NATIONAL SECURITY related term(s) Department of Defense; Espionage; Strategic Materials
Addresses
FDIC Payment Security Conference: Tom Patterson, MagTek, Inc., E64 [21JA]
Israeli/Palestinian Peace Initiatives: Senator Kaufman, S7745 [29SE]
Military Appreciation Day: Robert L. Caslen, Jr., E1709 [22SE]
Obama Administration Nuclear Weapons Policy Evaluation: Senator Kyl, S3980 [19MY]
Path to Nuclear Security—Implementing the President's Prague Agenda: Vice President Biden, S689-S691 [23FE]
Amendments
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for border security (H.R. 5875), S6593 [2AU], S6654 [3AU], S6843, S6932, S6933 [5AU]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 6523), S10936, S11039 [22DE], H8944 [22DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3454), S6529 [29JY], S7179 [16SE], S7218, S7220, S7221 [20SE], S7282, S7283, S7284, S7292, S7293, S7294, S7295, S7296, S7297 [21SE], S7362 [22SE], S7522 [27SE], S7753, S7757 [29SE], S7991 [17NO], S8350, S8351 [1DE], S8601 [7DE], S8642, S8643 [8DE], S8715, S8716, S8717 [9DE], S10413 [16DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), S7221 [20SE], H3900, H3984, H3986, H3988, H3990, H3991, H3997, H4001, H4003, H4004, H4008, H4011, H4015, H4016, H4026, H4027, H4031, H4032, H4035, H4038, H4039, H4040, H4043, H4044, H4045, H4048, H4050, H4051, H4055, H4064, H4065, H4066, H4067, H4068, H4071, H4072, H4073 [27MY], H4198 [28MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize to accept and use gifts for otherwise authorized Center for Domestic Preparedness activities related to preparedness for and response to terrorism (H.R. 3978), S6975 [5AU], H6694 [15SE]
———develop strategy to prevent over-classification of homeland security information and promote the sharing of unclassified homeland security information (H.R. 553), S7521 [27SE], H7075 [28SE]
———identify and eliminate redundant reporting requirements and develop meaningful performance metrics for homeland security preparedness grants (H.R. 3980), S7364 [22SE], H7073 [28SE]
———strengthen efforts to develop nuclear forensics capabilities to permit attribution of the source of nuclear material (H.R. 730), H226 [20JA]
FEMA: reauthorize the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (H.R. 1746), S10806, S10823 [20DE], H8814 [21DE]
Information technology: improve U.S. cyber security (S. 3538), S7982 [17NO]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), S7526 [27SE], H859, H874, H883, H885, H886, H887, H888, H890, H891, H892, H893 [25FE], H943 [26FE], H7276 [29SE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1674), H7227 [29SE]
———authorizing appropriations (S. 3611), S6767, S6911 [5AU]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), S11039 [22DE], H8947 [22DE]
———extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), consideration (H. Res. 1674), H7227 [29SE]
Presidents of the U.S.: provide that certain transition services shall be available to eligible Presidential candidates before the general election (S. 3196), S7448, S7450 [24SE]
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), S10386, S10387, S10415 [16DE], S10521 [17DE], H8390, H8396 [15DE]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): renewal, S10413 [16DE], S10459, S10520, S10521, S10522, S10644 [17DE], S10685, S10695 [18DE], S10717, S10726, S10738, S10739, S10740, S10741 [19DE], S10792, S10803, S10818, S10819, S10820, S10821 [20DE], S10894, S10899, S10904, S10906, S10909, S10915, S10932 [21DE], S10939, S10953, S10955, S11039 [22DE]
Announcements
Moment of silence in memory of victims of terrrorist attacks, H6724 [15SE]
Appointments
Senate National Security Working Group, S6974 [5AU]
Articles and editorials
ACLU Likens Obama to Bush in Ad Slamming Possible Reversal on KSM Trial, S1252 [8MR]
`Al-Qaeda 7' Smear Campaign Is an Assault on American Values, S1354 [10MR]
America's Secret Afghan Prisons, H1279-H1281 [10MR]
America's Third War—National Guard's New Mission, H7526 [17NO]
Are You or Have You Ever Been a Lawyer?, S1354 [10MR]
Big Guns—China Muscles Up Artillary Punch, S7736 [29SE]
Brennan Is Wrong on Batarfi, E130 [2FE]
Congress Can Expedite the Presidential Transition, S7452 [24SE]
Do Targeted Killings Work?, H1279 [10MR]
Don't Force New Start—The Treaty Should Not Be a Christmas Present for Russia, S10371 [16DE]
Extraordinary Speech, E2211-E2213 [21DE]
Fattest Lady Singing, E157 [4FE]
Key Bomb Ingredient Is Smuggled in Freely in Pakistan, S3771 [14MY]
Lavrov—Russia May Pull Out of Nuke Deal if U.S. Expands Missile Defense, S10488 [17DE]
Learning From Experience on Arms Control, S10874 [21DE]
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 Start—Ratify, With Caveats, S10369 [16DE], S10875 [21DE]
NSG Makes Little Headway at Meeting, S7258 [21SE]
Obama Is Wrong on Both Counts, H1276 [10MR]
Pakistan's Double Game, H6108 [27JY]
Republican Case for Ratifying New START, S10852, S10871 [21DE]
Russia Completes Design Work for Use of RS-24 Missiles on Rail-Based Systems, S10898 [21DE]
Shameful Attack on the U.S. Legal System, S1355 [10MR]
U.S. Forces Step Up Pakistan Presence, H6107 [27JY]
U.S. Indirectly Paying Afghan Warlords as Part of Security Contract, H5398 [1JY]
U.S. Officials Say Karzai Aides Are Derailing Corruption Cases Involving Elite, H5399 [1JY]
Unocal and the Afghanistan Pipeline, H1277 [10MR]
While You Are Distracted by the Summit, Obama Democrats Are Targeting the CIA, H889 [25FE]
Bills and resolutions
Africa: recognize the growing threat of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its affiliates (see H. Con. Res. 303), H5985 [22JY]
al-Awlaki, Anwar: issue certificate of loss of nationality (see H. Res. 1288), H2843 [22AP]
Appropriations: make across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland security, and non-veterans-affairs discretionary spending (see H.R. 5540, 5541, 5542), H4597 [16JN]
———making emergency supplemental for border security (see S. 3721), S6883 [5AU] (see H.R. 5875), H6163 [27JY] (see H.R. 6080), H6578 [9AU]
Armed Forces: commend Navy SEALS, Matthew McCabe, Jonathan Keefe, and Julio Huertas for capturing alleged terrorist, Ahmed Hashim Abed, in Iraq and support members serving in harm's way (see S. Res. 439), S1169 [4MR]
———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Pakistan (see H. Con. Res. 301), H5984 [22JY]
———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Pakistan (H. Con. Res. 301), consideration (see H. Res. 1556), H6042 [26JY]
———provide for nonreduction in pay for Federal Government employees that are Coast Guard and National Guard reserve members and participating in homeland defense missions (see H.R. 6314), H7391 [29SE]
———repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 6282), H7390 [29SE]
———support members fighting terrorism and pay legal expenses of members accused of committing crimes relative to treatment of suspected terrorists if such members are acquitted or charges are dropped (see H. Res. 1025), H326 [21JA]
———tribute to members and their families from Los Angeles County, CA, for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1535), H5818 [20JY]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6405 (see H. Con. Res. 310), H6457 [29JY]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Res. 1516), H5617 [14JY]
Arms control: 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]
Army: commend achievements in and commitment to environmental sustainability and energy security (see H. Res. 1106), H833 [24FE]
Austin, TX: condemn airplane attack on Federal building, honor victims of attack, commend IRS employees and first responders, and reject expressions of sympathy for those who attack public servants (see H. Res. 1127), H1027 [2MR]
Aviation: ensure that certain Federal employees cannot invoke immunity from prosecution for performing certain security screenings (see H.R. 6416), H7548 [17NO]
———improve air cargo security (see S. 3954), S7968 [17NO] (see H.R. 6275), H7390 [29SE] (see H.R. 6410), H7499 [16NO]
———improve airport screening and security (see H.R. 6047), H6570 [30JY]
———increase use of security cameras at airport security screening checkpoints and exits and impose increased penalties on individuals who circumvent security screening at airports (see S. 2940), S51 [20JA]
———provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes (see H.R. 5810), H5920 [21JY]
———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]
Biological weapons: improve international strategy of the U.S. for monitoring, reducing, and responding to biological risks (see H.R. 6297), H7391 [29SE]
Budget: reduce the deficit by establishing discretionary spending caps for non-security spending (see S. 3095), S1311 [9MR]
Capitol Police: ensure continuation of certain security activities (see H.R. 6093), H6627 [10AU]
Citizenship: provide for the loss of U.S. citizenship by individuals who are unprivileged enemy belligerents (see H.R. 5166), H3013 [28AP]
Classified information: improve protection (see S. 4050), S10815 [20DE]
———provide penalties for disclosure of classified information related to certain intelligence activities (see S. 4004), S8397 [2DE] (see H.R. 6506), H8264 [8DE]
Coast Guard: anniversary of Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria (see H. Res. 1062), H555 [3FE]
Colorado: anniversary of National Guard (see S. Res. 395), S154 [22JA] (see H. Con. Res. 230), H386 [26JA]
Computers: enhance cybersecurity (see H.R. 5966), H6404 (see H.R. 5966), H6456 [29JY]
———reduce ability of terrorists, spies, criminals, and other malicious actors to compromise, disrupt, and destroy networks, infrastructure, and key resources (see S. 4021), S8713 [9DE]
Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (see H.R. 6098), H6627 [10AU]
Courts: allow for admissibility of a terrorist suspect's interrogation without administration of Miranda rights to the extent that the interrogation is concerning threats to public safety (see H.R. 5934), H6403 (see H.R. 5934), H6455 [29JY] (see H. Res. 1413), H4023 (see H. Res. 1413), H4084 [27MY]
———provide for habeas corpus review for certain enemy belligerents engaged in hostilities against the U.S. (see S. 3707), S6736 [4AU]
———provide for habeas corpus review for unprivileged enemy belligerents (see H.R. 4975), H2458 [25MR]
Crime: prohibit trafficking in counterfeit military goods or services (see S. 3941), S7899 [15NO]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (see S. 3280), S2802 [29AP] (see S. 3454), S4621 [7JN] (see H.R. 6523), H8519 [15DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (see S. 3455), S4621 [7JN] (see H.R. 5136), H2876 [26AP]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136) consideration (see H. Res. 1404), H3869 [26MY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), request Senate to return to the House (see H. Res. 1467), H4779 [23JN]
———carry out a pilot program on collaborative energy security (see H.R. 5230), H3272 [6MY]
———increase oversight of private security contractors and establish proper ratio of Federal security personnel to private security contractors at U.S. military combat missions (see S. 3037), S742 [24FE]
———making appropriations (see S. 3800), S7175 [16SE]
———phase out the use of private military contractors (see S. 3023), S698 [23FE] (see H.R. 4650), H754 [23FE]
———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]
———provide for interrogation and detention of enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts against the U.S. and establish certain limitations on prosecution (see S. 3081), S1169 [4MR] (see H.R. 4892), H1744 [19MR]
———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals detained at the facility be tried only by military commission (see H.R. 4588), H555 [3FE]
———reduce discretionary overseas contingency operations funds in budget for operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan and provide a tax credit against savings from such reduction (see H.R. 5353), H3701 [20MY]
———require study and report on feasibility and potential of establishing a deep water sea port in the Arctic to protect and advance strategic U.S. interests (see H.R. 4576), H471 [2FE]
———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 Energy: authorize the National Nuclear Security Administration to establish technology transfer centers at national security laboratories (see H.R. 5262), H3310 [11MY]
———authorizing appropriations for defense activities (see S. 3457), S4621 [7JN]
Dept. of HHS: design, construct, and operate facilities to develop and produce biological products used to respond to potential bioterrorist attacks or naturally occurring pathogens (see S. 3140), S1750 [18MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize appropriations for the Science and Technology Directorate (see H.R. 4842), H1440 [15MR]
———authorize Securing the Cities Initiative (see S. 3312), S3164 [5MY]
———commission an independent review of the threat of a terrorist attack posed to offshore energy infrastructure in the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 5684), H5501 [1JY]
———enhance Federal Protective Service ability to provide adequate security for the prevention of terrorist activities and for the promotion of homeland security (see H.R. 5053), H2640 [15AP] (see H.R. 6122), H6681 [14SE]
———establish national emergency centers on military installations (see S. 3476), S4849 [10JN]
———establish the Cyber Security Domestic Preparedness Consortium (see H.R. 4507), H386 [26JA]
———establish the Cybersecurity Compliance Division and enhance security and resiliency of the Nation's cyber and physical infrastructure against terrorism and other cyber attacks (see H.R. 6423), H7548 [17NO]
———expand National Domestic Preparedness Consortium to include the National Center for Security and Preparedness (see S. 3236), S2518 [21AP] (see H.R. 5485), H4246 [8JN]
———extend the chemical facility security program (see S. 2996), S481 [4FE] (see H.R. 5186), H3077 [29AP]
———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]
———issue rules that designate no-fly zones near certain nuclear powerplants (see H.R. 5910), H6283 [28JY]
———making appropriations (see S. 3607), S5993 [19JY]
———provide for a land exchange with the South Carolina State Ports Authority (see S. 17), S7786 [29SE]
———provide for eligibility of certain third party logistics providers for participation in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program (see H.R. 5619), H4905 [28JN]
———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]
———recognize and honor employees who lost their lives in the line of duty (see H. Res. 1394), H3823 [25MY]
———require delivery by U.S. mail of any transportation security card issued to an individual who resides in a remote location (see H.R. 5227), H3201 [5MY]
———strengthen measures to protect the U.S. from terrorist attacks and authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5590), H4871 [24JN]
———strengthen student visa background checks and improve monitoring of foreign students in the U.S. (see H.R. 5208), H3200 [5MY]
Dept. of Justice: consult with appropriate officials within other relevant Government agencies prior to making the decision to prosecute certain terrorism offenses in U.S. district court (see H.R. 4503), H386 [26JA]
———consult with appropriate officials within the executive branch prior to making the decision to try an unprivileged enemy belligerent in Federal civilian court (see S. 2943), S122 [21JA]
———prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see S. 2977), S439 [2FE] (see H.R. 4556), H470 [2FE]
———prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal courts of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see H.R. 4542), H422 [27JA]
———try Umar F. Abdulmutallab by a military tribunal and consult with appropriate officials prior to terminating interrogation of, or providing a civilian trial to, terrorist suspects (see S. Res. 403), S393 [1FE]
Dept. of State: authorize access to certain Federal, State, and other databases to verify identity of a passport applicant, reduce incidence of fraud, and require authentication of identification documents (see S. 3666), S6519 [29JY]
———designate Caucasus Emirate as a foreign terrorist organization (see H. Res. 1315), H3078 [29AP]
———establish a Coordinator for Cyberspace and Cybersecurity Issues (see S. 3193), S2208 [12AP]
———transmit to the House of Representatives classified documents unlawfully disclosed and provided to WikiLeaks (Internet site) and the news media (see H. Res. 1763), H8520 [15DE]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands (see H.R. 5016), H2578 [14AP]
Economy: address national security threats and vulnerabilities that could undermine economic recovery and financial markets (see S. 3920), S7788 [29SE]
EPA: reduce or eliminate the risk of releases of hazardous chemicals from public water systems and wastewater treatment works (see S. 3598), S5964 [15JY]
Espionage: improve, modernize, and clarify certain espionage statutes, promote Federal whistleblower protection statutes and regulations, and deter unauthorized disclosures of classified information (see S. 4051), S10929 [21DE]
Executive Office of the President: establish the National Office for Cyberspace (see H.R. 4900), H2215 [22MR]
———request to furnish the House of Representatives documents relative to a review of mitigation efforts in light of recent release of classified information (see H. Res. 1749), H8030 [2DE]
Federal employees: create a system to educate, train, and continue such training of interagency national security professionals and require senior-level personnel to meet certain requirements (see H.R. 6249), H7389 [29SE]
FEMA: prohibit requiring the use of specified percentage of grants under the Urban Areas Security Initiative and the State Homeland Security Grant Program for specific purposes (see H.R. 5562), H4638 [21JN]
———reauthorize the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (see S. 3249), S2587 [22AP]
———require risk assessments for State Homeland Security Grant Program and require risk assessments conducted for Urban Areas Security Initiative be conducted with appropriate metropolitan area officials (see H.R. 5563), H4638 [21JN]
Firearms: prohibit individuals from carrying firearms in certain airport buildings and airfields (see S. 3366), S3716 [13MY] (see H.R. 5321), H3540 [18MY]
Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy: establish (see H.R. 4801), H1322 [10MR]
Immigration: 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]
———establish enhanced penalties for alien smuggling by certain Federal officials (see H.R. 4622), H609 [9FE]
———provide for improved border security and ensure that employers participating in the E-verify program are not subject to unjustified penalties (see H.R. 5836), H5984 [22JY]
———reform (see S. 3932), S7788 [29SE]
———refuse or revoke visas to aliens if in U.S. security or foreign policy interests, review all visa applications before adjudication, and provide for immediate dissemination of visa revocation information (see S. 2944), S122 [21JA] (see S. 3077), S1169 [4MR] (see H.R. 4758), H1167 [4MR]
———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]
Information technology: establish the Executive Cyber Director and clarify authority relative to critical information infrastructure policy creation, verification, and enforcement measures (see H.R. 6351), H7392 [29SE]
———improve U.S. cyber security (see S. 3538), S5439 [24JN]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (see S. 4048), S10514 [17DE] (see H.R. 6429), H7613 [18NO]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see S. 3611), S5993 [19JY] (see H.R. 5161), H3013 [28AP]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), consideration (see H. Res. 1105), H832 [24FE] (see H. Res. 1113), H931 [25FE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1674), H7388 [29SE]
———require the intelligence community to provide the Dept. of Defense information that indicates involvement of Dept. of Defense personnel with a terrorist organization (see H.R. 4780), H1168 [4MR]
International Emergency Economic Powers Act: establish certain procedures with respect to blocking property of charities (see H.R. 6532), H8597 [16DE]
International relations: safeguard sovereignty and right of self-defense of the U.S. and its allies and prohibit U.S. participation in the International Criminal Court (see H.R. 5351), H3701 [20MY]
INTERPOL: revoke Executive order exempting INTERPOL records held in the U.S. from search and seizure by U.S. law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 4453), H139 [13JA]
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]
Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see S. 3451), S4529 [27MY] (see H.R. 5327), H3540 [18MY]
Law enforcement: improve border security (see H.R. 5173), H3014 [28AP]
———improve border security, increase prosecutions and penalties for illegal entry, and prevent and combat smuggling of weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 5675), H5501 [1JY]
———tribute to law enforcement service dogs and their handlers (see H. Res. 1614), H6682 [14SE]
Mexico: assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing violence against Mexican and U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1032), H327 [21JA]
Mining and mineral resources: develop a rare earth materials program and amend the National Materials Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act (see H.R. 6160), H6878 [22SE]
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]
NASA: designate as a National Security Interest and Asset (see H. Res. 1150), H1220 [9MR]
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1688, 1701), H7395 [29SE]
National Cyberspace Office: establish (see H.R. 5247), H3273 [6MY]
National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), H7644 [29NO]
———deploy 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]
National objectives: require all young persons to perform military or civilian service, allow induction to uniformed services during wartime, and make permanent favorable tax treatment of combat pay (see H.R. 5741), H5674 [15JY]
National Preparedness Month: designate (see S. Res. 625), S7134 [15SE]
———observance (see H. Res. 1618), H6682 [14SE]
NATO: strengthen U.S. commitment to transatlantic security by implementing principles outlined in Declaration on Alliance Security (see H.R. 5338), H3540 [18MY]
New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H1027 [2MR]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), consideration (see H. Res. 1674), H7388 [29SE]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require report on foreign development of electromagnetic pulse weapons (see H.R. 6471), H7855 [1DE]
Oklahoma: tribute to Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001 (see S. Res. 420), S698 [23FE] (see S. Res. 624), S7134 [15SE] (see H. Res. 1052), H471 [2FE]
Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), H4023 (see H. Res. 1411), H4084 [27MY]
Pipelines: ensure telephonic notice of certain incidents (see H.R. 6008), H6568 [30JY]
Power resources: enhance U.S. energy security by promoting the production of natural gas, nuclear energy, and renewable energy (see S. 3535), S5439 [24JN]
———protect the bulk-power system and electric infrastructure critical to the defense of the U.S. from cybersecurity and other threats and vulnerabilities (see H.R. 5026), H2578 [14AP]
Presidents of the U.S.: provide that certain transition services shall be available to eligible Presidential candidates before the general election (see S. 3196), S2246 [13AP]
Quadrennial national security reviews: require (see H.R. 4974), H2458 [25MR]
Saudi Arabia: disapprove issuance of a letter of offer relative to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and services to Saudi Arabia (see H.J. Res. 99), H7614 [18NO] (see H.J. Res. 104), H8520 [15DE]
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1764), H8519 [15DE]
Security and Accountability for Every (SAFE) Port Act: reauthorize (see S. 3659), S6302 [27JY]
Senate National Security Working Group: extend authorities (see S. Res. 706), S11037 [22DE]
Ships and vessels: provide for greater maritime transportation security (see S. 3639), S6200 [22JY]
Somalia: develop a comprehensive strategy to ensure stability (see S. Res. 573), S5538 [29JN]
Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (see S. 3480), S4850 [10JN] (see H.R. 5548), H4597 [16JN]
Terrorism: add joining a foreign terrorist organization or engaging in or supporting hostilities against the U.S. or its allies to the list of acts for which U.S. nationals would lose their nationality (see S. 3327), S3358 [6MY] (see H.R. 5237), H3272 [6MY]
———allow determination that certain individuals are unlawful enemy combatants subject to trial by military commissions (see H.R. 4415), H39 [12JA]
———anniversary of terrorist attacks (see H. Res. 1610), H6681 [14SE]
———enhance homeland security in U.S. ports and waterways (see H.R. 5346), H3657 [19MY]
———enhance security of chemical facilities (see S. 3599), S5964 [15JY]
———enhance the integrity of U.S. against the threat of terrorism (see H.R. 5528), H4505 [15JN]
———prohibit release or parole of certain unprivileged enemy belligerents into the U.S. (see H.R. 4648), H753 [23FE]
———require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts (see H.R. 4463), H193 [19JA]
———strike medals in commemoration of anniversary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center (see S. 3034), S742 [24FE] (see H.R. 4684), H833 [24FE]
Transportation: provide waivers and appeals to certain individuals (see H.R. 6326), H7392 [29SE]
Transportation Security Administration: establish a 10-year term of office for any individual appointed as Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Transportation Security Administration (see H.R. 4459), H139 [13JA]
———increase number of Federal air marshals for certain flights, require criminal investigative training for such marshals, and appoint an ombudsman for the marshals (see H.R. 5750), H5675 [15JY]
———standardize training programs, establish an Office of Behavior Analysis, and enhance partnerships with State and local law enforcement agencies (see S. 3866), S7787 [29SE]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (see S. 4048), S10514 [17DE] (see H.R. 6429), H7613 [18NO]
Yemen: implement a strategy to address instability and deny terrorists a safe haven (see S. Res. 400), S340 [28JA]
Cloture motions
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3454), motion to proceed, S7159 [16SE], S7246 [21SE], S8683 [9DE]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), motion to proceed, S8552 [6DE], S8669 [9DE]
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), House amendment, S10386 [16DE], S10666 [18DE]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): renewal, S10771 [19DE], S10888 [21DE]
Excerpts
U.S. Constitution: Article I, Section 8 on the powers of Congress, H6114 [27JY]
Factsheets
Intelligence Services Appropriations (H.R. 2701), H7310 [29SE]
Letters
Afghanistan-Pakistan Study Group establishment, H6999 [28SE]
———Representative Wolf, H6998 [28SE]
Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), E2241 [22DE]
———Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services (House), E2241 [22DE]
Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), E1005 [28MY]
———Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), E1005 [28MY]
———Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), E1084 [14JN]
———Representative Filner, Committee on Veterans Affairs (House), E1085 [14JN]
———Representative Frank, Committee on Financial Services (House), E1004 [28MY]
———Representative George Miller, Committee on Education and Labor (House), E1004 [28MY]
———Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), E1085 [14JN]
———Representative Levin, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E1086 [14JN]
———Representative Oberstar, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E1085 [14JN]
———Representative Rahall, Committee on Natural Resources (House), E1084 [14JN]
———Representative Reyes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), E1085 [14JN]
———Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services (House), E1004, E1005 [28MY], E1084, E1085, E1086 [14JN]
———Representative Towns, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E1084 [14JN]
———Representative Waxman, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), E1004 [28MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations for the Science and Technology Directorate: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5771 [20JY]
———Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), H5771 [20JY]
Enhance ability to track foreign nationals who overstay their visa: Senator Cornyn, S5390 [24JN]
Enhance reporting requirements relative to executive and congressional oversight of cybersecurity programs: Senator Feinstein, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S6798 [5AU]
———Senator Leahy, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6798 [5AU]
First Responder Anti-Terrorism Training Resources Act: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H6695 [15SE]
———Representative Oberstar, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H6695 [15SE]
Intelligence services appropriations: Robert S. Litt, Office of Director of National Intelligence, S7500 [27SE]
NASA designation as a National Security Interest and Asset and manned space flight funding: Representative Jackson Lee, H1319 [10MR]
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S. recommendations implementation: Representative Wolf, E705, E706 [29AP], E817 [12MY], E885 [19MY]
National security situation along southern border with Mexico: Representative Burton, H8771 [17DE]
———several Representatives, H7525 [17NO], H8771 [17DE]
National September 11 Memorial & Museum Commemorative Medal Act: Representative Frank, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5777 [20JY]
———Representative Levin, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5776 [20JY]
9/11 Health and Compensation Act: Catherine Schultz, National Foreign Trade Council, Inc., H7251 [29SE]
———Nancy L. McLernon, Organization for International Investment, H7250 [29SE]
———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H7250 [29SE]
Proposed release of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Yemen: John O. Brennan, Executive Office of the President, E130 [2FE]
Prosecution in Federal courts of individuals involved in terrorist attacks: Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General, S732-S734 [24FE]
Radicalization of Americans in Yemen: Representative Wolf, H114 [13JA]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) renewal: Elena Poptodorova, Bulgarian Ambassador, S10873 [21DE]
———George Miller, Michael Anastasio, and Paul Hommert, S10872 [21DE]
———Hilary Rodham Clinton, Sec. of State and Robert M. Gates, Sec. of Defense, S10805 [20DE]
———Mike Mullen, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair, S10491 [17DE]
———Robert M. Gates, Sec. of Defense, S10329 [16DE], S10865 [21DE]
———Senator Collins, S10804 [20DE]
———several former U.S. military commanders, S10873 [21DE]
———several Strategic Posture Commission members, S10710 [19DE]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) renewal and nuclear modernization plan funding: Mike Mullen, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair, S10864 [21DE]
———President Obama, S10850, S10864 [21DE]
———Senators Inouye, Feinstein, Cochran, and Alexander, S10850, S10863 [21DE]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) renewal relative to constraints on U.S. ability to develop missile defense systems: President Obama, S10851 [21DE]
Viability of U.S. air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) capability and heavy bomber force and basing and warhead options for a follow-on intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM): Robert M. Gates, Sec. of Defense, S10432 [17DE]
Lists
Armed Forces members killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S5779 [13JY]
Florida Armed Forces members killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan, E1014 [28MY]
Fort Carson, CO, Army 4th Brigade Combat Team members killed in action in Afghanistan, S3779 [14MY]
Members of Congress taking oath for access to classified information, H323 [21JA], H3705 [21MY], H4210 [28MY], H4632 [17JN], H7600 [18NO]
Pennsylvania Armed Forces members killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S4569 [28MY]
Programs impacted by Thune amendment to H.R. 3081, continuing appropriations, making across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland security, and non-veterans-affairs discretionary spending, S7712 [29SE]
Quotes relative to global nuclear disarmament, S10430 [17DE]
Quotes supporting concurrent implementation of nuclear weapon modernization plan with U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) renewal, S10328 [16DE], S10941 [22DE]
Memorandums
Bilateral Consultative Commission (BCC): Dept. of State Bureau of Verification, Compliance, and Implementation, S10904 [21DE]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) Renewal and Nuclear Weapons Modernization Requirements: Senators Kyl and Corker, S8210 [29NO]
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 Zimbabwe: President Obama, S857 [1MR], H974 [2MR]
Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation Created by the Accumulation of Weapons-Usable Fissile Material in Russia: President Obama, S5111 [17JN], H4632 [17JN]
Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq: President Obama, S3641 [12MY], H3422 [12MY]
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 Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism: President Obama, S7172 [16SE], H6792 [16SE]
National Emergency Relative to the Western Balkans: President Obama, S4653 [8JN], H4228 [8JN]
National Security Strategy: President Obama, H3889 [27MY]
Motions
Armed Forces: direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Pakistan (H. Con. Res. 301), consideration (H. Res. 1556), H6111 [27JY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3454), S7159 [16SE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4195, H4196, H4197 [28MY]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), H948 [26FE], H7301 [29SE]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), S8552 [6DE], H7252 [29SE]
———extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), Senate amendment, H8958 [22DE]
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), S10386 [16DE], H8396 [15DE]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): renewal, S10261 [15DE], S10903 [21DE]
Poems
``Gotham Glory,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1571 [10AU]
``Special Forces,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1108 [15JN]
Privilege of the floor
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) closed session deliberation attendees, S10794 [20DE]
Remarks in House
Afghanistan: police force funding, H2193 [22MR], H8070 [7DE], H8277 [9DE]
———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]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for border security (H.R. 5875), H6168, H6253-H6257 [28JY], E1466 [29JY]
———making emergency supplemental for border security (H.R. 6080), H6584-H6589 [10AU]
Arkansas Power Electronics International, Inc.: silicon carbide power modules funding, E159 [4FE]
Armed Forces: assault charges against Navy SEALS resulting from events during capture of alleged terrorist in Iraq, H1415 [15MR], H2856 [26AP], H3100 [4MY], H3884 [27MY]
———clarify rules of engagement in military conflicts, H1414, H1415 [15MR], H5594 [14JY]
———commend Navy SEALS, Matthew McCabe, Jonathan Keefe, and Julio Huertas, for capturing alleged terrorist, Ahmed Hashim Abed, in Iraq (H. Res. 977), H1224 [10MR]
———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Pakistan (H. Con. Res. 301), H6114-H6124 [27JY]
———direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Pakistan (H. Con. Res. 301), consideration (H. Res. 1556), H6106-H6112 [27JY]
———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001, E1680 [16SE]
———extend whistleblower protections to members that report potentially dangerous ideologically based threats or actions of another member against U.S. interests or security (H.R. 4267), H458 [2FE], H1418 [15MR]
———making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities, H4443 [15JN], H5307, H5344-H5351, H5384-H5404 [1JY], H5551 [14JY], H5621 [15JY], H6049, H6062-H6068 [27JY], E1293 [13JY], E1331 [15JY], E1445, E1450, E1452 [28JY], E1469 [29JY]
———prohibit increase of members serving in Afghanistan (H.R. 3699), H2561 [14AP]
———provide for nonreduction in pay for Federal Government employees that are Coast Guard and National Guard reserve members and participating in homeland defense missions (H.R. 6314), E1869 [29SE]
———support members fighting terrorism and pay legal expenses of members accused of committing crimes relative to treatment of suspected terrorists if such members are acquitted or charges are dropped (H. Res. 1025), H271 [21JA]
———tribute to active duty members, H2770, H2771 [21AP]
———tribute to members and their families from Los Angeles County, CA, for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (H. Res. 1535), E1378 [20JY]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, H8932 [21DE]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (H. Res. 1516), H5754-H5756 [20JY], E1402 [22JY]
Austin, TX: condemn airplane attack on Federal building, honor victims of attack, commend IRS employees and first responders, and reject expressions of sympathy for those who attack public servants (H. Res. 1127), H1043-H1045 [3MR]
Aviation: ensure that certain Federal employees cannot invoke immunity from prosecution for performing certain security screenings (H.R. 6416), H7526 [17NO], E1951 [17NO]
———increased use of full body scanners at security checkpoints in airports, H7457 [16NO], H7502 [17NO], H7859 [2DE]
———provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes (H.R. 5810), H6100, H6101 [27JY], E1486 [29JY]
BLM: posting of travel warning signs along Interstate 8 between Casa Grande, AZ, and Gila Bend, AZ, H5592 [14JY]
Budget: allocation of funds, H478 [3FE]
Business and industry: develop an industrial policy to meet the needs of a stronger economy and national security (H. Res. 444), H5949 [22JY], H7270 [29SE]
Calderon Hinojosa, Felipe: remarks on U.S. immigration policy by Mexican President, H3688, H3690 [20MY], H3727 [24MY], H3864 [26MY]
China: U.S. policy, H7594-H7600 [18NO]
CIA: recognize contributions to national security and recognize role in combating terrorism, H888-H890 [25FE]
Coast Guard: anniversary of Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria (H. Res. 1062), H2517-H2519 [14AP]
———development of a security plan to allow safe passage of tankers carrying liquefied natural gas from Yemen through U.S. ports, H5298 [30JN]
Colts Neck, NJ: tribute to Naval Weapons Station Earle, E1952 [17NO]
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]
Computers: enhance cybersecurity and secure intelligence networks, H879 [25FE], H3750 [25MY], H7307 [29SE]
Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (H.R. 6098), E1565 [10AU]
Counterterrorism initiatives: funding, H3141-H3144 [5MY]
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]
———Southwest border district courts funding, E1466 [29JY]
Credit cards: increase penalties for certain fraud offenses committed to facilitate gangs, crime syndicates, and terrorism, E64 [21JA]
Cybersecurity Strategic Research and Development Plan: include international cooperation, H507, H508 [3FE]
Democratic Party: national agenda, H3762 [25MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 6523), H8629-H8759 [17DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 6523), Senate amendment, H8944, H8945 [22DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 6523), corrections in engrossment, H8769 [17DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3454), H6863-H6867, H6869 [22SE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H3750, H3751, H3754 [25MY], H3875, H3889-H4019, H4025-H4076 [27MY], H4194-H4201, H4203-H4207 [28MY], H4217 [8JN], H4783 [24JN], H6227 [28JY], E904 [20MY], E986, E988, E989, E990, E991, E992, E993, E994, E995, E996, E997, E998, E999, E1000, E1001, E1003, E1006, E1007, E1011 [28MY], E1019, E1023, E1026-E1028, E1041 [8JN], E1051 [9JN], E1072 [10JN], E1084 [14JN]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136) consideration (H. Res. 1404), H3876-H3885 [27MY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), corrections in engrossment, H4200 [28MY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), motion to recommit, H4196, H4197, H4201, H4207 [28MY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), request Senate to return to the House (H. Res. 1467), H4733 [23JN]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), unanimous-consent request, H4056 [27MY]
———clarify authority to assist communities with development of public infrastructure in connection with expansion or establishment of a military installation, H4027 [27MY], E992 [28MY]
———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]
———commission an independent study on the optimal balance of manned and unmanned aircraft capability, H4055 [27MY]
———conditions and treatment of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H131 [13JA], H7745, H7749 [30NO]
———decision to reallocate proposed European land-based missile defense system to ship-based system in North and Mediterranean Seas, H7748 [30NO]
———develop a plan to restore the domestic capability to produce neodymium-iron-boron rare Earth magnets, H4040, H4043 [27MY]
———F-35 aircraft program funding, H8038 [7DE]
———F-22 aircraft program funding, H594 [4FE]
———funding, H6611 [10AU], E1529 [30JY]
———impose penalty on contractors that do not comply with contract information reporting requirements, H4068 [27MY]
———increase effectiveness of Northern Command, E990 [28MY]
———increase oversight of Federal contractors, E1226 [29JN]
———making appropriations (H.R. 3326), E159 [4FE]
———making appropriations (H.R. 3326), earmark declaration, E115, E126, E127, E133, E134 [2FE], E152, E153, E163, E166 [4FE], E169 [5FE], E189, E190, E195 [22FE], E205, E212, E213 [23FE], E227 [24FE], E267, E269 [26FE]
———national missile defense system funding, H2568, H2569 [14AP], H4042, H4043 [27MY]
———prohibit release of enemy combatants, H337 [26JA]
———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]
———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals detained at the facility be tried only by military commission, H8772 [17DE]
———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals detained at the facility be tried only by military commission (H.R. 4588), H1001 [2MR]
———reduce discretionary overseas contingency operations funds in budget for operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan and provide a tax credit against savings from such reduction (H.R. 5353), H3689 [20MY], H3729 [24MY]
———require domestic melting of steel armor plate, E993 [28MY]
———require review of the sustainment and modernization requirements and costs related to bomber force and long-range strike capabilities, E1000 [28MY]
———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]
———semiconductor technologies research and development funding, H3999 [27MY]
———study feasibility of joint usage of NASA Shuttle Logistics Depot, H4067 [27MY]
———submit a report to Congress outlining the exit strategy for U.S. forces from Afghanistan (H.R. 2404), E360 [11MR]
———transfer authority of Port of Guam Improvement Operation Fund operation and maintenance funding, H5404 [1JY], H6066 [27JY]
———treatment of enemy combatants, H4208-H4210 [28MY]
———tribute to U.S. Special Operations Forces counterterrorism efforts, H2768 [21AP], E1108 [15JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize appropriations for the Science and Technology Directorate (H.R. 4842), H5760-H5775 [20JY], E1411 [22JY], E1422 [26JY]
———authorize Securing the Cities Initiative, H5772, H5774 [20JY], E1411 [22JY]
———authorize Securing the Cities Initiative (H.R. 2611), H225, H226 [20JA], E83 [26JA]
———authorize to accept and use gifts for otherwise authorized Center for Domestic Preparedness activities related to preparedness for and response to terrorism (H.R. 3978), Senate amendments, H6694-H6696 [15SE]
———conduct pilot program to deploy mobile biometric identification equipment on maritime vessels for immigration enforcement (H.R. 1148), H6655 [14SE]
———develop strategy to prevent over-classification of homeland security information and promote the sharing of unclassified homeland security information (H.R. 553), Senate amendment, H7075-H7077 [28SE]
———enhance Federal Protective Service ability to provide adequate security for the prevention of terrorist activities and for the promotion of homeland security (H.R. 6122), E1606 [14SE]
———establish operational control over the international land and maritime borders of the U.S., H3434 [12MY]
———establish the Cybersecurity Compliance Division and enhance security and resiliency of the Nation's cyber and physical infrastructure against terrorism and other cyber attacks (H.R. 6423), E1976 [18NO]
———identify and eliminate redundant reporting requirements and develop meaningful performance metrics for homeland security preparedness grants (H.R. 3980), Senate amendment, H7073-H7075 [28SE]
———include medical readiness and community resiliency for health care critical infrastructure in criteria for Homeland Security Centers of Excellence Program, H5774 [20JY]
———making appropriations, H6585-H6589 [10AU]
———procedures and treatment of international diplomatic guests traveling through U.S. airports, H1380 [12MR]
———prohibit the procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced (H.R. 3116), H6691-H6694 [15SE]
———reform visa application process, H392 [27JA]
———require issuance and use of Social Security cards with biometric identifiers for the establishment of employment authorization and identity, H3064 [29AP]
———strengthen efforts to develop nuclear forensics capabilities to permit attribution of the source of nuclear material (H.R. 730), Senate amendment, H226-H229 [20JA]
———strengthen student visa background checks and improve monitoring of foreign students in the U.S. (H.R. 5208), H3667 [20MY], E751 [5MY]
Dept. of Justice: decision to prosecute individuals involved in terrorist attacks in Federal courts, H7566 [18NO]
———decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, H451, H452, H454 [2FE], H558 [4FE], H4670 [22JN], H7586 [18NO], H7749 [30NO]
———decision to prosecute Umar F. Abdulmutallab, involved in attempted airline bombing on Christmas Day, in Federal court in Detroit, MI, H2768 [21AP]
———prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (H.R. 4556), E117 [2FE]
———prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal courts of detainees from Bagram AFB, Afghanistan, H3881 [27MY]
———prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal courts of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H3881 [27MY]
———proposed release of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Yemen, E129 [2FE]
———treatment of Umar F. Abdulmutallab after attempted airline bombing on Christmas Day, H454 [2FE]
Dept. of State: designate Caucasus Emirate as a foreign terrorist organization (H. Res. 1315), E716 [29AP]
———eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 2305), H14 [12JA]
Dept. of the Interior: determine appropriate amount of buffer area necessary to allow for border and environmental protection on lands along the Arizona-Mexico border, H4867 [24JN]
———prohibit funding through reductions in border patrol funding, H5386 [1JY]
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]
Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H7000 [28SE]
Executive Office of the President: establish the National Office for Cyberspace, H3999, H4000 [27MY]
———submit notification to Congress of current and new cybersecurity programs, H888 [25FE]
FBI: prohibit funding to implement field office supervisory term limit policy requiring mandatory reassignment of a supervisor after a certain term, H885 [25FE]
FEMA: reauthorize the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (H.R. 1746), Senate amendment, H8814-H8817 [21DE]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: modify provisions relative to combating terrorism (H.R. 3969), H896 [25FE]
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]
———call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century, H5962 [22JY]
———call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century (H. Res. 363), H110 [13JA], H170 [19JA], H356 [26JA], H452 [2FE], H795 [24FE], H1002 [2MR], H2244 [23MR], H2671 [20AP], H3102 [4MY], H3250 [6MY], H3514 [18MY], H4371 [10JN], H6649 [14SE]
George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies: tribute (H. Res. 528), H7726, H7727 [30NO], H7899 [2DE], E2045 [2DE]
House of Representatives: report on bipartisan delegation to NATO Parliamentary Assembly meeting, E1513-E1515 [30JY]
Houston, TX: condemn robbery and murder of Shatavia Anderson, H6734 [15SE]
Immigration: enforce existing immigration laws and improve border security, H3829 [26MY], H4303 [9JN], H4416-H4422 [14JN], H4776 [23JN], H7484 [16NO], H7582-H7584 [18NO]
———enforce existing immigration laws in State or local governments that provide sanctuary to illegal aliens, H5680 [19JY], H5798 [20JY]
———history of legal immigration and contribution of immigrants to U.S economic strength, H4965 [29JN]
———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]
———refuse or revoke visas to aliens if in U.S. security or foreign policy interests, review all visa applications before adjudication, and provide for immediate dissemination of visa revocation information (H.R. 4758), E934 [25MY]
———require employers receiving hiring tax incentives to check the legal status of potential new hires through the E-verify program for employment eligibility verification, H1139 [4MR]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions, H838, H846-H848, H895-H901 [25FE]
Intelligence services: address CIA use of certain interrogation techniques, H526 [3FE]
———assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H7584 [18NO]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), H849-H895, H908, H909 [25FE], H942, H951 [26FE], E266 [26FE], E389 [16MR]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), consideration (H. Res. 1105), H838-H845 [25FE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), consideration (H. Res. 1113), H936-H942 [26FE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1674), H7219-H7230 [29SE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), corrections in engrossment, H952 [26FE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), motion to recommit, H948-H950 [26FE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), Senate amendment, H7276-H7312 [29SE]
———CIA policy allowing assassination of foreign suspects and U.S. citizens, H798 [24FE]
———educate security clearance adjudicators on the nature of combat-related injuries relative to eligibility for access to classified information, H892, H893 [25FE]
———establish conflict of interest regulations prohibiting certain outside employment for intelligence community employees, H886 [25FE]
———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]
———reaffirm as priority the plan for core financial system requirements to achieve community-wide auditability and commend National Reconnaissance Office for achieving a clean audit, H886 [25FE]
———report on attempt by passenger to detonate an explosive device aboard Northwest Airlines Flight 253, H893, H894 [25FE]
———require the President to expand certain briefings to all intelligence committee members, H7301-H7304 [29SE]
———review intelligence to determine if there is credible evidence of connection between a foreign entity and U.S. anthrax attacks, H890, H891 [25FE]
Iran: impose sanctions, H2556 [14AP]
———negotiate an ``Incidents at Sea Agreement'', H3899 [27MY]
———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]
Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (H.R. 5327), H3617-H3620, H3623 [19MY], E901, E906, E910 [20MY], E913 [24MY], E943, E953 [26MY]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: impose certain sanctions as a result of the detonation of a nuclear explosive device (H.R. 3423), H4563 [16JN]
Law enforcement: coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities and communities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across the border with Mexico, H3173 [5MY], H3525-H3530 [18MY], H3639 [19MY], H3688 [20MY], H3866 [26MY], H4402 [14JN], H7525 [17NO], H8770-H8772 [17DE]
———enable information sharing between law enforcement agencies with respect to border security, H4000 [27MY]
———improve border security, H1032 [3MR], H1174 [9MR], H1342 [11MR], H2192 [22MR], H2248 [23MR], H2322, H2443 [25MR], H2508, H2511 [14AP], H2925 [27AP], H3060 [29AP], H3128, H3130 [5MY], H3488 [18MY], H3692, H3693, H3697 [20MY], H3793, H3814-H3821 [25MY], H4592, H4593 [16JN], H4621-H4625 [17JN], H4674 [22JN], H5299 [30JN], H5352, H5385-H5387 [1JY], H6050 [27JY]
———improve border security (H.R. 5173), H3525-H3530 [18MY]
———protect U.S. border cities and communities from violence along and across the border with Mexico, H5307 [1JY], H5694, H5695 [19JY]
———tribute to law enforcement service dogs and their handlers (H. Res. 1614), H6731-H6733 [15SE]
Lawyers and attorneys: representation of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, by American College of Trial Lawyers Fellows, E2130 [14DE]
Lebanon: U.S. policy, H2556 [14AP]
Liberty (U.S.S.): tribute (H. Res. 1132), E1337 [15JY]
Mexico: assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing violence against Mexican and U.S. citizens, H1447 [16MR], H2481 [13AP], H6688 [15SE], H7419, H7421-H7423 [15NO], H8357 [15DE]
———assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing violence against Mexican and U.S. citizens (H. Res. 1032), H269 [21JA], H1190-H1193 [9MR]
———murder of U.S. consulate employees, H1521 [17MR]
———U.S. policy, H3515 [18MY]
Mining and mineral resources: develop a rare earth materials program and amend the National Materials Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act (H.R. 6160), H7060-H7063 [28SE]
NASA: designate as a National Security Interest and Asset, H4028 [27MY]
———designate as a National Security Interest and Asset (H. Res. 1150), H1211, H1212 [9MR], H1295, H1319 [10MR], H5355 [1JY], E1234 [30JN]
National Guard: anniversary (H. Res. 1740), H7696-H7698 [30NO], E2038 [2DE]
———deploy 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], H6168 [28JY], H7581 [18NO]
———deploy to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities (H.R. 5357), E906 [20MY]
———deploy to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities (H.R. 6253), H7501 [17NO], H7649 [30NO], H7858 [2DE]
National laboratories: include as stakeholders in the cybersecurity strategic research and development plan, H520 [3FE]
National objectives: require all young persons to perform military or civilian service, allow induction to uniformed services during wartime, and make permanent favorable tax treatment of combat pay (H.R. 5741), H5665 [15JY]
National Preparedness Month: observance (H. Res. 1618), H6965-H6967 [23SE]
Navy: Virginia-class submarine program funding, H4074 [27MY]
New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (H. Res. 1132), H3096, H3097 [4MY]
New York, NY: arrest of suspect in attempted car bombing in Times Square, H3103 [4MY]
———attempted car bombing in Times Square, E817 [12MY]
———extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), H5723 [20JY], H6166, H6167 [28JY], H6286, H6382-H6400, H6409-H6412 [29JY], H6563 [30JY], H6633, H6648 [14SE], H7215, H7230-H7257 [29SE], H8777 [17DE], E1046 [9JN], E1505, E1509, E1511, E1512 [30JY], E1621 [15SE], E1863 [29SE]
———extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), Senate amendment, H8945, H8946, H8947-H8966, H8981 [22DE]
———extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), consideration (H. Res. 1674), H7219-H7230 [29SE]
———extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), motion to recommit, H7255 [29SE]
———observance of World Trade Center Responder Day, E1046 [9JN]
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, H2558, H2565-H2572 [14AP], H2953 [28AP], H3899 [27MY], E544 [14AP], E575 [16AP]
Obama, President: evaluation of administration, H479 [3FE], E139 [3FE]
———evaluation of immigration policies, H5206 [30JN]
———evaluation of national security policies, H4572 [16JN], H7743, H7750 [30NO]
———evaluation of nuclear weapons policy, H5494 [1JY]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: cooperate with GAO inquiries that are initiated by congressional intelligence committees, H4033-H4035 [27MY]
———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]
———work with the NRC to assess intelligence on harmful radiological materials, H854 [25FE]
Oklahoma: tribute to Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001 (H. Res. 1052), H6635-H6637 [14SE]
Olivas, John (Danny): tribute for taking a U.S. Border Patrol flag on mission to the International Space Station, E109 [29JA]
Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing (H. Res. 1411), H5756-H5758 [20JY]
Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, H364 [26JA], H3222 [6MY]
———U.S. dependence on foreign sources relative to Venezuelan threat to discontinue oil supplies to the U.S., H6166 [28JY]
Pipelines: ensure telephonic notice of certain incidents (H.R. 6008), H7094-H7096 [28SE]
POW: make certain improvements in laws applicable to detention of individuals at U.S. detainment facilities (H.R. 3728), H842 [25FE]
Power resources: enhance energy independence and economic and national security, conserve energy use, promote innovation, achieve lower emissions, cleaner air, cleaner water, and cleaner land (H.R. 2227), H44 [13JA], H392 [27JA], H836 [25FE], H3443 [13MY]
———protect the bulk-power system and electric infrastructure critical to the defense of the U.S. from cybersecurity and other threats and vulnerabilities (H.R. 5026), H4256-H4262 [9JN], H7749 [30NO]
Presidents of the U.S.: provide that certain transition services shall be available to eligible Presidential candidates before the general election (S. 3196), H7039, H7040 [28SE], H7379 [29SE]
Sandia National Laboratories: anniversary, E1 [5JA]
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), Senate amendment, H8359, H8390-H8410 [15DE], H8944 [22DE], E2162 [16DE], E2177, E2180, E2182, E2197, E2199 [18DE], E2224 [21DE]
———enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1764), H8383-H8388 [15DE]
———provide financing to support early-stage small businesses in targeted industries (H.R. 3738), H4516 [16JN]
Space Photonics, Inc.: nanotechnology for anti-reverse engineering development funding, E159 [4FE]
Technology: assess vulnerabilities from products produced by foreign owned companies, H844 [25FE]
———enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (H.R. 5548), E1123 [16JN]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1571 [10AU]
———anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Res. 1610), H6631-H6635 [14SE], E1618, E1621, E1635, E1640, E1643, E1646, E1649 [15SE], E1659, E1661 [16SE], E1738 [23SE]
———attempted airline bombing on Christmas Day, H1417-H1422 [15MR]
———require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts, H7744, H7745 [30NO]
———require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts (H.R. 4463), H270 [21JA]
———strike medals in commemoration of anniversary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center (H.R. 4684), H5775-H5777 [20JY]
Transportation Security Administration: establish a 10-year term of office for any individual appointed as Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Transportation Security Administration (H.R. 4459), H113 [13JA], E21 [13JA]
U.S.-Mexico Parliamentary Exchange: report on congressional delegation trip to Campeche, Mexico, H4442 [15JN]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): provide for continued application of Protocol on Inspections and Continuous Monitoring Activities following termination of such Protocol (S. 2727), E575 [16AP]
———renewal, H2558, H2565-H2572 [14AP], H2671 [20AP], H2953 [28AP], H7579 [18NO], H7645 [30NO], H8918-H8920 [21DE]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions, H838, H846-H848, H895-H901 [25FE]
WikiLeaks (Internet site): release of classified documents to the news media, H7743-H7745 [30NO], H7760 [1DE], H8035 [7DE], H8278 [9DE], E2044 [2DE]
———release of Dept. of Defense classified documents to the news media related to Pakistan and Afghanistan, H6563 [30JY], E1574 [10AU]
World War II: tribute to Nisei veterans, E652 [26AP]
Remarks in Senate
Afghanistan: effectiveness of Government and security forces, S8730 [10DE]
———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]
Appropriations: make across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland security, and non-veterans-affairs discretionary spending, S7703, S7707, S7708, S7711-S7714 [29SE]
———making emergency supplemental for border security (H.R. 5875), S6838-S6843 [5AU]
———making emergency supplemental for border security (H.R. 5875), unanimous-consent agreement, S6839 [5AU]
———making emergency supplemental for border security (H.R. 6080), S6996-S6999 [12AU]
Arkansas: tribute to Air National Guard, S4521 [27MY]
Armed Forces: Afghanistan security forces funding, S4166 [25MY]
———making supplemental appropriations for military and stabilization activities, S5213 [21JN], S6190 [22JY]
———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S5779 [13JY]
Budget: reduce the deficit by establishing discretionary spending caps for non-security spending, S1721-S1723 [18MR]
———reduce the deficit by establishing discretionary spending caps for non-security spending (S. 3095), S1313-S1315 [9MR], S1495 [15MR], S1656 [17MR]
Calderon Hinojosa, Felipe: remarks on U.S. immigration policy by Mexican President, S4034 [20MY], S4129 [24MY]
China: U.S. policy, S7597, S7601 [28SE]
Classified information: improve protection (S. 4050), S10816 [20DE]
———provide penalties for disclosure of classified information related to certain intelligence activities (S. 4004), S8399 [2DE]
Colorado: anniversary of National Guard (S. Res. 395), S203, S204 [25JA]
Computers: enhance cybersecurity and secure intelligence networks, S6265 [27JY], S7944-S7946 [17NO]
———reduce ability of terrorists, spies, criminals, and other malicious actors to compromise, disrupt, and destroy networks, infrastructure, and key resources (S. 4021), S8713 [9DE]
Congress: accomplishments of the 111th Congress, S10951 [22DE]
Counterterrorism initiatives: funding, S10884 [21DE]
Courts: provide for habeas corpus review for certain enemy belligerents engaged in hostilities against the U.S. (S. 3707), S7192 [20SE]
Crime: prohibit trafficking in counterfeit military goods or services (S. 3941), S8239 [29NO]
Dept. of Defense: address conflict between siting renewable energy projects and national security objectives, S3354 [6MY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 6523), S10936-S10938 [22DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3454), S7115 [15SE], S10913, S10914 [21DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3454), motion to proceed, S7144, S7158-S7163, S7166-S7168 [16SE], S7191-S7197 [20SE], S7229-S7232, S7234-S7260 [21SE], S7324 [22SE], S7415 [23SE], S8662, S8680-S8683, S8685 [9DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3454), motion to proceed—unanimous-consent request, S8682 [9DE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3454), unanimous-consent request, S6830-S6832 [5AU], S7246 [21SE]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), S4564 [28MY]
———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), return to the House, S5456 [24JN]
———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]
———intercontinental ballistic missile system defense capabilities, S10376-S10379 [16DE]
———Iraq Security Forces Fund funding, S7194 [20SE], S7236 [21SE]
———overseas military construction funding, S5762-S5764 [13JY], S7098 [15SE]
———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]
———report on China's military power, S7736 [29SE]
———success of the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, S2563 [22AP], S10357 [16DE]
———treatment of enemy combatants, S7936 [17NO]
———viability of nuclear weapons triad strategy, S10790 [20DE]
Dept. of Energy: National Nuclear Security Administration funding, S10435 [17DE]
Dept. of HHS: design, construct, and operate facilities to develop and produce biological products used to respond to potential bioterrorist attacks or naturally occurring pathogens (S. 3140), S1751 [18MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize to accept and use gifts for otherwise authorized Center for Domestic Preparedness activities related to preparedness for and response to terrorism (H.R. 3978), S6975, S6976 [5AU]
———develop strategy to prevent over-classification of homeland security information and promote the sharing of unclassified homeland security information (H.R. 553), S7554-S7556 [27SE]
———extend the chemical facility security program (S. 2996), S492 [4FE]
———identify and eliminate redundant reporting requirements and develop meaningful performance metrics for homeland security preparedness grants (H.R. 3980), S7364, S7365 [22SE]
———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]
———Law Enforcement Support Center funding, S6839 [5AU]
———tribute to Federal Protective Service, S2417 [19AP]
———U.S. Customs and Border Protection Southwest border staffing funding, S6839, S6840 [5AU]
Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (S. 1317), S4437 [26MY], S7741 [29SE]
———clarify policy on administering Miranda warnings to individuals suspected of terrorism, S3466 [10MY], S3570, S3571 [12MY]
———consult with appropriate officials within the executive branch prior to making the decision to try an unprivileged enemy belligerent in Federal civilian court (S. 2943), S125 [21JA], S230, S232 [26JA]
———criticism over prosecution of enemy detainees, S1353 [10MR]
———decision to prosecute individuals involved in terrorist attacks in Federal courts, S8010 [18NO]
———decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, S1216 [5MR], S1250-S1252 [8MR], S3120 [5MY]
———prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (S. 2977), S441 [2FE]
———prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal courts of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S10937 [22DE]
———prosecution in Federal courts of individuals involved in terrorist attacks, S61, S62, S70 [21JA], S551-S555 [11FE], S732, S734 [24FE]
Dept. of State: authorize access to certain Federal, State, and other databases to verify identity of a passport applicant, reduce incidence of fraud, and require authentication of identification documents (S. 3666), S6522 [29JY]
Espionage: improve, modernize, and clarify certain espionage statutes, promote Federal whistleblower protection statutes and regulations, and deter unauthorized disclosures of classified information (S. 4051), S10930 [21DE]
FBI: National Instant Criminal Background Check System funding, S2754 [28AP]
———prevent destruction of terrorist and criminal National Instant Criminal Background Check System records (S. 2820), S7741 [29SE]
———tribute to Baltimore, MD, field office for thwarting terrorist attack, S10404 [16DE]
FEMA: reauthorize the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (H.R. 1746), S10806 [20DE]
———reauthorize the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (S. 3249), S5496 [28JN]
Foreign aid: strengthen capacity, transparency, and accountability of U.S. foreign assistance programs to effectively adapt and respond to new challenges (S. 1524), S560 [11FE]
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]
GAO: release of report examining airport security, S7716 [29SE]
Immigration: enhance ability to track foreign nationals who overstay their visa, S5388-S5390 [24JN]
———reform, S3055 [4MY], S4484 [27MY], S4599 [7JN], S5388-S5390 [24JN], S6559-S6561 [2AU], S7071 [14SE]
———reform (S. 3932), S7834 [29SE]
Information technology: improve U.S. cyber security (S. 3538), S5445-S5447 [24JN], S7936, S7949 [17NO]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions, S793 [25FE]
———extend certain provisions (S. 4048), S10518 [17DE]
Intelligence services: address CIA use of certain interrogation techniques, S7935 [17NO]
———analysis and recommendations for improvements to enhance national security, S7934-S7938 [17NO]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2701), S7498, S7558 [27SE], S7887 [15NO], S7935 [17NO]
———authorizing appropriations (S. 3611), S6767-S6799 [5AU], S7559 [27SE]
———enhance reporting requirements relative to executive and congressional oversight of cybersecurity programs, S6798 [5AU]
Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S1256 [8MR]
Law enforcement: improve border security, S2607, S2608 [26AP], S4599 [7JN], S5388-S5390 [24JN], S6499 [29JY], S10657 [18DE]
———improve border security through reductions in unobligated appropriations under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, S4183-S4185, S4193, S4194 [25MY], S4417-S4420, S4423, S4429-S4432 [26MY], S4475-S4481 [27MY], S4567 [28MY]
Levin, Senator: report on trip to Afghanistan, S323 [28JA]
National Guard: deploy to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities, S4182 [25MY], S4417-S4420, S4422, S4429-S4432 [26MY], S4475-S4479 [27MY], S4567 [28MY]
National Preparedness Month: designate (S. Res. 625), S7141 [15SE]
New York, NY: arrest of suspect in attempted car bombing in Times Square, S3052, S3077 [4MY]
———attempted car bombing in Times Square, S3015 [3MY], S3571 [12MY]
———extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), S7774 [29SE], S7871 [15NO], S8550-S8552 [6DE], S10980-S10982, S10990, S10995 [22DE]
———extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), motion to proceed, S8552 [6DE], S8615 [8DE], S8663, S8664 [9DE], S8968 [14DE], S10475 [17DE]
Nuclear weapons: assessment of the Nuclear Security Summit, S2332 [15AP]
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]
———evaluation of nuclear weapons policy, S3980 [19MY]
Oklahoma: tribute to Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001 (S. Res. 624), S7140 [15SE]
Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, S4107 [24MY], S4397 [26MY], S4818 [10JN]
Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act: anniversary, S5664 [30JN]
Power resources: promote clean energy technology development, enhanced energy efficiency, improved energy security, and energy innovation and workforce development (S. 1462), S4798 [10JN], S5676 [30JN], S6378 [28JY], S6562 [2AU]
Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of Dept. of Defense nominees, S461-S463 [4FE]
Presidents of the U.S.: provide that certain transition services shall be available to eligible Presidential candidates before the general election (S. 3196), S2242-S2245 [13AP], S7450-S7452 [24SE]
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), House amendment, S10386 [16DE], S10504 [17DE], S10649-S10655, S10657, S10663-S10670, S10672, S10674, S10676-S10679, S10689 [18DE], S10732, S10737 [19DE], S11027 [22DE]
Security and Accountability for Every (SAFE) Port Act: reauthorize (S. 3659), S6306 [27JY]
Senate: impact of partisanship, S401-S404 [2FE], S524, S526 [9FE], S1422 [11MR], S2016 [24MR]
Senate National Security Working Group: extend authorities (S. Res. 706), S11058 [22DE]
Somalia: develop a comprehensive strategy to ensure stability (S. Res. 573), S7770, S7771 [29SE]
———U.S. policy, S4613 [7JN]
Specter, Senator: report on congressional delegation trip to Czech Republic, Israel, Syria, and Croatia, S6349 [28JY]
Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3480), S4852-S4855 [10JN]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S7025 [13SE]
———require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts, S146 [22JA]
———strike medals in commemoration of anniversary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center (H.R. 4684), S6225 [22JY]
Thomson, IL: proposal to convert Thomson Correctional Center into a Federal prison with a separate unit to house some detainees previously held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S71 [21JA]
Transportation Security Administration: require awarding of Government contracts to small and disadvantaged businesses, S1154 [4MR]
Travel and tourism: establish a nonprofit corporation to communicate U.S. entry policies and otherwise promote leisure, business, and scholarly travel to the U.S., S677 [23FE], S726-S729 [24FE], S757, S769, S772, S773, S775 [25FE], S1224 [5MR]
———establish a nonprofit corporation to communicate U.S. entry policies and otherwise promote leisure, business, and scholarly travel to the U.S. (S. 1023), S1802 [22MR]
Treaties and agreements: 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]
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: release of memo on administrative alternatives to comprehensive immigration reform, S6559-S6561 [2AU]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): amend preamble to acknowledge interrelationship between nonstrategic and strategic offensive arms, S10685 [18DE], S10706-S10724 [19DE]
———amend preamble to strike language relative to interrelationship between strategic offensive arms and strategic defensive arms, S10459-S10476, S10481-S10492 [17DE], S10670, S10671, S10673-S10675, S10679-S10685 [18DE], S10774 [20DE]
———clarify definition of rail-mobile missiles, S10894-S10899 [21DE]
———impact on national security and nuclear proliferation activities by other countries, S3779-S3781 [14MY], S4123-S4128 [24MY], S10780-S10782 [20DE]
———increase number of certain inspections allowed, S10726-S10730 [19DE], S10777, S10787, S10788, S10790, S10795-S10799 [20DE]
———limit deployment of nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missiles, S10906-S10909 [21DE]
———modify deployed delivery vehicle limits, S10782-S10786, S10788-S10790, S10797-S10801 [20DE]
———prohibit constraints on U.S. ability to develop missile defense systems, S10483, S10485-S10492 [17DE], S10803 [20DE], S10951, S10957, S10961, S10965-S10967 [22DE]
———provide for continued application of Protocol on Inspections and Continuous Monitoring Activities following termination of such Protocol (S. 2727), S5213 [21JN]
———provide for return of stolen U.S. military equipment, S10899-S10903 [21DE]
———renewal, S2541, S2563-S2566 [22AP], S2999-S3001 [30AP], S4170 [25MY], S4841-S4843 [10JN], S5144-S5146 [18JN], S7008 [13SE], S7874, S7875 [15NO], S7914-S7916 [17NO], S8052 [18NO], S8208, S8214-S8219 [29NO], S8275-S8277 [30NO], S8327, S8329, S8331, S8336, S8337, S8339 [1DE], S8357-S8362, S8366, S8392 [2DE], S8689 [9DE], S10265-S10279 [15DE], S10312, S10316-S10359, S10367-S10384 [16DE], S10422-S10438, S10440, S10454-S10495 [17DE], S10670, S10671, S10673-S10675, S10679-S10685 [18DE], S10706-S10724, S10726-S10730, S10771 [19DE], S10774-S10805 [20DE], S10850-S10852, S10857-S10865, S10871-S10875, S10888, S10891-S10919 [21DE], S10938-S10980, S10982-S10986 [22DE]
———renewal, motion to proceed, S10261 [15DE]
———renewal, unanimous-consent agreement, S10308 [15DE], S10914 [21DE]
———renewal negotiations, S689-S691 [23FE], S1305 [9MR], S1728-S1730 [18MR]
———require annual report of Bilateral Consultative Commission activities, S7257 [21SE]
———require annual report on nuclear weapon modernization plan, S10851 [21DE]
———require concurrent implementation of nuclear weapon modernization plan, S7257 [21SE], S10326-S10328 [16DE], S10804 [20DE], S10850, S10860-S10865, S10917 [21DE], S10949 [22DE]
———require parties to enter into negotiations to address disparity between the nonstrategic nuclear weapons stockpiles of the parties, S10719 [19DE], S10792, S10794, S10802 [20DE], S10915 [21DE]
———require Presidential certification communicating U.S. policy to continue development and deployment of U.S. missile defense systems including certain system improvements, S10953-S10957 [22DE]
———require Presidential certification of nuclear weapons complex and delivery systems modernization, S10376 [16DE], S10939-S10945, S10953, S10957 [22DE]
———require Presidential certification that reductions in land-based strategic deterrent will not be considered when reviewing intercontinental ballistic missile follow-on system, S10949, S10950 [22DE]
———require Russian cooperation with U.S. and international efforts to prevent Iranian development of nuclear weapons capability, S10916, S10917 [21DE]
———require that provisions adopted in the Bilateral Consultative Commission that affect substantive rights or obligations must be submitted to the Senate for review, S10904-S10906, S10912 [21DE]
———restrict use of warhead covers that interfere with Type One inspections and require telemetric exchanges on deployed ballistic missile systems, S10909-S10913 [21DE]
———tribute to efforts of executive and military officials and Senate staff, S10950 [22DE]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions, S793 [25FE]
———extend certain provisions (S. 4048), S10518 [17DE]
Vermont: tribute to National Guard, S5740 [12JY]
WikiLeaks (Internet site): release of classified documents to the news media, S8270 [30NO]
———release of Dept. of Defense classified documents to the news media related to Pakistan and Afghanistan, S6567 [2AU]
Yemen: implement a strategy to address instability and deny terrorists a safe haven (S. Res. 400), S356 [29JA]
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]
Final Staff Report: Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming (House, Select), E2226 [21DE]
New Start Treaty Framework and Nuclear Force Structure Plans: Dept. of Defense, S10861-S10863 [21DE]
Nonstrategic Nuclear Weapons: Amy F. Woolf, Congressional Research Service (excerpt), S10716 [19DE]
Progress Toward Security and Stability in Afghanistan: Dept. of Defense, S3772 [14MY]
Reports filed
American Communities' Right to Public Information Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1274) (S. Rept. 111-387), S11036 [22DE]
Chemical and Water Security Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2868) (S. Rept. 111-370), S10410 [16DE]
Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria Anniversary: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 1062) (H. Rept. 111-446), H1743 [19MR]
Consideration of H. Con. Res. 301, Direct the President, Pursuant To the War Powers Resolution, To Remove the U.S. Armed Forces From Pakistan: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1556) (H. Rept. 111-566), H6042 [26JY]
Consideration of H.R. 847, 9/11 Health and Compensation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1674) (H. Rept. 111-648), H7388 [29SE]
Consideration of H.R. 2701, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1105) (H. Rept. 111-419), H832 [24FE]
———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1113) (H. Rept. 111-421), H931 [25FE]
Consideration of H.R. 5136, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1404) (H. Rept. 111-498), H3869 [26MY]
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2701, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1674) (H. Rept. 111-648), H7388 [29SE]
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2965, Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1764) (H. Rept. 111-681), H8519 [15DE]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3800) (S. Rept. 111-295), S7174 [16SE]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 3455), S4621 [7JN]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 3454) (S. Rept. 111-201), S4621 [7JN]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 5136) (H. Rept. 111-491), H3706 [21MY], H3869 [26MY]
Dept. of Energy Appropriations for Defense Activities: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 3457), S4621 [7JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3607) (S. Rept. 111-222), S5993 [19JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations for the Science and Technology Directorate: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4842) (H. Rept. 111-486), H3540 [18MY], H3701 [20MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security Securing the Cities Initiative Authorization: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2611) (H. Rept. 111-389), H39 [12JA]
Develop a Comprehensive Strategy To Ensure Stability of Somalia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 573), S7442 [24SE]
Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Enhancement Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3377) (H. Rept. 111-562), H6042 [26JY]
Ensure That Prohibition on Disclosure of Maritime Transportation Security Information Is Not Used Inappropriately To Shield Other Information From Public Disclosure: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1274), S10513 [17DE]
First Responder Anti-Terrorism Training Resources Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3978), S6584 [2AU]
Foreign Assistance Revitalization and Accountability Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1524) (S. Rept. 111-122), S438 [2FE]
Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5026) (H. Rept. 111-493), H3822 [25MY]
———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 5026) (S. Rept. 111-331), S7507 [27SE]
Homeland Security Grant Management Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5562) (H. Rept. 111-663), H7756 [30NO]
Inquiry Into the Role and Oversight of Private Security Contractors in Afghanistan: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. Rept. 111-345), S7899 [15NO]
Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 3611) (S. Rept. 111-223), S5993 [19JY]
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]
9/11 Health and Compensation Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 847) (H. Rept. 111-560), H5983 [22JY]
———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 847) (H. Rept. 111-560), H5983 [22JY]
Predisaster Hazard Mitigation Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3249) (S. Rept. 111-215), S5319 [23JN]
Pre-Election Presidential Transition Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3196) (S. Rept. 111-239), S6583 [2AU]
Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3480) (S. Rept. 111-368), S10303 [15DE]
Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 6160) (H. Rept. 111-644), H7153, H7210 [28SE]
Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3980) (S. Rept. 111-291), S7174 [16SE]
Report on the Attempted Terrorist Attack on Northwest Airlines Flight 253: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. Rept. 111-199), S4143 [24MY]
Strengthening and Updating Resources and Equipment (SURE) Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3837) (H. Rept. 111-558), H5983 [22JY]
Transportation Security Administration Transmittal of Aviation Security Screening Management Standard Operating Procedures Manual and Revisions: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 980) (H. Rept. 111-403), H421 [27JA]
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]
WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5498) (H. Rept. 111-659), H7613 [18NO]
Yemen Strategy Implementation To Address Instability and Deny Terrorists a Safe Haven: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 400), S1458 [11MR]
Resolutions of ratification
Treaty With Australia Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation, S7722 [29SE]
Treaty With the United Kingdom Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation, S7720 [29SE]
Rulings of the Chair
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4196 [28MY]
Statements
Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Senator Specter, S4485-S4487 [27MY]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Representative Taylor, H3893 [27MY]
Manifest of the Hope, E447 [22MR]
National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act: Electric Power Sector Representatives, S5446 [24JN]
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]
Rail-Mobile Launchers of ICBMS and Their Missiles: Dept. of State Bureau of Verification, Compliance, and Implementation, S10899 [21DE]
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]
Summaries
Accomplishments of the 111th Congress, E2250 [22DE]
Enhance Federal Protective Service Ability To Provide Adequate Security for the Prevention of Terrorist Activities and for the Promotion of Homeland Security (H.R. 6122), E1607 [14SE]
Tables
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 847, 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, S10980 [22DE], H6452 [29JY], H7387 [29SE]
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5026, Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act, H4328 [9JN]
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5136, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H4212 [28MY]
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5810, Securing Aircraft Cockpits Against Lasers Act, H6160 [27JY]
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act, H6986 [23SE]
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 6523, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H8783 [17DE]
Pay-as-you-go effects of S. 3611, intelligence services appropriations, S6767 [5AU], S7559 [27SE]
Southwest border other-than-Mexican apprehensions by country of citizenship, S4476 [27MY]
Ten year projections for weapons stockpile and infrastructure costs, S10851 [21DE]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 301, direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Pakistan, H6114 [27JY]
H. Res. 528, tribute to George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, H7726 [30NO]
H. Res. 1032, assist Mexico in fighting drug cartels and curbing violence against Mexican and U.S. citizens, H1190 [9MR]
H. Res. 1052, tribute to Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001, H6635 [14SE]
H. Res. 1062, Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria anniversary, H2517 [14AP]
H. Res. 1105, consideration of H.R. 2701, intelligence services appropriations, H838 [25FE]
H. Res. 1113, consideration of H.R. 2701, intelligence services appropriations, H937 [26FE]
H. Res. 1127, condemn airplane attack on Austin, TX, Federal building, honor victims of attack, commend IRS employees and first responders, and reject expressions of sympathy for those who attack public servants, H1043 [3MR]
H. Res. 1132, tribute to U.S.S. New Mexico, H3096 [4MY]
H. Res. 1150, designate NASA as a National Security Interest and Asset, E1235 [30JN]
H. Res. 1404, consideration of H.R. 5136, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H3876 [27MY]
H. Res. 1411, tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing, H5757 [20JY]
H. Res. 1467, request Senate to return to the House H.R. 5136, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H4733 [23JN]
H. Res. 1516, World War II conclusion anniversary and tribute to Armed Forces members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, H5754 [20JY]
H. Res. 1556, consideration of H. Con. Res. 301, direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Pakistan, H6106 [27JY]
H. Res. 1610, terrorist attacks anniversary, H6631 [14SE]
H. Res. 1614, tribute to law enforcement service dogs and their handlers, H6731 [15SE]
H. Res. 1618, National Preparedness Month, H6965 [23SE]
H. Res. 1674, consideration of H.R. 847, 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, H.R. 2378, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act, and Senate amendment to H.R. 2701, intelligence services appropriations, H7219 [29SE]
H. Res. 1740, National Guard anniversary, H7696 [30NO]
H. Res. 1764, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 2965, Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act, H8383 [15DE]
H.R. 553, Reducing Over-Classification Act, S7554-S7556 [27SE], H7075 [28SE]
H.R. 847, 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, H8947-H8958 [22DE], H6382-H6394 [29JY], H7230-H7242 [29SE]
H.R. 1746, Predisaster Hazard Mitigation Act, S10806 [20DE], H8814 [21DE]
H.R. 2611, Dept. of Homeland Security Securing the Cities Initiative authorization, H225 [20JA]
H.R. 2701, intelligence services appropriations, H7276-H7301 [29SE]
H.R. 3116, prohibit Dept. of Homeland Security procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced, H6691 [15SE]
H.R. 3978, First Responder Anti-Terrorism Training Resources Act, S6975 [5AU], H6694 [15SE]
H.R. 3980, Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants Act, S7364 [22SE], H7073 [28SE]
H.R. 4684, National September 11 Memorial & Museum Commemorative Medal Act, H5775 [20JY]
H.R. 4842, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations for the Science and Technology Directorate, H5760-H5770 [20JY]
H.R. 5026, Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act, H4256-H4258 [9JN]
H.R. 5136, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H3900-H3984 [27MY]
H.R. 5327, U.S.-Israel Missile Defense Cooperation and Support Act, H3617 [19MY]
H.R. 5810, Securing Aircraft Cockpits Against Lasers Act, H6100 [27JY]
H.R. 5875, emergency supplemental appropriations for border security, H6253 [28JY]
H.R. 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act, H7094 [28SE]
H.R. 6080, emergency supplemental appropriations for border security, H6584 [10AU]
H.R. 6160, Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act, H7060 [28SE]
H.R. 6523, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H8629-H8750 [17DE]
S. 2943, Dept. of Justice consultation with appropriate officials within the executive branch prior to making the decision to try an unprivileged enemy belligerent in Federal civilian court, S126 [21JA]
S. 3196, Pre-Election Presidential Transition Act, S2243 [13AP], S7450 [24SE], H7039 [28SE]
S. 3249, Predisaster Hazard Mitigation Act, S5496 [28JN], S5629 [29JN]
S. 3611, intelligence services appropriations, S6767-S6795 [5AU]
S. 3666, Passport Identity Verification Act, S6522 [29JY]
S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, S8714 [9DE]
S. 4050, Classified Information Procedures Reform and Improvement Act, S10816 [20DE]
S. 4051, Espionage Statutes Modernization Act, S10931 [21DE]
S. Res. 395, Colorado National Guard anniversary, S155 [22JA], S204 [25JA]
S. Res. 400, implement a strategy to address instability and deny terrorists a safe haven in Yemen, S347 [28JA]
S. Res. 403, try Umar F. Abdulmutallab by a military tribunal and consult with appropriate officials prior to terminating interrogation of, or providing a civilian trial to, terrorist suspects, S396 [1FE]
S. Res. 420, tribute to Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001, S711 [23FE]
S. Res. 439, commend Navy SEALS, Matthew McCabe, Jonathan Keefe, and Julio Huertas for capturing alleged terrorist, Ahmed Hashim Abed, in Iraq and support Armed Forces members serving in harm's way, S1184 [4MR]
S. Res. 573, develop a comprehensive strategy to ensure stability in Somalia, S5544 [29JN], S7770 [29SE]
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. 624, tribute to Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard members for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001, S7139, S7140 [15SE]
S. Res. 625, National Preparedness Month, S7139, S7141 [15SE]
S. Res. 706, Senate National Security Working Group authorities extension, S11038, S11058 [22DE]
Use of Armed Forces against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (2001), H6115 [27JY]