MEXICO, UNITED STATES OF

Appointments

Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S4899 [2JN]

Articles and editorials

Conversation With Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa—A Surgeon's Path From Migrant Fields to Operating Room, E957 [16MY]

Following the Amnesty Trail, E654-E656 [17AP]

Bills and resolutions

Arizona: identify a western passage of the CANAMEX Corridor (see H.R. 5584), H1538 [11MR]

ATF: authorize additional resources to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms smuggled into Mexico for use by drug traffickers (see S. 2867), S3026 [15AP] (see H.R. 5863), H2551 (see H.R. 5869), H2552 [22AP]

Border Patrol: impose requirements on searches of laptop computers and other similar devices (see H.R. 6702), H7785 [31JY]

———preclude searches of laptop computers and other similar devices based on sovereign power to search at the border or upon entry into the U.S. (see H.R. 6588), H7058 [23JY]

———protect citizens and legal residents from unreasonable searches and seizures of electronic equipment (see S. 3612), S9657 [26SE] (see H.R. 7118), H10129 [26SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for two-layered, 14-foot reinforced fencing along the southwest border (see H.R. 5124), H455 [23JA]

———require construction of fencing and security improvements in the border area from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 4987), H294 [16JA]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit Federal funding for Trans-Texas Corridor highway project (see H.R. 5191), H556 [29JA]

———prohibit Mexico-domiciled motor carriers from operating beyond the U.S.-Mexico border area unless expressly authorized by Congress (see H.R. 6630), H7306 [29JY]

Foreign aid: reduce amount of financial assistance in response to illegal border crossings into the U.S. which serve to dissipate political discontent with higher unemployment rate within Mexico (see S. 3235), S6504 [9JY]

Health: establish grant programs to improve the health of residents and for bioterrorism preparedness in the U.S.-Mexico border area (see H.R. 5592), H1538 [11MR]

Immigration: clarify requirements relating to construction of a physical fence along the southwest border (see H.R. 5568), H1445 [10MR]

———provide financial aid to local law enforcement officials along U.S. borders (see S. 3293), S6972 [21JY]

Law enforcement: authorize security assistance and rule of law enhancement assistance and strengthen civilian institutions for Mexico and Central America (see H.R. 6028), H3776 [13MY]

NAFTA: renegotiate (see H.R. 7014), H9084 [23SE]

———renegotiate to foster fair trade that truly benefits all the people of Canada, the U.S. and Mexico (see H. Res. 1087), H2069 [8AP]

National Guard: authorize the provision of support for border control activities of the Dept. of Homeland Security (see S. 2716), S1597 [5MR] (see H.R. 5562), H1444 [10MR]

———recognize dedication and honorable service of members who are serving or have served in Operation Jump Start (see H. Res. 1306), H6176 [26JN]

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site: expand boundaries (see S. 3011), S4106 [13MY]

Taxation: allow individual taxpayers to designate a portion of income taxes to fund improvement of barriers at the U.S. border (see H.R. 5728), H2069 [8AP]

Transportation: express that program allowing Mexico-domiciled motor carriers to operate in the U.S. jeopardizes safety of U.S. citizens and that the program should be terminated (see H. Con. Res. 304), H1154 [27FE]

Letters

Call for investigation into actions of U.S. Attorney Johnny Sutton in prosecution of Border Patrol agents charged with wounding an alleged drug smuggler: several Representatives, H5846 [23JN]

Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5138 [10JN]

———Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5138 [10JN]

Postpone sentencing and reopen case of Border Patrol agents charged with wounding an alleged drug smuggler: several Representatives, H1070 [26FE]

Lists

Americans who died at the Alamo, E269 [28FE]

Companies relocated to Mexico since NAFTA, H5999 [24JN]

Remarks in House

Association of Former Members of Congress: status of Congressional Study Groups on Germany, Turkey, Japan, and Mexico, H2449 [17AP]

Border Patrol: call for investigation into release of the suspect accused of the murder of agent Luis A. Aguilar from Mexican jail, H6313 [9JY], H6678 [17JY]

———condemn physical attacks on agents by illegal aliens and drug smugglers, H354 [22JA], H626 [7FE]

———condemn prosecution of agents charged with wounding an alleged drug smuggler, H1069-H1071 [26FE], H1216-H1218 [4MR]

———Texas-Mexico border patrol funding, H4860 [3JN], H5022 [5JN]

Border Sheriffs Coalition: funding for patrolling U.S.-Mexico border from Texas to California, H2864 [30AP]

Cinco de Mayo: observance, E816 [5MY], E824 [6MY]

Committee on the Judiciary (House): request hearing on prosecution of Border Patrol agents charged with wounding an alleged drug smuggler, H376 [22JA], H1019 [25FE], H2247 [14AP], H5394 [12JN]

Courts: uphold conviction of Jose E. Medellin for capital murder, H1876 [1AP], H6713 [17JY]

Curiel, Rafael: accusation against Mexican official of stealing Blackberry wireless handheld devices from the White House, H2768 [29AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: construct a fence along the southern border of the U.S. (H. Res. 545), H5133 [10JN]

———provide for two-layered, 14-foot reinforced fencing along the southwest border (H.R. 5124), H2841, H2842 [29AP]

———require construction of fencing and security improvements in the border area from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico (H.R. 4987), H376 [22JA]

Dept. of Justice: call for investigation into actions of U.S. Attorney Johnny Sutton in prosecution of Border Patrol agents charged with wounding an alleged drug smuggler, H5845 [23JN], H6548 [15JY]

Dept. of State: advise Congress on totalization agreements negotiations with Mexico, H1068 [26FE], H1216 [4MR]

———issuance of travel alert for U.S. citizens living and traveling in Mexico relative to drug violence, H946 [14FE], H4286 [20MY]

Dept. of Transportation: limit authority to grant authority to motor carriers domiciled in Mexico to operate beyond U.S. municipalities and commercial zones on the U.S.-Mexico border (H.R. 1773), H7913, H7915, H7917 [9SE]

———prohibit Mexico-domiciled motor carriers from operating beyond the U.S.-Mexico border area unless expressly authorized by Congress (H.R. 6630), H7913-H7918 [9SE], E1752 [10SE]

Foreign aid: restrict aid to combat drug trafficking, H3860 [14MY]

Foreign trade: U.S. deficit, H5999 [24JN]

Hermosa Beach Sister City Association: anniversary, E2138 [28SE]

Human rights: violations, H2832 [29AP]

Immigration: enforce existing immigration laws and improve border security, H7990 [10SE]

———reform, H441-H447 [23JA], H6716 [17JY]

Law enforcement: authorize security assistance and rule of law enhancement assistance and strengthen civilian institutions for Mexico and Central America (H.R. 6028), H4977, H5022 [5JN], H5126-H5139 [10JN], E1197 [11JN], E1226 [12JN], E1243 [17JN]

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site: expand boundaries (H.R. 4828), H8495, H8496 [22SE]

Quintero, Juan: trial for capital murder in Houston, TX, H3059 [6MY]

San Jacinto Day: observance, E724 [24AP]

Texas: Dept. of Public Safety issuing of advisory for U.S. citizens to not travel to Mexican border towns, H539 [29JA]

Vale, Angelica: Mr. Amigo Association Mr. Amigo Award recipient, E252 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

ATF: authorize additional resources to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms smuggled into Mexico for use by drug traffickers, S4734 [22MY]

———authorize additional resources to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms smuggled into Mexico for use by drug traffickers (S. 2867), S3031 [15AP]

Border Patrol: protect citizens and legal residents from unreasonable searches and seizures of electronic equipment (S. 3612), S9671-S9673 [26SE]

Immigration: provide financial aid to local law enforcement officials along U.S. borders (S. 3293), S6974-S6976 [21JY]

International Boundary and Water Commission: offer condolences to family members of all individuals who were killed in airplane crash, S9013 [18SE]

Law enforcement: authorize security assistance and rule of law enhancement assistance and strengthen civilian institutions for Mexico and Central America, S4613 [21MY], S5566-S5568 [12JN]

Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (organization): anniversary, S9191 [22SE]

National Guard: authorize the provision of support for border control activities of the Dept. of Homeland Security (S. 2716), S1599, S1655 [5MR], S1661, S1665 [6MR]

Senate Border Security and Enforcement First Caucus: introduction of immigration-related legislative package, S1662, S1664-S1669, S1700 [6MR], S1721 [7MR]

Specter, Senator: report on trip to Mexico and Venezuela, S9392-S9396 [24SE]

Reports

Border Travel Advisory: Texas Dept. of Public Safety, H540 [29JA]

Reports filed

Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 6028) (H. Rept. 110-673), H4876 [3JN], H5109 [9JN]

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site Boundary Expansion Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 3011), S8854 [16SE]

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park Boundary Expansion and Redesignation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4828) (H. Rept. 110-791), H7305 [29JY]

Prohibit Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers From Operating Beyond U.S.-Mexico Border Area Unless Expressly Authorized by Congress: Committee on Transportion and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 6630) (H. Rept. 110-833), H7955 [9SE]

Texts of

H.R. 4828, Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park Boundary Expansion and Redesignation Act, H8495 [22SE]

H.R. 6028, Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act, H5126-H5132 [10JN]

H.R. 6630, prohibit Mexico-domiciled motor carriers from operating beyond the U.S.-Mexico border area unless expressly authorized by Congress, H7913 [9SE]

S. 3293, Border Law Enforcement Relief Act, S6975 [21JY]

S. 3612, Travelers' Privacy Protection Act, S9673-S9676 [26SE]