CIVIL LIBERTIES related term(s) Civil Rights

Addresses

Elimination of Prayer in Schools: Robert C. Byrd (1962), H5299 [30JN], H5496 [1JY]

Freedom of the Media: Dunja Mijatovic, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, E1057-E1059 [9JN]

Memorial Day and House Democracy Partnership: Representative Dreier, E1149 [21JN]

Amendments

Burma: condemn continued detention of Aung San Suu Kyi, broaden political participation, assess U.S. policy relative to human rights violations, and call for a fair election process (S. Res. 480), S3426, S3432 [7MY]

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 3111), S3289, S3290 [5MY]

Courts: prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments and certain foreign judgments against providers of interactive computer services (H.R. 2765), S5978 [19JY], H6126 [27JY]

Cuba: recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for continued focus on promotion of human rights in Cuba (S. Con. Res. 54), S1755 [18MR]

Foreign policy: prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and other mass atrocities against civilians and support and encourage a whole of government approach to prevent such acts (S. Con. Res. 71), S11054 [22DE]

Iraq: support religious and ethnic minorities (S. Res. 322), S6964, S6989 [5AU]

Articles and editorials

Abortion and the Conscience of the Nation, S149-S151 [22JA]

About That Webcam, S2379 [15AP]

Activists—Cuba Dissident Dies After Hunger Strike, H794 [24FE]

Al-Bashir Executes Martial Law To Silence El Fasher Unity—U.S. and U.N. Unspoken, E808 [11MY]

Bill Takes on Disturbing Pay Gap—But Offers Flawed Remedies, S7926 [17NO]

Blind Activist Calls for Help—A Chinese Lawyer Is Under Constant Surveillance Following His Release From Prison, H6651 [14SE]

Dividends of U.S. Support for Israel, E633 [22AP]

Europeans Should Not Forget Their Most Pressing Moral Issue—Abortion, E2228 [21DE]

Fair Pay Isn't Always Equal Pay, S7927 [17NO]

Frost at the Core—Dmitry Medvedev and Vladimir Putin Are Presiding Over a System That Can No Longer Change, S10337-S10339 [16DE]

Naked Insecurity, E1238 [30JN]

One Year Later, China's Crackdown After Uighur Riots Haunts a Homeland, S5106 [17JN]

Paycheck Fairness?, S7926 [17NO]

Paycheck Fairness Act—A Flawed Approach to Job Bias, S7927 [17NO]

People of Kashmir Must Be Allowed To Vote on Their Own Future, E1777 [29SE]

Russia's Putin—Khodorkovsky `Should Sit in Jail', S10337 [16DE]

Show Trial—Should Ties to Russia Be Linked to Its Record on Rights?, S5181 [21JN]

Ukraine Channels Cry Foul as Frequencies Pulled, E1265 [1JY]

Victory for Writing, H6128 [27JY]

While You Are Distracted by the Summit, Obama Democrats Are Targeting the CIA, H889 [25FE]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: support members fighting terrorism and pay legal expenses of members accused of committing crimes relative to treatment of suspected terrorists if such members are acquitted or charges are dropped (see H. Res. 1025), H326 [21JA]

Aviation: ensure that certain Federal employees cannot invoke immunity from prosecution for performing certain security screenings (see H.R. 6416), H7548 [17NO]

———require commercial airports to deploy advanced imaging technology machines to increase aviation security and ensure the personal privacy of individuals being scanned by such machines (see S. 3536), S5439 [24JN]

Baltic States: anniversary of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania reestablishing full independence (see H. Con. Res. 267), H2877 [26AP]

Bangladesh: support return to democracy (see H. Res. 1215), H2318 [24MR]

Burma: condemn continued detention of Aung San Suu Kyi, broaden political participation, assess U.S. policy relative to human rights violations, and call for a fair election process (see S. Res. 480), S2295 [14AP]

———condemn undemocratic upcoming elections (see H. Res. 1677), H7395 [29SE]

———welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi and call for release of all political prisoners and international sanctions against ruling regime (see H. Res. 1768), H8520 [15DE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 29), S3164 [5MY] (see H.J. Res. 83), H3310 [11MY]

Cemeteries and funerals: limit relief available to persons who have been unconstitutionally prohibited from protesting at military and other funerals (see H.R. 5365), H3702 [20MY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 3772), S7034 [13SE]

Colombia: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1267), H2641 [15AP]

Colorado: prohibit any use of eminent domain authority to expand Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (see H.R. 5067), H2694 [20AP]

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (see S. 3111), S1516 [15MR] (see H.R. 5087), H2695 [20AP]

Computers: prohibit installation of certain peer-to-peer file sharing software without first providing notice and obtaining consent from the owner or authorized user of the computer (see S. 3027), S698 [23FE]

———require certain Internet websites that contain personal information of individuals to remove such information at the request of such individuals (see H.R. 5108), H2842 [22AP]

Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see S. 3357), S3716 [13MY] (see H.R. 5309), H3483 [13MY]

Corporations: clarify situations in which a corporation may be treated as a person under Federal law (see H.R. 4729), H1026 [2MR]

Courts: allow for admissibility of a terrorist suspect's interrogation without administration of Miranda rights to the extent that the interrogation is concerning threats to public safety (see H.R. 5934), H6403 (see H.R. 5934), H6455 [29JY] (see H. Res. 1413), H4023 (see H. Res. 1413), H4084 [27MY]

———prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments if they are inconsistent with U.S. law and provide victims of such suits a means to clear their name (see S. 3518), S5268 [22JN]

———provide for habeas corpus review for certain enemy belligerents engaged in hostilities against the U.S. (see S. 3707), S6736 [4AU]

———provide for habeas corpus review for unprivileged enemy belligerents (see H.R. 4975), H2458 [25MR]

———restrict protective orders and sealing of cases, and allow disclosure of discovery information in civil actions to ensure disclosures relevant to public health or safety (see H.R. 5419), H3870 [26MY]

Crime: impose penalties for unauthorized recording or distribution of images produced using advanced imaging technology during airport screenings or upon entry to Federal buildings (see S. 4037), S10410 [16DE]

———require the electronic recording of custodial interrogations in Federal criminal cases (see H.R. 6245), H7389 [29SE]

Cuba: recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for continued focus on promotion of human rights in Cuba (see S. Con. Res. 54), S1359 [10MR] (see H. Con. Res. 251, 252), H1358 [11MR]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit imposition of additional registration requirements on privately-owned firearms by servicemen and civilian employees beyond existing State and Federal requirements (see S. 3388), S4082 [20MY] (see H.R. 5700), H5502 [1JY]

———provide for interrogation and detention of enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts against the U.S. and establish certain limitations on prosecution (see S. 3081), S1169 [4MR] (see H.R. 4892), H1744 [19MR]

———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals detained at the facility be tried only by military commission (see H.R. 4588), H555 [3FE]

Dept. of HHS: tribute to family planning services provided under Title X of the Public Health Service Act (see H. Res. 1476), H4872 [24JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure detainees are treated humanely, provided adequate medical care, and granted certain specific rights (see H.R. 4470), H193 [19JA]

———establish the Cyber Security Domestic Preparedness Consortium (see H.R. 4507), H386 [26JA]

———protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from deportation during enforcement actions (see S. 3207), S2295 [14AP]

Dept. of Justice: consult with appropriate officials within other relevant Government agencies prior to making the decision to prosecute certain terrorism offenses in U.S. district court (see H.R. 4503), H386 [26JA]

———consult with appropriate officials within the executive branch prior to making the decision to try an unprivileged enemy belligerent in Federal civilian court (see S. 2943), S122 [21JA]

———establish a competitive grant program for State and local law enforcement agencies to carry out training programs based on lessons from the Holocaust (see H.R. 6363), H7393 [29SE]

———try Umar F. Abdulmutallab by a military tribunal and consult with appropriate officials prior to terminating interrogation of, or providing a civilian trial to, terrorist suspects (see S. Res. 403), S393 [1FE]

Dept. of State: provide for additional reporting and briefing on anti-Semitism around the world and enhance actions and funding to monitor and combat anti-Semitism (see H.R. 6277), H7390 [29SE]

District of Columbia: prohibit issuance of a marriage license to any same-sex couple until a referendum or initiative can be held on the issue of same-sex marriage (see S. 2980), S440 [2FE] (see H.R. 4430), H138 [13JA]

———restore right to keep and bear arms (see S. 3265), S2708 [27AP] (see H.R. 5150), H2936 [27AP] (see H.R. 5162), H3013 [28AP]

Egypt: support democracy, human rights, and civil liberties (see S. Res. 586), S6025 [20JY]

Ethiopia: reaffirm U.S. objectives and encourage critical democratic and humanitarian principles and practices (see S. 3757), S6884 [5AU]

Fair Housing Act: provide an exemption for any person seeking to enter into a shared living arrangement with a person sharing similar religious opinions or religious beliefs (see H.R. 6440), H7614 [18NO]

FCC: issue regulations against censorship of Internet search results (see H.R. 4504), H386 [26JA]

Firearms: protect the right of individuals to bear arms on Federal lands administered by the Forest Service and the BLM (see H.R. 5523), H4505 [15JN]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain expiring provisions of law establishing a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (see S. 4048), S10514 [17DE]

Foreign policy: constitutional amendment to prevent treaties, Executives orders, or agreements with foreign countries from diminishing rights or privileges guaranteed to U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 107), H8990 [22DE]

———prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and other mass atrocities against civilians and support and encourage a whole of government approach to prevent such acts (see S. Con. Res. 71), S6885 [5AU]

———reaffirm centrality of freedoms of expression and press as cornerstones of U.S. foreign policy, encourage international Internet freedom, and condemn cyber attacks and censorship by China (see S. Res. 405), S440 [2FE]

Health: provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see S. 3766), S7033 [13SE] (see H.R. 4808), H1323 [10MR]

Health care professionals: permit health care providers to disclose certain protected health information to law enforcement officials (see H.R. 5733), H5616 [14JY]

Immigration: provide for safe and humane policies and procedures pertaining to the arrest, detention, and processing of aliens in immigration enforcement operations (see S. 3776), S7089 [14SE]

———reaffirm U.S. commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing persecution (see S. 3113), S1516 [15MR]

Information technology: commend companies for advocating an uncensored Internet, encourage participation in Global Network Initiative, and make lawful Internet access a part of U.S. foreign policy (see H. Res. 1512), H5546 [13JY]

Insurance: express that a Government imposed mandate requiring individuals to purchase health insurance is unconstitutional (see H. Res. 1063), H555 [3FE]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (see S. 4048), S10514 [17DE] (see H.R. 6429), H7613 [18NO]

Internet Freedom Foundation: establish (see H.R. 4595), H601 [4FE] (see H.R. 4784), H1219 [9MR]

Iran: call for release of Taqi Kalaji, condemn human rights violations, and impose further sanctions against the Government (see H. Res. 1118), H933 [25FE]

———commend democracy and human rights advocates, support freedom of speech, and renew focus on human rights violations as found in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (see S. Res. 415), S569 [11FE]

———condemn certain content in Iranian textbooks aimed at indoctrinating and radicalizing students with anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment and restricting women's rights (see H. Res. 1497), H5303 [30JN]

———condemn state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities and continued violation of human rights (see S. Res. 694), S8477 [3DE]

———impose sanctions on those complicit in human rights abuses committed against citizens or their families after the June 12, 2009, political processes (see S. 3022), S698 [23FE] (see H.R. 4647, 4649), H753 [23FE]

———mark anniversary of Presidential election, support citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn ongoing human rights abuses (see S. Res. 551), S4885 [14JN]

———mark anniversary of Presidential election, support citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn ongoing human rights abuses and continued pursuit of nuclear weapons capability (see H. Res. 1457), H4677 [22JN]

Iraq: condemn anti-Christian violence that has forced Iraqi Christians to flee their homes and communities (see H. Res. 1762), H8353 [14DE]

———condemn violence and threats against vulnerable religious communities, in particular the attack against Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad (see H. Res. 1725), H7614 [18NO]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (see H. Con. Res. 260), H2503 [13AP]

Luce, Clare Booth: tribute (see H. Res. 1139), H1169 [4MR]

National Commission on Presidential War Powers and Civil Liberties: establish (see H.R. 6501), H8263 [8DE]

National Data Privacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 402), S358 [29JA]

National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling on constitutionality and express support for institution (see H. Res. 1279), H2696 [20AP]

———constitutionality (see H. Res. 1273), H2695 [20AP]

OMB: issue guidance on the use of peer-to-peer file sharing software to prohibit the personal use of such software by Federal employees (see S. 3484), S4885 [14JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see H.R. 6570), H8990 [22DE]

Privacy: foster transparency about commercial use of personal information and provide consumers with choice about collection, use, and disclosure of such information (see H.R. 5777), H5711 [19JY]

———prohibit any person from engaging in certain video surveillance except as authorized by criminal law or the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (see S. 3214), S2377 [15AP]

———protect consumers and businesses from identity theft and require notice of security breaches (see S. 3579), S5849 [14JY]

———protect consumers by requiring reasonable security policies and procedures to protect computerized data containing personal information and require data breach notification (see S. 3742), S6884 [5AU]

———require governmental and business entities in possession of electronic data containing personal information to disclose any unauthorized acquisition of such information (see H.R. 6236), H7154 (see H.R. 6236), H7211 [28SE]

Railroads: make entities involved in the Holocaust ineligible to contract with any governmental agency for any federally funded high-speed rail project (see H.R. 6347), H7392 [29SE]

Real estate: prohibit Federal economic development funds to States that carry out public takings for private purposes (see H.R. 5582), H4779 [23JN]

———require State and local compliance with constitutional mandates and prevent abuses of power relative to eminent domain (see H. Res. 1471), H4779 [23JN]

Religion: require reasonable accommodations in the workplace (see S. 4046), S10514 [17DE]

Russia: make certain individuals ineligible for visas or admission to U.S. and impose certain financial measures on such individuals pending investigation of death of Sergei L. Magnitsky (see S. 3881), S7787 [29SE] (see H.R. 6365), H7393 [29SE]

Rwanda: urge release from prison of human rights lawyer, Peter Erlinder (see H. Res. 1426), H4246 [8JN]

Serbia: commend application for European Union membership and recognize efforts to integrate into Europe and global community (see H. Res. 1408), H4022 (see H. Res. 1408), H4084 [27MY]

———commend democracy efforts, urge European Union decision on membership application, welcome NATO Partnership for Peace Program membership, and urge capture and transfer of indicted war criminals (see S. Res. 483), S2377 [15AP]

Social Security: limit access to account numbers (see S. 3789), S7134 [15SE]

———prohibit access of prisoners to Social Security account numbers (see H.R. 5854), H6042 [26JY]

———prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (see S. 3574), S5786 [13JY] (see H.R. 5714), H5545 [13JY]

South Africa: tribute to successful convictions for human trafficking (see H. Res. 1412), H4023 (see H. Res. 1412), H4084 [27MY]

Supreme Court: urge the upholding of laws that allow the families and friends of fallen members of the Armed Forces to mourn their loved ones in peace and privacy (see H. Con. Res. 261), H2641 [15AP]

Terrorism: allow determination that certain individuals are unlawful enemy combatants subject to trial by military commissions (see H.R. 4415), H39 [12JA]

———prohibit release or parole of certain unprivileged enemy belligerents into the U.S. (see H.R. 4648), H753 [23FE]

———require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts (see H.R. 4463), H193 [19JA]

Transportation: provide certain rights to commuters who ride public transportation (see H.R. 6064), H6570 [30JY]

U.N.: promote respect for and full application of the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (see H. Res. 1551), H5985 [22JY]

U.N. Commission on the Status of Women: condemn selection of Iran to serve (see H. Res. 1371), H3657 [19MY]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (see S. 4048), S10514 [17DE] (see H.R. 6429), H7613 [18NO]

Venezuela: condemn repression of peaceful demonstrators, urge democratic reforms, and encourage vigilance against violations of constitutional, civil, and human rights (see S. Res. 428), S857 [1MR]

———support free elections and freedoms of speech, assembly, and expression, and reject efforts to intimidate or punish those who exercise such freedoms (see S. Res. 645), S7446 [24SE]

Vietnam: condemn human rights violations against villagers of Con Dau in Da Nang, call for U.N. investigation, and urge the Dept. of State to monitor such violations (see H. Res. 1572), H6405 (see H. Res. 1572), H6457 [29JY]

———impose sanctions on individuals who are complicit in human rights abuses against nationals of Vietnam or their families (see S. 3974), S8063 [18NO] (see H.R. 6433), H7614 [18NO]

———use diplomatic pressure to uphold basic human rights, call on U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam to visit certain detained democracy activists, and request release of such activists (see H. Res. 1515), H5617 [14JY]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 41), S8787 [10DE]

———establish Office for Global Women's Issues and Women's Development Advisor to facilitate interagency coordination and integration of gender into Dept. of State and AID strategies (see S. 3151), S1812 [22MR]

World Refugee Day: reaffirm goals (see H. Res. 1350), H3311 [11MY]

Cloture motions

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3772), motion to proceed, S7730 [29SE], S7928 [17NO]

Eulogies

Taylor, William L.: by Ralph G. Neas, E1292 [13JY]

Excerpts

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) report language relative to Nepali denial of safe passage to Tibetan refugees, S6864 [5AU]

Letters

Anti-Christian violence in Iraq: Ismat Karmo, Chaldean Assyrian Syriac Council of America, E2144 [15DE]

Call for release of Cuban political prisoners: Blanca R. Castanon and Yolanda Huerga, Ladies in White (organization), H2926 [27AP]

Condemn undemocratic upcoming elections in Burma: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), E1962 [18NO]

———Representative Levin, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E1962 [18NO]

Dept. of State Office of International Religious Freedom proposed reorganization: Representative Wolf, H5979 [22JY]

Dept. of State Office of the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues understaffing: Representative Wolf, H5980 [22JY]

Justice for Sergei Magnitsky Act: Senator Cardin, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S7797 [29SE]

Lists

Ladies in White (organization) members, H2926 [27AP]

Organizations opposing S. 3772, Paycheck Fairness Act, S7926 [17NO]

Political and religious prisoners in Vietnam, E1734 [23SE]

Motions

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3772), S7730 [29SE]

Obituaries

William L. Taylor, 78; Washington Lawyer, Champion of Civil Rights, E1291 [13JY]

William Taylor, Vigorous Rights Defender, Dies at 78, E1291 [13JY]

Poems

``We the People,'' Caleb Mathena, H531 [3FE]

Remarks in House

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H1342-H1348 [11MR], E2228 [21DE]

Afghanistan: condemn efforts to suppress freedom of the press, H1413 [15MR]

Albania: independence anniversary, E2023 [1DE]

Argentina: independence anniversary, E982, E984 [28MY]

Arizona: passage of State immigration enforcement legislation, H2854 [26AP]

Armed Forces: support members fighting terrorism and pay legal expenses of members accused of committing crimes relative to treatment of suspected terrorists if such members are acquitted or charges are dropped (H. Res. 1025), H271 [21JA]

Aviation: ensure that certain Federal employees cannot invoke immunity from prosecution for performing certain security screenings (H.R. 6416), H7526 [17NO], E1951 [17NO]

———require commercial airports to deploy advanced imaging technology machines to increase aviation security and ensure the personal privacy of individuals being scanned by such machines, H7457 [16NO], E1238 [30JN]

Azerbaijan: independence anniversary, E851 [13MY], E915 [24MY], E964, E1006 [28MY]

Baltic States: anniversary of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania reestablishing full independence (H. Con. Res. 267), H8057, H8058 [7DE]

Bangladesh: support return to democracy (H. Res. 1215), H2413, H2414 [25MR]

Bulgaria: independence anniversary, H4334 [10JN], E1067 [10JN]

Burma: condemn undemocratic upcoming elections (H. Res. 1677), H7510-H7512 [17NO], H7578 [18NO]

———welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi and call for release of all political prisoners and international sanctions against ruling regime (H. Res. 1768), E2142 [15DE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 83), H5565-H5567 [14JY], E811 [11MY], E1409 [22JY]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: qualifications for receiving health information technology funding, H2847 [26AP]

China: anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong (H. Res. 605), H1476-H1478 [16MR], E400, E404 [17MR]

———persecution of Chen Guangcheng, H6651 [14SE]

———U.S. policy, H7594-H7600 [18NO]

CIA: require videotaping of intelligence-gathering interrogations and other pertinent actions involving a suspected terrorist, H856 [25FE], H7306 [29SE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 12), H2648 [20AP], E633 [22AP]

———improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 182), H2768 [21AP]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): request for disclosure of certain photographic records relative to individuals captured or detained by U.S. forces in operations outside the U.S., H853 [25FE]

Community of Democracies (organization): support for pro-democracy movement in Cuba, H1415 [15MR]

Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (H.R. 5309), E847 [13MY]

Correctional institutions: permit targeted interference with mobile radio services within prison facilities (H.R. 560), H5792 [20JY]

Council on American-Islamic Relations: tribute to Ohio chapter civil rights banquet, E928 [25MY]

Courts: allow certain detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to be brought to the U.S. for trial and possible imprisonment, H131-H134, H136, H137 [13JA]

———prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments and certain foreign judgments against providers of interactive computer services (H.R. 2765), Senate amendment, H6126-H6129 [27JY]

Cuba: anniversary of downing of civilian aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, H757 [24FE]

———call for release of political prisoners, H664 [23FE], H1415 [15MR], H1566 [17MR], H2249-H2254 [23MR], H2926 [27AP], H4304 [9JN], H5523 [13JY], H5550, H5551, H5552 [14JY], H5731, H5740 [20JY], H7485 [16NO], E239 [25FE], E2051 [2DE]

———condemn death of political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo, H757, H794 [24FE], E286 [2MR]

———insist upon freedom, democracy, and human rights before increasing U.S. trade and tourism, H2253 [23MR], H5523 [13JY], H7485 [16NO]

———recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for continued focus on promotion of human rights in Cuba, H1566 [17MR]

———recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for continued focus on promotion of human rights in Cuba (H. Con. Res. 252), H2245 [23MR]

Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act: require expedited judicial review of constitutionality, H4826 [24JN]

Dept. of Defense: clarify regulations on intelligence personnel reading of Miranda rights to suspected terrorists detained for interrogation, H852 [25FE]

———close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H133, H134, H136 [13JA], H169 [19JA]

———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals detained at the facility be tried only by military commission, H8772 [17DE]

———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals detained at the facility be tried only by military commission (H.R. 4588), H1001 [2MR]

Dept. of Justice: establish a policy of not giving Miranda warnings to individuals suspected of terrorism, H3881 [27MY]

———individual rights violations, E1193 [24JN]

Dept. of State: impact of proposed reorganization of the Office of International Religious Freedom, H5978 [22JY]

———list Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom, H5976 [22JY], E1218 [28JN], E1733 [23SE]

———list Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom (H. Res. 20), H8475-H8481 [15DE], H8595 [16DE], E2155 [16DE]

———understaffing of the Office of the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, H5978 [22JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify conditions under which veterans, their spouses, and children may be adjudicated mentally incompetent relative to their ability to purchase firearms, H6212 [28JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: prohibit funding to exercise power of eminent domain without just compensation to property owners, H6227, H6241, H6242 [28JY]

Discrimination: clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the compensation decision or other practice (S. 181), H2805 [22AP], E633 [22AP]

District of Columbia: establish as a congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives (H.R. 157), H1874 [21MR], H2826 [22AP]

———restore right to keep and bear arms, H2826 [22AP]

Egypt: protect human rights and freedom of religion, H270 [21JA], E71 [21JA]

Equal Pay Day: observance, H2805 [22AP], E633 [22AP]

Federal-State relations: roles of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence relative to establishment of States' rights, H1739, H1740 [19MR]

Financial institutions: provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (H.R. 3506), H2513, H2514 [14AP]

Firearms: preserve rights granted under second amendment to the Constitution in national parks and national wildlife refuge areas, H655 [23FE]

———protect right to keep and bear arms, H4499 [15JN], H4964 [29JN]

———protect the right of individuals to bear arms on Federal lands administered by the Forest Service and the BLM (H.R. 5523), H4440 [15JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration, H4437 [15JN]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: modify provisions relative to combating terrorism (H.R. 3969), H896 [25FE]

Freedom of religion: arrest of Christian missionaries for distributing copies of the Gospel of John outside an Arab festival in Dearborn, MI, H4913 [29JN]

Freedom of speech: protect rights of citizens, H3119 [4MY], H4499 [15JN]

Freedom of the press: highlight and promote worldwide, E1057 [9JN]

Government: characterization of truck owners as typical Americans and their views on role and size of Government, H357 [26JA]

Haiti: independence anniversary, E50 [20JA]

Hawaii: ensure compliance of Native Hawaiian governing authority with the equal protection clause of the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution, H727, H728 [23FE]

Health: protect privacy of medical records, H1413 [15MR], H1488, H1489 [16MR], H5811 [20JY]

Human Rights Day: observance, H8266 [9DE]

India: independence anniversary, E1565 [10AU]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions, H838, H846-H848, H895-H901 [25FE]

Intelligence services: address CIA use of certain interrogation techniques, H526 [3FE]

———CIA policy allowing assassination of foreign suspects and U.S. citizens, H798 [24FE]

———establish penalties for cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of detainees by officers or employees of the intelligence community during interrogations, H841-H845, H851, H854-H857, H879-H882, H889, H890, H892, H908, H909 [25FE], H937-H942 [26FE]

International relations: conflict between India and Pakistan over disputed Kashmir territory, E1776 [29SE]

Iran: condemn content in Iranian textbooks aimed at indoctrinating and radicalizing students with anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment and restricting women's rights (H. Res. 1497), H5208 [30JN]

———condemn hanging of citizens protesting civil liberties and human rights violations, H451 [2FE]

———condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, E1910 [16NO]

———condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights (H. Res. 175), E2241 [22DE]

———human rights violations, H2808 [22AP], H4849, H4850 [24JN]

———impose sanctions on those complicit in human rights abuses committed against citizens or their families after the June 12, 2009, political processes (H.R. 4647), H2564 [14AP], H4847 [24JN]

———impose sanctions on those complicit in human rights abuses committed against citizens or their families after the June 12, 2009, political processes (H.R. 4649), H4719 [23JN]

———mark anniversary of Presidential election, support citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn ongoing human rights abuses and continued pursuit of nuclear weapons capability (H. Res. 1457), H4716-H4721 [23JN], H4857 [24JN], E1241 [30JN]

———support all citizens struggling for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and protection of the rule of law and condemn violence against demonstrators, E1043 [8JN]

Iraq: call on leaders to form a capable, representative, and accountable Government, address needs of displaced citizens, and to effectively and fairly develop oil and gas reserves (H. Res. 1695), E1780 [29SE]

———condemn anti-Christian violence that has forced Iraqi Christians to flee their homes and communities, E2143 [15DE]

———condemn violence and threats against vulnerable religious communities, in particular the attack against Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad (H. Res. 1725), E1971 [18NO]

———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, E1200 [24JN]

———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), H5694 [19JY], E571 [15AP], E1043 [8JN]

———ensure safety of Camp Ashraf residents, E996 [28MY]

———support religious and ethnic minorities, H5976 [22JY]

———support religious and ethnic minorities (H. Res. 944), H675-H679 [23FE], E219, E221 [24FE], E266 [26FE], E280 [2MR]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense, H2671 [20AP], E594 [20AP]

———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (H. Con. Res. 260), H2769, H2772-H2779 [21AP], E569 [15AP], E590, E592 [20AP], E620, E624, E633, E635, E640 [22AP], E643, E646, E656 [26AP], E669 [27AP], E691, E696 [28AP]

Korea, Republic of: independence anniversary, E1545 [10AU]

Lawyers and attorneys: representation of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, by American College of Trial Lawyers Fellows, E2130 [14DE]

Malaysia: independence anniversary, E1014 [28MY]

Mental health: prohibit use of Federal funds for any universal or mandatory mental health screening of students without parental consent (H.R. 2218), E938 [25MY]

Mexico: independence anniversary, E1684 [20SE]

Money: repeal legal tender laws, prohibit taxation on certain coins and bullion, and repeal superfluous sections related to coinage (H.R. 4248), H245 [20JA]

Morality and ethics: importance of accountability in government and society, H3262 [6MY], H3304-H3308 [11MY], H3536-H3538 [18MY], H5671 [15JY], H5814 [20JY], H6035-H6038 [26JY], E1552 [10AU]

Morocco: U.S. policy, E1320 [14JY]

National Day of Prayer: appeal district court ruling on constitutionality and express support for institution, H2700 [21AP], H2804 [22AP], H3250 [6MY]

———appeal district court ruling on constitutionality and express support for institution (H. Res. 1279), H2769 [21AP]

National Day of Silence: observance, H2702 [21AP]

Obama, President: Executive order to allow Federal funding for embryonic stem cell research, H1225 [10MR]

Office of Special Counsel: enforce employment and unemployment rights of veterans and members of the Armed Forces employed by Federal executive agencies, H7016 [28SE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require coordination of interrogation of terrorists and ensure all actionable intelligence has been collected before reading terrorists their Miranda rights, H948-H950 [26FE]

OMB: issue guidance on the use of peer-to-peer file sharing software to prohibit the personal use of such software by Federal employees (H.R. 4098), H2237-H2239 [23MR], E480 [24MR]

Pakistan: ensure inter-religious dialogue and protection of religious freedom and related human rights for persons of all faiths and nationalities (H. Res. 764), H4914 [29JN]

———independence anniversary, E1575 [10AU]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow States the right to opt out of federally-imposed health insurance mandate, H2449 [25MR]

POW: make certain improvements in laws applicable to detention of individuals at U.S. detainment facilities (H.R. 3728), H842 [25FE]

Real estate: prohibit Federal economic development funds to States that carry out public takings for private purposes (H.R. 5582), E1182 [23JN]

Russia: make certain individuals ineligible for visas or admission to U.S. and impose certain financial measures on such individuals pending investigation of death of Sergei L. Magnitsky (H.R. 6365), E1862 [29SE]

Sarkozy, Nicolas: condemn remarks by French President relative to closure of Romani camps in, and expulsion of Romani citizens from France, E1572 [10AU]

Slovenia: independence anniversary, E1229 [29JN]

Social Security: limit access to account numbers (S. 3789), H8100-H8102 [8DE]

———prohibit access of prisoners to Social Security account numbers (H.R. 5854), E1423 [26JY]

Somalia: independence anniversary, E1264 [1JY]

South Africa: tribute to successful convictions for human trafficking (H. Res. 1412), H5272-H5275 [30JN], E1268 [1JY], E1298 [13JY], E1344 [15JY]

Sri Lanka: recognize anniversary of end of civil war, provide for resettlement of internally displaced persons, and call for investigation of alleged war crimes, E887, E889 [19MY], E899, E908 [20MY], E911 [21MY]

States: decision to nullify federally-imposed mandate requiring individuals to purchase health insurance, H1653 [18MR]

Sudan: declaration of martial law in Darfur, E808 [11MY]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H248 [20JA], H308-H314 [21JA], E65 [21JA]

———decision in McDonald v. Chicago on State and local gun control laws, H4895 [28JN], H4912, H4935, H4936 [29JN], H5281 [30JN]

Terrorism: require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts, H7744, H7745 [30NO]

———require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts (H.R. 4463), H270 [21JA]

U.N.: promote respect for and full application of the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (H. Res. 1551), E1406 [22JY]

Ukraine: address restrictions on freedoms of speech and press, E1265 [1JY]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions, H838, H846-H848, H895-H901 [25FE]

Vaisakhi Day: observance, E545 [14AP], E562 [15AP]

Venezuela: independence anniversary, E1259 [30JN]

Vietnam: condemn human rights violations against villagers of Con Dau in Da Nang, call for U.N. investigation, and urge the Dept. of State to monitor such violations (H. Res. 1572), E1671 [16SE]

———release of political prisoner Nguyen Van Ly, H1524 [17MR]

Virginia: U.S. district court ruling on constitutionality of federally-imposed mandate requiring individuals to purchase health insurance, H8298, H8335 [14DE], H8356, H8358 [15DE]

Women: tribute to pro-life women in history, H1342-H1348 [11MR]

World Refugee Day: observance, E1163 [22JN]

———reaffirm goals (H. Res. 1350), H4705-H4707 [23JN]

World War II: recognize anniversary of Executive order authorizing internment of Japanese-, German-, and Italian-American communities and increase awareness of events surrounding such internment, E226 [24FE]

Remarks in Senate

Aviation: require commercial airports to deploy advanced imaging technology machines to increase aviation security and ensure the personal privacy of individuals being scanned by such machines (S. 3536), S5486 [28JN]

Burma: condemn continued detention of Aung San Suu Kyi, broaden political participation, assess U.S. policy relative to human rights violations, and call for a fair election process (S. Res. 480), S3432 [7MY]

———National League for Democracy dissolution as a political party, S6145, S6146 [22JY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 83), S6144-S6146 [22JY]

———approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 83), unanimous-consent agreement, S6119 [21JY]

———approve renewal of import restrictions (S.J. Res. 29), S3169-S3171 [5MY], S3485 [10MY]

China: ensure linguistic, cultural, and religious rights, call for release of political and religious prisoners, and cease harassment of Uighur people, S5106 [17JN]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 182), S2470 [20AP]

———improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3772), S7048 [13SE], S7052 [14SE]

———improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3772), motion to proceed, S7730 [29SE], S7879 [15NO], S7924-S7929 [17NO]

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 3111), S1517 [15MR], S3289, S3290 [5MY]

Courts: prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments and certain foreign judgments against providers of interactive computer services (H.R. 2765), S5978-S5980 [19JY]

———prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments if they are inconsistent with U.S. law and provide victims of such suits a means to clear their name (S. 3518), S5275 [22JN]

———provide for habeas corpus review for certain enemy belligerents engaged in hostilities against the U.S. (S. 3707), S7192 [20SE]

Credit: prohibit use of consumer credit checks against prospective and current employees for the purpose of making adverse employment decisions, S3083-S3085 [4MY]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, S5949-S5951 [15JY]

———independence anniversary, S4078 [20MY]

———recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for continued focus on promotion of human rights in Cuba (S. Con. Res. 54), S1368 [10MR], S1755 [18MR]

Dept. of Defense: clarify regulations on intelligence personnel reading of Miranda rights to suspected terrorists detained for interrogation, S7191, S7192 [20SE]

———close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S3798 [17MY]

———provide for interrogation and detention of enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts against the U.S. and establish certain limitations on prosecution, S3077 [4MY]

———provide for interrogation and detention of enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts against the U.S. and establish certain limitations on prosecution (S. 3081), S1181 [4MR], S1217 [5MR]

———treatment of enemy combatants, S7936 [17NO]

Dept. of Justice: clarify policy on administering Miranda warnings to individuals suspected of terrorism, S3466 [10MY], S3570, S3571 [12MY]

———consult with appropriate officials within the executive branch prior to making the decision to try an unprivileged enemy belligerent in Federal civilian court (S. 2943), S125 [21JA], S230, S232 [26JA]

———establish a policy of not giving Miranda warnings to individuals suspected of terrorism, S3400 [7MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify conditions under which veterans, their spouses, and children may be adjudicated mentally incompetent relative to their ability to purchase firearms, S2071 [25MR]

———clarify conditions under which veterans, their spouses, and children may be adjudicated mentally incompetent relative to their ability to purchase firearms (S. 669), S7672 [29SE]

———improve collective bargaining rights and procedures for review of adverse actions of certain employees (S. 362), S2805 [29AP]

Discrimination: clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the compensation decision or other practice (S. 181), S2470 [20AP]

District of Columbia: prohibit issuance of a marriage license to any same-sex couple until a referendum or initiative can be held on the issue of same-sex marriage, S2008 [24MR]

———restore right to keep and bear arms (S. 3265), S2710 [27AP]

Egypt: extension of emergency law, S4141 [24MY]

Equal Pay Day: observance, S2470 [20AP]

Financial institutions: eliminate certain banking regulations that infringe on the privacy rights of customers, S3072, S3073 [4MY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain expiring provisions of law establishing a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (S. 4048), S10518 [17DE]

———modernize and streamline, S7935 [17NO]

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, S939 [2MR]

———prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and other mass atrocities against civilians and support and encourage a whole of government approach to prevent such acts (S. Con. Res. 71), S11054, S11056 [22DE]

———reaffirm centrality of freedoms of expression and press as cornerstones of U.S. foreign policy, encourage international Internet freedom, and condemn cyber attacks and censorship by China (S. Res. 405), S447 [2FE], S472 [4FE]

Freedom of the press: highlight and promote worldwide (H.R. 3714), S2981 [29AP]

Health: provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (S. 3766), S7036-S7038 [13SE], S7874 [15NO], S8209 [29NO]

History: recognize the importance of the American values of liberty, democracy, and free markets, S8980 [14DE]

Immigration: reaffirm U.S. commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing persecution (S. 3113), S1518-S1520 [15MR], S5104-S5106 [17JN], S5432 [24JN]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions, S793 [25FE]

———extend certain provisions (S. 4048), S10518 [17DE]

Intelligence services: address CIA use of certain interrogation techniques, S7935 [17NO]

Iran: commend democracy and human rights advocates, support freedom of speech, and renew focus on human rights violations as found in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (S. Res. 415), S548, S589-S592 [11FE]

———condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, S7739 [29SE], S8634 [8DE]

———condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights (S. Res. 71), S8121 [19NO]

———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, S2109 [25MR]

———impose sanctions on those complicit in human rights abuses committed against citizens or their families after the June 12, 2009, political processes (S. 3022), S703 [23FE]

———mark anniversary of Presidential election, support citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn ongoing human rights abuses (S. Res. 551), S4893 [14JN]

Iraq: support religious and ethnic minorities (S. Res. 322), S6989 [5AU]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense, S2485 [21AP]

Kagan, Elena: evaluation of nomination to be Supreme Court Justice relative to positions on right to keep and bear arms, S6692, S6743 [4AU], S6756, S6758, S6804-S6810, S6825 [5AU]

National Data Privacy Day: designate (S. Res. 402), S359 [29JA]

Nepal: denial of safe passage to Tibetan refugees, S6864 [5AU]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, S18-S21 [20JA]

———evaluation of administration relative to counterterrorism policy, S551 [11FE], S732, S734 [24FE]

———evaluation of counterterrorism policy, S3405 [7MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow States the right to opt out of federally-imposed health insurance mandate, S1945, S1998 [24MR]

———repeal penalty for failure to comply with individual health insurance mandate, S2076 [25MR]

Privacy: prevent identity theft, ensure privacy, and enhance penalties, law enforcement, and protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personally identifiable information (S. 1490), S11026 [22DE]

———prohibit any person from engaging in certain video surveillance except as authorized by criminal law or the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (S. 3214), S2379 [15AP]

———protect consumers and businesses from identity theft and require notice of security breaches (S. 3579), S5851 [14JY]

Religion: require reasonable accommodations in the workplace (S. 4046), S10517 [17DE]

Russia: characterize trial of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev as a politically-motivated case of selective arrest and prosecution that serves as a test of the rule of law and Russian judicial independence, S8635 [8DE], S10336-S10343 [16DE]

———characterize trial of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev as a politically-motivated case of selective arrest and prosecution that serves as a test of the rule of law and Russian judicial independence (S. Res. 189), S5179-S5182 [21JN]

———make certain individuals ineligible for visas or admission to U.S. and impose certain financial measures on such individuals pending investigation of death of Sergei L. Magnitsky (S. 3881), S7795 [29SE]

———recognize democracy efforts, support further reforms, and encourage continued protection of human rights and civil liberties, S1643 [17MR]

Serbia: commend democracy efforts, urge European Union decision on membership application, welcome NATO Partnership for Peace Program membership, and urge capture and transfer of indicted war criminals (S. Res. 483), S2529 [21AP]

Social Security: limit access to account numbers (S. 3789), S7655 [28SE]

Specter, Senator: report on congressional delegation trip to China, Vietnam, and Taiwan, S7126-S7130 [15SE], S7165 [16SE]

———report on congressional delegation trip to Colombia, S7232 [21SE]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Harris v. McRae on the prohibition of Federal funding of abortions under Medicaid, S5690 [30JN]

———anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, S142, S148 [22JA]

———decision in FCC v. AT&T on expanding the personal privacy exemption for law enforcement records to corporations and their activities, S7885 [15NO]

———decision in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., on restricting time limits on employees seeking redress for wage discrimination, S512, S513 [9FE], S5220, S5221 [22JN], S5730 [12JY], S5800 [14JY], S6616, S6622 [3AU]

Terrorism: require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts, S146 [22JA]

Turkey: urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (S. Res. 356), S8053 [18NO]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions, S793 [25FE]

———extend certain provisions (S. 4048), S10518 [17DE]

———reform, S2108 [25MR]

World Refugee Day: observance, S5104-S5106 [17JN]

Reports

Freedom in the World—Western Sahara: Freedom House, Inc., E1524 [30JY]

Reports filed

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act Import Restrictions Renewal: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S.J. Res. 29) (S. Rept. 111-279), S6882 [5AU]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act Renewal of Import Restrictions Approval: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S.J. Res. 29), S5849 [14JY]

Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 42) (H. Rept. 111-666), H7757 [30NO]

Data Breach Notification Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 139) (S. Rept. 111-290), S7134 [15SE]

Faster FOIA Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3111), S2421 [19AP]

Prevent and Mitigate Acts of Genocide and Other Mass Atrocities Against Civilians and Support and Encourage a Whole of Government Approach To Prevent Such Acts: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 71), S10929 [21DE]

Prohibit Challenges to Eligibility To Register or Vote Relative to Home Foreclosure or a Jurisdiction Adversely Affected by Disaster: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 3489) (H. Rept. 111-457), H2456 [25MR]

Prohibit Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Defamation Judgments and Certain Foreign Judgments Against Providers of Interactive Computer Services: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 2765), S5849 [14JY]

Secure Federal File Sharing Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4098) (H. Rept. 111-431), H1357 [11MR]

Securing the Protection of Our Enduring and Established Constitutional Heritage (SPEECH) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 2765) (S. Rept. 111-224), S5993 [19JY]

Sunshine in the Courtroom Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 657), S2802 [29AP]

Veterans, Women, Families With Children, and Persons With Disabilities Housing Fairness Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 476) (H. Rept. 111-678), H8285 [9DE]

Statements

Message of Hope and a Call to Action: Sudan Catholic Bishops' Regional Conference, E1558 [10AU]

Mikhail Khodorkovsky—Full Transcript of His Final Words: Mikhail B. Khodorkovsky, S10342 [16DE]

Stem Cell Research Advancement Act: Senator Specter, S7036-S7038 [13SE]

Surreptitious Video Surveillance Act: Senator Specter, S2379 [15AP]

Tables

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.J. Res. 83, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, H5615 [14JY]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 3506, Eliminate Privacy Notice Confusion Act, H2576 [14AP]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, H2260 [23MR]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 267, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania reestablishing full independence anniversary, H8057 [7DE]

H. Res. 20, Dept. of State listing of Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom, H8475 [15DE]

H. Res. 605, Falun Gong persecution in China anniversary, H1476 [16MR]

H. Res. 944, support religious and ethnic minorities in Iraq, H676 [23FE]

H. Res. 1215, support Bangladesh return to democracy, H2413 [25MR]

H. Res. 1350, reaffirm goals of World Refugee Day, H4705 [23JN]

H. Res. 1412, tribute to South Africa for successful convictions for human trafficking, H5272 [30JN]

H. Res. 1457, mark anniversary of Iranian Presidential election, support citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn ongoing human rights abuses and continued pursuit of nuclear weapons capability, H4716 [23JN]

H. Res. 1677, condemn undemocratic upcoming elections in Burma, H7510 [17NO]

H.J. Res. 83, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, H5565 [14JY]

H.R. 2765, Securing the Protection of our Enduring and Established Constitutional Heritage (SPEECH) Act, S5978 [19JY]

H.R. 3506, Eliminate Privacy Notice Confusion Act, H2513 [14AP]

H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, H2237 [23MR]

S. 2943, Dept. of Justice consultation with appropriate officials within the executive branch prior to making the decision to try an unprivileged enemy belligerent in Federal civilian court, S126 [21JA]

S. 3111, Faster FOIA Act, S1518 [15MR], S3290 [5MY]

S. 3113, Refugee Protection Act, S1521-S1528 [15MR]

S. 3214, Surreptitious Video Surveillance Act, S2380 [15AP]

S. 3579, Data Security Act, S5851-S5853 [14JY]

S. 3772, Paycheck Fairness Act, S7040-S7042 [13SE]

S. 3789, Social Security Number Protection Act, S7655 [28SE], H8100 [8DE]

S. 3881, Justice for Sergei Magnitsky Act, S7796 [29SE]

S. 4046, Workplace Religious Freedom Act, S10518 [17DE]

S. Con. Res. 54, recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for continued focus on promotion of human rights in Cuba, S1367 [10MR], S1755 [18MR]

S. Con. Res. 71, prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and other mass atrocities against civilians and support and encourage a whole of government approach to prevent such acts, S6909 [5AU], S11056 [22DE]

S. Res. 402, National Data Privacy Day, S358, S359 [29JA]

S. Res. 403, try Umar F. Abdulmutallab by a military tribunal and consult with appropriate officials prior to terminating interrogation of, or providing a civilian trial to, terrorist suspects, S396 [1FE]

S. Res. 405, reaffirm centrality of freedoms of expression and press as cornerstones of U.S. foreign policy, encourage international Internet freedom, and condemn cyber attacks and censorship by China, S445, S447 [2FE]

S. Res. 415, commend democracy and human rights advocates, support freedom of speech, and renew focus on human rights violations as found in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights in Iran, S571, S592 [11FE]

S. Res. 428, condemn repression of peaceful demonstrators in Venezuela, urge democratic reforms, and encourage vigilance against violations of constitutional, civil, and human rights, S860 [1MR]

S. Res. 480, condemn continued detention of Aung San Suu Kyi, broaden political participation, assess U.S. policy relative to human rights violations, and call for a fair election process in Burma, S2299 [14AP], S3432 [7MY]

S. Res. 483, commend Serbian democracy efforts, urge European Union decision on membership application, welcome NATO Partnership for Peace Program membership, and urge capture and transfer of indicted war criminals, S2389 [15AP], S2529 [21AP]

S. Res. 551, mark anniversary of Iranian Presidential election, support citizens' pursuit of basic freedoms, and condemn ongoing human rights abuses, S4887, S4893 [14JN]

S. Res. 586, support democracy, human rights, and civil liberties in Egypt, S6026 [20JY]

S. Res. 645, support free elections and freedoms of speech, assembly, and expression, and reject efforts to intimidate or punish those who exercise such freedoms in Venezuela, S7448 [24SE]

S. Res. 694, condemn state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities and continued violation of human rights in Iran, S8477 [3DE]

S.J. Res. 29, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, S3170 [5MY]