FOREIGN AID related term(s) Foreign Policy

Addresses

Taiwan Food Donation to Kenya: Jason C. Yuan, Taiwanese Economic and Cultural Representative to the U.S., S2914 [7MY]

Amendments

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (S. Res. 402), S6003, S6007, S6008 [2AU]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3787, S3789, S3790, S3791, S3792, S3793, S3794, S3795, S3796, S3797 [6JN], S3845, S3846, S3847, S3848, S3849, S3850, S3851, S3852, S3853, S3854, S3855, S3856, S3857, S3867, S3868, S3869 [7JN], S3903, S3904, S3905, S3906, S3907, S3908, S3909, S3910, S3911, S3912, S3913, S3916, S3917, S3918, S3919, S3921, S3922, S3923, S3924 [11JN], S3962, S3963, S3985, S3986, S3987, S3989, S3991, S3992, S3993, S3994, S3997, S3998, S3999, S4000, S4001, S4099, S4102, S4103, S4104, S4106, S4107 [12JN], S4126, S4127, S4153, S4154, S4155, S4156, S4157, S4158, S4159, S4160 [13JN], S4208, S4209, S4210, S4211, S4212, S4213, S4216, S4217 [14JN], S4243, S4244, S4245, S4246, S4247 [18JN], S4266, S4267, S4268, S4269, S4270, S4271, S4272, S4273, S4274, S4275, S4276, S4277, S4278, S4279, S4280, S4281, S4306 [19JN], S4334, S4335, S4336, S4337, S4338, S4339, S4340, S4341, S4343, S4344, S4345, S4346, S4347, S4348, S4349, S4350, S4351, S4352, S4353, S4354, S4355, S4356, S4357 [20JN], S4381, S4382, S4383, S4384, S4385, S4389 [21JN]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), H3977 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4025 [26JN]

Foreign countries: provide limitations on U.S. assistance (S. 3576), S6636 [21SE]

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 (S. Res. 543), S7403 [4DE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (H.R. 1464), S8511, S8512, S8516 [28DE], H7521 [1JA]

Articles and editorials

Congress Delays Farm Bill as Drought Spreads, S5456 [26JY]

Don’t Let Foreign Aid Fall Off the Fiscal Cliff, E1984 [21DE]

Egypt’s Witch Hunt Threatens a Rupture With the U.S., S319 [2FE]

Georgian Politics—Blood Feud, E1438 [3AU]

Overhaul of U.S. Foreign Aid Is Overdue, H7460 [30DE]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: establish requirements relative to the provision of certain products (see H.R. 6485), H6274 [21SE]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S1932 [21MR] (see H. Res. 583), H1362 [13MR]

——— condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice and express support to victims of such atrocities (see H. Res. 584), H1362 [13MR]

——— express that continued deployment of U.S. military support personnel advising regional forces working toward apprehension of Joseph Kony is necessary and appropriate (see H. Res. 581), H1359 [9MR]

——— provide assistance to sub-Saharan Africa to combat obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5748), H2713 [15MY]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (see S. 3240), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 6083), H4684 [9JY]

——— continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), consideration (see H. Res. 739), H5201 [24JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 2375), S2821 [26AP] (see H.R. 5973), H3914 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (see H. Res. 697), H3974 [21JN]

AID: improve nutritional quality, quality control, and cost effectiveness of U.S. food assistance (see H.R. 4141), H1153 [5MR]

Argentina: express concern over disregard of U.S. rule of law relative to sovereign debt owed to the U.S. and oppose access to benefits and loans by international financial organizations (see H. Res. 586), H1366 [16MR]

Burma: provide flexibility relative to U.S. support for assistance provided by international financial institutions for Burma (see H.R. 6431), H6150 [19SE]

Correctional institutions: eliminate conditions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities that do not meet minimum human standards of health, sanitation, and safety (see S. 3577), S6454 [19SE] (see H.R. 6436), H6150 [19SE]

Dept. of State: assist the establishment of a permanent and international legal status necessary for global operations and continue financial support for the International Commission on Missing Persons (see H.R. 4344), H1811 [30MR]

——— designate as foreign terrorist organizations certain Mexican drug cartels and submit a report on activities assisting Mexico with drug cartel violence (see H.R. 4303), H1803 [29MR]

——— establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (see H.R. 3795), H78 [18JA]

——— prohibit Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation from making grants (see H.R. 4307), H1803 [29MR]

——— require a quadrennial diplomacy and development review (see S. 3341), S4636 [26JN]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 3241), S3631 [24MY] (see H.R. 5857), H3171 [25MY]

Developing countries: promote the use of clean cookstoves in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (see S. 2515), S2922 [7MY]

Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (see H. Res. 594), H1542 [22MR]

Egypt: condition assistance on holding of free and fair elections (see H.R. 4340), H1804 [29MR]

——— condition security and economic assistance in order to advance U.S. national security interests in Egypt, including encouraging the advancement of political, economic, and religious freedom in Egypt (see H.R. 6657), H6806 [13DE]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the treatment of nongovernmental organization workers (see S. 2327), S2546 [19AP]

——— prohibit provision of U.S. assistance (see H.R. 6646), H6701 [11DE]

Embassies: suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until a formal apology is issued condemning attacks on, and safety of personnel is assured at U.S. Embassies in Benghazi, Libya and Cairo, Egypt (see H. Res. 783), H6000 [13SE]

——— suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until it is certified they are providing proper security at U.S. Embassies and consulates pursuant to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (see S. Res. 556), S6340 [13SE]

Food, Conservation, and Energy Act: extend with certain modifications and exceptions (see H.R. 6228), H5330 [30JY]

Foreign countries: provide limitations (see H.R. 6452), H6230 [20SE]

——— provide limitations on U.S. assistance (see S. 3576), S6454 [19SE]

Foreign policy: establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (see S. 3310), S4299 [19JN]

Georgia (country): limit assistance until Dept. of State certifies that parliamentary elections are held in a free, fair, and competitive manner (see H.R. 4258), H1570 [26MR]

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 S. Res. 543), S5978 [2AU]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see S. Res. 352), S42 [23JA] (see H. Res. 521), H114 [23JA]

——— authorize appropriations to promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development (see H.R. 3771), H26 [17JA]

——— recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see S. Res. 368), S350 [6FE] (see H. Res. 510), H26 [17JA]

Human rights: prohibit transfer of defense articles and defense services to foreign countries that are engaging in gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (see H.R. 5749), H2713 [15MY]

International relations: establish an interagency mechanism to coordinate U.S. development programs and private sector investment activities (see S. 3495), S5977 [2AU] (see H.R. 6178), H5201 [24JY]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see S. 2325), S2546 [19AP] (see H.R. 4229), H1496 [21MR]

——— extend authority to provide loan guarantees (see H.R. 4197), H1366 [16MR]

Middle East: limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 5303), H2274 [27AP]

National objectives: establish a framework for effective, transparent, and accountable U.S. foreign assistance (see H.R. 6644), H6701 [11DE]

Pakistan: prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed (see S. 3260), S3688 [4JN] (see S. 3269), S3781 [6JN] (see H.R. 5924), H3660 [7JN]

——— restrict assistance to Pakistan unless the Dept. of State certifies that Pakistan is not aiding, assisting, advising, or informing the Haqqani network in any capacity (see H.R. 4110), H1100 [29FE]

Ships and vessels: ensure that a percentage of food aid provided in the form of certain agricultural commodities or their products must be transported on U.S. commercial vessels (see H.R. 6170), H5200 [24JY]

Solar energy: authorize microenterprise assistance for renewable energy projects in developing countries (see H.R. 3888), H440 [2FE]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 4169), H1303 [8MR]

Syria: condemn targeted violence of vulnerable minority faith communities and call on U.S. to prioritize safety and security of these communities (see H. Res. 763), H5707 [2AU]

——— promote U.S. policy objectives through imposition of sanctions, creation of a Syrian Stabilization Fund, support for opposition and democracy efforts, and departure from power of Bashar al-Assad (see S. 2152), S1373 [2MR]

——— provide humanitarian assistance and support a transition to democracy (see S. 3498), S5977 [2AU]

World TB Day: support goals (see H. Res. 594), H1542 [22MR]

Cloture motions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714 [5JN], S3807 [7JN]

Letters

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies appropriations: Stephen E. Blaire and Richard E. Pates, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H4021 [26JN]

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: several agricultural organizations, S6313 [13SE]

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Mike and Lori Peskey, H6154 [20SE]

——— several Representatives, S5455 [26JY]

Limitations on U.S. assistance: Howard Kohr, Marvin Feuer and Brad Gordon, American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), S6572 [21SE]

Provide limitations on U.S. assistance: James M. Loy and Michael W. Hagee, U.S. Global Leadership Coalition National Security Advisory Council, S6571 [21SE]

Sudan and South Sudan conflict resolution: several Members of Congress, H1898 [17AP]

Lists

Citizens supporting S. Res. 402, condemn atrocities in Africa and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S4632 [26JN]

U.S. Global Leadership Coalition National Security Advisory Council members, S6571 [21SE]

Motions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3714 [5JN], S3803 [7JN], S3962 [12JN], S4124, S4125 [13JN], S4350, S4352 [20JN]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: U.S. policy, H2200–H2202 [26AP], H5849–H5851 [11SE]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (H. Res. 583), H1429 [21MR]

——— provide assistance to sub-Saharan Africa to combat obstetric fistula (H.R. 5748), E788 [15MY]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 6083), H4660 [9JY], H4688, H4708 [10JY], H4790, H4810 [11JY], H4830, H4831 [12JY], H4919 [18JY], H5026 [19JY], H5139 [24JY], H5211 [25JY], H5296, H5321, H5322 [26JY], H5537 [1AU], H5645, H5653–H5658, H5697 [2AU], H5749–H5752 [10SE], H5776, H5853, H5854 [11SE], H5865 [12SE], H5927, H5931, H5932, H5944 [13SE], H6042–H6044 [14SE], H6072, H6098 [19SE], H6154, H6167, H6171, H6225 [20SE], H6258, H6261, H6263 [21SE], H6348 [14NO], H6378, H6391 [15NO], H6400 [16NO], H6539, H6563 [30NO], H6661, H6662 [5DE], H6787 [13DE], E1232 [11JY], E1649 [21SE]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), H3710 [18JN], H3743 [19JN]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5973), H3946 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5973), consideration (H. Res. 697), H4017–H4027 [26JN]

AID: broadcasting of television show ‘‘Sesame Street’’ in Palestine funding, H130 [24JA]

Appropriations: prohibit funding for assistance to certain entities whose policies call for the destruction of Israel, H5029 [19JY]

Azerbaijan: U.S. policy relative to restrictions on receiving foreign aid under the Freedom for Russia and Emerging Eurasian Democracies and Open Markets Support Act, E1718 [23OC], E1722, E1727 [26OC]

Brazil: suspend issuance of visas to nationals pending certification that the Government of Brazil amends its laws to remove the prohibition on extradition of nationals to other countries, H3621 [7JN]

Burma: provide flexibility relative to U.S. support for assistance provided by international financial institutions for Burma (H.R. 6431), H6124, H6125 [19SE]

Crime: suspend U.S. assistance to countries that do not comply with agreements to extradite criminals, E39 [18JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: tribute to domestic and global anti-hunger and nutrition programs, E803 [15MY]

Dept. of State: assist the establishment of a permanent and international legal status necessary for global operations and continue financial support for the International Commission on Missing Persons (H.R. 4344), E624 [24AP]

——— establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (H.R. 3795), H45 [18JA]

Diseases: HIV/AIDS research and treatment funding, H6590 [4DE]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, E1970 [19DE]

——— impact of continuation of certain agricultural programs on jobs, H5854 [11SE]

Egypt: condition military assistance on implementation of democratic reforms, H1529 [22MR]

——— limit U.S. assistance unless Egypt honors commitments under the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty, H931, H933 [17FE], H3125 [18MY]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the safety and protection of U.S. Embassy, H5942, H5970, H5973 [13SE]

Foreign countries: green energy development grants, H4162 [28JN]

——— prohibit assistance to countries that support radical Muslim fundamentalism, H6258 [21SE]

——— provide limitations on U.S. assistance, H6158 [20SE]

Foreign policy: establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (H.R. 3159), H7458–H7461 [30DE]

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (organization): tribute to Ohio chapter, E1531 [14SE]

Funding, E1983 [21DE]

Georgia (country): limit assistance until Dept. of State certifies that parliamentary elections are held in a free, fair, and competitive manner (H.R. 4258), E440 [26MR], E1438 [3AU]

Haiti: anniversary of earthquake, E53 [23JA]

Health: provide assistance for the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula (H.R. 949), E353 [8MR]

Huizenga, Representative: report on trip to Afghanistan, H46 [18JA]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system, H2483 [9MY]

——— extend authority to provide loan guarantees, H2483 [9MY]

——— nonmilitary energy cooperation assistance funding, H3524, H3525 [6JN]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (H.R. 1464), H5842–H5844 [11SE], E1497 [12SE]

——— develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (H.R. 1464), Senate amendment, H7520 [1JA], E2027 [1JA]

——— encourage China to force a North Korean suspension of nuclear weapons activities, H1814 [16AP]

——— suspension of nuclear weapons activities in exchange for food aid, H1162 [6MR], H1530 [22MR]

Libya: prohibit foreign assistance until the perpetrators of the attack on the U.S. Embassy are brought to justice, H5942, H5970, H5973 [13SE]

Mayan Families (organization): tribute to humanitarian projects in Guatemala, E254 [27FE]

Middle East: U.S. policy relative to support of opposition groups, H5870 [12SE]

National objectives: establish a framework for effective, transparent, and accountable U.S. foreign assistance (H.R. 6644), E1902 [11DE]

National security: call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century, H4995 [18JY]

——— call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century (H. Res. 19), H123 [24JA], H378 [2FE], H585 [8FE], H1024 [29FE], H1162 [6MR], H1216 [7MR], H1646, H1736 [28MR], H1920 [18AP], H2140 [26AP], H2333 [8MY], H3485 [6JN], H4694 [10JY], H4781 [11JY], H4916 [18JY], H5771 [11SE], H6157 [20SE], H6590 [4DE], H6709 [12DE]

Pakistan: condition Pakistan Counterinsurgency Fund funding on certification of efforts to counter improvised explosive devices operations, H3135 [18MY]

——— prohibit assistance, H3009–H3011 [17MY], H4979, H4980, H4983 [18JY]

——— prohibit foreign assistance relative to harboring of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and Taliban fighters within borders, H3487 [6JN]

——— require a certain time period between the release of the Depts. of Defense and State report on current conditions in Pakistan and the release of funds from the Pakistan Counterinsurgency Fund, H3140 [18MY]

Peace Corps: anniversary, H1103 [1MR], H1438 [21MR], E276 [29FE], E296 [1MR], E308 [5MR], E322 [6MR]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (H.R. 4169), H1212 [7MR], H1375 [19MR], H1898 [17AP]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (H.R. 2830), E1874 [4DE]

Tunisia: prohibit assistance, H6712 [12DE]

U.N.: prohibit U.S. assistance to nations that consistently oppose U.S. initiatives (H.R. 921), H931 [17FE]

——— promote transparency, accountability, and reform (H.R. 2829), H1528 [22MR]

U.S. Office for Contingency Operations: establish, H3092 [17MY]

Women: strengthen U.S. advocacy for women’s rights in foreign countries (H.R. 418), E353 [8MR]

World Refugee Day: observance, H4075 [27JN], E1093, E1096 [20JN]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: Corps of Engineers electric power infrastructure project funding, S4844 [11JY]

Africa: allocation of foreign aid, S6577 [21SE]

——— condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S2485 [18AP], S7181 [29NO]

——— condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (S. Res. 402), S4632 [26JN], S6007 [2AU]

——— impose an asset freeze and visa ban on any outside parties providing support to the M23 rebels, S7189–S7191 [29NO]

Agriculture: continue certain programs, S3164, S3168 [15MY], S3230 [16MY], S8613, S8622 [1JA]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3950–S3952, S3959–S3969 [12JN], S4118–S4135, S4137–S4141, S4143 [13JN], S4166–S4173, S4181, S4195–S4199 [14JN], S4223, S4225, S4235 [18JN], S4262–S4283 [19JN], S4313, S4334–S4359 [20JN], S4380–S4405, S4407 [21JN], S4455 [25JN], S4833 [10JY], S5175, S5201 [19JY], S5339, S5342, S5343, S5366 [25JY], S5441, S5443, S5447, S5454–S5457 [26JY], S5718 [31JY], S5810, S5836 [1AU], S5944–S5947, S5956, S5967 [2AU], S6038, S6039 [10SE], S6087 [11SE], S6312–S6315, S6325 [13SE], S6405 [19SE], S6499 [20SE], S6725 [13NO], S6768 [14NO], S7414, S7415 [5DE], S7669, S7670 [6DE], S7735 [11DE], S7786 [12DE], S8117, S8118 [18DE], S8169 [19DE], S8238, S8242 [20DE], S8346 [21DE], S8580–S8583 [31DE]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714–S3717 [5JN], S3739, S3749–S3756, S3758–S3760, S3762–S3764, S3767 [6JN], S3803–S3808, S3816–S3818, S3824, S3828, S3831–S3834 [7JN], S3875–S3877, S3890–S3892 [11JN], S3932, S3935–S3937, S3945, S3949 [12JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to recommit, S4350–S4352 [20JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), unanimous-consent agreement, S4235 [18JN], S4313, S4351 [20JN]

——— continue certain programs (S. 3240), unanimous-consent request, S3961 [12JN], S4125, S4126 [13JN]

——— reduce programs funding to 2008 levels, S4350, S4351 [20JN]

Burma: provide flexibility relative to U.S. support for assistance provided by international financial institutions for Burma (H.R. 6431), S6670, S6671 [21SE]

Correctional institutions: eliminate conditions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities that do not meet minimum human standards of health, sanitation, and safety (S. 3577), S6462, S6463 [19SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Food for Peace program funding, S4130 [13JN]

Dept. of State: require a quadrennial diplomacy and development review (S. 3341), S4638 [26JN], S6673 [21SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: veterans job corps funding through reductions in foreign aid to Pakistan, Yemen, Egypt, and Libya, S6316, S6317 [13SE]

Developing countries: promote the use of clean cookstoves in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (S. 2515), S2929 [7MY]

Diplomats: make conditional upon promise of protection for U.S. Embassies and diplomats, S6583–S6585 [21SE]

Durbin, Senator: report on trip to Ukraine, Turkey, Georgia, and Armenia, S3722 [5JN]

Egypt: condition military assistance on implementation of democratic reforms, S318 [2FE]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the safety and protection of U.S. Embassy, S6260 [12SE]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the treatment of nongovernmental organization workers, S2347, S2356, S2357 [17AP], S2684 [25AP]

——— prohibit direct foreign assistance until certain certifications are made relative to the treatment of nongovernmental organization workers (S. 2327), S2557 [19AP], S2561 [23AP]

——— suspend foreign aid until U.S. political prisoners are released, S405 [9FE], S593, S599 [14FE], S672 [15FE], S821, S822 [16FE]

Ethiopia: U.S. policy, S3324 [21MY]

Foreign countries: provide limitations on U.S. assistance, S6488–S6490 [20SE]

——— provide limitations on U.S. assistance (S. 3576), S6473 [19SE], S6476, S6517–S6519 [20SE], S6564–S6577, S6579–S6585, S6596–S6601 [21SE]

——— provide limitations on U.S. assistance (S. 3576), unanimous-consent request, S6418 [19SE], S6507 [20SE]

——— report on congressional delegation trip to Burma, S82 [26JA]

——— report on congressional delegation trip to Cuba and Haiti, S53–S56 [24JA]

Foreign policy: establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (S. 3310), S4301 [19JN]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment to global prosperity through hunger and poverty reduction, S3324 [21MY]

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 (S. Res. 543), S7403, S7404 [4DE]

Haiti: recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (S. Res. 368), S358 [6FE]

Hurricanes: supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy through reductions in foreign aid funding, S8470–S8472, S8480 [28DE]

Iran: exempt from sanctions humanitarian trade licensed by Dept. of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control, S3324 [21MY]

Isakson, Senator: report on trip to Central Africa, S2485, S2486 [18AP]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system, S7204 [29NO]

——— authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (S. 2325), S3420 [22MY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: develop a strategy for assisting stateless children (H.R. 1464), S8516 [28DE]

——— prohibit food aid, S4339 [20JN]

——— prohibit food aid unless the President issues a national interest waiver, S4338 [20JN]

Libya: prohibit foreign assistance until the perpetrators of the attack on the U.S. Embassy are brought to justice, S6260 [12SE]

Pakistan: prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed, S3762 [6JN], S3961, S3962 [12JN], S6260 [12SE], S6316 [13SE], S6598–S6601 [21SE]

——— prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed (S. 3269), S3799 [6JN], S3803 [7JN], S4619 [26JN], S5054 [17JY], S5186 [19JY], S5279 [24JY]

——— U.S. policy, S3226 [16MY]

Syria: promote U.S. policy objectives through imposition of sanctions, creation of a Syrian Stabilization Fund, support for opposition and democracy efforts, and departure from power of Bashar al-Assad (S. 2152), S1493 [7MR]

Taiwan: tribute to food donation to Kenya, S2914 [7MY]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (S. 1301), S7693, S7695, S7698, S7699 [10DE], S8035 [13DE]

World Refugee Day: observance, S4293 [19JN]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5973) (H. Rept. 112–542), H3914 [20JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2375) (S. Rept. 112–163), S2819 [26AP]

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3240), S3630 [24MY]

——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 3240) (S. Rept. 112–203), S6062 [10SE]

Assessing Progress in Haiti Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1016), S2819 [26AP]

Condemn Atrocities in Africa and Encourage Efforts To End Threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and Bring Joseph Kony and His Top Commanders to Justice: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 402), S4366 [20JN]

Consideration of H.R. 5973, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 697) (H. Rept. 112–545), H3974 [21JN]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5857) (H. Rept. 112–494), H3171 [25MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3241) (S. Rept. 112–172), S3630 [24MY]

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 6083) (H. Rept. 112–669), H5999 [13SE]

Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3310) (S. Rept. 112–233), S6744 [13NO]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction Compliance by Certain Countries and Procedures for Prompt Return of Children Abducted to Other Countries: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 543), S6451 [19SE]

Haiti Reforestation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1023) (S. Rept. 112–165), S3173 [15MY]

Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3341) (S. Rept. 112–220), S6451 [19SE]

U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA) Funding Prohibition: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 2059) (H. Rept. 112–361), H25 [17JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 697, consideration of H.R. 5972, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations and H.R. 5973, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H4017 [26JN]

H.R. 1464, North Korean Refugee Adoption Act, H5842 [11SE]

H.R. 3159, Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act, H7458 [30DE]

H.R. 6431, provide flexibility relative to U.S. support for assistance provided by international financial institutions for Burma, H6124 [19SE]

S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S4483–S4592 [25JN]

S. 3310, Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act, S4301 [19JN]

S. 3341, Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review Act, S6673 [21SE]

S. Res. 352, address gender-based violence against women and children in Haiti, S45 [23JA]

S. Res. 368, recognize anniversary of earthquake in Haiti, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance, S351, S358 [6FE]

S. Res. 402, condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice, S1941 [21MR], S6009 [2AU]

S. Res. 543, ensure compliance with Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries, S5991 [2AU], S7403 [4DE]

S. Res. 556, suspend aid to Libya and Egypt until it is certified they are providing proper security at U.S. Embassies and consulates pursuant to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, S6345 [13SE]