FOREIGN POLICY see also Treaties and Agreements

Addresses

History of Syriac Orthodox Church and Call To Protect Religious Minorities From Persecution by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization): Helma Adde, E1577 [14NO]

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

Legacy of the Jesuits on U.S. Foreign Policy Toward El Salvador and Central America and on the Society of Jesus: Representative McGovern, E1779 [10DE]

State of the Union: President Obama, S521–S526 [28JA], H1473–H1478 [28JA]

U.N. Agenda Toward Israel: Ron Prosser, Israeli Ambassador to the U.N., E1705 [3DE]

Amendments

Africa: welcome leaders to U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit and trade ministers to Forum of the African Growth Opportunity Act (H. Res. 699), H7238 [1AU]

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. Government and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: approve and implement (S.J. Res. 36), S5312 [31JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), S5152, S5155 [30JY], S5197, S5237, S5238, S5239, S5241, S5242, S5244, S5245, S5250, S5259, S5261, S5272 [31JY]

Central African Republic: support U.S. and international efforts to end violence, protect civilians, and address root causes of conflict (S. Res. 375), S1668 [13MR]

Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select): establish (H. Res. 567), H3985 [8MY]

——— establish (H. Res. 567), consideration (H. Res. 575), H3960 [8MY]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: resume processing adoption cases and issuance of exit permits for adopted Congolese children seeking to depart the country with their adoptive parents (S. Res. 502), S5313 [31JY]

Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (S. 653), S4433, S4435 [10JY]

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 (H.R. 3212), S4563 [16JY], H6839 [25JY]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 501), H2207 [6MR]

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

——— allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 710), H7212 [1AU]

Immigration: making supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance (H.R. 5230), consideration (H. Res. 696), H7148 [31JY]

——— making supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance (H.R. 5230), consideration (H. Res. 710), H7212 [1AU]

Iraq: protect religious minorities from persecution by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (H. Res. 683), H7237 [1AU]

——— protect religious minorities from persecution by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (S. Res. 530), S5379 [8SE], S5878 [18SE]

Israel: reaffirm support for right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization) and condemn and call for an end to such attacks (H. Res. 657), H6122 [11JY]

——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (S. 2673), S5840, S5874 [18SE]

Levinson, Robert: urge intensified cooperation by Iran on the case of the disappearance of former FBI agent while on business trip in Iran (S. Res. 312), S259 [9JA]

Moldova: support sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, call for removal of Russian forces, and resolve conflict in Transnistria territory (H. Res. 562), H6836, H6837 [25JY]

Russia: impose sanctions and provide additional assistance to Ukraine (S. 2828), S6264 [2DE], S6631 [11DE]

Sudan: condemn charge of apostasy and death sentence of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag, encourage U.S. efforts to support religious freedom, and urge inclusion of freedom of religion when drafting new constitution (S. Res. 453), S3383, S3384 [3JN]

U.N.: deny admission to the U.S. any U.N. representative who has engaged in espionage or terrorist activities, or poses a national security threat, against the U.S. (S. 2195), S2180, S2181, S2201 [7AP]

Ukraine: condemn downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 and express condolences to families of the victims (S. Res. 520), S5275, S5314 [31JY]

——— provide for costs of loan guarantees (H.R. 4152), S1736 [25MR], S1778 [26MR], S1833 [27MR], H2752 [1AP]

——— 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]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (H.R. 2901), H8854 [8DE]

Announcements

Moment of silence to honor female students abucted by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province of Nigeria, H4045 [9MY]

Appointments

British-American Interparliamentary Group, H1501 [29JA], H1995 [26FE]

Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H5071 [5JN]

Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select), H4046 [9MY], H4712 [21MY]

Committee to escort Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko into the House Chamber, H7680 [18SE]

U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, H10315 [12DE]

Articles and editorials

Afghan Turnout Is High as Voters Defy the Taliban, S2291 [8AP]

Ban on Doctors’ Group Imperils Muslim Minority in Myanmar, H3931 [7MY]

Children of the Drug Wars—A Refugee Crisis, Not an Immigration Crisis, H7140–H7142 [31JY], E1258 [29JY]

CNN Poll—Afghanistan War Arguably Most Unpopular in U.S. History, H4702 [21MY]

Congress Can Stop Obama’s Ramp Up to War (excerpt), H6220 [15JY]

Demanding Justice for Gao Zhisheng, E387 [14MR]

Deportation Data Won’t Dispel Rumors Drawing Migrant Minors to U.S. (excerpt), S4308 [9JY]

Dick Cheney Wants To Forget History and Write His Own Version, S4393 [10JY]

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

Formerly a Leader on Land Mine Ban, S3908, S3909 [24JN]

In Extremists’ Iraq Rise, America’s Legacy, S3629 [12JN]

Iraq ‘Success’—The Obama Administration Needs a Strategy as Dangers Mount in the Middle East, S3630 [12JN]

James R. Schlesinger—A Defense Strategist Without Illusions About the World’s Threats, E548 [8AP]

Kuwait, Ally on Syria, Is Also the Leading Funder of Extremist Rebels (excerpt), S5736 [18SE]

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

NRCC Fundraising Off of Benghazi, H3955 [8MY]

Obama’s ‘Blame the Video’ Fraud Started in Cairo, Not Benghazi, H3404 [1MY]

Obama’s Disastrous Iraq Policy—An Autopsy, S4122 [26JN]

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

Refugee Chief Urges Political Deal in Iraq, H6389 [17JY]

Report From Israel, E1391 [11SE]

Republicans Stick With Benghazi Cash Grab, H3955 [8MY]

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

Should Congress Reconsider TTIP?, E1849 [16DE]

Three Ways NATO Can Bolster Ukraine’s Security, S1754 [26MR]

Time for a New Policy on Cuba, S887 [11FE]

To Contain ISIS, Think Iraq—But Also Think Syria, S4123 [26JN]

Training ‘Moderate Islamists’—Four More Americans Killed in Afghanistan, H7864 [18SE]

U.S. Mute as Abbas Incites Violence, S6345 [4DE]

U.S. Says Russia Tested Missile, Despite Treaty, H4736 [21MY]

Waging War (excerpt), H7536 [16SE]

Why Iraq Was a Mistake (excerpt), H6220 [15JY]

Why We Don’t Want a Nuclear-Free World, E547 [8AP]

Wrong Signal on Immigration (excerpt), H5649 [24JN]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: cease release of detainees, carry out commitments under the Memorandum of Understanding governing transfer of detainees from the U.S., and uphold rule of law relative to referral and disposition of detainees (see S. Res. 355), S948 [12FE]

——— 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]

——— provide for completion of the accelerated transition of U.S. combat and military and security operations to Afghanistan (see S. Res. 347), S821 [6FE]

Africa: establish a global affairs strategy and provide assistance for people of African descent (see H.R. 5837), H9044 [10DE]

——— welcome leaders to U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit and trade ministers to Forum of the African Growth Opportunity Act (see H. Res. 699), H7184 [31JY]

Agreement for Cooperation Between the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the U.S. Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: approve (see S.J. Res. 31), S852 [10FE] (see H.J. Res. 109), H1718 [10FE]

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea Concerning Civil Uses of Nuclear Energy: extend (see S. 1901), S223 [9JA]

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. Government and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: approve (see S.J. Res. 39), S3507 [9JN] (see H.J. Res. 116), H5185 [9JN]

——— approve and implement (see S.J. Res. 36), S3294 [22MY]

Agreement for Cooperation Between U.S. and International Atomic Energy Agency: approve proposed Third Amendment (see S.J. Res. 33), S1315 [5MR] (see H.J. Res. 112), H2198 [5MR]

AID: establish the U.S. Global Development Lab (see S. 2502), S3863 [19JN] (see H.R. 4905), H5557 [19JN]

Amendment to the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries: implement (see S. 2485), S3719 [17JN]

Argentina: express that participation in the Group of Twenty Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (G20) nations is conditioned on adherence to international norms of economic cooperation and the rule of law (see H. Res. 744), H7887 [18SE]

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]

Armenia: observe anniversary, support an equitable relationship with Turkey based on acknowledgment of facts, and ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding relative to the Armenian Genocide (see S. Res. 410), S2161 [3AP]

Arts and humanities: protect and preserve international cultural property at risk of destruction due to political instability, armed conflict, or natural or other disasters (see H.R. 5703), H7978 [13NO]

Asia: reaffirm peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and jurisdictional disputes in South China Sea and East China Sea and support freedom of navigation and other lawful uses of sea and airspace (see H. Res. 714), H7296 [8SE]

——— strengthen commitment to the security and stability of the Asia-Pacific region (see H.R. 4495), H3240 [28AP]

Azerbaijan: recognize anniversary of founding and support continued cooperation on international energy security (see H. Res. 602), H4910 [28MY]

Benin: condition U.S. financial assistance upon the release of Mojaidou Soumanou from prison (see H.R. 3827), H134 [9JA]

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]

——— support people as they seek to hold government officials accountable, prepare for elections, and consider constitutional or other reforms to enhance prospects for European and Euro-Atlantic integration (see H. Res. 746), H7887 [18SE]

Burma: develop nondiscriminatory solution addressing Rakhine State’s need for peace and security, end persecution of Rohingya people, and respect internationally recognized human rights for all minority groups (see S. Res. 586), S6205 [20NO]

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

Cambodia: honor victims of genocide that took place from 1975–1979 (see H. Res. 464), H1431 [27JA]

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

Caribbean nations: establish U.S. embassies with consular services in Caribbean countries with which the U.S. has diplomatic relations, but no permanent diplomatic presence (see H.R. 5491), H7617 [16SE]

Central African Republic: support U.S. and international efforts to end violence, protect civilians, and address root causes of conflict (see S. Res. 375), S1315 [5MR]

China: impose sanctions on individuals responsible for serious and ongoing or gross violations of human rights against nationals or their family members and protect universal freedoms (see H.R. 5379), H7184 [31JY]

——— recognize cooperation in science and technology with the U.S. (see S. Res. 601), S6788 [12DE]

——— urge respect for freedom of assembly, expression, and religion, all human rights and the rule of law, and stop censoring discussion of 1989 Tiananmen Square demonstrations and their violent suppression (see H. Res. 597), H4834 [23MY] (see H. Res. 599), H4836 [27MY]

Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select): amend rules (see H. Res. 722), H7527 [15SE]

——— apply certain House Rules relative to travel (see H. Res. 604), H5022 [29MY]

——— establish (see H. Res. 567), H3446 [6MY]

——— establish (H. Res. 567), consideration (see H. Res. 575), H3939 [7MY]

Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fisheries Resources in the North Pacific Ocean: implement (see S. 2482), S3719 [17JN]

Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the South Pacific Ocean: implement (see S. 2484), S3719 [17JN]

Dept. of Education: prohibit Federal funding to institutions of higher education that boycott Israeli Government, economy, or academia (see H.R. 4776), H5063 [30MY]

Dept. of Energy: assess impact on the public interest prior to approval of additional permits to export natural gas (see S. 2088), S1365 [6MR]

——— provide certainty relative to timing of decisions to approve or deny applications to export natural gas (see S. 2638), S4705 [22JY]

Dept. of State: develop strategy to address factors driving large numbers of unaccompanied alien children from certain Central American countries to seek admission to the U.S. (see H.R. 5368), H7183 [31JY]

——— oppose proposal to relocate the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See (see H. Con. Res. 77), H1241 [16JA]

——— prohibit U.S. assistance to Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West (East-West Center) (see H.R. 4231), H2432 [13MR]

——— provide a report on U.S. efforts to survey and secure the return, protection, and restoration of stolen or otherwise unreturned Christian properties in Turkey and Turkish occupied territories (see H.R. 4347), H2748 [28MR]

——— submit reports to Congress on child protection compacts with countries with a prevalence of trafficking in children (see H.R. 5043), H6034 [9JY]

——— suspend from visa waiver program any country identifying passport holders fighting with Islamist extremist organizations (see H.R. 5594), H7884 [18SE]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 2499), S3863 [19JN] (see H.R. 5013), H5823 [30JN]

Developing countries: provide assistance to improve maternal and newborn health (see H.R. 5862), H9302 [11DE]

Donbass People’s Militia: impose sanctions against persons who provide material support or resources, or to affiliates, associated groups, or agents of such militia (see H.R. 5390), H7240 [1AU]

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

Europe: prohibit U.S. military and nuclear energy cooperation with Russia during occupation of Ukraine, support NATO enlargement and conflict resolution, and provide military assistance to Ukraine (see H.R. 4433), H3142 [9AP]

European Union: support scope and objectives of Greece’s Council Presidency (see H. Res. 469), H1511 [29JA]

Families and domestic relations: implement policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally (see S. 2853), S5782 [18SE]

Federal agencies and departments: end contracts and prohibit entering into new contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to Russian military intervention in Ukraine (see S. 2352), S3074 [15MY]

Foreign aid: end global poverty and hunger, achieve food and nutrition security, promote long-term, agricultural-led economic growth, and build resilient, adaptive, local capacity of vulnerable populations (see S. 2909), S5783 [18SE]

——— ensure the provision of foreign assistance does not contribute to human trafficking and combat human trafficking by requiring greater transparency in recruitment of foreign workers (see H.R. 4586), H3939 [7MY]

——— establish an interagency mechanism to coordinate U.S. development programs and private sector investment activities (see S. 2831), S5629 [16SE]

——— reduce foreign assistance to Mexico and certain Central American countries based on the number of unaccompanied alien children who are placed in Federal custody due to their immigration status (see H.R. 5141), H6398 [17JY]

——— suspend foreign assistance to Mexico and certain Central American countries until sufficient action is taken to mitigate unlawful migration by their citizens (see H.R. 5014), H5823 [30JN]

——— suspend military assistance to countries that harbor persons that provide material or financial support to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see H.R. 5463), H7528 [15SE]

Freedom of religion: express policy relative to, and strengthen advocacy on behalf of, freedom of religion or belief abroad and individuals persecuted in foreign countries due to religious belief (see H.R. 5878), H9303 [11DE]

——— improve U.S. ability to protect religious freedom globally through enhanced diplomacy, training, counterterrorism, and foreign assistance efforts and through stronger responses to violations (see H.R. 5846), H9044 [10DE]

Georgia (country): support accession to NATO and call on Russia to respect the rights of countries to make their own sovereign choices relative to international partnerships (see H. Res. 491), H2001 [26FE]

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

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

Health: prohibit use of global health activities to collect foreign intelligence (see H.R. 4747), H4909 [28MY]

——— support role of the U.S. in ensuring children in poor countries have access to vaccines and immunization through the GAVI Alliance (organization) (see S. Res. 578), S5993 [13NO] (see H. Res. 688), H6859 [25JY]

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. 501), H2198 [5MR] (see H. Res. 524), H2644 [25MR] (see H. Res. 710), H7240 [1AU]

Human rights: authorizing appropriations for domestic and foreign treatment centers for victims of torture (see H.R. 4987), H5817 [26JN]

——— identify strategies to prevent children from becoming victims of trafficking, review trafficking prevention efforts, and improve trafficking victims’ assistance grants (see H.R. 5135), H6397 [17JY]

——— impose sanctions relative to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (see S. 1933), S372 [15JA]

Ibrahim Ishag, Meriam Yahia: relief (see S. 2474), S3668 [12JN] (see H.R. 4821), H5186 [9JN]

Immigration: establish North and Central American and Caribbean border security initiative, improve short term detention and repatriation standards, and help secure Mexico’s southern border (see H.R. 5261), H7125 [30JY]

——— prohibit fraudulent transfer of custody of unaccompanied alien children (see S. 2767), S5218 [31JY]

——— secure the border between the U.S. and Mexico (see H.R. 5316), H7181 [31JY]

India: express importance of the U.S.-India strategic partnership and the continued deepening of bilateral ties with India (see S. Res. 523), S4904 [24JY]

Indonesia: condemn mass murders in 1965–66, form truth, justice, and reconciliation commission to address crimes and human rights violations, and urge U.S. agencies to declassify and release all relevant records and documents (see S. Res. 596), S6540 [10DE]

Institute of Peace: prohibit funding (see H.R. 4914), H5557 [19JN]

Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty: address Russian noncompliance (see S. 2725), S5216 [31JY] (see H.R. 5293), H7126 [30JY]

——— hold Russia accountable for being in material breach of obligations, prohibit future nuclear arms reduction negotiations, and assess status of treaty (see S. Con. Res. 34), S1731 [25MR] (see H. Con. Res. 94), H2644 [25MR]

——— require a report on compliance information sharing (see S. 1924), S325 [14JA]

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

International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace: establish (see H.R. 5795), H8668 [4DE]

International law: hold war crimes suspects and Nazi war criminals accountable by encouraging foreign prosecution and extradition of such suspects and criminals (see H.R. 4074), H1880 [21FE]

Iran: condition further bilateral negotiations on Iran’s affirming Israel’s right to exist as Jewish state and release of U.S. citizens unjustly detained (see S. Res. 328), S28 [6JA]

——— 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]

——— prohibit waiver of certain sanctions absent certification that the waiver will not result in funding activities in support of terrorism, nuclear weapon development, or human rights violations (see S. 2667), S4903 [24JY]

——— provide congressional review, report on any violations, and establish a timeline relative to a final agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program (see S. 2650), S4762 [23JY]

——— provide congressional review of nuclear agreements (see H.R. 4967), H5767 [25JN]

——— reimpose previous sanctions, expand automotive and oil-related sanctions, and require diplomatic negotiations to be congressionally approved relative to pursuit of nuclear weapons capability (see S. 2672), S4997 [28JY] (see H.R. 5709), H7995 [14NO]

Iraq: authorize direct provision of defense articles, defense services, and related training to Kurdish Regional Government (see H.R. 5747), H8169 [20NO]

——— call for urgent international intervention on behalf of Iraqi civilians facing dire humanitarian crisis and severe persecution in Nineveh Plain region (see H. Con. Res. 110), H6814 [24JY]

——— clarify ownership of crude oil produced within jurisdiction of the Kurdistan Regional Government and authorize provision of defense articles and services to the Kurdistan Regional Government (see H.R. 5679), H7900 [19SE]

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

——— protect religious minorities from persecution by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see S. Res. 530), S5135 [30JY] (see H. Res. 683), H6814 [24JY]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 5235), H7039 [29JY]

——— prohibit funding of projects that discriminate against Israeli organizations that operate beyond the 1949 armistice lines (see H.R. 4519), H3292 [29AP] (see H.R. 4581), H3446 [6MY]

——— reaffirm support for right to defend itself against Hamas (terrorist organization), condemn U.N. Security Council resolution, and support U.S. mediation efforts and Iron Dome missile defense funding (see S. Res. 526), S5051 [29JY]

——— reaffirm support for right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization) and condemn and call for an end to such attacks (see H. Res. 657), H5876 [8JY]

——— reaffirm support for right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization), condemn and call for an end to such attacks, and dissolve Palestinian Authority unity Government with Hamas (see S. Res. 498), S4404 [10JY]

——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see S. 2673), S4997 [28JY]

——— strengthen U.S.-Israel science and technology cooperation (see H.R. 5666), H7887 [18SE]

——— support right to defend itself and call on Hamas (terrorist organization) to immediately cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel (see S. Res. 517), S4903 [24JY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: improve enforcement of sanctions (see S. 3012), S6788 [12DE]

Korean Peninsula: resume family reunions between North and South Korea, allow Korean Americans to reunite with divided families in North Korea, and encourage peace (see S. Res. 587), S6205 [20NO] (see H. Con. Res. 91), H2256 [6MR]

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

Mexico: call for release of Andrew P. Tahmooressi (see H. Res. 620), H5319 [11JN]

——— call for release of Andrew P. Tahmooressi and impose sanctions on Mexico until he is released (see H. Res. 612), H5186 [9JN]

——— prohibit non-security assistance (see H.R. 5017), H5826 [3JY]

Middle East: achieve a lasting peace and improve economic situation (see H.R. 5734), H8071 [18NO]

——— prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see S. 2329), S2953 [13MY] (see H.R. 4411), H2990 [7AP]

Millennium Challenge Corp.: authorize concurrent compacts for purposes of regional economic integration and cross-border collaborations (see H.R. 4877), H5398 [17JN]

Moldova: support sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, call for removal of Russian forces, and resolve conflict in Transnistria territory (see S. Res. 411), S2161 [3AP] (see S. Res. 478), S3811 [18JN] (see S. Res. 500), S4404 [10JY] (see H. Res. 562), H3408 [1MY]

Muslim Brotherhood (organization): designate as terrorist organization and impose sanctions against persons who knowingly provide material support or resources (see H.R. 5194), H6814 [24JY]

National Guard: achieve operational control of the international border between the U.S. and Mexico through deployment of members in support of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (see H.R. 4882), H5398 [17JN]

National Lao-Hmong Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 43), S5698 [17SE] (see H. Con. Res. 99), H4784 [21MY]

National security: improve border security (see H.R. 4962), H5767 [25JN]

NATO: encourage continued enlargement (see H.R. 4346), H2744 [27MR]

——— encourage enhanced security cooperation with European allies and continued enlargement (see S. 2283), S2614 [1MY]

Nigeria: condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance (see S. Res. 433), S2614 [1MY] (see H. Res. 573), H3447 [6MY] (see H. Res. 617), H5248 [10JN]

——— develop a strategy to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by Boko Haram (terrorist organization), support efforts to rescue abducted students, and provide humanitarian aid (see H.R. 5778), H8225 [1DE]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: establish a committee to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation (see H.R. 5029), H5876 [8JY]

Palestinian Authority: restrict funds (see S. 2265), S2470 [29AP] (see H.R. 3868), H223 [14JA] (see H.R. 5433), H7433 [10SE]

——— suspend foreign aid and designate as a terrorist organization pending dissolution of unity Government with Hamas (terrorist organization) and recognition of Israel’s right to exist (see H. Res. 622), H5363 [12JN]

——— suspend foreign aid until the repeal of resolutions that provide a salary to anyone imprisoned in Israel due to participation in the struggle against occupation (see H. Res. 542), H2914 [3AP]

——— suspend provision of U.S. foreign assistance (see H.R. 5668), H7887 [18SE]

POW: prohibit transfer of unprivileged enemy belligerents to the U.S. (see H.R. 4836), H5318 [11JN]

President’s Interagency Task Force To Monitor and Combat Trafficking: develop a comprehensive action plan to combat human trafficking (see H.R. 5044), H6034 [9JY]

Qatar: protect migrant workers from unfair labor practices, combat human trafficking, and ensure working conditions during construction of World Cup infrastructure comply with human rights standards (see H. Res. 682), H6814 [24JY]

Russia: condemn political, military, and economic aggression against neighboring countries and call for international response opposing such actions (see H. Res. 758), H8071 [18NO]

——— deny visas and entry to the U.S. to Russian officials and employees due to military intervention in Ukraine (see H.R. 4154), H2198 [5MR]

——— impose sanctions and provide additional assistance to Ukraine (see S. 2828), S5629 [16SE] (see H.R. 5782), H8273 [2DE] (see H.R. 5859), H9302 [11DE]

——— 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]

——— prohibit U.S. recognition of annexation of Crimea (see H.R. 5241), H7039 [29JY]

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]

——— support an end to ethnic and politically fueled violence and the successful implementation of a transitional government (see H. Res. 689), H6859 [25JY]

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]

——— 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 S. Res. 348), S821 [6FE] (see H. Res. 587), H4475 [19MY]

——— condemn charge of apostasy and death sentence of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag and encourage U.S. efforts to support religious freedom (see H. Res. 601), H4910 [28MY]

Syria: condemn human rights violations, allow access to humanitarian assistance, address impact of war on neighboring countries, and call for international response to such atrocities (see S. Res. 384), S1653 [13MR] (see H. Res. 520), H2484 [14MR]

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

Terrorism: combat by promoting reform in Palestinian Authority and U.N. (see S. 2766), S5217 [31JY]

——— remove Kurdistan Democratic Party and Patriotic Union of Kurdistan from treatment as terrorist organization (see S. 2255), S2379 [10AP] (see H.R. 4474), H3196 [10AP]

——— restrict travel to certain countries where terrorist organizations are active to participate in armed conflict or provide support to entities engaged in armed conflict (see H.R. 4223), H2360 [12MR]

Tibet: promote access for U.S. officials, journalists, and citizens to Tibetan areas of China (see H.R. 4851), H5362 [12JN]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: amend relative to efforts of foreign countries to reduce demand for commercial sex acts under the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking (see H.R. 4703), H4783 [21MY]

U.N.: deny admission to the U.S. any U.N. representative who has engaged in espionage or terrorist activities, or poses a national security threat, against the U.S. (see S. 2195), S1923 [1AP] (see H.R. 4357), H2801 [1AP]

U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking: establish (see H.R. 5607), H7884 [18SE]

U.S. and India Partnership Day: designate (see S. Res. 571), S5784 [18SE]

U.S. Foreign Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 369), S1281 [4MR]

——— observance (see H. Res. 582), H4059 [9MY]

U.S. International Communications Agency: establish (see H.R. 4490), H3240 [28AP]

U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: support (see S. Res. 522), S4904 [24JY]

Ukraine: authorize transfer of certain military equipment (see H.R. 5315), H7181 [31JY]

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

——— condemn downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 and express condolences to families of the victims (see S. Res. 520), S4903 [24JY]

——— condemn separatists occupying Donetsk and surrounding territory as terrorists for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, and condemn Russia for supplying the arms (see H. Res. 679), H6655 [22JY]

——— 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]

——— examine benefits of implementing a currency board system to stabilize the national currency and improve economy (see S. Res. 448), S3074 [15MY]

——— 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]

——— provide assistance to reduce dependence on natural gas imports from Russia (see S. 2433), S3474 [5JN]

——— provide for costs of loan guarantees (see H.R. 4152), H2198 [5MR]

——— provide military assistance (see H.R. 5190), H6813 [24JY]

——— 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]

——— require a report on military assistance (see S. 2555), S4154 [26JN]

——— 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: recognize the self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory (see H. Res. 738), H7887 [18SE]

——— 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]

Vietnam: impose sanctions on individuals who are complicit in human rights abuses against nationals of Vietnam or their families (see H.R. 4254), H2484 [14MR]

——— recognize contributions of Montagnards who fought with U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnamese Conflict and condemn suppression of human rights and civil liberties (see S. Res. 592), S6234 [1DE]

Wani, Martin: relief (see S. 2474), S3668 [12JN] (see H.R. 4821), H5186 [9JN]

Wani, Maya: relief (see S. 2474), S3668 [12JN] (see H.R. 4821), H5186 [9JN]

Weinstein, Warren: call for use of all lawful tools to release from captivity and return all U.S. citizens held captive abroad (see S. Con. Res. 38), S4154 [26JN] (see H. Con. Res. 101), H5318 [11JN]

Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission: establish (see H.R. 4640), H4058 [9MY]

Women: codify U.S. Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security to promote inclusion of women in conflict resolution efforts and peacebuilding institutions (see S. 1942), S439 [16JA]

World Wildlife Day: designate (see S. Res. 374), S1315 [5MR]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), S5197 [31JY]

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

Decisions

Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership—Alberta Clipper Pipeline Application for Presidential Permit: James B. Steinberg, Dept. of State (excerpt), S2449 [29AP]

Factsheets

Access to Tibet by Americans—What China Says—Tibet Is Open to Foreigners: International Campaign for Tibet (organization), H5343 [12JN]

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]

Guidelines

Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select) deposition procedures, H4056 [9MY]

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]

Call for U.S. response to human rights violations in Syria: Senator Casey, S2840 [8MY]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) rules relative to travel: Representative Cummings, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5032 [30MY]

Condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance in Nigeria: Senators Mikulski and Collins, S2700 [6MY]

Condemn ongoing violence, human rights violations including the abduction of female students by Boko Haram armed militants in Borno province, and urge continued U.S. support and assistance in Nigeria: several Representatives, H4725 [21MY], E814 [22MY]

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]

Deteriorating situation in Iraq: several Senators, S212 [9JA]

Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H6625 [22JY]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H6626 [22JY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6625 [22JY]

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

North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H6884 [28JY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H6883 [28JY]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H6884 [28JY]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H6884 [28JY]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H6885 [28JY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6883, H6884, H6885 [28JY]

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]

Supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance: Eusebio Elizondo, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H7220, H7224, H7225 [1AU]

——— Thomas M. Susman, ABA, H7226 [1AU]

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]

Takeover of Iraqi cities by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and call for U.S. intervention: Representatives Wolf and Eshoo, H5402 [18JN]

U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H2112 [4MR]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H2113 [4MR]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H2112 [4MR]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H2112, H2113 [4MR]

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]

Lists

Female students abducted by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province of Nigeria, H4048 [9MY]

Memorandums

OSCE To Send Military and Civilian Personnel to Ukraine: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, H2218 [6MR]

Messages

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. Government and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Obama, S2866–S2874 [8MY], H3979 [8MY]

Agreement for Cooperation Between U.S. and International Atomic Energy Agency: President Obama, S596 [29JA], H1503 [29JA]

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

Extradition Treaty With Chile: President Obama, S5720 [17SE]

Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Developing Country Designation Termination for Russia: President Obama, S2792 [7MY]

Iceland’s Commercial Whaling Activities: President Obama, S1918 [1AP], H2751 [1AP]

National Emergency Relative to Belarus: President Obama, H5240 [10JN]

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

National Emergency Relative to Cuba and Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Vessels: President Obama, S1046 [25FE], H1886 [25FE]

National Emergency Relative to Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: President Obama, S3897 [23JN], H5610 [23JN]

National Emergency Relative to Democratic Republic of the Congo: President Obama, S4267 [8JY], H5859 [8JY]

National Emergency Relative to Disposition of Russian Highly Enriched Uranium: President Obama, S3860 [19JN]

National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Obama, S1581 [12MR], S5904 [12NO], H2348 [12MR], H7906 [12NO]

National Emergency Relative to Lebanon: President Obama, S5045 [29JY], H7026 [29JY]

National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism: President Obama, H7663 [17SE]

National Emergency Relative to Somalia: President Obama, S2193 [7AP], H2965 [7AP]

National Emergency Relative to Syria: President Obama, S2792 [7MY], H3923 [7MY]

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

National Emergency Relative to the Western Balkans: President Obama, S3897 [23JN], H5602 [23JN]

National Emergency Relative to Threat to National Security and Foreign Policy Posed by South Sudan: President Obama, S2159 [3AP], H2909 [3AP]

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

National Emergency Relative to Zimbabwe: President Obama, S1278 [4MR], H2102 [4MR]

Protocol Amending the Tax Convention With Spain: President Obama, S2823 [7MY]

Tax Convention With Poland: President Obama, S3193 [20MY]

Motions

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), S4988 [28JY], S5075 [30JY], S5159, S5197, S5204 [31JY]

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

Press releases

Commander—Keep Senate Bill Focused on Vets: American Legion, S1159 [26FE]

National Emergency With Respect to Ukraine: President Obama, H2219 [6MR]

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: cease U.S. assistance, H1723 [11FE], H2613 [25MR], H2750 [1AP], H6584 [22JY], H8655 [4DE]

——— 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]

——— recognize waste, fraud, and abuse of U.S. resources occuring in Afghan reconstruction, H7046 [30JY]

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

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 (H.R. 2548), H2068 [28FE], H3923–H3929 [7MY], E320 [6MR], E1630 [19NO]

——— establish a global affairs strategy and provide assistance for people of African descent (H.R. 5837), E1792 [10DE]

——— welcome leaders to U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit and trade ministers to Forum of the African Growth Opportunity Act (H. Res. 699), H7237–H7239 [1AU], E1305 [1AU]

Afridi, Shakeel: recognize heroism and call for release from custody by Pakistan, H2479 [14MR]

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea Concerning Civil Uses of Nuclear Energy: extend (S. 1901), H1472 [28JA]

American Foreign Service Association: anniversary, E827 [22MY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense, H6845, H6847 [25JY]

——— making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), H6865 [28JY]

Armed Forces: accelerate plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, H4498 [20MY], H6387 [17JY]

——— develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, H1941, H1947 [26FE], H5831 [8JY], H7046 [30JY]

——— prohibit funding for use of military force in Iraq without congressional consultation, H5529 [19JN]

——— repeal authority to use against Iraq, H6220 [15JY]

——— require the President to provide a determination on any extension of the duration of deployment of troops in Afghanistan and a congressional vote on such determination, H4693, H4699–H4712 [21MY], H4816 [22MY], H4913 [29MY], H5408, H5410 [18JN], H5538 [19JN]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, E1531 [12NO]

Arms control: reduction of nuclear weapons, E998 [17JN]

Association of Former Members of Congress: status of Congressional Study Groups on China, H6307 [16JY]

——— status of Congressional Study Groups on Germany, Turkey, Japan, and Europe, H6307, H6309 [16JY]

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

——— recognize anniversary of murder of Gurgen Margaryan and hold Ramil Safarov accountable, E263 [27FE]

——— U.S. policy relative to restrictions on receiving foreign aid under the Freedom for Russia and Emerging Eurasian Democracies and Open Markets Support Act, E263 [27FE]

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]

Brunei: human rights violations against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, H5760 [25JN]

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 (H. Res. 418), H3929–H3932 [7MY]

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

Cambodia: U.S. policy, E1581 [14NO]

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

Caribbean nations: establish U.S. embassies with consular services in Caribbean countries with which the U.S. has diplomatic relations, but no permanent diplomatic presence (H.R. 5491), E1412 [16SE]

Central African Republic: address escalating religious and ethnic violence and prevent acts of genocide and mass atrocities, E668 [2MY]

China: efforts to address pollution problem, H1547 [4FE]

CIA: secret program to supply military weapons and equipment to opposition forces in Syria, E1300 [1AU]

Climate: impact of global warming on national security, H5031 [30MY]

Committee on Foreign Affairs (House): Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations hearing on global impact of autism spectrum disorders, E1293 [31JY]

Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select): apply certain House Rules relative to travel (H. Res. 604), H5029–H5034 [30MY]

——— divide committee membership equally between majority and minority parties, H3973–H3976 [8MY]

——— establish (H. Res. 567), H3456 [7MY], H3949, H3971–H3979, H3985 [8MY], H7542 [16SE]

——— establish (H. Res. 567), consideration (H. Res. 575), H3953–H3961 [8MY], E735 [9MY]

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

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: resume processing adoption cases and issuance of exit permits for adopted Congolese children seeking to depart the country with their adoptive parents, H6313 [16JY]

——— resume processing adoption cases and issuance of exit permits for adopted Congolese children seeking to depart the country with their adoptive parents (H. Res. 588), H5839–H5842 [8JY], E1127 [9JY], E1298 [1AU]

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

Congress: joint session for address by Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, H7538 [16SE]

——— legislative priorities, H7132 [31JY]

——— staff exchange program with the German Bundestag, E115 [27JA], E1257 [29JY]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, H3367 [1MY], H4690 [21MY], H5732 [25JN], H8278 [3DE]

——— human rights violations, H8869 [9DE]

Cyprus: support reunification agreement, H2619 [25MR], H6226 [15JY], H6302 [16JY], E452 [26MR], E595 [28AP], E626 [29AP], E1151 [14JY], E1161 [15JY], E1168, E1169, E1170, E1174, E1175 [16JY], E1184, E1191 [17JY], E1196 [18JY], E1199, E1200, E1202 [22JY], E1207, E1208, E1214 [23JY], E1227, E1228 [24JY], E1239, E1240 [25JY], E1261 [29JY], E1323 [1AU]

Dept. of Defense: Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund funding, H5485 [18JN]

——— close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H4548 [20MY], H4728–H4730 [21MY], H5410–H5413 [18JN], H5567 [20JN], H8625 [4DE], E1079 [26JN]

——— decommissioning of nuclear missile silos as part of START Treaty nuclear force structure plan funding, H5477, H5478 [18JN]

——— impact of reorganization efforts on nuclear forces, deterrence, nonproliferation, and terrorism issues, H4782 [21MY]

——— Israel Iron Dome anti-missile defense system funding, E1327, E1328 [1AU]

——— military readiness funding, H5507 [19JN]

——— prohibit funding for combat operations in Afghanistan after certain date, H5538, H5539 [19JN], H5647 [24JN]

——— prohibit funding for man-portable air defense systems in Syria, H5528 [19JN]

——— prohibit funding to contravene Presidential authority to send Armed Forces to Nigeria to help find female students abducted by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province, H5542 [19JN]

——— prohibit funding to implement Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction, H5537, H5538 [19JN]

——— prohibit funding to implement Treaty on Open Skies, H5535 [19JN]

——— prohibit funding to integrate Russian missile defense systems into the U.S. missile defense systems if such integration undermines the security of the U.S. or NATO, E838 [23MY]

——— prohibit funding to provide material support or resources to designated foreign terrorist organizations or governments that support such organizations, H5568, H5569 [20JN], E1053 [23JN], E1079 [26JN]

——— prohibit funding to provide weapons in Syria, H5529–H5531 [19JN]

——— prohibit funding to transfer weapons to the PLO, H5543 [19JN]

——— provide additional humanitarian assistance to Ukraine including agricultural tools and supplies, H5518–H5520 [19JN]

——— remove sunset provision from START Treaty nuclear force structure plan, H4678, H4679 [20MY], H5477 [18JN]

——— report on activities regarding the protection of at-risk cultural properties in countries due to political instability, armed conflict or other disasters, H4774 [21MY]

——— report on efforts to protect and preserve international cultural property at risk of destruction due to armed conflict, H8626 [4DE]

——— require an independent assessment of efforts to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), H4769 [21MY]

——— take full account of illegal taxes levied by the Afghan government against American companies and establish plan for reimbursement, H4675, H4676 [20MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support U.S.-Canada Beyond Border initiative, H2618 [25MR]

Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (S. 653), H6837 [25JY]

Dept. of the Interior: provide for proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 1613), H6642 [22JY]

Developing countries: make access to safe water and sanitation a specific policy objective of U.S. foreign assistance programs, H5191 [10JN], H6225 [15JY]

——— provide assistance to achieve food and nutrition security, E467 [28MR]

Domestic policy: refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities rather than policing every global crisis, H7536 [16SE], E374 [13MR]

——— refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities rather than policing global crises, H5372 [17JN]

Donbass People’s Militia: impose sanctions against persons who provide material support or resources, or to affiliates, associated groups, or agents of such militia (H.R. 5390), H7302 [9SE]

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

——— restrict sale, lease, transfer, retransfer, or delivery of F–16 aircraft, M1 tanks, or certain other defense articles or services (H.R. 939), H6947 [28JY]

Europe: oppose transfer of any defense articles or services from any NATO member to Russia, H4774 [21MY]

——— prohibit U.S. military and nuclear energy cooperation with Russia during occupation of Ukraine, support NATO enlargement and conflict resolution, and provide military assistance to Ukraine (H.R. 4433), E1224 [24JY]

Federal agencies and departments: ensure reporting requirements relative to officials who stop enforcing a law do not expose critical national security and foreign policy legal, strategic, and tactical positions, H2402, H2403 [13MR]

Foreign aid: ensure the provision of foreign assistance does not contribute to human trafficking and combat human trafficking by requiring greater transparency in recruitment of foreign workers (H.R. 3344), H75 [9JA]

——— establish centers for the treatment of obstetric fistula in developing countries, E468 [28MR]

——— require the President to establish guidelines for, and increase transparency of, foreign assistance programs (H.R. 2638), H2986 [7AP]

——— success of U.S. programs helping to lower the number of deaths of children under the age of five, E1084 [26JN]

——— suspend foreign assistance to Mexico and certain Central American countries until sufficient action is taken to mitigate unlawful migration by their citizens, H6102 [10JY]

Foreign countries: call for release of all prisoners of conscience and condemn persecution of religious minorities, H3148 [10AP]

——— 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]

Foreign Service: anniversary, E827 [22MY]

France: disapprove sale of Mistral class amphibious assault warships to Russia, H4751 [21MY]

Gao Zhisheng: call to investigate disappearance while imprisoned in China, E387 [14MR]

Georgia (country): support accession to NATO and call on Russia to respect the rights of countries to make their own sovereign choices relative to international partnerships (H. Res. 491), E859 [29MY]

——— U.S. policy, E859 [29MY]

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

Hekmati, Amir: call for release from prison in Iran, H4688 [21MY]

History: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, H5370 [17JN], H5712 [24JN]

——— parallels of events preceding World War II to situation in Ukraine, H2294–H2299 [11MR]

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

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H7249 [8SE]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 501), H2202–H2208 [6MR]

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

——— allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 710), H7206–H7213 [1AU], E1327 [1AU]

Human rights: combat trafficking in persons, H4438 [19MY]

Hussin, Awang A.: U.S. visit by Malaysian Ambassador, E955 [11JN]

Immigration: address the increase in unaccompanied alien children attempting to cross illegally into the U.S., H7045 [30JY], E1395 [11SE]

——— provide for operational control of the international border of the U.S. (H.R. 2220), H5650 [24JN]

——— remove discretion of Border Patrol in determining whether unaccompanied alien children shall be returned to their home country, H7221 [1AU]

——— secure the border between the U.S. and Mexico, H8150 [20NO]

Intelligence services: protect U.S. military technology and industrial competitiveness from Chinese and other State-sponsored computer theft, H5054 [30MY]

Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty: hold Russia accountable for being in material breach of obligations, prohibit future nuclear arms reduction negotiations, and assess status of treaty (H. Con. Res. 94), H2658 [26MR]

International Civil Aviation Organization: promote observer status for Taiwan, E1468 [19SE]

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: call for release of Saeed Abedini and others detained due to their religious beliefs, H8019 [17NO]

——— condemn appointment of Hamid Aboutalebi as U.N. ambassador, H3044–H3047 [8AP]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (H. Res. 109), E1072 [25JN]

——— ensure requirements to cease nuclear enrichment program, ballistic missile program and support of terrorism is part of final agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program, H8066 [18NO]

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

——— impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (H.R. 850), H3439 [6MY], H8229, H8230 [2DE], H8876 [9DE]

——— impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement, H2011 [27FE], H2094–H2096 [28FE], H8065–H8067 [18NO], E800 [21MY]

——— impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement (S. 1881), H8288 [3DE]

——— interim agreement allowing possession of nuclear enrichment and reprocessing capabilities and enhancement of nuclear technical capabilities, H76, H114, H131 [9JA], H156 [10JA], H165 [13JA], H242 [15JA], H1255 [27JA], H1517 [3FE], H1596 [5FE], H1689 [10FE], H4709 [21MY], H4788 [22MY], H4923 [29MY], H6043 [10JY], H7904 [12NO], H7944 [13NO], H7981 [14NO], H8037, H8039, H8064–H8067 [18NO], H8078, H8114 [19NO], H8288 [3DE], H8369 [4DE]

——— prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons, dismantle production facilities, allow inspections, and suspend support for terrorists, H6313 [16JY], E813 [22MY]

——— prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons, dismantle production facilities, allow inspections, suspend support for terrorists and Syria, reduce human rights violations, and allow additional sanctions, H4919 [29MY]

——— provide congressional review of nuclear agreements, H8019 [17NO]

——— require stringent compliance, verification, and notification standards relative to negotiation of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons, H5370 [17JN]

——— support of Hezbollah in Syria and across the Middle East, H1689 [10FE], H2094 [28FE], E300 [4MR]

——— U.S. policy, H4479 [20MY]

Iraq: destruction of Jonah’s tomb by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), H7047 [30JY]

——— prohibit use of U.S. military force in Iraq, H5730 [25JN]

——— proposal to work with Iran to intervene in the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) takeover of certain regions of Iraq, H8065, H8066 [18NO]

——— protect religious minorities from persecution by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), E1389 [11SE]

——— protect religious minorities from persecution by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (H. Res. 683), H7236, H7237 [1AU]

——— reaffirm U.S. friendship with the Kurdish people, H7025 [29JY], H7133 [31JY]

——— takeover of cities by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and call for U.S. intervention, H5402, H5403, H5404, H5406, H5408, H5409, H5412, H5489 [18JN], H5503 [19JN], H5714–H5716 [24JN], H5730 [25JN], H6228 [15JY], H6738 [23JY], H6819, H6824 [25JY]

——— terminate funding for Iraqi army, H8368 [4DE], E1771 [10DE]

Israel: affirm U.S. recognition of sovereignty, security, and legal right to its lands and support relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, H1533 [3FE]

——— amend requirements relative to assessment of qualitative military edge over military threats, H2114 [4MR]

——— authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system, H3439 [6MY], H7161 [31JY], H7205 [1AU], E1365 [9SE]

——— authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (H.R. 5235), H8285 [3DE]

——— interception of Iranian shipment of arms to members of Hamas (terrorist organization) in Gaza, H2263 [11MR]

——— reaffirm support for right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization) and condemn and call for an end to such attacks, H6110 [11JY], H6222, H6224 [15JY], H6314 [16JY], H6356, H6383 [17JY], H6586, H6587 [22JY], H6740–H6742 [23JY], H6809–H6812 [24JY], H6819 [25JY], H6940 [28JY], H7026–H7033, H7034–H7037 [29JY], H7049 [30JY], H7132, H7133 [31JY]

——— reaffirm support for right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization) and condemn and call for an end to such attacks (H. Res. 657), H5833 [8JY], H6121, H6122, H6124 [11JY], H6312 [16JY], H7026 [29JY], E1149 [14JY], E1238 [25JY]

——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S., E800 [21MY]

——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (H.R. 938), H2109–H2115 [4MR], H2201 [6MR], H3439 [6MY], H8075 [19NO], E309 [5MR], E339 [10MR], E367 [12MR]

——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (S. 2673), H8349, H8354–H8358 [3DE], H8655 [4DE], E1736 [4DE]

——— support as ally and call on Palestinian Authority to dissolve unity government with Hamas (terrorist organization) and recognize Israel’s right to exist, H5883 [9JY], H6040 [10JY], H6226, H6290 [15JY]

——— support Israel’s right of self-defense against Hamas (terrorist organization), H5862 [8JY]

——— support legal right to its lands, H13 [7JA], H157 [10JA]

——— support right to defend itself and call on Hamas (terrorist organization) to immediately cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel, H7044 [30JY]

——— tribute to naming of Daniel K. Inouye Arrow anti-missile defense facility, H192 [14JA]

——— U.N. agenda, E1705 [3DE]

Japan: anniversary of House resolution encouraging issuance of an apology for the sexual enslavement of young women during colonial occupation of Asia during World War II, E1270 [30JY]

——— encourage issuance of an apology for the sexual enslavement of young women during colonial occupation of Asia during World War II, E142 [29JA], E269 [27FE], E829 [22MY], E1452 [19SE]

Kenny, Enda: visit to U.S. by Irish Prime Minister, H2365 [13MR]

Kerry, Sec. of State: characterization of comments relative to potential boycott of Israel for failure to reach solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, H1531–H1534 [3FE]

——— condemn comments that suggest Israel could become an apartheid state for failure to reach solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, H3222, H3234–H3237 [28AP], H3282–H3284 [29AP], H3361 [30AP]

——— testimony before Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select) relative to Dept. of State failure to produce subpoenaed documents, E797 [21MY]

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

——— improve enforcement of sanctions (H.R. 1771), H4927 [29MY], H6877–H6886 [28JY], E1065 [25JN]

Laos: U.S. policy, E1576 [14NO]

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

Libya: investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, H155 [10JA], H231 [15JA], H1765–H1768 [11FE], H3147 [10AP], H3280 [29AP], H3404–H3406 [1MY], H3416, H3417 [6MY], H6045 [10JY]

Malaysia: U.S. policy, E955 [11JN]

Mexico: call for release of Andrew P. Tahmooressi, H4939, H4940 [29MY], H5649 [24JN], E1085 [26JN]

Middle East: call for cease-fire and cessation of hostilities between Israel and Palestinians in Gaza, H6757 [24JY]

——— certify that Israel maintains an independent capability to defend itself against Iran’s nuclear program, H4763 [21MY]

——— prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (H.R. 4411), H6620–H6626 [22JY], E1214 [23JY]

——— protect U.S. bases and support Israel’s right of self-defense against Iran’s nuclear program, H8114 [19NO]

——— support Israel’s right of self-defense against Iran’s nuclear program, H131 [9JA], H156 [10JA], H2263 [11MR], H6356 [17JY]

Moldova: support sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, call for removal of Russian forces, and resolve conflict in Transnistria territory (H. Res. 562), H3456 [7MY], H6836 [25JY], E1245 [28JY]

Mongolia: democracy efforts, E1578 [14NO]

Morality and ethics: U.S. role in international leadership, H13 [7JA], H4817 [22MY]

NAFTA: anniversary, H82 [9JA]

——— assess impact, require further negotiation of certain provisions, and withdraw unless certain conditions are met (H.R. 191), H82 [9JA]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E90 [16JA], E232, E239, E242, E246 [25FE], E264 [27FE], E307 [5MR], E512 [3AP]

National security: ensure national security agenda benefits U.S. citizens and cultivates peace with foreign countries, H1530 [3FE]

——— improve border security, H7025 [29JY], H7118 [30JY]

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month: observance, H6 [7JA], H75, H85 [9JA], E106 [17JA]

NATO: accession of Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova as members, H2151 [5MR]

——— facilitate U.S. export of natural gas to allies, E1224 [24JY]

Natural gas: ensure the U.S. export of natural gas to World Trade Organization countries does not adversely impact manufacturing jobs in the U.S., H5681 [24JN]

Nigeria: condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province, H4050–H4052 [9MY], H4691 [21MY]

——— condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance, H3456 [7MY], H3945, H3950 [8MY], H4019, H4048 [9MY], H4461 [19MY], H5194 [10JN], H5313 [11JN], H5563 [20JN], H5648 [24JN], H5734 [25JN], H5807 [26JN], H5862 [8JY], H6124 [11JY], H6312, H6314, H6315 [16JY], H6357 [17JY], H6660, H6671 [23JY], H6865 [28JY], H7306 [9SE], H7398, H7399, H7401 [10SE], E717 [8MY], E733 [9MY], E988 [13JN], E1179 [16JY], E1290 [31JY]

——— condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance (H. Res. 573), H3457 [7MY], H3951 [8MY], H4044, H4045 [9MY], H4486, H4535–H4541 [20MY], H6312 [16JY], E806 [21MY]

——— condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance (H. Res. 617), H5323 [12JN]

——— condemn ongoing violence, human rights violations including the abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province, and urge continued U.S. support and assistance, H4500 [20MY], H4709, H4724, H4725 [21MY], H4787, H4788 [22MY], H5243 [10JN], H5350–H5356 [12JN], H5885, H5886 [9JY], E814 [22MY]

Northern Ireland: peace efforts, H2365 [13MR], E376 [13MR]

Nuclear weapons: maintain a triad of strategic nuclear delivery systems, H4725 [21MY]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, H1440 [28JA], H1540–H1543 [3FE]

——— evaluation of foreign policy, H1439 [28JA], H1517 [3FE], H1549, H1587–H1590 [4FE], H2352 [12MR], H2806 [2AP], H2909 [3AP], H3235 [28AP], H6043 [10JY], H6649 [22JY], H6947 [28JY], H7035 [29JY], H8151 [20NO]

——— evaluation of war in Afghanistan, H2952 [4AP]

——— evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, H1932–H1935 [25FE], H3045 [8AP], H3281–H3284 [29AP], H3358–H3362 [30AP], H3404 [1MY], H4817 [22MY], H5714–H5716 [24JN], H6738 [23JY], H6809–H6812 [24JY], H7248 [8SE], H7425 [10SE], H8126 [19NO]

——— evaluation of war on terrorism policies, H1507 [29JA], H2910 [3AP], H5243 [10JN], H5371 [17JN], 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]

——— implement economic sanctions against Venezuelan officials for human rights violations relative to violence and intimidation of country’s political opposition, H2108, H2109 [4MR]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: establish a committee to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation (H.R. 5029), H6143, H6149, H6150 [14JY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit report on U.S. counterterrorism strategy to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its’ affiliates and adherents, H5052 [30MY]

OPIC: reauthorize programs, H3927 [7MY]

Oxnard, CA: anniversary of sister city relationship with Ocotlan, Mexico, E1183 [17JY]

Pakistan: assistance funding, H2478–H2481 [14MR]

——— human rights violations, H2479 [14MR]

——— persecution of residents of Baloch region, H1506 [29JA]

——— prohibit assistance funding, H5564, H5565 [20JN]

Palestinian Authority: suspend foreign aid and designate as a terrorist organization pending dissolution of unity government with Hamas (terrorist organization) and recognition of Israel’s right to exist, H6312 [16JY]

——— suspend foreign aid until the repeal of resolutions that provide a salary to anyone imprisoned in Israel due to participation in the struggle against occupation (H. Res. 542), H2906–H2909 [3AP], E525 [4AP]

——— suspend provision of U.S. foreign assistance, E1708 [3DE]

Palestinians: U.S. policy, H2906–H2909 [3AP]

Palin, Sarah: characterization of 2008 Presidential campaign remarks that weak response of President Obama to Russian invasion of Georgia (country) would encourage Russia to invade Ukraine, H2350–H2354 [12MR]

PLO: alleged indoctrination and radicalization of students with anti-Israel and anti-Semitic sentiment, H470 [15JA]

Poland: anniversary of airplane crash in Russia that killed Poland’s President Lech Kaczynski and other individuals, E539 [7AP]

——— anniversary of Katyn Massacre by Soviet police, H2860 [3AP]

POW: prohibit transfer of unprivileged enemy belligerents to the U.S. (H.R. 4836), H5732 [25JN]

Power resources: promote energy security of European allies through opening of the Southern Gas Corridor (H. Res. 284), E1224 [24JY]

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

——— political agenda of Russian President, H2291 [11MR], H7397 [10SE], H7905 [12NO], E1447 [17SE]

Religion: analysis of radical Islamic fundamentalism as new global threat, H11 [7JA], H157 [10JA], H468–H470 [15JA], H2092 [28FE], H2352 [12MR], H4052, H4053 [9MY], H7443–H7447 [11SE], H7863 [18SE], H7986–H7988 [14NO], H8266 [2DE]

Rodman, Dennis: decision to participate in exhibition basketball game in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, H7 [7JA]

Romania: U.S. policy, E1718 [3DE]

Russia: condemn political, military, and economic aggression against neighboring countries and call for international response opposing such actions (H. Res. 758), H8345–H8350 [3DE]

——— deny visas and entry to the U.S. to Russian officials and employees due to military intervention in Ukraine, H3046 [8AP]

——— deny visas and entry to the U.S. to Russian officials and employees due to military intervention in Ukraine (H.R. 4154), H2197 [5MR]

——— disapprove law ending adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens, urge reconsideration of law, and prioritize processing of adoptions of children matched before enactment, H1700 [10FE]

——— human rights violations of Circassians, E139 [29JA]

——— impose sanctions and provide additional assistance to Ukraine (H.R. 5859), H10305 [11DE]

——— prohibit U.S. recognition of annexation of Crimea, H8350 [3DE]

——— U.S. policy, H1587 [4FE], H2351 [12MR], H3221 [28AP]

Savchenko, Nadiya V.: call upon U.S. and U.N. to seek immediate release from detainment in Russia and return her to the Ukraine, H7047 [30JY]

Serbia: U.S. policy, H5255 [11JN]

Soltan, Mohamed: condition of political prisoner held in Egypt, E861 [29MY]

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

——— call for an end to politically-motivated violence and condemn ethnic cleansing, H3399 [1MY]

——— U.S. policy, H1886 [25FE], E308 [5MR]

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

Sudan: anniversary of declaration of genocide in Darfur, E1291 [31JY]

——— condemn charge of apostasy and death sentence of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag, encourage U.S. efforts to support religious freedom, and urge inclusion of freedom of religion when drafting new constitution, E1300 [1AU]

——— 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 (H. Res. 171), H5194 [10JN]

——— develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (H.R. 1692), H4497 [20MY]

——— U.S. policy, E308 [5MR]

Syria: anniversary of humanitarian crisis, E366 [12MR]

——— 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]

——— condemn political violence, E310 [5MR]

——— express that the President is prohibited from initiating war without express congressional authorization and appropriation of funds for such war, H6220 [15JY]

——— increase U.S. cooperation with local relief organizations to improve delivery of humanitarian assistance, E388 [14MR]

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

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment to diplomatic efforts to resolve conflict and support of refugees and host nations, E403 [18MR]

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

——— provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China, E837 [23MY]

——— strengthen and clarify commercial, cultural, and other relations between the U.S. and Taiwan (H.R. 419), E484 [1AP], E1490 [19SE]

——— tribute to contribution of money to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Global Distribution Fund and personal protection suits to assist in combating ebola epidemic, E1770 [10DE]

——— tribute to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Taiwan Fellowship, E1036 [20JN]

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

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

——— anniversary, E346 [11MR], E371, E375, E383 [13MR], E482, E484 [1AP], E494 [2AP], E587 [28AP], E630 [30AP], E1036 [20JN], E1425 [16SE], E1503 [19SE]

Terrorism: assess status of the war on terrorism, H27 [8JA], H5352 [12JN], H6290 [15JY], H7279 [8SE], H7300, H7302, H7350–H7356 [9SE]

——— 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), H5350 [12JN], E988 [13JN]

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

——— remove Kurdistan Democratic Party and Patriotic Union of Kurdistan from treatment as terrorist organizations, H8626 [4DE]

——— restrict travel to certain countries where terrorist organizations are active to participate in armed conflict or provide support to entities engaged in armed conflict (H.R. 4223), H7300 [9SE]

Thousand Oaks, CA: tribute to sister city Shibei District of Qingdao, China, delegation visit, E262 [27FE]

Tibet: promote access for U.S. officials, journalists, and citizens to Tibetan areas of China (H.R. 4851), H5343 [12JN], H6225 [15JY]

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

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: amend relative to treatment of unaccompanied minors from non-contiguous countries crossing the border into the U.S. and provide for repatriation to home country, H6732 [23JY]

——— authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons, H2895 [3AP]

Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: ratification, H3223, H3225, H3227 [28AP], E1849 [16DE]

Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: ratification, H460–H464, H466 [15JA], H1597, H1599, H1600 [5FE], H3224–H3229 [28AP], H5772 [26JN]

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

——— U.S. policy, E1468 [19SE]

U.N.: deny admission to the U.S. any U.N. representative who has engaged in espionage or terrorist activities, or poses a national security threat, against the U.S. (H.R. 4357), H3044–H3047 [8AP]

——— deny admission to the U.S. any U.N. representative who has engaged in espionage or terrorist activities, or poses a national security threat, against the U.S. (S. 2195), H3184 [10AP]

——— promote cease-fire between Israel and Hamas (terrorist organization) to remove children from harms way, H6819 [25JY]

U.S. International Communications Agency: establish (H.R. 4490), H6886–H6895 [28JY]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): limit implementation funding, H4735–H4737 [21MY]

U.S.-Vietnam trade relations: anniversary, E171 [5FE]

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

——— condemn downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 and express condolences to families of the victims, H6754, H6791 [24JY]

——— 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]

——— demand complete cooperation in investigation into shooting down of passenger airplane, oppose Russian involvement in Crimea, and call for an international response to Russia’s actions, H6659, H6660 [23JY], H6947 [28JY]

——— elections, H5060 [30MY]

——— 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]

——— parallels of Soviet actions preceding World War II and annexing of nations during World War II to current Russian involvement, H2903–H2905 [3AP]

——— political reform, H1925 [25FE], H2009 [27FE]

——— provide for costs of loan guarantees (H.R. 4152), H2215–H2220, H2244 [6MR], H2350 [12MR], H5654 [24JN], E339 [10MR]

——— provide for costs of loan guarantees (H.R. 4152), Senate amendment, H2752–H2756, H2758 [1AP], H2806 [2AP], E499 [2AP]

——— provide military and humanitarian assistance, H8349 [3DE]

——— provide military assistance (H.R. 5190), H7919 [12NO]

——— 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]

——— U.S. policy, H2367 [13MR]

UNESCO: prohibit funding relative to vote to award Palestinian Authority full membership, H28, H29 [8JA], H76, H112 [9JA], H174 [13JA], H235 [15JA], H8199 [1DE], H8229 [2DE], H8277 [3DE]

United Kingdom: anniversary of the Royal Marines, E1052 [23JN]

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

Venezuela: call for release of political prisoners, H1925 [25FE], H2592 [24MR], H3000 [8AP], H8822 [8DE]

——— 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: call for release of political prisoners, E1748 [8DE]

——— human rights improvements, E496 [2AP]

Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of the fall of Saigon to Communist forces, H3251 [29AP]

VOA: anniversary of Ukrainian Service programming, E1854 [16DE]

War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H5191 [10JN]

War Powers Resolution: use of military force by President for war against terrorism, H1237–H1239 [16JA], H4723 [21MY]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (H.R. 2901), H174 [13JA], H2370 [13MR], H5191 [10JN], H6225 [15JY], H8848–H8856 [8DE], H8870 [9DE], E1760, E1765 [9DE], E1832 [12DE]

Weinstein, Warren: call for use of all lawful tools to release from captivity and return all U.S. citizens held captive abroad (H. Con. Res. 101), H5193 [10JN]

Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission: establish (H.R. 4640), E730 [9MY]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: decision to release certain detainees from Parwan prison, S880–S882 [11FE]

——— 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]

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea Concerning Civil Uses of Nuclear Energy: extend (S. 1901), S491 [27JA]

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. Government and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: approve (S.J. Res. 39), S5380 [8SE]

——— approve and implement (S.J. Res. 36), S5312, S5313 [31JY]

Agreement on Port State Measures To Prevent, Deter, and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing: ratify, S2155–S2158 [3AP]

AID: establish the U.S. Global Development Lab (S. 2502), S3865 [19JN]

Amendment to the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries: ratify, S2155–S2158 [3AP]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), S4746, S4752, S4846 [23JY], S4851, S4869, S4877, S4880, S4887, S4893 [24JY], S4975–S4980 [28JY], S5197–S5205, S5290, S5310 [31JY], S5323 [1AU]

——— making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), motion to proceed, S4988 [28JY], S5005–S5015, S5019, S5041 [29JY], S5075, S5081, S5083–S5087, S5093–S5095, S5102–S5107, S5117–S5121 [30JY], S5159, S5164–S5169, S5172, S5181, S5186–S5188, S5193, S5194 [31JY]

Arctic regions: implementation of national strategy for development, S2170–S2173 [7AP]

Armed Forces: correlation between withdrawal of troops from Iraq and resurgence of terrorist organizations, S197–S200 [9JA], S3784, S3787 [18JN], S4119, S4120 [26JN], S5535, S5537 [11SE]

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]

Burma: democracy efforts, S4893 [24JY]

Central African Republic: support U.S. and international efforts to end violence, protect civilians, and address root causes of conflict (S. Res. 375), S1668 [13MR]

China: assessment of international relations, S6676 [11DE]

Climate: impact of global warming on national security, S1421, S1427, S1428, S1468–S1470 [10MR], S2228–S2230 [8AP]

Colombia: improvement of labor rights, S2184 [7AP]

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), S3157–S3159 [20MY]

——— establish (S. Res. 225), unanimous-consent request, S2896–S2898 [12MY]

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

Congress: joint session for address by Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, S5726 [18SE]

Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fisheries Resources in the North Pacific Ocean: ratify, S2155–S2158 [3AP]

Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the South Pacific Ocean: ratify, S2155–S2158 [3AP]

Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction: ratify, S1803 [27MR], S2307 [9AP], S2429 [29AP], S3907 [24JN], S4241 [8JY]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: ratify, S3626 [12JN], S4685–S4688 [22JY], S4736 [23JY], S5095–S5098 [30JY], S5663–S5666 [17SE]

——— ratify, unanimous-consent request, S5663, S5664 [17SE]

Credit Suisse Group AG: require disclosure of names of U.S. citizens hiring the Swiss bank for tax evasion purposes, S3255, S3256 [22MY]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, S6297 [3DE]

——— human rights violations, S986 [24FE], S2184–S2188 [7AP], S6677 [11DE]

——— lift trade embargo, S6677 [11DE]

——— military intelligence gathering capabilities, S6677 [11DE]

——— U.S. policy, S887 [11FE], S981–S987 [24FE], S2184–S2188 [7AP]

Cyprus: reaffirm commitment to reunification and affirm dominion over its Exclusive Economic Zone, S6875 [16DE]

——— support reunification agreement, S4498 [15JY], S4612 [17JY], S5123 [30JY], S5332 [5AU]

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: U.S. policy, S6675 [11DE]

Dept. of Defense: close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S985 [24FE], S3828, S3830, S3832 [19JN], S4385 [10JY], S6182 [20NO], S6284–S6287 [3DE]

——— develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process and provide for recruitment of women in the Afghan National Security Forces, S5110 [30JY]

Dept. of Energy: provide certainty relative to timing of decisions to approve or deny applications to export natural gas (S. 2638), S4741 [23JY]

Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (S. 653), S3961 [25JN], S4435, S4436 [10JY]

——— importance of confirming foreign ambassadors, S4367 [10JY]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations, S300 [14JA], S6610 [11DE], S6749 [12DE]

——— making appropriations (S. 2499), S4111 [26JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1114), S3223 [21MY], S3278 [22MY], S3644 [12JN]

Depts. of Defense and State: impact of prohibition on providing military training, equipment, or other assistance to foreign military units that violate human rights, S4452 [14JY]

Developing countries: make access to safe water and sanitation a specific policy objective of U.S. foreign assistance programs, S1866 [31MR]

Domestic policy: ensure equal efforts to address domestic priorities as well as global crises, S5735 [18SE]

——— end contracts and prohibit entering into new contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to Russian military intervention in Ukraine (S. 2352), unanimous-consent agreement, S5004 [28JY]

Fish and fishing: implement treaties to prevent, deter, and eliminate illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, S2155–S2157 [3AP]

Foreign aid: prohibit funding to countries that persecute Christians, S4212 [7JY]

——— suspend foreign assistance to Mexico and certain Central American countries until sufficient action is taken to mitigate unlawful migration by their citizens, S4483 [15JY]

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

Foreign trade: prohibit imports produced by child labor, S3626 [12JN]

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

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

Harkin, Senator: report on trip to Cuba, S981–S985 [24FE]

Health: tribute to global child health programs, S4001 [25JN]

Human rights: impose sanctions relative to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (S. 1933), S943 [12FE], S1220 [27FE]

Ibrahim Ishag, Meriam Yahia: relief (S. 2474), S3962 [25JN]

IMF: reform, S1698, S1702–S1707, S1719 [25MR], S1742, S1743 [26MR]

Immigration: address the increase in unaccompanied alien children attempting to cross illegally into the U.S., S4540–S4545 [16JY], S4571 [17JY]

——— request for emergency funds to address the increase in unaccompanied alien children attempting to cross illegally into the U.S., S4535 [16JY]

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

Indonesia: condemn murders in 1965–66, form truth, justice, and reconciliation commission to address crimes and human rights violations, urge U.S. agencies to declassify and release all relevant records and documents (S. Res. 596), S6542 [10DE]

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]

Iran: call for release of Saeed Abedini and condemn persecution of religious minorities, S3961 [25JN]

——— call for release of Saeed Abedini and others detained due to their religious beliefs, S743 [4FE]

——— condemn appointment of Hamid Aboutalebi as U.N. ambassador, S2085 [2AP], S2180, S2181 [7AP]

——— deny request to extend deadline for interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons and seek congressional approval on any removal of sanctions, S4596–S4598 [17JY]

——— impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons, S1037 [25FE]

——— impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement, S1027 [25FE], S1134, S1140, S1151–S1160, S1167 [26FE], S1187–S1191, S1193–S1196, S1201, S1205, S1209 [27FE]

——— impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement (S. 1881), S322 [14JA], S804–S806 [6FE], S4484–S4486 [15JY]

——— interim agreement allowing possession of nuclear enrichment and reprocessing capabilities and enhancement of nuclear technical capabilities, S320–S323 [14JA], S742 [4FE], S780, S802–S806 [6FE], S1038 [25FE], S4596–S4598 [17JY], S6339–S6341 [4DE]

——— prohibit the gaining of nuclear weapons capability and maximize U.S. diplomatic influence to achieve a negotiated settlement regarding Iran’s nuclear weapons program, S802–S806 [6FE]

——— provide congressional review, report on any violations, and establish a timeline relative to a final agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program, S6673 [11DE]

——— provide congressional review, report on any violations, and establish a timeline relative to a final agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program (S. 2650), S4767–S4770 [23JY]

——— provide congressional review, report on any violations, and establish a timeline relative to a final agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program (S. 2650), unanimous-consent request, S5967–S5969 [13NO]

——— require Iranian government make a formal apology to Americans held hostage in Iran and compensate hostages and their families, S2085 [2AP]

Iraq: proposal to work with Iran to intervene in the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) takeover of certain regions of Iraq, S3850–S3852 [19JN]

——— protect religious minorities from persecution by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (S. Res. 530), S5878 [18SE]

——— takeover of cities by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and call for U.S. intervention, S3628–S3631, S3644 [12JN], S3692 [17JN], S3773, S3784–S3791, S3795 [18JN], S3826–S3829, S3832, S3849–S3852 [19JN], S3959 [25JN], S4119–S4124, S4135 [26JN], S4385 [10JY], S4538 [16JY], S4694 [22JY], S5391 [9SE]

——— U.S. policy, S211–S213 [9JA]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system, S5205, S5206, S5211 [31JY], S5318, S5319, S5320 [1AU]

——— reaffirm support for right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization) and condemn and call for an end to such attacks, S5008–S5013 [29JY], S5091–S5093, S5115 [30JY], S5299 [31JY], S5318, S5320 [1AU]

——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S., S6345 [4DE], S6674 [11DE]

——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (S. 2673), S4993, S5004 [28JY], S5005 [29JY], S5086 [30JY], S5190–S5193 [31JY], S5321 [1AU], S5874 [18SE]

——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (S. 2673), unanimous-consent request, S5190 [31JY], S5321, S5322 [1AU]

——— support as ally and call on Palestinian Authority to dissolve unity government with Hamas (terrorist organization) and recognize Israel’s right to exist, S4486–S4489 [15JY], S4609–S4611 [17JY]

——— support Israel’s right of self-defense against Hamas (terrorist organization), S4291 [9JY], S4384 [10JY]

——— support right to defend itself and call on Hamas (terrorist organization) to immediately cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel, S5094 [30JY], S5546 [11SE]

——— support right to defend itself and call on Hamas (terrorist organization) to immediately cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel (S. Res. 517), S5006, S5007 [29JY]

Kerry, Sec. of State: characterization of comments relative to potential boycott of Israel for failure to reach solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, S742 [4FE]

——— condemn comments that suggest Israel could become an apartheid state for failure to reach solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, S2414 [28AP]

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

Levinson, Robert: urge intensified cooperation by Iran on the case of the disappearance of former FBI agent while on business trip in Iran (S. Res. 312), S259 [9JA], S1362 [6MR]

Libya: investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, S387–S390, S409 [16JA], S739–S741, S743 [4FE], S1207–S1209 [27FE], S2591–S2593 [1MY], S3166–S3168 [20MY], S3830 [19JN], S4386 [10JY]

Middle East: increase diplomatic efforts to negotiate peaceful resolution to hostilities between Israel and Palestinians in Gaza, S5293 [31JY]

——— support Israel’s right of self-defense against Iran’s nuclear program, S323 [14JA]

Modi, Narendra: U.S. visit by Indian Prime Minister, S5853 [18SE]

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]

Natural gas: impact of U.S. export of natural gas to the Ukraine on manufacturing jobs in the U.S., S1355 [6MR], S1682 [24MR]

Nigeria: condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance, S4111 [26JN]

——— condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance (S. Res. 433), S2627 [5MY], S2699, S2700, S2704 [6MY], S2786 [7MY]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, S4212 [7JY], S5087 [30JY], S5478–S5480 [10SE], S6165–S6167 [20NO]

——— evaluation of foreign policy, S741–S744 [4FE], S1260–S1262 [4MR], S2529 [30AP], S3826–S3833 [19JN], S4384–S4386 [10JY], S5160 [31JY], S5402–S5404 [9SE]

——— 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]

——— implement economic sanctions against Venezuelan officials for human rights violations relative to violence and intimidation of country’s political opposition, S1795 [27MR]

——— State of the Union Message, S741–S744 [4FE]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: commend efforts to ensure equal opportunity and access for persons with disabilities and prohibit employment discrimination against the disabled, S4301 [9JY]

——— passage of resolution condemning trafficking of minors internationally, S4301 [9JY]

——— tribute to U.S. delegation, S4301, S4302 [9JY]

Palestinian Authority: restrict funds (S. 2265), S2595 [1MY], S4212 [7JY]

——— restrict funds (S. 2265), unanimous-consent request, S2596 [1MY], S4213 [7JY], S4595, S4596 [17JY]

Paraguay: democracy efforts, S5946 [12NO]

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

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Swiss Confederation: ratify, S3400 [4JN], S3634–S3636 [12JN]

——— ratify, unanimous-consent request, S3255, S3256 [22MY], S3399, S3400 [4JN], S3633 [12JN]

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

Religion: rise of anti-Semitism in Europe, S4648 [21JY]

Rice, Susan E.: responses made on various television appearances relative to the investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, S1208, S1209 [27FE]

Russia: diplomatic efforts to have Syria surrender chemical weapons stockpiles, S742 [4FE]

——— hold accountable, if proven complicit by supplying arms to pro-Russian separatists, for downing of Malaysian civilian passenger airplane over Ukraine, S4694 [22JY]

——— human rights violations, S943 [12FE]

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

——— impose sanctions and provide additional assistance to Ukraine, S6675 [11DE]

——— impose sanctions and provide additional assistance to Ukraine (H.R. 5859), S6819 [13DE]

——— impose sanctions and provide additional assistance to Ukraine (S. 2828), S6602–S6607 [11DE]

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

Serbia: support efforts to investigate and bring to justice individuals responsible for the execution-style murders of U.S. citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in 1999, S4264 [8JY]

South Sudan: call for an end to politically-motivated violence and condemn ethnic cleansing, S196 [9JA]

Sudan: call for release from custody of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag and allow departure from Sudan, S3960, S3962 [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), S5657, S5673, S5678 [17SE], S5725, S5729, S5733–S5752, S5756–S5763 [18SE]

——— condemn human rights violations, allow access to humanitarian assistance, address impact of war on neighboring countries, and call for international response to such atrocities (S. Res. 384), S1662 [13MR], S2166 [3AP], S2372 [10AP]

——— condemn human rights violations and war crimes, address impact of war on neighboring countries, and call for U.S. response to such atrocities, S916–S918 [12FE], S1191, S1192 [27FE], S2839–S2841 [8MY]

——— condemn political violence, S199, S200 [9JA]

——— impose sanctions and expand existing sanctions (S. 1714), S1723 [25MR]

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

Taiwan Relations Act: anniversary, S1646 [13MR], S2374 [10AP]

Tax Convention With Chile: ratify, S3399 [4JN]

——— ratify, unanimous-consent request, S3398 [4JN]

Terrorism: assess status of the war on terrorism, S742 [4FE], S4694 [22JY], S5109 [30JY], S5391 [9SE], S5534–S5537 [11SE], S6284–S6287 [3DE]

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

——— authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons, S6381 [8DE]

——— authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (H.R. 898), S4544 [16JY], S4846 [23JY], S5117 [30JY]

——— provide additional advocates and support of unaccompanied minors crossing over U.S. borders, S4138 [26JN]

Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: limit tobacco companies ability to challenge anti-tobacco efforts under trade rules, S358 [15JA]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S2823 [7MY], S3193 [20MY], S5720 [17SE]

U.N.: deny admission to the U.S. any U.N. representative who has engaged in espionage or terrorist activities, or poses a national security threat, against the U.S. (S. 2195), S1904, S1936 [1AP], S2180, S2181 [7AP]

——— funding, S5206 [31JY]

U.S. and India Partnership Day: designate (S. Res. 571), S5880 [18SE]

U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: support (S. Res. 522), S5315 [31JY]

——— tribute, S5334 [5AU]

Ukraine: condemn downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 and express condolences to families of the victims (S. Res. 520), S5314 [31JY]

——— 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]

——— express sympathy to families of victims and investigate shooting down of passenger airplane, S4601 [17JY], S4655 [21JY]

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

——— provide for costs of loan guarantees (H.R. 4152), S1528 [11MR], S1531 [12MR], S1633–S1640 [13MR], S1720, S1722 [25MR], S1742, S1743 [26MR], S1782, S1785, S1787–S1792 [27MR], S2091 [2AP], S5289 [31JY]

——— provide for costs of loan guarantees (H.R. 4152), unanimous-consent request, S1635 [13MR], S1719 [25MR]

——— provide military assistance, S5296 [31JY]

——— 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]

——— U.S. policy, S5728 [18SE]

Venezuela: assessment of economic and financial situation, S6676 [11DE]

——— condemn human rights abuses of country’s political opposition and call for release of political prisoner Leopoldo Lopez, S4653–S4655 [21JY], S4670 [22JY]

——— impact of Iran and Cuba on political situation, S1154 [26FE]

——— 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]

Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary, S6656 [11DE]

Wani, Martin: relief (S. 2474), S3962 [25JN]

Wani, Maya: relief (S. 2474), S3962 [25JN]

War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, S3795 [18JN]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (H.R. 2901), S6867 [15DE], S6911 [16DE]

World Day Against Child Labor: observance, S3625–S3627 [12JN]

World Wildlife Day: designate (S. Res. 374), S1326 [5MR]

Reports filed

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. Government and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S.J. Res. 36) (S. Rept. 113–221), S5047 [29JY]

Agreement on Port State Measures To Prevent, Deter, and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 113–1), S1651 [13MR]

Amendment to the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Implementation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2485), S6388 [8DE]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2485) (S. Rept. 113–316), S6788 [12DE]

Amendment to the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 113–4), S1651 [13MR]

Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select) Application of Certain House Rules Relative to Travel: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 604) (H. Rept. 113–465), H5022 [29MY]

Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select) Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 567) (H. Rept. 113–442), H3939 [7MY]

Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select) Rules Amendments: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 722) (H. Rept. 113–600), H7527 [15SE]

Condemn Downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in Ukraine and Express Condolences to Families of the Victims: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 520), S5047 [29JY]

Condemn Human Rights Violations, Allow Humanitarian Assistance, Address Impact of War on Neighboring Countries, and Call for International Response to Atrocities in Syria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 384), S2095 [2AP]

Consideration of H. Res. 567, Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select) Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 575) (H. Rept. 113–443), H3939 [7MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5230, Supplemental Appropriations To Address Border Crisis, Border Security and Law Enforcement, and Humanitarian and Repatriation Assistance: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 696) (H. Rept. 113–567), H7124 [30JY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 710) (H. Rept. 113–571), H7240 [1AU]

Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 501) (H. Rept. 113–374), H2198 [5MR]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 524) (H. Rept. 113–385), H2644 [25MR]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 710) (H. Rept. 113–571), H7240 [1AU]

Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fisheries Resources in the North Pacific Ocean: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 113–3), S1651 [13MR]

Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the South Pacific Ocean: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 113–2), S1651 [13MR]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 113–12), S4996 [28JY]

Democratic Republic of the Congor Resumption of Processing Adoption Cases and Issuance of Exit Permits for Adopted Children Seeking To Depart Country With Their Adoptive Parents: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 502), S5047 [29JY]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5013) (H. Rept. 113–499), H5823 [30JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2499) (S. Rept. 113–195), S3863 [19JN]

Develop Nondiscriminatory Solution Addressing Rakhine State’s Peace and Security, End Persecution, and Call for Respect of Human Rights for All Minority Groups in Burma: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 586), S6349 [4DE]

Electrify Africa Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 2548) (H. Rept. 113–433), H3412 [2MY]

Global Human Rights Accountability Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1933) (S. Rept. 113–203), S4153 [26JN]

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

Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 4411) (H. Rept. 113–543), H6654 [22JY]

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]

International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 3212) (S. Rept. 113–204), S4153 [26JN]

Never Contract With the Enemy Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 675) (S. Rept. 113–216), S4762 [23JY]

North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 1771) (H. Rept. 113–560), H6975 [28JY]

North Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2482), S6388 [8DE]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2482) (S. Rept. 113–314), S6788 [12DE]

Observe Anniversary, Support a Relationship of Armenia With Turkey, and Ensure U.S. Policy Reflects Appropriate Understanding Relative to the Armenian Genocide: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 410), S2406 [11AP]

Pirate Fishing Elimination Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 267) (S. Rept. 113–132), S132 [8JA]

Protect Religious Minorities in Iraq From Persecution by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization): Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 530), S5779 [18SE]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Luxembourg: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 111–8), S2239 [8AP]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Spain: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 113–10), S4619 [17JY]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Swiss Confederation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 112–1), S2326 [9AP]

Protocol Amending the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 112–5), S2239 [8AP]

Review of the Terrorist Attacks on U.S. Facilities in Benghazi, Libya, September 11–12, 2012: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. Rept. 113–134), S367 [15JA]

South Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2484), S6388 [8DE]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2484) (S. Rept. 113–315), S6788 [12DE]

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 for U.S.-Republic of Korea Civil Nuclear Cooperation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1901), S367 [15JA]

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

Support Israel’s Right To Defend Itself Against Rocket Attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization) and Dissolve Palestinian Authority Unity Government with Hamas: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 498), S4557 [16JY]

Support Role of the U.S. in Ensuring Children in Poor Countries Have Access to Vaccines and Immunization Through the GAVI Alliance (organization): Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 578), S6349 [4DE]

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]

Support U.S. and International Efforts To End Violence, Protect Civilians, and Address Root Causes of Conflict in the Central African Republic: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 375), S1517 [11MR]

Support U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 522), S5047 [29JY]

Tax Convention With Chile: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 112–8), S2239 [8AP]

Tax Convention With Hungary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 111–7), S2239 [8AP]

Tax Convention With Poland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 113–11), S4619 [17JY]

U.S. International Communications Reform Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 4490) (H. Rept. 113–541), H6580 [18JY]

U.S.-Israel Energy Cooperation Improvement: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3683) (H. Rept. 113–341), H1657 [5FE]

Ukraine Freedom Support Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2828), S5779 [18SE]

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

Resolutions of ratification

Agreement on Port State Measures To Prevent, Deter, and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing, S1652 [13MR], S2158 [3AP]

Amendment to the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries, S1652 [13MR], S2158 [3AP]

Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fisheries Resources in the North Pacific Ocean, S1652 [13MR], S2158 [3AP]

Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the South Pacific Ocean, S1652 [13MR], S2158 [3AP]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities, S4996 [28JY]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Luxembourg, S2239 [8AP]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Spain, S4619 [17JY]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Swiss Confederation, S2326 [9AP]

Protocol Amending the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, S2239 [8AP]

Tax Convention With Chile, S2239 [8AP]

Tax Convention With Hungary, S2239 [8AP]

Tax Convention With Poland, S4620 [17JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), S5205 [31JY]

Statements

Protect Religious Minorities From Persecution by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization): Robert Ghazool, E1584 [14NO]

Step by Step Toward Shalom With Iran: Several American Jewish Religious Leaders, E43 [10JA]

Summaries

Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act (H.R. 4851), H5343 [12JN]

Tables

Testimonies

Human Rights Vetting—Nigeria and Beyond: Stephen Rickard, Open Society Policy Center (organization), S4452 [14JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 418, 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 by Burma, H3929 [7MY]

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. 501, allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation, H2202 [6MR]

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. 562, support sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Moldova, call for removal of Russian forces, and resolve conflict in Transnistria territory, H6836 [25JY]

H. Res. 567, Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select) establishment, H3971 [8MY]

H. Res. 573, condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance in Nigeria, H4535 [20MY]

H. Res. 575, consideration of H. Res. 567, Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select) establishment, H3953 [8MY]

H. Res. 588, Democratic Republic of the Congo resumption of processing of adoption cases and issuance of exit permits for adopted Congolese children seeking to depart the country with their adoptive parents, H5839 [8JY]

H. Res. 599, urge respect for freedom of assembly, expression, and religion, all human rights and the rule of law, and stop censoring discussion of 1989 Tiananmen Square demonstrations and their violent suppression in China, H4851 [28MY]

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. 604, apply certain House Rules relative to travel to Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select), H5029 [30MY]

H. Res. 617, condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance in Nigeria, H5323 [12JN]

H. Res. 657, reaffirm support for right of Israel to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization) and condemn and call for an end to such attacks, H6122 [11JY]

H. Res. 683, protect religious minorities in Iraq from persecution by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), H7236 [1AU]

H. Res. 696, consideration of H.R. 5230, supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance, H7133 [31JY]

H. Res. 699, welcome leaders to U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit and trade ministers to Forum of the African Growth Opportunity Act, H7238 [1AU]

H. Res. 710, allow consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and consider certain legislation, H7206 [1AU]

H. Res. 710, consideration of H.R. 5230, supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance, H7206 [1AU]

H. Res. 714, reaffirm peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and jurisdictional disputes in South China Sea and East China Sea and support freedom of navigation and other lawful uses of sea and airspace, H8350 [3DE]

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. 758, condemn political, military, and economic aggression by Russia against neighboring countries and call for international response opposing such actions, H8345–H8347 [3DE]

H.R. 938, U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act, H2109–H2111 [4MR]

H.R. 1771, North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act, H6877–H6883 [28JY]

H.R. 2548, Electrify Africa Act, H3924–H3926 [7MY]

H.R. 2901, Water for the World Act, H8848–H8854 [8DE]

H.R. 3212, International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act, S4563–S4567 [16JY]

H.R. 4152, provide for costs of loan guarantees to Ukraine, H2215 [6MR]

H.R. 4152, Support for the Sovereignty, Integrity, Democracy, and Economic Stability of Ukraine Act, H2752–H2755 [1AP]

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

H.R. 4411, Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act, H6620–H6622 [22JY]

H.R. 4490, U.S. International Communications Reform Act, H6886–H6893 [28JY]

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

H.R. 5029, establish a committee to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation, H6149 [14JY]

H.R. 5135, Human Trafficking Prevention, Intervention, and Recovery Act, H6724 [23JY]

H.R. 5230, supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance, H7153–H7158 [31JY], H7213–H7216 [1AU]

H.R. 5859, Ukraine Freedom Support Act, H10306–H10310 [11DE]

S. 653, Near East and South Central Asia Religious Freedom Act, S4435 [10JY], H6837 [25JY]

S. 1901, Support for U.S.-Republic of Korea Civil Nuclear Cooperation Act, S491 [27JA], H1472 [28JA]

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

S. 2195, deny admission to the U.S. any U.N. representative who has engaged in espionage or terrorist activities, or poses a national security threat, against the U.S., S2180 [7AP], H3184 [10AP]

S. 2673, U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act, S5874–S5876 [18SE], H8354 [3DE]

S. 2828, Ukraine Freedom Support Act, S6602–S6606 [11DE]

S. Con. Res. 34, hold Russia accountable for being in material breach of obligations under Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, prohibit future nuclear arms reduction negotiations, and assess status of treaty, S1734 [25MR]

S. Con. Res. 38, call for use of all lawful tools to release Warren Weinstein from captivity and return all U.S. citizens held captive abroad, S4166 [26JN]

S. Con. Res. 43, National Lao-Hmong Recognition Day, S5706 [17SE]

S. Res. 312, urge intensified cooperation by Iran on the case of the disappearance of former FBI agent Robert Levinson while on business trip in Iran, S259 [9JA]

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. 328, condition further bilateral negotiations with Iran on Iran’s affirming Israel’s right to exist as Jewish state and release of U.S. citizens unjustly detained, S30 [6JA]

S. Res. 347, provide for completion of the accelerated transition of U.S. combat and military and security operations to Afghanistan, S824 [6FE]

S. Res. 348, 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 in Sri Lanka, S825 [6FE]

S. Res. 355, cease release of Afghan detainees, carry out commitments under Memorandum of Understanding governing transfer of detainees from the U.S., and uphold rule of law relative to referral and disposition of detainees by Afghanistan, S957 [12FE]

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. 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. 369, U.S. Foreign Service Day, S1283 [4MR]

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. 374, World Wildlife Day, S1324 [5MR]

S. Res. 375, support U.S. and international efforts to end violence, protect civilians, and address root causes of conflict in the Central African Republic, S1325 [5MR], S1668 [13MR]

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. 384, condemn human rights violations, allow access to humanitarian assistance, address impact of war on neighboring countries, and call for international response to such atrocities in Syria, S1661 [13MR]

S. Res. 410, observe anniversary, support an equitable relationship of Armenia with Turkey based on acknowledgment of facts, and ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding relative to the Armenian Genocide, S2165 [3AP]

S. Res. 411, support sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Moldova, call for removal of Russian forces, and resolve conflict in Transnistria territory, S2166 [3AP]

S. Res. 433, condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance in Nigeria, S2621 [1MY]

S. Res. 448, examine benefits of implementing a currency board system to stabilize the national currency and improve economy in Ukraine, S3078 [15MY]

S. Res. 453, condemn charge of apostasy and death sentence of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag, encourage U.S. efforts to support religious freedom, and urge inclusion of freedom of religion when drafting new constitution in Sudan, S3241 [21MY], S3384 [3JN]

S. Res. 478, support sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Moldova, call for removal of Russian forces, and resolve conflict in Transnistria territory, S3813 [18JN]

S. Res. 498, reaffirm support for right of Israel to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization), condemn and call for an end to such attacks, and dissolve Palestinian Authority unity Government with Hamas, S4417 [10JY]

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. 502, Democratic Republic of the Congo resumption of processing of adoption cases and issuance of exit permits for adopted Congolese children seeking to depart the country with their adoptive parents, S4509 [15JY], S5313 [31JY]

S. Res. 517, support Israel’s right to defend itself and call on Hamas (terrorist organization) to immediately cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel, S4908 [24JY]

S. Res. 520, condemn downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in Ukraine and express condolences to families of the victims, S4909 [24JY], S5314 [31JY]

S. Res. 522, support U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, S4910 [24JY]

S. Res. 523, express importance of the U.S.-India strategic partnership and the continued deepening of bilateral ties with India, S4910 [24JY]

S. Res. 526, reaffirm support for right of Israel to defend itself against Hamas (terrorist organization), condemn U.N. Security Council resolution, and support U.S. mediation efforts and Iron Dome missile defense funding, S5066 [29JY]

S. Res. 530, protect religious minorities in Iraq from persecution by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S5146 [30JY]

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

S. Res. 571, U.S. and India Partnership Day, S5799 [18SE]

S. Res. 578, support role of the U.S. in ensuring children in poor countries have access to vaccines and immunization through the GAVI Alliance (organization), S5995 [13NO]

S. Res. 586, develop nondiscriminatory solution addressing Rakhine State’s need for peace and security, end persecution of Rohingya people and respect internationally recognized human rights for all minority groups in Burma, S6209 [20NO]

S. Res. 587, resume family reunions between North and South Korea, allow Korean Americans to reunite with divided families in North Korea, and encourage peace, S6210 [20NO]

S. Res. 592, recognize contributions of Montagnards who fought with U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnamese Conflict and condemn suppression of human rights and civil liberties, S6235 [1DE]

S. Res. 596, condemn murders in Indonesia in 1965–66, form truth, justice, and reconciliation commission to address crimes and human rights violations, urge U.S. agencies to declassify and release all relevant records and documents, S6541 [10DE]

S. Res. 601, recognize cooperation in science and technology between the U.S. and China, S6790 [12DE]

S.J. Res. 36, Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. Government and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy approval and implementation, S5312 [31JY]

S.J. Res. 39, Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. Government and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy approval, S3509 [9JN]