FOREIGN TRADE related term(s) International Trade

Addresses

Joint Meeting of Congress: Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of Australia, H1624-H1626 [9MR]

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

Agreements

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

Amendments

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

Dept. of Energy: expedite consideration and approval of construction and operation of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 1938), H5518, H5519, H5520, H5521, H5522, H5523, H5525, H5526, H5527, H5529 [26JY]

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

Radioactive substances: promote production of molybdenum-99 for medical isotope production and condition and phase out export of highly enriched uranium for production of medical isotopes (S. 99), S7775, S7778, S7780 [17NO]

Appointments

President's Export Council, S3062 [17MY]

Articles and editorials

Experts Cast Doubt on Iran Sanctions Strategy, H8850 [13DE]

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]

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

Iran and the I.A.E.A., H8855 [13DE]

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

Self-Limiting Success of Iran Sanctions, H8849 [13DE]

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

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

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

Ultralight Aircraft Now Ferrying Drugs Across U.S.-Mexico Border, S5260 [2AU]

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

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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arms sales: strengthen certain provisions relative to arms export licenses (see H.R. 1727), H3060 [4MY]

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]

Aviation: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (see S. 1485), S5250 [2AU] (see S. 1974), S8461 [8DE]

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

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

Business and industry: 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]

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

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

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

Buy American Act: clarify applicability to products purchased for use of legislative branch and prohibit exceptions for products bearing an official congressional insignia (see H.R. 1239), H2037 [29MR]

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

———strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit (see H.R. 613), H679 [10FE]

Cargo transportation: invest in and improve the U.S. freight transportation system (see H.R. 1122), H1905 [16MR]

China: 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]

———impose duties on merchandise in an amount equal to the estimated annual loss of revenue to holders of U.S. intellectual property rights as a result of violations of such intellectual property rights in China (see H.R. 3375), H7397 [4NO]

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

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

———withdraw normal trade relations status and provide for a balanced trade relationship with the U.S. (see H.R. 2909), H6139 [13SE]

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

Clothing industry: provide preferential duty treatment to certain apparel articles of the Philippines (see S. 105), S125 [25JA] (see S. 1244), S4023 [22JN] (see H.R. 2387), H4574 [24JN]

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]

Cuba: facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products, remove impediments to export of medical devices and medicines, allow travel by U.S. citizens, and establish an agricultural export promotion program (see H.R. 1888), H3279 [12MY]

———lift trade embargo (see H.R. 255), H135 [7JA] (see H.R. 1887), H3279 [12MY]

———remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural commodities (see H.R. 833), H1390 [28FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the Citrus Disease Research and Development Trust Fund (see S. 903), S2731 [5MY] (see S. 1295), S4226 [29JN]

———repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see S. 496), S1329 [7MR]

Dept. of Commerce: establish Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund (see H.R. 502), H509 [26JA]

———establish Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Program (see S. 1586), S5838 [21SE]

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

———require that certain actions be taken relative to complaints of nontariff barriers imposed by other countries (see H.R. 3112), H6624 [5OC]

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

Dept. of Energy: expedite consideration and approval of construction and operation of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 1938), H3342 [23MY]

———expedite consideration and approval of construction and operation of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 1938), consideration (see H. Res. 370), H5488 [25JY]

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

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

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

Dept. of Transportation: establish and collect a fee based on value of imported and exported articles and use such fees to carry out transportation projects in trade corridors where the fee is collected (see H.R. 526), H549 [8FE]

Depts. of Homeland Security and the Treasury: provide authority to more aggressively enforce trade laws relative to textile or apparel articles (see S. 1683), S6461 [12OC] (see H.R. 2754), H5884 [1AU]

Developing countries: extend certain trade preferences to certain least-developed countries in Asia and the South Pacific (see S. 1443), S5018 [28JY]

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

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

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

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

———strengthen competitiveness (see S. 1), S121 [25JA]

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

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

Endangered species: allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species (see S. 1066), S3338 [25MY] (see H.R. 990, 991), H1665 [9MR]

Eximbank: reauthorize (see S. 1547), S5536 [13SE] (see H.R. 2072), H3868 (see H.R. 2072), H3909 [1JN]

Export Administration Act: renew (see H.R. 2122), H4034 [3JN]

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

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

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3548), H8124 [2DE]

Firearms: provide that certain firearms listed as curios or relics may be imported into the U.S. by a licensed importer without obtaining authorization from the Depts. of State or Defense (see S. 381), S870 [17FE] (see H.R. 615), H679 [10FE]

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

Flag—U.S.: prohibit importation of foreign-made U.S. flags (see H.R. 474), H507 [26JA]

Food: strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (see S. 50), S123 [25JA]

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

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

FTC: deem the nondisclosure of employer-owned life insurance coverage of employees an unfair trade practice (see H.R. 130), H38 [5JA]

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

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

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

Government regulations: prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see S. 1133), S3428 [26MY] (see H.R. 3057), H6456 [23SE]

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

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

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

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

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

International economic relations: 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]

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 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]

———strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (see H.R. 1905), H3301 [13MY]

ITC: develop and recommend legislation for temporarily suspending duties (see S. 1162), S3682 [9JN]

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

Long Beach, CA: anniversary of Port of Long Beach (see H. Res. 224), H2855 [14AP]

Marine mammals: allow transport, purchase, and sale of pelts of, and handicrafts, garments, and art produced from, certain Alaska northern sea otters that are taken for subsistence purposes (see S. 1453), S5071 [29JY] (see H.R. 2714), H5811 [30JY]

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]

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

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

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

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

———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]

National security: enhance safety of U.S. ports of entry (see H.R. 1561), H2855 [14AP]

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

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

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

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]

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

———clarify the orphan drug exception to the annual fee on branded prescription pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers (see S. 1423), S4960 [27JY] (see H.R. 2672), H5660 [27JY]

———provide tax credit to retirement age individuals, remove barriers to importation, and prohibit certain regulation of Internet sites relative to prescription drugs (see H.R. 147), H39 [5JA]

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]

Plants: limit application of laws prohibiting trade in plants that have been illegally taken, transported, or sold to products imported before a certain date (see H.R. 3210), H6976 [14OC]

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

———modify certain subsidies and tariffs for ethanol production (see S. 530), S1502 [9MR]

———promote oil independence by developing a clean energy economy (see S. 689), S1977 [30MR] (see S. 1294), S4225 [29JN]

———repeal tax credits for ethanol blenders and repeal the tariff on imported ethanol (see H.R. 2307), H4526 [23JN]

Product safety: require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the U.S. to establish registered agents in the U.S. who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers (see S. 1946), S8183 [5DE] (see H.R. 3646), H8880 [13DE]

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

———promote production of molybdenum-99 for medical isotope production and condition and phase out export of highly enriched uranium for production of medical isotopes (see S. 99), S124 [25JA]

SBA: make the Northern Mariana Islands eligible for the State Trade and Export Promotion Grant Program (see H.R. 1304), H2214 [31MR]

Security and Accountability for Every (SAFE) Port Act: reauthorize (see S. 832), S2506 [14AP]

Ships and vessels: allow operation of foreign-flag cruise ships in U.S. coastwise trade (see H.R. 2460), H4792 [8JY]

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

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

Space policy: remove commercial satellites and related components from the U.S. Munitions List subject to certain restrictions (see H.R. 3288), H7206 [1NO]

Strategic materials: establish the Rare Earth Policy Task Force and direct the Dept. of the Interior to develop a plan to ensure the long-term supply of rare earth materials (see H.R. 2184), H4276 [15JN]

Taiwan: 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]

Tariff: adjustable metal lighting fixtures (see H.R. 3621), H8318 [8DE]

———cotton shirting fabrics (see S. 529), S1502 [9MR]

———electrical transformers (see H.R. 2627), H5398 [22JY]

———extend additional duty on ethanol (see H.R. 3552), H8124 [2DE]

———footwear (see S. 108), S125 [25JA] (see S. 1069), S3339 [25MY] (see H.R. 2697), H5780 [29JY]

———gallium metal (see H.R. 1615), H2911 [15AP]

———high-intensity sweetener (see H.R. 2450), H4748 [7JY]

———high-performance loudspeakers (see H.R. 2626), H5398 [22JY]

———hydrogenated polymers of norbornene derivatives (see H.R. 1503), H2604 [12AP]

———impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 2813), H5896 [5AU]

———improve the importer of record program and the collection of fees and duties in connection with the importation of merchandise into the U.S. (see S. 1581), S5773 [20SE]

———plastic nightlights (see H.R. 2039), H3755 [26MY]

———recreational performance outerwear (see S. 704), S2046 [31MR] (see H.R. 2071), H3868 (see H.R. 2071), H3909 [1JN]

———reliquidation of certain entries of medium density fiberboard (see S. 682), S1976 [30MR] (see H.R. 1467), H2570 [8AP]

———stannic oxide (see H.R. 2804), H5895 [5AU]

———technical correction relating to stainless steel single piece exhaust gas manifolds (see S. 934), S2839 [10MY] (see H.R. 1437), H2534 [7AP]

Tariff Act: increase dollar amount requirements for articles and merchandise under administrative exemptions and entry under regulations provisions (see H.R. 1653), H2913 [15AP]

Taxation: allow a temporary dividends received deduction for dividends from a controlled foreign corporation (see S. 1671), S6330 [6OC]

———exempt certain shipping from harbor maintenance tax (see S. 1964), S8461 [8DE] (see H.R. 1533), H2854 [14AP]

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

———modify application of the tonnage tax on vessels operating in the dual U.S. domestic and foreign trades (see S. 57), S123 [25JA] (see H.R. 1267), H2106 [30MR]

———provide relief for small businesses (see S. 361), S791 [16FE]

———reduce international tax avoidance and restore a level playing field for U.S. businesses (see S. 1373), S4608 [14JY] (see H.R. 62), H35 [5JA]

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

———repeal tax deferral on income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property (see S. 45), S123 [25JA] (see H.R. 2280), H4456 [22JN]

Trade Act: amend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (see H.R. 2525), H5018 [13JY]

———extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (see S. 1286), S4156 [28JN]

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

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

Trade promotion authority: renew (see S. 98), S124 [25JA]

Transportation: improve national freight transportation system by leveraging investments and promoting partnerships that advance interstate and foreign commerce (see S. 371), S792 [16FE] (see H.R. 1338), H2266 [1AP]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vietnam: 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]

Wildlife: prohibit import, export, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce of any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species (see S. 1324), S4329 [5JY]

———prohibit importation of various injurious species of constrictor snakes (see H.R. 511), H509 [26JA]

Briefs

IAEA's Iran Report—Assessment and Implications: Arms Control Association, H8852 [13DE]

Cloture motions

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

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

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

Factsheets

Colombian Labor Reform Action Plan, E1827 [12OC]

Letters

American Medical Isotope Production Act: Dominique Delbeke, Society of Nuclear Medicine, S189 [25JA]

———Howard W. Dickson, Health Physics Society, S190 [25JA]

———several medical organizations, S190 [25JA]

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

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

China's use of a value-added tax rebate to promote its soda ash industry: several Members of Congress, S3500 [6JN]

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

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

Energy Independence and Security Act long-term impacts: Richard G. Newell, Dept. of Energy, S2172 [6AP]

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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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]

North American-Made Energy Security Act: Representative Doc Hastings, Committee on Natural Resources (House), E1421 [27JY]

———Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E1420 [27JY]

———Representative Rahall, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H5515 [26JY]

———Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), E1420, E1421 [27JY]

———several labor unions, H5516 [26JY]

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

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]

Small business relief: Karen Kerrigan, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council, S795 [16FE]

———Susan Eckerly, National Federation of Independent Business, S796 [16FE]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lists

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

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2012: President Obama, S679-S681 [14FE], H728-H731 [14FE]

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

National Emergency Relative to Export Control Regulations: President Obama, H5907 [16AU]

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

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

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

Motions

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

Dept. of Energy: expedite consideration and approval of construction and operation of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 1938), H5537 [26JY]

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

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

Press releases

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

Remarks in House

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

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

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

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

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

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

Aviation: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (S. 1974), H8981 [15DE]

Brandt Holdings Co.: Dept. of Commerce President's ``E'' Star Award for Exports recipient, H3322 [23MY]

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

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

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

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

Buy American Act: require that steel, iron, and manufactured goods used in the construction, modification, maintenance, or repair of fencing along the southern border are produced in the U.S., H3897 [1JN]

———strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit (H.R. 613), H574 [9FE], H1648 [9MR], H1828 [15MR], H2402 [6AP], H3796, H3798 [31MY], H5959 [7SE], H6266, H6267 [20SE], H6851 [12OC], H7121 [26OC], H7239, H7240 [2NO], H8959, H8960 [14DE]

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

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

China: U.S. policy, H330, H331 [19JA], E83 [20JA]

China Ocean Shipping Co. (COSCO): anniversary, E851 [10MY]

CPSC: hold Chinese manufacturers accountable for damages from installation of tainted drywall, H6259 [20SE]

Deficit: U.S. policy, H3214 [11MY], H4864 [12JY], H6141 [14SE], H8960 [14DE]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H2092-H2094 [30MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit funding for Foreign Agricultural Service market access programs, H4296, H4297 [16JN]

———proposed rule to regulate biotech crops, H700 [11FE]

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

Dept. of Commerce: establish Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund (H.R. 502), H639 [10FE]

———require that certain actions be taken relative to complaints of nontariff barriers imposed by other countries (H.R. 3112), E1769 [5OC]

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

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

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

Dept. of Energy: expedite consideration and approval of construction and operation of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline, H4855 [12JY], H7582, H7586, H7591, H7592 [15NO], H7629, H7633, H7639 [16NO]

———expedite consideration and approval of construction and operation of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 1938), H5494, H5496, H5509-H5539 [26JY], H5666 [28JY], H7191, H7192 [1NO], H7261-H7263, H7265, H7266, H7267, H7268 [3NO], H8996 [15DE]

———expedite consideration and approval of construction and operation of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 1938), consideration (H. Res. 370), H5504-H5507 [26JY]

———expedite consideration and approval of construction and operation of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 1938), motion to recommit, H5537 [26JY]

———extend deadline for permit decision on construction and operation of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline, H5525 [26JY]

———reauthorize pipeline safety legislation prior to expediting consideration and approval of construction and operation of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline, H4592 [6JY]

———require consultation with FTC to analyze effect of TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline on manipulation of oil markets and increased gas prices for American consumers, H5529, H5530 [26JY]

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

———making appropriations, H9894 [16DE]

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

Dept. of Transportation: require Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to study the risks of transporting diluted bitumen and determine if current regulations are sufficient, H5521 [26JY]

Economy: analysis of causes and potential remedies of current economic recession, H1445-H1448 [1MR], H1514 [2MR]

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

———importance of job creation, H716 [11FE], H4026 [3JN]

———national objectives priority assignments, H2035 [29MR], H2549 [8AP], H3210 [11MY], H4072 [13JN], H5876-H5881 [1AU]

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

———importance of manufacturing jobs, H421-H427 [24JA], H572 [9FE], H1644, H1645, H1648 [9MR], H1828-H1832 [15MR], H2402-H2404 [6AP], H2514 [7AP], H3149 [10MY], H3170 [11MY], H3260 [12MY], H3795-H3801 [31MY], H6174 [14SE], H7240 [2NO]

———importance of manufacturing jobs and Make It in America agenda, H7611-H7613 [15NO]

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

———consider effects of certain rules and actions on clean energy jobs and clean energy companies, including those exporting clean energy technology, H6422, H6423 [23SE]

———require study on health impact of increased air pollution in communities near refineries for the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline, H5527 [26JY]

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

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

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

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

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

International economic relations: 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]

Iran: 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 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]

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

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

———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]

Long Beach, CA: anniversary of Port of Long Beach, E1224 [1JY]

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

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

———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]

National security: enhance safety of U.S. ports of entry, H116 [7JA]

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

Obama, President: State of the Union Message, H473 [26JA]

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

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

———dependence on foreign sources, H1973-H1975 [17MR], H3008 [4MY], H3117 [10MY], H3164 [11MY], H4554 [24JN], H8111-H8113 [2DE]

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

Pharmaceuticals: provide tax credit to retirement age individuals, remove barriers to importation, and prohibit certain regulation of Internet sites relative to prescription drugs (H.R. 147), E7 [5JA]

Small business: promote strategies for exporting products and services into the global marketplace, H8742 [13DE]

Strategic materials: establish the Rare Earth Policy Task Force and direct the Dept. of the Interior to develop a plan to ensure the long-term supply of rare earth materials (H.R. 2184), E1099 [15JN]

Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship (SAGE) (organization): tribute SAGE World Cup participants, E1400 [25JY]

Taiwan: provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China, H6567 [5OC]

Taxation: repeal tax deferral on income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property (H.R. 2280), H4868 [12JY]

Trade Act: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, H559 [9FE]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Remarks in Senate

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

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

———extend (S. 380), S811-S813 [17FE]

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

Aviation: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border, S7791 [18NO]

———include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (S. 1485), S5260 [2AU]

———include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (S. 1974), S8466 [8DE]

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

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

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

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

———U.S. policy, S73 [25JA]

Clothing industry: provide preferential duty treatment to certain apparel articles of the Philippines (S. 1244), S4025 [22JN]

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

Deficit: U.S. policy, S1593 [14MR], S1814 [17MR], S3040 [17MY], S3644 [9JN], S3806 [15JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish Citrus Disease Research and Development Trust Fund, S4513 [12JY]

———repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (S. 496), S1330 [7MR]

Dept. of Commerce: establish Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Program (S. 1586), S5840 [21SE]

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

Dept. of Defense: apply the Buy American Act to the procurement of photovoltaic devices, S7791 [18NO], S8128, S8129 [1DE]

Dept. of Energy: expedite consideration and approval of construction and operation of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 1938), S4971 [27JY], S4973 [28JY]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Developing countries: extend certain trade preferences to certain least-developed countries in Asia and the South Pacific (S. 1443), S5020 [28JY]

Economy: analysis of causes and potential remedies of current economic recession, S6792 [20OC]

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

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

———importance of job creation, S106 [25JA]

———national objectives priority assignments, S1720 [16MR], S3714 [13JN], S3745, S3756 [14JN]

Employment: importance of manufacturing jobs, S329-S331 [27JA], S1593 [14MR]

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

Eximbank: reauthorize (S. 1547), S5537 [13SE]

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

Food: strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (S. 50), S163 [25JA]

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

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

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

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

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

Government regulations: prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders (S. 1133), S3444 [26MY], S4313 [5JY], S5755 [20SE], S6288 [6OC]

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

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

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

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

International economic relations: 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]

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

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

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

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

Louisiana: importance of international trade, S6499-S6502 [13OC]

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]

Montana: tribute to Trade Adjustment Assistance program participants, S5989 [26SE]

National objectives: economic recovery, S1645 [15MR], S3651 [9JN], S3982-S3984 [22JN], S8365 [6DE], S8440 [8DE]

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

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

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

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

Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, S3632 [9JN], S8697-S8699 [16DE]

———State of the Union Message, S249-S255, S258 [26JA]

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

Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, S1196 [3MR], S1335, S1338 [8MR], S1523 [10MR], S1619 [15MR], S2172 [6AP], S2856 [11MY], S2913 [12MY]

———make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (S. 394), S889 [17FE], S2855, S2856 [11MY]

Pharmaceuticals: allow importation of prescription drugs (S. 319), S644 [10FE]

Power resources: modify certain subsidies and tariffs for ethanol production (S. 530), S1543 [10MR], S3494 [6JN]

Product safety: require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the U.S. to establish registered agents in the U.S. who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers (S. 1946), S8186 [5DE]

Radioactive substances: promote production of molybdenum-99 for medical isotope production and condition and phase out export of highly enriched uranium for production of medical isotopes (S. 99), S188 [25JA], S7778-S7782 [17NO]

Security and Accountability for Every (SAFE) Port Act: reauthorize (S. 832), S2518 [14AP]

Senate: legislative priorities, S1519 [10MR]

Solid waste: establish customs user fees for commercial trucks transporting foreign municipal solid waste (S. 840), S3116 [18MY]

Taiwan: 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]

Tariff: footwear (S. 1069), S5755 [20SE], S6288 [6OC]

———recreational performance outerwear (S. 704), S2051 [31MR]

———remove preferential treatment for sleeping bags under the Generalized System of Preferences, S5716, S5719 [19SE]

Taxation: modify application of the tonnage tax on vessels operating in the dual U.S. domestic and foreign trades (S. 57), S171 [25JA]

———provide relief for small businesses (S. 361), S793-S796 [16FE]

———reduce international tax avoidance and restore a level playing field for U.S. businesses (S. 1373), S4615 [14JY]

———repeal certain shipping investment withdrawal rules and provide an incentive to reinvest foreign shipping earnings in the U.S. (S. 626), S1838 [17MR]

———repeal tax deferral on income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property, S1965 [30MR]

———repeal tax deferral on income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property (S. 45), S152 [25JA]

Trade Act: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, S4776 [21JY]

———extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (S. 1286), S4417 [7JY], S6443, S6444 [12OC]

Trade promotion authority: renew, S5733, S5743, S5752, S5763 [20SE], S6448 [12OC]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

World Day Against Child Labor: observance, S3809 [15JN]

Reports filed

American Medical Isotope Production Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 99) (S. Rept. 112-17), S3105 [18MY]

Consideration of H.R. 1938, North American-Made Energy Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 370) (H. Rept. 112-181), H5488 [25JY]

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

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

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

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2832, Generalized System of Preferences Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 418) (H. Rept. 112-230), H6505 [3OC]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 425) (H. Rept. 112-240), H6671 [6OC], H6781 [11OC]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1601) (S. Rept. 112-85), S5902 [22SE]

Eximbank Reauthorization: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1547), S5535 [13SE]

Haitian-American Enterprise Fund Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 954) (S. Rept. 112-67), S5338 [6SE]

No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels (NOPEC) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 394), S2266 [7AP]

Nomination of Islam A. Siddiqui To Be Deputy U.S. Trade Representative: Committee on Finance (Senate), S6390 [11OC]

Nomination of Michael W. Punke To Be Deputy U.S. Trade Representative: Committee on Finance (Senate), S6390 [11OC]

North American-Made Energy Security Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1938) (H. Rept. 112-140), H4792 [8JY], H5398 [22JY]

Polar Bear Conservation and Fairness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 991) (H. Rept. 112-308), H8074 [1DE]

Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2072) (H. Rept. 112-201), H6042 [9SE]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Resolutions by organizations

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

Statements

China's Censorship of the Internet and Social Media—The Human Toll and Trade Impact: Gilbert B. Kaplan, Committee To Support U.S. Trade Laws (organization), E2263-E2266 [14DE]

———Representative Christopher H. Smith, Congressional-Executive Commission on China, E2263 [14DE]

Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Reform and Modernization Act: Representative Ros-Lehtinen, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) and Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8866 [13DE]

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

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

Tables

Budget aggregates, H6779 [11OC], H6851 [12OC], H7158 [27OC]

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]

Trade Adjustment Assistance program worker certifications, S5803 [21SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 370, consideration of H.R. 1938, North America-Made Energy Security Act, H5504 [26JY]

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

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

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

H. Res. 425, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 2832, Generalized System of Preferences extension, H6710 [11OC]

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

H.R. 1905, Iran Threat Reduction Act, H8834-H8846 [13DE]

H.R. 1938, North American-Made Energy Security Act, H5518 [26JY]

H.R. 2105, Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Reform and Modernization Act, H8859-H8864 [13DE]

H.R. 2832, Generalized System of Preferences extension, S5885-S5891 [22SE], H5943 [7SE]

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

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

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

S. 1, American Competitiveness Act, S128 [25JA]

S. 50, Commercial Seafood Consumer Protection Act, S163 [25JA]

S. 52, International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act, S165-S171 [25JA]

S. 57, modify application of the tonnage tax on vessels operating in the dual U.S. domestic and foreign trades, S172 [25JA]

S. 99, American Medical Isotope Production Act, S188 [25JA]

S. 99, American Medical Isotopes Production Act, S7780-S7782 [17NO]

S. 394, No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels (NOPEC) Act, S890 [17FE]

S. 530, modify certain subsidies and tariffs for ethanol production, S1544 [10MR]

S. 626, American Shipping Reinvestment Act, S1839 [17MR]

S. 831, Dairy COOL Act, S2518 [14AP]

S. 841, Renewable Energy Market Access Program Act, S2521 [14AP]

S. 1133, Enforcing Orders and Reducing Customs Evasion Act, S3445-S3448 [26MY]

S. 1244, Save Our Industries (SAVE) Act, S4026-S4028 [22JN]

S. 1443, Asia-South Pacific Trade Preferences Act, S5021 [28JY]

S. 1485, Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act, S5260 [2AU]

S. 1496, Ethical Shipping Inspections Act, S5264 [2AU]

S. 1673, Safeguarding American Agriculture Act, S6341 [6OC]

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

S. 1974, Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act, S8466 [8DE]

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

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

S. Res. 252, 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.J. Res. 17, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, S3449 [26MY]