SMITH, CHRISTOPHER H. (a Representative from New Jersey)

Appointments

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, H152 [15JA]

Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of China, H806 [28FE]

Articles and editorials

‘Patriotism Is a Good Thing’—the Prime Minister of Hungary, Victor Orban, Tells the Telegraph Why His Country Agrees With Britain in Its Campaign Against the ‘‘Creeping’’ Power of Brussels, Charles Moore, London (England) Telegraph, E1566• [23OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see H.R. 447), H660 [26FE]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary and secondary schools that provide on-campus access to abortion providers (see H.R. 1122), H1395 [13MR]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1797), H2392 [26AP]

Africa: assist sub-Saharan African countries develop mix of power solutions for more broadly distributed electricity access to support poverty alleviation and drive economic growth (see H.R. 2548), H4142 [27JN]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 1731), H3097 [4JN]

——— reform sugar price support program (see H.R. 693), H3357 [12JN]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 2224), H4215 [8JY]

——— prohibit the sale or transport of equines or equine parts in interstate or foreign commerce for human consumption (see H.R. 1094), H2249 [23AP]

Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers (see H.R. 911), H2775 [17MY]

Armed Forces: ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit toward early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 2907), H7111 [14NO]

——— limit use of funds for introduction into hostilities (see H.R. 383), H280 [23JA]

——— require that the Purple Heart occupy a position of precedence above the new Distinguished Warfare Medal (see H.R. 833), H1550 [15MR]

Boy Scouts: tribute to National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia (see H. Res. 305), H4725 [18JY]

Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2866), H7312 [20NO]

Burma: call for an end to the persecution of the Rohingya people and respect of internationally recognized human rights for all ethnic and religious minority groups (see H. Res. 418), H7187 [18NO]

C.W. Bill Young Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL: designate (see H.R. 3302), H6674 [22OC]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 46), H281 [23JA]

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), H5349 [1AU]

——— oppose membership in U.N. Human Rights Council (see H. Res. 327), H5923 [27SE]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 36), H950 [4MR]

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 H. Res. 131), H1825 [21MR]

Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 217), H52 [4JA]

Crime: clarify the range of conduct punished as sex trafficking (see H.R. 2805), H5348 [1AU]

——— prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 366), H278 [23JA]

——— prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 732), H546 [14FE]

Cyprus: support end of division (see H. Res. 308), H5349 [1AU]

Dept. of Defense: declare the attack at Fort Hood, TX, a terrorist attack and ensure victims of such attack and their families receive the same honors and benefits as those killed or wounded in overseas combat zones (see H.R. 3111), H5834 [25SE]

——— modify authorities relative to procedures for courts-martial under the Uniform Code of Military Justice by removing prosecution of serious crimes from the chain of command (see H.R. 2016), H3929 [19JN]

——— require victims of attack at Fort Hood, TX, and their families be accorded the same treatment, benefits, and honors accorded to September, 11, 2001, terrorist attack victims and families (see H.R. 705), H5834 [25SE]

Dept. of HHS: assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care (see H.R. 963), H2656 [15MY]

——— authorize grants for training and support services for Alzheimer’s disease patients and their families (see H.R. 2975), H5344 [1AU]

——— ensure women who access federally funded family planning services are given pregnancy option counseling including professional adoption counseling (see H.R. 3539), H7357 [21NO]

Dept. of Justice: classify human trafficking as a violent crime for purposes of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program (see H.R. 906), H814 [28FE]

——— improve Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system (see H.R. 906), H814 [28FE]

——— reauthorize the Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program (see H.R. 2976), H5344 [1AU]

Dept. of State: encourage nomination and confirmation of individual for position of Inspector General of the Dept. of State and Broadcasting Board of Governors (see H. Res. 273), H4146 [27JN]

——— establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (see H.R. 301), H170 [15JA]

——— list Vietnam as a ‘‘Country of Particular Concern’’ relative to religious freedom (see H. Res. 218), H2717 [16MY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a program to build on and help coordinate funding for restoration and protection efforts of the Delaware River Basin region (see H.R. 644), H6998 [12NO]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast of New Jersey (see H.R. 1011), H1319 [6MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: authorize issuance of U.S. bonds to fund Alzheimer’s disease research (see H.R. 1619), H2157 [18AP]

——— require the Inspector General for Tax Administration to audit the IRS (see H.R. 2389), H3929 [19JN]

Dept. of Transportation: improve contracting opportunities for veteran-owned small businesses for authorized highway and transit projects (see H.R. 2906), H7312 [20NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize certain major medical facility leases (see H.R. 902), H814 [28FE]

——— clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 543), H2913 [22MY]

——— conduct cost-benefit analyses for the provision of departmental medical care in certain geographic areas served by multiple departmental medical facilities (see H.R. 834), H659 [26FE]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 32), H950 [4MR]

Developing countries: provide assistance to support the rights of women and girls (see H.R. 3398), H6952 [30OC]

Diplomatic Security Act: require certain notifications of Dept. of State Accountability Review Boards, avoid conflicts of interest by members, and require actions relative to reports of such Boards (see H.R. 1768), H2486 [7MY]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 1772), H2804 [20MY]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 50), H3759 [18JN]

——— constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 51), H4175 [28JN]

——— prevent adverse treatment of any person on the basis of views held with respect to marriage (see H.R. 3133), H5765 [19SE]

Federal agencies and departments: include language in certain educational and advertising materials indicating that such materials are produced and disseminated at taxpayer expense (see H.R. 3308), H6829 [28OC]

Federal employees: provide for the compensation of furloughed employees (see H.R. 3223), H6225 [3OC]

FEMA: delay increases in flood insurance premium rates under the National Flood Insurance Program until completion of affordability study, provide certain reimbursements, and accurately determine flood risk (see H.R. 3370), H6958 [30OC]

——— designate New Jersey Task Force 1 as part of National Urban Search and Rescue System (see H.R. 2103), H7111 [14NO]

——— modify phase-in increases in flood insurance premium rates for certain properties (see H.R. 1485), H2161 [18AP]

——— temporarily increase borrowing authority for carrying out the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 41), H28 [3JA]

Health: intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see H.R. 1740), H2656 [15MY]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services and prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 940), H949 [4MR]

Holder, Attorney General: express no confidence and call for resignation due to lack of monitoring and actions relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels in Mexico (see H. Res. 35), H3689 [17JN]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1518), H3016 [3JN]

India: praise religious diversity and commitment to tolerance and equality, and reaffirm need to protect the rights and freedoms of religious minorities (see H. Res. 417), H7253 [19NO]

Indonesia: allow Indonesian citizens fleeing religious persecution to file a motion to reopen their asylum claims (see H.R. 665), H501 [13FE]

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 (see H. Res. 109), H4599 [17JY]

——— 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]

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), H2656 [15MY]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 30), H2027 [15AP]

——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see H.R. 938), H1360 [12MR]

Judge Shirley A. Tolentino Post Office Building, Jersey City, NJ: designate (see H.R. 1376), H1824 [21MR]

Kenya: condemn terrorist attack at Westgate Mall in Nairobi, express condolences to families and friends of victims, commend first responders and rescuers, and reaffirm support for Government and people (see H. Res. 394), H6901 [29OC]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn nuclear device test and support additional sanctions (see H. Res. 65), H550 [14FE]

——— improve enforcement of sanctions (see H.R. 1771), H3688 [17JN]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 16), H1431 [14MR]

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

Medicare: establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 1717), H2959 [23MY]

——— increase diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to improve care and outcomes (see H.R. 1507), H1956 [11AP]

——— prevent budget sequestration from impacting payment for physician-administered drugs (see H.R. 1416), H2027 [15AP]

——— provide entitlement to immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients (see H.R. 1428), H5403 [2AU]

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 69), H547 [14FE]

National Oilheat Research Alliance Act: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 1985), H2653 [15MY]

National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 627), H2161 [18AP]

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park: adjust boundaries to include Hinchliffe Stadium (see H.R. 2430), H3927 [19JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay implementation (see H.R. 2809), H5404 [2AU]

——— express that health insurance mandate violates the clause of the Constitution requiring that bills for raising revenue originate in the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 153), H1992 [12AP]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 763), H3216 [5JN]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 351), H4726 [18JY]

Peace Corps: allow former volunteers to use the seal, emblem, or name of Peace Corps on death announcements and grave stones (see H.R. 1573), H5513 [11SE]

Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation: authorize establishment of a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 915), H5408 [6SE]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 30), H1550 [15MR]

Privacy: reform Federal authority to require production of business records, conduct surveillance, and certain forms of information gathering for foreign intelligence, counterterrorism, and criminal purposes (see H.R. 3361), H6958 [30OC]

Public debt: prioritize payment of pay and allowances to Armed Forces members and Federal law enforcement officers if the statutory debt ceiling is reached or there is a funding gap (see H.R. 55), H2839 [21MY]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 2164), H2953 [23MY]

Southeast Asia: promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea (see H.R. 772), H1360 [12MR]

Staff Sergeant Joseph D’Augustine Post Office Building, Waldwick, NJ: designate (see H.R. 1458), H1908 [10AP]

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), H4598 [17JY]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 647), H500 [13FE]

——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H2656 [15MY]

——— provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 2137), H2952 [23MY]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see H.R. 494), H6493 [10OC]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 523), H1911 [10AP]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 164), H660 [26FE]

——— appropriate funds necessary for benefits and services in the event of a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3225), H6102 [1OC]

——— expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H284 [23JA]

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

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1998), H4370 [10JY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 324), H1549 [15MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 7), H2602 [14MY]

AID: establish a health and education grant program related to autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 3054), H5399 [2AU]

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]

Crime: encourage States to expand protections to victims of sex offenses who are not in a familiar or dating relationship with the perpetrators of such offenses (see H.R. 3502), H7110 [14NO]

Dept. of HHS: establish a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (see H.R. 610, 611), H454 [12FE]

Dept. of State: prioritize fight against human trafficking according to congressional intent in the Trafficking Victims Protection Act without increasing the size of the Federal Government (see H.R. 2283), H3250 [6JN]

——— 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]

Disasters: clarify that houses of worship are eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities (see H.R. 592), H430 [8FE]

Foreign aid: permit certain persons to enter into transactions with certain foreign persons who are involved with donation or provision of goods or services to alleviate suffering of civilian populations (see H.R. 3526), H7187 [18NO]

——— provide assistance for treatment of hydrocephalus in children in developing countries, train health care providers in innovative methods to treat and cure hydrocephalus, and fund related research (see H.R. 3525), H7187 [18NO]

Foreign Service: train members to protect rights of U.S. citizens in foreign custody and deny entry into the U.S. of foreign officials that commit due process or human rights violations of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 1778), H2391 [26AP]

Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (see H.R. 1777), H2391 [26AP]

Golden Venture (vessel): adjust status of certain aliens who were aboard the immigrant-smuggling ship (see H.R. 2392), H3653 [14JN]

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]

Internet: prevent transformation into a tool of censorship and surveillance, promote freedom of expression, and restore confidence in the integrity of U.S. businesses (see H.R. 491), H342 [4FE]

Lautenberg, Frank R.: tribute (see H. Res. 242), H3014 [3JN]

Law enforcement: direct the President to report to Congress on fugitives currently residing in other countries whose extradition is sought by the U.S. (see H.R. 3585), H7353 [21NO]

Medicare: preserve access to urban Medicare-dependent hospitals (see H.R. 1390), H1824 [21MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: require full disclosure by health exchange plans of abortion coverage and abortion premium surcharges (see H.R. 3279), H6453 [9OC]

Russia: allow adoptions initiated before law ending adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens to proceed, express sadness over abuse and deaths of adopted children, and prevent future abuse (see H. Res. 34), H171 [15JA]

Syria: establish a Syrian war crimes tribunal (see H. Con. Res. 51), H5434 [9SE]

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]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (see H.R. 898), H814 [28FE]

Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1897), H2533 [8MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), H2603 [14MY]

AID: establish a health and education grant program related to autism spectrum disorders (H.R. 3054), H5402 [2AU]

Crime: encourage States to expand protections to victims of sex offenses who are not in a familiar or dating relationship with the perpetrators of such offenses (H.R. 3502), H7111 [14NO]

Dept. of HHS: establish a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (H.R. 610), H455 [12FE]

——— establish a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (H.R. 611), H455 [12FE]

Disasters: clarify that houses of worship are eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities (H.R. 592), H431 [8FE]

Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (H.R. 1777), H2394 [26AP]

Golden Venture (vessel): adjust status of certain aliens who were aboard the immigrant-smuggling ship (H.R. 2392), H3654 [14JN]

——— ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (H.R. 3212), H6012 [28SE]

Internet: prevent transformation into a tool of censorship and surveillance, promote freedom of expression, and restore confidence in the integrity of U.S. businesses (H.R. 491), H344 [4FE]

Law enforcement: direct the President to report to Congress on fugitives currently residing in other countries whose extradition is sought by the U.S. (H.R. 3585), H7355 [21NO]

Medicare: preserve access to urban Medicare-dependent hospitals (H.R. 1390), H1828 [21MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: require full disclosure by health exchange plans of abortion coverage and abortion premium surcharges (H.R. 3279), H6453 [9OC]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (H.R. 898), H816 [28FE]

Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (H.R. 1897), H2535 [8MY]

Letters

Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act: Carl H. Esbeck, University of Missouri School of Law, E144• [14FE]

——— David M. O’Connell, Trenton, NJ, Diocese, H477 [13FE]

——— Eric C. Rassbach and Daniel Blomberg, Becket Fund for Religious Liberty (organization), H478 [13FE]

——— Galen Carey, National Association of Evangelicals, H477 [13FE]

——— Ruth Cole and Jacob Toporek, New Jersey State Association of Jewish Federations, H476 [13FE]

——— Samuel Tendler, Congregation Sons of Israel, Lakewood, NJ, H477 [13FE]

——— William C. Daroff, Jewish Federations of North America, H477 [13FE]

——— William E. Lori and Denis J. Madden, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H476 [13FE]

——— Yehuda Neuberger and Nathan J. Diament, Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, H476 [13FE]

——— Yisroel Schenkolewski, Bais Kaila Torah Preparatory High School for Girls, Lakewood, NJ, H477 [13FE]

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

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

Memorandums

Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act: Nathan J. Diament, Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, H474–H476 [13FE]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H206, H211, H215, H216, H217, H218 [22JA], H2708 [16MY], H3229 [6JN]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (H.R. 1797), consideration (H. Res. 266), H3714 [18JN]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (H.R. 1797), H3229 [6JN]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, E540• [24AP]

Bolivia: call for the release of Jacob Ostreicher, E738• [23MY]

Burkina Faso: U.S. policy, E737• [23MY]

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

Chad: U.S. policy, E737• [23MY]

China: anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre, H3234 [6JN], E818• [6JN]

——— human rights violations, H3233 [6JN], E818• [6JN], E1691• [18NO], E1874• [16DE]

——— testimonies delivered during ‘‘Chen Guangcheng and Gao Zhisheng—Human Rights in China’’ hearing, E438•–E440• [12AP]

——— U.S. policy, E818• [6JN]

Committee on Foreign Affairs (House): Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations hearing on sex selective abortion and female infanticide in India, E1324• [17SE]

Dept. of HHS: establish a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (H.R. 610), E1777• [3DE]

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2848), H5972 [28SE]

——— 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]

——— Office To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons funding, H744 [28FE]

——— release of human trafficking report, E1047• [11JY]

Disasters: clarify that houses of worship are eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities (H.R. 592), H466, H467, H473 [13FE], E143•, E153• [14FE]

Diseases: malaria research funding, E711• [21MY]

Egypt: human rights violations, E1878• [16DE]

Ethiopia: U.S. policy, E979• [26JN]

FEMA: temporarily increase borrowing authority for carrying out the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 41), H41 [4JA]

Finucane, Patrick: urge full and impartial inquiry into murder of human rights lawyer by British-loyalist paramilitaries, E678• [16MY]

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide, E540• [24AP]

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

Gosnell, Kermit: trial of women’s health clinic doctor for murder and violation of State law forbidding late term abortions, H1933, H1936, H1938, H1939 [11AP], H2328 [25AP], H2708 [16MY], H3229 [6JN]

——— ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (H.R. 3212), H7647 [11DE]

Health: address issues relative to drug resistant diseases in developing countries, E537• [24AP]

——— improve awareness and treatment for persons affected by neglected diseases in developing countries, E1001• [28JN]

Hungary: anniversary of Hungarian Revolution, E1566• [23OC]

——— democracy efforts, E367• [21MR]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H41 [4JA]

——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), H134, H137 [15JA]

——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), consideration (H. Res. 23), H102 [15JA]

Internet: prevent transformation into a tool of censorship and surveillance, promote freedom of expression, and restore confidence in the integrity of U.S. businesses (H.R. 491), E530• [24AP]

Iran: call for release of Saeed Abedini and condemn persecution of religious minorities, E1875• [16DE]

——— impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (H.R. 850), H5238 [31JY]

Kenya: political reform, E483• [17AP]

Lautenberg, Frank R.: tribute (H. Res. 242), H3001, H3003 [3JN]

Libya: investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, E1294• [11SE]

Mali: U.S. policy, E737• [23MY]

Mauritania: U.S. policy, E737• [23MY]

Medicare: increase diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to improve care and outcomes (H.R. 1507), H5624 [18SE]

Niger: U.S. policy, E737• [23MY]

NOAA: clarify that fisheries disaster funds are intended for States that suffered a fisheries disaster as a direct result of impacts from Hurricane Sandy, H137 [15JA]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, E1721• [20NO]

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

Religion: condemn anti-Semitism, E442• [12AP]

Senegal: U.S. policy, E737• [23MY]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H206, H211, H215, H216, H217, H218 [22JA]

Syria: condition receipt of U.S. support for opposition forces on implementation of plan to protect religious minorities, E978• [26JN]

——— establish a Syrian war crimes tribunal (H. Con. Res. 51), E1324• [17SE], E1689• [18NO]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1294• [11SE]

——— 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 (H.R. 3209), E1693• [18NO]

Vietnam: human rights violations, E441• [12AP]

——— promote freedom and democracy (H.R. 1897), H5252 [31JY], E815• [6JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 47), H744 [28FE]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (H.R. 2901), E1208• [2AU]

Zimbabwe: U.S. policy, E1327• [17SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H3230 [6JN]

Testimonies

Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee Establishment: Patricia Smith, Lyme Disease Association, Inc., E1779• [3DE]

Tributes

Lautenberg, Frank R., H3271, H3273 [11JN]

Pavone, Frank, E1627• [12NO]