DEMOCRACY

Addresses

Joint Meeting of Congress: Petro Poroshenko, President of Ukraine, H7680–H7683 [18SE]

Amendments

China: express concern about threats to freedom of the press and expression, condemn actions of suppression, harassment, and threats to journalists, and promote free flow of information (S. Res. 361), S2285, S2287 [8AP]

Genocide: observe anniversary of Rwandan genocide and condemn and prevent acts of genocide and mass atrocities in Syria, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Sudan, and elsewhere (S. Res. 413), S6457, S6463 [9DE]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 524), H2668 [26MR]

Ukraine: support sovereignty and democracy (S. 2124), S1695 [24MR], S1734, S1735, S1736, S1739 [25MR], S1833 [27MR]

Venezuela: impose targeted sanctions on persons responsible for violations of human rights of antigovernment protesters and strengthen civil society (S. 2142), S6389 [8DE]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (S. Res. 447), S4284 [8JY]

Appointments

House Democracy Partnership, H1473 [28JA]

Articles and editorials

Assad ‘‘Says Fighting Largely Over by End of Year’’—Former Russian PM, S2345 [10AP]

Exclusive—Al Qaeda’s American Fighters Are Coming Home—And U.S. Intelligence Can’t Find Them, S3258 [22MY]

FBI Director—Number of Americans Traveling To Fight in Syria Increasing, S3258 [22MY]

Fighting ISIL Is Not America’s War—Other Countries Should Lead Coalition Against Islamic State (excerpt), S5736 [18SE]

Hezbollah Confident in Assad, West Resigned to Syria Stalemate, S2345 [10AP]

Landlubber Diplomacy Won’t Work in Fiji, E1667 [1DE]

Putin’s Challenge to the West, S1752 [26MR]

Russia’s Brutality With Ukraine Is Nothing New, H2905 [3AP]

Supreme Court Ideology—More Money, Less Voting, S2558 [30AP]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: commend election results and encourage credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential run-off election while ensuring safety of voters and candidates (see H. Res. 591), H4784 [21MY] (see H. Res. 600), H4909 [28MY]

Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 4807), H5072 [5JN]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: designate Presidential Special Envoy to the Balkans to evaluate successes and shortcomings of the Dayton Peace Accords implementation (see H. Res. 705), H7185 [31JY]

Burma: place conditions on assistance relative to human rights (see H.R. 3889), H472 [15JA] (see H.R. 4377), H2853 [2AP]

Capitol Building and Grounds: placement of bust of Vaclav Havel in U.S. Capitol (see H. Res. 506), H2256 [6MR]

——— recognize anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre, condemn continued persecution of political dissent and religious minorities, and release political prisoners (see S. Res. 451), S3075 [15MY]

Egypt: prohibit U.S. assistance as a result of military coup d’état (see S. 2477), S3719 [17JN]

——— provide certain legal relief from politically motivated charges by Egyptian Government (see S. 2649), S4762 [23JY]

Freedom of speech: reaffirm commitment to constitutional protection (see H. Res. 621), H5319 [11JN]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 377), S1416 [10MR]

Haiti: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 474), H1658 [5FE]

Hong Kong: reinstate reporting requirements relative to U.S.-Hong Kong relations (see S. 2922), S5993 [13NO] (see H.R. 5696), H7978 [13NO]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (see H. Res. 524), H2644 [25MR]

India: recognize importance of 2014 elections (see H. Res. 607), H5023 [29MY]

Indonesia: congratulate President-elect Joko Widodo on electoral victory and commend the people of Indonesia on their commitment to democracy and free and fair elections (see S. Res. 546), S5629 [16SE]

International Day of Democracy: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 540), S5508 [10SE]

Inter-Parliamentary Union: provide for U.S. participation (see H.R. 5248), H7039 [29JY]

Iran: condemn human rights violations (see H. Res. 754), H7995 [14NO]

——— expand economic sanctions, hold human rights violators accountable, and promote democracy (see S. 2585), S4404 [10JY]

——— express concerns relative to extending the interim agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program (see H. Con. Res. 109), H6745 [23JY]

Iraq: express support for a referendum on the independence of the Kurdish region (see H. Res. 747), H7900 [19SE]

Macedonia: support accession to NATO (see H. Res. 543), H2961 [4AP]

Moldova: support sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, call for removal of Russian forces, and resolve conflict in Transnistria territory (see S. Res. 500), S4404 [10JY]

Political campaigns: reduce the influence of money and corporations and promote the participation of the people in politics and government (see H. Res. 695), H7126 [30JY]

Russia: prevent further aggression toward Ukraine and other European and Eurasian states by strengthening NATO, imposing sanctions, and hardening non-NATO allies (see S. 2277), S2613 [1MY]

South Sudan: call for a sustainable and lasting end to civil war and promote reconciliation of longstanding and recent grievances to allow for a peaceful society with good governance (see H. Res. 503), H2198 [5MR]

——— require U.S. activities relative to governance, reconstruction and development, and refugee relief and assistance to support basic human rights of women and women’s participation and leadership (see H.R. 4112), H2064 [27FE]

Sri Lanka: develop a balanced U.S. policy, call for international assistance in dealing with grievances arising from civil war, support reconciliation, and improve religious and media freedoms (see S. Res. 364), S1233 [27FE]

Taiwan Relations Act: affirm importance (see H. Res. 494), H2097 [28FE]

Turkey: condemn restrictions on freedom of the press, expression, and the Internet, including social media and call for an end to such restrictions (see S. Res. 403), S1819 [27MR] (see H. Res. 532), H2802 [1AP]

U.N.: prohibit U.S. voluntary contributions to the U.N. Democracy Fund (see H.R. 5008), H5818 [26JN]

Ukraine: call for free and fair elections (see H. Res. 592), H4784 [21MY]

——— condemn violation of sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity by Russian forces and call for international response opposing Russia’s actions and in support of Ukrainian Government (see S. Res. 370), S1315 [5MR] (see S. Res. 378), S1519 [11MR] (see H. Res. 499), H2198 [5MR]

——— express concern about undemocratic governance and abuse of rights, call for international response to human rights violations, and urge release of political prisoners (see S. Res. 357), S948 [12FE]

——— refute Russian sovereignty over Crimea, its territory, airspace, or waters, oppose foreign aid or investments with Russia as intermediary, and restrict aid to countries that recognize Russian sovereignty (see S. 2238), S2378 [10AP]

——— support independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity (see H.R. 4278), H2565 [21MR]

——— support right to freely determine future, including relationships with other nations and international organizations, without interference, intimidation, or coercion by other countries (see H. Res. 726), H7617 [16SE]

——— support sovereignty and democracy (see S. 2124), S1584 [12MR]

United Kingdom: respect right of Scotland to decide their status in a referendum, support independence process, and express that a strong and prosperous Scotland is important for U.S. priorities (see H. Res. 724), H7528 [15SE]

——— support unity, security, and prosperity, express that cooperation with the U.S. is essential to national security, and respect right of Scotland to decide their status in a referendum (see H. Res. 713), H7245 [4AU]

Venezuela: impose sanctions on foreign persons responsible for, or complicit in ordering, controlling, or otherwise directing, the commission of serious human rights abuses against nationals (see H.R. 4229), H2432 [13MR]

——— impose targeted sanctions on individuals responsible for carrying out or ordering human rights abuses against the citizens of Venezuela (see H.R. 4587), H3939 [7MY]

——— impose targeted sanctions on persons responsible for violations of human rights of antigovernment protesters and strengthen civil society (see S. 2142), S1652 [13MR]

——— support democracy, condemn violence and intimidation of political opposition and investigate such acts, dismantle militias, impose sanctions, and encourage dialogue with political opposition (see S. Res. 365), S1234 [27FE]

——— support freedom of expression and assembly, condemn violence and intimidation of country’s political opposition, and call for international support for democratic reform (see H. Res. 488), H1937 [25FE]

Voting: establish election day as a legal public holiday (see S. 2918), S5918 [12NO]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (H.R. 12), consideration (see H. Res. 672), H6352 [16JY]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 447), S3074 [15MY]

Cloture motions

Ukraine: support sovereignty and democracy (S. 2124), motion to proceed, S1642 [13MR], S1686 [24MR]

Essays

Democracy—Cohesion Between People and Government: Andrew J. Tan, E998 [17JN]

Factsheets

Importance of Title X Train and Equip Assistance in Degrading and Destroying Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization): Executive Office of the President, H7652 [17SE]

Letters

Assistance to train and equip vetted Syrian groups to combat threat of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization): Robert N. Marcus, Executive Office of the President, H7652 [17SE]

——— several former generals and ambassadors, H7639 [17SE]

Condemn violation of Ukrainian sovereignty by Russian forces and call for international response opposing Russia’s actions and in support of Ukrainian Government: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H2270 [11MR]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H2270 [11MR]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H2270 [11MR]

IMF quota reform: Bretton Woods Committee (organization), S1714 [25MR]

Reconvene Congress in order to address threat of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization): Representative Alcee L. Hastings, H7401 [10SE], E1399 [15SE]

Taiwan Relations Act Affirmation and Naval Vessel Transfer Act: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H2976 [7AP]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H2976 [7AP]

Treatment of Ukrainian Jews: several individuals and organizations, H2757 [1AP]

Ukraine Support Act: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H2725 [27MR]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H2724 [27MR]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H2724 [27MR]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H2724, H2725 [27MR]

Ukrainian political situation: Olexander Motsyk, H2289 [11MR]

Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act: Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H9022 [10DE]

Venezuelan Human Rights and Democracy Protection Act: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H4847 [28MY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4847 [28MY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4847 [28MY]

Messages

Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Ukraine: President Obama, S1364 [6MR], H2250 [6MR]

National Emergency Relative to Côte D’Ivoire: President Obama, S759 [4FE], H1584 [4FE]

National Emergency Relative to the Former Liberian Regime of Charles Taylor: President Obama, S4500 [15JY], H6245 [15JY]

National Emergency Relative to Ukraine: President Obama, S1690 [24MR]

Motions

Ukraine: support sovereignty and democracy (S. 2124), S1627 [13MR], S1679 [24MR]

Press releases

Number of Children Suffering More Than Doubles in Third Year of Syria Conflict—Among Hardest Hit Are 1 Million Children Under Siege and in Hard-To-Reach Areas: UNICEF, H2471 [14MR]

Questions and answers

Syria Train and Equip Assistance: Executive Office of the President, H7653 [17SE]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: commend election results and encourage credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential run-off election while ensuring safety of voters and candidates (H. Res. 600), H5106–H5108 [9JN], E966 [12JN]

——— support credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential and provincial elections, H11 [7JA]

Azerbaijan: independence anniversary, E842, E845, E847, E850, E855 [28MY], E858, E862, E874, E877 [29MY], E1037 [20JN]

Bachmann, Representative: report on congressional delegation trip to the Netherlands, Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, Israel, and Austria, H129–H132 [9JA]

Bahrain: anniversary of protests, H1691 [10FE], H1760 [11FE]

——— human rights violations, H1691 [10FE], H1760 [11FE]

Bangladesh: condemn political violence, provide for free and fair elections, and support dialogue between political factions, H232 [15JA]

Belarus: call for immediate release of all political prisoners, H3276 [29AP]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: designate Presidential Special Envoy to the Balkans to evaluate successes and shortcomings of the Dayton Peace Accords implementation, H7872 [18SE]

——— designate Presidential Special Envoy to the Balkans to evaluate successes and shortcomings of the Dayton Peace Accords implementation (H. Res. 705), E1287 [31JY]

Burma: place conditions on assistance relative to human rights (H.R. 4377), H3930 [7MY]

——— political and economic reform, E1585 [14NO]

Capitol Building and Grounds: placement of bust of Vaclav Havel in U.S. Capitol (H. Res. 506), H2266–H2268 [11MR]

China: recognize anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre, condemn continued persecution of political dissent and religious minorities, and release political prisoners, E985 [13JN]

Communism: failures of the Marxist system, H1929–H1932 [25FE]

Congo, Republic of the: democracy efforts, E1810 [12DE]

Cuba: human rights violations, H8869 [9DE]

Egypt: call for release of imprisoned journalists, H2006 [27FE]

——— political reform, H11, H12 [7JA], H468–H470 [15JA], H1507 [29JA], H2480 [14MR], E861 [29MY]

European Union: support closer ties with Eastern Partnership countries, respect sovereign rights of states relative to international partnerships, and commend democratic reforms, H1725 [11FE]

Foreign countries: human rights violations against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, H5759 [25JN]

Foreign policy: develop strategy to combat threat of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), H7540 [16SE], H7666–H7672 [17SE]

Georgia (country): independence anniversary, E859 [29MY]

Germany: anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, H7947 [13NO]

Greece: independence anniversary, H2616, H2619, H2635 [25MR], E436 [25MR]

History: significance of the Iron Curtain and the destruction of the Berlin Wall, H2291 [11MR]

Hong Kong: democracy efforts, E1582 [14NO]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 524), H2660–H2670 [26MR]

Hungary: anniversary of Hungarian Revolution, E1560 [13NO]

International Ice Hockey Federation: plan to hold 2014 World Ice Hockey Championship in Belarus relative to human rights violations, H3276 [29AP]

International relations: support independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Ukraine, Azerbaijan, and Georgia (country), E568 [10AP]

Iran: condemn human rights violations (H. Res. 754), H8106–H8110 [19NO], E1635 [19NO]

——— human rights violations relative to persecution of religious minorities, H1689 [10FE]

Israel: independence anniversary, H3436, H3437–H3440 [6MY], E680, E685 [6MY], E738, E741 [9MY], E746 [13MY], E784 [20MY]

Kazakhstan: independence anniversary, E1673 [1DE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: human rights violations, E1065 [25JN]

Library of Congress: Open World Leadership Center funding, H3384, H3385 [1MY]

Mongolia: democracy efforts, E1578 [14NO]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance, E1205 [22JY]

Obama, President: evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, H1932–H1935 [25FE], H5714–H5716 [24JN], H6738 [23JY], H6809–H6812 [24JY], H7248 [8SE], H7425 [10SE], H8126 [19NO]

——— evaluation of war on terrorism policies, H5243 [10JN], E971 [12JN]

——— evaluation relative to strategy to combat threat of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), H7397, H7398 [10SE], H7443–H7447, H7450–H7452 [11SE], H7524 [15SE], H7534, H7538 [16SE]

Pakistan: human rights violations, H2479 [14MR]

Polish Constitution Day: observance, E620 [29AP]

Political campaigns: increase of influence of money and corporations, H9067–H9074 [11DE]

——— reduce the influence of money and corporations and promote the participation of the people in politics and government, H7982 [14NO]

——— reduce the influence of money and corporations and promote the participation of the people in politics and government (H. Res. 695), H7305 [9SE]

Putin, Vladimir: impact of nationalism and anti-Western sentiment on U.S.-Russia relations, H5716 [24JN]

Rwanda: anniversary of genocide, H3040–H3044 [8AP], H3185 [10AP], H3398 [1MY], E604 [28AP], E616 [29AP]

South Sudan: call for an end to civil war, H8875 [9DE], H9049 [11DE], E1796 [12DE]

Sri Lanka: human rights violations against Muslim minority, H5730 [25JN]

Syria: authorize assistance, including training, equipment, supplies, and sustainment to appropriately vetted Syrian groups to combat threat of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), H7541, H7543–H7549, H7554–H7576 [16SE], H7622, H7623, H7625, H7629, H7637–H7661 [17SE], H7687, H7688, H7863, H7869 [18SE], H8621, H8625–H8627, H8631, H8632 [4DE], E1463, E1464 [19SE], E1780 [10DE]

——— provide humanitarian and other assistance and support a transition to democracy, H2471 [14MR]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1401 [15SE], E1446 [17SE], E1451, E1456, E1465, E1473, E1481, E1483, E1490, E1499, E1503, E1504 [19SE], E1537 [12NO], E1556 [13NO]

Taiwan Relations Act: affirm importance, H2976, H2977 [7AP]

——— affirm importance (H. Res. 494), E499 [2AP], E553 [9AP]

——— anniversary, E383 [13MR], E630 [30AP], E1036 [20JN], E1425 [16SE], E1503 [19SE]

Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission: hearing on ‘‘Defending Freedoms—Highlighting the Plight of Prisoners of Conscience Around the World’’, E99 [16JA]

Turkey: observance of Republic Day, E1576 [14NO]

Ukraine: call for free and fair elections (H. Res. 592), E796 [21MY]

——— condemn violation of sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity by Russian forces and call for international response opposing Russia’s actions and in support of Ukrainian Government (H. Res. 499), H2268–H2273, H2293 [11MR], E361, E365 [12MR]

——— elections, H5060 [30MY]

——— independence anniversary, E1345 [8SE]

——— oppose Russian involvement in political situation, H2093 [28FE], H2151, H2155, H2196 [5MR], H2250 [6MR], H2288–H2299 [11MR], H2350–H2354 [12MR], H2472 [14MR], H2592 [24MR], H2905, H2910 [3AP], H2986 [7AP], H3046 [8AP]

——— political reform, H1440 [28JA], H1925 [25FE], H2009 [27FE]

——— require Dept. of State report on effect of increased U.S. natural gas and crude oil exports, H2636 [25MR]

——— support independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, E711 [8MY]

——— support independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity (H.R. 4278), H2718–H2731 [27MR], H2755 [1AP], E464 [27MR], E468 [28MR]

——— support sovereignty and closer relations with Europe, condemn violence against peaceful protesters, and urge a peaceful solution to current political and economic crisis, H25 [8JA], H2093 [28FE], E141 [29JA]

——— respect right of Scotland to decide their status in a referendum and support independence process, E1411 [16SE]

Venezuela: impose targeted sanctions on individuals responsible for carrying out or ordering human rights abuses against the citizens of Venezuela (H.R. 4587), H4047 [9MY], H4844–H4850 [28MY], H8654 [4DE], H8822 [8DE]

——— impose targeted sanctions on persons responsible for violations of human rights of antigovernment protesters and strengthen civil society (S. 2142), H9020–H9023 [10DE]

——— support free and peaceful exercise of representative democracy and condemn violence and intimidation of country’s political opposition, H1942 [26FE], H2008, H2013 [27FE], H2788 [1AP], H2806 [2AP]

——— support freedom of expression and assembly, condemn violence and intimidation of country’s political opposition, and call for international support for democratic reform, H1946 [26FE]

Vietnam: human rights improvements, E496 [2AP]

Women for Life in Venezuela (organization): tribute to pro-democracy protests made in Venezuela, H2012 [27FE]

World Press Freedom Day: observance, H2006 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: democracy efforts, S1849 [31MR]

——— support credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential and provincial elections, S2290–S2292 [8AP], S4251 [8JY], S4296 [9JY], S4385 [10JY]

Africa: human rights violations, S5315 [31JY]

Azerbaijan: tribute to hosting of Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly, S4301, S4302 [9JY]

Bangladesh: condemn political violence, provide for free and fair elections, and support dialogue between political factions, judicial independence, human rights protections, and Grameen Bank independence (S. Res. 318), S82 [7JA]

Belarus: call for immediate release of all political prisoners, S432 [16JA]

——— promote human rights and democracy, S3178 [20MY]

Burma: democracy efforts, S4893 [24JY]

——— recognize anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre, condemn continued persecution of political dissent and religious minorities, and release political prisoners (S. Res. 451), S3430 [4JN]

——— recognize anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre and condemn continued persecution of political dissent and religious minorities, S3417 [4JN]

Close Up Foundation: tribute, S3806, S3807 [18JN]

Congo, Democratic Republic of: civil war and warlord violence, S4140 [26JN]

Cuba: human rights violations, S986 [24FE], S2184–S2188 [7AP]

Foreign policy: develop strategy to combat threat of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S6674 [11DE]

Georgia (country): democracy efforts, S4302 [9JY]

Germany: anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, S5952 [12NO]

Greece: independence anniversary (S. Res. 377), S1669 [13MR]

India: importance of U.S.-India Strategic Partnership, S4134, S4135 [26JN]

International Day of Democracy: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 540), S5511 [10SE], S6306 [3DE]

International Ice Hockey Federation: urge suspension of plan to hold 2014 World Ice Hockey Championship in Belarus relative to human rights violations, S433 [16JA]

Las Vegas, NV: anniversary of League of Women Voters of Las Vegas Valley chapter, S2188 [7AP]

Levin, Senator: report on trip to Afghanistan and Ukraine, S2604 [1MY]

Moldova: democracy efforts, S4302 [9JY]

——— support sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, call for removal of Russian forces, and resolve conflict in Transnistria territory (S. Res. 500), S4845 [23JY]

Obama, President: evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, S637–S640 [30JA], S3959 [25JN], S4538 [16JY], S5384, S5404, S5409 [9SE]

——— evaluation relative to strategy to combat threat of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S5465–S5471, S5476, S5478, S5494 [10SE], S5524–S5526, S5532–S5537, S5547 [11SE], S5575 [15SE], S5614–S5616 [16SE], S5679 [17SE], S6278, S6279 [3DE]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: passage of resolution on clear, gross and uncorrected violations of Helsinki Principles by Russia, S4299–S4302 [9JY]

Paraguay: democracy efforts, S5946 [12NO]

Poroshenko, Petro: address to Joint Meeting of Congress by Ukrainian President, S5748 [18SE]

Putin, Vladimir: impact of nationalism and anti-Western sentiment on U.S.-Russia relations, S807 [6FE], S1701 [25MR], S1749–S1752 [26MR]

Russia: human rights violations, S943 [12FE]

——— impose greater sanctions for activities fomenting violence in Ukraine, S4601 [17JY], S4646 [21JY]

——— prevent further aggression toward Ukraine and other European and Eurasian states by strengthening NATO, imposing sanctions, and hardening non-NATO allies, S6165–S6167 [20NO]

——— prevent further aggression toward Ukraine and other European and Eurasian states by strengthening NATO, imposing sanctions, and hardening non-NATO allies (S. 2277), S2529, S2530 [30AP], S3710 [17JN]

Rwanda: anniversary of genocide, S2344, S2373 [10AP]

——— condemn efforts to suppress activities of domestic and international human rights groups, S4144 [26JN]

——— condemn and prevent acts of genocide and mass atrocities in Syria, S2344–S2346 [10AP], S3256–S3259 [22MY], S5108–S5110 [30JY]

——— provide humanitarian and other assistance and support a transition to democracy, S1573–S1575 [12MR]

Ukraine: condemn taking of political prisoners and human rights violations of minorities by pro-Russian militants and support sanctions against Russia and democracy efforts of Ukraine, S2602 [1MY]

——— condemn violation of sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity by Russian forces and call for international response opposing Russia’s actions and in support of Ukrainian Government (S. Res. 378), S1527 [11MR], S1679 [24MR], S3015 [14MY]

——— oppose Russian involvement in political situation, S1192 [27FE], S1259–S1262, S1272 [4MR], S1286, S1296 [5MR]

——— refute Russian sovereignty over Crimea, its territory, airspace or waters, oppose foreign aid or investments with Russia as intermediary, and restrict aid to countries that recognize Russian sovereignty, S2300 [9AP]

——— support sovereignty and democracy, S1742 [26MR], S1782, S1787–S1792 [27MR]

——— support sovereignty and democracy (S. 2124), S1747–S1756, S1767 [26MR]

——— support sovereignty and democracy (S. 2124), motion to proceed, S1633–S1640, S1642 [13MR], S1677–S1686 [24MR], S1697–S1707, S1712–S1720, S1722 [25MR]

——— support sovereignty and democracy (S. 2124), unanimous-consent agreement, S1633 [13MR]

Venezuela: impose targeted sanctions on persons responsible for violations of human rights of antigovernment protesters and strengthen civil society (S. 2142), S4117 [26JN], S5288–S5290 [31JY], S5463 [9SE], S6396–S6398 [8DE], S6676 [11DE]

——— support free and peaceful exercise of representative democracy and condemn violence and intimidation of country’s political opposition, S1154 [26FE], S1309 [5MR], S1793–S1796 [27MR]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, S932 [12FE]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (S. Res. 447), unanimous-consent agreement, S4284 [8JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 524) (H. Rept. 113–385), H2644 [25MR]

Express Concern About Threats to Freedom of the Press and Expression, Condemn Actions of Suppression and Threats to Journalists, and Promote Free Flow of Information in China: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 361), S1517 [11MR]

Greece Independence Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 377), S1517 [11MR]

Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2922), S6626 [11DE]

——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2922) (S. Rept. 113–313), S6788 [12DE]

Observe Anniversary of Rwandan Genocide and Condemn and Prevent Acts of Genocide and Mass Atrocities in Syria, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Sudan, and Elsewhere: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 413), S2406 [11AP]

Recognize Anniversary of Tiananmen Square Massacre, Condemn Continued Persecution of Political Dissent and Religious Minorities, and Release Political Prisoners in China: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 451), S3183 [20MY]

Support Democracy, Condemn Violence and Intimidation of Political Opposition, Dismantle Militias, Impose Sanctions, and Encourage Dialogue With Political Opposition in Venezuela: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 365), S1517 [11MR]

Support for the Sovereignty, Integrity, Democracy, and Economic Stability of Ukraine Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2124), S1584 [12MR]

Support Goals and Ideals of International Day of Democracy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 540), S5779 [18SE]

Support Sovereignty, Independence, and Territorial Integrity, Call for Removal of Russian Forces, and Resolve Conflict in Transnistria Territory of Moldova: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 500), S4557 [16JY]

Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2142), S3293 [22MY]

World Press Freedom Day Observance: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 447), S4003 [25JN]

Resolutions by organizations

Clear, gross and uncorrected violations of Helsinki Principles by Russia: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, S4300 [9JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 447, 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, H1693 [10FE]

H. Res. 488, support freedom of expression and assembly, condemn violence and intimidation of country’s political opposition, and call for international support for democratic reform in Venezuela, H2106 [4MR]

H. Res. 499, condemn violation of Ukrainian sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity by Russian forces and call for international response opposing Russia’s actions and in support of Ukrainian Government, H2268 [11MR]

H. Res. 506, placement of bust of Vaclav Havel in U.S. Capitol, H2266 [11MR]

H. Res. 524, consideration of H.R. 1459, Ensuring Public Involvement in the Creation of National Monuments Act and consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and consider certain legislation, H2660 [26MR]

H. Res. 600, commend election results and encourage credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential run-off election while ensuring safety of voters and candidates in Afghanistan, H5106 [9JN]

H. Res. 726, support Ukraine’s right to freely determine future, including relationships with other nations and international organizations, without interference, intimidation, or coercion by other countries, H7630 [17SE]

H. Res. 754, condemn human rights violations in Iran, H8106 [19NO]

H.R. 4278, Ukraine Support Act, H2718–H2723 [27MR]

H.R. 4587, Venezuelan Human Rights and Democracy Protection Act, H4844–H4846 [28MY]

S. 2142, Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act, S6396–S6398 [8DE], H9020 [10DE]

S. Res. 318, condemn political violence in Bangladesh, provide for free and fair elections, and support dialogue between political factions, judicial independence, human rights protections, and Grameen Bank independence, S82 [7JA]

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, S83 [7JA]

S. Res. 357, express concern about undemocratic governance and abuse of rights, call for international response to human rights violations, and urge release of political prisoners in Ukraine, S958 [12FE]

S. Res. 361, express concern about threats to freedom of the press and expression, condemn actions of suppression, harassment, and threats to journalists, and promote free flow of information in China, S1008 [24FE], S2287 [8AP]

S. Res. 364, develop a balanced U.S. policy, call for international assistance in dealing with grievances arising from civil war, support reconciliation, and improve religious and media freedoms in Sri Lanka, S1237 [27FE]

S. Res. 365, support democracy, condemn violence and intimidation of political opposition and investigate such acts, dismantle militias, impose sanctions, and encourage dialogue with political opposition in Venezuela, S1237 [27FE]

S. Res. 370, condemn violation of Ukrainian sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity by Russian forces and call for international response opposing Russia’s actions and in support of Ukrainian Government, S1323 [5MR]

S. Res. 377, Greece independence anniversary, S1418 [10MR]

S. Res. 378, condemn violation of Ukrainian sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity by Russian forces and call for international response opposing Russia’s actions and in support of Ukrainian Government, S1520 [11MR]

S. Res. 403, condemn restrictions on freedom of the press, expression, and the Internet in Turkey, including social media and call for an end to such restrictions, S1832 [27MR]

S. Res. 413, observe anniversary of Rwandan genocide and condemn and prevent acts of genocide and mass atrocities in Syria, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Sudan, and elsewhere, S2200 [7AP], S6579 [10DE]

S. Res. 447, World Press Freedom Day, S3078 [15MY]

S. Res. 451, recognize anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre, condemn continued persecution of political dissent and religious minorities, and release political prisoners in China, S3079 [15MY]

S. Res. 500, support sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Moldova, call for removal of Russian forces, and resolve conflict in Transnistria territory, S4417 [10JY]

S. Res. 540, support goals and ideals of International Day of Democracy, S5511 [10SE], S6306 [3DE]

S. Res. 546, congratulate Indonesian President-elect Joko Widodo on electoral victory and commend the people of Indonesia on their commitment to democracy and free and fair elections, S5634 [16SE]

Tributes

Mandela, Nelson R., S129 [8JA]

Santos, Juan Manuel, S4546 [16JY]