HUMAN RIGHTS related term(s) Civil Liberties; Civil Rights

Addresses

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

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]

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]

Analyses

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

Appointments

Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, H560 [9FE]

Articles and editorials

Another Moderate in Pakistan Is Assassinated, E411 [3MR]

As Secession Nears, Sudan Steps Up Drive To Stop Rebels, E1155 [22JN]

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

Castro vs. the Ladies in White, S5381 [7SE]

Cuba's Repression Escalates, S6040 [3OC]

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

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

Hero of Us All, E2124 [29NO]

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

Iran Reportedly Aiding Syrian Crackdown, E1108 [15JN]

Khartoum Hires a Lobbyist in U.S., H8735 [13DE]

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

Man Who Stayed Behind, E1977 [2NO]

Mass Graves Hold Thousands, Kashmir Inquiry Finds, E1624 [14SE]

Militants Kill Christian Minister in Pakistan, E412 [3MR]

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

On Cuba's Capitol Steps, S5381 [7SE]

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

Rwandan Exiles in London ``Threatened by Hitman'', E982 [27MY]

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

Sudan Hires Washington Lawyer, H8975 [15DE]

Xinjiang Procedure, H8299-H8302 [8DE]

Bills and resolutions

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

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

al Shabaab (terrorist organization): condemn practice of child conscription in the Horn of Africa (see H. Res. 159), H1665 [9MR] (see H. Res. 345), H4793 [8JY]

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

Armed Forces: 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]

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]

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]

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]

———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]

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

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

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

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]

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

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: prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and certain other enemy belligerents to the U.S. (see S. 209), S272 [26JA] (see H.R. 513), H509 [26JA]

Dept. of HHS: better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent human trafficking of children and serve the needs of victims under adoption assistance and foster care programs (see H.R. 2730), H5883 [1AU]

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

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

Dept. of Justice: classify human trafficking as a violent crime for purposes of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program (see H.R. 2982), H6341 [21SE]

———establish a grant program to benefit victims of sex trafficking (see S. 596), S1751 [16MR]

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

———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]

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

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

———remove People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) from list of foreign terrorist organizations (see H. Res. 60), H509 [26JA]

———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]

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

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]

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

Foreign aid: 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]

Foreign policy: 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]

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

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

Golden Venture (vessel): adjust status of certain aliens who were aboard the immigrant-smuggling ship (see H.R. 411), H434 [24JA]

Guam War Claims Review Commission: implement recommendations (see H.R. 44), H34 [5JA]

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]

Hungary: commemorate opening of Tom Lantos Institute in Budapest (see S. Res. 220), S4226 [29JN]

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

———provide for admission to the U.S. of certain Tibetans (see H.R. 699), H774 [14FE]

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

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

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

International Conference on Population and Development: provide for continued support of the Program of Action (see H. Res. 261), H3160 [10MY]

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

International Women's Day: support goals (see S. Res. 90), S1219 [3MR] (see H. Res. 148), H1619 [8MR]

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]

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

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

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]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (see S. 416), S976 [28FE] (see H.R. 1464), H2570 [8AP]

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

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

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

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

———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]

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

———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]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 353), H5126 [15JY]

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 (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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3252), H7007 [24OC]

SEC: require companies to disclose in annual reports measures taken to identify and address conditions of forced labor, slavery, human trafficking, and child labor within supply chains (see H.R. 2759), H5884 [1AU]

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

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

SSI: extend rule relative to eligibility for benefits for certain aliens and victims of trafficking (see H.R. 2763), H5884 [1AU]

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

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

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]

Treaties and agreements: 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]

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (see S. 247), S411 [1FE]

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

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

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

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

———rescind the Goldstone report on the Gaza conflict between Israel and the Palestinians and urge redress of damages to Israel's reputation caused by the report (see S. Res. 138), S2348 [8AP] (see H. Res. 232), H2913 [15AP]

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

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]

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]

Women: 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]

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

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

Cloture motions

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

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

Essays

Armenian Genocide Survivor: Mary Boghossian, E903 [13MY]

Factsheets

Colombian Labor Reform Action Plan, E1827 [12OC]

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

Histories

U.S. POW Delegation Trip to Japan Participants, E1854 [13OC]

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

Letters

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]

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

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]

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

Report on use of previously allocated U.S. aid by Colombian Dept. of Administrative Security: Representatives McGovern and Schakowsky, H5982 [8SE]

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]

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]

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

Messages

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 Republic of the Congo: President Obama, S6916 [31OC], H7024 [25OC]

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

Motions

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

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]

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

Remarks in House

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

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

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

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

Armenian Genocide Congressional Record Project: survival stories, E903 [13MY]

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

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

Bahrain: human rights violations, H3814 [1JN], E735 [15AP], 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]

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

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

Chad: military assistance funding, H1184, H1185 [17FE]

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

China: allegations of executions and harvesting of organs in Chinese prisons, H8299 [8DE]

———condemn visit by Sudanese President Omar Bashir, H4593 [6JY]

———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]

Civil War—U.S.: recognize anniversary and contributions of African Americans in abolishing slavery, E269 [18FE]

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

Colombia: human rights violations, H5022, H5023, H5027 [14JY]

———prohibit funding for the Dept. of Administrative Security pending report on use of previously allocated U.S. aid, H5982, H5983 [8SE]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: condemn sexual violence and call on the international community to take immediate actions to respond to the violence, E587 [31MR]

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

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, H2607 [13AP], E734 [15AP]

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

———human rights violations, H1977-H1979 [17MR], H2102-H2104 [30MR], H7315 [3NO]

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

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

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

Dept. of HHS: failure to renew grant to U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops program to aid human trafficking victims due to refusal to refer victims for contraceptives or abortion, H7269 [3NO]

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

Dept. of Justice: individual rights violations, H8974 [15DE]

Dept. of State: 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]

———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]

Egypt: 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]

Elliot, Linda: Human Rights Campaign (organization) Arizona Individual Equality Award recipient, E491 [15MR]

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

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

God's Child Project (organization): anniversary, E742 [15AP]

Guam War Claims Review Commission: implement recommendations, H3427 [25MY]

———implement recommendations (H.R. 44), E10 [5JA]

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

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

Human Rights Day: observance, H8743 [13DE]

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

India: discovery of mass graves in Kashmir Valley, E1624 [14SE]

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

International Women's Day: observance, E469 [14MR]

———support goals (H. Res. 148), H1595 [8MR], E430, E431, E432 [8MR]

InterReligious Task Force on Central America: anniversary, E1172 [23JN]

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

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

———human rights violations, E636 [5AP]

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

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

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

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

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

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]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: human rights violations, E1726 [29SE]

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

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

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

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

Morocco: human rights violations, E1442 [29JY]

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

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance, E1383 [21JY]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Ellen Sirleaf Johnson for peace, E1876 [14OC]

Oakland, CA: tribute to Champions for Humanity monument in the Henry J. Kaiser Sculpture Park, E1542 [7SE]

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]

Ortiz-Macey, Withelma (T): Glamour (publication) Woman of the Year award recipient, E2078 [17NO]

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]

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

Poland: anniversary of declaration of martial law, E2310 [19DE]

POW: U.S. POW delegation trip to Japan, E1853 [13OC]

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

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

Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation: tribute, E1275 [8JY]

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

———U.S. policy, E228 [15FE]

Rwanda: human rights violations, E982 [27MY]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3252), E1918 [24OC]

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]

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

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

SSI: extend rule relative to eligibility for benefits for certain aliens and victims of trafficking (H.R. 2763), E1468 [1AU]

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

———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]

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]

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]

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

U.N.: reject Syria's bid to join the Human Rights Council, E818 [5MY]

———rescind the Goldstone report on the Gaza conflict between Israel and the Palestinians and urge redress of damages to Israel's reputation caused by the report, H2392 [6AP], H2414 [7AP]

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.-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]

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

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

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

West Palm Beach, FL: tribute to Roosevelt Middle School social studies class for Amnesty International (organization) letter-writing campaign for human rights, E2315 [19DE]

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

World Refugee Day: observance, E1131 [20JN], E1194 [24JN]

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

Remarks in Senate

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

Armed Forces: 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]

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

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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 (S. Res. 140), S2398 [12AP]

———human rights violations, S5380 [7SE], S6040 [3OC], S7432 [15NO], S8766 [17DE]

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

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

Dept. of Justice: establish a grant program to benefit victims of sex trafficking (S. 596), S1752 [16MR]

———response to request from Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) for documents relative to process of Guantanamo Bay Detainee Review Task Force to detain, transfer, or release Guantanamo Bay detainees, S2767, S2770, S2771 [9MY]

Dept. of State: 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]

Egypt: 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]

Europe: condemn persecution of Roma, S788 [16FE]

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

Guatemala: human rights violations, S2039 [31MR]

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

Human Rights Day: observance, S8457 [8DE]

Hungary: commemorate opening of Tom Lantos Institute in Budapest, S4328 [5JY]

———commemorate opening of Tom Lantos Institute in Budapest (S. Res. 220), S4239 [29JN]

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

International Women's Day: observance, S1399 [8MR], S1497 [9MR]

———support goals (S. Res. 90), S1241 [3MR]

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

———human rights violations, S5721 [19SE]

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]

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]

———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]

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

Nadarkhani, Youcef: protest of human rights violations by Iran relative to incarceration and death sentence, S6290 [6OC]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Ellen Sirleaf Johnson for peace, S6597 [17OC]

———recognition of Leymah Gbowee for peace, S6597 [17OC]

———recognition of Tawakkol Karman for peace, S6597 [17OC]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: report on congressional delegation trip for convening of Parliamentary Assembly, S5237 [2AU]

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

Russia: human rights violations, S54 [5JA], S7180 [8NO]

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

———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]

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]

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

Sudan: condemn violence against civilians in South Kordofan, S6035 [3OC]

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

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

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

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (S. 1301), S4228 [29JN], S4627 [18JY], S7102 [3NO]

U.N.: rescind the Goldstone report on the Gaza conflict between Israel and the Palestinians and urge redress of damages to Israel's reputation caused by the report (S. Res. 138), S2554 [14AP]

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

Women: honor and support women in North Africa and the Middle East (S. Res. 109), S1899 [28MR], S2552 [14AP]

World Refugee Day: observance, S3913 [20JN]

Reports

Congressional Delegation Visit to Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia, S5237-S5239 [2AU]

Egypt Trip: Representative Wolf, E1251 [7JY]

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

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]

Honor and Support Women in North Africa and the Middle East: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 109), S2386 [12AP]

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

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]

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]

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]

Testimonies

Human Rights Violations in Sudan: Jehanne Henry, Human Rights Watch (organization), E1719 [23SE]

———Thomas H. Andrews, E1720 [23SE]

Texts of

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

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

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]

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

S. 247, Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act, S415-S417 [1FE]

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

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. 1919, Girls Protection Act, S7997 [29NO]

S. Con. Res. 12, investigate volume of ships and planes from North Korea and allegations of international crimes in Burma, and encourage release of political prisoners and provision of safe havens for child soldiers, S2400 [12AP]

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

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. 90, support goals of International Women's Day, S1238, S1241 [3MR]

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. 109, honor and support women in North Africa and the Middle East, S1899 [28MR], S2552 [14AP]

S. Res. 138, rescind the U.N. Goldstone report on the Gaza conflict between Israel and the Palestinians and urge redress of damages to Israel's reputation caused by the report, S2360 [8AP], S2554 [14AP]

S. Res. 139, investigate volume of ships and planes from North Korea and allegations of international crimes in Burma, and encourage release of political prisoners and provision of safe havens for child soldiers, S2361 [8AP]

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

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

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

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

S. Res. 220, commemorate opening of Tom Lantos Institute in Budapest, Hungary, S4236, S4239 [29JN]

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

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

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

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

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