009, for purposes of the tax deduction for charitable contributions.

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Summary: Haiti Assistance Income Tax Incentive Act - Treats cash contributions made after January 11, 2010, and before March 1, 2010, for the relief of earthquake victims in Haiti as having been made on December 31, 2009, for purposes of the tax deduction for charitable contributions. Deems a contribution as meeting the recordkeeping requirements of the Internal Revenue Code if the taxpayer produces a telephone bill showing the name of the donee organization and the date and amount of the contribution.

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Summary: African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act - Establishes the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center at the African Burial Ground National Monument in New York, New York. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service (NPS), to: (1) acquire for the Museum property that is located adjacent to the National Monument or in any other area of the African Burial Ground National Historic Landmark in the city other than the location adjacent to the Monument; and (2) plan, design, and construct the Museum on the acquired property. Provides for operation of the Museum by the Secretary. Establishes within the Department of the Interior the African Burial Ground Advisory Council to: (1) make recommendations to the Secretary on the planning, design, and construction of the Museum; and (2) advise and assist the Secretary on all matters relating to the administration, operation, maintenance, and preservation of the Museum. Requires the Secretary to appoint a Director for the Museum, who shall manage it.

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Summary: Haiti Recovery Act - Urges the Secretary of the Treasury to direct the U.S. Executive Director to each international financial institution to advocate: (1) the cancellation of all remaining debt obligations of Haiti, including obligations incurred before the date of enactment of this Act; (2) the provision of debt service relief for all payments of Haiti remaining on the date of enactment of this Act; and (3) that through February 1, 2012, new assistance to Haiti should be primarily grants. Expresses the sense of the Senate that international financial institutions should cancel any debt incurred by Haiti after the date of enactment of this Act and before February 1, 2012, so that Haiti can rebuild after the devastation of the January 2010 earthquake. Urges the Secretary to: (1) instruct the U.S. Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to advocate the use of certain proceeds to provide debt stock relief, debt service relief, loan subsidies, and grants for Haiti; (2) support the creation of a multilateral trust fund for Haiti that would leverage U.S. contributions and promote bilateral donations for investing in Haiti's future; and (3) require the U.S. Executive Director of the Inter-American Development Bank to seek to increase earnings transfer to the Fund for Special Operations and to a trust fund or grant facility for Haiti. Urges the Secretary and the Secretary of State to use all appropriate diplomatic influence to secure cancellation of all remaining bilateral debt of Haiti.

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Summary: Iran Democratic Transition Act of 2010 - Authorizes the President to support a transition to a freely elected democratic government in Iran by providing eligible Iranian democratic opposition organizations with assistance for the communication and dissemination of accurate and independent information to the Iranian people through various media. Urges the President to fully utilize specified existing authorities and funding to: (1) support democracy in Iran through assistance for pro-democracy broadcasting into Iran and the dissemination of accurate and independent information to the Iranian people through various media; and (2) provide humanitarian assistance to individuals or groups determined by the President to be victims of repression by the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Prohibits assistance to any organization or individual that has: (1) engaged in military cooperation with the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran; or (2) engaged in or supported terrorism. Authorizes the President to appoint a Special Envoy for Democracy and Human Rights in Iran whose primary responsibility shall be to manage U.S. policy on the promotion of democracy and human rights in Iran. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the U.S. government should explore the possibility of a regional human rights dialogue on Iran that is modeled on the Helsinki process; and (2) if the Iranian people restore democratic rule to Iran the United States should provide humanitarian and democratic transition assistance to the Iranian people and to democratic parties and movements.

iran democratic transition act authorizes president support transition freely elected democratic government iran providing eligible iranian democratic opposition organizations assistance communication dissemination accurate independent information iranian people media urges president fully utilize specified existing authorities funding support democracy iran assistance pro democracy broadcasting iran dissemination accurate independent information iranian people media provide humanitarian assistance individuals groups determined president victims repression government islamic_republic_of_iran prohibits assistance organization individual engaged military cooperation government islamic_republic_of_iran engaged supported terrorism authorizes president appoint special envoy democracy human rights iran primary responsibility shall manage policy promotion democracy human rights iran expresses sense congress government explore possibility regional human rights dialogue iran modeled process iranian people restore democratic rule iran united_states provide humanitarian democratic transition assistance iranian people democratic parties movements


Summary: National Black Clergy for the Elimination of HIV/AIDS Act of 2009 [sic] - Authorizes the Director of the Office of Minority Health of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to make grants to public health agencies and faith-based organizations to conduct HIV/AIDS prevention, testing, and related outreach activities to reduce HIV/AIDS in the African-American community. Authorizes the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to: (1) make grants to public health agencies and faith-based organizations to conduct HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted disease outreach, prevention, and testing activities targeted to the African-American community; and (2) provide family reunification services, mental health counseling, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted disease, and substance abuse testing and treatment to runaway or homeless youth or youth who are HIV positive or at risk for HIV/AIDS. Authorizes the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to: (1) make grants to faith-based organizations for public health intervention and prevention activities in the African-American community to reduce HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, and viral hepatitis; (2) expand and intensify HIV/AIDS activities in that community; (3) expand funding to build the capacity of African-American communities to respond to HIV/AIDS; and (4) implement a national media outreach campaign to urge sexually active individuals to be tested for and know their HIV/AIDS status. Authorizes the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to research strategies to reduce the transmission of HIV/AIDS in the African-American community. Authorizes the Director of the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities to make grants for the study of biological and behavioral factors that lead to increased HIV/AIDS prevalence in the African-American community. Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration to award grants to health care professionals to treat individuals with HIV/AIDS. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) submit an annual report to Congress and the President on the impact of HIV/AIDS in the African-American community; and (2) study and report on the status of the HIV/AIDS epidemic among African-Americans. Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to: (1) National Black Clergy HIV/AIDS Awareness Sunday; (2) prevention of, testing for, and treatment of HIV/AIDS by all federal agencies; and (3) HIV testing of federal inmates by the Bureau of Prisons.

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Summary: Iran Human Rights Sanctions Act - Directs the President to impose visa entry and financial sanctions on a person determined to be complicit in human rights abuses committed against Iranian citizens or their family members on or after June 12, 2009, regardless of whether such abuses occurred in Iran. Requires that: (1) the list of such persons required by this Act be made available to the public and posted on the Department of the Treasury and the Department of State websites; and (2) the President consider data obtained by other countries and nongovernmental organizations that monitor Iran's human rights abuses in preparing such list. Authorizes the President to: (1) not apply such sanctions in order to permit U.S. compliance with the Agreement between the United Nations and the United States of America regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations and other international agreements; and (2) waive such sanctions if in the U.S. national interest. Terminates sanctions upon presidential certification to Congress that the government of Iran has: (1) released all political prisoners; (2) ceased its practices of violence and abuse of Iranian citizens engaging in peaceful political activity; and (3) conducted a transparent investigation into the killings and abuse of peaceful political activists in Iran and prosecuted those responsible.

iran human rights sanctions act directs president impose visa entry financial sanctions person determined complicit human rights abuses committed iranian citizens family members june regardless abuses occurred iran requires list persons required act available public posted department_of_the_treasury department_of_state websites president consider data obtained countries nongovernmental organizations monitor iran human rights abuses preparing list authorizes president apply sanctions order permit compliance agreement united_nations united_states_of_america headquarters united_nations international agreements waive sanctions national interest terminates sanctions presidential certification congress government iran released political prisoners ceased practices violence abuse iranian citizens engaging peaceful political activity conducted transparent investigation killings abuse peaceful political activists iran prosecuted responsible


Summary: Haitian-American Enterprise Fund Act - Authorizes the President, after congressional consultation, to designate one private, nonprofit organization as the Haitian-American Enterprise Fund to receive funds and support under this Act to promote the Haitian private and agricultural sectors and joint U.S.-Haitian ventures through loans, grants, equity investments, technical assistance, training, and insurance. States that: (1) a grant agreement between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Fund shall require the Fund to liquidate its assets and dissolve not later than December 31, 2020, unless USAID determines that the Fund should be extended; and (2) all Fund assets remaining at such time shall be used to organize a follow-on U.S.-Haiti legacy foundation. Applies the enterprise fund provisions of the Support for East European Democracy (SEED) Act of 1989 to the Fund in the same manner as such provisions apply to other similar U.S.-established enterprise funds. Authorizes appropriations.

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Summary: Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010 - Amends the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) (as amended by the United States-Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act, the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act of 2006 [HOPE Act], and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act of 2008 [HOPE II]) to extend, in each succeeding one-year period through FY2020 (transition period), the duty-free treatment of certain imported knit apparel articles made in one or more Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) beneficiary countries from yarns wholly formed in the United States. Extends, in each applicable one-year period through FY2020, the duty-free treatment of imported apparel articles made in Haiti or the Dominican Republic. Prescribes duty-free treatment also, without regard to the source of the fabric, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns from which the article is made, for specified apparel articles or made-up textile articles: (1) wholly assembled, or knit-to-shape, in Haiti from any combination of fabrics, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns; and (2) imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic. Sets forth a special rule for certain woven articles and certain knit articles entered during FY2010 and succeeding one-year periods. Requires the Commissioner responsible for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to verify that such apparel articles imported into the United States are not being unlawfully transshipped into the United States. Revises requirements for one particular credit under the earned import allowance certificate program to reduce from three to two the number of square meter equivalents of qualifying woven fabric or qualifying knit fabric that the producer or entity controlling production can demonstrate that it purchased for the manufacture in Haiti of articles like or similar to any article eligible for preferential treatment. Extends the value-added rule for apparel articles and the special rule for certain wire harness automotive components. Directs the Commissioner to seek to send a rapid response team, as well as a support team, to Haiti to: (1) assess the short-term and long-term technical, capacity-building, and training needs of the authorities of the government of Haiti responsible for customs services; and (2) provide immediate assistance, particularly with respect to reestablishing full capacity for commercial port operations at the seaport at Port-au-Prince, facilitating trade between the United States and Haiti under CBERA, preventing unlawful transshipment of goods through Haiti to the United States, and otherwise strengthening cooperation between U.S., Haitian, and Dominican customs authorities. Declares the sense of Congress regarding regional cooperation and transshipment.

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Summary: Zimbabwe Transition to Democracy and Economic Recovery Act of 2010 - (Sec. 5) Authorizes the President to provide technical assistance to ministries of the transitional government of Zimbabwe and to the Parliament of Zimbabwe for economic, political, and security sector reforms. Terminates such authority on September 30, 2014. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the transitional government of Zimbabwe should work to enact the economic, political, and security sector reforms envisaged under the Global Political Agreement; and (2) the United States should continue to provide technical assistance to build the capacity of ministries and offices within the transitional government of Zimbabwe that demonstrate a commitment to those reforms. (Sec. 6) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the absence of respect for property rights in Zimbabwe continues to hinder agricultural productivity and economic recovery; and (2) the United States should support efforts to conduct a comprehensive and nonpartisan land audit as a critical step toward establishing security of tenure. Expresses the sense of Congress that U.S. assistance to Zimbabwe should: (1) support market-based agricultural credit mechanisms; (2) encourage policies that provide agricultural incentives; and (3) support institutions that provide technical and financial support for the agriculture sector. (Sec. 7) Amends the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act of 2001 to revise the criteria under which the Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct U.S. executive directors at international financial institutions to oppose extensions of loans, credits, or guarantees to the government of Zimbabwe. (Sec. 8) Amends the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2010 to revise criteria for U.S. assistance to Zimbabwe. (Sec. 9) Expresses the sense of Congress that until the Secretary of State can certify Zimbabwe's full compliance with the Kimberley Process the President should: (1) press for Zimbabwe's suspension from the Kimberley Process diamond certification scheme; (2) work with Zimbabwe's neighbors as well as with regional organizations to help stop the flow of illegal diamonds mined in Zimbabwe; and (3) seek to identify and prepare sanctions on individuals and entities funding efforts to undermine democratic institutions in Zimbabwe through illegal activities involving diamonds. (Sec. 10) Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Treasury should regularly review and update targeted sanctions related to Zimbabwe. (Sec. 11) Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. government should begin engaging with international partners and regional governments to develop a coordinated strategy to prepare for future elections in Zimbabwe, particularly to help reduce the risk of violence and other related abuses. (Sec. 12) Directs the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of State, and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to brief the appropriate congressional committees on efforts made pursuant to this Act.

sec authorizes president provide technical assistance ministries transitional government zimbabwe economic political security sector reforms terminates authority september expresses sense congress transitional government zimbabwe work enact economic political security sector reforms global political agreement united_states continue provide technical assistance build capacity ministries offices transitional government zimbabwe demonstrate commitment reforms sec expresses sense congress absence respect property rights zimbabwe continues hinder agricultural productivity economic recovery united_states support efforts conduct comprehensive nonpartisan land audit critical step establishing security tenure expresses sense congress assistance zimbabwe support market based agricultural credit mechanisms encourage policies provide agricultural incentives support institutions provide technical financial support agriculture sector sec amends zimbabwe democracy economic recovery act revise criteria secretary treasury shall instruct executive directors international financial institutions oppose extensions loans credits guarantees government zimbabwe sec amends department_of_state foreign_operations related programs appropriations act revise criteria assistance zimbabwe sec expresses sense congress secretary state certify zimbabwe compliance process president press zimbabwe suspension process certification scheme work zimbabwe neighbors regional organizations help stop flow illegal mined zimbabwe seek identify prepare sanctions individuals entities funding efforts undermine democratic institutions zimbabwe illegal activities involving sec expresses sense congress secretary treasury regularly review update targeted sanctions related zimbabwe sec expresses sense congress government begin engaging international partners regional governments develop coordinated strategy prepare future elections zimbabwe particularly help reduce risk violence related abuses sec directs secretary treasury secretary state administrator united_states_agency international_development usaid brief appropriate congressional committees efforts pursuant act


Summary: Haiti Empowerment, Assistance, and Rebuilding Act of 2010 - (Sec. 4) States that it is U.S. policy, in partnership with the government of Haiti and in coordination with the international community, to: (1) support the sustainable recovery and rebuilding of Haiti; (2) build a long-term partnership with Haiti; (3) support the institutional development and capacity building of the government of Haiti and Haitian civil society organizations; and (4) promote development and rebuilding led by of all levels of Haitian government. (Sec. 5) Establishes within the Department of State a Senior Coordinator of the United States Government for Haiti who shall advise and coordinate all U.S. government policies related to Haiti during the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act. (Sec. 6) Directs the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), with input provided by the Coordinator, to submit to Congress a multi-year strategy to provide assistance in support of Haiti's reconstruction. Sets forth reporting requirements. (Sec. 7) Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations to carry out the policy objectives and other purposes of this Act. States that amounts made available to carry this Act for: (1) economic assistance shall be provided in accordance with specified provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; and (2) assistance to security forces shall be subject to the applicable requirements under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control Act. Authorizes from fiscal year appropriations: (1) the Department of the Treasury (DOT) to contribute to a multi-donor Haitian trust fund for reconstruction and recovery, subject to the regular notification procedures of the appropriate congressional committees; and (2) transfers to the USAID development credit authority account for direct loans and loan guarantees. Encourages the President to utilize appropriate Haitian firms and community and local nongovernmental organizations. Authorizes a fiscal year set-aside for the Inspectors General of the Department of State, USAID, and other relevant agencies for audits and program reviews.

haiti empowerment assistance rebuilding act sec states policy partnership government haiti coordination international community support sustainable recovery rebuilding haiti build long term partnership haiti support institutional development capacity building government haiti haitian civil society organizations promote development rebuilding led levels haitian government sec establishes united_states_government haiti shall advise coordinate government policies related haiti year period beginning date enactment act sec directs administrator united_states_agency international_development usaid input provided coordinator submit congress multi year strategy provide assistance support haiti reconstruction sets forth reporting requirements sec authorizes fy2010 fy2011 appropriations carry policy objectives purposes act states amounts available carry act economic assistance shall provided accordance specified provisions foreign assistance act assistance security forces shall subject applicable requirements foreign assistance act arms_export_control_act authorizes fiscal year appropriations department_of_the_treasury dot contribute multi donor haitian trust fund reconstruction recovery subject regular notification procedures appropriate congressional committees transfers usaid development credit authority account direct loans loan guarantees encourages president utilize appropriate haitian firms community local nongovernmental organizations authorizes fiscal year set aside inspectors general department_of_state usaid relevant agencies audits program reviews


Summary: Pakistani-American Enterprise Fund Act - Authorizes the President to designate a private, nonprofit organization based in Pakistan (the Pakistani-American Enterprise Fund) to receive funds and support to promote and strengthen the private sector in Pakistan. States that the grant agreement between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Fund shall require the Fund to: (1) liquidate its assets and dissolve not later than December 31, 2020, unless USAID determines after congressional consultation that the Fund should be extended; and (2) prevent funds from being used for money laundering and terrorist financing. Requires: (1) an annual Fund report to Congress; and (2) a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report to Congress every three years regarding Fund activities. Urges the Fund's Board of Directors to adopt the best practices and procedures used by Enterprise Funds, including those for which funding has been made available pursuant to the Support for East European Democracy (SEED) Act of 1989.

pakistani american enterprise fund act authorizes president designate private nonprofit organization based pakistan pakistani american enterprise fund receive funds support promote strengthen private sector pakistan states grant agreement united_states_agency international_development usaid fund shall require fund liquidate assets dissolve later december usaid determines congressional consultation fund extended prevent funds money laundering terrorist financing requires annual fund report congress government_accountability_office gao report congress years fund activities urges fund board directors adopt best practices procedures enterprise funds including funding available pursuant support east european democracy seed act


Summary: Support for Democracy and Human Rights in Ethiopia Act of 2010 - Prohibits assistance to the government of Ethiopia unless the Secretary of State certifies annually that the government of Ethiopia has taken steps to: (1) ensure the freedoms of civil society organizations to pursue work on civic education, democratization, human rights, and conflict resolution; (2) respect the rights of and permit nonviolent political parties to operate free from intimidation, including releasing imprisoned opposition political leaders; (3) strengthen judicial independence; (4) allow Voice of America (VOA) and other independent media to operate without interference; (5) promote respect for human rights within its security forces, including investigating allegations of abuse; and (6) ensure that humanitarian and development entities have access to all regions of the country. Authorizes the Secretary, with a certification to Congress, to waive the prohibition if in the U.S. national security interest. States that the prohibition shall not apply to: (1) health and HIV/AIDS assistance; (2) humanitarian assistance; or (3) emergency food aid.

support democracy human rights ethiopia act prohibits assistance government ethiopia secretary state certifies annually government ethiopia taken steps ensure freedoms civil society organizations pursue work civic education human rights conflict resolution respect rights permit nonviolent political parties operate free intimidation including releasing imprisoned opposition political leaders strengthen judicial independence allow voice_of_america voa independent media operate interference promote respect human rights security forces including investigating allegations abuse ensure humanitarian development entities access regions country authorizes secretary certification congress waive prohibition national security interest states prohibition shall apply health hiv aids assistance humanitarian assistance emergency food aid


Summary: Justice for Sergei Magnitsky Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary of State to publish a list of each individual the Secretary believes: (1) is responsible for the detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky; (2) conspired to defraud the Russian Federation of taxes on corporate profits through fraudulent transactions and lawsuits against the foreign investment company known as Hermitage and to misappropriate Hermitage-owned entities; or (3) participated in efforts to conceal Mr. Magnitsky's detention, abuse, or death, or the existence of such conspiracy. Makes an alien on such list or a family member ineligible to enter or be admitted to the United States. Revokes any visa issued for such person. Authorizes the Secretary to waive such prohibition if in the U.S. national interest. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) instruct domestic financial institutions and agencies to take specified measures if the Secretary makes a money laundering determination relating to such conspiracy; and (2) freeze and prohibit U.S. property transactions of an individual who is on such list or acts as an agent for an individual on the list. Authorizes the Secretary to waive such actions if in the U.S. national interest. States that this Act shall cease to be effective when the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury certify to Congress that: (1) the government of the Russian Federation has conducted a thorough and transparent investigation into Mr. Magnitsky's detention and death, and the related conspiracy: (2) the responsible individuals have been brought to justice according to the Russian Federation's laws and pursuant to its international legal obligations; and (3) the government of the Russian Federation has taken steps to bring its criminal justice and penal systems into compliance with international legal standards, has strengthened statutory protections for individuals who disclose evidence of illegal government activities, and has recognized Sergei Magnitsky's contribution to the fight against corruption and for the rule of law.

justice act directs secretary state publish list individual secretary believes responsible detention abuse death conspired defraud russian_federation taxes corporate profits fraudulent transactions lawsuits foreign investment company known owned entities participated efforts conceal detention abuse death existence conspiracy makes alien list family member ineligible enter admitted united_states revokes visa issued person authorizes secretary waive prohibition national interest directs secretary treasury instruct domestic financial institutions agencies specified measures secretary makes money laundering determination relating conspiracy freeze prohibit property transactions individual list acts agent individual list authorizes secretary waive actions national interest states act shall cease effective secretary state secretary treasury certify congress government russian_federation conducted thorough transparent investigation detention death related conspiracy responsible individuals brought justice according russian_federation laws pursuant international legal obligations government russian_federation taken steps bring criminal justice penal systems compliance international legal standards strengthened statutory protections individuals disclose evidence illegal government activities recognized contribution fight corruption rule law


Summary: Stop Iran's Nuclear Weapons Program Act of 2010 - Amends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to provide for the imposition of three or more sanctions with respect to a person who knowingly: (1) enters into an agreement relating to the purchase of petroleum resources from, or delivery of petroleum resources to, Iran; or (2) purchases, subscribes to, or facilitates the issuance of Iranian sovereign debt. Imposes sanctions with respect to facilitating the extraction or milling of uranium ore in Iran. Subjects a parent entity, with specified exceptions, to penalties for violations of certain sanctions regarding Iran committed by a subsidiary outside of the United States that would be subject to prohibitions if committed inside the United States or by a U.S. person. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate the amortization of geological and geophysical expenditure tax incentives if certain sanctions regarding the development of Iranian petroleum resources are imposed on any member of an expanded affiliated group whose common parent is a foreign corporation. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make inadmissible certain aliens who engage in activities with Iran for which there are sanctions. Imposes sanctions on affiliates of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and excludes any such affiliates from the United States. Requires additional measures (including foreign assistance, arms, import, and export restrictions) to be taken against a foreign government so identified. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to promote the divestment of investments in Iran by permitting the deferral of tax on gain from the sale of securities in any business that is engaged in certain discouraged activities in Iran if the holder of such securities purchases replacement securities from a business not engaged in such discouraged activities. Expands the the prohibition on U.S. government contracts for persons conducting business with Iran to include contracts that provide: (1) for the export of sensitive technology (any technology determined to be used specifically to either restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran or disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran); and (2) support to the IRGC. Requires the head of each executive agency to require any person seeking federal grants, loans or loan guarantees, insurance or reinsurance, or technical assistance from the agency to certify that the person does not engage in specified activities with Iran.

stop iran nuclear weapons program act amends iran sanctions act provide imposition sanctions respect person knowingly enters agreement relating purchase petroleum resources delivery petroleum resources iran purchases facilitates issuance iranian sovereign debt imposes sanctions respect facilitating extraction milling uranium ore iran subjects parent entity specified exceptions penalties violations certain sanctions iran committed subsidiary outside united_states subject prohibitions committed inside united_states person amends internal revenue code eliminate amortization geological geophysical expenditure tax incentives certain sanctions development iranian petroleum resources imposed member expanded affiliated group common parent foreign corporation amends immigration_and_nationality_act inadmissible certain aliens engage activities iran sanctions imposes sanctions affiliates iran revolutionary_guard_corps irgc excludes affiliates united_states requires additional measures including foreign assistance arms import export restrictions taken foreign government identified amends internal revenue code promote divestment investments iran permitting deferral tax gain sale securities business engaged certain discouraged activities iran holder securities purchases replacement securities business engaged discouraged activities expands prohibition government contracts persons conducting business iran include contracts provide export sensitive technology technology determined specifically restrict free flow unbiased information iran disrupt monitor restrict speech people iran support irgc requires head executive agency require person seeking federal grants loans loan guarantees insurance reinsurance technical assistance agency certify person engage specified activities iran


Summary: Cuba Reconciliation Act - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to repeal the embargo placed upon all trade with Cuba. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to declare the denial of foreign tax credit inapplicable to Cuba.Permits: (1) installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment and facilities in Cuba, including telecommunications services between the United States and Cuba; and (2) travel to and from Cuba by U.S. citizens or residents. Requires the U.S. Postal Service to provide direct mail service to and from Cuba.

cuba reconciliation act amends foreign assistance act repeal embargo placed trade cuba amends internal revenue code declare denial foreign tax credit inapplicable cuba permits installation maintenance telecommunications equipment facilities cuba including telecommunications services united_states cuba travel cuba citizens residents requires provide direct mail service cuba


Summary: Pursuit of International Education (PIE) Act of 2011 - Prohibits the use of funds made available to the Department of the Treasury to implement, administer, or enforce regulations to require specific licenses for travel-related transactions directly related to educational activities in Cuba.

act prohibits use funds available department_of_the_treasury implement administer enforce regulations require specific licenses travel related transactions directly related educational activities cuba


Summary: Belarus Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2011 - Amends the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004 to express the sense of Congress that the President should continue to support radio, television, and Internet broadcasting to the people of Belarus in languages spoken in Belarus by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, the Voice of America, European Radio for Belarus, and Belsat. Includes among the criteria that the government of Belarus must meet in order to end U.S. sanctions: (1) release of individuals who were jailed based on political beliefs or expression in connection with the repression that attended the December 2010 presidential election; (2) prosecution of senior leadership of the government of Belarus responsible for violations of human rights violations, including human rights violations in connection with the presidential election; (3) withdrawal of politically motivated legal charges against opposition activists and independent journalists in connection with the presidential election; and (4) holding free and transparent presidential and parliamentary elections consistent with Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) standards and under OSCE supervision. Authorizes the denial of U.S. entry to members of the security or law enforcement services who have participated in the crackdown on opposition leaders, journalists, and peaceful protesters or in the persecution of religious groups or human rights defenders. Requires that the President's annual Belarus report to Congress include information about government of Belarus cooperation with any foreign government or organization related to Internet censorship or surveillance or the purchase or receipt of any technology or training for such purposes.

amends belarus democracy act express sense congress president continue support radio television internet broadcasting people belarus languages spoken belarus voice_of_america belarus includes criteria government belarus meet order end sanctions release individuals based political beliefs expression connection repression attended december presidential election prosecution senior leadership government belarus responsible violations human rights violations including human rights violations connection presidential election withdrawal politically motivated legal charges opposition activists independent journalists connection presidential election holding free transparent presidential elections consistent standards supervision authorizes denial entry members security law enforcement services participated opposition leaders journalists peaceful persecution religious groups human rights defenders requires president annual belarus report congress include information government belarus cooperation foreign government organization related internet censorship surveillance purchase receipt technology training purposes


Summary: United States-Afghanistan Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) Act of 2011 - Directs the President to seek to enter into a bilateral status of forces agreement with the government of Afghanistan which shall: (1) prohibit the permanent basing or military presence of U.S. Armed Forces in Afghanistan; (2) provide, no later than one year after the date on which such agreement is entered into, for the complete redeployment from Afghanistan of the U.S. Armed Forces and Department of Defense (DOD) civilian employees and contractors; and (3) establish that the temporary presence of U.S. Armed Forces in Afghanistan is at the request of the government of Afghanistan. Authorizes such agreement to provide for specific activities or missions of the U.S. Armed Forces in Afghanistan. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should submit such agreement to the Senate for its advice and consent to ratification as a treaty or alternatively the President should request statutory authorization for such agreement by Congress.

united_states afghanistan status forces agreement act directs president seek enter bilateral status forces agreement government afghanistan shall prohibit permanent basing military presence afghanistan provide later year date agreement entered complete redeployment afghanistan dod civilian employees contractors establish temporary presence afghanistan request government afghanistan authorizes agreement provide specific activities missions afghanistan expresses sense congress president submit agreement senate advice consent ratification treaty president request statutory authorization agreement congress


Summary: African Investment and Diaspora Act - Directs the President to appoint a Special Representative for United States-Africa Trade, Development, and Diaspora Affairs within the Department of State. States that the Special Representative should be a person of distinction, culturally sensitive to the underserved African Diaspora in the United States, with substantial experience in matters of trade or economic development and in matters relating to African Diaspora relations with Africa. Directs the Secretary of State to establish, within the Department of State, the Office of United States-Africa Trade, Development, and Diaspora Affairs, with the Special Representative as its head. Directs the Special Representative to establish five regional United States-Africa Trade, Development, and Diaspora Affairs public outreach, education, and liaison centers. Requires the Special Representative and the Office to: (1) promote U.S.-African trade and investment relations and foster socioeconomic development and economic growth; (2) design and implement public outreach, education, and liaison programs and activities intended to foster U.S.-African economic, technical, social, and cultural ties; (3) facilitate and increase the number of international learning exchange, professional, training, and educational programs between Africa and the United States; (4) establish a publicly accessible database through which U.S. and African businesses, academics, and organizations can communicate and establish ties; and (5) consult with African governments, the African Union, African intergovernmental subregional organizations, public-private partnership entities, private businesses and foundations, nongovernmental organizations, and U.N. agencies with respect to matters of Africa-related trade, economic development, and African-African Diaspora relations.

president appoint special representative development department_of_state states person distinction culturally sensitive underserved african diaspora united_states substantial experience matters trade economic development matters relating african diaspora relations africa directs secretary state establish department_of_state head directs special representative establish regional development public outreach education liaison centers requires special representative office promote trade investment relations foster socioeconomic development economic growth design implement public outreach education liaison programs activities intended foster economic technical social cultural ties facilitate increase number international learning exchange professional training educational programs africa united_states establish publicly accessible database african businesses academics organizations communicate establish ties consult african governments african intergovernmental organizations public private partnership entities private businesses foundations nongovernmental organizations agencies respect matters africa related trade economic development african african diaspora relations


Summary: Medical Justice Act of 2011 - Sets forth provisions regulating civil actions for an injury or death as the result of health care. Sets forth limits on: (1) the non-economic damages that an individual may recover from health care practitioners and health care institutions, and (2) the total damages that a person may recover from any single liable health care practitioner. Declares that an insurer of a health care practitioner or health care institution that rejects a reasonable settlement offer within policy limits is not, by reason of such rejection, liable for damages in excess of the liability of the insured. Sets forth requirements for qualified expert reports. Allows periodic or accrual payment for future damages. Prohibits a jury from awarding punitive or exemplary damages against a health care practitioner or health care institution unless the jury is unanimous. Makes each person liable only for a proportionate share of the total damages that directly corresponds to that person's responsibility. Makes a person liable for litigation costs incurred after rejection of a settlement offer if such person receives a judgment at trial that is significantly less favorable than the terms of the settlement offer. Sets forth a time frame within which claims related to any health care act or omission must be brought. Makes a health care practitioner or health care institution that provides emergency health care on a Good Samaritan basis immune from liability for damages caused by that care, except for willful or wanton negligence or more culpable misconduct.

medical justice act sets forth provisions regulating civil actions injury death result health care sets forth limits non economic damages individual recover health care practitioners health care institutions total damages person recover single liable health care practitioner declares insurer health care practitioner health care institution rejects reasonable settlement offer policy limits reason rejection liable damages excess liability insured sets forth requirements qualified expert reports allows periodic accrual payment future damages prohibits jury awarding punitive exemplary damages health care practitioner health care institution jury unanimous makes person liable proportionate share total damages directly corresponds person responsibility makes person liable litigation costs incurred rejection settlement offer person receives judgment trial significantly favorable terms settlement offer sets forth time frame claims related health care act omission brought makes health care practitioner health care institution provides emergency health care good samaritan basis immune liability damages caused care willful wanton negligence misconduct


Summary: Stop Taxing American Assistance to Afghanistan Act - Prohibits U.S. assistance for Afghanistan unless the United States and Afghanistan enter into a bilateral agreement which provides that work performed in Afghanistan by U.S. contractors is exempt from taxation by the government of Afghanistan. Authorizes the President to waive such prohibition if in the U.S. national interest. Makes such prohibition inapplicable to a contract: (1) under which the contractor or subcontractor is not a U.S. national, or (2) involving commercial operations of U.S. diplomatic missions in Afghanistan.

stop taxing american assistance afghanistan act prohibits assistance afghanistan united_states afghanistan enter bilateral agreement provides work performed afghanistan contractors exempt taxation government afghanistan authorizes president waive prohibition national interest makes prohibition inapplicable contract contractor subcontractor national involving commercial operations diplomatic missions afghanistan


Summary: Jerusalem Embassy and Recognition Act of 2011 - States that it is U.S. policy: (1) to recognize Jerusalem as the undivided capital of the State of Israel, and (2) that the U.S. Embassy in Israel should be established in Jerusalem not later than January 1, 2013. Amends the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 to eliminate the President's authority to waive certain funding limitations for Department of State acquisition and maintenance of buildings abroad until the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem has officially opened. Requires any official U.S. document which lists countries and their capital cities to identify Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Limits appropriations that may be obligated in FY2013 for Department acquisition and maintenance of buildings abroad until the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem has officially opened. States that for each of FY2012-FY2013, of funds authorized to be appropriated for Department acquisition and maintenance of buildings abroad, necessary sums should be made available until expended only for construction and other costs associated with the establishment in Jerusalem of the U.S. Embassy in Israel.

jerusalem_embassy recognition_act states policy recognize jerusalem undivided capital israel established jerusalem later january amends jerusalem embassy act eliminate president authority waive certain funding limitations department_of_state acquisition maintenance buildings abroad jerusalem officially opened requires official document lists countries capital cities identify jerusalem israel capital limits appropriations obligated fy2013 department acquisition maintenance buildings abroad jerusalem officially opened states fy2012 fy2013 funds authorized appropriated department acquisition maintenance buildings abroad necessary sums available expended construction costs associated establishment jerusalem israel


Summary: North Korea Sanctions and Diplomatic Nonrecognition Act of 2011 - Continues diplomatic, economic, and military sanctions against the government of North Korea as a supporter of international terrorism until the President certifies to Congress that North Korea: (1) is no longer engaged in the illegal transfer of missile or nuclear technology, particularly to Iran, Syria, or Burma; (2) is not assisting foreign terrorist organizations, engaged in counterfeiting U.S. currency, or engaged in illicit narcotics traffic; (3) has returned the last remains of Reverend Kim Dong-shik to the United States; (4) has released abducted Japanese nationals and surviving Korean War prisoners of war; and (5) has undertaken specified actions regarding family reunification, penal reforms, refugee access, and religious organization communications. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of State should redesignate North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism. Finds that the United States did not grant diplomatic recognition to North Korea upon its establishment as a client regime of the former Soviet Union in 1948. Continues diplomatic nonrecognition of North Korea until such benchmarks have been met. Directs the President, in the case of a North Korean missile, rocket, or other airborne launch or the conducting of a nuclear test in violation of U.N. Security Council Resolutions 1695, 1718, and 1874, to instruct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations to use U.S. influence to secure adoption of a Security Council resolution condemning North Korea's action and requiring implementation of comprehensive sanctions and an inspection regime against North Korea.

nonrecognition act continues diplomatic economic military sanctions government north_korea supporter international terrorism president certifies congress north_korea longer engaged illegal transfer missile nuclear technology particularly iran syria burma assisting foreign terrorist organizations engaged counterfeiting currency engaged illicit narcotics traffic returned remains reverend united_states released abducted japanese nationals surviving korean war prisoners war undertaken specified actions family reunification penal reforms refugee access religious organization communications expresses sense congress secretary state redesignate north_korea state sponsor terrorism finds united_states grant diplomatic recognition north_korea establishment client regime soviet_union continues diplomatic nonrecognition north_korea benchmarks met directs president case north korean missile rocket airborne launch conducting nuclear test violation instruct permanent representative united_nations use influence secure adoption security_council resolution condemning north_korea action requiring implementation comprehensive sanctions inspection regime north_korea


Summary: Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2012 - Prohibits U.S. nonhumanitarian assistance to the government of Vietnam in excess of FY2011 amounts unless: (1) the federal government provides assistance, in addition to democracy building assistance under this Act, supporting human rights training, civil society building, and exchange programs between the Vietnamese National Assembly and Congress at levels commensurate with or exceeding any increases in nonhumanitarian assistance to Vietnam; and (2) the President certifies to Congress that the government of Vietnam has made substantial progress respecting political, media, and religious freedoms, minority rights, access to U.S. refugee programs, and actions to end trafficking in persons and the release of political prisoners. Authorizes the President to waive such requirements if increased U.S. nonhumanitarian assistance would promote the purposes of this Act or is otherwise in the U.S. national interest. Limits waiver authority to: (1) all U.S. nonhumanitarian assistance to Vietnam; or (2) one or more programs, projects, or activities of such assistance. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1)	the United States should take measures to overcome the jamming of Radio Free Asia by Vietnam and that the Broadcasting Board of Governors should not cut staffing, funding, or broadcast hours for the Vietnamese language services of the Voice of America and Radio Free Asia; and (2) U.S.-Vietnam educational and cultural exchange programs should promote freedom and democracy in Vietnam by providing opportunities to Vietnamese nationals from a wide range of occupations and perspectives to see freedom and democracy in action and, also, by ensuring that Vietnamese nationals who have demonstrated a commitment to these values are included in such programs. Sets forth reporting requirements.

vietnam human rights act prohibits nonhumanitarian assistance government vietnam excess fy2011 amounts federal government provides assistance addition democracy building assistance act supporting human rights training civil society building exchange programs congress levels commensurate exceeding increases nonhumanitarian assistance vietnam president certifies congress government vietnam substantial progress respecting political media religious freedoms minority rights access refugee programs actions end trafficking persons release political prisoners authorizes president waive requirements increased nonhumanitarian assistance promote purposes act national interest limits waiver authority nonhumanitarian assistance vietnam programs projects activities assistance expresses sense congress united_states measures overcome jamming radio_free_asia vietnam broadcasting_board_of_governors cut staffing funding broadcast hours vietnamese language services voice_of_america radio_free_asia educational cultural exchange programs promote freedom democracy vietnam providing opportunities vietnamese nationals wide range occupations perspectives freedom democracy action ensuring vietnamese nationals demonstrated commitment values included programs sets forth reporting requirements


Summary: Border Security Enforcement Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to deploy at least 6,000 National Guard personnel to perform operations in the Southwest Border region (Region) (the area in the United States that is within 150 miles of the U.S.-Mexico international border) to assist U.S. Customs and Border Protection in securing such border. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to increase, by September 30, 2016, the number of Border Patrol agents stationed in the Region by 5,000. Directs the Attorney General, the Secretary, and the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to: (1) implement Operation Streamline in the Region; and (2) reimburse state, local, and tribal law enforcement for related detention costs. Authorizes the chief judge of each federal judicial district in the Region to appoint additional full-time magistrate judges who shall have the authority to hear all cases and controversies in the district in which the respective judges are appointed. Directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to enhance border enforcement preparedness and operational readiness through Operation Stonegarden. Directs the Secretary to: (1) construct, as needed, additional Border Patrol stations in the Region to provide operational support in rural, high-trafficked areas; (2) upgrade existing Border Patrol forward operating bases and establish new bases as needed; (3) complete the construction of a permanent checkpoint near Tubac, Arizona, and deploy additional temporary roving checkpoints in the Region. Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to direct the Secretary to: (1) complete the required 700 mile southwest border fencing by December 31, 2011; and (2) construct double- and triple-layer fencing at appropriate locations in the Region. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) and the Secretary of the Interior to provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel with access to federal lands under their respective jurisdictions (within 150 miles of the Region) for security activities. Directs the Secretary to establish a two-year grant program to improve emergency communications for persons who live or work in the Region and who are at greater risk from border violence. Provides for: (1) specified equipment and technology enhancements; and (2) reimbursement of state, county, tribal, and municipal costs associated with the prosecution and pre-trial detention of federally initiated criminal cases declined by local U.S. Attorneys' offices. Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to include ultralight vehicles within the definition of "aircraft" for purposes of aviation smuggling provisions. Provides for DOD-DHS cooperation in identifying DOD equipment and technology that could be used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to improve security along the U.S.-Mexico border by: (1) detecting border tunnels and ultralight aircraft, and (2) enhancing wide aerial surveillance.

border security enforcement act directs secretary defense dod deploy national_guard personnel perform operations southwest_border region region area united_states miles international border assist securing border directs secretary homeland_security dhs increase september number border patrol agents stationed region directs attorney general secretary director administrative_office_of_the_united_states_courts implement operation_streamline region reimburse state local tribal law enforcement related detention costs authorizes chief judge federal judicial district region appoint additional time magistrate judges shall authority hear cases district respective judges appointed directs federal_emergency_management_agency fema enhance border enforcement preparedness operational readiness operation stonegarden directs secretary construct needed additional border patrol stations region provide operational support rural high trafficked areas upgrade existing border patrol forward operating bases establish new bases needed complete construction permanent checkpoint near arizona deploy additional temporary roving checkpoints region amends illegal immigration reform immigrant responsibility act direct secretary complete required mile southwest border fencing december construct triple layer fencing appropriate locations region authorizes secretary agriculture usda secretary interior provide border_protection personnel access federal lands respective jurisdictions miles region security activities directs secretary establish year grant program improve emergency communications persons live work region greater risk border violence provides specified equipment technology enhancements reimbursement state county tribal municipal costs associated prosecution pre trial detention federally initiated criminal cases declined local attorneys offices amends tariff act include ultralight vehicles definition aircraft purposes aviation smuggling provisions provides dod dhs cooperation identifying dod equipment technology improve security border detecting border tunnels ultralight aircraft enhancing wide aerial surveillance


Summary: Prohibits the obligation or expenditure of funds for assistance to Egypt unless the President certifies to Congress that Egypt is honoring its commitments under the 1979 Egypt-Israel peace treaty.

prohibits obligation expenditure funds assistance egypt president certifies congress egypt honoring commitments egypt israel peace treaty


Summary: Establishes in the legislative branch the Afghanistan-Pakistan Study Group which shall conduct an independent assessment of the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan, its impact on the surrounding region, and its consequences for U.S. interests. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Group should be modeled on the Iraq Study Group. Terminates the Group 60 days after it submits the report to the President and Congress required by this Act.

establishes legislative branch afghanistan pakistan study group shall conduct independent assessment situation afghanistan pakistan impact surrounding region consequences interests expresses sense congress group modeled terminates group days submits report president congress required act


Summary: Prohibits assistance to the Palestinian Authority (PA) from being obligated or expended if the President certifies to Congress that the PA has unilaterally declared a Palestinian state.

prohibits assistance palestinian_authority obligated expended president certifies congress unilaterally declared palestinian state


Summary: Indian Country Economic Development Act - Amends the National Labor Relations Act to provide that any enterprise or institution owned and operated by an Indian tribe and located on its lands is not considered an employer (thus excluding such enterprises or institutions from coverage by such Act). Amends the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to exclude from gross income student loan repayments: (1) under the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, and (2) by the Bureau of Indian Education on behalf its employees whose responsibilities include working with or instructing students who attend schools the Bureau oversees. Amends the IRC and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to treat the pension plans of Indian tribal governments as other governmental pension plans are treated. (Currently, tribal government pension plans that include employees performing commercial activities are not considered to be governmental plans.) Permits the issuance of tax-exempt bonds by an Indian tribal government or subdivision if: (1) the obligation is part of an issue substantially all of whose proceeds are to be used in the exercise of an essential government function, or (2) at least 95% of the net proceeds are used to finance facilities on the Indian reservation. Amends the Securities Act of 1933 to exempt obligations issued by an Indian tribal government or subdivision from registration requirements. Amends the IRC to provide an employment tax credit to technology companies in Indian country that supply the federal government with domestic sole-sourced technology. Extends to any Indian tribe the discretion granted under current law only to the Navajo Nation to lease restricted lands without the approval of the Secretary of the Interior in specified circumstances. Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide that the granting of a preference to a member of an Indian tribe by the tribe on account of such membership is not a violation of the prohibition against discrimination under federally assisted programs on the ground of a person's race, color, or national origin. Allows Indian tribes and tribal organizations to submit proposals to have assistance from more than one federal program integrated to support a community, economic, or business development project that is consistent with the goals of those programs. Requires the federal agency most affected by such a proposal to consult with the other agencies involved and the Department of the Interior in deciding whether or not to approve the proposal and facilitate its implementation. Authorizes federal agencies to enter into agreements with states for joint financing of such projects.

national_labor_relations_act provide enterprise institution owned operated indian tribe located lands considered employer excluding enterprises institutions coverage act amends internal revenue code irc exclude gross income student loan repayments indian_health_care_improvement_act bureau_of_indian_education behalf employees responsibilities include working instructing students attend schools bureau oversees amends irc employee retirement income security act erisa treat pension plans indian tribal governments governmental pension plans treated currently tribal government pension plans include employees performing commercial activities considered governmental plans permits issuance tax exempt bonds indian tribal government subdivision obligation issue substantially proceeds exercise essential government function net proceeds finance facilities indian reservation amends securities act exempt obligations issued indian tribal government subdivision registration requirements amends irc provide employment tax credit technology companies indian country supply federal government domestic sole sourced technology extends indian tribe discretion granted current law navajo nation lease restricted lands approval secretary interior specified circumstances amends civil rights act provide granting preference member indian tribe tribe account membership violation prohibition discrimination federally assisted programs ground person race color national origin allows indian tribes tribal organizations submit proposals assistance federal program integrated support community economic business development project consistent goals programs requires federal agency affected proposal consult agencies involved department_of_the_interior deciding approve proposal facilitate implementation authorizes federal agencies enter agreements states joint financing projects


Summary: Stop Iran's Nuclear Weapons Program Act of 2011 - Amends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to impose sanctions on a person that knowingly enters into an agreement: (1) with Iran to purchase or provide payment for future delivery of Iranian petroleum resources, (2) to provide specified ancillary services, or (3) with the National Iranian Oil Company or affiliates for the development of petroleum resources wherever located. Imposes sanctions on a person that knowingly purchases, subscribes to, or facilitates the issuance of Iranian sovereign debt. Subjects a parent entity, with specified exceptions, to penalties for violations of certain sanctions regarding Iran committed by a subsidiary outside of the United States that would be subject to prohibitions if committed inside the United States or by a U.S. person. Prohibits with respect to Iran: (1) issuance of specified licenses to export or reexport civil aviation goods, services, or technology; and (2) such goods, services, or technology from being exported or reexported. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate amortization of geological and geophysical expenditure tax incentives if certain sanctions regarding the development of Iranian petroleum resources are imposed on any member of an expanded affiliated group whose common parent is a foreign corporation. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make inadmissible to the United States an alien who: (1) engages in certain sanctionable activities with Iran, including the development of Iran's petroleum resources, the proliferation of Iranian weapons of mass destruction, or support for terrorism by Iran; or (2) has a controlling managing or shareholder interest in an entity that engages in such activities. Increases temporarily consular service fees for processing machine readable nonimmigrant visas and machine readable combined border crossing identification cards and nonimmigrant visas. Directs the President to: (1) identify each foreign person or foreign entity for which there is a reasonable basis for determining that the person or entity is an agent, front, instrumentality, official, or affiliate of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) or is an IRGC representative; and (2) apply specified property sanctions to such person or entity. Gives priority to investigations of specified sensitive transactions. Sets forth mandatory and discretionary measures to be taken against a foreign person or entity that provides material support to the IRGC. Requires additional measures (including foreign assistance, arms, import, and export restrictions) to be taken against a foreign government so identified. Amends the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act to include in the President's proliferation report to Congress identification of every foreign person who, on or after January 1, 2009, transferred to Iran, Syria, or North Korea goods, services, or technology that could assist efforts to extract or mill uranium ore within the territory or control of Iran, North Korea, or Syria. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to promote the divestment of investments in Iran by permitting the deferral of tax on gain from the sale of securities in any business that is engaged in certain discouraged activities in Iran if the holder of such securities purchases replacement securities from a business not engaged in such discouraged activities. Includes as an Iran discouraged activity business transactions with or charitable donations to any Iranian person designated as a terrorist or to any foreign terrorist organization. Directs the head of an executive agency to ensure that each contract with a company for the procurement of goods or services, agreement for the use of federal funds, or the provision of insurance or technical assistance requires the company to certify that it does not conduct specified business operations in Iran. Authorizes contract termination and federal contract suspension or debarment for submission of a false certification. Authorizes a state or local government to adopt and enforce measures to prohibit the state or local government from entering into or renewing a procurement contract with persons that conduct specified business operations in Iran. Directs U.S. government pension plans or thrift savings plans to take steps to divest from any entity with respect to which specified sanctions are applied under the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 or the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010. Directs the President to seek to terminate International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (Bank) loan disbursements to Iran. Directs the President, if the Bank approves a Country Assistance Strategy for Iran or approves a loan to Iran, to: (1) terminate any U.S. contribution to the Bank, the International Finance Corporation, and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Corporation for the fiscal year in which the Country Assistance Strategy or loan is approved, or if loan disbursements have been made, for the following fiscal year; (2) prohibit the sale of Bank debt instruments in the United States; and (3) prohibit the purchase of any such debt instrument by the U.S. government, a U.S. person, or a state or municipal governmental entity. Sets forth sunset provisions.

stop iran nuclear weapons program act amends iran sanctions act impose sanctions person knowingly enters agreement iran purchase provide payment future delivery iranian petroleum resources provide specified ancillary services national_iranian_oil_company affiliates development petroleum resources located imposes sanctions person knowingly purchases facilitates issuance iranian sovereign debt subjects parent entity specified exceptions penalties violations certain sanctions iran committed subsidiary outside united_states subject prohibitions committed inside united_states person prohibits respect iran issuance specified licenses export reexport civil aviation goods services technology goods services technology exported reexported amends internal revenue code eliminate amortization geological geophysical expenditure tax incentives certain sanctions development iranian petroleum resources imposed member expanded affiliated group common parent foreign corporation amends immigration_and_nationality_act inadmissible united_states alien engages certain sanctionable activities iran including development iran petroleum resources proliferation iranian weapons mass destruction support terrorism iran controlling managing shareholder interest entity engages activities increases temporarily consular service fees processing machine readable nonimmigrant visas machine readable combined border crossing identification cards nonimmigrant visas directs president identify foreign person foreign entity reasonable basis determining person entity agent instrumentality official affiliate iran islamic_revolutionary_guard_corps irgc irgc representative apply specified property sanctions person entity gives priority investigations specified sensitive transactions sets forth mandatory discretionary measures taken foreign person entity provides material support irgc requires additional measures including foreign assistance arms import export restrictions taken foreign government identified amends iran north_korea syria nonproliferation act include president proliferation report congress identification foreign person january transferred iran syria north_korea goods services technology assist efforts extract mill uranium ore territory control iran north_korea syria amends internal revenue code promote divestment investments iran permitting deferral tax gain sale securities business engaged certain discouraged activities iran holder securities purchases replacement securities business engaged discouraged activities includes iran discouraged activity business transactions charitable donations iranian person designated terrorist foreign terrorist organization directs head executive agency ensure contract company procurement goods services agreement use federal funds provision insurance technical assistance requires company certify conduct specified business operations iran authorizes contract termination federal contract suspension debarment submission false certification authorizes state local government adopt enforce measures prohibit state local government entering renewing procurement contract persons conduct specified business operations iran directs government pension plans thrift savings plans steps divest entity respect specified sanctions applied iran sanctions act comprehensive iran sanctions accountability divestment_act directs president seek terminate loan disbursements iran directs president bank approves country assistance strategy iran approves loan iran terminate contribution bank fiscal year loan approved loan disbursements following fiscal year prohibit sale bank debt instruments united_states prohibit purchase debt instrument government person state municipal governmental entity sets forth sunset provisions