NEPAL, FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

Dalits: condemn practice of untouchability and discrimination in South Asia and Asian diaspora, call for an end to such practice, and put pressure on nations still practicing Dalit untouchability (see H. Res. 158), H1769 [18MR]

Earthquakes: express condolences to and solidarity with the people of Nepal following earthquake (see S. Res. 163), S2568 [30AP] (see H. Res. 235), H2654 [29AP]

Foreign aid: ensure unique needs, vulnerabilities, and capacities of women and girls are considered and addressed in efforts to provide humanitarian relief and assistance in aftermath of earthquake (see H. Res. 261), H2958 [13MY]

——— support sustainable recovery and rebuilding following earthquakes (see S. 1882), S6136 [29JY]

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

Immigration: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (see H.R. 2033), H2474 [27AP]

——— provide for admission to the U.S. of certain Tibetans (see H.R. 2679), H3914 [4JN]

Remarks in House

Earthquakes: express condolences and support for assistance to the victims, H2491, H2492, H2493 [28AP], H2515 [29AP], H2661 [30AP], H3243 [15MY], E611 [29AP]

——— express condolences to and solidarity with the people of Nepal following earthquake (H. Res. 235), E781 [21MY]

——— tribute to U.S. Marines killed in helicopter crash while supporting earthquake relief efforts, H3237 [15MY], H3320 [19MY], H3490 [20MY], E732 [18MY]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Virginia Task Force 1 for rescue efforts in Nepal in aftermath of earthquake, H3377 [19MY]

Immigration: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (H.R. 2033), H2493 [28AP], H2661 [30AP], H3243–H3246 [15MY], H3398 [20MY], H4607 [24JN]

Remarks in Senate

Earthquakes: express condolences to and solidarity with the people of Nepal following earthquake (S. Res. 163), S2589 [30AP]

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

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S6352–S6356 [5AU]

Tariffs: provide nonsensitive exports duty-free treatment in the U.S. market, S3286 [22MY]

Teplitz, Alaina B.: nomination to be Ambassador to Nepal, S6354 [5AU]

Reports filed

Nomination of Alaina B. Teplitz To Be Ambassador to Nepal: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4647 [25JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 163, express condolences to and solidarity with the people of Nepal following earthquake, S2581 [30AP]