ROYCE, EDWARD R. (a Representative from California)

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]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4800), H5250 [10JN], H5294 [11JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5187 [9JN], H5212 [10JN]

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

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]

Religion: condemn anti-Semitism and comparison of Israel to Nazis perpetrating the Holocaust and reject attempts to justify anti-Jewish hatred as an acceptable disapproval of political events in the Middle East (H. Res. 707), H7861, H7862 [18SE]

Appointments

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: commend election results and encourage credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential run-off election while ensuring safety of voters and candidates (see H. Res. 600), H5187 [9JN]

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]

Black Ribbon Day: designate to recognize victims of Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes (see H. Res. 509), H3058 [8AP]

California: address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley (see H.R. 3964), H1510 [29JA]

Camp Pendleton Medal of Honor Post Office, Camp Pendleton, CA: designate (see H.R. 5468), H7528 [15SE]

Colonel M.J. ‘Mac’ Dube, USMC Post Office Building, Twentynine Palms, CA: designate (see H.R. 5331), H7182 [31JY]

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 (see H. Res. 588), H5824 [30JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 1313), H5023 [29MY]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 1563), H2098 [28FE]

Dept. of Education: provide grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education (see H.R. 2536), H2611 [24MR]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (see H.R. 4984), H6400 [17JY]

——— simplify and streamline information on institutions of higher education made publicly available (see H.R. 4983), H6400 [17JY]

——— simplify the college financial aid application process (see H.R. 4982), H5817 [26JN]

Dept. of Energy: expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries (see H.R. 6), H2260 [10MR]

Dept. of HHS: better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent human trafficking of children and serve the needs of victims under adoption assistance and foster care programs (see H.R. 1732), H72 [8JA]

——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tier (see H.R. 460), H5640 [23JN]

Dept. of Justice: protect crime victims’ rights (see H.R. 4165), H2255 [6MR]

Dept. of State: require congressional notification after a reward is authorized under the Rewards for Justice Program (see H.R. 5685), H7937 [12NO]

Dept. of Transportation: suspend Federal funding for California high-speed rail project until sufficient non-Federal funds are available (see H.R. 3893), H1240 [16JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enter into contracts for provision of medical care at non-departmental facilities for certain patients, assess health care delivery system, and limit employee awards and bonuses (see H.R. 4810), H5185 [9JN]

Diseases: improve diagnosis and treatment of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (see H.R. 4592), H7389 [9SE]

——— mint coins in recognition of the fight against breast cancer (see H.R. 3680), H5249 [10JN]

Federal agencies and departments: clarify guidelines for including certain property on the National Register or as a National Historic Landmark relative to objections by agency heads based on national security (see H.R. 3687), H2002 [26FE]

Federal Correctional Officer Scott J. Williams Memorial Post Office Building, Lompoc, CA: designate (see H.R. 5562), H7883 [18SE]

Federal employees: expand training for Federal Government personnel related to trafficking in persons (see H.R. 4449), H5024 [29MY]

Financial institutions: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based capital requirements (see H.R. 4510), H3409 [1MY]

——— specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision (see H.R. 4060), H2435 [13MR]

Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (see H.R. 3992), H5024 [29MY]

FRS: establish a Small Business Advisory Board for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see H.R. 4383), H4836 [27MY]

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 H. Con. Res. 107), H7129 [30JY]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3121), H1431 [27JA]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 3121), H1431 [27JA]

Immigration: provide for repatriation of unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 5079), H6135 [11JY]

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

Isla Vista, CA: condemn rampage and mass shooting (see H. Res. 608), H5187 [9JN]

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

Juanita Millender-McDonald Post Office, Long Beach, CA: designate (see H.R. 5687), H7937 [12NO]

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 H. Con. Res. 91), H9045 [10DE]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 946), H2001 [26FE]

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), H4064 [13MY]

Mexico: call for release of Andrew P. Tahmooressi (see H. Res. 620), H7530 [15SE]

Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H2990 [7AP]

National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 483), H1771 [11FE]

Neil Havens Post Office, Simi Valley, CA: designate (see H.R. 4939), H5639 [23JN]

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 H. Res. 573), H3447 [6MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 3121), H1431 [27JA]

——— repeal provisions relative to annual period for disenrollment from Medicare Advantage plans to elect to receive original Medicare fee-for-service benefits (see H.R. 2453), H5024 [29MY]

Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2939), H3941 [7MY]

Philippines: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of Typhoon Haiyan (see H.R. 3771), H1659 [5FE]

Philmore Graham Post Office Building, Vallejo, CA: designate (see H.R. 5106), H6215 [14JY]

Religion: condemn anti-Semitism and comparison of Israel to Nazis perpetrating the Holocaust and reject attempts to justify anti-Jewish hatred as an acceptable disapproval of political events in the Middle East (see H. Res. 707), H7297 [8SE]

Social Security: prevent disability fraud (see H.R. 5260), H7619 [16SE]

Taxation: make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see H.R. 3086), H4061 [9MY]

Terrorism Risk Insurance Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4871), H5495 [18JN]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 792), H3292 [29AP]

Ukraine: 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), H7677 [17SE]

United Kingdom: 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: 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), H2066 [27FE]

Veterans: clarify that individuals who attended a military preparatory school but never joined the Armed Forces may not claim veteran status for purposes of contracting preferences and benefits (see H.R. 3469), H2002 [26FE]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 3571), H7619 [16SE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (see H.R. 3544), H2915 [3AP]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to Monuments Men in recognition of their role in preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and articles of cultural importance (see H.R. 3658), H163 [10JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agreement Between the Government of the U.S. and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Cooperation on the Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defense Purposes: approve amendment (see H.R. 5681), H7937 [12NO]

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 H.J. Res. 109), H1718 [10FE]

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

Armed Forces: allow servicemembers to keep their automobile insurance when they move from State to State (see H.R. 4669), H4475 [19MY]

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

Credit Repair Organizations Act: exempt certain consumer reporting agencies (see H.R. 5446), H7433 [10SE]

Dept. of HUD: prohibit Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac contributions to the Housing Trust Fund and Capital Market Fund while in conservatorship or receivership (see H.R. 3901), H1240 [16JA]

Dept. of State: 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]

Dept. of the Treasury: improve transparency, accountability, governance, and operations of the Office of Financial Research (see H.R. 5037), H6034 [9JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure informing of interment of deceased veterans (see H.R. 5369), H7183 [31JY]

Financial institutions: exclude credit union loans secured by certain non-owner occupied family dwellings from the definition of member business loan (see H.R. 4226), H2432 [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 (see H.R. 4586), H3939 [7MY]

Information technology: ensure the integrity of any software, firmware, or product developed for or purchased by the Federal Government that uses a third party or open source component (see H.R. 5793), H8668 [4DE]

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

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

Palestinian Authority: restrict funds (see H.R. 3868), H223 [14JA]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: prevent foreign diplomats from being eligible to receive health insurance premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions (see H.R. 5825), H9043 [10DE]

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 H. Res. 520), H2484 [14MR]

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

Terrorism: designate fighting for a hostile foreign government or terrorist organization as an affirmative renunciation of U.S. citizenship (see H.R. 5450), H7454 [11SE]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: reauthorize (see H.R. 5816), H8931 [9DE]

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

Ukraine: 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 H. Res. 499), H2198 [5MR]

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

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]

Constitutional authority statements

Agreement Between the Government of the U.S. and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Cooperation on the Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defense Purposes: approve amendment (H.R. 5681), H7938 [12NO]

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 (H.J. Res. 109), H1719 [10FE]

Agreement for Cooperation Between U.S. and International Atomic Energy Agency: approve proposed Third Amendment (H.J. Res. 112), H2199 [5MR]

Armed Forces: allow servicemembers to keep their automobile insurance when they move from State to State (H.R. 4669), H4475 [19MY]

Credit Repair Organizations Act: exempt certain consumer reporting agencies (H.R. 5446), H7433 [10SE]

Dept. of HUD: prohibit Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac contributions to the Housing Trust Fund and Capital Market Fund while in conservatorship or receivership (H.R. 3901), H1242 [16JA]

Dept. of State: 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 (H.R. 4347), H2748 [28MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: improve transparency, accountability, governance, and operations of the Office of Financial Research (H.R. 5037), H6035 [9JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure informing of interment of deceased veterans (H.R. 5369), H7188 [31JY]

Financial institutions: exclude credit union loans secured by certain non-owner occupied family dwellings from the definition of member business loan (H.R. 4226), H2433 [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. 4586), H3940 [7MY]

Information technology: ensure the integrity of any software, firmware, or product developed for or purchased by the Federal Government that uses a third party or open source component (H.R. 5793), H8669 [4DE]

Iraq: authorize direct provision of defense articles, defense services, and related training to Kurdish Regional Government (H.R. 5747), H8170 [20NO]

Palestinian Authority: restrict funds (H.R. 3868), H224 [14JA]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: prevent foreign diplomats from being eligible to receive health insurance premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions (H.R. 5825), H9045 [10DE]

Terrorism: designate fighting for a hostile foreign government or terrorist organization as an affirmative renunciation of U.S. citizenship (H.R. 5450), H7455 [11SE]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: reauthorize (H.R. 5816), H8931 [9DE]

U.S. International Communications Agency: establish (H.R. 4490), H3241 [28AP]

Ukraine: support independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity (H.R. 4278), H2566 [21MR]

Vietnam: impose sanctions on individuals who are complicit in human rights abuses against nationals of Vietnam or their families (H.R. 4254), H2485 [14MR]

Letters

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

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H2270 [11MR]

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

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), E807 [21MY]

Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6625 [22JY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H6625 [22JY]

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

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: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4532 [20MY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4531 [20MY]

Naval Vessel Transfer Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H9018 [10DE]

——— Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H9018 [10DE]

North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6883, H6884, H6885 [28JY]

——— 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]

Provide additional visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7071 [30JY]

Taiwan Relations Act Affirmation and Naval Vessel Transfer Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H2976 [7AP]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H2976 [7AP]

U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H2112, H2113 [4MR]

——— 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]

Ukraine Support Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H2724, H2725 [27MR]

——— 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]

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

Venezuelan Human Rights and Democracy Protection Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4847 [28MY]

Remarks

Afghanistan: commend election results and encourage credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential run-off election while ensuring safety of voters and candidates (H. Res. 600), H5106, H5107, H5108 [9JN]

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), H3923, H3926, H3927, H3928 [7MY]

——— welcome leaders to U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit and trade ministers to Forum of the African Growth Opportunity Act (H. Res. 699), H7237H7239 [1AU]

Agreement Between the Government of the U.S. and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Cooperation on the Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defense Purposes: approve amendment (H.R. 5681), H8103, H8104 [19NO]

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

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4800), H5294, H5295 [11JN]

AID: expand the number of scholarships available to Pakistani women under the Merit and Needs-Based Scholarship Program (H.R. 3583), H8110, H8111, H8113 [19NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 124), H7559 [16SE]

Armed Forces: remove from Iraq, except for Armed Forces required to protect U.S. diplomatic facilities and personnel (H. Con. Res. 105), H6819, H6824 [25JY]

Bachmann, Representative: unanimous-consent request to strike comments characterizing President Obama from the Congressional Record, H7239 [1AU]

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]

Capitol Building and Grounds: placement of bust of Vaclav Havel in U.S. Capitol (H. Res. 506), H2267 [11MR]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5769), H8304 [3DE]

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 (H. Res. 588), H5840• [8JY]

Credit: improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (H.R. 3211), H5138• [9JN]

Credit unions: extend insurance coverage to amounts held in a member account on behalf of another person (H.R. 3468), H3426 [6MY]

Crime: interjurisdictional enforcement of protection order and redefinition of victims, E537• [7AP]

——— provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts (H.R. 4225), H4531 [20MY]

——— provide justice for victims of human trafficking (H.R. 3530), H4531 [20MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: Local and Regional Food Aid Procurement Project funding through reductions in marketing and promotion administration account funding, H5294, H5295 [11JN]

Dept. of Education: revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 4984), consideration (H. Res. 677), H6676 [23JY]

Dept. of HHS: better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent human trafficking of children and serve the needs of victims under adoption assistance and foster care programs (H.R. 1732), E537• [7AP]

Dept. of HUD: prohibit Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac contributions to the Housing Trust Fund and Capital Market Fund while in conservatorship or receivership, H5212 [10JN]

Dept. of Justice: protect crime victims’ rights (H.R. 4165), E537• [7AP]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5212 [10JN]

Developing countries: provide assistance to support the rights of women and girls (H.R. 3398), H8104, H8105, H8106 [19NO]

Federal Credit Union Act: anniversary, E1059• [24JN]

First American Financial Corp.: anniversary, E1327• [1AU]

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]

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), H7074, H7075, H7077 [30JY]

——— 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]

Information technology: ensure the integrity of any software, firmware, or product developed for or purchased by the Federal Government that uses a third party or open source component (H.R. 5793), E1743•–E1745• [4DE]

Iran: condemn human rights violations (H. Res. 754), H8106, H8107, H8110 [19NO]

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

——— takeover of cities by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and call for U.S. intervention, H6819, H6824 [25JY]

Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization): condemn killing of James W. Foley and Steven J. Sotloff and other terrorist acts and express condolences to their families (H. Res. 734), H7862 [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), H6121, H6122 [11JY]

——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (H.R. 938), H2109, H2112, H2115 [4MR]

——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (S. 2673), H8357• [3DE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: improve enforcement of sanctions (H.R. 1771), H6877, H6883, H6885 [28JY]

Korean Americans: anniversary of first immigrants in the U.S., H173 [13JA]

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 (H.R. 4573), H4529, H4531, H4534 [20MY]

Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (H.R. 4411), H6620, H6623, H6625 [22JY]

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: observance, E537• [7AP]

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day: observance, H75 [9JA]

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month: observance, H75 [9JA]

National Telecommunications and Information Administration: prohibit funding to relinquish control over the Internet domain name system, H4999 [29MY]

Nigeria: 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), H4535, H4536 [20MY]

OPIC: reauthorize programs, H3927 [7MY]

Religion: condemn anti-Semitism and comparison of Israel to Nazis perpetrating the Holocaust and reject attempts to justify anti-Jewish hatred as an acceptable disapproval of political events in the Middle East (H. Res. 707), H7860, H7862 [18SE]

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

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), H4999 [29MY]

Ships and vessels: proposal to increase cargo preference for U.S. food aid, H8304 [3DE]

——— provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (H.R. 3470), H2973, H2976, H2977 [7AP], H9018 [10DE]

——— provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (S. 1683), H9017, H9018, H9019 [10DE]

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

Star-Spangled Banner: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 87), E1348• [8SE]

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), H7559 [16SE]

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

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: reauthorize (H.R. 5816), H9016 [10DE]

U.S. International Communications Agency: establish (H.R. 4490), H6886, H6893, H6895 [28JY]

Ukraine: authorize and increase Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Inc., and Voice of America programming (S. 2183), H2756, H2757, H2759 [1AP]

——— condemn oppression of ethnic Tatar population in Crimea by Russia, H7303 [9SE]

——— 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, H2269, H2271, H2273 [11MR]

——— provide for costs of loan guarantees (H.R. 4152), Senate amendment, H2752, H2755, H2756 [1AP]

——— support independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity (H.R. 4278), H2718, H2723, H2727, H2729 [27MR]

——— support right to freely determine future, including relationships with other nations and international organizations, without interference, intimidation, or coercion by other countries (H. Res. 726), H7630, H7631, H7634 [17SE]

Venezuela: support freedom of expression and assembly, condemn violence and intimidation of country’s political opposition, and call for international support for democratic reform (H. Res. 488), H2108 [4MR]

Votes: position on missed, H1699• [10FE], H6791• [24JY], E711• [8MY], E1122• [9JY], E1238• [25JY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 113th Congress: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H. Rept. 113–728), H10335 [2JA]

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

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

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

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

Tributes

Asa, Haim, H5062 [30MY]

Hanley, Rudy, E170• [5FE]

Hills, Roderick M., E1606• [17NO]

Kint, Sue, H5730 [25JN]

MacAloney, William, E870• [29MY]