IRAQ, REPUBLIC OF

Addresses

State of the Union: President Obama, S277–S281 [20JA], H419–H424 [20JA]

Amendments

Immigration: require that supplemental certifications and background investigations be completed prior to the admission of certain aliens as refugees (H.R. 4038), consideration (H. Res. 531), H8377 [19NO]

Announcements

Moment of silence to honor U.S. troops killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H1833 [23MR], H5544 [28JY]

Articles and editorials

Credibility Gap, S1093 [25FE]

Flag No One Is Talking About (excerpt), H4647 [24JN]

Iran’s Forces and U.S. Share a Base in Iraq, H4646 [24JN]

Iraq Declines Offer of U.S. Helicopters for Fight Against ISIS, Pentagon Chief Says, S8745 [17DE]

Islamic State Fight May Take ‘Generation or More’—US Envoy, H3907 [4JN]

Islamic State Is Likely To Use the Tactics That Worked in Ramadi, E823 [2JN]

Islamic State Tightens Grip on Libyan Stronghold of Sirte, S8743 [17DE]

Long War in Syria—The Trees, the Forest, and All the King’s Men, H7128 [22OC]

Manhattan Hardware Store Welcomes Refugees as Governors Vow To Shut Them Out, S8189 [30NO]

MoveOn Responds to Obama’s Veto Threat of House Refugee Bill, H8391 [19NO]

Refugees From War Aren’t the Enemy, H8390 [19NO]

Scores of Syrian Christians Kidnapped by Islamic State, S1093 [25FE]

Short Memories, S3923 [9JN]

Today’s Syrian Refugees Are Yesterday’s Irish, S8736 [17DE]

U.S. Embracing a New Approach on Battling ISIS in Iraq, H4028 [10JN]

U.S. General Says the Number of Afghan IS Loyalists Growing, S8743 [17DE]

U.S. To Send More Troops to Iraq for Expanded Training Mission, H4027 [10JN]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: authorize use against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see S.J. Res. 26), S8379 [3DE] (see H.R. 4208), H9269 [10DE]

——— authorize use against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and repeal previous authorizations for use of military force (see S. 1587), S4202 [16JN] (see H.J. Res. 27), H703 [2FE] (see H.J. Res. 33), H1069 [13FE]

——— conduct outreach to families of members who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan, and in other conflicts (see H. Con. Res. 5), H155 [8JA]

——— remove members deployed to Iraq or Syria, other than those required to protect U.S. diplomatic facilities and personnel (see H.J. Res. 57), H4431 [16JN] (see H. Con. Res. 55), H3914 [4JN]

——— repeal authority to use against Iraq (see H.R. 1304), H1612 [4MR]

——— require the President to provide Congress with detailed deployment and troop commitment plan prior to authorizing use of military force against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see H. Res. 104), H982 [11FE]

Dept. of Defense: post on departmental website the cost to each taxpayer of the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria (see H.R. 2376), H3252 [15MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: certify that refugees admitted to the U.S. from Iraq or Syria are not security threats to the U.S. prior to admission (see H.R. 3999), H8239 [16NO]

——— improve homeland security by enhancing requirements for participation in the visa waiver program (see S. 2337), S8241 [1DE]

——— provide that an alien that has traveled to Iraq or Syria in the 5-year period prior to applying for admission to the U.S. is ineligible for admission under the visa waiver program (see H.R. 4173), H9011 [3DE]

Dept. of State: making supplemental appropriations for migration and refugee assistance (see S. 2145), S7160 [6OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a center of excellence in prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions relative to exposure to burn pits (see H.R. 2237), H2798 [5MY]

Foreign policy: authorize direct provision of defense articles, defense services, and related training to Kurdish Regional Government (see S. 1188), S2650 [5MY] (see H.R. 1654), H2108 [26MR]

——— require a strategy to counter, and prohibit use of ground forces against, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and repeal previous authorizations for use of military force (see H.J. Res. 30), H917 [10FE]

Genocide: condemn campaign of genocide against the Kurdish people and reaffirm friendship with the Kurdish people (see H. Res. 403), H5770 [29JY]

Immigration: ensure that certain aliens receive thorough background investigations before being admitted to the U.S. as refugees (see S. 2435), S8883 [18DE]

——— establish processes for certain aliens from Iraq or Syria who have been or may be persecuted by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) to apply for admission to the U.S. as refugees (see H.R. 1568), H1899 [24MR]

——— prohibit admission of refugees from countries containing terrorist-controlled territories (see S. 2302), S8079 [18NO] (see H.R. 4143), H8859 [1DE]

——— provide additional security requirements for Syrian and Iraqi refugees, including passing polygraphs, providing biometric data and DNA samples, and background checks including investigation of online activity (see H.R. 4291), H10710 [18DE]

——— require that supplemental certifications and background investigations be completed prior to the admission of certain aliens as refugees (see S. 2300), S8079 [18NO] (see H.R. 4038), H8279 [17NO] (see H.R. 4086), H8410 [19NO]

——— require that supplemental certifications and background investigations be completed prior to the admission of certain aliens as refugees (H.R. 4038), consideration (see H. Res. 531), H8359 [18NO]

——— require that supplemental certifications and identity verifications be completed prior to the admission of certain aliens as refugees (see H.R. 4079), H8410 [19NO]

——— suspend admission of refugees from Syria and Iraq into the U.S. and give States authority to reject admission of refugees (see H.R. 4033), H8279 [17NO]

Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization): declare a state of war exists with the U.S. and the President is authorized to use necessary and appropriate force (see H.J. Res. 73), H8360 [18NO]

——— express that the President has failed to adequately develop and execute a strategy to defeat and that a course correction is needed to protect the U.S. and its allies (see H. Res. 573), H10711 [18DE]

Kyle, Christopher S.: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see H.R. 1094), H1368 [26FE]

Power resources: promote energy security of European allies through opening of the Southern Gas Corridor (see H. Res. 188), H2112 [26MR]

Refugees: condemn persecution and threats to ethnic and religious minorities in Iraq and Syria, call for protection and assistance for such persons, and document and respond to human rights abuses (see H. Res. 440), H6227 [24SE]

——— prohibit obligation of Federal funds for admission of refugees from certain countries (see H.R. 4044), H8279 [17NO]

——— require a report on actions to secure the safety and security of dissidents housed at Camp Liberty/Hurriya (see S. 1643), S4544 [23JN]

Religion: recognize that Christians and Yazidis in certain countries are targets of genocide and provide expedited processing of immigrant and refugee visas for such individuals (see H.R. 3942), H8150 [5NO] (see H.R. 4017), H8240 [16NO]

Syria: convene international negotiations intended to stop the civil war, stem the flow of refugees, and create a strategy to defeat Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see H. Res. 508), H7389 [2NO]

Terrorism: defeat Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and enhance homeland security programs to protect the U.S. (see S. 2377), S8546 [9DE]

Turkey: recognize as a strategic partner and efforts to combat terrorism, acknowledge challenges due to the influx of refugees from Iraq and Syria, and congratulate observance of Republic Day (see H. Res. 484), H7089 [21OC]

Letters

American Security Against Foreign Enemies (American SAFE) Act: Asian Americans Advancing Justice (organization), H8392 [19NO]

——— Avideh Moussavian, National Immigration Law Center (organization), H8391, H8394 [19NO]

——— Bruce Lesley, First Focus Campaign for Children (organization), H8393 [19NO]

——— Eusebio Elizondo, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H8393 [19NO]

——— Karin Johnson, Joanne Lin, and Chris Rickerd, ACLU, H8392 [19NO]

——— Melanie Nezer, Refugee Council USA, H8387, H8391 [19NO]

——— Steve Timmermans, Christian Reformed Church, H8392 [19NO]

——— Wade Henderson and Nancy Zirkin, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, H8391 [19NO]

Armed Forces use against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization): Angela Canterbury and John Isaacs, Council for a Livable World, H4468 [17JN]

——— Maggie O’Donnell, Friends Committee on National Legislation (organization), H4468 [17JN]

——— Mickey Edwards, Louis Fisher, and Virginia Sloan, Constitution Project (organization), H4460, H4467 [17JN]

——— Representatives McGovern and Jones, H9310 [15DE]

——— several Representatives, H9310 [15DE]

——— Stephen Miles, Win Without War (organization), H4468 [17JN]

U.S. refugee resettlement program: several human rights and religious organizations, H8372 [19NO]

Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act: Arab-American Civil Rights League, H9051 [8DE]

——— Samer Khalaf, American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, H9053 [8DE]

——— several organizations, H9053 [8DE]

Messages

Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization): President Obama, S925 [11FE], H926 [11FE]

National Emergency Relative to the Stabilization of Iraq: President Obama, S3056 [19MY], H3339 [19MY]

Motions

Immigration: require that supplemental certifications and background investigations be completed prior to the admission of certain aliens as refugees (H.R. 4038), H8397 [19NO]

Poems

‘‘Our America’s Son,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E788 [21MY]

‘‘So Proudly We Wave,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E299 [4MR]

Press releases

American Security Against Foreign Enemies (American SAFE) Act: Representatives Schiff, Bennie Thompson, and Lofgren, H8373 [19NO]

Proposals

Armed Forces use against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), H927 [11FE]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: authorize use against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), H228 [13JA], H928, H929, H973, H975 [11FE], H2991–H2994, H2996 [14MY], H3397 [20MY], H4457–H4471 [17JN], H9017 [7DE], H9309, H9310 [15DE]

——— authorize use against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and repeal previous authorizations for use of military force, H4021, H4022, H4029, H4054 [10JN]

——— authorize use against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and repeal previous authorizations for use of military force (H.J. Res. 27), H990 [12FE]

——— authorize use against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and repeal previous authorizations for use of military force (H.J. Res. 33), H1124 [25FE], H8284 [18NO]

——— prohibit funding for authorization of military force against Iraq, H4118, H4119 [10JN]

——— prohibit funding for use against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) after a certain date unless authorized by Congress, H4114 [10JN]

——— remove members deployed to Iraq or Syria, other than those required to protect U.S. diplomatic facilities and personnel (H. Con. Res. 55), H3906–H3909 [4JN], H4389 [16JN], H4455–H4471 [17JN], H4598 [24JN], E945 [23JN], E962 [24JN]

——— repeal authority to use against Iraq, H2993 [14MY]

——— tribute to 513th Air Control Group, H4870 [8JY]

——— tribute to members from the Virgin Islands killed in military action, E789 [22MY]

Bush, George W.: fees charged to speak at a charity fundraiser for veterans, H5299 [21JY]

Dept. of Defense: A–10 aircraft funding relative to use in strikes against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), H8253 [17NO]

——— condition U.S. assistance to groups for combating threat of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) upon certification that such groups have not previously misused aid, H3221 [15MY]

——— Iraq Train and Equip Program funding, H4098, H4099 [10JN], H6312 [29SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide that an alien that has traveled to Iraq or Syria in the 5-year period prior to applying for admission to the U.S. is ineligible for admission under the visa waiver program, H9051, H9054, H9057 [8DE]

El Paso, TX: tribute to veterans, E1613 [5NO]

Foreign aid: condition assistance on political inclusion of ethnic and sectarian minorities, H3175 [14MY]

Foreign policy: analysis of radical Islamic fundamentalism as new global threat, H9687, H9689 [17DE]

——— assess status of the war on terrorism, H153 [8JA], H969 [11FE], H5153–H5159 [14JY], H8347 [18NO], H9678 [17DE], E888 [12JN]

——— commend strategy to combat threat of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), H3319 [19MY]

——— comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, H839–H843 [5FE]

——— develop strategy to combat threat of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), H416 [20JA], H753 [3FE], H765 [4FE], H928, H962 [11FE], H4013 [10JN], H4399 [16JN], H4456–H4471 [17JN], H4537 [18JN], H4635 [24JN], H4780, H4781 [7JY], H4867 [8JY], H4969 [9JY], H5158 [14JY], H5585–H5587 [28JY], H6084 [17SE], H6715 [30SE], H7259 [28OC], H7632 [4NO], H8157, H8158, H8232–H8235 [16NO], H8251, H8252 [17NO], H8287, H8290, H8291, H8342, H8350–H8353 [18NO], H8366, H8401, H8403, H8405 [19NO], E201 [12FE], E823 [2JN]

——— develop strategy to prevent foreign fighters traveling to Syria and Iraq to train with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) from returning home, H3221 [15MY]

——— pursue efforts to shut down Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) oil revenues and report on resources needed for these efforts, H3205 [14MY], H8277 [17NO]

——— refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities rather than policing global crises, H4011 [10JN], H6843 [7OC]

Harlan, Jack C., Jr.: Purple Heart recipient, H8250 [17NO]

Immigration: establish processes for certain aliens from Iraq or Syria who have been or may be persecuted by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) to apply for admission to the U.S. as refugees (H.R. 1568), H5457 [23JY], H8651 [1DE]

——— require that supplemental certifications and background investigations be completed prior to the admission of certain aliens as refugees (H.R. 4038), H8288, H8289, H8349, H8350 [18NO], H8365, H8366, H8381–H8400, H8401, H8403, H8405 [19NO], H8436 [30NO], H8651 [1DE], H9050 [8DE], E1672 [30NO]

——— require that supplemental certifications and background investigations be completed prior to the admission of certain aliens as refugees (H.R. 4038), consideration (H. Res. 531), H8367–H8378 [19NO]

——— require that supplemental certifications and background investigations be completed prior to the admission of certain aliens as refugees (H.R. 4038), motion to recommit, H8398 [19NO]

——— require that supplemental certifications and identity verifications be completed prior to the admission of certain aliens as refugees, H8376, H8386, H8398 [19NO]

——— require that supplemental certifications and identity verifications be completed prior to the admission of certain aliens as refugees (H.R. 4079), H8396 [19NO], E1672 [30NO]

Intelligence services: detect, deter, and degrade revenue sources of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), H4412, H4413 [16JN]

Iran: history of Islamic regime’s actions against the U.S. and the West since 1979, H5823 [8SE]

Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization): declare a state of war exists with the U.S. and the President is authorized to use necessary and appropriate force, H8287 [18NO]

Kyle, Christopher S.: award Medal of Honor posthumously (H.R. 1094), H1376 [27FE]

Middle East: religious persecution of Christians, H1176 [26FE]

——— religious persecution of Christians and Jews, H6303–H6305 [28SE]

——— tribute to organizers of, and Foreign Service representatives met on, congressional delegation trip to Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan, E242 [24FE]

Obama, President: evaluation of foreign policy, H4237 [11JN], H5122 [14JY]

——— evaluation of strategy to combat threat of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), H6123 [17SE], H6303–H6305 [28SE], H6798 [6OC], H8655, H8851 [1DE], H8872, H8873 [2DE], H9017 [7DE], H9029, H9035 [8DE], H9086, H9201 [9DE], H9210, H9212 [10DE], H9299, H9300–H9304 [11DE], H9324 [15DE], E1767, E1770 [10DE]

——— evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, H398–H403 [14JA], H515–H518 [22JA], H657–H659 [28JA], H3304–H3307 [18MY], H3650 [2JN], H4170 [11JN], H8417 [30NO]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: report on counterterrorism strategy to defeat Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), H4417, H4418 [16JN]

——— report on intelligence sharing with EU and NATO members regarding travel of foreign fighters to and from Iraq and Syria and on challenges impeding coordinated intelligence efforts, H4407 [16JN]

Refugees: assist dissidents housed at Camp Liberty/Hurriya, E1736 [8DE]

——— provide assistance to increasing number seeking asylum from violence in Syria and Iraq, H5870 [10SE], H6781 [1OC], H6800 [6OC], H8246 [17NO], H8287, H8342 [18NO], H9686 [17DE], E1505 [21OC], E1798 [15DE]

Religion: global persecution of Christians, H2494 [28AP]

——— persecution of Christians and other religious minorities around the world, H5186 [15JY], H5454–H5458 [23JY], H5983 [16SE], E1125 [27JY]

——— recognize that Christians and Yazidis in certain countries are targets of genocide and provide expedited processing of immigrant and refugee visas for such individuals, E1801 [16DE]

——— recognize that Christians and Yazidis in certain countries are targets of genocide and provide expedited processing of immigrant and refugee visas for such individuals (H.R. 3942), H7745 [5NO]

Russia: assessment of airstrikes in Syria, H6712 [30SE], H6800 [6OC]

Serbia: commend financial assistance to Srebrenica to assist refugees fleeing violence in Syria and Iraq, E1766 [10DE]

Sons of the Flag (organization): tribute, E299 [4MR]

Stefanik, Representative: report on congressional delegation trip to Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, and meetings with U.S. Armed Forces stationed there, H1504 [2MR]

Terrorism: anniversary of chemical weapons attack on Halabja, Kurdistan, H1669 [17MR], E361 [18MR]

——— prevent Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and other terrorist groups from attacking or inspiring homegrown attacks within the U.S., H3247–H3249 [15MY]

——— provide military support to the Kurdish Peshmerga in their fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), H1018 [12FE], H3175 [14MY]

Turkey: commend for permitting use of Incirlik Air Base for manned and unmanned airstrikes against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), E1175 [29JY], E1361 [25SE]

War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H6312 [29SE]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: authorization of military force against Iraq, S6584 [10SE]

——— authorize use against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S850, S851 [9FE], S879, S904 [10FE], S907, S910, S915, S921, S922 [11FE], S949–S954, S964, S973 [12FE], S1364, S1367 [10MR], S2703–S2705 [7MY], S6344 [5AU], S8429 [7DE], S8479 [8DE]

——— authorize use against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and repeal previous authorizations for use of military force, S7481 [26OC]

——— authorize use against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and repeal previous authorizations for use of military force (S. 1587), S4206 [16JN], S4262 [18JN], S7995–S7997 [17NO]

——— establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to offset costs of combating threat of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S1994 [26MR]

——— limit use against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S4015 [10JN]

——— raise revenue to fund costs of combating threat of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S1877 [25MR]

Dept. of Defense: condition military assistance to Iraq on certification that actions to ensure safety of dissidents housed at Camp Liberty/Hurriya have been taken, S3753 [4JN]

——— national security issues, S959 [12FE]

——— submit a report on strategy to combat threat of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S4222 [17JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: improve homeland security by enhancing requirements for participation in the visa waiver program, S8429, S8431 [7DE]

——— improve homeland security by enhancing requirements for participation in the visa waiver program (S. 2337), S8242 [1DE]

Dept. of State: making supplemental appropriations for migration and refugee assistance (S. 2145), S7311 [20OC], S7450–S7452 [22OC]

Foreign policy: authorize direct provision of defense articles, defense services, and related training to Kurdish Regional Government (S. 1188), S2661 [6MY]

——— develop strategy to combat threat of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S565 [28JA], S1044 [24FE], S3109–S3112 [20MY], S3850 [8JN], S3923 [9JN], S3985 [10JN], S4917 [9JY], S6865 [22SE], S7611, S7627 [29OC], S7978, S7984–S7987, S7989–S7995, S8008 [17NO], S8069 [18NO], S8143–S8146, S8149 [19NO], S8427, S8429 [7DE]

Immigration: establish processes for certain aliens from Iraq or Syria who have been or may be persecuted by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) to apply for admission to the U.S. as refugees, S6689 [16SE]

——— prohibit admission of refugees from countries containing terrorist-controlled territories (S. 2302), S8116 [19NO]

——— prohibit admission of refugees from countries containing terrorist-controlled territories (S. 2302), unanimous-consent request, S8116 [19NO]

——— require that supplemental certifications and background investigations be completed prior to the admission of certain aliens as refugees, S8113, S8114 [19NO]

——— require that supplemental certifications and background investigations be completed prior to the admission of certain aliens as refugees (H.R. 4038), S8125, S8175 [19NO], S8204–S8206 [1DE], S8447 [8DE]

Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization): prevent future terrorist acts in U.S. by screening Syrian refugees, S7960 [16NO]

Obama, President: evaluation of foreign policy, S973 [12FE], S1090–S1095 [25FE], S1478–S1481 [12MR], S1552–S1555 [16MR], S3110–S3112 [20MY], S3850 [8JN], S4259 [18JN], S7198–S7200 [7OC]

——— evaluation of strategy to combat threat of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S3096, S3102 [20MY], S3271 [22MY], S3443 [2JN], S3985 [10JN], S4073 [11JN], S4221, S4223 [17JN], S6486 [9SE], S6786 [17SE], S7019 [30SE], S7173 [7OC], S8064–S8066 [18NO], S8432, S8433 [7DE], S8502–S8504 [8DE], S8529–S8531 [9DE], S8594 [10DE], S8663 [15DE], S8742–S8747 [17DE]

——— evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, S1759–S1761 [24MR], S6626–S6629 [15SE], S6680–S6682 [16SE]

Refugees: assist dissidents housed at Camp Liberty/Hurriya, S8588 [10DE]

——— provide assistance to increasing number seeking asylum from violence in Syria and Iraq, S6486 [9SE], S6626–S6629, S6638, S6639 [15SE], S6689 [16SE], S8000–S8002, S8005, S8009 [17NO], S8070 [18NO], S8188–S8190 [30NO], S8431 [7DE], S8735 [17DE]

Russia: assessment of airstrikes in Syria, S7019 [30SE], S7072 [1OC]

Terrorism: defeat Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and enhance homeland security programs to protect the U.S. (S. 2377), S8548 [9DE]

——— prevent Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and other terrorist groups from attacking or inspiring homegrown attacks within the U.S., S2822 [13MY]

——— provide military support to the Kurdish Peshmerga in their fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S4122, S4128 [15JN], S4186 [16JN]

Reports

Refugee Resettlement—Security Screening Information: Human Rights First (organization), H8374 [19NO]

Security Screening of Refugees Admitted to the United States—A Detailed, Rigorous Process: U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (organization), H8373 [19NO]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 4038, American Security Against Foreign Enemies (American SAFE) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 531) (H. Rept. 114–342), H8359 [18NO]

Require a Report on Actions To Secure the Safety and Security of Dissidents Housed at Camp Liberty/Hurriya in Iraq: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1643), S4646 [25JN]

Statements

American Security Against Foreign Enemies (American SAFE) Act: Executive Office of the President, H8373, H8390 [19NO]

Reform Movement Rejects Calls for New Limits on Syrian Refugees: Jonah Dov Pesner, Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism (organization), H8373 [19NO]

U.S. Should Welcome Syrian Refugees, Work for Peace: Eusebio Elizondo, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H8372 [19NO]

World War I History Lessons for Today’s Returning Iraq and Afghanistan Soldiers and Their Families: Ron Armstead, E101–E103 [22JA]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 55, remove Armed Forces members deployed to Iraq or Syria, other than those required to protect U.S. diplomatic facilities and personnel, H4455 [17JN]

H. Res. 531, consideration of H.R. 4038, American Security Against Foreign Enemies (American SAFE) Act, H8367 [19NO]

H.R. 4038, American Security Against Foreign Enemies (American SAFE) Act, H8381 [19NO]

S. 2377, Defeat ISIS and Protect and Secure the U.S. Act, S8548–S8558 [9DE]