FOREIGN TRADE see also International Trade; Tariff

Addresses

Iran Nuclear Deal: Senator Reid, S6438–S6440 [8SE]

Joint Meeting of Congress: Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, H2504–H2506 [29AP]

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

Taiwan Relations Act Anniversary: Ma Ying-Jeou, President of Taiwan, E518 [16AP]

Amendments

Human rights: impose sanctions relative to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (S. 284), S8829, S8835 [17DE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (S. Res. 148), S8828, S8831 [17DE]

——— prohibit lifting of sanctions until Iran pays judgments against it for terrorism (H.R. 3457), consideration (H. Res. 449), H6759 [1OC]

Petroleum: remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S. (H.R. 702), H6951, H6952, H6953, H6954, H6955, H6956, H6957, H6958, H6959 [9OC]

——— remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S. (H.R. 702), consideration (H. Res. 466), H6909 [8OC]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act, S4608 [24JN]

President’s Export Council, S946 [11FE], H1511 [2MR]

Articles and editorials

Boeing Helped Craft Own Loan Rule, H7708 [4NO]

Cheerleaders for War Are Still So Wrong. Congress Needs To ‘‘Practice History’’ and OK the Agreement, S6332 [5AU]

Congress’s Catfish Trade Scam, S3019 [19MY]

Document Outlines Big-Power Nuke Help to Iran (excerpt), H4647 [24JN]

Don’t Buy the Trade Deal Alarmism, S3034 [19MY]

‘Fast Track’ to Nowhere—Congress Shouldn’t Give Obama Power To Ram Through TPP, S2738 [7MY]

If You Like Higher Prices, Enriched Cronies, and Weak National Security, Then You’ll Love the Jones Act, S380 [22JA]

Iran Deal—An Epochal Moment That Congress Shouldn’t Squander, H5900 [10SE]

Iran Inspections in 24 Days? Not Even Close, H5339 [22JY]

Iran Nuke Deal Is Good for America and for Peace, H5953 [11SE]

Leaked Trade Deal Terms Prompt Fears for Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, H4658 [25JN]

Left Is So Wrong on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, S3048 [19MY]

Need To Address Currency Manipulation in TPP, and Why U.S. Monetary Policy Is Not at Risk, H3551 [21MY]

Obama Says Keystone XL Is for Exporting Oil Outside the U.S., Experts Disagree, S229 [16JA]

Obama’s Claim That Keystone XL Crude Would Go ‘Everywhere Else’ but the U.S., S229 [16JA]

Oil-Export Ban Harms National Security, S3766 [4JN]

Report Cites Forced Labor in Malaysia’s Electronics Industry, S2375 [23AP]

Republican and Former Treasury Secretary Paulson Slams Naysayer of Iran Deal, H5932 [10SE]

Senator McCain’s Jones Act Amendment—Good for America, S379 [22JA]

Small Businesses Bear Burden of Ex-Im Bank Shutdown, H5615 [29JY]

There Are No Perfect Nuclear Deals, S6480 [9SE]

U.S. Catfish Program Could Stymie Pacific Trade Pact, 10 Nations Say, S3019 [19MY]

Bills and resolutions

Africa: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (see H.R. 1103), H1368 [26FE]

——— develop a plan for each sub-Saharan country for negotiating and entering into free trade agreements (see S. 1379), S3059 [19MY]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: extend (see S. 1009), S2272 [20AP] (see S. 1267), S2759 [11MY] (see H.R. 1891), H2315 [17AP]

——— promote access to benefits (see H.R. 2845), H4546 [19JN]

Agriculture: eliminate direct and indirect subsidies that benefit the production or export of sugar by all major sugar producing and consuming countries (see H. Con. Res. 20), H1499 [27FE]

——— prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 687), H755 [3FE]

Animals: prohibit the sale or transport of equines or equine parts in interstate or foreign commerce for human consumption (see H.R. 1942), H2416 [22AP]

Arizona: designate the Sonoran Corridor connecting Interstate 19 to Interstate 10 south of Tucson International Airport as a future part of the Interstate Highway System (see S. 1649), S4544 [23JN] (see H.R. 2859), H4591 [23JN]

Asia: extend normal trade relations status to Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan (see H.R. 3400), H5767 [29JY]

Belarus: continue U.S. sanctions (see H.R. 3107), H5290 [16JY]

BLM: increase royalty rate for coal produced from surface mines on Federal land and prohibit export of coal produced on Federal land (see S. 2339), S8241 [1DE]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: provide for gathering of copyright and trademark information on merchandise presented for examination (see H.R. 236), H187 [9JA]

Business and industry: improve trade promotion policies and programs (see H.R. 2586), H3641 [1JN]

——— prohibit business enterprises that lay-off a greater percentage of their U.S. workers than workers in other countries from receiving any Federal assistance (see H.R. 2682), H3914 [4JN]

——— 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. 1572), H1899 [24MR]

Buy American Act: amend relative to certain waivers and domestic content percentage requirements and provide greater transparency regarding exceptions to domestic sourcing requirements (see S. 2167), S7272 [8OC] (see H.R. 3670), H6787 [1OC]

China: call for economic sanctions against Chinese businesses and state-owned enterprises that are linked to cyberattacks against U.S. entities (see H. Con. Res. 78), H6178 [18SE]

——— impose duties on imported merchandise in an amount equivalent to estimated annual loss of revenue from violations of U.S. intellectual property rights (see H.R. 2701), H4001 [9JN]

Commission To Verify Iranian Nuclear Compliance: establish (see H.R. 3741), H6973 [9OC]

Cuba: allow the financing by U.S. persons of sales of agricultural commodities to Cuba (see S. 1049), S2352 [22AP]

——— authorize export of energy resources, energy technologies, and related services to Cuba (see H.R. 3306), H5763 [29JY]

——— authorize U.S. companies to provide consumer communications devices and services to Cuba (see S. 1389), S3060 [19MY] (see H.R. 3055), H5171 [14JY]

——— facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products, remove impediments to export of medical devices and medicines, allow travel by U.S. citizens, and establish an agricultural export promotion program (see H.R. 635), H702 [2FE]

——— lift trade embargo (see S. 491), S982 [12FE] (see S. 1543), S4021 [10JN] (see H.R. 274), H223 [12JA] (see H.R. 403), H412 [16JA] (see H.R. 735), H811 [4FE] (see H.R. 3238), H5588 [28JY]

——— modify prohibition on U.S. assistance and financing for agricultural exports and allow limited U.S. investment in Cuban agribusinesses (see H.R. 3687), H6835 [6OC]

——— prohibit transactions with the Cuban military, incentivize arrest of those responsible for attack on U.S. aircraft, coordinate capture of U.S. fugitives, return confiscated property, and support Cuban people (see S. 1489), S3678 [3JN] (see H.R. 2937), H4770 [25JN]

——— submit a plan for resolving all outstanding claims relative to property confiscated by Cuba before taking action to ease restrictions on travel to or trade (see S. 1388), S3060 [19MY] (see H.R. 2466), H3505 [20MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: disapprove rule on inspection of fish of the order Siluriformes, including catfish (see S.J. Res. 27), S8438 [7DE] (see S.J. Res. 28), S8602 [10DE]

——— improve inspection services performed at export elevators at export port locations and reauthorize certain authorities relative to grain standards (see H.R. 2088), H2652 [29AP]

——— use negotiated rulemaking to develop a rule about agriculture quarantine inspection (see H.R. 1091), H1164 [25FE]

Dept. of Commerce: authorize appropriations to establish public-private partnerships under the International Trade Administration Market Development Cooperator Program (see S. 1570), S4104 [11JN] (see H.R. 2729), H4241 [11JN]

——— establish a benefit calculation methodology relative to currency undervaluation for purposes of countervailing duty investigations and reviews (see S. 433), S900 [10FE]

——— establish Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund (see S. 1263), S2730 [7MY] (see H.R. 1175), H1499 [27FE]

Dept. of Defense: require report on certain equipment purchased from foreign entities that could be manufactured in U.S. arsenals and depots (see H.R. 2055), H2496 [28AP]

Dept. of Energy: assess impact on the public interest prior to approval of additional permits to export natural gas (see S. 585), S1161 [26FE]

——— enhance the energy security of U.S. allies by approving exports of natural gas to NATO countries, Japan, or any country to which exports would enhance U.S. national security (see H.R. 287), H356 [13JA]

——— ensure oil transported through the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline is used in domestic commerce to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil (see S. 188), S238 [16JA]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas (see H.R. 89), H39 [6JA] (see H.R. 351), H404 [14JA] (see H.R. 428), H478 [21JA]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas (H.R. 351), consideration (see H. Res. 48), H581 [26JA]

——— limit authority to approve certain proposals relative to export activities of liquefied natural gas terminals (see S. 1237), S2688 [6MY]

——— provide certainty relative to timing of decisions to approve or deny applications to export natural gas (see S. 33), S11 [6JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: designate John Wayne Airport in Orange County, CA, as a U.S. Customs and Border Protection port of entry (see H.R. 1051), H1114 [24FE]

——— prohibit land border crossing fees (see H.R. 1394), H1721 [17MR]

——— reauthorize trade facilitation and trade enforcement functions and activities (see S. 1015), S2272 [20AP] (see S. 1269), S2759 [11MY] (see H.R. 1907, 1916), H2354 [21AP]

Dept. of Labor: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (see S. 568), S1118 [25FE] (see S. 1003), S2245 [16AP] (see S. 1268), S2759 [11MY] (see H.R. 1088), H1164 [25FE] (see H.R. 1892), H2315 [17AP]

——— increase authorization of funds for Trade Adjustment Assistance for firms (see H.R. 4142), H8859 [1DE]

Dept. of State: establish Azores Cooperative Initiative Program (see H.R. 3325), H5764 [29JY]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 1725), S4952 [9JY] (see S. 2130), S7123 [5OC] (see H.R. 2772), H4381 [15JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: pursue with other countries the mutual elimination of government-backed export credit agencies and abolish Eximbank if doing so would not put the U.S. at a competitive disadvantage (see H.R. 4302), H10710 [18DE]

——— require a report on whether Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is a terrorist entity (see H.R. 3693), H6835 [6OC]

Depts. of Homeland Security and the Treasury: provide authority to more aggressively enforce trade laws relative to textile or apparel articles (see S. 892), S2041 [26MR]

Disasters: provide a criminal penalty for launching unmanned aircraft (drones) that interfere with fighting wildfires affecting Federal property or responding to disasters affecting interstate or foreign commerce (see S. 2156), S7219 [7OC]

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. 56), H38 [6JA]

Drugs: remove regulatory barriers to re-exportation of controlled substances among European Economic Area countries (see H.R. 2340), H3212 [14MY]

Ecology and environment: exclude from eligibility for the generalized system of preferences any country that fails to effectively enforce its environmental laws or meet its international environmental obligations (see H.R. 3627), H6306 [28SE]

Economy: increase competitiveness of American manufacturing by reducing regulatory and other burdens, encouraging greater innovation and investment, and developing a stronger workforce (see H.R. 3682), H6792 [2OC]

——— require the President take the necessary steps to create a more balanced trading relationship with countries where the trade deficit has exceeded a certain limit (see H.R. 1403), H1721 [17MR]

Endangered species: allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada (see H.R. 326), H358 [13JA]

——— allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species (see S. 561), S1118 [25FE] (see H.R. 327), H358 [13JA]

——— provide for trade sanctions against countries involved in illegal trade of elephant ivory and rhinoceros horn (see H.R. 1945), H2416 [22AP]

Endangered Species Act: exempt importation and exportation of sea urchins and sea cucumbers from licensing requirements (see H.R. 4245), H9306 [11DE]

EPA: require manufacturers or importers of asbestos-containing products to report such products and establish a public database of such products (see S. 700), S1384 [10MR] (see H.R. 2030), H2474 [27AP]

Executive Office of the President: impose penalties on state-sponsors of cyberattacks (see H.R. 3039), H5116 [13JY]

Eximbank: abolish (see H.R. 1605), H2031 [25MR]

——— authorize use of a certain percentage of profits for administrative expenses (see H.R. 1008), H1069 [13FE]

——— increase target financing of exports by small business concerns (see H.R. 2239), H2798 [5MY]

——— reauthorize (see S. 824), S1660 [19MR] (see H.R. 597), H661 [28JA] (see H.R. 1031), H1113 [24FE]

——— reauthorize and reform (see S. 819), S1660 [19MR] (see S. 2183), S7304 [19OC] (see H.R. 3611), H6259 [25SE]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 597), consideration (see H. Res. 450), H6749 [30SE]

——— reform (see H.R. 3847), H7331 [28OC]

Exports: enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see H.R. 2587), H3641 [1JN]

FDA: ensure the safety of imported seafood (see S. 190), S283 [20JA]

——— expedite review of pharmaceuticals approved for marketing in the European Union (see H.R. 1455), H1769 [18MR]

Firearms: prohibit the sale, manufacture, distribution, import, or electronic marketing or advertising of certain firearm receiver castings or blanks and assault weapon or machinegun parts kits (see H.R. 376), H405 [14JA]

——— provide that certain firearms listed as curios or relics may be imported into the U.S. by a licensed importer without obtaining authorization from the Depts. of State or Defense (see H.R. 2611), H3757 [2JN]

Fish and fishing: add certain species of lionfish to Lacey Act list of injurious species prohibited from being imported or shipped (see H.R. 3202), H5466 [23JY]

——— prohibit foreign assistance to countries that do not prohibit shark finning in their territorial waters or importation, sale, possession, or consumption of shark fins obtained through finning (see H.R. 2951), H4861 [7JY]

——— strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and implement Antigua Convention on conservation of migratory fish in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (see S. 1334), S2850 [13MY] (see H.R. 774), H854 [5FE]

Food: strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (see H.R. 3282), H5762 [29JY]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend (see S. 1009), S2272 [20AP] (see S. 1267), S2759 [11MY] (see H.R. 1891), H2315 [17AP]

Government regulations: facilitate administration and enforcement of antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see S. 891), S2041 [26MR]

——— improve antidumping and countervailing duty laws (see H.R. 2523), H3559 [21MY]

Haiti: extend preferential duty treatment program (see S. 1009), S2272 [20AP] (see S. 1267), S2759 [11MY] (see H.R. 1891), H2315 [17AP]

——— extend trade preferences for certain imported articles (see S. 503), S983 [12FE]

Health: provide for reciprocal marketing approval of certain drugs, biological products, and devices that are authorized to be lawfully marketed abroad (see S. 2388), S8602 [10DE]

House Rules: prohibit consideration of a bill implementing a trade agreement unless the final text of the agreement has been made available to the public for a certain period (see H. Res. 301), H3915 [4JN]

Human rights: eliminate consumptive demand exception to prohibition on importation of goods made with convict labor, forced labor, or indentured labor (see H.R. 1903), H2353 [21AP]

——— impose sanctions relative to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (see S. 284), S589 [28JA] (see H.R. 624), H667 [30JA]

Immigration: impose sanctions on countries that have refused or unreasonably delayed repatriation of an alien who is a national of that country or have an excessive repatriation failure rate (see H.R. 583), H660 [28JA]

India: recognize independence anniversary and contributions of Americans of Indian descent and call for continued strengthening of relations and advancing the strategic partnership with the U.S. (see H. Res. 395), H5769 [29JY]

International economic relations: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (see H.R. 820), H915 [10FE]

International trade: promote (see S. 2201), S7470 [22OC]

Internet: combat trade barriers that threaten maintenance of an open, global Internet or mandate unique technology standards as a condition of market access, and promote free flow of information (see H.R. 1307), H1612 [4MR]

Iran: approve agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program (see H.R. 3461), H5865 [9SE]

——— approve agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program (H.R. 3461), consideration (see H. Res. 412), H5865 [9SE]

——— block Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps access to global economy, require congressional approval of removal from state sponsors of terrorism list, and impose conditions to normalization of economic relations (see H.R. 4257), H9328 [15DE]

——— clarify conditions for use of Presidential waiver authority for certain sanctions (see H. Res. 454), H6788 [1OC]

——— clarify starting date of congressional review period for the agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program (see S. Res. 238), S6187 [30JY]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see S. Res. 148), S2400 [23AP] (see H. Res. 220), H2465 [23AP]

——— disapprove agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program (see H.J. Res. 64), H5787 [4AU] (see H. Res. 367), H5291 [16JY]

——— disapprove agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program (H.J. Res. 64), consideration (see H. Res. 408), H5847 [8SE]

——— enhance congressional oversight over administration of sanctions against certain Iranian terrorism financiers (see H.R. 3662), H6787 [1OC]

——— extend sanctions and report on use of funds made available through sanctions relief (see S. 1682), S4648 [25JN]

——— impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement (see S. 269), S541 [27JA] (see S. 792), S1629 [18MR]

——— impose sanctions against any Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps-affiliated entity, establish a watch list for such entities, and support State or local divestment from such entities (see H.R. 4258), H9328 [15DE]

——— prohibit lifting of sanctions until Iran pays judgments against it for terrorism (see S. 2086), S6975 [28SE] (see H.R. 3457), H5865 [9SE]

——— prohibit lifting of sanctions until Iran pays judgments against it for terrorism (H.R. 3457), consideration (see H. Res. 449), H6748 [30SE]

——— prohibit statutory sanctions relief unless the Senate provides advise and consent to agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program (see H.R. 3199), H5466 [23JY]

——— provide more effective sanctions against any Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps-affiliated entity to counter support for international terrorism and assistance to the Assad regime in Syria (see H.R. 4312), H10710 [18DE]

——— reaffirm commitment to stopping sponsorship of terrorism and human rights violations and support right of States and local governments to maintain economic sanctions (see S. Con. Res. 26), S8241 [1DE] (see H. Con. Res. 100), H8859 [1DE]

——— reaffirm role of the House in review and approval or disapproval of agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program and disapprove U.N. Security Council consideration prior to congressional review (see H. Res. 379), H5467 [23JY]

——— reaffirm U.S. policy of not allowing development of nuclear weapons, support diplomatic efforts to prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons, and allow reimposition of sanctions (see S. Res. 40), S466 [26JA]

——— reimpose previous sanctions, expand automotive and oil-related sanctions, and require diplomatic negotiations to be congressionally approved relative to pursuit of nuclear weapons capability (see S. 825), S1660 [19MR] (see H.R. 1540), H1847 [23MR]

——— suspend authority of the President to grant relief from sanctions pursuant to agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program (see H.R. 3460), H5865 [9SE]

——— suspend authority of the President to grant relief from sanctions pursuant to agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program (H.R. 3460), consideration (see H. Res. 412), H5865 [9SE]

Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act: express that congressional review and oversight provisions do not apply to current partial agreement and, therefore, such agreement cannot preempt existing sanctions (see S. Res. 251), S6605 [10SE]

——— express that provisions do not apply to agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program and that such agreement is a treaty subject to advice and consent of the Senate (see H. Res. 410), H5847 [8SE]

Iron and steel industry: temporarily prohibit importation of certain iron and steel articles (see H.R. 4130), H8645 [30NO]

Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization): express that ISIS is committing genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, protect targets, create a criminal tribunal, and destroy and disrupt support (see S. Res. 340), S8883 [18DE]

Israel: oppose politically motivated boycotts, divestments, or sanctions and support State legislatures’ efforts to enact measures to oppose such acts (see H. Res. 402), H5770 [29JY]

——— promote trade and commercial enhancement with the U.S. and discourage other U.S. trading partners from engaging in economic discrimination against Israel (see S. 619), S1217 [2MR] (see H.R. 825), H915 [10FE]

——— recognize importance of the U.S.-Israel economic relationship and encourage new areas of cooperation (see H. Res. 551), H9011 [3DE]

ITC: develop and recommend legislation for temporarily suspending duties (see S. 260), S541 [27JA]

——— establish a process for consideration of temporary duty suspensions (see S. 998), S2245 [16AP]

Japan: recognize importance of the U.S.-Japan relationship to safeguarding global security, prosperity, and human rights (see S. Res. 153), S2473 [28AP]

Kazakhstan: extend normal trade relations status (see H.R. 4219), H9269 [10DE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: continue restrictions against, prohibit diplomatic recognition, and relist as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H.R. 204), H154 [8JA]

——— improve enforcement of sanctions (see S. 1747), S4953 [9JY] (see S. 2144), S7160 [6OC] (see H.R. 757), H853 [5FE]

——— urge additional sanctions based on human rights abuses, redesignate as a state sponsor of terror, and impose conditions on resumption of negotiations (see S. Res. 180), S3060 [19MY]

Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see S. 1547), S4021 [10JN] (see H.R. 1019), H1084 [20FE]

Labeling: make exclusive the authority of Federal Government to regulate the labeling of products made in U.S. and introduced in interstate or foreign commerce (see S. 1518), S3776 [4JN]

Law enforcement: improve enforcement of trade laws (see S. 2299), S8079 [18NO] (see H.R. 4196), H9205 [9DE]

Marine mammals: prohibit the breeding, taking, importation, and exportation of orcas and orca products for public display (see H.R. 4019), H8240 [16NO]

Millennium Challenge Corp.: authorize concurrent compacts for purposes of regional economic integration and cross-border collaborations (see S. 1605), S4297 [18JN] (see H.R. 2571), H3573 [22MY]

Morocco: extend preferential tariff treatment for certain textile goods (see H.R. 1894), H2318 [20AP]

Nepal: authorize preferential treatment for certain imports (see S. 81), S58 [7JA] (see H.R. 2659), H3913 [4JN]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: authorize to take discretionary action if a foreign country is engaging in unreasonable acts, policies, or practices relating to the environment (see H.R. 1946), H2416 [22AP]

——— make the Interagency Trade Enforcement Center permanent and create a Chief Manufacturing Negotiator (see S. 758), S1585 [17MR]

Petroleum: remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S. (see H.R. 666), H754 [3FE] (see H.R. 702), H810 [4FE]

——— remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S. (H.R. 702), consideration (see H. Res. 466), H6892 [7OC]

——— repeal the crude oil export ban (see S. 1372), S3059 [19MY] (see H.R. 156), H41 [6JA]

Pharmaceuticals: allow manufacture, importation, distribution, and sale of investigational drugs and devices intended for use by terminally ill patients (see H.R. 790), H854 [5FE]

——— clarify the orphan drug exception to the annual fee on branded prescription pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers (see S. 1906), S6186 [30JY] (see H.R. 3618), H6260 [25SE] (see H.R. 3678), H6787 [1OC]

Power resources: modernize Federal policies relative to supply and distribution of energy in the U.S. and repeal the crude oil export ban (see S. 1312), S2794 [12MY] (see H.R. 2369), H3251 [15MY]

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

——— reconcile differing Federal approaches to condensate (see S. 1224), S2688 [6MY]

——— require approval of construction, operation, or maintenance of oil or natural gas pipelines or electric transmission facilities at U.S. borders for import or export (see S. 1228), S2688 [6MY]

Product safety: require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the U.S. to establish registered agents in the U.S. who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers (see H.R. 3304), H5763 [29JY]

SBA: establish a State Trade and Export Promotion Grant Program (see S. 1011), S2272 [20AP] (see H.R. 2543), H3560 [21MY]

——— establish Export Credit Insurance Program (see S. 1546), S4021 [10JN]

——— extend and expand State Trade and Export Promotion Grant Program (see H.R. 3912), H7624 [3NO]

Seventh Summit of the Americas: support (see H. Res. 160), H1803 [19MR]

Singapore: commemorate independence anniversary and reaffirm partnership with the U.S. (see H. Res. 374), H5467 [23JY]

Small business: improve coordination of export promotion programs and facilitate export opportunities (see S. 25), S11 [6JA]

Tariff: eliminate on technological goods providing educational value for children (see H.R. 1063), H1163 [25FE]

——— exempt from duty residue of bulk cargo contained in instruments of international traffic previously exported from the U.S. (see S. 989), S2244 [16AP] (see H.R. 1773), H2209 [14AP]

——— increase the maximum value of articles that may be imported duty-free by one person on one day (see S. 489), S982 [12FE] (see H.R. 978), H1067 [13FE]

——— make certain luggage and travel articles eligible for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (see S. 340), S736 [3FE] (see H.R. 681), H755 [3FE]

——— recreational performance outerwear (see S. 952), S2220 [15AP]

——— require the administering authority to determine an individual countervailable subsidy rate upon request if four or fewer exporters or producers are involved in the investigation or review (see S. 1702), S4648 [25JN] (see H.R. 2945), H4771 [25JN]

Taxation: repeal tax deferral on income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property (see S. 162), S201 [13JA] (see H.R. 305), H357 [13JA]

Territories: extend the production certificate program that allows refunds of duties on certain articles produced in U.S. insular areas (see H.R. 2118), H2654 [29AP]

Trade Agreements Enforcement Trust Fund: establish (see H.R. 1947), H2416 [22AP]

Transportation: allow public-private partnerships to fund additional staffing and alternative financing for infrastructure improvements at land border ports of entry (see S. 461), S926 [11FE] (see H.R. 875), H980 [11FE]

Treaties and agreements: enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. domestic producers in the negotiating process of bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements (see H.R. 764), H853 [5FE]

——— establish congressional procedures for the termination of economically harmful free trade agreements (see H.R. 1917), H2354 [21AP]

——— establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations and provide for consideration of trade agreements (see S. 995), S2245 [16AP] (see H.R. 1890), H2315 [17AP]

——— prohibit entrance into free trade agreements or investment treaty with a foreign country or countries if the agreement or treaty includes investor-state dispute settlement provisions (see H.R. 967), H1067 [13FE]

——— recognize importance of completing trade agreements with Pacific Rim countries and the European Union to the U.S. economy (see H. Res. 73), H703 [2FE]

——— require that any trade agreement eligible for expedited consideration by Congress include requirements relative to paying adequate wages and maintaining sustainable production methods (see S. 735), S1495 [12MR]

——— require that any trade agreement provides reasonable access and collaboration of each nation involved for U.S. Armed Forces MIA search and recovery activities (see H. Con. Res. 56), H4136 [10JN]

——— require the President to make the text of trade agreements available to the public in order for those agreements to receive expedited consideration from Congress (see S. 1381), S3059 [19MY]

Tunisia: initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement (see H. Res. 248), H2792 [1MY] (see H. Res. 278), H3388 [19MY]

Turkey: initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement (see H.R. 3685), H6835 [6OC]

U.S. Grain Standards Act: reauthorize (see S. 1417), S3237 [21MY]

U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement: extend tariff preference level on imports of certain cotton and man-made fiber, fabric, apparel, and made-up goods from Bahrain (see H.R. 1696), H2109 [26MR]

Wildlife: prohibit import, export, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce of any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species (see H.R. 2920), H4770 [25JN]

Chronologies

Look Back at the First Year of the U.S.-Cuba Relationship: Engage Cuba Coalition, S8748 [17DE]

Conference reports

Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (H.R. 644), H9104–H9173 [9DE]

Letters

African Growth and Opportunity Act extension: several Representatives, H4521 [18JN]

Agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program: Ernest J. Moniz, Sec. of Energy, H5952 [11SE]

——— Gholamali Khoshroo, Iranian Ambassador to the U.N., S6169 [30JY]

——— several retired generals and admirals, H5932 [10SE], H5952, H5966 [11SE], E1274 [11SE]

Allow cargo shipped between two U.S. ports to be transported in non-U.S. built, owned, or crewed vessels: Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation, S379 [22JA]

Budget aggregate and allocation revisions: Representative Tom Price, Committee on the Budget (House), H4766 [25JN], H9304 [11DE]

Dept. of Agriculture Catfish Inspection Program: Jim Bacchus, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, S3020 [19MY]

——— Matt Walker and Laura Abshire, National Restaurant Association, S3020 [19MY]

——— Pham Quang Vinh, Vietnamese Ambassador, S3021 [19MY]

——— several taxpayer organizations, S3020 [19MY]

Dept. of Commerce funding to facilitate, permit, license, or promote exports to Cuban military or intelligence service, officers of Cuban military or intelligence service, or immediate family members thereof: several organizations, H3722 [2JN]

Dept. of Labor Trade Adjustment Assistance program extension: Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H4263 [12JN]

——— Representative Tom Price, Committee on the Budget (House), H4263 [12JN]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H4263 [12JN]

Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act: Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H5477 [27JY]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H5477 [27JY]

Justice for Victims of Iranian Terrorism Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H6762 [1OC]

——— Representative Paul D. Ryan, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H6762 [1OC]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6762 [1OC]

Prohibit Eximbank assistance to a state sponsor of terrorism: Fred P. Hochberg, Eximbank, H7706 [4NO]

——— Representative Sherman, H7706 [4NO]

Remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S.: Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6950 [9OC]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6950 [9OC]

Trade Act: Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H4262 [12JN]

——— Representative Sessions, Committee on Rules (House), H4262 [12JN]

——— Representative Tom Price, Committee on the Budget (House), H4262 [12JN]

Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4322 [12JN]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H4322 [12JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H4321 [12JN]

——— Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on Ways and Means (House), S3286 [22MY], H4322 [12JN]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4322 [12JN]

Trade Preferences Extension Act: Richard L. Trumka, AFL–CIO, H4693 [25JN]

Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement investor-state dispute settlement provisions: Stephen M. Schwebel, S3290 [22MY]

Lists

Organizations supporting language in H.R. 1314, Trade Act, to disallow application of trade authorities procedures to trade agreements with countries included as a Tier 3 country on Dept. of State Trafficking in Persons Report, S3035 [19MY]

Memorandums

Free Trade Agreements and Role of Congress: Daniel T. Shedd and Brandon J. Murrill, Congressional Research Service, S2959 [18MY]

Messages

Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Developing Country Designation Termination for Seychelles, Uruguay, and Venezuela: President Obama, S7045 [30SE], H6743 [30SE]

National Emergency Relative to Sudan: President Obama, S7590 [28OC], H7312 [28OC]

Terminate Designation of Burundi as a Beneficiary Sub-Saharan African Country Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act: President Obama, S7718 [3NO], H7351 [2NO]

Motions

Dept. of Energy: expedite and approve permits to export natural gas (H.R. 351), H651 [28JA]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 597), H7229 [27OC]

Petroleum: remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S. (H.R. 702), H6963 [9OC]

Petitions and memorials

Texas: protect coastal borders and end illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in sovereign waters, E1268, E1271 [11SE]

Press releases

#CubaNow Statement on Administration Veto Threats Over Cuba Policy: #CubaNow (organization), H3722 [2JN]

Job-Killing Trade Deficits Surge Under FTAs: Public Citizen (organization), H4329 [12JN]

Proposals

Provide House of Representatives with all materials comprising any agreements with Iran relative to its nuclear program and delay congressional review period and sanctions relief pending receipt of such materials, H5791–H5793 [8SE]

Remarks in House

African Growth and Opportunity Act: extend, H4117 [10JN], H4172–H4218 [11JN], H4521, H4523 [18JN], H4657–H4662, H4689–H4695 [25JN], E910 [16JN], E917 [17JN], E921 [18JN], E981 [25JN]

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs, H4547 [23JN]

Arizona: designate the Sonoran Corridor connecting Interstate 19 to Interstate 10 south of Tucson International Airport as a future part of the Interstate Highway System (H.R. 2859), H4634 [24JN]

Buy American Act: strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit, H6824 [6OC]

California: almond industry fosetyl-aluminum levels and contribution to drought conditions, H6125 [17SE]

CFTC: report on review of foreign board of trade applications of metal exchanges and status of negotiations with foreign regulators relative to aluminum warehousing, H3938 [9JN]

China: extend normal trade relations status by including in Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, H3632–H3634 [1JN]

Coast Guard: cargo preference requirements for U.S.-flagged vessels enforcement funding, H3292 [18MY]

Cuba: lift trade embargo, H96–H102 [7JA], E1847 [31DE]

——— proposal to re-establish U.S. diplomatic relations and lift trade and travel restrictions, H51 [7JA], H141 [8JA], H184 [9JA], H207, H208, H214–H220 [12JA], H227, H237 [13JA], H3657 [2JN], E31 [8JA], E51, E52 [12JA], E268 [27FE]

——— re-establishment of U.S. diplomatic relations and lifting of trade and travel restrictions, H5156 [14JY], H9684, H9685 [17DE]

——— U.S. policy, H96–H102 [7JA]

Deficit: U.S. policy, H747 [3FE], H9323 [15DE]

Denver, CO: tribute to Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, E888 [12JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve inspection services performed at export elevators at export port locations and reauthorize certain authorities relative to grain standards (H.R. 2088), H3926–H3929 [9JN]

Dept. of Commerce: allow funding to facilitate, permit, license, or promote exports to Cuban military or intelligence service, officers of Cuban military or intelligence service, or immediate family members thereof, H3722–H3724 [2JN]

——— conduct study on the State and national implications of lifting the crude oil export ban with respect to consumers and the economy, H6955 [9OC]

——— International Trade Administration funding through reductions in Bureau of the Census funding, H3677, H3678 [2JN]

——— International Trade Administration trade promotion activities funding, H3678, H3679 [2JN]

Dept. of Defense: oppose Russian sale of advanced weaponry and maintain terror-related sanctions as part of a nuclear program agreement with Iran, H3176 [14MY]

Dept. of Energy: conduct study on the net greenhouse gas emissions that would result from the repeal of the crude oil export ban, H6954, H6955 [9OC]

——— continue to encourage public-private partnerships in oil and gas exploration, production, midstream, and refining with minority-serving institutions, H6957 [9OC]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas, H1108 [24FE]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas (H.R. 351), H511 [22JA], H644, H645–H654 [28JA], E137 [30JA], E143 [2FE]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas (H.R. 351), consideration (H. Res. 48), H611–H616 [27JA], E127 [28JA]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas (H.R. 351), motion to recommit, H652 [28JA]

——— prohibit approval of permit to export natural gas to any nation listed as a state sponsor of terrorism and require use of U.S.-flagged ships for all exports, H652 [28JA]

——— prohibit funding to apply report entitled ‘‘Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Perspective on Exporting Liquified Natural Gas From the U.S.’’ in any public interest determination under the Natural Gas Act, H2754, H2755 [30AP]

——— study legal and regulatory barriers that delay, prohibit, or impede export of natural energy resources, H8956 [2DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify Bureau of Customs and Border Protection procedures relative to suspicion of the importation of counterfeit goods, E935 [19JN]

——— establish a preinspection pilot program on the U.S.-Canada border, H112 [8JA]

——— failure of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to collect antidumping duties and refusal to pay collected interest to certain industries, H234 [13JA]

——— improve infrastructure and protocols at ports of entry, H711 [3FE]

——— reauthorize trade facilitation and trade enforcement functions and activities, H4264, H4321–H4333 [12JN], H8846–H8849 [1DE], H9210 [10DE], H9275–H9295 [11DE], E911 [16JN], E935 [19JN], E1814, E1817 [17DE]

Dept. of Labor: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, H4214, H4238 [11JN], H4246, H4263, H4268–H4271, H4323, H4329, H4332, H4337, H4340 [12JN], H4349 [15JN], H4390–H4394 [16JN], H4463 [17JN], H4498, H4505, H4520, H4522, H4523 [18JN], H4657, H4659, H4661, H4689–H4697 [25JN], E917 [17JN], E981 [25JN]

——— increase authorization of funds for Trade Adjustment Assistance for firms (H.R. 4142), H8870 [2DE]

Dept. of State: ensure accurate reporting and administrative action relative to enforcement of International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act, E1086 [21JY]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2772), E1166 [29JY]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit funding to issue new oil or gas lease or drilling permit to any person that does not follow Dept. of Commerce regulations relative to requirement of obtaining a license for exporting crude oil, H4821 [7JY]

Economy: importance of free trade, H3924 [9JN]

——— importance of job creation, H4336 [12JN]

——— reform trade policies, H837 [5FE]

——— require the President to take the necessary steps to create a more balanced trading relationship with countries where the trade deficit has exceeded a certain limit, H624 [27JA]

Employment: importance of manufacturing jobs and Make It in America agenda, H622–H626 [27JA], H743–H749 [3FE], H1103–H1108 [24FE], H1705, H1709 [17MR], H5159–H5167 [14JY], H5242 [16JY], H6700 [29SE], H6716 [30SE], H6823–H6826 [6OC]

Endangered species: provide for trade sanctions against countries involved in illegal trade of elephant ivory and rhinoceros horn, E511 [16AP]

Ethiopia: U.S. policy, H5393–H5395 [22JY]

Eximbank: abolish, H2453–H2456 [23AP], H2971 [14MY]

——— ensure financial statements are in accordance with fair value accounting principles, H7707, H7708 [4NO]

——— ensure small business requirements are met, H7692, H7693 [4NO]

——— establish caps on certain sectors in order to strengthen portfolio diversification and risk management, H7701–H7703 [4NO]

——— establish discussion period and allow for appearance before Board of Directors for companies alleging economic harm from certain transactions, H7708–H7710 [4NO]

——— expiration of charter, H5125 [14JY]

——— limit authorizations to countervailing purposes in order to meet competition from foreign export credit agencies, H7694, H7695 [4NO]

——— prohibit assistance to a state sponsor of terrorism, H7705, H7706 [4NO]

——— prohibit from providing guarantee or extending credit to foreign borrower in connection with export of goods or services by U.S. company unless the U.S. company guarantees repayment of certain percentage of loan, H7703–H7705 [4NO]

——— reauthorize, H2447, H2448 [23AP], H2776 [1MY], H2891 [13MY], H2971 [14MY], H3510 [21MY], H3650 [2JN], H3926 [9JN], H4011, H4013, H4018 [10JN], H4350, H4363 [15JN], H4387, H4388, H4389 [16JN], H4446, H4449 [17JN], H4496, H4526, H4528, H4532, H4533 [18JN], H4582 [23JN], H4597, H4603, H4605 [24JN], H4876 [8JY], H5083 [10JY], H5225–H5231 [15JY], H5286 [16JY], H5302 [21JY], H5344 [22JY], H5452, H5453 [23JY], H5536, H5539 [28JY], H5608, H5612, H5613, H5615–H5618, H5654 [29JY], H5970 [11SE], H6006 [16SE], H6091–H6094 [17SE], H6169 [18SE], H6700–H6704 [29SE], H6780, H6782 [1OC], H7644, H7648 [4NO], H8980, H8994 [3DE], E955 [23JN], E995 [25JN], E1097 [22JY], E1191 [29JY], E1715 [7DE]

——— reauthorize and reform (H.R. 3611), H6319–H6322 [29SE], H6755–H6759 [1OC]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 597), H2319 [21AP], H7196, H7198, H7200, H7201, H7217–H7231, H7237 [27OC], H7263, H7267 [28OC], H7399 [3NO], E129 [28JA], E1548, E1549, E1550 [27OC], E1571 [2NO]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 597), consideration (H. Res. 450), H7182 [26OC], H7192 [27OC]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 597), consideration (H. Res. 450)—motion to discharge, H7178–H7182 [26OC]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 597), unanimous-consent agreement, H7230 [27OC]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 1031), H1672–H1675 [17MR], H1777–H1780 [19MR], H2319 [21AP], H3764 [3JN], H4452–H4454 [17JN], H4607, H4609–H4613 [24JN], H4656, H4761 [25JN], E880 [11JN], E968 [24JN]

FDA: require U.S. companies labeling their products in foreign countries as containing genetically modified organisms to label the equivalent product the same way in the U.S., H5430, H5431 [23JY]

Fish and fishing: strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and implement Antigua Convention on conservation of migratory fish in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (H.R. 774), H5478–H5486 [27JY], E175 [5FE]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend, H4117 [10JN], H4172–H4218 [11JN], H4657–H4662, H4689–H4692 [25JN], E910 [16JN], E917 [17JN], E921 [18JN], E981 [25JN]

Germany: U.S. policy relative to meeting between President Obama and Chancellor Angela Merkel on mutual security and shared economic opportunities, H871 [10FE]

Government regulations: improve antidumping and countervailing duty laws, H4327 [12JN], H4690, H4695 [25JN]

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, E516 [16AP], E887 [12JN], E1803 [16DE]

Haiti: extend preferential duty treatment program, H4117 [10JN], H4172–H4218 [11JN], H4657–H4662, H4689–H4692 [25JN], E917 [17JN], E921 [18JN], E981 [25JN]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H1558–H1564 [3MR]

House Rules: prohibit consideration of a bill implementing a trade agreement unless the final text of the agreement has been made available to the public for a certain period (H. Res. 301), E846 [4JN]

Houston, TX: tribute to launch of direct flights between Houston and Taipei, Taiwan, E873 [10JN], E887 [12JN], E904 [16JN], E955 [23JN]

Human rights: impose sanctions relative to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (H.R. 624), E151 [3FE], E634 [30AP]

India: express importance of the U.S.-India strategic partnership and the continued deepening of bilateral ties with India, H3222 [15MY]

International economic relations: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency, H8846–H8849 [1DE]

Iran: agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, H5121, H5122, H5125, H5153–H5159, H5167 [14JY], H5176, H5178, H5179, H5182, H5183, H5184, H5186, H5187, H5219, H5220, H5232–H5234 [15JY], H5242 [16JY], H5301, H5302, H5317 [21JY], H5335, H5339, H5343, H5395–H5400 [22JY], H5408, H5453, H5462 [23JY], H5520 [27JY], H5536 [28JY], H5596, H5607 [29JY], E1120 [23JY], E1137 [28JY]

——— approve agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program (H.R. 3461), H5853, H5857, H5859, H5861, H5862, H5863 [9SE], H5872, H5874–H5877, H5878, H5879, H5880, H5881, H5892–H5939 [10SE], H5945, H5946, H5947–H5968, H5971, H5972 [11SE], H6141 [18SE], E1259, E1260, E1261, E1262, E1264, E1265, E1269 [11SE], E1277 [15SE], E1285, E1298 [16SE]

——— approve agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program (H.R. 3461), consideration (H. Res. 412), H5882–H5891 [10SE]

——— assessment of activities since the signing of agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, H7100 [22OC], H7263 [28OC], H7630 [4NO], H8147 [5NO], H9265 [10DE], H9677 [17DE]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, E710 [14MY]

——— disapprove agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, H5985, H6010–H6012 [16SE], E1292 [16SE]

——— disapprove agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program (H.J. Res. 64), H5791, H5807, H5808, H5809, H5815–H5818, H5824 [8SE], H5864 [9SE], H5886, H5918 [10SE], E1256 [10SE]

——— ensure requirements to cease nuclear enrichment program and support of terrorism are part of final agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program and relief from current sanctions, H4376–H4379 [15JN]

——— impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons, H5898 [10SE]

——— prohibit lifting of sanctions until Iran pays judgments against it for terrorism (H.R. 3457), H5950 [11SE], H6143 [18SE], H6314, H6700 [29SE], H6714 [30SE], H6761–H6768 [1OC], H8347 [18NO]

——— prohibit lifting of sanctions until Iran pays judgments against it for terrorism (H.R. 3457), consideration (H. Res. 449), H6752–H6761 [1OC]

——— reaffirm commitment to stopping sponsorship of terrorism and human rights violations and support right of States and local governments to maintain economic sanctions (H. Con. Res. 100), H8864 [2DE]

——— reaffirm U.S. policy of not allowing development of nuclear weapons, H1504 [2MR], H2037 [26MR], H4549 [23JN], E966 [24JN], E990 [25JN]

——— reaffirm U.S. policy of not allowing development of nuclear weapons, support diplomatic efforts to prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons, and allow reimposition of sanctions, H655 [28JA], H4496 [18JN], H4762, H4765 [25JN], H7032 [21OC]

——— remove restrictions on the export of crude oil, H2119 [13AP]

——— suspend authority of the President to grant relief from sanctions pursuant to agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program (H.R. 3460), H5880, H5899 [10SE], H5947–H5969 [11SE], H6141 [18SE], E1277 [15SE]

——— suspend authority of the President to grant relief from sanctions pursuant to agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program (H.R. 3460), consideration (H. Res. 412), H5882–H5891 [10SE]

Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act: express that provisions do not apply to agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program and that such agreement is a treaty subject to advice and consent of the Senate (H. Res. 410), H5938 [10SE]

Israel: promote trade and commercial enhancement with the U.S. and discourage other U.S. trading partners from engaging in economic discrimination against Israel, H9290 [11DE]

ITC: legal and technical assistance to small businesses funding, H3693 [2JN]

Japan: U.S. policy, E598 [28AP]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: continue restrictions against, prohibit diplomatic recognition, and relist as a state sponsor of terrorism (H.R. 204), E43 [9JA]

Mining and mineral resources: require proposed strategic and critical minerals projects to meet certain domestic supply and demand milestones and notification of intent to sell such minerals outside the U.S., H7118, H7119 [22OC]

NAFTA: economic impact, H2884 [13MY]

National Rice Month: observance, H6213 [24SE], E1373 [28SE]

Natural gas: economic impact of exporting natural gas, H5166 [14JY]

Obama, President: fast-track trade promotion authority, H396 [14JA], H2345 [21AP], H2399 [22AP], H2660 [30AP], H3396 [20MY], H4538 [18JN]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: authorize to take discretionary action if a foreign country is engaging in unreasonable acts, policies, or practices relating to the environment (H.R. 1946), E552, E555 [22AP]

——— prohibit funding to negotiate or enter into a trade agreement that limits greenhouse gas emissions, H3741 [2JN]

——— prohibit funding to negotiate or enter into a trade agreement whose negotiating texts are confidential, H3744, H3745 [2JN]

Ohio: impact of trade agreements on employment and economy, H3585 [1JN]

Peru: environmental impact of illegal logging, H8863 [2DE]

Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, H2629 [29AP]

——— ensure removal of restrictions on the export of crude oil does not prevent enforcement of laws and regulations to protect human health, the environment, or public safety, H6963, H6964 [9OC]

——— prohibit export of crude oil, refined petroleum products, and petrochemical products to Iran, H6956 [9OC]

——— prohibit export of crude oil from the U.S. to state sponsors of terrorism, H6956 [9OC]

——— remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S., H2119 [13AP], H5108 [13JY], H6169 [18SE], H6920 [8OC], H8842 [1DE], H8944, H8945 [2DE], H9369–H9372 [16DE], H9382–H9384, H9387, H9388, H9680, H9683, H9684, H9686 [17DE], E1704 [3DE]

——— remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S. (H.R. 702), H6780 [1OC], H6823 [6OC], H6901, H6902, H6925–H6931 [8OC], H6940, H6941–H6965, H6967 [9OC], E1475 [13OC], E1498 [21OC]

——— remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S. (H.R. 702), consideration (H. Res. 466), H6902–H6911 [8OC]

——— remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S. (H.R. 702), motion to recommit, H6963, H6964 [9OC]

——— report to Congress on how removing restrictions on the export of crude oil will create opportunities for veterans and women while promoting U.S. energy and national security, H6959, H6960 [9OC]

——— report to Congress on impact of removing restrictions on the export of crude oil relative to promoting U.S. energy and national security, H6958 [9OC]

Power resources: create regulatory process at Dept. of Energy, FERC, and Dept. of State to permit cross-border infrastructure projects, H8933, H8934 [2DE]

——— modernize Federal policies relative to supply and distribution of energy in the U.S. and repeal the crude oil export ban (H.R. 2369), H3238 [15MY]

Russia: impose sanctions and provide additional assistance to Ukraine, E1496 [21OC]

Ships and vessels: allow cargo shipped between two U.S. ports to be transported in non-U.S. built, owned, or crewed vessels, H484 [22JA]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts, H923 [11FE]

Taiwan: include in Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, E1439 [7OC]

——— solidify a bilateral investment agreement with the U.S., E1439 [7OC]

——— U.S. policy, E1443 [7OC]

Taiwan Relations Act: anniversary, H1856 [24MR], E373, E374, E383 [23MR], E389 [24MR], E425, E431, E438 [26MR], E459, E463, E470 [13AP], E502 [15AP], E518 [16AP], E527, E528 [17AP], E596 [28AP]

Tariff: increase the maximum value of articles that may be imported duty-free by one person on one day (H.R. 978), H2129 [13AP]

——— recreational performance outerwear, H4216 [11JN], H4691 [25JN]

Trade Agreements Enforcement Trust Fund: establish, H9210 [10DE], H9279 [11DE]

Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: IMF protections against currency manipulations, H3551–H3555 [21MY]

——— impact, H6922–H6925 [8OC]

——— ratification, H142–H147 [8JA], H221 [12JA], H442 [21JA], H632–H636 [27JA], H654 [28JA], H969–H972 [11FE], H1712–H1716 [17MR], H1809 [23MR], H2159 [14AP], H2294 [16AP], H2448, H2450 [23AP], H2671 [30AP], H2858 [12MY], H2884 [13MY], H2963, H2979 [14MY], H3396 [20MY], H3550–H3555 [21MY], H3632–H3634 [1JN], H3645 [2JN], H4029, H4036 [10JN], H4164, H4238 [11JN], H4246, H4264, H4267, H4268, H4270, H4271, H4324, H4333, H4337, H4339, H4340 [12JN], H4347, H4379 [15JN], H4394, H4423 [16JN], H4497, H4500–H4507, H4519–H4523, H4538 [18JN], H4658–H4662, H4689–H4694, H4696 [25JN], H4868 [8JY], H5535 [28JY], H5600 [29JY], H6823 [6OC], H9323 [15DE], E928 [18JN], E941 [23JN]

Treaties and agreements: establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations and provide for consideration of trade agreements, H2823, H2858 [12MY], H2963 [14MY], H3550–H3555 [21MY], H3632–H3634 [1JN], H3645, H3647 [2JN], H4009 [10JN], H4164, H4170, H4213, H4214, H4228–H4236, H4238 [11JN], H4246–H4271, H4323–H4335, H4337–H4341 [12JN], H4347, H4349, H4379 [15JN], H4386, H4390–H4395, H4423 [16JN], H4436 [17JN], H4497–H4507, H4519–H4524 [18JN], H4646 [24JN], H4657–H4662, H4689–H4698 [25JN], H5600 [29JY], E921, E928 [18JN]

——— establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations and provide for consideration of trade agreements (H.R. 1890), H2448, H2449–H2453 [23AP]

——— impact of trade agreements on economy, job creation, human rights, and environmental standards, H142–H147 [8JA], H221 [12JA], H442 [21JA], H623–H625, H632–H636 [27JA], H1712–H1716 [17MR], H2823 [12MY], H4265 [12JN]

——— impact of trade agreements on economy and job creation, H969–H972 [11FE], H2159 [14AP], H2294 [16AP], H2448, H2449–H2453 [23AP], H2671 [30AP], H4266 [12JN], H4500 [18JN], E798 [1JN]

——— prohibit funding to negotiate or finalize a trade agreement that includes immigration provisions for issuance of certain visas, H3803, H3808 [3JN]

——— require enforceable labor and environmental standards, H3396 [20MY]

——— require that any trade agreement provides reasonable access and collaboration of each nation involved for U.S. Armed Forces MIA search and recovery activities (H. Con. Res. 56), H4171 [11JN], H6168 [18SE]

Turkey: tribute to hosting of G20 Summit, E1705 [3DE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: prohibit funding to restrict commercial import, export, and trade of certain African elephant ivory in the U.S., H4809, H4810 [7JY]

World Day Against Child Labor: observance, E979 [25JN]

Remarks in Senate

Abe, Shinzo: address to Congress, S2554 [30AP]

Africa: develop a plan for each sub-Saharan country for negotiating and entering into free trade agreements, S3026 [19MY], S3294 [22MY]

——— review South Africa trade practices relative to poultry, S2834 [13MY]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: extend, S489 [26JA], S2834, S2836, S2841–S2845 [13MY], S2897, S2899, S2903–S2905, S2907, S2910, S2946 [14MY], S3026 [19MY], S4291 [18JN], S4579, S4590 [24JN]

——— extend (S. 1009), S2661 [6MY]

Agriculture: impact of country of origin labeling regulations on trade relations, S2324 [22AP]

——— require country of origin labeling requirements of food sold in the U.S., S3047 [19MY], S3100 [20MY], S3297 [22MY]

Bangladesh: call for garment brands that sold garments produced by Rana Plaza factories to ensure International Labor Organization compensation fund benefiting fire survivors and victims’ families reaches full funding level, S2394 [23AP]

Buy American Act: compliance, S3039 [19MY]

China: U.S. policy, S6952 [25SE]

Committee on Finance (Senate): accomplishments during 114th Congress, S8765–S8768 [17DE]

Congo, Democratic Republic of: provide assistance to coffee farmers, S8371, S8372 [3DE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 114th Congress, S4628, S4629, S4636–S4638 [25JN], S4669 [7JY], S6333 [5AU], S8568–S8570 [10DE], S8838, S8841 [18DE]

Cuba: allow the financing by U.S. persons of sales of agricultural commodities to Cuba (S. 1049), S2353 [22AP]

——— lift trade embargo (S. 491), S986 [12FE]

——— proposal to re-establish U.S. diplomatic relations and lift trade and travel restrictions, S171 [13JA], S251 [20JA]

——— re-establishment of U.S. diplomatic relations and lifting of trade and travel restrictions, S7178–S7181 [7OC], S8747–S8750 [17DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish, S3017–S3022 [19MY], S3294 [22MY]

Dept. of Energy: discourage export of crude oil if exports increase U.S. energy prices or reliance on imported oil, S3740 [4JN]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas, S3660 [3JN]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries, S400 [22JA], S507 [27JA], S568 [28JA]

——— provide certainty relative to timing of decisions to approve or deny applications to export natural gas (S. 33), S552 [28JA]

——— require approval or disapproval of liquified natural gas export applications upon completion of environmental review process, S3921 [9JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reauthorize trade facilitation and trade enforcement functions and activities, S2835, S2841–S2845 [13MY], S2897, S2899–S2901, S2903–S2906, S2914, S2919, S2946 [14MY], S3231 [21MY], S3285, S3286 [22MY], S4523, S4526 [23JN], S4572, S4609 [24JN], S8591 [10DE]

Dept. of Labor: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, S2911, S2915, S2926 [14MY], S2952, S2962, S2963, S3006 [18MY], S3014, S3052 [19MY], S3090, S3103 [20MY], S3219 [21MY], S3294 [22MY], S4291 [18JN], S4333 [22JN], S4523–S4533 [23JN], S4574, S4580, S4609 [24JN]

——— extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (S. 1003), S2296 [21AP]

——— extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (S. 1268), S2841–S2845 [13MY]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (S. 2130), S7127 [5OC], S7130 [6OC]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S1690–S1694 [23MR]

——— prohibit foreign companies from selling subsidized goods in the U.S., S3052 [19MY]

——— revitalize the middle class, S2955 [18MY]

Eximbank: reauthorize, S3033, S3050, S3051, S3052 [19MY], S3091, S3103 [20MY], S3205, S3216 [21MY], S3288 [22MY], S3395 [1JN], S3635, S3654 [3JN], S3750, S3762 [4JN], S4004, S4012, S4013, S4015–S4018 [10JN], S4065, S4085, S4087 [11JN], S4172 [16JN], S4334 [22JN], S4534 [23JN], S4660 [7JY], S4921 [9JY], S5134, S5165 [16JY], S5189 [21JY], S5672–S5675 [24JY], S5701–S5708 [26JY], S5914–S5916 [27JY], S6100 [29JY], S6682 [16SE], S6836 [21SE], S6870–S6873 [22SE], S7076, S7077 [1OC], S7807–S7810 [5NO]

——— reauthorize and reform (S. 819), S3672–S3674 [3JN], S6666–S6668, S6669, S6674 [16SE], S6871 [22SE]

——— reauthorize and reform (S. 2183), S7306 [19OC], S7310 [20OC]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 597), S7444 [22OC], S7554–S7557, S7559, S7599 [28OC], S7602, S7612–S7614 [29OC]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 597), unanimous-consent request, S7613 [29OC]

——— reauthorize (S. 824), S3640, S3671 [3JN]

Fish and fishing: strengthen mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and implement Antigua Convention on conservation of migratory fish in Eastern Pacific Ocean (H.R. 774), S7407 [21OC]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend, S2836, S2841–S2845 [13MY], S2897, S2899, S2903–S2905, S2907, S2910, S2946 [14MY], S4291 [18JN], S4523 [23JN], S4579, S4590 [24JN]

——— extend (S. 1009), S2661 [6MY]

Government regulations: facilitate administration and enforcement of antidumping and countervailing duty orders, S2901, S2919 [14MY], S3228, S3229 [21MY], S8591 [10DE]

——— prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders, S2902 [14MY], S3098 [20MY]

Haiti: extend preferential duty treatment program, S2836, S2841–S2845 [13MY], S2897, S2899, S2903–S2905, S2907, S2910, S2946 [14MY], S4291 [18JN], S4523 [23JN], S4579, S4590 [24JN]

——— extend preferential duty treatment program (S. 1009), S2661 [6MY]

Human rights: disallow application of trade authorities procedures to trade agreements with countries included as a Tier 3 country on Dept. of State Trafficking in Persons Report, S2920 [14MY], S3034, S3035 [19MY]

——— impose sanctions relative to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (S. 284), S8835, S8836 [17DE]

Immigration: suspend visas to countries that have refused or unreasonably delayed repatriation of an alien who is a national of that country or have an excessive repatriation failure rate, S4834 [8JY]

India: express importance of the U.S.-India strategic partnership and the continued deepening of bilateral ties with India, S6373 [5AU]

Indo-Asia-Pacific Region: develop strategy to promote U.S. interests in the region, S3984 [10JN]

International economic relations: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency, S3036–S3042 [19MY], S3090, S3092, S3107, S3112 [20MY], S3257, S3280–S3283, S3291, S3292 [22MY]

——— prohibit fast-track trade agreements with countries that do not have a minimum wage of at least $2 per hour, S3042 [19MY], S3212, S3213 [21MY]

International law: use of investor-state dispute settlement by corporations to challenge foreign countries health and safety measures, S1141, S1143, S1144 [26FE]

Iran: agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, S5021, S5022 [14JY], S5091, S5094, S5105, S5113 [15JY], S5191–S5196 [21JY], S5431, S5433–S5437, S5447 [22JY], S5494, S5502 [23JY], S5678 [24JY], S6056 [28JY], S6109 [29JY], S6148, S6167–S6170, S6177 [30JY], S6247, S6248, S6262–S6268 [4AU], S6327, S6328, S6331–S6337, S6339–S6343, S6346–S6348 [5AU]

——— assessment of activities since the signing of agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, S8531 [9DE], S8650–S8653, S8665, S8672–S8674 [15DE], S8782 [17DE]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (S. Res. 148), S8831 [17DE]

——— disapprove agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, S6437–S6451, S6453–S6455 [8SE], S6477–S6525 [9SE], S6544–S6596 [10SE], S6615–S6644 [15SE], S6661–S6666, S6668–S6676, S6679–S6689 [16SE], S6773–S6785, S6792 [17SE], S6883 [22SE], S7380 [21OC], S7871 [10NO]

——— impact of sanctions on nuclear program, S6618 [15SE]

——— impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement, S1226 [3MR], S1855 [25MR]

——— impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement (S. 269), S1241 [3MR], S1515 [16MR]

——— noncompliance with interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons and violations of U.N. Security Council resolutions, S4335 [22JN]

——— reaffirm U.S. policy of not allowing development of nuclear weapons, S1225–S1227 [3MR], S1685 [23MR]

——— remove restrictions on the export of crude oil, S7759 [4NO]

——— require stringent compliance, verification, and notification standards relative to negotiation of final agreement on nuclear weapons, S4588 [24JN], S4622 [25JN]

——— suspend authority of the President to grant relief from sanctions pursuant to agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, S6672, S6680, S6686–S6689 [16SE], S6773–S6780 [17SE]

——— suspend authority of the President to grant relief from sanctions pursuant to agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program (H.R. 3460), S6629 [15SE]

Iron and steel industry: economic impact of antidumping and countervailing duties imposed by China on U.S. grain-oriented electrical steel exports, S3228 [21MY]

——— impact of foreign countries dumping steel produced from oil country tubular goods on domestic steel industry, S2901, S2919 [14MY]

Israel: promote trade and commercial enhancement with the U.S. and discourage other U.S. trading partners from engaging in economic discrimination against Israel, S2627 [5MY]

Jamaica: promotion of economic development through Jamaican Diaspora Conference, in Montego Bay, Jamaica, S4294 [18JN]

Japan: recognize importance of the U.S.-Japan relationship to safeguarding global security, prosperity, and human rights (S. Res. 153), S2488 [28AP]

——— U.S. policy, S2444–S2446 [28AP]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: reaffirm U.S. policy to prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons, increase military engagement with allies in region, reduce human rights violations, and allow additional sanctions, S2817 [13MY]

Millennium Challenge Corp.: authorize concurrent compacts for purposes of regional economic integration and cross-border collaborations (S. 1605), S4836 [8JY]

NAFTA: economic impact, S2096 [13AP]

National Rice Month: anniversary, S7208 [7OC]

Nepal: authorize preferential treatment for certain imports (S. 81), S61 [7JA]

Obama, President: fast-track trade promotion authority, S1193 [27FE], S1592, S1594–S1596 [18MR]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: make the Interagency Trade Enforcement Center permanent and create a Chief Manufacturing Negotiator (S. 758), S1587 [17MR]

Petroleum: authorize exportation of crude oil to certain allies and partners of the U.S., S3660 [3JN]

——— remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S., S506 [27JA], S2916–S2918 [14MY], S3766–S3768 [4JN], S6056 [28JY], S6678 [16SE], S6883 [22SE], S8072 [18NO], S8581 [10DE], S8659 [15DE], S8709–S8711, S8713–S8715 [16DE], S8756–S8758, S8761, S8780 [17DE], S8850 [18DE]

——— repeal the crude oil export ban (S. 1372), S3063 [19MY], S7040 [30SE]

Power resources: prohibit export of crude oil, bitumen, or refined petroleum products transported into the U.S. by the Keystone XL Pipeline, S183, S186 [13JA], S224, S228 [16JA], S253, S256–S258, S260, S265 [20JA], S302 [21JA], S506 [27JA]

——— require approval of construction, operation, or maintenance of oil or natural gas pipelines or electric transmission facilities at U.S. borders for import or export, S506 [27JA]

Republican Party: national agenda, S4536 [23JN]

SBA: establish a State Trade and Export Promotion Grant Program, S3017 [19MY], S3231 [21MY], S3293 [22MY]

Ships and vessels: allow cargo shipped between two U.S. ports to be transported in non-U.S. built, owned, or crewed vessels, S222 [16JA], S378 [22JA], S539 [27JA]

Tobacco products: impact of tobacco industry in developing countries, S4575 [24JN]

Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: ratification, S3028 [19MY], S3225 [21MY]

Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: concerns over currency manipulations, S7896 [10NO]

——— ratification, S1141–S1148 [26FE], S1486–S1489 [12MR], S1594–S1596 [18MR], S2097 [13AP], S2261 [20AP], S2283 [21AP], S2374–S2377, S2380 [23AP], S2460, S2461 [28AP], S2491 [29AP], S2554 [30AP], S2700, S2736–S2739 [7MY], S2764 [11MY], S2821, S2826 [13MY], S2906, S2908–S2912, S2915, S2916, S2920 [14MY], S2953–S2960, S3006 [18MY], S3017, S3028, S3038, S3044, S3047, S3049, S3052 [19MY], S3092, S3097, S3108, S3109 [20MY], S3203–S3207, S3209–S3213, S3221, S3225 [21MY], S3262, S3265, S3267, S3272, S3286–S3288 [22MY], S4010 [10JN], S4066–S4068 [11JN], S4282–S4287 [18JN], S4527, S4530, S4535 [23JN], S4562, S4568–S4570, S4574 [24JN], S6987 [29SE], S7195–S7197 [7OC], S7895 [10NO]

——— require approval of Congress before additional countries may join, S2967 [18MY], S3023–S3025, S3027, S3052 [19MY], S3293 [22MY]

——— require negotiation of a minimum wage for entry and gradually increase such wage to diminish disparities between high-wage and low-wage countries, S3046 [19MY], S3097–S3099 [20MY], S3297 [22MY]

——— treatment of tobacco under investor-state dispute settlement provisions, S6163 [30JY], S7069 [1OC], S7116 [5OC]

Trans-Pacific Partnership Commission: establish, S7895 [10NO]

Treaties and agreements: ensure any free trade agreement increases manufacturing jobs and wages in the U.S., S3052 [19MY]

——— ensure competitive opportunities for U.S. exports of fish, seafood, and shellfish products in foreign markets, S3230 [21MY]

——— ensure conditions relating to religious freedoms are considered as part of negotiations for trade agreements, S2960 [18MY]

——— ensure trade agreements do not weaken or diminish food safety standards and promote strong food safety laws and regulations, S3044 [19MY]

——— establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations and provide for consideration of trade agreements, S2663 [6MY], S2700, S2736–S2739 [7MY], S2743 [11MY], S2767–S2772, S2779–S2792 [12MY], S2815–S2819, S2821, S2826, S2834–S2845 [13MY], S2897, S2902, S2906, S2908–S2922, S2926 [14MY], S2951–S2964, S2966–S2968, S3006 [18MY], S3009, S3014–S3053 [19MY], S3089–S3100, S3103, S3104, S3106–S3109, S3112 [20MY], S3202–S3207, S3209–S3213, S3216, S3219–S3223, S3225–S3231 [21MY], S3253, S3255–S3259, S3261–S3263, S3265–S3270, S3272, S3277, S3279–S3283, S3285–S3288, S3290–S3299 [22MY], S4010 [10JN], S4066–S4068 [11JN], S4282–S4287, S4291 [18JN], S4333 [22JN], S4523–S4533, S4535–S4539 [23JN], S4557, S4574, S4579, S4590, S4608 [24JN], S4620, S4628 [25JN], S4934 [9JY]

——— establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations and provide for consideration of trade agreements (S. 995), S2190, S2203 [15AP], S2283 [21AP], S2312–S2315, S2317, S2321–S2323 [22AP], S2361, S2374–S2377, S2380, S2392 [23AP], S2491 [29AP], S2611, S2627 [5MY]

——— exempt policies for protecting the environment, public health, and consumers from any investor-state dispute settlement provisions included in trade agreements, S3045 [19MY], S3099 [20MY], S3261, S3297 [22MY]

——— impact of trade agreements on economy, job creation, and environmental protections, S1142–S1148 [26FE]

——— impact of trade agreements on economy, job creation, and human rights, S2374–S2377 [23AP]

——— impact of trade agreements on economy and job creation, S1486–S1489 [12MR], S1592, S1594–S1596 [18MR], S2096–S2098 [13AP], S2261 [20AP], S2321–S2323 [22AP], S2764 [11MY], S2769, S2780, S2783 [12MY], S3029 [19MY], S3097 [20MY], S3204 [21MY], S4528, S4531 [23JN]

——— prohibit entrance into free trade agreements or investment treaties with foreign countries if the agreements or treaties include investor-state dispute settlement provisions, S3025 [19MY], S3293 [22MY]

——— prohibit entrance into free trade agreements or investment treaties with foreign countries that criminalize individuals based on sexual orientation or gender identity, S3052 [19MY]

——— prohibit fast-track trade promotion authority to negotiate any agreement that would affect or overrule existing law without congressional approval, S3027 [19MY]

——— prohibit inclusion of immigration provisions in trade agreement implementation legislation, S3027 [19MY], S3286 [22MY]

——— prohibit passage of trade agreements that weaken domestic financial regulations, S3112 [20MY]

——— prohibit use of fast-track trade promotion authority for any free trade agreement or investment treaty if the agreement or treaty includes investor-state dispute settlement provisions, S3031–S3034 [19MY], S3106 [20MY], S3259 [22MY]

——— require enforceable labor and environmental standards, S3044 [19MY], S3098 [20MY], S3297 [22MY]

——— require public notification when ‘‘Buy American’’ requirements are waived, S3052 [19MY]

——— require publication on the Internet of formal proposals advanced by the U.S. in negotiations for a trade agreement, S3043 [19MY]

——— require that any trade agreement eligible for expedited consideration by Congress include requirements relative to paying adequate wages and maintaining sustainable production methods, S4574 [24JN]

——— require the President to make the text of trade agreements available to the public in order for those agreements to receive expedited consideration from Congress (S. 1381), unanimous-consent request, S3210 [21MY]

Truman, Harry S.: assessment of administration, S7480 [26OC]

Reports filed

AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1891) (H. Rept. 114–101), H2790 [1MY]

Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 995), S2759 [11MY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 995) (S. Rept. 114–42), S2793 [12MY]

——— Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1890) (H. Rept. 114–100), H2790 [1MY]

Condemn Persecution of Baha’is and Violation of International Covenants on Human Rights, Impose Sanctions for Such Violations, and Call for Release of Religious Prisoners in Iran: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 148), S7271 [8OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act and Senate Amendments to H.R. 2250, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 560) (H. Rept. 114–378), H9269 [10DE]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 64, Disapprove Agreement With Iran Relative To Its Nuclear Program: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 408) (H. Rept. 114–256), H5847 [8SE]

Consideration of H.R. 351, LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 48) (H. Rept. 114–5), H581 [26JA]

Consideration of H.R. 538, Native American Energy Act and H.R. 702, Remove Restrictions on the Export of Crude Oil from the U.S.: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 466) (H. Rept. 114–290), H6892 [7OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2596, Intelligence Services Appropriations and Extend Vote Reconsideration Deadline for H.R. 1314, Trade Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 315) (H. Rept. 114–155), H4381 [15JN]

Consideration of H.R. 3457, Justice for Victims of Iranian Terrorism Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 449) (H. Rept. 114–273), H6748 [30SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3460, Suspend Authority of President To Grant Relief From Sanctions Pursuant to Agreement With Iran Relative to Its Nuclear Program: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 412) (H. Rept. 114–259), H5865 [9SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3461, Approve Agreement With Iran Relative to Its Nuclear Program: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 412) (H. Rept. 114–259), H5865 [9SE]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1314, Trade Act and Senate Amendments to H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 305) (H. Rept. 114–146), H4134 [10JN]

Dept. of Agriculture Improvement of Inspection Services Performed at Export Elevators at Port Locations and Reauthorization of Authorities Relative to Grain Standards: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2088) (H. Rept. 114–133), H3581 [29MY]

Dept. of Labor Trade Adjustment Assistance Program Extension: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1268), S2759 [11MY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1268) (S. Rept. 114–44), S2793 [12MY]

——— Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1892) (H. Rept. 114–108), H2820 [8MY]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2772) (H. Rept. 114–154), H4381 [15JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1725) (S. Rept. 114–79), S4952 [9JY]

Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 284), S6134 [29JY]

Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1334), S6073 [28JY]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1334) (S. Rept. 114–166), S7912 [10NO]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 774) (H. Rept. 114–212), H5297 [20JY]

Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 792), S1628 [18MR]

Remove Restrictions on the Export of Crude Oil From the U.S.: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 702) (H. Rept. 114–267), H6259 [25SE], H6786 [1OC]

Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 644) (H. Rept. 114–376), H9204 [9DE]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1269), S2759 [11MY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1269) (S. Rept. 114–45), S2849 [13MY]

——— Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1907) (H. Rept. 114–114), H3211 [14MY]

Trade Preferences Extension Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1267), S2759 [11MY]

——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1267) (S. Rept. 114–43), S2793 [12MY]

U.S. Grain Standards Act Reauthorization: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 1417), S3236 [21MY]

Rulings of the Chair

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 597), H7230 [27OC]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 597), consideration (H. Res. 450), H7183 [26OC]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 597), consideration (H. Res. 450)—motion to discharge, H7178 [26OC]

Statements

Agreement With Iran Relative to Its Nuclear Program: Iranian Government, S6169 [30JY]

Examining the Export-Import Bank’s Reauthorization Request and the Government’s Role in Export Financing: Michael P. Boyle, Boyle Energy Services & Technology, Inc., S3671 [3JN]

Impact of Foreign Trade Agreements on Economy and Job Creation: John Barto, H2450 [23AP]

Trade Promotion Authority Impact on Tariffs in the Pacific Partnership Agreement: Simon Johnson, H4348 [15JN]

Tables

Budget aggregates, H4766 [25JN], H9305 [11DE]

Committee on Ways and Means (House) allocations relative to Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act and Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act, H9305 [11DE]

Committee on Ways and Means (House) allocations relative to Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act, Trade Preferences Extension Act, and Trade Act, H4240 [11JN]

Committee on Ways and Means (House) allocations relative to Trade Preferences Extension Act, H4766 [25JN]

Merchandise trade balance with free trade agreement countries, H4522 [18JN]

Potentially sensitive items for Generalized System of Preferences by harmonized tariff schedule number, H4212 [11JN]

Virginia companies financed by Eximbank, S3091 [20MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 48, consideration of H.R. 351, LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act, H611 [27JA]

H. Res. 305, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 1314, Trade Act and Senate amendments to H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act, H4227 [11JN]

H. Res. 338, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 1295, Trade Preferences Extension Act, H4657 [25JN]

H. Res. 412, consideration of H.R. 3460, suspend authority of the President to grant relief from sanctions pursuant to agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, H5882 [10SE]

H. Res. 412, consideration of H.R. 3461, approve agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, H5882 [10SE]

H. Res. 449, consideration of H.R. 3457, Justice for Victims of Iranian Terrorism Act, H6752 [1OC]

H. Res. 450, consideration of H.R. 597, Eximbank reauthorization, H7182 [26OC]

H. Res. 466, consideration of H.R. 538, Native American Energy Act and H.R. 702, remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S., H6902 [8OC]

H. Res. 560, consideration of H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act, H9275 [11DE]

H.R. 351, LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act, H645 [28JA]

H.R. 597, Eximbank reauthorization, H7217–H7219 [27OC]

H.R. 774, Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act, H5479–H5484 [27JY]

H.R. 2088, Dept. of Agriculture inspection services performed at export elevators at export port locations improvement and grain standards authorities reauthorization, H3926–H3928 [9JN]

H.R. 3457, Justice for Victims of Iranian Terrorism Act, H6761 [1OC]

H.R. 3460, suspend authority of the President to grant relief from sanctions pursuant to agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, H5947 [11SE]

H.R. 3461, approve agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, H5911 [10SE]

S. 284, Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, S8835 [17DE]

S. 461, Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act, S931 [11FE]

S. 700, Reducing Exposure to Asbestos Database (READ) Act, S1387 [10MR]

S. Con. Res. 26, reaffirm commitment to stopping sponsorship of terrorism and human rights violations by Iran and support right of States and local governments to maintain economic sanctions, S8244 [1DE]

S. Res. 40, reaffirm U.S. policy of not allowing development of nuclear weapons by Iran, support diplomatic efforts to prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons, and allow reimposition of sanctions, S468 [26JA]

S. Res. 148, condemn Iran’s persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, S8831 [17DE]

S. Res. 148, condemn persecution of Baha’is in Iran and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, S2405 [23AP]

S. Res. 153, recognize importance of the U.S.-Japan relationship to safeguarding global security, prosperity, and human rights, S2480 [28AP]

S. Res. 180, urge additional sanctions on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea based on human rights abuses, redesignate as a state sponsor of terror, and impose conditions on resumption of negotiations, S3070 [19MY]

S. Res. 238, clarify starting date of congressional review period for the agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, S6193 [30JY]

S. Res. 251, express that congressional review and oversight provisions of Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act do not apply to current partial agreement and, therefore, such agreement cannot preempt existing sanctions, S6608 [10SE]

S. Res. 340, express that Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) is committing genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, protect targets, create a criminal tribunal, and destroy ISIS and disrupt support, S8887 [18DE]