INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS see also Conferences; Foreign Policy

Addresses

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]

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

Diseases: express that current Ebola outbreak in Africa is an international health crisis (S. Res. 541), S5878 [18SE]

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

Haiti: measure progress of recovery and development efforts following earthquake (S. 1104), S4434 [10JY]

Hamas (terrorist organization): condemn use of civilians as human shields, recognize breaches of international law, support Israel’s right of self-defense, and support Palestinians who reject terrorism (H. Con. Res. 107), S6465, S6466 [9DE], H9016 [10DE]

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

International Women’s Day: support goals (S. Res. 376), S1666, S1669 [13MR]

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

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]

Olympic Games: discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely effect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships (S. Res. 289), S832, S834 [6FE]

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

Southeast Asia: promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and airspace territorial disputes in the East and South China Seas (S. Res. 412), S4432, S4436, S4439 [10JY]

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]

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

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

World AIDS Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 314), S3040, S3044 [14MY]

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

Articles and editorials

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

China To Overtake US as Top Economic Power This Year, E636 [30AP]

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

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

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

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

Russia’s Aggression Is a Challenge to World Order, S1750 [26MR]

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

Should Congress Reconsider TTIP?, E1849 [16DE]

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

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

Unacceptable Face of Putinism, E1480 [19SE]

Waging War (excerpt), H7536 [16SE]

Bills and resolutions

Africa: 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 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]

Arctic Winter Games: tribute to participants (see S. Res. 387), S1653 [13MR]

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]

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]

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

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]

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]

Children and youth: bolster U.S. diplomacy and assistance aimed at ensuring children have permanent, safe, nurturing, and loving families and strengthen intercountry adoption to the U.S. and around the world (see S. 2475), S3719 [17JN] (see H.R. 4143), H2147 [4MR]

——— recognize Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai for efforts to end financial exploitation of children, ensure the right of all children to an education, and commend international child protection efforts (see S. Res. 595), S6388 [8DE]

Climate: express that global climate change is occurring and will continue to pose ongoing risks and challenges (see S. Res. 524), S4997 [28JY]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBT Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see S. 2472), S3668 [12JN] (see H.R. 5128), H6351 [16JY]

——— establish a U.S. Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs (see H.R. 4538), H3364 [30AP]

——— offer rewards for information on the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Frenkel (see S. 2577, 2579), S4336 [9JY] (see H.R. 5041), H6034 [9JY]

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

Developing countries: promote the use of clean cookstoves in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (see S. 2100), S1416 [10MR]

Diseases: develop international plans of action to address Alzheimer’s disease and dementia (see H. Res. 489), H1937 [25FE]

——— express that current Ebola outbreak in Africa is an international health crisis (see S. Res. 541), S5508 [10SE]

——— express that current Ebola outbreak in Africa is an international health crisis (S. Res. 541) (see H. Res. 701), H7184 [31JY]

——— facilitate effective research on, and treatment of, neglected tropical diseases through coordinated domestic and international efforts (see H.R. 4847), H5318 [11JN]

——— tribute to efforts of medical professionals and others to combat and contain the ebola virus and call for development of ways to better protect individuals from ebola and increased commitment to address epidemic (see H. Con. Res. 118), H7995 [14NO]

Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (see S. 2757), S5217 [31JY]

End Child Slavery Week: designate (see H. Res. 763), H8170 [20NO]

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]

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

——— suspend assistance to countries that fail to use INTERPOL’s Stolen and Lost Travel Documents database to determine accuracy of passports of prospective passengers on commercial flights (see H.R. 4448), H3195 [10AP]

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

Freedom of religion: 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]

——— include additions to forms of violations of the right to religious freedom (see H.R. 4650), H4059 [9MY]

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]

Hamas (terrorist organization): condemn use of civilians as human shields, recognize breaches of international law, support Israel’s right of self-defense, and support Palestinians who reject terrorism (see S. Con. Res. 41), S4904 [24JY] (see H. Con. Res. 107), H6352 [16JY]

——— condemn violation of cease fires, demand release of kidnapped soldier, stop use of civilians as human shields, condemn unprovoked rocket fire, and support Israel’s right of self-defense (see S. Res. 537), S5325 [1AU]

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

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

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

Human Rights Day: observance (see H. Res. 777), H9044 [10DE]

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 Mother Language Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 486), H1880 [21FE]

International MRSA Testing Week: designate (see H. Res. 760), H8132 [19NO]

International Women’s Day: support goals (see S. Res. 376), S1366 [6MR]

International Year of Family Farming: designate (see S. Res. 544), S5588 [15SE]

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

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]

——— 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]

——— 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]

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

——— call for immediate and unconditional release of teenagers kidnapped by members of Hamas (terrorist organization) (see H. Res. 642), H5768 [25JN]

——— condemn murders of teenagers by members of Hamas (terrorist organization) and Mohammed Abu Khdeir by extremists and call for halt to attacks and recognition for Israel’s right to exist (see H. Res. 665), H6106 [10JY]

——— 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), 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]

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]

Law enforcement: mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 4573), H3446 [6MY]

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

——— work within U.N. framework process with Greece to find a mutually-acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (see H. Res. 477), H1771 [11FE]

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]

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]

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

Olympic Games: commemorate the success of Team USA in the past 22 Olympic Winter Games and support Team USA in the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (see S. Res. 352), S821 [6FE]

——— tribute to U.S. participants in 2014 Olympic Winter Games (see S. Res. 381), S1519 [11MR]

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]

Rosoboronexport (company): reimpose and expand U.S. sanctions (see H.R. 5249), H7039 [29JY]

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]

Southeast Asia: promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and airspace territorial disputes in the East and South China Seas (see S. Res. 412), S2194 [7AP] (see H. Res. 704), H7185 [31JY]

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]

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]

Terrorism: 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]

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

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]

——— prohibit U.S. contributions to the U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA) (see H.R. 4362), H2801 [1AP]

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

——— promote transparency, accountability, and reform within the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (see H.R. 5647), H7886 [18SE]

——— promote transparency, accountability and reform within the U.N. Human Rights Council (see H.R. 5649), H7886 [18SE]

U.S. Anti-Doping Agency: reauthorize (see S. 2338), S3029 [14MY] (see H.R. 5614), H7885 [18SE]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: reauthorize (see S. 2711), S5135 [30JY] (see H.R. 4653), H4059 [9MY] (see H.R. 5816), H8931 [9DE]

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]

——— 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 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]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see H. Res. 777), H9044 [10DE]

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]

——— 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]

Voice of America: prohibit funding (see H.R. 4649), H4059 [9MY]

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

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see S. 2307), S2875 [8MY]

World AIDS Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 597), S6540 [10DE]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 426), S2470 [29AP] (see H. Res. 570), H3446 [6MY]

World MRSA Day: designate (see H. Res. 760), H8132 [19NO]

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

World Tuberculosis Day: support goals (see S. Res. 393), S1691 [24MR]

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

Cloture motions

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

Factsheets

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

China’s Latest Illegal Activities in Vietnam’s EEZ, E716 [8MY]

Operations of China’s HD–981 Oil Rig in Vietnam’s Waters, E715 [8MY]

Letters

Climate change: several Senators, S3497 [9JN]

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]

European Union Code of Conduct for Outer Space Activities: Frank A. Rose, Dept. of State, S6937 [2JA]

——— Julia Frifield, Dept. of State, S6936 [2JA]

——— Senator Vitter and Representative Lamborn, S6936 [2JA]

Global warming: several scientific organizations, S5945 [12NO]

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]

Mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign sex offenders: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4531 [20MY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4532 [20MY]

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]

Norwegian Air International application for Dept. of Transportation foreign air operator’s certificate: James L. Oberstar, E662 [1MY]

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]

Messages

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

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

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]

Motions

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

Press releases

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

Remarks in House

Africa: 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]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: extend, E41 [10JA]

African Union: development of African Economic Community program, E41 [10JA]

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

Association of Former Members of Congress: tribute to participation in the International Election Monitors Institute, H6307 [16JY]

Azerbaijan: anniversary of Soviet attack on citizens of Baku, E90 [16JA], E125 [28JA], E142 [29JA]

Bangladesh: call for garment brands that sold garments produced by Rana Plaza factories to ensure International Labor Organization compensation fund benefitting fire survivors and victims’ families reaches full funding level, H9048 [11DE]

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]

Bread for the World (organization): anniversary, E919 [9JN]

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

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

——— violation of sovereignty of Vietnam in the South China Sea, E715 [8MY]

Climate: accept scientific finding of EPA that greenhouse gas pollution is ‘‘contributing to long-lasting changes in our climate that can have a range of negative effects’’, H2191, H2192 [5MR]

——— global warming, H6 [7JA], H27, H28 [8JA], H86 [9JA], H152 [10JA], H1217 [16JA], H1262 [27JA], H1503 [29JA], H1729 [11FE], H2364, H2368 [13MR], H2685–H2690 [26MR], H2811 [2AP], H3148 [10AP], H3221, H3223 [28AP], H3415, H3441 [6MY], H5344–H5350 [12JN], H5402 [18JN], H5603, H5604 [23JN], H5646 [24JN], H6383 [17JY], H7058 [30JY], H7400 [10SE], H7629 [17SE], H7845, H7849, H7870–H7872 [18SE], E131 [28JA], E555 [9AP], E998 [17JN]

——— impact of global warming on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, H85 [9JA], H1230 [16JA], H1947 [26FE]

——— 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]

Cuba: 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]

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

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

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

——— prohibit funding for designing, implementing, administering, or carrying out certain climate change-related policies, H5528, H5529 [19JN]

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

——— prohibit U.N. Arms Trade Treaty funding unless treaty has been signed by the President, ratified by the Senate, and implemented by congressional legislation, H4751 [21MY]

——— 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]

Dept. of State: Office To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons annual Trafficking in Persons Report using tier rankings to evaluate a country’s compliance with minimum standards for elimination of human trafficking, E671 [2MY]

——— submit a report to Congress on the status of post-earthquake recovery and development efforts in Haiti (H.R. 3509), H175 [13JA], E51 [13JA]

Dept. of Transportation: application of Norwegian Air International for foreign air operator’s certificate, E662 [1MY]

Developing countries: provide assistance to achieve food and nutrition security, E467 [28MR]

Diseases: develop international plans of action to address Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, H2893 [3AP], H9278 [11DE], E126 [28JA]

——— develop international plans of action to address Alzheimer’s disease and dementia (H. Res. 489), H4682 [20MY], H5873 [8JY]

——— efforts to contain Ebola outbreak in Africa, E1346 [8SE], E1459 [19SE]

——— facilitate effective research on, and treatment of, neglected tropical diseases through coordinated domestic and international efforts (H.R. 4847), E1346 [8SE]

Economy: U.S. ranking internationally relative to economically free nations, H241 [15JA]

——— U.S. ranking internationally relative to size of the economy, H3297 [30AP]

Education: tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, E195 [11FE]

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

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]

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

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

Foreign policy: 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]

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

——— 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]

Freedom of religion: importance of protecting and promoting international religious freedom, E987 [13JN]

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]

Haiti: measure progress of recovery and development efforts following earthquake (S. 1104), H6838 [25JY]

——— condemn use of human shields, recognize breaches of international law, support Israel’s right of self-defense, and support Palestinians who reject terrorism (H. Con. Res. 107), Senate amendments, H9016 [10DE]

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

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

Human Rights Day: observance (H. Res. 777), H8944 [10DE]

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

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 Women’s Day: observance, E310 [5MR], E360 [12MR]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (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]

——— 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]

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

Iraq: release members of People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) from settlement camps, E1788 [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]

——— 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]

——— kidnapping of teenagers by members of Hamas (terrorist organization), H5371 [17JN], H5562 [20JN], E1047 [23JN]

——— 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]

James Madison University: tribute to Center for International Stabilization and Recovery, E1586 [14NO]

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]

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]

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

Macedonia: work within U.N. framework process with Greece to find a mutually-acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (H. Res. 477), E197 [11FE]

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]

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

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, E261, E272 [27FE], E280 [28FE], E293 [4MR], E307 [5MR], E322, E329 [6MR], E348 [11MR]

——— anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, Kirovabad, and Baku, E263 [27FE], E276 [28FE], E309 [5MR]

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

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

New York, NY: tribute to People’s Climate March, E1479 [19SE]

NSF: prohibit funding to examine climate effects on tea quality and socioeconomic responses in China and other locations, H4995, H4996 [29MY]

Obama, President: 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 U.S. Trade Representative: urge support of European Union policy to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuels, H29 [8JA]

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

Pakistan: human rights violations, H2479 [14MR]

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]

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]

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

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

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]

——— 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]

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

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

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

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

Taxation: reform the Federal tax code in order to make the U.S. more internationally tax competitive, H7689 [18SE]

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

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]

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]

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]

——— tribute to ‘‘One Grateful Minute’’ initiative, E1477 [19SE]

U.S. Anti-Doping Agency: reauthorize (S. 2338), H10314 [12DE]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: reauthorize (H.R. 4653), H5836–H5839 [8JY], E1317 [1AU]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 5816), H9016 [10DE]

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

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]

——— 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]

——— political reform, H2009 [27FE]

——— 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]

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]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (H. Res. 777), H8944 [10DE]

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

Vietnam: human rights improvements, E496 [2AP]

VOA: anniversary of Ukrainian Service programming, E1786 [10DE], E1854 [16DE]

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]

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

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (H.R. 3571), H2898 [3AP]

World AIDS Day: observance, H8200 [1DE], H8262 [2DE], E1674, E1675 [1DE]

World Autism Awareness Day: observance, H2812 [2AP]

World Intellectual Property Day: observance, H3222 [28AP]

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

World Tuberculosis Day: support goals, E425 [24MR]

World Water Day: observance, H2370 [13MR]

Remarks in Senate

Africa: human rights violations, S5315 [31JY]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: extend, S5080, S5089 [30JY]

Arctic Winter Games: tribute to participants (S. Res. 387), S1663 [13MR], S1779 [26MR]

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

Belarus: promote human rights and democracy, S3178 [20MY]

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]

Children and youth: recognize Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai for efforts to end financial exploitation of children, ensure the right of all children to an education, and commend international child protection efforts (S. Res. 595), S6929 [16DE]

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

——— express concern about threats to freedom of the press and expression, condemn actions of suppression, harassment, and threats to journalists, and promote free flow of information (S. Res. 361), S1044 [25FE], S2286 [8AP]

Cincinnati, OH: Sister Cities International (organization) U.S.-China Sister City Best Overall Award recipient, S481 [27JA]

Climate: efforts by foreign countries to confront global warming, S1478 [10MR]

——— express that global climate change is occurring and will continue to pose ongoing risks and challenges, S5576–S5578 [15SE], S6888 [16DE]

——— express that global climate change is occurring and will continue to pose ongoing risks and challenges (S. Res. 524), S4988–S4993 [28JY]

——— express that global climate change is occurring and will continue to pose ongoing risks and challenges (S. Res. 524), unanimous-consent request, S4989 [28JY]

——— global warming, S9 [6JA], S60 [7JA], S124 [8JA], S355 [15JA], S589–S593 [29JA], S718, S753 [4FE], S937–S939 [12FE], S1166 [26FE], S1371–S1373, S1377–S1415, S1421–S1484 [10MR], S1493, S1496, S1497, S1506, S1507–S1509 [11MR], S1533 [12MR], S1641, S1645 [13MR], S1720–S1722 [25MR], S1908 [1AP], S2228–S2230 [8AP], S2452 [29AP], S2593–S2595 [1MY], S2683, S2684, S2685 [6MY], S2741–S2743, S2749, S2751, S2773 [7MY], S2943–S2947 [13MY], S3227 [21MY], S3275–S3277 [22MY], S3327–S3329, S3333–S3336 [2JN], S3346 [3JN], S3481, S3494–S3504 [9JN], S3575–S3577 [11JN], S3693 [17JN], S3797 [18JN], S3922, S3923 [24JN], S3958, S3991–S3994 [25JN], S4322–S4324 [9JY], S4491–S4493 [15JY], S4674 [22JY], S5116 [30JY], S5422 [9SE], S5576–S5578 [15SE], S5679–S5682 [17SE], S5735 [18SE], S5945 [12NO], S6521 [10DE]

——— impact of global warming on agriculture, S1473 [10MR]

——— impact of global warming on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S1373, S1378, S1380, S1381, S1395, S1397, S1401, S1428, S1452, S1456 [10MR], S3327 [2JN], S4988 [28JY]

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

——— impact of global warming on winter sports and tourism, S1268–S1270 [4MR], S1424–S1426, S1439, S1464 [10MR], S3496 [9JN], S4492 [15JY]

Columbus, OH: Sister Cities International (organization) U.S.-China Sister City Energy and Sustainable Development Award recipient, S481 [27JA]

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

Congress: importance of bipartisanship in addressing climate change, S4891–S4893 [24JY]

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]

Cuba: human rights violations, S986 [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]

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

Dept. of State: offer rewards for information on the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Frenkel (S. 2577), S4486–S4489 [15JY], S5069 [29JY]

——— offer rewards for information on the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Frenkel (S. 2579), S4365 [9JY], S4368 [10JY]

——— proposed European Union Code of Conduct for Outer Space Activities, S6935 [2JA]

Developing countries: promote the use of clean cookstoves in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (S. 2100), S1418 [10MR]

Diseases: express that current Ebola outbreak in Africa is an international health crisis (S. Res. 541), S5531, S5550 [11SE], S5878 [18SE]

Economy: promote economic growth and job creation and strengthen energy security of U.S. allies, S1901 [1AP], S2079, S2080 [2AP]

——— 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]

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

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

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

Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption: restore immunization and sibling age exemptions for children adopted by U.S. citizens to allow admission to the U.S., S6113 [19NO]

Haiti: measure progress of recovery and development efforts following earthquake (S. 1104), S4434, S4435 [10JY]

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

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

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

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

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

International Women’s Day: observance, S1360 [6MR]

——— support goals (S. Res. 376), S1669 [13MR]

International Year of Family Farming: designate (S. Res. 544), S5592 [15SE]

Iran: 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]

——— 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]

Iraq: 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]

——— kidnapping of teenagers by members of Hamas (terrorist organization), S4133 [26JN]

——— 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]

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]

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]

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

Obama, President: agreement with China to limit greenhouse gas emissions, S5896, S5898 [12NO]

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

Ohio: Sister Cities International (organization) Longest U.S.-China Sister City Relationship Award recipient, S481 [27JA]

Olympic Games: commemorate the success of Team USA in the past 22 Olympic Winter Games and support Team USA in the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (S. Res. 352), S834 [6FE]

——— discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely effect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships (S. Res. 289), S834 [6FE]

——— tribute to U.S. participants in 2014 Olympic Winter Games (S. Res. 381), S1527 [11MR]

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]

——— passage of resolution on clear, gross and uncorrected violations of Helsinki Principles by Russia, S4299–S4302 [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]

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

Rose, Frank A.: suitability to be Assistant Sec. of State for Verification and Compliance relative to position on proposed European Union Code of Conduct for Outer Space Activities, S6935 [2JA]

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

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

Rwanda Girls Initiative (organization): tribute, S4213 [7JY]

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

Southeast Asia: promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and airspace territorial disputes in the East and South China Seas (S. Res. 412), S4436–S4442 [10JY]

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

——— 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]

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

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions, S5896 [12NO]

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.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child: anniversary, S6137 [19NO]

U.N. Millennium Declaration: support ideals and objectives and related Millennium Development Goals, and commend progress in poverty and hunger eradication, human rights, and global health initiatives, S6283 [3DE]

U.S. Anti-Doping Agency: reauthorize (S. 2338), S6697 [11DE]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: reauthorize (H.R. 5816), S6840 [15DE]

——— reauthorize (S. 2711), S5143 [30JY]

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]

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

——— 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]

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

VOA: anniversary of Ukrainian Service programming, S6382 [8DE], S6782 [12DE]

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

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (S. 2307), S2876 [8MY], S4213 [7JY]

World AIDS Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 314), S3043 [14MY]

World Polio Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 270), S833 [6FE], S2553 [30AP]

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

World Water Day: observance, S1866 [31MR]

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

Reports filed

Assessing Progress in Haiti Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1104) (S. Rept. 113–201), S4153 [26JN]

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 Hamas (terrorist organization) Use of Human Shields, Recognize Breaches of International Law, and Support Israel’s Rights and Palestinians Who Reject Terrorism: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H. Con. Res. 107), S6349 [4DE]

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

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

Dept. of State Offering of Rewards for Information on the Kidnapping and Murder of Naftali Frenkel: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2577) (S. Rept. 113–213), S4661 [21JY]

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

Express That Current Ebola Outbreak in Africa Is an International Health Crisis: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 541), S5779 [18SE]

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

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

International Megan’s Law To Prevent Demand for Child Sex Trafficking: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 4573), S6626 [11DE]

Nomination of Robert A. Wood To Be U.S. Representative to the Conference on Disarmament: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1519 [11MR]

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

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]

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

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

Promote Peaceful and Collaborative Resolution of Maritime and Airspace Territorial Disputes in the East and South China Seas: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 412), S3183 [20MY]

Recognize Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai for Efforts To End Financial Exploitation of Children, Ensure Rights of Children to an Education, and Commend Child Protection Efforts: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 595), S6626 [11DE]

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

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

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

Support Goals and Ideals of World AIDS Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 597), S6626 [11DE]

Support Goals and Ideals of World Malaria Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 426), S3183 [20MY]

Support Goals and Ideals of World Polio Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 270), S761 [4FE]

Support Goals of International Women’s Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 376), S1517 [11MR]

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 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]

U.S. Anti-Doping Agency Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2338) (S. Rept. 113–281), S6234 [1DE]

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

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

Resolutions by organizations

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

Resolutions of ratification

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

Statements

Ebola in West Africa—A Global Challenge and Public Health Threat: Senator Alexander, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S5689 [17SE]

Summaries

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

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 107, condemn Hamas (terrorist organization) use of civilians as human shields, recognize breaches of international law, support Israel’s right of self-defense, and support Palestinians who reject terrorism, S6465 [9DE], H7074 [30JY]

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. 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. 699, welcome leaders to U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit and trade ministers to Forum of the African Growth Opportunity Act, H7238 [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. 2901, Water for the World Act, H8848–H8854 [8DE]

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

H.R. 4411, Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act, H6620–H6622 [22JY]

H.R. 4573, mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign sex offenders, H4529–H4531 [20MY]

H.R. 4653, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom reauthorization, H5836 [8JY]

H.R. 5029, establish a committee to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation, H6149 [14JY]

H.R. 5816, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom reauthorization, H9016 [10DE]

H.R. 5859, Ukraine Freedom Support Act, H10306–H10310 [11DE]

S. 1104, Assessing Progress in Haiti Act, S4434 [10JY], H6838 [25JY]

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. 2338, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency reauthorization, S6697 [11DE], H10314 [12DE]

S. 2577, Dept. of State rewards for information on the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Frenkel, S5069 [29JY]

S. 2673, U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act, S5874–S5876 [18SE], H8354 [3DE]

S. 2711, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom reauthorization, S5144 [30JY]

S. 2828, Ukraine Freedom Support Act, S6602–S6606 [11DE]

S. Con. Res. 41, condemn Hamas (terrorist organization) use of civilians as human shields, recognize breaches of international law, support Israel’s right of self-defense, and support Palestinians who reject terrorism, S4911 [24JY]

S. Res. 270, support goals and ideals of World Polio Day, S833 [6FE]

S. Res. 289, discourage ambush marketing relative to Olympic Games by entities that adversely effect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships, S834 [6FE]

S. Res. 314, support goals and ideals of World AIDS Day, S3044 [14MY]

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. 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. 352, commemorate the success of Team USA in the past 22 Olympic Winter Games and support Team USA in the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, S826 [6FE]

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

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

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

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

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

S. Res. 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. 376, support goals of International Women’s Day, S1367 [6MR]

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. 381, tribute to U.S. participants in 2014 Olympic Winter Games, S1522 [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. 387, tribute to Arctic Winter Games participants, S1663 [13MR]

S. Res. 393, support goals of World Tuberculosis Day and commend progress made by, and reaffirm commitment to, anti-tuberculosis programs, S1694 [24MR]

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. 412, promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and airspace territorial disputes in the East and South China Seas, S2198 [7AP], S4440–S4442 [10JY]

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

S. Res. 426, support goals and ideals of World Malaria Day, S2473 [29AP]

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

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. 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. 524, express that global climate change is occurring and will continue to pose ongoing risks and challenges, S4999 [28JY]

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. 537, condemn violation of cease fires, demand release of kidnapped soldier, stop use of civilians as human shields, condemn unprovoked rocket fire by Hamas (terrorist organization), and support Israel’s right of self-defense, S5326 [1AU]

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

S. Res. 541, express that current Ebola outbreak in Africa is an international health crisis, S5512 [10SE], S5879 [18SE]

S. Res. 544, International Year of Family Farming, S5590 [15SE]

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. 595, recognize Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai for efforts to end financial exploitation of children, ensure the right of all children to an education, and commend international child protection efforts, S6389 [8DE], S6929 [16DE]

S. Res. 597, support goals and ideals of World AIDS Day, S6542 [10DE]

Tributes

Mandela, Nelson R., S129 [8JA]