HUMAN RIGHTS related term(s) Civil Liberties; Civil Rights

Addresses

Africa's Role in the World Movement for Democracy: Carl Gershman, National Endowment for Democracy, E1953-E1955 [26OC]

Fighting Denial of the Armenian Genocide: Van Z. Krikorian, Armenian Assembly of America, H11529-H11532 [30OC]

Foundation of Freedom: Wendell R. Estep, E1725-E1727 [10OC]

Free and Fair Elections in Burma: Madeline Korbel Albright, Sec. of State, E809 [23MY]

Lessons Learned—The Cost of Conducting Foreign Policy on the Cheap: William Lane, USA*Engage (organization), S7383 [20JY]

Victims of Civil War—The Refugees of Colombia and Peru: Representative Diaz-Balart, Congressional Human Rights Caucus, E1548 [20SE]

Agenda

Victims of Civil War—The Refugees of Colombia and Peru: Congressional Human Rights Caucus, E1548 [20SE]

Amendments

Burma: recognize anniversary of free and fair elections and improve democratic and human rights (S. Con. Res. 113), S7282 [19JY]

China, People's Republic of: permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), S8132, S8138, S8141, S8152, S8161, S8217, S8218, S8219, S8220, S8221 [7SE], S8298, S8300, S8345, S8346, S8349 [11SE], S8369, S8396, S8424 [12SE], S8470, S8471, S8484, S8508 [13SE], H3662 [24MY]

Citizenship: waiving of residency and English language requirements for Hmong refugees (H.R. 371), S4211 [18MY], H3576 [23MY]

Crime: combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), S7938, S7944 [27JY]

Iran: human rights violations of Bahais (S. Con. Res. 57), S7281 [19JY]

Iraq: failure to release prisoners of war from Kuwait and nine other nations in violation of international agreements (H. Con. Res. 275), H5075 [23JN]

———failure to release prisoners of war from Kuwait and nine other nations in violation of international agreements (S. Con. Res. 124), S7251, S7284 [19JY]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and require the President to formally acknowledge such injustices (H.R. 2442), H10627 [24OC]

Northern Mariana Islands: modify covenant relative to immigration laws (S. 1052), S355, S369, S370, S384 [7FE]

Serbia: oppose regime of Slobodan Milosevic, support efforts of the democratic opposition, and promote peace, stability, and prosperity in Southeastern Europe (S. Res. 272), S3271 [2MY]

Tibetan National Day: designate (S. Res. 60), S1428, S1436 [9MR]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4115), H7292 [7SE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 3244, Trafficking Victims Protection Act, S7781 [27JY]

Articles and editorials

Attack on Christians, E720 [11MY]

Bajrang Dal Ban Sought After Pre-Easter Attacks on Christians in India, E612 [2MY]

Battle for Belarus, S10790 [19OC]

Biggest Vote, H3399 [18MY]

Bush Takes Unwise Step Away From Peacekeeping, S10955 [25OC]

Camp Meeting Celebrates the Vision of a Hindu India, E1952 [26OC]

Case for China Trade, H3729 [24MY]

Catholic `Criminals' in China, S8675 [19SE], H7826 [19SE]

Catholic Priest Murdered in His Mission Home, E1132 [28JN]

Chance To Control Killers, H11296 [26OC]

Chilling Prosecution in Moscow, S5453 [20JN]

China, Trade and Missiles, S8617 [15SE]

China Asserts Claim Over Taiwan, S8480 [13SE]

China Pop De-Fizzed—Why Things Go Better for Coke Without Ahmei on Its Billboards, H6403 [18JY]

China Trade Boosts Farmers, S8480 [13SE]

China Unicom Scraps Plan Linked to Qualcomm Deal, H6402 [18JY]

China Warns ``No More Concessions'' To Get Into WTO, H6402 [18JY]

China Wary of Its Private Sector, H6402 [18JY]

Christians in India Claim Bombing Is Part of Hate Campaign, E920 [9JN]

Christians in India Protest `Bias' Order, E280 [9MR]

Christians in India Seek Help From Abroad, E1056 [20JN]

Congress Shouldn't Let Organized Labor Derail U.S.-China Trade Vote, H3610 [23MY]

Crucial Role for the Church on Policing, S6264 [30JN]

Debate on PNTR for China—A Response to Barshefsky and Jackson, H3520 [22MY]

E. Timor Panel Blamed Army for Atrocities, S194 [1FE]

East Timorese Refugees Face New Threat, E576 [13AP]

Evolution Doesn't Occur Overnight, S1971 [30MR], E283 [13MR]

Execution for a Kidney—China Supplies Convicts' Organs to Malaysians, S8447 [13SE], H6418 [18JY]

Gems Could Transform African Lives, E1295 [21JY]

Havana's Hostages, E259 [9MR]

How Forgiveness Can Shape Our Future, E1307 [24JY]

How Well They Remember the Day, E347 [16MR]

Indian Human Rights Activists Chastise Politicians for Deteriorating Rule of Law, E1023 [15JN]

Jiang Muddies the Waters, S8479 [13SE]

Justice for Timor, S194 [1FE]

Kosovo's Ongoing Agonies, E955 [9JN]

Mandela, E345-E347 [16MR]

Massacred Sikhs Identified, E369 [21MR]

More Words Than Deeds on Kazakhstan?, E1718 [6OC], E1765 [12OC]

Mr. Putin Shows His KGB Face, S5453 [20JN]

Near Clinton's India Visit, Violence Flares in Kashmir, E484 [4AP]

New Laos Policy Urged, E2214 [15DE]

No Militants in the Council of Khalistan, E1696 [6OC], E1846 [19OC]

No Time for a Balkan Exit, S10955 [25OC]

No Workers' Paradise, S8489 [13SE]

Opening China's Economy—WTO Membership Will Benefit All, S8696 [19SE]

Opening Doors—Congress' Vote Primes U.S. Firms To Boost Investments in China, H6401 [18JY]

Oppression of Christians Continues in India, E1209 [11JY]

Path to Putin, S2555 [12AP]

Permanent Normal Trade Relations With the People's Republic of China, H3609 [23MY]

PLA-Firms Plan ``Completed'', H6403 [18JY]

Police Bill Looks Set To Render Policing Board Ineffective, S6265 [30JN]

Promoting Peace in Sri Lanka, E47 [1FE]

Protests by Hindu Group Raise Fear in India, E1348 [27JY]

Pushing Peace in Sri Lanka, E708 [11MY]

Putin v. Gusinsky, S5453 [20JN]

Putin's Pressure, S5454 [20JN]

Rights Group Reports Massacre in Chechnya, S709 [23FE]

Riots Ruined Family, Judiciary His Life, E156 [16FE]

Risking NATO, S10955 [25OC]

Scholar Back in U.S. After China Detention, S134 [31JA]

Sierra Leone, The Last Clinton Betrayal—Where Angels Fear To Tread, H6419-H6421 [18JY]

Sikh Family Saves Nuns From Bawaria Attack, E334 [16MR]

Still Wanted, S2868 [25AP]

Stumbling Efforts in East Timor, H2470 [3MY]

Taiwan's New President Backs Sino-American Trade, S8331 [11SE]

35 Massacred in Sikh Town in Kashmir, E484 [4AP]

Trade Status May Hold the Key to End of Roller-Coaster Ride in U.S.-China Relationship, E819 [24MY]

Traffickers' New Cargo—Naive Slavic Women, S10164-S10166 [11OC]

Travelers Insurance, Safeco Lose China Operating Licenses, H6403 [18JY]

Turkish Region Recalls Massacre of Armenians—But Many Deny Violence of 1915, H2972 [15MY]

Two Churches Hit With Bomb Attacks in India, E1332 [27JY]

U.N. Chief in Kosovo Takes Stock of Tough Year, S7636 [26JY]

U.N. Official Warns of Losing the Peace in Kosovo, S7635 [26JY]

Vietnam—25 Years Later—In Hindsight, a Just Cause, H2420 [3MY]

Vietnam's Failed Revolution, H2421 [3MY]

Villagers Tell of a Massacre in Colombia, With the Army Standing by, S6985 [14JY]

Wang Chengyong—Brokering Chinese Organs for American Patients, S8448 [13SE]

War Against Women—Sierra Leone Rebels Practiced Systematic Sexual Terror, S2610 [12AP]

What a Travesty—Police Bill Is Just a Parody of Patten, S6262-S6264 [30JN]

Working at 14—And Paying for It, E2113 [4DE]

Yearning To Be Great, India Loses Its Way, E1938 [25OC]

Bills and resolutions

Alliance for Reform and Democracy in Asia: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 432), H10473 [19OC]

Asia: human rights violations and noncompliance with Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe commitments on democratization in Central Asia (see H. Con. Res. 397), H7502 [12SE]

Belarus: condemn human rights violations and undemocratic elections and provide for full accounting of the disappearance and release of opposition leaders (see S. Con. Res. 153), S10801 [19OC] (see H. Con. Res. 433), H10534 [23OC]

———human rights violations and democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 304), H2239 [12AP]

Burma: prohibit importation of any textile or apparel article that is produced, manufactured, or grown in Burma (see S. 3246), S11131 [26OC] (see H.R. 5603), H11620 [30OC]

———recognize anniversary of free and fair elections and improve democratic and human rights (see S. Con. Res. 113), S4014 [16MY] (see H. Con. Res. 328), H3172 [16MY]

Business and industry: establish principles on workers' rights for U.S. companies doing business in the People's Republic of China and Tibet (see S. 2574), S4103 [17MY]

Capital punishment: prohibit the execution of pregnant women (see H.R. 4888), H6599 [19JY]

Children and youth: condemn use as soldiers (see H. Con. Res. 348), H4035 [7JN]

China, People's Republic of: improve human rights situation before Olympic games are held in Beijing (see H. Res. 601), H8468 [28SE]

———make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration and improved human rights conditions (see H.J. Res. 103), H5084 [23JN]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession and the Republic of China's accession to the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 4509), H3474 [19MY]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (see S. 2277), S1671 [23MR] (see H.R. 4444), H3049 [15MY]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), consideration (see H. Res. 510), H3648 [23MY]

———provide for commercial and labor rule of law programs to reform administration of justice and strengthen protection of labor rights (see H.R. 4306), H2338 [13AP]

———release of Rebiya Kadeer, Ablikim Abdyirim, and Kahriman Abdukirim (see S. Con. Res. 81), S613 [10FE] (see S. Res. 252), S285 [2FE] (see H. Con. Res. 249), H341 [10FE]

———release of Yongyi Song and legal system reform (see S. Con. Res. 78), S86 [26JA]

———support U.N. resolution condemning human rights violations (see S. Res. 271), S1392 [9MR]

Citizenship: waiving of residency and English language requirements for Hmong refugees (see S. 2025), S285 [2FE]

Constitution Week: observance (see H.R. 4023), H1119 [16MR]

Corporations: support and adhere to the Global Sullivan Principles of Corporate Social Responsibility (see S. Res. 290), S2617 [12AP]

Correctional institutions: improve conditions for female inmates (see H.R. 3920), H997 [14MR]

Crime: combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (see S. 2414), S2616 [12AP] (see S. 2449), S2728 [13AP]

———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 613), H9010 [5OC]

———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 149), S10252 [11OC]

———treatment of acts of torture committed in the U.S. (see H.R. 5325), H8406 [27SE]

Cuba: assist internal opposition and further help the Cuban people to regain their freedom (see H.R. 4537), H3813 [24MY]

———encourage release of political prisoners (see H. Con. Res. 430), H10473 [19OC]

———human rights violations (see S. Res. 289), S2617 [12AP]

———lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 4471), H3172 [16MY]

Customs Service: prohibit import of diamonds from certain conflict regions in Africa (see H.R. 5147), H7501 [12SE]

Dept. of State: provide appropriate training of Foreign Service officers and other executive branch employees in issues related to democracy and human rights (see H. Res. 606), H8735 [3OC]

———provide rewards for information relative to serious violations of international law in Rwanda (see S. 2460), S2865 [25AP]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study on commemorating and interpreting the Cold War (see H.R. 5114), H7280 [6SE]

Egypt: provide a timely and open judicial appeal for Shaiboub William Arsel and complete an independent investigation of police brutality in Al-Kosheh (see S. Res. 367), S9945 [5OC]

Employment: require U.S. nationals employing more than 20 persons in a foreign country to implement a corporate code of conduct relative to the employment of those persons (see H.R. 4596), H4035 [7JN]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (see S. 3100), S9195 [25SE]

Foreign countries: human rights violations against homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgendered individuals (see H. Con. Res. 259), H631 [1MR]

Foreign policy: defend fundamental human rights to family, conscience, and life in international negotiations (see H. Res. 521), H4174 [9JN]

———encourage foreign countries to investigate and prosecute crimes committed in the name of family honor and to provide relief for victims (see S. Res. 327), S5663 [22JN]

———ensure appropriate understanding and sensitivity in responding to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide issues related to Armenian Genocide (see H. Res. 596), H8406 [27SE]

———ensure appropriate understanding and sensitivity in responding to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide issues related to Armenian Genocide (H. Res. 596), consideration (see H. Res. 625), H9766 [11OC]

———establish a commission to promote a consistent and coordinated foreign policy and ensure security in the Pacific region of Asia (see H.R. 4899), H6717 [20JY]

———make debt relief to heavily indebted poor countries contingent on democracy efforts and human rights reforms (see H.R. 5561), H11194 [25OC]

———promote, protect, and enhance democracy and human rights (see H.R. 5196), H7722 [18SE]

Fry, Varian: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 3155), S9702 [3OC]

Government: prohibit the acquisition of products produced by forced labor (see H. Con. Res. 308), H2339 [13AP]

Hamzah, Jafar S.: condemn murder of human rights lawyer in Medan, Indonesia (see H. Res. 580), H7722 [18SE]

Helsinki Final Act: anniversary (see S.J. Res. 48), S4820 [8JN] (see H.J. Res. 100), H4120 [8JN]

Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act: extend applicability to certain former spouses of deceased Hmong veterans (see S. 3060), S8635 [15SE] (see H.R. 5234), H7932 [20SE]

Horowitz, Michael: tribute for efforts to raise awareness about the human rights situation in Sudan (see H. Res. 421), H278 [9FE]

Immigration: prevent admission and other forms of relief to human rights abusers (see H.R. 5285), H8061 [25SE]

India: human rights violations (see H. Res. 656), H11207 [26OC]

Indonesia: condemn militia attack on U.N. refugee workers in West Timor and call for an end to militia violence in East and West Timor (see H. Con. Res. 395), H7502 [12SE]

———prohibit military assistance relative to free elections and human rights conditions in East Timor (see H.R. 4319), H2338 [13AP] (see H.R. 4357), H2410 [2MY]

———prohibit military assistance relative to prosecution of those responsible for violence, return of displaced refugees, and human rights conditions in East Timor (see S. 2621), S4378 [24MY]

———provide assistance for democracy efforts in East Timor (see S. 3254), S11252 [27OC] (see H.R. 5253), H7990 [21SE]

Iran: emancipation of the Bahai community (see H. Con. Res. 257), H573 [29FE]

———encourage respect for religious and ethnic minorities and deter from supporting international terrorism or from furthering its weapons of mass destruction programs (see S. 2947), S7839 [27JY] (see H.R. 5006), H7206 [27JY]

Iraq: commemorate anniversary of chemical weapon attack against Kurds at Halabja, condemn crimes against Iraqi people by Saddam Hussein, and support efforts to replace current regime (see S. Con. Res. 95), S1392 [9MR]

———failure to release prisoners of war from Kuwait and nine other nations in violation of international agreements (see S. Con. Res. 124), S5361 [19JN] (see H. Con. Res. 275), H921 [9MR]

Kenya: condemn assassination of John Kaiser and others who worked to promote human rights and justice (see S. Con. Res. 146), S10083 [6OC] (see H. Con. Res. 410), H8200 [26SE]

Kosovo: condemn detention of Kosovar Albanians held in Serbia and call for their release (see H. Con. Res. 265), H647 [6MR]

———promote peace, justice, and stability (see H. Res. 451), H1588 [29MR]

Laos: support democracy and human rights (see S. Res. 309), S4297 [23MY]

Malaysia: human rights violations against Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim (see H. Res. 658), H11445 [27OC]

Mexico: political repression of foreign observers (see H. Con. Res. 350), H4120 [8JN]

Northern Ireland: urge implementation of the Good Friday Agreement and support police reforms (see S. Res. 332), S6257 [30JN]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: establish a Chief Labor Negotiator (see S. 3247), S11131 [26OC] (see S. 3257), S11252 [27OC]

Pope, Edmond: demand release from Russian prison for humanitarian reasons (see H. Con. Res. 364), H5084 [23JN] (see H. Con. Res. 404), H7871 [19SE]

Russia: condition participation in the Group of Eight on voluntary acceptance of and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy (see H. Con. Res. 425), H9900 [12OC]

———encourage the peaceful resolution of the armed conflict in Chechnya and investigate alleged war crimes (see S. Res. 262), S799 [24FE]

———U.S. policy relative to peaceful resolution of the armed conflict in Chechnya and investigation of alleged war crimes (see S. Res. 269), S1392 [9MR] (see S. Res. 280), S1987 [30MR]

Schindler, Oskar: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 3155), S9702 [3OC]

Serbia: oppose regime of Slobodan Milosevic, support efforts of the democratic opposition, and promote peace, stability, and prosperity in Southeastern Europe (see S. Res. 272), S1392 [9MR]

Sierra Leone: condemn crimes and human rights abuses and ensure those responsible for such acts are held accountable (see S. Res. 315), S4460 [25MY]

Turkey: call for the release of certain Kurdish members of the Parliament from prison, and for the recognition of full cultural and language rights for the Kurdish people (see H. Res. 461), H1851 [5AP]

———withdraw armed forces from Cyprus and negotiate for the reunification of Cyprus (see H. Con. Res. 358), H4817 [21JN] (see H. Con. Res. 370), H5843 [11JY]

U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees: anniversary (see H. Res. 577), H7651 [14SE]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: authorizing appropriations (see S. 2598), S4190 [18MY] (see H.R. 4115), H1587 [29MR]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4115), consideration (see H. Res. 570), H7279 [6SE]

Veterans: provide additional compensation to survivors of Bataan Death March and Corregidor garrison surrender (see H.R. 5639), H11954 [4DE]

Vietnam: human rights violations (see H. Con. Res. 295), H1588 [29MR]

———make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration and improved human rights conditions (see S.J. Res. 47), S4565 [6JN] (see H.J. Res. 99), H3924 [6JN]

Vietnamese Americans: support improved social and political conditions in Vietnam (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2966 [11MY]

World War II: allow certain individuals of Japanese ancestry who were brought forcibly to the U.S. from Latin America and were interned in the U.S. to be provided restitution (see H.R. 4735), H5083 [23JN]

Cloture motions

China, People's Republic of: permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), motion to proceed, S7590 [26JY], S7768 [27JY]

Conference reports

Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (H.R. 3244), H8855-H8886 [5OC]

Court documents

Marlene Alejandre, et al., v. Cuba: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, S781 [24FE]

Descriptions

Innocent Child Protection Act (H.R. 4888), H6796 [25JY]

Excerpts

Diamond exports from certain conflict regions in Africa: several publications, E1676 [4OC]

Factsheets

Downing of Civilian Aircraft by Cuban Fighter Jets: Executive Office of the President, S781 [24FE]

What About Human Rights Abuses in Colombia?, H1054 [15MR]

Letters

Allow international monitors into Chechnya: Senator Wellstone, S511 [9FE]

Appointment of an Ambassador to Laos: Representatives Radanovich and Mark Green, E2082 [3NO]

Armenian genocide anniversary: Rima Varzhapetyan, Jewish Community of Armenia (organization), H2174 [12AP]

Civilian trial for Lori H. Berenson in Peru: Representative Carolyn Maloney, H7242 [6SE]

Encourage release of Oscar E. Biscet by Cuba: Oscar E. Biscet, E217 [1MR]

———several Representatives, E217 [1MR]

Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act: Philip Smith, Lao Veterans of America, Inc., H3576 [23MY]

Human rights violations by Colombian army and paramilitary groups: Senator Wellstone, S6986 [14JY]

Human rights violations in West Papua in Indonesia: President Clinton, E1828 [19OC]

———several Representatives, E1828 [19OC]

Incarceration of Zhang Jie in the People's Republic of China: several Representatives, E1516 [18SE]

National Bipartisan Commission on Cuba: Clayton Yeutter, S5393 [20JN]

———Elizardo Sanchez Santa-Cruz, Cuban Commission for Human Rights and National Reconciliation, S5402 [20JN]

———George P. Shultz, Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace, S5392 [20JN]

———Lawrence S. Eagleburger, S5391 [20JN]

———several Senators, S5391, S5392, S5402 [20JN]

———Theodore E. McCarrick, U.S. Catholic Conference, S5392 [20JN]

Northern Ireland police reforms: Michael Posner, Lawyers Committee for Human Rights, S6265 [30JN]

People's Republic of China permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization: Billy Graham, S8697 [19SE]

———Charlene Barshefsky, U.S. Trade Representative, S8564 [14SE]

———Charles L. Calkins, Fleet Reserve Association, H3469 [19MY], H3723 [24MY], E759 [18MY]

———Charles L. Taylor, AMVETS, H3469 [19MY], H3723 [24MY], E759 [18MY]

———Ciping Huang, H2195 [12AP]

———Frank G. Wickersham III, Military Order of the Purple Heart, H3469 [19MY], H3723 [24MY], E760 [18MY]

———Jayson L. Spiegel, Reserve Officers Association, H3289 [17MY], H3469 [19MY], H3724 [24MY], E759 [18MY]

———Joe Volk, Friends Committee on National Legislation, S8698 [19SE]

———John W. Smart, VFW, H3723 [24MY], E759 [18MY]

———Marshall Hanson and Dennis F. Pierman, Naval Reserve Association, H3723 [24MY], E760 [18MY]

———Pat Robertson, Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc., S8697 [19SE]

———President Clinton, S8478 [13SE], S8723 [19SE]

———Raymond A. Bell, U.S. Army Warrant Officers Association, H3469 [19MY], H3724 [24MY], E760 [18MY]

———Representative Berman, H3471 [19MY]

———Representative Wolf, S8392 [12SE], H3470 [19MY]

———Representatives Christopher H. Smith, Wolf, and Bonior, H3470 [19MY]

———Representatives Stark, Carolyn McCarthy, and Pelosi, H3470 [19MY]

———Richard Cizik, National Association of Evangelicals, E789 [19MY]

———Wei Jingsheng, H3620 [23MY]

———several agricultural organizations, S8493 [13SE], S8552 [14SE]

———several former military commanders and national security experts, H3724 [24MY]

———several religious leaders, S8697 [19SE], E879 [25MY]

People's Republic of China understanding with the U.S. on prohibiting the import and export of prison labor products: David J. Brenner, U.S. Embassy in the People's Republic of China, S8365 [12SE]

———Wang Shu-sheng, People's Republic of China Prison Administration Bureau, S8362 [12SE]

Prohibit importation of any textile or apparel article that is produced, manufactured, or grown in Burma: Senator Harkin, S11134 [26OC]

Republic of China accession to the World Trade Organization: President Clinton, S8478 [13SE]

———several Senators, S8479 [13SE]

Vietnamese trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration and improved human rights conditions: several trade associations, H7010 [26JY]

Western Sahara self-determination referendum: several Members of Congress, H5033 [22JN]

Lists

Attacks on Christians in India, E1219 [13JY]

Prisoners of religious conscience for the underground Roman Catholic Church in the People's Republic of China, H12 [27JA]

Violent acts against ethnic minorities in Kosovo, S7632 [26JY]

Memorandums

People's Republic of China Understanding With the U.S. on Prohibiting the Import and Export of Prison Labor Products: Arnold Kanter, Dept. of State, and Liu Huoqiu, People's Republic of China, S8364 [12SE]

Messages

Convention on the Rights of the Child: President Clinton, S7574 [25JY]

National Emergency Relative to Yugoslavia: President Clinton, S4458 [25MY], H3855 [25MY]

Permanent Normal Trade Relations Status for the People's Republic of China Upon Accession to the World Trade Organization: President Clinton, S1313 [8MR], H753 [8MR]

Motions

China, People's Republic of: permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), S8467 [13SE], H3744 [24MY]

Crime: combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), H7628 [14SE]

———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), conference report, S10207 [11OC]

Opinion polls

Demographic information on U.S. citizens' views of normal trade relations relative to human rights abuses and religious freedom in the People's Republic of China, H11 [27JA]

Papers

Joerg Haider and the Freedom Party of Austria: Representative Lantos, H1647 [3AP]

Petitions and memorials

Tennessee: People's Republic of China permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization, E935 [9JN]

Platforms

International Affairs: American Veterans Committee, E729-E732 [16MY]

Press releases

Babbar Khalsa Members Being Killed for RDX—Planting Explosive Is Modus Operandi of Indian Intelligence: Council of Khalistan, E1903 [25OC]

Chinese Persecution of Uighur Muslims May Be Increasing: U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, H6417 [18JY]

Civil Liberties Violations of Sikhs in India: Amnesty International, E1604 [27SE]

Council's International Convention Very Successful—Delegates Very Enthusiastic and Upbeat: Council of Khalistan, E1962 [27OC]

East Timorese Refugees Face New Threat, Human Rights Watch (organization), H2470 [3MY]

India—Arrest of Witness Points to Continuing Police Harassment: Amnesty International, E1604 [27SE]

Indian Government Murders 35 Sikhs: Council of Khalistan, E368 [21MR], E483 [4AP]

People's Republic of China Permanent Normal Trade Relations Upon Accession to the World Trade Organization: American Legion, H3470 [19MY], H3723 [24MY], E759 [18MY]

———Center for Security Policy, H3725 [24MY]

———Senator Specter, S4037 [17MY]

———VFW, H3470 [19MY]

U.S. Should Declare India a Terrorist State: Council of Khalistan, E50 [1FE]

Proposals

People's Republic of China normal trade relations treatment relative to attack, invasion, or blockade of the Republic of China, H3471 [19MY]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: prevent any Taliban led Government from obtaining a seat in the U.N. and refuse recognition for any Afghan Government while human rights violations persist against women and girls (H. Res. 187), H492, H495 [16FE]

Africa: political reform, E1953 [26OC]

AID: Cuban Transition Project funding, H10834 [25OC]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H2095 [11AP], H2167, H2169, H2170, H2171, H2172-H2183, H2186, H2190 [12AP], H2971 [15MY], E566, E568, E579, E581, E586, E588 [13AP], E638 [4MY], E2078 [3NO]

———provide all U.S. records relative to the Armenian genocide to the Committee on International Relations (House), the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum library, and the Armenian Genocide Museum (H. Res. 155), H2183 [12AP]

Asia: human rights violations and noncompliance with Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe commitments on democratization in Central Asia (H. Con. Res. 397), H11576-H11580 [30OC]

Atakov, Shageldy: persecution by Turkmenistani officials relative to religious beliefs, H7699 [18SE]

Azerbaijan: prohibit allocation of foreign aid relative to blockade of Armenia and Nagorno-Karabagh, H10818 [25OC], E1373 [27JY]

Belarus: condemn human rights violations and undemocratic elections and provide for full accounting of the disappearance and release of opposition leaders (H. Con. Res. 433), E1980 [28OC]

———human rights violations, E453 [30MR]

———human rights violations and democracy efforts, E1774 [13OC]

———human rights violations and democracy efforts (H. Con. Res. 304), H2425-H2428 [3MY], E2018 [29OC]

Belarusan-American Foundation: anniversary, E2018 [29OC]

Benin: democracy efforts, E387 [22MR]

Berenson, Lori H.: incarceration in Peru, H7241 [6SE], E1372, E1385 [27JY]

Biscet, Oscar E.: encourage release of political prisoner by Cuba, H7506 [13SE], E217 [1MR]

Burgess, David S.: recognition by Benicia, CA, Healthy Cities Task Force for efforts in social justice, E2116 [4DE]

Burma: human rights violations, H8409 [28SE], E2005 [28OC]

———recognize anniversary of free and fair elections and improve democratic and human rights, E809 [23MY]

———recognize anniversary of free and fair elections and improve democratic and human rights (H. Con. Res. 328), H9582-H9586 [10OC]

———U.S. policy, H7246, H7247 [6SE]

Capital punishment: prohibit the execution of pregnant women (H.R. 4888), H6792-H6797 [25JY]

Children and youth: condemn use as soldiers (H. Con. Res. 348), H5762-H5764 [11JY]

China, People's Republic of: grant independence to Tibet, E31 [31JA]

———human rights violations, H514 [29FE], H761 [9MR], H7826 [19SE], E2121 [5DE]

———improve human rights situation before Olympic games are held in Beijing (H. Res. 601), E1667 [4OC]

———make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration and improved human rights conditions (H.J. Res. 103), H6399-H6424 [18JY]

———make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration and improved human rights conditions (H.J. Res. 103), unanimous-consent request, H6086 [17JY]

———normal trade relations status, H11 [27JA], H51 [31JA], H119 [1FE], H346 [14FE], H514 [29FE]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization, H704 [8MR], H939 [14MR], H1081 [16MR], H1769, H1826, H1834 [5AP], H2181, H2194 [12AP], H2329 [13AP], H2347, H2349, H2393-H2398 [2MY], H2415, H2416, H2417, H2487 [3MY], H2554, H2555, H2598, H2599 [4MY], H2633 [8MY], H2659, H2660, H2738-H2744 [9MY], H2781, H2782 [10MY], H2954, H2955, H2958, H2964 [11MY], E264 [9MR], E283 [13MR], E464 [30MR], E512 [6AP], E667 [8MY], E694 [10MY], E2121 [5DE]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), H2974, H3035, H3036 [15MY], H3053, H3146-H3150, H3152-H3162 [16MY], H3183, H3184, H3289, H3292-H3297, H3300-H3306 [17MY], H3312, H3398, H3399, H3410 [18MY], H3464-H3472 [19MY], H3478, H3509, H3521 [22MY], H3529, H3530, H3532, H3533, H3534, H3593, H3596-H3620, H3626, H3637-H3642 [23MY], H3662-H3747, H3804 [24MY], H3817, H3826 [25MY], H7898 [20SE], H9512 [10OC], E723 [15MY], E759 [18MY], E819 [24MY], E846, E852-E854, E861, E863, E868, E871, E879, E881 [25MY], E893 [6JN], E931-E933, E935, E941, E969 [9JN], E1039 [19JN], E2030 [30OC]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), consideration (H. Res. 510), H3652-H3662 [24MY]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), motion to recommit, H3744 [24MY]

———release of Rebiya Kadeer, Ablikim Abdyirim, and Kahriman Abdukirim (H. Con. Res. 249), E373 [22MR], E1324 [26JY]

———release of Rebiya Kadeer, Ablikim Abdyirim, and Kahriman Abdukirim (S. Con. Res. 81), H6724-H6726 [24JY]

———U.S. policy, H2019 [11AP], H8628 [3OC], H9515 [10OC], E1625 [28SE]

Citizenship: waiving of residency and English language requirements for Hmong refugees (H.R. 371), H2359-H2362 [2MY], H3576-H3578 [23MY], E618 [3MY], E640 [4MY]

Colombia: condition military assistance upon certification of efforts to eliminate drug production and combat human rights abuses, H1543-H1546 [29MR]

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: hearing on human rights in Russia, E860 [25MY]

Crime: combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), H2675-H2687 [9MY], H7628 [14SE], E697 [10MY]

———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), conference report, H9036-H9048 [6OC], E1721 [6OC], E1729 [10OC], E1790 [13OC]

———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 613), H9029-H9036 [6OC]

———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 149), H9865 [12OC]

———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), motion to instruct conferees, H7628-H7631 [14SE]

———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), permission to file conference report, H8431 [28SE]

———prevent trafficking of women and children for forced prostitution and labor, H5946-H5948 [12JY], E1239, E1249 [14JY]

———remove limit on the number of nonimmigrant visas for victims of sex trafficking or involuntary servitude, H7628-H7631 [14SE]

Croatia: democracy efforts, E141 [15FE]

Cuba: human rights violations, H1723 [4AP], H1853 [6AP]

———lift travel restrictions, H5453 [29JN], H6694-H6698 [20JY], H7145, H7146 [27JY]

Customs Service: prohibit import of diamonds from certain conflict regions in Africa, H6619, H6625, H6656-H6658 [20JY], H8630 [3OC], H8744, H8745, H8746 [4OC], H11232, H11235, H11295 [26OC], E1295 [21JY], E1720 [6OC], E1727 [10OC]

———prohibit import of diamonds from certain conflict regions in Africa (H.R. 5147), E1450 [13SE], E1676 [4OC], E1836 [19OC]

Dept. of State: investigation into abduction of Houa Ly and Michael Vang in Laos, E2081 [3NO], E2214 [15DE]

———provide appropriate training and materials to all executive branch employees involved in responding to issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide (H. Res. 398), H2167, H2169, H2170, H2171, H2172-H2183, H2186 [12AP], E581 [13AP]

———provide rewards for information relative to serious violations of international law in Rwanda (S. 2460), H7753 [19SE]

———release of report on international religious freedom, H7221 [6SE]

———tribute to African Bureau efforts relative to membership of Sudan on the U.N. Security Council, E1759 [12OC]

District of Columbia: anniversary of emancipation of slaves, E553 [13AP]

Eastern European countries: civil war and ethnic violence in former Yugoslavian Republics, E954 [9JN]

Egypt: allocation of foreign aid to investigate crimes against Christians, E1137 [28JN]

European Convention on Human Rights: anniversary, E2110 [4DE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (H.R. 2119), E2112 [4DE]

Falun Dafa Week: observance, E2182 [14DE]

Foreign aid: prohibit assistance to countries that use children as soldiers, H5999-H6002 [13JY]

Foreign countries: human rights violations against homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgendered individuals (H. Con. Res. 259), E253 [9MR]

Foreign policy: encourage foreign countries to investigate and prosecute crimes committed in the name of family honor and to provide relief for victims, H5997, H5998 [13JY]

———ensure appropriate understanding and sensitivity in responding to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide issues related to Armenian Genocide (H. Res. 596), H8597 [2OC], H10462, H10468 [19OC], H11528 [30OC], E1919 [25OC], E2200 [15DE]

———establish a commission to promote a consistent and coordinated foreign policy and ensure security in the Pacific region of Asia (H.R. 4899), H8029-H8031 [25SE], E1291-E1293 [21JY]

———international labor standards programs funding, H4092-H4094 [8JN]

———make debt relief to heavily indebted poor countries contingent on democracy efforts and human rights reforms (H.R. 5561), E1912 [25OC]

———promote, protect, and enhance democracy and human rights (H.R. 5196), E1514 [18SE]

Fort Lauderdale, FL: tribute to Council of Khalistan International Convention, E1962 [27OC]

France: proposed legislation to imprison certain religious denominations, H5740 [11JY]

Gongadze, Heorhii: disappearance of journalist in Ukraine, E1698 [6OC]

Gore, Vice President: remarks on the execution of pregnant inmates, H6473 [19JY]

Government: prohibit the acquisition of products produced by forced labor, H6015 [13JY]

Gusinsky, Vladimir: arrest by Russian authorities, H4342 [14JN], E1355 [27JY]

Helsinki Final Act: anniversary (H.J. Res. 100), H8032-H8036 [25SE], E946 [9JN], E1360 [27JY]

Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act: extend applicability to certain former spouses of deceased Hmong veterans (H.R. 5234), H8006-H8008 [25SE], E1594 [26SE], E1635 [29SE]

Hoat, Doan Viet: tribute (H. Con. Res. 51), H5900 [12JY]

Hong Kong: report on status after reversion to the People's Republic of China, E89 [8FE], E1629 [28SE]

Horowitz, Michael: tribute for efforts to raise awareness about the human rights situation in Sudan (H. Res. 421), H259 [9FE]

Hussein, Saddam: indictment and prosecution for war crimes and other crimes against humanity, E1567 [22SE]

India: allocation of foreign aid, H6011-H6015 [13JY], E1255 [18JY], E1276 [19JY]

———civil liberties violations of religious minorities, E156 [16FE], E280 [9MR], E334 [16MR], E612 [2MY], E919 [9JN], E1023 [15JN], E1055 [20JN], E1131 [28JN], E1208 [11JY], E1219 [13JY], E1329, E1331, E1347 [27JY], E1696 [6OC], E1846 [19OC], E1903 [25OC], E1952 [26OC]

———civil liberties violations of Sikhs, H4914 [21JN], E698 [10MY], E921 [9JN], E1023 [15JN], E1604 [27SE]

———human rights violations, E720 [11MY]

———resolution of dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir, H1463 [28MR], H2635 [8MY], H4216-H4218 [12JN], H4914 [21JN], H11942 [4DE], E368, E370 [21MR], E401 [23MR], E483 [4AP], E2163 [8DE], E2178 [13DE]

———U.S. policy, E1403 [6SE]

Indonesia: human rights violations in West Papua, E1827 [19OC]

———human rights violations of civilian population by the military, H168 [2FE], H6755 [24JY], H10876 [25OC]

———murder of U.N. employees in East Timor, H7219 [6SE], H7507 [13SE]

———prohibit military assistance relative to free elections and human rights conditions in East Timor, H5901 [12JY]

———prohibit military assistance relative to free elections and human rights conditions in East Timor (H.R. 4319), E576 [13AP]

———prohibit military assistance relative to free elections and human rights conditions in East Timor (H.R. 4357), H2470 [3MY]

———prohibit military assistance relative to prosecution of those responsible for violence, return of displaced refugees, and human rights conditions in East Timor, H7219 [6SE]

International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: prosecution of war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity, E2001 [28OC]

Iran: emancipation of the Bahai community (H. Con. Res. 257), H7750-H7753 [19SE]

———lifting of U.S. sanctions on certain exports, H959 [14MR]

Iraq: failure to release prisoners of war from Kuwait and nine other nations in violation of international agreements (H. Con. Res. 275), H5074 [23JN]

———human rights violations, H5962 [13JY]

Israel: inclusion of Armenian Genocide in national education curriculum, H3625 [23MY]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and require the President to formally acknowledge such injustices (H.R. 2442), H10627-H10629 [24OC]

Kazakhstan: elections, E245 [8MR]

———human rights violations, E209 [1MR], E245 [8MR], E376 [22MR]

———U.S. policy, E1717 [6OC], E1765 [12OC]

Kenya: condemn assassination of John Kaiser and others who worked to promote human rights and justice (H. Con. Res. 410), H10643, H10644 [24OC]

———condemn assassination of John Kaiser and others who worked to promote human rights and justice (S. Con. Res. 146), H10644 [24OC]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: human rights violations, H6565 [19JY]

Kosovo: displacement of refugees and detention of ethnic Albanians, E209 [1MR]

———presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes, H3528 [23MY]

———presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes funding, H1410 [27MR], H1505, H1510 [29MR]

———prohibit funding to Kosovo Protection Corps, H6002-H6004 [13JY]

———promote peace, justice, and stability (H. Res. 451), H9589-H9592 [10OC], E437 [29MR]

———tribute to Air Force participation in NATO military operations against Serbia relative to human rights violations, H5087 [26JN]

———U.S. participation in NATO military operations against Serbia relative to human rights violations, H1943 [6AP]

Kurdish Human Rights Watch (organization): funding, H5962, H5963 [13JY]

Laos: support democracy and human rights, E2081 [3NO], E2214 [15DE]

———U.S. policy, E1981, E2004 [28OC]

Moldova: treatment and prosecution of Christian Democratic Popular Front members, E751 [17MY]

Montenegro: democracy efforts, E82 [8FE]

National Bipartisan Commission on Cuba: establish, H6560 [19JY]

National Council of Resistance of Iran: tribute, E1410 [6SE]

Northern Mariana Islands: residential status for women who are victims of sexual slavery under the Immigration and Nationality Act, H2686 [9MY]

Pope, Edmond: arrest and treatment in Russia, H5078 [23JN]

———demand release from Russian prison for humanitarian reasons, H7070 [26JY], H12043 [7DE]

———demand release from Russian prison for humanitarian reasons (H. Con. Res. 364), E1172 [30JN]

———demand release from Russian prison for humanitarian reasons (H. Con. Res. 404), H9586-H9589 [10OC], H11594 [30OC], H11749 [1NO]

Racial relations: increase efforts to combat police brutality and use of racial profiling, H7696 [18SE]

Russia: condition participation in the Group of Eight on voluntary acceptance of and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy (H. Con. Res. 425), E1830 [19OC]

———hostilities in breakaway region of Chechnya, E658 [4MY]

Scott, Robert A.: Ramapo College Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies Raoul Wallenberg Humanitarian Leadership Award recipient, E1717 [6OC]

Serbia: oppose regime of Slobodan Milosevic, support efforts of the democratic opposition, and promote peace, stability, and prosperity in Southeastern Europe, H6023 [13JY]

Sierra Leone: condemn crimes and human rights abuses and ensure those responsible for such acts are held accountable, H4178 [12JN], H8630 [3OC], H8744, H8745, H8746 [4OC], E1704 [6OC], E1727 [10OC]

———human rights violations, H53 [31JA], E633 [4MY]

Sri Lanka: human rights violations, E47 [1FE], E708 [11MY]

Sudan: condemn Government for genocide in southern Sudan, support for terrorism, and human rights violations, H4124, H4125 [9JN], H7349 [7SE]

———human rights violations, H1751-H1757 [4AP]

———increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts, H10814 [25OC]

———increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (S. 1453), H10640-H10643, H10709 [24OC], E1963 [27OC]

Tibet: human rights violations, E512 [6AP]

Turkey: call for the release of certain Kurdish members of the Parliament from prison, and for the recognition of full cultural and language rights for the Kurdish people (H. Res. 461), H1943, H1953 [6AP], H12040 [7DE], E521 [10AP]

———compliance with U.N. resolutions relative to Cyprus (H. Con. Res. 100), H6366 [18JY]

———end restrictions on freedoms and human rights of the enclaved people of Cyprus (H. Con. Res. 80), H6366 [18JY]

———proposed sale of attack helicopters, H907 [9MR], H1465 [28MR], H9804, H9805, H9807 [11OC], E2070 [2NO]

U.N.: secure objective review of violations of minority human rights in the U.S., H1267 [22MR]

———self-determination referendum for Western Sahara, H1768 [5AP], H5033 [22JN]

U.N. Convention on Transnational Organized Crime: modification of definition of prostitution, H13 [27JA]

U.N. Development Program: reduce U.S. contributions by the amount spent in Burma, H9584 [10OC]

U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees: anniversary (H. Res. 577), H9592, H9593 [10OC], E1497 [14SE]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4115), H7286-H7294 [7SE], E454 [30MR], E1461 [13SE]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4115), consideration (H. Res. 570), H7285, H7286 [7SE]

Ukraine: democracy efforts, E607 [2MY]

———remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine, E2150 [7DE]

Vietnam: human rights violations (H. Con. Res. 295), H2417-H2422 [3MY]

———make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration and improved human rights conditions (H.J. Res. 99), H7009-H7020 [26JY]

———make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration and improved human rights conditions (H.J. Res. 99), unanimous-consent agreement, H6753 [24JY]

Vietnamese Americans: support improved social and political conditions in Vietnam (H. Con. Res. 322), H5679-H5682 [10JY], E719 [11MY], E1202 [11JY]

Wei Jingsheng: relief (S. 11), H11360 [27OC]

Women's History Month: observance, H614 [1MR], H1081 [16MR], E375, E388, E390 [22MR], E430 [28MR], E457 [30MR]

World War II: treatment of Marines by Japanese following the battle on Makin Island, E1855 [19OC]

———tribute to survivors of Stalag III-C, E1596 [26SE]

Remarks in Senate

AID: Cuban Transition Project funding, S10980 [25OC]

———International Rule of Law Program in the People's Republic of China funding, S5621 [22JN]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, S2710 [13AP], S2851, S2852 [25AP], S2933 [26AP]

Belarus: condemn human rights violations and undemocratic elections and provide for full accounting of the disappearance and release of opposition leaders (S. Con. Res. 153), S10790 [19OC], S11013 [25OC]

———human rights violations, S9458 [28SE]

———human rights violations and democracy efforts (H. Con. Res. 304), S5757 [23JN]

———human rights violations and democracy efforts (S. Con. Res. 75), S1972 [30MR]

Burma: prohibit importation of any textile or apparel article that is produced, manufactured, or grown in Burma (S. 3246), S11133 [26OC]

———recognize anniversary of free and fair elections and improve democratic and human rights (S. Con. Res. 113), S4006, S4026 [16MY], S4449 [25MY], S7282, S7283 [19JY]

Capital punishment: prohibit the execution of pregnant women (H.R. 4888), S7952 [27JY]

Children and youth: condemn use as soldiers, S5542 [21JN]

China, People's Republic of: certification of certain human rights conditions prior to granting permanent normal trade relations, S8375-S8382 [12SE]

———compliance with memorandums of understanding prohibiting the import and export to the U.S. of prison labor products, S8360-S8366 [12SE]

———encourage U.S. businesses to adopt a voluntary code of conduct for doing business, S8471, S8476 [13SE]

———human rights violations, S8035-S8041 [6SE], S8529-S8532 [13SE]

———make trade relations with the U.S. contingent on freedom of religion, S8133-S8141 [7SE]

———normal trade relations status, S345 [7FE], S838 [28FE]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession and the Republic of China's accession to the World Trade Organization, S8349 [11SE], S8646 [18SE], S8722 [19SE]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization, S1169 [6MR], S1971 [30MR], S2433 [7AP], S3825 [10MY], S4032-S4037 [17MY], S4166 [18MY], S4221 [22MY], S4493, S4494 [25MY], S4933 [9JN], S5021 [13JN], S5586, S5588 [22JN], S5763 [26JN], S6295, S6296 [30JN], S9690 [3OC], S9937 [5OC]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), S6109 [29JN], S6326-S6328 [10JY], S6408 [11JY], S6599, S6600 [13JY], S7461 [24JY], S7769-S7773, S7787, S7789, S7819 [27JY], S8048-S8069 [6SE], S8132-S8163 [7SE], S8252-S8265 [8SE], S8297-S8337, S8349 [11SE], S8353-S8357, S8360-S8370, S8375-S8406 [12SE], S8441-S8494, S8529-S8532 [13SE], S8536, S8539-S8565, S8604 [14SE], S8611-S8619, S8633 [15SE], S8644-S8647, S8653, S8664 [18SE], S8667-S8730 [19SE], S8812-S8814 [20SE]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), motion to proceed, S7590 [26JY], S7768 [27JY], S7963-S7967, S7974-S7978, S7981-S7983 [5SE], S8035-S8041, S8044 [6SE], S8132 [7SE]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (H.R. 4444), unanimous-consent request, S8398 [12SE]

———permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization (S. 2277), S1671-S1673 [23MR]

———release of Rebiya Kadeer, Ablikim Abdyirim, and Kahriman Abdukirim (S. Con. Res. 81), S636 [10FE], S3269, S3270 [2MY]

———release of Rebiya Kadeer, Ablikim Abdyirim, and Kahriman Abdukirim (S. Res. 252), S294 [2FE]

———release of Yongyi Song and legal system reform, S694 [22FE]

———release of Yongyi Song and legal system reform (S. Con. Res. 78), S134 [31JA]

———require annual report on normal trade relations status, S8152-S8159 [7SE]

———require certification on the status and release of certain detained or imprisoned labor activists prior to granting permanent normal trade relations, S8487-S8490, S8492 [13SE]

———support U.N. resolution condemning human rights violations (S. Res. 271), S1426 [9MR]

Citizenship: waiving of residency and English language requirements for Hmong refugees (H.R. 371), S4211-S4213 [18MY], S10584 [13OC]

Colombia: advance peace process to end ongoing violence which threatens democracy, human rights, and economic and social stability, S65 [26JA]

———human rights violations, S5616-S5618 [22JN], S6985-S6987 [14JY]

Constitution Week: observance, S9119-S9122 [22SE]

Constitution—U.S.: anniversary, S9119-S9122 [22SE]

Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman, and Degrading Treatment or Punishment: implement and establish support program for victims of torture, S5878 [27JN]

Convention for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor: deny certain foreign aid relative to compliance, S3864, S3867 [11MY]

Crime: combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), S4499 [25MY], S4507 [6JN], S7781, S7788, S7789 [27JY]

———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), conference report, S10043, S10044 [6OC], S10137-S10139 [10OC], S10164-S10228, S10240, S10241 [11OC], S10615 [17OC]

———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S10061 [6OC]

———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 149), S10271 [11OC]

———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (S. 2414), S2630-S2632 [12AP], S10028 [5OC]

———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (S. 2449), S2768 [13AP], S5084 [14JN]

———prevent trafficking of women and children for forced prostitution and labor, S5532 [21JN]

———prevent trafficking of women and children for forced prostitution and labor (S. 600), S1305 [8MR]

Cuba: anniversary of downing of civilian aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, S779, S780 [24FE]

———U.S. policy, S779, S780 [24FE], S9844 [4OC]

Dept. of State: provide rewards for information relative to serious violations of international law in Rwanda (S. 2460), S2868 [25AP], S5753 [23JN]

Egypt: provide a timely and open judicial appeal for Shaiboub William Arsel and complete an independent investigation of police brutality in Al-Kosheh (S. Res. 367), S9965 [5OC]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (S. 3100), S9196 [25SE], S11903 [15DE]

Foreign policy: establish framework for consideration of unilateral economic sanctions, S7382 [20JY]

———promote democracy in Serbia and Montenegro (S. 720), S1480 [21MR], S9251, S9257 [26SE], S9899 [5OC]

Fry, Varian: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 3155), S9749 [3OC]

Guinea: condemn abduction and murder of humanitarian relief workers, S8817 [20SE]

Gusinsky, Vladimir: arrest by Russian authorities, S5452 [20JN]

Helsinki Final Act: anniversary (S.J. Res. 48), S4853 [8JN], S7804 [27JY]

Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act: extend applicability to certain former spouses of deceased Hmong veterans (H.R. 5234), S10842 [19OC]

———extend applicability to certain former spouses of deceased Hmong veterans (S. 3060), S8636 [15SE]

Immigration: clarification of term ``extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm'' relative to visa eligibility, S10179 [11OC]

India: resolution of dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir, S1588 [22MR]

Indonesia: human rights violations of civilian population by the military, S7810-S7812, S7816 [27JY]

———prohibit economic assistance until the results of the referendum in East Timor have been fully implemented, S191-S197 [1FE]

———prohibit military assistance relative to prosecution of those responsible for violence, return of displaced refugees, and human rights conditions in East Timor (S. 2621), S4381 [24MY], S5524 [21JN]

———provide assistance for democracy efforts in East Timor (S. 3254), S11254 [27OC]

International Labor Organization: anniversary of ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor, S11903 [15DE]

International relations: emphasize peace process in Chechnya at G-7 summit in Japan, S5551 [21JN]

International Women's Day: observance, S1291-S1294, S1304-S1307 [8MR]

Iran: human rights violations of Bahais (S. Con. Res. 57), S7281 [19JY]

Iraq: commemorate anniversary of chemical weapon attack against Kurds at Halabja, condemn crimes against Iraqi people by Saddam Hussein, and support efforts to replace current regime (S. Con. Res. 95), S1436 [9MR]

———failure to release prisoners of war from Kuwait and nine other nations in violation of international agreements (S. Con. Res. 124), S7284 [19JY]

Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and require the President to formally acknowledge such injustices (H.R. 2442), S10841, S10842 [19OC]

———prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and require the President to formally acknowledge such injustices (S. 1909), S5022 [13JN]

Johns Hopkins University: Protection Project funding, S10217 [11OC]

Kazakhstan: human rights violations, S6828 [14JY]

Kenya: condemn assassination of John Kaiser and others who worked to promote human rights and justice (S. Con. Res. 146), S10093 [6OC], S10736 [18OC]

Kosovo: presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes, S10988 [25OC]

———presence of U.S. Armed Forces for peacekeeping purposes funding, S6232 [30JN]

———U.S. participation in NATO military operations against Serbia relative to human rights violations, S9777 [3OC]

Laos: support democracy and human rights (S. Res. 309), S7280 [19JY]

Milosevic, Slobodan: oppose efforts to offer amnesty and asylum in Russia, S5549 [21JN]

Montenegro: U.S. policy, S7441-S7443 [21JY]

National Bipartisan Commission on Cuba: establish, S4767, S4768 [8JN], S5298-S5300 [16JN], S5389-S5406, S5434 [20JN]

NATO: status of U.S. forces and military operations in the Balkan region of Europe, S3497-S3499 [4MY], S4518 [6JN], S10954-S10957, S10964 [25OC]

Northern Ireland: urge implementation of the Good Friday Agreement and support police reforms (S. Res. 332), S6261, S6265 [30JN]

Northern Mariana Islands: modify covenant relative to immigration laws (S. 1052), S355-S367, S369-S373 [7FE], S485 [8FE]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: establish a Chief Labor Negotiator (S. 3247), S11134 [26OC]

Ojdanic, Dragolub: hosting of war criminal by Russian Government, S4452 [25MY]

Pope, Edmond: demand release from Russian prison for humanitarian reasons (H. Con. Res. 404), S10735 [18OC]

Racial relations: increase efforts to combat police brutality and use of racial profiling, S9444 [28SE], S10786, S10787 [19OC]

Refugees: reaffirm U.S. commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing prosecution or torture (S. 1940), S8752 [19SE], S9647 [3OC]

Russia: condemn violence in Chechnya, S478 [8FE], S511 [9FE]

———encourage the peaceful resolution of the armed conflict in Chechnya and investigate alleged war crimes, S4917, S4918 [9JN], S6007 [28JN], S7384 [20JY], S7419 [21JY]

———encourage the peaceful resolution of the armed conflict in Chechnya and investigate alleged war crimes (S. Res. 262), S709 [23FE], S834 [24FE], S5551 [21JN]

———human rights violations, S6007 [28JN]

———U.S. policy relative to peaceful resolution of the armed conflict in Chechnya and investigation of alleged war crimes (S. Res. 280), S1999 [30MR]

Schindler, Oskar: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 3155), S9749 [3OC]

Serbia: oppose regime of Slobodan Milosevic, support efforts of the democratic opposition, and promote peace, stability, and prosperity in Southeastern Europe, S7630-S7637 [26JY]

———oppose regime of Slobodan Milosevic, support efforts of the democratic opposition, and promote peace, stability, and prosperity in Southeastern Europe (S. Res. 272), S2703 [13AP], S3271 [2MY]

Sierra Leone: condemn crimes and human rights abuses and ensure those responsible for such acts are held accountable (S. Res. 315), S4500 [25MY]

———human rights violations, S2610 [12AP]

Sudan: condemn Government for genocide in southern Sudan, support for terrorism, and human rights violations, S1151 [2MR], S1381 [9MR]

———increase diplomatic efforts to encourage peace process in ongoing civil war and facilitate relief efforts (S. 1453), S1151 [2MR], S1381 [9MR]

Tibet: human rights violations, S5021 [13JN]

Tibetan National Day: designate (S. Res. 60), S1434-S1436 [9MR]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S7573 [25JY]

Tutu, Desmond: Immortal Chaplains Prize for Humanity recipient (S. Res. 31), S10937 [24OC]

U.N. International Day in Support of Torture Victims and Survivors: observance, S5878 [27JN]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4115), S9557 [28SE]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 2598), S4203, S4204 [18MY]

Vietnam: make trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration and improved human rights conditions (S.J. Res. 47), S4576 [6JN]

Voinovich, Senator: report on trip to Southeastern Europe, S2700-S2706 [13AP]

War: condemn use of child soldiers, S4649, S4650 [7JN]

Wei Jingsheng: relief (S. 11), S9541 [28SE]

Women's History Month: observance, S1304, S1308, S1309 [8MR], S1382 [9MR]

Reports

Impact of U.S. Companies Operating in the People's Republic of China: Business Roundtable (public policy organization), S8476 [13SE]

India's Brute Force in Punjab, Kashmir & Northeastern States: Human Rights Network (organization), E1937 [25OC]

Massacre of 35 Sikhs in Chatti Singhpora, Kashmir: Punjab Human Rights Organization, and the Movement Against State Repression (organization), E698 [10MY]

People's Republic of China Human Rights Violations: Dept. of State (excerpt), H3694 [24MY]

Recommended Actions Relative to Human Rights Violations in Burma: Burma Ethnic Delegation, E2008 [28OC]

Stop the Use of Child Soldiers!—The Voices of Child Soldiers: Human Rights Watch (organization), H6000 [13JY]

Task Force on the Hong Kong Transition, E89-E93 [8FE]

Visit to the Soviet Union (1989): Representatives Wolf and Christopher H. Smith, H348-H351 [14FE]

Visit to Tibet: Representative Wolf, H347 [14FE]

Why Failing To Implement the Patten Report on Peace Efforts in Northern Ireland Matters: Brendan O'Leary, H8170-H8173 [26SE]

Reports filed

Armenian Genocide Understanding and Sensitivity in Responding to Human Rights, Ethnic Cleansing, and Genocide Issues: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 596) (H. Rept. 106-933), H8799 [4OC]

Belarus Human Rights Violations and Democracy Efforts: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H. Con. Res. 304), S4952 [12JN]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3244, Trafficking Victims Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 613) (H. Rept. 106-942), H9010 [5OC]

Consideration of H. Res. 596, Armenian Genocide Understanding and Sensitivity in Responding to Human Rights, Ethnic Cleansing, and Genocide Issues: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 625) (H. Rept. 106-972), H9766 [11OC]

Consideration of H.R. 4115, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 570) (H. Rept. 106-822), H7279 [6SE]

Consideration of H.R. 4444, People's Republic of China Permanent Normal Trade Relations Upon Accession to the World Trade Organization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 510) (H. Rept. 106-636), H3648 [23MY]

Dept. of State Rewards for Information Relative to Serious Violations of International Law in Rwanda: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2460), S4952 [12JN]

East Timor Repatriation and Security Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2621), S9464 [28SE]

Helsinki Final Act Anniversary: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.J. Res. 48), S7392 [20JY]

Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 371) (H. Rept. 106-563), H1956 [6AP]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 371), S4190 [18MY]

Human Rights Violations in Cuba: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 289), S2726 [13AP]

Human Rights Violations of Bahais in Iran: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 57), S6013 [28JN]

Iraqi Failure To Release Prisoners of War From Kuwait and Nine Other Nations in Violation of International Agreements: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 124), S6256 [30JN]

Oppose Serbian Regime of Slobodan Milosevic, Support Efforts of the Democratic Opposition, and Promote Peace, Stability, and Prosperity in Southeastern Europe: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 272), S2940 [26AP]

People's Republic of China Permanent Normal Trade Relations Upon Accession to the World Trade Organization: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 2277) (S. Rept. 106-305), S4459 [25MY]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4444) (H. Rept. 106-632), H3522 [22MY]

People's Republic of China Trade Relations With the U.S. Relative to Free Emigration and Improved Human Rights Conditions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 103) (H. Rept. 106-755), H6469 [18JY]

Recognize Anniversary of Free and Fair Elections and Improve Democratic and Human Rights in Burma: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 113), S6256 [30JN]

Release of Rebiya Kadeer, Ablikim Abdyirim, and Kahriman Abdukirim in the People's Republic of China: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 81), S2726 [13AP]

Support Democracy and Human Rights in Laos: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 309), S6013 [28JN]

Support U.N. Resolution Condemning Human Rights Violations in the People's Republic of China: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 271), S2865 [25AP]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3244) (H. Rept. 106-939), H9010 [5OC]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3244) (H. Rept. 106-487), H2336 [13AP]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Appropriations: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 4115) (S. Rept. 106-436), S9464 [28SE]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4115) (H. Rept. 106-751), H6354 [17JY]

Vietnamese Trade Relations With the U.S. Relative to Free Emigration and Improved Human Rights Conditions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.J. Res. 99) (H. Rept. 106-794), H7092 [26JY]

Wei Jingsheng Freedom of Conscience Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (S. 11) (H. Rept. 106-955), H9766 [11OC]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 11), S5240 [15JN]

Resolutions by organizations

Southeastern Europe: Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, S7637 [26JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Crime: combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), conference report, S10206 [11OC]

Statements

Award for Distinguished Service in the Promotion of Human Rights: Law Society of Kenya, S10093 [6OC]

Bulgaria's Perspective on Southeastern Europe: Nadezhda Mihailova, Foreign Minister of Bulgaria, S2704 [13AP]

Downing of Civilian Aircraft by Cuban Fighter Jets: President Clinton, S780 [24FE]

Effects of Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act: John Heinz (1985), S8153 [7SE]

Helsinki Final Act Anniversary: David T. Johnson, H8034 [25SE]

Human Rights Violations in Tibet: Julia V. Taft, Dept. of State, E512 [6AP]

It's Time for Transparency: Grigoriy Surkis, E607 [2MY]

Make Trade Relations Between the People's Republic of China and the U.S. Contingent on Freedom of Religion: Richard A. Boucher, Dept. of State, S8140 [7SE]

People's Democratic Republic of Laos—An Appraisal After 25 Years of Communist Rule: Tiao Sayavong, E1981 [28OC]

People's Republic of China Permanent Normal Trade Relations Upon Accession to the World Trade Organization, S8716 [19SE]

People's Republic of China Understanding With the U.S. on Prohibiting the Import and Export of Prison Labor Products: Dept. of State, S8365 [12SE]

Tibetan National Uprising: Dalai Lama, S1435 [9MR]

Studies

Tariffs Miscast as Villain in Bearing Blame for Great Depression—Smoot-Hawley Exonerated: Donald W. Bedell, Bedell Associates (business), S8154-S8156 [7SE]

Tables

NAFTA job loss by State, 1993-98, S8685 [19SE]

U.S., European Union, and international financial institutions support to Southeastern Europe and Kosovo, S2704 [13AP]

Testimonies

Africa's Diamonds—Precious, Perilous Too? Eli Haas, Diamond Dealers Club, E1058 [20JN]

Case for Justice in Iraq: David J. Scheffer, E1567-E1570 [22SE]

Ethnic Minorities in Kosovo: Kyr Artemije, S7634 [26JY]

Human Rights Violations in Burma: David Eubank, E2005 [28OC]

———Edmond Htokut, E2006 [28OC]

———Larry J. Redmon, E2007 [28OC]

———Saw Htoo Htoo Lay, E2006 [28OC]

———Saw Ka Law Lah, E2006 [28OC]

———Stephen Dun, E2007 [28OC]

Human Rights Violations in Sierra Leone: Muctar Jalloh, E1720 [6OC]

Northern Ireland Peace Efforts: Elisa Massimino, Lawyers Committee for Human Rights, H8168-H8170 [26SE]

———Gerald W. Lynch, City University of New York John Jay College of Criminal Justice, H8167 [26SE]

———Martin O'Brien, Committee on the Administration of Justice, H8167 [26SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 257, emancipation of the Bahai community in Iran, H7750 [19SE]

H. Con. Res. 259, foreign countries' human rights violations against homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgendered individuals, E253 [9MR]

H. Con. Res. 275, Iraqi failure to release prisoners of war from Kuwait and nine other nations in violation of international agreements, H5074 [23JN]

H. Con. Res. 295, human rights violations in Vietnam, H2417 [3MY]

H. Con. Res. 304, human rights violations and democracy efforts in Belarus, H2425 [3MY]

H. Con. Res. 322, support improved social and political conditions in Vietnam, H5679 [10JY]

H. Con. Res. 328, recognize anniversary of free and fair elections and improve democratic and human rights in Burma, H9582 [10OC]

H. Con. Res. 348, condemn use of children as soldiers, H5762 [11JY]

H. Con. Res. 397, human rights violations and noncompliance with Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe commitments on democratization in Central Asia, H11576 [30OC]

H. Con. Res. 404, demand release of Edmond Pope from Russian prison for humanitarian reasons, H9586 [10OC]

H. Con. Res. 410, condemn assassination of John Kaiser and others who worked to promote human rights and justice in Kenya, H10643 [24OC]

H. Con. Res. 425, condition Russia's participation in the Group of Eight on voluntary acceptance of and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy, E1831 [19OC]

H. Res. 451, promote peace, justice, and stability in Kosovo, H9589 [10OC], E437 [29MR]

H. Res. 510, consideration of H.R. 4444, People's Republic of China permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization, H3652 [24MY]

H. Res. 570, consideration of H.R. 4115, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum appropriations, H7285 [7SE]

H. Res. 577, U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees anniversary, H9592 [10OC]

H. Res. 601, improve human rights situation in the People's Republic of China before Olympic games are held in Beijing, E1668 [4OC]

H. Res. 613, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3244, Trafficking Victims Protection Act, H9029 [6OC]

H.J. Res. 99, Vietnamese trade relations with the U.S. contingent upon free emigration and improved human rights conditions, H7009 [26JY]

H.J. Res. 100, Helsinki Final Act anniversary, H8032 [25SE]

H.J. Res. 103, People's Republic of China trade relations with the U.S. relative to free emigration and improved human rights conditions, H6399 [18JY]

H.R. 371, Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act, S4211 [18MY], H2359 [2MY]

H.R. 2442, Wartime Violation of Italian American Civil Liberties Act, S10841 [19OC]

H.R. 3244, Trafficking Victims Protection Act, H2675-H2682 [9MY]

H.R. 4115, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum appropriations, H7292 [7SE]

H.R. 4444, People's Republic of China permanent normal trade relations upon accession to the World Trade Organization, H3662 [24MY]

H.R. 4888, Innocent Child Protection Act, H6792 [25JY]

H.R. 4899, Asian Pacific Charter Commission Act, E1293 [21JY]

H.R. 4899, Pacific Charter Commission Act, H8029 [25SE]

H.R. 5196, Human Rights Investment Act, E1514 [18SE]

H.R. 5234, extend Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act applicability to certain former spouses of deceased Hmong veterans, H8006 [25SE]

H.R. 5561, Responsible Debt Relief and Democracy Reform Act, E1913 [25OC]

S. 11, Wei Jingsheng Freedom of Conscience Act, S9541 [28SE], H11360 [27OC]

S. 1052, Northern Mariana Islands Covenant Implementation Act, S370-S373 [7FE]

S. 1453, Sudan Peace Act, H10640-H10642 [24OC]

S. 2277, permanent normal trade relations with the People's Republic of China upon accession to the World Trade Organization, S1673 [23MR]

S. 2460, Dept. of State rewards for information relative to serious violations of international law in Rwanda, S5753 [23JN]

S. 2460, provide rewards for information relative to serious violations of international law in Rwanda, S2868 [25AP], H7753 [19SE]

S. 2598, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum appropriations, S4203 [18MY]

S. 3155, award Congressional Gold Medal to Oskar Schindler and Varian Fry, S9749 [3OC]

S. 3254, East Timor Transition to Independence Act, S11255 [27OC]

S. Con. Res. 57, human rights violations of Bahais in Iran, S7281 [19JY]

S. Con. Res. 78, release of Yongyi Song and legal system reform by the People's Republic of China, S92 [26JA]

S. Con. Res. 81, People's Republic of China release of Rebiya Kadeer, Ablikim Abdyirim, and Kahriman Abdukirim, S636 [10FE], S3270 [2MY]

S. Con. Res. 81, release of Rebiya Kadeer, Ablikim Abdyirim, and Kahriman Abdukirim by the People's Republic of China, H6724 [24JY]

S. Con. Res. 95, commemorate anniversary of chemical weapon attack against Kurds at Halabja, condemn crimes against Iraqi people by Saddam Hussein, and support efforts to replace current regime in Iraq, S1423, S1437 [9MR]

S. Con. Res. 113, recognize anniversary of free and fair elections and improve democratic and human rights in Burma, S4025 [16MY], S7283 [19JY]

S. Con. Res. 124, Iraqi failure to release prisoners of war from Kuwait and nine other nations in violation of international agreements, S5363 [19JN], S7284 [19JY]

S. Con. Res. 146, condemn assassination of John Kaiser and others in Kenya who worked to promote human rights and justice, S10092 [6OC]

S. Con. Res. 146, condemn assassination of John Kaiser and others who worked to promote human rights and justice in Kenya, S10736 [18OC], H10644 [24OC]

S. Con. Res. 149, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 3244, Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act, S10261, S10271 [11OC]

S. Con. Res. 153, condemn human rights violations and undemocratic elections in Belarus and provide for full accounting of the disappearance and release of opposition leaders, S10807 [19OC], S11013 [25OC]

S. Res. 31, Desmond Tutu recipient of the Immortal Chaplains Prize for Humanity, S10937 [24OC]

S. Res. 252, release of Rebiya Kadeer, Ablikim Abdyirim, and Kahriman Abdukirim by the People's Republic of China, S293 [2FE]

S. Res. 262, encourage the peaceful resolution of the armed conflict in Chechnya and investigate alleged war crimes by Russia, S825, S834 [24FE]

S. Res. 269, U.S. policy toward Russia relative to peaceful resolution of the armed conflict in Chechnya and investigation of alleged war crimes, S1425 [9MR]

S. Res. 271, support U.N. resolution condemning human rights violations in the People's Republic of China, S1426 [9MR]

S. Res. 272, oppose regime of Slobodan Milosevic in Serbia, support efforts of the democratic opposition, and promote peace, stability, and prosperity in Southeastern Europe, S1427 [9MR]

S. Res. 272, oppose Serbian regime of Slobodan Milosevic, support efforts of the democratic opposition, and promote peace, stability, and prosperity in Southeastern Europe, S2705 [13AP], S3271 [2MY]

S. Res. 280, U.S. policy towards Russia relative to peaceful resolution of the armed conflict in Chechnya and investigation of alleged war crimes, S1998 [30MR]

S. Res. 289, human rights violations in Cuba, S2639 [12AP]

S. Res. 290, support and adhere to the Global Sullivan Principles of Corporate Social Responsibility, S2640 [12AP]

S. Res. 309, support democracy and human rights in Laos, S4325 [23MY], S7280 [19JY]

S. Res. 315, condemn crimes and human rights abuses in Sierra Leone and ensure those responsible for such acts are held accountable, S4491, S4501 [25MY]

S. Res. 327, encourage foreign countries to investigate and prosecute crimes committed in the name of family honor and to provide relief for victims, S5686 [22JN]

S. Res. 332, urge implementation of the Good Friday Agreement and support police reforms in Northern Ireland, S6261 [30JN]

S. Res. 367, provide a timely and open judicial appeal for Shaiboub William Arsel and complete an independent investigation of police brutality in Al-Kosheh, Egypt, S9965 [5OC]

S.J. Res. 48, anniversary of Helsinki Final Act, S4853 [8JN], S7804 [27JY]

Tributes

Porter, Representative, H9586 [10OC]