FOREIGN TRADE see also International Trade; Tariff

Addresses

Joint Meeting of Congress: Park Geun-hye, President of the Republic of Korea, H2487–H2490 [8MY]

Amendments

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), H3787, H3850, H3855, H3856, H3857, H3859, H3860, H3862, H3863, H3864, H3866, H3867, H3868, H3870, H3872, H3875, H3876, H3883, H3884, H3885, H3886, H3887, H3888, H3890, H3891, H3893, H3894, H3895, H3896, H3897, H3898, H3900, H3901, H3902, H3903, H3905, H3906, H3907, H3911, H3912, H3913, H3914, H3915, H3916, H3917, H3918, H3919, H3920, H3922, H3924, H3925 [19JN], H3933, H3947, H3953, H3955, H3957 [20JN]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), consideration (H. Res. 266), H3719 [18JN]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), agree to conference with the Senate (H. Res. 380), H6512 [11OC]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year (H. Res. 378), consideration (H. Res. 380), H6512 [11OC]

——— reauthorize certain programs (S. 954), S3592, S3617, S3618, S3619, S3620, S3621, S3622, S3623, S3624, S3626, S3627, S3628, S3629 [20MY], S3636, S3637, S3641, S3665, S3666, S3667, S3668, S3669, S3671, S3672, S3674, S3675, S3676, S3677, S3678, S3679, S3680, S3681, S3682, S3683, S3686, S3687, S3688, S3689, S3690, S3691, S3692, S3693, S3695, S3697 [21MY], S3713, S3716, S3717, S3727, S3749, S3768, S3769, S3770, S3771, S3772, S3773, S3774, S3775, S3776, S3777, S3780, S3781, S3782, S3785, S3786, S3787 [22MY], S3805, S3817, S3819, S3866, S3867, S3868, S3869, S3870, S3871, S3872, S3873, S3874 [23MY], S3900, S3901, S3909, S3910, S3911, S3912 [3JN], S3962, S3963 [4JN], S3965, S3966, S3967, S3968 [5JN], S3989 [6JN]

——— temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. 3695), consideration (H. Res. 438), H7712 [12DE]

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. 75), S9111 [20DE]

——— support full implementation of U.S. and international sanctions on Iran and urge the President to continue to strengthen enforcement of sanctions legislation (S. Res. 65), S3737 [22MY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2642, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S6259 [1AU], S7085 [1OC]

——— H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, H6557 [12OC]

Congressional advisers on trade policy and negotiations, S1826 [13MR]

President’s Export Council, S408 [30JA]

Articles and editorials

Government Shutdown Empties Offices Enforcing Sanctions on Iran, S7174 [4OC]

House Leadership Proposes Outspending Senate in Farm Bill, H4391 [11JY]

Iran Is Said To Want Direct Talks With U.S. on Nuclear Program, H5232 [31JY]

Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s Nominee for Foreign Minister, Seen as Olive Branch to U.S., H5232 [31JY]

Bills and resolutions

Africa: condemn acts of piracy and other maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea, support U.S. assistance in combatting such crimes, and commend international agencies that have enhanced maritime security (see S. Res. 288), S7876 [6NO]

——— create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (see S. 718), S2589 [11AP] (see H.R. 1777), H2391 [26AP]

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (see S. 10), S42 [22JA] (see S. 954), S3430 [14MY] (see H.R. 1947), H2574 [13MY] (see H.R. 2498), H4037 [25JN] (see H.R. 2642), H4369 [10JY]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), consideration (see H. Res. 266), H3686 [17JN] (see H. Res. 269), H3759 (see H. Res. 271), H3758 [18JN]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), agree to conference with the Senate (see H. Res. 380), H6544 [11OC]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year (see H. Res. 378), H6545 [11OC]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), consideration (see H. Res. 295), H4369 [10JY]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 361), H5882 [26SE]

——— temporarily extend certain programs (see H.R. 3695), H7687 [11DE]

——— temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. 3695), consideration (see H. Res. 438), H7687 [11DE]

Animals: prohibit the sale or transport of equines or equine parts in interstate or foreign commerce for human consumption (see H.R. 1094), H1356 [12MR]

Arctic regions: expedite development of Arctic deepwater ports (see S. 428), S1012 [28FE]

Argentina: terminate participation and condition future membership in the G20 on adherence to international norms of economic relations and commitment to the rule of law (see H. Res. 291), H4308 [9JY]

Armed Forces: ensure footwear for enlisted members upon initial entry complies with domestic source requirements (see S. 1051), S3843 [23MY] (see H.R. 2188), H2954 [23MY]

Budget: reduce deficit (see H.R. 3146), H5766 [19SE]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: enter into reimbursable fee agreements for the provision of additional services at customs ports of entry (see H.R. 441), H300 [29JA]

——— provide for gathering of copyright and trademark information on merchandise presented for examination (see H.R. 22), H28 [3JA]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 46), H2774 [17MY]

Business and industry: improve trade promotion policies and programs (see H.R. 1909), H2567 [9MY]

——— 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. 1899), H2533 [8MY]

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. 194), H51 [4JA]

Cargo transportation: establish a Maritime Goods Movement User Fee and provide grants for international maritime cargo improvements (see S. 1509), S6518 [17SE]

——— exempt cargo containers containing trace residue from certain customs laws in order to streamline legitimate trade (see H.R. 2806), H5049 [24JY]

Citrus Disease Research and Development Trust Fund: establish (see S. 220), S469 [4FE] (see H.R. 853), H700 [27FE]

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. 873), H701 [27FE]

——— lift trade embargo (see H.R. 214), H52 [4JA] (see H.R. 872), H701 [27FE] (see H.R. 1917), H2567 [9MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: limit maximum amount of crop insurance premiums paid by FCIC, repeal direct payments for certain commodities, and prohibit payments to Brazilian Cotton Institute (see H.R. 1644), H2158 [18AP]

——— permit the export of apples to Canada in bulk bins without certification (see H.R. 1298), H1719 [20MR]

——— repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see S. 632), S2146 [21MR] (see H.R. 1313), H1821 [21MR]

——— repeal Market Access Program (see H.R. 2380), H3652 [14JN]

Dept. of Commerce: authorize appropriations to establish public-private partnerships under the International Trade Administration Market Development Cooperator Program (see S. 1748), S8361 [20NO] (see H.R. 1420), H1856 [9AP]

——— establish Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund (see H.R. 400), H280 [23JA]

Dept. of Energy: develop a new process for determining whether applications to export natural gas are in the public interest (see H.R. 1189), H1426 [14MR]

——— enhance the energy security of U.S. allies by approving exports of natural gas to NATO countries, Japan, or any country found that such exports would enhance U.S. national security (see S. 192), S438 [31JA] (see H.R. 580), H413 [6FE]

——— expedite approval of liquefied natural gas exports (see H.R. 3760), H8108 [12DE]

Dept. of HHS: submit annual reports on assessment and collection of certain tobacco user fees (see H.R. 389), H280 [23JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: amend laws relative to calculation of transactions for the lease of land ports of entry and international bridges (see H.R. 1266), H1630 [19MR]

——— establish Office of Agriculture Inspection (see H.R. 1536), H1991 [12AP]

——— incorporate into design and construction of reconfigured and new ports of entry certain concerns relative to border location-dependent businesses (see H.R. 2213), H2964 [24MY]

——— prohibit land border crossing fees (see H.R. 1886), H2533 [8MY]

Dept. of Labor: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (see S. 1357), S5907 [24JY]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 1372), S5968 [25JY] (see H.R. 2855), H5172 [30JY]

Depts. of Homeland Security and the Treasury: provide authority to more aggressively enforce trade laws relative to textile or apparel articles (see S. 1412), S6126 [31JY] (see H.R. 3558), H7310 [20NO]

Developing countries: extend certain trade preferences to certain least-developed countries in Asia and the South Pacific (see S. 432), S1012 [28FE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): extend preferential tariff treatment for certain textile goods imported from Nicaragua (see S. 1136), S4212 [11JN]

Economy: 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. 2674), H4483 [11JY]

——— increase competitiveness of American manufacturing by reducing regulatory and other burdens, encouraging greater innovation and investment, and developing a stronger workforce (see H.R. 3355), H6827 [28OC]

——— 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. 192), H51 [4JA]

Egypt: prohibit sale, lease, transfer, retransfer, or delivery of F–16 aircraft, M1 tanks, or certain other defense articles or services (see S. 201), S438 [31JA]

——— restrict sale, lease, transfer, retransfer, or delivery of F–16 aircraft, M1 tanks, or certain other defense articles or services (see S. 207), S438 [31JA] (see H.R. 939), H949 [4MR]

——— suspend delivery of F–16 aircraft, M1 tanks, or certain other defense articles or services (see H. Res. 87), H701 [27FE]

Endangered species: allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada (see H.R. 1819), H2393 [26AP]

——— 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. 847), S3029 [25AP] (see H.R. 1818), H2393 [26AP]

Endangered Species Act: promote sustainable-use conservation and harmonize with Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (see H.R. 1866), H2484 [7MY]

European Union: support goals and objectives of Ireland’s Council Presidency (see H. Res. 74), H596 [15FE]

——— support Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership with the U.S. (see H. Res. 76), H596 [15FE]

Eximbank: abolish (see S. 1102), S3987 [6JN] (see H.R. 2263), H3215 [5JN]

Exports: enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see H.R. 1409), H1856 [9AP] (see H.R. 1926), H2568 [9MY]

FERC: transfer regulatory authority over exports of natural gas from the Dept. of Energy (see H.R. 2471), H3989 [20JN]

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 H.R. 2247), H3095 [4JN]

Fish and fishing: call for ban and prevent the import of shark fins from sharks caught through the practice of finning (see H. Res. 285), H4175 [28JN]

——— establish uniform administrative and enforcement procedures and penalties to enforce the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and similar statutes (see S. 269), S589 [11FE]

——— prohibit importation or exportation of mussels of a certain genus (see H.R. 1823), H2400 [30AP]

——— strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and implement Antigua Convention on conservation of migratory fish in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 69), H29 [3JA]

Food: strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (see S. 520), S1592 [11MR] (see H.R. 1012), H1319 [6MR]

Foreign countries: reauthorize trade facilitation and trade enforcement functions and activities (see S. 662), S2328 [22MR]

——— require the collection of up-to-date information on tariff and non-tariff laws, regulations, and practices of foreign countries affecting U.S. exports, goods and services (see H.R. 1916), H2567 [9MY]

Foreign policy: impose sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses committed against citizens of Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA) countries (see H.R. 1687), H2246 [23AP]

Generalized System of Preferences: amend the bases for ineligibility for designation of countries as beneficiary developing countries under the Trade Act (see H.R. 3167), H5802 [20SE]

——— extend (see S. 1331), S5800 [18JY] (see H.R. 2709), H4597 [17JY]

Government regulations: prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see H.R. 166), H51 [4JA] (see H.R. 1440), H1857 [9AP]

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. 1951), H2574 [13MY] (see H.R. 3212), H6011 [28SE]

Harmonized Tariff Schedule: amend to modify temporarily certain rates of duty (see H.R. 2708), H4597 [17JY]

Horticulture: limit the application of certain importation laws to plants and finished plant products imported before a certain date (see H.R. 3280), H6453 [9OC]

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. 479), H342 [4FE] (see H.R. 599), H431 [8FE]

Immigration: impose sanctions on countries that have refused or unreasonably delayed repatriation of an alien who is a national of that country or have an excessive repatriation failure rate (see H.R. 2602), H4174 [28JN]

International economic relations: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (see H.R. 1276), H1717 [20MR]

International Trade Data System: ensure participating Federal agencies develop and maintain necessary information technology infrastructure to support the system (see H.R. 3004), H5397 [2AU]

Internet: combat trade barriers that threaten maintenance of an open, global Internet, that mandate unique technology standards as a condition of market access, and promote free flow of information (see H.R. 889), H814 [28FE]

——— eliminate oil exports from Iran by expanding domestic production (see S. 965), S3532 [15MY]

——— ensure compliance with international agreements to abandon pursuit of nuclear weapons by protecting existing sanctions (see S. 1765), S8457 [21NO]

——— impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H.R. 850), H700 [27FE]

——— impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement (see S. 1881), S9052 [19DE]

——— impose sanctions (see S. 1001), S3657 [21MY]

——— prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons, dismantle production facilities, allow inspections, suspend support for terrorists and Syria, reduce human rights violations, and allow additional sanctions (see H. Res. 445), H8109 [12DE]

——— support full implementation of U.S. and international sanctions on Iran and urge the President to continue to strengthen enforcement of sanctions legislation (see S. Res. 65), S1012 [28FE]

ITC: develop and recommend legislation for temporarily suspending duties (see S. 790), S2896 [23AP]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 673), H501 [13FE]

——— improve enforcement of sanctions (see H.R. 1771), H2391 [26AP]

Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see H.R. 1812), H2392 [26AP]

——— reaffirm commitment to military and economic security and congratulate on election of Park Geun-hye as President and welcome visit to Washington, DC (see H. Res. 200), H2437 [6MY]

NAFTA: assess impact, require further negotiation of certain provisions, and withdraw unless certain conditions are met (see H.R. 191), H51 [4JA]

——— withdrawal (see H.R. 156), H50 [4JA]

National security: enhance safety of U.S. ports of entry (see H.R. 583), H413 [6FE]

Natural gas: repeal certain requirements for obtaining authorization for the exportation or importation of natural gas (see H.R. 2771), H4856 [22JY]

Nepal: authorize preferential treatment for certain imports (see S. 431), S1012 [28FE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: develop a watch list of foreign countries that engage in economic or industrial espionage in cyberspace with respect to U.S. trade secrets or proprietary information (see S. 884), S3159 [7MY]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: authorize to take discretionary action if a foreign country is engaging in unreasonable acts, policies, or practices relating to the environment (see H.R. 3733), H8107 [12DE]

——— establish position of Chief Innovation and Intellectual Property Negotiator (see S. 660), S2328 [22MR]

——— notify World Trade Organization if members fail during consecutive years to disclose subsidies under the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (see S. 355), S773 [14FE]

Pesticides: prohibit use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine (see H.R. 2044), H2773 [17MY]

Petroleum: ban exportation of crude oil produced on Federal land (see S. 435), S1088 [4MR]

Pharmaceuticals: clarify the orphan drug exception to the annual fee on branded prescription pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers (see S. 1128), S4212 [11JN] (see H.R. 2315), H3287 [11JN]

Power resources: promote energy security of European allies through opening of the Southern Gas Corridor (see H. Res. 284), H4143 [27JN]

——— require approval of construction, operation, or maintenance of oil or natural gas pipelines or electric transmission facilities at U.S. borders for import or export (see H.R. 3301), H6674 [22OC]

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 H.R. 1910), H2567 [9MY]

SBA: amend and extend State Trade and Export Promotion Grant Program (see H.R. 3619), H7364 [22NO]

——— extend and expand State Trade and Export Promotion Grant Program (see H.R. 3115), H5588 [17SE]

——— provide for permanent establishment of the State Trade and Export Promotion Grant Program (see H.R. 2333), H3356 [12JN]

Senate: impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 431), H7566 [5DE]

Ships and vessels: allow vessels built outside the U.S. to transport bulk cargo between Puerto Rican ports and other U.S. ports (see H.R. 2838), H5088 [25JY]

Small business: improve coordination of export promotion programs and facilitate export opportunities (see S. 1179), S4585 [18JN]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 1692), H2297 [24AP]

Syria: allow access by humanitarian organizations, engage in diplomatic efforts to resolve conflict, strengthen sanctions, investigate and prosecute crimes against humanity, and prevent use of chemical weapons (see H. Con. Res. 53), H5547 [12SE]

——— provide humanitarian and other assistance, support a transition to democracy, impose sanctions on arms and oil sales, and allow for conditional removal of sanctions (see S. 856), S3091 [6MY] (see S. 960), S3531 [15MY]

Tariff: acid black 132 (see H.R. 1056), H1330 [11MR]

——— acid black 194 (see H.R. 1058), H1330 [11MR]

——— acid blue 225 (see H.R. 1060), H1330 [11MR]

——— acid orange 116 (see H.R. 1059), H1330 [11MR]

——— bitolylene diisocyanate (TODI) (see H.R. 1388), H1824 [21MR]

——— create jobs and promote fair trade by increasing duties on certain foreign goods imported into the U.S. (see H.R. 734), H547 [14FE]

——— direct black 22 (see H.R. 1061), H1330 [11MR]

——— direct red 243 (see H.R. 1042), H1330 [11MR]

——— disperse blue 60 (see H.R. 1043), H1330 [11MR]

——— disperse blue 79—1 (see H.R. 1044), H1330 [11MR]

——— disperse blue 291—1 (see H.R. 1045), H1330 [11MR]

——— disperse orange 29 (see H.R. 1046), H1330 [11MR]

——— disperse orange 30 (see H.R. 1047), H1330 [11MR]

——— disperse orange 73 (see H.R. 1048), H1330 [11MR]

——— disperse red 60 (see H.R. 1049), H1330 [11MR]

——— disperse red 73 (see H.R. 1050), H1330 [11MR]

——— disperse red 92 (see H.R. 1051), H1330 [11MR]

——— disperse red 167—1 (see H.R. 1052), H1330 [11MR]

——— disperse red 177 (see H.R. 1053), H1330 [11MR]

——— disperse violet 57 (see H.R. 1055), H1330 [11MR]

——— disperse yellow 114 (see H.R. 1054), H1330 [11MR]

——— extend additional duty on ethanol (see H.R. 2564), H4143 [27JN]

——— footwear (see S. 1633), S7728 [31OC] (see H.R. 1708), H2297 [24AP]

——— include the cost of paying adequate wages and maintaining sustainable production methods in the calculation of normal value of a product (see S. 1801), S8668 [11DE]

——— increase and adjust for inflation the maximum value of articles that may be imported duty-free by one person on one day (see S. 489), S1269 [7MR] (see H.R. 1020), H1320 [6MR]

——— make certain luggage and travel articles eligible for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (see S. 1839), S8913 [17DE] (see H.R. 2139), H2952 [23MY]

——— reactive blue 21 (see H.R. 1057), H1330 [11MR]

——— trousers, breeches, or shorts imported from Nicaragua (see S. 1883), S9105 [20DE]

Taxation: expand and permanently extend health care tax credit available to laid-off employees receiving trade adjustment assistance and retirees receiving Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., payments (see S. 1446), S6207 [1AU]

——— reduce international tax avoidance and restore a level playing field for U.S. businesses (see H.R. 1555), H2025 [15AP]

——— repeal tax deferral on income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property (see S. 561), S1853 [14MR] (see H.R. 1086), H1356 [12MR]

Territories: extend the production certificate program that allows refunds of duties on certain articles produced in U.S. insular areas (see H.R. 1085), H1356 [12MR]

Terrorism: designate Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization and impose sanctions against persons that knowingly provide material support or resources to such group or its affiliates (see H.R. 3209), H5921 [27SE]

Transportation: allow public-private partnerships to fund additional staffing and alternative financing for infrastructure improvements at land border ports of entry (see S. 178), S400 [30JA] (see H.R. 1108), H1394 [13MR]

——— provide grants to construct transportation and supporting infrastructure improvements at existing and new international border crossings (see H.R. 3182), H5832 [25SE]

Treaties and agreements: enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in the negotiating process of bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements (see H.R. 3467), H7050 [13NO]

——— seek inclusion of provisions that promote Internet-enabled commerce and digital trade in negotiations for bilateral, plurilateral, or multilateral agreements (see S. 1788), S8601 [10DE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: exempt from certain prohibitions on the importation of wildlife animals accidentally included in shipments of aquatic species produced in commercial aquaculture (see H.R. 3105), H5587 [17SE]

Vietnam: impose sanctions on individuals who are complicit in human rights abuses against nationals of Vietnam or their families (see S. 929), S3326 [9MY]

——— prohibit duty-free treatment of imports into the U.S. under the Generalized System of Preferences of the Trade Act (see H.R. 1682), H2246 [23AP]

Weapons: increase sanctions on entities who transfer to Iran, Syria, or North Korea goods, services, or technology for chemical, biological, or advanced conventional weapons proliferation activities (see H.R. 893), H814 [28FE]

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. 1463), S6207 [1AU] (see H.R. 2856), H5173 [30JY]

Cloture motions

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (S. 954), S3949 [4JN], S3976 [6JN]

Letters

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: several agriculture organizations, S3975 [6JN]

Clarify statutory restrictions on bilateral cooperation with China and Chinese nationals relative to NASA: Representative Wolf, E1478–E1480 [10OC]

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Andrew Moylan, R Street Institute, H4469 [11JY]

——— Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation, H4385, H4467 [11JY], H6515 [11OC]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E934 [20JN]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E935 [20JN]

——— Representative Kline, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), E934 [20JN]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), E935 [20JN]

——— Representative Lucas, Committee on Agriculture (House), E934, E935 [20JN]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E934 [20JN]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), E935 [20JN]

——— Roger Johnson, National Farmers Union, H4468 [11JY], H6515 [11OC]

——— Ryan Alexander, Taxpayers for Common Sense (organization), H4469 [11JY]

——— several agriculture, conservation, rural development, finance, forestry, energy, and crop insurance groups, H6516 [11OC]

——— several organizations, H4391–H4393, H4468 [11JY]

International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act: John D. Ryan, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, H7648 [11DE]

——— Robert E. Wallace, VFW, H7648 [11DE]

Nuclear Iran Prevention Act: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5231 [31JY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5230 [31JY]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5231 [31JY]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5231 [31JY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5230, H5231 [31JY]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H5231 [31JY]

——— several Representatives, H5233 [31JY]

Messages

Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Developing Country Suspension for Bangladesh: President Obama, S5492 [27JN], H4129 [27JN]

Motions

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), H3965 [20JN]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), H4462, H4463, H4467, H4470 [11JY], H6514 [11OC], H6978 [12NO]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), consideration (H. Res. 295), H4383, H4389 [11JY]

——— reauthorize certain programs (S. 954), S3519 [15MY]

Press releases

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Club for Growth (organization), H4388, H4468 [11JY]

——— Heritage Action for America (organization), H4468 [11JY]

Remarks in House

Africa: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (H.R. 1777), E616 [8MY], E704 [20MY]

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs, H399 [6FE], H2444 [7MY]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), H2577 [14MY], H2622, H2623, H2625, H2626, H2638 [15MY], H2663 [16MY], H2844 [22MY], H2916 [23MY], H3010 [3JN], H3228 [6JN], H3310 [12JN], H3359, H3365, H3369, H3371 [13JN], H3636 [14JN], H3694, H3695, H3721–H3730, H3745–H3750 [18JN], H3761–H3763, H3767, H3768, H3769, H3787–H3926 [19JN], H3932, H3933–H3968, H3969–H3976, H3984 [20JN], H4050 [26JN], H4086, H4089 [27JN], H5680, H5706 [19SE], E759 [23MY], E853 [12JN], E897 [17JN], E918 [19JN], E927, E928, E929, E930, E933, E936, E939, E941, E943, E944, E947, E948, E950, E951, E954 [20JN], E966 [25JN], E970, E971 [26JN], E1002 [28JN], E1020 [8JY], E1041 [10JY]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), consideration (H. Res. 266), H3708–H3720 [18JN]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), consideration (H. Res. 271), H3770–H3786 [19JN]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), motion to recommit, H3966 [20JN]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), H4374, H4375, H4394–H4475, H4476 [11JY], H4490 [16JY], H4577 [17JY], H4609 [18JY], H4815, H4816 [19JY], H5076 [25JY], H5384, H5386 [2AU], H5844 [26SE], H6263 [4OC], H6350 [8OC], H6465, H6482–H6489, H6491 [10OC], H6514 [11OC], H6595 [15OC], H6608 [16OC], H6695, H6759 [23OC], H6907 [30OC], H7057 [14NO], H7145, H7147 [15NO], H7399 [3DE], H7453, H7459 [4DE], H7632 [11DE], H8134 [26DE], E1061 [16JY], E1483 [10OC], E1501 [11OC], E1794 [5DE]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), agree to conference with the Senate (H. Res. 380), H6505–H6514 [11OC]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year (H. Res. 378), H6520–H6527 [11OC]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), consideration (H. Res. 295), H4376–H4394 [11JY]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 361), H5938–H5946 [28SE]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), motion to instruct conferees, H6515–H6520 [11OC]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), motion to recommit, H4471 [11JY]

——— temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. 3695), H8046, H8047 [12DE]

——— temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. 3695), consideration (H. Res. 438), H7702–H7716 [12DE]

Armed Forces: ensure footwear for enlisted members upon initial entry complies with domestic source requirements, H3588 [13JN]

Bangladesh Fire and Building Safety Agreement: signing and enforcement by fashion industry corporate leaders to prevent future garment industry disasters, H2407 [6MY], H2608, H2624 [15MY]

Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI): anniversary, H6808 [28OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: Emerging Markets Program funding, H3883 [19JN]

——— ensure that certificates of origin are accepted by any country that has entered into a free trade agreement, H3884 [19JN]

——— olive oil import restrictions, H3903–H3905 [19JN]

——— require annual on-site audits of food safety systems of countries that export meat, poultry, and egg products to the U.S. and increase Food Safety and Inspection Service funding, H4471 [11JY]

——— require reauthorization of discretionary programs, H3925, H3926 [19JN], H6508 [11OC]

——— submit a report listing invasive species, certain details regarding species, cost estimates, current efforts to combat invasive species, and legal recourse available to those affected by species, E954 [20JN]

Dept. of Defense: end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria, H3620, H3623 [14JN], H4940 [23JY]

——— require analysis of efficacy of Iran sanctions, H3639 [14JN]

Dept. of Energy: enhance the energy security of U.S. allies by approving exports of natural gas to NATO countries, Japan, or any country found that such exports would enhance U.S. national security (H.R. 580), H2305 [25AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Office of Agriculture Inspection (H.R. 1536), E437 [12AP]

——— prohibit land border crossing fees, H2665 [16MY]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations, H5778 [20SE]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit issuance of oil and gas leases to companies which are in violation of certain sanctions against Iran and Syria, H4122, H4123 [27JN]

Economy: increase competitiveness of American manufacturing by reducing regulatory and other burdens, encouraging greater innovation and investment, and developing a stronger workforce (H.R. 3355), H6809 [28OC]

——— 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 (H.R. 192), H6834 [29OC]

Employment: importance of manufacturing jobs, H2168 [23AP]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs and Make It in America agenda, H158–H160 [15JA], H354 [5FE], H1346, H1347, H1349 [12MR], H1627 [19MR], H1870, H1881, H1882 [10AP], H1919, H1923 [11AP], H1976, H1977 [12AP], H2232–H2235 [23AP], H2473–H2475 [7MY], H2598–H2600 [14MY], H3089–H3093 [4JN], H3275 [11JN], H4504, H4511–H4516 [16JY], H5576–H5578 [17SE], H6212–H6218 [3OC], H6499 [11OC], H6665–H6668 [22OC], H6981–H6983 [12NO], H7245, H7247 [19NO], H7430–H7433 [3DE], H7620–H7626 [10DE], H7696 [12DE]

European Union: tribute to Eastern Partnership, E1339 [18SE]

Eximbank: tribute, H6908 [30OC]

Federal Helium Reserve: prohibit export of helium to any hostile nation that seeks nuclear weapons or missile technology, H2375 [26AP]

FERC: transfer regulatory authority over exports of natural gas from the Dept. of Energy, H4088 [27JN]

Fish and fishing: strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and implement the Antigua Convention on conservation of migratory fish in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (H.R. 69), E11 [3JA]

Foreign aid: assist in economic development and job creation in Mexico and foster trade relationship, H4070 [26JN]

Gilman Brothers Co.: Dept. of Commerce President’s ‘‘E’’ Award recipient, E692 [17MY]

——— ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (H.R. 3212), H7642–H7650 [11DE]

Harmonized Tariff Schedule: amend to modify temporarily certain rates of duty (H.R. 2708), E1779 [3DE]

India: address actions that infringe upon U.S. intellectual property rights, H7170 [18NO], H7492 [4DE]

——— impact of regulations on U.S. trade, E1230, E1232 [2AU]

——— 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 (H. Res. 109), E731 [23MY]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and use of diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement, H7336 [21NO]

——— impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons, H7336 [21NO]

——— impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (H.R. 850), H5221–H5242 [31JY], H5271 [1AU], H6236 [4OC], H6426 [9OC], H7494, H7496 [4DE], E1165 [30JY], E1181, E1184, E1185 [1AU], E1215 [2AU], E1717 [20NO]

——— oppose development of nuclear weapons and possession of enrichment and reprocessing capabilities and provide relief from sanctions only upon complete abandonment of nuclear weapons program, H6960 [12NO], H7037–H7040, H7048 [13NO], H7062 [14NO], H7255 [20NO], H7368, H7380 [2DE], H7439 [3DE], H7491, H7493–H7498 [4DE], H7560 [5DE], H7653 [11DE], H8098 [12DE]

——— support full implementation of U.S. and international sanctions on Iran and urge the President to continue to strengthen enforcement of sanctions legislation, H7698 [12DE]

Japan: inclusion in Trans-Pacific Partnership, E1611 [30OC]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (H.R. 673), H556 [15FE]

Korea, Republic of: reaffirm commitment to military and economic security and congratulate on election of Park Geun-hye as President and welcome visit to Washington, DC, H2491 [8MY]

——— reaffirm commitment to military and economic security and congratulate on election of Park Geun-hye as President and welcome visit to Washington, DC (H. Res. 200), E608 [7MY]

Lacey Act: modify, H4991 [24JY]

Miller, Representative George: report on trip to Bangladesh, H3099 [5JN]

Morocco: increase U.S. trade and economic opportunities and support democratic reforms, E1749 [21NO]

NASA: clarify statutory restrictions on bilateral cooperation with China and Chinese nationals, E1478 [10OC]

NOAA: proposed rule to preempt State laws relative to shark finning, H4835 [22JY]

Park Geun-hye: U.S. visit by Republic of Korea President, H2537 [9MY]

Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, H1895 [10AP]

——— ensure oil transported through the Keystone XL Pipeline is used in domestic commerce, H2885 [22MY]

Pharmaceuticals: clarify the orphan drug exception to the annual fee on branded prescription pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers (H.R. 2315), unanimous-consent agreement, H5055 [25JY]

Power resources: expand export of liquefied natural gas, H251 [23JA], H1919 [11AP], H5532 [12SE]

——— promote energy security of European allies through opening of the Southern Gas Corridor (H. Res. 284), E998 [28JN]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (H.R. 1692), H2253 [24AP], H4578 [17JY]

Taiwan: endorse Trade Investment Framework Agreement negotiations, E274 [12MR]

——— inclusion in Trans-Pacific Partnership, E1438 [4OC], E1452, E1454, E1455 [8OC], E1468 [9OC], E1600 [30OC]

——— provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China, H3584 [13JN], E889 [17JN]

——— solidify a bilateral investment agreement with the U.S., E1401 [30SE], E1433, E1438 [4OC], E1454 [8OC], E1466 [9OC], E1501 [11OC]

Taiwan Relations Act: anniversary, E370 [21MR]

Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: ratification, H6834 [29OC], H7245, H7247 [19NO], H7500–H7503, H7506 [4DE], E1801 [5DE]

Transportation: allow public-private partnerships to fund additional staffing and alternative financing for infrastructure improvements at land border ports of entry (H.R. 1108), H1535 [15MR], E297 [14MR]

Ukraine: tribute to participation in Eastern Partnership Summit, E1583 [28OC]

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.: alleged responsibility for deadly factory fire in Bangladesh, H7451 [4DE]

Remarks in Senate

Africa: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa, S835 [26FE], S1258 [7MR]

——— create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (S. 718), S2593–S2598 [11AP], S5485 [27JN], S5602 [10JY]

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), S4987 [24JN]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), S5790, S5794 [18JY], S6162, S6163 [1AU], S6500, S6501 [17SE], S6568 [18SE], S6613 [19SE], S6871 [24SE], S7037 [30SE], S7341 [9OC], S7375 [10OC], S7395–S7397, S7402 [11OC], S7648–S7650 [30OC], S7693 [31OC], S8541, S8545 [9DE], S8616, S8631 [11DE], S8723, S8751 [12DE], S8787, S8796, S8805 [13DE], S8887 [17DE], S9090 [20DE]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), House amendment, S7084 [1OC]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), insert S. 954 language in lieu, S5794 [18JY]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), unanimous-consent agreement, S5794 [18JY]

——— reauthorize certain programs (S. 954), S3589, S3591–S3595, S3597, S3610 [20MY], S3634–S3648, S3652 [21MY], S3709, S3712–S3717, S3722–S3736, S3745–S3752 [22MY], S3796, S3797, S3805, S3806, S3809, S3816–S3826 [23MY], S3890, S3895–S3897, S3900, S3901 [3JN], S3915, S3923–S3925, S3931–S3940, S3946, S3947 [4JN], S3970, S3971, S3975, S3976, S3979–S3981 [6JN], S4029, S4043–S4053 [10JN], S4206 [11JN], S4401 [12JN], S4473 [13JN], S4757 [20JN], S4987 [24JN], S5601 [10JY], S5705 [16JY]

——— reauthorize certain programs (S. 954), motion to proceed, S3519 [15MY]

——— reauthorize certain programs (S. 954), order to print, S4432 [12JN]

——— reauthorize certain programs (S. 954), unanimous-consent agreement, S3523 [15MY], S3949 [4JN]

——— temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. 3695), S9090 [20DE]

Arctic Council: meeting, S3541–S3543 [16MY]

Arctic regions: expedite development of Arctic deepwater ports, S3451 [15MY]

Armed Forces: ensure footwear for enlisted members upon initial entry complies with domestic source requirements (S. 1051), S3851 [23MY]

Bangladesh Fire and Building Safety Agreement: signing and enforcement by fashion industry corporate leaders to prevent future garment industry disasters, S3563 [16MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions, S3644 [21MY]

Cargo transportation: establish a Maritime Goods Movement User Fee and provide grants for international maritime cargo improvements (S. 1509), S6522 [17SE]

Citrus Disease Research and Development Trust Fund: establish, S4045, S4046 [10JN]

Colorado: tribute to President’s ‘‘E’’ Award recipients, S3951 [4JN]

Committee on Economics (Joint): release of report on a strategy to strengthen manufacturing, boost STEM education, increase exports, expand access to capital, and reduce regulatory burdens, S9065 [19DE]

Deficit: U.S. policy, S3944 [4JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify regulations relative to the importation of seeds, S4047 [10JN]

——— repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish, S3931 [4JN], S4047 [10JN]

Dept. of Defense: end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria, S4568 [18JN], S5767 [18JY], S6191 [1AU]

Dept. of Energy: clarify impact of TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline on domestic oil prices, individual property rights, job creation, and domestic energy security, S2271 [22MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit delegation of vessel inspection and certification to a foreign classification society that provides such services to Iran, North Korea, North Sudan, or Syria, S844 [26FE]

——— prohibit land border crossing fees, S4361 [12JN]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations, S1690–S1692 [12MR]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2855), S7854 [6NO]

——— making appropriations (S. 1372), S6931 [26SE], S7854 [6NO]

Developing countries: extend certain trade preferences to certain least-developed countries in Asia and the South Pacific (S. 432), S1029 [28FE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): extend preferential tariff treatment for certain textile goods imported from Nicaragua (S. 1136), S4214 [11JN]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S897, S898 [27FE], S7441 [13OC], S7603 [29OC]

——— promote exports, S2305, S2306 [22MR]

Egypt: prohibit sale, lease, transfer, retransfer, or delivery of F–16 aircraft, M1 tanks, or certain other defense articles or services, S424, S425, S427 [31JA]

——— prohibit sale, lease, transfer, retransfer, or delivery of F–16 aircraft, M1 tanks, or certain other defense articles or services (S. 201), S448 [31JA], S449 [4FE]

Employment: importance of manufacturing jobs and Make It in America agenda, S7910 [7NO]

EPA: expedite exports from the U.S. by prohibiting application of National Environmental Policy Act relative to greenhouse gas emmisions such exports would produce outside the U.S., S2314 [22MR]

Eximbank: abolish, S5720 [17JY]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: allow payments to shippers entering or transporting cargo through certain ports, S3449, S3450 [15MY]

India: U.S. policy, S435 [31JA]

——— eliminate oil exports from Iran by expanding domestic production (S. 965), S3523–S3525 [15MY], S3555 [16MY]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement, S7979 [13NO]

——— impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement (S. 1881), S9069 [19DE], S9115 [20DE]

——— impose sanctions, S8784 [13DE]

——— impose sanctions (S. 1001), S3661 [21MY], S3742 [22MY]

——— oppose development of nuclear weapons and possession of enrichment and reprocessing capabilities and provide relief from sanctions only upon complete abandonment of nuclear weapons program, S7978–S7980 [13NO], S8613 [11DE], S8702 [12DE], S8797 [13DE], S9005–S9007 [19DE]

——— support full implementation of U.S. and international sanctions on Iran and urge the President to continue to strengthen enforcement of sanctions legislation (S. Res. 65), S3711, S3736–S3745 [22MY], S7980 [13NO], S8413 [21NO]

——— support full implementation of U.S. and international sanctions on Iran and urge the President to continue to strengthen enforcement of sanctions legislation (S. Res. 65), unanimous-consent agreement, S3629 [20MY], S3733, S3734 [22MY]

National security: impact of Government shutdown, S7192, S7193 [4OC]

Nepal: authorize preferential treatment for certain imports (S. 431), S1029 [28FE]

Obama, President: trip to Africa, S5485 [27JN]

Park Geun-hye: U.S. visit by Republic of Korea President, S3216 [8MY], S3320 [9MY]

Stabenow, Senator: tribute to personal staff who worked on S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S4043 [10JN]

Syria: provide humanitarian and other assistance, support a transition to democracy, impose sanctions on arms and oil sales, and allow for conditional removal of sanctions (S. 856), S3289–S3292 [9MY]

Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: limit tobacco companies ability to challenge anti-tobacco efforts under trade rules, S6433–S6435 [12SE]

Transportation: allow public-private partnerships to fund additional staffing and alternative financing for infrastructure improvements at land border ports of entry (S. 178), S401 [30JA]

Reports filed

Agree to Conference With the Senate on H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 380) (H. Rept. 113–244), H6544 [11OC]

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 954), S3429 [14MY]

——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 954) (S. Rept. 113–88), S6295 [9SE]

Condemn Acts of Piracy and Maritime Crime in Gulf of Guinea, Support U.S. Assistance in Combatting Such Crimes, and Commend International Agencies That Enhanced Maritime Security: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 288), S8975 [18DE]

Condemn Persecution of Baha’is and Continued Violation of International Covenants on Human Rights, Impose Sanctions, and Call for Release of Religious Prisoners in Iran: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 75), S8975 [18DE]

Consideration of H. Res. 378, Call on Conferees to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, To Restore Authority To Manage Sugar Supplies: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 380) (H. Rept. 113–244), H6544 [11OC]

Consideration of H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 266) (H. Rept. 113–114), H3686 [17JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 271) (H. Rept. 113–117), H3758 [18JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 295) (H. Rept. 113–149), H4369 [10JY]

Consideration of H.R. 3695, Agricultural Programs Temporary Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 438) (H. Rept. 113–290), H7687 [11DE]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 361) (H. Rept. 113–231), H5882 [26SE]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2855) (H. Rept. 113–185), H5172 [30JY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1372) (S. Rept. 113–81), S5968 [25JY]

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1947) (H. Rept. 113–92), H3014 [3JN], H3355 [12JN]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1947) (H. Rept. 113–92), H3256 [10JN]

Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 718) (S. Rept. 113–103), S6327 [10SE]

International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 269) (S. Rept. 113–127), S8912 [17DE]

Nuclear Iran Prevention Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 850) (H. Rept. 113–177), H5172 [30JY]

Polar Bear Conservation and Fairness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1818) (H. Rept. 113–202), H5475 [10SE]

Support Full Implementation of U.S. and International Sanctions on Iran and Urge the President To Continue To Strengthen Enforcement of Sanctions Legislation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 65), S2748 [17AP]

Syria Transition Support Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 960) (S. Rept. 113–79), S5907 [24JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), consideration (H. Res. 266), H3708 [18JN]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), consideration (H. Res. 271), H3771 [19JN]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), H4462, H4467 [11JY]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), consideration (H. Res. 295), H4383 [11JY]

Statements

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Executive Office of the President, H4384 [11JY]

Summaries

Sudan Peace, Security, and Accountability Act (H.R. 1692), H2254 [24AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 266, consideration of H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act and H.R. 1797, Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, H3708 [18JN]

H. Res. 271, consideration of H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, H3770 [19JN]

H. Res. 295, consideration of H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, H4376 [11JY]

H. Res. 361, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act and same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation, H5938 [28SE]

H. Res. 378, call on conferees to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year, H6520 [11OC]

H. Res. 380, agree to conference with the Senate on H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, H6505 [11OC]

H. Res. 380, consideration of H. Res. 378, call on conferees to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year, H6505 [11OC]

H. Res. 438, consideration of Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 59, Bipartisan Budget Act and H.R. 3695, agricultural programs temporary extension, H7702 [12DE]

H.R. 850, Nuclear Iran Prevention Act, H5221–H5230 [31JY]

H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, H3787–H3850 [19JN]

H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, H4395–H4458 [11JY]

H.R. 3212, International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act, H7642–H7646 [11DE]

H.R. 3695, agriculture programs temporary extension, H8046 [12DE]

S. 10, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S48–S156 [22JA]

S. 178, Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act, S401 [30JA]

S. 718, Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act, S2595–S2597 [11AP]

S. 884, Deter Cyber Theft Act, S3166 [7MY]

S. 929, Vietnam Human Rights Sanctions Act, S3341 [9MY]

S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S4232–S4349 [11JN]

S. 1001, Iran Export Embargo Act, S3661 [21MY]

S. Res. 65, support full implementation of U.S. and international sanctions on Iran and urge the President to continue to strengthen enforcement of sanctions legislation, S1035 [28FE], S3736, S3745 [22MY]

S. Res. 75, 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 in Iran, S1713 [12MR], S9113 [20DE]

S. Res. 269, oppose Iranian development of nuclear weapons and possession of enrichment and reprocessing capabilities and provide relief from sanctions only upon complete abandonment of nuclear weapons program, S7536 [16OC]

S. Res. 288, condemn acts of piracy and other maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea, support U.S. assistance in combatting such crimes, and commend international agencies that have enhanced maritime security, S7879 [6NO]