INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS related term(s) Conferences; Foreign Policy

Addresses

Honoring Black Europeans—African Descent Week: Representative Hastings, E783 [6JN]

Amendments

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), S7276, S7278, S7284 [4DE]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (S. 1158), S7519, S7522, S7523 [12DE]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), S7524 [12DE]

Hezbollah (terrorist organization): impose sanctions on foreign persons responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (H.R. 3342), S6631, S6632 [5OC], S6873, S6874, S6881 [11OC], H10078 [11DE]

International Women’s Day: support goals (S. Res. 426), S2280 [18AP]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (H. Res. 274), H10139 [12DE]

Israel: celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (H. Res. 835), H3913 [10MY]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), S1221 [26FE], S6872, S6873, S6876, S6879 [11OC], H9600 [27NO]

Nicaragua: oppose loans at international financial institutions unless effective steps are taken to hold free, fair, and transparent elections (H.R. 1918), S7139, S7143 [27NO], H10077 [11DE]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7567, S7600, S7615 [13DE], S7660, S7661, S7662, S7663, S7667, S7668, S7670, S7672, S7688, S7689, S7694, S7709, S7710, S7714, S7715, S7716, S7717, S7719, S7720 [17DE], S7797 [18DE], H10346 [20DE]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5113 [13JN]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (H. Res. 931), H10080 [11DE]

World Bank Group: increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), H449, H450, H451 [17JA]

——— increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), consideration (H. Res. 693), H428 [17JA]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (S. Res. 501), S7194 [28NO]

Appointments

Senate NATO Observer Group, S5059 [18JY]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, S2330 [19AP], S2655 [14MY], S4292 [20JN], H3913 [10MY], H4246 [21MY], H10086 [11DE]

Articles and editorials

Bolster the U.S. Judiciary’s Defense Against Putin’s Kleptocracy, E907 [25JN]

Calling My Fellow Republicans—Trump Is Clearly Unfit To Remain in Office, H7092 [24JY]

China’s Military Escalation, S3400 [11JN]

Our Bootlicker-in-Chief, H6554 [18JY]

‘Pay Up You NATO Deadbeats or Else’, H6047 [11JY]

U.S. Lawmakers Seek To Criminalize Doping in Global Competitions, H5187 [14JN], E830 [12JN]

What the Iran Protests Have Already Achieved—The Breaking of Myths, H70 [9JA]

Why Do Land Mines Still Kill So Many?, S136 [10JA]

Bills and resolutions

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (see S. 3196), S4916 [11JY] (see H.R. 4819), H551 [18JA]

Ahmad, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor: tribute (see H. Res. 1125), H9431 [12OC]

AID: establish Palestinian Partnership Fund to promote joint economic development and finance joint ventures between Palestinian entrepreneurs and companies in the U.S., Israel, and the Middle East (see S. 3549), S6541 [4OC] (see H.R. 7060), H9430 [12OC]

Arctic regions: establish a congressionally chartered seaway development corporation (see S. 3740), S7431 [11DE]

Arctic Research Commission: modify membership (see S. 3739), S7431 [11DE]

Artsakh: support communications with, and travel by officials to, the U.S. and seek direct participation by elected officials in Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe negotiations on its future (see H. Res. 697), H478 [17JA]

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (see S. 2736), S2391 [24AP] (see H.R. 6888), H8884 [25SE]

Asia Foundation Act: repeal (see H.R. 5947), H4693 [23MY]

Bangladesh: promote free, fair, and credible elections, respect freedoms of speech and the press, provide security for minorities participating in election, and commend acceptance of Rohingya refugees from Burma (see H. Res. 1169), H9767 [6DE]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population, support freedom of the press, and sanction military officials for certain crimes (see S. Res. 635), S6224 [18SE]

——— condemn mass atrocities committed against the Rohingya in Burma and urge accountability for the Burmese military (see S. Res. 735), S7926 [19DE]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees (see H. Res. 1091), H9151 [27SE]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts (see S. Res. 376), S467 [23JA]

Cambodia: support successful implementation of 1991 Paris Peace Agreement (see S. 2412), S840 [8FE]

Children and youth: condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence (see S. Res. 606), S5619 [15AU]

——— support infant nutrition through improved breastfeeding practices (see H. Res. 1032), H7687 [25JY]

Clean Air Act: repeal provisions relative to regulation of certain international air pollution (see H.R. 4994), H1074 [8FE]

Climate: address disparate impact of climate change on women and support efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H.R. 4932), H783 [5FE]

——— express that climate change is real and human activity is the main cause, convey impact on frequency and severity of extreme weather, end misinformation campaigns, and provide NSF grants on climate change education (see S. Res. 573), S4951 [12JY]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9510 [13NO]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings (see S. Res. 708), S7133 [27NO]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: call for the holding of credible elections and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens (see S. Res. 386), S581 [30JA]

Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf: recognize U.S. role in evolving energy landscape in member countries (see H. Res. 795), H1754 [21MR]

Cyber League of Indo-Pacific States: establish (see S. Res. 736), S7926 [19DE]

Dept. of Defense: develop with Israel directed energy capabilities to detect and defeat ballistic missiles (see H.R. 6725), H7919 [6SE]

——— express gratitude to Sec. of Defense Mattis for his service, support for U.S. alliances, and concern over decision to withdraw Armed Forces from Syria (see S. Res. 741), S8028 [22DE]

——— require annual reports on allied contributions to the common defense (see S. 3198), S4916 [11JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize international cooperative activities to strengthen efforts relative to countering violent extremism (see H.R. 6408), H6463 [17JY]

——— establish Arctic Executive Steering Committee (see S. 3739), S7431 [11DE]

Dept. of State: authorize rewards for thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to transnational organized crime (see H.R. 6197), H5580 [22JN]

——— develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in WHO (see S. 2716), S2321 [19AP]

——— establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see S. 3020), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6033), H4979 [7JN]

——— protect and enhance core diplomatic capabilities (see S. 3276), S5361 [25JY]

——— publish quarterly assessments on U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change Paris Agreement (see H.R. 7220), H9767 [6DE]

——— report on educational materials used in the West Bank and Gaza by the Palestinian Authority or U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (see H.R. 6034), H4979 [7JN]

——— require negotiation of elimination of all foreign subsidies for international postal shipments to the U.S. (see S. 2638), S2040 [10AP]

——— require report on intercountry adoptions from countries that have enacted or continued policies which have halted or significantly reduced adoption rates (see S. 3163), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 5626), H3705 [26AP]

——— support science diplomacy (see H. Res. 828), H3315 [13AP]

——— take certain actions to end corruption in the Northern Triangle region of Central America, including El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (see H.R. 5501), H3209 [12AP]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: make permanent certain general provisions (see S. 3111), S4343 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (see S. 3108), S4343 [21JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: direct IMF U.S. Executive Director to support capacity of IMF to prevent money laundering and financing of terrorism (see H.R. 6872), H8883 [25SE]

Diseases and disorders: facilitate effective research on, and treatment of, neglected tropical diseases through coordinated domestic and international efforts (see S. 3212), S4951 [12JY]

Eastern Europe: affirm U.S. support to Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova in their effort to retain political sovereignty and territorial integrity (see H. Res. 955), H5362 [20JN]

Endangered species: call for China to maintain ban on rhinoceros and tiger parts, reduce demand for, and availability of, illicit wildlife parts, combat poaching and trafficking, and protect rhinoceros and tigers (see H. Res. 1177), H10103 [11DE]

Eurasia: combat religious freedom violations, especially use of torture, degrading treatment, or prolonged detention without charges, causing disappearance of persons by abduction or clandestine detention (see S. Res. 539), S3601 [11JN]

Europe: commend history and achievements of people of African descent and Black Europeans, promote racial equality, and combat discrimination (see H. Res. 925), H4849 [6JN]

——— prioritize efforts of, and enhance coordination among, U.S. agencies to encourage countries in Central and Eastern Europe to diversify energy sources and supply routes to increase Europe’s energy security (see S. 3585), S6815 [11OC]

Fish and fishing: address threat to national security from illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing and associated illegal activity and prevent illegal trade of seafood and seafood products (see S. 3400), S5991 [28AU]

Foreign aid: authorize a comprehensive, strategic approach for U.S. foreign assistance to developing countries to strengthen global health security (see H.R. 7290), H10209 [13DE]

——— provide assistance for prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula (see H.R. 5068), H1217 [16FE]

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. commitment to NATO and condemn President Trump’s failure to confront Russian President, Vladimir Putin, for Russia’s election interference and worldwide aggression (see H. Res. 1008), H6649 [23JY]

——— strengthen NATO, combat international cybercrime, and impose additional sanctions on Russia (see S. 3336), S5582 [1AU]

Freedom of religion: call for global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws (see S. Res. 647), S6304 [25SE]

——— oppose enforcement and call for global repeal of blasphemy laws, promote religious freedom, and condition U.S. foreign aid on level of enforcement of blasphemy laws in such countries (see H. Res. 1132), H9443 [23OC]

——— reaffirm commitment to promote international religious freedom and commemorate anniversary of International Religious Freedom Act (see H. Res. 1024), H7155 [24JY]

Generalized System of Preferences: require countries to comply with certain labor standards to be eligible (see S. 2307), S187 [16JA]

Georgia (country): recognize independence anniversary, reaffirm strategic partnership with the U.S., and support NATO membership, peaceful resolution of dispute with Russia, and institutional reforms (see S. Res. 527), S2924 [24MY]

——— support territorial integrity, sanction Russian occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions, increase cybersecurity cooperation, and assist ability to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda (see H.R. 6219), H5748 [26JN]

——— support territorial integrity and condemn Syrian decision to recognize certain Georgian territories as independent (see H. Res. 1030), H7687 [25JY]

——— support territorial integrity and reaffirm the U.S. does not recognize independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions currently occupied by Russia (see H. Res. 847), H3575 [25AP]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H1333 [27FE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: call for participating countries to work to resolve international parental child abduction cases (see H. Res. 729), H974 [7FE]

Hezbollah (terrorist organization): determine designation as a significant foreign narcotics trafficker or a transnational criminal organization (see H.R. 5035), H1211 [15FE]

Human rights: denounce those who support or engage in sexual violence and strengthen efforts to prevent use of sexual violence as a weapon of war (see H. Res. 1147), H9526 [14NO]

Human Rights Day: observance (see S. Res. 731), S7586 [13DE] (see H. Res. 1174), H9820 [10DE]

International Decade for People of African Descent: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 713), H629 [25JA]

International Parental Child Abduction Month: observance (see S. Res. 431), S1630 [12MR]

International Women’s Day: support goals (see S. Res. 426), S1578 [8MR]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (see H. Res. 676), H18 [8JA]

——— condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly (see S. Res. 368), S46 [4JA]

——— impose terrorism-related sanctions against As-Saib Ahl Al-Haq and Harakat Hizballah Al-Nujaba and publish a list of armed groups receiving assistance from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see S. 3431), S6142 [12SE]

——— report on Iranian expenditures supporting foreign military and terrorist activities (see H.R. 5612), H3574 [25AP]

Iraq: facilitate safe return of displaced peoples, support establishment of self-governing province, and rehabilitate war-ravaged areas in Nineveh Plain to preserve homeland and heritage of religious minorities (see H. Res. 741), H1217 [16FE]

——— support secure return of minority communities displaced by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and development of plan for stabilization and security of affected regions (see H. Res. 1117), H9419 [5OC]

Israel: celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see S. Res. 502), S2594 [9MY] (see H. Res. 835), H3442 [18AP]

——— reaffirm U.S. support, condemn U.N. Human Rights Council for certain wasteful and abusive actions that target Israel, and support expansion of anti-boycott laws to international organizations (see H. Res. 728), H974 [7FE]

——— support right of self-defense and condemn Hamas (terrorist organization) violence in Gaza (see H.J. Res. 135), H4776 [5JN]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see S. Res. 481), S2391 [24AP]

——— call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabiltation (see H. Res. 763), H1373 [5MR]

——— call for release of abducted nationals, including those from Japan, return remains of deceased abductees, make reparations, and apologize and cease such abductions (see H. Res. 1123), H9431 [12OC]

——— include complete, verifiable, and irreversible human rights improvements in U.S. strategy for denuclearization of Korean Peninsula and a free and open Indo-Pacific region (see H. Res. 976), H5976 [28JN]

——— prohibit lifting of sanctions without certification of denuclearization and improvement of human rights record (see H.R. 6094), H5152 [13JN]

Korea, Republic of: anniversary of Security Consultative Meeting with the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 52), S7052 [15NO]

——— reaffirm alliance with the U.S., commend contributions to international community, encourage continued foreign assistance programs, and provide best wishes for successful Olympic Winter Games (see H. Res. 707), H582 [19JA]

——— reaffirm alliance with the U.S., support and ensure safety of Olympic Winter Games, and recognize games’ contribution to peace and hope for negotiation with North Korea on denuclearization (see S. Res. 384), S549 [29JA]

——— recognize importance of U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance to regional stability and security and reaffirm need to cooperate in applying pressure to peacefully end North Korean nuclear program (see H. Res. 1149), H9568 [16NO]

——— support and ensure safety of Olympic Winter Games, recognize games’ contribution to peace, and wish success in preparation for, and hosting of, Olympic Winter Games (see H. Res. 716), H677 [29JA]

Korean Peninsula: commend diplomatic negotiations on denuclearization (see H. Res. 861), H3742 [27AP]

——— direct Director of National Intelligence to report on anticipated impact of altering U.S. force posture (see H.R. 6570), H7722 [26JY]

——— resume family reunions between North and South Korea, allow Korean Americans to reunite with divided families in North Korea, and encourage peace (see H. Res. 930), H5021 [8JN]

Law enforcement: develop a national strategy to combat financial networks of transnational organized criminals (see S. 2715), S2321 [19AP] (see H.R. 4768), H168 [11JA]

——— improve access to data stored across borders by encouraging governments to develop a framework for technology companies to comply with investigative demands (see S. 2383), S651 [6FE] (see H.R. 4943), H901 [6FE]

Macedonia: commend agreement with Greek officials to resolve name dispute, condemn Russian efforts to undermine such agreement, urge reforms in efforts to join NATO and European Union, and support U.S. investment (see S. Res. 602), S5583 [1AU]

——— work within U.N. framework process with Greece to find a mutually-acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (see H. Res. 804), H2042 [22MR]

Middle East: hold those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death and human rights and international law violations in Saudi Arabia accountable, and support peaceful resolution and end U.S. involvement in Yemen civil war (see S.J. Res. 69), S7586 [13DE]

——— require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen (see S.J. Res. 55), S1578 [8MR] (see S.J. Res. 58), S2075 [11AP]

——— support Israel’s right of self-defense and sovereignty over Golan Heights to assure security from attack and hold Syria accountable for killing civilians and use of weapons of mass destruction (see S. Res. 732), S7657 [17DE]

——— support peaceful resolution to Yemen civil war, report on international law violations, suspend Saudi arms sales and support, and hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable (see S. 3652), S7051 [15NO]

Moldova: reaffirm policy to support sovereignty and territorial integrity, strengthen U.S. relations, and encourage democratic reforms (see S. Res. 629), S6189 [17SE] (see H. Res. 745), H1220 [20FE]

Morocco: reaffirm support for combating terrorism, condemn actions by Polisario Front and terrorist groups in Western Sahara and North Africa, and reaffirm autonomy plan and support peaceful agreement for Western Sahara (see H. Res. 1101), H9406 [28SE]

National Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 385), S549 [29JA]

National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month: observance (see S. Res. 385), S549 [29JA]

NATO: oppose U.S. withdrawal, require advice and consent of the Senate to modify or terminate North Atlantic Treaty, and authorize Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senate in opposition to withdrawal (see S.J. Res. 62), S5423 [26JY]

——— prohibit funding for U.S. withdrawal (see H.R. 6530), H7686 [25JY]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment, accept recommendations of allies to combat Russian cyber warfare, and support efforts to counter Russian aggression (see S. Res. 535), S3035 [6JN]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment, encourage member countries to fulfill their commitments, and call on allies who finance, equip, and train their forces to achieve interoperability and fulfill their security interests (see S. Res. 570), S4875 [10JY]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, commit to enlargement, and urge members to cooperate at summit to strengthen the alliance (see S. Res. 557), S4513 [27JN]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment to transatlantic security and stability and recognize that U.S. leadership is vital to NATO’s core tasks of collective defense, crisis management, and cooperative security (see H. Res. 1036), H7725 [26JY]

Nicaragua: condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support democratic efforts, call for release of wrongfully detained individuals, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (see H. Res. 981), H5987 [3JY]

——— condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support investigation into killing of protestors, call for negotiations to end political crisis, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (see S. Res. 556), S4369 [25JN]

——— report on, and impose sanctions against, those responsible for human rights violations and corruption and call for negotiations to end political crisis (see S. 3233), S5066 [18JY] (see H.R. 6683), H7776 [28AU]

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 H. Res. 704), H553 [18JA]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (see S. 3508), S6341 [26SE]

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for Good Friday Agreement as the framework for sustainable peace, address certain failings in implementation of such Agreement, and call for inquiry into Patrick Finucane murder (see H. Res. 777), H1543 [13MR]

Nuclear weapons: prevent a nuclear arms race resulting from weakened international restrictions on proliferation of intermediate- and shorter-range missiles (see S. 3667), S7190 [28NO]

OAS: strengthen participation of elected national legislators in activities and reaffirm U.S. support for human rights and anti-corruption initiatives (see S. 3607), S6816 [11OC]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: determine if Iran has used funds from sanctions relief or certain payments to sponsor terrorist organizations, for illicit narcotics activities, or military operations in Syria (see H.R. 6774), H8169 [12SE]

Olympic Games: discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely affect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships (see S. Res. 395), S704 [7FE]

——— tribute to Minnesota participants (see S. Res. 417), S1287 [28FE]

——— tribute to U.S. participants in 2018 Olympic Winter Games (see S. Res. 392), S651 [6FE]

One Health Program: establish an interagency program to collaborate on the concept that human, animal, and ecosystem health intertwine to make ‘‘one health’’ (see S. 2615), S1947 [22MR]

Pacific Islands region: reaffirm U.S. commitment to, support cooperation with, increase frequency of visits between leaders of, and promote economic development in countries and territories (see H. Res. 1157), H9573 [20NO]

Palestinians: impose sanctions against officials who provide payments to individuals imprisoned for, or to families of those who died, committing acts of terrorism against Israeli or U.S. citizens (see S. 3801), S7989 [20DE]

Peace Month: designate (see H. Res. 1079), H8884 [25SE]

Russia: accept U.S. intelligence on interference in U.S. elections, protect future elections from interference, implement sanctions, and oppose interference in special counsel investigation (see S. Res. 582), S5108 [19JY]

——— commend Dept. of Justice investigation of interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions (see S. Res. 583), S5108 [19JY] (see H. Res. 1015), H6649 [23JY]

——— condemn chemical weapons attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter, extend sympathies to those affected by the attack, and reaffirm U.S.-British relationship (see S. Res. 442), S1948 [22MR] (see H. Res. 786), H1652 [15MR]

——— condemn destabilizing activities and call on Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to explain why it continues to plan to hold the World Cup in Russia based on such activities (see H. Res. 926), H4849 [6JN]

——— condemn ongoing occupation of, and human rights violations in, Crimea and call for continued sanctions against those engaged in such illegal occupation (see S. Res. 571), S4875 [10JY] (see H. Res. 1022), H7155 [24JY]

——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7133 [27NO] (see H. Res. 1162), H9743 [29NO]

——— disapprove President’s failure to support U.S. intelligence on interference in elections, oppose future secret meetings with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, and submit any agreements to Congress for approval (see H. Res. 1021), H7155 [24JY]

——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (see S. Res. 402), S875 [12FE] (see H. Res. 749), H1266 [26FE]

——— impose sanctions against financial institutions in response to continued occupation of Ukraine (see H.R. 6423), H6557 [18JY]

——— impose sanctions against those responsible for chemical weapons attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter (see H.R. 5428), H3059 [5AP]

Saudi Arabia: condemn and hold Mohammed bin Salman and those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, call for negotiations to end war in Yemen and dispute with Qatar, and urge release of political prisoners (see S. Res. 714), S7319 [5DE]

Senate: establish John S. McCain III Human Rights Commission (see S. Res. 718), S7385 [10DE]

Small business: establish small business development centers internationally and promote international commerce (see H.R. 6706), H7870 [5SE]

Southeast Asia: require a strategy for engagement with Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (see H.R. 6828), H8725 [13SE]

Sports: establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for doping fraud violations at major international competitions (see H.R. 6067), H5093 [12JN]

——— establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for doping fraud violations at major international competitions and require sharing of information with U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (see S. 3790), S7926 [19DE]

Syria: require a report on U.S. strategy (see S. 2882), S2773 [17MY]

Taiwan: advocate for inclusion in certain international organizations (see S. 2962), S2924 [24MY]

——— support diplomatic alliances around the world (see S. 3406), S6028 [4SE]

Taiwan Defense Assessment Commission: establish (see H.R. 5680), H3781 [7MY]

Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S5267 [24JY]

Tibetan Rights Day: designate (see H. Res. 743), H1217 [16FE]

——— observance (see S. Res. 408), S1165 [15FE] (see S. Res. 429), S1578 [8MR]

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT): observe anniversary and urge compliance or ratification by certain countries to this and other nuclear weapon treaties (see S. Res. 562), S4734 [28JN]

Turkey: express concern relative to anticipated purchase of Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile batteries (see H. Res. 951), H5362 [20JN]

——— grant Ecumenical Patriarchate international recognition, ecclesiastic succession, and the right to train clergy and elect Holy Synod members from any nationality and call for respect of religious and human rights (see H. Res. 732), H974 [7FE]

U.N.: establish U.S. policy relative to contributions to U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (see H.R. 6451), H6588 [19JY]

——— object to resolution criticizing U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel (see H. Res. 684), H169 [11JA]

——— redirect U.S. funding from U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East to other entities providing assistance to Palestinians living in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon (see S. 3425), S6059 [6SE]

U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea: urge Senate to ratify (see S. Res. 598), S5455 [30JY]

U.S. Agency for Global Media: avoid duplication of public diplomacy programs and efforts and improve research and evaluation of public diplomacy (see S. 3654), S7051 [15NO]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (see S. 3057), S3760 [12JN] (see H.R. 5788), H3975 [15MY]

——— provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), consideration (see H. Res. 934), H5092 [12JN]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (see S. Res. 435), S1735 [14MR] (see H. Res. 931), H5021 [8JN]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see S. Res. 731), S7586 [13DE] (see H. Res. 1174), H9820 [10DE]

Venezuela: condemn deteriorating situation and resulting regional humanitarian crisis, affirm support for legitimate National Assembly and Supreme Court, and urge further regional action in support of democracy (see H. Res. 1006), H6588 [19JY]

Victims of Communism Month: observance (see S. Res. 587), S5130 [23JY]

Western Hemisphere: reaffirm importance of preserving free and fair elections and strengthening democratic institutions and reject efforts by Venezuela, Russia, and others to interfere with elections (see H. Res. 843), H3506 [24AP]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1211 [15FE]

World Bank Group: increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), consideration (see H. Res. 693), H403 [16JA]

World Food Day: designate (see S. Res. 679), S6816 [11OC] (see H. Res. 1113), H9414 [2OC]

World Hepatitis Day: observance (see S. Res. 600), S5518 [31JY] (see H. Res. 1038), H7725 [26JY]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 489), S2485 [26AP]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 501), S2517 [7MY] (see H. Res. 875), H3782 [7MY]

World Refugee Day: observance (see S. Res. 552), S4281 [20JN]

World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 427), S1578 [8MR] (see H. Res. 770), H1507 [9MR]

World Wildlife Day: designate (see S. Res. 420), S1316 [1MR]

Cloture motions

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7567 [13DE], S7650 [17DE]

Cost Estimates

Global Aviation System Security Reform Act (H.R. 4559): CBO, H43 [9JA]

Excerpts

President Trump’s and President Putin’s Press Conference Following Their Summit in Helsinki, E1030 [18JY]

Letters

Dept. of Defense efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel: Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H1088 [13FE]

——— Representative Thornberry, Committee on Armed Services (House), H1088 [13FE]

Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act: Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H6316 [17JY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6316 [17JY]

Georgia Support Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H10141 [12DE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H10141 [12DE]

Hezbollah (terrorist organization) additional sanctions imposition: Representative Goodlatte, Commmittee on the Judiciary (House), H8876 [25SE]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H8876 [25SE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8876, H8877 [25SE]

International Insurance Standards Act: Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H6009 [10JY]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H6009 [10JY]

——— Representative Sessions, Committee on Rules (House), H6009 [10JY]

Multilateral development bank authorizations: Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H447 [17JA]

National Strategy for Combating the Financing of Transnational Criminal Organizations Act: Chuck Canterbury, National Fraternal Order of Police, H1398 [6MR]

Peace Corps Reform Act: Representative Foxx, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H6023 [10JY]

——— Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H6022 [10JY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6023 [10JY]

Preventing Iranian Destabilization of Iraq Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H9594 [27NO]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H9595 [27NO]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H9594, H9595 [27NO]

Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H8851 [25SE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8851 [25SE]

Rescuing Animals With Rewards (RAWR) Act: Kitty Block, Humane Society of the U.S., Sara Amundson, Human Society Legislative Fund (organization), and Teresa M. Telecky, Humane Society International, H8156 [12SE]

——— Wildlife Conservation Society, H8156 [12SE]

Save Our Seas Act: Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), E1356 [2OC]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E1356 [2OC]

Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act: Representative Gowdy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5167 [14JN]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5167 [14JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5167 [14JN]

World Bank Group Uganda Transport Sector Development Project: Representatives Huizenga and Moore, Committee on Financial Services (House), H443 [17JA]

Lists

NATO members meeting 2% gross domestic product commitment to defense spending, H5994 [10JY]

NATO members not meeting 2% gross domestic product commitment to defense spending, H5994 [10JY]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Foreign Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process: President Trump, S250 [17JA], H430 [17JA]

National Emergency Relative to the Threat of Foreign Interference in the U.S. Elections: President Trump, S6139 [12SE], H8164 [12SE]

National Emergency Relative to the Western Balkans: President Trump, S4368 [25JN], H5577 [22JN]

National Emergency Relative to Transnational Criminal Organizations: President Trump, S5129 [23JY], H6592 [23JY]

Motions

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), S7865 [19DE]

Hezbollah (terrorist organization): impose additional sanctions (S. 1595), S6880 [11OC]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7566 [13DE]

Remarks in House

Africa: impact of Chinese activity, engagement, and influence in sub-Saharan Africa, E279 [8MR]

——— promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (H.R. 4819), H6312–H6315 [17JY], E1030 [18JY]

AID: Food for Peace program funding, H1231 [26FE]

——— submit to Congress a report on development and use of global health innovations in programs, projects, and activities (H.R. 1660), H439, H440 [17JA], E59 [18JA]

American Human Rights Council: anniversary, E1449 [23OC]

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), H10130–H10138 [12DE]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (H.R. 3030), H3571–H3573 [25AP], H6315–H6319 [17JY], E493 [18AP], E1030 [18JY]

——— authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (S. 1158), H10546, H10547 [21DE]

Aviation: conduct a global aviation security review (H.R. 4559), H41–H43 [9JA], E47 [16JA]

——— provide for third-party testing of airport security screening technology (H.R. 4561), H36–H38 [9JA]

Azerbaijan: anniversary of Soviet attack on citizens of Baku, E164 [8FE], E221, E222 [26FE]

Bangladesh: promote free, fair, and credible elections, respect freedoms of speech and the press, provide security for minorities participating in election, and commend acceptance of Rohingya refugees from Burma (H. Res. 1169), H10142 [12DE], E1664 [13DE]

Bolivia: human rights violations, H6468 [18JY]

Burma: condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees (H. Res. 1091), H10061–H10065 [11DE], E1703 [20DE]

Cameroon: human rights violations, E942 [28JN]

China: disapprove Chinese Civil Aviation Authority decision to expand civil air routes in the Taiwan Strait, E96 [25JA], E101 [29JA], E119 [30JA], E165 [8FE]

——— human rights violations, E1004 [12JY]

——— impact of increasing influence in global affairs, H541–H547 [18JA]

——— imposition of Communist control over Larung Gar Monastery in Tibet, E117 [30JA]

——— political and economic impact of One Belt One Road initiative to expand Chinese exports and trade access through infrastructure investment projects in Asia and Europe, E728 [24MY]

——— urge increased pressure on Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to end intercontinental ballistic missile development, H543 [18JA]

Climate: impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, H420 [17JA]

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: hearing on International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala role in alleged persecution of Bitkov family by Russia, E577 [1MY]

Congressional Black Caucus: tribute, E1747 [3JA]

Congressional-Executive Commission on China: hearing on ‘‘Surveillance, Suppression, and Mass Detention—Xinjiang’s Human Rights Crisis’’, E1101 [27JY]

Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act: implementation, H69 [9JA]

Courts: provide victims of Holocaust-era persecution and their heirs a fair opportunity to recover works of art confiscated or misappropriated by the Nazis, H3463 [24AP]

Dept. of Defense: intensify efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel (H. Res. 129), H1087–H1090 [13FE]

Dept. of State: authorize rewards for thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to transnational organized crime (H.R. 6197), H8155–H8157 [12SE]

——— certify that U.S. assistance funds to Israel do not support military detention, interrogation, abuse, or ill-treatment of Palestinian children (H.R. 4391), H7094 [24JY]

——— decision to not impose certain sanctions on Russia, H693 [30JA]

——— develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in WHO (H.R. 3320), H58–H62 [9JA], E24 [10JA], E49 [16JA], E119 [30JA]

——— establish Office of Anti-Corruption Relating to Illicit Russian Financial Activities in Europe (H.R. 2820), H4141, H4142 [17MY]

——— importance of Bureau of Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism in war on terrorism, E1529 [15NO]

——— monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally by elevating position of Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism to the rank of Ambassador (H.R. 1911), H8150–H8153 [12SE], E697 [21MY], E1253, E1257 [13SE]

——— report on progress of certain European countries on the return of, or restitution for, wrongfully confiscated or transferred Holocaust-era assets (S. 447), H3460–H3464 [24AP], E535 [25AP]

——— require report on intercountry adoptions from countries that have enacted or continued policies which have halted or significantly reduced adoption rates (H.R. 5626), H6015–H6017 [10JY], E678 [17MY]

——— study countries at risk of genocide and mass atrocities and craft training of Foreign Service Officers to address such risks, H3571, H3573 [25AP]

——— support U.S. international cyber diplomacy by establishing an Ambassador to lead cyber diplomacy efforts, rejecting Internet censorship, and including Internet freedoms in human rights reports (H.R. 3776), H435–H439 [17JA]

——— tribute to foreign national employees working at U.S. embassies, H3840 [9MY]

——— tribute to Fulbright Program, H9474 [13NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: reform Federal Insurance Office (H.R. 3861), E826 [12JN]

Diseases and disorders: combating malaria funding, E191 [15FE]

Drugs: address trafficking of illicit fentanyl and urge Mexico and China to assist in stopping such trafficking, H543, H544 [18JA]

Eastern Europe: affirm U.S. support to Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova in their effort to retain political sovereignty and territorial integrity (H. Res. 955), H7090 [24JY]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (H.R. 2408), H1479 [8MR], E1385 [9OC]

——— enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), H10547, H10548 [21DE]

Europe: commend history and achievements of people of African descent and Black Europeans, promote racial equality, and combat discrimination (H. Res. 925), E782 [6JN]

Foreign policy: analysis of radical Islamic fundamentalism as new global threat, H78 [9JA], H5274 [19JN], H9814–H9818 [10DE]

——— assess status of the war on terrorism, E563 [27AP], E1529 [15NO]

——— assessment of meeting between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, H5025, H5078 [12JN], H5104, H5106, H5138 [13JN], H5160 [14JN]

——— efforts to negotiate talks between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, H4725 [24MY], H4744 [5JN]

——— formation of trilateral group by Moldova, Georgia, and Ukraine to address Russian aggression and occupation, H1356 [5MR]

——— provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), H9734, H9736 [29NO], E397 [5AP]

——— provide developing countries access to clean water and proper sanitation, H3084 [10AP]

——— reaffirm commitment to nuclear non-proliferation, E1127 [7AU]

——— report on congressional delegation trip to the Middle East to visit National Guardsmen deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom Spartan Shield, H9578 [27NO]

——— role of the U.S. in world affairs, H5140–H5142 [13JN]

Foundation for Ethnic Understanding: tribute to celebration of relationship between Azerbaijan and Israel, E526 [24AP]

Georgia (country): anniversary of Russian occupation, H6473 [18JY]

——— reaffirm strategic partnership with the U.S., and address alleged mistreatment and harassment of U.S. companies doing business in Georgia, E906 [25JN]

——— reaffirm strategic partnership with the U.S., and promote U.S. companies doing business in Georgia, H6274 [17JY]

——— support territorial integrity, sanction Russian occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions, increase cybersecurity cooperation, and assist ability to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda (H.R. 6219), H6473 [18JY], H10140–H10142 [12DE], E1158 [17AU], E1656 [12DE]

Germany: tribute to Munich Security Conference, E229 [27FE]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5129), E498 [18AP]

——— reauthorize (S. 2269), H9369 [28SE]

Guatemala: U.S. policy, E488 [17AP]

Hezbollah (terrorist organization): condemn construction of attack tunnels along Israeli border, H9773 [10DE]

——— impose additional sanctions (S. 1595), H8872–H8878 [25SE]

——— impose sanctions on foreign persons responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (H.R. 3342), Senate amendments, H10078, H10079 [11DE]

Insurance: preserve State-based system of insurance regulation and provide greater oversight and transparency of international insurance standards setting processes (H.R. 4537), H6007–H6010 [10JY]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media, H65 [9JA]

——— condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (H. Res. 676), H51–H57, H59, H66–H72 [9JA], H129 [10JA], H3466 [24AP], E28 [10JA], E39 [12JA], E52 [17JA], E78 [19JA]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (H. Res. 274), H8250 [13SE], H10138–H10140 [12DE], E1687 [19DE]

——— human rights violations, E324 [15MR]

——— impose sanctions relative to oil sales to Syria and sponsoring terrorist organizations, H9670 [28NO]

——— impose terrorism-related sanctions against As-Saib Ahl Al-Haq and Harakat Hizballah Al-Nujaba and publish a list of armed groups receiving assistance from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, H9596 [27NO]

——— impose terrorism-related sanctions against As-Saib Ahl Al-Haq and Harakat Hizballah Al-Nujaba and publish a list of armed groups receiving assistance from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (H.R. 4238), E89 [22JA], E1468 [26OC]

——— report on Iranian expenditures supporting foreign military and terrorist activities, H4656 [23MY]

——— role in instability in Iraq, E1160 [17AU]

——— status of agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, H3765 [7MY], H3788 [8MY], H3924 [10MY]

Iraq: facilitate safe return of displaced peoples, support establishment of self-governing province, and rehabilitate war-ravaged areas in Nineveh Plain to preserve homeland and heritage of religious minorities (H. Res. 741), E1127 [7AU]

——— impose sanctions on persons, including Iran and its affiliates, that threaten the peace or stability of Iraq (H.R. 4591), H9593–H9597 [27NO]

Israel: celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (H. Res. 835), H3912 [10MY], H3959 [15MY]

——— condemn attacks at borders, E1028 [18JY]

——— reaffirm U.S. support, condemn U.N. Human Rights Council for certain wasteful and abusive actions that target Israel, and support expansion of anti-boycott laws to international organizations (H. Res. 728), H1381 [6MR]

——— urge relisting of Airbnb rental homes in West Bank, H9658 [27NO]

Japan: urge resolution to international parental child abduction case, H5753 [27JN]

Kazakhstan: recognize role in ensuring regional and global security and commend commitment to nuclear nonproliferation and efforts to combat terrorism, E33 [11JA]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn intercontinental ballistic missile development and support U.S. sanctions and international pressure to abandon missile programs, E62 [18JA]

——— human rights violations, H6272 [17JY], E90 [22JA], E998 [11JY]

——— peace agreement with South Korea, H3728 [27AP]

——— release of American prisoners, H3919 [10MY]

——— role of U.S. diplomatic negotiations relative to nuclear missile programs, H2032 [22MR]

Korea, Republic of: recognize importance of U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance to regional stability and security and reaffirm need to cooperate in applying pressure to peacefully end North Korean nuclear program (H. Res. 1149), H10065–H10068 [11DE]

——— tribute to upcoming peace talks involving the U.S., North Korea, and South Korea, H3083 [10AP]

Korean Peninsula: commend diplomatic negotiations on denuclearization (H. Res. 861), E577 [1MY]

——— diplomatic negotiations on denuclearization, E1688 [19DE]

Law enforcement: develop a national strategy to combat financial networks of transnational organized criminals, H6310 [17JY]

——— develop a national strategy to combat financial networks of transnational organized criminals (H.R. 4768), H1395–H1398 [6MR]

Libya: human rights violations, E324 [15MR]

Macron, Emmanuel: address to Congress, H3586 [26AP]

——— U.S. visit by French President, H3563 [25AP], E531 [25AP]

March for Science: tribute, E473 [16AP]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), E141 [6FE], E1030 [18JY]

——— provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), Senate amendments, H9600–H9604 [27NO], E1606 [6DE]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, E246 [1MR], E260 [5MR]

——— anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E221, E222 [26FE]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, prioritize strategy to counter Russian efforts to interfere in U.S. elections, and promote alliances and partnerships for shared challenges, H6179 [13JY], H6267 [17JY], H6472 [18JY]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment and support efforts to counter Russian aggression, E1165 [21AU]

——— support efforts to counter Russian aggression in Ukraine, E1582 [29NO]

——— tribute to NATO Parliamentary Assembly, E229 [27FE]

——— urge member countries to meet or exceed their gross domestic product percentage commitment to defense spending, H5994 [10JY], H6047 [11JY], H6179, H6193 [13JY], H6272 [17JY]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance, H6473, H6474 [18JY]

News media: allegations of media bias relative to climate change, H3589 [26AP]

Nicaragua: condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support democratic efforts, call for release of wrongfully detained individuals, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (H. Res. 981), H7171, H7194–H7197 [25JY]

——— human rights violations, H3459 [24AP], H4852 [7JN], H5158 [14JN]

——— oppose loans at international financial institutions unless effective steps are taken to hold free, fair, and transparent elections (H.R. 1918), H4590 [23MY], H4785 [6JN], H4852 [7JN]

——— oppose loans at international financial institutions unless effective steps are taken to hold free, fair, and transparent elections (H.R. 1918), Senate amendment, H10077, H10078 [11DE]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), H7640–H7645 [25JY]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), Senate amendment, H10346–H10366, H10398 [20DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 3508), H9135–H9138 [27SE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of International Campaign To Abolish Nuclear Weapons (organization) for peace, E212 [23FE]

Northern Ireland: anniversary of Good Friday Agreement, H1616 [15MR], E422 [10AP]

——— reaffirm support for Good Friday Agreement as the framework for sustainable peace, H10033 [11DE]

——— reaffirm support for Good Friday Agreement as the framework for sustainable peace, address certain failings in implementation of such Agreement, and call for inquiry into Patrick Finucane murder (H. Res. 777), E394 [5AP]

Obama, Barack: allegations of interference in DEA investigation into drug trafficking and money laundering by Hezbollah (terrorist organization) in order to secure agreement relative to Iran’s nuclear program, H68, H69 [9JA]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: determine if Iran has used funds from sanctions relief or certain payments to sponsor terrorist organizations, for illicit narcotics activities, or military operations in Syria (H.R. 6774), H8905 [26SE]

——— produce a national intelligence estimate of revenue sources of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, H6148, H6149 [12JY]

——— submit report on establishment of the Foreign Malign Influence Response Center to provide comprehensive assessment of foreign efforts to influence U.S. processes and elections, H6152 [12JY]

——— submit report on Iranian expenditures supporting foreign military and terrorist activities, H6153, H6154 [12JY]

Olympic Games: tribute to New York participants, H1380 [6MR]

——— tribute to Olympic Winter Games, H486 [18JA], E165 [8FE]

Pacific Islands region: reaffirm U.S. commitment to, support cooperation with, increase frequency of visits between leaders of, and promote economic development in countries and territories (H. Res. 1157), H10068–H10070 [11DE]

Pakistan: human rights violations, H5967 [28JN], H7672 [25JY], E703 [22MY], E1327 [27SE]

——— placement on Financial Action Task Force grey list of countries that have failed to combat terrorist financing, H3590 [26AP]

Peace Corps: improve health care standards and access for current and returned volunteers, assist and protect sexual assault victims, increase disability payments, and improve oversight and management (H.R. 2259), H539 [18JA], H3402 [18AP], H5157 [14JN], H5993, H6019–H6025 [10JY], E673 [17MY], E999 [11JY]

Peru: tribute to Summit of the Americas, H3330 [16AP]

Phoenix, AZ: anniversary of sister city relationship with Taipei, Taiwan, E1719 [20DE]

Power resources: global competitiveness of U.S. oil and gas industry, H5349–H5355 [20JN], E719 [23MY]

Putin, Vladimir: reelection as Russian President, H1737 [21MR]

Russia: address efforts to undermine U.S. judicial system, E907 [25JN]

——— condemn chemical weapons attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter, H2030 [22MR]

——— condemn chemical weapons attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter, extend sympathies to those affected by the attack, and reaffirm U.S.-British relationship (H. Res. 786), H1645 [15MR]

——— condemn destabilizing activities and call on Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to explain why it continues to plan to hold the World Cup in Russia based on such activities (H. Res. 926), E785 [6JN]

——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, H9731 [29NO]

——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (H. Res. 1162), H10075, H10076 [11DE], E1668 [13DE]

——— historical assessment of efforts to undermine democracy, H2032–H2037 [22MR]

——— human rights violations, H1376 [6MR]

——— impact on European energy security, H6477 [18JY], E1030 [18JY]

——— impose sanctions against financial institutions in response to continued occupation of Ukraine (H.R. 6423), E1028 [18JY]

——— prohibit U.S. recognition of annexation of Crimea, H6048 [11JY]

San Francisco, CA: tribute to Bay Area Climate Action Forum, E897 [22JN]

Sister Cities International (organization): tribute to annual conference, E1072 [25JY]

Sports: establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for doping fraud violations at major international competitions (H.R. 6067), H5186–H5188 [14JN], E829 [12JN]

——— use of state-run doping programs by certain foreign countries in international competitions, E1078 [26JY]

Sri Lanka: address human rights concerns, provide accountability for war crimes, and call for inclusion of religious and ethnic groups, E887 [21JN]

STAND (organization): tribute, H3571 [25AP]

Syria: anniversary of start of civil war, H1616, H1646 [15MR], E274 [7MR], E322, E328, E329 [15MR], E369 [26MR]

——— condemn attacks on hospitals and medical personnel, allow humanitarian assistance, and conduct investigation of human rights violations (H. Res. 632), H479 [18JA]

——— halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, and hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes, H3085 [10AP], H3130 [11AP]

——— halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, and hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes (H.R. 1677), H3583 [26AP], H5968, H5969 [28JN], H9602 [27NO], H10109 [12DE], E328 [15MR]

——— ongoing civil war, H3400 [18AP], H5968–H5970 [28JN]

Tibet: promote access for U.S. officials, journalists, and citizens to Tibetan areas of China (H.R. 1872), H689 [30JA], H8849–H8853 [25SE]

Toledo Sister Cities International (organization): anniversary, E1240 [12SE]

Trump, President: decision to withdraw U.S. from agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, H3869 [9MY], H4593 [23MY], H5967 [28JN], H6033–H6037 [10JY]

——— evaluation of administration, H5821 [28JN], H7166 [25JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, H3924–H3926 [10MY], H4270 [21MY], H4725 [24MY], H6032 [10JY], H6192 [13JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy and the Middle East, H3155 [12AP], H8250 [13SE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, H1381 [6MR], H3962 [15MY], H3986 [16MY], H4153 [17MY], H4853, H4854, H4858 [7JN], H6246–H6252 [16JY], H7091 [24JY], H7785 [4SE], H7833 [5SE], H7880 [6SE], H8895 [26SE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Russia, H897 [6FE], H6245 [16JY]

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, H6256–H6258 [16JY], H6267 [17JY], H6468, H6470, H6471, H6475, H6476, H6477 [18JY], H6578 [19JY], H6635 [23JY], E1030 [18JY]

U.N.: urge recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, H9100 [27SE]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: prohibit imposition of civil penalties against Postal Service for acceptance of opioid shipments lacking advance electronic data, H5170 [14JN]

——— provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments, H5515 [22JN]

——— provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), H5001 [8JN], H5163–H5172 [14JN], E901 [22JN]

——— provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), consideration (H. Res. 934), H5107–H5115 [13JN], E841 [14JN]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (H. Res. 931), H10079, H10080 [11DE]

Vietnam: human rights violations, H540 [18JA]

Water for the Poor Act: implementation, H5004 [8JN]

Wofford College: tribute to Hipp Center for National Security and Foreign Policy, E936 [27JN]

Women’s Entrepreneurship Day: observance, E1538 [16NO]

World AIDS Day: observance, H9746 [30NO]

World Bank Group: direct Dept. of the Treasury to promote certain policy reforms while maintaining International Development Association funding, H441, H445 [17JA]

——— increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), H161 [11JA], H440–H454 [17JA]

——— increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), consideration (H. Res. 693), H423–H429 [17JA]

——— modify Dept. of the Treasury reporting requirement to ensure promotion of a reduction in government barriers to entrepreneurship as an important component of poverty reduction, H449, H450 [17JA]

——— report steps taken to ensure G-5 nonimmigrant visa holders employed by World Bank diplomats and staff are informed of the protections afforded to them, H450 [17JA]

World Refugee Day: observance, H5293 [20JN]

Remarks in Senate

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (H.R. 4819), S7950 [19DE]

AID: submit to Congress a report on development and use of global health innovations in programs, projects, and activities (H.R. 1660), S8002 [20DE]

Arctic regions: establish a congressionally chartered seaway development corporation (S. 3740), S7435 [11DE]

Arctic Research Commission: modify membership (S. 3739), S7432–S7434 [11DE]

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), S3399 [11JN], S7278, S7284 [4DE]

——— develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), House amendment, S7865–S7867 [19DE]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (S. 1158), S7522, S7523 [12DE]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: call for democratic reforms, inclusion of all ethnic groups in the political process, and sanctions against corrupt officials, S6124 [12SE]

Burma: condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts (S. Res. 376), S489–S492 [24JA], S2304 [19AP], S5884 [23AU]

——— release Dept. of State report on atrocities committed against Rohingya people and investigate and hold accountable those responsible for committing crimes against humanity, S5884, S5911 [23AU]

Central African Republic: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S2431 [25AP]

China: impact of increasing influence in global affairs, S2056–S2058 [11AP]

Climate: effects of climate change, S7217 [29NO]

——— impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S13–S16 [3JA], S1676 [13MR], S5899 [23AU], S6485–S6488 [3OC], S6706 [9OC], S6778, S6787, S6788 [11OC], S6950 [14NO]

——— impact of climate change on human conflict, violence, and stability of governments, S1678 [13MR]

——— impact of climate change on national security, S5055 [18JY]

——— impact of climate change on potential risk of a ‘‘carbon bubble’’ and subsequent instability of financial markets, S4904–S4906 [11JY]

——— impact of climate change on public health, S2252 [18AP]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings, S7338 [6DE], S7867–S7870 [19DE]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings (S. Res. 708), S7136–S7138 [27NO], S7170–S7175 [28NO]

Commission on the National Defense Strategy for the U.S.: release of ‘‘Providing for the Common Defense—Assessment and Recommendations of the National Defense Strategy Commission’’ report, S6970–S6973 [15NO], S7413 [11DE], S7749–S7752, S7754, S7759 [18DE], S7852 [19DE]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: call for the holding of credible elections and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens (S. Res. 386), S4967 [16JY]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S3276 [7JN], S6954–S6956 [14NO], S7020 [15NO]

Connecticut: tribute to refugee support agencies and constituents for efforts to assist refugees, S4269 [20JN]

Dept. of Defense: allow transfer of resources to other Federal agencies to support stability operations in post-conflict zones, S4025 [19JN]

——— prohibit funding in support of Saudi Arabia-led intervention in Yemen until certification that such intervention complies with humanitarian laws and does not target civilians, S5797–S5799 [22AU], S7119 [27NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Arctic Executive Steering Committee (S. 3739), S7432–S7434 [11DE]

Dept. of State: anniversary of Fulbright Program, S6218 [18SE]

——— decision to not impose certain sanctions on Russia, S559 [30JA], S808 [8FE]

——— International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala funding, S2963 [4JN]

Drugs: address trafficking of illicit fentanyl, S3945–S3947 [14JN], S6049 [6SE]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), S7524 [12DE]

Ethiopia: assessment of political and economic history and U.S. policy, S2284–S2287 [18AP]

Foreign policy: assessment of meeting between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, S3729–S3731, S3735 [12JN], S3864, S3865 [13JN], S3930, S3936 [14JN], S4268 [20JN], S4830 [9JY], S5465 [31JY]

——— efforts to negotiate talks between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, S2229 [18AP], S2290 [19AP], S2373 [24AP], S2690 [16MY], S2890 [24MY], S2956 [4JN], S3018 [6JN], S3288 [7JN]

——— provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), S639 [6FE], S808 [8FE], S4338 [21JN]

——— reaffirm congressional support for U.S. intelligence agencies and diplomats and declare that an attack on election system by a foreign power is a hostile act, S5247 [24JY]

——— strengthen NATO, combat international cybercrime, and impose additional sanctions on Russia (S. 3336), S7128 [27NO]

——— waiver of secondary sanctions against countries or entities for significant transactions with Russian defense and intelligence sector, S5542, S5545–S5547 [1AU]

Foreign trade: importance of bilateral trade agreements, S2055 [11AP], S6466 [3OC]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (S. 2269), S4248, S4249 [19JN]

Guatemala: decision by President Morales to not renew International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala, S6051 [6SE], S7857 [19DE]

Haley, Nikki: resignation as U.N. Ambassador, S6703 [9OC], S6758 [10OC]

Hezbollah (terrorist organization): impose additional sanctions (S. 1595), House amendment, S6880 [11OC]

——— impose sanctions on foreign persons responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (H.R. 3342), S6881 [11OC]

Human Rights Day: observance (S. Res. 731), S7625 [13DE]

International Baccalaureate (organization): anniversary, S1626 [12MR]

International Parental Child Abduction Month: observance (S. Res. 431), S2330 [19AP]

International trade: include in prohibitions on boycotts against U.S. allies boycotts fostered by international governmental organizations against Israel and direct Eximbank to oppose boycotts against Israel (S. 720), S7233 [29NO]

International Women’s Day: observance, S1539 [8MR]

——— support goals (S. Res. 426), S2280, S2281 [18AP]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly, S126 [10JA]

——— status of agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, S126 [10JA], S1305 [1MR]

Israel: celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (S. Res. 502), S2633 [14MY]

——— reaffirm relationship with the U.S., S6767 [10OC]

Kagame, Paul: tribute to leadership and efforts by Rwandan President to rebuild economy and infrastructure, S454–S458 [23JA]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn intercontinental ballistic missile development, implement sanctions to force weapon dismantlement, and plan for military contingencies to defend U.S. and regional security (S. Res. 361), S61 [8JA]

——— impose sanctions (S. 1591), S495 [24JA]

——— release of American prisoners, S2557, S2558, S2563 [9MY], S2599, S2600 [10MY]

Korea, Republic of: U.S. military presence on Korean Peninsula, S3288 [7JN]

Law enforcement: improve access to data stored across borders by encouraging governments to develop a framework for technology companies to comply with investigative demands, S1923 [22MR]

——— improve access to data stored across borders by encouraging governments to develop a framework for technology companies to comply with investigative demands (S. 2383), S595 [5FE]

Macron, Emmanuel: U.S. visit by French President, S2400, S2416–S2418 [25AP]

Middle East: call for Saudia Arabia to end blockade of Yemen and allow humanitarian assistance to treat disease and famine, S7485 [12DE]

——— hold those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death and human rights and international law violations in Saudi Arabia accountable, and support peaceful resolution and end U.S. involvement in Yemen civil war (S.J. Res. 69), S7539, S7565, S7566 [13DE]

——— impose sanctions on persons, including Iran and its affiliates, that threaten the peace or stability of Iraq, and address the emergency in Syria (S. 138), S1335 [5MR]

——— provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), S6876–S6879 [11OC]

——— require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen (S.J. Res. 55), S1810, S1817 [20MR]

——— require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen (S.J. Res. 58), S7159 [28NO]

——— support peaceful resolution to Yemen civil war, report on international law violations, suspend Saudi arms sales and support, and hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable (S. 3652), S7119 [27NO], S7160 [28NO], S7201 [29NO], S7487 [12DE], S7562 [13DE]

NASA: anniversary, S7376 [10DE]

National Freedom Day: observance (S. Res. 385), S553 [29JA], S697 [7FE]

National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month: observance (S. Res. 385), S553 [29JA], S697 [7FE]

NATO: oppose U.S. withdrawal, require advice and consent of the Senate to modify or terminate North Atlantic Treaty, and authorize Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senate in opposition to withdrawal (S.J. Res. 62), S5426 [26JY]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment, S5058 [18JY]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment, accept recommendations of allies to combat Russian cyber warfare, and support efforts to counter Russian aggression (S. Res. 535), S3010 [6JN]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, prioritize strategy to counter Russian efforts to interfere in U.S. elections, and promote alliances and partnerships for shared challenges, S4860–S4866, S4868 [10JY], S4896 [11JY], S4934 [12JY], S5244 [24JY]

——— urge member countries to meet or exceed their gross domestic product percentage commitment to defense spending, S4938 [12JY]

Nicaragua: oppose loans at international financial institutions unless effective steps are taken to hold free, fair, and transparent elections (H.R. 1918), S7143 [27NO]

Niger: human rights violations, S5000 [17JY]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), House amendment, S7566 [13DE], S7639–S7642, S7644–S7646, S7649 [17DE], S7737, S7739, S7740, S7742–S7749, S7752–S7765, S7769–S7771, S7773–S7782 [18DE], S7828, S7838–S7841, S7916–S7918 [19DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), unanimous-consent agreement, S7781 [18DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), unanimous-consent request, S7753, S7758, S7778 [18DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 3508), S6330–S6334 [26SE], S6489 [3OC]

Obama, Barack: allegations of interference in DEA investigation into drug trafficking and money laundering by Hezbollah (terrorist organization) in order to secure agreement relative to Iran’s nuclear program, S16 [3JA]

Olympic Games: tribute to Minnesota participants (S. Res. 417), S1306, S1307 [1MR]

——— tribute to U.S. participants in 2018 Olympic Winter Games (S. Res. 392), S1306, S1307 [1MR]

——— tribute to Vermont participants, S1732 [14MR]

Peace Corps: improve health care standards and access for current and returned volunteers, assist and protect sexual assault victims, increase disability payments, and improve oversight and management (H.R. 2259), S6280 [24SE]

Power resources: impact of efforts to transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to clean and renewable energy, S2377 [24AP]

Putin, Vladimir: reelection as Russian President, S1880 [21MR]

Religion: condemn anti-Semitism, S2472 [26AP]

Renewable energy: economic benefits of clean energy technologies, S7346, S7347 [6DE]

Russia: accept U.S. intelligence on interference in U.S. elections, protect future elections from interference, implement sanctions, and oppose interference in special counsel investigation (S. Res. 582), S5083–S5085 [19JY]

——— accept U.S. intelligence on interference in U.S. elections, protect future elections from interference, implement sanctions, and oppose interference in special counsel investigation (S. Res. 582), unanimous-consent request, S5084 [19JY]

——— address Russian Air Force violation of de-escalation zone in southwestern Syria, S4706 [28JN]

——— address use of hybrid warfare methods including assassination, political violence, intimidation, and detention through sanctions, diplomatic pressure, assistance to pro-democracy groups, and international law enforcement, S6762–S6766 [10OC]

——— commend Dept. of Justice investigation of interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions (S. Res. 583), S5081, S5087, S5088 [19JY], S5259 [24JY]

——— commend Dept. of Justice investigation of interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions (S. Res. 583), unanimous-consent request, S5085–S5087 [19JY], S5258, S5259 [24JY]

——— condemn ongoing occupation of, and human rights violations in, Crimea and call for continued sanctions against those engaged in such illegal occupation (S. Res. 571), S4861 [10JY]

——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, S7127 [27NO], S7150 [28NO]

——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (S. Res. 709), S7247 [29NO]

——— develop strategy to counter illicit Russian financial activities, S1268–S1271 [28FE]

——— enforce sanctions, conduct hearings on U.S.-Russia summit meeting, protect special counsel investigation, and address security of U.S. elections, S4986–S4990 [17JY]

——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (S. Res. 402), S1372 [6MR]

——— impose sanctions for enabling Syria to use chemical weapons against the Syrian population, S2229 [18AP]

Senate NATO Observer Group: reestablish, S2256 [18AP], S5059 [18JY]

Sneddon, David L.: investigate disappearance of U.S. citizen in China (S. Res. 92), S7246, S7247 [29NO]

South Sudan: appoint special envoy, develop strategy to incentivize Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) members to end conflict, improve coordination with allies on foreign aid, and pursue U.N. sanctions, S4839 [9JY]

——— human rights violations, S5825 [22AU]

Supreme Court: impact of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech relative to bipartisanship in addressing climate change, S7347 [6DE]

Syria: halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, and hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes (H.R. 1677), unanimous-consent request, S7887 [19DE]

——— ongoing civil war, S1575 [8MR], S6183 [17SE]

Taiwan: advocate for inclusion in certain international organizations (S. 2962), S3400 [11JN]

Tibet: promote access for U.S. officials, journalists, and citizens to Tibetan areas of China (H.R. 1872), S7427, S7453 [11DE]

Tibetan Rights Day: observance (S. Res. 408), S1167 [15FE]

——— observance (S. Res. 429), S2442 [25AP]

Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: withdrawal, S6465 [3OC]

Treaties and agreements: assessment of U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change Paris Agreement annual Conference of the Parties meeting, S7418–S7421 [11DE]

Trump, President: assessment of views on climate change, S14 [3JA]

——— decision to withdraw U.S. from agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, S2537, S2541 [8MY], S2586 [9MY], S2601 [10MY]

——— evaluation of administration, S3274, S3275 [7JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, S246 [17JA], S1307–S1309 [1MR], S1646, S1647 [13MR]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S511 [25JA], S1818–S1824 [20MR], S3881 [13JN], S4860–S4866 [10JY], S4934, S4938 [12JY], S5229 [24JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy and use of social media, S3 [3JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, S215 [17JA], S2637 [14MY], S2673–S2675 [15MY], S2760 [17MY], S2784 [21MY], S2804 [22MY], S3002 [6JN], S3271, S3285 [7JN], S3752, S3753 [12JN], S4256, S4260 [20JN], S4315 [21JN], S4357 [25JN], S4465 [27JN], S5355 [25JY], S5399 [26JY], S5566 [1AU], S7149 [28NO]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Iran, S35 [4JA], S60 [8JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to national security, S87 [9JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Russia, S4338 [21JN], S4692 [28JN], S5118 [23JY], S5318 [25JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Syria, S2301 [19AP]

——— proposed withdrawal from certain treaties, S8056 [2JA]

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4706 [28JN], S4940–S4943 [12JY], S4959–S4962, S4969, S4971 [16JY], S4974–S4977, S4985–S4995, S5006–S5010 [17JY], S5028, S5039–S5043 [18JY], S5080–S5082, S5083–S5088, S5096 [19JY], S5118 [23JY], S5244 [24JY], S5318 [25JY]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments, S6127 [12SE], S6169 [17SE], S6469, S6489 [3OC]

——— provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), S3945–S3947 [14JN]

U.S.-Russia New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): extend, S7119–S7121 [27NO]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (S. Res. 435), S6503 [3OC]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (S. Res. 731), S7625 [13DE]

Venezuela: human rights violations, S6181 [17SE]

Weapons: increase global effort to clear, and eliminate use of, landmines, S135 [10JA]

World AIDS Day: observance, S7254 [3DE]

World Intellectual Property Day: observance, S2478 [26AP]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 489), S2498 [26AP]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (S. Res. 501), S6118 [12SE], S7194 [28NO]

World Refugee Day: observance, S4025 [19JN], S4269, S4270, S4275 [20JN]

World Wildlife Day: designate (S. Res. 420), S1321 [1MR]

Reports filed

Asia Reassurance Initiative Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2736), S6495 [3OC]

Call for Dismantling of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Labor Camps, Investigate Crimes Against Humanity, End Human Rights Abuses, and Monitor Prisoner Rehabilitation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 481), S6413 [1OC]

Call for the Holding of Credible Elections and International Electoral Assistance and Deter Further Electoral Slippage and Abuse of Citizens in Democratic Republic of the Congo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 386), S2923 [24MY]

Commend Macedonia Agreement With Greece To Resolve Name Dispute, Condemn Russian Efforts To Undermine Agreement, Urge Reforms To Join NATO and European Union, and Support Investment: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 602), S6413 [1OC]

Condemn Ongoing Russian Occupation of, and Human Rights Violations in, Crimea and Call for Continued Sanctions Against Those Engaged in Such Illegal Occupation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 571), S5455 [30JY]

Condemn Violence and Abuses Against Rohingya Refugees and Journalists in Burma, Commend Bangladesh for Acceptance of Refugees and Relief Efforts, and Support Safe Repatriation Efforts: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 376), S1875 [21MR]

Consideration of H.R. 3326, World Bank Accountability Act and H.R. 2954, Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 693) (H. Rept. 115–518), H403 [16JA]

Consideration of H.R. 5788, Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 934) (H. Rept. 115–751), H5092 [12JN]

Cyber Diplomacy Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 3776) (H. Rept. 115–483), H1 [3JA]

——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 3776), S4731 [28JN]

Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals (DELTA) Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 4819), S7241 [29NO]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3108) (S. Rept. 115–282), S4343 [21JN]

Express That the Anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) Should Serve as a Reminder of Repressive Soviet Policies Against the People of Ukraine: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 435), S6413 [1OC]

Federal Insurance Office Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3861) (H. Rept. 115–1008), H9462 [2NO]

Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1158), S4512 [27JN]

Global Aviation System Security Reform Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 4559), S6141 [12SE]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4559) (H. Rept. 115–497), H81 [9JA]

Global Food Security Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2269), S2834 [22MY]

Global Health Innovation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1660), S1946 [22MR]

International Insurance Standards Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4537) (H. Rept. 115–804), H5986 [3JY]

Investigate Disappearance of U.S. Citizen, David L. Sneddon, in China: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 92), S907 [13FE]

National Strategy for Combating the Financing of Transnational Criminal Organizations Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4768) (H. Rept. 115–553), H1125 [13FE]

Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3233), S6495 [3OC]

Protecting Girls’ Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1580), S5422 [26JY]

Reaffirm U.S. Commitment to NATO, Support Efforts To Counter Russian Aggression, Commit to Enlargement, and Urge Members To Cooperate at Summit To Strengthen the Alliance: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 557), S5003 [17JY]

Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1872), S7241 [29NO]

Repeal Certain SEC Disclosure Requirements Relative to Conflict Minerals: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4248) (H. Rept. 115–570), H1220 [20FE]

Require Certifications Regarding Actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S.J. Res. 58), S2834 [22MY]

Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3257), S6495 [3OC]

Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5788) (H. Rept. 115–722), H5020 [8JN]

Security Assessment Feasibility for Equipment Testing and Evaluation of Capabilities for Our Homeland (SAFE TECH) Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4561) (H. Rept. 115–498), H81 [9JA]

Support Goals of International Women’s Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 426), S1946 [22MR]

Syria Civilian Protection Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1677), S6495 [3OC]

Tibetan Rights Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 429), S1946 [22MR]

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Anniversary Observance and Compliance or Ratification by Certain Countries to This and Other Nuclear Weapon Treaties: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 562), S7240 [29NO]

U.S. Agency for Global Media Reform Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3654), S7189 [28NO]

World Press Freedom Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 501), S5455 [30JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 129, Dept. of Defense intensification of efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel, H1087 [13FE]

H. Res. 274, condemn Iran’s persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, H10138 [12DE]

H. Res. 676, condemn Iranian human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media, H51 [9JA]

H. Res. 693, consideration of H.R. 3326, World Bank Accountability Act and H.R. 2954, Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act, H423 [17JA]

H. Res. 835, celebrate Israel independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement, H3912 [10MY]

H. Res. 931, express that the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) anniversary should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine, H10079 [11DE]

H. Res. 934, consideration of H.R. 5788, Securing the International Mail Against Opioids Act, H5107 [13JN]

H. Res. 981, condemn violence against citizens protesting repression in Nicaragua, support democratic efforts, call for release of wrongfully detained individuals, and impose sanctions against human rights violators, H7194 [25JY]

H. Res. 1091, condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees in Burma, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees, H10061 [11DE]

H. Res. 1149, recognize importance of U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance to regional stability and security and reaffirm need to cooperate in applying pressure to peacefully end North Korean nuclear program, H10065 [11DE]

H. Res. 1157, reaffirm U.S. commitment to, support cooperation with, increase frequency of visits between leaders of, and promote economic development in countries and territories of Pacific Islands region, H10068 [11DE]

H. Res. 1162, condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions by Russia, H10075 [11DE]

H. Res. 1169, promote free, fair, and credible elections in Bangladesh, respect freedoms of speech and the press, provide security for minorities participating in election, and commend acceptance of Rohingya refugees from Burma, H10142 [12DE]

H.R. 1660, Global Health Innovation Act, H439 [17JA]

H.R. 1872, Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act, H8849 [25SE]

H.R. 1911, Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act, H8150 [12SE]

H.R. 1918, Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act, S7143 [27NO], H10077 [11DE]

H.R. 2259, Peace Corps Reform Act, H6019–H6022 [10JY]

H.R. 3030, Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act, H6315 [17JY]

H.R. 3320, develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in WHO, H59 [9JA]

H.R. 3326, World Bank Accountability Act, H448 [17JA]

H.R. 3342, Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act, H10078 [11DE]

H.R. 3776, Cyber Diplomacy Act, H435–H437 [17JA]

H.R. 4537, International Insurance Standards Act, H6007 [10JY]

H.R. 4559, Global Aviation System Security Reform Act, H41 [9JA]

H.R. 4561, Security Assessment Feasibility for Equipment Testing and Evaluation of Capabilities for Our Homeland (SAFE TECH) Act, H36 [9JA]

H.R. 4591, Preventing Destabilization of Iraq Act, H9593 [27NO]

H.R. 4768, National Strategy for Combating the Financing of Transnational Criminal Organizations Act, H1395 [6MR]

H.R. 4819, Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals (DELTA) Act, H6312 [17JY]

H.R. 5626, Intercountry Adoption Information Act, H6015 [10JY]

H.R. 5788, Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act, H5164–H5166 [14JN]

H.R. 6197, Rescuing Animals With Rewards (RAWR) Act, H8155 [12SE]

H.R. 6219, Georgia Support Act, H10140 [12DE]

S. 447, Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act, H3460 [24AP]

S. 582, accept U.S. intelligence on Russian interference in U.S. elections, protect future elections from interference, implement sanctions, and oppose interference in special counsel investigation, S5110 [19JY]

S. 756, NOAA promotion of international action to reduce marine debris, H7640–H7642 [25JY]

S. 1158, Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act, S7523 [12DE], H10546 [21DE]

S. 1580, Protecting Girls’ Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act, S7524 [12DE], H10547 [21DE]

S. 1595, Hezbollah (terrorist organization) additional sanctions imposition, H8872–H8876 [25SE]

S. 2269, Global Food Security Act reauthorization, S4249 [19JN], H9369 [28SE]

S. 2736, Asia Reassurance Initiative Act, S7285–S7291 [4DE], H10130–H10136 [12DE]

S. 3508, Save Our Seas Act, S6331–S6334, S6343–S6346 [26SE], H9135–H9138 [27SE]

S. Con. Res. 52, Republic of Korea Security Consultative Meeting with the U.S. anniversary, S7060 [15NO]

S. Res. 368, condemn Iranian human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly, S47 [4JA]

S. Res. 376, condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists in Burma, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts, S468 [23JA]

S. Res. 384, reaffirm South Korea’s alliance with the U.S., support and ensure safety of Olympic Winter Games, and recognize games’ contribution to peace and hope for negotiation with North Korea on denuclearization, S552 [29JA]

S. Res. 385, National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month and National Freedom Day, S552 [29JA]

S. Res. 386, call for the holding of credible elections and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, S584 [30JA]

S. Res. 386, call for the holding of credible elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens, S4968 [16JY]

S. Res. 392, tribute to U.S. participants in 2018 Olympic Winter Games, S655 [6FE]

S. Res. 395, discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely affect the ability of Olympic Team USA to attract sponsorships, S706 [7FE]

S. Res. 402, examine intelligence on Russian election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, S876–S878 [12FE]

S. Res. 408, Tibetan Rights Day, S1167 [15FE]

S. Res. 417, tribute to Minnesota Olympic Games participants, S1290 [28FE]

S. Res. 420, World Wildlife Day, S1318 [1MR]

S. Res. 426, support goals of International Women’s Day, S1581 [8MR], S2281–S2283 [18AP]

S. Res. 427, support goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day, S1582 [8MR]

S. Res. 429, Tibetan Rights Day, S1583 [8MR]

S. Res. 431, International Parental Child Abduction Month, S1633 [12MR]

S. Res. 435, express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine, S1737 [14MR], S6503 [3OC]

S. Res. 442, condemn Russian chemical weapons attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter, extend sympathies to those affected by the attack, and reaffirm U.S.-British relationship, S1951 [22MR]

S. Res. 481, call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, S2393 [24AP]

S. Res. 489, support goals and ideals of World Malaria Day, S2492 [26AP]

S. Res. 501, World Press Freedom Day, S2527 [7MY]

S. Res. 502, celebrate Israel independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement, S2596 [9MY]

S. Res. 527, recognize Georgia (country) independence anniversary, reaffirm strategic partnership with the U.S., and support NATO membership, peaceful resolution of dispute with Russia, and institutional reforms, S2939 [24MY]

S. Res. 535, reaffirm U.S. commitment to NATO, accept recommendations of allies to combat Russian cyber warfare, and support efforts to counter Russian aggression, S3037 [6JN]

S. Res. 539, combat religious freedom violations in Eurasia, especially use of torture, degrading treatment, or prolonged detention without charges, causing disappearance of persons by abduction or clandestine detention, S3605 [11JN]

S. Res. 552, World Refugee Day, S4284 [20JN]

S. Res. 556, condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support investigation into killing of protestors, call for negotiations to end political crisis, and impose sanctions against human rights violators in Nicaragua, S4370 [25JN]

S. Res. 557, reaffirm U.S. commitment to NATO, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, commit to enlargement, and urge members to cooperate at summit to strengthen the alliance, S4516 [27JN]

S. Res. 562, Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) anniversary observance and compliance or ratification by certain countries to this and other nuclear weapon treaties, S4743 [28JN]

S. Res. 570, reaffirm U.S commitment to NATO, encourage member countries to fulfill their commitments, and call on allies who finance, equip, and train their forces to achieve interoperability and fulfill their security interests, S4878 [10JY]

S. Res. 571, condemn ongoing Russian occupation of, and human rights violations in, Crimea and call for continued sanctions against those engaged in such illegal occupation, S4878 [10JY]

S. Res. 573, express that climate change is real and human activity is the main cause, convey impact on frequency and severity of extreme weather, end misinformation campaigns, and provide NSF grants on climate change education, S4953 [12JY]

S. Res. 583, commend Dept. of Justice investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions, S5110 [19JY]

S. Res. 587, Victims of Communism Month, S5132 [23JY]

S. Res. 598, urge Senate to ratify U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea, S5458 [30JY]

S. Res. 600, World Hepatitis Day, S5520 [31JY]

S. Res. 602, commend Macedonia agreement with Greek officials to resolve name dispute, condemn Russian efforts to undermine such agreement, urge reforms in efforts to join NATO and European Union, and support U.S. investment, S5586 [1AU]

S. Res. 606, condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence, S5621 [15AU]

S. Res. 629, reaffirm policy to support sovereignty and territorial integrity, strengthen U.S. relations, and encourage democratic reforms in Moldova, S6192 [17SE]

S. Res. 635, call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population, support freedom of the press, and sanction military officials for certain crimes in Burma, S6233 [18SE]

S. Res. 647, call for global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws, S6307 [25SE]

S. Res. 679, World Food Day, S6824 [11OC]

S. Res. 708, recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings, S7136 [27NO]

S. Res. 709, condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions by Russia, S7138 [27NO]

S. Res. 714, condemn and hold Mohammed bin Salman and those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, call for negotiations to end Saudi Arabian war in Yemen and dispute with Qatar, and urge release of political prisoners, S7320 [5DE]

S. Res. 718, Senate John S. McCain III Human Rights Commission establishment, S7387 [10DE]

S. Res. 731, Human Rights Day and Universal Declaration of Human Rights anniversary, S7599 [13DE]

S. Res. 732, support Israel’s right of self-defense and sovereignty over Golan Heights to assure security from attack and hold Syria accountable for killing civilians and use of weapons of mass destruction, S7657 [17DE]

S. Res. 735, condemn mass atrocities committed against the Rohingya in Burma and urge accountability for the Burmese military, S7931 [19DE]

S. Res. 736, Cyber League of Indo-Pacific States establishment, S7932 [19DE]

S. Res. 741, express gratitude to Sec. of Defense Mattis for his service, support for U.S. alliances, and concern over decision to withdraw Armed Forces from Syria, S8028 [22DE]

S. Res. 746, support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters of Black Sea, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports, S8061 [2JA]

S.J. Res. 69, hold those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death and human rights and international law violations in Saudi Arabia accountable, and support peaceful resolution and end U.S. involvement in Yemen civil war, S7566, S7597 [13DE]