TERRORISM

Addresses

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

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

———Michael Mukasey, E2242 [22DE]

———Thomas J. Ridge, E2242 [22DE]

FDIC Payment Security Conference: Tom Patterson, MagTek, Inc., E64 [21JA]

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

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

Obama Administration Nuclear Weapons Policy Evaluation: Senator Kyl, S3980 [19MY]

Saville Inquiry Into ``Bloody Sunday'' Incident Resulting in the Deaths of Civil Rights Protesters and Bystanders in Northern Ireland: David Cameron, Prime Minister of Great Britian, S5433 [24JN]

State of the Union: President Obama, S263-S268 [27JA], H415-H420 [27JA]

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

Amendments

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]

———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]

Information technology: improve U.S. cyber security (S. 3538), S7982 [17NO]

Israel: support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, Hamas' rejection of Middle East peace processes, and Iran's support of Hamas (S. Res. 548), S5409, S5410, S5455 [24JN]

National security: making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security (H.R. 5875), S6593 [2AU], S6654 [3AU], S6843, S6932, S6933 [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]

Announcements

Moment of silence in memory of victims of terrrorist attacks, H6724 [15SE]

Senate: moment of silence in memory of attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, OK, S2399 [19AP]

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]

Are You or Have You Ever Been a Lawyer?, S1354 [10MR]

Brave, Remarkable Woman Went From Keith to the CIA, H224 [20JA]

Brennan Is Wrong on Batarfi, E130 [2FE]

Do Targeted Killings Work?, H1279 [10MR]

Extraordinary Speech, E2211-E2213 [21DE]

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

Key Bomb Ingredient Is Smuggled in Freely in Pakistan, S3771 [14MY]

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

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

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

Rage on the Right—The Year in Hate and Extremism, H2472 [13AP]

Shameful Attack on the U.S. Legal System, S1355 [10MR]

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

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]

Venezuela Plotted To Kill Rival, Spain Says, S1218 [5MR]

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

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

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: honor seven Americans killed in Khost for their service to the U.S. (see H. Res. 1009), H139 [13JA]

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

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

Africa: recognize the growing threat of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its affiliates (see H. Con. Res. 303), H5985 [22JY]

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

al-Awlaki, Anwar: issue certificate of loss of nationality (see H. Res. 1288), H2843 [22AP]

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

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

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]

———ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or in a contingency operation (see H.R. 4791), H1220 [9MR]

———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]

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]

———mourn the loss of Vernon Hunter in airplane attack on Federal building and commend Robin De Haven and first responders to the attack (see H. Res. 1134), H1027 [2MR]

Aviation: 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]

———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]

Citizenship: 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]

———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]

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

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

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

Dept. of Defense: 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]

———prohibit use of military installations in the U.S., its territories or possessions for prosecution of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4738), H1102 [3MR]

———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 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 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 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]

———conduct a study and submit a report to Congress on the use of explosives detection technologies in air transportation (see H.R. 4442), H139 [13JA]

———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]

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

———establish national emergency centers on military installations (see S. 3476), S4849 [10JN]

———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]

———issue rules that designate no-fly zones near certain nuclear powerplants (see H.R. 5910), H6283 [28JY]

———make emergency preparedness planning and implementation grants to local educational agencies in areas under high threat of terrorism, disasters, or health emergencies (see H.R. 4898), H1890 (see H.R. 4898), H2173 [21MR]

———making appropriations (see S. 3607), S5993 [19JY]

———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]

———strengthen measures to protect the U.S. from terrorist attacks and authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5590), H4871 [24JN]

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: designate Caucasus Emirate as a foreign terrorist organization (see H. Res. 1315), H3078 [29AP]

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

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

———submit to Congress an annual report on exports of weapons and related services by Belarus and Belarusian enterprises (see H.R. 4436), H138 [13JA]

EPA: reduce or eliminate the risk of releases of hazardous chemicals from public water systems and wastewater treatment works (see S. 3598), S5964 [15JY]

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

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

Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Congressional Medal: award to representatives of individuals killed in terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 passengers (see S. 3238), S2518 [21AP]

FEMA: authorize the Metropolitan Medical Response System Program (see H.R. 4580), H554 [3FE]

———ensure continuation of the Metropolitan Medical Response System Program (see H.R. 4492), H326 [21JA]

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]

———prevent executives of companies that invest in Iran's nuclear or petroleum industries to enter the U.S. (see S. 18), S7786 [29SE]

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

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

Information technology: 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: 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]

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

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

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

———prevent high-ranking Iranian Government officials or Iranian Revolutionary Guard officers from being eligible for a travel visa to the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 256), H2215 [22MR]

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: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see S. Res. 571), S5489 [28JN] (see H. Res. 1359), H3483 [13MY]

———support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza (see H. Res. 1440), H4424 [14JN]

———support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, Hamas' rejection of Middle East peace processes, and Iran's support of Hamas (see S. Res. 548), S4745 [9JN]

———support right of self-defense and peace processes, condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza and Iran's efforts to support future flotillas, and consider additional terrorist designations (see H. Res. 1599), H6572 [30JY]

———support right to defend itself against terrorists and the Israeli construction of new security fences along the border of Egypt (see H. Res. 1241), H2504 [13AP]

Judge, Mychal: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6076), H6571 [30JY]

Medals: strike 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]

Middle East: support Israel's right of self-defense, condemn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 1553), H5985 [22JY]

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

National Preparedness Month: designate (see S. Res. 625), S7134 [15SE]

———observance (see H. Res. 1618), H6682 [14SE]

National security: 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]

———improve air cargo security (see S. 3954), S7968 [17NO] (see H.R. 6275), H7390 [29SE] (see H.R. 6410), H7499 [16NO]

———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]

———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]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security (see S. 3721), S6883 [5AU] (see H.R. 5875), H6163 [27JY] (see H.R. 6080), H6578 [9AU]

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

National Week of Hope: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1206), H2261 [23MR] (see H. Res. 1227), H2459 [25MR]

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]

———tribute to citizens, law enforcement officers, and first responders for response to attempted terrorist attack in Times Square (see H. Res. 1320), H3123 [4MY]

Oklahoma City, OK: remember victims of attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see H. Res. 1206), H2261 [23MR] (see H. Res. 1227), H2459 [25MR]

Patriotism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see H. Res. 1610), H6681 [14SE]

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

Power resources: 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]

———provide for expedited response to emergencies relative to oil or gas production or storage (see S. 3964), S8062 [18NO]

Security and Accountability for Every (SAFE) Port Act: reauthorize (see S. 3659), S6302 [27JY]

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

Syria: condemn transfer of Scud missiles and Iranian weapons to Hezbollah, reevaluate nomination of Robert S. Ford as Ambassador, enforce sanctions, and urge pressure to end sponsorship of terrorists (see H. Res. 1285), H2799 [21AP]

Telecommunications: improve and coordinate emergency communications systems through use of 911 services and support construction and operation of ubiquitous and reliable citizen activated system (see S. 3115), S1516 [15MR] (see H.R. 4829), H1357 [11MR]

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]

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

United Kingdom: encourage investigation of BP P.L.C., for foreign corrupt practices relative to impact of release of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi on oil negotiations with Libya (see H. Res. 1597), H6572 [30JY]

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

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]

Letters

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

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

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]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S. recommendations implementation: Representative Wolf, E705, E706 [29AP], E817 [12MY], E885 [19MY]

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]

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

Lists

U.S. Military Academy graduates killed in action since September 11, 2001, H988 [2MR]

Messages

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

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

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Foreign Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process: President Obama, S48 [20JA], H263 [20JA]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Motions

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]

Poems

``Gotham Glory,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1571 [10AU]

``Special Forces,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1108 [15JN]

Remarks in House

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

———honor seven Americans killed in Khost for their service to the U.S. (H. Res. 1009), H220-H225 [20JA], E70, E74 [21JA], E75 [22JA], E90 [26JA]

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

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

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

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

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

———U.S. policy, H1296 [10MR]

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

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]

———ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or in a contingency operation (H.R. 4088), H458, H459 [2FE], H1416-H1419 [15MR]

———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]

———report on Fort Hood, TX, shootings, H455-H460 [2FE]

———report on gunman in Fort Hood, TX, shootings, H1416-H1422 [15MR]

———tribute to active duty members, H2770, H2771 [21AP]

———mourn the loss of Vernon Hunter in airplane attack on Federal building and commend the National Treasury Employees Union, E531 [13AP]

Aviation: attempted airline bombing on Christmas Day, H1417-H1422 [15MR]

———increased use of full body scanners at security checkpoints in airports, H7457 [16NO], H7502 [17NO], H7859 [2DE]

Budget: allocation of funds, H478 [3FE]

Bush, George W.: evaluation of administration, H15 [12JA]

Castro, Fidel: remarks regarding Israel and outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, H4600 [17JN]

CIA: recognize contributions to national security and recognize role in combating terrorism, H888-H890 [25FE]

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

Coast Guard: development of a security plan to allow safe passage of tankers carrying liquefied natural gas from Yemen through U.S. ports, H5298 [30JN]

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]

Credit cards: increase penalties for certain fraud offenses committed to facilitate gangs, crime syndicates, and terrorism, E64 [21JA]

Crime: 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]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H3762 [25MY]

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

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

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

———establish monitoring and evaluation metrics for Combined Joint Task Force—Horn of Africa activities, H4053 [27MY]

———funding, E1529 [30JY]

———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]

———protect certain Iraqi nationals who have provided assistance to the U.S., E1003 [28MY]

———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]

———report on procurement and feasibility of sustained low-level production of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, H4053 [27MY]

———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]

———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 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]

———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]

———identify and eliminate redundant reporting requirements and develop meaningful performance metrics for homeland security preparedness grants (H.R. 3980), Senate amendment, H7073-H7075 [28SE]

———making appropriations, H6585-H6589 [10AU]

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

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

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

Dept. of 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]

———establish a policy of not giving Miranda warnings to individuals suspected of terrorism, H3881 [27MY]

———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]

———renewal of contract with Xe Services LLC, H1035 [3MR]

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: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, H1018 [2MR]

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]

Ghailani, Ahmed: verdict in terrorism case, H7566 [18NO]

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

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

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

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

———report on attempt by passenger to detonate an explosive device aboard Northwest Airlines Flight 253, H893, H894 [25FE]

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

International Olympic Committee: encourage holding a moment of silence at Olympic Games in honor of Israel team members killed in terrorist attack during 1972 Munich summer games, H7385 [29SE]

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

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

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

———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H137 [13JA], H307 [21JA], H733 [23FE], H1489 [16MR], H2446-H2449 [25MR], H2556 [14AP], 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]

———U.S. policy, H5896 [21JY]

Ireland: anniversary of Bloody Sunday, H4511 [16JN]

Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (H. Res. 1359), H4713-H4716 [23JN], H4857 [24JN], E1196, E1204, E1210 [24JN], E1233, E1241, E1251 [30JN]

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

———support right of self-defense against imminent military or nuclear threat from Iran and other countries and organizations, H2447 [25MR], H3303 [11MY], H3862 [26MY], H4867 [24JN]

———support right of self-defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip, protect innocent civilians, and promote the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, H171 [19JA], H307 [21JA]

———support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, H4230, H4240-H4242 [8JN], H4252, H4302, H4303, H4305, H4306-H4314 [9JN], H4334, H4335, H4367, H4372, H4378 [10JN], H4389 [14JN], H4483 [15JN], H4570, H4577, H4593, H4594 [16JN], H4601 [17JN], H5299 [30JN], E1023 [8JN], E1052 [9JN], E1065, E1068, E1070, E1073 [10JN], E1091 [14JN], E1099, E1104 [15JN], E1148 [17JN], E1157 [22JN]

———support right to defend itself against terrorists and the Israeli construction of new security fences along the border of Egypt (H. Res. 1241), H4312 [9JN]

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]

Medals: strike 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]

Mexico: U.S. policy, H7421-H7423 [15NO]

Morgan, Richard J.: change classification on National September 11 Memorial from visitor to first responder, H2622 [15AP]

National Preparedness Month: observance (H. Res. 1618), H6965-H6967 [23SE]

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

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

———counterterrorism initiatives funding, H3141-H3144 [5MY]

———improve border security, H3488 [18MY], H3692, H3693, H3697 [20MY], H3793, H3814-H3821 [25MY], H4592, H4593 [16JN], H4621-H4625 [17JN], H4674 [22JN], H5299 [30JN], H5352, H5385-H5387 [1JY]

———improve border security (H.R. 5173), H3525-H3530 [18MY]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security (H.R. 5875), H6168, H6253-H6257 [28JY], E1466 [29JY]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security (H.R. 6080), H6584-H6589 [10AU]

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

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]

———proposal to build a Muslim Community Center near the site of September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, H6793 [16SE], H7626 [29NO]

———tribute to citizens, law enforcement officers, and first responders for response to attempted terrorist attack in Times Square, H3101 [4MY], H3250 [6MY]

———tribute to citizens, law enforcement officers, and first responders for response to attempted terrorist attack in Times Square (H. Res. 1320), H3140-H3144 [5MY], E774, E788 [6MY], E818 [12MY], E851 [13MY]

9/11 Health and Compensation Act: finance legislation through spending cuts instead of tax increases, H7255 [29SE]

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

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, H479 [3FE], E139 [3FE]

———evaluation of national security policies, H4572 [16JN], H7743, H7750 [30NO]

———evaluation of nuclear weapons policy, H5494 [1JY]

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

Oklahoma City, OK: remember victims of attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (H. Res. 1206), H2470-H2474 [13AP]

Pakistan: condemn attack on Ahmadiyya mosques in Lahore, H4914 [29JN]

———U.S. policy, H6047 [27JY]

Patriotism: 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]

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

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

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

Power resources: 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]

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

Telecommunications: improve and coordinate emergency communications systems, H3392 [12MY]

———improve and coordinate emergency communications systems through use of 911 services and support construction and operation of ubiquitous and reliable citizen activated system (H.R. 4829), E362 [11MR], E367 [12MR]

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

United Kingdom: release of Saville Inquiry report on ``Bloody Sunday'' incident resulting in deaths of civil rights protesters and bystanders in Northern Ireland, E1303 [13JY]

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]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: eliminate use and smuggling of ammonium nitrate to reduce proliferation of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), S3769 [14MY]

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

Armed Forces: Afghanistan security forces funding, S4166 [25MY]

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

———require mental health screenings for members deployed in connection with a contingency operation, S3581 [12MY]

Classified information: improve protection (S. 4050), S10816 [20DE]

Computers: reduce ability of terrorists, spies, criminals, and other malicious actors to compromise, disrupt, and destroy networks, infrastructure, and key resources (S. 4021), S8713 [9DE]

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

Crime: 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]

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

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

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

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

———Iraq Security Forces Fund funding, S7194 [20SE], S7236 [21SE]

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

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

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

———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]

———tribute to Federal Protective Service, S2417 [19AP]

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]

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

———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]

Emergency Management Assistance Compact: authorize appropriations for grants to participating States (S. 1288), S5867 [14JY]

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]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: modernize and streamline, S7935 [17NO]

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]

Ghailani, Ahmed: verdict in terrorism case, S8010 [18NO]

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

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]

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

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

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

Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (S. Res. 571), S5497 [28JN]

———support right of self-defense against imminent military or nuclear threat from Iran and other countries and organizations, S6152 [22JY]

———support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, S5242 [22JN]

———support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, Hamas' rejection of Middle East peace processes, and Iran's support of Hamas (S. Res. 548), S5409, S5410 [24JN], S5495 [28JN]

Law enforcement: expand Operation Streamline to Tucson, AZ, sector to increase prosecution and imprisonment of illegal border crossers, S4475-S4479 [27MY], S4567 [28MY], S4599 [7JN], S6839, S6840 [5AU]

Medals: strike 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]

National Preparedness Month: designate (S. Res. 625), S7141 [15SE]

National security: counterterrorism initiatives funding, S10884 [21DE]

———improve border security, S4599 [7JN], S5388-S5390 [24JN], 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]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security (H.R. 5875), S6838-S6843 [5AU]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security (H.R. 5875), unanimous-consent agreement, S6839 [5AU]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security (H.R. 6080), S6996-S6999 [12AU]

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]

———proposal to build a Muslim Community Center near the site of September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, S7260 [21SE]

———tribute to citizens, law enforcement officers, and first responders for response to attempted terrorist attack in Times Square, S3120 [5MY], S3405 [7MY]

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for continued implementation of the Good Friday Agreement as the framework for peaceful settlement of the conflict, S534 [9FE]

Nuclear weapons: proliferation, S689-S691 [23FE], 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]

———State of the Union Message, S274 [28JA], S359-S362 [29JA]

Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of bombing of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, S2400, S2417 [19AP]

Patriotism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S7025 [13SE]

Peter M. Goodrich Memorial Foundation: tribute, S2290 [14AP]

Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act: anniversary, S5664 [30JN]

Security and Accountability for Every (SAFE) Port Act: reauthorize (S. 3659), S6306 [27JY]

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 Colombia, S7232 [21SE]

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

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]

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

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

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

———U.S. policy, S6580 [2AU]

United Kingdom: release of a report following Saville Inquiry into ``Bloody Sunday'' incident resulting in the deaths of civil rights protesters and bystanders in Northern Ireland, S5433 [24JN]

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]

Yemen: implement a strategy to address instability and deny terrorists a safe haven (S. Res. 400), S356 [29JA]

Reports

Authorization for Use of Military Force in Response to the 9/11 Attacks (P.L. 107-40)—Legislative History: Richard F. Grimmett, Congressional Research Service, H1260-H1262 [10MR]

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

Reports filed

Chemical and Water Security Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2868) (S. Rept. 111-370), S10410 [16DE]

Consideration of H.R. 847, 9/11 Health and Compensation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1674) (H. Rept. 111-648), H7388 [29SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3607) (S. Rept. 111-222), S5993 [19JY]

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]

First Responder Anti-Terrorism Training Resources Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3978), S6584 [2AU]

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]

Managing Arson Through Criminal History (MATCH) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1684), S6200 [22JY]

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]

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]

Request the President To Transmit All Documents Relative to the Inventory and Review of Intelligence Related to the Fort Hood, TX, Shooting: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Res. 978) (H. Rept. 111-402), H421 [27JA]

September 11 Family Humanitarian Relief and Patriotism Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3290) (H. Rept. 111-667), H7757 [30NO]

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]

Statements

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]

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

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]

Texts of

H. Res. 1009, honor seven Americans killed in Khost, Afghanistan for their service to the U.S., H220 [20JA]

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. 1206, remember victims of attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, Oklahoma City, OK, H2470 [13AP]

H. Res. 1320, tribute to citizens, law enforcement officers, and first responders for response to attempted terrorist attack in Times Square, New York, NY, H3140 [5MY]

H. Res. 1359, call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas, H4713 [23JN]

H. Res. 1538, condemn terrorist attacks in Kampala, Uganda, H6086 [27JY]

H. Res. 1610, terrorist attacks anniversary, H6631 [14SE]

H. Res. 1618, National Preparedness Month, H6965 [23SE]

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

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.R. 847, 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, H8947-H8958 [22DE], H6382-H6394 [29JY], H7230-H7242 [29SE]

H.R. 2611, Dept. of Homeland Security Securing the Cities Initiative authorization, H225 [20JA]

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. 5026, Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act, H4256-H4258 [9JN]

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

H.R. 5875, emergency supplemental appropriations for border security, H6253 [28JY]

H.R. 6080, emergency supplemental appropriations for border security, H6584 [10AU]

S. 1288, Emergency Management Assistance Compact appropriations for grants to participating States, S5867 [14JY]

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

S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, S8714 [9DE]

S. 4050, Classified Information Procedures Reform and Improvement Act, S10816 [20DE]

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. 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. 548, support Israel's right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, Hamas' rejection of Middle East peace processes, and Iran's support of Hamas, S4752 [9JN], S5495 [28JN]

S. Res. 570, call on Pakistan, Afghanistan, and other Central Asian countries to effectively monitor and regulate the manufacture, sale, transport, and use of ammonium nitrate fertilizer, S5493, S5497 [28JN]

S. Res. 571, call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas, S5494, S5497 [28JN]

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. 625, National Preparedness Month, S7139, S7141 [15SE]

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]