AFGHANISTAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
Addresses
State of the Union: President Obama, S521–S526 [28JA], H1473–H1478 [28JA]
Announcements
Moment of silence to honor U.S. troops killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H1527 [3FE], H2670 [26MR], H4715 [21MY], H7086 [30JY], H8968 [10DE]
Articles and editorials
Afghan Turnout Is High as Voters Defy the Taliban, S2291 [8AP]
Al-Qaeda Leader Abd Al-Baset Azzouz, Accused of Participation in Benghazi Attack, Reportedly Awaiting Trial in US, E1825 [12DE]
CNN Poll—Afghanistan War Arguably Most Unpopular in U.S. History, H4702 [21MY]
Commended for Courage—Guard Unit, Combat Medic Honored for Actions in Afghanistan, S288 [13JA]
Congress Ducks Its Duty on ISIS Vote, H8377 [4DE]
Joins Guard for Work, Sent to Afghanistan, S4757 [23JY]
New War’s Rising Cost, H8376 [4DE]
Obama Widens Post-2014 Combat Role for U.S. Forces in Afghanistan, H8370, H8376 [4DE]
Quick Decision Leads to Iraq, S5122 [30JY]
Rivas Serves Two Tours to the Middle East, S5294 [31JY]
Soldier Finds Lifeline in Letter Exchange With Vermont Author, S1576 [12MR]
Suspected Al-Qaeda Member Held in Jordan as U.S. Investigates Possible Benghazi Link, E1825 [12DE]
Training ‘Moderate Islamists’—Four More Americans Killed in Afghanistan, H7864 [18SE]
Bills and resolutions
Armed Forces: leave no member unaccounted for in the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan (see S. Res. 354), S891 [11FE]
Dept. of State: extend Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program (see S. 2302), S2796 [7MY] (see H.R. 4594), H3939 [7MY]
——— provide additional visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program (see S. 2624), S4620 [17JY] (see H.R. 5195), H6814 [24JY]
Elections: commend election results and encourage credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential run-off election while ensuring safety of voters and candidates (see H. Res. 591), H4784 [21MY] (see H. Res. 600), H4909 [28MY]
Foreign policy: provide for completion of the accelerated transition of U.S. combat and military and security operations to Afghanistan (see S. Res. 347), S821 [6FE]
Obama, President: condemn failure to notify Congress before releasing Taliban leaders detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and express concerns over their release and repercussions of negotiating with terrorists (see H. Res. 644), H5768 [25JN]
——— condemn failure to notify Congress before releasing Taliban leaders from Guantanamo Bay and express concerns over release and repercussions of negotiating with terrorists (H. Res. 644), consideration (see H. Res. 715), H7295 [8SE]
Terrorism: 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]
Citations
Silver Star awarded to Roger D. Sparks, S4110 [26JN]
Letters
Adjust immigration status for immediate family of Armed Forces members who served honorably in Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts: several Representatives, H2328 [12MR]
Procurement of patrol boats for the Afghan National Police: Combined Security Transition Command for Afghanistan Inspector General, H5534 [19JN]
Provide additional visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H7071 [30JY]
——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7071 [30JY]
Lists
Armed Forces members from California killed in military action in Afghanistan, S66 [7JA]
Veterans brought to visit national memorials by Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization), S1915 [1AP]
Remarks in House
Armed Forces: accelerate plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, H4498 [20MY], H6387 [17JY]
——— authorize use against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), H8376 [4DE], E1780 [10DE]
——— develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, H1941, H1947 [26FE], H5831 [8JY], H7046 [30JY]
——— require the President to provide a determination on any extension of the duration of deployment of troops in Afghanistan and a congressional vote on such determination, H4693, H4699–H4712 [21MY], H4816 [22MY], H4913 [29MY], H5408, H5410 [18JN], H5538 [19JN]
——— tribute to Air Force 442d Fighter Wing of Whiteman AFB, MO, E4 [7JA]
——— tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, E1531 [12NO]
——— tribute to members from North Carolina killed in military action in Afghanistan, H5831 [8JY], H7046 [30JY]
Bergdahl, Bowe R.: negotiated release from captivity in Afghanistan, H5316 [11JN], H5322 [12JN], H5370 [17JN], H5412 [18JN], H7308 [9SE]
Bunkers in Baghdad (organization): tribute, E846 [28MY]
Carpenter, William (Kyle): Medal of Honor recipient, E970 [12JN], E1039 [20JN]
Dept. of Defense: Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund funding, H5485 [18JN]
——— Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism funding, E1440, E1444 [17SE]
——— prohibit funding for combat operations in Afghanistan after certain date, H5538, H5539 [19JN], H5647 [24JN]
——— prohibit funding for construction projects in Afghanistan that exceed a certain amount without proper audit, inspection, and oversight by U.S. personnel, H4745 [21MY]
——— prohibit funding for storage of patrol boats procured for the Afghan National Police, H5533 [19JN]
——— prohibit funding to destroy equipment and ammunition in Afghanistan without it first being offered to former Soviet independent states and non-NATO allies, H5565 [20JN]
——— take full account of illegal taxes levied by the Afghan government against American companies and establish plan for reimbursement, H4675, H4676 [20MY]
——— treatment for service-connected illnesses and complications caused by exposure to open-air burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan funding, H5443, H5444 [18JN]
Dept. of State: extend Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program (H.R. 4594), H6109 [11JY], H6219 [15JY], E706 [7MY]
——— extend Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Programs, H2613 [25MR]
——— provide additional visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program (H.R. 5195), H6749 [24JY], H7070–H7074 [30JY], H8227 [2DE]
Elections: commend election results and encourage credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential run-off election while ensuring safety of voters and candidates (H. Res. 600), H5106–H5108 [9JN], E966 [12JN]
——— support credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential and provincial elections, H11 [7JA]
Foreign aid: cease U.S. assistance, H1723 [11FE], H2613 [25MR], H2750 [1AP], H6584 [22JY], H8655 [4DE]
——— recognize waste, fraud, and abuse of U.S. resources occuring in Afghan reconstruction, H7046 [30JY]
Foreign policy: analysis of radical Islamic fundamentalism as new global threat, H11 [7JA], H157 [10JA]
——— assess status of the war on terrorism, H5352 [12JN]
——— refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities rather than policing global crises, H5372 [17JN]
Highway Trust Fund: funding through reductions in Dept. of Defense overseas contingency operations in Iraq and Afghanistan funding, H5403 [18JN]
Immigration: adjust status for immediate family of Armed Forces members who served honorably in Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts, H2328 [12MR]
K9s for Warriors (organization): tribute, H2308 [12MR]
Medicare: repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals through caps on Dept. of Defense overseas contingency operations account funding, H2316 [12MR], H2376 [13MR]
Obama, President: condemn failure to notify Congress before releasing Taliban leaders detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and express concerns over their release and repercussions of negotiating with terrorists (H. Res. 644), H7279 [8SE], H7325–H7335 [9SE], E1362 [9SE], E1391 [11SE]
——— condemn failure to notify Congress before releasing Taliban leaders from Guantanamo Bay and express concerns over release and repercussions of negotiating with terrorists (H. Res. 644), consideration (H. Res. 715), H7307–H7314 [9SE]
——— evaluation of war in Afghanistan, H2952 [4AP]
——— evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, H1932–H1935 [25FE], H3281–H3284 [29AP], H3358–H3362 [30AP], H3404 [1MY], H4817 [22MY], H5714–H5716 [24JN], H6738 [23JY], H6809–H6812 [24JY]
——— evaluation of war on terrorism policies, H5243 [10JN]
Turkey: tribute to U.S. partnership which led to apprehension of Abd al-Baset Azzouz, E1824 [12DE]
War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H5191 [10JN]
War Powers Resolution: use of military force by President for war against terrorism, H1237–H1239 [16JA]
Remarks in Senate
Armed Forces: tribute to members from California killed in military action in Afghanistan, S66 [7JA]
——— tribute to members from Pennsylvania killed in military action in Afghanistan, S127, S128 [8JA]
——— Vermont Army National Guard 3d Battalion, 172d Infantry Regiment, Mountain recipient of Army Valorous Unit Award, S219 [9JA], S288 [13JA]
Bergdahl, Bowe R.: negotiated release from captivity in Afghanistan, S3388 [4JN], S3488–S3491 [9JN]
Blinken, Antony J.: suitability to be Deputy Sec. of State relative to Middle East policies, S6892–S6896 [16DE]
Carpenter, William (Kyle): Medal of Honor recipient, S3830 [19JN]
Democracy: efforts, S1849 [31MR]
Dept. of Defense: develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process and provide for recruitment of women in the Afghan National Security Forces, S5110 [30JY]
——— tribute to Combined Joint Interagency Task Force 435, S5853 [18SE]
Dept. of State: provide additional visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program (H.R. 5195), S5329 [1AU]
Elections: support credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential and provincial elections, S2290–S2292 [8AP], S4251 [8JY], S4296 [9JY], S4385 [10JY]
Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization): tribute, S1915 [1AP]
Jensen, David: Dept. of Defense Medal for Valor recipient, S2563 [30AP]
McKinley, Peter M.: nomination to be Ambassador to Afghanistan, S6437 [9DE]
——— nomination to be Ambassador to Afghanistan, unanimous-consent agreement, S6434 [9DE]
Nevada: tribute to National Guard 45th Detachment of the Operational Support Airlift Agency, DET 45 OSAA, S4148 [26JN]
Obama, President: condemn failure to notify Congress before releasing Taliban leaders detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and express concerns over their release and repercussions of negotiating with terrorists, S6285 [3DE]
——— evaluation of administration, S4212 [7JY], S5478–S5480 [10SE]
——— evaluation of foreign policy, S3826–S3833 [19JN], S4384–S4386 [10JY]
——— evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, S637–S640 [30JA], S3959 [25JN], S4538 [16JY]
Terrorism: decision to release certain detainees from Parwan prison, S880–S882 [11FE]
War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, S3795 [18JN]
Reports filed
Condemn Obama Administration and Express Concerns for Failure To Notify Congress Before Releasing Taliban Leaders Detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H. Res. 644) (H. Rept. 113–569), H7180 [31JY]
Consideration of H. Res. 644, Condemn Failure of President Obama To Notify Congress Before Releasing Taliban Leaders and Express Concerns Over Release and Repercussions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 715) (H. Rept. 113–581), H7295 [8SE]
Nomination of Peter M. McKinley To Be Ambassador to Afghanistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6350 [4DE]
Statements
Tribute to James E. Chaffin III, E634 [30AP]
Texts of
H. Res. 600, commend election results and encourage credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential run-off election while ensuring safety of voters and candidates in Afghanistan, H5106 [9JN]
H. Res. 644, condemn failure of President Obama to notify Congress before releasing Taliban leaders detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and express concerns over their release and repercussions of negotiating with terrorists, H7325 [9SE]
H. Res. 715, consideration of H. Res. 644, condemn failure of President Obama to notify Congress before releasing Taliban leaders from Guantanamo Bay and express concerns over release and repercussions of negotiating with terrorists, H7307 [9SE]
H.R. 5195, provide additional visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program, H7071 [30JY]
S. Res. 347, provide for completion of the accelerated transition of U.S. combat and military and security operations to Afghanistan, S824 [6FE]
S. Res. 354, leave no Armed Forces member unaccounted for in the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, S897 [11FE]
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]