TERRORISM see also Crime

Addresses

Joint Meeting of Congress: Mohammad A. Ghani, President of Afghanistan, H1904–H1908 [25MR]

——— Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, H2504–H2506 [29AP]

Pursuit of Freedom and Democracy in Iran: Maryam Rajavi, National Council of Resistance of Iran, E1024–E1026 [9JY]

Reedville, VA, American Legion Post 117 Veterans Day Ceremony: Don Hirst, E1669 [19NO]

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

Unisys Corp., Development of Micro-segmentation Technology To Lower Cybersecurity Risks: Tom Patterson, Unisys Corp. (excerpt), E1822 [17DE]

Amendments

Aviation: improve intergovernmental planning for and communication during security incidents at domestic airports (H.R. 720), S6422 [5AU], H5990 [16SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 240), S786 [4FE], S1151, S1172, S1183, S1184 [26FE], S1204, S1205 [27FE], H374, H379, H381, H384, H386 [14JA], H1535 [3MR]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 240), consideration (H. Res. 27), H246 [13JA]

——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 35), consideration (H. Res. 129), H1384 [27FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: extend termination date of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (H.R. 26), S110 [8JA], S216 [13JA]

FEMA: establish a modernized integrated public alert and warning system (S. 1180), S4980 [9JY]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 121), H1133 [25FE]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 121), H1133 [25FE]

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]

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

Israel: express solidarity with people, condemn Palestinian terrorist attacks, support right to self-defense, call for a stop to violence by Palestinians and an end to Israeli-Palestinian conflict (S. Res. 302), S7938, S7955, S7956 [10NO]

Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (H.R. 2297), S8024, S8026, S8027 [17NO], H9341 [16DE]

Nigeria: develop a strategy to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) (S. 1632), S6904, S6905 [22SE]

——— eliminate threat posed by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) and urge Government to conduct transparent, peaceful, and credible elections (S. Res. 65), S1079, S1080, S1081, S1082 [24FE]

Privacy: prohibit bulk collection of business records, allow challenges to national security letter gag orders, reform operation of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and strengthen national security (H.R. 2048), S3340, S3342, S3344, S3345, S3346, S3358, S3359, S3371 [31MY], S3408, S3409, S3410 [1JN]

Ukraine: condemn attacks by Russian backed rebels on civilian population in Mariupol, impose sanctions and urge Russia to disengage, and provide lethal and non-lethal military assistance to Ukraine (S. Res. 72), S1829, S1831, S1832 [24MR]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (S. Res. 207), S8498, S8500 [8DE]

Announcements

Moment of silence to honor victims of bombings in Beirut, H8322 [18NO]

Moment of silence to honor victims of shooting at San Bernardino, CA, Inland Regional Center, H9339 [16DE]

Moment of silence to honor victims of the Boston Marathon bombings, S2202 [15AP]

Articles and editorials

Al Jazeera’s Banned ‘Islamist,’ ‘Jihad,’ ‘Terrorist’ From Airwaves, H671 [2FE]

Big Brother Takes a Hit—The Courts Give an Assist To Repealing Intrusions Into the Privacy of Everyone, S2774 [12MY]

Clues on Twitter Show Ties Between Texas Gunman and ISIS Network, S2824 [13MY]

Credibility Gap, S1093 [25FE]

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

Hillary Email Double Standard, S7891 [10NO]

How Not To Fight Terrorism, S8117 [19NO]

How One Government Is Taking Drastic Measures To Save Kids From Islamic Extremist Brainwashing, H1280 [26FE]

Impeding the Fight Against Terror—U.S. Appeals-Court Ruling on Surveillance Will Have Damaging Consequences if Obama Doesn’t Appeal, S2825 [13MY]

Intelligence Reform Bill Is Important to Safeguarding Our Security and Privacy, S3012 [19MY]

Iran Opposition Leader Maryam Rajavi Condemns Paris Terror Attacks, E1664 [19NO]

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]

Jackson Lee Pushes To Boost Power-Grid Defenses Against ISIS, H9257 [10DE]

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

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

New Rules for the National Security Agency, S2775 [12MY]

Orwellian Obama Presidency, S1761 [24MR]

Patriot Act Calls for Compromise in Congress—Proposal on NSA and Phone Records Would Go a Long Way Toward Rebalancing Security and Liberty, S2775 [12MY]

Poll Finds Agenda Gap Between Leaders, American People, H446 [21JA]

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

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

Short Memories, S3923 [9JN]

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

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

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

USA Freedom Act—A Smaller Big Brother, S2775 [12MY]

White House Steps Up Warnings About Terrorism on U.S. Soil, S3254 [22MY]

Yes, Cuba Is a State Sponsor of Terror, E51 [12JA]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: call for U.S. recognition of the Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization (see H. Con. Res. 13), H756 [3FE]

Africa: condemn Joseph Kony and the Lord’s Resistance Army for crimes against humanity and mass atrocities and support efforts to end threat and remove the Lord’s Resistance Army from the battlefield (see S. Res. 237), S6187 [30JY] (see H. Res. 394), H5769 [29JY]

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]

——— award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in shootings at military sites in Chattanooga, TN (see H. Res. 383), H5523 [27JY]

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

——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 1303), H1612 [4MR]

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

——— sunset authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see S. 526), S983 [12FE]

Arts and humanities: protect and preserve international cultural property at risk of destruction due to political instability, armed conflict, or natural or other disasters (see S. 1887), S6136 [29JY] (see H.R. 1493), H1802 [19MR]

ATF: abolish and transfer functions relating to firearms, explosives, arson, violent crime, and terrorism to the FBI and transfer functions relating to alcohol and tobacco smuggling to the DEA (see H.R. 1329), H1613 [4MR]

Aviation: improve intergovernmental planning for and communication during security incidents at domestic airports (see H.R. 720), H811 [4FE]

Bangladesh: protect human rights, strengthen democratic institutions and rule of law, and prevent growth of extremist groups (see H. Res. 396), H5769 [29JY]

Chattanooga, TN: condemn shootings at military sites, honor Armed Forces members who lost their lives, commend those caring for injured and investigating incident, and express condolences to those affected (see S. Res. 227), S5210 [21JY]

Citizenship: designate fighting for a hostile foreign government or terrorist organization as an affirmative renunciation of U.S. citizenship (see S. 247), S420 [22JA] (see H.R. 503), H531 [22JA]

Classified information: declassify the classified pages of the Joint Inquiry Into Intelligence Community Activities Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 2001 (see H. Res. 14), H43 [6JA]

Colombia: oppose requested release of convicted terrorist Juvenal O.R. Palmera Pineda, also known as ‘‘Simon Trinidad’’, from prison in the U.S. as a part of the Colombian peace process (see S. Res. 208), S4545 [23JN]

Computers: require reporting by technology companies of terrorist activities and the unlawful distribution of information relating to explosives (see S. 2372), S8494 [8DE]

Correctional institutions: require screening of volunteers at Federal prisons for terrorist links (see H.R. 4285), H9690 [17DE]

Courts: deter and provide justice for victims by ensuring foreign sponsors of terrorism are held accountable to their victims in U.S. courts (see S. 2040), S6699 [16SE] (see H.R. 3815), H7174 [23OC]

——— reauthorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund and create fund to compensate U.S. victims of state sponsored terrorism who hold final judgments from Artcile III courts (see H.R. 3858), H7346 [29OC]

Crime: include foreign terrorist organizations as enemies of the U.S. for purposes of treason (see H.R. 2020), H2464 [23AP]

——— prohibit trespassing on critical infrastructure used in or affecting interstate commerce to commit a criminal offense (see S. 902), S2110 [13AP]

——— strengthen Federal statutes designed to deter money laundering and terrorism financing (see H.R. 4242), H9306 [11DE]

Dept. of Defense: express that Federal law prohibits the transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the U.S. (see H. Res. 537), H8412 [19NO]

——— extend and enhance prohibitions and limitations relative to transfer or release of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see S. 165), S201 [13JA] (see H.R. 401), H412 [16JA]

——— require death benefits to be paid to a deceased employee’s designated beneficiary or next of kin in the case of death resulting from a war-risk hazard or act of terrorism (see S. 2374), S8494 [8DE] (see H.R. 312), H357 [13JA]

Dept. of HHS: establish grant programs to improve health of border area residents and for hazards preparedness in border areas including bioterrorism, infectious disease, and noncommunicable emerging threats (see S. 1537), S4021 [10JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize Office for Countering Violent Extremism (see H.R. 2899), H4769 [25JN]

——— 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]

——— codify objectives of Presidential policy directive to improve critical infrastructure security and resilience (see H.R. 85), H39 [6JA]

——— conduct a northern border threat analysis (see S. 1808), S5210 [21JY] (see H.R. 455), H479 [21JA]

——— enhance Federal Protective Service ability to provide adequate security for the prevention of terrorist activities and for the promotion of homeland security (see H.R. 3418), H5768 [29JY]

——— enhance partnership with the National Network of Fusion Centers (see H.R. 3598), H6227 [24SE]

——— enhance security measures for the visa waiver program (see S. 2362), S8438 [7DE]

——— establish a biometric exit data system (see H.R. 229), H155 [8JA]

——— establish a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives Office (see H.R. 3875), H7389 [2NO]

——— establish humane practices for repatriation of aliens at the border and effective standards for the treatment of certain detained aliens (see H.R. 3605), H6227 [24SE]

——— establish Office for Community Partnerships (see S. 2369), S8494 [8DE]

——— establish the Insider Threat Program (see H.R. 3361), H5766 [29JY]

——— establish the Securing the Cities program to enhance detection and prevention of nuclear or radiological terrorist events in high-risk urban areas (see H.R. 3493), H5974 [11SE]

——— establish university labs for student-developed technology-based solutions for countering online recruitment of violent extremists (see S. 2418), S8793 [17DE]

——— improve enforcement against trafficking in cultural property and prevent stolen or illicit cultural property from financing terrorist and criminal networks (see H.R. 2285), H2956 [13MY]

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

——— improve intelligence and information sharing on threats posed by terrorist attacks using chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear materials (see H.R. 2200), H2791 [1MY]

——— make anthrax vaccines and antimicrobials available to emergency response providers (see S. 1915), S6239 [3AU] (see H.R. 1300), H1612 [4MR]

——— making appropriations (see S. 272), S541 [27JA] (see S. 1619), S4298 [18JN] (see S. 2130), S7123 (see S. 2131), S7124 [5OC] (see H.R. 240), H187 [9JA] (see H.R. 861), H980 [11FE] (see H.R. 3128), H5329 [21JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 240), consideration (see H. Res. 27), H223 [12JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 240), require motion that the House recedes from its previous position and concurs in the Senate amendment be offered only by the Majority Leader or his designee (see H. Res. 133), H1525 [2MR]

——— making continuing appropriations (see H.J. Res. 35), H1370 [26FE]

——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 35), consideration (see H. Res. 129), H1367 [26FE]

——— modernize and implement the integrated public alert and warning system to disseminate homeland security and other information (see H.R. 1738), H2152 [13AP]

——— permit search of open source information to determine if an alien is inadmissible to the U.S. (see S. 2411), S8793 [17DE]

——— 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]

——— reform and improve FEMA, Office of Emergency Communications, and Office of Health Affairs (see H.R. 3583), H6188 [22SE]

——— reform Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers to provide training to first responders to improve homeland security, including domestic preparedness and response to terrorism (see H.R. 3842), H7331 [28OC]

——— require individuals seeking training in the operation of certain aircraft be checked against the terrorist watchlist (see H.R. 3416), H5768 [29JY]

——— require terrorism threat assessment relative to transportation of chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological materials (see H.R. 3350), H5765 [29JY]

——— require the check of an alien’s Internet activity prior to issuance of a visa (see H.R. 4310), H10710 [18DE]

——— require the search of all public records, including Internet sites and social media profiles, to determine if an alien is inadmissible to the U.S. (see S. 2402), S8684 [15DE] (see H.R. 4301), H10710 [18DE]

——— research how small and medium unmanned aerial systems could be used in an attack and develop policies and guidelines to prevent or mitigate such an attack (see H.R. 1646), H2107 [26MR]

——— study circumstances which may impact the effectiveness and availability of first responders before, during, or after a terrorist threat or event (see H.R. 2795), H4431 [16JN]

Dept. of Justice: allow additional time to process background checks for alien firearm purchases (see S. 2330), S8160 [19NO]

——— allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see S. 551), S1075 [24FE] (see H.R. 1076), H1163 [25FE] (see H.R. 4237), H9306 [11DE]

——— establish Victims of Terror Protection Fund for the victims of Boko Haram (terrorist organization) (see H. Res. 528), H8240 [16NO]

——— require disclosure of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court decisions, orders, or opinions that include certain significant legal interpretations unless such disclosures are classified (see H.R. 66), H38 [6JA]

——— require electronic communication service providers that generate call detail records provide notification if the provider intends to retain such records less than the time recommended to conduct investigations (see S. 2356), S8379 [3DE]

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (see S. 1635), S4298 [18JN]

——— 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]

——— offer rewards for information that leads to the arrest or conviction of suspects in connection with the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 (see S. 2207), S7546 [27OC]

——— require congressional notification after a reward is authorized under the Rewards for Justice Program (see H.R. 3874), H7389 [2NO]

——— submit to Congress a report on designation of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps as a foreign terrorist organization (see S. 2094), S7005 [29SE] (see H.R. 3646), H6705 [29SE]

——— submit to Congress a report on designation of Muslim Brotherhood (organization) as a foreign terrorist organization (see S. 2230), S7722 [3NO] (see H.R. 3892), H7623 [3NO]

——— use ‘‘best value’’ contracting when hiring local security firms to protect diplomats in high-risk areas (see H.R. 2533), H3560 [21MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: allow for use of certain foreign assets to satisfy certain judgments against terrorist parties (see H.R. 3394), H5767 [29JY]

——— extend termination date of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (see H.R. 26), H36 [6JA]

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

Discrimination: honor victims of hate crimes of Islamophobia and anti-immigrant sentiment in the aftermath of 9/11, where individuals were targeted by violence and hatred because they were Muslim or perceived to be Muslim (see H. Res. 413), H5866 [9SE]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 2407), S8725 [16DE] (see H.R. 2567), H3561 [21MY]

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]

Electric power: protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats (see S. 1068), S2400 [23AP]

Europe: encourage cooperation between European governments, European Union, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and law enforcement with Jewish community groups to prevent and respond to anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 354), H5029 [9JY]

——— express concern regarding anti-Semitism and encourage greater cooperation with European governments, European Union, and Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe to prevent and respond to anti-Semitism (see S. Res. 87), S1118 [25FE] (see H. Res. 130), H1500 [27FE]

Explosives: limit use of cluster munitions (see S. 28), S11 [6JA] (see H.R. 157), H41 [6JA]

FAA: issue regulations on secondary cockpit barriers (see S. 911), S2172 [14AP] (see H.R. 911), H1032 [12FE]

FBI: require an independent review of operation and administration of the Terrorist Screening Database and its subsets (see H.R. 4240), H9306 [11DE]

Federal agencies and departments: provide for a strategic plan to reform and improve security clearance and background investigation processes (see H.R. 490), H531 [22JA]

FEMA: authorize use of Urban Areas Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding to counter violent extremism (see H.R. 1022), H1113 [24FE]

——— establish a modernized integrated public alert and warning system (see S. 1180), S2599 [4MY] (see H.R. 1472), H1801 [19MR]

Financial institutions: establish standards for identity verification for non-U.S. persons opening bank accounts or applying for credit cards (see S. 52), S57 [7JA]

Firearms: preserve constitutional rights of U.S. citizens by prohibiting legislation that would ban individuals on the terrorist watchlist from purchasing firearms (see H. Con. Res. 103), H9691 [17DE]

——— prohibit the sale of firearms to individuals suspected of terrorism (see H.R. 4069), H8360 [18NO]

——— require background checks for purchases and gun shop employees, prohibit purchase by individuals on terrorist watch list, report lost or stolen guns, and establish standards for concealed carry permits (see H.R. 368), H404 [14JA]

Foreign aid: prohibit certain foreign assistance to countries receiving certain detainees transferred from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see S. 778), S1628 [18MR] (see H.R. 1689), H2109 [26MR]

——— require congressional approval of rescissions of determinations of countries as state sponsors of terrorism and waivers of prohibitions on assistance to state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 4189), H9079 [8DE]

Foreign countries: 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]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: amend (see S. 1469), S3316 [23MY]

——— repeal certain counterterrorism and intelligence gathering tools (see H.R. 1466), H1801 [19MR]

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]

France: condemn terrorist attacks in Paris, offer condolences to families of the victims, express solidarity with the people of France, and reaffirm fundamental freedom of expression (see S. Res. 29), S283 [20JA] (see H. Res. 31), H406 [14JA] (see H. Res. 37), H412 [16JA]

——— tribute to U.S. citizens and other individuals who helped foil a terrorist attack on a French train (see S. Res. 259), S6810 [17SE]

Freedom of religion: improve U.S. ability to advance religious freedom globally through enhanced diplomacy, training, counterterrorism, and foreign assistance and through stronger responses to violations and extremism (see H.R. 1150), H1498 [27FE]

Hostages: designate an existing Federal officer to coordinate efforts to secure release of U.S. hostages of hostile groups of state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 1498), H1802 [19MR] (see H.R. 2877), H4650 [24JN]

House of Representatives: take appropriate steps to be able to meet in a virtual setting (see H. Res. 83), H756 [3FE]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (see H. Res. 121), H1112 [24FE]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. Res. 121), H1112 [24FE]

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]

——— criminalize overstaying a visa (see H.R. 2848), H4591 [23JN]

——— 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]

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

——— give States authority to reject admission of refugees unless there is adequate assurance that the aliens do not present a security risk (see S. 2363), S8494 [8DE] (see H.R. 4197), H9205 [9DE]

——— prevent entry of extremists into the U.S. under the refugee program by blocking visas of nationals from certain high-risk countries (see S. 2329), S8160 [19NO]

——— 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]

——— suspend admission of refugees into the U.S. until certain conditions are met (see H.R. 4218), H9269 [10DE]

——— terminate K–1 fiance(e) visa program until Congress votes to resume it and require GAO to review national security risks associated with this program (see H.R. 4274), H9374 [16DE]

Information technology: require a report on U.S. strategy to combat terrorist use of social media (see H.R. 3654), H6749 [30SE]

Informaton technology: establish a grant program to establish counter-messaging campaigns targeting terrorist propaganda (see H.R. 3075), H5236 [15JY]

Intelligence services: require an assessment of fusion center personnel needs (see H.R. 3503), H5975 [11SE]

Interagency Hostage Recovery Coordinator: establish to coordinate efforts to secure release of U.S. persons who are hostages of hostile groups or state sponsors of terrorism (see S. 1652), S4544 [23JN]

Iran: 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]

——— 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 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]

——— 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]

——— 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]

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

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]

Israel: affirm right to defend itself against Iran and support efforts to maintain sovereignty (see H. Res. 500), H7332 [28OC]

——— express solidarity with people, condemn Palestinian terrorist attacks, and recertify that U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority is conditioned upon recognition of Israel’s right to exist (see H. Res. 485), H7089 [21OC]

——— express solidarity with people, condemn Palestinian terrorist attacks, support right to self-defense, call for a stop to violence by Palestinians and an end to Israeli-Palestinian conflict (see S. Res. 302), S7722 [3NO]

Joint Inquiry Into Intelligence Activities Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 2001: require declassification of certain redacted information (see S. 1471), S3406 [1JN]

Jordan: improve defense cooperation with the U.S. (see S. 1789), S5170 [16JY] (see H.R. 907), H1032 [12FE]

Kenya: condemn recent terrorist attack at Garissa University College, offer condolences to those personally affected, and reaffirm U.S. support and assistance to Kenyan people and government (see H. Res. 213), H2355 [21AP]

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]

——— 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]

Kosovo Liberation Army (terrorist organization): remove from treatment as a terrorist organization (see H.R. 2203), H2791 [1MY]

Law enforcement: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents under authorizations for use of military force without charge or trial (see S. 24), S11 [6JA]

Lebanon: condemn terrorist attacks in Beirut, offer condolences to families of the victims and to the injured, and support efforts to bring to justice those involved in planning and execution of attacks (see H. Res. 535), H8412 [19NO]

Middle East: call for a resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to come from direct bilateral negotiations without preconditions and without interference from the U.N. (see H. Res. 222), H2498 [28AP]

——— condemn Palestinian incitement of violence and reaffirm special bond between Israel and the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 96), H8411 [19NO]

——— prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see S. 1617), S4298 [18JN] (see H.R. 2297), H2957 [13MY]

——— reaffirm support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (see H. Res. 126), H1164 [25FE]

National security: add support of a foreign terrorist organization to the list of acts for which U.S. nationals would lose their nationality (see H.R. 4186), H9079 [8DE]

——— authorize access to certain records, make permanent certain authorities on roving surveillance, individual terrorists, and foreign surveillance, and modify access requirements for telecommunications records (see S. 2344), S8306 [2DE]

——— better secure U.S. international borders and prevent terrorists from entering the U.S. by allowing suspension of certain countries from the Visa Waiver Program and enhancing intelligence assessments (see H.R. 158), H41 [6JA]

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

——— designate membership or association with foreign terrorist organizations as renunciation of U.S. citizenship and authorize revocation or denial of passports to individuals affiliated with such organizations (see H.R. 178), H42 [6JA]

——— enhance homeland security (see S. 542), S1074 [24FE]

——— enhance security of chemical facilities (see H.R. 54), H38 [6JA]

——— ensure preparedness for chemical, radiological, biological, and nuclear threats (see H.R. 3299), H5763 [29JY]

——— extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers (see S. 1035), S2301 [21AP] (see S. 1357), S2933 [14MY]

——— extend authority relative to roving surveillance, business records access, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers, and modify requirements relative to FBI access to telephone and toll records (see H.R. 4270), H9374 [16DE]

——— extend authority to collect certain records, make permanent the authority for roving surveillance, and treat individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers (see S. 2295), S8021 [17NO]

——— provide for protection of maritime navigation and prevention of nuclear terrorism (see S. 1318), S2849 [13MY] (see H.R. 1056), H1162 [25FE]

——— review completeness of the FBI Terrorist Screening Database and the derivative terrorist watchlist used by the Transportation Security Administration (see H.R. 48), H37 [6JA]

National Security Council: establish a committee on hostage recovery (see H.R. 2201), H2791 [1MY]

National September 11 Memorial: designate as a national memorial (see H.R. 3036), H5116 [13JY]

NATO: invoke Article 5 relative to an armed attack against a member state in response to terrorist attacks in Paris, France (see H. Res. 525), H8240 [16NO]

New York, NY: anniversary of Fire Dept. of New York (see H. Res. 43), H480 [21JA]

——— reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see S. 928), S2172 [14AP] (see H.R. 1786), H2209 [14AP]

Nigeria: condemn recent terrorist attacks, offer condolences to those personally affected, bring perpetrators to justice, and call for international efforts to combat terrorists and extremists (see H. Res. 46), H532 [22JA]

——— condemn recent terrorist attacks by, support victims of, strengthen efforts to protect civilians from, and assist search for school girls abducted by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) (see H. Res. 53), H639 [27JA]

——— develop a regional strategy to combat threat posed by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) (see H.R. 3833), H7188 [26OC]

——— develop a strategy to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) (see S. 1632), S4298 [18JN]

——— develop a strategy to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by Boko Haram (terrorist organization), support efforts to rescue abducted students, and provide humanitarian aid (see H.R. 2027), H2464 [23AP]

——— eliminate threat posed by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) and urge Government to conduct transparent, peaceful, and credible elections (see S. Res. 65), S772 [4FE] (see H. Res. 147), H1614 [4MR]

Nisman, Alberto: offer condolences to family of Argentinian prosecutor, commend investigation of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing, and call for investigation of death and Iranian involvement in bombing (see S. Res. 167), S2651 [5MY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: report on foreign fighter flows to and from terrorist safe havens abroad (see H.R. 4239), H9306 [11DE]

——— require study to define method for measuring potential damage from cyber attacks for the purposes of determining response to such incidents (see H.R. 2708), H4001 [9JN]

Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of attack on Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see S. Res. 139), S2245 [16AP]

Pakistan: welcome Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif upon U.S. visit, support efforts to combat terrorism and strengthen democracy, and reaffirm friendship, partnership and ongoing cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 86), H6981 [16OC]

Palestinian Authority: restrict funds (see S. 633), S1246 [3MR]

Parlak, Ibrahim: relief (see H.R. 809), H856 [5FE]

Passports: authorize revocation or denial of passports and passport cards to individuals affiliated with foreign terrorist organizations (see H.R. 237), H187 [9JA]

Privacy: clarify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons (see H.R. 2233), H2798 [5MY]

——— provide for public disclosure of information regarding surveillance activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (see H.R. 2454), H3388 [19MY]

Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board: reform (see S. 1337), S2850 [13MY] (see H.R. 2305), H2957 [13MY]

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

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

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 2407), S8725 [16DE] (see H.R. 2567), H3561 [21MY]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 2407), S8725 [16DE] (see H.R. 2567), H3561 [21MY]

Sudan: condemn pardoning of Mubarak Mustafa for his role in allowing men convicted of assassinating John Granville to escape imprisonment and continue to list Sudan as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 307), H4136 [10JN]

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

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

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

Transportation Security Administration: enhance airport security through improved screening of airport employees (see S. 2361), S8438 [7DE]

——— enhance security against terrorist attacks and other security threats to rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation (see H. Res. 10), H43 [6JA]

——— improve PreCheck expedited screening program (see H.R. 2843), H4546 [19JN]

——— increase number of Federal air marshals for certain flights, require criminal investigative training for such marshals, and appoint an ombudsman for the marshals (see H.R. 81), H38 [6JA]

——— making continuing appropriations (see H.J. Res. 37), H1370 [26FE]

Tunisia: condemn recent terrorist attacks in Tunis, express condolences to those affected, oppose extremism, and support efforts to bring to justice the individuals who committed such attacks (see H. Res. 196), H2153 [13AP]

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]

U.N.: promote transparency, accountability, and reform within the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (see H.R. 3829), H7188 [26OC]

——— withhold U.S. voluntary contributions to the regular budget until the U.N. adopts a definition of ‘‘international terrorism’’ consistent with U.S. laws (see H.R. 4123), H8411 [19NO]

U.S. Commission on an Open Society With Security: establish (see H.R. 2075), H2497 [28AP]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: repeal (see H.R. 1466), H1801 [19MR]

War: add engaging in or supporting hostilities against the U.S. to the list of acts for which U.S. nationals would lose their nationality (see H.R. 545), H638 [27JA]

Weinstein, Warren: express condolences to family and commemorate life and work (see S. Res. 169), S2651 [5MY] (see H. Res. 236), H2770 [30AP]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 2407), S8725 [16DE] (see H.R. 2567), H3561 [21MY]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 207), S4346 [22JN]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 240), S1151 [26FE], S1190 [27FE], S1209, S1214 [2MR]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 240), motion to proceed, S667 [30JA], S722, S733 [3FE], S759 [4FE], S809 [5FE], S968 [12FE], S1027 [23FE], S1104 [25FE]

National security: extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers (S. 1357), motion to proceed, S3201 [21MY], S3314 [23MY]

Court decisions

Klayman v. Obama relative to legality of bulk collection of phone and Internet metadata: Richard J. Leon, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (excerpt), S3338 [31MY]

Essays

Congressional Youth Advisory Council Project: Avery Bayham, E416 [25MR]

——— Henri Duygulu, E419 [25MR]

——— Taylor Nguyen, E480 [14AP]

——— Zach Janda, E482 [14AP]

State of the Union: Curtis Richardson, S343 [21JA]

——— Eli Hulse, S342 [21JA]

Explanations

Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations (H.R. 240), H275–H322 [13JA]

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]

Combat Terrorist Use of Social Media Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H9315 [15DE]

——— Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H9315 [15DE]

——— Representative Royce, Commitee on Foreign Affairs (House), H9315 [15DE]

Current process for admission of certain aliens as refugees: Janet A. Napolitano and Michael Chertoff, H8385 [19NO]

Dept. of HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement activities report: Representative Blackburn, H8286 [18NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations: Chuck Canterbury, National Fraternal Order of Police, S952 [12FE]

——— Jeh C. Johnson, Sec. of Homeland Security, S1212 [2MR], H1378, H1383 [27FE]

——— John (Rusty) Russell, International Association of Emergency Managers, S747 [4FE]

——— Michael Chertoff, Janet A. Napolitano, and Thomas J. Ridge, S616 [29JA]

——— several Senators, S746 [4FE]

——— Tom Cochran, U.S. Conference of Mayors, S747 [4FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security CBRNE Defense Act: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H9246 [10DE]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H9246 [10DE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9246 [10DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security Support to Fusion Centers Act and Fusion Center Enhancement Act: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H7357, H7359 [2NO]

——— Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H7357, H7359 [2NO]

Dept. of the Treasury Terrorism Risk Insurance Program termination date extension: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H67 [7JA]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H67 [7JA]

——— several business organizations, H67 [7JA]

Expatriate Terrorist Act: David Cole and David Keene, Constitution Project (organization), S8117 [19NO]

——— Karin Johanson and Christopher Anders, ACLU, S8118 [19NO]

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Reform and Improvement Act: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H9039 [8DE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9039 [8DE]

First Responder Anthrax Preparedness Act: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5505 [27JY]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5505 [27JY]

First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations (FRIENDS) Act: Alvin W. White, Jr., Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association, H9260 [10DE]

——— Annise D. Parker, Mayor of Houston, TX, H9260 [10DE]

——— Dwayne A. Crawford, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, H9260 [10DE]

——— Paul R. Patrick, National Association of State EMS Officials, H9260 [10DE]

——— Rhoda Mae Kerr, International Association of Fire Chiefs, H9260 [10DE]

FTO Passport Revocation Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5313 [21JY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5313 [21JY]

Fusion Center Enhancement Act: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), E1600 [5NO]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E1600 [5NO]

Homeland Security Drone Assessment and Analysis Act: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H4569 [23JN]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4569 [23JN]

Iran violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions relative to ballistic missile testing: Senator Menendez, S8471 [8DE]

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]

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

National Security Agency gathering of foreign intelligence information under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act using U.S. person identifiers: James R. Clapper, Director of National Intelligence, H4130 [10JN]

Nomination of Adam J. Szubin to be Under Sec. of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Crimes: Jonathan Greenblatt, Anti-Defamation League, S8142 [19NO]

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

——— Representative Sherman, H7706 [4NO]

Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act: Matthew S. Polk, Jr., E874 [10JN]

——— Representation Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H3630 [1JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H3630 [1JN]

——— Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3629 [1JN]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H3630 [1JN]

——— Representative Thornberry, Committee on Armed Services (House), H3630 [1JN]

Reaffirm techniques used in U.S. Army Field Manual on Intelligence Interrogation as standard for interrogation of detainees and prohibit torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW: Jim Winkler, S4180 [16JN]

——— Leith Anderson, S4180 [16JN]

——— Oscar Cantu, S4179 [16JN]

——— several former U.S. officials, S4180 [16JN]

——— several intelligence professionals, S4179, S4181 [16JN]

——— several retired officers, S4179 [16JN]

Tribute to Maxima Jean-Pierre: Anjunelly Jean-Pierre, E1283 [15SE]

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

Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring (USA FREEDOM) Act: Attorney General Lynch and James R. Clapper, Jr., Director of National Intelligence, S3012 [19MY]

——— James C. Duff, Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, S3420, S3437 [2JN], H2917 [13MY]

——— Michael S. Rogers, National Security Agency, S3275 [22MY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H2915 [13MY]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H2915 [13MY]

——— Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H2915 [13MY]

——— several technology associations and groups, S2776 [12MY]

Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act: American Immigration Lawyers Association, H9052 [8DE]

——— Arab-American Civil Rights League, H9051 [8DE]

——— Karin Johanson, Joanne Lin, and Chris Rickerd, ACLU, H9052 [8DE]

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

——— several organizations, H9053 [8DE]

——— U.S. Travel Association, H9060 [8DE]

——— Wade Henderson and Nancy Zirkin, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, H9052 [8DE]

Lists

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection agents and officers who have died in the line of duty, S2753 [11MY]

New York, NY, firefighters killed in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, E1273 [11SE]

Radical Islamic terrorist attacks and plots in the U.S. since September 11, 2011, S8128–S8130 [19NO]

Messages

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

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2016: President Obama, S695–S697 [2FE], H673–H675 [2FE]

National Emergency Relative to Côte d’Ivoire: President Obama, S768 [4FE], H789 [4FE]

National Emergency Relative to Foreign Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process: President Obama, S344 [21JA], H460 [21JA]

National Emergency Relative to Lebanon: President Obama, S6132 [29JY], H5664 [29JY]

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

National Emergency Relative to Terrorist Attacks on the U.S. of September 11, 2001: President Obama, S6604 [10SE], H5891 [10SE]

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

National Emergency Relative to Transnational Criminal Organizations: President Obama, S5207 [21JY], H5312 [21JY]

Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism Funding Designation: President Obama, S1300 [4MR], S7098 [1OC], H1606 [4MR], H6785 [1OC]

Proposed Rescission of Cuba Designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism: President Obama, S2167 [14AP], H2200 [14AP]

Motions

Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select): dissolve, dismantle, and release all unclassified transcripts of interviews and depositions, H6857 [7OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 240), S667 [30JA], S677 [2FE], S707 [3FE], S741 [4FE], S803 [5FE], S843 [9FE], S873 [10FE], S907 [11FE], S947 [12FE], S1037 [24FE], S1085, S1104 [25FE], S1151 [26FE], S1191 [27FE], S1214 [2MR], H391 [14JA], H1483, H1485 [27FE], H1546 [3MR]

——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 35), H1492 [27FE]

Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists, H9263 [10DE]

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

National security: extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers (S. 1357), S3201 [21MY]

Poems

‘‘Out of the Woods,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1240 [9SE]

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]

Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select) dissolution and dismantlement and release of all unclassified transcripts of interviews and depositions, H6844, H6856 [7OC]

Dept. of Justice denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists, H9263 [10DE]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: call for U.S. recognition of the Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization (H. Con. Res. 13), H815 [5FE]

——— report on congressional delegation trip to visit Armed Forces members in Kabul, Kandahar, and Bagram Airfield, H8871 [2DE]

Afridi, Shakeel: recognize heroism and call for release from custody by Pakistan, H3181, H3182 [14MY]

Animals: link between terrorist groups and wildlife trafficking, H7371 [2NO]

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]

——— award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S. and clarify eligibility of such members for combat-related special compensation, H2322 [21AP]

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

——— prohibit funding for use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H4116, H4117 [10JN]

Aviation: improve intergovernmental planning for and communication during security incidents at domestic airports (H.R. 720), H894–H897 [10FE], E226 [20FE]

——— improve intergovernmental planning for and communication during security incidents at domestic airports (H.R. 720), Senate amendment, H5990–H5993 [16SE]

Bangladesh: protect human rights, strengthen democratic institutions and rule of law, and prevent growth of extremist groups (H. Res. 396), H5609 [29JY]

Bergdahl, Bowe R.: report on negotiated release from captivity in Afghanistan, H9274 [11DE]

Boston, MA: moment of silence in memory of victims of Boston Marathon bombings, H2252 [15AP]

Chattanooga, TN: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, shootings at military sites, H5299, H5303 [21JY], E1089 [21JY]

Climate: comparison of climate change with terrorism, H928 [11FE]

Colombia: prohibit Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) request for immunity relative to allegations of crimes against humanity and war crimes, H2448 [23AP]

Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select): investigation of Hillary Rodham Clinton relative to attack on U.S. consulate and use of personal e-mail account while serving as Sec. of State, H7081 [21OC], H7142, H7145, H7159, H7168, H7171 [23OC]

Cooke, Matthew: Purple Heart recipient, E582 [23AP]

Cuba: call for extradition of William Morales, E51 [12JA]

——— remove from list of state-sponsored terror countries, H101 [7JA]

Dept. of Defense: allow funding for transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the individual’s country of origin or to any foreign country, H4088 [10JN]

——— allow funding to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to U.S. facilities, H4087 [10JN]

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

——— close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H3167–H3169 [14MY], H4086 [10JN], H4391 [16JN]

——— 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]

——— establish Interagency Hostage Recovery Coordinator to direct hostage rescue efforts, H3171 [14MY]

——— extend and enhance prohibitions and limitations relative to transfer or release of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (H.R. 401), H433 [21JA]

——— impact of transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to U.S. prisons, H4086 [10JN]

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

——— prohibit funding for defense counsel for any foreign individual detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H4128, H4129 [10JN]

——— prohibit funding for transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Yemen, H3165, H3166 [14MY]

——— prohibit funding to carry out closure or transfer of U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H2607 [29AP]

——— prohibit funding to construct or expand facilities in the U.S. to house any individual detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H2604, H2605 [29AP]

——— prohibit funding to contravene the President’s authority to promote the military’s ability to prevent the recruitment of U.S. youth into terrorists, H4129 [10JN]

——— prohibit funding to gather foreign intelligence information under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act using U.S. person identifiers, H4130, H4131 [10JN]

——— prohibit funding to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to U.S. facilities, H7131, H7133 [22OC]

——— proposal to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Colorado prisons, H6898 [8OC]

——— release of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H6257 [25SE]

——— require victims of attack at Fort Hood, TX, and their families be accorded the same treatment, benefits, and honors accorded to September, 11, 2001, terrorist attack victims and families, H8145 [5NO]

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

——— U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and Joint Interagency Task Force South funding to combat drug trafficking and terrorism in the Western Hemisphere, H3176 [14MY]

Dept. of Energy: 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]

——— report on methods to increase electric grid resilience relative to all threats, including cyber attacks, vandalism, terrorism, and severe weather, H8929, H8930 [2DE]

Dept. of HHS: improve transparency of Office of Refugee Resettlement, H8285 [18NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: codify objectives of Presidential policy directive to improve critical infrastructure security and resilience (H.R. 85), H9248, H9256 [10DE]

——— conduct a northern border threat analysis (H.R. 455), H792 [4FE], H7316–H7319 [28OC]

——— enhance Federal Protective Service ability to provide adequate security for the prevention of terrorist activities and for the promotion of homeland security (H.R. 3418), E1163 [29JY]

——— enhance partnership with the National Network of Fusion Centers (H.R. 3598), H7355–H7357 [2NO]

——— establish a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives Office (H.R. 3875), H9242–H9248 [10DE]

——— establish the Insider Threat Program (H.R. 3361), H7351–H7353 [2NO]

——— establish the Securing the Cities program to enhance detection and prevention of nuclear or radiological terrorist events in high-risk urban areas (H.R. 3493), H6988, H6989 [20OC], E1493 [21OC]

——— improve intelligence and information sharing on threats posed by terrorist attacks using chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear materials (H.R. 2200), H4576–H4578 [23JN]

——— increase State and major urban area fusion centers funding and prohibit limitations on funding to implement, administer, carry out, or enforce Executive orders to implement immigration reform, H391, H392 [14JA]

——— make anthrax vaccines and antimicrobials available to emergency response providers (H.R. 1300), H5504–H5506 [27JY]

——— making appropriations, H1671 [17MR]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 240), H182 [9JA], H194, H195, H207, H208 [12JA], H230, H233, H234, H235, H236, H237, H272–H341 [13JA], H362, H363–H394, H396, H397, H398 [14JA], H589 [27JA], H675, H676 [2FE], H712 [3FE], H834–H836 [5FE], H869, H871, H872 [10FE], H924, H925, H928, H929, H930, H941, H942, H943, H954, H962–H969 [11FE], H989, H990, H991, H992, H993, H995–H999, H1017, H1018 [12FE], H1039, H1040 [13FE], H1087, H1088, H1090, H1092, H1093, H1102 [24FE], H1119, H1120, H1122, H1123, H1124, H1125, H1127, H1129, H1160 [25FE], H1171, H1172, H1173, H1267, H1268 [26FE], H1388, H1390–H1392 [27FE], H1506, H1514, H1517 [2MR], E66 [14JA], E75 [16JA], E80, E82 [20JA], E111 [26JA], E119 [27JA], E237 [24FE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 240), consideration (H. Res. 27), H237–H248 [13JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 240), motion to instruct conferees, H1485–H1492 [27FE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 240), motion to recommit, H391, H392 [14JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 240), Senate amendment, H1535–H1552 [3MR], H1569, H1574, H1575, H1576, H1578, H1604 [4MR], E296 [3MR]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 861), H994–H999 [12FE], H1090, H1092, H1093 [24FE], H1120, H1122, H1123, H1124, H1125, H1127, H1128, H1130, H1131, H1138, H1154–H1160 [25FE], H1169, H1173, H1175, H1176, H1177, H1178, H1179, H1180–H1185 [26FE], H1376, H1377 [27FE], H1503 [2MR], E257 [26FE], E276 [27FE]

——— making continuing appropriations, H1495, H1496 [27FE]

——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 35), H1386–H1393 [27FE]

——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 35), consideration (H. Res. 129), H1377–H1386 [27FE]

——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 35), motion to recommit, H1492, H1493 [27FE]

——— require analysis of whether implementation of preclearance and pre-inspection at additional ports of entry along the northern border would prevent terrorists from entering the U.S., H7317 [28OC]

——— require terrorism threat assessment relative to transportation of chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological materials (H.R. 3350), H6989–H6991 [20OC], E1497 [21OC]

——— research how small and medium unmanned aerial systems could be used in an attack and develop policies and guidelines to prevent or mitigate such an attack (H.R. 1646), H4569, H4570 [23JN], E433 [26MR]

——— restrict access of State and local law enforcement agencies to training resources and facilities meant only for Federal security personnel, E1759 [10DE]

——— study circumstances which may impact the effectiveness and availability of first responders before, during, or after a terrorist threat or event (H.R. 2795), H9257–H9262, H9266 [10DE], E1272 [11SE], E1783 [11DE]

Dept. of Justice: allow funding to construct or expand facilities in the U.S. to house any individual detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H3718–H3720 [2JN]

——— allow funding to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to U.S. facilities, H3717, H3718 [2JN]

——— allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists, H9030, H9031 [8DE], H9183, H9184 [9DE]

——— allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (H.R. 1076), H8387 [19NO], H8661 [1DE], H8873, H8880 [2DE], H8981 [3DE], H9016, H9017 [7DE], H9033, H9034, H9035, H9036, H9044–H9047, H9073, H9075 [8DE], H9084, H9090, H9091, H9092, H9093–H9104, H9174–H9176, H9185, H9201 [9DE], H9210, H9213, H9214, H9215, H9216 [10DE], H9274, H9275, H9283, H9284 [11DE], E1759, E1763 [10DE]

——— establish Victims of Terror Protection Fund for the victims of Boko Haram (terrorist organization) (H. Res. 528), H8343 [18NO], H8444 [30NO], E1630 [16NO], E1836 [18DE]

——— prohibit funding to gather foreign intelligence information under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act using U.S. person identifiers, H3725–H3727 [2JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: extend termination date of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (H.R. 26), H59–H71 [7JA], H182 [9JA], H2447, H2448 [23AP], E33 [8JA]

Egypt: religious persecution of Christians, H5177 [15JY], H5986 [16SE]

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

FAA: issue regulations on secondary cockpit barriers (H.R. 911), H3876 [3JN]

——— prohibit funding for contravention of regulations requiring that area outside the flight deck be secure before reinforced cockpit door is opened, H3876 [3JN]

FBI: counterterrorism activities funding through reductions in LSC funding, H3701, H3702 [2JN]

——— report on progress in implementing information-sharing with the Joint Terrorism Task Force and other Federal agencies, H4408 [16JN]

Federal agencies and departments: exempt terrorism and crime prevention, pay, tax benefits, small businesses, and anti-discrimination protections from rulemaking reform, H270 [13JA]

——— require completion of full permitting process prior to issuing permit or license for projects that could be potential terrorist targets or involve nuclear or chemical facilities, H6243–H6246 [25SE]

Firearms: proposal to prohibit people on the no-fly list from purchasing guns, H9007 [3DE], H9075 [8DE], H9201 [9DE]

Foreign aid: allegations that U.S. foreign assistance to countries is conditioned upon such countries’ implementing certain social policies, H4338 [12JN]

Foreign policy: analysis of radical Islamic fundamentalism as new global threat, H398 [14JA], H671 [2FE], H839 [5FE], H1092 [24FE], H8146 [5NO], H9076 [8DE], H9202 [9DE], H9324–H9326 [15DE], H9687, H9689 [17DE]

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

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

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

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

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

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

France: assess status of the war on terrorism relative to killing of journalists and police officers in Paris, H95 [7JA]

——— condemn terrorist attack at kosher supermarket, H207 [12JA], H231 [13JA]

——— condemn terrorist attack on offices of Charlie Hebdo (French publication), H54 [7JA], H111, H112, H113, H141, H153 [8JA], H183, H184 [9JA], H192, H207 [12JA], H231 [13JA], E349 [17MR]

——— condemn terrorist attacks in Paris, offer condolences to families of the victims, express solidarity with the people of France, and reaffirm fundamental freedom of expression (H. Res. 37), H416–H418 [20JA]

——— condemn terrorist attacks in Paris, offer condolences to families of the victims, express solidarity with the people of France, and support pursuit of justice against those involved in such attacks, H8158, H8173, H8227, H8228, H8232–H8235 [16NO], H8246, H8249, H8251, H8252, H8254 [17NO], H8287, H8289, H8290, H8292, H8342, H8343 [18NO], H8401 [19NO], E1628 [16NO], E1653 [19NO]

——— tribute to U.S. citizens who helped foil a terrorist attack on a French train, H5857, H5859 [9SE], H5870 [10SE], E1277 [15SE]

Garland, TX; tribute to Garland Police Dept., for response to shooting at Curtis Culwell Center, H2858 [12MY]

House of Representatives: moment of silence in memory of Armed Forces members killed at Chattanooga, TN, military sites, H5315 [21JY]

——— moment of silence in memory of victims of bombing of Oklahoma City, OK, Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, H2297 [16AP]

——— moment of silence in memory of victims of terrorist attacks in France, H181 [9JA]

——— moment of silence in memory of victims of terrorist attacks in Paris, H8210 [16NO]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 121), H1126–H1134 [25FE]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 121), H1126–H1134 [25FE]

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, H8965 [2DE], 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]

——— 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]

——— terminate K–1 fiance(e) visa program until Congress votes to resume it and require GAO to review national security risks associated with this program (H.R. 4274), H9332 [16DE]

Information technology: require a report on U.S. strategy to combat terrorist use of social media (H.R. 3654), H9091 [9DE], H9314–H9318 [15DE], H9341 [16DE]

Ingalls, Jeffrey J.: POW Medal recipient, H2366 [22AP]

Insurance: ensure the continued financial capacity of insurers to provide coverage for risks from terrorism, E1835 [18DE]

Intelligence services: allow funding to transfer or release individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to other countries or to bring individuals not cleared for release to the U.S. to be charged, tried, and sentenced, H4408, H4409 [16JN]

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

——— require an assessment of fusion center personnel needs (H.R. 3503), H7357–H7360 [2NO]

Iran: anniversary of failed rescue mission attempt to end U.S. hostage crisis, H2448 [23AP]

——— 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]

——— condition further bilateral negotiations on Iran’s ceasing support for terrorist organizations and release of political prisoners, H1575 [4MR]

——— 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]

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

——— 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]

——— violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions relative to ballistic missile testing, H9211 [10DE]

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

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

——— 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: condemn recent attacks on Israelis by members of Hamas (terrorist organization), H7097 [22OC]

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

Jordan: improve defense cooperation with the U.S., H3225 [15MY]

——— improve defense cooperation with the U.S. (H.R. 907), H4778, H4779–H4781 [7JY]

Key West, FL: tribute to law enforcement officials for foiling terrorist plot, H5604 [29JY]

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]

Libya: investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, H3306 [18MY], H3547–H3550 [21MY], H6728, H6729 [30SE], H6751, H6752, H6782 [1OC]

Los Angeles, CA: decision by Los Angeles Unified School District to close schools due to terror threat, H9359 [16DE]

Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (H.R. 2297), H2983–H2989 [14MY], E721 [15MY]

——— prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (H.R. 2297), Senate amendments, H9341–H9346 [16DE]

Muslim Brotherhood (organization): infiltration of U.S. Government, H3305 [18MY], H3911 [4JN], H9076 [8DE], H9203 [9DE]

National Preparedness Month: observance, H6744 [30SE]

National security: allow Federal agencies to coordinate and prioritize the sharing of cyber threat intelligence regarding known terrorist organizations, H2396, H2397 [22AP]

——— extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers, H4340 [12JN]

——— extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers (S. 1035), H2374 [22AP]

——— 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]

——— review completeness of the FBI Terrorist Screening Database and the derivative terrorist watchlist used by the Transportation Security Administration (H.R. 48), H962 [11FE], H4129 [10JN], H8444 [30NO], H9055 [8DE], E1770 [10DE]

——— secure U.S. international borders, H183 [9JA]

New York, NY: anniversary of Fire Dept. of New York, E1083 [20JY]

——— reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, H6168 [18SE], H9215 [10DE], H9386, H9387 [17DE]

——— reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (H.R. 1786), H5880 [10SE], H5972 [11SE], H6898 [8OC], H7638 [4NO], H8656, H8657 [1DE], H9002 [3DE], H9033 [8DE], H9275 [11DE], E488 [14AP], E1272 [11SE]

Nigeria: condemn ongoing violence, human rights violations including the abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province, and urge continued U.S. support and assistance, H153 [8JA], H9358 [16DE]

——— condemn recent terrorist attacks, offer condolences to those personally affected, bring perpetrators to justice, and call for international efforts to combat terrorists and extremists, H589 [27JA]

——— condemn the abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization), H1733 [18MR], H1834 [23MR], H2253, H2254 [15AP], H3772 [3JN], H4018 [10JN], H4607 [24JN], H5187 [15JY], H8254 [17NO], H8406 [19NO], E1543 [27OC]

——— condemn the abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) and urge continued U.S. support and assistance, H2890, H2891 [13MY], H3399 [20MY], H5863 [9SE], H6717 [30SE], H7198 [27OC], H8657 [1DE], H9360 [16DE]

——— develop a regional strategy to combat threat posed by Boko Haram (terrorist organization), H8401 [19NO]

——— develop a regional strategy to combat threat posed by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) (H.R. 3833), H7402 [3NO], H8657 [1DE]

——— develop a strategy to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) and support allies and other partners, H3225, H3226 [15MY], H3509 [21MY]

——— eliminate threat posed by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) and urge Government to conduct transparent, peaceful, and credible elections, E271 [27FE]

——— eliminate threat posed by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) and urge Government to conduct transparent, peaceful, and credible elections (H. Res. 147), H4448 [17JN], H4607 [24JN], H4876 [8JY], E1543 [27OC]

——— recognize anniversary of abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance, H2161, H2165 [14AP], H2217, H2221, H2222, H2223 [15AP], E495 [15AP]

——— tribute to girls who escaped from Boko Haram (terrorist organization), H2094 [26MR]

——— tribute to rescue of women and female students abducted by Boko Haram (terrorist organization), H2670 [30AP]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, H749–H753 [3FE], H4339 [12JN], H9015 [7DE]

——— evaluation of foreign policy, H2099–H2101 [26MR], H4237 [11JN], H5122 [14JY], H5231–H5234 [15JY]

——— evaluation of Middle East policies, H7036 [21OC]

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

——— evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, H398–H403 [14JA], H515–H518 [22JA], H657–H659 [28JA], H751 [3FE], H1091 [24FE], H1122, H1124 [25FE], H1518–H1522 [2MR], H1710–H1712 [17MR], H1798–H1800 [19MR], H2139–H2143 [13AP], H2407–H2409 [22AP], H3304–H3307 [18MY], H3650 [2JN], H3909–H3912 [4JN], H4170 [11JN], H5399 [22JY], H5861 [9SE], H8417 [30NO], H9689 [17DE]

——— remarks at U.N. Climate Change Conference in Paris, France, relative to global warming and response to terrorist attacks, H8849 [1DE], H8872 [2DE]

——— State of the Union Message, H467–H470 [21JA]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: identify and share information on new and changing terrorist threats to aviation and protect private personal information of U.S. persons from cyber attacks, H4419, H4420 [16JN]

——— 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 foreign fighter flows to and from terrorist safe havens abroad (H.R. 4239), H9349–H9352 [16DE]

——— report on the nexus between terrorist groups and wildlife trafficking, H4415, H4416 [16JN]

——— require report on possibilities for growing national security cooperation between the U.S., Israel, and India, H4413, H4414 [16JN]

——— require study to define method for measuring potential damage from cyber attacks for the purposes of determining response to such incidents, H4414, H4415 [16JN]

——— require study to define method for measuring potential damage from cyber attacks for the purposes of determining response to such incidents (H.R. 2708), H3925 [9JN]

——— submit report that assesses how social media is used by terrorist organizations, the intelligence value of online posts, and its effectiveness as a recruiting and fundraising tool, H4416 [16JN]

Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of bombing of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, H2295–H2297 [16AP]

Pakistan: assistance funding, H4095, H4096, H4132 [10JN], H7170 [23OC]

——— prohibit waiver of conditions relative to assistance funding, H4104 [10JN]

Passports: authorize revocation or denial of passports and passport cards to individuals affiliated with foreign terrorist organizations (H.R. 237), H192 [12JA], H5308, H5312–H5314 [21JY], H8348 [18NO], E349 [17MR]

Patriotism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H5869, H5882 [10SE], H5945, H5946, H5947, H5971, H5972 [11SE], E1256 [10SE], E1272 [11SE], E1283 [15SE]

Petroleum: 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]

Privacy: clarify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons (H.R. 2233), H3545 [21MY], H4599 [24JN], E679 [12MY], E883 [11JN]

——— prohibit bulk collection of business records, allow challenges to national security letter gag orders, reform operation of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and strengthen national security (H.R. 2048), H2901–H2923 [13MY], H2969 [14MY], H3583 [1JN], H3773 [3JN], H3923 [9JN], H5760 [29JY], E701 [14MY], E726 [15MY], E762 [20MY], E883 [11JN]

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

Religion: condemn terrorist attacks on Christians and Jews by radical Islamists, H514–H517 [22JA], H656 [28JA], H751 [3FE], H1711 [17MR]

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

——— global persecution of Christians, H2494 [28AP]

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

San Bernardino, CA: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, shooting at Inland Regional Center, H9323 [15DE], H9664 [17DE]

——— express condolences for victims of shooting at Inland Regional Center, H8965 [2DE], H9322, H9323 [15DE], E1730 [8DE], E1770 [10DE]

SEC: prohibit anyone convicted of providing assistance to a terrorist organization from the economic benefits of reduced burdens of capital markets, H394 [14JA]

Somalia: impact of banks suspending remittance services in order to prevent funding of al Shabaab (terrorist organization), H925 [11FE]

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

Syria: tribute to American assistance to refugees, H2478 [28AP]

Technology: terrorist organizations use of social media, H1088 [24FE]

Transportation Security Administration: improve PreCheck expedited screening program (H.R. 2843), H5501–H5504 [27JY]

——— report issued on failure of airport screeners to detect banned items and airport employees who were linked to terrorism, H4007 [10JN]

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]

——— condemn recent terrorist attack in Ankara, offer condolences to those personally affected, and reaffirm U.S. support, E1517 [22OC]

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

U.N.: promote transparency, accountability, and reform within the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (H.R. 3829), H7264 [28OC]

U.S. Commission on an Open Society With Security: establish (H.R. 2075), E596 [28AP]

Unisys Corp.: development of micro-segmentation technology to lower cybersecurity risks, E1822 [17DE]

Wall Street Journal: results of poll taken on national objectives priority assignments, H446 [21JA]

Remarks in Senate

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

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]

Aviation: improve intergovernmental planning for and communication during security incidents at domestic airports (H.R. 720), S6422, S6423 [5AU]

Boston, MA: anniversary of Boston Marathon bombings, S2201, S2202 [15AP]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: tribute to agents and officers who have died in the line of duty, S2753 [11MY]

Chattanooga, TN: condemn shootings at military sites, S5147 [16JY]

——— condemn shootings at military sites, honor Armed Forces members who lost their lives, commend those caring for injured and investigating incident, and express condolences to those affected (S. Res. 227), S5429 [21JY]

——— express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, shootings at military sites, S5166 [16JY], S5181, S5185, S5186 [21JY]

CIA: release of Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) report on CIA detention and interrogation program, S1615 [18MR]

Citizenship: designate fighting for a hostile foreign government or terrorist organization as an affirmative renunciation of U.S. citizenship (S. 247), S8116–S8119 [19NO]

——— designate fighting for a hostile foreign government or terrorist organization as an affirmative renunciation of U.S. citizenship (S. 247), unanimous-consent request, S8115 [19NO]

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

Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select): testimony of Hillary Rodham Clinton and call for dissolution of select committee, S7367 [21OC]

Computers: require reporting by technology companies of terrorist activities and the unlawful distribution of information relating to explosives (S. 2372), S8497 [8DE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 114th Congress, S8838 [18DE]

Crime: enhance penalties and other tools relative to maritime offenses and acts of nuclear terrorism, S4175, S4176 [16JN]

Dept. of Defense: close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S4187 [16JN], S4275 [18JN], S7134 [6OC]

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

——— establish an anti-tunneling defense to protect Israel and southern border of the U.S., S3911 [9JN], S4088 [11JN]

——— extend and enhance prohibitions and limitations relative to transfer or release of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (S. 165), S503–S505 [27JA], S851 [9FE]

——— impact of transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to U.S. prisons, S7902 [10NO], S8113, S8140 [19NO]

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

——— prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the U.S. or to construct facilities for such enemy combatants in the U.S., S7883 [10NO]

——— reaffirm techniques used in U.S. Army Field Manual on Intelligence Interrogation as standard for interrogation of detainees and prohibit torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, S4176, S4178–S4182, S4189 [16JN], S4274 [18JN], S7186–S7189 [7OC]

——— require death benefits to be paid to a deceased employee’s designated beneficiary or next of kin in the case of death resulting from a war-risk hazard or act of terrorism (S. 2374), S8498 [8DE]

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

Dept. of Homeland Security: amend Visa Waiver Program by tightening existing pretravel clearance procedures with focus on counterterrorism efforts, S7985 [17NO]

——— enhance security measures for the visa waiver program (S. 2362), S8479 [8DE]

——— implement entry-exit visa system, S138–S140 [12JA]

——— 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]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 240), S134–S136 [12JA], S161 [13JA], S247 [16JA], S249, S251 [20JA], S303 [21JA], S368 [22JA], S495–S500 [27JA], S563 [28JA], S1187–S1192, S1196, S1206 [27FE], S1208, S1209, S1212–S1215 [2MR], S1244 [3MR], S1513 [16MR]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 240), motion to proceed, S667–S671 [30JA], S677–S680, S687–S690, S703–S705 [2FE], S707–S717, S720–S730, S732 [3FE], S741–S749, S752–S763, S799–S801 [4FE], S803–S813, S820–S826 [5FE], S843–S847 [9FE], S873–S876, S878–S881, S883, S889–S891, S893, S896, S897 [10FE], S907–S909, S913, S914, S917, S922–S924 [11FE], S947–S949, S951–S954, S956–S958, S961, S963, S968, S973–S975 [12FE], S1022–S1028, S1034–S1036 [23FE], S1037–S1041, S1043–S1053, S1056–S1058 [24FE], S1085, S1088–S1090, S1094–S1100, S1103–S1107 [25FE], S1127–S1137, S1151 [26FE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 240), unanimous-consent request, S803 [5FE], S967, S968 [12FE]

——— making appropriations (S. 272), S547 [27JA], S549–S551, S553–S555 [28JA], S612–S617, S634 [29JA], S729 [3FE], S804, S812 [5FE], S951, S952, S968, S976 [12FE], S1025 [23FE], S1038, S1058 [24FE]

——— making appropriations (S. 272), unanimous-consent request, S804 [5FE]

——— making appropriations (S. 2130), S7127 [5OC], S7130 [6OC]

——— making appropriations (S. 2131), S7127 [5OC], S7130 [6OC]

Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists, S8346, S8347 [3DE], S8427 [7DE]

——— allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (S. 551), S1077 [24FE], S8447, S8454–S8457 [8DE]

——— allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (S. 551), unanimous-consent request, S8456 [8DE]

Dept. of State: delays in response to Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) requests relative to investigations and inquiries, S7890 [10NO]

——— intensify search for journalist Austin Tice kidnapped in Syria, S2903 [14MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: extend termination date of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (H.R. 26), S51 [7JA], S73–S79, S81–S85 [8JA], S121 [9JA], S678 [2FE]

——— extend termination date of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (H.R. 26), unanimous-consent agreement, S69 [8JA]

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]

Discrimination: anti-Muslim rhetoric by Republican Party Presidential candidates, S8443 [7DE], S8446, S8447, S8473, S8476 [8DE], S8625 [14DE]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 2407), S8726 [16DE]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S2705–S2708 [7MY]

Europe: express concern regarding anti-Semitism and encourage greater cooperation with European governments, European Union, and Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe to prevent and respond to anti-Semitism (S. Res. 87), S3728 [3JN], S8654 [15DE]

Explosives: limit use of cluster munitions (S. 28), S15 [6JA]

FEMA: establish a modernized integrated public alert and warning system (S. 1180), S4980–S4983 [9JY]

Firearms: proposal to prohibit people on the no-fly list from purchasing guns, S8447, S8450 [8DE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court: reform amicus curiae provision, S3429–S3433 [2JN]

Foreign policy: analysis of radical Islamic fundamentalism as new global threat, S1139 [26FE]

——— 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]

France: absence of U.S. high ranking official at Paris unity rally held to condemn terrorist attack on offices of Charlie Hebdo (French publication) and kosher supermarket, S188 [13JA]

——— condemn terrorist attack at kosher supermarket, S133, S134 [12JA]

——— condemn terrorist attack on offices of Charlie Hebdo (French publication), S29 [7JA], S133, S134 [12JA]

——— condemn terrorist attacks in Paris, offer condolences to families of the victims, express solidarity with the people of France, and support pursuit of justice against those involved in such attacks, S7974, S7976–S7979, S7984, S7987, S7989–S7991, S8002, S8008, S8009 [17NO], S8067, S8070 [18NO], S8119, S8140 [19NO]

——— tribute to U.S. citizens and other individuals who helped foil a terrorist attack on a French train (S. Res. 259), S6818 [17SE]

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

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

——— prevent entry of extremists into the U.S. under the refugee program by blocking visas of nationals from certain high-risk countries, S8350 [3DE]

——— prevent entry of extremists into the U.S. under the refugee program by blocking visas of nationals from certain high-risk countries (S. 2329), S8175 [19NO], S8181 [30NO]

——— 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 visas to countries with high overstay rates, S4834 [8JY]

Intelligence services: require telecommunications and Internet service providers to report suspected terrorist activity, S6068 [28JY]

Iran: anniversary of the end of U.S. hostage crisis, S463 [26JA]

——— 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]

——— include requirements to cease the intercontinental ballistic missile program in any final agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program, S2498 [29AP]

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

——— prohibit the President from lifting sanctions as long as Iran is listed as a state sponsor of terrorism, S2550 [30AP]

——— require the President to certify that Iran has not directly supported or carried out any act of terrorism against the U.S. or a U.S. person anywhere in the world relative to a nuclear agreement with Iran, S2511, S2512 [29AP]

——— violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions relative to ballistic missile testing, S8471–S8473 [8DE], S8665 [15DE], S8768, S8782 [17DE]

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

——— 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]

Israel: condemn recent attacks on Israelis by members of Hamas (terrorist organization), S7262 [8OC]

Law enforcement: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents under authorizations for use of military force without charge or trial (S. 24), S13 [6JA]

——— provide for due process before denying transfer of a firearm to a suspected terrorist and prohibit receipt of Federal financial assistance by sanctuary cities that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law, S8345, S8346 [3DE]

Libya: investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, S7175 [7OC]

McCarthy, Representative: remarks relative to congressional committee investigations of Hillary Rodham Clinton relative to attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi and use of personal e-mail account while serving as Sec. of State, S7056 [1OC]

Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (H.R. 2297), S8027 [17NO], S8077 [18NO]

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

——— enhance homeland security (S. 542), S7984 [17NO], S8071 [18NO]

——— extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers, S3315 [23MY], S3435, S3439 [2JN]

——— extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers (S. 1035), S2309 [21AP], S2312 [22AP]

——— extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers (S. 1357), S2947 [14MY], S2953, S3005 [18MY], S3009, S3012 [19MY], S3113–S3175 [20MY]

——— extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers (S. 1357), motion to proceed, S3201 [21MY], S3253, S3278, S3300, S3302 [22MY], S3314 [23MY]

——— extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers, unanimous-consent request, S3314, S3315 [23MY], S3331 [31MY]

——— military readiness of U.S. forces, S8783–S8785 [17DE]

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

——— provide for protection of maritime navigation and prevention of nuclear terrorism (S. 1318), S3303 [22MY]

New York, NY: reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, S8872 [18DE]

——— reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (S. 928), S6986, S6994 [29SE], S7061, S7064, S7072 [1OC], S7444 [22OC], S8073 [18NO], S8526 [9DE]

Nigeria: develop a strategy to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) (S. 1632), S6905 [22SE], S6933 [24SE]

——— eliminate threat posed by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) and urge Government to conduct transparent, peaceful, and credible elections (S. Res. 65), S782 [4FE], S1081 [24FE]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, S304–S306 [21JA]

——— evaluation of foreign policy, S973 [12FE], S1090–S1095 [25FE], S1552–S1555 [16MR], S1568 [17MR], S3110–S3112 [20MY], S3850 [8JN], S4259 [18JN], S7198–S7200 [7OC]

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

——— evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, S879, S904 [10FE], S952–S954 [12FE], S1139 [26FE], S1223 [3MR], S1685, S1704 [23MR], S1759–S1761 [24MR], S2256 [16AP], S2425 [27AP], S3443 [2JN], S5434–S5437 [22JY], S6626–S6629 [15SE], S6680–S6682 [16SE]

——— potential use of Executive order to close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S7804 [5NO], S7888 [10NO], S8113, S8140 [19NO]

Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of attack on Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (S. Res. 139), S2257 [16AP]

Patriotism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S6563, S6600 [10SE]

Portman, Senator: report on trip to Israel, S2627 [5MY]

Privacy: call for comprehensive review of all data collected by public and private entities relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers, S3278 [22MY]

——— prohibit bulk collection of business records, allow challenges to national security letter gag orders, reform operation of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and strengthen national security (H.R. 2048), S2744 [11MY], S2822–S2825 [13MY], S2898, S2901, S2947 [14MY], S3005 [18MY], S3009, S3012, S3013, S3031 [19MY], S3113–S3175 [20MY], S3340 [31MY], S3373–S3376, S3379–S3381, S3386–S3397 [1JN], S3419–S3445, S3447 [2JN], S3635, S3651–S3654 [3JN], S6271 [4AU]

——— prohibit bulk collection of business records, allow challenges to national security letter gag orders, reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and strengthen national security (H.R. 2048), motion to proceed, S3201, S3207–S3209 [21MY], S3253, S3255, S3261, S3270, S3273–S3275, S3278, S3283–S3285, S3299, S3300, S3302–S3304 [22MY], S3314, S3315 [23MY], S3324–S3340 [31MY]

——— reform Federal authority to require production of business records, conduct surveillance, and certain forms of information gathering for foreign intelligence, counterterrorism, and criminal purposes, S3429 [2JN]

Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board: reform, S8237 [1DE]

——— reform (S. 1337), S2901 [14MY]

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]

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

San Bernardino, CA: express condolences for victims of shooting at Inland Regional Center, S8293 [2DE], S8324, S8328, S8336, S8340 [3DE]

Senate: moment of silence in memory of victims of terrorist attacks in Paris, S7973 [17NO]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 2407), S8726 [16DE]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 2407), S8726 [16DE]

Syria: 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]

Szubin, Adam J.: nomination to be Under Sec. of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Crimes, S4661 [7JY]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: U.S. appeals court ruling on surveillance and metadata collection, S2822 [13MY]

Weinstein, Warren: express condolences to family and commemorate life and work (S. Res. 169), S2658 [5MY]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 2407), S8726 [16DE]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (S. Res. 207), S8500 [8DE]

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]

Terrorist Watchlist Screening—FBI Has Enhanced Its Use of Information From Firearm and Explosives Background Checks To Support Counterterrorism Efforts: GAO, H9099 [9DE]

Reports filed

Airport Security Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 720) (S. Rept. 114–92), S5525 [23JY]

CBRN Intelligence and Information Sharing Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2200) (H. Rept. 114–164), H4490 [17JN]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 35, Dept. of Homeland Security Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 129) (H. Rept. 114–31), H1367 [26FE]

Consideration of H.R. 240, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 27) (H. Rept. 114–2), H223 [12JA]

Consideration of H.R. 2048, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring (USA FREEDOM) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 255) (H. Rept. 114–111), H2875 [12MY]

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

Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 121) (H. Rept. 114–28), H1112 [24FE]

Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2899) (H. Rept. 114–344), H8409 [19NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3128) (H. Rept. 114–215), H5329 [21JY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1619) (S. Rept. 114–68), S4296 [18JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security CBRNE Defense Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3875) (H. Rept. 114–334), H8238 [16NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security Insider Threat and Mitigation Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3361) (H. Rept. 114–321), H7389 [2NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security Support to Fusion Centers Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3503) (H. Rept. 114–322), H7389 [2NO]

Dept. of State Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1635), S4296 [18JN]

Detaining Terrorists To Protect America Act: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 165), S1031 [23FE]

Develop a Strategy To Protect Nigerian Civilians and Eliminate Threat Posed by Boko Haram (terrorist organization): Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1632), S6134 [29JY]

Express Concern About Anti-Semitism and Encourage Cooperation With European Governments, European Union, and Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe To Prevent and Respond: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 87), S3236 [21MY]

Express Solidarity With Israel, Condemn Palestinian Terrorist Attacks, Support Right to Self-Defense, Call for Stop to Palestinian Violence and End to Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 302), S7912 [10NO]

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Reform and Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3842) (H. Rept. 114–343), H8409 [19NO]

First Responder Anthrax Preparedness Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1300) (H. Rept. 114–222), H5401 [22JY]

First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations (FRIENDS) Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2795) (H. Rept. 114–370), H9025 [7DE]

Fusion Center Enhancement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3598) (H. Rept. 114–324), H7389 [2NO]

Homeland Security Drone Assessment and Analysis Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1646) (H. Rept. 114–169), H4541 [18JN]

Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1180) (S. Rept. 114–73), S4646 [25JN]

Know the CBRN Terrorism Threats to Transportation Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3350) (H. Rept. 114–296), H7026 [20OC]

Northern Border Security Review Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1808) (S. Rept. 114–155), S7304 [19OC]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 455) (H. Rept. 114–232), H5587 [28JY]

Nuclear Terrorism Conventions Implementation and Safety of Maritime Navigation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1318), S8684 [15DE]

Prevent Trafficking in Cultural Property Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2285) (H. Rept. 114–380), H9327 [15DE]

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

Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 121) (H. Rept. 114–28), H1112 [24FE]

Securing the Cities Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3493) (H. Rept. 114–295), H7026 [20OC]

TSA PreCheck Expansion Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2843) (H. Rept. 114–221), H5401 [22JY]

U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1789), S7545 [27OC]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring (USA FREEDOM) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2048) (H. Rept. 114–109), H2820 [8MY]

Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 193) (H. Rept. 114–369), H9025 [7DE]

World Press Freedom Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 207), S4646 [25JN]

Rulings of the Chair

Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select): dissolve, dismantle, and release all unclassified transcripts of interviews and depositions, H6857 [7OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 35), H1493 [27FE]

Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists, H9263 [10DE]

Statements

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

Consequences to Border Security Without a Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill: Jeh C. Johnson, Sec. of Homeland Security, H941 [11FE]

Human Rights Groups Applaud Legislation Reaffirming U.S. Prohibition on Torture: Several Human Rights Organizations, S4180 [16JN]

Nomination of Adam J. Szubin To Be Under Sec. of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Crimes: Jason Isaacson, American Jewish Committee, S8142 [19NO]

——— Mark D. Wallace and Joseph I. Lieberman, United Against Nuclear Iran (organization), S8143 [19NO]

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

September 11th Families Support the Reinforcement of Ban on Torture: 9/11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows (organization), S4179 [16JN]

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]

Tables

Committee on Appropriations (Senate) spending allocations revisions to overseas contingency operations/global war on terrorism, S8842 [18DE]

Testimonies

ISIS Threat—Weighing the Obama Administration’s Response: Sec. of State Kerry, H671 [2FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 27, consideration of H.R. 37, Promoting Job Creation and Reducing Small Business Burdens Act, H.R. 185, Regulatory Accountability Act, and H.R. 240, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H237 [13JA]

H. Res. 37, condemn terrorist attacks in Paris, France, offer condolences to families of the victims, express solidarity with the people of France, and reaffirm fundamental freedom of expression, H416 [20JA]

H. Res. 53, condemn recent terrorist attacks by, support victims of, strengthen efforts to protect civilians from, and assist search for school girls abducted by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) in Nigeria, H1829 [23MR]

H. Res. 121, same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation and consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and consider certain legislation, H1126 [25FE]

H. Res. 129, consideration of H.J. Res. 35, Dept. of Homeland Security continuing appropriations, H1377 [27FE]

H. Res. 255, consideration of H.R. 2048, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring (USA FREEDOM) Act, H2892 [13MY]

H. Res. 354, encourage cooperation between European governments, European Union, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and law enforcement with Jewish community groups to prevent and respond to anti-Semitism, H7372 [2NO]

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

H. Res. 524, condemn terrorist attacks in Paris, offer condolences to families of the victims, express solidarity with the people of France, and support pursuit of justice against those involved in such attacks, H8272 [17NO]

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

H.R. 26, Dept. of the Treasury Terrorism Risk Insurance Program termination date extension, H59–H66 [7JA]

H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act, H9047–H9049 [8DE]

H.R. 237, FTO Passport Revocation Act, H5312 [21JY]

H.R. 240, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H363–H374 [14JA], H1535–H1546 [3MR]

H.R. 455, Northern Border Security Review Act, H7316 [28OC]

H.R. 720, Airport Security Act, S6422 [5AU], H894 [10FE], H5990 [16SE]

H.R. 907, U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act, H4779 [7JY]

H.R. 1300, First Responder Anthrax Preparedness Act, H5504 [27JY]

H.R. 1493, Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act, H3627–H3629 [1JN]

H.R. 1646, Homeland Security Drone Assessment and Analysis Act, H4569 [23JN]

H.R. 2048, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring (USA FREEDOM) Act, H2901–H2914 [13MY]

H.R. 2200, CBRN Intelligence and Information Sharing Act, H4576 [23JN]

H.R. 2297, Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act, H2983–H2985 [14MY]

H.R. 2297, Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act, H9341–H9343 [16DE]

H.R. 2795, First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations (FRIENDS) Act, H9257 [10DE]

H.R. 2843, TSA PreCheck Expansion Act, H5501 [27JY]

H.R. 3350, Know the CBRN Terrorism Threats to Transportation Act, H6989 [20OC]

H.R. 3361, Dept. of Homeland Security Insider Threat and Mitigation Act, H7351 [2NO]

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

H.R. 3493, Securing the Cities Act, H6988 [20OC]

H.R. 3503, Dept. of Homeland Security Support to Fusion Centers Act, H7357 [2NO]

H.R. 3598, Fusion Center Enhancement Act, H7355 [2NO]

H.R. 3654, Combat Terrorist Use of Social Media Act, H9314 [15DE]

H.R. 3842, Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Reform and Improvement Act, H9037 [8DE]

H.R. 3875, Dept. of Homeland Security CBRNE Defense Act, H9242–H9246 [10DE]

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

H.R. 4239, Tracking Foreign Fighters in Terrorist Safe Havens Act, H9349 [16DE]

S. 1035, authority extension relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers, S2305 [21AP]

S. 1180, Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act, S4982 [9JY]

S. 1357, extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers, S2935 [14MY]

S. 2040, Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, S6701 [16SE]

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

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. 29, condemn terrorist attacks in Paris, France, offer condolences to families of the victims, express solidarity with the people of France, and reaffirm fundamental freedom of expression, S290 [20JA]

S. Res. 65, eliminate threat posed by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) and urge Nigerian Government to conduct transparent, peaceful, and credible elections, S781 [4FE], S1082 [24FE]

S. Res. 68, condemn attacks by Russian backed rebels on civilian population in Mariupol, impose sanctions and urge Russia to disengage, and provide lethal and non-lethal military assistance to Ukraine, S785 [4FE]

S. Res. 72, condemn attacks by Russian backed rebels on civilian population in Mariupol, impose sanctions and urge Russia to disengage, and provide lethal and non-lethal military assistance to Ukraine, S903 [10FE], S1831 [24MR]

S. Res. 87, express concern regarding anti-Semitism and encourage greater cooperation with European governments, European Union, and Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe to prevent and respond to anti-Semitism, S1122 [25FE]

S. Res. 139, anniversary of attack on Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, OK, S2254 [16AP]

S. Res. 167, offer condolences to family of Argentinian prosecutor, Alberto Nisman, commend investigation of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing, and call for investigation of death and Iranian involvement in bombing, S2652 [5MY]

S. Res. 169, express condolences to family and commemorate life and work of Warren Weinstein, S2654 [5MY]

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. 207, World Press Freedom Day, S4347 [22JN], S8500 [8DE]

S. Res. 208, oppose requested release of convicted terrorist Juvenal O.R. Palmera Pineda, also known as ‘‘Simon Trinidad’’, from prison in the U.S. as a part of the Colombian peace process, S4549 [23JN]

S. Res. 227, condemn shootings at military sites in Chattanooga, TN, honor Armed Forces members who lost their lives, commend those caring for injured and investigating incident, and express condolences to those affected, S5214 [21JY]

S. Res. 237, condemn Joseph Kony and the Lord’s Resistance Army for crimes against humanity and mass atrocities in Africa and support efforts to end threat and remove the Lord’s Resistance Army from the battlefield, S6192 [30JY]

S. Res. 259, tribute to U.S. citizens and other individuals who helped foil a terrorist attack on a French train, S6817 [17SE]

S. Res. 302, express solidarity with people of Israel, condemn Palestinian terrorist attacks, support right to self-defense, call for a stop to violence by Palestinians and an end to Israeli-Palestinian conflict, S7725 [3NO], S7956 [10NO]

S. Res. 313, condemn terrorist attacks in Paris, offer condolences to families of the victims, express solidarity with the people of France, and support pursuit of justice against those involved in such attacks, S7970 [16NO]

S. Res. 1632, develop a strategy to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by Boko Haram (terrorist organization), S6905 [22SE]