FOREIGN POLICY
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]
30th Anniversary of Ronald Reagan Revolution: Senator Alexander (1994), S517 [3FE]
Time for Choosing: Ronald Reagan (1964), S514-S516 [3FE]
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]
Contracts: require rescission or termination of Federal contracts and subcontracts with enemies of the U.S. (S. 341), S2282 [7AP]
Dept. of State: designate the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (S. 1959), S8780, S8781 [17DE]
Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S6053 [3OC], S6069, S6096, S6097, S6101, S6102, S6103, S6104, S6106, S6107, S6108, S6109, S6110, S6113, S6114, S6115, S6117, S6118, S6138, S6140, S6141, S6142 [4OC], S6227, S6228, S6229, S6230, S6231 [5OC]
International Religious Freedom Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2867), S8551, S8552 [13DE], H9810 [16DE]
Libya: support democratic transition, commend U.S. Armed Forces and promote limited use to enforce U.N. resolutions, and advocate departure of Muammar Qaddafi from power and distribution of frozen assets (S. Res. 194), S3744 [14JN]
Saudi Arabia: encourage political participation by women (S. Res. 216), S5050 [29JY]
Women: honor and support women in North Africa and the Middle East (S. Res. 109), S2550, S2552 [14AP]
Appointments
British-American Interparliamentary Group, S494 [2FE]
Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S1167 [2MR], H2902 [15AP], H6219 [15SE]
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S494 [2FE], S2850 [10MY], H528 [8FE], H576 [9FE], H1189 [17FE]
Committee to escort Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, into the House Chamber, H1624 [9MR]
Committee to escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into the House Chamber, H3348 [24MY]
Committee to escort Republic of Korea President Lee Myung-bak into the House Chamber, H6882 [13OC]
Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission, S2402 [12AP]
Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S3738 [13JN], H4096 [14JN]
NATO Parliamentary Assembly, H500 [26JA], H1189 [17FE], H1357 [18FE], H3746 [26MY]
Senate National Security Working Group, S494 [2FE], S559 [3FE], S2402 [12AP]
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, S8783 [17DE], H10025 [23DE]
U.S.-China Interparliamentary Group, S494 [2FE], S4241 [29JN]
U.S.-Japan Interparliamentary Group, S494 [2FE]
U.S.-Mexico Interparliamentary Group, S494 [2FE], H2902 [15AP], H3095 [5MY]
U.S.-Russia Interparliamentary Group, S494 [2FE]
Articles and editorials
Absolute Scandal, S6986 [1NO]
Afghan Strategy—Let's Go, H4081 [14JN]
Another Moderate in Pakistan Is Assassinated, E411 [3MR]
As Secession Nears, Sudan Steps Up Drive To Stop Rebels, E1155 [22JN]
Castro vs. the Ladies in White, S5381 [7SE]
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]
Confronting the Threat From Iran, H7387 [4NO]
Cuba Should Free Alan Gross, S5189 [1AU]
Cuba's Repression Escalates, S6040 [3OC]
Darfuris Feel Betrayed by Libya No-Fly Zone, S1952 [30MR]
Dodging Bullets in El Paso, H236 [18JA]
End of a Surge—The Mismatch Between President Obama's Strategy and His Troop Withdrawal Timetable, S4051 [23JN]
Experts Cast Doubt on Iran Sanctions Strategy, H8850 [13DE]
Falling Crime, Teeming Prisons, S6984 [1NO]
Fiddling While Libya Burns, S1583 [14MR]
Formal End, E2297 [16DE]
4 Things You Need To Know About the Iran Bomb Plot, H8849 [13DE]
Free Trade—The Big Lie—We Should Stop Making Trade Agreements That Hurt Workers, H6743 [11OC]
Getting Ahead of the Facts on Iran, H8850 [13DE]
Hiding in Plain Sight—The Role of Contraception in Preventing HIV, E303-E305 [18FE]
Holding China to Account, H6563 [5OC]
How To Schedule a War—The Incredible Shrinking Withdrawal Date, H1933-H1935 [17MR]
Iran and the I.A.E.A., H8855 [13DE]
Iran Helping Syrian Regime Crack Down on Protesters, Say Diplomats, E1108 [15JN]
Iran Reportedly Aiding Syrian Crackdown, E1108 [15JN]
Justice System Needs To Be Studied, S6985 [1NO]
Karzai Says Foreigners Are Responsible for Corruption, H8907 [14DE]
Keeping Ahead of Qaddafi, S2308 [8AP]
Khartoum Hires a Lobbyist in U.S., H8735 [13DE]
Liberated Libya—Al Qaeda Flag Aloft Benghazi Courthouse, H7386 [4NO]
Libya and Republicans—Cutting Off Funds Is What Democrats Do to GOP Presidents, S4052 [23JN]
Malawi To Allow Sudan's Bashir in for Summit, E1911 [24OC]
Militants Kill Christian Minister in Pakistan, E412 [3MR]
NATO Lacking Strike Aircraft for Libya Campaign, S2307 [8AP]
NATO's Credibility Takes a Hit in Libya, S2306 [8AP]
Obama Becomes `Silent Cal' on Libya, Sharia, H7386 [4NO]
Obama Doctrine, S1583 [14MR]
Omar al-Bashir Arrest Request Rejected by Malawi, E1911 [24OC]
On Cuba's Capitol Steps, S5381 [7SE]
Overnight Energy—Republicans Pounce on Obama's Brazilian Oil Support, H2345 [6AP]
Peace Now, or Never, S5931 [23SE]
Peace-Building That Pays Off, S1470 [9MR]
Plan for Afghanistan—Declare Victory—and Leave, H4465 [23JN]
Poll—1 in 3 Vets Sees Iraq, Afghan Wars as Wastes, H6858 [13OC]
Probe Both Sides in Sri Lanka, E65 [18JA]
Rebel Leader—Give Us a Chance, S1584 [14MR]
Republicans Block Justice Review Proposal in Senate, S6985 [1NO]
Sanctions Aren't Slowing Iran's Nuclear Progress, S4905 [26JY]
Self-Limiting Success of Iran Sanctions, H8849 [13DE]
Senate Negligence on Crime Reform, S6986 [1NO]
Shaky Arguments Block Federal Commission on Crime, S6985 [1NO]
Student Activists Lobby To Protect LRA Disarmament Bill, S4390 [6JY]
Study—Colombia Anti-Union Violence Undeterred, H6509 [4OC]
Sudan Hires Washington Lawyer, H8975 [15DE]
Time To Get Out of Afghanistan, H4466 [23JN]
U.S. Envoy—Troops Could Stay in Afghanistan, H8903 [14DE]
U.S. Troops Could Stay in Afghanistan Past Deadline, Envoy Says, H8906 [14DE]
U.S.-Funded Infrastructure Deteriorates Once Under Afghan Control, Report Says, H4718 [7JY]
Unplugging the Afghan Surge—President Obama Declares Victory Before It's Been Achieved, S4052 [23JN]
Used-Car Salesman as Iran Proxy? Why Assassination Plot Doesn't Add up for Experts, H8848 [13DE]
Will Sanctions Against Iran Raise Gas Prices?, H8853 [13DE]
Bills and resolutions
Afghanistan: condition U.S. assistance on bilateral agreement exempting work performed by U.S. contractors from taxation by Afghanistan (see H.R. 936), H1575 [3MR]
———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]
———provide benchmarks to evaluate progress being made toward the goal of transitioning security responsibilities to the Government of Afghanistan (see S. 1169), S3683 [9JN]
———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]
———support local and provincial elections and replace centralized government with a Federal system ensuring full participation of all ethnic communities and oppose Taliban inclusion (see H. Res. 423), H6624 [5OC]
Afghanistan-Pakistan Study Group: establish (see H.R. 1530), H2665 [13AP]
Africa: advance mutual interests of the U.S. and Africa with respect to the promotion of trade and investment and the advancement of socioeconomic development and opportunity (see H.R. 656), H722 [11FE]
———express that intervention against the Lord's Resistance Army by U.S. Armed Forces does not serve the national interest and that the President should request authorization before sending troops overseas (see H. Res. 465), H7578 [14NO]
———promote strengthening of the private sector in Egypt and Tunisia through allocation of enterprise funds (see S. 618), S1826 [17MR] (see H.R. 2237), H4327 [16JN]
Agreement on Port State Measures To Prevent, Deter, and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing: implement (see S. 1980), S8490 [12DE]
AID: prohibit funding for the Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) program (see H.R. 1625), H2911 [15AP]
Armed Forces: authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (see S.J. Res. 20), S3970 [21JN] (see H.J. Res. 67), H4364 [21JN] (see H.J. Res. 68), H4457 [22JN] (see H.J. Res. 74), H5580 [26JY]
———authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (H.J. Res. 68), consideration (see H. Res. 328), H4525 [23JN]
———authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see S. 402), S870 [17FE] (see H.R. 1968), H3409 [24MY]
———commemorate and honor service and sacrifice of members and their families as combat mission in Iraq draws to a close (see S. Res. 349), S8775 [17DE]
———prohibit funding for deployment of ground troops in Libya (see S.J. Res. 18), S3613 [8JN] (see H. Res. 292), H3985 [2JN]
———prohibit funding for deployment of ground troops in Libya (H. Res. 292), consideration (see H. Res. 294), H3984 [2JN]
———provide for a safe and responsible redeployment of combat forces from Afghanistan (see S. 186), S127 [25JA]
———recognize performance, repeal authorization of use, and require congressional reauthorization to continue deployment relative to Iraq war (see H.R. 232), H134 [7JA]
———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 in advance specific statutory authorization for use in response to civil unrest in Libya (see H. Con. Res. 31), H1842 [15MR]
———require the President to obtain specific statutory authorization for use in Libya (see H. Con. Res. 32), H2214 [31MR]
———restrict use of funds in support of NATO mission in Libya (see H.R. 2278), H4456 [22JN]
———restrict use of funds in support of NATO mission in Libya (H.R. 2278), consideration (see H. Res. 328), H4525 [23JN]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. Con. Res. 13), S2508 [14AP] (see H. Con. Res. 45), H2913 [15AP]
Arms control: reduce nuclear weapons and apply savings to certain domestic initiatives while ensuring environmental restoration and clean-energy conversion (see H.R. 1334), H2266 [1AP]
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]
Bahrain: limit issuance of a letter of offer relative to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and services to Bahrain (see S.J. Res. 28), S6330 [6OC] (see H.J. Res. 80), H6672 [6OC]
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]
Brazil: support continued development of relationship with the U.S. and negotiation of a bilateral tax treaty (see S. Res. 108), S1828 [17MR]
———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]
Cambodia: honor victims of genocide that took place from 1975-1979 (see H. Res. 225), H2855 [14AP]
Canada: recognize and thank Gander, Newfoundland, and other airports and communities for assistance provided following the closure of U.S. airspace due to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see H. Res. 286), H3805 [31MY]
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: condemn discrimination, harassment, imprisonment, torture, and execution of prisoners of conscience and support Tuidang movement renouncing ties to the Communist Party (see H. Res. 416), H6456 [23SE]
———deny entry into the U.S. of certain members of senior leadership of the Government and individuals who have committed human rights abuses (see H.R. 2121), H4034 [3JN]
———ensure open and free journalism access by establishing a reciprocal relationship between the number of visas issued to state-controlled media workers in China and the U.S. (see H.R. 2899), H6097 [12SE]
———express that defense systems, including the helicopter fleet used to transport the President, should not be procured, directly or indirectly, from an entity controlled, directed, or influenced by China (see H. Res. 106), H1251 (see H. Res. 106), H1362 [18FE]
———recognize anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong, call for an end to continued persecution, release detained practitioners, and support Tuidang movement renouncing ties to the Communist Party (see S. Res. 232), S4555 [13JY]
———withdraw normal trade relations status and provide for a balanced trade relationship with the U.S. (see H.R. 2909), H6139 [13SE]
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]
Clean Air Act: delay effect of reclassifying certain nonattainment areas adjacent to an international border (see H.R. 325), H353 [19JA]
Colombia: support citizens in aftermath of flooding, renew Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act extension, promote economic growth, and reinforce fight against drug trafficking (see H. Res. 77), H551 [8FE]
Congressional Commission on the European Union: establish (see H. Con. Res. 2), H41 [5JA]
Constitutional amendments: 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]
Contracts: require rescission or termination of Federal contracts and subcontracts with enemies of the U.S. (see S. 341), S683 [14FE]
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 20), H42 [5JA]
Cote d'Ivoire: prohibit U.S. military actions without congressional approval (see H. Res. 212), H2534 [7AP]
———provide humanitarian support in response to political crisis and support democracy (see H. Res. 85), H681 [10FE]
Crime: deploy Border Patrol agents and increase number of DEA and ATF agents along U.S. border to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms smuggled into Mexico for use by drug traffickers (see H.R. 77), H35 [5JA]
———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: commend members of Brigada de Asalto 2506 (Assault Brigade 2506) involved in the Bay of Pigs operation and continue to promote democracy and human rights (see S. Res. 140), S2387 [12AP]
———discontinue Radio Marti and Television Marti broadcasts (see H.R. 1317), H2265 [1AP]
———discontinue Voice of America, Radio Marti, and Television Marti broadcasts (see S. 476), S1218 [3MR]
———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]
———grant waiver to allow Cuban nationals to play professional baseball in the U.S. (see H.R. 256), H135 [7JA]
———increase period during which a Cuban national must be physically present in the U.S. in order to qualify for adjustment of status to that of a permanent resident (see H.R. 2771), H5884 [1AU]
———lift trade embargo (see H.R. 255), H135 [7JA] (see H.R. 1887), H3279 [12MY]
———lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 1886), H3279 [12MY]
———modify requirement for a Cuban national to qualify for and maintain status as a permanent resident (see H.R. 2831), H5931 [30AU]
———prohibit use of funds to implement certain regulations that restrict travel to Cuba for educational activities (see H.R. 380), H395 [20JA]
———remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural commodities (see H.R. 833), H1390 [28FE]
Dalai Lama: welcome to U.S. for Kalachakra teachings and ceremony and recognize commitment to world peace, nonviolence, human rights, religious freedom, and democracy (see H. Res. 338), H4671 [6JY]
Dept. of Defense: modify authority to use Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds for proliferation threat reduction projects and activities outside the former Soviet States (see S. 293), S614 [7FE]
———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]
———require transmittal to the House of Representatives all information on consultations with Congress about military operations in Libya (see H. Res. 208), H2534 [7AP]
Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit delegation of vessel inspection and certification to a foreign classification society that provides such services to Iran, North Korea, North Sudan, or Syria (see S. 1496), S5251 [2AU] (see H.R. 2998), H6342 [21SE]
Dept. of Peace: establish (see H.R. 808), H1250 (see H.R. 808), H1361 [18FE]
Dept. of State: 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 Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 3698), H9925 [16DE]
———designate the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (see S. 1959), S8414 [7DE] (see H.R. 3073), H6467 [29SE]
———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]
———provide for full consular services from the U.S. consulate in the Kurdistan region of Iraq (see H. Res. 483), H8125 [2DE]
———remove People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) from list of foreign terrorist organizations (see H. Res. 60), H509 [26JA]
———report on whether participants in recent Gaza flotilla attempt should be designated as a terrorist organization and express gratitude to Greece for preventing Gaza flotilla (see H.R. 3131), H6671 [6OC]
———require transmittal to the House of Representatives all information on consultations with Congress about military operations in Libya (see H. Res. 209), H2534 [7AP]
———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]
———support efforts to strengthen bilateral relationship with Greece (see H.R. 1337), H2266 [1AP]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 1601), S5902 [22SE]
Dept. of State and foreign relations: authorizing appropriations and certain authorities (see S. 1426), S4960 [27JY] (see H.R. 2583), H5238 [19JY]
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]
———require companies conducting oil and gas operations off of Cuba to submit an oil spill response plan and provide recommendations on a multinational spill response agreement (see S. 405), S871 [17FE]
Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (see S. 1619), S5903 [22SE]
Dept. of Transportation: protect safety of U.S. roads by prohibiting Mexico-domiciled motor carriers from operating beyond the U.S.-Mexico border area (see H.R. 2407), H4670 [6JY]
Developing countries: promote sexual and reproductive health of individuals and couples (see H.R. 1319), H2265 [1AP]
Economy: authorize general capital increases for certain multilateral development banks (see H.R. 3188), H6920 [13OC]
Egypt: express solidarity with Egyptian people, condemn use of violence against protesters, express gratitude toward Egyptian military for restraint, and support transition to a representative government (see H. Res. 88), H724 [11FE]
———honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (see H. Res. 193), H2214 [31MR]
———limit U.S. assistance unless Egypt honors commitments under the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty (see H.R. 1514), H2664 [13AP]
———support democracy, universal rights, and the peaceful transition to a representative government (see S. Res. 44), S544 [3FE]
Emergency Trade Deficit Commission: establish (see H.R. 1603), H2911 [15AP]
Foreign aid: establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (see H.R. 3159), H6853 [12OC]
———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 U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives before the U.N. (see H.R. 921), H1574 [3MR]
———provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 2705), H5780 [29JY]
———provide assistance for the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula (see H.R. 949), H1618 [8MR]
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]
———clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (see S. 328), S682 [14FE] (see H.R. 639), H680 [10FE]
———clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (H.R. 639), consideration (see H. Res. 310), H4327 [16JN]
———expand sanctions imposed on Iran, North Korea, and Syria (see S. 1048), S3224 [23MY]
———extend certain trade preferences to certain least-developed countries in Asia and the South Pacific (see S. 1443), S5018 [28JY]
———recognize importance of trade to the U.S. economy and the importance of passing free trade agreements with Colombia, the Republic of Korea, and Panama (see H. Res. 86), H724 [11FE]
———renew and extend provisions relative to the identification of trade enforcement priorities (see S. 708), S2046 [31MR]
Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 51), S747 [15FE]
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]
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]
Honduras: limit assistance pending certification that the Government of Honduras has settled all outstanding expropriation claims brought by U.S. companies (see H.R. 2200), H4277 [15JN]
House of Representatives: establish a staff exchange program with the Parliament of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada (see H. Res. 66), H510 [26JA]
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]
———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]
———express that the U.S. should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions (see H. Res. 312), H4327 [16JN]
———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]
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]
———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]
———refuse or revoke visas to aliens if in U.S. security or foreign policy interests, review all visa applications before adjudication, and disseminate visa revocation information (see H.R. 1741), H3106 [5MY]
———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]
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]
International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment, and Prevention: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see H. Res. 360), H5285 [20JY]
International relations: reject creation of a system of global taxation, government bailouts for the financial sector, or climate regulation that would negatively impact the U.S. economy and sovereignty (see S. Res. 111), S1933 [29MR]
International Religious Freedom Act: reauthorize (see S. 1875), S7452 [15NO] (see H.R. 2867), H6009 [8SE]
Iran: condemn human rights violations, release political prisoners, support democracy, remove terrorist designation from opposition group, and impose sanctions to deter nuclear program (see H. Res. 94), H923 [15FE]
———condemn ongoing violence against demonstrators, human rights violations, and suppression of electronic communication, support democracy and universal rights, and release political prisoners (see S. Res. 73), S871 [17FE]
———condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see S. Res. 80), S1060 [1MR] (see H. Res. 134), H1455 [1MR]
———enhance diplomatic efforts by imposing additional economic sanctions (see H.R. 1655), H2913 [15AP]
———impose sanctions on foreign financial institutions that deal with the Central Bank of Iran (see H.R. 3508), H7898 [22NO]
———impose sanctions on foreign financial institutions that deal with the Central Bank of Iran if the bank engaged in transactions relating to weapons proliferation or terrorism (see H.R. 3439), H7713 [16NO]
———promote human rights and democracy (see S. 879), S2686 [4MY] (see H.R. 1714), H3060 [4MY]
———strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (see H.R. 1905), H3301 [13MY]
Iraq: call for an impartial and independent investigation into the massacre of Iranian opposition members in Camp Ashraf (see H. Res. 332), H4575 [24JN]
———ensure that humanitarian protections are upheld for the residents of Camp Ashraf (see H. Res. 231), H2913 [15AP]
Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. 317), H4364 [21JN]
———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]
Japan: commend for extending official apology to former U.S. POW from the Pacific War and moving forward in planning to invite surviving members to Japan (see S. Res. 333), S7702 [17NO] (see H. Res. 324), H4457 [22JN] (see H. Res. 333), H4575 [24JN]
———express condolences to families of victims and survivors of earthquake and tsunami, commend response efforts, and support international relief efforts (see S. Res. 101), S1600 [14MR] (see H. Res. 172), H1842 [15MR]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 1321), H2265 [1AP]
———develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see S. 416), S976 [28FE] (see H.R. 1464), H2570 [8AP]
Libya: authorize the President to confiscate and vest certain property of the Government of Libya and to use that property to provide humanitarian relief to the people of Libya (see S. 1180), S3727 [13JN]
———authorize the President to vest certain property of the Government of Libya and to use that property to defray costs of U.S. military operations (see H.R. 3725), H9926 [16DE]
———cease use of force by U.S. Armed Forces unless such use of force is authorized by Congress (see H.R. 1212), H2036 [29MR]
———commend democracy efforts, condemn human rights violations against protesters, and support U.N. efforts on arms embargo, freezing assets, and ensuring safety of foreigners and citizens (see S. Res. 85), S1060 [1MR]
———commend peaceful protesters, condemn use of violence, support no-fly zone, call for Muammar Qaddafi to step down, and recognize Libyan Transitional National Council as governing authority (see S. Res. 102), S1677 [15MR]
———congratulate on liberation from the dictatorship led by Muammar Qaddafi, commend military operations, and affirm U.S. national interest of democratic reforms (see S. Res. 317), S7187 [8NO]
———declare a state of war exists between Libya and the U.S. and make provision to prosecute the same (see S.J. Res. 13), S3224 [23MY] (see S.J. Res. 15), S3339 [25MY]
———disapprove U.S. intervention (see H. Con. Res. 58), H3985 [2JN]
———ensure continued investigation of terrorist attacks against the U.S. attributable to the government of Muammar Qaddafi (see S. 1520), S5386 [7SE]
———prohibit U.S. military intervention, ensure NATO members dedicate resources necessary to meet objectives, and urge Arab League members to provide additional military and financial assistance (see S. Res. 146), S2507 [14AP]
———prohibit use of funds to support military operations (see H.R. 1708), H3060 [4MY] (see H.R. 2259), H4364 [21JN]
———release detained U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 273), H3343 [23MY]
———require the President to recommend specific reductions in non-security discretionary appropriations to offset costs of military operations (see H.R. 1257), H2106 [30MR] (see H.R. 1323), H2265 [1AP]
———require the President to submit a description of, and plan to achieve, U.S. policy objectives and a cost estimate and limitations on military operations, and seek authorization for use of military force (see S. Res. 148), S2507 [14AP]
———restrict use of funds to support military operations (see H.R. 2283), H4456 [22JN]
———return frozen assets to the Libyan people for their benefit and explore the possibility of using some of such funds to reimburse NATO countries for military support (see H. Con. Res. 75), H6010 [8SE] (see H. Con. Res. 79), H6181 [14SE]
———support democratic transition, commend U.S. Armed Forces and promote limited use to enforce U.N. resolutions, and advocate departure of Muammar Qaddafi from power and distribution of frozen assets (see S. Res. 194), S3224 [23MY]
———support U.S. and allied assistance to forces attempting to remove Muammar Qaddafi from power, oppose U.S. ground intervention, and recognize Libyan Transitional National Council as governing authority (see H. Res. 188), H2107 [30MR]
Marshall Islands: provide supplemental ex gratia compensation for impacts of the U.S. nuclear testing program (see S. 342), S683 [14FE]
Mexico: apply counterinsurgency tactics under a coordinated and targeted strategy to combat terrorist insurgency waged by transnational criminal organizations (see H.R. 3401), H7405 [10NO]
———reduce amount of financial assistance in response to illegal border crossings into the U.S. (see S. 126), S125 [25JA]
Middle East: express that a Palestinian government which includes Hamas should be prohibited from receiving U.S. aid until that government publicly commits to the Quartet Principles (see H. Res. 244), H2999 [3MY]
———limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority if they unilaterally declare a Palestinian State (see H.R. 1592), H2910 [15AP]
———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]
———reaffirm support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and oppose a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state (see S. Res. 185), S2992 [16MY] (see H. Res. 268), H3302 [13MY]
———reaffirm U.S. principles regarding the security of Israel and peace in the Middle East (see H. Res. 270), H3342 [23MY]
———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]
———support Israel's right of self-defense, condemn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 271), H3342 [23MY]
———support right of Israel to annex Judea and Samaria if the Palestinian Authority continues to press for unilateral Palestinian statehood at the U.N. (see H. Res. 394), H6010 [8SE]
Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (see S. 309), S629 [8FE] (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]
NAFTA: assess impact, require further negotiation of certain provisions, and withdraw unless certain conditions are met (see H.R. 2287), H4456 [22JN]
———withdrawal (see H.R. 29), H34 [5JA]
National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (see S. 306), S629 [8FE]
National objectives: 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]
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 89), H7891 [18NO]
National security: call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century (see H. Res. 19), H42 [5JA]
———deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities (see H.R. 152), H39 [5JA]
———improve border security (see H.R. 1299), H2214 [31MR] (see H.R. 1921), H3301 [13MY]
———strengthen (see S. 8), S122 [25JA]
New Zealand: express condolences to those affected by earthquake and pledge support in rescue and recovery efforts (see H. Res. 139), H1524 [2MR]
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]
OAS: withhold a percentage of U.S. contributions for every permanent council meeting held where provisions of the Inter-American Democratic Charter are not invoked relative to Venezuelan constitutional reforms (see H.R. 2542), H5086 [14JY]
Office of the Special Inspector General for Overseas Contingency Operations: establish (see H.R. 2880), H6042 [9SE]
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: establish a Trade Enforcement Division (see S. 1827), S7187 [8NO]
OPIC: reauthorize programs (see H.R. 2762), H5884 [1AU]
Pakistan: call for release of Raymond Davis in accordance with international standards of diplomatic protocol and freeze U.S. assistance until such release (see H. Res. 145), H1575 [3MR]
———condemn killing of Government officials for advocacy of religious freedom and call on the U.N. and Pakistan to advocate the repeal of blasphemy laws (see H. Res. 141), H1575 [3MR]
———express condolences upon the assassination of Minister for Minorities Shahbaz Bhatti and call on the U.S. to renew efforts to promote religious freedom and tolerance (see H. Res. 164), H1725 [10MR]
———prohibit assistance (see H.R. 1790), H3109 [5MY] (see H.R. 3013), H6412 [22SE]
———prohibit assistance pending certification that Pakistan did not have knowledge on the possible whereabouts of Osama bin Laden (see H.R. 1699), H2998 [3MY]
Palestinians: restrict funds for the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 2457), H4748 [7JY]
Petroleum: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (see S. 394), S870 [17FE] (see H.R. 1346), H2291 [4AP] (see H.R. 1899), H3300 [13MY]
Philippines: enhance security ties, expand economic relationship, promote bilateral ties with the U.S., and strengthen democratic institutions, maritime security, infrastructure, and military professionalism (see S. Res. 252), S5251 [2AU]
Poland: anniversary of airplane crash in Russia that killed Poland's President Lech Kaczynski and other individuals (see S. Res. 135), S2266 [7AP]
———call for independent investigation into plane crash in Russia that killed Poland's President Lech Kaczynski and other individuals (see S. Con. Res. 14), S2581 [2MY] (see H. Con. Res. 44), H2913 [15AP]
———honor memory of victims, express sympathy to citizens and survivors of victims of airplane crash in Russia and solidarity with people and Polish-American communities, and support Polish Government (see H. Res. 213), H2534 [7AP]
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: increase fossil fuel productivity, accelerate transition to renewable fuels, and collaborate with allies to establish project to address issue of peak oil (see H. Res. 12), H41 [5JA]
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]
Saudi Arabia: encourage political participation by women (see S. Res. 216), S4076 [23JN]
Ships and vessels: waive requirement to report the arrival at any port or place within the U.S. of a vessel of Canada if the vessel does not anchor or dock at any harbor within the customs territory of the U.S. (see H.R. 2661), H5580 [26JY]
Slovenia: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 212), S3970 [21JN]
South Sudan: congratulate for referendum on independence, call for peaceful resolution of issues with Sudan, and promote human rights, democracy efforts, and access to aid (see S. Con. Res. 25), S4641 [18JY] (see H. Con. Res. 65), H5086 [14JY]
Southeast Asia: protect and increase U.S. support for delaying the construction of mainstream dams along the Mekong River (see S. Res. 227), S4450 [7JY]
Sri Lanka: commend U.N. efforts to implement human rights accountability, call for investigation of war crimes and other human rights violations, and allow greater freedom of movement (see S. Res. 84), S1060 [1MR] (see H. Res. 177), H1985 [17MR]
Sudan: continue restrictions unless the President certifies that Sudan is no longer engaged in training, harboring, supplying, financing, or supporting in any way the Lord's Resistance Army (see H.R. 895), H1573 [3MR]
Syria: impose sanctions on persons making certain investments that directly and significantly contribute to the enhancement of the ability of Syria to develop its petroleum resources (see S. 1472), S5250 [2AU]
———strengthen sanctions, enhance multilateral commitment to address threatening policies, and establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government (see H.R. 2106), H4034 [3JN]
———support peaceful demonstrations and universal freedoms and condemn human rights violations (see S. Res. 180), S2875 [11MY] (see H. Res. 296), H4035 [3JN]
Taiwan: express concerns relative to impact of China on freedom, security, and stability (see H. Con. Res. 39), H2665 [13AP]
———provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China (see S. 1539), S5499 [12SE] (see H.R. 2992), H6341 [21SE]
———strengthen and clarify commercial, cultural, and other relations between the U.S. and Taiwan (see H.R. 2918), H6180 [14SE]
Taxation: impose an excise tax on currency transactions and use funds to establish child care, global health care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation trust funds (see H.R. 755), H1176 (see H.R. 755), H1195 [17FE]
Terrorism: 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]
Tunisia: commend holding of fair, free, and democratic elections and affirm U.S. national interest of democratic reforms and economic development (see S. Res. 316), S7187 [8NO]
Turkey: disapprove issuance of a letter of offer relative to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and services to Turkey (see H.J. Res. 83), H7331 [3NO]
———end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties (see H. Res. 306), H4277 [15JN]
———observance of Republic Day (see H. Res. 221), H2604 [12AP]
U.N.: prohibit funding for U.N. Headquarters Building renovation or reconstruction project unless the U.N. adopts best practices in contracting and procurement (see H.R. 167), H39 [5JA]
———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]
———terminate U.S. membership (see H.R. 1146), H1982 [17MR]
U.S. Office for Contingency Operations: establish (see H.R. 3660), H8965 [14DE]
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.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty: anniversary (see S. Res. 252), S5251 [2AU]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): strengthen strategic force posture by implementing and supplementing certain provisions (see S. 1097), S3426 [26MY] (see H.R. 1750), H3107 [5MY]
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]
Venezuela: designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 247), H3061 [4MY]
Vietnam: condemn crackdown on democracy activists, repeal measures used to persecute peaceful political dissent, release political prisoners, and ensure compliance with international human rights standards (see H. Res. 484), H8187 [6DE]
———impose sanctions on individuals who are complicit in human rights abuses against nationals of Vietnam or their families (see S. 1051), S3274 [24MY] (see H.R. 156), H39 [5JA]
———promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1410), H2533 [7AP]
———support Internet freedom (see H. Res. 29), H136 [7JA]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see S. 641), S1827 [17MR] (see H.R. 3658), H8965 [14DE]
White House Conference on Haiti: convene (see H.R. 3711), H9926 [16DE]
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]
Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: repeal (see S. 1646), S6089 [4OC]
Briefs
IAEA's Iran Report—Assessment and Implications: Arms Control Association, H8852 [13DE]
Cloture motions
Armed Forces: authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (S.J. Res. 20), motion to proceed, S4305 [30JN]
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 the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S6003 [26SE], S6085 [4OC], S6283 [6OC]
———identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), motion to proceed, S6034 [3OC]
Declarations
Reject Nuclear Deterrence—An Urgent Call to Action: Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, E997 [31MY]
Factsheets
Senator Inhofe Response to French Ambassador to the U.S. Statement on Cote d'Ivoire Presidential Election and Subsequent Humanitarian Situation, S2241 [7AP]
Histories
U.S. POW Delegation Trip to Japan Participants, E1854 [13OC]
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, 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], 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]
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]
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]
Develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan: Jean B. Smith, H8904 [14DE]
Event commemorating Nagorno-Karabakh independence: Yashar Aliyev, Ambassador of Azerbaijan, E1619 [14SE]
Extend normal trade relations status to Moldova: Mark B. Levin, National Conference on Soviet Jewry, S5829 [21SE]
Free trade agreements with Colombia, the Republic of Korea, and Panama and trade adjustment assistance legislation: several Senators, S5035 [29JY]
Impose sanctions on foreign financial institutions that deal with the Central Bank of Iran: Timothy F. Geithner, Sec. of the Treasury, S8136 [1DE]
Iran Threat Reduction Act: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H8847 [13DE]
———Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H8847 [13DE]
———Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H8847 [13DE]
———Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H8847 [13DE]
———Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8847, H8848 [13DE]
———several organizations, H8856 [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]
National Criminal Justice Commission: Scott Burns, National District Attorneys Association, S6798 [20OC]
———William J. Johnson, National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., S6798 [20OC]
NATO mission in Libya: Representative Kucinich, E1351, E1352 [19JY]
NATO mission in Libya funding: Representative Kaptur, H4554 [24JN]
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]
Provide Taiwan with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China: Senator Lugar, Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5854 [22SE]
———Senator Murkowski, S5854 [22SE]
———several Representatives, S5860 [22SE]
———several Senators, S5854 [22SE]
Reaffirm support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Middle East and oppose a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state: several Representatives, H6337 [21SE]
Removal of Peter Fuller from position as trainer of Afghan forces relative to comments on Afghanistan President and government: Representative Jones, H7583 [15NO]
Republic of the Marshall Islands Supplemental Nuclear Compensation Act: Jurelang Zedkaia, President of the Marshall Islands, S690 [14FE]
Support democratic transition in Libya, commend U.S. Armed Forces and promote limited use to enforce U.N. resolutions, and advocate departure of Muammar Qaddafi from power and distribution of frozen assets: President Obama, H3995 [3JN]
Trade agreements with Colombia, the Republic of Korea, and Panama: Leo W. Gerard, United Steelworkers of America (organization), H6822 [12OC]
———Mark H. Ayers, AFL-CIO, H6823 [12OC]
———William Samuel, AFL-CIO, H6821 [12OC]
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]
Colombian land rights, victims' rights, and displaced leaders murdered in 2011, H5024 [14JY]
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]
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 Export Control Regulations: President Obama, H5907 [16AU]
National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Obama, S1405 [8MR], S7151 [7NO], H1601 [8MR]
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 Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction: President Obama, S7293 [9NO], H7403 [10NO]
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, S1118 [2MR], H1501 [2MR]
National Emergency With Respect to the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation Created by the Accumulation of Weapons-Usable Fissile Material in Russia: President Obama, S3919 [20JN], H4331 [20JN]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Switzerland: President Obama, S292 [26JA]
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: President Obama, H6483 [3OC]
U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: President Obama, S6047, S6049 [3OC], H6484, H6485 [3OC]
U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: President Obama, H6484 [3OC]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty Ratification: President Obama, S480 [2FE]
Motions
Armed Forces: authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (S.J. Res. 20), S4313 [5JY]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), S5478 [9SE], S5617 [14SE]
Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S6069 [4OC], S6315 [6OC]
Press releases
IACHR Condemns Murder of Human Rights Activist and Expresses Concern Over New Threats to Human Rights Defenders in Colombia: Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, H5024 [14JY]
Provincial Journalist Shot to Death in Colombia: Committee To Protect Journalists, H5024 [14JY]
Repression of Cuban Dissidents Persists Despite Releases: Amnesty International (organization), H1978 [17MR]
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]
———prohibit funding for contractors to pay any taxes to the Afghan Ministry of Finance, H4745 [7JY]
———prohibit funding for tax collection by the Afghan Ministry of Finance, H4720, H4721 [7JY]
———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]
———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]
Albania: anniversary of diplomatic relations with U.S., E492 [15MR]
Appropriations: revised allocation of spending authority to Committee on Ways and Means (House), H6779 [11OC]
Arab countries: support democracy efforts, H1405 [1MR], H4536 [24JN], H7012 [25OC]
Armed Forces: authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (H.J. Res. 67), E1148 [21JN]
———authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (H.J. Res. 68), H4452 [22JN], H4531, H4532, H4540-H4550, H4552, H4559, H4560 [24JN], E1213, E1214 [24JN]
———authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (H.J. Res. 68), consideration (H. Res. 328), H4534-H4540 [24JN]
———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, H74 [6JA], H234 [18JA], H324, H329 [19JA], H417, H418 [24JA], H501 [26JA], H1397 [1MR], H1457 [2MR], H1847 [16MR], H2045 [30MR], H2297 [5AP], H2332 [6AP], H2578 [12AP], H2925 [2MY], H2941 [3MY], H3163 [11MY], H3235 [12MY], H3395 [24MY], H3425-H3429, H3666-H3668 [25MY], H3695-H3699, H3704, H3705 [26MY], H3763 [31MY], H3919 [2JN], H4025 [3JN], H4080, H4174 [14JN], H4193 [15JN], H4372 [22JN], H4463, H4465, H4467, H4472, H4508 [23JN], H4679 [7JY], H4857, H4859, H4860, H4861 [12JY], H5021 [14JY], H5154 [19JY], H5288 [21JY], H6102 [13SE], H6145 [14SE], H6507, H6514, H6520 [4OC], H6557, H6559, H6560, H6561, H6562, H6565 [5OC], H6783, H6784, H6787 [12OC], H6857, H6858, H6867 [13OC], H7011 [25OC], H7212 [2NO], H7720 [17NO], H8143 [6DE], H8193, H8196 [7DE], H8903, H8906 [14DE], E82 [19JA], E94 [20JA], E422 [4MR], E986 [27MY], E1239 [6JY], E1257 [7JY], E1590 [9SE], E1808 [7OC]
———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan and Iraq, H3003 [4MY]
———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Iraq, H4740 [7JY], H7011, H7015, H7018 [25OC], H7082 [26OC], H7152 [27OC], H7212 [2NO], H7587 [15NO], E422 [4MR]
———enforcement of no-fly zone over Libya, H1992, H2023 [29MR], H2095-H2098 [30MR]
———impose no-fly zone over Libya, H1968 [17MR]
———proclaim a National Day of Honor to celebrate members returning from deployment in Afghanistan and Iraq, H3688-H3690 [26MY], H4025 [3JN], H7018 [25OC]
———prohibit funding for deployment of ground troops in Libya, H3357, H3396 [24MY], H3417, H3673, H3674 [25MY], H4011, H4014 [3JN], H4737 [7JY], E969, E971 [27MY]
———prohibit funding for deployment of ground troops in Libya (H. Res. 292), H3998-H4011, H4013, H4014, H4016-H4022, H4023 [3JN], H4534, H4561 [24JN], E1059 [7JN]
———prohibit funding for deployment of ground troops in Libya (H. Res. 292), consideration (H. Res. 294), H3990-H3998 [3JN]
———prohibit funding to support military operations in Libya, H4354 [21JN], H4688, H4689-H4694, H4703, H4713, H4714 [7JY], H4765 [8JY]
———repeal authorization of use of military force against Iraq, H8956 [14DE]
———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 in advance specific statutory authorization for use in response to civil unrest in Libya (H. Con. Res. 31), H1671 [10MR], E493 [15MR]
———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]
———restrict use of funds in support of NATO mission in Libya (H.R. 2278), H4452 [22JN], H4531, H4542, H4550-H4564 [24JN], E1213, E1214 [24JN], E1219 [28JN]
———restrict use of funds in support of NATO mission in Libya (H.R. 2278), consideration (H. Res. 328), H4534-H4540 [24JN]
———tribute to members for service, E2331 [20DE]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq, H8993 [15DE]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, H3311, H3312 [23MY], H6101 [13SE], H8977, H8978 [15DE], H9942 [19DE]
———withdrawal of troops from Iraq, H8909, H8913 [14DE], H8981, H8983, H8984, H8993 [15DE], H9800, H9909 [16DE], H9947, H10000 [20DE], E2255 [14DE], E2282 [15DE], E2285, E2289, E2297, E2303 [16DE]
———withdrawal of troops from Libya, H4541, H4547 [24JN]
Arms control: reduce nuclear weapons and apply savings to certain domestic initiatives while ensuring environmental restoration and clean-energy conversion (H.R. 1334), E603 [1AP]
Association of Former Members of Congress: status of Congressional Study Groups on Germany, Turkey, and Japan, H4089 [14JN]
Azerbaijan: independence anniversary, E937 [24MY], E947 [25MY], E970, E985, E990 [27MY], E1000 [31MY], E1018 [2JN], E1893 [18OC]
———tribute to support of war on terrorism, E1623 [14SE]
Bahrain: human rights violations, H3814 [1JN], E735 [15AP], E2202 [7DE]
———U.S. policy, E554-E556 [29MR], E2202 [7DE]
Belarus: human rights violations, H5109 [15JY], H6329 [21SE], H8345 [12DE]
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]
Brazil: U.S. promotion of Brazilian offshore drilling relative to U.S. purchase of Brazilian oil, H2091 [30MR], H2315 [5AP], H2345 [6AP]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 66), H5266-H5269 [20JY], E1503 [5AU]
Canada: approval of Beyond the Border agreement to ease border trade and travel, H8201 [7DE]
———elections, H3065 [5MY]
———recognize and thank Gander, Newfoundland, and other airports and communities for assistance provided following the closure of U.S. airspace due to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (H. Res. 286), E1004 [31MY]
Carter, Jimmy: visit to Cuba to discuss U.S.-Cuba relations, H2102-H2104 [30MR]
Chile: urge dialogue with indigenous people of Easter Island relative to land right disputes, H545 [8FE], H947 [16FE]
China: civil rights violations, E1126 [16JN]
———human rights violations, H1979 [17MR]
———mandatory abortion and sterilization policies, E1726 [29SE]
———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]
Clean Air Act: delay effect of reclassifying certain nonattainment areas adjacent to an international border (H.R. 325), E101 [24JA]
Colombia: human rights violations, H5022, H5023, H5027 [14JY]
———report on congressional delegation trip, H6103 [13SE]
Congress: staff exchange program with the German Bundestag, E321 [28FE]
Congressional Caucus on U.S.-Turkey Relations and Turkish Americans: anniversary, E578 [31MR]
Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, H8058 [1DE], E2146, E2152, E2155, E2156, E2158, E2159 [1DE]
———commend members of Brigada de Asalto 2506 (Assault Brigade 2506) involved in the Bay of Pigs operation and continue to promote democracy and human rights, H2607 [13AP], E734 [15AP]
———human rights violations, H1977-H1979 [17MR], H2102-H2104 [30MR], H7315 [3NO]
———Radio and TV Marti funding, H1308 [18FE]
———release of political prisoner Oscar Biscet from Cuban prison, H1977-H1979 [17MR]
Cyprus: 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 Defense: allow transfer of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and other locations to the U.S. for prosecution in Federal courts under certain conditions, H3641-H3643, H3649, H3650 [25MY]
———Commander's Emergency Response Program funding, H4652 [6JY], H4718, H4719 [7JY]
———overseas contingency operations funding, H9898 [16DE]
———Overseas Contingency Operations Transfer Fund funding, H4655, H4656 [6JY], H4708, H4736, H4737 [7JY]
———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]
———strategic troop levels in Europe funding, H1277-H1279 [18FE]
———submit report on Russian nuclear forces and the U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), H3718 [26MY]
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: decision to send Border Patrol agents to protect the southern border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, H106 [7JA]
———prohibit funding to process the release of illegal immigrants who have committed certain crimes, H3903 [1JN]
Dept. of Peace: establish (H.R. 808), H1973 [17MR]
Dept. of State: annviersary of Overseas Security Advisory Council, H2939 [3MY]
———congressional oversight hearing on International Religious Freedom Report, E2113 [22NO]
———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]
———release of human rights report, H2600 [12AP]
———remove People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) from list of foreign terrorist organizations, E1336 [15JY]
———remove People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) from list of foreign terrorist organizations (H. Res. 60), E1776 [5OC], E1786 [6OC]
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 State and foreign relations: authorizing appropriations and certain authorities (H.R. 2583), E2113 [22NO]
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]
Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), H6563 [5OC], H6798 [12OC], H6863, H6867 [13OC], H6924, H6959 [14OC], H7023, H7062, H7063 [25OC], H7119 [26OC], H7591 [15NO], H8142 [6DE], H9800 [16DE]
Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H5022 [14JY]
Egypt: call for free and fair elections, H474 [26JA]
———call on new Egyptian Government to fulfill its commitment to the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty and to freedom of navigation of the Suez Canal, H1060 [16FE]
———condemn attacks against Christians, H1677 [10MR], H3284 [13MY], H4472 [23JN], H4591 [6JY], E704 [13AP]
———human rights violations, H7591 [15NO], E1868 [14OC]
———support democracy, universal rights, and the peaceful transition to a representative government, H556 [9FE], H746 [14FE]
FAA: implement international safety standards for the transport of lithium batteries, H2173-H2175 [31MR]
Foreign aid: establish Global Security Contingency Fund, H3713 [26MY]
———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]
Foreign countries: develop a non-interventionist approach, H3003 [4MY]
———human rights violations, H1979, H1980 [17MR]
———report on congressional delegation trip to Afghanistan, Kuwait, Iraq, and Bahrain, H1365 [28FE]
Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency, H6837 [12OC]
———clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (H.R. 639), H2053-H2055 [30MR], H2331 [6AP], H4687 [7JY], H5962 [7SE], H6357 [22SE], H6795 [12OC], H6863, H6865, H6867, H6868 [13OC], H7213 [2NO], H7270, H7284-H7287 [3NO], H7740-H7742 [17NO], H8142 [6DE], E1892 [18OC]
———clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws, H115 [7JA]
———recognize importance of passing free trade agreement with Colombia, H122 [7JA]
———recognize importance of trade to the U.S. economy and the importance of passing free trade agreements with Colombia, the Republic of Korea, and Panama, H1556 [3MR], H2115 [31MR], H4357 [21JN], H4376, H4386 [22JN], H4475, H4522 [23JN], H4862 [12JY], H5243, H5245 [20JY], H5292, H5301 [21JY], H5675 [28JY], H6306 [21SE], H6370 [22SE], H6488, H6489-H6495 [3OC], H6516, H6522, H6541 [4OC]
———U.S. deficit, H3214 [11MY], H4864 [12JY], H6141 [14SE], H8960 [14DE]
Fuller, Peter: removal from position as trainer of Afghan forces relative to comments on Afghanistan President and government, H7583, H7585 [15NO]
Gillard, Julia: U.S. visit by Australian Prime Minister, E466 [11MR]
Greece: independence anniversary, E577 [31MR], E633 [5AP]
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]
Houston, TX: tribute to Young Scholars Academy for Excellence students for yellow ribbons honoring troops returning from Iraq, H8981 [15DE]
Hu Jintao: U.S. visit by Chinese President, H330, H331 [19JA], E83 [20JA]
Human rights: condemn support for Syria's crackdown on protesters, E1108 [15JN]
———prohibit provision of military assistance to countries that recruit and use child soldiers, H4726 [7JY]
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]
Immigration: clarify law prohibiting issuance of certain visas to nationals of countries that refuse or unreasonably delay repatriation (H.R. 3256), H7015 [25OC]
———national policy to comprehensively improve system, H6848 [12OC]
India: tribute to Indo-U.S. Education Conclave, E2066 [16NO]
Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H1969-H1973 [17MR]
Inter American Foundation: funding, E300 [18FE]
International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment, and Prevention: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (H. Res. 360), E1368 [20JY]
International Religious Freedom Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2867), H6152-H6156 [14SE], E1643 [15SE]
———reauthorize (H.R. 2867), Senate amendments, H9810-H9812 [16DE]
Iran: condemn execution of political activists, E100 [24JA]
———condemn human rights violations, release political prisoners, support democracy, remove terrorist designation from opposition group, and impose sanctions to deter nuclear program (H. Res. 94), E312 [18FE]
———condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, E961 [26MY]
———condemn persecution of religious minorities and continued violation of human rights, H473 [26JA]
———condemn restrictions on freedoms of speech, the press, expression, and assembly, human rights abuses, and censorship, and support access to the Internet and personal communication services, H937 [16FE]
———condemn support of extremist organizations, E1345 [18JY]
———enhance economic sanctions, E636 [5AP]
———handling of U.S. hostage crisis of 1979, H1559 [3MR]
———human rights violations, E636 [5AP]
———human rights violations of Bahais, E384, E386 [1MR]
———impose sanctions on foreign financial institutions that deal with the Central Bank of Iran, H8919 [14DE]
———presume refugee eligiblity for persecuted religious minorities, H9901 [16DE]
———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H3421 [25MY], H6846-H6848 [12OC], H7383-H7385 [4NO], H7590 [15NO], E651 [6AP]
———strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (H.R. 1905), H8742, H8834-H8859 [13DE], H8913, H8915 [14DE], H8978, H8993 [15DE], E1345 [18JY], E1995 [3NO], E2256, E2257, E2258, E2262, E2266 [14DE], E2269, E2282 [15DE], E2286 [16DE]
———U.S. policy, H241 [18JA], E1670 [21SE]
Iraq: decision to close Camp Ashraf, E2252 [14DE]
———ensure that humanitarian protections are upheld for the residents of Camp Ashraf (H. Res. 231), E2218 [8DE]
———history of classified documents that led to conflicts, H503 [26JA]
———report on congressional delegation trip relative to the killing of Iranian political dissidents at Camp Ashraf by Iraqi authorities, H4067 [13JN]
Iraqi Security Forces Fund: funding, H875 [15FE]
Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas, H4532 [24JN], E1195 [24JN]
———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]
———U.S. policy, H3352 [24MY], H5974 [8SE], E273 [18FE]
Japan: commend for extending official apology to former U.S. POW from the Pacific War and moving forward in planning to invite surviving members to Japan (H. Res. 333), E1853 [13OC]
———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and tsunami and support relief efforts, H1759, H1760 [11MR], H1897 [16MR], E461 [11MR]
———express condolences to families of victims and survivors of earthquake and tsunami, commend response efforts, and support international relief efforts, H1773 [14MR], H1803 [15MR], H1850 [16MR], H2049 [30MR]
Kenya: support efforts to battle terrorism in Somalia, H7834 [18NO]
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: human rights violations, E1726 [29SE]
Korea, Republic of: U.S. policy, E863 [11MY]
Kosovo: U.S. policy, E1485 [2AU]
Liberia: elections, E2095 [18NO]
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]
———require rebels use frozen Libyan assets to reimburse the U.S. for military and humanitarian support, H5091 [15JY]
———require the President to recommend specific reductions in non-security discretionary appropriations to offset costs of military operations (H.R. 1323), H4006 [3JN]
———respect sovereignty and freedoms of speech and the press, condemn attacks on journalists, and support efforts of news agencies reporting on political events, H1968 [17MR]
———return frozen assets to the Libyan people for their benefit and explore the possibility of using some of such funds to reimburse NATO countries for military support (H. Con. Res. 75), E1569 [8SE]
———return frozen assets to the Libyan people for their benefit and explore the possibility of using some of such funds to reimburse NATO countries for military support (H. Con. Res. 79), E1626 [14SE]
———role of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) in rebel forces' activities, H7270 [3NO]
———support democratic transition, commend U.S. Armed Forces and promote limited use to enforce U.N. resolutions, and advocate departure of Muammar Qaddafi from power and distribution of frozen assets (S. Res. 194), H3995 [3JN]
———U.S. policy, H5948 [7SE], E596 [1AP], E1351 [19JY]
Louisa County, VA: express condolences to those affected by earthquake and commend recovery efforts, E1733 [29SE]
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]
———assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing violence against Mexican and U.S. citizens, H1428 [1MR], H5402 [25JY]
———call for investigation of murder of David Hartley on Falcon Lake on U.S.-Mexico border, H3283 [13MY], H6280 [21SE], H6568 [5OC]
———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]
Middle East: express that a Palestinian government which includes Hamas should be prohibited from receiving U.S. aid until that government publicly commits to the Quartet Principles, H4199 [15JN]
———express that a Palestinian government which includes Hamas should be prohibited from receiving U.S. aid until that government publicly commits to the Quartet Principles (H. Res. 244), E820 [5MY]
———Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, H3322 [23MY]
———limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority if they unilaterally declare a Palestinian state, H6335 [21SE]
———limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority if they unilaterally declare a Palestinian state (H.R. 1592), H6333 [21SE]
———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]
———reaffirm relationship with Israel and oppose unification of Hamas and Palestinian Authority, H3283 [13MY]
———reaffirm support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and oppose a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state, H6279, H6280, H6282, H6330, H6331-H6337 [21SE], H6349, H6351 [22SE], H6418 [23SE], H6488 [3OC], H6520 [4OC], H6665 [6OC], H8742 [13DE], E1658 [20SE], E1704, E1714, E1718, E1719 [23SE], E1723 [26SE], E1745 [3OC], E1792 [6OC]
———reaffirm support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and oppose a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state (H. Res. 268), H4625-H4632 [6JY], H4756 [8JY], H6329, H6330 [21SE], E1252, E1255, E1264, E1265 [7JY], E1268, E1272, E1277, E1279 [8JY], E1283 [11JY], E1295, E1303 [12JY], E1305, E1314, E1315 [13JY]
———reaffirm U.S. principles regarding the security of Israel and peace in the Middle East, H3422 [25MY], H3749-H3752 [26MY], H8976 [15DE]
———support Israel's right of self-defense, condemn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (H. Res. 271), H3324 [23MY], H7388 [4NO], H7431 [14NO]
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]
Morocco: human rights violations, E1442 [29JY]
Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E149 [8FE], E267, E279, E292, E297 [18FE], E330 [28FE], E504 [16MR]
National security: call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century (H. Res. 19), H234 [18JA], H329 [19JA], H418 [24JA], H4679 [7JY], H4857, H4859 [12JY], H5496 [26JY], H6145 [14SE], H6351 [22SE], H6514 [4OC], H7216 [2NO], H7721 [17NO], H7937 [30NO], H8143 [6DE], H8196 [7DE]
———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]
———ensure that legislative language addressing border security improvement differentiates between high-risk and low-risk borders, E1680 [21SE]
———improve border security, H2315-H2320 [5AP], H3284, H3297 [13MY], H3765 [31MY], H6848 [12OC], H6858 [13OC], H7901 [29NO]
———improve border security (H.R. 1299), E1680 [21SE]
———maintain National Guard assistance in U.S.-Mexico border control activities, H1896 [16MR], H3638 [25MY]
Northern Ireland: elections, E895 [13MY]
———tribute to opening of parade season and call for peace, E1358 [19JY]
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 Age Peace Foundation: tribute, E997 [31MY]
Obama, President: evaluation of administration, H4357 [21JN], H4786-H4791 [8JY], H4855 [12JY], H6963 [14OC]
———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: require report on information regarding human rights violations of the military government in Argentina in the 1970s, H3254-H3256 [12MY]
———submit national intelligence estimate on the impact of recent revolutions in North Africa and the Middle East on the security of Israel, H6028 [9SE]
Pakistan: condemn killing of Government officials for advocacy of religious freedom and call on the U.N. and Pakistan to advocate the repeal of blasphemy laws, E411 [3MR]
———express condolences upon the assassination of Minister for Minorities Shahbaz Bhatti and call on the U.S. to renew efforts to promote religious freedom and tolerance, E2113 [22NO]
———foreign aid funding, H3814 [1JN]
———prohibit assistance, H4711, H4712 [7JY]
———prohibit assistance (H.R. 3013), H6447 [23SE], H7936 [30NO]
———prohibit assistance pending certification that Pakistan did not have knowledge on the possible whereabouts of Osama bin Laden (H.R. 1699), H3012 [4MY], H3118 [10MY]
———U.S. policy, H3003 [4MY], H7937 [30NO]
Palestinians: unification of Hamas and Fatah political parties, H3012 [4MY]
Peace: promote policy, H728 [14FE], H5948 [7SE]
Peace Corps: funding, E248 [16FE]
Petroleum: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (H.R. 1899), E898 [13MY]
Plevneliev, Rosen: election as President of Bulgaria, E1991 [3NO]
Poland: anniversary of airplane crash in Russia that killed Poland's President Lech Kaczynski and other individuals, H2330, H2336 [6AP]
———anniversary of Katyn Massacre by Soviet police, H2330, H2336 [6AP]
———urge designation as a program country under the visa waiver program, E1295 [12JY]
Population: prohibit Federal officials from expending Federal funds for population control or planning programs or family planning activities (H.R. 1099), E489, E491 [15MR]
POW: U.S. POW delegation trip to Japan, E1853 [13OC]
Power resources: increase fossil fuel productivity, accelerate transition to renewable fuels, and collaborate with allies to establish project to address issue of peak oil (H. Res. 12), H3401-H3406 [24MY], H8117-H8120 [2DE]
Public debt: debt held by foreigners, H611 [10FE], H2320 [5AP]
Rangel, Representative: appreciation to U.S. and South Korean officials during visit, E902 [13MY]
Russia: limit sharing of missile defense technology, H8144 [6DE]
———U.S. policy, H329 [19JA], H4370 [22JN], E228 [15FE]
Rwanda: human rights violations, E982 [27MY]
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]
Somalia: develop a strategy to address piracy, H1595 [8MR]
South Sudan: congratulate for referendum on independence, call for peaceful resolution of issues with Sudan, and promote human rights, democracy efforts, and access to aid, E1366 [20JY]
———establishment as new nation, H4756 [8JY], E1268, E1273, E1274, E1277 [8JY]
———U.S. policy, E1360 [19JY]
Sri Lanka: call for investigation of alleged war crimes, E65 [18JA], E1731 [29SE]
———New Year observance, E721 [14AP]
Sudan: hiring of lobbyist in effort to remove U.S. sanctions, H8735 [13DE], H8975 [15DE]
———human rights violations, H4688 [7JY], H8735 [13DE], H8975 [15DE], E1155 [22JN], E1719 [23SE]
Syria: condemn human rights violations and urge access by humanitarian aid groups, H4377 [22JN]
———human rights violations, H3814 [1JN], H3922 [2JN], E818 [5MY]
———support peaceful demonstrations and universal freedoms and condemn human rights violations, H3284 [13MY], H4471 [23JN], H4677 [7JY], H4954 [13JY], H5594 [27JY], E893 [13MY], E1119 [16JN], E1491 [2AU]
Taiwan: anniversary of 2-28 incident, E330 [28FE]
———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]
———provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China, H6567 [5OC]
———sale of F-16 fighters, E764 [15AP], E2099 [18NO]
———U.S. policy, E896 [13MY]
Taxation: impose an excise tax on currency transactions and use funds to establish child care, global health care, and climate change adaptation and mitigation trust funds (H.R. 755), E262 [18FE]
Terrorism: assess status of the war on terrorism, H2926, H2927 [2MY], H3052, H3053 [4MY], H3096 [5MY], H3236 [12MY], H3322 [23MY], H4646-H4648, H4650 [6JY], H7415 [14NO], H7585 [15NO], H8194 [7DE], H8350 [12DE]
Thailand: human rights violations, E268 [18FE]
Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (H.R. 2830), H6629 [6OC]
Treaties and agreements: ratification of free trade agreements with Colombia, the Republic of Korea, and Panama, H5983 [8SE]
Tunisia: democracy efforts, H474 [26JA]
Turkey: end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties (H. Res. 306), H8873, H8878 [13DE], H8912 [14DE], E2252, E2253, E2254, E2261 [14DE], E2276 [15DE], E2290 [16DE]
———express condolences to those affected by earthquake and pledge support in rescue and recovery efforts, E1913 [24OC], E1923 [25OC], E1974 [1NO]
———observance of Republic Day, E925 [23MY]
U.N.: headquarters building renovation or reconstruction projects funding, H1291, H1292 [18FE]
———oppose resolution criticizing Israeli settlements in the West Bank, E282 [18FE]
———reject Syria's bid to join the Human Rights Council, E818 [5MY]
———support resolution recognizing a state of Palestine, H6447 [23SE]
———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], H3693-H3695 [26MY], E301 [18FE], E1031 [2JN]
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: require improvement of labor rights and security for workers before approval and implementation, H6508 [4OC], H6740-H6745 [11OC], H6796-H6804 [12OC]
U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3080), H6742, H6744, H6758-H6771 [11OC], H6784, H6785, H6789, H6794, H6795, H6805, H6807-H6832 [12OC], H6862, H6864, H6866 [13OC], H6961 [14OC], E1824, E1826, E1830, E1831, E1832, E1834, E1836, E1837, E1838, E1839, E1840, E1841 [12OC], E1846, E1847 [13OC], E1872, E1878, E1883 [14OC], E1906, E1913 [24OC]
———approve and implement (H.R. 3080), consideration (H. Res. 425), H6710-H6722 [11OC]
———ratification, H1802 [15MR], H2056 [30MR], H2114, H2115 [31MR], H2610 [13AP], H5027, H5081, H5083 [14JY], H5168 [19JY], H6141 [14SE], E681 [8AP], E867 [11MY], E902 [13MY]
U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: require improvement of labor rights and security for workers before approval and implementation, E1845 [13OC]
Uganda: develop a strategy to support efforts to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army and authorize funds for relief, reconstruction, and transitional justice, H4733 [7JY]
Ukraine: democracy efforts, E1188 [23JN]
———independence anniversary and support for continued political and economic development (H. Res. 401), E1715 [23SE]
UNESCO: prohibit funding relative to vote to award Palestinian Authority full membership, H7271 [3NO]
University of Florida: student government support for Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations and opposition to Palestinian statehood, E1983 [2NO]
Vietnam: human rights violations, H3816 [1JN], H4957 [13JY]
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc.: tribute to Australian Government for contribution to help build Education Center at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, E415 [3MR], E422 [4MR]
Vietnamese conflict: anniversary of the fall of Saigon to Communist forces, E797 [3MY]
War: domestic and international impact of military involvement in the Middle East and central Asia, H377 [20JA]
———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]
War Powers Resolution: compliance relative to U.S. enforcement of no-fly zone over Libya, H2048 [30MR], H2111, H2119-H2122 [31MR], H2321 [5AP], H2335 [6AP]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (H.R. 3658), H8731 [13DE], E2254 [14DE]
White House Conference on Haiti: convene (H.R. 3711), E2298 [16DE]
Women: strengthen U.S. advocacy for women's rights in foreign countries (H.R. 418), E108 [25JA]
World Food Day: observance, H6861 [13OC], E1914 [24OC]
World Refugee Day: observance, E1131 [20JN]
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]
American Russian Cultural Cooperation Foundation: tribute to exhibit honoring Czar Alexander II and Abraham Lincoln, S6659 [18OC]
Arab countries: support democracy efforts, S1103 [2MR], S5528 [13SE]
Argentina: impact of debt default, S1398 [8MR]
Armed Forces: authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (H.J. Res. 68), S4050, S4054 [23JN]
———authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (S.J. Res. 20), S3941-S3945 [21JN], S3981, S4011-S4014 [22JN], S4323-S4325 [5JY]
———authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (S.J. Res. 20), motion to proceed, S4313-S4319 [5JY]
———authorize military operations in Libya, S3861 [16JN]
———commemorate and honor service and sacrifice of members and their families as combat mission in Iraq draws to a close (S. Res. 349), S8759, S8760 [17DE]
———deployment of troops to Central Africa to support efforts to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army, S6574 [17OC], S6728 [19OC]
———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, S3310 [25MY], S3911-S3913 [20JN], S3955-S3961, S3966 [21JN], S3991 [22JN], S4050, S4053, S4054, S4059 [23JN]
———develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Iraq, S5357-S5361 [7SE], S7165 [8NO]
———enforcement of no-fly zone over Libya, S1880 [28MR], S1921 [29MR], S1951-S1953 [30MR], S2010 [31MR]
———express the sense of the Senate that the President does not have the constitutional authority to authorize a military attack not involving an actual or imminent threat to the country, S1962-S1964 [30MR], S2111 [5AP]
———implement deadline for withdrawal of troops from Iraq, S5753 [20SE]
———prohibit funding for deployment of ground troops in Libya (S.J. Res. 18), S3617-S3620 [8JN], S3862 [16JN]
———repeal authorization of use of military force against Iraq, S7674, S7675 [17NO], S7957, S7968-S7970 [29NO]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, S2565, S2567 [2MY], S8373 [6DE]
———tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. Con. Res. 13), S3365 [25MY]
———withdrawal of troops from Iraq, S8575 [14DE], S8773 [17DE]
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]
Bahrain: limit issuance of a letter of offer relative to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and services to Bahrain (S.J. Res. 28), S6347 [6OC]
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]
———human rights violations, S82 [25JA], S1539 [10MR]
Belarus Democracy Act: reauthorize (H.R. 515), S8611 [14DE], S8773 [17DE]
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: prohibit the transfer of proprietary technology and intellectual property developed with Federal funding to entities of certain countries, S6071, S6072, S6075 [4OC]
China: Dalai Lama's proposals to amend the Charter for Tibetans in Exile to devolve his formal authority to an elected official, S1818 [17MR]
———recognize plight of Tibetan people and call for an effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue, S5380 [7SE]
———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]
Committee to escort Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard into the House Chamber: authority to appoint, S1416 [9MR]
Committee to escort Republic of Korea President Lee Myung-bak into the House Chamber: authority to appoint, S6484 [13OC]
Congress: joint session for address by South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, S6497 [13OC]
Contracts: require rescission or termination of Federal contracts and subcontracts with enemies of the U.S., S7651 [17NO], S7897 [28NO]
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: 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]
———commend members of Brigada de Asalto 2506 (Assault Brigade 2506) involved in the Bay of Pigs operation and continue to promote democracy and human rights (S. Res. 140), S2398 [12AP]
———human rights violations, S5380 [7SE], S6040 [3OC], S7432 [15NO], S8766 [17DE]
Dept. of Defense: modify authority to use Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds for proliferation threat reduction projects and activities outside the former Soviet States (S. 293), S615 [7FE]
———oppose efforts to move location of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), S7958 [29NO]
Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit delegation of vessel inspection and certification to a foreign classification society that provides such services to Iran, North Korea, North Sudan, or Syria (S. 1496), S5263 [2AU]
Dept. of State: designate the Haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization (S. 1959), S8781 [17DE]
———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]
———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]
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 Interior: require companies conducting oil and gas operations off of Cuba to submit an oil spill response plan and provide recommendations on a multinational spill response agreement (S. 405), S907 [17FE]
Dept. of the Treasury: designation of IranAir and Tidewater Inc., responsible for facilitating Iran's transfer of weapons and other proliferation activities, S4060 [23JN]
———identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S5920 [22SE], S5936 [23SE], S6003 [26SE], S6069-S6077, S6079-S6085 [4OC], S6145, S6148, S6150-S6169, S6173-S6175, S6274, S6275 [5OC], S6278-S6285, S6287-S6292, S6294-S6297, S6301-S6303, S6307-S6320 [6OC], S6359, S6360, S6362-S6365, S6368-S6371, S6373, S6378-S6382 [11OC], S6422 [12OC], S6498 [13OC], S6998 [1NO], S7024 [2NO], S8487 [12DE], S8698 [16DE]
———identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), motion to proceed, S6013-S6026, S6033-S6039 [3OC], S6059, S6066-S6069 [4OC]
———identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), unanimous-consent request, S6069, S6070 [4OC], S6313 [6OC]
———prohibit direct cash transfers from Cuban buyers to U.S. financial institutions for payment of agricultural commodities, S7432, S7433 [15NO]
Egypt: call for free and fair elections, S468 [2FE]
———call for President Mubarak to step down immediately, S502, S507 [3FE]
———condemn anti-Semetic rhetoric and recognize the growing threat of Muslim Brotherhood (organization) to democracy, S468 [2FE]
———support democracy, universal rights, and the peaceful transition to a representative government, S2828 [10MY]
———support democracy, universal rights, and the peaceful transition to a representative government (S. Res. 44), S537, S538, S557, S558 [3FE]
———U.S. policy, S8539 [13DE]
Elbegdorj, Tsakhiagiin: U.S. visit by Mongolian President, S3885 [16JN]
Foreign aid: international family planning programs funding, S7433 [15NO]
Foreign countries: report on congressional delegation trip to Afghanistan, S373 [1FE]
Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (H.R. 639), S4048 [23JN]
———clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (S. 328), S5611 [14SE], S5864 [22SE], S6037-S6039 [3OC]
———expand sanctions imposed on Iran, North Korea, and Syria (S. 1048), S4278 [30JN], S5864 [22SE], S6447 [12OC], S6494 [13OC], S7174 [8NO]
———extend certain trade preferences to certain least-developed countries in Asia and the South Pacific (S. 1443), S5020 [28JY]
———recognize importance of trade to the U.S. economy and the importance of passing free trade agreements with Colombia, the Republic of Korea, and Panama, S106 [25JA], S583 [7FE], S1419 [9MR], S1803, S1814 [17MR], S2149 [6AP], S2217, S2226 [7AP], S2645, S2647 [4MY], S2701 [5MY], S3040 [17MY], S3633 [9JN], S3801, S3807 [15JN], S4828 [22JY], S5034-S5036 [29JY], S5588-S5592 [14SE], S5719 [19SE], S5733, S5758 [20SE], S5825-S5827 [21SE], S6060 [4OC], S6297 [6OC]
———U.S. deficit, S1593 [14MR], S1814 [17MR], S3040 [17MY], S3644 [9JN], S3806 [15JN]
Greece: independence anniversary (S. Res. 51), S1874 [17MR]
Guatemala: human rights violations, S2039 [31MR]
Hu Jintao: U.S. visit by Chinese President, S73 [25JA]
Hungary: congratulate for commemorative events honoring legacy of Ronald Reagan, S4327 [5JY]
International Religious Freedom Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2867), S8552 [13DE], S8673 [15DE]
Investment Treaty With Rwanda: ratification, S6004 [26SE]
Iran: condemn ongoing violence against demonstrators, human rights violations, and suppression of electronic communication, support democracy and universal rights, and release political prisoners (S. Res. 73), S924 [17FE]
———condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (S. Res. 80), S1062 [1MR]
———condemn persecution of religious minorities and continued violation of human rights, S1809-S1811 [17MR]
———enhance economic sanctions, S6371, S6372 [11OC]
———human rights violations, S5721 [19SE]
———impose sanctions on foreign financial institutions that deal with the Central Bank of Iran, S7639, S7650 [17NO], S7822 [18NO], S7965 [29NO], S8027-S8030 [30NO], S8105-S8107, S8125, S8126, S8135 [1DE], S8410 [7DE], S8661 [15DE]
———impose sanctions to collapse the Central Bank of Iran, S6494 [13OC], S7173 [8NO]
———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]
———territorial concessions to Palestinians, S3260 [24MY]
———U.S. policy, S5797 [21SE]
Japan: commend for extending official apology to former U.S. POW from the Pacific War and moving forward in planning to invite surviving members to Japan (S. Res. 333), S7782, S7783 [17NO]
———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and tsunami and support relief efforts, S1573, S1578 [14MR]
———express condolences to families of victims and survivors of earthquake and tsunami, commend response efforts, and support international relief efforts, S1584, S1585 [14MR]
———express condolences to families of victims and survivors of earthquake and tsunami, commend response efforts, and support international relief efforts (S. Res. 101), S1610 [14MR], S1749 [16MR]
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]
———political reform, S4149 [28JN]
Lee Myung-bak: U.S. visit by South Korean President, S6473 [13OC]
Levinson, Robert: urge Iran to intensify cooperation relative to investigation of his disappearance, S1500 [9MR], S5929, S5930 [23SE]
Libya: authorize continued U.S. military intervention, oppose use of ground troops, and impose a termination date for use of U.S. Armed Forces, S3882 [16JN]
———authorize the President to confiscate and vest certain property of the Government of Libya and to use that property to provide humanitarian relief to the people of Libya (S. 1180), S3729 [13JN]
———clarify U.S. objectives, military role, and costs relative to strategy to remove Muammar Qaddafi from power, S2017-S2019 [31MR], S2305-S2308 [8AP]
———commend democracy efforts, condemn human rights violations against protesters, and support U.N. efforts on arms embargo, freezing assets, and ensuring safety of foreigners and citizens, S2010 [31MR]
———commend democracy efforts, condemn human rights violations against protesters, and support U.N. efforts on arms embargo, freezing assets, and ensuring safety of foreigners and citizens (S. Res. 85), S1075 [1MR], S1952 [30MR], S2019 [31MR]
———declare a state of war exists between Libya and the U.S. and make provision to prosecute the same (S.J. Res. 13), S3245 [23MY], S3247 [24MY]
———declare a state of war exists between Libya and the U.S. and make provision to prosecute the same (S.J. Res. 15), S3362 [25MY]
———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]
———require the President to submit a description of, and plan to achieve, U.S. policy objectives and a cost estimate and limitations on military operations, and seek authorization for use of military force (S. Res. 148), S2541 [14AP]
———support democratic transition, commend U.S. Armed Forces and promote limited use to enforce U.N. resolutions, and advocate departure of Muammar Qaddafi from power and distribution of frozen assets (S. Res. 194), S3744, S3745 [14JN]
———support democratic transition and provide needed assistance in the wake of the death of Muammar Qaddafi, S6804 [20OC]
Marshall Islands: provide supplemental ex gratia compensation for impacts of the U.S. nuclear testing program (S. 342), S688 [14FE]
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]
———limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority if they unilaterally declare a Palestinian state, S5797 [21SE]
———reaffirm support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and oppose a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state, S5483 [12SE], S5851, S5864, S5865 [22SE], S5931 [23SE]
———reaffirm support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and oppose a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state (S. Res. 185), S4162, S4163 [28JN], S4195, S4201 [29JN], S5748 [20SE], S5891 [22SE]
———reaffirm U.S. principles regarding the security of Israel and peace in the Middle East, S3402-S3406 [26MY]
Moldova: extend normal trade relations status, S5828, S5829 [21SE], S7824 [18NO]
———extend normal trade relations status (S. 309), S633 [8FE]
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]
National Criminal Justice Commission: establish, S6573 [17OC], S6794, S6796-S6800, S6802, S6851 [20OC], S6983 [1NO]
NATO: assess levels of U.S. financial and military support provided toward actions in comparison to other member nations, S3804 [15JN]
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 (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]
———tribute to U.S.-Russian cooperation in civilian nuclear energy, S6864 [20OC]
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]
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]
Petroleum: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (S. 394), S889 [17FE], S2855, S2856 [11MY]
Poland: anniversary of airplane crash in Russia that killed Poland's President Lech Kaczynski and other individuals, S2343 [8AP]
———anniversary of airplane crash in Russia that killed Poland's President Lech Kaczynski and other individuals (S. Res. 135), S2457 [13AP]
———anniversary of Katyn Massacre by Soviet police, S2343 [8AP]
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: human rights violations, S54 [5JA], S7180 [8NO]
———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]
Saudi Arabia: encourage political participation by women (S. Res. 216), S5049 [29JY]
Slovak Republic: condemn practice of forced sterilization of Romani women, S7361 [10NO]
Slovenia: independence anniversary (S. Res. 212), S3979 [21JN], S4021 [22JN]
Somalia: develop a strategy to address piracy, S1174 [3MR]
South Sudan: congratulate for referendum on independence, call for peaceful resolution of issues with Sudan, and promote human rights, democracy efforts, and access to aid (S. Con. Res. 25), S4644 [18JY], S4669 [19JY]
Southeast Asia: protect and increase U.S. support for delaying the construction of mainstream dams along the Mekong River (S. Res. 227), S4627 [18JY]
Sri Lanka: commend U.N. efforts to implement human rights accountability, call for investigation of war crimes and other human rights violations, and allow greater freedom of movement (S. Res. 84), S1075 [1MR]
———establish independent international investigation into allegations of war crimes and other human rights violations, S5241 [2AU]
Syria: call for release of Pathik (Tik) Root from prison, S2039 [31MR]
———human rights violations, S2723 [5MY], S5528 [13SE]
———impose sanctions on persons making certain investments that directly and significantly contribute to the enhancement of the ability of Syria to develop its petroleum resources (S. 1472), S5528 [13SE], S5593 [14SE]
———support peaceful demonstrations and universal freedoms and condemn human rights violations (S. Res. 180), S6175-S6177 [5OC]
———U.S. policy, S2491 [14AP]
Taiwan: observance of National Day, S6323 [6OC]
———provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China, S5854-S5857, S5860-S5863, S5870, S5871, S5879-S5881 [22SE], S6291 [6OC], S7958 [29NO], S8093, S8094, S8114, S8115 [1DE]
———provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China (S. 1539), S5810 [21SE]
———sale of F-16 fighters, S3535-S3537 [7JN]
Terrorism: 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]
Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (S. 1301), S4228 [29JN], S4627 [18JY], S7102 [3NO]
Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S292 [26JA], S2584 [2MY], S7418 [14NO]
U.N.: promote transparency, accountability, and reform (S. 1848), S7373 [10NO]
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: require improvement of labor rights and security for workers before approval and implementation, S6401, S6412, S6422, S6437, S6439 [12OC]
U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: approve and implement (H.R. 3080), S6278, S6287 [6OC], S6359, S6372, S6383 [11OC], S6398-S6407, S6412-S6452 [12OC], S6473, S6489, S6498-S6502 [13OC]
———approve and implement (H.R. 3080), unanimous-consent agreement, S6351 [6OC]
———approve and implement (S. 1642), S6013 [3OC], S6067 [4OC], S6148, S6156 [5OC]
———potential benefits to North Korean interests, S6437 [12OC]
———ratification, S3644 [9JN], S4313 [5JY], S4409-S4411, S4416 [7JY]
———ratification (S. Res. 20), S84 [25JA], S3086 [18MY], S3146-S3148 [19MY], S3386 [26MY], S3511-S3515, S3567 [7JN], S3714 [13JN], S3791 [15JN], S4776 [21JY], S5474 [9SE], S5704 [16SE]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): prohibit constraints on U.S. ability to develop missile defense systems, S350 [31JA], S3482-S3484 [6JN]
———renewal, S59 [5JA], S349-S353 [31JA], S3482-S3484 [6JN]
———require parties to enter into negotiations to address disparity between the nonstrategic nuclear weapons stockpiles of the parties, S351 [31JA]
———restrict use of warhead covers that interfere with Type One inspections and require telemetric exchanges on deployed ballistic missile systems, S351 [31JA]
———strengthen strategic force posture by implementing and supplementing certain provisions, S2862 [11MY], S8643-S8645 [15DE]
U.S.S. Arizona Memorial: tribute to Japanese tea ceremony to honor those killed at Pearl Harbor and to promote world peace, S4673 [19JY]
Uganda: develop a strategy to support efforts to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army and authorize funds for relief, reconstruction, and transitional justice, S6575 [17OC], S6728 [19OC]
United Kingdom: U.S. visit by British parliamentarians, S4832 [22JY]
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc.: tribute to Australian Government for contribution to help build Education Center at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, S1214 [3MR]
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]
War Powers Resolution: compliance relative to U.S. enforcement of no-fly zone over Libya, S2110, S2112 [5AP]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (S. 641), S1848 [17MR]
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]
Reports
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
Commend Holding of Fair, Free, and Democratic Elections in Tunisia and Affirm U.S. National Interest of Democratic Reforms and Economic Development: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 316), S8148 [1DE]
Consideration of H. Res. 292, Prohibit Funding for Deployment of Ground Troops in Libya: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 294) (H. Rept. 112-99), H3984 [2JN]
Consideration of H.J. Res. 68, Limited Use of Armed Forces in Support of NATO Mission in Libya and H.R. 2278, Restrict Use of Funds in Support of NATO Mission in Libya: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 328) (H. Rept. 112-114), H4525 [23JN]
Consideration of H.R. 3080, U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 425) (H. Rept. 112-240), H6671 [6OC], H6781 [11OC]
Dept. of Defense Transmittal to the House of Representatives All Information on Consultations With Congress About Military Operations in Libya: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H. Res. 208) (H. Rept. 112-77), H3277 [12MY]
Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1601) (S. Rept. 112-85), S5902 [22SE]
Dept. of State and Foreign Relations Appropriations and Certain Authorities: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 2583) (H. Rept. 112-223), H6455 [23SE]
Dept. of State Transmittal to the House of Representatives All Information on Consultations With Congress About Military Operations in Libya: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H. Res. 209) (H. Rept. 112-76), H3277 [12MY]
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]
Limited Use of Armed Forces in Support of NATO Mission in Libya: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S.J. Res. 20) (S. Rept. 112-27), S4221 [29JN]
Mutal Legal Assistance Treaty With Bermuda: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 112-3), S5339 [6SE]
No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels (NOPEC) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 394), S2266 [7AP]
Political Participation by Women in Saudi Arabia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 216), S4960 [27JY]
Promote Strengthening of the Private Sector in Egypt and Tunisia Through Allocation of Enterprise Funds: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 618) (S. Rept. 112-25), S4023 [22JN]
Protect and Increase U.S. Support for Delaying the Construction of Mainstream Dams Along the Mekong River: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 227), S8148 [1DE]
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]
Secure Border Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1299) (H. Rept. 112-274), H7405 [10NO]
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.-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]
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]
Rulings of the Chair
Armed Forces: authorize limited use in support of NATO mission in Libya (H.J. Res. 68), H4540 [24JN]
Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), S6315 [6OC]
Statements
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]
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]
Summaries
Blueprint for Self-Determination and Peace in Libya, E1352 [19JY]
Libyan Assets for Humanitarian Relief Act (S. 1180), S3731 [13JN]
Tables
Budget aggregates, H6779 [11OC], H6851 [12OC]
NATO operations in Libya by country, H4454 [22JN]
Projected nationwide employment impact of production of multirole fighter aircraft for Taiwan, S5860 [22SE]
Revised allocation of spending authority to Committee on Ways and Means (House), H6779 [11OC], H6852 [12OC]
Testimonies
Efforts To Transfer America's Leading Edge Science to China: Representative Wolf, E2087-E2089 [17NO]
Human Rights Violations in Sudan: Jehanne Henry, Human Rights Watch (organization), E1719 [23SE]
———Thomas H. Andrews, E1720 [23SE]
Texts of
H. Res. 268, reaffirm support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and oppose a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state, H4625 [6JY]
H. Res. 271, support Israel's right of self-defense, condemn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop pursuit of nuclear weapons, H7388 [4NO]
H. Res. 292, prohibit funding for deployment of Armed Forces ground troops in Libya, H3998 [3JN]
H. Res. 294, consideration of H. Res. 292, prohibit funding for deployment of ground troops in Libya and H. Con. Res. 51, direct the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Libya, H3990 [3JN]
H. Res. 306, end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties in Turkey, H8873 [13DE]
H. Res. 328, consideration of H.J. Res. 68, limited use of Armed Forces in support of NATO mission in Libya and H.R. 2278, restrict use of funds in support of NATO mission in Libya, H4534 [24JN]
H. Res. 425, consideration of H.R. 3080, U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, H6710 [11OC]
H.J. Res. 66, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, S5665 [15SE], H5266 [20JY]
H.J. Res. 68, limited use of Armed Forces in support of NATO mission in Libya, H4541 [24JN]
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. 1905, Iran Threat Reduction Act, H8834-H8846 [13DE]
H.R. 2278, restrict use of funds in support of NATO mission in Libya, H4550 [24JN]
H.R. 2867, International Religious Freedom Act reauthorization, S8553 [13DE], H6152 [14SE]
H.R. 3080, U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, H6758-H6767 [11OC]
S. 8, Tough and Smart National Security Act, S129 [25JA]
S. 342, Republic of the Marshall Islands Supplemental Nuclear Compensation Act, S689 [14FE]
S. 394, No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels (NOPEC) Act, S890 [17FE]
S. 405, Gulf Stream Protection Act, S907 [17FE]
S. 640, Furthering International Nuclear Safety Act, S1847 [17MR]
S. 641, Water for the World Act, S1848-S1850 [17MR]
S. 1180, Libyan Assets for Humanitarian Relief Act, S3729-S3731 [13JN]
S. 1259, Trafficking Victims Enhanced Protection Act, S4032 [22JN]
S. 1301, Trafficking Victims Protection Act appropriations and enhancement of measures to combat trafficking in persons, S4228-S4234 [29JN]
S. 1443, Asia-South Pacific Trade Preferences Act, S5021 [28JY]
S. 1496, Ethical Shipping Inspections Act, S5264 [2AU]
S. 1619, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act, S6378-S6382 [11OC]
S. 1959, Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act, S8781 [17DE]
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. 13, tribute to Armed Forces for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, S2546 [14AP]
S. Con. Res. 13, tribute to Armed Forces members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, S3365 [25MY]
S. Con. Res. 14, call for independent investigation into plane crash in Russia that killed Poland's President Lech Kaczynski and other individuals, S2584 [2MY]
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. 25, congratulate South Sudan for referendum on independence, call for peaceful resolution of issues with Sudan, and promote human rights, democracy efforts, and access to aid, S4643, S4644 [18JY]
S. Res. 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. 44, support democracy, universal rights, and the peaceful transition to a representative government in Egypt, S552, S558 [3FE]
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. 73, condemn ongoing violence against demonstrators, human rights violations, and suppression of electronic communication in Iran, support democracy and universal rights, and release political prisoners, S918, S925 [17FE]
S. Res. 80, condemn Iran's persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, S1062 [1MR]
S. Res. 84, commend U.N. efforts to implement human rights accountability in Sri Lanka, call for investigation of war crimes and other human rights violations, and allow greater freedom of movement, S1068, S1075 [1MR]
S. Res. 85, commend democracy efforts in Libya, condemn human rights violations against protesters, and support U.N. efforts on arms embargo, freezing assets, and ensuring safety of foreigners and citizens, S1068, S1076 [1MR]
S. Res. 101, express condolences to families of victims and survivors of Japan earthquake and tsunami, commend response efforts, and support international relief efforts, S1607, S1610 [14MR]
S. Res. 102, commend peaceful protesters in Libya, condemn use of violence, support no-fly zone, call for Muammar Qaddafi to step down, and recognize Libyan Transitional National Council as governing authority, S1682 [15MR]
S. Res. 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. 108, support continued development of relationship between Brazil and the U.S. and negotiation of a bilateral tax treaty, S1853 [17MR]
S. Res. 109, honor and support women in North Africa and the Middle East, S1899 [28MR], S2552 [14AP]
S. Res. 111, reject creation of a system of global taxation, government bailouts for the financial sector, or climate regulation that would negatively impact the U.S. economy and sovereignty, S1937 [29MR]
S. Res. 135, airplane crash in Russia that killed Poland's President Lech Kaczynski and other individuals anniversary, S2281 [7AP], S2457 [13AP]
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. 140, commend members of Brigada de Asalto 2506 (Assault Brigade 2506) involved in the Bay of Pigs operation and continue to promote democracy and human rights in Cuba, S2398 [12AP]
S. Res. 146, prohibit U.S. military intervention in Libya, ensure NATO members dedicate resources necessary to meet objectives, and urge Arab League members to provide additional military and financial assistance, S2539 [14AP]
S. Res. 148, require the President to submit a description of, and plan to achieve, U.S. policy objectives and a cost estimate and limitations on military operations, and seek authorization for use of military force in Libya, S2540 [14AP]
S. Res. 180, support peaceful demonstrations and universal freedoms and condemn human rights violations in Syria, S2890 [11MY]
S. Res. 185, reaffirm support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and oppose a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state, S2998 [16MY], S4163 [28JN]
S. Res. 194, support democratic transition in Libya, commend U.S. Armed Forces and promote limited use to enforce U.N. resolutions, and advocate departure of Muammar Qaddafi from power and distribution of frozen assets, S3229 [23MY]
S. Res. 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. 216, encourage political participation by women in Saudi Arabia, S4103 [23JN], S5050 [29JY]
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. 227, protect and increase U.S. support for delaying the construction of mainstream dams along the Mekong River in Southeast Asia, S4454 [7JY]
S. Res. 232, recognize anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong, call for an end to continued persecution, release detained practitioners, and support Tuidang movement renouncing ties to the Communist Party in China, S4561 [13JY]
S. Res. 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. 252, enhance security ties with the Philippines, expand economic relationship, promote bilateral ties with the U.S., and strengthen democratic institutions, maritime security, infrastructure, and military professionalism, S5268 [2AU]
S. Res. 252, U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty anniversary, S5268 [2AU]
S. Res. 316, commend Tunisia for holding fair, free, and democratic elections and affirm U.S. national interest of democratic reforms and economic development, S7194 [8NO]
S. Res. 317, congratulate Libya on liberation from the dictatorship led by Muammar Qaddafi, commend military operations, and affirm U.S. national interest of democratic reforms, S7195 [8NO]
S. Res. 324, Australian alliance with U.S. anniversary, S7604, S7617 [16NO]
S. Res. 333, commend Japan for extending official apology to former U.S. POW from the Pacific War and moving forward in planning to invite surviving members to Japan, S7712, S7783 [17NO]
S. Res. 344, support democratic aspirations and call attention to the deterioration of constitutional order in Nicaragua, S8377 [6DE]
S. Res. 349, commemorate and honor service and sacrifice of Armed Forces members and their families as combat mission in Iraq draws to a close, S8760, S8775 [17DE]
S.J. Res. 15, declare a state of war exists between Libya and the U.S. and make provision to prosecute the same, S3362 [25MY]
S.J. Res. 17, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, S3449 [26MY]
S.J. Res. 28, limit issuance of a letter of offer relative to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and services to Bahrain, S6347 [6OC]
Tributes
Adulyadej, Bhumibol (King, Thailand), E2279 [15DE]