FOREIGN AID

Addresses

Quest for Modernity: Ma Ying-jeou, President of Taiwan, S2797 [29AP], E659 [26AP]

Amendments

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), S7705, S7706, S7709, S7753, S7756, S7757 [29SE], H7372 [29SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3081), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1682), H7368 [29SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral development banks to use the voice and influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti's debt to such institutions (H.R. 4573), S2165 [26MR], H2512 [14AP]

Haiti: provide debt relief (S. 2961), S1239 [5MR]

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), S1406, S1409, S1411 [10MR]

Articles and editorials

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

How the U.S. Funds the Taliban, H1272-H1274 [10MR]

In Afghanistan, Signs of Crony Capitalism, H1271 [10MR]

Life-Saving Trip for Earthquake Victims `Life-Changing' for Surgical Team—Spinal Surgery Unit Inspired by Resolve of Haitians, E353 [11MR]

Officials Puzzle Over Millions of Dollars Leaving Afghanistan by Plane for Dubai, H1270 [10MR]

U.N. Says Congo Rebels Killed Scores in Village, S3533 [11MY]

Windsor Water Company Ships Help to Haiti, S694 [23FE]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: tribute to humanitarian aid workers, doctors, and nurses killed in attack in Badakhshan Province (see H. Res. 1661), H7154 (see H. Res. 1661), H7211 [28SE]

Agriculture: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture practices and increase food production in war-torn countries (see H. Res. 1075), H602 [4FE]

———offset contributions to fund providing technical assistance and capacity building to Brazilian cotton sector through reductions in certain direct payments to cotton producers (see H.R. 5439), H4022 (see H.R. 5439), H4083 [27MY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 3606), S5964 [15JY]

AID: develop a strategy to foster sustainable urban development in developing countries that updates the Making Cities Work Urban Strategy (see S. 3229), S2477 [20AP]

———prohibit procurement of manufactured articles for disaster relief assistance in a foreign country unless the articles are manufactured in such foreign country, the U.S., or third countries (see H.R. 6044), H6569 [30JY]

Bol, Manute: tribute (see S. Res. 579), S5786 [13JY]

Central America: mourn loss of life and support people affected by Tropical Storm Agatha (see H. Res. 1462), H4677 [22JN]

Children and youth: provide assistance to eradicate severe forms of trafficking in children in eligible countries through implementation of Child Protection Compacts (see S. 3184), S2115 [25MR]

Chile: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (see S. Res. 431), S1018 [3MR]

———express condolences to families of the victims of earthquake as well as solidarity with and support for the people as they plan for recovery and reconstruction (see H. Res. 1144), H1220 [9MR]

———express support for miners trapped in Copiapo mining disaster and rescue efforts by the Chilean Government and other parties (see H. Res. 1662), H7154 (see H. Res. 1662), H7211 [28SE]

Climate: support a legally binding global agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide financial assistance to the poorest and most vulnerable nations for adaptation and mitigation measures (see H. Res. 1552), H5985 [22JY]

Correctional institutions: authorize appropriations of U.S. assistance to help eliminate inhumane conditions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities (see S. 3798), S7175 [16SE] (see H.R. 6153), H6803 [16SE]

Dept. of HHS: reimburse States through the National Disaster Medical System for expenses incurred in providing treatment for health conditions and illnesses resulting from the earthquake in Haiti (see H.R. 4577), H554 [3FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: expand humanitarian parole policy to children legally confirmed as orphans eligible for intercountry adoption by Haiti prior to recent earthquake (see H.R. 4603), H601 [4FE]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 3676), S6520 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3081), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 1682), H7388 [29SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral development banks to use the voice and influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti's debt to such institutions (see H.R. 4573), H471 [2FE]

Developing countries: ensure affordable and equitable access to safe water and sanitation (see H.R. 6565), H8940 [21DE]

———increase U.S. financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic opportunities for women (see H.R. 5191), H3078 [29AP]

———promote sexual and reproductive health of individuals and couples (see H.R. 5121), H2842 [22AP]

———provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers (see H.R. 5268), H3310 [11MY]

Diplomats: pay New York, NY, and Washington, DC, for unpaid fully adjudicated parking fines and penalties issued to foreign governments through deductions in assistance to such governments (see H.R. 4457), H139 [13JA]

Disasters: take actions to address the needs of children and families who are victims of a major disaster (see H.R. 4478), H265 [20JA]

Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (see H. Res. 1140), H1169 [4MR] (see H. Res. 1155), H1323 [10MR]

———ensure U.S. global HIV/AIDS assistance prioritizes saving lives by focusing on access to treatment (see S. 3627), S6078 [21JY]

Drugs: support counternarcotics and related efforts in the Inter-American region (see S. 3172), S2115 [25MR]

Education: provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see S. 3797), S7175 [16SE] (see H.R. 5117), H2842 [22AP]

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

Europe: authorize assistance to promote counter-extremism efforts in the Balkan region (see H.R. 4728), H1026 [2MR]

European Union: disapprove U.S. loans to the IMF to be used to provide financing until member states comply with economic requirements of membership (see H. Con. Res. 279), H3541 [18MY]

———temporarily prohibit U.S. loans to the IMF to be used to provide financing for any member state (see H.R. 5299), H3482 [13MY]

———temporarily prohibit U.S. loans to the IMF to be used to provide financing for any member state of the European Union (see S. 3383), S3908 [18MY]

Foreign countries: take action against certain judgment-evading foreign states and state-owned corporations of such states (see H.R. 5564), H4676 [22JN]

Foreign policy: express that a Global Marshall Plan holds the potential to demonstrate the commitment of the U.S. to peace and prosperity through poverty reduction (see H. Res. 1016), H193 [19JA]

Haiti: authorize appropriations to promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development (see S. 3317), S3164 [5MY] (see H.R. 6021), H6569 [30JY]

———encourage continuation and further expansion of sister-city relationships between U.S. and Haitian municipalities (see H. Res. 1332), H3202 [5MY]

———establish an American Enterprise Fund for Haiti and ensure oversight of U.S. earthquake recovery and redevelopment activities (see H.R. 5394), H3823 [25MY]

———establish program for sending qualified and available construction workers and equipment to assist Haitians in rebuilding due to earthquake (see H.R. 5171), H3014 [28AP]

———establish the Office of the Special Coordinator for Assistance to Haiti and the Office of the Special Inspector General for Assistance to Haiti (see H.R. 4952), H2457 [25MR]

———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval vessels for medical relief efforts (see H. Res. 1048), H423 [27JA]

———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (see S. Res. 392), S122 [21JA] (see H. Res. 1021), H265 [20JA]

———provide debt relief (see S. 2961), S340 [28JA]

———recognize importance of recovery, rehabilitation, and rebuilding following humanitarian crisis due to earthquake (see S. Res. 414), S536 [9FE]

———tribute to general aviation pilots and industry for contributions made in response to earthquake relief efforts (see S. Con. Res. 61), S2708 [27AP] (see H. Con. Res. 272), H3078 [29AP]

———tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (see H. Res. 1037), H387 [26JA] (see H. Res. 1066), H555 [3FE]

———tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (see H. Res. 1059), H471 [2FE]

Haiti Marshall Plan Committee: establish (see H. Res. 1160), H1323 [10MR]

Health: coordinate all health-related assistance, assist developing countries in improving delivery of health services, and assist developing countries in strengthening their indigenous health workforces (see H.R. 4933), H2318 [24MR]

———prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 4879), H1656 [18MR]

———provide assistance for the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5441), H4022 (see H.R. 5441), H4083 [27MY]

Iran: establish a program to support a transition to a freely elected, open democracy (see S. 3008), S569 [11FE]

Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see S. 3451), S4529 [27MY] (see H.R. 5327), H3540 [18MY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see S. 3156), S1873 [23MR] (see H.R. 4986), H2458 [25MR]

NASA: congratulate engineers, scientists, psychologists, and staff for helping to successfully rescue trapped Chilean miners from a collapsed mine near Copiapo, Chile (see H. Res. 1714), H7453 [15NO]

Oklahoma: commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Team for efforts to modernize agriculture and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan (see S. Res. 430), S1018 [3MR] (see H. Res. 1110), H932 [25FE]

Pakistan: express condolences to and solidarity with the people in the aftermath of devastating floods (see H. Res. 1613), H6682 [14SE]

———promote strengthening of the private sector (see S. 3665), S6519 [29JY]

Palestinians: ensure accountability for U.S. taxpayers' humanitarian assistance for Palestinian refugees (see H.R. 5065), H2694 [20AP]

Qatar: express thanks for assistance to the victims of Hurricane Katrina (see H. Con. Res. 313), H6571 [30JY]

Somalia: develop a comprehensive strategy to ensure stability (see S. Res. 573, 573), S5538 [29JN]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (see S. 2931, 2936), S51 [20JA] (see H.R. 4462, 4467, 4468), H193 [19JA]

———impose an excise tax on currency transactions and use funds to establish child care, global health care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation trust funds (see H.R. 5783), H5818 [20JY]

U.N.: prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives (see H.R. 4636), H646 [22FE]

———prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives (H.R. 4636), consideration (see H. Res. 1510), H5546 [13JY]

Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 6432), H7614 [18NO]

White House Conference on Haiti: convene (see H.R. 5006), H2503 [13AP]

World Tuberculosis Day: support goals (see S. Res. 454), S1516 [15MR]

Zimbabwe: facilitate lasting peace, rule of law, democracy, and economic recovery (see H.R. 5971), H6404 (see H.R. 5971), H6456 [29JY]

———update U.S. policy and authorities to help advance a genuine transition to democracy and promote recovery (see S. 3297), S3091 [4MY]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: repeal (see S. 3722), S6883 [5AU]

Cloture motions

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), motion to proceed, S7454 [24SE], S7585 [28SE]

Letters

Commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture practices and increase food production: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H1768 [20MR]

———Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services (House), H1769 [20MR]

Condition U.S. military assistance to Somalia on termination of use of child soldiers: Senator Durbin, S4976 [16JN]

Continued search for Lynn University students and faculty members still missing in aftermath of earthquake in Haiti: Senator LeMieux, S148 [22JA]

Debt Relief for Earthquake Recovery in Haiti Act: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H1289 [10MR]

———Representative Frank, Committee on Financial Services (House), H1289 [10MR]

Dept. of State foreign affairs funding: Mike Mullen, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair, S4187 [25MY]

———Robert M. Gates, Sec. of Defense, S4187 [25MY]

Dept. of State international affairs funding: several retired U.S. military officers, E439 [22MR]

Expedite flow of U.S. and international aid supplies to regions of Pakistan effected by devastating floods: Representatives Jackson Lee and Burton, H6712 [15SE]

Express condolences and support to Haitian citizens in aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and commend crews of naval vessels for medical relief efforts: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H680 [23FE]

———Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services (House), H680 [23FE]

Global Food Security Act: Senator Coburn, S4612 [7JN]

Millennium Challenge Corp., compact with Morocco suspension: Representative Wolf, E897 [20MY], E1523 [30JY]

Relief efforts in Haiti: several Senators, S768 [25FE]

Tribute to Connie Veillette: David Beckmann, Bread for the World (organization) and George Ingram, Academy for Educational Development, S7025 [13SE]

Tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H670 [23FE]

———Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services (House), H670 [23FE]

Lists

Missouri Agri-Business Team One members, H1768 [20MR]

Missouri Agri-Business Team Two members, H1768 [20MR]

Nebraska Peace Corps volunteers, E309 [4MR]

Motions

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), S7454 [24SE], H7375 [29SE]

Press releases

Human Rights, Humanitarian and Faith-Based Groups Back Landmark U.S. Legislation To Help Protect Civilians From the Lord's Resistance Army: Several Organizations, H3412 [12MY]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: condemn Taliban attack on International Assistance Mission (organization) humanitarian workers, H6583 [10AU], E1564 [10AU]

———police force funding, H2193 [22MR], H8070 [7DE], H8277 [9DE]

———tribute to humanitarian aid workers, doctors, and nurses killed in attack in Badakhshan Province, E1720 [23SE], E1793 [29SE]

———tribute to humanitarian aid workers, doctors, and nurses killed in attack in Badakhshan Province (H. Res. 1661), H7055-H7057 [28SE], H7217 [29SE]

AmeriCares (organization): tribute to efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, H836 [25FE]

Armed Forces: making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities, H4443 [15JN], H5307, H5344-H5351, H5384-H5404 [1JY], H5551 [14JY], H5621 [15JY], H6049, H6062-H6068 [27JY], E1293 [13JY], E1331 [15JY], E1445, E1450, E1452 [28JY], E1469 [29JY]

Arnold, NE: tribute to students for assisting relief efforts in Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, E168 [4FE]

Ballard, IA: tribute to Ballard Junior and Senior High School for efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, E486 [25MR]

Boone, IA: tribute to Bryant Elementary School for efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, E456 [23MR]

———tribute to Lincoln Elementary School for efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, E488 [25MR]

———tribute to Page Elementary School for efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, E488 [25MR]

Buy American Act: compliance, H2306 [24MR]

Caribbean nations: authorize assistance to fund educational development and exchange programs (H.R. 416), H119 [13JA]

Central America: mourn loss of life and support people affected by Tropical Storm Agatha, E1354 [19JY]

———mourn loss of life and support people affected by Tropical Storm Agatha (H. Res. 1462), H5277-H5279 [30JN], E1345 [15JY]

Chile: express condolences to families of the victims of earthquake as well as solidarity with and support for the people as they plan for recovery and reconstruction (H. Res. 1144), H1188-H1190 [9MR], E351 [10MR]

———express support for miners trapped in Copiapo mining disaster and rescue efforts by the Chilean Government and other parties (H. Res. 1662), H7057, H7058 [28SE]

Delaware: tribute to medical staffs assisting with Haitian relief efforts in aftermath of earthquake, E273 [2MR]

Dept. of State: international affairs funding, E438 [22MR]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), Senate amendments, H7372-H7377 [29SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3081), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 1682), H7364-H7370 [29SE]

———instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral development banks to use the voice and influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti's debt to such institutions (H.R. 4573), Senate amendments, H2512, H2513 [14AP]

Disasters: anniversary of earthquakes and tsunami in American Samoa and Samoa, E1861 [29SE]

Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (H. Res. 1155), H3420, H3421 [12MY], E850 [13MY]

European Union: disapprove U.S. loans to the IMF to be used to provide financing until member states comply with economic requirements of membership (H. Con. Res. 279), H3750 [25MY], H5725 [20JY]

Flag—U.S.: encourage display at main humanitarian relief installation in Haiti, H1628 [18MR]

Fort Lauderdale, FL: tribute to Dillard Elementary School for efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, E86 [26JA]

Hackettstown, NJ: tribute to Trinity United Methodist Church for mission trip to Haiti to provide relief in aftermath of earthquake, E57 [21JA]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (H.R. 3240), H270 [21JA]

Haiti: commend U.S. Armed Forces for commitment to earthquake relief mission and encourage President Obama to order the U.S. flag be flown over military and civilian outposts, H4046 [27MY]

———encourage continuation and further expansion of sister-city relationships between U.S. and Haitian municipalities (H. Res. 1332), H3130 [5MY]

———establish refugee status for injured orphaned Haitian children to be airlifted for surgeries in the U.S., H169 [19JA]

———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts, H47, H48, H109, H119-H124 [13JA], H170 [19JA], H333 [26JA], H532-H539 [3FE], E31 [15JA]

———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (H. Res. 1021), H231-H241, H245 [20JA], E71 [21JA], E81, E91 [26JA], E118 [2FE]

———express condolences to earthquake victims and tribute to Fairfax County, VA, Urban Search and Rescue Team 1, H393 [27JA], E19 [13JA]

———provide debt relief, H239 [20JA]

———recognize importance of recovery, rehabilitation, and rebuilding following humanitarian crisis due to earthquake, E2161 [16DE]

———tribute to Fairfax County, VA, Urban Search and Rescue Team 1 for relief efforts in aftermath of earthquake, E492 [25MR]

———tribute to general aviation pilots and industry for contributions made in response to earthquake relief efforts (S. Con. Res. 61), H3338, H3339 [12MY]

———tribute to Miami, FL, Dept. of Fire Rescue Urban Search and Rescue Team for relief efforts in aftermath of earthquake, E412 [18MR]

———tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, H908 [25FE]

———tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (H. Res. 1066), H533 [3FE], H667-H671 [23FE], E210 [23FE], E291 [3MR]

———tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, H557 [4FE]

———tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (H. Res. 1059), H671-H673 [23FE], E210 [23FE], E227 [24FE], E291 [3MR]

———use of disaster relief funding for education and rebuilding schools, E1303 [13JY]

Hawaii: tribute to Peace Corps volunteers, E345 [10MR]

Hay Springs, NE: tribute to Hay Springs High School students for assisting relief efforts in Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, E162 [4FE]

Health: maternal health programs funding, H1084 [3MR]

———prohibit Federal funding of abortions, H6868 [22SE]

———provide assistance for the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula (H.R. 5441), E978 [28MY]

Health4Haiti (organization): Federation for the Development of Universities and Research in Haiti International Humanitarian Service Award recipient, E456 [23MR]

Illinois: tribute to health care professionals taking part in Haiti relief effort, E353 [11MR]

Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (H.R. 5327), H3617-H3620, H3623 [19MY], E901, E906, E910 [20MY], E913 [24MY], E943, E953 [26MY]

———commend efforts of AID, Forest Service, and the Jewish National Fund (organization) to combat forest fire and rebuild destroyed forest, H8266 [9DE]

Kansas: tribute to survivors of Haitian earthquake, families adopting Haitian children, and those providing support and aid to Haiti before and after the earthquake, H315 [21JA]

Kyrgyzstan: resolve political unrest between ethnic groups and support democracy efforts, H4443 [15JN], H5306 [1JY], E1164 [22JN]

Lexington, NE: tribute to Pershing Elementary School students for assisting relief efforts in Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, E389 [16MR]

Lynn University: continued search for students and faculty members still missing in aftermath of earthquake in Haiti, H393 [27JA]

Maxwell, IA: tribute to Collins-Maxwell Middle/High School for efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, E486 [25MR]

Miami Medical Team Foundation: tribute, E39 [19JA]

Millennium Challenge Corp.: awarding of contracts to Chinese owned businesses, E1814 [29SE]

———suspend compact with Morocco, H5977 [22JY], E897 [20MY], E1523 [30JY]

Missouri: tribute to Peace Corps volunteers, E312 [4MR]

NASA: congratulate engineers, scientists, psychologists, and staff for helping to successfully rescue trapped Chilean miners from a collapsed mine near Copiapo, Chile (H. Res. 1714), H7471, H7472 [16NO]

Nascent Solutions, Inc.: anniversary, E1025 [8JN]

National security: call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century, H5962 [22JY]

———call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century (H. Res. 363), H110 [13JA], H170 [19JA], H356 [26JA], H452 [2FE], H795 [24FE], H1002 [2MR], H2244 [23MR], H2671 [20AP], H3102 [4MY], H3250 [6MY], H3514 [18MY], H4371 [10JN], H6649 [14SE]

Obama, President: evaluation of national security policies, H4572 [16JN], H7750 [30NO]

Pakistan: democratic, economic, social development, and security assistance funding, H5738 [20JY]

———express condolences and support for people affected by flooding, E1566 [10AU]

———express condolences to and solidarity with the people in the aftermath of devastating floods (H. Res. 1613), H6709-H6713 [15SE], E1666, E1671, E1672 [16SE], E1692 [22SE]

Peace Corps: anniversary, H1107 [4MR], H6813 [22SE], E274 [2MR], E293, E294 [3MR], E302, E304, E305, E308, E309, E311, E312, E314 [4MR], E334 [9MR], E345 [10MR], E400 [17MR], E647 [26AP]

Save the Children (organization): tribute to efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, H836 [25FE]

Sri Lanka: prohibit assistance under Foreign Military Financing Program, E908 [20MY]

Sudan: develop comprehensive strategy to address humanitarian crisis in Darfur, H5974 [22JY]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (H.R. 4462), H211-H214, H235 [20JA], H532, H533, H535, H537 [3FE], E57, E60 [21JA], E87 [26JA], E143 [3FE]

———impose an excise tax on currency transactions and use funds to establish child care, global health care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation trust funds (H.R. 5783), E1371 [20JY]

U.N.: prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives (H.R. 4636), H4078 [27MY], H4242 [8JN], H5612, H5613 [14JY], H6158 [27JY], H7204 [28SE], H7493-H7496 [16NO], H7752 [30NO]

White House Conference on Haiti: convene (H.R. 5006), E522 [13AP]

World Tuberculosis Day: observance, E477 [24MR], E487 [25MR]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: allocation of foreign aid, S7740 [29SE]

Animals: support and provide financial resources for conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations (S. 529), S7604 [28SE]

———support and provide financial resources for conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations (S. 529), unanimous-consent request, S7672 [29SE]

Armed Forces: making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities, S5213 [21JN], S6190 [22JY]

Birds: provide financial resources for the conservation programs of countries whose activities directly or indirectly affect cranes (H.R. 388), unanimous-consent request, S7671, S7672 [29SE]

———provide financial resources for the conservation programs of countries whose activities directly or indirectly affect cranes (S. 197), S7604 [28SE]

Bol, Manute: tribute (S. Res. 579), S6980 [5AU]

Chile: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (S. Res. 431), S1207 [4MR]

Colombia: tribute to Corps of Engineers' efforts to assist in aftermath of floods, S10923 [21DE]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): cancellation of Subcommittee on Contracting Oversight hearing on Afghanistan police training contract, S1948, S1964 [24MR]

Correctional institutions: authorize appropriations of U.S. assistance to help eliminate inhumane conditions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities (S. 3798), S7176 [16SE]

Dept. of Defense: ensure foreign security forces that receive U.S. assistance have not committed human rights violations, S4434, S4435 [26MY]

Dept. of State: international affairs funding, S237, S238 [26JA], S284 [28JA], S4506 [27MY]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), S7703-S7715 [29SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3081), motion to proceed, S7454 [24SE], S7693 [29SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3081), unanimous-consent agreement, S7702 [29SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3081), unanimous-consent request, S7711 [29SE]

———making appropriations (S. 3676), S6864 [5AU], S7168 [16SE]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations, S4129 [24MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral development banks to use the voice and influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti's debt to such institutions (H.R. 4573), S2165 [26MR]

Developing countries: increase U.S. financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic opportunities for women (S. 1425), S1303 [9MR]

Diseases: ensure U.S. global HIV/AIDS assistance prioritizes saving lives by focusing on access to treatment (S. 3627), S6085 [21JY]

Durbin, Senator: report on congressional delegation trip to Africa, S730-S732 [24FE]

Florida: tribute to volunteers assisting with Haitian relief efforts in aftermath of earthquake, S148 [22JA]

Food: authorize appropriations to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, stimulate rural economies, and improve emergency response to food crises (S. 384), S2580 [22AP], S4611 [7JN]

Foreign countries: report on congressional delegation trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan, S2348-S2351 [15AP]

Foreign policy: strengthen capacity, transparency, and accountability of U.S. foreign assistance programs to effectively adapt and respond to new challenges (S. 1524), S560 [11FE]

Haiti: assessment of relief efforts in aftermath of earthquake, S768, S769 [25FE]

———authorize appropriations to promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development (S. 3317), S4571 [28MY]

———establish refugee status for injured orphaned Haitian children to be airlifted for surgeries in the U.S., S137 [22JA]

———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts, S21 [20JA], S100-S102, S113, S114 [21JA], S143, S148 [22JA], S190 [25JA], S530 [9FE], S557 [11FE]

———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (S. Res. 392), S132 [21JA]

———provide debt relief (S. 2961), S1239 [5MR]

———recognize importance of recovery, rehabilitation, and rebuilding following humanitarian crisis due to earthquake (S. Res. 414), S1127 [4MR]

———set up safe havens with food, water, and protection for all orphans and grant humanitarian parole for orphaned children who are eligible for adoption by U.S. families, S22 [20JA], S71, S113 [21JA]

———tribute to general aviation pilots and industry for contributions made in response to earthquake relief efforts (S. Con. Res. 61), S2982 [29AP]

———tribute to VOA Creole broadcast of information and public service announcements in the aftermath of earthquake, S190 [25JA]

———use of disaster relief funding for education and rebuilding schools, S4203 [25MY], S4434 [26MY]

Iran: establish a program to support a transition to a freely elected, open democracy (S. 3008), S8050 [18NO]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S1256 [8MR]

Levin, Senator: report on congressional delegation trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan, S5842 [14JY]

Lynn University: continued search for students and faculty members still missing in aftermath of earthquake in Haiti, S148 [22JA]

Maryland: tribute to volunteers assisting with Haitian relief efforts in aftermath of earthquake, S560 [11FE]

Pakistan: express condolences to and solidarity with the people in the aftermath of devastating floods, S7587 [28SE]

———promote strengthening of the private sector (S. 3665), S6521 [29JY]

Peace Corps: anniversary, S934 [2MR], S1014 [3MR], S1165 [4MR], S1225, S1226 [5MR]

Rhode Island: tribute to volunteers assisting with Haitian relief efforts in aftermath of earthquake, S557 [11FE]

Rockport, ME: tribute to Penobscot Bay Medical Center staff for assisting relief efforts in Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, S334 [28JA]

Seldon Technologies, Inc.: tribute to participation in relief efforts in Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, S694 [23FE]

Somalia: condition U.S. military assistance on termination of use of child soldiers, S4976 [16JN]

———develop a comprehensive strategy to ensure stability (S. Res. 573), S7770, S7771 [29SE]

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

———report on congressional delegation trip to Cyprus, Syria, India, Afghanistan, and Morocco, S761 [25FE]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (H.R. 4462), S105 [21JA]

———accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (S. 2931), S26 [20JA], S166 [22JA]

———accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (S. 2936), S560 [11FE]

University of Arkansas: tribute to Razorback Relief Operation Haiti event, S5312 [23JN]

Vermont: tribute to volunteers assisting with Haitian relief efforts in aftermath of earthquake, S465 [4FE]

Vietnamese Conflict: provide for environmental cleanup and compensation of victims due to Agent Orange exposure, S7168 [16SE]

Women: empowerment funding, S1303 [9MR]

World Tuberculosis Day: support goals (S. Res. 454), S2015 [24MR]

Zimbabwe: update U.S. policy and authorities to help advance a genuine transition to democracy and promote recovery (S. 3297), S3093-S3095 [4MY]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3606) (S. Rept. 111-221), S5963 [15JY]

Child Protection Compact Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3184) (S. Rept. 111-337), S7615 [28SE]

Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3081, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1682) (H. Rept. 111-655), H7388 [29SE]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3676) (S. Rept. 111-237), S6519 [29JY]

Develop a Comprehensive Strategy To Ensure Stability of Somalia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 573), S7442 [24SE]

Foreign Assistance Revitalization and Accountability Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1524) (S. Rept. 111-122), S438 [2FE]

Foreign Prison Conditions Improvement Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3798), S10929 [21DE]

Haiti Empowerment, Assistance, and Rebuilding Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3317) (S. Rept. 111-225), S5993 [19JY]

Haiti Recovery Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2961) (S. Rept. 111-128), S795 [25FE]

Haiti Reforestation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1183) (S. Rept. 111-352), S8062 [18NO]

Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Submission of a Report on Effects on U.S. Border Security: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3239) (H. Rept. 111-429), H1219 [9MR]

Pakistani-American Enterprise Fund Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3665) (S. Rept. 111-352), S8128 [19NO]

Recognize Importance of Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Rebuilding of Haiti Following Humanitarian Crisis Due to Earthquake: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 414), S740 [24FE]

Victims of Torture Treatment Programs Funding: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2839) (S. Rept. 111-186), S3715 [13MY]

Zimbabwe Transition to Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3297) (S. Rept. 111-369), S10303 [15DE]

Tables

Direct overt U.S. aid and military reimbursements to Pakistan, H6120 [27JY]

Sworn-in Peace Corps volunteers from New Hampshire, S1226 [5MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 1021, express condolences and support to citizens of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts, H231 [20JA]

H. Res. 1048, express condolences and support to citizens of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval vessels for medical relief efforts, H679 [23FE]

H. Res. 1059, tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, H671 [23FE]

H. Res. 1066, tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, H667 [23FE]

H. Res. 1075, commend National Guard Agribusiness Development Teams, Dept. of Agriculture, and AID personnel for efforts to modernize agriculture practices and increase food production in war-torn countries, H1767 [20MR]

H. Res. 1144, express condolences to families of the victims of earthquake in Chile, as well as solidarity with and support for the people as they plan for recovery and reconstruction, H1188 [9MR]

H. Res. 1155, commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs, H3420 [12MY]

H. Res. 1462, mourn loss of life and support people of Central America affected by Tropical Storm Agatha, H5277 [30JN]

H. Res. 1613, express condolences to and solidarity with the people of Pakistan in the aftermath of devastating floods, H6709 [15SE]

H. Res. 1661, tribute to humanitarian aid workers, doctors, and nurses killed in attack in Badakhshan Province in Afghanistan, H7055 [28SE]

H. Res. 1662, express support for miners trapped in Copiapo mining disaster and rescue efforts by the Chilean Government and other parties, H7057 [28SE]

H. Res. 1682, consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 3081, continuing appropriations, H7364 [29SE]

H. Res. 1714, congratulate NASA engineers, scientists, psychologists, and staff for helping to successfully rescue trapped Chilean miners from a collapsed mine near Copiapo, Chile, H7471 [16NO]

H.R. 3081, continuing appropriations, H7372-H7375 [29SE]

H.R. 4462, accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti, H211 [20JA]

H.R. 4573, Debt Relief for Earthquake Recovery in Haiti Act, H1288 [10MR]

H.R. 5327, U.S.-Israel Missile Defense Cooperation and Support Act, H3617 [19MY]

S. 1067, Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act, S1411 [10MR], H3409-H3411 [12MY]

S. 2961, Haiti Recovery Act, S1239 [5MR]

S. Con. Res. 61 tribute to general aviation pilots and industry for contributions made in response to earthquake relief efforts in Haiti, H3338 [12MY]

S. Con. Res. 61, tribute to general aviation pilots and industry for contributions made in response to earthquake relief efforts in Haiti, S2711 [27AP], S2982 [29AP]

S. Res. 392, express condolences and support to citizens of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts, S127, S133 [21JA]

S. Res. 414, recognize importance of recovery, rehabilitation, and rebuilding following humanitarian crisis in Haiti due to earthquake, S1127 [4MR]

S. Res. 414, recognize importance of recovery, rehabilitation, and rebuilding of Haiti following humanitarian crisis due to earthquake, S539 [9FE]

S. Res. 430, commend Oklahoma National Guard Agribusiness Development Team for efforts to modernize agriculture and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan, S1030 [3MR]

S. Res. 431, express condolences and support to citizens of Chile in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts, S1031 [3MR], S1207 [4MR]

S. Res. 454, support goals of World Tuberculosis Day, S1529 [15MR]

S. Res. 573, develop a comprehensive strategy to ensure stability in Somalia, S5544 [29JN], S7770 [29SE]

S. Res. 579, tribute to Manute Bol, S5792 [13JY], S6980 [5AU]