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

Addresses

Auschwitz—Remembrance and Responsibility: Julius Genachowski, E147 [3FE]

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

Condemn Human Rights Violations, Release Political Prisoners, Support Democracy, Remove Terrorist Designation From Opposition Group, and Impose Sanctions To Deter Nuclear Program in Iran: Representative Filner, E2082 [8DE]

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

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]

Support a Transition to a Freely Elected and Open Iranian Democracy: John R. Bolton, E1408 [22JY]

Amendments

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

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 Justice: establish a grant program to benefit victims of sex trafficking (S. 2925), S8692, S8695, S8696, S8718 [9DE], H8893 [21DE]

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]

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]

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

Uganda: develop a strategy to support efforts to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army and authorize funds for relief, reconstruction, and transitional justice (S. 1067), S1406, S1409, S1411 [10MR]

Articles and editorials

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

Amistad Is Sailing Back to Where Its Story Began, E502 [25MR]

Beating on My Beat, S10339 [16DE]

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

Brennan Is Wrong on Batarfi, E130 [2FE]

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

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

Factory Defies Sweatshop Label, but Can It Thrive?, E1418-E1420 [26JY]

Horn Lake Middle School Students Collecting Pennies for Holocaust Project, S2202 [12AP]

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

Moroccans Stage Rare Human Rights Protest, E1953 [17NO]

Obama Backs Down on Sudan, E651 [26AP]

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

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

Russian Journalists, Fighting Graft, Pay in Blood, S10340 [16DE]

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

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

Bills and resolutions

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

Africa: recognize plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemn their murder and mutilation (see H. Res. 1088), H647 [22FE]

al Shabaab (terrorist organization): condemn practice of child conscription in the Horn of Africa (see H. Res. 1596), H6572 [30JY]

Belafonte, Harry: Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Hubert H. Humphrey Civil and Human Rights Award recipient (see H. Res. 1474), H4872 [24JN]

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]

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

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

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

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

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

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: call for release of Chen Guangcheng and his relatives from house arrest and cease persecuting and harassing Chen Guangcheng, his relatives, and supporters (see H. Res. 1650), H6880 [22SE]

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]

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]

Crime: combat trafficking in human organs (see H.R. 6148), H6803 [16SE]

———enhance law enforcement, support victims, and increase penalties relative to domestic sex trafficking of minors (see H. Res. 1379), H3658 [19MY]

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

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

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

———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]

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

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

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

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

———establish a grant program to benefit domestic minor victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. 5575), H4778 [23JN]

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

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

Employment: stimulate job creation by directing Federal procurement to domestic sources, ensuring enforcement of domestic sourcing requirement, and prohibiting procurement of sweatshop goods (see H.R. 6262), H7389 [29SE]

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

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

Helsinki Final Act: anniversary (see S.J. Res. 37), S6584 [2AU]

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

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

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]

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

International Women's Day: support goals (see S. Res. 433), S1018 [3MR]

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

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

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

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

———condemn human rights violations, release political prisoners, support democracy, remove terrorist designation from opposition group, and impose sanctions to deter nuclear program (see H. Res. 1431), H4386 [10JN]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IRS: focus on internal revenue law violations by persons under investigation for promotion of commercial sex acts and human trafficking and increase monetary penalty for tax underpayment or overpayment due to fraud (see H.R. 6491), H8030 [2DE]

Japan: commend for extending official apology to former U.S. POW from the Pacific War and moving forward in planning to invite surviving members to Japan (see H. Res. 1567), H6283 [28JY]

———condemn abduction of U.S. children, return such children to custodial parent or original jurisdiction for a custody determination, and provide parents access to their children (see H. Res. 1326), H3201 [5MY]

Klein, Gerda Weissmann: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (see H. Res. 1743), H7855 [1DE]

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

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

Lovejoy, Elijah P.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Con. Res. 49), S251 [26JA] (see H. Con. Res. 231), H387 [26JA]

Malawi: address human rights violations and encourage release of individuals detained solely on the basis of sexual orientation (see H. Res. 1335), H3273 [6MY]

Mandela, Nelson R.: commemorate anniversary of release from prison and recognize role in ending apartheid and contributions to South Africa and the global community (see H. Res. 1102), H755 [23FE]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 1518), H5617 [14JY]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (see H. Res. 1717), H7499 [16NO]

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

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

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

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

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

Srebrenica Remembrance Day: designate (see H. Res. 1423), H4215 [28MY]

U.N.: anniversary of resolution on women, peace, and security (see H. Res. 1676), H7395 [29SE]

———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]

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

———reject Iran's bid to join the Human Rights Council (see H. Res. 1181), H1396 [12MR]

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

U.N. Millennium Declaration: support ideals and objectives and related Millennium Development Goals, and commend progress in poverty and hunger eradication, human rights, and global health initiatives (see H. Con. Res. 318), H6803 [16SE]

Uganda: 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 Arab Emirates: make certain royal family members ineligible for admission to the U.S. and revoke entry documents until Sheikh Issa bin Zayed al-Nahyan is tried for torture allegations (see H.R. 5378), H3822 [25MY]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

World War II: commemorate anniversary Auschwitz liberation, honor Nazi concentration camp victims, commend those who helped defeat the Nazi regime, enhance Holocaust education, and combat anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 1044), H423 [27JA]

———ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and security (see H. Con. Res. 323), H7394 [29SE]

Essays

Armenian Genocide Survivor: Aram Demerjian, E1822 [29SE]

Bedros Vartan Yessaian—Armenian Genocide Survivor: Hovhannes Yessaian, E1818 [29SE]

Family of Katia Kusherian—Armenian Genocide Survivors: Katia Kusherian, E1349 [15JY]

Flora M. Mouradian—Armenian Genocide Survivor: Kay Mouradian, E1340 [15JY]

Guiragos Shekerdjian—Armenian Genocide Survivor: Angel Shekerdjian, E1813 [29SE]

Hagop Boghossian—Armenian Genocide Survivor: Harry Boghossian, E1337 [15JY]

Haroutioun Andonian—Armenian Genocide Survivor: Nareg Krumian, E1353 [19JY]

Horipsema (Helen) Meneshian—Armenian Genocide Survivor: Shirley Kalashian-Collins, E1815 [29SE]

Kevork (George) Hakalmazian—Armenian Genocide Survivor: Scott Tejerian, E1817 [29SE]

Margaret Hougasian—Armenian Genocide Survivor: Shirley Collins, E1820 [29SE]

Mary Hasesian and Artin (Haroutyoun) Samanlian—Armenian Genocide Survivors: Mary Samanlian Poladian, E1344 [15JY]

Nazareth Der Tavitian—Armenian Genocide Survivor: Sarkis Der Tavitian, E1481 [29JY]

Nerses, Johnny, and Golanbar Simonian—Armenian Genocide Survivors: Simon S. Simonian, E1346 [15JY]

Sarkis Saryan—Armenian Genocide Survivor: Levon A. Saryan, E1380 [20JY]

Varsenick Demirjian—Armenian Genocide Survivor: Edward Djrbashian, E1342 [15JY]

Vergine D. Kalebdjian—Armenian Genocide Survivor: Nora Hovsepian, E1339 [15JY]

Excerpts

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

Letters

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

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]

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

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

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

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

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

Proposed release of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Yemen: John O. Brennan, Executive Office of the President, E130 [2FE]

Settlement of Japanese child custody disputes involving Japanese and American citizens: Ichiro Fujisaki, Japanese Embassy, H7047 [28SE]

Trafficking Deterrence and Victims Support Act: Senator Coburn, S7948 [17NO]

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

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

Lists

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

Messages

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]

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

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

Press releases

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

Remarks in House

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

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

Africa: recognize plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemn their murder and mutilation (H. Res. 1088), H1193-H1195 [9MR]

Amistad (Freedom Schooner): tribute to voyage to Cuba to commemorate Day of Remembrance for the victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, E496, E502 [25MR]

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

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, E623 [22AP]

Armenian Genocide Congressional Record Project: survival stories, E1337, E1339, E1340, E1342, E1344, E1346, E1349 [15JY], E1353 [19JY], E1380 [20JY], E1480 [29JY], E1813, E1815, E1817, E1818, E1820, E1822 [29SE]

Aung San Suu Kyi: release by Burmese Government, H7511, H7512 [17NO]

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

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

Bloomington, MN: Oak Grove Presbyterian Church recipient of Bloomington Human Rights Commission Omar Bonderud Human Rights Award, H169 [19JA]

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

———democracy efforts, H2676 [20AP]

———human rights violations, H3874 [27MY]

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

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

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

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize a plaque commemorating the role of enslaved African Americans in the construction of the Capitol, E1100 [15JN]

Chapman University: tribute to Holocaust education programs, E388 [16MR]

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

———human rights violations, H5975 [22JY], E400 [17MR], E1486 [29JY], E1814 [29SE]

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

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

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

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

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

Cuba: democracy efforts, H2249-H2254 [23MR]

———human rights violations, H2245, H2249-H2254 [23MR], H3297 [11MY], E286 [2MR]

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

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

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

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]

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

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

———conditions and treatment of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H131 [13JA], H7745, H7749 [30NO]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the U.S., H843, H855, H856 [25FE], H4197 [28MY]

———prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the U.S. or to construct facilities for such enemy combatants in the U.S., H6242 [28JY]

———require State approval and Presidential notification and certification before transfer or release of individual currently detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to a location in the U.S., H844 [25FE]

Dept. of Justice: establish a grant program to benefit domestic minor victims of sex trafficking (H.R. 5575), E1176 [23JN], E2112 [9DE]

———establish a grant program to benefit victims of sex trafficking (S. 2925), H8893-H8901, H8917 [21DE], E2247 [22DE]

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

———proposed release of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Yemen, E129 [2FE]

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

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

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

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

Egypt: human rights violations, E648 [26AP]

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

Foreign policy: 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]

Google, Inc.: threats to discontinue service in China over cyber attack and censorship issues, H46 [13JA]

Greensboro, NC: tribute to opening of International Civil Rights Center & Museum, E38 [19JA]

Guam War Claims Review Commission: implement recommendations, H8757, H8758 [17DE], H8944, H8945 [22DE], E997 [28MY]

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

Haiti: condemn rise of sexual violence against women and girls in the aftermath of earthquake, E1298 [13JY]

Human Rights Day: observance, H8266 [9DE]

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

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

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

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

International Women's Day: support goals, H1084 [3MR], E302 [4MR]

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

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

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

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

———human rights violations, H2808 [22AP], H4849, H4850 [24JN], E404 [17MR], E1076 [10JN]

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

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

———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, E1079 [10JN]

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

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

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

———deplore ongoing violence by Iraqi security forces against the residents of Camp Ashraf and call on Iraqi Government to ensure the well-being of such residents, E1200 [24JN]

———deplore ongoing violence by Iraqi security forces against the residents of Camp Ashraf and call on Iraqi Government to ensure the well-being of such residents (H. Res. 704), H5694 [19JY], E571 [15AP], E1043 [8JN]

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

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

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

Israel: support end of blockade of Gaza and condemn violence against civilians near Gaza border, H8267 [9DE]

Japan: condemn abduction of U.S. children, return such children to custodial parent or original jurisdiction for a custody determination, and provide parents access to their children, E1939 [17NO]

Kazakhstan: human rights violations, E1733 [23SE]

Kentucky Commission on Human Rights: anniversary, E101 [27JA]

Klein, Gerda Weissmann: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (H. Res. 1743), H8308-H8310 [14DE]

Knights Apparel (company): tribute to Dominican Republic factory production of goods without use of sweatshop labor, E1418 [26JY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: human rights violations, H5976 [22JY]

Malawi: address human rights violations and encourage release of individuals detained solely on the basis of sexual orientation (H. Res. 1335), E782 [6MY]

Mandela, Nelson R.: commemorate anniversary of release from prison and recognize role in ending apartheid and contributions to South Africa and the global community (H. Res. 1102), E209 [23FE]

Meiklejohn Civil Liberties Institute: tribute to human rights efforts, E1898 [15NO]

Morocco: human rights violations, H3466 [13MY], H5977 [22JY], E1523 [30JY], E1705 [22SE], E1953 [17NO]

———U.S. policy, E1320 [14JY]

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

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

Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace, H8038 [7DE], E2252 [22DE]

———recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace (H. Res. 1717), H8049-H8056 [7DE], E2092, E2094 [8DE]

Nyi Nyi Aung: call for release by Burmese Government, H46 [13JA]

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

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

Rwanda: anniversary of genocide, E742 [4MY]

Ships and vessels: tribute to Freedom Schooner Amistad, E1804 [29SE]

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

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

Sudan: 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]

Tanzania: condemn murder and mutilation of albinos for body parts and illegal trade of body parts, H45 [13JA], H147 [19JA]

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

U.N. Human Rights Council: election of Cuban ambassador as vice president, H5822 [21JY]

Ukraine: anniversary of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932-1933, H6885 [23SE], E1773 [29SE]

———democracy efforts, H3844 [26MY]

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

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

———human rights violations, H47 [13JA], H6167 [28JY]

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

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

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

World Refugee Day: observance, E1163 [22JN]

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

———ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and security (H. Con. Res. 323), H7713-H7716 [30NO], E2020, E2028 [1DE], E2035, E2036 [2DE], E2068 [7DE]

Remarks in Senate

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

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

Aung San Suu Kyi: release by Burmese Government, S7947 [17NO]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cuba: independence anniversary, S4078 [20MY]

———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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dept. of Justice: establish a grant program to benefit victims of sex trafficking (S. 2925), S8692-S8701 [9DE]

Dept. of State: release of human rights report, S1514 [15MR]

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

El Salvador: human rights violations, S4506 [27MY]

Foreign policy: 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]

———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]

Grant County, OR: tribute to local opposition to establishment of Aryan Nations (organization) headquarters, S942 [2MR]

Guatemala: importance of Guatemalan Presidential selection of Attorney General relative to criminal and human rights issues, S2371 [15AP]

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

Helsinki Final Act: anniversary (S.J. Res. 37), S6585 [2AU]

Horn Lake, MS: tribute to Horn Lake Middle School Holocaust education project, S2202 [12AP]

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

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

International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala: reaffirm commitment to mission, S5311 [23JN]

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

International Women's Day: support goals (S. Res. 433), S1303 [9MR], S1450 [11MR]

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

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

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

———condemn restrictions on freedoms of speech, the press, expression, and assembly, human rights abuses, and censorship, and support access to the Internet and personal communication services, S2109 [25MR]

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

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

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

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

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]

Mining and mineral resources: require U.S.-registered companies selling products using columbite-tantalite, coltan, cassiterite, and wolframite to disclose the country-of-origin of such materials to the SEC, S3866 [18MY], S3976 [19MY]

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

Nobel Prize: recognition of Liu Xiaobo for peace, S8549 [6DE]

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

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

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

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

Russia: human rights violations, S7915 [17NO], S10339-S10343 [16DE]

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

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

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

———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 (S. Res. 409), S2249 [13AP]

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

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

Reports filed

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

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

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

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

Crimes Against Humanity Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1346), S6078 [21JY]

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]

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]

Helsinki Final Act Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S.J. Res. 37), S10929 [21DE]

International Violence Against Women Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2982), S10929 [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: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 71), S10929 [21DE]

Trafficking Deterrence and Victims Support Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2925), S7351 [22SE]

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

Wartime Treatment Study Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1425) (H. Rept. 111-679), H8290 [13DE]

Statements

I Have No Enemies—My Final Statement: Liu Xiaobo, H8051 [7DE]

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

Tribute to Liu Xiaobo: Representative McGovern, H8055 [7DE]

Summaries

Dept. of State Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Russia (excerpt), S1643 [17MR]

Tables

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

Pay-as-you-go effects of S. 2925, Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Deterrence and Victims Support Act, S8696 [9DE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 323, ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and security, H7713 [30NO]

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

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

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

H. Res. 1013, condemn violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and human rights abuses in Guinea, H241 [20JA]

H. Res. 1044, commemorate Auschwitz liberation anniversary, honor Nazi concentration camp victims, commend those who helped defeat the Nazi regime, enhance Holocaust education, and combat anti-Semitism, H443 [2FE]

H. Res. 1088, recognize plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemn their murder and mutilation, H1193 [9MR]

H. Res. 1326, condemn abduction of U.S. children to Japan, return such children to custodial parent or original jurisdiction for a custody determination, and provide parents access to their children, H7043 [28SE]

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

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

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

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

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

H. Res. 1717, recognition of Liu Xiaobo for Nobel Prize for peace, H8049 [7DE]

H. Res. 1743, award Presidential Medal of Freedom to Gerda Weissmann Klein, H8308 [14DE]

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

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

S. 2925, Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Deterrence and Victims Support Act, S8696-S8700 [9DE], H8893-H8896 [21DE]

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

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

S. Con. Res. 49, issue commemorative postage stamp honoring Elijah P. Lovejoy, S256 [26JA]

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

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

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

S. Res. 433, support goals of International Women's Day, S1032 [3MR]

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

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

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

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

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

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

S.J. Res. 37, Helsinki Final Act anniversary, S6585 [2AU]