INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS see also Conferences; Foreign Policy

Addresses

New Non-Resident Ambassadors to the Holy See—Kyrgyzstan, Antigua and Barbuda, Luxeumbourg and Botswana: Pope Francis, S3561 [16MY]

New Rules for Global Finance Coalition: Representative Waters, H6760–H6762 [23OC]

Protect Religious Freedom: Representative Wolf, E1745–E1747 [21NO]

——— Timothy M. Dolan, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, E1658 [14NO]

Steering Through a Sea of Change—Video Conference With Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law at Stanford University: Ma Ying-jeou, S6108–S6110 [31JY], E534 [24AP]

Amendments

Allied Command Transformation: anniversary (S. Res. 156), S6138 [31JY]

Diseases: extend authorities relative to global HIV/AIDS and promote oversight of U.S. programs (S. 1545), S8104, S8135, S8137, S8138 [18NO]

Haiti: recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (S. Res. 12), S1668 [11MR]

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]

Jordan: recognize long-term partnership and friendship with the U.S. and commend response to Syrian humanitarian crisis by hosting refugees fleeing conflict (H. Res. 222), H5361 [2AU]

NATO: anniversary of Allied Command Transformation (S. Res. 156), S6138 [31JY]

Southeast Asia: promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea (S. Res. 167), S6025, S6026 [29JY]

Ukraine: call for release of Yulia Tymoshenko, urge the European Union to include such release as a criterion for signing certain agreements, and encourage a strong relationship with Europe (S. Res. 165), S8082 [18NO]

Appointments

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S297 [24JA], S1071 [28FE], S3585 [16MY], S3789 [22MY], H152 [15JA], H285 [25JA], H6762 [23OC], H6916 [30OC]

Open World Leadership Center Board of Trustees, H1531 [15MR], H5171 [30JY]

Articles and editorials

Civilians in Sudan’s Darfur Region Face Wholesale Destruction, E1234 [2AU]

Climate Change Already Felt by Farmers, S3948 [4JN]

Climate Change Slowdown Is Due to Warming of Deep Oceans, S6575 [18SE]

Experts Surer of Manmade Global Warming but Local Predictions Elusive, S6575 [18SE]

Heat-Trapping Gas Passes Milestone, Raising Fears, S6576 [18SE]

Iran Expands Nuke Technology for Program That Could Be Used To Make Weapons, S3739 [22MY]

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

Iran Paves Over Suspected Nuclear Testing Site Despite U.N. Protests, S3739 [22MY]

Iranian Soldiers Fighting for Assad in Syria, Says State Department Official, S3739 [22MY]

Latest NSA Spying Revelations Distract From the Real Issues, S7872 [6NO]

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

Muzzling a Free-Speech Champion, S2020 [20MR]

Scientists Alarmed as CO2 Passes Threshold, S3606 [20MY]

Some South Korean POWs Still Trapped in the North, 60 Years After Armistice, E1075 [17JY]

U.S. Is Warned Russia Plans Syria Arms Sale, S3293 [9MY]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: require fulfillment of requirements under the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework relative to anti-corruption and certain other benchmarks in order to continue to receive U.S. assistance (see H. Res. 430), H7507 [4DE]

African Union: anniversary (see S. Res. 166), S4058 [10JN] (see H. Res. 234), H2955 [23MY]

Agreement on Port State Measures To Prevent, Deter, and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing: implement (see S. 267), S589 [11FE]

Air pollution: prohibit regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions (see S. 107), S213 [23JA] (see S. 163), S329 [28JA]

Antigua and Barbuda: suspend aid, cooperate with U.S. officials, transfer seized assets, make contributions to victims, and condition international loans relative to Stanford Financial Group fraud (see S. Res. 10), S214 [23JA]

Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms and urge repeal of blasphemy laws (see S. Res. 69), S1270 [7MR] (see H. Res. 106), H1357 [12MR]

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]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: designate Presidential Special Envoy to the Balkans to evaluate successes and shortcomings of the Dayton Peace Accords implementation (see S. Res. 131), S3256 [8MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to honor the life and legacy of Nelson R. Mandela on his birthday (see H. Con. Res. 43), H4213 [8JY]

Children and youth: bolster U.S. diplomacy and assistance aimed at ensuring children have permanent, safe, nurturing, and loving families and strengthen intercountry adoption to the U.S. and around the world (see S. 1530), S6647 [19SE] (see H.R. 3323), H6768 [23OC]

China: call for an end to organ harvesting from prisoners, investigate organ transplant practices, end persecution of the Falun Gong, and issue warnings to U.S. citizens about organ transplant practices (see H. Res. 281), H4143 [27JN]

——— oppose membership in U.N. Human Rights Council (see H. Res. 327), H5399 [2AU]

Coal: prohibit the U.S. from following a Dept. of the Treasury guidance on how multilateral development banks should engage with developing countries on coal-fired power generation (see H.R. 3570), H7352 [21NO]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: call for an end to the ongoing conflict and support international efforts toward long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights (see S. Res. 144), S3569 [16MY] (see H. Res. 131), H1825 [21MR]

Conservation of natural resources: establish more efficient and effective policies and processes for departments and agencies engaged in or providing support to international conservation (see S. 1005), S3760 [22MY] (see H.R. 2935), H5342 [1AU]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 19), H53 [4JA]

Cyprus: reaffirm commitment to reunification, guarantee human rights, condemn attempts to use current economic crisis to impose a settlement of people, and affirm dominion over its Exclusive Economic Zone (see H. Res. 187), H2393 [26AP]

Dept. of Defense: establish a strategy to prevent proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and related materials in the Middle East and North Africa region (see H.R. 2314), H3287 [11JN]

Dept. of Peacebuilding: establish (see H.R. 808), H627 [25FE]

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 2848), H5173 [30JY]

——— develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly (see S. 579), S1853 [14MR] (see H.R. 1151), H1425 [14MR]

——— establish a U.S. Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs (see S. 270), S589 [11FE]

——— rename the Office To Monitor and Combat Trafficking as the Bureau To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and provide for an Assistant Sec., to head such Bureau (see S. 1249), S5498 [27JN]

——— submit a report to Congress on the status of post-earthquake recovery and development efforts in Haiti (see H.R. 3509), H7152 [15NO]

——— take steps in the U.N. to move the seat of the International Court of Justice from the Netherlands due to failure to investigate child rape allegations against a Ministry of Justice official (see H. Res. 62), H454 [12FE]

Developing countries: provide assistance to achieve food and nutrition security, increase sustainable and equitable agricultural development, reduce hunger, improve nutrition, and stimulate rural economies (see H.R. 2822), H5087 [25JY]

Diseases: extend authorities relative to global HIV/AIDS and promote oversight of U.S. programs (see S. 1545), S6753 [24SE]

Dominican Republic: call for international response to potential crisis resulting from a Constitutional Court ruling that could render Dominican-born persons stateless (see H. Res. 443), H8109 [12DE]

Egypt: prohibit use of funds for U.S. participation in joint military exercises if Egypt abrogates, terminates, or withdraws from the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty (see S. 984), S3569 [16MY]

European Union: support closer ties with Eastern Partnership countries, respect sovereign rights of states relative to international partnerships, and commend democratic reforms (see H. Res. 402), H6997 [12NO]

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

Explosives: condemn bombings at the Boston Marathon, express condolences to victims and their families, and call for international reduction and support for victims of improvised explosive devices (see H. Res. 190), H2393 [26AP]

——— limit use of cluster munitions (see S. 419), S1011 [28FE] (see H.R. 881), H813 [28FE]

——— require an adequate process in preplanned lethal operations that target U.S. or allied citizens and limit use of cluster munitions when likely to unintentionally harm such citizens (see H.R. 2438), H3928 [19JN]

Falkland Islands: recognize referendum to remain a self-governing British Overseas Territory (see H. Res. 170), H2159 [18AP]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see S. 119), S214 [23JA] (see H.R. 2738), H4724 [18JY]

——— provide assistance for the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula (see H.R. 2888), H5260 [31JY]

Foreign policy: express that a Global Marshall Plan holds the potential to demonstrate the commitment of the U.S. to peace and prosperity through poverty reduction (see H. Res. 439), H7687 [11DE]

Georgia (country): support sovereignty, independence, and NATO membership, enhance defense cooperation, and congratulate on elections and democratic reforms (see S. Res. 317), S8668 [11DE]

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance: implement (see H.R. 1896), H2533 [8MY]

Haiti: measure progress of recovery and development efforts following earthquake (see S. 1104), S3987 [6JN] (see H.R. 1749), H2350 [25AP]

——— recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see S. Res. 12), S285 [24JA] (see H. Res. 31), H170 [15JA]

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. 2033), H2717 [16MY]

——— recognize importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving lives of women and children (see H. Res. 135), H1825 [21MR]

Human rights: express that the U.S. should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions (see H. Res. 283), H4143 [27JN]

Human Rights Day: observance (see H. Res. 436), H7627 [10DE]

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: prohibit U.S. contributions (see H.R. 662), H500 [13FE]

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 221), H2774 [17MY]

International Jazz Day: observance (see H. Res. 179), H2298 [24AP]

International Service Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 70), H7627 [10DE]

International Women’s Day: support goals (see S. Res. 74), S1592 [11MR]

Internet: affirm U.S. policy to preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model (see H.R. 1580), H2065 [16AP]

——— 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]

——— condition meeting between President Obama and Hassan Rouhani on Iran’s affirming Israel’s right to exist as Jewish state and release of U.S. citizens unjustly detained (see S. Res. 252), S6753 [24SE]

——— 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]

——— impose sanctions relative to certain transactions in foreign currencies (see S. 892), S3255 [8MY]

——— 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]

Iraq: condemn attack on Iranian dissidents at Camp Hurriya, call for resettlement of camp residents, allow outside assessment of the camp, and return residents to Camp Ashraf to improve protection (see H. Res. 89), H815 [28FE]

Israel: affirm U.S. recognition of sovereignty, security, and legal right to its lands and support relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem (see H.R. 3629), H7394 [2DE]

——— authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 1130), H1395 [13MR]

——— authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-rocket defense system and authorize cooperation on the David’s Sling, Arrow, and Arrow 3 anti-missile defense systems (see H.R. 2701), H4523 [16JY] (see H.R. 2717), H4597 [17JY]

——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see S. 462), S1127 [5MR] (see H.R. 938), H949 [4MR]

Jordan: recognize long-term partnership and friendship with the U.S. and commend response to Syrian humanitarian crisis by hosting refugees fleeing conflict (see H. Res. 222), H2774 [17MY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn continuing acts of aggression, expressed intent to break Korean War Armistice Agreement, and repeated violations of U.N. Security Council resolutions (see H. Res. 134), H1825 [21MR]

——— condemn nuclear device test and support additional sanctions (see H. Res. 65), H502 [13FE]

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

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 (see H. Res. 200), H2437 [6MY]

Korean Peninsula: recognize historic importance of Korean War and U.S. alliance with South Korea, honor service of U.S. forces, end nuclear proliferation by North Korea, and encourage peace and reunification (see S. Con. Res. 20), S5969 [25JY] (see H. Con. Res. 41), H4038 [25JN]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see S. Res. 321), S8809 [13DE] (see H. Res. 434), H7607 [9DE]

Middle East: ensure that Israel is able to adequately address an existential Iranian nuclear threat and support Israel’s right to respond to the potential threat of a Syrian S–300 air defense system (see S. Con. Res. 27), S8457 [21NO]

——— reaffirm support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (see H. Res. 238), H2955 [23MY]

——— reaffirm support for a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (see S. Res. 203), S6072 [30JY] (see H. Res. 365), H5922 [27SE]

——— support Israel’s right of self-defense against Iran’s nuclear program (see H. Res. 98), H982 [5MR]

NATO: anniversary of Allied Command Transformation (see S. Res. 156), S3844 [23MY]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 282), H4143 [27JN]

Next Generation Cooperative Threat Reduction Strategy: establish (see S. 1021), S3761 [22MY]

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for continued implementation of the Good Friday Agreement as the framework for peaceful settlement of the conflict (see H. Res. 233), H2911 [22MY]

Nuclear weapons: abolish and redirect resources to certain domestic initiatives while ensuring environmental restoration and clean-energy conversion (see H.R. 1650), H2158 [18AP]

OAS: support revitalization and reform (see S. 793), S2960 [24AP]

Olympic Games: disapprove International Olympic Committee proposal to eliminate wrestling from the Summer Olympic Games, urge its reinstatement, and commend U.S. Olympic Committee support of wrestling (see S. Res. 37), S774 [14FE] (see H. Res. 71), H547 [14FE]

——— discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely effect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships (see S. Res. 289), S7927 [7NO]

Palestinians: clarify a Presidential succession plan for the Palestinian Authority, expand political freedom in West Bank, and take preventive measures to limit possibility of Hamas takeover in West Bank (see H. Res. 177), H2247 [23AP]

——— restrict funds for the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 1337), H1822 [21MR]

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

Russia: call on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to oppose Russia’s discriminatory law against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons (see S. Res. 311), S8457 [21NO]

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]

Snowden, Edward: call for Russia to turn over Edward Snowden to U.S. authorities and consider all economic and diplomatic options when pursuing him (see S. Res. 198), S5800 [18JY]

Southeast Asia: promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea (see S. Res. 167), S4058 [10JN] (see H.R. 772), H595 [15FE]

Sri Lanka: support internal rebuilding, resettlement, and reconciliation, address allegations of war crimes and other human rights violations, and allow greater media freedom and humanitarian organization access (see H. Res. 247), H3095 [4JN]

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]

——— condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy and for President Bashar al-Assad to be tried before the International Criminal Court (see H. Res. 229), H2838 [21MY]

——— impose sanctions and expand existing sanctions (see S. 1714), S8049 [14NO]

Taiwan: support U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. 55), H5588 [17SE]

Treaties and agreements: 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]

Turkey: support an equitable and stable relationship with Armenia based on full acknowledgment of facts and consequences of the Armenian Genocide and fair and just resolution of this crime against humanity (see H. Res. 227), H2803 [20MY]

Typhoons: express condolences and support to victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines (see H. Res. 408), H7051 [13NO]

——— express condolences and support to victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and support relief and reconstruction assistance (see S. Res. 292), S8000 [13NO] (see H. Res. 404), H6997 [12NO]

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. 95), S213 [23JA]

——— prohibit U.S. voluntary contributions to the regular budget or any agency (see H.R. 3277), H6411 [8OC]

——— promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see S. 1313), S5755 [17JY] (see H.R. 3155), H5766 [19SE]

——— provide for an accounting of total U.S. contributions (see S. 978), S3569 [16MY] (see S. 988), S3614 [20MY] (see H.R. 2099), H2910 [22MY]

——— terminate funding if the U.S. agrees to any treaty that threatens U.S. sovereignty or infringes on U.S. constitutional rights, such as the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 575), H412 [6FE]

——— terminate U.S. membership (see H.R. 75), H30 [3JA]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see S. Con. Res. 7), S1786 [13MR] (see H. Con. Res. 23), H1396 [13MR]

——— support sovereignty and closer relations with Europe, condemn violence against peaceful protesters, and urge a peaceful solution to current political and economic crisis (see S. Res. 319), S8771 [12DE] (see H. Res. 447), H8117 [16DE]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see H. Res. 436), H7627 [10DE]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 2901), H5341 [1AU]

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]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 3571), H7352 [21NO]

——— strengthen U.S. advocacy for women’s rights in foreign countries (see H.R. 2947), H5343 [1AU]

World AIDS Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 314), S8602 [10DE]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 119), S3030 [25AP] (see H. Con. Res. 35), H2247 [23AP]

World Polio Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 270), S7536 [16OC]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 143), S3569 [16MY]

World Tuberculosis Day: support goals (see H. Res. 133), H1825 [21MR]

Essays

State of the Union: Sydney Alderman, S702 [13FE]

——— Taryn Druge, S704 [13FE]

Factsheets

Key U.S. Redlines Relative to U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: Dept. of State, H5827 [25SE]

Letters

Actions Federal Government could take to address climate change: American Association for the Advancement of Science, S5558 [9JY]

——— Cassandra Carmichael, National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA (excerpt), S1925 [19MR]

——— Friends Committee on National Legislation (excerpt), S1925 [19MR]

——— Mitchell C. Hescox, Evangelical Environmental Network (excerpt), S1925 [19MR]

——— Sally Bingham, Regeneration Project Interfaith Power & Light (organization), S1926 [19MR]

——— Stephen E. Blaire, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, S1924 [19MR]

——— Sybil Sanchez, Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life and Steve Gutow, Jewish Council for Public Affairs (excerpt), S1924 [19MR]

Appoint special envoy to Sudan: Representative Wolf, E1234 [2AU]

Global warming: several individuals, E213 [28FE]

Innovation Act: Sally S. Neely, National Bankruptcy Conference, H7533 [5DE]

International Child Support Recovery Improvement Act: Colleen Delaney Eubanks, National Child Support Endangerment Association, H3702 [18JN]

——— Gordon L. Berlin, MDRC (organization), H3703 [18JN]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3703 [18JN]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H3703 [18JN]

——— Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on the Budget (House), H3703 [18JN]

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]

Lists

Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award recipients, S1704 [12MR]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Obama, S1708 [12MR], S3903–S3905 [3JN], H1337 [12MR], H2998–H3000 [3JN], H6961 [12NO]

National Emergency Relative to the Western Balkans: President Obama, S4521 [17JN], H3666 [17JN]

Motions

OAS: support revitalization and reform (S. 793), S6901 [24SE]

Press releases

CO2 at NOAA’s Mauna Loa Observatory Reaches New Milestone—Tops 400 ppm: NOAA, S6576 [18SE]

Two Men Charged in Alleged Plot To Assassinate Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the U.S.: Dept. of Justice, S6310 [10SE]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: impact of global warming on agriculture, H3341 [12JN]

Armed Forces: sunset authorization of use of military force against Afghanistan, H3584 [13JN]

Association of Former Members of Congress: tribute to participation in the International Election Monitors Institute, H2618 [15MY]

Azerbaijan: anniversary of independence, E656 [14MY]

——— anniversary of Soviet attack on citizens of Baku, E44 [22JA], E50 [23JA], E87 [4FE], E112 [6FE], E552 [25AP]

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]

Bankruptcy: determine rights of intellectual property licensees relative to transnational bankruptcy, H7533 [5DE]

Burma: human rights violations, H3027 [4JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to honor the life and legacy of Nelson R. Mandela on his birthday (H. Con. Res. 43), H4231 [9JY]

Central African Republic: human rights violations, E1702 [19NO]

Children and youth: resume intercountry adoption of Guatemalan and Russian children to the U.S., H7298 [20NO]

China: human rights violations, H3233 [6JN], E1691 [18NO], E1874 [16DE]

——— oppose membership in U.N. Human Rights Council (H. Res. 327), E1527 [16OC]

——— U.S. policy, H3104 [5JN], E818 [6JN], E1162–E1164 [30JY]

Climate: GAO inclusion of global warming on high-risk list, H6879 [29OC]

——— GAO inclusion of global warming on high-risk list and Bicameral Task Force on Climate Change assessment of government entities confronting threat, H601 [25FE]

——— global warming, H181, H185 [22JA], H553, H569, H570, H571 [15FE], H642 [26FE], H664 [27FE], H939 [4MR], H969 [5MR], H987 [6MR], H1333, H1336 [12MR], H1401 [14MR], H1578 [19MR], H1640 [20MR], H1724 [21MR], H1848 [9AP], H1893–H1897 [10AP], H1933 [11AP], H2033 [16AP], H2106, H2107 [17AP], H2148 [18AP], H2259 [24AP], H2301, H2313 [25AP], H2356 [26AP], H2414 [6MY], H2461 [7MY], H2557 [9MY], H2637 [15MY], H2660 [16MY], H2751 [17MY], H2788 [20MY], H2846, H2847 [22MY], H2940 [23MY], H3004 [3JN], H3022, H3027, H3088, H3091 [4JN], H3102 [5JN], H3262 [11JN], H3341, H3347 [12JN], H3368 [13JN], H3594 [14JN], H3765 [19JN], H3982 [20JN], H3997 [25JN], H4043 [26JN], H4161 [28JN], H4314 [10JY], H4602 [18JY], H4730 [19JY], H4841 [22JY], H4865 [23JY], H4983 [24JY], H5055 [25JY], H5100 [30JY], H5269 [1AU], H5374 [2AU], H5418 [9SE], H5460 [10SE], H5501 [11SE], H5515 [12SE], H5575 [17SE], H5594 [18SE], H5657 [19SE], H5793 [20SE], H5826 [25SE], H5864 [26SE], H5896 [27SE], H6010 [28SE], H6014 [30SE], H6760 [23OC], H6809 [28OC], H6878–H6881 [29OC], H6930 [30OC], H7002 [13NO], H7402, H7405, H7406, H7429 [3DE], H7461 [4DE], H7510 [5DE], H7619 [10DE], H7679 [11DE], H7702 [12DE], E138 [13FE], E169 [15FE], E213 [28FE], E1048 [11JY]

——— impact of global warming on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, H3669 [17JN], H4111 [27JN], H6839, H6840 [29OC], H7064 [14NO], H7169 [18NO], H7298 [20NO], H7313 [21NO]

Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions: anniversary, E552 [25AP]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (H. Res. 19), E16 [4JA]

Convention on Wetlands of International Importance: designation of San Francisco Bay/Estuary as Wetland of International Importance, E605 [7MY]

Cyprus: support reunification agreement, E1155, E1156, E1161 [30JY], E1203 [1AU], E1230, E1246 [2AU]

Dept. of Defense: close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H2078 [17AP], H3374, H3376 [13JN], H3597–H3599 [14JN], H7631 [11DE]

——— prohibit funding for military exercises that include participation by China, H4972, H4973 [23JY]

——— prohibit U.N. Arms Trade Treaty funding unless treaty has been signed by the President, ratified by the Senate, and implemented by congressional legislation, H3579 [13JN]

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

Dept. of State: appoint special envoy to Sudan, E920 [19JN], E1051 [11JY], E1234 [2AU]

——— authorize appropriations (H.R. 2848), H5965–H5975 [28SE]

——— develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly (H.R. 1151), H3705–H3708 [18JN], E1466 [9OC], E1473, E1482, E1484 [10OC], E1536 [22OC], E1573 [24OC]

——— Office To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons annual Trafficking in Persons Report using tier rankings to evaluate a country’s compliance with minimum standards for elimination of human trafficking, E536 [24AP]

——— submit a report to Congress on the status of post-earthquake recovery and development efforts in Haiti (H.R. 3509), H8049–H8053 [12DE]

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]

Diseases: extend authorities relative to global HIV/AIDS and promote oversight of U.S. programs (S. 1545), H7232–H7238 [19NO], H7375, H7377 [2DE]

Economy: address global financial system, H6760 [23OC]

——— impact of depreciation of the U.S. dollar, H6621 [16OC]

Education: tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, E86 [4FE]

Egypt: human rights violations, E1878 [16DE]

——— sentencing of nongovernmental organization workers to jail for involvement in pro-democracy organizations, H3020 [4JN]

European Union: support closer ties with Eastern Partnership countries, respect sovereign rights of states relative to international partnerships, and commend democratic reforms, H7258 [20NO]

——— support closer ties with Eastern Partnership countries, respect sovereign rights of states relative to international partnerships, and commend democratic reforms (H. Res. 402), E1662 [14NO], E1692 [18NO]

——— tribute to Eastern Partnership, E1339 [18SE]

Explosives: limit use of cluster munitions (H.R. 881), E219 [28FE]

Foreign aid: provide assistance for the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula (H.R. 2888), E1175 [31JY]

Foreign policy: analysis of radical Islamic fundamentalism as new global threat, H2242–H2244 [23AP], H2382 [26AP]

——— condemn political correctness as a potential threat to national security, H3650 [14JN]

——— political correctness as a potential threat to national security, H2383 [26AP], H2769–H2771 [17MY]

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance: implement (H.R. 1896), H3700–H3704 [18JN], E623 [8MY]

Hendersonville, TN: anniversary of sister city relationship with Tsuru, Japan, E1249 [6SE]

House of Representatives: moment of silence in tribute to Nelson R. Mandela, H8084 [12DE]

Human Rights Day: observance, H7700 [12DE]

——— observance (H. Res. 436), H7619 [10DE]

International Energy Agency: release of report on progress of global climate change and recommendations for global energy policies, H3982–H3984 [20JN]

International Human Rights Day: observance, H7609 [10DE]

Internet: affirm U.S. policy to preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model (H.R. 1580), H2582–H2584 [14MY]

——— 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, H571, H573 [15FE]

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

——— human rights violations, H4220 [9JY]

——— 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]

——— impose sanctions on foreign financial institutions that deal with the Central Bank of Iran, H7494 [4DE]

——— 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]

Iraq: anniversary of chemical weapons attack on Halabja, Kurdistan, E315 [15MR]

——— condemn attack on Iranian dissidents at Camp Hurriya, call for resettlement of camp residents, allow outside assessment of the camp, and return residents to Camp Ashraf to improve protection (H. Res. 89), H986 [6MR], H1342, H1343 [12MR]

——— condemn attack on Iranian dissidents at Camp Hurriya and call for resettlement of camp residents, H515 [14FE]

Israel: authorize assistance to start a U.S. production line for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system, H4921 [23JY]

——— authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome and Arrow anti-missile defense systems, H5029, H5030 [24JY]

Jordan: recognize long-term partnership and friendship with the U.S. and commend response to Syrian humanitarian crisis by hosting refugees fleeing conflict (H. Res. 222), H5361 [2AU], E1222 [2AU]

Kazakhstan: tribute to efforts in international relations, E988 [28JN]

Kellogg-Briand Pact: anniversary, E491 [18AP]

King Mohammed VI (Morocco): U.S. visit, E1742 [21NO]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn nuclear device test and support additional sanctions (H. Res. 65), H554, H555–H558 [15FE], E173 [25FE]

——— human rights violations, E1074 [17JY], E1838 [11DE]

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]

Korean Peninsula: recognize historic importance of Korean War and U.S. alliance with South Korea, honor service of U.S. forces, end nuclear proliferation by North Korea, and encourage peace and reunification (H. Con. Res. 41), H5254–H5256 [31JY], E1203 [1AU]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to participation in video conference with Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law at Stanford University, E534 [24AP]

Macedonia: encourage Dept. of State to help resolve dispute with Greece over use of name and NATO membership, E837 [11JN]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (H. Res. 434), H8085 [12DE]

Middle East: talks to renew diplomatic relations between Turkey and Israel, H2462 [7MY]

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

Nagorno-Karabakh: allocation of foreign aid, E537 [24AP]

——— anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, E211, E224 [28FE], E242 [5MR]

——— anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, Kirovabad, and Baku, E261 [11MR]

——— anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E96 [5FE], E106 [6FE], E176, E179, E180 [25FE], E193 [26FE], E198 [27FE], E552 [25AP]

——— anniversary of independence, H956 [5MR], E244 [5MR]

——— resolution of dispute, E280 [13MR]

——— tribute to citizens, E242 [5MR]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance, H4606 [18JY]

——— observance (H. Res. 282), E1094 [18JY]

Nuclear weapons: abolish and redirect resources to certain domestic initiatives while ensuring environmental restoration and clean-energy conversion (H.R. 1650), E499 [18AP]

OAS: support revitalization and reform (S. 793), H5567–H5569 [17SE]

Obama, President: evaluation of environmental and climate policies, H3997 [25JN], H4148 [28JN], H4189 [8JY]

——— trip to Israel, H1641 [20MR]

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation: tribute to U.S. partnership, E1789 [4DE]

Pakistan: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms, H7009 [13NO]

Philippines: report on congressional delegation trip in aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan, E1889 [16DE]

Portland, OR: tribute to Riverdale High School ‘‘H20 for Life’’ program, E1677 [15NO]

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

Religion: call on Islamic community to condemn terrorism, H3258 [11JN]

Russia: diplomatic efforts to have Syria surrender chemical weapons stockpiles, H5438 [10SE], H5493, H5495 [11SE], H5938 [28SE]

——— human rights violations, H6837 [29OC]

Seattle, WA: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport recipient of Skytrax (company) World Report Best Airport Staff in North America Award, E651 [14MY]

Southeast Asia: promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea, E740 [23MY]

Syria: condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy and for President Bashar al-Assad to be tried before the International Criminal Court (H. Res. 229), H3770 [19JN]

——— Obama administration proposal to have Syria surrender its’ chemical weapons stockpiles to the U.N. Security Council for oversight and destruction, H5441 [10SE], H6276 [4OC]

——— U.S. policy, H3562, H3573 [13JN]

Taiwan: anniversary of the 228 incident, E227 [28FE]

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

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

Terrorism: decision by the European Union to recognize Hezbollah as a terrorist organization, E1110 [22JY]

——— urge the European Union to recognize Hezbollah as a terrorist organization, H3546 [13JN]

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

Typhoons: express condolences and support to victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, H7006, H7007, H7008, H7009 [13NO]

——— express condolences and support to victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, support relief and reconstruction assistance, and commend the Filipino-American community for disaster relief efforts, H7314 [21NO]

——— express condolences and support to victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and support relief and reconstruction assistance, H6980 [12NO], H7065 [14NO], H7335, H7337, H7338 [21NO], E1628 [12NO]

——— express condolences and support to victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and support relief and reconstruction assistance (H. Res. 408), H7064, H7065 [14NO]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose, H6558 [12OC]

——— oppose (H. Con. Res. 23), E1395 [27SE]

——— prohibit ratification if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms, H5827–H5831 [25SE], H5897 [27SE], H6445 [9OC]

——— signing, H5825, H5827–H5831 [25SE], H5896, H5897 [27SE]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): funding through reduction in Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency funding, H3571 [13JN]

Ukraine: human rights violations, H7377 [2DE], H7400 [3DE], H7633 [11DE]

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

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (H. Res. 436), H7619 [10DE]

Vietnam: human rights violations, E441 [12AP]

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

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (H.R. 2901), H5265 [1AU], H5624 [18SE], H7198 [19NO], H7559 [5DE], E1186 [1AU], E1208 [2AU], E1677 [15NO]

Women: strengthen U.S. advocacy for women’s rights in foreign countries (H.R. 2947), E1200 [1AU]

World AIDS Day: observance, H7375, H7376, H7377 [2DE], E1762 [2DE]

World Tourism Day: observance, H5896 [27SE]

World Water Day: observance, H1644 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Africa: combat wildlife poaching and trafficking, S8043 [14NO]

African Union: anniversary (S. Res. 166), S5304 [26JN]

Agriculture: impact of global warming on agriculture, S3947 [4JN]

Air pollution: prohibit regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions, S2089 [21MR]

——— prohibit regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China implements similar reductions, S2446 [8AP]

America Creating Opportunities To Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (America COMPETES) Act: reauthorize and strengthen, S5602 [10JY]

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

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

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to honor the life and legacy of Nelson R. Mandela on his birthday (H. Con. Res. 43), S5673 [11JY]

Climate: formation of joint congressional task force on climate change, S241 [24JA]

——— global warming, S34–S36 [22JA], S240–S242 [24JA], S499–S501 [7FE], S690, S692 [13FE], S926 [27FE], S1083 [4MR], S1257, S1259 [7MR], S1835–S1837 [14MR], S1927 [19MR], S2020 [20MR], S2445–S2448 [8AP], S2491 [9AP], S2647 [15AP], S2675 [16AP], S2825–S2827, S2834–S2836 [22AP], S2953 [24AP], S3245, S3246 [8MY], S3563–S3565 [16MY], S3595–S3597, S3606–S3609 [20MY], S3947 [4JN], S4392–S4394 [12JN], S4569 [18JN], S5134–S5140, S5144 [25JN], S5232 [26JN], S5480 [27JN], S5557 [9JY], S5608–S5611 [10JY], S5727–S5729, S5733–S5735, S5747–S5749 [17JY], S5895–S5898 [24JY], S6102 [31JY], S6319 [10SE], S6419, S6420 [12SE], S6505–S6508 [17SE], S6573–S6577, S6580 [18SE], S6922 [26SE], S7363 [10OC], S7519, S7520 [16OC], S7599 [29OC], S7869 [6NO], S7988 [13NO], S8343 [20NO], S8627, S8636, S8651 [11DE], S8903–S8905 [17DE]

——— ideas from faith-based organizations on actions Federal Government could take to address climate change, S1923, S1926, S1927 [19MR]

——— impact of global warming on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S5733–S5735 [17JY], S5896 [24JY], S6102 [31JY], S6319 [10SE]

——— impact of global warming on health, S1885–S1887 [18MR]

——— impact of global warming on national security, S5136 [25JN]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: ratify, S5603 [10JY], S5957 [25JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: study impact of global warming on agriculture, S3731 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S8025 [14NO], S8093 [18NO], S8172, S8175–S8177 [19NO]

Dept. of State: develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly (H.R. 1151), S5509 [27JN]

——— develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly (S. 579), S4716 [19JN]

——— tribute to International Women of Courage Award recipients, S1704 [12MR]

Diseases: extend authorities relative to global HIV/AIDS and promote oversight of U.S. programs (S. 1545), S8136, S8138 [18NO], S9094, S9095 [20DE]

Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S., S3890 [3JN], S7910 [7NO]

Egypt: prohibit U.S. assistance unless Egypt honors commitments under the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty, S1737 [13MR]

El Salvador: condemn attack on human rights organization, S8182 [19NO]

Explosives: limit use of cluster munitions (S. 419), S1026–S1028 [28FE]

——— permit transfer of cluster munitions if the purpose of such transfer is disposal, S1986 [20MR]

Haiti: recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (S. Res. 12), S1668 [11MR]

Human Rights Day: observance, S8597 [10DE]

Hungary: human rights violations, S8805 [13DE]

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

International Women’s Day: objection to Senate resolution to support goals relative to inclusion of clause addressing impact of climate change on women in developing countries, S1704 [12MR]

——— observance, S1261 [7MR]

——— support goals (S. Res. 74), S1669 [11MR], S1704 [12MR]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability, S7483 [15OC]

——— 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]

——— 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]

Israel: strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (S. 462), S6187 [1AU]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: human rights violations, S3321 [9MY]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to participation in video conference with Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law at Stanford University, S6108 [31JY]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (S. Res. 321), S8813 [13DE]

NATO: anniversary of Allied Command Transformation (S. Res. 156), S6137 [31JY]

Next Generation Cooperative Threat Reduction Strategy: establish, S8341 [20NO]

——— establish (S. 1021), S3765–S3767 [22MY]

Northeast Asia: U.S. policy, S4353 [12JN]

OAS: calls to reform Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, S2020 [20MR]

——— support revitalization and reform (S. 793), S5529 [8JY]

——— support revitalization and reform (S. 793), House amendment, S6901 [24SE]

Obama, President: trip to Israel and Jordan, S1915 [19MR], S2019 [20MR]

——— suggested additions to U.S. delegation to Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, S8968 [18DE]

Pope Francis: address global financial system, S3561–S3563 [16MY]

President’s Emergency Program for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR): anniversary, S836 [26FE]

Russia: condemn support of and transfer of weapons to Syrian Government and call for sanctions against and transfer of leadership in Syria, S3289 [9MY]

——— diplomatic efforts to have Syria surrender chemical weapons stockpiles, S6337–S6348, S6369 [11SE], S6482 [17SE]

Southeast Asia: promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea (S. Res. 167), S6026 [29JY]

Syria: impose sanctions and expand existing sanctions (S. 1714), S8053 [14NO]

——— tribute to diplomatic efforts by U.S., Russia, and the U.N. to have Syria surrender chemical weapons stockpiles, S7055 [30SE]

Treaties and agreements: prohibit negotiation or support of treaties that violate Second Amendment right to bear arms, S2318, S2319 [22MR]

Typhoons: express condolences and support to victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and support relief and reconstruction assistance (S. Res. 292), S7994, S7995 [13NO], S8069, S8070 [14NO]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: prohibit negotiation if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms, S2262, S2318, S2319 [22MR]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): renewal, S4742 [20JN], S5109 [25JN]

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, S834 [26FE]

UNESCO: prohibit funding relative to vote to award Palestinian Authority full membership, S515 [7FE]

World Intellectual Property Day: observance, S3020 [25AP]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 119), S3060 [25AP]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (S. Res. 143), S4619 [18JN]

Reports

Congressional Delegation Trip to Sudan: Representative Wolf (2004), E1235–E1237 [2AU]

Ecuador—Clampdown on Civil Society: Human Rights Watch (organization) (excerpt), S7533 [16OC]

Reports filed

Affirm U.S. Policy To Preserve and Advance the Multistakeholder Internet Governance Model: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1580) (H. Rept. 113–50), H2404 [3MY]

African Union Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 166), S5148 [25JN]

Call for End to Ongoing Conflict and Support International Efforts Toward Long-Term Peace, Stability, and Observance of Human Rights in Democratic Republic of the Congo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 144), S5148 [25JN]

Call for Release of Yulia Tymoshenko, Urge European Union To Include Release as Criterion for Signing Certain Agreements, and Encourage Strong Relationship With Europe by Ukraine: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 165), S5148 [25JN]

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]

Dept. of State Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 2848) (H. Rept. 113–226), H5832 [25SE]

Dept. of State Development of a Strategy To Obtain Observer Status for Taiwan at the Triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 579) (S. Rept. 113–42), S4480 [13JN]

Express Condolences and Support to Victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and Support Relief and Reconstruction Assistance: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 292), S8048 [14NO]

Inquiry Into U.S. Costs and Allied Contributions To Support the U.S. Military Presence Overseas: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. Rept. 113–12), S2649 [15AP]

NATO Allied Command Transformation Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 156), S5907 [24JY]

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

OAS Revitalization and Reform Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 793) (S. Rept. 113–43), S4481 [13JN]

PEPFAR Stewardship and Oversight Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1545) (S. Rept. 113–112), S7140 [2OC]

Promote Peaceful and Collaborative Resolution of Southeast Asian Maritime Territorial Disputes in the South China Sea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 167), S5148 [25JN]

Recognize Anniversary of Earthquake in Haiti, Honor Victims and Responders, and Reaffirm Support and Assistance: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 12), S771 [14FE]

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]

Support Goals and Ideals of World AIDS Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 314), S8975 [18DE]

Support Sovereignty and Closer Relations With Europe, Condemn Violence Against Peaceful Protesters, and Urge a Peaceful Solution to Political and Economic Crisis in Ukraine: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 319), S8975 [18DE]

World Press Freedom Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 143), S3759 [22MY]

Statements

International Child Support Recovery Improvement Act: CBO, H3703 [18JN]

U.N. Security Council Resolution on Elimination of Syrian Chemical Weapons Stockpiles: Samantha Power, U.N. Ambassador, S7056 [30SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 41, recognize historic importance of Korean War and U.S. alliance with South Korea, honor service of U.S. forces, end nuclear proliferation by North Korea, and encourage peace and reunification, H5254 [31JY]

H. Con. Res. 43, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for ceremony to honor the life and legacy of Nelson R. Mandela on his birthday, H4231 [9JY]

H. Res. 65, condemn nuclear device test by Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and support additional sanctions, H555 [15FE]

H. Res. 222, recognize long-term partnership and friendship of Jordan with the U.S. and commend response to Syrian humanitarian crisis by hosting refugees fleeing conflict, H5361 [2AU]

H. Res. 434, tribute to Nelson R. Mandela, H8085 [12DE]

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

H.R. 1151, Dept. of State development of strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly, H3706 [18JN]

H.R. 1580, affirm U.S. policy to preserve and advance the multistakeholder Internet governance model, H2582 [14MY]

H.R. 1896, International Child Support Recovery Improvement Act, H3700–H3702 [18JN]

H.R. 2848, Dept. of State appropriations, H5965–H5971 [28SE]

H.R. 3509, Assessing Progress in Haiti Act, H8049–H8051 [12DE]

S. 579, Dept. of State development of strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly, S4716 [19JN]

S. 793, OAS Revitalization and Reform Act, S5529 [8JY], H5567 [17SE]

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

S. 1545, PEPFAR Stewardship and Oversight Act, S8138–S8140 [18NO], H7232 [19NO]

S. Con. Res. 7, oppose U.N. Arms Trade Treaty, S1793 [13MR]

S. Con. Res. 20, recognize historic importance of Korean War and U.S. alliance with South Korea, honor service of U.S. forces, end nuclear proliferation by North Korea, and encourage peace and reunification, S5971 [25JY]

S. Con. Res. 27, ensure that Israel is able to adequately address an existential Iranian nuclear threat and support Israel’s right to respond to the potential threat of a Syrian S–300 air defense system, S8466 [21NO]

S. Res. 10, suspend aid, cooperate with U.S. officials, transfer seized assets, make contributions to victims, and condition international loans to Antigua and Barbuda relative to Stanford Financial Group fraud, S225 [23JA]

S. Res. 12, recognize anniversary of earthquake in Haiti, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance, S291 [24JA], S1668 [11MR]

S. Res. 37, disapprove International Olympic Committee proposal to eliminate wrestling from the Summer Olympic Games, urge its reinstatement, and commend U.S. Olympic Committee support of wrestling, S788 [14FE]

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. 69, call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms and urge repeal of blasphemy laws in Arab countries, S1271 [7MR]

S. Res. 74, support goals of International Women’s Day, S1598, S1669 [11MR]

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. 119, support goals and ideals of World Malaria Day, S3047 [25AP]

S. Res. 131, Presidential Special Envoy to the Balkans designation to evaluate successes and shortcomings of the Dayton Peace Accords implementation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, S3261 [8MY]

S. Res. 143, World Press Freedom Day, S3581 [16MY]

S. Res. 144, call for an end to the ongoing conflict and support international efforts toward long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights in Democratic Republic of the Congo, S3581 [16MY], S5302, S5303 [26JN]

S. Res. 156, NATO Allied Command Transformation anniversary, S3864 [23MY], S6138 [31JY]

S. Res. 165, call for release of Yulia Tymoshenko in Ukraine, urge the European Union to include such release as a criterion for signing certain agreements, and encourage a strong relationship with Europe, S4061 [10JN], S8082 [18NO]

S. Res. 166, African Union anniversary, S4062 [10JN]

S. Res. 167, promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea, S4062 [10JN], S6026 [29JY]

S. Res. 198, call for Russia to turn over Edward Snowden to U.S. authorities and consider all economic and diplomatic options when pursuing him, S5804 [18JY]

S. Res. 203, reaffirm support for a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, S6078 [30JY]

S. Res. 252, condition meeting between President Obama and Hassan Rouhani on Iran affirming Israel’s right to exist as Jewish state and release of U.S. citizens unjustly detained, S6754 [24SE]

S. Res. 270, support goals and ideals of World Polio Day, S7537 [16OC]

S. Res. 289, discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely effect the ability of Olympic Team USA to attract sponsorships, S7930 [7NO]

S. Res. 292, express condolences and support to victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and support relief and reconstruction assistance, S8006 [13NO]

S. Res. 311, call on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to oppose Russia’s discriminatory law against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons, S8465 [21NO]

S. Res. 314, support goals and ideals of World AIDS Day, S8603 [10DE]

S. Res. 317, support sovereignty, independence, and NATO membership of Georgia (country), enhance defense cooperation, and congratulate on elections and democratic reforms, S8673 [11DE]

S. Res. 319, support sovereignty and closer relations with Europe, condemn violence against peaceful protesters, and urge a peaceful solution to current political and economic crisis in Ukraine, S8776 [12DE]

S. Res. 321, tribute to Nelson R. Mandela, S8812 [13DE]

Tributes

Mandela, Nelson R., S8539, S8544 [9DE], S8582 [10DE], H7637 [11DE], H8084, H8089–H8096, H8101 [12DE], E1809 [9DE]