TERRORISM see also Crime

Addresses

State of the Union: President Obama, S651–S655 [12FE], H444–H448 [12FE]

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2217), H3098 [4JN], H3132, H3133, H3135, H3136, H3137, H3138, H3139, H3140, H3142, H3146, H3147, H3149, H3150, H3157, H3158, H3166, H3170, H3178, H3179, H3180, H3182, H3184, H3190, H3191, H3192, H3193, H3194, H3196, H3197, H3198, H3205, H3206, H3207, H3208, H3212, H3213, H3214, H3217 [5JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2217), consideration (H. Res. 243), H3040 [4JN]

——— making continuing appropriations for certain components (H.J. Res. 79), consideration (H. Res. 371), H6251, H6253 [4OC]

Intelligence services: making continuing appropriations for national intelligence program operations (H.J. Res. 78), consideration (H. Res. 371), H6251, H6253 [4OC]

Announcements

Moment of silence on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6337 [11SE], H5479 [11SE]

Articles and editorials

Al Qaeda in Brazil?, H3183 [5JN]

Benghazi Whistleblower—‘My Jaw Hit the Floor’ as WH Blamed Youtube, H2426 [6MY]

Brazil Latest Base for Islamic Extremists, H3183 [5JN]

Chuck Hagel Is Not the Right Choice for Defense Secretary, S742 [14FE]

Citing Cuts, Lawyers Seek Relief in Terrorism Case, S2646 [15AP], S2745 [17AP]

Clinton Sought End-Run Around Counterterrorism Bureau on Night of Benghazi Attack, Witness Will Say, H2427 [6MY]

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

Homeland Security Advisor Supports Convicted Terrorist Fundraiser, H6450 [9OC]

Investigating Benghazi—Why We Need a Select Committee, E41 [18JA]

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

Iranians Dial Up Presence in Syria—Shiite Militiamen From Across the Arab World Train at a Base Near Tehran To Do Battle in Syria (excerpt), S7166 [3OC]

Make No Mistake, It Was Jihad, H2243 [23AP]

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

Plan for Hunting Terrorists Signals U.S. Intends To Keep Adding Names to Kill List, S1190 [6MR]

Rand Paul’s Drone Rant, S1243 [7MR]

Senator John McCain Attacks Intellect of Rep. Louie Gohmert Over Syrian Terrorists (excerpt), H7563, H7564 [5DE]

Stung!, S3293 [9MY]

U.S. Could Have Halted Benghazi Attack With Fly-Over—Diplomat, H2427 [6MY]

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]

Afridi, Shakeel: recognize heroism and call for release from custody by Pakistan (see H. Res. 86), H701 [27FE]

Armed Forces: award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S. and clarify eligibility of such members for combat-related special compensation (see H.R. 3049), H5398 [2AU]

——— extend whistleblower protections to members that report potentially dangerous ideologically based threats or actions of another member against U.S. interests or security (see H.R. 704), H545 [14FE]

——— prohibit detention of certain individuals without due process and repeal authority to detain certain terrorists pursuant to authorization for use of military force (see H.R. 2390), H3653 [14JN]

——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 198), H52 [4JA] (see H.R. 2324), H3287 [11JN]

——— withdraw troops from Afghanistan and pursue alternative strategies to create a stable Afghanistan that is not a base for international terrorism (see H. Res. 184), H2351 [25AP]

Aviation: establish appeal and redress process for individuals screened against terrorist watchlist and wrongly delayed or prohibited from boarding a flight or denied a right, benefit, or privilege (see H.R. 1583), H2066 [16AP]

——— require individuals seeking training in the operation of certain aircraft be checked against certain immigration information to ensure lawful U.S. residency (see H.R. 999), H1318 [6MR]

——— require individuals seeking training in the operation of certain aircraft be checked against the terrorist watchlist (see H.R. 1245), H1629 [19MR]

Boston, MA: commend heroism, courage, and sacrifice of victims recovering from attacks relative to Boston Marathon bombing and the subsequent manhunt (see S. Res. 115), S3029 [25AP] (see H. Res. 176), H2247 [23AP]

——— condemn bombings at the Boston Marathon, express condolences to victims and their families, and commend medical personnel, first responders, and citizens that aided victims (see S. Res. 101), S2749 [17AP] (see H. Res. 168), H2124 [17AP]

Budget: exempt 9/11 Health and Compensation Programs from sequestration (see S. 377), S813 [25FE] (see H.R. 811), H627 [25FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to law enforcement, postal workers, and other Senate employees who detected and prevented poison threat to Members of Congress (see S. Res. 112), S2960 [24AP]

CIA: cease lethal drone operations (see H.R. 2183), H2954 [23MY]

Classified information: declassify the classified pages of the Joint Inquiry Into Intelligence Community Activities Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 2001 (see H. Res. 428), H7394 [2DE]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 36), H177 [18JA]

——— establish (H. Res. 36), consideration (see H. Res. 306), H4725 [18JY]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the U.S. Diplomatic Facility and American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya (Joint, Select): establish (see S. Res. 225), S6446 [12SE]

Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (see S. 1465), S6207 [1AU] (see H.R. 3331), H6768 [23OC]

Courts: deter and provide justice for victims by ensuring foreign sponsors of terrorism are held accountable to their victims in U.S. courts (see S. 1535), S6647 [19SE] (see H.R. 3143), H5766 [19SE]

Crime: provide for protection of maritime navigation and prevention of nuclear terrorism (see H.R. 1073), H1355 [12MR]

——— require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts (see H.R. 1081), H1356 [12MR]

——— strengthen Federal statutes designed to deter money laundering and terrorism financing (see H.R. 3317), H6768 [23OC]

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 S. 1500), S6446 [12SE] (see H.R. 3111), H5587 [17SE]

——— require notification of congressional defense committees about certain sensitive military operations (see H.R. 1904), H2567 [9MY]

——— 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), H545 [14FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: enhance Federal Protective Service ability to provide adequate security for the prevention of terrorist activities and for the promotion of homeland security (see H.R. 735), H547 [14FE]

——— establish a biometric exit data system (see H.R. 3141), H5766 [19SE]

——— establish a program to award grants to institutions of higher education for the establishment or expansion of cybersecurity professional development programs (see H.R. 86), H30 [3JA]

——— establish humane practices for repatriation of aliens at the border and effective standards for the treatment of certain detained aliens (see H.R. 3130), H5654 [18SE]

——— establish national emergency centers on military installations (see H.R. 390), H280 [23JA]

——— making appropriations (see H.R. 2217), H3014 [3JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2217), consideration (see H. Res. 243), H3014 [3JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2217), return to House (see H. Res. 255), H3287 [11JN]

——— making continuing appropriations for certain components (see H.J. Res. 79), H6223 [3OC]

——— making continuing appropriations for certain components (H.J. Res. 79), consideration (see H. Res. 371), H6223 [3OC]

——— modernize and implement the integrated public alert and warning system to disseminate homeland security and other information (see H.R. 3283), H6492 [10OC]

——— prevent terrorism, including terrorism associated with homegrown violent extremism and domestic violent extremism (see H.R. 1584), H2066 [16AP]

——— prohibit approval of chemical facility site security plans unless the facility meets or exceeds State or local security requirements (see H.R. 68), H29 [3JA]

——— provide stronger penalties for violations of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (see S. 814), S3028 [25AP]

——— study and report to Congress on gaps in U.S. port security and a plan to address them (see H.R. 1535), H1991 [12AP]

Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see S. 34), S42 [22JA] (see H.R. 720), H546 [14FE]

——— require disclosure of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court decisions (see H.R. 3103), H5553 [16SE]

——— require disclosure of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court decisions, orders, or opinions that include certain significant legal interpretations unless such disclosures are classified (see S. 1130), S4212 [11JN] (see H.R. 2440), H3928 [19JN] (see H.R. 2475), H3989 [20JN]

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

——— designate the Qods Force, a unit of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 854), H700 [27FE]

——— offer rewards for information regarding the attacks on the U.S. diplomatic mission at Benghazi, Libya (see S. 1661), S7927 [7NO]

——— require report on designation of Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization (see S. 198), S438 [31JA]

——— submit report on the designation of the Libyan faction of Ansar al-Sharia as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 3082), H5512 [11SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (see H.R. 508), H370 [5FE] (see H.R. 1945), H2568 [9MY] (see H.R. 2146), H2953 [23MY]

Disasters: issue guidance on Federal response to a large-scale nuclear disaster (see H.R. 1700), H2297 [24AP]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1587), S7574 [28OC] (see H.R. 1186), H1426 [14MR]

——— award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (see H. Res. 325), H5345 [1AU]

Egypt: prohibit military assistance (see H.R. 1302), H1719 [20MR]

——— prohibit U.S. assistance (see H.R. 276), H169 [15JA]

——— reform assistance (see S. 1857), S8976 [18DE]

EPA: prohibit release of sensitive data relative to livestock producers (see S. 1343), S5840 [23JY]

——— reduce or eliminate the risk of releases of hazardous chemicals from public water systems and wastewater treatment works (see S. 67), S213 [23JA]

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]

FAA: issue regulations on secondary cockpit barriers (see S. 1495), S6377 [11SE] (see H.R. 1745), H2350 [25AP] (see H.R. 1775), H2391 [26AP]

FEMA: authorize appropriations for the Port Security Grant Program (see H.R. 1534), H1991 [12AP]

Firearms: prohibit purchase and possession by nonimmigrant aliens, including those from visa waiver countries, and reinstate residency requirement for gun purchases by non-U.S. citizens (see S. 903), S3256 [8MY]

——— require background checks for purchases and gun shop employees, prohibit purchase by individuals on terrorist watch list, report lost or stolen guns, and establish standards for concealed carry permits (see H.R. 21), H28 [3JA]

Foreign aid: limit assistance to Iran, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Syria, Egypt, and Pakistan (see H.R. 1922), H2567 [9MY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court: provide for designation of judges by the President, Supreme Court, and congressional leadership, and provide for public disclosure of decisions (see H.R. 3195), H5883 [26SE]

House of Representatives: take appropriate steps to be able to meet in a virtual setting (see H. Res. 137), H1825 [21MR]

Immigration: reaffirm U.S. commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing persecution (see S. 645), S2146 [21MR] (see H.R. 1365), H1823 [21MR]

Information technology: secure against cyber attack, enhance competitiveness and create jobs in information technology industry, and protect identities and sensitive information of citizens and businesses (see S. 21), S42 [22JA]

Intelligence services: enhance transparency for certain surveillance programs authorized by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (see S. 1452), S6207 [1AU] (see S. 1621), S7674 [30OC]

——— making continuing appropriations for national intelligence program operations (see H.J. Res. 78), H6223 [3OC]

——— making continuing appropriations for national intelligence program operations (H.J. Res. 78), consideration (see H. Res. 371), H6223 [3OC]

Iran: 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 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]

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]

Judge, Mychal: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1224), H1548 [15MR]

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 S. Res. 268), S7414 [11OC] (see H. Res. 394), H6901 [29OC]

Little Rock, AR: designate attack at recruiting station in which William Long was killed and Quinton Ezeagwula was wounded, as a terrorist attack for which the two soldiers are to be awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 2244), H3094 [4JN]

——— treat Armed Forces members killed or wounded in attack at recruiting station in same manner as members killed or wounded in a combat zone (see S. 1433), S6206 [1AU]

Michael D. Resnick Terrorist Screening Center, Vienna, VA: designate (see H.R. 3096), H5546 [12SE]

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]

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

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

——— enhance security of chemical facilities (see S. 68), S213 [23JA]

——— improve border security (see H.R. 2872), H5259 [31JY]

Nigeria: 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]

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]

Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction: provide authority to suspend and debar contractors under certain circumstances (see H.R. 2912), H5341 [1AU]

OPM: enhance background check system for the granting, denial, or revocation of security clearances or access to classified information of Federal employees or contractors (see S. 1618), S7674 [30OC]

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]

Parlak, Ibrahim: relief (see S. 75), S213 [23JA] (see H.R. 682), H502 [13FE]

POW: provide for the disposition of certain persons detained in the U.S. pursuant to authorization for use of military force (see S. 1147), S4405 [12JN] (see H.R. 2325), H3287 [11JN]

Power resources: protect the bulk-power system and electric infrastructure critical to the defense and well-being of the U.S. against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities (see H.R. 2417), H3758 [18JN]

Privacy: allow entities required to comply with orders or directives requiring the provision of electronic data to the Federal Government to publicly disclose the volume and type of such data (see H.R. 2736), H4724 [18JY]

——— consolidate congressional oversight provisions of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (see S. 1631), S7728 [31OC]

——— prevent mass collection of records of innocent Americans and provide greater accountability and transparency of Government surveillance activities and programs (see H.R. 2399), H3687 [17JN]

——— prohibit bulk collection of business records and warrantless searches of communications and reform surveillance authorities and the operation of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (see S. 1551), S6886 [24SE]

——— provide for public disclosure of information regarding surveillance activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (see H.R. 3756), H8108 [12DE]

——— reform access to certain business records for foreign intelligence and international terrorism investigations (see H.R. 3070), H5434 [9SE]

——— 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 S. 1599), S7615 [29OC] (see H.R. 3361), H6900 [29OC]

——— require specific evidence for access to business records and other tangible things and provide appropriate transition procedures (see S. 1182), S4585 [18JN]

——— strengthen privacy protections, accountability, and oversight relative to domestic surveillance (see S. 1215), S5017 [24JN]

——— strengthen transparency and oversight of domestic surveillance, protect privacy, and improve due process procedures relative to intelligence community and law enforcement information sharing (see S. 1701), S8049 [14NO]

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]

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]

Sudan: condemn pardoning of Mubarak Mustafa for his role in allowing men convicted of assassinating John Granville to escape imprisonment and continue to list Sudan as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 171), H2159 [18AP]

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 (see S. 856), S3091 [6MY] (see S. 960), S3531 [15MY]

——— restrict funds relative to escalating U.S. military involvement in Syria (see S. 1201), S4792 [20JN]

Transportation Security Administration: enhance security against terrorist attacks and other security threats to rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation (see H. Res. 15), H33 [3JA]

——— increase number of Federal air marshals for certain flights, require criminal investigative training for such marshals, and appoint an ombudsman for the marshals (see H.R. 64), H29 [3JA]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: repeal (see H.R. 2818), H5050 [24JY]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1587), S7574 [28OC] (see H.R. 1186), H1426 [14MR]

——— award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (see H. Res. 325), H5345 [1AU]

Essays

Congressional Youth Advisory Council Project: Amanda McIntire, E716 [21MY]

——— Reena Jasani, E779 [4JN]

Excerpts

‘‘Under Fire—The Untold Story of the Attack in Benghazi,’’ Fred Burton and Samuel M. Katz, E1078 [17JY]

Letters

Allow transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the U.S., but clarify that detainees do not gain any additional legal rights and can not be released in the U.S.: Chuck Hagel, Sec. of Defense, S8178 [19NO]

——— Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General, S8178 [19NO]

——— Families for Peaceful Tomorrows (organization), S8173 [19NO]

——— James R. Clapper, Jr., Director of National Intelligence, S8173, S8178 [19NO]

——— John F. Kerry, Sec. of State, S8178 [19NO]

——— several retired military officers, S8179 [19NO]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select) establishment: Representative Wolf, E937 [20JN]

Foreign aid to Tunisia relative to cooperation with investigation into attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya: Representative Wolf, H255 [23JA]

Immigration legal costs: Barbara J. Wright, E162 [15FE]

Intelligence services authority to collect business records under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: Peter J. Kadzik, Dept. of Justice, H5025 [24JY]

John O. Brennan’s position on use of waterboarding during interrogations: John O. Brennan, Executive Office of the President, S1254 [7MR]

——— Senator Levin, Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1254 [7MR]

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]

Obama administration policy on the bombing of North Sharafa, East Jebel Marra (Darfur): Eric Reeves, E1772–E1774 [3DE]

Prohibit FEMA Urban Areas Security Initiative funding for projects that do not improve homeland security: Raymond W. Kelly, New York, NY, Police Commissioner, S1982 [20MR]

——— several law enforcement and emergency services organizations, S1983 [20MR]

Transportation Security Administration proposal to shift responsibility to staff airport exit lanes to airport operators: William F. Sherry, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, H3131 [5JN]

Lists

Expiring Dept. of Defense authorities, S8549 [9DE], S8959 [18DE]

New York, NY, firefighters killed in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, E1289 [11SE]

Memorandums

Military Force Use Against Those Responsible for Hijacking and Crashing of Commercial Aircraft Into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, Authorization: Matthew Weed, Congressional Research Service, H5032 [24JY]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Côte D’Ivoire: President Obama, S468 [4FE], H325 [4FE]

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

National Emergency Relative to Libya: President Obama, S704 [13FE], H488 [13FE]

National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism: President Obama, S6594 [18SE], H5641 [18SE]

National Emergency Relative to Syria: President Obama, S3156 [7MY], H2475 [7MY]

National Emergency Relative to Terrorist Attacks on the U.S. of September 11, 2011: President Obama, S6326 [10SE], H5460 [10SE]

National Emergency Relative to the Stabilization of Iraq: President Obama, S3614 [20MY], H2761 [17MY]

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

Motions

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2217), H3223 [6JN]

——— making continuing appropriations for certain components (H.J. Res. 79), H6471, H6472 [10OC]

Poems

‘‘Staten Island Strong,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1289 [11SE]

‘‘The Names,’’ Billy Collins, H5481 [11SE]

Questions and answers

Investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, E1218 [2AU]

John O. Brennan’s position on use of waterboarding during interrogations, S1254 [7MR]

Remarks in House

Algeria: condemn terrorist attack on natural gas plant, H182 [22JA]

Arab countries: evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, H6831 [29OC]

Armed Forces: correlation between withdrawal of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan and resurgence of terrorist organizations, H574 [15FE]

——— maintain military presence in Afghanistan, H4842 [22JY], H4861 [23JY]

——— prohibit detention of certain individuals without due process and repeal authority to detain certain terrorists pursuant to authorization for use of military force, H3540 [13JN]

——— prohibit funding to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H5012, H5013, H5032 [24JY]

——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (H.R. 198), H2336 [25AP], H5032 [24JY]

——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (H.R. 2324), H5012 [24JY]

Aviation: require individuals seeking training in the operation of certain aircraft be checked against the terrorist watchlist (H.R. 1245), E328 [19MR]

Boston, MA: condemn bombings at the Boston Marathon, express condolences to victims and their families, and commend medical personnel, first responders, and citizens that aided victims, H2119 [17AP], H2147 [18AP], H2385–H2389 [26AP]

——— condemn bombings at the Boston Marathon and express condolences to victims and their families, H1999, H2007, H2012, H2013, H2017, H2020–H2022 [15AP], H2031, H2034, H2035, H2036, H2056 [16AP], H2071, H2074, H2077, H2079, H2106, H2114 [17AP], H2154 [18AP], E494 [18AP]

——— express condolences to law enforcement officers killed or wounded in events following the Boston Marathon bombings, E514, E515 [23AP]

——— tribute to first responders and citizens for efforts to respond to Boston Marathon bombings, H2036 [16AP], H2076 [17AP]

CIA: difference in policies towards Iraq and Syria, H1572 [19MR]

Clapper, Director of National Intelligence: call for resignation or termination due to allegations of mismanaging Government surveillance programs, H5375 [2AU]

Clinton, Hillary Rodham: testimony before Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) relative to attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, H346 [5FE], H1544 [15MR], H4314 [10JY]

Clinton, Sec. of State: testimony before Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) relative to attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, H256 [23JA]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): hearing on attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, H2426–H2428 [6MY], H2558 [9MY]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish, H5483 [11SE]

——— establish (H. Res. 36), H253 [23JA], H1724, H1816 [21MR], H4489 [16JY], H5378 [2AU], H5533 [12SE], H5864 [26SE], H6931–H6934 [30OC], E41 [18JA], E679 [16MY], E937 [20JN], E1078 [17JY], E1142 [25JY], E1218 [2AU]

Congress: legislative priorities, H3766 [19JN]

Crime: provide for protection of maritime navigation and prevention of nuclear terrorism (H.R. 1073), H2781–H2785 [20MY]

Dept. of Defense: allow transfer of certain individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the U.S., but clarify that detainees do not gain any additional legal rights and can not be released in the U.S., H7342 [21NO]

——— allow use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to U.S. facilities, H7265 [20NO]

——— allow use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to U.S. facilities or to construct facilities for such enemy combatants in the U.S., H3068, H3072, H3073 [4JN], H3313 [12JN], E821 [6JN]

——— allow use of funds to transfer or release individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to their home countries and bring individuals not cleared for release to the U.S. to be charged, tried, and sentenced, H4925, H4926 [23JY]

——— anniversary of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), E772 [3JN]

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

——— conditions and treatment of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H3671 [17JN], H7341 [21NO]

——— decision to designate the Fort Hood, TX, shootings as a workplace violence case, H2462 [7MY]

——— 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 (H.R. 3111), H5629 [18SE]

——— importance of maintaining a strong National Guard, H3570 [13JN]

——— prohibit funding for drone strike program unless missions are conducted by members of the Armed Forces, E861 [14JN]

——— prohibit funding for transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the U.S. or Yemen, and for upgrading U.S. facilities to house detainees, H7342 [21NO]

——— prohibit funding to continue to detain any individual at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, who has been cleared for release, H5007–H5009 [24JY]

——— prohibit funding to provide additional or upgraded facilities for individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H5009 [24JY]

——— prohibit funding to provide additional or upgraded recreational facilities for individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, E879 [14JN]

——— prohibit the transfer or release of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Yemen, H3595, H3596 [14JN], H4974 [23JY]

——— prohibit use of drones to kill U.S. citizens unless they are actively engaged in combat against the U.S., H3584 [13JN]

——— require annual report on U.S. citizens subject to military detention, H3539 [13JN]

——— establish national emergency centers on military installations (H.R. 390), E57 [23JA]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3205, H3206 [5JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2217), H3107, H3110–H3214 [5JN], H3220–H3225, H3226, H3228, H3234, H3248 [6JN], H3685 [17JN], E819, E821, E824 [6JN], E830 [10JN], E834, E837 [11JN], E848 [12JN], E865, E870, E873–E875 [14JN], E891, E892, E900 [17JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2217), consideration (H. Res. 243), H3032–H3042 [4JN], E839 [11JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2217), motion to recommit, H3223, H3224 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2217), return to House (H. Res. 255), H3270 [11JN]

——— making continuing appropriations for certain components (H.J. Res. 79), H6466–H6474 [10OC], E1488 [11OC]

——— making continuing appropriations for certain components (H.J. Res. 79), consideration (H. Res. 371), H6244–H6254 [4OC]

——— making continuing appropriations for certain components (H.J. Res. 79), motion to recommit, H6471, H6472 [10OC]

——— National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility research facility construction funding, H3166–H3168 [5JN]

——— Operation Stonegarden funding, H3207, H3208 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding to establish a Bureau of Customs and Border Protection preclearance facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport, H3206 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, after a certain date, to the U.S., H3170–H3172 [5JN]

——— study and report to Congress on gaps in U.S. port security and a plan to address them (H.R. 1535), H4222 [9JY]

——— study effectiveness of Lakota light utility helicopters in border security, H3189, H3190 [5JN]

Dept. of Justice: label drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, H1553 [18MR]

——— require disclosure of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court decisions, H6229 [4OC]

——— require disclosure of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court decisions, orders, or opinions that include certain significant legal interpretations unless such disclosures are classified (H.R. 2440), H3671 [17JN], H5376 [2AU], E1136 [25JY]

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2848), H5965–H5975 [28SE]

——— submit report on the designation of the Libyan faction of Ansar al-Sharia as a foreign terrorist organization (H.R. 3082), H5479 [11SE]

Dept. of Transportation: Office of Intelligence, Security, and Emergency Response funding, H5123 [30JY]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 1186), E1285 [11SE]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H3263 [11JN]

Egypt: religious persecution of Christians, H6913 [30OC]

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

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

Executive Office of the President: provide information to Congress as to which organizations are believed to be affiliates or adherents of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), E883 [17JN]

Falk, Richard: characterization of remarks on Boston Marathon bombings, H2290 [24AP]

FBI: national security impact of efforts to combat anti-Muslim rhetoric, H2383–H2385 [26AP], H2769–H2771 [17MY]

FEMA: authorize appropriations for the Port Security Grant Program (H.R. 1534), E443, E446 [12AP]

——— National Urban Search and Rescue Response System funding, H3137, H3138 [5JN]

——— Port Security Grant Program funding, H3157 [5JN]

——— State and local rail and transit security grant programs funding, H3158 [5JN]

——— Urban Areas Security Initiative funding, H2446 [7MY], H3136, H3137, H3149 [5JN], E837 [11JN]

——— Urban Areas Security Initiative funding for Buffalo, NY, area, H3107 [5JN]

——— Urban Areas Security Initiative Nonprofit Security Grant Program funding, H3164 [5JN]

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

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: provide safeguards for communications involving persons inside the U.S., H3240–H3242 [6JN]

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

——— assess status of the war on terrorism, H2120–H2122 [17AP], H3593 [14JN], H4479 [11JY], H5494 [11SE]

——— assess status of the war on terrorism relative to treatment of Navy SEALS killed in Afghanistan, H5497 [11SE]

——— 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]

Holder, Attorney General: call for resignation or termination due to allegations of mismanaging Government surveillance programs, H5375 [2AU]

House of Representatives: moment of silence in memory of victims of bombings at the Boston Marathon, H2011 [15AP], H2140 [18AP]

——— moment of silence to honor Marines lost during the bombing of Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon in 1983, H6755 [23OC]

Immigration: reform, H2169, H2231 [23AP]

Intelligence services: making continuing appropriations for national intelligence program operations (H.J. Res. 78), consideration (H. Res. 371), H6244–H6254 [4OC]

Iran: 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]

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]

Lebanon: anniversary of bombing of Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, H6679 [23OC], E1558 [23OC]

Libya: anniversary of attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, H5533 [12SE], E1283 [11SE]

——— implement recommendations made based on investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi and bring to justice those responsible for such attacks, H5494, H5495–H5497 [11SE]

——— investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, H1815 [21MR], H2578, H2579, H2588, H2589 [14MY], H2651 [15MY], H2664, H2667, H2707 [16MY], H4314 [10JY], H4489 [16JY], H4601 [18JY], H4823 [19JY], H4830 [22JY], H4860 [23JY], H4981 [24JY], H5096 [30JY], H5180 [31JY], H5272 [1AU], H5388 [2AU], H5479 [11SE], H5533–H5540, H5543–H5545 [12SE], H5624 [18SE], H7695 [12DE], E1078 [17JY], E1142 [25JY], E1294 [11SE]

Michael D. Resnick Terrorist Screening Center, Vienna, VA: designate (H.R. 3096), H5892, H5893 [27SE]

Muslim Brotherhood (organization): infiltration of U.S. government, H401 [6FE]

——— infiltration of U.S. Government, H5798–H5800 [20SE], H5878–H5880 [26SE], H6450 [9OC]

National Preparedness Month: observance, H5418 [9SE], H5598 [18SE], E1305 [12SE]

National security: call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century, H2335, H2336 [25AP]

——— impact of Government shutdown, H6588 [14OC]

——— improve border security, H4203 [8JY], H4518 [16JY], H6447 [9OC]

——— require threat assessment of proposed Keystone XL Pipeline vulnerabilities to terrorist attack and corrective actions necessary to protect pipeline from such an attack, H2879, H2880 [22MY]

National Security Agency: collection of Verizon Communications, Inc., customer phone records as part of counterterrorism efforts, H3240–H3242 [6JN], H3261, H3274, H3282 [11JN], H3295, H3296, H3297 [12JN], H3640–H3642 [14JN], H3692 [18JN], H4086 [27JN], H4989 [24JY]

——— operation of PRISM online data collection program, H3640–H3642 [14JN], H6834 [29OC]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, H160–H162 [15JA], H2788 [20MY], H2810 [21MY], H2842 [22MY], H2968 [3JN], H3293 [12JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to alleged abuse of power, intimidation, and lack of accountability by Federal agencies, H6906 [30OC]

——— evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, H573–H576 [15FE], H1544 [15MR], H4818–H4823 [19JY], H5494 [11SE], H5539, H5540 [12SE], H5838 [26SE], H7439 [3DE]

——— evaluation of war on terrorism policies, H253, H256 [23JA], H2257 [24AP], H2415 [6MY], H3650 [14JN], H4602 [18JY]

Pakistan: assistance funding, H4927, H4928, H4971, H4972 [23JY]

——— foreign aid funding, H968 [5MR], H6809 [28OC]

——— prohibit funding for purposes of domestic repression of ethnic and religious minorities, E885 [17JN]

Patriotism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H5481, H5482, H5483, H5484, H5485, H5494–H5497 [11SE], E1283, E1285, E1293, E1294 [11SE], E1321 [17SE]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any U.S. citizen who is detained in the U.S., H3537, H3538 [13JN]

——— provide for the disposition of certain persons detained in the U.S. pursuant to authorization for use of military force, H3539–H3542 [13JN]

Privacy: cease Federal Government use of license plate scanners to amass database of citizens’ movements, H4842 [22JY]

——— effects of domestic surveillance, H5080–H5083 [25JY]

——— prevent mass collection of records of innocent Americans and provide greater accountability and transparency of Government surveillance activities and programs (H.R. 2399), H7337 [21NO], E899 [17JN]

——— prohibit funding to any U.S. agency, including the National Security Agency, to collect records that pertain to persons not subject to an investigation, H4991, H5022–H5027 [24JY], E1130 [24JY], E1135, E1145 [25JY], E1244 [2AU]

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

Somalia: condemn attack on Turkish embassy, E1168 [31JY]

Sudan: U.S. policy, E1772 [3DE]

Transportation Security Administration: ensure the Federal Air Marshal Service is using funds to deploy personnel on inbound international flights considered to be high risk, H3197, H3198 [5JN]

——— funding, H3146, H3147, H3150–H3154 [5JN]

——— proposal to shift responsibility to staff airport exit lanes to airport operators, H3131 [5JN]

War Powers Resolution: use of military force by President for war against terrorism, H8096 [12DE]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 1186), E1285 [11SE]

Remarks in Senate

Abu Ghaith, Sulaiman: tribute to U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials efforts leading to arrest and prosecution, S1691 [12MR]

al-Libi, Abu Anas: tribute to U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials’ efforts leading to arrest and prosecution, S7488 [15OC]

Boston, MA: commend heroism, courage, and sacrifice of victims recovering from attacks relative to Boston Marathon bombing and the subsequent manhunt (S. Res. 115), S2982 [25AP]

——— condemn bombings at the Boston Marathon, express condolences to victims and their families, and commend law enforcement agencies involved in investigation that led to capture of perpetrators, S2831 [22AP]

——— condemn bombings at the Boston Marathon and express condolences to victims and their families, S2637, S2647 [15AP], S2657, S2658, S2663, S2669, S2670, S2674, S2676 [16AP]

——— tribute to law enforcement officials for response to bombings at the Boston Marathon, S2819 [22AP], S2870 [23AP]

Brennan, John O.: documents requested by the Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) relative to attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, S1251 [7MR]

——— suitability to be CIA Director relative to leaks of classified information, congressional oversight, interrogation, and detention matters, S1252 [7MR]

——— suitability to be CIA Director relative to position on use of waterboarding during interrogations, S1254 [7MR]

——— suitability to be CIA Director relative to role as counterterrorism advisor to President Obama, S1240 [7MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to law enforcement, postal workers, and other Senate employees who detected and prevented poison threat to Members of Congress, S2699 [17AP], S2776 [18AP]

——— tribute to law enforcement, postal workers, and other Senate employees who detected and prevented poison threat to Members of Congress (S. Res. 112), S2979 [24AP]

——— tribute to law enforcement officers who protect Members of Congress, S2909 [24AP]

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the U.S. Diplomatic Facility and American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya (Joint, Select): establish (S. Res. 225), unanimous-consent request, S6569, S6570 [18SE]

——— clarify policies on detention and interrogation of suspected terrorists, S7488–S7491 [15OC], S7528 [16OC]

——— close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S8025 [14NO], S8093 [18NO], S8172, S8175–S8177 [19NO]

——— prohibit funding for transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the U.S. or Yemen, and for upgrading U.S. facilities to house detainees, S8162–S8167, S8169, S8177–S8180 [19NO]

Dept. of Energy: National Nuclear Security Administration funding, S2123 [21MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: allow risk-based allocation of Operation Stonegarden funding, S4570 [18JN]

——— funding, S7921 [7NO]

——— grant U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services asylum officers authority to dismiss frivolous asylum applications and increase staffing for anti-fraud operations and prosecutions, S4766 [20JN]

——— making appropriations, S1683–S1686 [12MR]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2217), S4432 [12JN]

——— making continuing appropriations for certain components (H.J. Res. 79), S7414 [11OC], S7419 [12OC]

——— prohibit privatization of Bureau of Customs and Border Protection services, S1832, S1840 [14MR]

——— U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (U.S.-VISIT) implementation, S670, S671 [13FE]

Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists, S2739 [17AP]

——— allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (S. 34), S2453 [8AP]

——— decision not to hold suspect in Boston Marathon bombings as an enemy combatant, S2867–S2871 [23AP]

——— decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, S1674–S1676, S1681–S1683 [12MR]

Dept. of State: offer rewards for information regarding the attacks on the U.S. diplomatic mission at Benghazi, Libya, S8440 [21NO]

——— offer rewards for information regarding the attacks on the U.S. diplomatic mission at Benghazi, Libya (S. 1661), S7932 [7NO], S7937 [12NO]

Egypt: prohibit U.S. assistance, S1693–S1695 [12MR]

EPA: prohibit release of sensitive data relative to livestock producers (S. 1343), S5842 [23JY]

FEMA: prohibit Urban Areas Security Initiative funding for projects that do not improve homeland security, S1977, S1982–S1984 [20MR]

Hagel, Chuck: suitability to be Sec. of Defense relative to position on Iran, S389 [30JA], S430 [31JA], S823–S826, S829, S832, S833, S844 [26FE]

——— suitability to be Sec. of Defense relative to position on Israel, S389 [30JA], S430 [31JA], S823, S826, S828–S833 [26FE]

——— suitability to be Sec. of Defense relative to position on several national security issues, S740–S742, S746 [14FE], S844 [26FE]

Immigration: reaffirm U.S. commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing persecution (S. 645), S2149 [21MR]

——— require biographic and biometric data about a refugee be checked against certain law enforcement and national security databases before granting asylum, S4766 [20JN]

Intelligence services: enhance transparency for certain surveillance programs authorized by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (S. 1452), S7872 [6NO]

——— making continuing appropriations for national intelligence program operations (H.J. Res. 78), S7200 [4OC]

——— require public disclosure of information relative to surveillance activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, S8346–S8348 [20NO]

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

——— impose sanctions, S8784 [13DE]

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

Libya: implement recommendations made based on investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi and bring to justice those responsible for such attacks, S6348 [11SE]

——— investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, S3393 [14MY], S3440, S3502, S3519 [15MY], S3537 [16MY], S3605 [20MY], S3708 [22MY], S6568 [18SE]

National Day of Service and Remembrance: observance, S6679 [23SE]

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

——— improve border security, S4030 [10JN], S4366–S4368, S4396–S4400 [12JN]

National Security Agency: operation of PRISM online data collection program, S4510 [17JN]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, S3440 [15MY], S3605 [20MY], S3707–S3709, S3733 [22MY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to alleged abuse of power, S8703 [12DE]

——— evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, S6157 [1AU], S6302–S6304 [10SE]

OPM: enhance background check system for the granting, denial, or revocation of security clearances or access to classified information of Federal employees or contractors (S. 1618), S7677 [30OC]

Patriotism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S6337–S6340, S6348, S6372 [11SE], S6568 [18SE], S6674 [23SE]

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 (S. 1599), S7618 [29OC], S7715 [31OC], S7871 [6NO], S8025 [14NO], S8346 [20NO], S8956 [18DE], S9045 [19DE]

——— require specific evidence for access to business records and other tangible things and provide appropriate transition procedures (S. 1182), S4589 [18JN]

——— strengthen privacy protections, accountability, and oversight relative to domestic surveillance (S. 1215), S5019 [24JN]

Senate: moment of silence in memory of victims of bombings at the Boston Marathon, S2647 [15AP], S2823 [22AP]

Snowden, Edward: fugitive status while seeking political asylum relative to disclosure of National Security Agency operation of PRISM online data collection program, S4995 [24JN]

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]

UNESCO: pledge to reconstruct mausoleums and restore artifacts damaged during military operation by France to expel Islamic extremists and Tuareg rebels from Mali, S515 [7FE]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: repeal or reform certain provisions, S5782 [18JY], S6052–S6056 [30JY]

Reports

Fort Hood Hero Says Obama ‘Betrayed’ Her, Other Victims: Ned Berkowitz and Brian Ross, ABC News, E125 [12FE]

Reports filed

Condemn Terrorist Attack at Mall in Kenya, Express Condolences to Families and Friends of Victims, Commend First Responders and Rescuers, and Reaffirm Support for Government and People: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 268), S7724 [31OC]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 75–80 and 82–85, Various Federal Agencies and Programs Continuing Appropriations and H.R. 3223, Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 371) (H. Rept. 113–242), H6223 [3OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2217, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 243) (H. Rept. 113–95), H3014 [3JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2217) (H. Rept. 113–91), H3014 [3JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2217) (S. Rept. 113–77), S5799 [18JY]

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

Egypt Assistance Reform Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1857), S8975 [18DE]

FISA Improvements Act: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 1631), S7724 [31OC]

——— Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 1631) (S. Rept. 113–119), S7951 [12NO]

Michael D. Resnick Terrorist Screening Center, Vienna, VA: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3096) (H. Rept. 113–235), H5921 [27SE]

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

Nuclear Terrorism Conventions Implementation and Safety of Maritime Navigation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1073) (H. Rept. 113–85), H2802 [20MY]

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

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2217), H3175 [5JN]

——— making continuing appropriations for certain components (H.J. Res. 79), H6472 [10OC]

Statements

Amash Amendment to H.R. 2397, Dept. of Defense Apppropriations, Prohibiting Funding to Any U.S. Agency To Collect Records That Pertain to Persons Not Subject to an Investigation: Representative Van Hollen, E1170 [31JY]

Summaries

Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act (S. 1465), S6234 [1AU]

Tables

Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations (H.R. 2217), H3112–H3124 [5JN]

Thwarted terrorist plots, H3151–H3153 [5JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 255, return to House H.R. 2217, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H3270 [11JN]

H. Res. 371, consideration of H.J. Res. 75–80 and 82–85, various Federal agencies and programs continuing appropriations and H.R. 3223, Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act, H6244 [4OC]

H.J. Res. 79, Dept. of Homeland Security continuing appropriations for certain components, H6466 [10OC]

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

H.R. 1073, Nuclear Terrorism Conventions Implementation and Safety of Maritime Navigation Act, H2781–H2784 [20MY]

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

H.R. 3096, Michael D. Resnick Terrorist Screening Center, Vienna, VA, H5892 [27SE]

S. 645, Refugee Protection Act, S2150–S2158 [21MR]

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

S. 1215, FISA Accountability and Privacy Protection Act, S5020–S5027 [24JN]

S. 1500, Honoring the Fort Hood Heroes Act, S6448 [12SE]

S. 1599, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-Collection, and Online Monitoring (USA FREEDOM) Act, S7619–S7631 [29OC]

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. 101, condemn bombings at the Boston Marathon, express condolences to victims and their families, and commend medical personnel, first responders, and citizens that aided victims, S2751 [17AP]

S. Res. 112, tribute to law enforcement, postal workers, and other Senate employees who detected and prevented poison threat to Members of Congress, S2966 [24AP]

S. Res. 115, commend heroism, courage, and sacrifice of victims recovering from attacks relative to Boston Marathon bombing and the subsequent manhunt, S3045 [25AP]

S. Res. 225, Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the U.S. Diplomatic Facility and American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya (Joint, Select) establishment, S6450 [12SE]

S. Res. 268, condemn terrorist attack at Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, express condolences to families and friends of victims, commend first responders and rescuers, and reaffirm support for Government and people, S7414 [11OC]