UNITED NATIONS

Amendments

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]

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

Bills and resolutions

Burma: 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]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see S. 3696), S7242 [29NO] (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

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

Cameroon: condemn arrest and actions against Patrice Nganang for criticizing restriction of Internet access and news media in English-speaking regions and urge respect for human rights of all citizens (see H. Res. 718), H677 [29JA]

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]

Climate: 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]

Dept. of State: develop a strategy on administration policy regarding the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (see H.R. 5898), H4284 [21MY]

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

——— 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]

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] (see H.R. 6385), H6262 [16JY]

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

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

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

Freedom of the press: reaffirm importance, condemn rhetoric publicizing acts of aggression against the press, oppose withdrawal of Jim Acosta’s press credentials, and investigate death of Jamal Khashoggi (see S. Res. 691), S7051 [15NO]

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]

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]

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]

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

——— 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]

——— condemn President Trump’s statement calling Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un an ‘‘honorable man’’ and ensure diplomatic negotiations include U.S. values and concern for human rights (see H. Res. 866), H3746 [1MY]

Korea, Republic of: 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]

Laos: condemn human rights violations against Hmong ChaoFa indigenous people (see H. Res. 992), H6174 [12JY]

Macedonia: 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]

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]

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

Taiwan: resume normal diplomatic relations (see H. Con. Res. 124), H5362 [20JN]

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]

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

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

——— redirect U.S. funding to other entities providing assistance to Palestinians living in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon (see S. 3425), S6059 [6SE]

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

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

World Oceans Day: observance (see H. Res. 929), H5021 [8JN]

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 Water Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 802), H2042 [22MR]

Proposals

Action Plan for the Administration of President Donald J. Trump Relative to Energy and Environmental Policy: Robert E. Murray, Murray Energy Corp., S244 [17JA]

Remarks in House

Burma: condemn ethnic cleansing of Rohingya population, H8110 [12SE]

——— condemn ethnic cleansing of Rohingya population and call for end to attacks in, and immediate restoration of humanitarian access to, the state of Rakhine (H. Con. Res. 90), H3573 [25AP]

——— 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]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population, H5293 [20JN]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (H.R. 4223), H3573 [25AP]

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

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

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: observance, H9703 [29NO]

International Day of the Girl Child: observance, E1385 [9OC], E1404 [12OC]

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]

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

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]

——— 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 recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, H9100 [27SE]

Libya: condemn slave auctions of migrants and refugees, call for investigation and prosecution of those involved, and provide assistance to respond to migrant and refugee situation (H. Res. 644), H6017–H6019 [10JY], E1037 [19JY]

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

Palestinians: condemn terrorist attacks against Israel, H3988 [16MY]

Parker, Nevaeh: U.N. Foundation Women in Science Girls Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Camp selectee, H5185 [14JN]

Smithsonian Institution: U.N. International Decade for People of African Descent exhibit funding, H6446, H6447 [17JY]

Vassell, April: U.N. Foundation Women in Science Girls Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Camp selectee, H5185 [14JN]

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

WHO: U.S. opposition to resolution promoting breastfeeding, H6119 [12JY]

Willingham, Deepa: U.N. Association, Santa Barbara, CA, Peace Prize recipient, E1301 [25SE]

World AIDS Day: observance, H9746 [30NO]

World Bank Group: grant Presidential waiver authority to countries taking steps to correct U.N. sanction enforcement failures against Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and condition assistance on such enforcement, H451 [17JA]

World Down Syndrome Day: observance, H3085 [10AP]

World Downs Syndrome Day: observance, H1732 [21MR]

World Oceans Day: observance (H. Res. 929), H4984, H5004 [8JN]

World Refugee Day: observance, H5293 [20JN]

World Youth Skills Day: observance, H6244 [16JY]

Remarks in Senate

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]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (S. 2060), S2305 [19AP], S5884 [23AU], S6335 [26SE]

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

Chalet, Cherith Norman: nomination to be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Alternate Representative, S6151, S6152 [12SE]

——— nomination to be U.N. U.S. Representative for Management and Reform, S6151, S6152 [12SE]

Climate: 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]

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

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

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]

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

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2915 [24MY]

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]

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]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: require continued reporting on anti-Semitic incidents, safety and security of Jewish communities, and U.S. partnerships to combat anti-Semitism in Europe (H.R. 672), S8041 [22DE]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary, S7382 [10DE]

——— anniversary (S. Res. 731), S7625 [13DE]

Wolcott, Jackie: nomination to be U.N. Vienna Office U.S. Representative, S6270, S6272 [24SE]

World AIDS Day: observance, S7254 [3DE]

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims: observance, S7181 [28NO]

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

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

Reports filed

Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2060), S907 [13FE]

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]

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]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6385) (H. Rept. 115–829), H6262 [16JY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3108) (S. Rept. 115–282), S4343 [21JN]

Nomination of Cherith Norman Chalet To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Alternate Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4410 [26JN]

Nomination of Cherith Norman Chalet To Be U.N. U.S. Representative for Management and Reform: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4410 [26JN]

Nomination of Jackie Wolcott To Be U.N. Vienna Office U.S. Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2724 [16MY]

Nomination of Jonathan R. Cohen To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2724 [16MY]

Nomination of Jonathan R. Cohen To Be U.N. U.S. Deputy Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2724 [16MY]

Nomination of Kip Tom To Be U.S. Representative to the U.N. Agencies for Food and Agriculture: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6222 [18SE]

Nomination of Senator Johnson To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6341 [26SE]

Nomination of Senator Merkley To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6341 [26SE]

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

U.N. Convention on the Assignment of Receivables in International Trade: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 115–7), S6142 [12SE]

——— ratify, S8052 [2JA]

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

Resolutions of ratification

U.N. Convention on the Assignment of Receivables in International Trade, S6142 [12SE], S8052 [2JA]

Statements

Trump Jerusalem Declaration: Israel Zoberman, E10 [8JA]

Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action Anniversary: Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein, S2962 [4JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 644, condemn slave auctions of migrants and refugees in Libya, call for investigation and prosecution of those involved, and provide assistance to respond to migrant and refugee situation, H6017 [10JY]

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

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

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

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

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

S. Res. 691, reaffirm importance of freedom of the press, condemn rhetoric publicizing acts of aggression against the press, oppose withdrawal of Jim Acosta’s press credentials, and investigate death of Jamal Khashoggi, S7056 [15NO]

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

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