FOREIGN COUNTRIES

Addresses

Human Rights Violations in Sudan: Representative Wolf, E2254 [14DE]

Joint Meeting of Congress: Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, H3348-H3351 [24MY]

———Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of Australia, H1624-H1626 [9MR]

———Lee Myung-bak, President of the Republic of Korea, H6882-H6885 [13OC]

Role of America's Strength in Foreign Policy: Senator Rubio, S5619-S5621 [14SE]

Security Challenges in the Altered Mediterranean: Senator Begich, S4546 [13JY]

Urge Dept. of State To Remove Mujahedin-e Khalq From List of Foreign Terrorist Organizations: Maryam Rajavi (excerpt), E1670 [21SE]

Agreements

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

Amendments

Belarus Democracy Act: reauthorize (H.R. 515), S8604, S8611 [14DE], H9938 [19DE]

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]

Dept. of Justice: provide with additional tools to target extraterritorial drug trafficking activity (S. 1612), S8689, S8690 [15DE]

Foreign policy: require rescission or termination of Federal contracts and subcontracts with enemies of the U.S. (S. 341), S2282 [7AP]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend (H.R. 2832), S5728, S5729 [19SE], S5739, S5758, S5760, S5777, S5778, S5785, S5786, S5788, S5789 [20SE], S5800, S5810, S5840, S5841, S5842, S5845 [21SE], S5853, S5857, S5866 [22SE], H6771 [11OC]

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

Peace Corps: require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, develop assault protocol and guidelines, establish victims advocates, and establish a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (S. 1280), S6000 [26SE]

Sports: facilitate hosting of America's Cup by authorizing certain eligible vessels to participate in activities related to the competition (H.R. 3321), S7775, S7777 [17NO], H7875 [18NO]

———facilitate hosting of America's Cup by authorizing certain eligible vessels to participate in activities related to the competition (S. 1759), S7140, S7142 [3NO]

Women: honor and support women in North Africa and the Middle East (S. Res. 109), S2550, S2552 [14AP]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (S. Con. Res. 15), S4132 [27JN]

Analyses

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

Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act (S. 1346), S4519-S4527 [12JY]

Terrorism and International Business—Looking Back and Striving Forward: Michael R. Czinkota, Gary Knight, and Gabriele Suder, E1672 [21SE]

Appointments

Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control, S3000 [16MY]

Articles and editorials

Afghan Strategy—Let's Go, H4081 [14JN]

Bidushi Dhungel, ``Palpali Flame'', S5940 [23SE]

Bin Laden Is Dead . . ., S2758 [9MY]

Changing Libyan Tactics Pose Problems for NATO, S2307 [8AP]

Commanders Expect a `Significant' U.S. Presence in Afghanistan for 8 to 10 More Years—Dem Rep, H1930 [17MR]

Cuba Should Free Alan Gross, S5189 [1AU]

Darfuris Feel Betrayed by Libya No-Fly Zone, S1952 [30MR]

Dodging Bullets in El Paso, H236 [18JA]

Don't Cut Global Health Care, E400 [2MR]

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

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

Hiding in Plain Sight—The Role of Contraception in Preventing HIV, E303-E305 [18FE]

Horn of Africa Aid Must Also Build Long-Term Resilience, H5665 [28JY]

How To Schedule a War—The Incredible Shrinking Withdrawal Date, H1933-H1935 [17MR]

Ionic Coptic Winter—Democracy and Christians in Egypt, E1957 [27OC]

Iran Helping Syrian Regime Crack Down on Protesters, Say Diplomats, E1108 [15JN]

Iran Reportedly Aiding Syrian Crackdown, E1108 [15JN]

Keeping Ahead of Qaddafi, S2308 [8AP]

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

Malawi To Allow Sudan's Bashir in for Summit, E1911 [24OC]

Multinational Manufacturers—Moving Back to America, S3009 [17MY]

NATO Lacking Strike Aircraft for Libya Campaign, S2307 [8AP]

NATO's Credibility Takes a Hit in Libya, S2306 [8AP]

Omar al-Bashir Arrest Request Rejected by Malawi, E1911 [24OC]

Peace-Building That Pays Off, S1470 [9MR]

Sanctions Aren't Slowing Iran's Nuclear Progress, S4905 [26JY]

Sen. Bob Casey Visits Bethlehem Chemical Manufacturing Plant, Urges Need To Renew Assistance Funding, S6639 [18OC]

Shah—GOP Budget Would Kill 70,000 Children, H2314 [5AP]

Student Activists Lobby To Protect LRA Disarmament Bill, S4390 [6JY]

Sudan's South Kordofan—``Bombings, Blood and Terror'', E1256 [7JY]

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: ensure funds provided for Armed Forces operations are only used for safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense contractors (see H.R. 780), H1177 (see H.R. 780), H1196 [17FE]

———require the President to transmit a plan with timeframe and completion date and reports with status updates on the transition of U.S. military and security operations to the Government of Afghanistan (see H.R. 1735), H3106 [5MY]

Afghanistan-Pakistan Study Group: establish (see H.R. 1530), H2665 [13AP]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: extend third country fabric program (see H.R. 2493), H4851 [11JY]

———extend third country fabric program to South Sudan (see S. 2007), S8680 [15DE]

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

Agriculture: provide for country of origin labeling for dairy products (see S. 831), S2506 [14AP]

AID: codify the Health Technology Program (see H.R. 2144), H4035 [3JN]

———establish a health and education grant program related to autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 2700), H5780 [29JY]

———prohibit funding for the Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) program (see H.R. 1625), H2911 [15AP]

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

Arab League: prohibit certain activities in support of boycott of Israel (see H.R. 2589), H5239 [19JY]

Armed Forces: provide for a safe and responsible redeployment of combat forces from Afghanistan (see S. 186), S127 [25JA]

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

———require the President to obtain specific statutory authorization for use in Libya (see H. Con. Res. 32), H2214 [31MR]

Arms control: strengthen nonproliferation activities and strengthen nuclear energy cooperation and nonproliferation under the Atomic Energy Act (see H.R. 1320), H2265 [1AP]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (see H.R. 3368), H7397 [4NO]

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]

Australia: anniversary of alliance with U.S. (see S. Res. 324), S7612 [16NO]

———express condolences to and solidarity with the people struggling with floods and pledge support and assistance (see H. Res. 34), H202 [12JA]

Belarus: condemn recent elections and call for immediate release of all political prisoners and for new elections that meet international standards (see S. Res. 105), S1828 [17MR]

Belarus Democracy Act: reauthorize (see S. 735), S2187 [6AP] (see H.R. 515), H509 [26JA]

bin Laden, Osama: tribute to President Obama, former President George W. Bush, and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death in Pakistan (see H. Res. 241), H2999 [3MY]

———tribute to President Obama and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death in Pakistan (see S. Res. 159), S2621 [3MY] (see H. Res. 240), H2999 [3MY] (see H. Res. 248), H3061 [4MY]

Brazil: suspend issuance of visas to nationals until such time Brazil amends its laws to remove prohibition on extradition of Brazilian nationals to other countries (see H.R. 2556), H5125 [15JY]

———suspend U.S. assistance until Brazil amends its laws to remove the prohibition on extradition of nationals to other countries (see H.R. 2246), H4363 [21JN]

Burma: investigate volume of ships and planes from North Korea and allegations of international crimes, and encourage release of political prisoners and provision of safe havens for child soldiers (see S. Con. Res. 12), S2387 [12AP] (see S. Res. 139), S2348 [8AP]

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

Business and industry: develop and recruit new, high-value jobs to the U.S. and encourage the repatriation of jobs that have been off-shored to other countries (see S. 1247), S4023 [22JN]

———list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3596), H8260 [7DE]

———prohibit business enterprises that lay-off a greater percentage of their U.S. workers than workers in other countries from receiving any Federal assistance (see H.R. 1378), H2327 [5AP]

———require employees at call centers who initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose physical location of such employees (see S. 1536), S5476 [9SE]

Cambodia: honor victims of genocide that took place from 1975-1979 (see H. Res. 225), H2855 [14AP]

Canada: settle certain Pottawatomi Nation claims against the U.S. (see S. 60), S123 [25JA] (see H.R. 2928), H6181 [14SE]

Census: provide for the more accurate and complete enumeration of certain overseas Americans in the decennial census (see S. 677), S1976 [30MR] (see H.R. 868), H1523 [2MR]

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]

Citizenship: modify naturalization requirements relative to physical presence in the U.S. for alien translators granted special immigrant status (see S. 430), S1119 [2MR]

Classified information: provide penalties for disclosure of classified information related to certain intelligence activities (see S. 315), S642 [10FE] (see H.R. 703), H922 [15FE]

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

Commission on the Review of the Overseas Military Facility Structure of the U.S.: establish (see S. 1733), S6665 [18OC]

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

Congress: reform political system to protect elections from foreign and corporate influence and amend Senate Rules to reduce excessive obstruction and protect rights of minority Senators (see S. 9), S122 [25JA]

———require any local currencies used for Members and employees for official foreign travel be paid for using congressional funds and enhance disclosure on official congressional foreign travel (see H.R. 882), H1524 [2MR]

Contracts: provide personal jurisdiction in causes of action against U.S. contractors performing abroad relative to Armed Forces members or civilians performing work in connection with contractor activities (see S. 235), S359 [31JA]

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

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

———prevent misuse of foreign law in Federal courts (see H.R. 973), H1664 [9MR]

———provide that the statute of limitations must be raised as an affirmative defense in certain civil actions against terrorist States (see H.R. 2270), H4455 [22JN]

———take action against certain judgment-evading foreign states and state-owned corporations of such states (see S. 912), S2777 [9MY] (see H.R. 1798), H3114 [6MY]

Crime: provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see S. 1919), S7991 [29NO] (see H.R. 2221), H4326 [16JN]

———require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries and develop action plans to improve capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime (see S. 1469), S5250 [2AU]

Cuba: extradite to the U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the U.S. (see H. Res. 226), H2855 [14AP]

———lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 1886), H3279 [12MY]

Cyprus: allow for certain property claims against Turkey arising out of exclusion of U.S. nationals from property such nationals own in Turkish-occupied territory (see H.R. 2597), H5284 [20JY]

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 Commerce: provide cost-sharing assistance to improve access to foreign markets for energy efficiency and renewable energy products exported by small- and medium-sized businesses in the U.S. (see S. 841), S2506 [14AP]

Dept. of Defense: consideration of any unfair competitive advantage in evaluation of contract offers for the KC-X military air refueling tanker program (see S. 189), S272 [26JA]

———determine and disclose costs incurred in taking a Member, officer, or employee of Congress on a trip outside the U.S. for inclusion in any report on the trip (see H.R. 407), H434 [24JA]

———provide funds to States for use of the National Guard, State defense forces, and law enforcement agencies in securing an international border that forms part of a State border (see H.R. 2025), H3754 [26MY]

Dept. of Energy: implement country-of-origin disclosure requirements for motor vehicle fuels (see H.R. 2073), H3868 (see H.R. 2073), H3909 [1JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Office of Agriculture Inspection (see S. 1673), S6330 [6OC]

———implement a comprehensive border security plan to combat illegal immigration, drug and alien smuggling, and violent activity along the southwest border of the U.S. (see S. 803), S2446 [13AP] (see H.R. 1507), H2664 [13AP]

———modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see S. 497), S1329 [7MR] (see H.R. 959), H1619 [8MR]

———provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with access to Federal lands to carry out certain security activities in the Southwest border region (see H.R. 1922), H3301 [13MY]

Dept. of Justice: prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (see S. 968), S2928 [12MY]

———prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property by seeking injunctions against foreign websites dealing in illegal content and goods (see H.R. 3261), H7133 [26OC]

———provide with additional tools to target extraterritorial drug trafficking activity (see S. 1612), S5903 [22SE]

Dept. of State: address inefficiencies in the visa processing system that discourage overseas business and leisure travel to the U.S. (see H.R. 3039), H6455 [23SE]

———anniversary of Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program (see H. Res. 65), H510 [26JA]

———authorize the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative focusing on peace and nonviolence in global conflict resolution (see H.R. 3056), H6455 [23SE]

———designate as foreign terrorist organizations certain Mexican drug cartels (see H.R. 1270), H2106 [30MR]

———designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 3698), H9925 [16DE]

———eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 704), H922 [15FE]

———eliminate the diversity immigrant program and reallocate those visas to certain employment-based immigrants who obtain an advanced degree in the U.S. (see H.R. 43), H34 [5JA]

———establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (see S. 1245), S4023 [22JN] (see H.R. 440), H470 [25JA]

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

———improve visa issuance process (see S. 1653), S6090 [4OC]

———simplify the Trafficking in Persons Report by reducing country categories and ranking countries within each category according to relative adherence to certain minimum standards (see S. 1362), S4555 [13JY]

———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]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 1601), S5902 [22SE]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize denial of oil and gas leases and permits to persons who engage in activities with the government of any foreign country that is subject to any U.S. sanction or embargo (see H.R. 372), H395 [20JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: issue Buy Back America Bonds and use funds to pay down foreign-held and other public debt (see S. 1909), S7829 [18NO]

———prevent expansion of U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens (see S. 1506), S5251 [2AU] (see H.R. 2568), H5125 [15JY]

Developing countries: authorize assistance for affordable housing and sustainable urban development in developing countries (see H.R. 2180), H4186 [14JN]

———promote sexual and reproductive health of individuals and couples (see H.R. 1319), H2265 [1AP]

———protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see S. 414), S871 [17FE] (see H.R. 3357), H7330 [3NO]

Diplomats: establish appropriate procedures and sanctions to ensure unpaid parking fines and penalties owed to New York, NY, by foreign countries are paid (see H.R. 1836), H3218 [11MY]

Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (see H. Res. 176), H1985 [17MR]

———require reporting on the implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy and on the status of international progress on universal access to HIV/AIDS treatment (see H.R. 1880), H3279 [12MY]

Drugs: clarify that persons who conspire or engage in conduct within the U.S. to possess, traffic, or abet traffickers of illegal drugs outside the U.S., may be criminally prosecuted in the U.S. (see S. 1672), S6330 [6OC] (see H.R. 313), H254 [18JA]

Economy: authorize general capital increases for certain multilateral development banks (see H.R. 3188), H6920 [13OC]

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]

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

Emergency Trade Deficit Commission: establish (see H.R. 1603), H2911 [15AP]

European Union: disapprove U.S. loans to the IMF to be used to provide financing until member states comply with economic requirements of membership (see H. Con. Res. 55), H3645 (see H. Con. Res. 55), H3683 [25MY]

———urge to maintain arms embargo against China (see H. Res. 356), H5150 [18JY]

FDA: enter into agreements with certain countries regarding methods and approaches to harmonizing certain regulatory requirements on devices (see H.R. 3230), H6976 [14OC]

Federal aid programs: increase AmeriCorps, Job Corps, and Peace Corps funding (see H. Res. 216), H2570 [8AP]

Firearms: prohibit possession of a firearm by a person who has been convicted of a felony or domestic violence in a foreign court (see S. 1305), S4291 [30JN]

Fish and fishing: establish uniform administrative and enforcement procedures and penalties to enforce the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and similar statutes (see S. 52), S123 [25JA]

Foreign aid: authorize participation in the general capital increase of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to qualified transition countries in the Middle East and North Africa (see S. 1388), S4675 [19JY]

———improve access to microfinance and microenterprise programs (see S. 2027), S8775 [17DE]

———prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see S. 1585), S5773 [20SE] (see H.R. 2639), H5488 [25JY]

———prohibit to countries with a gross domestic product over a certain amount (see H.R. 3488), H7890 [18NO]

———prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (see H.R. 921), H1574 [3MR]

———provide, on an annual basis, an amount equal to at least 1 percent of U.S. gross domestic product for nonmilitary foreign assistance programs (see H. Con. Res. 11), H396 [20JA]

———provide assistance for the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula (see H.R. 949), H1618 [8MR]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H9926 [16DE]

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: authorize certain private rights of action for violations by foreign concerns that damage domestic businesses (see H.R. 3531), H7998 [30NO]

———propose debarment from contracting with the Federal Government of persons violating such Act (see H.R. 3588), H8260 [7DE]

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]

———ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (see H. Res. 304), H4186 [14JN]

———establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (see H.R. 3159), H6853 [12OC]

———establish the Office of the Special Inspector General for Overseas Contingency Operations (see H.R. 2880), H6042 [9SE]

———expand sanctions imposed on Iran, North Korea, and Syria (see S. 1048), S3224 [23MY]

———express that a Global Marshall Plan holds the potential to demonstrate the commitment of the U.S. to peace and prosperity through poverty reduction (see H. Res. 157), H1665 [9MR]

———require rescission or termination of Federal contracts and subcontracts with enemies of the U.S. (see S. 341), S683 [14FE]

Foreign trade: authorize the President to control the transfer of goods, services, technology, and software to protect national security and promote foreign policy (see H.R. 2004), H3753 [26MY]

———enhance awareness of export promotion activities relative to clean energy and environmental products and services of the U.S. (see H.R. 2988), H6341 [21SE]

———enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see H.R. 2987), H6341 [21SE]

———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]

———extend certain trade preference programs (see S. 433), S1119 [2MR] (see H.R. 913), H1574 [3MR]

———extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program and certain trade preference programs (see S. 308), S629 [8FE]

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

———renew trade promotion authority (see S. 98), S124 [25JA]

———repeal the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (see H.R. 2165), H4185 [14JN]

———require the President take the necessary steps to create a more balanced trading relationship with countries where the trade deficit has exceeded a certain limit (see H.R. 1717), H3060 [4MY]

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

———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]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend (see H.R. 2832), H5936 [2SE] (see H.R. 2832), H5938 [6SE]

———extend (H.R. 2832), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 418), H6505 [3OC] (see H. Res. 425), H6671 [6OC]

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]

Global Child Nutrition Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 217), H2575 [11AP]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 51), S747 [15FE]

Gulf of Mexico: clarify applicability of certain maritime laws with respect to Deepwater Horizon blowout, explosion, and oil spill (see S. 183), S127 [25JA]

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]

Haitian-American Enterprise Fund: establish (see S. 954), S2874 [11MY]

Health: provide for medical neutrality protecting medical facilities and personnel during armed conflict and establish accountability for violations of the principle of medical neutrality (see H.R. 2643), H5579 [26JY]

House Rules: prohibit consideration of any bill or joint resolution that appropriates foreign assistance for more than one country (see H. Res. 173), H1906 [16MR]

Human rights: denounce practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, honor killings, and other gender-based persecutions, and encourage participation, protection, recognition, and independence of women (see H.J. Res. 12), H135 [7JA]

———prohibit provision of peacekeeping operations assistance to countries that recruit and use child soldiers (see S. 1259), S4024 [22JN] (see H.R. 2519), H5018 [13JY]

Hungary: congratulate for commemorative events honoring legacy of Ronald Reagan and recognize important strategic relationship with the U.S. and support for democracy and stability in Europe (see H. Res. 325), H4457 [22JN]

IMF: repeal authority to provide certain loans to the IMF, prohibit loans to provide financing for European financial stability, and oppose provision of such financing (see S. 1975), S8461 [8DE]

Immigration: clarify law prohibiting issuance of certain visas to nationals of countries that refuse or unreasonably delay repatriation (see H.R. 3256), H7068 [25OC]

———discontinue granting visas to nationals and deny admission to officials from a country that denies or unreasonably delays repatriation of aliens ordered to leave the the U.S. (see H.R. 1156), H1982 [17MR]

———eliminate deadline for application for asylum in the U.S. (see H.R. 2981), H6341 [21SE]

———eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see S. 1857), S7368 [10NO] (see S. 1983), S8547 [13DE] (see H.R. 3012), H6412 [22SE] (see H.R. 3119), H6671 [6OC]

———establish entrepreneur-based immigrant category for aliens who have completed or are in the process of completing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) related fields (see H.R. 3692), H9431 [15DE]

———gain operational control of the border, reaffirm State and local law enforcement authority to enforce Federal immigration laws, and strengthen visa security (see H.R. 1274), H2106 [30MR]

———make permanent the waiver of foreign country residence requirement relative to international medical graduates (see H.R. 2805), H5895 [5AU]

———prohibit issuance of certain visas to nationals from a country that denies or unreasonably delays repatriation of a national ordered to leave the U.S. (see H.R. 2199), H4277 [15JN]

———prohibit provision of cash assistance or medical assistance to any refugee who, after entering the U.S., travels to a country that supports international terrorism (see H.R. 1644), H2912 [15AP]

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

———reform (see S. 6), S122 [25JA] (see S. 1258), S4024 [22JN]

———reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (see H.R. 2000), H3753 [26MY]

———reform the H-2A program for nonimmigrant agricultural workers (see H.R. 3443), H7713 [16NO]

———require the country of origin of certain special immigrant religious workers to extend reciprocal immigration treatment to U.S. nationals (see H.R. 3557), H8124 [2DE]

———require the Dept. of State and SSA to help restore pensions earned in the former Soviet Union by immigrants now living in the U.S. (see H.R. 2494), H4851 [11JY]

———temporarily suspend certain provisions of Federal immigration law relative to Executive efforts to block certain deportations (see S. 1380), S4641 [18JY] (see H.R. 2497), H4944 [12JY]

India: call for continued strengthening of relations with the U.S. and recognize people and Government for building and maintaining a constitutional democracy (see H. Res. 59), H509 [26JA]

———condemn human rights violations against Kashmiri Pandits, dismantle terrorist infrastructure in the region, and hold terrorists accountable for their actions (see H. Res. 387), H5885 [1AU]

Intellectual property: deter unfair imports that infringe upon intellectual property rights (see S. 2029), S8775 [17DE]

———improve intellectual property rights enforcement (see S. 1830), S7187 [8NO]

International Children's Day: observance (see H. Res. 235), H2913 [15AP]

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

International Year of Cooperatives: designate (see S. Res. 87), S1219 [3MR]

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]

Investments: increase transparency regarding U.S. debt instruments held by foreign governments and assess risks to the U.S. of such holdings (see S. 1028), S3170 [19MY] (see H.R. 2166), H4185 [14JN]

Iran: enhance diplomatic efforts by imposing additional economic sanctions (see H.R. 1655), H2913 [15AP]

Israel: Jerusalem reunification (see H. Con. Res. 5), H41 [5JA]

———recognize Jerusalem as capital and support relocation of U.S. Embassy (see S. 1622), S5945 [23SE] (see H.R. 1006), H1724 [10MR]

———support and facilitate creation and maintenance of secure, recognized, and defensible borders and oppose return of borders to armistice lines that existed on June 4, 1967 (see S. Con. Res. 23), S3683 [9JN] (see H. Con. Res. 59), H4035 [3JN]

———support relocation of U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem (see H. Res. 291), H3869 (see H. Res. 291), H3910 [1JN]

Italy: anniversary of unification (see S. 369), S791 [16FE] (see H.R. 742), H1039 (see H.R. 742), H1070 [16FE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 1321), H2265 [1AP]

Law enforcement: clarify and expand Federal criminal jurisdiction over Federal contractors and employees outside the U.S. (see S. 1145), S3497 [6JN] (see H.R. 2136), H4035 [3JN]

———mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 3253), H7007 [24OC]

Lebanon: ensure that U.S. taxpayer dollars are not used to fund terrorist entities in Lebanon (see H.R. 2215), H4326 [16JN]

Libya: cease use of force by U.S. Armed Forces unless such use of force is authorized by Congress (see H.R. 1212), H2036 [29MR]

———investigate treatment of black Africans (see H. Con. Res. 80), H6232 [15SE]

———prohibit use of funds to support military operations (see H.R. 1708), H3060 [4MY]

———release detained U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 273), H3343 [23MY]

Members of Congress: improve reporting requirements relating to foreign travel and the use of foreign currency (see S. 429), S1060 [1MR]

Mexico: reduce amount of financial assistance in response to illegal border crossings into the U.S. (see S. 126), S125 [25JA]

Middle East: prohibit certain assistance to countries that vote in the U.N. in favor of a Palestinian state in the absence of a negotiated border agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 2893), H6097 [12SE]

———support Israel in seeking peace with its neighbors, particularly toward a two-state solution that results in a free, nonmilitarized Palestinian state (see H. Res. 314), H4327 [16JN]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (see H.R. 1463), H2570 [8AP]

Mongolia: recognize U.S. visit of President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, commend efforts at advancing democratic reforms, and promote economic, academic, and cultural advancements (see S. Res. 208), S3813 [15JN]

National Passport Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 366), H5398 [22JY]

National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities (see H.R. 152), H39 [5JA]

———improve efforts to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from an attack with a weapon of mass destruction (see H.R. 2356), H4573 [24JN]

Native Americans: facilitate economic development by Indian tribes and encourage investment by Turkish enterprises in Native American communities (see H.R. 2362), H4573 [24JN]

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 538), S1546 [10MR] (see H.R. 1456), H2569 [8AP]

Nicaragua: support democratic aspirations and call attention to the deterioration of constitutional order (see S. Res. 344), S8376 [6DE]

Norway: condemn terrorist attacks in Oslo and Utoya Island and express condolences and support to those affected by the attack (see S. Res. 240), S4960 [27JY] (see H. Res. 379, 380), H5733 [28JY]

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]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require report on foreign development of electromagnetic pulse weapons (see H.R. 2348), H4573 [24JN]

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]

Pakistan: grant temporary protected status to certain nationals affected by flooding (see H.R. 285), H201 [12JA]

———prohibit non-security assistance (see H.R. 3115), H6671 [6OC]

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

Peace Corps: establish policies and procedures to provide for safety and security of volunteers from rape and sexual assault (see H.R. 2699), H5780 [29JY]

———require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, develop assault protocol and guidelines, and establish victims advocates and a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (S. 1280), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 31), S6505 [13OC]

———require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, develop assault protocol and guidelines, establish victims advocates, and establish a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (see S. 1280), S4129 [27JN] (see H.R. 2337), H4527 [23JN]

Petroleum: combat international oil price fixing and allow individuals an income tax credit to offset high gasoline and diesel fuel prices (see H.R. 1347), H2291 [4AP]

———make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (see S. 394), S870 [17FE] (see H.R. 1346), H2291 [4AP] (see H.R. 1899), H3300 [13MY]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation of prescription drugs (see S. 319), S642 [10FE]

Philippines: express condolences to victims of Tropical Storm Washi and ensuing floods, reaffirm friendship, and pledge support to assist in disaster relief, recovery, and reconstruction (see H. Res. 505), H10015 [20DE]

Population: prohibit Federal officials from expending Federal funds for population control or planning programs or family planning activities (see H.R. 1099), H1841 [15MR]

Power resources: lessen U.S. dependence on foreign energy, promote clean sources of energy, and strengthen the U.S. economy (see S. 1220), S3891 [16JN]

Radioactive substances: prohibit importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the U.S. (see H.R. 617), H679 [10FE]

Refugees: victims of torture treatment programs funding (see H.R. 2404), H4580 [28JN]

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]

Ships and vessels: clarify that a notice of arrival is not required for certain documented vessels unless arriving from a foreign port or place (see H.R. 1844), H3218 [11MY]

Slovenia: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 212), S3970 [21JN]

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]

Solid waste: establish customs user fees for commercial trucks transporting foreign municipal solid waste (see S. 840), S2506 [14AP]

Sports: facilitate hosting of America's Cup by authorizing certain eligible vessels to participate in activities related to the competition (see S. 1759), S6872 [20OC] (see H.R. 3270), H7159 [27OC] (see H.R. 3311), H7255 (see H.R. 3321), H7256 [2NO]

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]

Taiwan: designate as a visa waiver program country (see S. 1545), S5536 [13SE]

———support U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. 77), H6139 [13SE]

Taxation: allow temporarily a reduced rate of tax relative to repatriated foreign earnings (see H.R. 1036), H1768 [11MR] (see H.R. 3460), H7828 [17NO]

———extend deduction for dividends received from a controlled foreign corporation by any corporation that has increased wages or placed property in service for the year (see H.R. 3448), H7713 [16NO]

———extend look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations (see H.R. 2735), H5883 [1AU]

———impose a tax on imports from any country that employs indirect taxes upon exports and authorize compensatory payments to eligible exporters if certain U.S. trade negotiating objectives are not met (see H.R. 2666), H5660 [27JY]

———include incentives for companies to repatriate foreign earnings in comprehensive tax reform legislation in order to create new jobs (see S. Res. 25), S127 [25JA]

———modify and permanently extend incentives to reinvest foreign earnings in the U.S. (see S. 1837), S7294 [9NO]

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

———provide for identification of corporate tax haven countries and increased penalties for tax evasion practices in haven countries that ship U.S. jobs overseas (see H.R. 3338), H7330 [3NO]

———reduce the corporate income tax rate (see H.R. 609), H679 [10FE]

———reduce the corporate income tax rate and change to a more territorial method of taxing corporations (see H.R. 937), H1580 [4MR]

———repeal certain shipping investment withdrawal rules and provide an incentive to reinvest foreign shipping earnings in the U.S. (see S. 626), S1827 [17MR] (see H.R. 1031), H1768 [11MR]

———restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (see S. 1346), S4517 [12JY] (see H.R. 2669), H5660 [27JY]

———treatment of income earned by individuals who are not citizens or U.S. nationals relative to coverage under the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program (see H.R. 148), H39 [5JA]

Terrorism: deter and provide justice for victims by ensuring foreign sponsors of terrorism are held accountable to their victims in U.S. courts (see S. 1894), S7702 [17NO]

———include Western Hemisphere in the National Strategy for Counterterrorism's areas of focus with attention on Iran's growing presence and activity (see H. Res. 429), H6781 [11OC]

———restrict diplomatic travel of officials and representatives of state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 3075), H6505 [3OC]

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

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (see S. 1301), S4226 [29JN] (see H.R. 2830), H5931 [30AU] (see H.R. 3589), H8260 [7DE]

Travel and tourism: require operators of international travel websites to provide information on potential health and safety risks associated with overseas vacation destinations marketed on the website (see S. 1753), S6872 [20OC] (see H.R. 1120), H1905 [16MR] (see H.R. 3241), H7007 [24OC]

———restore exemption from fees for certain customs services for passengers arriving from Canada, Mexico, and islands adjacent to the U.S. (see S. 1951), S8414 [7DE]

Treaties and agreements: 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]

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

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

———observance of Republic Day (see H. Res. 221), H2604 [12AP]

———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.: prohibit U.S. contributions until the U.N. formally retracts the Goldstone report on the Gaza conflict between Israel and the Palestinians (see S. 923), S2777 [9MY] (see H.R. 1501), H2604 [12AP]

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

———secure return to the U.S. of overpayments paid into the U.N. Tax Equalization Fund (see H.R. 519), H549 [8FE]

———support India as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council (see H. Res. 101), H1178 (see H. Res. 101), H1197 [17FE]

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]

Uganda: honor life of David Kato and all who are victims of violence because of their sexual orientation or gender identity (see H. Res. 100), H1178 (see H. Res. 100), H1197 [17FE]

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

———independence anniversary and support for continued political and economic development (see H. Res. 401), H6232 [15SE]

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]

Voting: ensure military and overseas voters have the right to bring a civil action to safeguard their right to vote (see S. 331), S682 [14FE]

———require States to delay certifying Federal election results to ensure counting of any marked absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters (see H.R. 702), H922 [15FE]

Water pollution: impose penalties and provide for the recovery of removal costs and damages in connection with certain discharges of oil from foreign offshore units (see H.R. 3393), H7398 [4NO]

———provide for the recovery of removal costs and damages in connection with certain discharges of oil from foreign offshore units (see S. 1836), S7294 [9NO]

Women: honor and support women in North Africa and the Middle East (see S. Res. 109), S1894 [28MR] (see H. Res. 258), H3160 [10MY]

———strengthen U.S. advocacy for women's rights in foreign countries (see H.R. 418), H469 [25JA]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Con. Res. 15), S2731 [5MY] (see H. Con. Res. 49), H3061 [4MY]

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]

Dept. of Justice: prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), motion to proceed, S8783 [17DE]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend (H.R. 2832), motion to proceed, S5703 [16SE], S5720 [19SE]

Cost Estimates

U.N. Tax Equalization Refund Act (H.R. 519): CBO, H567 [9FE]

Factsheets

Colombian Labor Reform Action Plan, E1827 [12OC]

Senator Inhofe Response to French Ambassador to the U.S. Statement on Cote d'Ivoire Presidential Election and Subsequent Humanitarian Situation, S2241 [7AP]

Histories

Victims' Rights Movement in Sucre Region of Colombia, H6720 [11OC]

Journals

Czar and the President, Alexander II and Abraham Lincoln, the Liberator and the Emancipator, S6659-S6662 [18OC]

Letters

Afghanistan-Pakistan Study Group establishment, E709 [13AP], E1712 [23SE]

———Charles C. Krulak, Birmingham-Southern College, H9900 [16DE], E1691 [22SE]

———David Abshire, Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress, H9900 [16DE], E1712 [23SE]

———Leon E. Panetta, Sec. of Defense, H9900 [16DE]

———Representative Wolf, H9899 [16DE], E708 [13AP], E1673 [21SE], E1691 [22SE], E1701 [23SE]

Allegations of atrocities committed against civilians by rebel forces in Cote d'Ivoire and voter fraud in Presidential election: Senator Inhofe, S2074 [4AP]

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

Belarus Democracy and Human Rights Act: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H4634 [6JY]

———Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4634 [6JY]

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

China's use of value-added tax rebate: several Senators, S6302 [6OC]

Consequences of failed U.S. mission in Afghanistan: Ronald E. Neumann, American Academy of Diplomacy, E709 [13AP]

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]

Deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities: Representative Burton, H236 [18JA]

———several Representatives, H235 [18JA]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs funding: David H. Petraeus, S1398 [8MR]

Drug Trafficking Safe Harbor Elimination Act: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H8832 [13DE]

———Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8832 [13DE]

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

Event commemorating Nagorno-Karabakh independence: Yashar Aliyev, Ambassador of Azerbaijan, E1619 [14SE]

Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Reform and Modernization Act: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H8866 [13DE]

———Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H8866 [13DE]

———Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8865 [13DE]

———Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H8866 [13DE]

———Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H8865 [13DE]

———Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H8865 [13DE]

———Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8865, H8866 [13DE]

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

Medical Neutrality Protection Act: Physicians for Human Rights (organization), E1409 [26JY]

Millennium Challenge Corp., compact with Malawi cancellation relative to admission of Sudan President Omar al-Bashir into the country: Representative Wolf, E1910 [24OC]

NATO mission in Libya: Representative Kucinich, E1351, E1352 [19JY]

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

Preferential treatment for sleeping bags under the Generalized System of Preferences removal: Bob Kunik, Consolidated Fibers (company), S5719 [19SE]

———Danny Kennedy, Smurfit-Stone Container Corp., S5718 [19SE]

———Jerry Wigutow, Wiggy's Inc., S5718 [19SE]

———Jimmy Jarrett, Martex Fiber Southern Corp., S5718 [19SE]

———John Giatinna, Rusken Packaging, Inc., S5718 [19SE]

———Lew Neuman, Royal Slide Sales Co., Inc., S5718 [19SE]

———Randy Layman, Stein Fibers, LTD., S5717 [19SE]

———Robbie Owens, Dunlap Industries, Inc., S5718 [19SE]

President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Turberculosis and Malaria funding: several Representatives, H7938 [30NO]

Prohibit the transfer of proprietary technology and intellectual property developed with Federal funding to entities of certain countries: several business and industry associations, S6072 [4OC]

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.N. Tax Equalization Refund Act: Richard R. Verma, Dept. of State, H564 [9FE]

U.S. Institute of Peace accomplishments: David H. Petraeus, Commander of the International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces Afghanistan, H1052 [16FE]

U.S. objectives, military role, and costs relative to strategy to remove Muammar Qaddafi from power in Libya: Joseph E. MacManus, Dept. of State, S3619 [8JN]

———Senator Corker, S3619 [8JN]

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]

Violation of Anti-Deficiency Act by White House Office of Science and Technology Policy: Lynn H. Gibson, GAO, E1820 [12OC]

Voter fraud allegations in Cote d'Ivoire Presidential election: Senator Inhofe, S2074 [4AP]

Lists

Belarus candidates or activists under criminal charges related to the December 19-20 post-election demonstration, H4636 [6JY]

Names inscribed on South Boston Vietnam Veterans Memorial, S5529 [13SE]

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

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

Messages

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

Iceland's Commercial Whaling Activities: President Obama, S5682 [15SE], H6228 [15SE]

Imposition of Certain Sanctions Relative to the Provision of Goods, Services, Technology, or Support for Iran's Energy and Petrochemical Sectors: President Obama, H7895 [22NO]

National Emergency Relative to Belarus: President Obama, S3770 [14JN], H4096 [14JN]

National Emergency Relative to Cote D'Ivoire: President Obama, S267 [26JA], H519 [8FE]

National Emergency Relative to Democratic People's Republic of Korea: President Obama, S4073 [23JN], H4475 [23JN]

National Emergency Relative to Democratic Republic of the Congo: President Obama, S6916 [31OC], H7024 [25OC]

National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Obama, S1405 [8MR], S3222 [23MY], S7151 [7NO], S7905-S7907 [28NO], H1601 [8MR], H3323 [23MY], H7404 [10NO]

National Emergency Relative to Narcotics Traffickers in Colombia: President Obama, S6763 [19OC], H6986 [21OC]

National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism: President Obama, S5835 [21SE], H6284 [21SE]

National Emergency Relative to Significant Transnational Criminal Organizations: President Obama, S4867 [25JY], H5472 [25JY]

National Emergency Relative to Somalia: President Obama, S2264 [7AP], H2514 [7AP]

National Emergency Relative to Sudan: President Obama, S7003 [1NO], H7168 [1NO]

National Emergency Relative to Syria: President Obama, H5921 [19AU]

National Emergency Relative to the Former Liberian Regime of Charles Taylor: President Obama, H5282 [20JY]

National Emergency Relative to the Western Balkans: President Obama, S4073 [23JN], H4475 [23JN]

National Emergency Relative to Threat in Lebanon Posed by Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine Legitimate Democratic Institutions: President Obama, S5015 [28JY], H5678 [28JY]

National Emergency Relative to Zimbabwe: President Obama, H1501 [2MR]

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

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]

Motions

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

Dept. of Justice: prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), S8783 [17DE]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend (H.R. 2832), H6777 [11OC]

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

Petitions and memorials

Texas: tribute to President Obama and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, E1146 [21JN]

Poems

``Across the Great Oceans,'' Albert C. Caswell, E466 [11MR]

Press releases

U.S., Brazil Agree on Framework Regarding WTO Cotton Dispute: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, H1680 [10MR], H1867 [16MR]

Programs

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Awards Ceremony, H1596 [8MR]

Quotations

Disarmament and Peace: Martin Luther King, Jr., H5948 [7SE]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: expedite transition of U.S. military and security operations to the Government of Afghanistan, H8928 [14DE]

———reduce military assistance and non-defense spending and use funds for domestic first responders and to encourage job creation, H3147 [10MY]

———report on congressional delegation trip, H2986-H2991 [3MY]

———require the President to transmit a plan with timeframe and completion date and reports with status updates on the transition of U.S. military and security operations to the Government of Afghanistan (H.R. 1735), H4081 [14JN]

———retaliation against U.N. employees and citizens of Western countries after burning of Koran at Gainesville, FL, church, H2333 [6AP]

———strategy for continued U.S. military presence, H8194 [7DE]

Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund: funding, H873, H874 [15FE], H4656-H4659 [6JY]

Afghanistan-Pakistan Study Group: establish, H1093 [17FE], H9898 [16DE], E1673 [21SE]

———establish (H.R. 1530), H2610 [13AP], E707 [13AP]

Africa: improve trade and investment partnerships, E2111 [22NO]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: extend third country fabric program (H.R. 2493), E1287 [11JY]

AID: funding, H2314 [5AP], E182 [9FE], E293 [18FE]

Albania: anniversary of diplomatic relations with U.S., E492 [15MR]

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

Antigua and Barbuda: suspend status as preferred trading partner relative to attempts to expropriate property owned by U.S. citizens, E1227 [6JY]

Appropriations: revised allocation of spending authority to Committee on Ways and Means (House), H6779 [11OC], H6851 [12OC]

Arab League: prohibit certain activities in support of boycott of Israel (H.R. 2589), E1361 [19JY]

Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires, H5133 [18JY], E1345 [18JY]

Armed Forces: enforcement of no-fly zone over Libya, H1992, H2023 [29MR], H2095-H2098 [30MR]

———ensure rules of engagement for members in any hostile fire area fully protect their right to bear arms and defend themselves from hostile actions, H3629, H3630 [25MY]

———impose no-fly zone over Libya, H1968 [17MR]

———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]

———require the President to obtain specific statutory authorization for use in Libya, H3614 [25MY]

———require the President to obtain specific statutory authorization for use in Libya (H. Con. Res. 32), H2648 [13AP]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H2861 [15AP], E744, E751, E765 [15AP], E767, E770 [2MY]

Azerbaijan: anniversary of Armenian genocide at Sumgait, E298 [18FE], E326, E331 [28FE], E387 [1MR], E411 [3MR]

———anniversary of Soviet attack on citizens of Baku, E71 [19JA], E131 [26JA]

Bahrain: human rights violations, H3814 [1JN]

———U.S. policy, E554-E556 [29MR], E2202 [7DE]

Bangladesh: condemn kidnapping, beating, and rape of Peace Corps volunteer, H416 [24JA]

Belarus Democracy Act: reauthorize (H.R. 515), H4632-H4638 [6JY], E1259 [7JY], E2260 [14DE]

———reauthorize (H.R. 515), Senate amendments, H9938-H9940 [19DE], H9999 [20DE]

bin Laden, Osama: tribute to intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death in Pakistan, H3285-H3287, H3294 [13MY], E902 [13MY], E921 [23MY]

———tribute to President Obama, former President George W. Bush, and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death in Pakistan, H3096 [5MY], H3233, H3234, H3236 [12MY]

———tribute to President Obama, former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death in Pakistan, H3292 [13MY], E916 [23MY]

———tribute to President Obama and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death in Pakistan, H3050-H3056 [4MY], H3234, H3235 [12MY], E814 [5MY], E833 [6MY]

———tribute to President Obama and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death in Pakistan (H. Res. 240), H3054 [4MY], H3235 [12MY], H3292, H3295 [13MY]

———tribute to U.S. intelligence and military mission leading to death in Pakistan, H2919, H2920, H2922, H2924, H2925, H2926-H2929 [2MY], H2938, H2941, H2942 [3MY], H3009, H3012 [4MY], H3095 [5MY], H3166 [11MY], H3295 [13MY], E780 [2MY]

———use of code name Geronimo in operation that led to death in Pakistan, H3231 [12MY]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: prevent importation of counterfeit products and infringing devices, H8928 [14DE]

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]

Business and industry: bring manufacturing jobs back from overseas, H7733 [17NO], H8957, H8959 [14DE]

———eliminate tax incentives to move jobs and profits overseas, H423 [24JA], H3260 [12MY], H3800 [31MY]

———encourage venture capital and initial public offerings as incentives to companies to bring back jobs and profits from overseas, H7610-H7613 [15NO]

———enforcement of Lacey Act provisions prohibiting use of illegally harvested timber in U.S. products, H6276, H6277 [21SE]

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

Carter, Jimmy: visit to Cuba to discuss U.S.-Cuba relations, H2102-H2104 [30MR]

CCC: Brazil Cotton Institute funding, H1222, H1223, H1270 [18FE], H1680, H1681 [10MR], H1732, H1736 [11MR], H1867 [16MR], H2000 [29MR], H4246-H4251 [15JN], H4286-H4288 [16JN]

Chile: urge dialogue with indigenous people of Easter Island relative to land right disputes, H545 [8FE], H947 [16FE]

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]

———U.S. policy, H330, H331 [19JA], E83 [20JA], E2087 [17NO]

CIA: require report on military operation that led to death of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, H6016 [9SE], H9808 [16DE]

Clark, Wesley K.: support appointment as special envoy to Camp Ashraf, Iraq, E1498 [5AU]

Coast Guard: prohibit from delegating vessel inspections to organization that also provide such services on behalf of a sponsor of terrorism, H7365 [4NO]

Colombia: report on congressional delegation trip, H6103 [13SE]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): report on wartime contracting, E1761 [4OC]

Communicating for Agriculture Foundation: anniversary, E1566 [8SE]

Congressional Caucus on U.S.-Turkey Relations and Turkish Americans: anniversary, E578 [31MR]

Crime: deny foreign aid to countries who refuse to accept deported citizens who have been convicted of crimes in the U.S., H1528 [3MR], H1729 [11MR], H2316 [5AP]

———enhance law enforcement, support victims, and increase penalties relative to sex trafficking, H6124-H6127 [13SE]

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

———condemn the beating and death of Juan W. Soto while participating in a peaceful protest, H3230, H3231 [12MY]

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

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, H5248 [20JY], E1306, E1314 [13JY], E1320, E1323 [14JY], E1344 [18JY], E1364, E1366, E1369, E1371 [20JY], E1377, E1378, E1385 [21JY], E1387, E1392 [22JY], E1419 [27JY]

———call for protection of religious sites and artifacts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of northern Cyprus as well as for general respect for religious freedom, E1369 [20JY], E1387 [22JY], E1419 [27JY]

———express condolences for victims of gunpowder explosion at naval base, E1343 [18JY]

———support reunification agreement, E1331 [15JY]

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 Agriculture: Food for Peace program funding, H4124, H4171-H4174 [14JN], H4213-H4215 [15JN]

———Multifamily Housing Rehabilitation Program and Rural Development Loan Fund Program funding through reductions in Food for Peace program funding, H4204, H4205 [15JN]

———prohibit funding for Foreign Agricultural Service market access programs, H4296, H4297 [16JN]

———prohibit funding to provide Food for Peace program assistance to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, H4246 [15JN]

———Rural Development Loan Fund Program funding through reductions in Food for Peace program funding, H4210-H4213 [15JN]

———WIC funding through reductions in Brazil Cotton Institute funding, H4238, H4239 [15JN]

Dept. of Defense: Afghanistan security forces funding, H4659, H4660 [6JY]

———Defense Health Program funding through reductions in Afghanistan security forces funding, H4660, H4661 [6JY]

———establish a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan for oversight of private security contracts and appoint an official to ensure compliance, H3615 [25MY]

———Israeli Cooperative Program funding through reductions in Air Force NATO research and development funding, H4606, H4607 [6JY]

———Israeli Cooperative Program funding through reductions in Navy NATO research and development funding, H4605 [6JY]

———overseas contingency operations funding, H9898 [16DE]

———Overseas Contingency Operations Transfer Fund funding, H4655, H4656 [6JY], H4708, H4736, H4737 [7JY]

———prohibit acquisition of certain renewable energy technology from foreign manufacturers through Power Purchase Agreements, E1268 [8JY]

———prohibit establishment of a permanent military base in Afghanistan, H4193 [15JN]

———prohibit funding for contractors who engage in human trafficking and labor abuses, H4709 [7JY]

———prohibit funding to establish a permanent military base in either Iraq or Afghanistan, H3713 [26MY]

———prohibit funding to purchase non-combat vehicles for use outside the U.S. if the vehicles were not manufactured in the U.S., H4744, H4745 [7JY]

———redirect Afghanistan security forces funding to FEMA State Homeland Security Grants Program, H4661, H4662 [6JY], H4686 [7JY]

———remove satellites and related components from U.S. Munitions List, H3668, H3669 [25MY]

———require a report on whether manufactured parts or equipment purchased overseas are available for purchase in the U.S., H4614 [6JY]

———strategic troop levels in Europe funding, H1277-H1279 [18FE]

———terminate Human, Social, and Culture Modeling Program, H3664, H3665 [25MY]

Dept. of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program international program activities funding, H4836, H4837 [11JY], H5071 [14JY]

———prohibit funding for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program international program activities for China, H5091, H5092 [15JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: cell phone communications in rural border areas funding, H3846, H3847 [1JN]

———decision to send Border Patrol agents to protect the southern border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, H106 [7JA]

———implement a comprehensive border security plan to combat illegal immigration, drug and alien smuggling, and violent activity along the southwest border of the U.S., H3097-H3102 [5MY]

———prohibit funding to process the release of illegal immigrants who have committed certain crimes, H3903 [1JN]

Dept. of State: anniversary of Au Pair Program, E1018 [2JN], E1041 [3JN]

———annviersary of Overseas Security Advisory Council, H2939 [3MY]

———congressional oversight hearing on International Religious Freedom Report, E2113 [22NO]

———eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 704), E227 [15FE]

———establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (H.R. 440), H402 [24JA], H518 [8FE], H5595-H5600 [27JY], E106 [25JA], E1448 [29JY]

———Human Rights and Democracy Fund funding, E297 [18FE]

———implementation of sanctions relative to tier rankings in Trafficking in Persons Report, E2112 [22NO]

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

———President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funding, H7938 [30NO]

———release of human rights report, H2600 [12AP]

———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]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: funding, H822, H823 [15FE], H1049-H1051 [16FE], E744 [15AP]

———International Security Assistance funding for Egypt, Pakistan, Jordan, and Israel, E305 [18FE]

———making appropriations, H9894 [16DE]

———Multilateral Economic Assistance Account funding, H1057, H1058 [16FE]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize denial of oil and gas leases and permits to persons who engage in activities with the government of any foreign country that is subject to any U.S. sanction or embargo (H.R. 372), H474 [26JA]

Diseases: global fight against malaria, E2197 [7DE]

———global HIV/AIDS assistance funding, E400 [2MR]

Drugs: clarify that persons who conspire or engage in conduct within the U.S. to possess, traffic, or abet traffickers of illegal drugs outside the U.S., may be criminally prosecuted in the U.S. (H.R. 313), H8831-H8834 [13DE]

East-West Center (organization): funding, H1055 [16FE], E255 [17FE], E280 [18FE]

Egypt: anniversary of Lillian Trasher Orphanage in Asyut, H603 [10FE]

———condemn attack on Israeli embassy, E1642 [15SE]

———condemn attacks on Coptic Christians, H6791 [12OC], E978 [27MY], E1495 [2AU], E1957 [27OC], E2113 [22NO], E2272 [15DE]

———condemn bombing of Coptic Christian church, H50 [6JA], E67 [18JA]

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]

Employment: impact of outsourcing jobs to foreign countries on the economy, H8957, H8959 [14DE]

EPA: conduct study to determine effect of climate change regulations on greenhouse gas emissions abroad and the international competitiveness of U.S. producers of energy-intensive products, H2382, H2383 [6AP]

———impact of grants to foreign countries, H5029 [14JY], H5592 [27JY]

———Tijuana, Mexico, sewer system improvements funding, H989, H990, H992 [16FE]

European Union: debt crisis, H7994 [30NO], H8009 [1DE], H9999 [20DE]

FAA: implement international safety standards for the transport of lithium batteries, H2173-H2175 [31MR]

———require criminal history record check for individuals who perform a safety-sensitive function at domestic and foreign repair stations, H2183, H2184 [31MR]

FDA: food safety activities funding, H4253-H4256 [15JN]

Federal agencies and departments: exempt country of origin labeling rules from requirement of a congressional joint resolution of approval, H8235-H8237 [7DE]

Food: global food assistance programs funding, H5665 [28JY]

Foreign aid: Food for Peace program funding, E312 [18FE]

———international family planning programs funding, H7336 [4NO], E303 [18FE]

———prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (H.R. 921), H1560 [3MR], H1766 [11MR], H1977-H1980 [17MR]

———provide assistance for the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula (H.R. 949), E429 [8MR]

———reduce, H359 [20JA], H556-H558 [9FE], H7833 [18NO]

———reduce U.S. assistance to certain nations, H441 [25JA]

———sterilization campaign support organizations funding, H1186 [17FE]

Foreign countries: report on congressional delegation trip to Afghanistan, Kuwait, Iraq, and Bahrain, H1365 [28FE]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H2926, H2927 [2MY], H3052, H3053 [4MY], H3096 [5MY], H3236 [12MY], H3296 [13MY], H3322 [23MY], H4646-H4648, H4650 [6JY], H7415 [14NO], H7585 [15NO], H8194 [7DE], H8350 [12DE]

———develop a non-interventionist approach, H3003 [4MY]

———promote policy of peace, H728 [14FE], H5948 [7SE]

Foreign trade: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program and certain trade preference programs, H664 [10FE], H6768, H6770, H6777-H6779 [11OC], H6807, H6832-H6836 [12OC], E1826, E1834, E1837, E1838 [12OC], E1878 [14OC]

———U.S. deficit, H3214 [11MY], H4864 [12JY], H6141 [14SE], H8960 [14DE]

Forest Service: International Forestry Program funding, H999 [16FE]

General Electric Co.: require Dept. of Defense to conduct a national security review of joint venture with the Chinese firm AVIC to develop jet avionic systems, H7637 [16NO]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend (H.R. 2832), H5943-H5947 [7SE], E1823, E1838 [12OC]

———extend (H.R. 2832), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 425), H6710-H6722 [11OC], H6807 [12OC]

———extend (H.R. 2832), Senate amendment, H6768, H6770, H6771-H6779 [11OC], H6832-H6836 [12OC], E1834, E1837 [12OC], E1878 [14OC]

Gillard, Julia: U.S. visit by Australian Prime Minister, E466 [11MR]

Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Turberculosis and Malaria: funding, H7938 [30NO]

Golden West Humanitarian Foundation: tribute, E1447 [29JY]

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

Greece: independence anniversary, E577 [31MR], E633 [5AP]

———role of IMF and FRS in financial bailout, H6669 [6OC]

Haseman, John B.: Defense Attache System Hall of Fame inductee, E1711 [23SE]

Hawaii: anniversary of first Urasenke Tea Group ceremony, E1113 [16JN]

Health: provide for medical neutrality protecting medical facilities and personnel during armed conflict and establish accountability for violations of the principle of medical neutrality (H.R. 2643), E1409 [26JY]

House of Representatives: report on bipartisan delegation to NATO Parliamentary Assembly meeting in Varna, Bulgaria, H3787 [31MY]

———tribute to House Democracy Partnership, E2260 [14DE]

Hu Jintao: U.S. visit by Chinese President, H330, H331 [19JA], E83 [20JA]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls, H8201 [7DE]

———prohibit provision of military assistance to countries that recruit and use child soldiers, H4726 [7JY]

———violations, H1979, H1980 [17MR]

Hungary: congratulate for commemorative events honoring legacy of Ronald Reagan and recognize important strategic relationship with the U.S. and support for democracy and stability in Europe (H. Res. 325), E1193 [24JN]

———U.S. policy, E1187 [23JN]

Ijaw Foundation: Ijaw Diaspora Convention and Education Trust Fund International Leadership Award on the Advancement of Education and Capacity Development in Niger Delta Ijaw Communities recipient, E1524 [19AU]

———tribute to launch of Educational Trust Fund and presentation of History project, E1524 [19AU]

Immigration: clarify law prohibiting issuance of certain visas to nationals of countries that refuse or unreasonably delay repatriation (H.R. 3256), H7015 [25OC]

———eliminate deadline for application for asylum in the U.S. (H.R. 2981), E1678 [21SE]

———eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (H.R. 3012), H7903-H7905 [29NO], E2175 [2DE]

———reform, H1465 [2MR], H2049 [30MR], H2119 [31MR], H2550 [8AP], H3207 [11MY], H3284 [13MY], H4940-H4943 [12JY], H5977 [8SE], H6260-H6264 [20SE], E1982 [2NO]

———reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (H.R. 2000), H6262 [20SE]

Intelligence services: prioritize funding to counter transnational drug trafficking and drug-related crime at U.S. borders, H6033, H6034 [9SE]

Inter American Foundation: funding, E300 [18FE]

Interdependence Day: observance, E1658 [20SE]

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]

Iowa: tribute to Fourth Congressional District Peace Corps volunteers, E895 [13MY]

Iran: allegations of complicity in alleged plot to assassinate Saudi Arabia ambassador to the U.S. and conduct bombings of embassies, H6843-H6848 [12OC], H6858 [13OC], E1849 [13OC]

———condemn execution of political activists, E100 [24JA]

———condemn support for Syria's crackdown on protesters, E1108 [15JN]

———enhance economic sanctions, E636 [5AP]

———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum, E1995 [3NO]

———handling of U.S. hostage crisis of 1979, H1559 [3MR]

———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H3421 [25MY], H6846-H6848 [12OC], H7383-H7385 [4NO], H7590 [15NO], E651 [6AP]

———relationship with al-Qaeda and growing influence in South America, H6447 [23SE]

———U.S. policy, H241 [18JA], E1670 [21SE]

Iraq: condemn attack on Iranian refugees, H2577 [12AP]

———decision to close Camp Ashraf, E2252 [14DE]

Iraqi Security Forces Fund: funding, H875 [15FE]

IRS: proposed rule requiring banks to notify governments of foreign depositors about amount of deposits in U.S. banks, H1652 [9MR]

Israel: condemn murder of Jewish family in West Bank village by Palestinian terrorists, H1781 [14MR], H1804 [15MR]

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

———recognize Jerusalem as capital and support relocation of U.S. Embassy (H.R. 1006), E451 [10MR]

———tribute to September 11th memorial, E1794 [6OC]

———U.S. policy, H3352 [24MY], H5974 [8SE], E273 [18FE]

Italy: anniversary of unification, E512 [17MR]

Japan: construction of a Marine Corps Air Station replacement facility in Okinawa, H8930 [14DE]

Joint Baltic American National Committee: anniversary, E828 [5MY]

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

———support efforts to battle terrorism in Somalia, H7834 [18NO]

Khan, Hamesh: unlawful treatment in Pakistan, H7932 [30NO]

Korea, Republic of: tribute to pledge of foreign aid to Afghanistan, E909 [13MY]

———tribute to successful bid to host 2018 Winter Olympic Games, E1269, E1279 [8JY]

———U.S. policy, E863 [11MY]

Kosovo: U.S. policy, E1485 [2AU]

Kroeker, Nico: tribute to Ripple Effect project providing increased access to clean drinking water, E1777 [5OC]

Latvia: anniversary of first Jewish settlements, E1164 [22JN]

Lebanon: concerns over Hezbollah takeover of government, E108 [25JA]

Library of Congress: Open World Leadership Center Program funding, H5355 [21JY]

Libya: call on U.S. allies to fund NATO mission against Libya, H2033 [29MR]

———cease use of force by U.S. Armed Forces unless such use of force is authorized by Congress, H2043, H2045 [30MR], H3417 [25MY]

———clarify U.S. objectives, military role, and costs relative to strategy to remove Muammar Qaddafi from power, H2271 [4AP], H4509 [23JN]

———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]

———role of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) in rebel forces' activities, H7270 [3NO]

———U.S. policy, H5948 [7SE], E596 [1AP], E1351 [19JY]

Ma Ying-jeou: anniversary of election as President of Taiwan, E883, E884 [12MY], E887, E888, E908 [13MY]

Mediterranean Quarterly (publication): tribute, E1793 [6OC]

Mexico: allow U.S. law enforcement officers to carry weapons while in Mexico, H1656 [9MR]

———attempt to halt execution of Humberto Leal on grounds that Texas violated an international treaty, H4593 [6JY]

———condemn attack against Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and express condolences to families of victims of such attack, H950 [16FE], H1073, H1074 [17FE], E268 [18FE]

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

———urge prosecution of Mexican soldiers accused of sexual assault, E1103 [15JN]

Middle East: prohibit certain assistance to countries that vote in the U.N. in favor of a Palestinian state in the absence of a negotiated border agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Authority (H.R. 2893), E1723 [26SE]

Millennium Challenge Corp.: cancel compact with Malawi relative to admission of Sudan President Omar al-Bashir into the country, E1910 [24OC]

Monterey, CA: tribute to sister-city relationship with Lankaran, Azerbaijan, E1497 [5AU]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E149 [8FE], E267, E279, E292, E297 [18FE], E330 [28FE], E504 [16MR]

National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities, H73 [6JA], H106 [7JA], H235 [18JA], H259 [19JA], H1074, H1093 [17FE], H1399 [1MR], H8012 [1DE]

———deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities (H.R. 152), H797 [15FE], H2319 [5AP], H6844, H6845 [12OC]

———maintain National Guard assistance in U.S.-Mexico border control activities, H1896 [16MR], H3638 [25MY]

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

Netherlands: acquittal of Geert Wilders for production of documentary criticizing Islam, H4786 [8JY]

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

Norway: condemn terrorist attacks in Oslo and Utoya Island and express condolences and support to those affected by the attack, E1503 [5AU]

———condemn terrorist attacks in Oslo and Utoya Island and express condolences and support to those affected by the attack (H. Res. 379), E1436 [28JY]

Nuclear weapons: expand sanctions on individuals who transfer to Iran, Syria, or North Korea equipment or technology relevant to mining or milling uranium or support other proliferation activities (H.R. 2105), H8859-H8870 [13DE], H8978 [15DE], E2262 [14DE]

Obama, President: evaluation of Middle East policies, H3749-H3752 [26MY], E931 [23MY], E1213 [24JN]

———evaluation of national security policies, H6846-H6848 [12OC], H7156-H7158 [27OC]

———evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, H3298 [13MY], H4322 [16JN], H4788 [8JY], H7386-H7390 [4NO]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: establish a pilot program under the National Security Education Program to identify and develop extensive training programs for high-priority African languages, H3249 [12MY]

———provide grants to historically Black colleges and universities to offer critical foreign language and study abroad programs, H3252 [12MY]

———require report on information regarding human rights violations of the military government in Argentina in the 1970s, H3254-H3256 [12MY]

Office of the Special Inspector General for Reconstruction: security concerns, E107 [25JA]

Pakistan: prohibit non-security assistance (H.R. 3115), E1804 [6OC]

———U.S. policy, H3003 [4MY]

Patent and Trademark Office: conduct study to determine methods to assist small businesses in obtaining, maintaining, and enforcing foreign patents, H4486, H4487 [23JN]

Peace Corps: condemn sexual assaults of Peace Corps volunteers, H542-H544 [8FE], H3207 [11MY], H4467 [23JN]

———require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, develop assault protocol and guidelines, and establish victims advocates and a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (S. 1280), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 31), H7185 [1NO]

———require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, develop assault protocol and guidelines, establish victims advocates, and establish a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (H.R. 2337), H4467 [23JN]

———require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, develop assault protocol and guidelines, establish victims advocates, and establish a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (S. 1280), H7178-H7187 [1NO], E1989 [3NO], E2014 [4NO]

Petroleum: decrease dependence on oil from foreign sources hostile to U.S interests and recognize employment impact of increased access to Canadian energy resources, H5528 [26JY]

———make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (H.R. 1899), E898 [13MY]

Philippines: express condolences to victims of Tropical Storm Washi and ensuing floods, reaffirm friendship, and pledge support to assist in disaster relief, recovery, and reconstruction, E2333 [20DE]

Plevneliev, Rosen: election as President of Bulgaria, E1991 [3NO]

Poland: anniversary of Warsaw Uprising, E1586 [9SE]

———tribute to upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union, E1295 [12JY]

———urge designation as a program country under the visa waiver program, E1295 [12JY]

Polish Constitution Day: observance, E785, E795 [3MY]

Political campaigns: prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections, H442 [25JA], H480, H487 [26JA], E2185 [6DE]

PolTV (television network): tribute to introduction of Polish based television service to the Chicago, IL, area, E539 [29MR]

Population: prohibit Federal officials from expending Federal funds for population control or planning programs or family planning activities (H.R. 1099), E489, E491 [15MR]

Portugal: observance of Dia de Portugal, E1083 [14JN]

Power resources: encourage oil companies to drill for domestic petroleum on already existing land leases and prohibit sale to foreign countries, H3240, H3241 [12MY]

Public debt: debt held by foreigners, H611 [10FE], H2320 [5AP]

Russia: limit sharing of missile defense technology, H8144 [6DE]

———U.S. policy, H329 [19JA], H4370 [22JN], E228 [15FE]

Rutgers University: tribute to Center for Women's Global Leadership 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign, H8200, H8201 [7DE], E2196 [7DE]

Sangay, Lobsang: inauguration as Tibetan Prime Minister, E1470 [1AU]

Saudi Arabia: foreign aid funding, H1288 [18FE]

Securities: prohibit persons doing business with Iran from using registration exemptions for certain crowdfunded securities, H7309, H7310 [3NO]

Slovenia: independence anniversary, E1173 [23JN]

South Sudan: establishment as new nation, H4756 [8JY], E1268, E1273, E1274, E1277 [8JY]

———U.S. policy, E1360 [19JY]

Spain: call for maximum penalty in murder case against Antonio Gordillo, E1223 [1JY]

Sports: facilitate hosting of America's Cup by authorizing certain eligible vessels to participate in activities related to the competition (H.R. 3321), H7342-H7344 [4NO]

———facilitate hosting of America's Cup by authorizing certain eligible vessels to participate in activities related to the competition (H.R. 3321), Senate amendment, H7875 [18NO]

Sri Lanka: New Year observance, E721 [14AP]

Sudan: condemn violence against civilians, E1256 [7JY]

———condemn violence against civilians in South Kordofan, H5110 [15JY], E1497 [5AU], E1785 [6OC]

Syria: human rights violations, H3814 [1JN]

Taiwan: anniversary of Straits Exchange Foundation, E428, E436 [8MR], E440 [9MR]

———anniversary of 2-28 incident, E330 [28FE]

———improved relations with China, E394 [2MR]

———observance of National Day, E1657, E1661, E1663, E1667, E1668 [20SE], E1671, E1674, E1675 [21SE], E1702, E1704, E1705, E1708 [23SE], E1735, E1744, E1746 [3OC], E1751, E1752, E1753, E1754, E1755, E1759, E1760, E1763, E1765 [4OC], E1767, E1768, E1772, E1775, E1777 [5OC], E1792, E1797 [6OC], E1814, E1816 [11OC], E1857 [13OC], E2317 [19DE]

———sale of F-16 fighters, E764 [15AP], E2099 [18NO]

———support membership in the U.N. and other international organizations, E888, E890 [13MY]

———support participation in U.N. Framework Convention for Climate Change, E476 [14MR], E499 [16MR], E543 [29MR], E841 [10MY]

———U.S. policy, E896 [13MY]

Taxation: reduce the corporate income tax rate, H762 [14FE]

———reform the corporate income tax rate, H2652, H2661 [13AP]

———require disclosure of political campaign contributions by special interests and foreign influences, H497, H498 [26JA]

———restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation, H1674 [10MR]

———treatment of income earned by individuals who are not citizens or U.S. nationals relative to coverage under the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program (H.R. 148), E9 [5JA]

Terrorism: impact of terrorist attacks on international business trends, E1672 [21SE]

Trade Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act: extend, E221 [14FE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (H.R. 2830), H6629 [6OC]

TransCanada Pipelines Ltd.: clarify that construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline would promote oil exports to China and other nations, H5523, H5524 [26JY]

Treaties and agreements: 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]

Tunisia: democracy efforts, H474 [26JA]

Turkey: observance of Republic Day, E925 [23MY]

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

U.N.: secure return to the U.S. of overpayments paid into the U.N. Tax Equalization Fund (H.R. 519), H563-H570 [9FE], E197 [10FE]

———support India as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council (H. Res. 101), E263 [18FE]

———withhold U.S. contributions, H1255-H1257 [18FE], E318 [18FE]

U.S. Institute of Peace: dedication of Farooq Kathwari Amphitheater, E2332 [20DE]

———funding, H1051-H1055 [16FE], E301 [18FE]

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]

U.S.-India Business Council: anniversary, H1730 [11MR]

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 [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]

Ukraine: anniversary of Chernobyl nuclear disaster, E722 [14AP]

———condemn conviction and sentencing of Yulia Tymoshenko in abuse of power trial, H6788 [12OC]

———democracy efforts, E1188 [23JN]

———independence anniversary and support for continued political and economic development (H. Res. 401), E1715 [23SE]

University of Florida: student government support for Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations and opposition to Palestinian statehood, E1983 [2NO]

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

———human rights violations, H3816 [1JN], H4957 [13JY]

Vietnam Human Rights Day: observance, E857 [11MY]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: repeal requirement that data repositories obtain indemnification from foreign regulators prior to sharing of certain information, E764 [15AP]

War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H400 [24JA], H2272 [4AP], H2336 [6AP], H3922 [2JN], H4469 [23JN], H4861 [12JY], H5245 [20JY], H5949 [7SE], H5972 [8SE], H6348 [22SE], E1774 [5OC], E1861 [13OC]

———recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H3051, H3052 [4MY]

Women: strengthen U.S. advocacy for women's rights in foreign countries (H.R. 418), E108 [25JA]

World Refugee Day: observance, E1194 [24JN]

Yafeng, Fan: persecution by Chinese Government, H950 [16FE]

Zimbabwe: U.S. policy, E2111 [22NO]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: expedite transition of U.S. military and security operations to the Government of Afghanistan, S7675 [17NO], S8046-S8048 [30NO], S8132 [1DE]

———strategy for continued U.S. military presence, S2565 [2MY]

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

Agriculture: provide for country of origin labeling for dairy products (S. 831), S2518 [14AP]

AID: funding, S2438 [13AP]

———tribute to Afghan Civilian Assistance Program, S405 [1FE]

Alaska: anniversary of transfer from Russia to U.S., S6646, S6693-S6698 [18OC]

American Russian Cultural Cooperation Foundation: tribute to exhibit honoring Czar Alexander II and Abraham Lincoln, S6659 [18OC]

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]

Argentina: impact of debt default, S1398 [8MR]

Armed Forces: authorize military operations in Libya, S3861 [16JN]

———enforcement of no-fly zone over Libya, S1880 [28MR], S1921 [29MR], S1951-S1953 [30MR], S2010 [31MR]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, S2498 [14AP], S2681 [4MY]

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

Australia: anniversary of alliance with U.S. (S. Res. 324), S7604 [16NO]

Belarus: condemn recent elections and call for immediate release of all political prisoners and for new elections that meet international standards, S3068 [18MY]

———condemn recent elections and call for immediate release of all political prisoners and for new elections that meet international standards (S. Res. 105), S1875 [17MR], S8773 [17DE]

———democracy efforts, S8728 [16DE]

Belarus Democracy Act: reauthorize (H.R. 515), S8611 [14DE], S8773 [17DE]

bin Laden, Osama: tribute to President Obama and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death in Pakistan (S. Res. 159), S2602-S2610 [3MY], S2727 [5MY]

———tribute to President Obama and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death in Pakistan (S. Res. 159), unanimous-consent agreement, S2603 [3MY]

———tribute to U.S. intelligence and military mission leading to death in Pakistan, S2559-S2561, S2564-S2568 [2MY], S2662-S2664 [4MY], S2897 [12MY]

Boston, MA: anniversary of South Boston Vietnam Veterans Memorial, S5529 [13SE]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: prevent importation of counterfeit products and infringing devices, S6175 [5OC]

Burma: tribute to efforts to support Allied forces during World War II, S6453 [12OC]

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]

Business and industry: develop and recruit new, high-value jobs to the U.S. and encourage the repatriation of jobs that have been off-shored to other countries (S. 1247), S6443 [12OC]

———prohibit the transfer of proprietary technology and intellectual property developed with Federal funding to entities of certain countries, S6071, S6072, S6075 [4OC]

Canada: settle certain Pottawatomi Nation claims against the U.S. (S. 60), S173 [25JA]

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

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

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

———report on capabilities of the Chinese Air Force, S3535-S3537 [7JN]

———U.S. policy, S73 [25JA]

Classified information: provide penalties for disclosure of classified information related to certain intelligence activities, S2127 [5AP]

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

Commission on the Review of the Overseas Military Facility Structure of the U.S.: establish, S7963, S7964 [29NO], S8109 [1DE]

Congress: joint session for address by South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, S6497 [13OC]

Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute: anniversary, S5896 [22SE]

Cote d'Ivoire: call for an immediate cease-fire and investigation into allegations of atrocities committed against civilians by rebel forces and voter fraud in Presidential election, S2064, S2073 [4AP], S2096 [5AP], S2241-S2243 [7AP], S2319 [8AP], S2378-S2381 [12AP], S3406 [26MY], S5236 [2AU]

———condemn actions of U.N. and French forces in post-election crisis, S2378-S2381 [12AP], S3406 [26MY]

———release former President Laurent Gbagbo and Simone Gbagbo and allow them to seek asylum in another country, S3376 [26MY], S3663-S3665 [9JN]

Crime: provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (S. 1919), S7997 [29NO]

———require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries and develop action plans to improve capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime (S. 1469), S5254 [2AU]

Croatia: tribute to Croatian Summit, S4546 [13JY]

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

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, S4716 [20JY]

———call for protection of religious sites and artifacts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of northern Cyprus as well as for general respect for religious freedom, S107 [25JA]

Dept. of Commerce: provide cost-sharing assistance to improve access to foreign markets for energy efficiency and renewable energy products exported by small- and medium-sized businesses in the U.S. (S. 841), S2521 [14AP]

Dept. of Defense: Global Hawk program funding, S8113 [1DE]

———oppose efforts to move location of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), S7958 [29NO]

———prohibit transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to a country that has a case of prior confirmed recidivism, S7895 [28NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Office of Agriculture Inspection (S. 1673), S6340 [6OC]

Dept. of Justice: conduct audits and require matching funds for grant recipients, and prohibit funding to nonprofit organizations holding money in offshore accounts, S6802, S6805-S6808, S6851 [20OC]

———prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), S2936-S2941 [12MY], S3419 [26MY], S7776 [17NO]

———prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), motion to proceed, S8783 [17DE]

———provide for Federal jurisidiction for theft of trade secrets, S6175 [5OC]

———provide with additional tools to target extraterritorial drug trafficking activity (S. 1612), S5908 [22SE], S8690 [15DE]

———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: anniversary of Au Pair Program, S3420 [26MY]

———establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (H.R. 440), S6385 [11OC], S8782 [17DE]

———establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (S. 1245), S4028 [22JN]

———policy to lift travel restrictions to Cuba, S8671-S8673 [15DE], S8766 [17DE]

———President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funding, S8142, S8143 [1DE]

———simplify the Trafficking in Persons Report by reducing country categories and ranking countries within each category according to relative adherence to certain minimum standards, S4627 [18JY]

———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]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: funding, S1396-S1398 [8MR], S1468 [9MR]

———making appropriations, S7395 [14NO], S7432-S7434, S7439 [15NO], S8755 [17DE]

———making appropriations (S. 1601), S6324 [6OC]

Dept. of the Treasury: issue Buy Back America Bonds and use funds to pay down foreign-held and other public debt (S. 1909), S7832 [18NO]

———prohibit direct cash transfers from Cuban buyers to U.S. financial institutions for payment of agricultural commodities, S7432, S7433 [15NO]

Diseases: global HIV/AIDS assistance funding, S1469 [9MR]

Egypt: call for President Mubarak to step down immediately, S502, S507 [3FE]

———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]

———U.S. policy, S8539 [13DE]

Elbegdorj, Tsakhiagiin: U.S. visit by Mongolian President, S3885 [16JN]

European Union: debt crisis, S7354 [10NO]

FDA: prohibit funding to prevent individuals from importing prescription drugs from Canada for personal use, S6650 [18OC], S6730, S6749 [19OC], S6794, S6797, S6801 [20OC]

FEMA: Disaster Relief Fund funding through rescission of unobligated AID foreign assistance programs funding, S5655, S5658, S5661-S5663 [15SE]

Firearms: prohibit possession of a firearm by a person who has been convicted of a felony or domestic violence in a foreign court (S. 1305), S4293 [30JN]

Fish and fishing: establish uniform administrative and enforcement procedures and penalties to enforce the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and similar statutes (S. 52), S164 [25JA]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs funding, S7433 [15NO]

Foreign countries: report on congressional delegation trip to Afghanistan, S373 [1FE]

Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S2564, S2566 [2MY], S2759 [9MY], S3310 [25MY], S3742 [14JN], S3911-S3913 [20JN], S3966 [21JN], S3991 [22JN], S4053, S4054 [23JN], S5415 [8SE], S5472 [9SE], S5490-S5493 [12SE]

———expand sanctions imposed on Iran, North Korea, and Syria (S. 1048), S4278 [30JN], S5864 [22SE], S6447 [12OC], S6494 [13OC], S7174 [8NO]

———require rescission or termination of Federal contracts and subcontracts with enemies of the U.S., S7651 [17NO], S7897 [28NO]

Foreign trade: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program and certain trade preference programs, S638-S641 [10FE], S812, S813, S860 [17FE], S1593 [14MR], S1814 [17MR], S3040 [17MY], S3086 [18MY], S3147 [19MY], S3514 [7JN], S3807 [15JN], S5474 [9SE], S5590-S5592 [14SE], S5708, S5715 [19SE], S5733, S5738-S5745, S5750, S5755-S5760 [20SE], S5800-S5811, S5813, S5816, S5824-S5830 [21SE], S5854-S5864, S5866-S5871, S5873, S5878-S5891 [22SE], S5942 [23SE], S6023 [3OC], S6297 [6OC], S6425-S6427, S6430 [12OC], S6450 [13OC]

———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]

———modify eligibility requirements for Trade Adjustment Assistance program to state that job loss was substantially caused by trade, S5813, S5827 [21SE]

———renew trade promotion authority, S5733, S5743, S5752, S5763 [20SE], S6448 [12OC]

———repeal the Trade Adjustment Assistance program for firms, S5816, S5828 [21SE], S6638-S6640, S6643-S6646, S6649 [18OC]

———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]

———U.S. deficit, S1593 [14MR], S1814 [17MR], S3040 [17MY], S3644 [9JN], S3806 [15JN]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend (H.R. 2832), S5585 [13SE], S5588 [14SE], S5733, S5738-S5745, S5750-S5753, S5755-S5760, S5763, S5764 [20SE], S5800-S5811, S5813, S5816, S5824-S5830 [21SE], S5853-S5864, S5866-S5871, S5873, S5878-S5891 [22SE], S5942 [23SE], S6023 [3OC], S6450 [13OC]

———extend (H.R. 2832), motion to proceed, S5715-S5720 [19SE]

———extend (H.R. 2832), unanimous-consent agreement, S5758, S5792 [20SE], S5830 [21SE]

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]

Greece: independence anniversary (S. Res. 51), S1874 [17MR]

———public debt crisis, S3669 [9JN], S4050 [23JN], S4900 [26JY]

Haitian-American Enterprise Fund: establish (S. 954), S2889 [11MY]

Hu Jintao: U.S. visit by Chinese President, S73 [25JA]

Hungary: congratulate for commemorative events honoring legacy of Ronald Reagan, S4327 [5JY]

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

IMF: certify that loans to foreign countries whose public debt exceeds its gross domestic product will be repaid, S3669 [9JN]

———rescind bailout funds, S3879 [16JN]

Immigration: eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (H.R. 3012), S8063 [30NO], S8782 [17DE]

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

———reform, S2476 [14AP], S2815-S2818 [10MY]

———reform (S. 6), S105 [25JA]

Intellectual property: deter unfair imports that infringe upon intellectual property rights (S. 2029), S8783 [17DE]

———improve intellectual property rights enforcement, S6155 [5OC]

International Atomic Energy Agency: release of report on Iran nuclear program, S7173, S7174 [8NO]

International Credit Union Day: observance, S6866 [20OC]

International economic relations: impose sanctions on foreign financial institutions that deal with the Central Bank of Iran, S7822 [18NO]

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

International Year of Cooperatives: designate (S. Res. 87), S1236 [3MR], S4810 [21JY]

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

Iran: allegations of complicity in alleged plot to assassinate Saudi Arabia ambassador to the U.S. and conduct bombings of embassies, S6371, S6372 [11OC], S6404, S6446 [12OC], S6494 [13OC]

———enhance economic sanctions, S6371, S6372 [11OC]

———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, S4278 [30JN], S4905 [26JY], S6495 [13OC], S7173, S7174 [8NO], S7355 [10NO], S7441 [15NO]

———prohibit foreign subsidiaries of U.S. companies to continue doing business with Iran without facing penalties, S8129 [1DE]

———U.S. policy, S1809-S1812 [17MR], S5721 [19SE]

Iraq: territorial conflict in the Kurdistan region, S7792 [18NO]

Israel: support and facilitate creation and maintenance of secure, recognized, and defensible borders and oppose return of borders to armistice lines that existed on June 4, 1967 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3694 [9JN]

———U.S. policy, S5797 [21SE]

Italy: anniversary of unification (S. 369), S860 [17FE]

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]

Kenya: support efforts to battle terrorism in Somalia, S7030 [2NO]

Key, John: U.S. visit by New Zealand Prime Minister, S4751 [21JY]

Kyrgyzstan: call for investigation and prevention of violence, support humanitarian relief efforts, and strengthen democratic institutions and respect for human rights, S4149 [28JN]

Law enforcement: clarify and expand Federal criminal jurisdiction over Federal contractors and employees outside the U.S. (S. 1145), S3500 [6JN], S4148 [28JN]

Lee Myung-bak: U.S. visit by South Korean President, S6473 [13OC]

Libya: clarify U.S. objectives, military role, and costs relative to strategy to remove Muammar Qaddafi from power, S2017-S2019 [31MR], S2305-S2308 [8AP]

———prohibit deployment of U.S. ground forces, including special operations forces, unless such use of force is authorized by Congress, S3744, S3745 [14JN]

———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]

Mexico: condemn attack against Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and express condolences to families of victims of such attack, S861 [17FE]

———reduce amount of financial assistance in response to illegal border crossings into the U.S. (S. 126), S559 [3FE]

Middle East: develop new Marshall Plan to assist Middle Eastern countries' democracy efforts, S1028 [1MR]

Mongolia: recognize U.S. visit of President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, commend efforts at advancing democratic reforms, and promote economic, academic, and cultural advancements (S. Res. 208), S3848 [15JN]

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]

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 538), S1549 [10MR]

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

———U.S. visit by Israeli Prime Minister, S3247 [24MY]

Nicaragua: support democratic aspirations and call attention to the deterioration of constitutional order (S. Res. 344), S8766 [17DE]

Norway: condemn terrorist attacks in Oslo and Utoya Island and express condolences and support to those affected by the attack, S4857 [25JY]

———condemn terrorist attacks in Oslo and Utoya Island and express condolences and support to those affected by the attack (S. Res. 240), S4970 [27JY]

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 Middle East policies, S3151 [19MY], S3213 [23MY], S3402 [26MY]

———meeting with President Alassane Ouattara of Cote d'Ivoire, S5045 [29JY], S5236 [2AU]

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

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: report on congressional delegation trip for convening of Parliamentary Assembly, S5237 [2AU]

Pahor, Borut: U.S. visit by Slovenian Prime Minister, S596 [7FE]

Pakistan: prohibit assistance pending termination by Pakistan of support of Haqqani network terrorist activities, S5863 [22SE]

———U.S. policy, S2565 [2MY], S5415 [8SE], S5646 [15SE]

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

Peace Corps: require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, develop assault protocol and guidelines, and establish victims advocates and a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (S. 1280), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 31), S6562 [13OC]

———require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, develop assault protocol and guidelines, establish victims advocates, and establish a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (S. 1280), S6004-S6007 [26SE]

———require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, develop assault protocol and guidelines, establish victims advocates, and establish a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (S. 1280), unanimous-consent agreement, S7226 [8NO]

Petroleum: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (S. 394), S889 [17FE], S2855, S2856 [11MY]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation of prescription drugs (S. 319), S644 [10FE]

Public debt: debt held by foreigners, S4169, S4170 [29JN]

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

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

———limit sharing of missile defense technology, S8660 [15DE]

———U.S. policy, S8395-S8398 [7DE]

Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control: release of ``Responding to Violence in Central America'' report, S5895 [22SE]

Slovenia: independence anniversary (S. Res. 212), S3979 [21JN], S4021 [22JN]

Solid waste: establish customs user fees for commercial trucks transporting foreign municipal solid waste (S. 840), S3116 [18MY]

Sports: facilitate hosting of America's Cup by authorizing certain eligible vessels to participate in activities related to the competition (H.R. 3321), S7777 [17NO]

———facilitate hosting of America's Cup by authorizing certain eligible vessels to participate in activities related to the competition (S. 1759), S6878 [20OC], S7142 [3NO]

Sudan: condemn violence against civilians in South Kordofan, S6035 [3OC]

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

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

———U.S. policy, S2491 [14AP]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, S6323 [6OC]

———sale of F-16 fighters, S3535-S3537 [7JN]

Tariff: remove preferential treatment for sleeping bags under the Generalized System of Preferences, S5716, S5719 [19SE]

Taxation: repeal certain shipping investment withdrawal rules and provide an incentive to reinvest foreign shipping earnings in the U.S. (S. 626), S1838 [17MR]

———restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation, S2907 [12MY], S4119 [27JN], S4282 [30JN], S4815 [22JY]

———restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (S. 1346), S4518 [12JY], S5159 [1AU], S5700 [16SE]

Terrorism: deter and provide justice for victims by ensuring foreign sponsors of terrorism are held accountable to their victims in U.S. courts (S. 1894), S7710 [17NO]

THIS for Diplomats (organization): anniversary, S5493 [12SE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (S. 1301), S4228 [29JN], S4627 [18JY], S7102 [3NO]

Travel and tourism: require operators of international travel websites to provide information on potential health and safety risks associated with overseas vacation destinations marketed on the website (S. 1753), S6877 [20OC]

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

———removal of injunction of secrecy, S292 [26JA], S2584 [2MY], S7418 [14NO]

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

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

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]

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]

United Kingdom: U.S. visit by British parliamentarians, S4832 [22JY]

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]

War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, S5324 [6SE], S5975 [26SE]

Water pollution: provide for the recovery of removal costs and damages in connection with certain discharges of oil from foreign offshore units (S. 1836), S8023 [30NO]

Women: honor and support women in North Africa and the Middle East (S. Res. 109), S1899 [28MR], S2552 [14AP]

World Day Against Child Labor: observance, S3809 [15JN]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (S. Con. Res. 15), S4132 [27JN]

World Refugee Day: observance, S3913 [20JN]

Reports

Afghan Civilian Assistance Program: AID, S406 [1FE]

Congressional Delegation Visit to Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia, S5237-S5239 [2AU]

Egypt Assessment—Report on Trip to Cairo, Egypt: R. Leslie Deak, E1396-E1398 [25JY]

Egypt Trip: Representative Wolf, E1251 [7JY]

New Way Forward—Rethinking U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan: Afghanistan Study Group (excerpt), H1928-H1930 [17MR]

Voting Practices in the U.N. 2009, E318 [18FE]

Reports filed

America's Cup Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1759), S7126 [3NO]

Civilian Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (CEJA): Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1145), S4075 [23JN]

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]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2832, Generalized System of Preferences Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 418) (H. Rept. 112-230), H6505 [3OC]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 425) (H. Rept. 112-240), H6671 [6OC], H6781 [11OC]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1601) (S. Rept. 112-85), S5902 [22SE]

Drug Trafficking Safe Harbor Elimination Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 313) (H. Rept. 112-324), H8727 [12DE]

Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3012) (H. Rept. 112-292), H7889 [18NO]

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]

Haitian-American Enterprise Fund Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 954) (S. Rept. 112-67), S5338 [6SE]

Honor and Support Women in North Africa and the Middle East: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 109), S2386 [12AP]

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

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

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 538) (S. Rept. 112-46), S5248 [2AU]

No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels (NOPEC) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 394), S2266 [7AP]

Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1280) (S. Rept. 112-82), S5836 [21SE]

Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property (PROTECT IP) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 968), S3426 [26MY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 968) (S. Rept. 112-39), S4845 [22JY]

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]

Security and Fairness Enhancement (SAFE) for America Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 704) (H. Rept. 112-275), H7405 [10NO]

Support Goals and Ideals of World Malaria Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 15), S3105 [18MY]

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

Trafficking Victims Protection Act Appropriations and Enhancement Measures To Combat Trafficking in Persons: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1301), S6505 [13OC]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act Appropriations and Enhancement of Measures To Combat Trafficking in Persons: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1301) (S. Rept. 112-96), S7701 [17NO]

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

Support Settlement of Palestinian Conflict Through Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations and Oppose Unilateral Declaration of Palestinian Statehood in the U.N.: University of Florida Student Government, E1983 [2NO]

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

Al-Qaeda-Qods Force Nexus—Scratching the Surface of a ``Known Unknown'': Kronos Advisory, LLC, H6447 [23SE]

Building National Security for the Republic of China: Ma Ying-jeou, President of Taiwan, E896-E898 [13MY]

China's Censorship of the Internet and Social Media—The Human Toll and Trade Impact: Gilbert B. Kaplan, Committee To Support U.S. Trade Laws (organization), E2263-E2266 [14DE]

———Representative Christopher H. Smith, Congressional-Executive Commission on China, E2263 [14DE]

Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Reform and Modernization Act: Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) and Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8866 [13DE]

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

U.N. and French Forces Actions in Cote d'Ivoire in Post-Election Crisis: Yoweri Museveni, President of Uganda, S2379 [12AP]

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

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

UCCA Condemns Tymoshenko Show Trial Verdict: Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, H6789 [12OC]

Summaries

Blueprint for Self-Determination and Peace in Libya, E1352 [19JY]

Food for Peace Program, H4212 [15JN]

Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act (S. 1346), S4527 [12JY]

Tribute to President Obama and Military and Intelligence Agencies for Successful Completion of the Operation That Led to Death of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan (H. Res. 240), H3055 [4MY]

Tables

AAA and AA credit ratings by country, H5744 [29JY]

Budget aggregates, H6779 [11OC], H6851 [12OC], H7158 [27OC]

CBO preliminary estimate—change in amounts subject to appropriation arising from Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reonciliation Act, S6852 [20OC]

Foreign programmed food aid, H4213 [15JN]

NATO operations in Libya by country, H4454 [22JN]

Revised allocation of spending authority to Committee on Ways and Means (House), H6779 [11OC], H6852 [12OC]

Trade Adjustment Assistance program worker certifications, S5803 [21SE]

Testimonies

Efforts To Transfer America's Leading Edge Science to China: Representative Wolf, E2087-E2089 [17NO]

Texts of

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. Res. 425, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 2832, Generalized System of Preferences extension, H6710 [11OC]

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

H.R. 313, Drug Trafficking Safe Harbor Elimination Act, H8831 [13DE]

H.R. 440, Dept. of State Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia, H5595 [27JY]

H.R. 515, Belarus Democracy and Human Rights Act, S8611 [14DE], H4632-H4634 [6JY]

H.R. 519, U.N. Tax Equalization Refund Act, H563 [9FE]

H.R. 2105, Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Reform and Modernization Act, H8859-H8864 [13DE]

H.R. 2832, Generalized System of Preferences extension, S5885-S5891 [22SE], H5943 [7SE]

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

H.R. 3012, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act, H7903 [29NO]

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]

H.R. 3321, America's Cup Act, S7777 [17NO], H7342 [4NO], H7875 [18NO]

S. 6, Reform America's Broken Immigration System Act, S129 [25JA]

S. 9, Political Reform and Gridlock Elimination Act, S129 [25JA]

S. 52, International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act, S165-S171 [25JA]

S. 60, settle certain Canadian Pottawatomi Nation claims against the U.S., S174 [25JA]

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

S. 394, No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels (NOPEC) Act, S890 [17FE]

S. 538, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act reauthorization, S1549 [10MR]

S. 626, American Shipping Reinvestment Act, S1839 [17MR]

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

S. 831, Dairy COOL Act, S2518 [14AP]

S. 841, Renewable Energy Market Access Program Act, S2521 [14AP]

S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property (PROTECT IP) Act, S2937-S2940 [12MY]

S. 1145, Civilian Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (CEJA), S3501 [6JN]

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

S. 1259, Trafficking Victims Enhanced Protection Act, S4032 [22JN]

S. 1280, Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act, S6004-S6006 [26SE], H7178-H7180 [1NO]

S. 1301, Trafficking Victims Protection Act appropriations and enhancement of measures to combat trafficking in persons, S4228-S4234 [29JN]

S. 1305, No Firearms for Foreign Felons Act, S4294 [30JN]

S. 1612, Targeting Transnational Drug Trafficking Act, S5908 [22SE], S8690 [15DE]

S. 1673, Safeguarding American Agriculture Act, S6341 [6OC]

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

S. 1753, International Travelers Bill of Rights Act, S6877 [20OC]

S. 1759, America's Cup Act, S6878 [20OC], S7142 [3NO]

S. 1909, Dept. of the Treasury issuance of Buy Back America Bonds and usage of funds to pay down foreign-held and other public debt, S7833 [18NO]

S. 1919, Girls Protection Act, S7997 [29NO]

S. Con. Res. 12, investigate volume of ships and planes from North Korea and allegations of international crimes in Burma, and encourage release of political prisoners and provision of safe havens for child soldiers, S2400 [12AP]

S. Con. Res. 15, support goals and ideals of World Malaria Day, S2747 [5MY], S4132 [27JN]

S. Con. Res. 23, support and facilitate creation and maintenance of secure, recognized, and defensible Israeli borders and oppose return of borders to armistice lines that existed on June 4, 1967, S3694 [9JN]

S. Con. Res. 31, correction in enrollment of S. 1280, Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act, S6516, S6562 [13OC], H7185 [1NO]

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. 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. 25, include incentives for companies to repatriate foreign earnings in comprehensive tax reform legislation in order to create new jobs, S246 [25JA]

S. Res. 51, Greece independence anniversary, S757 [15FE], S1874 [17MR]

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. 87, International Year of Cooperatives, S1236 [3MR], S4810 [21JY]

S. Res. 105, condemn recent elections in Belarus and call for immediate release of all political prisoners and for new elections that meet international standards, S1851-S1853, S1876 [17MR]

S. Res. 109, honor and support women in North Africa and the Middle East, S1899 [28MR], S2552 [14AP]

S. Res. 139, investigate volume of ships and planes from North Korea and allegations of international crimes in Burma, and encourage release of political prisoners and provision of safe havens for child soldiers, S2361 [8AP]

S. Res. 159, tribute to President Obama and military and intelligence agencies for successful completion of the operation that led to death of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, S2609, S2625 [3MY]

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

S. Res. 208, recognize U.S. visit of Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, commend efforts at advancing democratic reforms, and promote economic, academic, and cultural advancements, S3841, S3848 [15JN]

S. Res. 212, Slovenia independence anniversary, S3976, S3979 [21JN]

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. 240, condemn terrorist attacks in Oslo and Utoya Island, Norway, and express condolences and support to those affected by the attack, S4962, S4970 [27JY]

S. Res. 324, Australian alliance with U.S. anniversary, S7604, S7617 [16NO]

S. Res. 344, support democratic aspirations and call attention to the deterioration of constitutional order in Nicaragua, S8377 [6DE]

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]

Tributes

Adulyadej, Bhumibol (King, Thailand), E2279 [15DE]

Josipovic, Ivo, E790 [3MY]

Nazarbayev, Nursultan, E666 [7AP]