CIVIL LIBERTIES related term(s) Civil Rights

Amendments

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), S5617, S5618, S5629, S5630, S5631 [14SE], S5654, S5655, S5690, S5691, S5692 [15SE]

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 627), S5063, S5078, S5086 [29JY], H5761 [29JY]

Courts: protect the safety of judges by extending authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports (H.R. 1059), S7777 [17NO], H9937 [19DE]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions, consideration—same-day consideration (H. Res. 269), H3359 [24MY]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), S761 [15FE], H1075 [17FE]

———extend certain provisions (S. 1038), S3235, S3236, S3237 [23MY], S3281, S3282, S3283, S3284, S3285, S3286 [24MY]

International Religious Freedom Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2867), S8551, S8552 [13DE], H9810 [16DE]

Libya: support democratic transition, commend U.S. Armed Forces and promote limited use to enforce U.N. resolutions, and advocate departure of Muammar Qaddafi from power and distribution of frozen assets (S. Res. 194), S3744 [14JN]

Saudi Arabia: encourage political participation by women (S. Res. 216), S5050 [29JY]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), S761 [15FE], H1075 [17FE]

———extend certain provisions (S. 1038), S3235, S3236, S3237 [23MY], S3281, S3282, S3283, S3284, S3285, S3286 [24MY]

———extend certain provisions, consideration—same-day consideration (H. Res. 269), H3359 [24MY]

Analyses

PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act (S. 1038): Leahy Amendment, S3251 [24MY]

Refugee Protection Act (S. 1202), S3828-S3831 [15JN]

Articles and editorials

Amid Concerns, FBI Lapses Went On—Records Collection Brought Internal Questions but Little Scrutiny, H740 [14FE]

Beyond Guantanamo, S7659 [17NO]

Beyond Guantanamo, a Web of Prisons for Terrorism Inmates, S8647-S8649 [15DE]

Chance To Put Protections in the Patriot Act, S3372, S3390 [26MY]

Congress vs. the NLRB, S2644 [4MY]

Cuba Should Free Alan Gross, S5189 [1AU]

Exposing the Shadows of Civil Rights in Puerto Rico, H1459 [2MR]

FBI Audit Prompts Calls for Reform—Some Lawmakers Suggest Limits on PATRIOT Act, H739 [14FE]

FBI Made `Blanket' Demands for Phone Records, H626 [10FE]

Fiddling While Libya Burns, S1583 [14MR]

Franklin Kameny and the Birth of Our Movement, E1980 [2NO]

Freedom of Information Act Needs a Push, S5198 [1AU]

Guantanamo Forever?, S8646 [15DE]

Hero of Us All, E2124 [29NO]

Internment Specter Raises Ugly Head in Forgetful U.S. Senate, S7962 [29NO]

New NLRB—Boeing Is Just the Beginning, S3414 [26MY]

Obama Doctrine, S1583 [14MR]

On National Defense Authorization Act, Robert Mueller Not Satisfied, S8657 [15DE]

Politics Over Principle, E2313 [19DE]

Probe Both Sides in Sri Lanka, E65 [18JA]

Rebel Leader—Give Us a Chance, S1584 [14MR]

Twitter Shines a Spotlight on Secret F.B.I. Subpoenas, H626 [10FE]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 3130), H6671 [6OC]

———prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race (see H.R. 3541), H8075 [1DE]

———prohibit discrimination and retaliation against individuals and health care entities that refuse to recommend, refer for, cover, pay for, provide, perform, assist, or participate in abortions (see S. 1489), S5250 [2AU]

———prohibit Federal funding of abortions (see S. 1488), S5250 [2AU]

———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see S. 91), S124 [25JA] (see H.R. 374), H395 [20JA]

Afghanistan: support local and provincial elections and replace centralized government with a Federal system ensuring full participation of all ethnic communities and oppose Taliban inclusion (see H. Res. 423), H6624 [5OC]

Anthony, Susan B.: honor legacy on third Monday in February (see H.R. 655), H722 [11FE]

Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms and urge repeal of blasphemy laws (see S. Res. 150), S2507 [14AP]

Armed Forces: lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities (see S. 1214), S3891 [16JN] (see H.R. 2085), H3984 [2JN]

———limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see S. 2003), S8680 [15DE] (see H.R. 3676), H9430 [15DE] (see H.R. 3702), H9925 [16DE]

Aviation: ensure that certain Federal employees cannot invoke immunity from prosecution for performing certain security screenings (see H.R. 2438), H4748 [7JY]

———establish appeal and redress process for individuals screened against terrorist watchlist and wrongly delayed or prohibited from boarding a flight or denied a right, benefit, or privilege (see H.R. 1007), H1724 [10MR]

Border Patrol: impose requirements on searches of laptop computers and other similar devices (see H.R. 216), H134 [7JA]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 17), S3428 [26MY] (see H.J. Res. 66), H3756 [26MY]

Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see H.R. 1895), H3300 [13MY]

———require parental consent to release records of home-schooled students (see H.R. 2910), H6180 [14SE]

China: condemn discrimination, harassment, imprisonment, torture, and execution of prisoners of conscience and support Tuidang movement renouncing ties to the Communist Party (see H. Res. 416), H6456 [23SE]

———deny entry into the U.S. of certain members of senior leadership of the Government and individuals who have committed human rights abuses (see H.R. 2121), H4034 [3JN]

———recognize anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong, call for an end to continued persecution, release detained practitioners, and support Tuidang movement renouncing ties to the Communist Party (see S. Res. 232), S4555 [13JY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 797), S2387 [12AP] (see H.R. 1519), H2664 [13AP]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see S. 788), S2387 [12AP] (see H.R. 1493), H2603 [12AP]

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (see S. 627), S1827 [17MR] (see S. 1466), S5192 [1AU] (see H.R. 1564), H2855 [14AP]

———establish (S. 627), consideration (see H. Res. 375), H5660 [27JY] (see H. Res. 383), H5780 [29JY]

Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent: establish (see S. 64), S123 [25JA]

Committees of the House: establish select committee to review national security laws, policies, and practices (see H. Res. 48), H396 [20JA]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: support democratic, transparent, and fair elections (see S. Res. 350), S8775 [17DE]

Consumers: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer's informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (see H.R. 2471), H4792 [8JY]

Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see S. 1415), S4911 [26JY] (see H.R. 2659), H5579 [26JY]

Cote d'Ivoire: provide humanitarian support in response to political crisis and support democracy (see H. Res. 85), H681 [10FE]

Courts: protect the safety of judges by extending authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports (see H.R. 1059), H1796 [14MR]

———provide for media coverage of Federal court proceedings (see S. 410), S871 [17FE] (see H.R. 2802), H5895 [5AU]

———provide judicial review of national security letters (see S. 1075), S3339 [25MY]

———restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at conception (see H.R. 1096), H1841 [15MR]

———restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at fertilization (see H.R. 212), H133 [7JA]

———restrict protective orders and sealing of cases, and allow disclosure of discovery information in civil actions to ensure disclosures relevant to public health or safety (see S. 623), S1826 [17MR] (see H.R. 592), H599 [9FE]

Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 1488), H2603 [12AP]

———prohibit use of consumer credit checks against prospective and current employees for the purpose of making adverse employment decisions (see H.R. 321), H353 [19JA]

Crime: criminalize unauthorized recording and distribution of security screening images of individuals created by advanced imaging technology and disable image retention capabilities of such technology (see H.R. 685), H773 [14FE]

———prevent identity theft and tax fraud (see S. 1534), S5459 [8SE] (see H.R. 3215), H6976 [14OC]

Dalai Lama: welcome to U.S. for Kalachakra teachings and ceremony and recognize commitment to world peace, nonviolence, human rights, religious freedom, and democracy (see H. Res. 338), H4671 [6JY]

Dept. of Defense: clarify the right of an accused terrorist to plead guilty in a trial by a military commission for a capital offense (see H.R. 1894), H3300 [13MY]

———prohibit family members of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, from visiting such individuals (see H.R. 1877), H3279 [12MY]

———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. 388), H395 [20JA]

———reaffirm authority to maintain Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as a location for the detention of unprivileged enemy belligerents (see S. 944), S2874 [11MY] (see S. 982), S2928 [12MY]

———require detention at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, of high-value enemy combatants who will be detained long-term (see S. 1046), S3224 [23MY]

Dept. of Education: require Statistics Commissioner to collect information from coeducational secondary schools on athletic programs (see S. 1269), S4075 [23JN]

Dept. of HHS: remove Social Security account numbers from Medicare identification cards and communications provided to beneficiaries (see S. 1275), S4076 [23JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from deportation during enforcement actions (see S. 1195), S3773 [14JN] (see H.R. 2169), H4185 [14JN]

———provide for enhanced protections for vulnerable unaccompanied alien children and female detainees (see H.R. 2235), H4327 [16JN]

Dept. of HUD: authorize funds to prevent housing discrimination through the use of nationwide testing and increase funds for the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (see H.R. 284), H201 [12JA]

———reform provisions requiring ``one-strike'' eviction from public and federally assisted housing (see H.R. 233), H134 [7JA]

Dept. of Justice: 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. 614), S1826 [17MR] (see H.R. 1153), H1982 [17MR]

———encourage States to report certain information regarding the deaths of persons in the custody of law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 2189), H4277 [15JN]

———establish a toll-free telephone hotline where individuals may obtain information on voting in Federal elections and report on problems encountered in voting in such elections (see H.R. 2540), H5085 [14JY]

———establish pilot program to identify and eliminate unjustified racial and ethnic disparities in the administration of justice (see H.R. 1771), H3108 [5MY]

———prohibit tracking and cataloguing purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns (see S. 570), S1600 [14MR]

Dept. of State: establish the Eliminate and Stop Abuse, Frequent Exploitation, and Trafficking on the Internet (E-SAFETI) Task Force (see H.R. 2801), H5895 [5AU] (see H.R. 2801), H5938 [6SE]

———improve and strengthen the Office of International Religious Freedom and require religious freedom training for Foreign Service officers (see H.R. 1856), H3218 [11MY]

———list Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom (see H. Res. 16), H41 [5JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify conditions under which veterans, their spouses, and children may be adjudicated mentally incompetent relative to their ability to purchase firearms (see S. 1707), S6505 [13OC] (see H.R. 1898), H3300 [13MY]

———notify individuals whose sensitive personal information is involved in a data breach (see H.R. 3730), H9945 [19DE]

Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 3357), H7330 [3NO]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress and exempt residents from paying Federal income taxes until such voting representation takes effect (see H.R. 266), H201 [12JA]

———restore Federal electoral rights of residents (see H.R. 597), H599 [9FE]

———restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 645), H680 [10FE]

Economy: encourage job creation through trade, tax, labor, health care, and court reforms, a balanced budget amendment, Alaskan energy development, Federal workforce reduction, and regulatory flexibility (see H.R. 3487), H7890 [18NO]

Egypt: condemn bombing of Coptic Christian church, express condolences to those affected by the attack, call for a full investigation of bombing, and ensure practice of religious freedom (see S. Res. 22), S127 [25JA]

———encourage any new government to fully allow for the freedom of religion (see H. Res. 459), H7398 [4NO]

———express solidarity with Egyptian people, condemn use of violence against protesters, express gratitude toward Egyptian military for restraint, and support transition to a representative government (see H. Res. 88), H724 [11FE]

———support democracy, universal rights, and the peaceful transition to a representative government (see S. Res. 44), S544 [3FE]

FAA: prescribe regulations requiring air carriers to provide passengers with certain amenities and facilities (see S. 1913), S7829 [18NO] (see H.R. 3632), H8727 [12DE]

———prevent dissemination to the public of certain information on noncommercial flights of private aircraft owners and operators (see S. 1477), S5250 [2AU] (see H.R. 2897), H6097 [12SE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: modify provisions relative to exemption for computer systems analysts, computer programmers, software engineers, or other similarly skilled workers (see S. 1747), S6871 [20OC]

FCC: preserve free and open nature of the Internet, expand benefits of broadband, and promote universally available and affordable broadband service (see S. 74), S124 [25JA]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit deduction of labor organization dues from the pay of Federal employees (see S. 1143), S3497 [6JN] (see H.R. 2145), H4042 [7JN]

Financial institutions: improve regulations dealing with disclosure of nonpublic personal information (see H.R. 653), H722 [11FE]

Firearms: protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 2252), H4364 [21JN]

———protect right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 2615), H5373 [21JY]

———protect the right of individuals to bear arms at Corps of Engineers water resources development projects (see S. 1588), S5838 [21SE] (see H.R. 1865), H3278 [12MY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 19), S3773 [14JN] (see H.J. Res. 13), H135 [7JA]

Food: protect first amendment rights of individuals to share their experiences and perceptions of the effects of foods and dietary supplements (see H.R. 2908), H6139 [13SE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain expiring provisions of law establishing a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (see S. 149), S126 [25JA] (see S. 289), S544 [3FE]

———modify roving wiretap authority (see S. 1076), S3339 [25MY]

Foreign policy: constitutional amendment to prevent treaties, Executives orders, or agreements with foreign countries from diminishing rights or privileges guaranteed to U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 76), H5896 [5AU]

Foreign trade: withdraw normal trade relations treatment from the products of foreign countries that do not maintain acceptable standards of religious freedom and worker rights (see H.R. 554), H550 [8FE]

Freedom of Information Act: clarify that the personal privacy exemption is explicitly limited to individuals and not corporate entities (see H.R. 484), H508 [26JA]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on restoring religious freedom (see H.J. Res. 27), H774 [14FE]

FTC: establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals (see S. 799), S2387 [12AP]

———prescribe regulations on the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual (see S. 913), S2777 [9MY] (see H.R. 654), H722 [11FE]

———revise ``do-not-call'' registry regulations to prohibit politically-oriented recorded message telephone calls (see H.R. 116), H37 [5JA]

Health: ensure the privacy of individually identifiable health information in connection with risk adjustment (see H.R. 3218), H6976 [14OC]

———intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see H.R. 2951), H6231 [15SE]

———provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 2376), H4574 [24JN]

House of Representatives: provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat (see H.R. 267), H201 [12JA]

Human rights: express that the U.S. should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions (see H. Res. 312), H4327 [16JN]

Immigration: enforce employment restrictions on unauthorized aliens through the use of improved Social Security cards and an Employment Eligibility Database (see H.R. 98), H36 [5JA]

———provide for safe and humane policies and procedures pertaining to the arrest, detention, and processing of aliens in immigration enforcement operations (see S. 1949), S8413 [7DE]

———reaffirm U.S. commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing persecution (see S. 1202), S3813 [15JN] (see H.R. 2185), H4277 [15JN]

———reform detention procedures (see H.R. 933), H1574 [3MR]

Indonesia: allow Indonesian citizens fleeing religious persecution to file a motion to reopen their asylum claims (see H.R. 3590), H8260 [7DE]

Information technology: limit ability of companies to share consumer geolocation information accessed through electronic communications devices (see S. 1223), S3891 [16JN]

———require retail establishments that use mobile device tracking technology to display notices to that effect (see H.R. 3629), H8318 [8DE]

———specify circumstances in which a person may acquire geolocation information through an electronic communications device (see S. 1212), S3813 [15JN] (see H.R. 2168), H4185 [14JN]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (see S. 149), S126 [25JA] (see S. 289), S544 [3FE] (see S. 1022), S3105 [18MY] (see S. 1038), S3171 [19MY] (see S. 1114), S3427 [26MY] (see H.R. 67), H35 [5JA] (see H.R. 514), H509 [26JA] (see H.R. 1962, 1963), H3408 [24MY]

———extend certain provisions, consideration—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 269), H3341 [23MY]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration (see H. Res. 79), H597 [9FE]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 93), H922 [15FE]

———extend certain provisions relating to individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers (see H.R. 1800), H3115 [6MY]

Intelligence services: modify the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and require judicial review of National Security Letters and Suspicious Activity Reports to prevent unreasonable searches (see S. 1050), S3224 [23MY] (see S. 1070), S3339 [25MY]

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 508), H10015 [20DE]

International Religious Freedom Act: reauthorize (see S. 1875), S7452 [15NO] (see H.R. 2867), H6009 [8SE]

Internet: prevent transformation into a tool of censorship and surveillance, promote freedom of expression, and restore confidence in the integrity of U.S. businesses (see H.R. 1389), H2409 [6AP] (see H.R. 3605), H8317 [8DE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see S. Res. 80), S1060 [1MR] (see H. Res. 134), H1455 [1MR]

———promote human rights and democracy (see S. 879), S2686 [4MY] (see H.R. 1714), H3060 [4MY]

Iraq: ensure that humanitarian protections are upheld for the residents of Camp Ashraf (see H. Res. 231), H2913 [15AP]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 504), S1406 [8MR] (see S. 1507), S5251 [2AU] (see H.R. 2040), H3755 [26MY] (see H.R. 2810), H5896 [5AU]

Law enforcement: provide for the collection of data on traffic stops (see H.R. 228), H134 [7JA]

———require specific evidence for access to business records and other tangible things and provide appropriate transition procedures (see S. 406), S871 [17FE]

Libya: commend democracy efforts, condemn human rights violations against protesters, and support U.N. efforts on arms embargo, freezing assets, and ensuring safety of foreigners and citizens (see S. Res. 85), S1060 [1MR]

———commend peaceful protesters, condemn use of violence, support no-fly zone, call for Muammar Qaddafi to step down, and recognize Libyan Transitional National Council as governing authority (see S. Res. 102), S1677 [15MR]

———congratulate on liberation from the dictatorship led by Muammar Qaddafi, commend military operations, and affirm U.S. national interest of democratic reforms (see S. Res. 317), S7187 [8NO]

———prohibit U.S. military intervention, ensure NATO members dedicate resources necessary to meet objectives, and urge Arab League members to provide additional military and financial assistance (see S. Res. 146), S2507 [14AP]

———return frozen assets to the Libyan people for their benefit and explore the possibility of using some of such funds to reimburse NATO countries for military support (see H. Con. Res. 75), H6010 [8SE] (see H. Con. Res. 79), H6181 [14SE]

———support democratic transition, commend U.S. Armed Forces and promote limited use to enforce U.N. resolutions, and advocate departure of Muammar Qaddafi from power and distribution of frozen assets (see S. Res. 194), S3224 [23MY]

———support U.S. and allied assistance to forces attempting to remove Muammar Qaddafi from power, oppose U.S. ground intervention, and recognize Libyan Transitional National Council as governing authority (see H. Res. 188), H2107 [30MR]

Mental health: prohibit use of Federal funds for any universal or mandatory mental health screening of students without parental consent (see S. 1800), S7127 [3NO] (see H.R. 2769), H5884 [1AU]

Money: repeal legal tender laws, prohibit taxation on certain coins and bullion, and repeal superfluous sections related to coinage (see H.R. 1098), H1841 [15MR]

National Commission on Presidential War Powers and Civil Liberties: establish (see H.R. 109), H37 [5JA]

National Data Privacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 35), S359 [31JA]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 40), H2665 [13AP]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: retain ban on lobbying State legislators using Federal tax dollars and urge focus on motorcycle crash prevention and rider education and training (see H. Res. 239), H2933 [2MY]

National security: strengthen (see S. 8), S122 [25JA]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act (see H.R. 2335), H4527 [23JN]

News media: maintain free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by persons connected with the news media (see H.R. 2932), H6181 [14SE]

NLRB: preserve Federal protection of State right-to-work laws and clarify employer right to decide where to do business (see S. 964), S2928 [12MY] (see H.R. 1976), H3409 [24MY]

———prohibit from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance (see H.R. 2587), H5239 [19JY]

———prohibit from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance (H.R. 2587), consideration (see H. Res. 372), H5579 [26JY]

———prohibit from ordering any employers to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance (see S. 1523), S5458 [8SE]

Pakistan: express condolences upon the assassination of Minister for Minorities Shahbaz Bhatti and call on the U.S. to renew efforts to promote religious freedom and tolerance (see H. Res. 164), H1725 [10MR]

Parlak, Ibrahim: relief (see S. 345), S683 [14FE] (see H.R. 701), H775 [14FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see S. 1467), S5250 [2AU] (see H.R. 1179), H1983 [17MR]

Philippines: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 275), H3409 [24MY]

Pollan, Laura: tribute (see S. Res. 342), S8148 [1DE]

POW: improve procedures for detention and review of status of detainees of the U.S. (see S. 551), S1547 [10MR]

———provide certain processes and limitations relative to detention of certain individuals by the U.S. (see H.R. 968), H1664 [9MR]

———provide for effective interrogation of unprivileged enemy belligerents (see S. 548), S1547 [10MR]

———provide for the review of challenges to the detention of unprivileged enemy belligerents (see S. 553), S1547 [10MR]

Privacy: foster transparency about commercial use of personal information and provide consumers with choice about collection, use, and disclosure of such information (see H.R. 611), H679 [10FE]

———improve privacy of electronic communications (see S. 1011), S3052 [17MY]

———modernize and improve Federal privacy laws (see S. 1732), S6665 [18OC]

———prevent identity theft, ensure privacy, and enhance penalties, law enforcement, and protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personally identifiable information (see S. 1151), S3541 [7JN]

———protect and enhance consumer privacy (see H.R. 1528), H2665 [13AP]

———protect consumers and businesses from identity theft and require notice of security breaches (see S. 1434), S5017 [28JY]

———protect consumers by requiring reasonable security policies and procedures to protect computerized data containing personal information and require data breach notification (see S. 1207), S3813 [15JN] (see H.R. 1707), H3060 [4MY] (see H.R. 1841), H3218 [11MY] (see H.R. 2577), H5149 [18JY]

———protect consumers from identity theft, provide notice of and remedies for security breaches, and enhance accountability and penalties for unauthorized use of personally identifiable information (see S. 1535), S5459 [8SE]

———protect the integrity and confidentiality of Social Security numbers and prohibit the establishment of any uniform national identifying number (see H.R. 220), H134 [7JA]

———require governmental and business entities in possession of electronic data containing personal information to disclose any unauthorized acquisition of such information (see S. 1408), S4845 [22JY]

Real estate: protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (see H.R. 1433), H2534 [7AP] (see H. Res. 438), H6977 [14OC]

———require State and local compliance with constitutional mandates and prevent abuses of power relative to eminent domain (see H. Res. 329), H4528 [23JN]

Russia: characterize conviction of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev as a politically-motivated case of selective arrest and prosecution that undermines the rule of law and Russian judicial independence (see S. Res. 65), S871 [17FE] (see H. Res. 327), H4528 [23JN]

———impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see S. 1039), S3171 [19MY]

———make certain individuals ineligible for visas or admission to U.S. and impose certain financial measures on such individuals pending investigation of death of Sergei L. Magnitsky (see H.R. 1575), H2909 [15AP]

Saudi Arabia: encourage political participation by women (see S. Res. 216), S4076 [23JN]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see S. Res. 18), S127 [25JA]

Senior citizens: establish a Home Care Consumer Bill of Rights, establish State Home Care Ombudsman Programs, and provide quality assurance for home and community-based services (see S. 1750), S6871 [20OC]

Social Security: limit the misuse of Social Security numbers and establish criminal penalties for such misuse (see S. 1199), S3812 [15JN]

———notify individuals of improper use of their Social Security account numbers (see H.R. 311), H254 [18JA]

———prohibit the display of account numbers on Government-issued identification cards issued in connection with benefits under Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 978), H1664 [9MR]

———prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (see H.R. 1509), H2664 [13AP]

———provide for reissuance of Social Security account numbers to young children in cases in which the confidentiality of the number has been compromised by reason of theft (see H.R. 3008), H6412 [22SE]

South Sudan: congratulate for referendum on independence, call for peaceful resolution of issues with Sudan, and promote human rights, democracy efforts, and access to aid (see S. Con. Res. 25), S4641 [18JY] (see H. Con. Res. 65), H5086 [14JY]

Sri Lanka: commend U.N. efforts to implement human rights accountability, call for investigation of war crimes and other human rights violations, and allow greater freedom of movement (see S. Res. 84), S1060 [1MR] (see H. Res. 177), H1985 [17MR]

Supreme Court: disapprove Sorrell v. IMS Health Inc., decision on disclosure and use of individual physician prescribing practices (see H. Res. 343), H4793 [8JY]

———misinterpretation of first amendment relative to Buckley v. Valeo decision on campaign contribution limits (see H. Con. Res. 4), H41 [5JA]

Syria: strengthen sanctions, enhance multilateral commitment to address threatening policies, and establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government (see H.R. 2106), H4034 [3JN]

———support peaceful demonstrations and universal freedoms and condemn human rights violations (see S. Res. 180), S2875 [11MY] (see H. Res. 296), H4035 [3JN]

Taxation: establish Religious Freedom Peace Tax Fund to receive payments of taxpayers conscientiously opposed to war, ensure that such revenue is used for non-military purposes, and improve revenue collection (see H.R. 1191), H1984 [17MR]

———exclude from gross income gain from the conversion of property by reason of eminent domain (see H.R. 2327), H4527 [23JN]

Terrorism: 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. 478), H508 [26JA]

Transportation Security Administration: establish limitations on the use of advanced imaging technololgy for aircraft passenger screening (see H.R. 1279), H2213 [31MR]

———prohibit a pat down search of a minor for purposes of air transportation security without the consent and presence of a parent (see H.R. 1510), H2664 [13AP]

Tunisia: commend holding of fair, free, and democratic elections and affirm U.S. national interest of democratic reforms and economic development (see S. Res. 316), S7187 [8NO]

Turkey: end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties (see H. Res. 306), H4277 [15JN]

———urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (see S. Res. 196), S3275 [24MY] (see H. Res. 506), H10015 [20DE]

———urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Res. 180), H1985 [17MR]

U.N.: terminate funding if the U.S. agrees to any treaty that threatens U.S. sovereignty or infringes on U.S. constitutional rights, such as the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3594), H8260 [7DE]

U.N. Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime: anniversary of Protocol To Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children (see H. Res. 508), H10015 [20DE]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: reauthorize (see H.R. 1856), H3218 [11MY]

Ukraine: condemn persecution of political prisoners such as Yulia Tymoshenko and Yuri Lutsenko (see H. Res. 435), H6920 [13OC]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (see S. 149), S126 [25JA] (see S. 289), S544 [3FE] (see S. 1022), S3105 [18MY] (see S. 1038), S3171 [19MY] (see S. 1114), S3427 [26MY] (see H.R. 67), H35 [5JA] (see H.R. 514), H509 [26JA] (see H.R. 1962, 1963), H3408 [24MY]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration (see H. Res. 79), H597 [9FE]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 93), H922 [15FE]

———extend certain provisions relating to access to business records and roving wiretaps (see H.R. 1800), H3115 [6MY]

———extend certain provisions, consideration—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 269), H3341 [23MY]

———extend sunset of certain provisions (see H.R. 1805), H3159 [10MY]

———extend sunset of certain provisions and authority to issue national security letters (see S. 193), S272 [26JA] (see S. 290), S544 [3FE] (see S. 1125), S3427 [26MY]

———remove extension of sunset date for certain provisions relating to access to business records (see S. 1074), S3339 [25MY]

———repeal sunset of certain provisions (see S. 291), S544 [3FE]

Veterans: provide certain rights for persons who receive treatment for illnesses, injuries, and disabilities incurred in or aggravated by service in the uniformed services (see H.R. 3524), H7998 [30NO]

———provide preference-eligible applicants and employees of the FAA and Transportation Security Administration ability to appeal violations of veterans' preference rights (see S. 1859), S7368 [10NO]

Vietnam: condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards (see H. Res. 484), H8187 [6DE]

———impose sanctions on individuals who are complicit in human rights abuses against nationals of Vietnam or their families (see S. 1051), S3274 [24MY] (see H.R. 156), H39 [5JA]

———support Internet freedom (see H. Res. 29), H136 [7JA]

Voting: constitutional amendment on the right to vote (see H.J. Res. 28), H774 [14FE]

———prohibit election officials from requiring individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot or registering to vote in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 3316), H7256 [2NO]

———protect voting rights and improve the administration of Federal elections (see H.R. 108), H37 [5JA]

Women: constitutional amendment on equality of rights and reproductive rights (see H.J. Res. 31), H774 [14FE]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 21), S4024 [22JN] (see H.J. Res. 69), H4457 [22JN]

———protect housing rights of victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (see S. 1892), S7702 [17NO]

———remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 47), H1619 [8MR]

World War II: recognize National Day of Remembrance to observe anniversary of Executive order restricting freedom of German and Italian Americans and ordering internment of Japanese Americans (see H. Res. 99), H1178 (see H. Res. 99), H1197 [17FE]

Cloture motions

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), S5617 [14SE]

———approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), motion to proceed, S5478 [9SE], S5504 [12SE], S5523 [13SE]

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 627), House amendment, S5062 [29JY], S5153 [31JY]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (S. 1038), motion to proceed, S3162 [19MY], S3219 [23MY]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (S. 1038), motion to proceed, S3162 [19MY], S3219 [23MY]

Cost Estimates

Faster FOIA Act (S. 627): CBO, S2343 [8AP]

Factsheets

Colombian Labor Reform Action Plan, E1827 [12OC]

Letters

Armed Forces authority to detain and prosecute certain persons under authorizations for use of military force: James R. Clapper, Jr., Director of National Intelligence, S7951 [29NO]

———Konrad Motyka, FBI Agents Association, S8657 [15DE]

———Leon E. Panetta, Sec. of Defense, S7664 [17NO], S7951 [29NO]

———Robert S. Mueller III, FBI Director, S7948, S7951 [29NO]

———Senator McCain, S7659 [17NO]

———several retired generals and admirals, H8917 [14DE]

———several retired military leaders, S7659 [17NO]

Armed Forces authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force: James R. Clapper, Jr., Director of National Intelligence, H8926 [14DE]

———Leon E. Panetta, Sec. of Defense, H8926 [14DE]

———Robert S. Mueller III, FBI Director, H8926 [14DE]

———William S. Sessions, Constitution Project (organization), H8925 [14DE]

———several retired military leaders, H8925 [14DE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval: Joseph E. MacManus, Dept. of State, S3450 [26MY]

Clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer's informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet: Marc Rotenberg, Electronic Privacy Information Center, H8164 [6DE]

Clarify that authority to obtain information under the USA PATRIOT Act does not include certain firearm records: Chris W. Cox, NRA, S3396, S3420 [26MY]

Dept. of HUD Fair Housing Initiatives Program funding: several civil rights organizations, S6724 [19OC]

End oppression and protect rights of all Burmese people: Zipporah Sein, Karen National Union (organization), E2187 [6DE]

Faster FOIA Act: Rick Blum, Sunshine in Government Initiative, S5065 [29JY]

———several organizations, S5065 [29JY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act provisions extension: James R. Clapper, Director of National Intelligence and Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General, S550 [3FE]

Impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ``voter suppression'' legislation: Representatives Conyers and Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), E2016 [4NO]

Jimmy Carter visit to Cuba to discuss U.S.-Cuba relations: Senator Menendez, H2104 [30MR]

Nomination of James M. Cole to be Deputy Attorney General: Senators Grassley and Chambliss, S2767 [9MY]

PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act: Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General, S3250 [24MY]

———Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General and Dennis C. Blair, S3250 [24MY]

———James R. Clapper, Director of National Intelligence and Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General, S3212 [23MY]

———Jon Adler, Federal Law Enforcement Association, S3214 [23MY]

———Konrad Motyka, FBI Agents Association, S3214 [23MY]

———Lester A. Davis, Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, Inc., S3214 [23MY]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., funding: Sarah Stoesz, Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, E621 [4AP]

Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act: Jay Reed, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., H6202 [15SE]

Support democratic transition in Libya, commend U.S. Armed Forces and promote limited use to enforce U.N. resolutions, and advocate departure of Muammar Qaddafi from power and distribution of frozen assets: President Obama, H3995 [3JN]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act provisions extension: Representative Kucinich, H628 [10FE]

Lists

Cosponsors of S. 964, Job Protection Act, S2934 [12MY]

Organizations and individuals supporting S. 1202, Refugee Protection Act, S3831 [15JN]

Memorandums

Separate Votes Demanded in the House on Amendments Reported From the Committee of the Whole Due to Decisive Votes of Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to Congress: Christopher M. Davis, Congressional Research Service, H17 [5JA]

Submission to Advice of Information Cases in Relocation Situations: NLRB, S3413 [26MY]

Motions

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), S5478 [9SE], S5617 [14SE]

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 627), S5062, S5063 [29JY], H5764 [29JY]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), H742 [14FE], H1075 [17FE]

———extend certain provisions (S. 1038), S3162 [19MY], S3262 [24MY]

NLRB: prohibit from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance (H.R. 2587), H6213 [15SE]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), H742 [14FE], H1075 [17FE]

———extend certain provisions (S. 1038), S3162 [19MY], S3262 [24MY]

Press releases

ACOG Opposes the Foxx Amendment to H.R. 1216: American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, H3373 [24MY]

National Security Letter Recipient Can Speak Out for First Time Since FBI Demanded Customer Records From Him: ACLU, H525 [8FE]

SEIU Calls for Congressional Investigation of Puerto Rico Riot Police Action: Service Employees International Union, H1459 [2MR]

Remarks in House

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H338-H344 [19JA], H1832-H1836 [15MR], E507 [16MR]

Afghanistan: alleged human rights abuses in prisons, H6858 [13OC], H7216 [2NO]

Alameda County, CA: Alameda County Social Services Agency Dept. of Children and Family Services recipient of Human Rights Campaign Foundation All Children-All Families Seal of Recognition, E2009 [4NO]

Anthony, Susan B.: honor legacy on third Monday in February (H.R. 655), E210 [11FE]

Arab countries: support democracy efforts, H1405 [1MR], H4536 [24JN], H7012 [25OC]

Armed Forces: ensure military chaplains are not forced to perform same-sex marriages, H9916 [16DE]

———lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities, H8919 [14DE]

———lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities (H.R. 2085), E1021 [2JN]

———limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, H8915-H8920, H8923-H8937 [14DE], H8976 [15DE], E2288 [16DE], E2313, E2315, E2316 [19DE]

Armenia: independence anniversary, E1689 [22SE]

ATF: prohibit funding to collect information from federally licensed firearms retailers relative to sale of multiple rifles or shotguns to the same person, H1272, H1273 [18FE]

Aviation: ensure that certain Federal employees cannot invoke immunity from prosecution for performing certain security screenings (H.R. 2438), E1256 [7JY]

Azerbaijan: independence anniversary, E855 [11MY], E937 [24MY], E947 [25MY], E962 [26MY], E970, E973, E985, E990 [27MY], E1000 [31MY], E1018 [2JN], E1893 [18OC], E2212 [8DE]

Belarus: human rights violations, H5109 [15JY], H6329 [21SE], H8345 [12DE]

Burma: end oppression and protect rights of all people, E2187 [6DE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), H5266-H5269 [20JY], E1503 [5AU]

Cape Verde: independence anniversary, H4685 [7JY]

China: recognize plight of Tibetan people on anniversary of the Dalai Lama being forced into exile and call for an effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue, E498 [16MR]

Civil rights: anniversary of March on Washington, E1537 [2SE]

———improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1519), E701 [12AP]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (H.R. 1493), E700 [12AP]

Colombia: independence anniversary, H5167 [19JY]

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 627), H5664, H5667-H5678, H5693-H5721 [28JY], H5761-H5779 [29JY], H7244 [2NO], E1440 [29JY], E1492 [2AU]

———establish (S. 627), consideration (H. Res. 375), H5678-H5688 [28JY]

———establish (S. 627), consideration (H. Res. 383), H5751-H5761 [29JY]

———establish (S. 627), motion to recommit, H5764, H5765 [29JY]

Constitution—U.S.: anniversary of Bill of Rights, H8969, H8972, H8994 [15DE], E2303 [16DE]

Consumers: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer's informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (H.R. 2471), H8161-H8165 [6DE], E1276 [8JY], E2230 [12DE]

Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (H.R. 2659), E1411 [26JY]

Council on American-Islamic Relations: tribute to Ohio chapter civil rights banquet, E540 [29MR]

Courts: protect the safety of judges by extending authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports (H.R. 1059), H6048, H6049 [12SE], E475 [14MR]

———protect the safety of judges by extending authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports (H.R. 1059), Senate amendment, H9937, H9938 [19DE], H9999 [20DE]

———restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at fertilization (H.R. 212), H339, H340, H342 [19JA], H1168 [17FE], E40 [7JA]

———restrict protective orders and sealing of cases, and allow disclosure of discovery information in civil actions to ensure disclosures relevant to public health or safety (H.R. 592), H737 [14FE]

Credit: prohibit use of consumer credit checks against prospective and current employees for the purpose of making adverse employment decisions (H.R. 321), H3815 [1JN]

Crime: prevent identity theft and tax fraud (H.R. 3215), H7733 [17NO]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, H8058 [1DE], E2146, E2152, E2155, E2156, E2158, E2159 [1DE]

———release of political prisoner Oscar Biscet from Cuban prison, H1977-H1979 [17MR]

Dalai Lama: welcome to U.S. for Kalachakra teachings and ceremony and recognize commitment to world peace, nonviolence, human rights, religious freedom, and democracy (H. Res. 338), E1237 [6JY]

Dept. of Defense: allow transfer of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and other locations to the U.S. for prosecution in Federal courts under certain conditions, H3641-H3643, H3649, H3650 [25MY]

———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals detained at the facility be tried only by military commission, H1598 [8MR]

Dept. of HHS: family planning services funding, H1005, H1006, H1010-H1018, H1022 [16FE], E249, E251 [16FE], E272, E277, E284, E288 [18FE]

———prohibit graduate medical education funding from being used to provide abortions, abortion training, or distributed to organizations that discriminate against pro-life healh care providers, H3371-H3373 [24MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding for advanced airport full body scanners, H3904, H3905 [1JN]

———protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from deportation during enforcement actions (H.R. 2169), H4369 [22JN]

Dept. of HUD: authorize funds to prevent housing discrimination through the use of nationwide testing and increase funds for the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (H.R. 284), H2849 [14AP]

Dept. of Justice: challenge State-issued photo identification laws for voting, H7731 [17NO]

———decision to not defend the Defense of Marriage Act, H1366 [28FE]

———encourage States to report certain information regarding the deaths of persons in the custody of law enforcement agencies (H.R. 2189), H6244-H6246 [20SE]

———establish a toll-free telephone hotline where individuals may obtain information on voting in Federal elections and report on problems encountered in voting in such elections (H.R. 2540), H5159-H5161 [19JY]

———establish pilot program to identify and eliminate unjustified racial and ethnic disparities in the administration of justice (H.R. 1771), H4190 [15JN]

———individual rights violations, H8974 [15DE]

Dept. of State: congressional oversight hearing on International Religious Freedom Report, E2113 [22NO]

———improve and strengthen the Office of International Religious Freedom and require religious freedom training for Foreign Service officers (H.R. 1856), E853 [11MY]

Discrimination: clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the compensation decision or other practice, E544 [29MR]

District of Columbia: prohibit publicly funded abortions, H2544 [8AP], H2622, H2626, H2627 [13AP], H3027 [4MY], H9002 [15DE], E753 [15AP]

———provide full voting representation in Congress and exempt residents from paying Federal income taxes until such voting representation takes effect (H.R. 266), H9003 [15DE], E56 [12JA]

Egypt: call for free and fair elections, H474 [26JA]

———support democracy, universal rights, and the peaceful transition to a representative government, H556 [9FE], H746 [14FE]

Election Assistance Commission: provide that any successor agency shall remain responsible for enforcement of laws relative to the elderly, disabled, Armed Forces members', and overseas citizens' right to vote, H8032, H8033 [1DE]

Equal Pay Day: observance, E701 [12AP]

FAA: prevent dissemination to the public of certain information on noncommercial flights of private aircraft owners and operators (H.R. 2897), H6276 [21SE]

Federal-State relations: role of the Constitution relative to establishment of States' rights, H2528-H2531 [7AP], H7877-H7882 [18NO]

Firearms: protect right to keep and bear arms, H206 [18JA], H3163 [11MY]

———protect the right of individuals to bear arms at Corps of Engineers water resources development projects, H5053, H5054 [14JY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: funding to make an application for an order requiring access to library, bookseller, and other personal records, H1183, H1184 [17FE], E290 [18FE]

Freedom of assembly: preserve right, H163 [12JA]

Government: roles of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence relative to principles of limited government and individual rights, H1603-H1610 [8MR]

History: development of human rights and law, H2099-H2102 [30MR]

House of Representatives: provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat (H.R. 267), E56 [12JA]

House Rules: permit Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union, H16-H19, H22 [5JA]

Hungary: anniversary of Hungarian Revolution, E493 [15MR], E1892 [18OC]

Immigration: enforce employment restrictions on unauthorized aliens through the use of improved Social Security cards and an Employment Eligibility Database (H.R. 98), E2 [5JA]

Indonesia: allow Indonesian citizens fleeing religious persecution to file a motion to reopen their asylum claims (H.R. 3590), E2202 [7DE]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions, H3738-H3749 [26MY], E978 [27MY], E1001 [31MY], E1007 [1JN], E1025 [2JN]

———extend certain provisions, consideration—same-day consideration (H. Res. 269), H3353-H3361, H3396 [24MY]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), H518, H519, H520-H528 [8FE], H559 [9FE], H731-H745 [14FE], H800 [15FE], E171 [9FE], E189 [10FE]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), Senate amendment, H1075-H1080 [17FE]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration (H. Res. 79), H621-H631 [10FE]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 93), H951-H957 [16FE]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), motion to recommit, H742, H743 [14FE]

———extend certain provisions relating to individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers (H.R. 1800), H3741 [26MY]

International Religious Freedom Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2867), H6152-H6156 [14SE], E1643 [15SE]

———reauthorize (H.R. 2867), Senate amendments, H9810-H9812 [16DE]

Internet: prevent transformation into a tool of censorship and surveillance, promote freedom of expression, and restore confidence in the integrity of U.S. businesses (H.R. 3605), E2249 [14DE]

Iran: condemn execution of political activists, E100 [24JA]

———condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, E961 [26MY]

———condemn persecution of religious minorities and continued violation of human rights, H473 [26JA]

———condemn restrictions on freedoms of speech, the press, expression, and assembly, human rights abuses, and censorship, and support access to the Internet and personal communication services, H937 [16FE]

———condemn treatment of political refugees by Iranian Government and Iraqi authorities overseeing refugee camps, E38 [7JA], E85 [20JA]

———human rights violations of Bahais, E384, E386 [1MR]

———presume refugee eligiblity for persecuted religious minorities, H9901 [16DE]

Iraq: ensure that humanitarian protections are upheld for the residents of Camp Ashraf (H. Res. 231), E2218 [8DE]

———report on congressional delegation trip relative to the killing of Iranian political dissidents at Camp Ashraf by Iraqi authorities, H4067 [13JN]

Israel: independence anniversary, H3118 [10MY], E846, E852 [10MY], E855, E863 [11MY], E877 [12MY], E889 [13MY], E946 [24MY]

———reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense, E737 [15AP], E1040 [3JN], E1204 [24JN]

Kenya: anniversary of constitution and tribute to its impact on women's rights, E1795 [6OC], E1875 [14OC]

Korea, Republic of: independence anniversary, E388 [1MR]

Kyrgyzstan: political reform, E804 [4MY]

Law enforcement officers: conduct of Federal law enforcement officers relative to rights of citizens, E542 [29MR]

Liberia: independence anniversary, H5378 [22JY], H5586 [27JY]

Libya: require rebels use frozen Libyan assets to reimburse the U.S. for military and humanitarian support, H5091 [15JY]

———respect sovereignty and freedoms of speech and the press, condemn attacks on journalists, and support efforts of news agencies reporting on political events, H1968 [17MR]

———return frozen assets to the Libyan people for their benefit and explore the possibility of using some of such funds to reimburse NATO countries for military support (H. Con. Res. 75), E1569 [8SE]

———return frozen assets to the Libyan people for their benefit and explore the possibility of using some of such funds to reimburse NATO countries for military support (H. Con. Res. 79), E1626 [14SE]

———support democratic transition, commend U.S. Armed Forces and promote limited use to enforce U.N. resolutions, and advocate departure of Muammar Qaddafi from power and distribution of frozen assets (S. Res. 194), H3995 [3JN]

Macedonia: independence anniversary, E1569 [8SE]

Mental health: prohibit use of Federal funds for any universal or mandatory mental health screening of students without parental consent (H.R. 2769), E1476 [1AU]

Mexico: independence anniversary, E1791 [6OC]

Middle East: reaffirm relationship with Israel and oppose unification of Hamas and Palestinian Authority, H3283 [13MY]

Money: repeal legal tender laws, prohibit taxation on certain coins and bullion, and repeal superfluous sections related to coinage (H.R. 1098), E483 [15MR]

National Commission on Presidential War Powers and Civil Liberties: establish (H.R. 109), E2 [5JA]

National Day of Silence: observance, H2860 [15AP]

National Labor Relations Act: anniversary, E1257 [7JY]

National objectives: call for civility in public discourse while preserving First Amendment rights of citizens, H6565 [5OC], H9915 [16DE]

National security: ensure any investigation of U.S. citizens under certain extended authorities not circumvent the Constitution and provide expedited review of such violations, H742, H743 [14FE]

NLRB: maintain authority to prohibit any employer from outsourcing jobs overseas in violation of the National Labor Relations Act, H6213, H6214 [15SE]

———prohibit from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance (H.R. 2587), H5503 [26JY], H5953 [7SE], H6086 [12SE], H6105, H6106 [13SE], H6185, H6198-H6215 [15SE], H6406 [22SE], H7836 [18NO], E1384 [21JY], E1443 [29JY], E1628 [14SE], E1663 [20SE]

———prohibit from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance (H.R. 2587), consideration (H. Res. 372), H6187-H6197 [15SE]

———prohibit from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance (H.R. 2587), motion to recommit, H6213, H6214 [15SE]

Pakistan: express condolences upon the assassination of Minister for Minorities Shahbaz Bhatti and call on the U.S. to renew efforts to promote religious freedom and tolerance, E2113 [22NO]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, H518 [8FE], H611, H612 [10FE], H685 [11FE], H802 [15FE], H945, H1006, H1015 [16FE], H1156-H1174 [17FE], H1405, H1443 [1MR], H1833-H1836 [15MR], H2046 [30MR], H2544, H2546 [8AP], H3033 [4MY], H9918, H9920 [16DE], E262, E288, E289, E290 [18FE], E333 [28FE], E413 [3MR], E507 [16MR], E621 [4AP]

Privacy: protect and enhance consumer privacy (H.R. 1528), H2860 [15AP]

———protect the integrity and confidentiality of Social Security numbers and prohibit the establishment of any uniform national identifying number (H.R. 220), E5, E11 [5JA]

Puerto Rico: civil liberties violations, H7261 [3NO]

———human rights violations, H1458 [2MR], H4678 [7JY], H6144 [14SE]

Russia: make certain individuals ineligible for visas or admission to U.S. and impose certain financial measures on such individuals pending investigation of death of Sergei L. Magnitsky (H.R. 1575), E740 [15AP]

Smothers, Tom: ACLU Sonoma County, CA, Chapter Jack Green Civil Liberties Award recipient, E772 [2MY]

South Sudan: congratulate for referendum on independence, call for peaceful resolution of issues with Sudan, and promote human rights, democracy efforts, and access to aid, E1366 [20JY]

———establishment as new nation, H4756 [8JY], E1268, E1273, E1274, E1277 [8JY]

Sri Lanka: call for investigation of alleged war crimes, E65 [18JA], E1731 [29SE]

SSA: protect information received related to deceased individuals (H.R. 3475), H7834 [18NO]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H338, H340 [19JA], E105 [25JA]

———decision in Brown v. Plata on reduction of California prison population, H3323 [23MY]

———disapprove Kelo v. New London, CT, decision on allowing local government seizure of private property, H8070 [1DE]

Syria: condemn human rights violations and urge access by humanitarian aid groups, H4377 [22JN]

———human rights violations, H3922 [2JN]

———support peaceful demonstrations and universal freedoms and condemn human rights violations, H3284 [13MY], H4471 [23JN], H4677 [7JY], H4954 [13JY], H5594 [27JY], E893 [13MY], E1119 [16JN], E1491 [2AU]

Terrorism: require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts, H3650, H3651 [25MY]

———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. 478), H686 [11FE]

Turkey: end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties (H. Res. 306), H8873, H8878 [13DE], H8912 [14DE], E2252, E2253, E2254, E2261 [14DE], E2276 [15DE], E2290 [16DE]

———urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (H. Res. 180), E533 [17MR]

U.N.: oppose drafting of U.N. Arms Trade Treaty, H5501 [26JY]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: reauthorize (H.R. 1856), E853 [11MY]

Ukraine: independence anniversary, H6149 [14SE], E1644 [15SE]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions, H3738-H3749 [26MY], E978 [27MY], E1001 [31MY], E1007 [1JN], E1025 [2JN]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), H518, H519, H520-H528 [8FE], H559 [9FE], H731-H745 [14FE], H800 [15FE], E171 [9FE], E189 [10FE], E225 [15FE]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), Senate amendment, H1075-H1080 [17FE]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration (H. Res. 79), H621-H631 [10FE]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 93), H951-H957 [16FE]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), motion to recommit, H742, H743 [14FE]

———extend certain provisions relating to access to business records and roving wiretaps (H.R. 1800), H3741 [26MY]

———extend certain provisions, consideration—same-day consideration (H. Res. 269), H3353-H3361, H3396 [24MY]

———extend sunset of certain provisions (H.R. 1805), H3744 [26MY]

Vietnam: address issues relative to religious freedom, H5599 [27JY], E2113 [22NO]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ``voter suppression'' legislation, H5153, H5156, H5163 [19JY], H6868 [13OC], H7194-H7200 [1NO], H7216, H7219 [2NO], H7263, H7269 [3NO], H7589, H7593 [15NO], H7697-H7705 [16NO], H7942, H7988 [30NO], H8057 [1DE], H8144 [6DE], H8197, H8203 [7DE], E1308 [13JY], E1328, E1329 [14JY], E1975 [1NO], E2013, E2016 [4NO], E2090 [17NO]

———prohibit election officials from requiring individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot or registering to vote in an election for Federal office (H.R. 3316), H7216 [2NO]

———protect voting rights and improve the administration of Federal elections (H.R. 108), E4 [5JA]

Voting Rights Act: anniversary, E1328 [14JY]

Women: constitutional amendment on equality of rights and reproductive rights (H.J. Res. 31), H2528 [7AP]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (H.J. Res. 69), H4473 [23JN], E1160 [22JN]

———prohibit Federal agents from accessing private medical records of victims of rape or incest, H3041-H3043 [4MY]

———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures, H2046 [30MR]

World Press Freedom Day: observance, E918 [23MY]

World Refugee Day: observance, E1131 [20JN]

World War II: recognize anniversary of Executive order authorizing internment of Japanese-American communities and increase awareness of events surrounding such internment, H949 [16FE]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: prohibit Federal funding of abortions, S7433 [15NO]

Arab countries: support democracy efforts, S1103 [2MR], S5528 [13SE]

Armed Forces: clarify authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S8053 [30NO], S8122-S8124 [1DE]

———lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities, S8133 [1DE]

———limit authority to detain certain persons under authorizations for use of military force to persons captured abroad, S7961 [29NO], S8025 [30NO], S8096-S8103, S8107 [1DE]

———limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S7960-S7963 [29NO], S8025, S8036-S8045, S8048 [30NO], S8088-S8093, S8110, S8122-S8125, S8140-S8142 [1DE], S8633-S8636, S8645-S8647, S8650-S8664 [15DE]

———limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (S. 2003), S8651, S8658-S8660 [15DE]

———review authority to detain and prosecute certain persons under authorizations for use of military force, S7655-S7677 [17NO], S7796-S7799, S7803 [18NO], S7941-S7957, S7960 [29NO], S8655 [15DE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), S5344 [6SE], S5347 [7SE], S5478 [9SE], S5618 [14SE], S5646-S5648, S5650-S5658, S5661-S5666 [15SE], S5761 [20SE], S6039 [3OC]

———approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), motion to proceed, S5488-S5490 [12SE], S5507, S5510-S5525 [13SE], S5587, S5592-S5597, S5600-S5602, S5606-S5610, S5613, S5615, S5616 [14SE]

———approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), unanimous-consent agreement, S5515 [13SE]

———approve renewal of import restrictions (S.J. Res. 17), S3449, S3450 [26MY]

China: Dalai Lama's proposals to amend the Charter for Tibetans in Exile to devolve his formal authority to an elected official, S1818 [17MR]

———recognize plight of Tibetan people and call for an effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue, S5380 [7SE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 797), S2396 [12AP]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (S. 788), S2389 [12AP]

Cole, James M.: suitability to be Deputy Attorney General relative to opinion on trial of enemy combatants by civilian courts instead of military tribunals, S2762-S2768, S2770, S2771 [9MY], S4139, S4144 [28JN]

Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 627), S1840 [17MR], S2615 [3MY], S3458, S3459 [26MY], S4212 [29JN], S4976, S4979, S4985 [28JY]

———establish (S. 627), House amendment, S5062 [29JY], S5089-S5144 [30JY], S5147-S5154 [31JY], S5156-S5162, S5164-S5178, S5183 [1AU]

———establish (S. 627), House amendment—unanimous-consent agreement, S5144 [30JY]

———establish (S. 1466), S5197, S5198 [1AU]

Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent: establish (S. 64), S178 [25JA]

Courts: protect the safety of judges by extending authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports (H.R. 1059), S7776, S7777 [17NO]

———provide for media coverage of Federal court proceedings (S. 410), S908 [17FE]

———provide judicial review of national security letters (S. 1075), S3364 [25MY]

———restrict protective orders and sealing of cases, and allow disclosure of discovery information in civil actions to ensure disclosures relevant to public health or safety (S. 623), S1836-S1838 [17MR]

Crime: impose penalties for unauthorized recording or distribution of images produced using advanced imaging technology during airport screenings or upon entry to Federal buildings, S625 [8FE], S713, S714 [15FE]

———prevent identity theft and tax fraud (S. 1534), S5461 [8SE], S5595 [14SE]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, S5189 [1AU], S8121 [1DE], S8362 [6DE]

Dept. of Defense: provide that detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals detained at the facility be tried only by military commission, S7165 [8NO]

———reaffirm authority to maintain Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as a location for the detention of unprivileged enemy belligerents (S. 944), S2876 [11MY]

Dept. of Education: require Statistics Commissioner to collect information from coeducational secondary schools on athletic programs (S. 1269), S4099 [23JN]

Dept. of HHS: family planning services funding, S1482 [9MR], S2223, S2261 [7AP], S2287-S2295, S2308-S2310, S2312, S2319, S2321, S2322, S2326-S2332 [8AP], S2433 [13AP], S2460, S2473 [14AP]

———remove Social Security account numbers from Medicare identification cards and communications provided to beneficiaries (S. 1275), S4101 [23JN]

Dept. of HUD: Fair Housing Initiatives Program funding, S6724 [19OC]

Dept. of Justice: consult with appropriate officials within the executive branch prior to making the decision to try an unprivileged enemy belligerent in Federal civilian court (S. 614), S1834 [17MR]

———submit report detailing legal interpretations and analysis necessary to understand Federal Government's official interpretation of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, S3258-S3260 [24MY], S3369, S3370 [26MY]

District of Columbia: prohibit publicly funded abortions, S2293, S2311 [8AP]

Egypt: call for free and fair elections, S468 [2FE]

———condemn bombing of Coptic Christian church, express condolences to those affected by the attack, call for a full investigation of bombing, and ensure practice of religious freedom (S. Res. 22), S265 [26JA], S368 [31JA]

———support democracy, universal rights, and the peaceful transition to a representative government, S2828 [10MY]

———support democracy, universal rights, and the peaceful transition to a representative government (S. Res. 44), S537, S538, S557, S558 [3FE]

FCC: preserve free and open nature of the Internet, expand benefits of broadband, and promote universally available and affordable broadband service (S. 74), S182 [25JA]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 19), S3784 [14JN]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain expiring provisions of law establishing a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (S. 149), S223 [25JA]

———extend certain expiring provisions of law establishing a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (S. 289), S549, S559 [3FE], S565 [4FE]

———modify roving wiretap authority (S. 1076), S3364 [25MY]

Freedom of Information Act: anniversary, S4212 [29JN]

FTC: prescribe regulations on the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual (S. 913), S2780 [9MY]

Human Rights Day: observance, S8457 [8DE]

Hungary: democratic impact of recent government reform initiatives, S4328 [5JY]

Immigration: reaffirm U.S. commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing persecution (S. 1202), S3827 [15JN], S3913 [20JN]

Information technology: limit ability of companies to share consumer geolocation information accessed through electronic communications devices (S. 1223), S3793-S3795 [15JN]

———specify circumstances in which a person may acquire geolocation information through an electronic communications device (S. 1212), S7174 [8NO]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions, S3263 [24MY], S3292-S3311, S3319, S3320, S3322 [25MY], S3367-S3372, S3386-S3402 [26MY], S5239 [2AU]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), S621 [8FE], S727-S731 [15FE]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), unanimous-consent agreement, S727 [15FE]

———extend certain provisions relating to individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers, S3210-S3212 [23MY], S3258 [24MY], S3293 [25MY]

———extend certain provisions (S. 149), S223 [25JA]

———extend certain provisions (S. 289), S549, S559 [3FE], S565 [4FE]

———extend certain provisions (S. 1022), S3116 [18MY], S3119 [19MY]

———extend certain provisions (S. 1038), motion to proceed, S3162 [19MY], S3210-S3212, S3214-S3219 [23MY], S3248-S3252, S3257-S3262 [24MY]

———extend certain provisions (S. 1114), S3396 [26MY]

———extend certain provisions (S. 1114), unanimous-consent request, S3396 [26MY]

Intelligence services: modify the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and require judicial review of National Security Letters and Suspicious Activity Reports to prevent unreasonable searches (S. 1050), S3245 [23MY], S3247 [24MY]

———modify the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and require judicial review of National Security Letters and Suspicious Activity Reports to prevent unreasonable searches (S. 1070), S3362 [25MY]

International Religious Freedom Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2867), S8552 [13DE], S8673 [15DE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (S. Res. 80), S1062 [1MR]

———condemn persecution of religious minorities and continued violation of human rights, S1809-S1811 [17MR]

Israel: independence anniversary, S2922 [12MY]

———reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense, S3213 [23MY]

Kyrgyzstan: political reform, S4149 [28JN]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (S. 1507), S5265 [2AU], S6299 [6OC]

Libya: commend democracy efforts, condemn human rights violations against protesters, and support U.N. efforts on arms embargo, freezing assets, and ensuring safety of foreigners and citizens, S2010 [31MR]

———commend democracy efforts, condemn human rights violations against protesters, and support U.N. efforts on arms embargo, freezing assets, and ensuring safety of foreigners and citizens (S. Res. 85), S1075 [1MR], S1952 [30MR], S2019 [31MR]

———recognize the Transitional National Council as the sole legitimate governing authority and develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to remove Muammar Qaddafi from power, S4143 [28JN]

———recognize the Transitional National Council as the sole legitimate governing authority, implement a no-fly zone, and develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to remove Muammar Qaddafi from power, S1579-S1584 [14MR]

———support democratic transition, commend U.S. Armed Forces and promote limited use to enforce U.N. resolutions, and advocate departure of Muammar Qaddafi from power and distribution of frozen assets (S. Res. 194), S3744, S3745 [14JN]

———support democratic transition and provide needed assistance in the wake of the death of Muammar Qaddafi, S6804 [20OC]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, S82 [25JA]

National Data Privacy Day: designate (S. Res. 35), S368 [31JA]

———observance, S333 [27JA]

National security: reform issuance of national security letters, S3292 [25MY]

Netanyahu, Benjamin: address to joint meeting of Congress, S3212 [23MY]

NLRB: preserve Federal protection of State right-to-work laws and clarify employer right to decide where to do business, S2590-S2593 [3MY], S2644 [4MY]

———preserve Federal protection of State right-to-work laws and clarify employer right to decide where to do business (S. 964), S2934 [12MY], S3412 [26MY], S3674 [9JN]

———prohibit from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance (H.R. 2587), S5693 [15SE], S5699, S5705 [16SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: U.S. district court rulings on constitutionality of federally-imposed mandate requiring individuals to purchase health insurance, S371-S377, S391 [1FE], S444 [2FE]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, S1187-S1191 [3MR], S1482 [9MR]

POW: allow criminal enforcement and national security authorities to continue with ongoing civilian interrogations and other law enforcement activities of suspected terrorists in military custody, S8638 [15DE]

———classify techniques used to interrogate certain enemy combatants, S8050-S8056 [30NO], S8130 [1DE]

———improve procedures for detention and review of status of detainees of the U.S., S6365, S6366 [11OC], S6628-S6633 [18OC]

Privacy: improve privacy of electronic communications (S. 1011), S3054 [17MY], S6864 [20OC]

———modernize and improve Federal privacy laws (S. 1732), S6668 [18OC]

———prevent identity theft, ensure privacy, and enhance penalties, law enforcement, and protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personally identifiable information (S. 1151), S3544 [7JN]

———protect consumers by requiring reasonable security policies and procedures to protect computerized data containing personal information and require data breach notification (S. 1207), S3836 [15JN]

———require governmental and business entities in possession of electronic data containing personal information to disclose any unauthorized acquisition of such information (S. 1408), S4846 [22JY]

Putin, Vladimir: comments in Associated Press (news service) article concerning Senator McCain as a POW, S8638 [15DE]

Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (S. 1039), S3179-S3181 [19MY], S7180 [8NO]

———international court rulings on the legitimacy of Russian Government expropriation of Yukos Oil Co., S2721 [5MY]

———make certain individuals ineligible for visas or admission to U.S. and impose certain financial measures on such individuals pending investigation of death of Sergei L. Magnitsky, S3377-S3380 [26MY]

Saudi Arabia: encourage political participation by women (S. Res. 216), S5049 [29JY]

Slovak Republic: condemn practice of forced sterilization of Romani women, S7361 [10NO]

Social Security: limit the misuse of Social Security numbers and establish criminal penalties for such misuse (S. 1199), S3817 [15JN]

South Sudan: congratulate for referendum on independence, call for peaceful resolution of issues with Sudan, and promote human rights, democracy efforts, and access to aid (S. Con. Res. 25), S4644 [18JY], S4669 [19JY]

Sri Lanka: commend U.N. efforts to implement human rights accountability, call for investigation of war crimes and other human rights violations, and allow greater freedom of movement (S. Res. 84), S1075 [1MR]

———establish independent international investigation into allegations of war crimes and other human rights violations, S5241 [2AU]

Supreme Court: hearing of arguments in U.S. v. Jones relative to law enforcement use of global positioning system (GPS) surveillance without a warrant, S7174 [8NO]

Syria: call for release of Pathik (Tik) Root from prison, S2039 [31MR]

———human rights violations, S2723 [5MY], S5528 [13SE]

———support peaceful demonstrations and universal freedoms and condemn human rights violations (S. Res. 180), S6175-S6177 [5OC]

Terrorism: allow determination that certain individuals are unlawful enemy combatants subject to trial by military commissions, S7809 [18NO], S8030-S8032 [30NO], S8113, S8126 [1DE]

———require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts, S3491 [6JN], S6146 [5OC]

Transportation Security Administration: provide employees with whistleblower protections, the right to appeal adverse personnel actions, and the right to join a union, S716-S718 [15FE]

———require all advanced imaging technology used as a primary screening method for passengers be equipped with automatic target recognition software, S623 [8FE]

Turkey: urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (S. Res. 196), S3279 [24MY]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: clarify that authority to obtain information does not include certain firearm records, S3391, S3395, S3399 [26MY]

———extend certain provisions, S2663 [4MY], S3263 [24MY], S3292-S3311, S3319, S3320, S3322 [25MY], S3367-S3372, S3386-S3402 [26MY], S5239 [2AU]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), S621 [8FE], S727-S731 [15FE]

———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), unanimous-consent agreement, S727 [15FE]

———extend certain provisions (S. 1022), S3116 [18MY], S3119 [19MY]

———extend certain provisions (S. 1038), motion to proceed, S3162 [19MY], S3210-S3212, S3214-S3219 [23MY], S3248-S3252, S3257-S3262 [24MY]

———extend certain provisions (S. 1114), S3396 [26MY]

———extend certain provisions (S. 1114), unanimous-consent request, S3396 [26MY]

———extend certain provisions (S. 149), S223 [25JA]

———extend certain provisions (S. 289), S549, S559 [3FE], S565 [4FE]

———extend certain provisions relating to access to business records and roving wiretaps, S3210-S3212 [23MY], S3258 [24MY], S3293 [25MY]

———extend sunset of certain provisions and authority to issue national security letters, S3396 [26MY]

———extend sunset of certain provisions and authority to issue national security letters (S. 1125), S3463 [26MY], S3477 [6JN]

———extend sunset of certain provisions and authority to issue national security letters (S. 193), S274 [26JA], S728 [15FE], S3212 [23MY]

———extend sunset of certain provisions and authority to issue national security letters (S. 290), S559 [3FE], S565 [4FE]

———remove extension of sunset date for certain provisions relating to access to business records (S. 1074), S3363 [25MY]

———repeal sunset of certain provisions (S. 291), S559 [3FE], S565 [4FE]

Veterans: provide preference-eligible applicants and employees of the FAA and Transportation Security Administration ability to appeal violations of veterans' preference rights (S. 1859), S7384 [10NO]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ``voter suppression'' legislation, S5446 [8SE], S6981 [1NO], S8724 [16DE]

Women: protect housing rights of victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (S. 1892), S7706 [17NO]

World Press Freedom Day: observance, S2615 [3MY]

Reports

Human Rights Crisis in Puerto Rico—First Amendment Under Siege: ACLU of Puerto Rico, H1458 [2MR]

Overview—Voting Law Changes in 2012: Brennan Center for Justice, New York University School of Law, E2017 [4NO]

Parliamentary Rights of the Delegates and Resident Commissioner From Puerto Rico: Christopher M. Davis, Congressional Research Service, H17 [5JA]

Reports filed

Commend Holding of Fair, Free, and Democratic Elections in Tunisia and Affirm U.S. National Interest of Democratic Reforms and Economic Development: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 316), S8148 [1DE]

Consideration of H.R. 514, FISA Sunsets Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 79) (H. Rept. 112-8), H597 [9FE]

Consideration of H.R. 2587, Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 372) (H. Rept. 112-183), H5579 [26JY]

Consideration of S. 627, Budget Control Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 375) (H. Rept. 112-184), H5660 [27JY]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 383) (H. Rept. 112-187), H5780 [29JY]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 514, FISA Sunsets Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 93) (H. Rept. 112-14), H922 [15FE]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to S. 990, PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 281) (H. Rept. 112-92), H3753 [26MY]

Death in Custody Reporting Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2189) (H. Rept. 112-198), H5963 [7SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 2189), S7701 [17NO]

Faster FOIA Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 627), S2348 [8AP]

Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act Provisions Relating to Individual Terrorists as Agents of Foreign Powers Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1800) (H. Rept. 112-79), H3341 [23MY]

Personal Data Privacy and Security Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1151), S5902 [22SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1151) (S. Rept. 112-91), S7154 [7NO]

Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1535), S5902 [22SE]

Political Participation by Women in Saudi Arabia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 216), S4960 [27JY]

Protect Judges by Extending Authority of the Judicial Conference To Redact Sensitive Information Contained in Their Financial Disclosure Reports: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1059), S7451 [15NO]

Protect Safety of Judges by Extending Authority of the Judicial Conference To Redact Sensitive Information Contained in Their Financial Disclosure Reports: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1059) (H. Rept. 112-189), H5780 [29JY]

Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2587) (H. Rept. 112-179), H5488 [25JY]

Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of USA PATRIOT Act and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act Provisions Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 269) (H. Rept. 112-86), H3341 [23MY]

Sunshine in Litigation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 623), S3170 [19MY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 623) (S. Rept. 112-45), S5248 [2AU]

Sunshine in the Courtroom Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 410), S2266 [7AP]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act Provisions Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1800) (H. Rept. 112-79), H3341 [23MY]

USA PATRIOT Act Sunset Extension Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 193), S1826 [17MR]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 193) (S. Rept. 112-13), S2130 [5AP]

Video Tape Service Provider May Obtain a Consumer's Informed, Written Consent on an Ongoing Basis and That Consent May Be Obtained Through the Internet: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2471) (H. Rept. 112-312), H8124 [2DE]

Statements

Israeli Independence Anniversary: Israel Zoberman, E858 [11MY]

Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act: Several College and University Professors, H6206-H6209 [15SE]

Tibetan National Uprising Day Anniversary: Dalai Lama, E498 [16MR]

Wartime Detention of Enemy Combatants—Including U.S. Citizens Who Join the Forces of the Enemy—Is an Established Practice That Is Clearly Constitutional, S8089 [1DE]

Why Military Detention Is Necessary—To Allow Intelligence Gathering That Will Prevent Future Terrorist Attacks Against the American People, S8090 [1DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 79, consideration of H.R. 514, FISA Sunsets Extension Act, H621 [10FE]

H. Res. 93, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 514, FISA Sunsets Extension Act, H951 [16FE]

H. Res. 269, same-day consideration of consideration of Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act provisions extension, H3353 [24MY]

H. Res. 269, same-day consideration of consideration of Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act provisions extension, H3353 [24MY]

H. Res. 281, consideration of Senate amendment to S. 990, PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act, H3738 [26MY]

H. Res. 306, end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties in Turkey, H8873 [13DE]

H. Res. 372, consideration of H.R. 2587, Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act, H6187 [15SE]

H. Res. 375, consideration of S. 627, Budget Control Act, motions to suspend House Rules and consider certain legislation, and House of Representatives adjournment, H5678 [28JY]

H. Res. 383, consideration of S. 627, Budget Control Act, H5751 [29JY]

H.J. Res. 66, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, S5665 [15SE], H5266 [20JY]

H.R. 514, FISA Sunsets Extension Act, S727 [15FE], H520 [8FE], H731 [14FE]

H.R. 1059, protect the safety of judges by extending authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports, S7777 [17NO], H6048 [12SE]

H.R. 2189, Death in Custody Reporting Act, H6244 [20SE]

H.R. 2471, clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer's informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet, H8161 [6DE]

H.R. 2587, Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act, H6198 [15SE]

H.R. 2867, International Religious Freedom Act reauthorization, S8553 [13DE], H6152 [14SE]

S. 8, Tough and Smart National Security Act, S129 [25JA]

S. 64, Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act, S178-S180 [25JA]

S. 74, Internet Freedom, Broadband Promotion, and Consumer Protection Act, S183-S185 [25JA]

S. 193, USA PATRIOT Act Sunset Extension Act, S275-S281 [26JA]

S. 291, repeal sunset of certain Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act provisions, S550 [3FE]

S. 410, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act, S908 [17FE]

S. 623, Sunshine in Litigation Act, S1838 [17MR]

S. 627, Budget Control Act, H5693-H5698 [28JY]

S. 627, Faster FOIA Act, S3458, S3459 [26MY]

S. 788, Fair Pay Act, S2390 [12AP]

S. 913, Do-Not-Track Online Act, S2781 [9MY]

S. 944, Detaining Terrorists To Secure America Act, S2877 [11MY]

S. 964, Job Protection Act, S2936 [12MY]

S. 982, Detaining Terrorists To Secure America Act, S2948 [12MY]

S. 990, PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act, H3739 [26MY]

S. 1011, improve privacy of electronic communications, S3055-S3057 [17MY]

S. 1022, PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act, S3109 [18MY]

S. 1038, PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act, S3179 [19MY]

S. 1039, Rule of Law Accountability Act, S3181 [19MY]

S. 1070, Fourth Amendment Restoration Act, S3362 [25MY]

S. 1074, remove extension of sunset date for certain Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act provisions relating to access to business records, S3364 [25MY]

S. 1075, provide judicial review of national security letters, S3364 [25MY]

S. 1076, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act roving wiretap authority modification, S3364 [25MY]

S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act, S3545-S3552 [7JN]

S. 1199, Protecting the Privacy of Social Security Numbers Act, S3817-S3821 [15JN]

S. 1223, Location Privacy Protection Act, S3894-S3896 [16JN]

S. 1275, Social Security Number Protection Act, S4102 [23JN]

S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act, S4847-S4849 [22JY]

S. 1466, Faster FOIA Act, S5198 [1AU]

S. 1534, Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act, S5462 [8SE]

S. 1732, Privacy Act Modernization for the Information Age Act, S6669-S6672 [18OC]

S. 1859, provide preference-eligible applicants and employees of the FAA and Transportation Security Administration ability to appeal violations of veterans' preference rights, S7385 [10NO]

S. 1892, Housing Rights for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence Act, S7707 [17NO]

S. Con. Res. 25, congratulate South Sudan for referendum on independence, call for peaceful resolution of issues with Sudan, and promote human rights, democracy efforts, and access to aid, S4643, S4644 [18JY]

S. Res. 18, express support for prayer at school board meetings, S242 [25JA]

S. Res. 22, condemn bombing of Coptic Christian church in Egypt, express condolences to those affected by the attack, call for a full investigation of bombing, and ensure practice of religious freedom, S245 [25JA], S368 [31JA]

S. Res. 35, National Data Privacy Day, S367, S369 [31JA]

S. Res. 44, support democracy, universal rights, and the peaceful transition to a representative government in Egypt, S552, S558 [3FE]

S. Res. 65, characterize conviction of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev as a politically-motivated case of selective arrest and prosecution that undermines the rule of law and Russian judicial independence, S914 [17FE]

S. Res. 80, condemn Iran's persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, S1062 [1MR]

S. Res. 84, commend U.N. efforts to implement human rights accountability in Sri Lanka, call for investigation of war crimes and other human rights violations, and allow greater freedom of movement, S1068, S1075 [1MR]

S. Res. 85, commend democracy efforts in Libya, condemn human rights violations against protesters, and support U.N. efforts on arms embargo, freezing assets, and ensuring safety of foreigners and citizens, S1068, S1076 [1MR]

S. Res. 102, commend peaceful protesters in Libya, condemn use of violence, support no-fly zone, call for Muammar Qaddafi to step down, and recognize Libyan Transitional National Council as governing authority, S1682 [15MR]

S. Res. 146, prohibit U.S. military intervention in Libya, ensure NATO members dedicate resources necessary to meet objectives, and urge Arab League members to provide additional military and financial assistance, S2539 [14AP]

S. Res. 150, call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms and urge repeal of blasphemy laws in Arab countries, S2543 [14AP]

S. Res. 180, support peaceful demonstrations and universal freedoms and condemn human rights violations in Syria, S2890 [11MY]

S. Res. 194, support democratic transition in Libya, commend U.S. Armed Forces and promote limited use to enforce U.N. resolutions, and advocate departure of Muammar Qaddafi from power and distribution of frozen assets, S3229 [23MY]

S. Res. 196, urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki in Turkey without condition or further delay, S3278 [24MY]

S. Res. 216, encourage political participation by women in Saudi Arabia, S4103 [23JN], S5050 [29JY]

S. Res. 232, recognize anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong, call for an end to continued persecution, release detained practitioners, and support Tuidang movement renouncing ties to the Communist Party in China, S4561 [13JY]

S. Res. 316, commend Tunisia for holding fair, free, and democratic elections and affirm U.S. national interest of democratic reforms and economic development, S7194 [8NO]

S. Res. 317, congratulate Libya on liberation from the dictatorship led by Muammar Qaddafi, commend military operations, and affirm U.S. national interest of democratic reforms, S7195 [8NO]

S. Res. 342, tribute to Laura Pollan, S8156 [1DE]

S. Res. 350, support democratic, transparent, and fair elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, S8776 [17DE]

S.J. Res. 17, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, S3449 [26MY]