TREATIES AND AGREEMENTS

Amendments

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

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (H.R. 3212), S4563 [16JY], H6839 [25JY]

Power resources: remove Government obstacles to domestic energy production, ensure transport of energy, lower energy costs, and enable businesses to access energy to create and sustain jobs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 727), H7690 [18SE]

Appointments

Congressional advisers on trade policy and negotiations, S2287 [8AP]

Articles and editorials

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

Should Congress Reconsider TTIP?, E1849 [16DE]

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

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

Bills and resolutions

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

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 S.J. Res. 31), S852 [10FE] (see H.J. Res. 109), H1718 [10FE]

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

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

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

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

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

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]

Business and industry: require certifications by prospective Government contractors that they are not boycotting a country with which the U.S. has a free trade agreement (see H.R. 5727), H8070 [18NO]

Buy American Act: prohibit negotiation of trade agreements that include waivers (see H.R. 5870), H9303 [11DE]

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]

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

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

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

Dept. of Energy: expand number of countries to which energy firms can export liquified natural gas (see S. 2083), S1315 [5MR]

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

Dept. of the Interior: enter into Big Sandy River-Planet Ranch Water Rights Settlement Agreement and Hualapai Tribe Bill Williams River Settlement Agreement (see S. 2503), S3863 [19JN] (see H.R. 4924), H5597 [20JN]

Executive Office of the President: negotiate extradition treaties to combat more effectively international cybercriminals (see S. Res. 563), S5783 [18SE]

Foreign trade: establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations and provide for consideration of trade agreements (see S. 1900), S223 [9JA] (see H.R. 3830), H134 [9JA]

Frank, Billy, Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 463), S3294 [22MY]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see S. 2509), S3863 [19JN]

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

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

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

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

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

Klamath Basin: approve and implement the Klamath Basin agreements, improve natural resource management, support economic development, and sustain agricultural production (see S. 2379), S3237 [21MY] (see S. 2727), S5216 [31JY]

Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see S. 2663), S4903 [24JY]

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 (see H. Res. 477), H1771 [11FE]

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

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]

Northern Mariana Islands: amend covenant establishing political union with the U.S. (see H.R. 4296), H2644 [25MR]

Power resources: remove Government obstacles to domestic energy production, ensure transport of energy, lower energy costs, and enable businesses to access energy to create and sustain jobs (see H.R. 2), H7528 [15SE]

——— remove Government obstacles to domestic energy production, ensure transport of energy, lower energy costs, and enable businesses to access energy to create and sustain jobs (H.R. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 727), H7616 [16SE]

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

South Africa: initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement (see H. Res. 712), H7241 [1AU]

Tariff: extend preference level on imports of certain cotton and man-made fiber, fabric, apparel, and made-up goods from Bahrain under the U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement (see H.R. 4955), H5724 [24JN]

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 S. Res. 370), S1315 [5MR] (see S. Res. 378), S1519 [11MR] (see H. Res. 499), H2198 [5MR]

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

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

——— support 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]

Letters

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]

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]

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

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

Messages

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: President Obama, H8 [7JA]

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

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

Cooperation on the Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defense Purposes Between the U.S. and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: President Obama, S4901 [24JY], H6797 [24JY]

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

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

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

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

Motions

Power resources: remove Government obstacles to domestic energy production, ensure transport of energy, lower energy costs, and enable businesses to access energy to create and sustain jobs (H.R. 2), H7853 [18SE]

Press releases

On Second Anniversary of U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement, U.S. Exports Down 11 Percent, Imports From Korea Up and Deficit With Korea Balloons 47 Percent: Public Citizen (organization), H2416 [13MR]

Remarks in House

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], E1639 [19NO]

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

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

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

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]

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 (H.R. 3323), H2998 [8AP]

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

Dept. of Commerce: Interagency Trade Enforcement Center funding through reductions in NASA exploration funding, H4883 [28MY]

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

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

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

——— prohibit 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]

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

Dept. of the Interior: enter into Big Sandy River-Planet Ranch Water Rights Settlement Agreement and Hualapai Tribe Bill Williams River Settlement Agreement (H.R. 4924), H8181–H8186 [1DE]

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

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit funding to approve foreign air carrier permit or exemption application of air carrier already holding air operators certificate that contravenes U.S. law or U.S.-EU Air Transport Agreement, H5175, H5176 [9JN]

Employment: importance of manufacturing jobs, H5861 [8JY]

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 trade: establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations and provide for consideration of trade agreements, H8117 [19NO]

——— establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations and provide for consideration of trade agreements (H.R. 3830), H460–H464, H466 [15JA], H1599, H1600 [5FE], H3223–H3229 [28AP], H3300 [30AP], E78 [15JA], E892 [30MY]

——— impact on job creation, H2415 [13MR]

——— impact on the economy of shipping U.S. jobs overseas, H8115–H8121 [19NO]

——— importance, H3223–H3229 [28AP]

——— prohibit funding to negotiate or enter into a trade agreement that excludes any product from full tariff elimination, E892 [30MY]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (H.R. 3212), H6839 [25JY]

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

Iran: 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]

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

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

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

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

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

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]

NAFTA: anniversary, H82 [9JA]

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

Native Americans: ratify a water settlement agreement affecting the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe (H.R. 3716), H6613–H6615 [22JY]

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

NOAA: fisheries management program funding, H4891 [28MY]

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

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: funding, H4879 [28MY]

——— prohibit funding to negotiate any agreement that includes a waiver of the Buy American Act, H4995 [29MY]

——— prohibit funding to negotiate or enter into a trade agreement that limits greenhouse gas emissions, H5003 [29MY]

Permanent Court of Arbitration: ruling that Russia violated the Energy Charter Treaty when it expropriated Yukos Oil Co., assets, E1323 [1AU], E1469, E1480 [19SE]

Power resources: remove Government obstacles to domestic energy production, ensure transport of energy, lower energy costs, and enable businesses to access energy to create and sustain jobs (H.R. 2), H7819–H7854, H7859, H7864–H7869 [18SE]

——— remove Government obstacles to domestic energy production, ensure transport of energy, lower energy costs, and enable businesses to access energy to create and sustain jobs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 727), H7684–H7691 [18SE]

——— remove Government obstacles to domestic energy production, ensure transport of energy, lower energy costs, and enable businesses to access energy to create and sustain jobs (H.R. 2), motion to recommit, H7853 [18SE]

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

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

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

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

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, H2614 [25MR]

——— 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]

——— 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–H7635 [17SE], E1455 [19SE]

——— 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]

——— support sovereignty and closer relations with Europe, condemn violence against peaceful protesters, and urge a peaceful solution to current political and economic crisis (H. Res. 447), H1436 [28JA], H1693–H1699 [10FE], H2244 [6MR], H2271 [11MR], E201 [11FE]

Remarks in Senate

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), S6304 [3DE]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dept. of Energy: expand number of countries to which energy firms can export liquified natural gas (S. 2083), S2059 [2AP]

Dept. of State: proposed European Union Code of Conduct for Outer Space Activities, S6935 [2JA]

Dept. of the Interior: enter into Big Sandy River-Planet Ranch Water Rights Settlement Agreement and Hualapai Tribe Bill Williams River Settlement Agreement (H.R. 4924), S6272 [2DE]

——— enter into Big Sandy River-Planet Ranch Water Rights Settlement Agreement and Hualapai Tribe Bill Williams River Settlement Agreement (S. 2503), S3865 [19JN]

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

Foreign trade: establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations and provide for consideration of trade agreements, S4879 [24JY]

——— establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations and provide for consideration of trade agreements (S. 1900), S224–S227 [9JA], S304 [14JA], S384, S400 [16JA], S505 [28JA], S754 [4FE]

Frank, Billy, Jr.: tribute (S. Res. 463), S3430 [4JN]

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

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]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (H.R. 3212), S4563–S4567 [16JY]

Injunction of secrecy: removal, S2823 [7MY], S3193 [20MY], S5720 [17SE]

International Labour Organization: adoption of Convention 182, ‘‘Concerning the Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour’’, S3626 [12JN]

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

——— 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]

Klamath Basin: approve and implement the Klamath Basin agreements, improve natural resource management, support economic development, and sustain agricultural production (S. 2379), S3240 [21MY], S6880–S6882 [16DE]

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

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

National objectives: economic recovery, S6244 [2DE]

Native Americans: ratify a water settlement agreement affecting the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe (H.R. 3716), S5862 [18SE]

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

——— evaluation of economic policies, S936 [12FE]

Oregon: anniversary of treaty establishing the Klamath, Modoc, and Yahooskin Indian Tribes collectively as the Klamath Tribes and designating the Klamath Reservation, S6086 [18NO]

Power resources: remove Government obstacles to domestic energy production, ensure transport of energy, lower energy costs, and enable businesses to access energy to create and sustain jobs (H.R. 2), S5653 [17SE], S5996 [13NO], S6025 [17NO]

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

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

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

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]

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

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

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

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

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, S1356 [6MR], S2300 [9AP], S3708–S3710 [17JN]

——— 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]

——— 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 (S. 2238), S4673 [22JY]

——— 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 closer relations with Europe, condemn violence against peaceful protesters, and urge a peaceful solution to current political and economic crisis, S593 [29JA], S743 [4FE], S1156 [26FE], S1220 [27FE], S1272 [4MR]

——— support sovereignty and closer relations with Europe, condemn violence against peaceful protesters, and urge a peaceful solution to current political and economic crisis (S. Res. 319), S82 [7JA], S1259 [4MR]

Reports filed

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

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

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

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

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

Bill Williams River Water Rights Settlement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4924) (H. Rept. 113–638), H8225 [1DE]

Consideration of H.R. 2, American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 727) (H. Rept. 113–601), H7616 [16SE]

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

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

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

Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 69) (H. Rept. 113–685), H10333 [2JA]

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

Klamath Basin Water Recovery and Economic Restoration Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2379) (S. Rept. 113–299), S6540 [10DE]

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

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

Northern Mariana Islands Covenant Establishing Political Union With the U.S. Amendment: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4296) (H. Rept. 113–698), H10334 [2JA]

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

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

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

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

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

Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe - Fish Springs Ranch Settlement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1818), S4704 [22JY]

——— Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1818) (S. Rept. 113–220), S4996 [28JY]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3716) (H. Rept. 113–532), H6397 [17JY]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Resolutions of ratification

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tax Convention With Chile, S2239 [8AP]

Tax Convention With Hungary, S2239 [8AP]

Tax Convention With Poland, S4620 [17JY]

Statements

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

Texts of

H. Res. 447, support sovereignty and closer relations with Europe, condemn violence against peaceful protesters, and urge a peaceful solution to current political and economic crisis in Ukraine, H1693 [10FE]

H. Res. 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. 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. 727, consideration of H.R. 2, American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act, H7684 [18SE]

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. 2, American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act, H7819–H7841 [18SE]

H.R. 3212, International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act, S4563–S4567 [16JY]

H.R. 3716, Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe - Fish Springs Ranch Settlement Act, H6613–H6615 [22JY]

H.R. 4924, Bill Williams River Water Rights Settlement Act, H8181–H8185 [1DE]

H.R. 5681, approve amendment to 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, H8103 [19NO]

S. 1901, Support for U.S.-Republic of Korea Civil Nuclear Cooperation Act, S491 [27JA], H1472 [28JA]

S. Con. Res. 34, hold Russia accountable for being in material breach of obligations under Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, prohibit future nuclear arms reduction negotiations, and assess status of treaty, S1734 [25MR]

S. 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. 355, cease release of Afghan detainees, carry out commitments under Memorandum of Understanding governing transfer of detainees from the U.S., and uphold rule of law relative to referral and disposition of detainees by Afghanistan, S957 [12FE]

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

S. Res. 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. 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. 463, tribute to Billy Frank, Jr., S3302 [22MY]

S. Res. 563, Executive Office of the President negotiation of extradition treaties to combat more effectively international cybercriminals, S5796 [18SE]

S. Res. 601, recognize cooperation in science and technology between the U.S. and China, S6790 [12DE]

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

S.J. Res. 39, Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. Government and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy approval, S3509 [9JN]

Treaties

American Samoa Treaty of Cession, H3125 [9AP]