TREATIES AND AGREEMENTS

Addresses

Joint Meeting of Congress: Lee Myung-bak, President of the Republic of Korea, H6882-H6885 [13OC]

Agreements

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: Customs and Border Protection enforcement mechanisms, H6829 [12OC]

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: maintain flight manifest information sharing standards required under the Passenger Name Record Agreement between the U.S. and the European Union (S. Res. 174), S3113, S3114 [18MY]

Articles and editorials

Execution Case Important to International Relations, S4217 [29JN]

Free Trade—The Big Lie—We Should Stop Making Trade Agreements That Hurt Workers, H6743 [11OC]

GOP Jobs Plan Vs. Obama's, S7271 [9NO]

Keeping Our Word—Scheduled Texas Execution Violates Treaty and Endangers Americans Abroad, S4217 [29JN]

Overnight Energy—Republicans Pounce on Obama's Brazilian Oil Support, H2345 [6AP]

Study—Colombia Anti-Union Violence Undeterred, H6509 [4OC]

Textiles Makers Struggle To Be Heard on South Korea Free Trade Pact, H6815 [12OC]

Treaty and the Law, S4217 [29JN]

Why the U.S. Should Allow Arrested Foreigners To Contact Their Consulates, S4216 [29JN]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: condition U.S. assistance on bilateral agreement exempting work performed by U.S. contractors from taxation by Afghanistan (see H.R. 936), H1575 [3MR]

Agreement on Port State Measures To Prevent, Deter, and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing: implement (see S. 1980), S8490 [12DE]

Air pollution: prohibit regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions (see S. 15), S122 [25JA]

Andean Trade Preference Act: extend (see S. 380), S870 [17FE] (see H.R. 622), H679 [10FE]

Armed Forces: require Presidential negotiation of and entrance into a bilateral status of forces agreement with Afghanistan (see H.R. 651), H681 [10FE]

Arms control: reduce nuclear weapons and apply savings to certain domestic initiatives while ensuring environmental restoration and clean-energy conversion (see H.R. 1334), H2266 [1AP]

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with the U.S. and prevent bilateral issues with Burma from deterring such negotiations (see S. Res. 218), S4226 [29JN]

Atomic Energy Act: require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries (see S. 109), S125 [25JA] (see H.R. 1280), H2213 [31MR]

Brazil: support continued development of relationship with the U.S. and negotiation of a bilateral tax treaty (see S. Res. 108), S1828 [17MR]

Buy American Act: increase requirement for American-made content and tighten waiver provisions (see H.R. 2423), H4671 [6JY]

Children and youth: provide assistance to eradicate severe forms of trafficking in children in eligible countries through implementation of Child Protection Compacts (see S. 185), S127 [25JA]

China: limit total value of Chinese goods procured by the U.S. Government in a year to not more than the total value of U.S. goods procured by the Chinese Government the preceding year (see H.R. 375), H395 [20JA]

———prohibit awarding of contracts by the Federal Government to Chinese entities until China signs the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (see H.R. 2271), H4455 [22JN]

Coast Guard: authorize entrance into agreements with foreign governments or international organizations for performance of port security assessments (see H.R. 3273), H7159 [27OC]

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora: tribute (see H. Res. 47), H396 [20JA]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 20), H42 [5JA]

Courts: constitutional amendment to prohibit basing legal opinions or rulings on foreign laws, treaties, or religious laws (see H.J. Res. 75), H5896 [5AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: maintain flight manifest information sharing standards required under the Passenger Name Record Agreement between the U.S. and the European Union (see S. Res. 174), S2778 [9MY] (see H. Res. 255), H3160 [10MY]

Dept. of State: withhold U.S. contributions to the U.N. if the U.N. adopts a resolution granting Palestine a change in status from permanent observer before a comprehensive peace agreement has been reached with Israel (see S. 1595), S5838 [21SE]

———withhold U.S. contributions to the U.N. if the U.N. adopts a resolution recognizing a state of Palestine outside of a final status agreement negotiated between Israel and the Palestinians (see H. Res. 297), H4035 [3JN]

Dept. of the Interior: delegate to States certain authorities relative to management of cormorants (see H.R. 3074), H6505 [3OC]

———require companies conducting oil and gas operations off of Cuba to submit an oil spill response plan and provide recommendations on a multinational spill response agreement (see S. 405), S871 [17FE]

———submit report on Indian land fractionation (see H.R. 887), H1524 [2MR]

Economy: create jobs through spending cuts, tax reform, regulatory burden reduction, domestic energy development, and export promotion (see S. 1720), S6600 [17OC]

———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: initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement (see H. Res. 472), H7891 [18NO]

———limit U.S. assistance unless Egypt honors commitments under the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty (see H.R. 1514), H2664 [13AP]

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: enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in the negotiating process of bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements (see S. 1711), S6505 [13OC] (see H.R. 1749), H3107 [5MY]

———establish U.S. trade negotiating objectives relative to application of sanitary and phytosanitary measures to agricultural products to facilitate trade in agriculture (see H.R. 2707), H5780 [29JY]

———make bills implementing trade agreements subject to a point of order unless certain conditions are met (see S. 1238), S3970 [21JN]

———recognize importance of trade to the U.S. economy and the importance of passing free trade agreements with Colombia, the Republic of Korea, and Panama (see H. Res. 86), H724 [11FE]

———renew and extend provisions relative to the identification of trade enforcement priorities (see S. 708), S2046 [31MR]

———strengthen U.S. trade laws (see S. 1130), S3427 [26MY] (see S. 1267), S4075 [23JN]

Georgia (country): initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement (see H. Res. 374), H5580 [26JY]

———support sovereignty and territorial integrity, call upon Russia to fulfill terms of ceasefire agreements, and allow return of displaced persons and observer missions (see S. Res. 175), S2839 [10MY]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see H.R. 1940), H3342 [23MY]

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]

International relations: reject creation of a system of global taxation, government bailouts for the financial sector, or climate regulation that would negatively impact the U.S. economy and sovereignty (see S. Res. 111), S1933 [29MR]

Klamath Basin: approve and implement Klamath Basin Restoration and Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreements and plan and implement dam removal (see S. 1851), S7367 [10NO] (see H.R. 3398), H7405 [10NO]

Migratory Bird Treaty Act: authorize hunting under certain circumstances (see S. 115), S125 [25JA] (see H.R. 1765), H3108 [5MY]

NAFTA: assess impact, require further negotiation of certain provisions, and withdraw unless certain conditions are met (see H.R. 2287), H4456 [22JN]

———promote infrastructure projects financed by the North American Development Bank in the border region to promote growth in trade and commerce between the U.S. and Mexico (see H.R. 2216), H4326 [16JN]

———reinstate certain customs fees exemption (see H.R. 3529), H7998 [30NO]

———withdrawal (see H.R. 29), H34 [5JA]

National security: call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century (see H. Res. 19), H42 [5JA]

Nuclear energy: improve and underscore importance of international nuclear safety cooperation for operating power reactors and support Convention on Nuclear Safety efforts (see S. 640), S1827 [17MR] (see H.R. 1326), H2266 [1AP]

Nuclear weapons: recognize nonproliferation options for nuclear understanding to keep everyone safe (NO NUKES) (see H. Res. 21), H42 [5JA]

OAS: withhold a percentage of U.S. contributions for every permanent council meeting held where provisions of the Inter-American Democratic Charter are not invoked relative to Venezuelan constitutional reforms (see H.R. 2542), H5086 [14JY]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: establish a Trade Enforcement Division (see S. 1827), S7187 [8NO]

———notify World Trade Organization if any members fail during consecutive years to disclose subsidies under the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (see S. 1779), S7066 [2NO]

Palau: approve results of the review of Compact of Free Association between the U.S. and Palau (see S. 343), S683 [14FE]

Social Security: require Congress to approve a totalization agreement before the agreement, giving foreign workers Social Security benefits, can go into effect (see S. 181), S127 [25JA]

Taxation: prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade taxation of U.S. income (see H.R. 64), H35 [5JA]

Territories: provide for adequate Compact of Free Association impact aid to affected States and territories (see H.R. 3320), H7256 [2NO]

Trade Act: strenghten provisions relative to identification of U.S. trade expansion priorities (see H.R. 1518), H2664 [13AP]

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

———initiate negotiations to enter into a bilateral free trade agreement (see H. Res. 103), H1178 (see H. Res. 103), H1197 [17FE]

U.N.: clarify funding prohibitions for any U.N. entity that admits Palestine as a member state (see S. 1860), S7415 [14NO]

———promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see S. 1848), S7367 [10NO] (see H.R. 2829), H5931 [30AU]

———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]

———withhold U.S. contributions if the U.N. or a U.N. agency supports the recognition of an independent Palestinian state (see H.R. 2261), H4364 [21JN]

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.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child: oppose ratification based on incompatibility with the U.S. Constitution, sovereignty, and the independence of families (see S. Res. 99), S1547 [10MR]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: approve and implement (see S. 1641), S6049 [3OC] (see H.R. 3078), H6505 [3OC]

———approve and implement (H.R. 3078), consideration (see H. Res. 425), H6671 [6OC]

———expedite submission to Congress (see H. Res. 251), H3061 [4MY]

———ratification (see S. Res. 20), S127 [25JA]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: approve and implement (see S. 1642), S6049 [3OC] (see H.R. 3080), H6505 [3OC]

———approve and implement (H.R. 3080), consideration (see H. Res. 425), H6671 [6OC]

———expedite submission of implementing legislation to Congress and recognize impact of implementation (see H. Res. 266), H3219 [11MY]

———ratification (see S. Res. 20), S127 [25JA]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: approve and implement (see S. 1643), S6049 [3OC] (see H.R. 3079), H6505 [3OC]

———approve and implement (H.R. 3079), consideration (see H. Res. 425), H6671 [6OC]

———ratification (see S. Res. 20), S127 [25JA]

U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty: anniversary (see S. Res. 252), S5251 [2AU]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): strengthen strategic force posture by implementing and supplementing certain provisions (see S. 1097), S3426 [26MY] (see H.R. 1750), H3107 [5MY]

Vienna Convention on Consular Relations: improve U.S. compliance relative to foreign nationals' access to their consulate and legal assistance (see S. 1194), S3773 [14JN]

Factsheets

Colombian Labor Reform Action Plan, E1827 [12OC]

Letters

Anti-union violence in Colombia: Viviane Morales, H6712-H6714 [11OC]

Coast Guard safety requirements and manning exemption eligibility on distant water tuna fleet vessels: Delegate Faleomavaega, H7369 [4NO]

———Senator Inouye, H7370 [4NO]

Consular Notification Compliance Act: Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General and Hilary Rodham Clinton, Sec. of State, S4216 [29JN]

———several former diplomats and Dept. of State officials, S3781 [14JN]

———several former military officers, S3781 [14JN]

———several former prosecutors and judges, S3782 [14JN]

Free trade agreements with Colombia, the Republic of Korea, and Panama and trade adjustment assistance legislation: several Senators, S5035 [29JY]

Peruvian Government treatment of Renco Group, Inc., subsidiary Doe Run Peru: Representative Payne, E215 [11FE]

South Pacific Tuna Treaty: David S. Adams, Dept. of State, H7371 [4NO]

———Delegate Faleomavaega, H7370 [4NO]

Trade agreements with Colombia, the Republic of Korea, and Panama: Douglas J. McCarron, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, E1898 [21OC]

———James P. Hoffa, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, E1832 [12OC]

———Leo W. Gerard, United Steelworkers of America (organization), H6822 [12OC]

———Mark H. Ayers, AFL-CIO, H6823 [12OC]

———R. Thomas Buffenbarger, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, E1899 [21OC]

———Thomas A. Barthold, Committee on Taxation (Joint), E1808 [7OC]

———William Samuel, AFL-CIO, H6821 [12OC]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: Auggie Tantillo, American Manufacturing Trade Action Coalition, H6824 [12OC]

———Barbara Somson, International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America, H6830 [12OC]

———Edwin D. Hill, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, H6828 [12OC]

———Gregory J. Junemann, International Federation for Professional and Technical Engineers, H6826 [12OC]

———James A. Williams, AFL-CIO, H6827 [12OC]

———John W. Harrity, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, H6817 [12OC]

———Newton B. Jones, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers & Helpers, H6828 [12OC]

———Roger Johnson, National Farmers Union, H6827 [12OC]

———Roger McEllrath, International Longshore & Warehouse Union, H6828 [12OC]

———Ron Kirk, U.S. Trade Representative, H6816 [12OC]

———Ruth A. Stephens, U.S. Industrial Fabrics Institute, H6825 [12OC]

———several manufacturing organizations, E1832 [12OC]

———William Samuel, AFL-CIO, H6822 [12OC]

Lists

Supporters of U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement, H6831 [12OC]

Messages

African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty: President Obama, S2584 [2MY]

Agreement on Port State Measures To Prevent, Deter, and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing: President Obama, S7418 [14NO]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Switzerland: President Obama, S292 [26JA]

South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty: President Obama, S2584 [2MY]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: President Obama, S6048 [3OC], H6483 [3OC]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: President Obama, S6047, S6049 [3OC], H6484, H6485 [3OC]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: President Obama, S6048 [3OC], H6484 [3OC]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty Ratification: President Obama, S480 [2FE]

Motions

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3078), H6836 [12OC]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: prohibit funding for contractors to pay any taxes to the Afghan Ministry of Finance, H4745 [7JY]

———prohibit funding for tax collection by the Afghan Ministry of Finance, H4720, H4721 [7JY]

Andean Trade Preference Act: extend, E214 [11FE]

Appropriations: revised allocation of spending authority to Committee on Ways and Means (House), H6779 [11OC]

Armed Forces: require Presidential negotiation of and entrance into a bilateral status of forces agreement with Afghanistan, H1103 [17FE]

———require Presidential negotiation of and entrance into a bilateral status of forces agreement with Afghanistan (H.R. 651), H4193 [15JN], E1794 [6OC]

Arms control: reduce nuclear weapons and apply savings to certain domestic initiatives while ensuring environmental restoration and clean-energy conversion (H.R. 1334), E603 [1AP]

Brazil: U.S. promotion of Brazilian offshore drilling relative to U.S. purchase of Brazilian oil, H2091 [30MR], H2315 [5AP], H2345 [6AP]

Canada: approval of Beyond the Border agreement to ease border trade and travel, H8201 [7DE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, H7074 [26OC]

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora: tribute (H. Res. 47), E92 [20JA]

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

Cyprus: support reunification agreement, E1331 [15JY]

Dept. of Defense: submit report on Russian nuclear forces and the U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), H3718 [26MY]

Dept. of State: U.N. vote to adopt a resolution recognizing a state of Palestine outside of a final status agreement negotiated between Israel and the Palestinians, H6357 [22SE], H6961 [14OC]

———withhold U.S. contributions to the U.N. if the U.N. adopts a resolution granting Palestine a change in status from permanent observer before a comprehensive peace agreement has been reached with Israel, H7220 [2NO]

———withhold U.S. contributions to the U.N. if the U.N. adopts a resolution recognizing a state of Palestine outside of a final status agreement negotiated between Israel and the Palestinians (H. Res. 297), E1262 [7JY]

Dept. of the Interior: submit report on Indian land fractionation (H.R. 887), E443 [9MR]

Economy: create jobs through spending cuts, tax reform, regulatory burden reduction, domestic energy development, and export promotion, H7012 [25OC], H7077 [26OC]

Egypt: call on new Egyptian Government to fulfill its commitment to the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty and to freedom of navigation of the Suez Canal, H1060 [16FE]

Foreign countries: human rights violations, H1979, H1980 [17MR]

Foreign trade: enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in the negotiating process of bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements (H.R. 1749), E822 [5MY]

———impact of trade agreements on employment and the economy, H3214 [11MY], H4864 [12JY], H6678 [11OC], H7121 [26OC], H7138 [27OC], E1845 [13OC]

———impact of trade agreements on textile industry, H6814 [12OC]

———ratification of free trade agreements with Colombia, the Republic of Korea, and Panama, H5983 [8SE]

———recognize importance of passing free trade agreement with Colombia, H122 [7JA]

———recognize importance of trade to the U.S. economy and the importance of passing free trade agreements with Colombia, the Republic of Korea, and Panama, H1556 [3MR], H2115 [31MR], H4357 [21JN], H4376, H4386 [22JN], H4475, H4522 [23JN], H4862 [12JY], H5243, H5245 [20JY], H5292, H5301 [21JY], H5675 [28JY], H6306 [21SE], H6370 [22SE], H6488, H6489-H6495 [3OC], H6516, H6522, H6541 [4OC]

General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Dayton Peace Accords): anniversary, E2300 [16DE]

Government regulations: require agencies' regulatory flexibility analysis to assess cumulative impact of rules stemming from implementation of free trade agreements, H8044 [1DE]

Mexico: reduction of tariffs on U.S. goods, H1557 [3MR]

National security: call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century (H. Res. 19), H234 [18JA], H329 [19JA], H418 [24JA], H4679 [7JY], H4857, H4859 [12JY], H5496 [26JY], H6145 [14SE], H6351 [22SE], H6514 [4OC], H7216 [2NO], H7721 [17NO], H7937 [30NO], H8143 [6DE], H8196 [7DE]

———strengthen nuclear deterrence, H5675 [28JY]

Taiwan: improved relations with China, E394 [2MR]

Treaties and agreements: ratification of free trade agreements with Colombia, the Republic of Korea, and Panama, H5983 [8SE]

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]

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

———support resolution recognizing a state of Palestine, H6447 [23SE]

———withhold U.S. contributions if the U.N. or a U.N. agency supports the recognition of an independent Palestinian state, H6187 [15SE]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: approve and implement, H7283 [3NO]

———approve and implement (H.R. 3078), H6730-H6745, H6768-H6771 [11OC], H6789, H6792, H6794, H6795, H6796-H6805, H6807-H6813, H6818, H6836-H6839 [12OC], H6862, H6864, H6866 [13OC], H6961 [14OC], E1826, E1827, E1830, E1832, E1834, E1836, E1837, E1838, E1839, E1841 [12OC], E1846, E1852 [13OC], E1872, E1878, E1883 [14OC], E1906, E1914 [24OC]

———approve and implement (H.R. 3078), consideration (H. Res. 425), H6710-H6722 [11OC]

———approve and implement (H.R. 3078), motion to recommit, H6837 [12OC]

———impact on U.S. cut flower industry, H6800 [12OC]

———ratification, H3223 [12MY], H5022, H5023, H5027, H5081, H5083 [14JY], H5168 [19JY], H5245 [20JY], H6141 [14SE]

———require improvement of labor rights and security for workers before approval and implementation, H6508 [4OC], H6740-H6745 [11OC], H6796-H6804 [12OC]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3080), H6742, H6744, H6758-H6771 [11OC], H6784, H6785, H6789, H6794, H6795, H6805, H6807-H6832 [12OC], H6862, H6864, H6866 [13OC], H6961 [14OC], E1824, E1826, E1830, E1831, E1832, E1834, E1836, E1837, E1838, E1839, E1840, E1841 [12OC], E1846, E1847 [13OC], E1872, E1878, E1883 [14OC], E1906, E1913 [24OC]

———approve and implement (H.R. 3080), consideration (H. Res. 425), H6710-H6722 [11OC]

———ratification, H1802 [15MR], H2056 [30MR], H2114, H2115 [31MR], H2610 [13AP], H5027, H5081, H5083 [14JY], H5168 [19JY], H6141 [14SE], E681 [8AP], E867 [11MY], E902 [13MY]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3079), H6742, H6744-H6758, H6768-H6771 [11OC], H6789, H6794, H6795, H6804-H6813, H6818 [12OC], H6862, H6864, H6866 [13OC], H6961 [14OC], E1826, E1830, E1832, E1834, E1836, E1837, E1838, E1839, E1841 [12OC], E1845, E1846, E1853 [13OC], E1872, E1878, E1883 [14OC], E1906, E1917 [24OC]

———approve and implement (H.R. 3079), consideration (H. Res. 425), H6710-H6722 [11OC]

———ratification, H5027, H5081, H5083 [14JY], H5168 [19JY], H6141 [14SE]

———require improvement of labor rights and security for workers before approval and implementation, E1845 [13OC]

Remarks in Senate

Agreement on Port State Measures To Prevent, Deter, and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing: implement (S. 1980), S8491 [12DE]

Andean Trade Preference Act: extend, S1814 [17MR]

———extend (S. 380), S811-S813 [17FE]

———extend (S. 380), unanimous-consent request, S812 [17FE]

Arctic Council: signing of search-and-rescue agreement, S3206 [23MY]

Atomic Energy Act: require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries (S. 109), S559 [3FE]

China: non-adherence to World Trade Organization rules, S8486 [12DE]

Columbia River Treaty: tribute to Columbia River Basin Native American tribes for involvement in the treaty negotiation and review process, S4482 [11JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: maintain flight manifest information sharing standards required under the Passenger Name Record Agreement between the U.S. and the European Union (S. Res. 174), S3114 [18MY]

Dept. of Justice: Solicitor General filing of brief with the Supreme Court supporting a stay of execution for Humberto Leal on grounds that Texas violated an international treaty, S4636-S4638 [18JY]

Dept. of State: withhold U.S. contributions to the U.N. if the U.N. adopts a resolution granting Palestine a change in status from permanent observer before a comprehensive peace agreement has been reached with Israel (S. 1595), S5892 [22SE]

———withhold U.S. contributions to the U.N. if the U.N. adopts a resolution recognizing a state of Palestine outside of a final status agreement negotiated between Israel and the Palestinians, S5483 [12SE]

Dept. of the Interior: require companies conducting oil and gas operations off of Cuba to submit an oil spill response plan and provide recommendations on a multinational spill response agreement (S. 405), S907 [17FE]

Economy: create jobs through spending cuts, tax reform, regulatory burden reduction, domestic energy development, and export promotion, S7263-S7268, S7270-S7277 [9NO], S7336-S7338 [10NO]

———create jobs through spending cuts, tax reform, regulatory burden reduction, domestic energy development, and export promotion (S. 1720), S6566-S6569, S6621 [17OC], S6623 [18OC]

Foreign trade: enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in the negotiating process of bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements (S. 1711), S6514 [13OC]

———impact of trade agreements on employment and the economy, S4409-S4411, S4416 [7JY], S6436 [12OC], S6489 [13OC], S6577 [17OC], S6997-S6999 [1NO]

———limit Trade Adjustment Assistance program benefits to workers who lose jobs as a result of imports from a country with which the U.S. has a free trade agreement in effect, S5857-S5860, S5864, S5866, S5878 [22SE]

———recognize importance of trade to the U.S. economy and the importance of passing free trade agreements with Colombia, the Republic of Korea, and Panama, S106 [25JA], S583 [7FE], S1419 [9MR], S1803, S1814 [17MR], S2149 [6AP], S2217, S2226 [7AP], S2645, S2647 [4MY], S2701 [5MY], S3040 [17MY], S3633 [9JN], S3801, S3807 [15JN], S4828 [22JY], S5034-S5036 [29JY], S5588-S5592 [14SE], S5719 [19SE], S5733, S5758 [20SE], S5825-S5827 [21SE], S6060 [4OC], S6297 [6OC]

———require that the extension of the Trade Adjustment Assistance program be contingent on passing free trade agreements with Colombia, the Republic of Korea, and Panama, S5804-S5809 [21SE]

———strengthen U.S. trade laws (S. 1130), S3444 [26MY]

Georgia (country): support sovereignty and territorial integrity, call upon Russia to fulfill terms of ceasefire agreements, and allow return of displaced persons and observer missions (S. Res. 175), S5049 [29JY]

Injunction of secrecy: removal, S292 [26JA], S2584 [2MY], S7418 [14NO]

Investment Treaty With Rwanda: ratification, S6004 [26SE]

ITC: require report of economic impact on U.S. businesses and individuals caused by delay in implementation of trade agreements, S5825-S5827 [21SE], S5857, S5867-S5870, S5879 [22SE]

Klamath Basin: approve and implement Klamath Basin Restoration and Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreements and plan and implement dam removal (S. 1851), S7378 [10NO]

Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty With Bermuda: ratification, S6004 [26SE]

NATO: assess levels of U.S. financial and military support provided toward actions in comparison to other member nations, S3804 [15JN]

Nuclear energy: improve and underscore importance of international nuclear safety cooperation for operating power reactors and support Convention on Nuclear Safety efforts (S. 640), S1847 [17MR]

Nuclear weapons: maintain a triad of strategic nuclear delivery systems, S8112 [1DE]

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, S3511 [7JN], S3632 [9JN]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: foreign trade violations investigation funding, S6735 [19OC], S6837, S6844 [20OC]

Palau: approve results of the review of Compact of Free Association between the U.S. and Palau (S. 343), S690 [14FE]

Russia: U.S. policy, S8395-S8398 [7DE]

U.N.: clarify funding prohibitions for any U.N. entity that admits Palestine as a member state (S. 1860), S7412 [14NO]

———promote transparency, accountability, and reform (S. 1848), S7373 [10NO]

U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea: ratification, S3207 [23MY]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3078), S6278, S6287 [6OC], S6359, S6372, S6383 [11OC], S6398-S6407, S6412-S6452 [12OC], S6489, S6498-S6502 [13OC], S6593 [17OC]

———approve and implement (H.R. 3078), unanimous-consent agreement, S6351 [6OC]

———approve and implement (S. 1641), S6013 [3OC], S6067 [4OC], S6148, S6156 [5OC]

———ratification (S. Res. 20), S84 [25JA], S2917 [12MY], S3086 [18MY], S3146-S3148 [19MY], S3386 [26MY], S3511-S3515, S3567 [7JN], S3714 [13JN], S3791 [15JN], S4776 [21JY], S5474 [9SE], S5704 [16SE]

———require improvement of labor rights and security for workers before approval and implementation, S6401, S6412, S6422, S6437, S6439 [12OC]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3080), S6278, S6287 [6OC], S6359, S6372, S6383 [11OC], S6398-S6407, S6412-S6452 [12OC], S6473, S6489, S6498-S6502 [13OC]

———approve and implement (H.R. 3080), unanimous-consent agreement, S6351 [6OC]

———approve and implement (S. 1642), S6013 [3OC], S6067 [4OC], S6148, S6156 [5OC]

———potential benefits to North Korean interests, S6437 [12OC]

———ratification, S3644 [9JN], S4313 [5JY], S4409-S4411, S4416 [7JY]

———ratification (S. Res. 20), S84 [25JA], S3086 [18MY], S3146-S3148 [19MY], S3386 [26MY], S3511-S3515, S3567 [7JN], S3714 [13JN], S3791 [15JN], S4776 [21JY], S5474 [9SE], S5704 [16SE]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3079), S6278, S6287 [6OC], S6359, S6372, S6383 [11OC], S6398-S6407, S6412-S6452 [12OC], S6489, S6498-S6502 [13OC]

———approve and implement (H.R. 3079), unanimous-consent agreement, S6351 [6OC]

———approve and implement (S. 1643), S6013 [3OC], S6067 [4OC], S6148, S6156 [5OC]

———ratification (S. Res. 20), S84 [25JA], S3086 [18MY], S3146-S3148 [19MY], S3386 [26MY], S3511-S3515, S3567 [7JN], S3714 [13JN], S3791 [15JN], S4776 [21JY], S5474 [9SE], S5704 [16SE]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): prohibit constraints on U.S. ability to develop missile defense systems, S350 [31JA], S3482-S3484 [6JN]

———renewal, S59 [5JA], S349-S353 [31JA], S3482-S3484 [6JN]

———require parties to enter into negotiations to address disparity between the nonstrategic nuclear weapons stockpiles of the parties, S351 [31JA]

———restrict use of warhead covers that interfere with Type One inspections and require telemetric exchanges on deployed ballistic missile systems, S351 [31JA]

———strengthen strategic force posture by implementing and supplementing certain provisions, S2862 [11MY], S8643-S8645 [15DE]

Vienna Convention on Consular Relations: improve U.S. compliance relative to foreign nationals' access to their consulate and legal assistance (S. 1194), S3779 [14JN], S4215 [29JN], S4636-S4638 [18JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 3078, U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 425) (H. Rept. 112-240), H6671 [6OC], H6781 [11OC]

Consideration of H.R. 3079, U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 425) (H. Rept. 112-240), H6671 [6OC], H6781 [11OC]

Consideration of H.R. 3080, U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 425) (H. Rept. 112-240), H6671 [6OC], H6781 [11OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security Maintenance of Flight Manifest Information Sharing Standards Required Under Passenger Name Record Agreement With European Union: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 174), S2927 [12MY]

Georgian Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity, Russian Ceasefire Agreements Fulfillment, and Return of Displaced Persons and Observer Missions: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 175), S4960 [27JY]

Investment Treaty With Rwanda: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 112-2), S5339 [6SE]

Maintain Flight Manifest Information Sharing Standards Required Under the Passenger Name Record Agreement Between the U.S. and the European Union: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 255) (H. Rept. 112-272), H7396 [4NO]

Mutal Legal Assistance Treaty With Bermuda: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 112-3), S5339 [6SE]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Luxembourg: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 112-5), S5339 [6SE]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Swiss Confederation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 112-1), S5339 [6SE]

Tax Convention With Hungary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 112-4), S5339 [6SE]

U.N. Transparency, Accountability, and Reform Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 2829) (H. Rept. 112-323), H8317 [8DE]

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1641), S6390 [11OC]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3078) (H. Rept. 112-237), H6671 [6OC]

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1642), S6390 [11OC]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3080) (H. Rept. 112-239), H6671 [6OC]

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1643), S6390 [11OC]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 3079) (H. Rept. 112-238), H6671 [6OC]

Resolutions by organizations

Trade agreements with Colombia, the Republic of Korea, and Panama: League of United Latin American Citizens, H6822 [12OC]

Resolutions of ratification

Investment Treaty With Rwanda, S5339 [6SE], S6004 [26SE]

Mutal Legal Assistance Treaty With Hungary, S5339 [6SE]

Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty With Bermuda, S6004 [26SE]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Luxembourg, S5339 [6SE]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Swiss Confederation, S5339 [6SE]

Tax Convention With Hungary, S5339 [6SE]

Statements

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: American Automotive Policy Council, H6830 [12OC]

———National Council of Textile Organizations, H6827 [12OC]

Tables

Budget aggregates, H6779 [11OC], H7158 [27OC]

Revised allocation of spending authority to Committee on Ways and Means (House), H6779 [11OC]

Texts of

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

H. Res. 425, consideration of H.R. 3078, U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act, H6710 [11OC]

H. Res. 425, consideration of H.R. 3079, U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act, H6710 [11OC]

H. Res. 425, consideration of H.R. 3080, U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, H6710 [11OC]

H.R. 3078, U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act, H6730-H6739 [11OC]

H.R. 3079, U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act, H6745-H6754 [11OC]

H.R. 3080, U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, H6758-H6767 [11OC]

S. 343, Compact of Free Association between the U.S. and Palau review results approval, S691-S695 [14FE]

S. 405, Gulf Stream Protection Act, S907 [17FE]

S. 640, Furthering International Nuclear Safety Act, S1847 [17MR]

S. 1194, Consular Notification Compliance Act, S3780 [14JN]

S. 1711, Reciprocal Market Access Act, S6514 [13OC]

S. 1851, Klamath Basin Economic Restoration Act, S7378-S7382 [10NO]

S. Res. 20, U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement, U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, and U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement ratification, S243 [25JA]

S. Res. 99, oppose ratification of U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child based on incompatibility with the U.S. Constitution, sovereignty, and the independence of families, S1566 [10MR]

S. Res. 108, support continued development of relationship between Brazil and the U.S. and negotiation of a bilateral tax treaty, S1853 [17MR]

S. Res. 111, reject creation of a system of global taxation, government bailouts for the financial sector, or climate regulation that would negatively impact the U.S. economy and sovereignty, S1937 [29MR]

S. Res. 174, Dept. of Homeland Security maintenance of flight manifest information sharing standards required under the Passenger Name Record Agreement between the U.S. and the European Union, S2798 [9MY]

S. Res. 174, maintain Dept. of Homeland Security flight manifest information sharing standards required under the Passenger Name Record Agreement between the U.S. and the European Union, S3114 [18MY]

S. Res. 175, support Georgian sovereignty and territorial integrity, call upon Russia to fulfill terms of ceasefire agreements, and allow return of displaced persons and observer missions, S5049 [29JY]

S. Res. 175, support sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia (country), call upon Russia to fulfill terms of ceasefire agreements, and allow return of displaced persons and observer missions, S2847 [10MY]

S. Res. 218, initiate negotiations with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to enter into a free trade agreement with the U.S. and prevent bilateral issues with Burma from deterring such negotiations, S4235 [29JN]

S. Res. 252, U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty anniversary, S5268 [2AU]