UKRAINE

Addresses

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

Amendments

Dept. of Energy: expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries (H.R. 6), H5741, H5743, H5745 [25JN]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 636), H5658 [24JN]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Appointments

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

Articles and editorials

Kaptur’s Ukraine Roots Runs Deep, E201 [11FE]

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

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

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

Ukraine Faces Hurdles in Restoring Its Farming Legacy, H5519 [19JN]

Unacceptable Face of Putinism, E1480 [19SE]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Energy: expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to Ukraine and other European countries (see H.R. 4155), H2198 [5MR]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries (see S. 2274), S2566 [30AP] (see H.R. 6), H2255 [6MR]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries (H.R. 6), consideration (see H. Res. 636), H5639 [23JN]

Disasters: 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]

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

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

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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Foreign policy: 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]

——— 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]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (see H. Res. 501), H2198 [5MR] (see H. Res. 524), H2644 [25MR]

International relations: 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]

News media: authorize and increase Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Inc., and Voice of America programming (see S. 2183), S1819 [27MR]

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]

——— refute 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]

Cloture motions

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

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]

Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5677 [24JN]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5677 [24JN]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Memorandums

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

Messages

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

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

Motions

Dept. of Energy: expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries (H.R. 6), H5750 [25JN]

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

Press releases

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

Remarks in House

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

Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding to implement Treaty on Open Skies, H5535 [19JN]

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

Dept. of Energy: condition approval of permits to export natural gas on use of domestic shipping components and prohibit approval of permits that increase prices for consumers or to nations that pose national security threat, H5750 [25JN]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to Ukraine and other European countries, H6645 [22JY]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to Ukraine and other European countries (H.R. 4155), H2159, H2196 [5MR], H2287 [11MR], E1447 [17SE]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries, H7864 [18SE]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries (H.R. 6), H5592 [20JN], H5664, H5669, H5676–H5683 [24JN], H5738, H5741–H5746, H5749–H5752 [25JN], H6221 [15JY], E1066 [25JN], E1224 [24JY]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 636), H5652–H5659 [24JN]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries (H.R. 6), motion to recommit, H5750 [25JN]

——— require a deadline for decisions on applications to export natural gas, H5742, H5743 [25JN]

——— require public disclosure of applicants intention to use eminent domain for any construction necessary to export natural gas, H5745, H5746 [25JN]

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

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

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

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

Elections, H5060 [30MY]

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

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

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

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

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

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

——— 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]

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

Health care professionals: tribute to humanitarian efforts of U.S. physicians, E1572 [13NO]

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

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

Homosexuality: oppose discriminatory law against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons, H1696 [10FE]

House of Representatives: moment of silence in memory of victims of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 downing, H6791 [24JY]

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

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

Independence: anniversary, E1345 [8SE]

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

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

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

News media: authorize and increase Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Inc., and Voice of America programming (S. 2183), H2756–H2759 [1AP], E499 [2AP]

Obama, President: evaluation of foreign policy, H2352 [12MR], H2806 [2AP], H3235 [28AP], H6947 [28JY], H7035 [29JY]

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]

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

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

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

Rochester, NY: tribute to Ukrainian community, E1345 [8SE]

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

——— 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]

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

——— oppose 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]

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

——— U.S. policy, H3221 [28AP]

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

U.S. policy, H2367 [13MR]

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

Remarks in Senate

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

Dept. of Energy: expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to Ukraine and other European countries, S1635, S1640 [13MR], S1715–S1717 [25MR], S2139 [3AP]

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

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

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

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

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

Foreign policy: 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]

——— 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]

International relations: 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], S3015 [14MY], S3708–S3710 [17JN]

Lawson, Michael A.: nomination to be International Civil Aviation Organization Council U.S. Representative, S4655 [21JY]

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

News media: authorize and increase Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Inc., and Voice of America programming (S. 2183), S1834 [27MR]

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

——— evaluation of foreign policy, S741–S744 [4FE], S1260–S1262 [4MR], S2529 [30AP], S5402–S5404 [9SE]

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

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

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

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

——— 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]

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

——— 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]

——— refute 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]

U.S. policy, S5728 [18SE]

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

Reports filed

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]

Consideration of H.R. 6, Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act and H.R. 3301, North American Energy Infrastructure Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 636) (H. Rept. 113–492), H5639 [23JN]

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

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

Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6) (H. Rept. 113–477), H5556 [19JN]

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

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

Resolutions by organizations

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

Statements

Liquefied Natural Gas Exports: Several Administration Officials, H5679 [24JN]

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

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. 636, consideration of H.R. 6, Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act and H.R. 3301, North American Energy Infrastructure Act, H5652 [24JN]

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. 6, Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act, H5741 [25JN]

H.R. 4152, provide for costs of loan guarantees to Ukraine, H2215 [6MR]

H.R. 4152, Support for the Sovereignty, Integrity, Democracy, and Economic Stability of Ukraine Act, H2752–H2755 [1AP]

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

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

S. 2183, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Inc., and Voice of America programming to Ukraine authorization and increase, S1830, S1834 [27MR], H2756 [1AP]

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

S. Res. 319, support sovereignty and closer relations with Europe, condemn violence against peaceful protesters, and urge a peaceful solution to current political and economic crisis in Ukraine, S83 [7JA]

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

S. Res. 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. 448, examine benefits of implementing a currency board system to stabilize the national currency and improve economy in Ukraine, S3078 [15MY]

S. Res. 520, condemn downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in Ukraine and express condolences to families of the victims, S4909 [24JY], S5314 [31JY]

Tributes

Gordon, Michael R., H2009 [27FE]

Lowrey, Annie, H2009 [27FE]