SYRIA, ARAB 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]

Articles and editorials

Credibility Gap, S1093 [25FE]

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]

Meet the Nuns Who Are Preparing Their West Ridge Home To Take in Syrian Refugees, S8294 [2DE]

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

Orwellian Obama Presidency, S1761 [24MR]

Plan To End Syrian Crisis, H7195 [27OC]

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

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

Short Memories, S3923 [9JN]

Syria Likely Used Chlorine Gas in Recent Bombing Raids, Rights Group Says, S3734 [4JN]

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]

Why It Takes Two Years for Syrian Refugees To Enter the U.S., S8293 [2DE]

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]

——— 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]

——— 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]

Chemical weapons: condemn use of chemical weapons, hold accountable those who use chemical weapons, assist in collection and transfer of evidence on use of such weapons, and call for an international response (see H. Res. 346), H4771 [25JN]

Civil wars: investigate and prosecute war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by parties to civil war and direct U.S. Representative to the U.N. to promote establishment of war crimes tribunal (see H. Res. 269), H3252 [15MY]

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]

——— offer rewards for information on kidnapping and murder of James W. Foley, Abdul-Rahman (Peter) Kassig, and Steven J. Sotloff (see H.R. 751), H852 [5FE]

——— offer rewards for information on kidnapping and murder of James W. Foley, Abdul-Rahman (Peter) Kassig, Steven J. Sotloff, and Kayla J. Mueller (see S. 555), S1117 [25FE]

——— report on accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria (see S. 756), S1585 [17MR]

Foreign aid: prohibit assistance to opposition groups and individuals intending to overthrow the Syrian Government (see H.R. 4108), H8411 [19NO]

Foreign policy: 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]

——— restrict funds relative to escalating U.S. military involvement in Syria (see S. 2239), S7771 [4NO]

Human rights: condemn atrocities committed by Bashar al-Assad and his regime (see S. Res. 173), S2688 [6MY]

Immigration: authorize States in which it is proposed to place or resettle a Syrian refugee to refuse such placement or resettlement if it makes certain certifications (see H.R. 4078), H8360 [18NO]

——— 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]

——— express disapproval of the President’s plan to accept Syrian refugees (see H. Res. 533), H8360 [18NO]

——— express that the Federal government should not persuade or entice States which have made a determination relative to Syrian refugees (see H. Con. Res. 94), H8360 [18NO]

——— give States authority to reject admission of refugees (see H.R. 4030, 4032), H8279 [17NO]

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

——— prohibit obligation of Federal funds for admission of refugees from Syria (see H.R. 4025, 4031), H8279 [17NO]

——— 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 and resettlement of aliens seeking refugee status because of the conflict in Syria until adequate protocols are established to protect U.S. national security (see S. 2284), S8020 [17NO] (see H.R. 4048), H8280 [17NO]

——— 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]

International relations: 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]

Iran: 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]

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]

Refugees: commend Turkey, Jordan, and Lebanon for assisting refugees fleeing Syria, recognize the strain of providing such assistance, and express sympathy to refugees for loss of life and displacement (see H. Res. 509), H7389 [2NO]

——— 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]

——— express that Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) is committing genocide against ethnic and religious minorities and increase and prioritize U.S. admission of refugees facing genocide (see H. Res. 435), H6227 [24SE]

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

——— recognize need for international assistance, commend resettlement efforts of foreign countries, and support increased admission into the U.S. relative to refugees seeking asylum from violence in Syria (see S. Res. 268), S6938 [24SE]

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]

Terrorism: restrict travel to certain countries where terrorist organizations are active to participate in armed conflict or provide support to entities engaged in armed conflict (see H.R. 1929), H2415 [22AP]

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]

Women: support empowerment and human rights for women and call for release of female political prisoners through #Freethe20 campaign (see S. Res. 262), S6894 [22SE]

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]

Kidnapping and detainment by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization): Kayla J. Mueller, S888 [10FE]

1000+ rabbis in support of welcoming Syrian refugees: HIAS.org (Internet site), S8295 [2DE]

Texas refusal to accept any Syrian refugees: Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, E1623 [16NO]

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]

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]

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 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]

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

Civil wars: work out an international agreement ending the Syrian civil war and providing for the exit of Bashar al-Assad and his regime, H6715 [30SE], H7127–H7129 [22OC], H7195 [27OC]

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]

——— conduct report to assess effectiveness and operational requirements of establishing a no-fly zone in Syria, H3161 [14MY]

——— Syria Train and Equip Program funding, H4100, H4101 [10JN]

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]

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]

——— 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]

Human rights: condemn atrocities committed by Bashar al-Assad and his regime, H6170 [18SE], H6700 [29SE]

——— violations, H2785 [1MY]

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]

——— express disapproval of the President’s plan to accept Syrian refugees, H8965–H8968 [2DE], H9186 [9DE], H9688 [17DE]

——— failure of vetting process for foreign visa applicants to keep out radical Islamic terrorists, H9687 [17DE]

——— give States authority to reject admission of refugees (H.R. 4032), H8417 [30NO]

——— 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]

——— secure the border between the U.S. and Mexico, H8869 [2DE]

——— suspend admission and resettlement of aliens seeking refugee status because of the conflict in Syria until adequate protocols are established to protect U.S. national security, H8286 [18NO]

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

Iraq: 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]

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]

Israel: tribute to medical treatment of Syrian refugees, E1811 [17DE]

Middle East: religious persecution of Christians and Jews, H6303–H6305 [28SE]

Obama, President: evaluation of foreign policy, 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, H3304–H3307 [18MY], H3650 [2JN], 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: decision of Texas governor to deny asylum to Syrian refugees, H8158 [16NO]

——— 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]

——— tribute to American assistance, H2478 [28AP]

Religion: condemn terrorist attacks on Jews and Christians by radical Islamists, H8407 [19NO]

——— 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]

Terrorism: 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]

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: 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]

Chemical weapons: condemn use, S2311 [22AP], S2821 [13MY]

Climate: impact of global warming on human conflict, violence, and stability of governments, S2350 [22AP]

Dept. of Defense: 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: intensify search for journalist Austin Tice kidnapped in Syria, S2903 [14MY]

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

——— report on accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria (S. 756), S1656 [19MR], S5088 [14JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: prohibit funding to provide assistance to refugees seeking asylum from certain countries, S8071, S8072 [18NO], S8121, S8124 [19NO]

Foreign policy: 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]

Human rights: condemn atrocities committed by Bashar al-Assad and his regime, S7627 [29OC]

——— condemn atrocities committed by Bashar al-Assad and his regime (S. Res. 173), S2696 [6MY]

——— condemn human rights violations, allow access to humanitarian assistance, and call for international response to atrocities, S2781 [12MY]

——— establishment of humanitarian safe zone in Turkey, S5895 [27JY]

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]

——— express disapproval of the President’s plan to accept Syrian refugees, S8146–S8148 [19NO], S8718 [16DE]

——— process for certain aliens to apply for admission to the U.S. as refugees, S8148 [19NO], S8293–S8295 [2DE]

——— 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]

——— suspend admission and resettlement of aliens seeking refugee status because of the conflict in Syria until adequate protocols are established to protect U.S. national security (S. 2284), S8022 [17NO]

Iraq: 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]

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], S1568 [17MR], S3110–S3112 [20MY], S3850 [8JN], S4259 [18JN], S7055 [1OC], 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, S3443 [2JN], S6626–S6629 [15SE], S6680–S6682 [16SE]

Refugees: 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]

Republican Party: impact of rhetoric, S8249 [2DE]

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

Terrorism: history of radical Islamic terrorist actions against the U.S. and the West, S8126–S8130 [19NO]

——— 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]

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]

Syrian War Crimes Accountability Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 756), S4103 [11JN]

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]

Summaries

Screening Process for Entry to the U.S. for Syrian Refugees, H8397 [19NO]

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. 756, Syrian War Crimes Accountability Act, S5088 [14JY]

S. Res. 173, condemn atrocities committed by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his regime, S2693 [6MY]

S. Res. 262, support empowerment and human rights of women and call for release of female political prisoners through #Freethe20 campaign, S6898 [22SE]

S. Res. 268, recognize need for international assistance, commend resettlement efforts of foreign countries, and support increased admission into the U.S. relative to refugees seeking asylum from violence in Syria, S6941 [24SE]