FOREIGN COUNTRIES

Addresses

Commencement of Kazakhstan's Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Chairmanship: Robert O. Blake, Dept. of State, E117 [2FE]

Countering Iran's Nuclear & Terrorist Threats, The Opposition's Role—What Are the U.S. Policy Options?: Frances Fragos Townsend, E2243 [22DE]

———Michael Mukasey, E2242 [22DE]

———Thomas J. Ridge, E2242 [22DE]

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

Israeli/Palestinian Peace Initiatives: Senator Kaufman, S7745 [29SE]

Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process: Liel Maghen, E1430 [27JY]

Joint Meeting of Congress: Felipe Calderon Hinojosa, President of Mexico, H3662-H3664 [20MY]

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

Polish Constitution Day: Jerzy Buzek, European Parliament, E737 [4MY]

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

Saudi Arabia—Fueling Religious Persecution and Extremism: Mansour Al-Hadj, Aafaq Foundation, E2170-E2171 [16DE]

———Maria McFarland, Human Rights Watch (organization), E2170 [16DE]

———Nina Shea, Hudson Institute Center for Religious Freedom, E2171 [16DE]

———R. James Woolsey, E2172 [16DE]

Amendments

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]

Dept. of Homeland Security: allow certain Customs and Border Protection employees who serve under an overseas limited appointment to be converted to a permanent appointment in competitive service (H.R. 1517), S6978 [5AU], H6963 [23SE]

———strengthen efforts to develop nuclear forensics capabilities to permit attribution of the source of nuclear material (H.R. 730), H226 [20JA]

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]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (S. 987), S8351, S8353 [1DE]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to food safety problems and the safety of imported food (S. 510), S7980, S7981, S7986, S7989, S7990 [17NO], S8067, S8068, S8069 [18NO], S8131, S8202 [19NO]

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]

Foreign trade: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program and certain trade preference programs and amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule to modify temporarily certain rates of duty (H.R. 6517), S11051 [22DE], H8982 [22DE]

Guinea: condemn assault of women and killing of political protesters, support inquiry into, and prosecution for, violence, and consider punitive measures against officials found to be complicit (S. Res. 345), S664, S674 [22FE]

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Family Maintenance: ratification, S7719, S7758 [29SE]

Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption: restore immunization and sibling age exemptions for children adopted by U.S. citizens to allow admission to the U.S. (S. 1376), S6088, S6120 [21JY]

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

Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), S1465 [11MR]

Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements for Federal elections (H.R. 5175), consideration (H. Res. 1468), H4793 [24JN]

Taxation: create American jobs and prevent the offshoring of such jobs overseas (S. 3816), S7517, S7521 [27SE]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), S847, S860, S887, S888, S890, S891, S892, S893, S894 [1MR], S955, S956, S958, S959, S969 [2MR], S973, S986, S992, S996, S997, S1002, S1003, S1004, S1005, S1033, S1034, S1061, S1090, S1091, S1092, S1093, S1094, S1095, S1097, S1098, S1102, S1103, S1104, S1105, S1106, S1107, S1108, S1111 [3MR], S1160, S1161, S1162, S1164, S1187, S1188, S1189, S1190, S1191, S1192, S1193, S1201, S1202, S1205 [4MR], S1222, S1223, S1224, S1233, S1240 [5MR], S1265, S1266, S1267, S1268, S1269, S1270, S1271 [8MR], S1277, S1285, S1289, S1290, S1291, S1316, S1317 [9MR], S4625 [7JN], S4642, S4644, S4648, S4660, S4696, S4697, S4698, S4699, S4700, S4701, S4702, S4704 [8JN], S4728, S4729, S4735, S4736, S4738, S4739, S4754, S4755, S4756, S4757, S4758, S4759, S4761, S4763 [9JN], S4859, S4860, S4863, S4864 [10JN], S4877, S4888, S4890, S4891 [14JN], S4920, S4943, S4944, S4945, S4946, S4947, S4948, S4949 [15JN], S4970, S4996, S4997, S5037, S5038, S5041 [16JN], S5063, S5077, S5115, S5137 [17JN], S5211 [21JN], S5310, S5311, S5324, S5365 [23JN], S5448, S5449 [24JN], S5525, S5627, S5628 [29JN], S6033, S6034, S6035 [20JY], S6088 [21JY], H4101, H4130 [28MY], H5938 [22JY]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1403), H4097 [28MY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act, S1421 [11MR], H2818 [22AP]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, S4866 [10JN], S5631 [29JN], S5718 [30JN], H4736 [23JN], H6126 [27JY]

Articles and editorials

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

Afghanistan Questions U.S. Silence Over Pakistan's Role, H6122 [27JY]

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

American Debate—Secret Donors vs. Democracy, S7875 [15NO]

Big Guns—China Muscles Up Artillary Punch, S7736 [29SE]

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

`Bulldozer,' `Giant' of Diplomacy Holbrooke Dies—Among Credits—`95 Bosnian Pact, H8507 [15DE]

Campaign Money To Burn, S7875 [15NO]

China Sends S. Korean POW Back to N. Korea, E1486 [29JY]

Dangerous Silence, E539 [14AP]

Donor Names Remain Secret as Rules Shift, S7322 [22SE]

Expelled in Morocco—U.S. Ally Mistreats American Christians, E1320 [14JY]

Extraordinary Speech, E2211-E2213 [21DE]

Fresh Thinking on Supporting Israel, E40 [19JA]

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

Gabon's President Meets Clinton, Calls Corruption Africa's Cancer, E1000 [28MY]

Hollow ``Reset'' With Russia, S4510 [27MY]

How To Handle the Sovereign Debt Explosion, S1433 [11MR]

In Morocco, a Crackdown on Christian Aid Workers, H3467 [13MY]

Is Our Man in Morocco Up to the Job?, E1524 [30JY]

Military's Foundation Must Be Made in U.S.A., S5764 [13JY]

Mutually Assured Survival in Cyber Space, H507 [3FE]

`Necessary' War? The President and Congress, Distracted, Have Left a Void, H1253 [10MR]

New Net Armor Proves Its Worth, E1794 [29SE]

Obama Backs Down on Sudan, E651 [26AP]

Obama Ignores Sudan's Genocide, E929 [25MY]

Obama Repeating 1975 Mistakes, H1491 [16MR]

Pakistanis See US as Biggest Threat, H6117 [27JY]

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

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

Sacrificing an Island, E2074 [7DE]

Senate Pushes Obama Administration To Sign Treaty Banning Land Mines, E872 [18MY]

Send Jobs Overseas Act, S7458 [27SE]

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

Stop Preaching or Get Out, E1524 [30JY]

Three Men Charged in Miami With Financing Hezbollah, S1219 [5MR]

Tickling Sanctions for Iran From the UN—It's Now Up to Congress, S5102 [17JN]

U.S. Indirectly Paying Afghan Warlords as Part of Security Contract, H5398 [1JY]

U.S. Lost in Afghan Vote, H4041 [27MY]

U.S. Officials Say Karzai Aides Are Derailing Corruption Cases Involving Elite, H5399 [1JY]

Victory for Writing, H6128 [27JY]

Wartime Losses Hit Hard in Tightknit Fall River, H8297 [14DE]

What Now? Afghanistan Sitrep, H5391-H5393 [1JY]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: ensure funds provided for Armed Forces operations are only used for safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense contractors (see H.R. 6045), H6570 [30JY]

———require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (see S. 3197), S2295 [14AP] (see H.R. 5015), H2578 [14AP]

———undermine the Taliban and their allies through recognition of ethnic diversity and support of a decentralized Federal political system that shifts more power to regions and localities (see H. Res. 1769), H8520 [15DE]

Africa: commend independence anniversary of several nations (see H. Res. 1405), H4022 (see H. Res. 1405), H4084 [27MY]

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]

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]

Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Con. Res. 295), H5502 [1JY]

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): welcome leaders to the U.S. for summit, broaden U.S. engagement, and reinforce democracy efforts in Burma (see S. Res. 640), S7421 [23SE]

Atomic Energy Act: require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries (see S. 3507), S5112 [17JN]

Aviation: establish limitations on the approval of cooperative arrangements between 2 or more air carriers or between an air carrier and a foreign air carrier (see H.R. 4788), H1219 [9MR]

———require air carriers to transmit a passenger and crew manifest for a flight in foreign air transportation to or from the U.S. to U.S. Customs and Border Protection at least 24 hours before departure (see H.R. 5221), H3201 [5MY]

Belarus: urge conduct of a free and fair Presidential election and express support for the Belarusian people's desire for democratic government that respects human rights and the rule of law (see H. Res. 1716), H7499 [16NO]

Biological weapons: improve international strategy of the U.S. for monitoring, reducing, and responding to biological risks (see H.R. 6297), H7391 [29SE]

Burma: call on military regime to recognize Rohingya people as full and equal citizens and lift all restrictions on them, and end religious and ethnic persecution throughout the country (see H. Res. 1710), H7396 [29SE]

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

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

Business and industry: establish an international professional exchange program with Muslim-majority countries (see S. 3688), S6584 [2AU]

———require employees at call centers who initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose physical location of such employees (see S. 3843), S7507 [27SE] (see H.R. 6309), H7391 [29SE]

———require persons to certify that they have not violated foreign corrupt practices statutes before being awarded Government contracts (see H.R. 5837), H5984 [22JY]

Calderon Hinojosa, Felipe: recognize service to Mexico and welcome to the U.S. (see S. Res. 535), S3984 [19MY]

Canada: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (see H. Res. 1314), H3078 [29AP]

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]

China: express condolences to victims and support recovery efforts following earthquake in the Qinghai province (see H. Res. 1324), H3123 [4MY]

———limit total value of Chinese goods procured by the U.S. Government in a year to not more than the total value of U.S. goods procured by the Chinese Government the preceding year (see H.R. 5312), H3483 [13MY]

———prohibit purchases by the U.S. Government of Chinese goods and services until China agrees to the Agreement on Government Procurement (see S. 3505), S5112 [17JN]

Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 603), S6549 [30JY] (see H. Res. 1402), H3870 [26MY]

Citizenship: modify naturalization requirements relative to physical presence in the U.S. for alien translators granted special immigrant status (see S. 3867), S7787 [29SE]

Civil liberties: 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]

Classified information: provide penalties for disclosure of classified information related to certain intelligence activities (see S. 4004), S8397 [2DE] (see H.R. 6506), H8264 [8DE]

Colombia: tribute to work of Constitutional Court on behalf of Colombia's internally displaced persons, especially indigenous peoples, Afro-Colombians, and women (see H. Res. 1224), H2459 [25MR]

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on foreign use of U.S. entities to bring suspect funds into the U.S. (see S. Res. 445), S1169 [4MR]

Community of Democracies (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 1143), H1169 [4MR]

Congress: require any local currencies used for Members and employees for official foreign travel be paid for using congressional funds and enhance disclosure on official congressional foreign travel (see H.R. 5957), H6404 (see H.R. 5957), H6456 [29JY]

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]

Courts: constitutional amendment to prohibit basing legal opinions or rulings on foreign laws, treaties, or religious laws (see H.J. Res. 106), H8990 [22DE]

———prevent proceeds or instrumentalities of foreign crime located in the U.S. from being shielded from foreign forfeiture proceedings (see S. 4005), S8397 [2DE] (see H.R. 6487), H8030 [2DE]

———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]

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

Crime: provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 5137), H2876 [26AP]

———require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries and develop action plans to improve capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime (see S. 3155), S1873 [23MR] (see H.R. 4962), H2457 [25MR]

———restrict passports of certain sex offenders (see H.R. 5870), H6162 [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 (see S. Con. Res. 54), S1359 [10MR] (see H. Con. Res. 251, 252), H1358 [11MR]

Cyprus: call for protection of religious sites and artifacts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of northern Cyprus as well as for general respect for religious freedom (see H. Res. 1631), H6803 [16SE]

Dept. of Commerce: expand Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program and Technology Innovation Program to include projects with potential for commercial exploitation in foreign markets (see S. 3084), S1229 [5MR]

———provide cost-sharing assistance to improve access to foreign markets for energy efficiency and renewable energy products exported by small- and medium-sized businesses in the U.S. (see S. 3395), S4082 [20MY]

Dept. of Defense: consideration of any unfair competitive advantage in evaluation of contract offers for the KC-X military air refueling tanker program (see H.R. 6540), H8785 [17DE]

———establish a Director of Anti-Trafficking Policies (see H.R. 5195), H3078 [29AP]

———prohibit the use of funds to transfer or release individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the custody of another country (see H.R. 4600), H601 [4FE]

———prohibit transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into any country or region recognized as a haven for terrorist activity or a state sponsor of terrorism (see H.R. 4464), H193 [19JA]

———require submittal of certain certifications to Congress before transferring or releasing individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the custody of another country (see H.R. 4490), H326 [21JA]

Dept. of Education: make grants to local educational agencies to carry out teacher exchanges (see H.R. 4833), H1358 [11MR]

Dept. of Energy: implement country-of-origin disclosure requirements for motor vehicle fuels (see H.R. 4512), H386 [26JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: implement a comprehensive border security plan to combat illegal immigration, drug and alien smuggling, and violent activity along the southwest border of the U.S. (see S. 3332), S3407 [7MY]

———modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see S. 3544), S5538 [29JN]

———provide for hiring, training, and deploying of additional Border Patrol agents along the southwest international border of the U.S. (see H.R. 5256), H3309 [11MY]

———remove temporary suspension of waiver authority for participation in the visa waiver program (see S. 16), S7786 [29SE]

Dept. of State: authorize grants for an international documentary exchange program (see S. 3503), S5112 [17JN]

———designate the Pakistani Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization (see S. 3560), S5699 [30JN]

———investigate role of Insan Hak ve Hurriyetleri ve Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH) (organization) in supporting terrorist organizations and foreign involvement in breaking Israel's blockade of Gaza (see H. Res. 1532), H5676 [15JY]

———modernize authorities to oppose dissemination of violent extremist ideologies over the Internet and other mediums of information (see H.R. 5729), H5546 [13JY]

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]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 6521), H8353 [14DE]

———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]

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

Drugs: clarify that persons who conspire or engage in conduct within the U.S. to possess, traffic, or abet traffickers of illegal drugs outside the U.S., may be criminally prosecuted in the U.S. (see S. 3218), S2377 [15AP] (see H.R. 5231), H3272 [6MY]

———prevent use of Indian reservations located on U.S. borders to facilitate cross-border drug trafficking (see H.R. 4747), H1103 [3MR]

Education: support a public diplomacy program promoting advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) made by or in partnership with the people of the U.S. (see S. Res. 660), S7618 [28SE]

Emergency Trade Deficit Commission: establish (see S. 3893), S7787 [29SE]

Eritrea: recognize destructive role of the Government and designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 1708), H7396 [29SE]

Europe: recognize persons of African descent (see H. Res. 1592), H6572 [30JY]

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]

Export Enhancement Act: enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see H.R. 6231), H7154 [28SE]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to food safety problems and the safety of imported food without creating new Government bureaucracy (see S. 3832), S7420 [23SE]

Federal aid programs: increase AmeriCorps, Job Corps, and Peace Corps funding (see H. Res. 1396), H3823 [25MY]

Federal employees: improve post-employment restrictions on representation of foreign entities by senior Government officers and employees (see S. 3713), S6883 [5AU]

Food Safety Administration: establish (see H.R. 6552), H8785 [17DE]

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

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

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

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

———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 Corrupt Practices Act: propose debarment from contracting with the Federal Government of persons violating such Act (see H.R. 5366), H3702 [20MY]

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]

———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]

———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]

Foreign trade: enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see H.R. 6231), H7211 [28SE]

———express that foreign countries have engaged in unfair trade practices in the U.S. with regards to paper products (see H. Res. 1699), H7395 [29SE]

———extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program and certain trade preference programs and amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule to modify temporarily certain rates of duty (see H.R. 6517), H8291 [13DE]

———improve support, training, education, and compliance assistance regarding export licensing requirements provided to small and medium-sized businesses (see H.R. 6320), H7392 [29SE]

———prohibit import of paper products not manufactured in accordance with requirements under Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 6285), H7390 [29SE]

———remove preferential trade treatment for certain textile articles (see H.R. 5940), H6403 (see H.R. 5940), H6455 [29JY]

———support effective enforcement of trade laws including antidumping and countervailing duty orders and transshipment in order to remedy harm to U.S. consumers and businesses (see H. Res. 1681), H7395 [29SE]

———take discretionary action if a foreign country engages in unreasonable acts, policies, or practices that negatively affect the environment (see H.R. 6311), H7391 [29SE]

Friends of Israel Initiative: recognize formation and support objectives (see H. Con. Res. 315), H6681 [14SE]

Georgia (country): reaffirm close and enduring relationship with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1544), H5819 [20JY]

———support sovereignty and territorial integrity, call upon Russia to fulfill terms of ceasefire agreements, and allow return of displaced persons and observer missions (see S. Res. 698), S8713 [9DE]

Global Child Nutrition Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1202), H1744 [19MR]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 464), S1813 [22MR] (see H. Res. 1107), H833 [24FE]

Guinea: condemn violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and human rights abuses (see H. Res. 1013), H140 [13JA]

Gulf of Mexico: amend Jones Act and related statutes with respect to the liability of vessel owners and operators for damages (see S. 3600), S5964 [15JY]

———waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see S. 3512), S5153 [18JN] (see H.R. 5585), H4779 [23JN]

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

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

———extend certain trade preferences and encourage foreign investment (see S. 2978), S440 [2FE]

———promote strengthening of private sector (see S. 3202), S2295 [14AP]

———provide customs support services (see S. 3275), S2758 [28AP] (see H.R. 5160), H3013 [28AP]

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

Haitian-American Enterprise Fund: establish (see H.R. 4961), H2457 [25MR]

Health care professionals: enhance global healthcare by implementing immigration policies that encourage foreign workers in the U.S. to assist with health care in their home countries (see S. 3135), S1670 [17MR]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see S. 2982), S481 [4FE] (see H.R. 4594), H601 [4FE]

Immigration: allow aliens who are legally present in the U.S. to return temporarily to their country of citizenship if that country is engaged in post-conflict reconstruction (see S. 2974), S439 [2FE]

———bar admission of aliens from countries designated state sponsors of terrorism and prohibit funding to transfer enemy combatants detained at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to U.S. facilities (see H.R. 4441), H139 [13JA]

———discontinue granting visas to nationals and deny admission to officials from a country that denies or unreasonably delays repatriation of aliens ordered to leave the U.S. (see H.R. 6018), H6569 [30JY]

———eliminate deadline for application for asylum in the U.S. (see H.R. 4800), H1322 [10MR]

———exempt refugees who are employed by the Federal Government overseas from 1-year physical presence requirement for adjustment of status to that of aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence (see S. 2960), S340 [28JA]

———increase U.S. competitiveness through enhancing access to high-skilled foreign workers, retaining those educated in the U.S., and streamlining employer certification processes (see H.R. 5658), H5500 [1JY]

———modify age requirements for adopted alien children and harmonize adoptions between Hague Convention and non-Hague Convention countries (see H.R. 5532), H4506 [15JN]

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

———reform (see S. 3932), S7788 [29SE]

———support credible and effective policies which welcome lawful immigrants and nonimmigrants and also prevent the unlawful entry or continued presence of unlawful foreign persons (see H. Res. 1026), H326 [21JA]

India: condemn human rights violations against Kashmiri Pandits, dismantle terrorist infrastructure in the region, and hold terrorists accountable for their actions (see H. Res. 1601), H6572 [30JY]

———independence anniversary (see S. Res. 613), S6884 [5AU]

Indonesia: end human rights crisis in Papua and West Papua (see H. Res. 1355), H3441 [12MY]

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1692), H7395 [29SE]

International Organizations Immunities Act: extend to the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the International Civilian Office in Kosovo (see H.R. 5139), H2876 [26AP]

International Year of Biodiversity: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1308), H3078 [29AP]

Investments: increase transparency regarding U.S. debt instruments held by foreign governments and assess risks to the U.S. of such holdings (see S. 3240), S2518 [21AP] (see H.R. 5319), H3540 [18MY]

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 execution of human rights activists (see H. Res. 1068), H555 [3FE]

———enhance diplomatic efforts by imposing additional economic sanctions (see S. 4008), S8477 [3DE] (see H.R. 6296), H7391 [29SE]

———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]

Iran Sanctions Act: investigate possible violations within a specified period (see H.R. 4807), H1323 [10MR]

———restrict oil and gas leasing of persons engaging in sanctioned activities and require lessees disclose participation in energy-related ventures, investments, or partnerships (see S. 3810), S7267 [21SE] (see H.R. 6043), H6569 [30JY]

Iraq: commend civil-military partnership and leadership of Raymond T. Odierno and Christopher R. Hill to refine and sustain effective counterinsurgency and counterterrorism strategy (see S. Res. 616), S6885 [5AU]

———encourage elected officials and political leaders to redouble efforts to form a government that is just, representative, and accountable to the people (see H. Res. 1695), H7395 [29SE]

Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. Con. Res. 271), H3078 [29AP]

———commend accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (see H. Res. 1391), H3823 [25MY]

———investigate critical injury to Tristan Anderson in West Bank village of Nil'in and express sympathy to him and his family (see H. Con. Res. 270), H3014 [28AP]

———support relocation of U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem (see H. Res. 1191), H1656 [18MR]

Japan: remedy trade violations relative to not applying incentives for U.S. automobile imports under the Japan Eco-Friendly Vehicle Purchase Program (see S. Res. 388), S52 [20JA] (see H. Res. 997), H39 [12JA]

Jones Act: repeal to allow foreign-flagged vessels to ship goods between waterborne ports of the U.S. (see S. 3525), S5319 [23JN]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn detainment of a South Korean fishing ship and the continued provocation by the North Korean military (see H. Res. 1608), H6627 [10AU]

———continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 5350), H3701 [20MY]

Korea, Republic of: express sympathy to families of those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and solidarity with the Government in aftermath of the tragic incident (see S. Res. 525), S3716 [13MY] (see H. Res. 1382), H3702 [20MY]

Kyrgyzstan: call for investigation and prevention of violence, support humanitarian relief efforts, and strengthen democratic institutions and respect for human rights (see S. Res. 566), S5461 [25JN]

———democracy efforts (see H. Res. 1520), H5675 [15JY]

Law enforcement: mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally (see H.R. 6266), H7389 [29SE]

———mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 5138), H2876 [26AP]

———prohibit the extrajudicial killing of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6010), H6568 [30JY]

Lithuania: anniversary (see S. Res. 442), S1169 [4MR]

Macedonia: tribute to partnership with Vermont National Guard (see S. Res. 673), S7789 [29SE]

Malaria Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 499), S2587 [22AP]

Mexico: celebrate anniversaries of independence and the beginning of the Mexican Revolution, recognize contributions of Mexican Americans, and support closer collaboration with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1604), H6572 [30JY]

———express condolences to families of victims of people who died while migrating to the U.S. and condemn criminal network responsible for their massacre (see H. Res. 1658), H6989 [23SE]

Mining and mineral resources: promote exploration for and development of rare earth elements and reestablish competitive supply chain for rare earth materials (see S. 4031), S10304 [15DE]

Moldova: recognize recent accomplishments and express support for free and transparent parliamentary elections (see S. Res. 683), S8063 [18NO]

Monterey Institute of International Studies: recognize contributions of James Martin Center to combat nuclear weapons proliferation by training nonproliferation specialists and disseminating timely information (see H. Res. 1358), H3483 [13MY]

Motion pictures: promote documentary films that convey a diversity of views about life in the U.S. and bring insightful foreign perspectives to U.S. audiences (see S. 3138), S1750 [18MR]

National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities (see H.R. 5357), H3701 [20MY] (see H.R. 6253), H7389 [29SE] (see H. Con. Res. 273), H3123 [4MY]

———improve efforts to prevent, deter, prepare for, detect, attribute, respond to, and recover from an attack with a weapon of mass destruction (see H.R. 5498), H4385 [10JN]

———prevent proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and prepare for attacks using such weapons (see H.R. 5057), H2640 [15AP]

NATO: strengthen U.S. commitment to transatlantic security by implementing principles outlined in Declaration on Alliance Security (see H.R. 5338), H3540 [18MY]

Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead international community in reversing renewable natural resource degradation trends (see S. 3508), S5112 [17JN] (see H.R. 4959), H2457 [25MR]

Nuclear energy: improve and underscore importance of international nuclear safety cooperation for operating power reactors and support Convention on Nuclear Safety efforts (see S. 3922), S7788 [29SE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require report on foreign development of electromagnetic pulse weapons (see H.R. 6471), H7855 [1DE]

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]

———grant temporary protected status to certain nationals affected by flooding (see H.R. 6505), H8264 [8DE]

Pharmaceuticals: importation of prescription drugs (see S. 3415), S4211 [25MY]

Philippines: initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement (see H. Res. 1435), H4424 [14JN]

Political campaigns: prohibit campaign contributions by lobbyists representing countries defined as state sponsors of terrorism or any other foreign national (see H.R. 5609), H4904 [28JN]

———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements for Federal elections (H.R. 5175), consideration (see H. Res. 1468), H4778 [23JN]

———protect Federal, State, and local elections from the influence of foreign nationals (see S. 2959), S271 [27JA]

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

Romania: celebrate anniversary of relations with the U.S., commend Romanian people on achievements, and reaffirm bonds of trust and values with the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 67), S5699 [30JN] (see H. Con. Res. 291), H4974 (see H. Con. Res. 291), H5203 [29JN]

Russia: express solidarity with human rights defenders (see H. Res. 1539), H5818 [20JY]

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]

Ships and vessels: transfer naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (see S. 3847), S7507 [27SE]

Social Security: increase payments for temporary assistance to U.S. citizens returned from foreign countries and provide funding to avoid shortfalls in Medicare cost-sharing program (see S. 2949), S197 [25JA]

Taiwan: support U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. 316), H6681 [14SE]

Taxation: close foreign tax loopholes (see H.R. 5793), H5818 [20JY]

———create American jobs and prevent the offshoring of such jobs overseas (see S. 3816), S7267 [21SE]

———decrease top marginal corporate rate and prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade taxation of U.S. income (see H.R. 5857), H6042 [26JY]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1403), H3869 [26MY] (see H. Res. 1550), H5983 [22JY]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Senate amendment—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 1392), H3822 [25MY] (see H. Res. 1537), H5817 [20JY]

———modify treatment of foreign investments in U.S. real property (see H.R. 4539), H422 [27JA]

———provide for identification of corporate tax haven countries and increased penalties for tax evasion practices in haven countries that ship U.S. jobs overseas (see H.R. 5622), H4973 (see H.R. 5622), H5202 [29JN]

———reduce the maximum corporate income tax rate and offset the revenue cost by repealing certain corporate tax benefits (see H.R. 5962), H6404 (see H.R. 5962), H6456 [29JY]

———repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations or for property and eliminate loopholes that encourage companies to move operations offshore (see H.R. 5982), H6567 [30JY]

Terrorism: call on Pakistan, Afghanistan, and other Central Asian countries to effectively monitor and regulate the manufacture, sale, transport, and use of ammonium nitrate fertilizer (see S. Res. 570), S5489 [28JN]

Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of political problems (see S. Res. 538), S4143 [24MY] (see H. Res. 1321), H3123 [4MY]

Trade Act: strengthen provisions relative to identification of U.S. trade expansion priorities (see H.R. 6007), H6568 [30JY]

Treaties and agreements: require approval to enter into trade agreements with foreign countries (see H.R. 6259), H7389 [29SE]

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: anniversary (see S. Res. 446), S1261 [8MR]

Turkey: initiate negotiations to enter into a bilateral free trade agreement (see H. Res. 1748), H7855 [1DE]

U.N.: prohibit U.S. participation on the U.N. Human Rights Council and prohibit contributions for purposes of paying for investigation into efforts to break Israeli blockade of Gaza (see H.R. 5501), H4386 [10JN]

———support goals and ideals of General Assembly Resolution declaring a ``Decade of Action for Road Safety'' (see H. Res. 1696), H7395 [29SE]

———support India as a permanent member of the Security Council (see H. Res. 1739), H7644 [29NO]

———take procedural actions necessary to establish India as a permanent member of the Security Council (see H. Res. 1729), H7614 [18NO]

Uganda: condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (see H. Res. 1538), H5818 [20JY]

———express that the ``Anti-Homosexuality Bill'' under consideration, imposing long term imprisonment and the death penalty for certain acts, threatens the protection of fundamental human rights (see S. Res. 409), S482 [4FE] (see H. Res. 1064), H555 [3FE]

United Kingdom: recognize close friendship and historical ties with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1303), H2936 [27AP]

Voting: provide for the expedited delivery of absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters (see H.R. 6009), H6568 [30JY]

World Intellectual Property Day: support goals (see H. Res. 1208), H2261 [23MR]

World's Fair: congratulate China for hosting Shanghai 2010 Expo, recognize role of the Expo in opening up China, and call for USA Pavillion operators to maximize opportunity to showcase U.S. attributes (see S. Res. 532), S3831 [17MY]

Cloture motions

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

FDA: improve capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to food safety problems and the safety of imported food (S. 510), S8049 [18NO], S8229 [29NO]

———improve capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to food safety problems and the safety of imported food (S. 510), motion to proceed, S7730 [29SE], S7929 [17NO]

Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections (S. 3628), motion to proceed, S6191 [22JY], S6285 [27JY], S7388 [23SE]

Taxation: create American jobs and prevent the offshoring of such jobs overseas (S. 3816), motion to proceed, S7438 [24SE], S7584 [28SE]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), S1225 [5MR], S1292 [9MR], S1339 [10MR]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), House amendment, S4878 [14JN], S4975 [16JN], S5096 [17JN], S5310 [23JN]-S5419 [24JN], S5525 [29JN], S5679 [30JN], S6011 [20JY]

Conference reports

Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act (H.R. 2194), H4751-H4770 [23JN]

Essays

Public Diplomacy—Building Bridges of Understanding: Richard W. Soudriette, Center for Diplomacy and Democracy, S10926 [21DE]

Excerpts

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

Histories

Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act (S. 1415), S4513-S4521 [27MY]

Letters

Address increasing relationship between Iran and Venezuela: several Senators, S4634 [8JN]

Afghanistan-Pakistan Study Group establishment, H6999 [28SE]

———Representative Wolf, H6998 [28SE]

Allegations of Federal Reserve coverup of the funding source for Watergate burglars and defective audit of U.S. branch of foreign bank that transferred money to Saddam Hussein: Robert D. Auerbach, E255 [25FE]

American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: Donald Brown, Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc., S5073 [17JN]

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

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]

Commend Obama administration's conducting of a comprehensive review of U.S. policy on use of antipersonnel landmines: several Representatives, E872 [18MY]

———several Senators, S3865 [18MY], E871 [18MY]

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]

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

Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act: Representative Jackson Lee, H4789 [24JN]

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

Enhance ability to track foreign nationals who overstay their visa: Senator Cornyn, S5390 [24JN]

Excise tax on foreign companies that are not members of certain international trade agreements in order to pay for health benefits for first responders to terrorist attacks: several business associations, H8960 [22DE]

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

FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: Carol L. Tucker-Foreman, Consumer Federation of America, S7920 [17NO]

———Carol L. Tucker-Foreman and Chris Waldrop, Consumer Federation of America, S7402 [23SE]

———David W. Plunkett and Caroline Smith DeWaal, Center for Science in the Public Interest, S7401 [23SE]

———Jean Halloran and Amy V. Gadhia, Consumers Union, S7920 [17NO]

———Jeffrey Levi, Trust for America's Health (organization), S7401 [23SE], S7919 [17NO]

———Jennifer Hatcher, Food Marketing Institute, S7401 [23SE]

———Joel G. Newman, American Feed Industry Association, S7402 [23SE]

———Kathleen Sebelius, Sec. of HHS and Margaret A. Hamburg, FDA, S7921 [17NO]

———Kathleen Sebelius and Margaret A. Hamburg, Dept. of HHS, S7402 [23SE]

———several food and agricultural organizations, S7930 [17NO]

———several food industry, consumers, and public health community organizations, S7920 [17NO]

———several organizations, S7401 [23SE]

———Shelley A. Hearne, Pew Charitable Trusts (organization), S7920 [17NO]

———Wenonah Hauter, Food & Water Watch (organization), S7401 [23SE]

Federal response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion in Gulf of Mexico: Senator LeMieux, S5169 [21JN]

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

Haiti Economic Lift Program Act: Augustine D. Tantillo, American Manufacturing Trade Action Coalition, and Cass M. Johnson, National Council of Textile Organizations, S2762 [28AP], H3137 [5MY]

———William J. Clinton and George W. Bush, Clinton Bush Haiti Fund (organization), H3137 [5MY]

Human rights abuses in Morocco: Taib F. Fihri, H3468 [13MY]

Human trafficking in Egypt: several Representatives, E648 [26AP]

International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act: Desmond Tutu, Elders Foundation, H8473 [15DE]

Mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign sex offenders: Ernie Allen, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, H6096 [27JY]

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

Radicalization of Americans in Yemen: Representative Wolf, H114 [13JA]

Review national security regulations: Representative Wolf, H113 [13JA]

Tax increases on U.S. companies with operations overseas: Jay Timmons, National Association of Manufacturers, H6618 [10AU]

———Larry D. Burton, Business Roundtable (organization), H6618 [10AU]

———Promote America's Competitive Edge (PACE) Coalition, H6619 [10AU]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H6618 [10AU]

U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act: Augustine D. Tantillo, American Manufacturing Trade Action Coalition, H5849 [21JY]

———Jay Timmons, National Association of Manufacturers, H5848 [21JY]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H5848 [21JY]

———Sarah F. Pierce, National Council of Textile Organizations, H5848 [21JY]

U.S. Policy on Sudan: Representative Wolf, H5979 [22JY]

U.S. policy on Sudan: Representative Wolf, H3183 [5MY], E761 [5MY]

Lists

Businesses and organizations opposing H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, H4173 [28MY]

Cosponsors of H. Res. 1402, Citizen Diplomacy Day, E948 [26MY]

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

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

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

Organization for International Investment members, H2290 [24MR]

Organizations supporting FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, H8210 [8DE], H8889 [21DE]

Messages

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Australia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Obama, S3161 [5MY], H3172 [5MY]

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and Russia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Obama, S3471 [10MY], H3422 [12MY]

Blocking the Property of Certain Persons Relative to Serious Human Rights Abuses by Iranian Government: President Obama, S7781 [29SE], H7275 [29SE]

Continuation of National Emergency Relative to Cote D'Ivoire: President Obama, S435 [2FE], H450 [2FE]

Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to Cuba's Destruction of Unarmed U.S.-Registered Civilian Aircraft: President Obama, S696 [23FE], H693 [23FE]

Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq: President Obama, S3641 [12MY], H3422 [12MY]

Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Developing Country Designations and Terminations: President Obama, H11 [12JA]

National Drug Control Strategy: President Obama, H3296 [11MY]

National Emergency Relative to Belarus: President Obama, S4653 [8JN], H4229 [8JN]

National Emergency Relative to Burma: President Obama, S3782 [14MY], H3485 [14MY]

National Emergency Relative to Democratic People's Republic of Korea: President Obama, S4883 [14JN], H4399 [14JN]

National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Obama, S1357 [10MR], H1295 [10MR]

National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism: President Obama, S7172 [16SE], H6792 [16SE]

National Emergency Relative to Syria: President Obama, S3033 [3MY], H3100 [4MY]

National Emergency Relative to the Former Liberian Regime of Charles Taylor: President Obama, S5990 [19JY], H5690 [19JY]

National Emergency Relative to the Western Balkans: President Obama, S4653 [8JN], H4228 [8JN]

National Emergency Relative to Threat in Lebanon Posed by Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine Legitimate Democratic Institutions: President Obama, S6517 [29JY], H6355 [29JY]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Hungary: President Obama, S7910 [15NO]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Luxembourg: President Obama, S7910 [15NO]

Termination of Suspensions Under the Foreign Relations Authorization Act Relative to Munitions Export Licenses for Exports to China: President Obama, S4744 [9JN], H4314 [9JN]

Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms: President Obama, S3766 [13MY]

Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters With Bermuda: President Obama, S5631 [29JN]

Motions

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

FDA: improve capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to food safety problems and the safety of imported food (S. 510), S7730 [29SE], S8230 [29NO]

Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), H2806 [22AP]

Taxation: create American jobs and prevent the offshoring of such jobs overseas (S. 3816), S7438 [24SE]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), S998, S1007, S1009, S1010, S1011 [3MR], S1151, S1152 [4MR], S1286 [9MR], S4630 [8JN], S4733, S4735, S4738 [9JN], S4958, S4972 [16JN], S5064, S5084 [17JN], S5305, S5306 [23JN], S5525 [29JN], S6035 [20JY], S6062, S6063 [21JY], H4130 [28MY], H5939 [22JY]

Press releases

Senators and Representatives Support Ban on Landmines—Letters Sent to President Obama: U.S. Campaign To Ban Landmines (organization), E872 [18MY]

Tax Extenders Act Creates New Jobs, Growth, Innovation, and Opportunity for Every American: Speaker Pelosi, S608 [22FE]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: assessment of efforts to develop an air force, E90 [26JA]

———certify that the Afghanistan Independent Election Commission and the Afghanistan Electoral Complaints Commission have professional capacity, legal authority, and independence to carry out and oversee elections, H4041 [27MY]

———funding for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces, H5346, H5349, H5389-H5404 [1JY], E1296 [13JY], E1331 [15JY]

———require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces, H3314 [12MY], H3488 [18MY], H3843 [26MY], H5696 [19JY], H5896 [21JY], H6047, H6121 [27JY], H6563 [30JY], E1341 [15JY], E1445 [28JY], E1534 [30JY]

———require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (H.R. 5015), H2556, H2561 [14AP]

———societal impact of education for girls, H356 [26JA], H452 [2FE]

———stop indirect U.S. payments to Afghan warlords as part of security contract, H5521 [13JY]

———strategy for continued U.S. military presence, H14 [12JA], H110 [13JA], H170 [19JA], H356 [26JA], H2193 [22MR], H4734 [23JN], H4783, H4858 [24JN], H4880 [28JN], H4950-H4953 [29JN], H5347 [1JY], H6813 [22SE], H7202 [28SE], E422 [19MR]

———U.S. policy, H1296 [10MR]

———withdrawal of U.S. military presence, H935 [26FE], H1001 [2MR], H1032 [3MR], H1107 [4MR]

Afghanistan-Pakistan Study Group: establish, H6998 [28SE]

Africa: commend independence anniversary of several nations (H. Res. 1405), H5270-H5272 [30JN], E1264, E1269 [1JY], E1312 [14JY], E1342 [15JY]

Amnesty International (organization): release of report on human rights violations against migrants in Mexico, H3624 [19MY]

Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (H. Con. Res. 295), H5695 [19JY]

Armed Forces: tribute to meritorious service of aviators shot down over, or otherwise forced to land in, hostile territory yet evaded enemy capture or were captured but subsequently escaped (H. Res. 925), H1778-H1782 [20MR]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, E623 [22AP]

Azerbaijan: anniversary of Armenian genocide at Sumgait, E263 [26FE], E281 [2MR]

———independence anniversary, E851 [13MY], E1006 [28MY]

———relationship with Israel, E945 [26MY]

———U.S. policy, E420 [19MR]

Belarus: arrest of opponents of Alexander Lukashenko in the Presidential election as well as the arrest of journalists and social activists, H8917 [21DE]

Bongo Ondimba, Ali: U.S. visit by Gabonese President, E1000 [28MY]

Bulgaria: tribute to economic achievements, E25 [13JA]

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

———democracy efforts, H2676 [20AP]

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

———waive annual renewal requirement, impose sanctions on Burmese gemstones, and ban visa expansion, asset blocking, and prohibited activities, H5566 [14JY]

Business and industry: bring manufacturing jobs back from overseas, H4577 [16JN], H5602, H5603 [14JY], H5898-H5905 [21JY], H6737-H6742 [15SE]

———eliminate tax incentives to move jobs and profits overseas, H4091, H4092 [28MY]

Calderon Hinojosa, Felipe: address to joint meeting of Congress by Mexican President, H3691, H3693-H3698 [20MY]

———remarks on U.S. immigration policy by Mexican President, H3688, H3690 [20MY], H3727 [24MY], H3864 [26MY]

Canada: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (H. Res. 1314), E723 [29AP]

China: express condolences to victims and support recovery efforts following earthquake in the Qinghai province (H. Res. 1324), H3613-H3615 [19MY], H3682 [20MY]

———ongoing maritime conflict in the South China Sea, H6139 [27JY]

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

———tribute to city of Nanjing, E1030 [8JN]

———U.S. policy, H1158 [4MR], H7594-H7600 [18NO]

CIA: alleged espionage by Michael Furlong, H2481 [13AP]

Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (H. Res. 1402), H8047-H8049 [7DE], E948 [26MY]

Cobb, Sue: Order of Jamaica award recipient, H6630 [14SE]

Cold War Veterans Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 900), H1783-H1787 [20MR]

Colleges and universities: encourage graduate-level talent trained at U.S. institutions in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields to remain in the U.S., H3447 [13MY]

Committee on Foreign Affairs (House): Lorne Craner testimony on promotion of human rights and democracy, E1280 [1JY]

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]

———tribute (H. Res. 1143), H3418-H3420 [12MY]

Courts: prevent proceeds or instrumentalities of foreign crime located in the U.S. from being shielded from foreign forfeiture proceedings (S. 4005), H8356 [15DE], H8539-H8541 [16DE]

———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]

Croatian American Association: anniversary, E803 [11MY]

Cuba: anniversary of tugboat massacre, H5523 [13JY]

———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]

———democracy efforts, H2249-H2254 [23MR]

———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]

Cybersecurity Strategic Research and Development Plan: include international cooperation, H507, H508 [3FE]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, H5696 [19JY], H5724 [20JY], E1361 [19JY], E1368, E1369, E1370, E1371, E1372, E1373, E1374, E1377, E1380, E1382, E1385 [20JY], E1393, E1394 [21JY], E1398 [22JY], E1433 [27JY], E1454 [28JY], E1533 [30JY]

———call for protection of religious sites and artifacts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of northern Cyprus as well as for general respect for religious freedom (H. Res. 1631), H7048-H7052 [28SE], E1796, E1859 [29SE], E1886 [15NO], E1937, E1942 [17NO], E2040 [2DE]

———support reunification agreement, H5696 [19JY], E1368, E1369, E1370, E1371, E1372, E1373, E1374, E1380, E1382, E1385 [20JY], E1393, E1394 [21JY], E1398 [22JY], E1417 [26JY], E1433 [27JY], E1454 [28JY], E1533 [30JY], E2074 [7DE]

Defense of the Jewish Cemetery of Ioannina (organization): tribute, E50 [20JA]

Denville, NJ: observance of Sri Lanka Day, E1785 [29SE]

Dept. of Commerce: expand Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program and Technology Innovation Program funding, H3390 [12MY]

———Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program funding, H1494 [16MR]

Dept. of Defense: consideration of any unfair competitive advantage in evaluation of contract offers for the KC-X military air refueling tanker program, H3760 [25MY], H4011, H4012 [27MY], H8358 [15DE]

———consideration of any unfair competitive advantage in evaluation of contract offers for the KC-X military air refueling tanker program (H.R. 6540), H8798-H8801 [21DE]

———extend regulations on contractors performing private security functions in certain countries, H4046 [27MY]

———release of report on military power of Iran, H2700 [21AP]

Dept. of Education: anniversary of Title VI international education programs (H. Con. Res. 126), H5681-H5683 [19JY]

———reform and review national security regulations, H113 [13JA], H170 [19JA]

———reform visa application process, H392 [27JA]

———strengthen efforts to develop nuclear forensics capabilities to permit attribution of the source of nuclear material (H.R. 730), Senate amendment, H226-H229 [20JA]

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 2305), H14 [12JA]

———international affairs funding, E438 [22MR]

———require report on contracting procurement in Haiti, H5354 [1JY]

———require report on contracting procurement in Pakistan, H5354 [1JY]

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]

Dept. of the Treasury: reiterate requirement to submit a report on terrorism financing in accordance with the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act, H891, H892 [25FE]

———review current banking laws and regulations that prohibit U.S. citizens living abroad from accessing U.S. banking services, H2939 [28AP]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (S. 987), H8038 [7DE], H8471-H8474 [15DE], H8522 [16DE], E2160, E2164, E2167, E2173 [16DE]

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

Economy: impact of war and financial crisis, H6047 [27JY]

Egypt: U.S. policy, H5977 [22JY]

Emergency Trade Deficit Commission: establish (H.R. 1875), H6177, H6183-H6189 [28JY], E1467 [29JY]

Employment: impact of the outsourcing of jobs to foreign countries on the economy, H3759, H3806 [25MY], H3841 [26MY], H5602 [14JY], H6049, H6151 [27JY], H6168, H6169, H6263-H6270 [28JY]

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]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to food safety problems and the safety of imported food, H8148-H8151, H8207-H8213 [8DE], H8820-H8823, H8861-H8890 [21DE], E2098 [9DE]

Florida: tribute to Day of Action activities to raise awareness relative to Sudan elections, H1445 [16MR]

Foreign aid: maternal health programs funding, H1084 [3MR]

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

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

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: propose debarment from contracting with the Federal Government of persons violating such Act (H.R. 5366), H6703, H6704 [15SE], E1680 [16SE]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H13 [12JA], H113, H131-H137 [13JA], H169, H170 [19JA], H455 [2FE], H3626 [19MY], H3727 [24MY], H3808 [25MY], H4402 [14JN], H5491 [1JY], E994 [28MY], E2076 [7DE]

———ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide, H2769 [21AP]

———ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (H. Res. 252), H1033 [3MR], H2888 [27AP], E319 [5MR], E623 [22AP], E662 [26AP]

———reaffirm U.S. commitment to democracy in Latin American countries, E1221 [28JN]

Foreign trade: amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule to modify temporarily certain rates of duty (H.R. 4380), H5825-H5852, H5902-H5905 [21JY], H6177 [28JY]

———extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program and certain trade preference programs and amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule to modify temporarily certain rates of duty (H.R. 6517), H8418-H8452 [15DE]

———take discretionary action if a foreign country engages in unreasonable acts, policies, or practices that negatively affect the environment (H.R. 6311), E1847 [29SE]

———U.S. deficit, H5591, H5602 [14JY], H6266, H6269 [28JY], H7267 [29SE]

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

Global Child Nutrition Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1202), E417 [19MR]

Greece: independence anniversary (H. Res. 1107), H1195-H1198 [9MR], E340 [10MR], E354, E360 [11MR], E371 [12MR]

———public debt crisis, H3018 [29AP], H3281, H3282 [11MY], H3316 [12MY], H3665 [20MY], H4413 [14JN]

Guinea: condemn violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and human rights abuses (H. Res. 1013), H241-H243 [20JA], E89 [26JA]

Gulf of Mexico: impact of response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion on the environment and future offshore drilling policies, H4656 [22JN]

———waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H4375 [10JN], H4586-H4589, H4591, H4593 [16JN], H4629, H4630 [17JN], H4671 [22JN], H5961 [22JY]

———restore immunization and sibling age exemptions for children adopted by U.S. citizens to allow admission to the U.S. (S. 1376), H7406-H7408 [15NO]

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]

———urge Brazil to comply and return Nicole Pate to Marty Pate, H3206 [6MY], E2196 [18DE]

Haiti: provide customs support services (H.R. 5160), H3132-H3140 [5MY], E770, E789 [6MY]

———provide debt relief, H239 [20JA]

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

Honduras: acknowledge and support duly elected President, E1221 [28JN]

House of Representatives: report on bipartisan delegation to NATO Parliamentary Assembly meeting, E1513-E1515 [30JY]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (H.R. 4594), E629 [22AP]

Immigration: eliminate deadline for application for asylum in the U.S. (H.R. 4800), E342 [10MR]

———history of legal immigration and contribution of immigrants to U.S economic strength, H4965 [29JN]

———modify age requirements for adopted alien children and harmonize adoptions between Hague Convention and non-Hague Convention countries (H.R. 5532), H5784, H5785 [20JY]

———reform, H430 [2FE], H594 [4FE], H658 [23FE], H1342 [11MR], H2192 [22MR], H2651 [20AP], H2858 [26AP], H2883 [27AP], H2942 [28AP], H3062-H3075 [29AP], H3132 [5MY], H3207 [6MY], H3432-H3438 [12MY], H3468 [13MY], H3546, H3639-H3643 [19MY], H3693-H3698 [20MY], H3829, H3862-H3868 [26MY], H5207 [30JN], H5596 [14JY], H8928 [21DE], E447 [22MR]

———reform (H.R. 4321), H3624 [19MY], H4511 [16JN]

India: tribute to delegation from state of Gujarat for trip to the District of Columbia to promote U.S.-India trade, E1597 [14SE], E1655 [15SE]

———tribute to Holi, the Festival of Colors, E383 [16MR]

Indiana: tribute to Peace Corps volunteers, E491 [25MR]

Intelligence services: review intelligence to determine if there is credible evidence of connection between a foreign entity and U.S. anthrax attacks, H890, H891 [25FE]

International Organizations Immunities Act: extend to the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the International Civilian Office in Kosovo (H.R. 5139), H3612, H3613 [19MY]

International Paper Co.: Corporate Responsibility Officer Association Top 100 Corporate Citizen honoree, E1887 [15NO]

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

International Year of Biodiversity: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1308), E721 [29AP]

Investments: increase transparency regarding U.S. debt instruments held by foreign governments and assess risks to the U.S. of such holdings (H.R. 5319), H3546 [19MY]

Iola, KS: shutdown of brakes factory, H5729 [20JY]

Iran: address increasing global influence, H2564 [14AP]

———anniversary of controversial Presidential elections, E1079 [10JN]

———authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with certain investments in Iran's energy sector (H.R. 1327), H2776 [21AP], H4599 [17JN]

———condemn imprisonment of leaders of Baha'i community for espionage, E68 [21JA]

———ensure companies operating in the U.S. that receive Federal funds are not conducting business in Iran, H4075 [27MY], H4851 [24JN]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum and develop and maintain viable military options to prevent development or deployment of nuclear weapons capability (H.R. 3832), H2448 [25MR]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), H1489 [16MR], H2564 [14AP], H2768, H2775 [21AP], H2806 [22AP], H4378 [10JN], H5694 [19JY], E1289 [13JY]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), conference report, H4789, H4841-H4858, H4867 [24JN], E1212, E1213 [25JN], E1216, E1217, E1220 [28JN], E1242, E1252, E1258, E1260 [30JN], E1794 [29SE]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), motion to instruct conferees, H2806-H2815, H2825 [22AP], E653 [26AP]

———impose sanctions, H2556 [14AP]

———impose sanctions, provide for State and local government divestment of assets, and identify locations of concern relative to transshipment, reexportation, or diversion of certain sensitive items (S. 2799), H1489 [16MR], H2776 [21AP], E658 [26AP]

———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H137 [13JA], H307 [21JA], H733 [23FE], H1489 [16MR], H2446-H2449 [25MR], H2556 [14AP], H2621 [15AP], H2807-H2815, H2825 [22AP], H2940 [28AP], H3517, H3536 [18MY], H3828 [26MY], H4309 [9JN], H4789, H4842-H4858, H4867 [24JN], H5540 [13JY], H7743, H7747 [30NO], E653 [26AP], E1043 [8JN], E1212, E1213 [25JN], E1216, E1217 [28JN], E1258, E1260 [30JN], E1794 [29SE]

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

———U.S. policy, H5896 [21JY]

Iran Sanctions Act: investigate possible violations within a specified period (H.R. 4807), E346 [10MR]

Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (H. Con. Res. 271), H3018 [29AP], E829 [12MY]

———commend accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, H3624 [19MY], E1050 [9JN]

———commend accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (H. Res. 1391), H3834-H3837 [26MY], E967, E968, E1015 [28MY]

———decision on temporary halt of settlement construction in the West Bank, H7501 [17NO]

———support relocation of U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem, E829 [12MY]

———U.S. policy, H1491 [16MR], H2218 [23MR], H2442, H2444 [25MR], H2805 [22AP], H4377 [10JN], H4673 [22JN], H4868 [24JN], E427 [20MR], E442 [22MR], E493 [25MR], E539 [14AP]

Komorowski, Bronislaw: U.S. visit by Polish President, E2109 [9DE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: U.S. policy, H4880 [28JN], H7746-H7748 [30NO]

Korea, Republic of: Chuseok observance, E1702 [22SE]

———express sympathy to families of those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and solidarity with the Government in aftermath of the tragic incident (H. Res. 1382), H3712-H3714 [24MY], E925, E927 [25MY], E952 [26MY], E983, E988 [28MY], E1208 [24JN]

Kossuth, Lajos: anniversary of dedication of sculpture in Capitol rotunda, E385 [16MR]

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

Law enforcement: mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign sex offenders (H.R. 5138), H6087-H6097 [27JY]

Lebanon: U.S. policy, H2556 [14AP], H7504 [17NO]

Malaria Awareness Day: observance, H2894 [27AP]

Mexico: celebrate anniversaries of independence and the beginning of the Mexican Revolution, recognize contributions of Mexican Americans, and support closer collaboration with the U.S., E1638 [15SE]

———express condolences to families of victims of people who died while migrating to the U.S. and condemn criminal network responsible for their massacre (H. Res. 1658), E1722 [23SE]

———U.S. policy, H3515 [18MY], H7421-H7423 [15NO]

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

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

Minneapolis, MN: anniversary of Consulate General of Canada, E1256 [30JN]

Morocco: support establishment of the Western Sahara as an autonomous community under Moroccan sovereignty, H8071 [7DE]

———U.S. policy, E1320 [14JY]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E239, E249, E258 [25FE], E267 [26FE]

National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities, H3061 [29AP], H3298, H3301 [11MY], H3314, H3316 [12MY], H3546 [19MY], H3841 [26MY], H3873, H4077 [27MY], H5206 [30JN], H5734 [20JY], H7581 [18NO]

———deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities funding, H6168 [28JY]

———deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities (H.R. 5357), E906 [20MY]

———deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities (H.R. 6253), H7501 [17NO], H7649 [30NO], H7858 [2DE]

Nepal: call for extradition of Sajan Tamalshina to Texas, H6581 [10AU]

Netherlands: condemn trial of Geert Wilders for production of documentary criticizing Islam, H758 [24FE], H1326 [11MR], H1563 [17MR], H2856 [26AP], H4438 [15JN]

Nuclear weapons: assessment of the Nuclear Security Summit, E575 [16AP]

———recognize nonproliferation options for nuclear understanding to keep everyone safe (NO NUKES) (H. Res. 333), H2671 [20AP]

———release of comprehensive nuclear posture review, H3899 [27MY], E544 [14AP], E575 [16AP]

Obama, Michelle: criticism over vacation in Spain, H6582 [10AU]

Obama, President: evaluation of national security policies, H7743 [30NO]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: establish a pilot program under the National Security Education Program to identify and develop extensive training programs for high-priority African languages, H852, H853 [25FE], H7305 [29SE]

———provide grants to institutions of higher learning to develop innovative methods for teaching high-priority language skills, H851, H852 [25FE]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: assuming of chairmanship by Kazakhstan, E102 [27JA], E110 [29JA], E116 [2FE], E420 [19MR], E1823 [29SE]

———support and facilitate proposed summit, E102 [27JA]

Pakistan: express condolences and support for people affected by flooding, E1604 [14SE]

———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]

———U.S. policy, H6047 [27JY]

Pharmaceuticals: importation of prescription drugs, H1365 [12MR]

Polish Constitution Day: observance, E734, E735, E737 [4MY]

Political campaigns: eliminate limitations on Federal election campaign contributions, H4817, H4818 [24JN]

———exemptions granted to certain advocacy groups from spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections, H4802-H4805 [24JN]

———exemptions granted to certain groups from spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections, H4571 [16JN], H4618 [17JN]

———prohibit campaign contributions by lobbyists representing countries defined as state sponsors of terrorism or any other foreign national, H4826 [24JN]

———prohibit campaign contributions by lobbyists representing countries defined as state sponsors of terrorism or any other foreign national (H.R. 5609), H5336-H5342 [1JY]

———prohibit expenditures by corporations with significant foreign government ownership or cumulative majority ownership by foreign nationals, H4820-H4822 [24JN]

———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections (H.R. 5175), H3443 [13MY], H3756 [25MY], H3830 [26MY], H4571, H4578 [16JN], H4618 [17JN], H4681 [23JN], H4784, H4795-H4828 [24JN], H4913 [29JN], H5337-H5340 [1JY], H5524, H5533 [13JY], E1211 [25JN], E1218 [28JN], E1226, E1227, E1228, E1231 [29JN], E1236 [30JN]

———require corporations to present disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections in a clear and conspicuous manner, H4816, H4817 [24JN]

———require the city and State of a political advertisement funder be included in the disclaimer notice, H4823 [24JN]

Procter & Gamble Co.: tribute to Children's Safe Drinking Water Program, E570 [15AP]

Public debt: debt held by foreigners, H3758 [25MY], H6322 [29JY]

QinetiQ North America, Inc.: tribute to Technology Solutions Group production of LAST Armor used to protect vehicles in Afghanistan, E1794 [29SE]

Romania: celebrate anniversary of relations with the U.S., commend Romanian people on achievements, and reaffirm bonds of trust and values with the U.S. (S. Con. Res. 67), H8976 [22DE], E2258 [29DE]

Russia: express solidarity with human rights defenders (H. Res. 1539), E1379 [20JY]

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

Ships and vessels: transfer naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (S. 3847), H7040-H7043 [28SE]

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

Sudan: anniversary of Comprehensive Peace Agreement between Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army, E3 [12JA]

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

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

———U.S. policy, H3182 [5MY], H3206 [6MY], H4218 [8JN], H5974 [22JY], E651 [26AP], E760 [5MY], E929 [25MY]

Taiwan: anniversary of 2-28 incident, E238, E250 [25FE]

———observance of National Day, E1700, E1705 [22SE], E1743 [24SE], E1766, E1770, E1774, E1778, E1788, E1824, E1825, E1828, E1832, E1835, E1838, E1845, E1849, E1869 [29SE]

———support membership in the U.N. and other international organizations, E1153 [22JN]

———tribute to efforts to assist with cleanup in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, E1284 [1JY], E1289 [13JY]

———U.S. policy, E541 [14AP], E659 [26AP]

Taxation: eliminate loopholes that encourage companies to move operations offshore, H6580, H6582, H6615, H6619 [10AU], H6739, H6740 [15SE]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, H6166 [28JY], H6288 [29JY]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), H2649 [20AP], H3469 [13MY], H3634 [19MY], H3731 [24MY], H3754, H3757, H3759, H3761, H3762, H3763, H3791, H3795, H3804 [25MY], H3828, H3830, H3841 [26MY], H3874 [27MY], E281 [2MR], E750 [5MY], E939 [25MY]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), Senate amendment, H4101, H4169-H4187, H4204, H4208 [28MY], H4784 [24JN], H4914, H4915, H4938 [29JN], H5208 [30JN], H5693, H5697-H5709 [19JY], H5723, H5732, H5733, H5734, H5735, H5737 [20JY], H5924, H5938-H5950, H5971 [22JY], H6033-H6034 [26JY], H6048 [27JY], E1047, E1048 [9JN], E1099 [15JN], E1424 [26JY], E1441 [27JY], E1577 [10AU]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1403), H4089-H4097 [28MY]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1550), H5926-H5938 [22JY]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), consideration of Senate amendment—same-day consideration (H. Res. 1537), H5885-H5892 [21JY]

———impose a tax on imports from any country that employs indirect taxes upon exports and authorize compensatory payments to eligible exporters if certain U.S. trade negotiating objectives are not met (H.R. 2927), H3177 [5MY]

———impose an excise tax on foreign companies that are not members of certain international trade agreements in order to pay for health benefits for first responders to terrorist attacks, H8960, H8961 [22DE]

———rates, H6615, H6617 [10AU]

———reduce the maximum corporate income tax rate and offset the revenue cost by repealing certain corporate tax benefits (H.R. 5962), H6461 [30JY], E1531 [30JY]

———restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation, H2224, H2225 [23MR]

Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of political problems (H. Res. 1321), H5267-H5270 [30JN], E753 [5MY], E1340 [15JY]

Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue: tribute to meeting in San Francisco, CA, E2181 [18DE]

———tribute to meetings in Madrid, Spain, E1249 [30JN]

Turkey: observance of Republic Day, E1883, E1899 [15NO], E1914 [16NO], E1940 [17NO], E1961, E1964, E1984 [18NO], E1999 [29NO], E2058 [2DE]

———tribute to Hacettepe University Ankara State Conservatory Jazz Dept., E729 [3MY]

U.N.: anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, E302 [4MR]

———support goals and ideals of General Assembly Resolution declaring a ``Decade of Action for Road Safety'', E2056 [2DE]

———support goals and ideals of General Assembly Resolution declaring a ``Decade of Action for Road Safety'' (H. Res. 1696), E1839 [29SE], E2028 [1DE]

———support India as a permanent member of the Security Council (H. Res. 1739), E1999 [29NO]

U.S.-Canada Transboundary Resource Sharing Understanding: consider as international agreement for Fishery Conservation and Management Act purposes, H8790, H8791 [21DE]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, H2879 [27AP], H5207 [30JN], H8452 [15DE]

U.S.-Korea Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, H5309 [1JY], H5694 [19JY], H6861 [22SE], H8072 [7DE]

Uganda: condemn pending legislation that criminalizes and punishes homosexuality, E24 [13JA]

———condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala (H. Res. 1538), H6086 [27JY], E1461 [28JY], E1478 [29JY]

Ukraine: democracy efforts, H3844 [26MY]

United Kingdom: effects of government-run health care, H1175 [9MR]

———recognize close friendship and historical ties with the U.S. (H. Res. 1303), H3416, H3417 [12MY]

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

———U.S. policy, E1452 [28JY]

Vietnam Human Rights Day: observance, E805 [11MY]

Vietnamese Conflict: provide for environmental cleanup and compensation of victims due to Agent Orange exposure, E1452 [28JY]

Weapons: commend Obama administration's conducting of a comprehensive review of U.S. policy on use of antipersonnel landmines, E871 [18MY]

Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act: technical corrections, H8790, H8791 [21DE]

World Day Against Child Labor: observance, E1092 [14JN]

World Intellectual Property Day: support goals (H. Res. 1208), H2917, H2918 [27AP], E712 [29AP]

World Trade Month: observance, H3281 [11MY]

World Trade Week: observance, H3686 [20MY]

Remarks in Senate

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

———promote empowerment of women, S3770 [14MY]

———report on U.S. counternarcotics strategy, S6512 [29JY]

———require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces, S4181 [25MY], S4481, S4482 [27MY]

———require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces (S. 3197), S2296 [14AP]

———strategy for continued U.S. military presence, S3634 [12MY], S5503, S5532 [29JN], S5647-S5651, S5676 [30JN], S6352 [28JY], S7460 [27SE], S7586 [28SE], S8730 [10DE], S10257-S10259 [15DE]

Africa: democracy efforts and holding of elections in several countries, S938 [2MR]

Angola: U.S. policy, S5434 [24JN]

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]

Argentina: impact of debt default, S10404 [16DE]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, S2514 [21AP], S2637 [26AP]

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): welcome leaders to the U.S. for summit, broaden U.S. engagement, and reinforce democracy efforts in Burma (S. Res. 640), S7426 [23SE]

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]

Burma: 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]

Business and industry: disclose payments to foreign countries for commercial development of oil, natural gas, and minerals, and express that the U.S. should disclose payments for such development on Federal land, S3976 [19MY]

———disclose payments to foreign countries for commercial development of oil, natural gas, and minerals, and express that the U.S. should disclose payments for such development on Federal land (S. 1700), S2472 [20AP]

———eliminate tax incentives to move jobs and profits overseas, S1352 [10MR], S7068-S7071 [14SE]

———protect aircraft and small aviation products industry from unfair foreign competition, S6294 [27JY], S6491-S6493 [29JY]

———require all foreign and domestic companies registered with the SEC to report annually on amounts paid to each country for access to oil, gas, and minerals, S3315 [6MY], S3815-S3818 [17MY], S4056 [20MY], S5872 [15JY]

Calderon Hinojosa, Felipe: recognize service to Mexico and welcome to the U.S. (S. Res. 535), S4024 [19MY]

———remarks linking expiration of U.S. assault weapons ban to surge in violence in Mexico, S5953 [15JY]

———remarks on U.S. immigration policy by Mexican President, S4034 [20MY], S4129 [24MY]

Cayman Islands: assessment as a tax secrecy jurisdiction that allows citizens and companies to avoid taxes and other financial disclosures, S4721, S4723 [9JN]

CFTC: require foreign boards of trade to register, S3531 [11MY], S3702 [13MY], S4064 [20MY]

China: U.S. policy, S7597, S7601 [28SE]

Citizen Diplomacy Day: designate (S. Res. 603), S6546 [30JY], S7095 [14SE]

Classified information: provide penalties for disclosure of classified information related to certain intelligence activities (S. 4004), S8399 [2DE]

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

Courts: prevent proceeds or instrumentalities of foreign crime located in the U.S. from being shielded from foreign forfeiture proceedings (S. 4005), S8637 [8DE], S10232 [14DE]

———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]

Crime: require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries and develop action plans to improve capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime (S. 3155), S1875 [23MR]

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

———lift travel restrictions (S. 428), S1718 [18MR], S5808 [14JY], S5949-S5953 [15JY], S7702 [29SE]

———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]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, S6021, S6022 [20JY]

———support reunification agreement, S6021, S6022 [20JY]

———expand Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program and Technology Innovation Program to include projects with potential for commercial exploitation in foreign markets (S. 3084), S1496 [15MR]

———export promotion activities funding, S6150, S6151 [22JY], S6382 [28JY]

Dept. of Defense: Afghanistan, Iraq, and Pakistan operations funding, S4425 [26MY]

———consideration of any unfair competitive advantage in evaluation of contract offers for the KC-X military air refueling tanker program, S7230 [21SE], S10936 [22DE]

———consideration of any unfair competitive advantage in evaluation of contract offers for the KC-X military air refueling tanker program (H.R. 6540), S10960 [22DE]

———consideration of any unfair competitive advantage in evaluation of contract offers for the KC-X military air refueling tanker program (H.R. 6540), unanimous-consent request, S10961 [22DE]

———overseas military construction funding, S5762-S5764 [13JY], S7098 [15SE]

———report on China's military power, S7736 [29SE]

Dept. of Education: student foreign exchange and international education programs funding, S237 [26JA]

———implement a comprehensive border security plan to combat illegal immigration, drug and alien smuggling, and violent activity along the southwest border of the U.S., S5227-S5230 [22JN]

Dept. of Labor: require employers certify that they have not and will not lay off employees prior to employing foreign workers, S7584 [28SE]

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

———release of human rights report, S1514 [15MR]

———tribute to personnel, S924 [2MR]

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]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (S. 987), S1303 [9MR], S8353-S8355 [1DE]

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

Economy: reform the financial regulatory system of the U.S., S11 [20JA]

Employment: impact of the outsourcing of jobs to foreign countries on the economy, S1352 [10MR], S7068-S7071 [14SE]

Europe: commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws (S. Res. 153), S2370 [15AP]

FDA: improve capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to food safety problems and the safety of imported food, S10770 [19DE], S10810 [20DE]

———improve capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to food safety problems and the safety of imported food (S. 510), S6866 [5AU], S7111 [15SE], S7143 [16SE], S7337 [22SE], S7392-S7405 [23SE], S8046, S8049, S8093, S8094 [18NO], S8111 [19NO], S8211-S8213, S8219-S8239 [29NO], S8259-S8268 [30NO], S8545 [6DE]

———improve capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to food safety problems and the safety of imported food (S. 510), motion to proceed, S7730 [29SE], S7877, S7880 [15NO], S7913, S7917-S7923, S7926, S7929-S7932, S7941, S7942 [17NO], S8001, S8008-S8010, S8013-S8017, S8025-S8031 [18NO]

———improve capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to food safety problems and the safety of imported food (S. 510), unanimous-consent agreement, S8222 [29NO]

———improve capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to food safety problems and the safety of imported food (S. 510), unanimous-consent request, S7336 [22SE], S7394 [23SE], S8221, S8222 [29NO], S8267 [30NO]

———improve capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to food safety problems and the safety of imported food without creating new Government bureaucracy, S8232 [29NO], S8263 [30NO]

———improve capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to food safety problems and the safety of imported food without creating new Government bureaucracy (S. 3832), S7397 [23SE]

———permit emergency scheduling of designer anabolic steriods, S8028 [18NO]

Federal employees: improve post-employment restrictions on representation of foreign entities by senior Government officers and employees (S. 3713), S6888 [5AU]

Foreign aid: 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 Intelligence and Information Commission: establish (S. 1528), S356 [29JA]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S110-S112 [21JA], S560 [11FE], S6558 [2AU], S7934 [17NO]

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

———ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide, S2637 [26AP]

———importance of public diplomacy, S1335 [10MR], S10926 [21DE]

———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 U.S. commitment to democracy in Latin American countries, S1217 [5MR]

Foreign trade: amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule to modify temporarily certain rates of duty (H.R. 4380), S6341 [27JY]

———improve importation requirement system for conflict diamonds, S6074 [21JY]

———U.S. deficit, S5807 [14JY], S7406 [23SE], S7467 [27SE]

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

Georgia (country): support sovereignty and territorial integrity, call upon Russia to fulfill terms of ceasefire agreements, and allow return of displaced persons and observer missions (S. Res. 698), S10902 [21DE]

Greece: independence anniversary, S2110 [25MR]

———independence anniversary (S. Res. 464), S1816 [22MR]

———public debt crisis, S1432 [11MR], S3802 [17MY]

Greenville, SC: anniversary of Greenville Scottish Games, S3640 [12MY]

———elections, S4934 [15JN]

Gulf of Mexico: waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, S5069, S5095 [17JN], S5169-S5171 [21JN], S5513 [29JN], S5670 [30JN]

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Family Maintenance: ratification, S7719 [29SE]

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

———express that domestic servitude of children should end, S4204 [25MY]

———extend certain trade preferences and encourage foreign investment (S. 2978), S442 [2FE]

———provide customs support services (H.R. 5160), S3384 [6MY]

———provide customs support services (S. 3275), S2761 [28AP]

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

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

Honduras: acknowledge and support duly elected President, S1217 [5MR]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (S. 2982), S484 [4FE]

IMF: certify that loans to foreign countries whose public debt exceeds its gross domestic product will be repaid, S3802, S3810 [17MY]

Immigration: enhance ability to track foreign nationals who overstay their visa, S5388-S5390 [24JN]

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

———reform, S3055 [4MY], S4484 [27MY], S4599 [7JN], S5388-S5390 [24JN], S6559-S6561 [2AU], S7071 [14SE]

———reform (S. 3932), S7834 [29SE]

India: independence anniversary (S. Res. 613), S6981 [5AU]

Indonesia: tribute to Library of Congress regional overseas office in Jakarta, S855 [1MR]

Intelligence services: analysis and recommendations for improvements to enhance national security, S7934-S7938 [17NO]

International law: dispute between Japan and China over sovereignty of Senkaku Islands, S7597 [28SE]

———hold surviving Nazi war criminals accountable for war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity committed during World War II by encouraging foreign prosecution and extradition (S. 1704), S2370 [15AP]

International Organizations Immunities Act: extend to the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the International Civilian Office in Kosovo (H.R. 5139), S4104 [20MY]

Investments: increase transparency regarding U.S. debt instruments held by foreign governments and assess risks to the U.S. of such holdings, S4649 [8JN], S4736-S4738 [9JN]

Iran: address increasing relationship with Venezuela, S3059 [4MY], S4633-S4636 [8JN]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), S425 [2FE], S5102 [17JN], S6019 [20JY]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), conference report, S5394-S5409 [24JN]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), unanimous-consent agreement, S1421 [11MR], S5392 [24JN]

———impact of presence in Latin American countries, S1217-S1220 [5MR]

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

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

Jones Act: repeal to allow foreign-flagged vessels to ship goods between waterborne ports of the U.S. (S. 3525), S5322 [23JN]

Karzai, Hamid: U.S. visit by Afghan President, S3682 [13MY], S3769-S3772 [14MY]

Komorowski, Bronislaw: U.S. visit by Polish President, S8635 [8DE]

Korea, Republic of: express sympathy to families of those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and solidarity with the Government in aftermath of the tragic incident (S. Res. 525), S3766 [13MY]

Kosor, Jadranka: U.S. visit by Croatian Prime Minister, S3982 [19MY]

Kyrgyzstan: call for investigation and prevention of violence, support humanitarian relief efforts, and strengthen democratic institutions and respect for human rights (S. Res. 566), S5463 [25JN], S5954 [15JY]

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

———report on trip to Afghanistan, S323 [28JA]

Lithuania: anniversary (S. Res. 442), S1207 [4MR], S1225 [5MR]

Macedonia: tribute to partnership with Vermont National Guard (S. Res. 673), S7839 [29SE]

Malaria Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 499), S2600 [22AP]

Mining and mineral resources: promote exploration for and development of rare earth elements and reestablish competitive supply chain for rare earth materials (S. 4031), S10442, S10443 [17DE]

Moldova: recognize recent accomplishments and express support for free and transparent parliamentary elections (S. Res. 683), S8107 [18NO]

National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities, S4182 [25MY], S4417-S4420, S4422, S4429-S4432 [26MY], S4475-S4479 [27MY], S4567 [28MY]

Natural Resource Charter: tribute, S2472 [20AP]

Natural resources: strengthen U.S. capacity to lead international community in reversing renewable natural resource degradation trends (S. 3508), S5113 [17JN]

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

Nuclear energy: improve and underscore importance of international nuclear safety cooperation for operating power reactors and support Convention on Nuclear Safety efforts (S. 3922), S7812 [29SE]

Nuclear weapons: assessment of the Nuclear Security Summit, S2332 [15AP]

———proliferation, S689-S691 [23FE], S2332 [15AP]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: report on congressional delegation trip for convening of Parliamentary Assembly, S5956 [15JY]

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

Pharmaceuticals: importation of prescription drugs (S. 3415), S4218 [25MY]

———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections (S. 3628), motion to proceed, S6229-S6231, S6234-S6236 [26JY], S6266-S6268, S6270-S6285, S6288 [27JY], S7303-S7309, S7311-S7313, S7317-S7332, S7334, S7335, S7341-S7344 [22SE], S7367, S7383, S7385-S7388 [23SE]

———protect Federal, State, and local elections from the influence of foreign nationals, S2785 [29AP]

Project C.U.R.E. (Commission on Urgent Relief & Equipment): tribute, S247 [26JA]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With New Zealand: ratification, S5976 [15JY]

Public debt: debt held by foreigners, S1332 [10MR]

Romania: celebrate anniversary of relations with the U.S., commend Romanian people on achievements, and reaffirm bonds of trust and values with the U.S. (S. Con. Res. 67), S5716 [30JN]

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]

———impact of sanctions on Iran, S4510 [27MY]

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]

Ships and vessels: transfer naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (S. 3847), S7560 [27SE]

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

———U.S. policy, S4613 [7JN]

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]

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

———report on congressional delegation trip to Czech Republic, Israel, Syria, and Croatia, S6349 [28JY]

Sudan: call for peace in Darfur region, S3534 [11MY]

———urge full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, S3534 [11MY]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, S7746 [29SE]

Tax Convention With Malta: ratification, S5976 [15JY]

Taxation: create American jobs and prevent the offshoring of such jobs overseas (S. 3816), S7301 [21SE], S7303 [22SE], S7406 [23SE], S8335 [1DE]

———create American jobs and prevent the offshoring of such jobs overseas (S. 3816), motion to proceed, S7438 [24SE], S7455-S7459, S7461-S7470, S7473-S7483, S7486-S7498 [27SE], S7565, S7580-S7585 [28SE], S7701, S7702 [29SE]

———create American jobs and prevent the offshoring of such jobs overseas (S. 3816), motion to proceed—unanimous-consent request, S7480 [27SE]

———create American jobs and prevent the offshoring of such jobs overseas (S. 3816), unanimous-consent request, S7438 [24SE]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, S8270 [30NO]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), S822 [26FE], S825, S836-S854 [1MR], S925 [2MR], S973, S974, S976-S1013 [3MR], S1126, S1138, S1141-S1156, S1158-S1164 [4MR], S1211-S1215, S1222-S1225, S1240 [5MR], S1246, S1253, S1257, S1271 [8MR], S1276-S1297, S1302, S1303, S1306, S1307 [9MR], S1327-S1332, S1336-S1340 [10MR], S1453 [11MR], S1496 [15MR], S1636 [17MR], S1736 [18MR], S4398, S4471 [26MY], S4488 [27MY]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), House amendment, S4599, S4608-S4610 [7JN], S4630, S4637-S4650 [8JN], S4711-S4720, S4725-S4741 [9JN], S4836 [10JN], S4869-S4871, S4876-S4880 [14JN], S4897, S4903, S4911-S4916, S4918-S4928, S4931-S4933 [15JN], S4952, S4958-S4960, S4966-S4975, S5047-S5049 [16JN], S5051, S5052, S5054-S5065, S5069, S5076-S5078, S5081, S5099 [17JN], S5141-S5144 [18JN], S5163-S5165, S5177-S5179, S5194-S5196 [21JN], S5240, S5241, S5244-S5255, S5258-S5260 [22JN], S5286, S5288, S5290-S5292, S5295, S5306, S5310 [23JN], S5381-S5386, S5390-S5392, S5412-S5421, S5424-S5431 [24JN], S5459-S5461 [25JN], S5484-S5486 [28JN], S5506-S5508, S5510, S5524 [29JN], S5651, S5662-S5666, S5668, S5671-S5678 [30JN], S5735 [12JY], S5770 [13JY], S5977, S5983-S5985 [19JY], S6001-S6005, S6008-S6011, S6018-S6021, S6037 [20JY], S6039, S6042-S6051, S6053-S6067 [21JY]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), House amendment—motion to refer, S5084 [17JN], S5300, S5305 [23JN]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), unanimous-consent agreement, S775 [25FE], S4959 [16JN], S5976 [15JY]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), unanimous-consent request, S1288 [9MR]

———offset costs of extending certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code by eliminating wasteful, inefficient, and duplicative spending, S5076, S5089-S5095 [17JN]

———provide a payroll tax holiday for employers moving jobs to the U.S. from overseas, S7463, S7469 [27SE]

———restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation, S5807 [14JY]

———restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (S. 506), S1635 [17MR], S1745-S1747 [18MR]

———use funds saved from eliminating unnecessary and duplicate Federal programs to offset revenues lost from the extension of certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, S984, S1011 [3MR]

———use unspent stimulus funds to offset revenues lost from the extension of certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, S984, S1010 [3MR]

Thailand: urge peaceful and democratic resolution of political problems (S. Res. 538), S4161 [24MY]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S3766 [13MY], S5631 [29JN], S7910 [15NO]

———resolutions of ratification considered and ratified en bloc, S7719 [29SE]

———treatment of Iran, Syria, and Israel in report from Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons conference, S6152 [22JY]

Turkey: U.S. policy, S5304 [23JN]

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

U.N. International Day in Support of Victims of Torture: observance, S5432 [24JN]

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: release of memo on administrative alternatives to comprehensive immigration reform, S6559-S6561 [2AU]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, S1218 [5MR]

U.S.-Korea Trade Promotion Agreement: ratification, S7190 [20SE], S7339 [22SE], S7467 [27SE], S7877 [15NO], S8293 [30NO]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): impact on national security and nuclear proliferation activities by other countries, S3779-S3781 [14MY], S4123-S4128 [24MY], S10780-S10782 [20DE]

Uganda: express condolences to victims of bombings, S5955 [15JY]

———U.S. policy, S6580 [2AU]

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

Voting: ensure that absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters are aware of their voting rights and have an opportunity to register to vote and have their absentee ballots cast and counted (S. 1415), S4513 [27MY]

Weapons: commend Obama administration's conducting of a comprehensive review of U.S. policy on use of antipersonnel landmines, S3864 [18MY]

Reports

Defense Planning—DOD Needs To Review the Costs and Benefits of Basing Alternatives for Army Forces in Europe: John H. Pendleton, GAO, S7099-S7102 [15SE]

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

Progress Toward Security and Stability in Afghanistan: Dept. of Defense, S3772 [14MY]

Reports filed

Allow Customs and Border Protection Employees Who Serve Overseas Limited Appointment To Be Converted to Permanent Appointment: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1517) (S. Rept. 111-248), S6881 [5AU]

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]

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

Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2194) (H. Rept. 111-512), H4778 [23JN]

Congratulate China for Hosting Shanghai 2010 Expo, Recognize Role in Opening Up China, and Call for USA Pavillion Operators To Maximize Opportunity To Showcase U.S. Attributes: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 532), S4211 [25MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5175, Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1468) (H. Rept. 111-511), H4778 [23JN]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1403) (H. Rept. 111-497), H3869 [26MY]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1550) (H. Rept. 111-556), H5983 [22JY]

Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 2751, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1781) (H. Rept. 111-692), H8940 [21DE]

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

Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 5175) (H. Rept. 111-492), H3822 [25MY]

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

Ensure That U.S. Policy Reflects Understanding and Sensitivity on Human Rights, Ethnic Cleansing, and Genocide in U.S. Record on Armenian Genocide: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H. Res. 252) (H. Rept. 111-622), H6878 [22SE]

Export Promotion Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3084) (S. Rept. 111-289), S7033 [13SE]

Express That the Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Bill Under Consideration Imposing Imprisonment and Death Penalty for Certain Acts Threatens Protection of Fundamental Human Rights: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 409), S2240 [13AP]

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

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Family Maintenance: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 111-2), S154 [22JA]

Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption Immunization and Sibling Age Exemption Restoration for Adoption of Certain Children: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1376), S1812 [22MR]

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]

International Adoption Simplification Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1376) (S. Rept. 111-220), S5849 [14JY]

International Fisheries Agreement Clarification Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2856) (S. Rept. 111-194), S4143 [24MY]

International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2870), S10513 [17DE]

———Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2870) (S. Rept. 111-388), S11037 [22DE]

International Professional Exchange Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3688) (S. Rept. 111-383), S11036 [22DE]

International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 987) (S. Rept. 111-344), S7899 [15NO]

International Violence Against Women Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2982), S10929 [21DE]

Justice for American Heroes Harmed by Contractors Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2782), S8712 [9DE]

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]

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 690) (S. Rept. 111-165), S1812 [22MR]

Overseas Contractor Reform Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 5366) (H. Rept. 111-588), H6680 [14SE]

Peace Corps Improvement and Expansion Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1382) (S. Rept. 111-219), S5536 [29JN]

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 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]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With New Zealand: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 111-3), S5698 [30JN]

Refugee Opportunity Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2960), S2162 [26MR]

Reporting Requirements for Sex Offenders Intending To Travel, Provide Notice to Destination, and Prevention of Entry to the U.S. by Foreign Sex Offenders: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 5138) (H. Rept. 111-568), H6162 [27JY]

Return of Talent Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2974), S2162 [26MR]

Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1392) (H. Rept. 111-494), H3822 [25MY]

Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1537) (H. Rept. 111-552), H5817 [20JY]

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]

Tax Convention With Malta: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 111-1), S5698 [30JN]

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 446), S2240 [13AP]

Treaty With Russia for Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms (New START Treaty): Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 111-6), S7965 [17NO]

Treaty With Rwanda Concerning Encouragement and Reciprocal Protection of Investment: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 111-8), S11037 [22DE]

Treaty With the United Kingdom Concerning Defense Trade Conperation and Treaty With Australia Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 111-5), S7442 [24SE]

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

Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Prevention and Preparedness Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1649) (S. Rept. 111-377), S10513 [17DE]

Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act Technical Corrections: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2871) (S. Rept. 111-297), S7205 [20SE]

WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5498) (H. Rept. 111-659), H7613 [18NO]

Resolutions by organizations

Cuba's pro-democracy movement: Community of Democracies (organization), H3420 [12MY]

Resolutions of ratification

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Family Maintenance, S154 [22JA], S7720 [29SE]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With New Zealand, S5698 [30JN], S5976 [15JY]

Tax Convention With Malta, S5698 [30JN], S5976 [15JY]

Treaty With Australia Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation, S7444-S7446 [24SE]

Treaty With Russia for Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms (New START Treaty), S7965-S7968 [17NO], S10982-S10985 [22DE]

Treaty With Rwanda Concerning Encouragement and Reciprocal Protection of Investment, S11037 [22DE]

Treaty With the United Kingdom Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation, S7442-S7444 [24SE]

Rulings of the Chair

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), S1009, S1010 [3MR], S1152 [4MR], S1286 [9MR]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), House amendment, S4735 [9JN]

Statements

Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Senator Specter, S4485-S4487 [27MY]

Congressional Delegation Trip to China, Vietnam, and Taiwan: Senator Specter, S7165 [16SE]

Daja Wangchuk Meston: Linda A. Mancini, E1495 [30JY]

Enhancement of Sanctions Against Iran: Senator Specter, S426-S429 [2FE]

His Holiness Offers His Condolences to the Victims of the Earthquake in Kyigudo: Dalai Lama, dalailama.com (Internet site), H3614 [19MY]

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Eager To Visit Earthquake Affected Area: Dalai Lama, dalailama.com (Internet site), H3614 [19MY]

Manifest of the Hope, E447 [22MR]

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

Presidential Authority To Waive Sanctions on Certain Persons From Countries Cooperating With U.S. and International Efforts To Constrain Iran's Nuclear Weapons Capability: Representative Berman and Senator Dodd, H4851 [24JN]

Report on Congressional Delegation Trip to Cyprus, Syria, India, Afghanistan, and Morocco: Senator Specter, S762-S765 [25FE]

Report on Congressional Delegation Trip to Czech Republic, Israel, Syria, and Croatia: Senator Specter, S6349 [28JY]

Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue 68th Meeting of Delegations From the U.S. and the European Parliament: Several Delegates, E1249 [30JN]

Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue 69th Meeting of Delegations From the U.S. and the European Parliament: Several Delegates, E2181 [18DE]

Summaries

Cyprus—Destruction of Cultural Property in the Northern Part of Cyprus and Violations of International Law: Library of Congress, H7050-H7052 [28SE]

Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act (S. 3295), S3030 [3MY]

Dept. of State Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Russia (excerpt), S1643 [17MR]

Tables

Budgetary effects of Baucus substitute amendment to H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act, S983 [3MR]

Dept. of State chart on Deepwater Horizon oil spill response—international offers of assistance from governments and international bodies, S5236-S5239 [22JN]

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

Estimated revenue effects of revenue provisions in H.R. 4213, American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act, S1736-S1744 [18MR]

Operation Iraqi Freedom U.S. casualty status, H5395 [1JY]

Pay-as-you-go effects of Baucus substitute amendment to H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act, S982 [3MR]

Pay-as-you-go effects of Brown of Ohio substitute amendment to H.R. 6517, Omnibus Trade Act, S11011 [22DE]

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. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act, S5408 [24JN]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, S6067 [21JY], H4179, H4211, H4212 [28MY]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 4380, U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act, H5918 [21JY]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5138, mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign sex offenders, H6159 [27JY]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5139, Extending Immunities to the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the International Civilian Office in Kosovo Act, H3655 [19MY]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act, H3200 [5MY]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5532, International Adoption Harmonization Act, H5815 [20JY]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5982, Small Business Tax Relief Act, H6566 [30JY]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 6517, Omnibus Trade Act, H8517 [15DE]

Pay-as-you-go effects of Harkin substitute amendment to S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, S8267 [30NO]

Southwest border other-than-Mexican apprehensions by country of citizenship, S4476 [27MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 126, Dept. of Education Title VI international education programs anniversary, H5681 [19JY]

H. Res. 900, support goals and ideals of Cold War Veterans Recognition Day, H1783 [20MR]

H. Res. 925, tribute to meritorious service of aviators shot down over, or otherwise forced to land in, hostile territory yet evaded enemy capture or were captured but subsequently escaped, H1778 [20MR]

H. Res. 1013, condemn violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and human rights abuses in Guinea, H241 [20JA]

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. 1107, Greece independence anniversary, H1195 [9MR]

H. Res. 1143, tribute to Community of Democracies (organization), H3418 [12MY]

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

H. Res. 1208, support goals of World Intellectual Property Day, H2917 [27AP]

H. Res. 1303, recognize United Kingdom's close friendship and historical ties with the U.S., H3416 [12MY]

H. Res. 1321, urge peaceful and democratic resolution of political problems in Thailand, H5267 [30JN]

H. Res. 1324, express condolences to victims and support recovery efforts following earthquake in China's Qinghai province, H3613 [19MY]

H. Res. 1382, express sympathy to families of those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and solidarity with the Republic of Korea Government in aftermath of the tragic incident, H3712 [24MY]

H. Res. 1391, commend Israel on accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, H3834 [26MY]

H. Res. 1402, Citizen Diplomacy Day, H8048 [7DE]

H. Res. 1403, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, H4089 [28MY]

H. Res. 1405, commend independence anniversary of several African nations, H5270 [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. 1468, consideration of H.R. 5175, Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act, H4784 [24JN]

H. Res. 1537, same-day consideration of consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 4213, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, and consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and consider certain legislation, H5885 [21JY]

H. Res. 1538, condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala, Uganda, H6086 [27JY]

H. Res. 1550, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 4213, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, H5926 [22JY]

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

H. Res. 1631, call for protection of religious sites and artifacts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of northern Cyprus as well as for general respect for religious freedom, H7048 [28SE]

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

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

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

H.R. 81, shark conservation improvement, U.S.-Canada Transboundary Resource Sharing Understanding consideration as fishery agreement, and Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act technical corrections, H8790 [21DE]

H.R. 1517, allow certain Customs and Border Protection employees who serve under an overseas limited appointment to be converted to a permanent appointment in competitive service, S6978 [5AU]

H.R. 1875, Emergency Trade Deficit Commission establishment, H6183-H6185 [28JY]

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

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

H.R. 4213, American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act, S1533-S1562 [15MR]

H.R. 4213, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, H5938 [22JY]

H.R. 4380, U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act, H5825-H5846 [21JY]

H.R. 5138, mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign sex offenders, H6087-H6093 [27JY]

H.R. 5139, Extending Immunities to the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the International Civilian Office in Kosovo Act, H3612 [19MY]

H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act, H3132-H3136 [5MY]

H.R. 5175, Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act, H4806-H4816 [24JN]

H.R. 5366, Overseas Contractor Reform Act, H6703 [15SE]

H.R. 5532, International Adoption Harmonization Act, H5784 [20JY]

H.R. 5609, prohibit political campaign contributions by lobbyists representing countries defined as state sponsors of terrorism or any other foreign national, H5336 [1JY]

H.R. 5982, Small Business Tax Relief Act, H6470-H6474 [30JY]

H.R. 6517, Omnibus Trade Act, H8418-H8448 [15DE], H8982 [22DE]

H.R. 6540, Defense Level Playing Field Act, H8798 [21DE]

S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, S8031-S8046 [18NO]

S. 987, International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act, S8353 [1DE], H8471 [15DE]

S. 1376, International Adoption Simplification Act, S6120 [21JY], H7406 [15NO]

S. 2799, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act, S327-S332 [28JA]

S. 2949, Emergency Aid to American Survivors of the Haiti Earthquake Act, S203 [25JA], H348 [26JA]

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

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

S. 3135, Global Health Care Cooperation Act, S1672 [17MR]

S. 3395, Renewable Energy Market Access Program Act, S4091 [20MY]

S. 3713, improve post-employment restrictions on representation of foreign entities by senior Government officers and employees, S6888 [5AU]

S. 3816, Creating American Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act, S7278 [21SE]

S. 3847, Security Cooperation Act, S7560-S7562 [27SE], H7041 [28SE]

S. 3922, Furthering International Nuclear Safety Act, S7813 [29SE]

S. 4005, Preserving Foreign Criminal Assets for Forfeiture Act, S10232 [14DE], H8539 [16DE]

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. 67, celebrate anniversary of Romania's relations with the U.S., commend Romanian people on achievements, and reaffirm bonds of trust and values with the U.S., S5704, S5716 [30JN], H8976 [22DE]

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. 345, condemn assault of women and killing of political protesters, support inquiry into, and prosecution for, violence, and consider punitive measures against officials found to be complicit in Guinea, S712 [23FE]

S. Res. 388, remedy trade violations relative to not applying incentives for U.S. automobile imports under the Japan Eco-Friendly Vehicle Purchase Program, S56 [20JA]

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. 409, express that the Uganda ``Anti-Homosexuality Bill'' under consideration, imposing long term imprisonment and the death penalty for certain acts, threatens the protection of fundamental human rights, S501 [4FE], S2249 [13AP]

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

S. Res. 442, Lithuania anniversary, S1185, S1208 [4MR]

S. Res. 445, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations release of records on foreign use of U.S. entities to bring suspect funds into the U.S., S1186, S1209 [4MR]

S. Res. 446, Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons anniversary, S1263 [8MR]

S. Res. 464, Greece independence anniversary, S1815, S1816 [22MR]

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. 499, support goals and ideals of Malaria Awareness Day, S2595, S2600 [22AP]

S. Res. 525, express sympathy to families of those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and solidarity with the Republic of Korea Government in aftermath of the tragic incident, S3721, S3766 [13MY]

S. Res. 532, congratulate China for hosting Shanghai 2010 Expo, recognize role of the Expo in opening up China, and call for USA Pavillion operators to maximize opportunity to showcase U.S. attributes, S3833 [17MY]

S. Res. 535, recognize service of Felipe Calderon Hinojosa to Mexico and welcome to the U.S., S3985, S4024 [19MY]

S. Res. 538, urge peaceful and democratic resolution of political problems in Thailand, S4148, S4161 [24MY]

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. 566, call for investigation and prevention of violence, support humanitarian relief efforts, and strengthen democratic institutions and respect for human rights in Kyrgyzstan, S5462, S5463 [25JN]

S. Res. 570, call on Pakistan, Afghanistan, and other Central Asian countries to effectively monitor and regulate the manufacture, sale, transport, and use of ammonium nitrate fertilizer, S5493, S5497 [28JN]

S. Res. 603, Citizen Diplomacy Day, S6554 [30JY], S7095 [14SE]

S. Res. 613, India independence anniversary, S6908, S6981 [5AU]

S. Res. 616, commend U.S. civil-military partnership in Iraq and leadership of Raymond T. Odierno and Christopher R. Hill to refine and sustain effective counterinsurgency and counterterrorism strategy, S6908 [5AU]

S. Res. 640, welcome Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders to the U.S. for summit, broaden U.S. engagement, and reinforce democracy efforts in Burma, S7423, S7426 [23SE]

S. Res. 660, support a public diplomacy program promoting advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) made by or in partnership with the people of the U.S., S7637, S7669 [28SE]

S. Res. 673, tribute to partnership between Macedonia and Vermont National Guard, S7839 [29SE]

S. Res. 683, recognize recent accomplishments and express support for free and transparent parliamentary elections in Moldova, S8065, S8107 [18NO]

S. Res. 698, support sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia (country), call upon Russia to fulfill terms of ceasefire agreements, and allow return of displaced persons and observer missions, S8714 [9DE]

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