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

Addresses

Current Status of China's Law on Religious Freedom: Zhiang Kai, E2672 [29OC]

Detention of Chinese Democracy Advocate, Wang Bingzhang, by China: Ti-Anna Wang, E2 [6JA]

International Women of Courage Awards: Ambiga Sreenevasan, H3414 [16MR]

———Hillary Rodham Clinton, Sec. of State, H3413 [16MR]

Road to Justice and Peace: Raymond Lesniak, E267 [12FE]

Amendments

Afghanistan: express that the Shi'ite Personal Status Law violates the fundamental human rights of women and should be repealed (S. Con. Res. 19), S5881 [21MY]

Dept. of Justice: establish a section to enforce human rights laws and make technical and conforming amendments to criminal and immigration laws pertaining to human rights violations (S. 1472), S11974 [21NO]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights (S. Res. 71), S12087, S12088 [1DE]

Jews: condemn all forms of anti-Semitism and reaffirm support for the mandate of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism (S. Con. Res. 11), S7716, S7720 [20JY]

Appointments

Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, H3076 [6MR]

Articles and editorials

Alternative History of China, H6046 [2JN]

Auschwitz in Korea, S4485 [21AP]

Auschwitz Under Our Noses, S4488 [21AP]

Bush Account of a Leak's Impact Has Support, S6435 [10JN]

Christian Killed in Northern Iraqi City, H478 [22JA]

Civilian Courts Are No Place To Try Terrorists, S10555 [20OC]

Clinton Reiterates U.S. Commitment to `Robust' Rights Agenda, H3415 [16MR]

Cold Shoulder to Liberty, E2348 [23SE]

Critics Still Haven't Read the ``Torture'' Memos, E1214 [20MY]

Exiled to English, H6046 [2JN]

Inside Burma's Insein Prison, S7528 [15JY]

Iran To Try Bahais for Spying for Israel, E246 [11FE]

Iranian Police Use Force To Break Up Protest, S6863 [22JN]

Jose Padilla Makes Bad Law—Terror Trials Hurt the Nation Even When They Lead to Conviction, S6436 [10JN]

K. Bacon, an Advocate for Refugees, Is Dead at 64, E2206 [8SE]

Listen to the Dissidents, E2779 [17NO]

Myanmar Junta Stage-Manages Visit by UN Chief, S7528 [15JY]

N.Y. Lawyer Convicted of Aiding Terrorists, S6435 [10JN]

Neda, Is She Iran's Joan of Arc?, S6863 [22JN]

No Questions Asked, E1112 [11MY]

Obama AG Pick Defended Guantanamo Policy, S1107 [30JA]

Obama Team Clears 75 at Guantanamo for Release, H10439 [1OC]

Pentagon To Offer Swine Flu Vaccine to Terror Suspects, H12122 [29OC]

Rice Rebukes Bush Envoy Who Criticized Policy on North Korea, S4491 [21AP]

Sad Anniversaries in Tibet, H3314 [11MR]

Some Friends, E636 [11MR]

Three Kernels of Corn—State Department Has More Pressing Concerns Than a Modern-Day Gulag, S3768 [25MR]

Tiananmen—Days To Remember, S6027 [3JN], H6044 [2JN]

U.S. Faces Doubts About Leadership on Human Rights, E2348 [23SE]

Woman the Mullahs Fear, E117 [21JA]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race (see H.R. 1822), H4249 [31MR]

———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see S. 346), S1057 [29JA] (see H.R. 881), H1043 [4FE]

Afghanistan: express that the Shi'ite Personal Status Law violates the fundamental human rights of women and should be repealed (see S. Con. Res. 19), S4670 [23AP] (see H. Con. Res. 108), H4733 [23AP]

———tribute to students of the Mirwais School for Girls in Kandahar who were attacked by militants and support efforts to decrease illiteracy and gender-based violence (see S. Res. 109), S4574 [22AP]

Africa: condemn ongoing attacks by the Lord's Resistance Army, support those who have suffered, and protect civilians from further attacks (see H. Res. 542), H6743 [12JN]

African Americans: apologize for enslavement and racial segregation (see S. Con. Res. 26), S6543 [11JN]

Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see S. 2743), S11205 [5NO] (see H.R. 4051), H12587 [6NO]

Aung San Suu Kyi: call for release by Burmese Government (see S. Res. 160), S5820 [21MY]

———call for release by Burmese Government, hold tripartite political dialogue toward national reconciliation, restore democracy and freedoms, and recognize human rights for Burmese citizens (see H. Res. 898), H12587 [6NO]

Australia: recognize apology offered to the aboriginal people and its significance as a gesture of healing (see H. Res. 242), H3401 [12MR]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: address need for constitutional reform and sustained U.S. engagement in partnership with the European Union (see H. Res. 171), H1606 [13FE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 17), S6364 [9JN] (see H.J. Res. 56), H6265 [4JN]

Cambodia: condemn repression of opposition candidates and call for Cambodian Government and international organizations to combat human trafficking (see H. Res. 820), H11166 [8OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: acquire a statue of ``The Unknown Slave'' for display in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 3127), H7836 [8JY]

———authorize a plaque commemorating the role of enslaved African Americans in the construction of the Capitol (see S. Res. 53), S2423 [24FE]

———authorize a plaque in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center commemorating the role of enslaved African Americans in the construction of the Capitol (see S. Con. Res. 24), S5820 [21MY] (see H. Con. Res. 135), H6012 [21MY]

China: anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong (see H. Res. 605), H7705 [26JN]

———anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre (see S. Res. 167), S6030 [3JN] (see S. Res. 171), S6256 [8JN] (see H. Res. 489), H6075 [2JN]

———commend Charter 08 movement and related efforts for upholding the universality of human rights and advancing democratic reforms (see S. Res. 24), S994 [28JA] (see H. Res. 156), H1248 [11FE]

———condemn censorship, privacy, and cybersecurity implications of Internet filtering software and urge high-tech companies to promote Internet as tool for transparency, freedom of expression, and citizen empowerment (see H. Res. 590), H7705 [26JN]

———condemn human rights and legal due process standards violations by carrying out executions after marred trials and arbitrary detentions targeting Uyghurs and certain other individuals (see H. Res. 953), H13628 (see H. Res. 953), H14372 [8DE]

———condemn manufacture and export of unsafe products, disregard for environment, and exploitation of workers and encourage U.S. suspension of importation and purchase of goods (see H. Res. 44), H162 [9JA]

———condemn violent repression of Uyghur protests, express sadness at loss of life, and call on Chinese Government to respect right of freedom of speech and association (see H. Res. 624), H8008 [10JY]

———ensure linguistic, cultural, and religious rights, call for release of political and religious prisoners, and cease harassment of Uyghur people (see S. Res. 155), S5820 [21MY]

———recognize plight of Tibetan people on anniversary of the Dalai Lama being forced into exile and call for an effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue (see H. Res. 226), H3104 [9MR]

———support detained human rights activists Huang Qi and Tan Zuoren relative to investigation of the role poor construction and corruption played in death of children in school collapses during Sichuan earthquake (see H. Res. 877), H12141 [29OC]

———urge release of incarcerated democratic activist Liu Xiaobo (see H. Con. Res. 151), H6743 [12JN]

Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent: establish (see S. 69), S41 [6JA] (see H.R. 42), H29 [6JA]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans: establish (see S. 564), S2965 [10MR] (see H.R. 1425), H3145 [10MR]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees: establish (see S. 564), S2965 [10MR] (see H.R. 1425), H3145 [10MR]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): review and verify public statements by Speaker Pelosi on content of CIA briefings on enhanced interrogation techniques used on suspected terrorists (see H. Res. 470), H6013 [21MY]

Correctional institutions: provide for the redress of prison abuses (see H.R. 4335), H15498 [16DE]

Courts: provide for habeas corpus review for detainees held in the war on terror (see H.R. 630), H484 [22JA]

———restore right of habeas corpus for detainees held in the war on terror (see H.R. 64), H30 [6JA]

Crime: penalize crimes against humanity (see S. 1346), S6993 [24JN]

Cuba: insist upon freedom, democracy, and human rights before increasing U.S. trade and tourism (see H. Con. Res. 132), H5891 [20MY]

———lift travel restrictions (see S. 428), S2229 [12FE] (see H.R. 874), H1042 [4FE] (see H.R. 1528), H3437 [16MR]

———provide for certain requirements relative to the closing of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility (see S. 291), S719 [21JA] (see H.R. 1069), H1604 [13FE]

Dept. of Defense: furnish the House of Representatives all information on the transfer of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into the U.S. for trial (see H. Res. 924), H13353 [19NO]

———limit immigration rights of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see S. 1071), S5614 [19MY]

———prohibit detention of enemy combatants at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, provide for de novo combatant status reviews by military judges, and repeal the Military Commissions Act (see H.R. 1315), H2979 [4MR]

———prohibit presence in the U.S. of any alien formerly detained at the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see H.R. 1238), H2874 [26FE]

———prohibit the provision of medical treatment to enemy combatants detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in the same facilities as Armed Forces members or Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1042), H1519 [12FE]

———prohibit transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to facilities in Midwestern States (see H.R. 4120), H13351 [19NO]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Florence Federal Correctional Complex in Colorado, or to construct facilities for such enemy combatants at such location (see H.R. 794), H919 [3FE]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Miramar, CA, or Camp Pendleton, CA, or to construct facilities for such enemy combatants at such locations (see H.R. 633), H484 [22JA]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Thomson Correctional Center, Thomson, IL (see H.R. 4097), H13068 [17NO]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in Arizona, or to construct facilities for such enemy combatants in Arizona (see H.R. 951), H1157 [10FE]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in Florida, or to construct facilities for such enemy combatants in Florida (see H.R. 1073), H1605 [13FE]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in Georgia (see H.R. 817), H920 [3FE]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in Minnesota (see H.R. 1566), H3526 [17MR]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in North Carolina (see H.R. 829), H921 [3FE]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in Ohio (see H.R. 2315), H5398 [7MY]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in Oklahoma, or to construct facilities for such enemy combatants in Oklahoma (see H.R. 701), H601 [27JA]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in Virginia (see H.R. 1638), H3704 [19MR]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in Virginia, or to house such individuals in Virginia (see H.R. 1186), H2834 [25FE]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the U.S. or to construct facilities for such enemy combatants in the U.S. (see S. 370), S1431 [3FE] (see H.R. 1012), H1517 [12FE]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained by the U.S. at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Naval Consolidated Brig, Charleston, SC (see H.R. 565), H380 [15JA]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained by the U.S. at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks, Fort Leavenworth, KS (see H.R. 148), H33 [6JA]

———require alien unprivileged enemy belligerents be tried under military commissions (see H.R. 4127), H13352 [19NO]

———require State approval and Presidential notification and certification before transfer or release of individual currently detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to a location in the U.S. (see H.R. 2294), H5397 [7MY]

———require that certain conditions be met before the transfer of an individual detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see H.R. 4086), H13068 [17NO]

———require videotaping of intelligence-gathering interrogations and other pertinent actions involving a detainee or prisoner under the control of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 2983), H7085 [19JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure detainees are treated humanely, provided adequate medical care, and granted certain specific rights (see S. 1550), S8557 [30JY]

———furnish the House of Representatives all information on the transfer of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into the U.S. for trial (see H. Res. 922), H13353 [19NO]

———provide safeguards against faulty asylum procedures and improve conditions of detention for detainees (see S. 1594), S8992 [6AU]

Dept. of Justice: anniversary of Office of Special Investigations (see H. Res. 755), H9730 [17SE]

———establish a grant program to benefit victims of sex trafficking (see S. 2925), S13785 [22DE]

———establish a section to enforce human rights laws and make technical and conforming amendments to criminal and immigration laws pertaining to human rights violations (see S. 1472), S7699 [20JY]

———furnish the House of Representatives all information on the transfer of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into the U.S. for trial (see H. Res. 920), H13353 [19NO]

———furnish the House of Representatives all information relative to the transfer or release of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into the U.S. (see H. Res. 636), H8025 [13JY]

Dept. of State: authorize the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative focusing on peace and nonviolence in global conflict resolution (see H.R. 3328), H8808 [24JY]

———list Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom (see H. Res. 20), H37 [6JA]

———provide assistance to eradicate trafficking in children in eligible countries through implementation of Child Protection Compacts (see H.R. 2737), H6264 [4JN]

Egypt: protect human rights and freedoms of religion, speech, and the press, prevent imposition of restrictions on peaceful activism, and call for release of political prisoners (see H. Res. 200), H2875 [26FE]

Executive Office of the President: request to furnish the House of Representatives documents on effects of the transfer of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into the U.S., on intelligence collection (see H. Res. 923), H13353 [19NO]

Fifth Summit of the Americas: support (see S. Res. 90), S3986 [30MR]

Foreign aid: prohibit funding for U.N. Durban Review Conference or any planning, preparation, or implementation of a follow-up meeting to the Durban I Conference in Durban, South Africa (see H.R. 1920), H4520 [2AP]

Foreign policy: condemn use of child soldiers in hostilities around the world and find remedies to end this practice (see H. Con. Res. 20), H195 [13JA]

———ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (see S. Res. 316), S10635 [21OC] (see H. Res. 252), H3527 [17MR]

———increase global stability and security by reducing number of individuals who are de jure or de facto stateless and at risk of being trafficked (see H.R. 72), H30 [6JA]

———recognize that U.N. resolutions on ``defamation of religions'' are incompatible with fundamental freedoms of individuals to freely exercise and peacefully express religious beliefs (see H. Res. 763), H9807 [22SE]

Foreign trade: withdraw normal trade relations treatment from the products of foreign countries that do not maintain acceptable standards of religious freedom and worker rights (see H.R. 3347), H8872 [27JY]

Golden Venture (vessel): adjust status of certain aliens who were aboard the immigrant-smuggling ship (see H.R. 659), H486 [22JA]

Guam War Claims Review Commission: implement recommendations (see H.R. 44), H29 [6JA]

Guinea: condemn assault of women and killing of political protesters, support inquiry into, and prosecution for, violence, and consider punitive measures against officials found to be complicit (see S. Res. 345), S11290 [9NO]

History: grieve for loss of life during the Third Reich, continue efforts for tolerance and justice, and honor transparency, accountability, rule of law, and struggle for freedom and human rights (see H. Con. Res. 7), H71 [7JA]

Honduras: condemn coup d'etat, call for return of duly elected President, suspend nonhumanitarian assistance, ensure fair elections, and support mediation by Costa Rican President Oscar Arias (see H. Res. 630), H8008 [10JY]

———condemn violence and call for return of duly elected President (see H. Res. 620), H7837 [8JY]

———support people, condemn illegal attempt to alter Constitution of Honduras, and seek peaceful resolution on election referendum (see H. Res. 619), H7837 [8JY]

Immigration: provide for admission to the U.S. of certain Tibetans (see H.R. 1340), H3054 [5MR]

Independent Commission on the 2004 Coup d'Etat in the Republic of Haiti: establish (see H.R. 331), H89 [8JA]

Indonesia: recognize democracy efforts, support further reforms, and encourage continued protection of human rights and civil liberties (see S. Res. 224), S8094 [24JY]

Intelligence services: close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, limit use of certain interrogation techniques, prohibit interrogation by contractors, and notify International Red Cross of detainees (see S. 147), S43 [6JA] (see H.R. 374), H159 [9JA]

———require intelligence community to use only methods of interrogation authorized by the U.S. Army Field Manual on Human Intelligence Collector Operations (see H.R. 2544), H6008 [21MY]

International Conference on Population and Development: provide for continued support of the Program of Action (see H. Res. 947), H13520 [3DE]

International Criminal Court: commend for issuing a warrant for arrest of Sudanese President Omar H.A. al-Bashir and express hope that this will be a step towards achieving peace and stability in the Darfur region (see H. Res. 241), H3401 [12MR]

———support U.N. Security Council referrals of certain situations to the Court, cooperate with investigations and prosecutions, and participate in Assembly of States Parties (see H. Con. Res. 97), H4523 [2AP]

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery: observance (see H. Res. 929), H13354 [19NO]

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 931), H13354 [19NO]

International Labour Organization: anniversary of adoption of Convention 182, ``Concerning the Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour'' (see S. Res. 177), S6364 [9JN]

International law: hold surviving Nazi war criminals accountable for war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity committed during World War II by encouraging foreign prosecution and extradition (see S. 1704), S9840 [24SE] (see H.R. 1439), H3337 [11MR]

International relations: recognize bilateral peace efforts of Pakistan and India (see H. Res. 32), H90 [8JA]

International Women's Day: support goals (see H. Res. 194), H2874 [26FE]

Iran: call for a halt to repression of peaceful reformist protesters, opposition supporters, human rights defenders, students, and journalists following disputed Presidential election (see H. Res. 992), H15502 [16DE]

———call for renewed focus on ``Green Movement'' which embraces yearning of Iranian people seeking freedom, human rights, and fundamental elements of democracy (see H. Res. 888), H12364 [4NO]

———condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights (see S. Res. 71), S2910 [9MR] (see H. Res. 175), H1606 [13FE]

———condemn restrictions on freedoms of speech, the press, expression, and assembly, human rights abuses, and censorship, and support access to the Internet and personal communication services (see S. Res. 386), S13785 [22DE]

———condemn systematic violation of its obligation to uphold human rights provided for under its constitution and international law (see S. Res. 355), S11594 [19NO]

———enhance sanctions by imposing certain travel restrictions and prohibiting certain procurement contracts, and authorize humanitarian and people-to-people assistance (see H.R. 4303), H14877 [14DE]

———release religious prisoners, continue U.N. oversight of religious freedoms, and support democracy and human rights efforts (see H. Res. 33), H90 [8JA]

———respect sovereignty and freedoms of speech and the press, condemn detainment of journalists, and support efforts of news agencies reporting on political events (see S. Res. 196), S6845 [19JN]

———support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn violence against demonstrators (see S. Res. 193), S6845 [19JN] (see H. Res. 549), H6903 [16JN] (see H. Res. 560), H7022 [18JN]

———support citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law, condemn violence against demonstrators, and rescind invitations to attend July 4th celebrations (see H. Res. 579), H7250 [24JN]

Iraq: deplore ongoing violence by Iraqi security forces against the residents of Camp Ashraf and call on Iraqi Government to ensure the well-being of such residents (see H. Res. 704), H9279 [31JY]

———provide for settlement of certain claims against Iraq by victims of torture and terrorism (see H.R. 2241), H5096 [4MY]

———support religious and ethnic minorities (see S. Res. 322), S10735 [26OC] (see H. Res. 944), H13520 [3DE]

Jews: condemn all forms of anti-Semitism and reaffirm support for the mandate of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism (see S. Con. Res. 11), S3551 [19MR] (see H. Res. 364), H4839 [27AP]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn hard-labor prison camps as an egregious violation of human rights and demand closure of such camps and release of U.S. reporters Laura Ling and Euna Lee (see H. Res. 705), H9279 [31JY]

———list as a state sponsor of terrorism and ensure human rights are a prominent issue in negotiations with the U.S. (see S. 837), S4445 [20AP]

———urge the granting of clemency to Laura Ling and Euna Lee and support efforts to secure their release (see H. Res. 555), H6972 [17JN]

Kuwait: recognize and honor historic election of women to the Kuwait parliament and its implications for gender equality in the region (see H. Res. 480), H6013 [21MY]

Law enforcement: prohibit use of certain interrogation techniques (see S. 248), S388 [14JA]

———recognize importance of the Border Patrol in combating human smuggling and commend the Dept. of Justice for increasing the rate of human smuggler prosecutions (see H. Res. 14), H37 [6JA]

Merced, CA: recognize historical significance of, and establish a memorial at, the Merced Assembly Center, as a reporting site for Japanese Americans who were unjustly interned during World War II (see H. Res. 129), H1044 [4FE]

Mining and mineral resources: improve transparency and reduce trade in conflict minerals (see H.R. 4128), H13352 [19NO]

———require U.S.-registered companies selling products using columbite-tantalite, coltan, cassiterite, and wolframite to disclose the country-of-origin of such materials to the SEC (see S. 891), S4669 [23AP]

National Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 382), S13698 [21DE] (see H. Con. Res. 225), H15502 [16DE]

New York, NY: tribute to New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture for educating Americans about the African-American migration (see H. Con. Res. 42), H1158 [10FE]

Pakistan: ensure inter-religious dialogue and protection of religious freedom and related human rights for persons of all faiths and nationalities (see H. Res. 764), H9899 [23SE]

———express concern about the actions of the Taliban in Swat, Pakistan, to restrict girls' access to education (see H. Res. 262), H3641 [18MR]

Peru: cease hostile activity against indigenous peoples and engage in dialogue to address ongoing political conflict between state authorities and indigenous peoples (see H. Res. 574), H7145 [23JN]

Refugees: victims of torture treatment programs funding (see S. 2839), S12413 [4DE] (see H.R. 1511), H3436 [16MR]

Rwanda: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 87), H4129 [30MR]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1484), H3400 [12MR]

South America: acknowledge growing threat of anti-Semitism in Venezuela, Bolivia, and Argentina (see H. Res. 174), H1606 [13FE]

Sri Lanka: ensure safety and release of internally displaced persons in camps, call for independent operation and oversight of such camps, and allow foreign access to oversee rebuilding efforts (see H. Res. 711), H9280 [31JY]

Sudan: anniversary of declaration of genocide in Darfur (see H. Con. Res. 159), H7445 [25JN]

Syria: strengthen sanctions, enhance multilateral commitment to address threatening policies, and establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government (see H.R. 1206), H2872 [26FE]

Torture: modify certain provisions of law (see H.R. 893), H1043 [4FE]

Treaties and agreements: express that the U.S. should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions (see H. Res. 416), H5399 [7MY]

———review existing trade agreements, renegotiate such agreements based on the reviews, set terms for future agreements, and strengthen congressional trade policymaking (see S. 2821), S12070 [1DE] (see H.R. 3012), H7248 [24JN]

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (see S. 227), S337 [13JA] (see H.R. 1078), H1605 [13FE]

U.N.: anniversary of adoption of Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic of Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (see H. Res. 929), H13354 [19NO]

———condemn Human Rights Council report alleging Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity relative to operations in the Gaza Strip (see H. Res. 867), H11740 [23OC]

U.N. Human Rights Council: withhold U.S. contributions (see H.R. 2376), H5484 [12MY]

U.N. World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia, and Related Intolerance: prohibit funding for and participation in Durban Review Conference and its preparatory activities (see H. Res. 42), H162 [9JA]

Uganda: develop a strategy to support efforts to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army and authorize funds for relief, reconstruction, and transitional justice (see S. 1067), S5614 [19MY] (see H.R. 2478), H5790 [19MY]

United Arab Emirates: express disfavor regarding proposed agreement for cooperation concerning peaceful uses of nuclear energy (see H.J. Res. 55), H6012 [21MY]

United Kingdom: anniversary of abolition of the British slave trade (see S. Res. 236), S8681 [3AU]

———observe anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade (see H. Con. Res. 73), H3437 [16MR]

Uzbekistan: support enforcement of certain existing domestic legislation and fulfill international commitments aimed at ending state-sponsored forced child labor (see S. Res. 99), S4311 [2AP]

Venezuela: acknowledge growing threat of anti-Semitism and express support for Jewish community (see H. Con. Res. 124), H5484 [12MY]

Vietnam: call for release of imprisoned bloggers and cyber activists and respect Internet freedom (see H. Res. 672), H8707 [23JY]

———call to release from prison, end detention without trial, and cease harassment and house arrest of the people who signed the Manifesto on Freedom and Democracy for Vietnam (see H. Res. 334), H4581 [21AP]

———promote freedom, human rights, and the rule of law (see S. 1159), S5820 [21MY]

———promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1969), H4522 [2AP]

Yemen: support civilians impacted by instability and terrorist operations and promote reforms to promote economic development and assist displaced persons (see S. Res. 341), S11205 [5NO]

Zimbabwe: provide humanitarian assistance, support democratic progress, and maintain sanctions against those responsible for ongoing illegal activities during political transition (see S. Res. 176), S6364 [9JN]

———recognize threat to international security and basic human dignity posed by the decline of economic, humanitarian, and human rights conditions in Zimbabwe (see H. Res. 238), H3401 [12MR]

Declarations

Call for release of Aung San Suu Kyi by Burmese Government: European Union, S5482 [14MY]

———Federation of International Rights, S5482 [14MY]

Executive orders

Review and disposition of individuals detained at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base and closure of detention facilities: President Obama, H6940 [17JN]

Histories

Lawful Interrogation and Detention Act (S. 147), S158 [7JA]

Letters

Abduction of Kim Dong-Shik by agents of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Illinois congressional delegation members (2005), S4487 [21AP]

Call for release of Aung San Suu Kyi by Burmese Government: Souhayr Belhassen, International Federation for Human Rights, S5482 [14MY]

Call for release of Liu Xiaobo: Liu Xia, E860 [2AP]

Crimes Against Humanity Act: several organizations, S7012 [24JN]

Democracy efforts in Cuba: several Cubans, S4302 [2AP]

Dept. of Justice legal opinions on CIA interrogation techniques: Senator Shelby, S5597 [19MY]

Dept. of Justice proposed release of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Yemen: Representative Wolf, H10439 [1OC]

Dept. of Justice report on CIA detention and interrogation program: Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General, S4562 [22AP]

Dept. of State completion of Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Representative Wolf, E584 [6MR]

Human rights abuses in Peru: Luis M. Valdivieso, E2290 [16SE]

Human rights violations in China: Representative Wolf, H1638 [23FE]

Impact of transporting and incarcerating in the Bureau of Prisons individuals detained as enemy combatants at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba: Harley G. Lappin, Bureau of Prisons, S3056 [12MR]

Lift Cuban travel restrictions: Senators Bill Nelson and Menendez, S2934 [10MR]

———Timothy F. Geithner, Sec. of the Treasury, S2933 [10MR]

Lifting of Cuban travel restrictions: US-Cuba Cultural Exchange (organization), E958 [23AP]

Nomination of Christopher R. Hill to be Ambassador to Iraq: Representative Wolf, S4487 [21AP]

Participation of Jay P. Lefkowitz in Six Party Talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to discuss human rights violations: Jay P. Lefkowitz, S3769 [25MR]

———Senator Brownback, S3769 [25MR], S4486 [21AP]

Potential criminal investigation of U.S. officials associated with CIA use of certain interrogation techniques: Dennis C. Blair, Director of National Intelligence, S5777 [21MY]

Prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in Virginia, or to house such individuals in Virginia: Representative Wolf, H5067 [4MY]

Release of prisoners of conscience detained or imprisoned in China: Speaker Pelosi, H6043 [2JN]

Status of Christian and other non-Muslim religious minorities in Iraq: Representative Wolf, E58 [9JA]

Thailand repatriation of Hmong people to Laos: several Senators, S13871 [23DE]

U.N. Human Rights Council report alleging Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity relative to operations in the Gaza Strip: Alec Brook-Krasny, New York State Assembly, S10957, S10958 [30OC]

———several Israeli human rights organizations, H12240 [3NO]

U.S. v. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Walid Muhammad Salih Murbarah Bin Attash, Ramzi Bin Al Shibh, Ali Abd Al-Aziz Ali, Mustafa Ahmed Adam Al-Hawsawi: Stephen R. Henley, S3125 [17MR]

———several detainees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S3125 [17MR]

Victims of torture treatment programs funding: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8553 [22JY]

———Representative Waxman, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8553 [22JY]

Lists

Key prisoners in China who should be released, H6043 [2JN]

Manifestoes

Lack of Freedom of Women of Darfur in the Farchana Camp, Chad, E1406 [15JN]

Messages

Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to Blocking the Property of Persons Contributing to the Conflict Taking Place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: President Obama, S10570 [20OC], H11482 [20OC]

National Emergency Relative to Belarus: President Obama, S6578 [15JN], H6669 [12JN]

National Emergency Relative to Burma: President Obama, S5553 [18MY], H5674 [18MY]

National Emergency Relative to Sudan: President Obama, S10775 [27OC], H11826 [27OC]

Motions

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): review and verify public statements by Speaker Pelosi on content of CIA briefings on enhanced interrogation techniques used on suspected terrorists, H6848 [16JN]

———review and verify public statements by Speaker Pelosi on content of CIA briefings on enhanced interrogation techniques used on suspected terrorists (H. Res. 470), H5905 [21MY]

Prefaces

Dept. of Justice Report on CIA Detention and Interrogation Program: Senator Rockefeller, S4562 [22AP]

Press releases

Case Update—Elderly Activist Shuang Shuying Released; Reports Abuses in Prison: Human Rights in China (organization), E588 [6MR]

Refugees International Mourns the Death of Kenneth H. Bacon: Refugees International (organization), E2206 [8SE]

U.N. Special Rapporteur Report on Kenya: U.N. Press Center, S2467 [25FE]

Proposals

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) review and verification of public statements by Speaker Pelosi on content of CIA briefings on enhanced interrogation techniques used on suspected terrorists, H6847 [16JN]

Questions and answers

Committee on Armed Services hearing on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Six Party Talks on human rights violations: Senator Brownback and Christopher R. Hill, S3769 [25MR]

Remarks in House

Abortion: protect lives of born and unborn persons (H.R. 881), E196 [4FE]

———protect lives of unborn persons, H3828-H3832 [24MR]

Afghanistan: clarify that the Shi'ite Personal Status Law violates the fundamental human rights of women and undermines the support and goodwill of the U.S. and international community, H6497, H6498 [10JN]

———express that the Shi'ite Personal Status Law violates the fundamental human rights of women and should be repealed (H. Con. Res. 108), E970 [23AP]

———human rights violations, H11136 [8OC]

Allami, Suaad: Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award recipient, H3318 [11MR]

American Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists: tribute to Durban II Counter-Conference, E963 [23AP], E976 [27AP]

American Samoa: condemn Vietnamese Government for refusing to pay damages in court ruling on human trafficking and abusive conditions at the Daewoosa factory, H6665 [12JN]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H4589 [22AP], E935, E939 [22AP], E949, E950, E951, E956, E959, E969 [23AP], E993 [28AP]

Australia: recognize apology offered for the mistreatment of child migrants and children in state institutionl care, E3036 [17DE]

———recognize apology offered to the aboriginal people and its significance as a gesture of healing (H. Res. 242), E662 [12MR]

Azerbaijan: anniversary of Soviet attack on citizens of Baku, E102 [15JA]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: address need for constitutional reform and sustained U.S. engagement in partnership with the European Union (H. Res. 171), H5440-H5443 [12MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 56), H8460-H8462 [21JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize a plaque in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center commemorating the role of enslaved African Americans in the construction of the Capitol (H. Con. Res. 135), H7719-H7721 [7JY], E1495 [18JN], E1663 [8JY], E1737, E1744 [13JY]

Chad: tribute to Farchana Camp refugees, E1406 [15JN]

China: anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong, E985 [27AP], E1829 [17JY]

———anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong (H. Res. 605), H12537 [6NO]

———anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre, H6079 [3JN], H6161 [4JN], E1319 [4JN]

———anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre (H. Res. 489), H6040-H6051, H6052 [2JN], E1288, E1294 [3JN], E1327 [4JN]

———call for release of Liu Xiaobo, E860 [2AP]

———condemn censorship, privacy, and cybersecurity implications of Internet filtering software and urge high-tech companies to promote Internet as tool for transparency, freedom of expression, and citizen empowerment (H. Res. 590), H11548 [21OC]

———condemn violence against demonstrators, protect human rights, and cease suppression of media relative to conflict between Han Chinese and Uyghur ethnic groups, H8011 [13JY]

———human rights violations, H1637 [23FE], H2812 [25FE], H6042-H6049 [2JN], H7832 [8JY], H8964 [29JY], H11104 [7OC], E588 [6MR], E2671 [29OC], E2693 [3NO]

———recognize plight of Tibetan people on anniversary of the Dalai Lama being forced into exile and call for an effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue (H. Res. 226), H3307-H3315 [11MR], E682 [17MR]

———support detained human rights activists Huang Qi and Tan Zuoren relative to investigation of the role poor construction and corruption played in death of children in school collapses during Sichuan earthquake (H. Res. 877), H12535-H12540 [6NO]

———U.S. policy, H7831-H7835 [8JY], H11104-H11106 [7OC]

———urge release of incarcerated democratic activist Liu Xiaobo (H. Con. Res. 151), H10105, H10106 [30SE]

Clinton, Sec. of State: tribute to role in promotion of human rights agenda in U.S. foreign policy, H3413 [16MR]

Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent: establish (H.R. 42), E17 [6JA]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): review and verify public statements by Speaker Pelosi on content of CIA briefings on enhanced interrogation techniques used on suspected terrorists, H6847, H6848 [16JN], H7077 [19JN]

———review and verify public statements by Speaker Pelosi on content of CIA briefings on enhanced interrogation techniques used on suspected terrorists (H. Res. 470), H5904-H5906, H5982 [21MY]

———withhold classified material from Speaker Pelosi until public comments on CIA briefings on enhanced interrogation techniques used on suspected terrorists are verified, H6003-H6005 [21MY], H6243 [4JN]

Courts: allow certain detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to be brought to the U.S. for trial and possible imprisonment, H6662-H6665 [12JN]

Cuba: human rights violations, H13111 [18NO], H14950 [15DE]

———increase news coverage of democracy efforts, H12986 [16NO]

———independence anniversary, H5807, H5867 [20MY], E1214 [20MY]

———insist upon freedom, democracy, and human rights before increasing U.S. trade and tourism (H. Con. Res. 132), H5807 [20MY]

———lift travel restrictions, E1439 [17JN]

———lifting of travel restrictions, E958 [23AP]

———provide for certain requirements relative to the closing of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, H9032 [29JY], H11408 [15OC]

———U.S. policy, H6422 [10JN], H8064 [14JY]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, H8562 [22JY], E1853, E1854 [20JY], E1869, E1874 [21JY], E1883 [22JY], E1919, E1949, E1963 [24JY]

Dalai Lama: Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice Lantos Human Rights Prize recipient, E2454 [6OC]

Damas de Blanco (organization): tribute, E702 [18MR]

Declaration of Independence: historical significance of sacrifices made and persecutions suffered by signers, H7693 [26JN]

Dept. of Defense: close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H2612 [24FE], H6418 [10JN], H6796-H6799 [15JN], H9042 [29JY], H9744 [22SE], H10076 [30SE], H11735 [23OC]

———limit immigration rights of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, E1580 [26JN]

———prohibit presence in the U.S. of any alien formerly detained at the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (H.R. 1238), H12997 [16NO]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Thomson Correctional Center, Thomson, IL, H15416 [16DE]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in Michigan, or to construct facilities for such enemy combatants in Michigan, H8801 [24JY]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the U.S., H5372 [7MY], H10413-H10418 [1OC], H11135 [8OC], H11403-H11407 [15OC], E1485 [18JN], E2687 [2NO]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained by the U.S. at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks, Fort Leavenworth, KS (H.R. 148), H5135 [5MY]

———reform military commissions under which enemy combatants are tried, H11133, H11138 [8OC]

———require alien unprivileged enemy belligerents be tried under military commissions, H12993, H12994, H12999 [16NO]

———require State approval and Presidential notification and certification before transfer or release of individual currently detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to a location in the U.S. (H.R. 2294), H5598 [14MY]

———require that certain conditions be met before the transfer of an individual detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (H.R. 4086), E2790 [17NO]

———require videotaping of intelligence-gathering interrogations and other pertinent actions involving a detainee or prisoner under the control of U.S. Armed Forces, H7367, H7368 [25JN]

———statistics on individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H7153 [24JN]

———vaccination of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, against H1N1 influenza, H12122 [29OC], H12592 [7NO]

Dept. of Justice: establish a section to enforce human rights laws and make technical and conforming amendments to criminal and immigration laws pertaining to human rights violations (S. 1472), H14892-H14894 [15DE]

———furnish the House of Representatives all information relative to the transfer or release of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into the U.S. (H. Res. 636), H8013 [13JY], E1732 [13JY]

———potential criminal investigation of U.S. officials associated with CIA use of certain interrogation techniques, H8031 [14JY], H8806 [24JY]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any correctional facility in the U.S., H6916 [17JN]

———proposed release of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Yemen, H10439 [1OC], H12144 [2NO], H13499 [3DE], E2844 [1DE]

Dept. of State: appoint special envoy to Sudan, H1214 [11FE], H2934 [4MR], H3724, H3727 [23MR], H9478 [14SE]

———authorize the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative focusing on peace and nonviolence in global conflict resolution (H.R. 3328), E2122 [31JY], E2891 [3DE]

———conduct cost-benefit analysis and report on best possible use of Federal funding to reduce the smuggling and trafficking in persons, H6504 [10JN]

———list Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom, H9059 [30JY]

———list Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom (H. Res. 20), H7746 [8JY]

———tribute to human rights officers, E583 [6MR]

Egypt: protect human rights and freedoms of religion, speech, and the press, prevent imposition of restrictions on peaceful activism, and call for release of political prisoners (H. Res. 200), E492 [26FE], E2328 [22SE]

———U.S. policy, E1112 [11MY]

Executive Office of the President: release of CIA memos regarding interrogation techniques, H4846 [28AP], H4918 [29AP]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Human Rights Commission award recipients, E1579 [26JN]

Foreign countries: condemn offenders of human rights and religious freedom, H1048 [9FE], E809 [30MR]

Foreign policy: condemn use of child soldiers in hostilities around the world and find remedies to end this practice, H6507 [10JN]

———ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (H. Res. 252), E922, E924, E937 [22AP], E962 [23AP], E993 [28AP]

———increase global stability and security by reducing number of individuals who are de jure or de facto stateless and at risk of being trafficked, H6435 [10JN]

———normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkey, H9963 [25SE], E2287 [16SE], E2299, E2309 [17SE], E2325, E2326 [22SE], E2629 [26OC], E2668 [29OC], E2790 [17NO], E2829 [19NO], E2889 [3DE]

———U.S. policy on Liberia, Sudan, and Haiti, H3728 [23MR]

Foreign trade: withdraw normal trade relations treatment from the products of foreign countries that do not maintain acceptable standards of religious freedom and worker rights (H.R. 3347), H8853 [27JY]

Genocide Prevention Month: observance, E839 [1AP]

Guam War Claims Review Commission: implement recommendations, H7380 [25JN]

———implement recommendations (H.R. 44), H1610-H1616 [23FE], H11130 [8OC]

Guinea: human rights violations, E2648 [28OC]

Haiti: U.S. policy, H3725, H3726, H3727, H3731 [23MR], H11434 [15OC]

Honduras: condemn coup d'etat, call for return of duly elected President, suspend nonhumanitarian assistance, ensure fair elections, and support mediation by Costa Rican President Oscar Arias, H8795 [24JY]

———support people, condemn illegal attempt to alter Constitution of Honduras, and seek peaceful resolution on election referendum, H8952 [28JY], H9309 [8SE], H11705-H11710 [22OC], E2051 [28JY]

House of Representatives: request Speaker Pelosi temporarily recuse herself from CIA briefings until public comments on enhanced interrogation techniques used on suspected terrorists are verified, H6241, H6242 [4JN]

Human Rights Day: observance, H14950 [15DE]

Intelligence services: address CIA use of certain interrogation techniques, H6978 [18JN]

———close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, limit use of certain interrogation techniques, prohibit interrogation by contractors, and notify International Red Cross of detainees (H.R. 374), E59 [9JA]

———establish commission to investigate use of certain interrogation techniques, H5634, H5635 [14MY]

International Criminal Court: commend for issuing a warrant for arrest of Sudanese President Omar H.A. al-Bashir and express hope that this will be a step towards achieving peace and stability in the Darfur region (H. Res. 241), E664 [12MR]

International Women's Day: support goals (H. Res. 194), H3305-H3307, H3312, H3318 [11MR], E656, E661 [12MR], E667 [16MR]

Iran: commend women protesting civil liberties and human rights violations, H8468 [21JY], H8849 [27JY]

———condemn persecution of Baha'is, E246 [11FE], E1702 [9JY]

———condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, E1234 [21MY]

———condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights (H. Res. 175), H11549-H11551 [21OC], E291 [13FE], E2617 [22OC]

———human rights violations, H7255 [25JN], H11984 [28OC], H14938 [15DE], E117 [21JA]

———support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn violence against demonstrators, H7091, H7112, H7113, H7118 [23JN], H7255 [25JN], H7690 [26JN], H7919 [9JY], H13117 [18NO]

———support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn violence against demonstrators (H. Res. 549), H6819 [16JN], H6909 [17JN]

———support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn violence against demonstrators (H. Res. 560), H7034-H7041, H7071 [19JN], H14940 [15DE], E1505 [19JN]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H11136 [8OC]

———deplore ongoing violence by Iraqi security forces against the residents of Camp Ashraf and call on Iraqi Government to ensure the well-being of such residents (H. Res. 704), E3006 [15DE]

———human rights violations, E2997 [14DE]

———human rights violations at Camp Ashraf, H9039 [29JY], H14946, H14954 [15DE], E1150 [14MY]

———renovation and reopening of Abu Ghraib prison, H2949 [4MR]

———status of Christian and other non-Muslim religious minorities, H477 [22JA], H13322 [19NO], E58 [9JA]

———support religious and ethnic minorities (H. Res. 944), E2880 [3DE]

Japan: urge signing of Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, H6316 [9JN]

Kazakhstan: human rights violations, E574 [5MR]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn imprisonment of American journalists, H6317, H6318 [9JN]

———condemn sentencing of American journalists, E1455 [17JN]

———human rights violations, H4971 [29AP], H5171 [6MY]

———list as a state sponsor of terrorism, H6432 [10JN]

———promote respect for fundamental human rights, H5171 [6MY]

———U.S. policy, E1876 [22JY]

———urge the granting of clemency to Laura Ling and Euna Lee and support efforts to secure their release, H6908 [17JN]

Law enforcement: recognize importance of the Border Patrol in combating human smuggling and commend the Dept. of Justice for increasing the rate of human smuggler prosecutions (H. Res. 14), H5258-H5260, H5266 [6MY], H5324 [7MY]

Lesniak, Raymond: Memorial de Caen International Human Rights Competition winner, E267 [12FE]

Merced, CA: recognize historical significance of, and establish a memorial at, the Merced Assembly Center, as a reporting site for Japanese Americans who were unjustly interned during World War II (H. Res. 129), H1175-H1180 [11FE], E254 [12FE], E396 [25FE]

Middle East: withhold U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority pending denouncement of terrorism, support of civil liberties, and recognition of Israel's right to exist, H5145 [5MY], H5275 [6MY], H5598 [14MY]

Mongolia: democracy efforts, E1201 [19MY]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E463 [26FE]

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day: observance, E56 [9JA]

National security: prohibit funding to implement Executive order relative to closure of detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H6941, H6942 [17JN]

North Korea Freedom Week: observance, H4846 [28AP]

Obama, President: call for extension of invitation to meet with Dalai Lama during U.S. visit, H10462 [6OC]

———decision to block release of photos of alleged abuse of detainees by U.S. personnel, H5587 [14MY], H6549 [11JN]

———evaluation of human rights policies, E1693-E1695 [9JY], E2347 [23SE], E2779 [17NO]

———Executive orders to close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and limit use of certain interrogation techniques, H4667 [22AP], H4757 [27AP], H5173 [6MY], H5650, H5651 [14MY], H5692 [18MY], H5896 [21MY], H6294-H6298 [8JN]

———executive orders to close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and limit use of certain interrogation techniques, H472 [22JA]

———impact of Executive orders on national security, H2636 [25FE]

———release of CIA memos regarding torture, H4556 [21AP], H4668 [22AP], H4754 [27AP], H5864 [20MY], E1214 [20MY]

Ohio: observance of Emancipation Day, E2335 [22SE]

Ottoman Empire: anniversary of Pontian Greek genocide, E1190 [18MY]

Pakistan: express concern about the actions of the Taliban in Swat, Pakistan, to restrict girls' access to education (H. Res. 262), E699 [18MR]

PATH (organization): Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize recipient, E2226 [9SE]

Pelosi, Speaker: statements on CIA briefings on enhanced interrogation techniques used on suspected terrorists, H5703, H5704 [18MY], H6830 [16JN], H7121-H7127 [23JN]

Peru: cease hostile activity against indigenous peoples and engage in dialogue to address ongoing political conflict between state authorities and indigenous peoples (H. Res. 574), E2289 [16SE]

Refugees: victims of torture treatment programs funding (H.R. 1511), H8552-H8554 [22JY], E1630 [26JN], E1739 [13JY]

Saudi Arabia: condemn arrest and sentencing of elderly woman for violation of religious laws, H3447 [17MR]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1484), E661 [12MR]

South Africa: refusal to grant visa to Dalai Lama, H3840 [25MR]

South America: acknowledge growing threat of anti-Semitism in Venezuela, Bolivia, and Argentina (H. Res. 174), E291 [13FE]

Sri Lanka: ensure safety and release of internally displaced persons in camps, call for independent operation and oversight of such camps, and allow foreign access to oversee rebuilding efforts (H. Res. 711), H12252-H12254 [3NO], E2717 [4NO]

Sudan: anniversary of declaration of genocide in Darfur (H. Con. Res. 159), H8883, H8946-H8948 [28JY], H9038 [29JY]

———develop comprehensive interagency strategy to address humanitarian crisis in Darfur, H6487, H6488 [10JN], H11558 [21OC], E1382 [11JN]

———ensure human rights in Darfur, E2155 [31JY]

———humanitarian crisis in Darfur, H3724, H3727, H3729, H3731 [23MR]

Taiwan: anniversary of the 2-28 incident, E489 [26FE]

Torture: modify certain provisions of law, H4256 [1AP]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat forced labor, H3306 [11MR]

Treaties and agreements: express that the U.S. should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions (H. Res. 416), E1108 [7MY]

Turkey: condemn decision by Islamic-oriented human rights group to investigate whether war crimes and genocide were committed by Israel during conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, H1593 [13FE]

———ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide, E789 [26MR]

U.N.: anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights, E2961 [10DE]

———condemn Human Rights Council report alleging Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity relative to operations in the Gaza Strip, H11356 [14OC], H11433 [15OC], H13500 [3DE], E2295 [16SE], E2350 [23SE], E2388 [29SE]

———condemn Human Rights Council report alleging Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity relative to operations in the Gaza Strip (H. Res. 867), H12232-H12244 [3NO], E2709, E2711, E2715 [4NO], E2727, E2730 [5NO], E2751 [9NO], E2771 [16NO]

———human rights record of certain Human Rights Council members relative to policy towards Israel, H11557 [21OC]

———improve transparency of U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees and ensure that educational materials purchased for Palestinian schools refrain from calls for hatred, intolerance, and anti-Semitism, H7871 [9JY]

———reform, H9741 [22SE]

Uganda: develop a strategy to support efforts to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army, H5866 [20MY]

Ukraine: anniversary of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932-1933, E2735 [6NO]

Vietnam: call for release of imprisoned bloggers and cyber activists and respect Internet freedom (H. Res. 672), H9497 [15SE], H11545-H11549 [21OC], E1921 [24JY], E2603 [22OC]

———call for release of Le Cong Dinh, H6977 [18JN]

———call to release from prison, end detention without trial, and cease harassment and house arrest of the people who signed the Manifesto on Freedom and Democracy for Vietnam (H. Res. 334), H4588 [22AP]

———human rights violations, H6160 [4JN], H6977 [18JN], H10413 [1OC]

———increased restriction of Internet access, H4136 [31MR]

———promote freedom and democracy, H5002 [30AP]

———promote freedom and democracy (H.R. 1969), H11150 [8OC]

Vietnam Human Rights Day: observance, E1173 [14MY]

Virginia Association for Human Rights: tribute to Virginia Human Rights Awards recipients, E1575 [26JN]

Virginia Stop Modern Slavery (organization): tribute, E2553 [15OC]

Wang Bingzhang: detention of Chinese democracy activist by China, E2 [6JA]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: express that the Shi'ite Personal Status Law violates the fundamental human rights of women and should be repealed (S. Con. Res. 19), S5883 [21MY]

———passage of legislation providing criminal sanctions for violence against women, S8090 [24JY]

Africa: condemn ongoing attacks by the Lord's Resistance Army, support those who have suffered, and protect civilians from further attacks, S10633 [21OC]

———ensure that military actions of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) against the Lord's Resistance Army are consistent with long-term political strategies and foreign policy objectives, S3067 [12MR]

African Americans: apologize for enslavement and racial segregation (S. Con. Res. 26), S6761-S6768 [18JN]

———apologize for enslavement and racial segregation (S. Con. Res. 26), unanimous-consent agreement, S6570 [11JN]

Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (S. 2743), S11217 [5NO]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, S4708, S4717, S4718 [24AP]

Aung San Suu Kyi: call for release by Burmese Government, S5312 [11MY], S5481-S5483 [14MY], S5544 [18MY], S6831 [19JN], S7527-S7529 [15JY], S10848 [28OC]

———call for release by Burmese Government (S. Res. 160), S5884, S5885 [21MY]

Burma: human rights violations, S9427 [16SE]

———U.S. policy, S10848 [28OC]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 56), S8060, S8061 [23JY]

———approve renewal of import restrictions (S.J. Res. 17), S6384 [9JN]

Bush, George W.: evaluation of national security policies, S5308 [11MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize a plaque commemorating the role of enslaved African Americans in the construction of the Capitol (S. Res. 53), S2500 [25FE], S2547-S2549 [26FE], S7456, S7457 [14JY]

———authorize a plaque in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center commemorating the role of enslaved African Americans in the construction of the Capitol (H. Con. Res. 135), S7372 [10JY], S7457 [14JY]

China: anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre, S6027 [3JN], S6156, S6180 [4JN]

———anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre (S. Res. 167), S6164 [4JN]

———anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre (S. Res. 171), S6316, S6317 [8JN]

———condemn violence against demonstrators, protect human rights, and cease suppression of media relative to conflict between Han Chinese and Uyghur ethnic groups, S7253 [8JY]

———human rights violations, S4658-S4660 [23AP], S8164, S8189 [28JY]

———U.S. policy, S6164 [4JN]

———urge release of incarcerated democratic activist Liu Xiaobo, S13695 [21DE], S14137 [24DE]

Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent: establish (S. 69), S70 [6JA]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans: establish (S. 564), S2970 [10MR]

———establish (S. 564), unanimous-consent request, S5317 [11MY]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees: establish (S. 564), S2970 [10MR]

———establish (S. 564), unanimous-consent request, S5317 [11MY]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate): report on investigation into treatment of detainees in U.S. custody, S4504-S4506 [21AP]

Congo, Democratic People's Republic of the: U.N. report on violations of sanctions, arms embargo, and human rights, S13030 [11DE]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: human rights violations, S10633 [21OC]

Courts: allow certain detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to be brought to the U.S. for trial and possible imprisonment, S6320, S6325-S6327 [9JN], S6417, S6430-S6438, S6440, S6478 [10JN]

Crime: penalize crimes against humanity (S. 1346), S7010-S7013 [24JN]

Cuba: democracy efforts, S4302 [2AP]

———human rights violations, S2613-S2617 [2MR], S2664-S2667 [3MR], S2809 [5MR], S4909, S4912 [30AP], S12900, S12901 [10DE], S13026, S13028 [11DE]

———independence anniversary, S5678 [20MY]

———lift trade embargo, S3006 [11MR]

———lift travel restrictions, S2933-S2935 [10MR], S3006 [11MR], S10088-S10090 [5OC]

———lift travel restrictions (S. 428), S4529 [22AP], S12701-S12703 [8DE]

———payment terms for the shipment of agricultural commodities or products from the U.S., S12899-S12901 [10DE], S12978-S12980 [11DE]

———U.S. policy, S2613-S2618 [2MR], S2664-S2667 [3MR], S2782-S2784, S2809 [5MR], S4529 [22AP], S4727 [27AP], S4909 [30AP]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, S7866 [22JY]

Czech Republic: democracy efforts, S11015 [3NO]

Dept. of Defense: clarify preference for trying certain enemy combatants by military commission, S8003-S8005 [23JY], S10386-S10388 [14OC]

———clarify regulations on intelligence personnel reading of Miranda rights to suspected terrorists detained for interrogation, S8000 [23JY], S8086 [24JY]

———close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S6238, S6247-S6249 [8JN], S6320, S6325-S6327 [9JN], S6417, S6430-S6438, S6440, S6478 [10JN]

———limit immigration rights of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S5658 [20MY]

———limit release of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, pending a threat assessment of each detainee, S5595 [19MY], S5655, S5681-S5683, S5685 [20MY]

———prohibit the transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the U.S. or to construct facilities for such enemy combatants in the U.S., S7536-S7539 [15JY], S9117 [8SE]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the U.S., S5308 [11MY], S5589, S5591-S5595, S5597, S5600, S5602-S5607 [19MY], S5650-S5663 [20MY], S5768-S5770 [21MY], S6785 [18JN], S10549, S10555-S10558 [20OC], S11145 [5NO]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the U.S. or to construct facilities for such enemy combatants in the U.S., S11167 [5NO]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the U.S. or to construct facilities for such enemy combatants in the U.S. (S. 370), S6786 [18JN], S8115-S8117 [27JY]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the U.S. or to construct facilities for such enemy combatants in the U.S. (S. 370), star print, S8500 [29JY]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the U.S. or to construct facilities for such enemy combatants in the U.S. (S. 370), unanimous-consent request, S8115 [27JY]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained by the U.S. at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the U.S. or for construction of any facility for such detainees in the U.S., S1499 [4FE], S1639-S1641 [5FE], S1776 [6FE]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained by the U.S. at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks, Fort Leavenworth, KS, S326-S328 [13JA], S8654 [3AU]

———reform military commissions under which enemy combatants are tried, S5651-S5653 [20MY], S10416 [14OC]

———require State approval and Presidential notification and certification before transfer or release of individual currently detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to a location in the U.S., S5687 [20MY]

———transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Bermuda, S6647 [16JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: release of Immigration and Customs Enforcement parole guidelines relative to asylum seekers, S13376 [17DE]

Dept. of Justice: establish a grant program to benefit victims of sex trafficking (S. 2925), S13788 [22DE]

———establish a section to enforce human rights laws and make technical and conforming amendments to criminal and immigration laws pertaining to human rights violations (S. 1472), S7702 [20JY], S11974-S11976 [21NO], S13243 [15DE]

———impact of closing detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S3054-S3057 [12MR], S4738 [27AP], S5169 [6MY], S5252-S5254 [7MY]

———potential criminal investigation of U.S. officials associated with CIA use of certain interrogation techniques, S5597-S5600 [19MY], S5655 [20MY], S5775-S5777, S5799-S5801 [21MY], S8855 [5AU], S9067, S9070 [7AU], S9832 [24SE]

———report on CIA detention and interrogation program, S4561 [22AP]

Dept. of State: release of Trafficking in Persons Report, S6695 [17JN]

District of Columbia: U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue meeting, S8124 [27JY]

Fifth Summit of the Americas: support (S. Res. 90), S4397 [2AP]

Foreign countries: human rights violations, S5795 [21MY]

Government: investigate actions of Bush administration relative to national security and use of executive power in counterterrorism effort, S2461-S2463 [25FE], S4302 [2AP]

Guam War Claims Review Commission: implement recommendations (H.R. 44), S2853 [5MR]

Haidar, Aminatou: condemn deportation to the Canary Islands by Morocco relative to conflict with Western Sahara, S12152 [2DE], S12615 [7DE]

Hill, Christopher R.: allegations of failure to address human rights violations during talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, S4431-S4434 [20AP], S4476-S4479, S4481-S4488, S4491-S4498 [21AP]

Indonesia: recognize democracy efforts, support further reforms, and encourage continued protection of human rights and civil liberties (S. Res. 224), S8098 [24JY]

Intelligence services: address CIA use of certain interrogation techniques, S9321 [14SE]

———close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, limit use of certain interrogation techniques, prohibit interrogation by contractors, and notify International Red Cross of detainees (S. 147), S132 [6JA], S157-S161 [7JA]

———investigate the application of enhanced interrogation techniques on suspected terrorists to gain intelligence information, S6359-S6361 [9JN]

International Labour Organization: anniversary of adoption of Convention 182, ``Concerning the Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour'' (S. Res. 177), S6390 [9JN]

International law: hold surviving Nazi war criminals accountable for war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity committed during World War II by encouraging foreign prosecution and extradition (S. 1704), S9842 [24SE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights (S. Res. 71), S2914 [9MR], S12088 [1DE]

———condemn restrictions on freedoms of speech, the press, expression, and assembly, human rights abuses, and censorship, and support access to the Internet and personal communication services (S. Res. 386), S13792 [22DE]

———condemn systematic violation of its obligation to uphold human rights provided for under its constitution and international law (S. Res. 355), S11817 [19NO], S13247 [15DE]

———political reform, S11090 [4NO]

———respect sovereignty and freedoms of speech and the press, condemn detainment of journalists, and support efforts of news agencies reporting on political events, S8090 [24JY]

———respect sovereignty and freedoms of speech and the press, condemn detainment of journalists, and support efforts of news agencies reporting on political events (S. Res. 196), S6855 [19JN]

———support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn violence against demonstrators, S6862 [22JN]

———support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn violence against demonstrators (S. Res. 193), S6854, S6855 [19JN]

Iraq: anniversary of chemical weapons attack against Kurds at Halabja, S3106 [16MR]

———support religious and ethnic minorities (S. Res. 322), S10739 [26OC]

Israel: role of the Holocaust in Israel's history and challenges of anti-Semitism, S6613 [16JN]

Jews: condemn all forms of anti-Semitism and reaffirm support for the mandate of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism (S. Con. Res. 11), S3576 [19MR], S7637 [16JY], S7719, S7720 [20JY]

Kenya: human rights violations, S2467 [25FE], S3365 [18MR], S4664 [23AP], S6026 [3JN]

Khodorkovsky, Mikhail B.: denounce imprisonment in Russia, S4304 [2AP]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: human rights violations, S3767-S3771 [25MR]

———limit allocation of foreign aid to humanitarian assistance only, S4485 [21AP]

———list as a state sponsor of terrorism and ensure human rights are a prominent issue in negotiations with the U.S., S6155, S6169 [4JN], S6242 [8JN]

———list as a state sponsor of terrorism and ensure human rights are a prominent issue in negotiations with the U.S. (S. 837), S6009 [3JN]

Law enforcement: prohibit use of certain interrogation techniques, S5792 [21MY]

———prohibit use of certain interrogation techniques (S. 248), S397 [14JA]

Mining and mineral resources: require U.S.-registered companies selling products using columbite-tantalite, coltan, cassiterite, and wolframite to disclose the country-of-origin of such materials to the SEC (S. 891), S4696-S4698 [23AP], S4745 [27AP], S13030 [11DE]

National Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 382), S13704, S13705 [21DE]

Nepal: human rights violations, S13376 [17DE], S13869 [23DE]

Obama, President: decision to block release of photos of alleged abuse of detainees by U.S. personnel, S6484, S6485 [11JN]

———executive order to close all overseas CIA detention facilities for terror suspects, S780 [22JA]

———Executive orders to close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and limit use of certain interrogation techniques, S3124-S3126 [17MR], S3326 [18MR], S4470 [21AP], S4710 [24AP], S4726, S4732 [27AP], S4836 [29AP], S4907, S4911-S4915 [30AP], S5002 [1MY], S5045 [4MY], S5098 [5MY], S5308, S5311 [11MY], S5341 [12MY], S5418-S5420 [13MY], S5459-S5463, S5476 [14MY], S5596 [19MY], S5667-S5669 [20MY], S6150 [4JN], S6395 [10JN], S7679, S7680 [20JY]

———executive orders to close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and limit use of certain interrogation techniques, S779, S780 [22JA]

———release of CIA memos regarding torture, S4726 [27AP], S4836 [29AP], S4948 [30AP]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: report on congressional delegation trip for convening of Parliamentary Assembly and humanitarian missions, S7176 [7JY]

———winter meeting of Parliamentary Assembly, S4165 [1AP]

Romero, Ed: Senator Dennis Chavez Civil Rights and Leadership Award recipient, S2364 [23FE]

Rwanda: anniversary of genocide, S4437 [20AP]

Slovak Republic: democracy efforts, S11015 [3NO]

Sri Lanka: support transition to sustainable peace, protect civil society and media, facilitate access of humanitarian operations, and retain democratic principles, S1428 [3FE], S6026 [3JN]

———U.S. policy, S6180 [4JN]

Sudan: authorize State and local governments to divest assets in companies that conduct business operations in Sudan and prohibit U.S. Government contracts with such companies (S. 2271), S7312 [9JY]

———U.S. policy, S10768 [27OC]

Supreme Court: decision in Boumediene v. Bush on right of habeas corpus for detainees held in the war on terror, S4624 [23AP]

———Samantar v. Yousuf decision allowing a Federal cause of action to be filed against a former government official now living in the U.S. under the Torture Victims Protection Act, S13869 [23DE]

Thailand: repatriation of Hmong people to Laos, S13870 [23DE]

Torture: review interrogation techniques relative to torture, S5305 [11MY]

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (S. 227), S342 [13JA], S7552 [15JY]

U.N.: release of U.N. Special Rapporteur Report on Kenya, S6026 [3JN]

———Russian endorsement of Human Rights Council report alleging Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity relative to operations in the Gaza Strip, S10957 [30OC]

Uganda: develop a strategy to support efforts to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army and authorize funds for relief, reconstruction, and transitional justice (S. 1067), S5616 [19MY], S11403 [17NO]

United Kingdom: anniversary of abolition of the British slave trade (S. Res. 236), S8700 [3AU]

Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy, S4929 [30AP]

World Refugee Day: observance, S6844 [19JN]

Yemen: support civilians impacted by instability and terrorist operations and promote reforms to promote economic development and assist displaced persons (S. Res. 341), S11222 [5NO], S12459 [4DE]

Zimbabwe: provide humanitarian assistance, support democratic progress, and maintain sanctions against those responsible for ongoing illegal activities during political transition, S10106 [5OC]

———provide humanitarian assistance, support democratic progress, and maintain sanctions against those responsible for ongoing illegal activities during political transition (S. Res. 176), S6389 [9JN]

Reports

CIA Detention and Interrogation Program: Dept. of Justice, S4563-S4566 [22AP]

State Dept. Views on Developments in Peru, E2290 [16SE]

Reports filed

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act Renewal of Import Restrictions Approval: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S.J. Res. 17), S8038 [23JY]

———Committee on Finance (Senate) (S.J. Res. 17) (S. Rept. 111-63), S8269 [29JY]

Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 69) (S. Rept. 111-112), S13882 [23DE]

Condemn All Forms of Anti-Semitism and Reaffirm Support for the Mandate of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 11), S4309 [2AP]

Condemn Assault of Women and Killing of Political Protesters in Guinea, Support Inquiry and Prosecution, and Consider Punitive Measures Against Officials Found To Be Complicit: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 345), S11492 [18NO]

Dept. of Defense Furnishing the House of Representatives Information on the Transfer of Detainees Held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Into the U.S. for Trial: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H. Res. 924) (H. Rept. 111-383), H15506 [19DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security Furnishing the House of Representatives Information on Transfer of Detainees Held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Into the U.S. for Trial: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 922) (H. Rept. 111-377), H14980 [15DE]

Dept. of Justice Furnishing the House of Representatives Information on Transfer of Detainees Held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Into the U.S. for Trial: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 920) (H. Rept. 111-378), H14980 [15DE]

Dept. of Justice Furnishing the House of Representatives Information Relative to Transfer or Release of Detainees Held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Into the U.S.: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 636) (H. Rept. 111-242), H9275 [31JY]

Express that the Shi'ite Personal Status Law of Afghanistan Violates the Fundamental Human Rights of Women and Should Be Repealed: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 19), S5435 [13MY]

Human Rights Enforcement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1472), S11253 [6NO]

Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1067) (S. Rept. 111-108), S13251 [15DE]

Nomination of Robert R. King To Be Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S11428 [17NO]

Plaque in the Emancipation Hall Commemorating the Role of Enslaved African Americans in Construction of the Capitol: Committee on House Administration (House) (H. Con. Res. 135) (H. Rept. 111-153), H6742 [12JN]

Request President Furnish House of Representatives Documents on Effects of Transfer of Detainees Held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Into U.S., on Foreign Intelligence: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Res. 923) (H. Rept. 111-384), H15506 [19DE]

Support Civilians in Yemen Impacted by Instability and Terrorist Operations and Promote Reforms To Promote Economic Development and Assist Displaced Persons: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 341), S11492 [18NO]

Support Fifth Summit of the Americas: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 90), S4061 [31MR]

Resolutions by organizations

Humanitarian situation of Camp Ashraf residents: European Parliament, E1150 [14MY]

Rulings of the Chair

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): review and verify public statements by Speaker Pelosi on content of CIA briefings on enhanced interrogation techniques used on suspected terrorists, H6848 [16JN]

———review and verify public statements by Speaker Pelosi on content of CIA briefings on enhanced interrogation techniques used on suspected terrorists (H. Res. 470), H5905 [21MY]

Schedules

U.S. v. Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani, S6431 [10JN]

Statements

Genocide Prevention Month Statement: Genocide Prevention Project (organization), E839 [1AP]

Humanitarian Situation in Sri Lanka: Gordon Duguid, Dept. of State, H3413 [16MR]

Prison Experience: Shuang Shuying, E588 [6MR]

Representative Maloney Selected as Congressional Anti-Slavery Champion: Dorchen Leidholdt, Sanctuary for Families (organization) Center for Battered Women's Legal Service, E150 [27JA]

Tibetan National Uprising Day Anniversary: Dalai Lama, H3310-H3312 [11MR]

Travel Restrictions Imposed on Ayman Nour by Egyptian Authorities: Ayman Nour, E2709 [4NO]

Tribute to Kenneth H. Bacon: Hillary Rodham Clinton, Sec. of State, E2205 [8SE]

Summaries

Dept. of State County Report on Human Rights Practices of Iran, E2449 [6OC]

U.N. Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict, E2751 [9NO]

Testimonies

Challenges Rights Defense Attorneys in China Face and Its Future Prospect: Li Fangping, E2694 [3NO]

Negotiation of Nuclear and Human Rights Issues With the Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Christopher R. Hill, S4432 [20AP], S4486 [21AP]

On the Religious Case in Shanxi and the Status of Religious Freedom in China: Dai Jinbo, E2693 [3NO]

Rule of Law in China: Jiang Tianyong, E2671 [29OC]

Sudan Comprehensive Peace Agreement: Amir Osman, Save Darfur Coalition, E2155 [31JY]

———Ezekiel L. Gatkuoth, E2145-E2147 [31JY]

———John Prendergast, Enough Project (organization), E2120 [31JY]

———Roger Winter, E2088 [29JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 135, plaque in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center commemorating the role of enslaved African Americans in the construction of the Capitol, H7719 [7JY]

H. Con. Res. 151, urge China to release incarcerated democratic activist Liu Xiaobo, H10105 [30SE]

H. Con. Res. 159, Darfur, Sudan genocide declaration anniversary, H8946 [28JY]

H. Res. 14, recognize importance of the Border Patrol in combating human smuggling and commend the Dept. of Justice for increasing the rate of human smuggler prosecutions, H5258 [6MY]

H. Res. 129, recognize historical significance of, and establish a memorial at, the Merced Assembly Center, as a reporting site for Japanese Americans who were unjustly interned during World War II, H1175 [11FE]

H. Res. 171, address need for constitutional reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina and sustained U.S. engagement in partnership with the European Union, H5440 [12MY]

H. Res. 175, condemn Iranian persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, H11549 [21OC]

H. Res. 194, support goals of International Women's Day, H3305 [11MR]

H. Res. 226, recognize plight of Tibetan people on anniversary of the Dalai Lama being forced into exile and call for an effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue, H3307 [11MR]

H. Res. 470, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) review and verification of public statements by Speaker Pelosi on content of CIA briefings on enhanced interrogation techniques used on suspected terrorists, H5904, H5905 [21MY]

H. Res. 489, Tiananmen Square massacre in China anniversary, H6040 [2JN]

H. Res. 560, support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn violence against demonstrators in Iran, H7034 [19JN]

H. Res. 636, furnish the House of Representatives all Dept. of Justice information relative to the transfer or release of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into the U.S., E1732 [13JY]

H. Res. 672, call for release of imprisoned bloggers and cyber activists in Vietnam and respect Internet freedom, H11545 [21OC]

H. Res. 711, ensure safety and release of internally displaced persons in Sri Lankan camps, call for independent operation and oversight of such camps, and allow foreign access to oversee rebuilding efforts, H12252 [3NO]

H. Res. 867, condemn U.N. Human Rights Council report alleging Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity relative to operations in the Gaza Strip, H12232 [3NO]

H. Res. 877, support detained human rights activists Huang Qi and Tan Zuoren relative to investigation of the role poor construction and corruption played in death of children in school collapses during Sichuan earthquake in China, H12536 [6NO]

H.J. Res. 56, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act renewal of import restrictions, H8460 [21JY]

H.R. 44, Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act, H1610-H1612 [23FE]

H.R. 1511, victims of torture treatment programs funding, H8552 [22JY]

S. 69, Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act, S70 [6JA]

S. 147, Lawful Interrogation and Detention Act, S133 [6JA]

S. 227, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park Act, S343-S345 [13JA]

S. 564, Wartime Treatment Study Act, S2971-S2973 [10MR]

S. 1346, Crimes Against Humanity Act, S7011 [24JN]

S. 1472, Human Rights Enforcement Act, S7703 [20JY], S11974, S11976 [21NO], H14892 [15DE]

S. 2925, Trafficking Deterrence and Victims Support Act, S13788-S13790 [22DE]

S. Con. Res. 11, condemn all forms of anti-Semitism and reaffirm support for the mandate of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, S3575 [19MR], S7719-S7721 [20JY]

S. Con. Res. 19, express that the Afghanistan Shi'ite Personal Status Law violates the fundamental human rights of women and should be repealed, S4699 [23AP]

S. Con. Res. 19, express that the Shi'ite Personal Status Law violates the fundamental human rights of women in Afghanistan and should be repealed, S5883 [21MY]

S. Con. Res. 24, plaque in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center commemorating the role of enslaved African Americans in the construction of the Capitol, S5878 [21MY]

S. Con. Res. 26, apologize for enslavement and racial segregation of African Americans, S6568 [11JN], S6761 [18JN]

S. Res. 24, commend Charter 08 movement and related efforts for upholding the universality of human rights and advancing democratic reforms in China, S998 [28JA]

S. Res. 53, plaque commemorating the role of enslaved African Americans in the construction of the Capitol, S2430 [24FE], S2500 [25FE]

S. Res. 71, condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights in Iran, S12088 [1DE]

S. Res. 71, condemn persecution of Baha'is in Iran and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, S2914 [9MR]

S. Res. 90, support Fifth Summit of the Americas, S4005 [30MR], S4397 [2AP]

S. Res. 99, support Uzbekistan enforcement of certain existing domestic legislation and fulfill international commitments aimed at ending state-sponsored forced child labor, S4386 [2AP]

S. Res. 109, tribute to students of the Mirwais School for Girls in Kandahar, Afghanistan who were attacked by militants and support efforts to decrease illiteracy and gender-based violence, S4586 [22AP]

S. Res. 155, ensure linguistic, cultural, and religious rights, call for release of political and religious prisoners, and cease harassment of Uyghur people in China, S5874 [21MY]

S. Res. 160, call for release of Aung San Suu Kyi by Burmese Government, S5877, S5885 [21MY]

S. Res. 167, Tiananmen Square massacre in China anniversary, S6050 [3JN]

S. Res. 171, Tiananmen Square massacre in China anniversary, S6273, S6317 [8JN]

S. Res. 176, provide humanitarian assistance, support democratic progress, and maintain sanctions against those responsible for ongoing illegal activities during political transition in Zimbabwe, S6386, S6389 [9JN]

S. Res. 177, International Labour Organization adoption of Convention 182, ``Concerning the Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour'' anniversary, S6387, S6390 [9JN]

S. Res. 193, support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn violence against demonstrators in Iran, S6848, S6855 [19JN]

S. Res. 196, respect sovereignty and freedoms of speech and the press, condemn detainment of journalists, and support efforts of news agencies reporting on political events in Iran, S6849, S6855 [19JN]

S. Res. 224, recognize Indonesian democracy efforts, support further reforms, and encourage continued protection of human rights and civil liberties, S8097 [24JY]

S. Res. 236, British slave trade abolition anniversary, S8689, S8701 [3AU]

S. Res. 316, Affirmation of the U.S. Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution, S10644 [21OC]

S. Res. 322, support religious and ethnic minorities in Iraq, S10738 [26OC]

S. Res. 341, support civilians in Yemen impacted by instability and terrorist operations and promote reforms to promote economic development and assist displaced persons, S11221 [5NO], S12459 [4DE]

S. Res. 345, condemn assault of women and killing of political protesters in Guinea, support inquiry into, and prosecution for, violence, and consider punitive measures against officials found to be complicit, S11292 [9NO]

S. Res. 355, condemn Iran's systematic violation of its obligation to uphold human rights provided for under its constitution and international law, S11605, S11817 [19NO]

S. Res. 382, support goals and ideals of National Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Month, S13703, S13705 [21DE]

S. Res. 386, condemn Iranian restrictions on freedoms of speech, the press, expression, and assembly, human rights abuses, and censorship, and support access to the Internet and personal communication services, S13790, S13793 [22DE]

S.J. Res. 17, approve renewal of import restrictions on Burma, S6384 [9JN]