TERRORISM related term(s) Crime

Addresses

Joint Meeting of Congress: Emmanuel Macron, President of France, H3509–H3513 [25AP]

State of the Union: President Trump, S576–S580 [30JA], H726–H730 [30JA]

Amendments

Crime: clarify meaning of terms ‘‘act of war’’ and ‘‘blocked asset’’ relative to liability for acts of terrorism (S. 2946), S5864 [22AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: examine actions undertaken to combat vehicular terrorism (H.R. 4227), S7805, S7822 [18DE], H10414 [20DE]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5447 [21JN]

Dept. of State: improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (H.R. 4969), S8032, S8039 [22DE]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [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]

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]

National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (H.R. 6287), S8000, S8002 [20DE], H10569 [21DE]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H10155 [12DE]

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

Articles and editorials

Jim Mattis Was Right—Who Will Protect America Now?, S8024 [22DE]

Protecting America, Protecting Americans, H108 [10JA]

Secret Story of How America Lost the Drug War With the Taliban (excerpt), H6107 [11JY]

Taliban Appeals to American People To ‘Rationally’ Rethink War Effort, H1612 [15MR]

Warrantless Surveillance Can Continue Even if Law Expires, Officials Say, S237 [17JA]

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

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: authorize use against al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see S.J. Res. 61), S2878 [23MY]

——— authorize use against al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and provide a statutory basis for counterterrorism operations (see S.J. Res. 59), S2141 [16AP]

——— reconsider decision to withdraw from Syria and urge any future decision to withdraw to be as a result of an interagency process and be conditions-based (see S. Res. 738), S7926 [19DE]

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (see S. Res. 460), S2120 [12AP] (see H. Res. 896), H3977 [15MY]

Classified information: declassify documents relative to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 597), S5455 [30JY] (see S. Res. 610), S5759 [21AU]

Commission To Study and Establish a Fair and Humane System of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 6361), H6173 [12JY]

Crime: clarify meaning of terms ‘‘act of war’’ and ‘‘blocked asset’’ relative to liability for acts of terrorism (see S. 2946), S2923 [24MY] (see H.R. 5954), H4728 [24MY]

Cuba: extradite to the U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the U.S. (see S. Res. 391), S613 [5FE]

Dept. of Defense: develop a plan for countering emerging and deliberate infectious disease threats (see H.R. 5482), H3209 [12AP]

——— 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]

Dept. of Homeland Security: assist in preventing emerging threats from unmanned aircraft and vehicles (see S. 2836), S2643 [14MY] (see H.R. 6401), H6463 [17JY]

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

——— carry out a pilot program to prevent and mitigate acts of terrorism using motor vehicles (see H.R. 6366), H6195 [13JY]

——— conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (see S. 3706), S7318 [5DE] (see H.R. 6400), H6463 [17JY]

——— develop a strategy to secure schools and institutions of higher education from acts of terrorism, active shooters, and other homeland security threats (see H.R. 5731), H3884 [9MY]

——— develop an engagement strategy with State and local fusion centers (see H.R. 5079), H1226 [23FE]

——— enhance school security efforts (see H.R. 6920), H9089 [26SE]

——— ensure that U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and agents are equipped with secure radios or other two-way communication devices supported by system interoperability (see H.R. 6742), H7941 [7SE]

——— establish a school security coordinating council (see H.R. 6919), H9089 [26SE]

——— establish State and local fusion center technical assistance program (see H.R. 5099), H1332 [27FE]

——— extend Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see H.R. 7188), H9742 [29NO]

——— improve effectiveness of efforts to identify and address homeland security risks to surface transportation, secure against vehicle-based attacks, and assess new security technologies and measures (see H.R. 5131), H1333 [27FE]

——— improve security of public areas of transportation facilities (see H.R. 5766), H3929 [10MY]

——— improve suspicious activity reporting to prevent acts of terrorism (see H.R. 5094), H1266 [26FE]

——— making appropriations (see S. 3109), S4343 [21JN] (see H.R. 6776), H8169 [12SE]

——— prepare a maritime border threat analysis and design a strategic plan based on such analysis (see H.R. 5869), H4209 [17MY]

——— prepare threat assessment on unmanned aircraft systems (see H.R. 6620), H7723 [26JY]

——— provide for responsibility of National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center to maintain capabilities to identify threats to industrial control systems (see S. 3182), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 5733), H3885 [9MY]

——— provide foreign assistance to countries for operations to address individuals who may pose a national security, border security, or terrorist threat to the U.S. (see H.R. 6997), H9405 [28SE]

——— provide support to State and local governments in their efforts to counter violent extremist threats (see H.R. 6126), H5224 [15JN]

——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see S. 3405), S6028 [4SE] (see H.R. 6992), H9405 [28SE]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 6136), H5284 [19JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (see H. Res. 953), H5361 [20JN]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see S. Res. 572), S4916 [11JY] (see H. Res. 990), H6111 [11JY]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, condemn harassment and threats against such individuals, and call for resignation of Portland, OR, Mayor, Ted Wheeler (see S. Res. 611), S5759 [21AU] (see H. Res. 1048), H7781 [31AU]

——— terminate U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 6361), H6173 [12JY]

——— transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives on information produced and disseminated relative to cybersecurity threats posed by ZTE Corp., headquartered in China (see H. Res. 898), H4138 [16MY]

Dept. of Justice: allow denial of transfer of firearms or issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see S. 2458), S1243 [27FE]

Dept. of State: clarify certain responsibilities of the Global Engagement Center (see H.R. 5681), H3781 [7MY]

——— improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (see H.R. 4969), H974 [7FE]

——— maintain existing regulations governing exportation of certain weapons and military equipment on U.S. Munitions list (see H.R. 4765), H132 [10JA]

——— 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]

Dept. of the Treasury: amend authority of Financial Crimes Enforcement Network relative to no-action letters (see H.R. 6861), H8738 [20SE]

——— amend duties of Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to ensure cooperation with tribal law enforcement, protection against terrorism, and focus on virtual currencies (see H.R. 6411), H6463 [17JY]

——— confiscate certain frozen assets and interest paid on certain frozen bank accounts (see H.R. 6783), H8170 [12SE]

——— 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]

——— modernize the research, development, information sharing, and acquisition process of Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (see H.R. 6721), H7919 [6SE]

——— report on estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures (see S. 2353), S549 [29JA]

——— streamline requirements for currency transaction and suspicious activity reports (see H.R. 6892), H8884 [25SE]

——— take more prominent role in coordinating U.S. anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing policy and examinations (see H.R. 6858), H8738 [20SE]

——— update dollar amount thresholds for certain currency transaction and suspicious activity reports (see H.R. 6850), H8738 [20SE]

——— update dollar amount thresholds for certain currency transaction and suspicious activity reports and improve sharing of suspicious activity reports to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism (see H.R. 6068), H5093 [12JN]

FEMA: reauthorize Port Security Grant Program (see H.R. 6609), H7723 [26JY]

Financial institutions: increase transparency relative to financial services benefitting state sponsors of terrorism, human rights abusers, and corrupt officials (see H.R. 6751), H7941 [7SE]

Firearms: prohibit sale of firearms to individuals suspected of terrorism (see H.R. 7219), H9767 [6DE]

Foreign policy: reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (see S. 3368), S5831 [22AU] (see H.R. 5273), H1607 [14MR]

——— support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H1652 [15MR]

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

Immigration: ensure State and local cooperation with Federal law enforcement against illegal alien criminals and ban Federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law (see H.R. 4805), H403 [16JA]

——— strengthen border security by authorizing construction of a wall, improving technology, securing ports of entry, hiring more agents, using National Guard support, and penalizing illegal immigration (see H.R. 6415), H6557 [18JY]

International law: 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]

Iran: condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H7724 [26JY]

——— condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system (see S. Res. 367), S46 [4JA] (see H. Res. 675), H18 [8JA]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, entities controlled by Iranian armed forces, supporters of ballistic missile program, and violations of agreement relative to nuclear program (see H.R. 4821), H552 [18JA]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see S. 3516), S6342 [26SE] (see H.R. 5132), H1340 [1MR]

——— impose sanctions relative to Iranian financial institutions and development and use of Iranian digital currency (see S. 3758), S7586 [13DE] (see H.R. 7321), H10269 [17DE]

——— 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]

——— report on oligarchs and parastatal entities (see H.R. 7182), H9690 [28NO]

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: authorize assistance for anti-missile defense systems (see H.R. 5126), H1333 [27FE]

——— authorize entrance into cooperative project agreement to counter unmanned aerial vehicles that threaten the U.S. or Israel (see H.R. 5117), H1333 [27FE]

——— authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1340 [1MR]

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

——— support security and law enforcement training and cooperation with the U.S. (see S. 3625), S6964 [14NO] (see H.R. 6998), H9405 [28SE]

Law enforcement: allow use of counter drone technology to detect, monitor, and engage with unauthorized drones that pose a reasonable threat to the safety and security of certain facilities and assets (see H.R. 5366), H1754 [21MR]

——— authorize domestic terrorism offices in the Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice and the FBI to analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and take steps to prevent domestic terrorism (see H.R. 4918), H737 [2FE]

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

Marine Corps: designate national day of remembrance for terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 967), H5748 [26JN]

Middle East: 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]

Money: establish Independent Financial Technology Task Force, reward information leading to convictions for terrorist use of digital currencies, and establish FinTech Leadership in Innovation Fund (see H.R. 4752), H131 [10JA] (see H.R. 5036), H1211 [15FE]

——— report on possible exploitation of virtual currencies by terrorists, authorize a competition program to identify regulatory solutions, and develop technology to counter terror threat financing (see H.R. 5664), H3741 [27AP]

——— require a report and strategy relative to virtual currencies and related emerging technologies being used to evade sanctions, finance terrorism, launder monetary instruments, and threaten U.S. national security (see H.R. 5227), H1501 [8MR]

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 Day of Service and Remembrance: observance (see S. Con. Res. 45), S6059 [6SE] (see H. Con. Res. 134), H7920 [6SE]

National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (see S. 3167), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6287), H5974 [28JN]

NATO: 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]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see S. 3591), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 7062), H9430 [12OC]

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]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Nadia Murad for peace (see H. Res. 1147), H9526 [14NO]

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]

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]

——— require a National Intelligence Estimate on Hezbollah (terrorist organization) (see H.R. 5540), H3396 [17AP]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (see S. Res. 545), S3760 [12JN]

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]

Religion: protect rights of free speech and free exercise, reject labeling of groups as hate groups based on religion or political views, and prevent discrimination and crime based on such labeling (see H. Res. 903), H4209 [17MY]

Russia: require a report on designation as a state sponsor of terrorism (see S. 2780), S2485 [26AP] (see H.R. 6475), H6649 [23JY] (see H.R. 6573), H7722 [26JY]

Taxation: exclude from gross income compensation of Armed Forces members assigned to special operations forces who serve in support of certain operations combating terrorism (see H.R. 5747), H3928 [10MY]

Transportation Security Administration: require airports to submit security plans that include training programs for active threats, crowd management, mass evacuations, and restarting operations (see H.R. 4737), H18 [8JA]

——— require Federal Air Marshal Service to utilize risk-based strategies (see S. 3144), S4512 [27JN]

Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: establish to assist countries in Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve capabilities to counter terrorist threats (see H.R. 6018), H4848 [6JN]

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]

——— 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]

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

Cloture motions

Maguire, Joseph: nomination to be National Counterterrorism Center Director, S7648 [17DE], S7832 [19DE]

Cost Estimates

Counter Terrorist Network Act (H.R. 4578): CBO, E104 [29JA]

Counterterrorism Information Sharing Improvement Act (H.R. 4569): CBO, E591 [7MY]

DHS Interagency Counterterrorism Task Force Act (H.R. 4555): CBO, E102 [29JA]

Enhancing DHS’ Fusion Center Technical Assistance Program Act (H.R. 5099): CBO, E588 [7MY]

Post-Caliphate Threat Assessment Act (H.R. 4564): CBO, E97 [25JA]

Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats Act (H.R. 6620): CBO, E1340 [28SE]

Screening and Vetting Passenger Exchange Act (H.R. 4581): CBO, E175 [13FE]

Secure Border Communications Act (H.R. 6742): CBO, E1345 [28SE]

Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act (H.R. 1486): CBO, H40 [9JA]

Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act (H.R. 5766): CBO, E964 [3JY]

Shielding Public Spaces From Vehicular Terrorism Act (H.R. 4627): CBO, E962 [3JY]

Strengthening Aviation Security Act (H.R. 4467): CBO, E353 [21MR]

Surface Transportation Security Improvement Act (H.R. 5131): CBO, E354 [21MR]

Terrorist Screening and Targeting Review Act (H.R. 4553): CBO, E65 [18JA]

Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act (H.R. 4227): CBO, E352 [21MR]

Letters

Border Security and Immigration Reform Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5482 [21JN]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5482 [21JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5482 [21JN]

Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H1085 [13FE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H1085 [13FE]

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]

Maritime Border Security Review Act: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H7797 [4SE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H7797 [4SE]

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

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]

Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act: Daren Coppock, Agricultural Retailers Association and Chris Jahn, Fertilizer Institute, S7224 [29NO]

——— John Boling, Institute of Makers of Explosives, S7225 [29NO]

——— several organizations, S7224 [29NO]

Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats Act: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H8751 [25SE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H8750 [25SE]

Secure Border Communications Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H8752 [25SE]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H8753 [25SE]

Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act: Robert B. Goldberg, Jewish Federations of North America, H39 [9JA]

Shielding Public Spaces From Vehicular Terrorism Act: Don Erickson, Security Industry Association, H5270 [19JN]

U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7813 [4SE]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H7813 [4SE]

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 Libya: President Trump, S870 [12FE], H1079 [13FE]

National Emergency Relative to Syria: President Trump, S2592 [9MY], H3850 [9MY]

National Emergency Relative to the Stabilization of Iraq: President Trump, S2790 [21MY], H4235 [18MY]

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]

National Emergency Relative to Venezuela: President Trump, H1683 [19MR]

Motions

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5765 [27JN]

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

Maguire, Joseph: nomination to be National Counterterrorism Center Director, S7648 [17DE]

Remarks in House

Africa: anniversary of bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, E1098 [26JY]

Afridi, Shakil: recognize heroism and call for release from custody by Pakistan, H4702 [24MY]

Air Force: tribute to A–29 Super Tucano light-attack combat aircraft mission in Afghanistan, H3919 [10MY]

Animals: link between terrorist groups and wildlife trafficking, E1481 [30OC]

Argentina: anniversary of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires, H6117 [12JY]

——— support investigation of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (H. Res. 201), H6118 [12JY]

Armed Forces: decision to withdraw from Syria, H10330–H10332 [19DE], H10340 [20DE], H10513 [21DE]

——— modify U.S. military policy and mission in Afghanistan, H484 [18JA], H1612, H1613 [15MR], H5227 [19JN], E147 [6FE]

——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H1276 [27FE], H7708 [26JY]

——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (H.R. 1229), H8180 [13SE]

——— sunset authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H4598 [23MY]

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

Crime: clarify meaning of terms ‘‘act of war’’ and ‘‘blocked asset’’ relative to liability for acts of terrorism (H.R. 5954), H6616–H6618 [23JY]

——— clarify meaning of terms ‘‘act of war’’ and ‘‘blocked asset’’ relative to liability for acts of terrorism (S. 2946), H8245 [13SE]

Crime Stoppers Global Solutions (organization): tribute, E1652 [12DE]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding to contravene the War Powers Resolution, H5719 [26JN]

——— provide flexibility to provide technical assistance by U.S. military women to military women in other countries combating violence as a weapon of war, terrorism, human trafficking, or narcotics trafficking, H5738, H5739 [26JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: amend the Real ID Act to permit Freely Associated States to meet identification requirements (H.R. 3398), H9081, H9082 [26SE], E1252 [13SE]

——— authorize certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection counter terrorist networks activities (H.R. 4578), H35, H40, H41 [9JA], H7787 [4SE], E46 [16JA]

——— authorize expenditures to combat emerging terrorist threats, including vehicular attacks (H.R. 4627), H5269–H5271 [19JN]

——— authorize participation of personnel in overseas interagency counterterrorism task forces (H.R. 4555), H46, H47 [9JA], E50 [16JA]

——— conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (H.R. 6400), H7811–H7813 [4SE]

——— develop an engagement strategy with State and local fusion centers (H.R. 5079), H1667–H1669 [19MR]

——— develop best practices for utilizing advanced passenger information and passenger name record data for counterterrorism screening and vetting operations (H.R. 4581), H49, H50 [9JA], E40 [12JA]

——— ensure partnerships with State, local, and tribal law enforcement officials to protect stadiums from unmanned aerial systems attacks adhere to Federal airspace safety regulations, E1510 [13NO]

——— ensure that U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and agents are equipped with secure radios or other two-way communication devices supported by system interoperability (H.R. 6742), H8752, H8753 [25SE]

——— establish State and local fusion center technical assistance program (H.R. 5099), H1665, H1666 [19MR]

——— examine actions undertaken to combat vehicular terrorism (H.R. 4227), H1666, H1667 [19MR]

——— examine actions undertaken to combat vehicular terrorism (H.R. 4227), Senate amendments, H10414, H10415 [20DE]

——— improve effectiveness of efforts to identify and address homeland security risks to surface transportation, secure against vehicle-based attacks, and assess new security technologies and measures (H.R. 5131), H1669–H1671 [19MR]

——— improve security of public areas of transportation facilities (H.R. 5766), H5629, H5630 [25JN], E922 [26JN]

——— improve suspicious activity reporting to prevent acts of terrorism (H.R. 5094), H5623–H5625 [25JN]

——— making appropriations, H2021 [22MR], H10092 [11DE], H10184–H10189 [13DE], H10326–H10332 [19DE]

——— prepare a maritime border threat analysis and design a strategic plan based on such analysis (H.R. 5869), H7796–H7799 [4SE]

——— prepare threat assessment on unmanned aircraft systems (H.R. 6620), H8750–H8752 [25SE]

——— provide for responsibility of National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center to maintain capabilities to identify threats to industrial control systems (H.R. 5733), H5630–H5632 [25JN]

——— provide funding to secure nonprofit facilities from terrorist attacks (H.R. 1486), H38–H40 [9JA]

——— require a threat assessment on current foreign terrorist fighter activities (H.R. 4564), H47 [9JA], E44 [16JA], E97 [25JA]

——— require counterterrorism information sharing coordination (H.R. 4569), H48 [9JA], E46 [16JA]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, H3881 [9MY], H9579 [27NO], H9753, H9756 [30NO]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5376, H5377, H5450–H5488, H5504 [21JN], H5510, H5573–H5576 [22JN], H5761, H5762, H5764 [27JN], H5970 [28JN], H6489 [18JY], E883 [21JN], E933 [27JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (H. Res. 953), H5438–H5447 [21JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), motion to recommit, H5765 [27JN]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency, H6461 [17JY]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (H. Res. 990), H6486–H6493 [18JY], H6562, H6574–H6577 [19JY], H7148 [24JY], E1049 [23JY]

Dept. of State: clarify certain responsibilities of the Global Engagement Center (H.R. 5681), H3989 [16MY]

——— decision to close PLO diplomatic mission in the District of Columbia, H8112 [12SE]

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

——— improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (H.R. 4969), H7840–H7843 [5SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: allow for use of certain foreign assets to satisfy certain judgments against terrorist parties, H6617, H6618 [23JY]

——— amend duties of Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to ensure cooperation with tribal law enforcement, protection against terrorism, and focus on virtual currencies (H.R. 6411), H8127, H8128 [12SE]

——— expand reporting requirement on recommendations for economic sanctions relative to assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures to include human rights abuses, H53 [9JA]

——— report on estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures (H.R. 1638), H53 [9JA]

Dept. of Transportation: ensure terrorists and criminal organizations are not able to register aircraft in the U.S., H3680 [26AP]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H8162 [12SE], H10155 [12DE]

FBI: require court orders based on probable cause before allowing FBI access to searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, H158 [11JA]

Financial institutions: increase transparency relative to financial services benefitting state sponsors of terrorism, human rights abusers, and corrupt officials (H.R. 6751), H9065–H9067 [26SE]

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]

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

——— reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (H.R. 5273), H9587–H9591 [27NO]

——— support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East, E1646 [11DE]

Fort Bragg, NC: deployment of XVIII Airborne Corps to Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, E1425 [19OC]

GAO: report on long-term recovery efforts following Hurricanes Andrew, Katrina, Ike, and Sandy and terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, to prepare Congress for future long-term disaster recovery planning, H3714 [27AP]

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

Hamas (terrorist organization): impose sanctions for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (H.R. 3542), H1083–H1087 [13FE], E1076 [26JY]

Hate groups: condemn violence in Charlottesville, VA, and urge the President to denounce and disavow support from such groups, E126 [2FE]

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]

India: anniversary of terrorist attacks in Mumbai, E1586 [30NO]

Intelligence services: improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, H78 [9JA], H101, H103–H112 [10JA], H136, H137–H160 [11JA], E73, E80 [19JA]

Iran: condemn attempted attack on the Mujahedin-e-Khalq (MeK) Rally in France, E997 [11JY]

——— 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]

——— include specific countries in which Iran is operating in strategy to counter destabilizing activities, H4566 [22MY]

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

——— report on support of proxy forces in Syria and Lebanon, H4566 [22MY]

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

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

——— U.S. policy, E1223 [7SE], E1683 [19DE]

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]

——— reopening of Green Zone in Baghdad, H10340 [20DE]

Israel: authorize assistance for anti-missile defense systems (H.R. 5126), H1319 [27FE]

——— authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (H.R. 5141), E622 [10MY]

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

Law enforcement: authorize domestic terrorism offices in the Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice and the FBI to analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and take steps to prevent domestic terrorism, H788 [6FE]

——— 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]

——— establish a national strategy to combat the financing of terrorism and related illicit finance, H9736 [29NO]

Middle East: assessment of U.S. foreign policy, H9814–H9818 [10DE], E1715 [20DE]

——— 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]

Money: establish Independent Financial Technology Task Force, reward information leading to convictions for terrorist use of digital currencies, and establish FinTech Leadership in Innovation Fund (H.R. 5036), H9060–H9062 [26SE]

——— report on possible exploitation of virtual currencies by terrorists, authorize a competition program to identify regulatory solutions, and develop technology to counter terror threat financing, H6152, H6153 [12JY]

——— require a report and strategy relative to virtual currencies and related emerging technologies being used to evade sanctions, finance terrorism, launder monetary instruments, and threaten U.S. national security, H9061 [26SE]

Mueller, Robert S., III: assessment of tenure as FBI Director, H672 [29JA], H1601–H1604 [14MR]

National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (H.R. 6287), H8136–H8139 [12SE]

——— provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (H.R. 6287), Senate amendment, H10569, H10570 [21DE]

National security: clarify and improve procedures and accountability for authorizing acquisitions and sharing of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching collections of communications (H.R. 3989), H109 [10JA]

New York: tribute to Central New York Memorial Stair Climb, H7902 [6SE]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (H.R. 7062), H10110 [12DE]

Northern Ireland: 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]

——— evaluation of administration relative to drug trafficking policies, H6107 [11JY]

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]

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

——— submit report on Iranian support of proxy forces in Syria and Lebanon, H6150, H6151 [12JY]

onePULSE Foundation: tribute, H5079 [12JN]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred, H5077, H5078–H5083 [12JN]

Pakistan: addition to Dept. of State watch list for severe violations of religious freedom, H789 [6FE]

——— assistance funding, H3590 [26AP], H7865 [5SE], E729 [24MY]

——— call for release of Abdul Shakoor and Mazhar Abbas, E1385 [9OC]

——— Coalition Support Fund reimbursements funding, H5745, H5746 [26JN]

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

——— terminate assistance funding, designate as a state sponsor of terrorism, and remove non-NATO ally status, H9141 [27SE], E1385 [9OC]

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

Palm Harbor, FL: tribute to Curlew Hills Memorial Gardens Palm Harbor 9/11 Memorial, E1166 [21AU]

Patriotism: anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, H7880, H7881 [6SE], H8113, H8115–H8117, H8137–H8139 [12SE], H8256 [13SE], E1230 [12SE]

Philippines: resurgence of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), E1556 [27NO]

Pompeo, Sec. of State: foreign policy speech on Iran, H4271 [21MY]

Privacy: clarify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, H101, H106, H108 [10JA], H136, H143–H158 [11JA], H6045 [11JY], E73, E80 [19JA]

——— codify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, H9738 [29NO]

Rohrabacher, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H9685–H9688 [28NO]

Serbia: history of U.S. relationship, H7163, H7171 [25JY], E196 [15FE], E524 [24AP], E565 [27AP]

——— importance of U.S. relationship, E1515 [13NO]

——— U.S. policy, E565 [27AP], E1515 [13NO]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H8162 [12SE], H10155 [12DE]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H8162 [12SE], H10155 [12DE]

Sudan: condemn pardoning of Mubarak Mustafa for his role in allowing men convicted of assassinating John Granville to escape imprisonment and continue to list Sudan as a state sponsor of terrorism, H7094 [24JY]

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

——— 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]

Taiwan: reaffirm U.S. committment to alliance and commend opening of new office of American Institute in Taiwan, E776 [5JN], E828 [12JN], E831 [13JN], E844 [14JN]

Transportation Security Administration: require Federal Air Marshal Service to utilize risk-based strategies (H.R. 4467), H1671–H1673 [19MR]

Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: establish to assist countries in Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve capabilities to counter terrorist threats (H.R. 6018), H9495–H9497 [13NO]

Treaty of Amity, Economic Relations and Consular Rights With Iran: U.S. withdrawal, E1386 [9OC]

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, H585 [20JA], H686 [30JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, H3924–H3926 [10MY]

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

Turkey: call for release of Andrew Brunson, H4783 [6JN], H5186 [14JN], H7900 [6SE], E1090 [26JY]

——— call for release of Serkan Golge, H5186 [14JN], H7900 [6SE], E1090 [26JY]

U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2646), H755–H757 [5FE]

Women: role in terrorist activities, E234 [27FE]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2315), H8162 [12SE], H10155 [12DE]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: decision to withdraw from Syria, S7881–S7884, S7892–S7896 [19DE], S7963, S7976–S7978, S7981 [20DE]

——— deployment in foreign countries without a declaration of war, S828–S830 [8FE]

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (S. Res. 460), S2474 [26AP]

Classified information: declassify documents relative to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (S. Res. 610), S6316, S6317 [26SE]

——— declassify documents relative to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (S. Res. 610), unanimous-consent agreement, S6317 [26SE]

Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (S. 1454), S1270 [28FE]

——— require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (S. 1717), S1270 [28FE]

Crime: clarify meaning of terms ‘‘act of war’’ and ‘‘blocked asset’’ relative to liability for acts of terrorism (S. 2946), S5103 [19JY], S5864, S5865 [22AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: amend the Real ID Act to permit Freely Associated States to meet identification requirements (H.R. 3398), S7332, S7333 [6DE]

——— assist in preventing emerging threats from unmanned aircraft and vehicles, S6464, S6466, S6490 [3OC]

——— conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (H.R. 6400), S7896 [19DE]

——— conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (S. 3706), S7374 [10DE]

——— examine actions undertaken to combat vehicular terrorism (H.R. 4227), S7822 [18DE]

——— making appropriations, S7219 [29NO], S7328 [6DE], S7377–S7379, S7382 [10DE], S7393 [11DE], S7458, S7459, S7475–S7477 [12DE], S7533 [13DE], S7642 [17DE], S7738 [18DE], S7827, S7829 [19DE]

——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (S. 3405), S7224–S7227 [29NO]

——— reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (S. 3405), unanimous-consent request, S7225, S7227 [29NO]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, S82 [9JA], S257, S258 [17JA], S338 [19JA]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (S. 2192), S53, S56–S59 [8JA]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency, S5463 [31JY], S5816 [22AU]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (H. Res. 990), S5082 [19JY]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (S. Res. 572), S5045–S5048, S5063 [18JY], S5082, S5083, S5096 [19JY]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (S. Res. 572), unanimous-consent request, S5045 [18JY]

Dept. of Justice: allow denial of transfer of firearms or issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (S. 2458), S1232, S1248 [27FE], S1719 [14MR]

Dept. of State: improve design and construction of diplomatic posts (H.R. 4969), S8039 [22DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: report on estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures (S. 2353), S2634 [14MY]

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

Foreign countries: establish a designation for jurisdictions permissive to terrorism financing, facilitate international prosecution of such financiers, and restrict financial institutions that provide services to terrorists (S. 358), S1335 [5MR]

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

——— require a comprehensive regional strategy to destroy the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and its affiliates, S87 [9JA]

Haspel, Gina: suitability to be CIA Director relative to role in CIA detention and interrogation program, S2718–S2721 [16MY], S2753–S2759 [17MY]

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]

Intelligence services: improve authorization of certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, extend authorities on searching certain communications, and ensure ability to share certain foreign intelligence (S. 2158), S225 [17JA]

——— improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, S173–S180 [16JA], S213, S224–S227, S235–S242 [17JA], S265, S270 [18JA], S439 [22JA], S7830–S7832 [19DE]

Iran: condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system, S2, S16 [3JA], S35, S42 [4JA], S59 [8JA]

——— impose sanctions relative to ballistic missile program, support for acts of international terrorism, and violations of human rights and enforce arms embargo (S. 722), S35 [4JA]

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

Israel: media response to protests at Gaza border during U.S. embassy relocation ceremony, S2750–S2752 [17MY]

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

Law enforcement: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents under authorizations for use of military force without charge or trial, S3881, S3887 [13JN]

Law enforcement officers: ensure access to lifesaving equipment needed in defense of attacks by terrorists and violent criminals by allowing the sale or donation of Federal surplus defense equipment (S. 1087), S2711 [16MY]

Maguire, Joseph: nomination to be National Counterterrorism Center Director, S7648 [17DE], S7913 [19DE]

Middle East: 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]

National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (H.R. 6287), S6349 [26SE], S6364 [27SE], S8002 [20DE]

New York, NY: reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, S6121 [12SE]

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]

Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of attack on Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, S2297 [19AP]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred, S3757 [12JN], S3868–S3871 [13JN]

——— commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (S. Res. 545), S3738, S3861 [12JN]

Patriotism: anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6121 [12SE]

Philippines: designation of certain peaceful activists as terrorists, S2962 [4JN]

Privacy: clarify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, S175–S180 [16JA], S224–S227, S235–S242 [17JA], S265, S270 [18JA], S439 [22JA], S7830–S7832 [19DE]

Rwanda: removal of treatment as terrorist organizations of Rwandan Patriotic Front and Rwandan Patriotic Army for purposes of immigration, S3968 [18JN]

Saudi Arabia: U.S. policy, S7560–S7562 [13DE]

Supreme Court: decision in President Trump v. Hawaii relative to Executive order suspending the issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries and entrance of all refugees, S4466 [27JN]

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: reaffirm U.S. committment to alliance and commend opening of new office of American Institute in Taiwan, S3399, S3401 [11JN]

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

——— evaluation of administration, S8005 [21DE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to comments on law enforcement agencies and personnel, S2565–S2567 [9MY]

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

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

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

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4940–S4943 [12JY]

Turkey: call for release of Andrew Brunson, S2401 [25AP], S2605–S2607 [10MY], S2687 [16MY], S2871 [23MY], S3270 [7JN], S3899, S3900 [13JN], S4330 [21JN], S4480 [27JN], S4884 [11JY], S5034 [18JY], S5333 [25JY], S5556 [1AU], S5811 [22AU], S5970 [28AU], S6533 [4OC], S6790 [11OC]

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

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

Reports filed

Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5954) (H. Rept. 115–858), H6648 [23JY]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2946), S4950 [12JY]

Banking Transparency for Sanctioned Persons Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6751) (H. Rept. 115–982), H9088 [26SE]

Consideration of H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 953) (H. Rept. 115–771), H5361 [20JN]

Consideration of S. 139, Foreign Intelligence Collection and Safeguards, Accountability, and Acquisition Oversight Improvements and Extension of Communications Search Authority: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 682) (H. Rept. 115–504), H82 [9JA]

Counter Terrorist Network Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4578) (H. Rept. 115–492), H81 [9JA]

Counterterrorism Information Sharing Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4569) (H. Rept. 115–491), H81 [9JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 6776) (H. Rept. 115–948), H8169 [12SE]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3109) (S. Rept. 115–283), S4343 [21JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Transmittal of Documents on Information Produced and Disseminated Relative to Cybersecurity Threats Posed by ZTE Corp., in China: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 898) (H. Rept. 115–714), H5020 [8JN]

DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 5079) (S. Rept. 115–355), S6924 [13NO]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5079) (H. Rept. 115–606), H1697 [19MR]

DHS Industrial Control Systems Capabilities Enhancement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5733) (H. Rept. 115–777), H5580 [22JN]

DHS Interagency Counterterrorism Task Force Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4555) (H. Rept. 115–499), H82 [9JA]

Enhancing DHS’ Fusion Center Technical Assistance Program Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5099) (H. Rept. 115–603), H1697 [19MR]

Enhancing Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5094) (H. Rept. 115–610), H1697 [19MR]

Financial Technology Protection Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 5036) (H. Rept. 115–984), H9088 [26SE]

Homeland Security for Children Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1847) (S. Rept. 115–201), S580 [30JA]

Maritime Border Security Review Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5869) (H. Rept. 115–918), H7823 [4SE]

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]

9/11 Memorial Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6287) (H. Rept. 115–930), H8106 [10SE]

Nomination of Joseph Maguire To Be National Counterterrorism Center Director: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S5517 [31JY]

Post-Caliphate Threat Assessment Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4564) (H. Rept. 115–489), H81 [9JA]

Preventing Emerging Threats Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2836) (S. Rept. 115–332), S6028 [4SE]

Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3405) (S. Rept. 115–384), S7088 [26NO]

Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6620) (H. Rept. 115–960), H8882 [25SE]

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]

REAL ID Act Modification for Freely Associated States Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3398) (H. Rept. 115–945), H8169 [12SE]

Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism (REPORT) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1884) (S. Rept. 115–210), S1219 [26FE]

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

Screening and Vetting Passenger Exchange Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4581) (S. Rept. 115–334), S6028 [4SE]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4581) (H. Rept. 115–493), H81 [9JA]

Secure Border Communications Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6742) (H. Rept. 115–963), H8882 [25SE]

Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1486) (H. Rept. 115–495), H81 [9JA]

Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5766) (H. Rept. 115–778), H5580 [22JN]

Shielding Public Spaces From Vehicular Terrorism Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4627) (H. Rept. 115–757), H5199 [14JN]

Strengthening Aviation Security Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 4467), S6141 [12SE]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4467) (H. Rept. 115–608), H1697 [19MR]

Surface Transportation Security Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 5131) (H. Rept. 115–602), H1697 [19MR]

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

Terrorist Screening and Targeting Review Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4553) (H. Rept. 115–494), H81 [9JA]

TSA Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1872) (S. Rept. 115–266), S3034 [6JN]

U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6400) (H. Rept. 115–914), H7823 [4SE]

U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 2646), S7241 [29NO]

Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4227) (H. Rept. 115–609), H1697 [19MR]

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

Statements

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) Report on CIA Detention and Interrogation Program: John McCain (2014), S5983 [28AU]

Tables

Committee on Appropriations (House) spending authority, H3047 [26MR], H8724 [13SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 98, correct enrollment of S. 139, foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and acquisition oversight improvements and extension of communications search authority, H162 [11JA]

H. Res. 682, consideration of S. 139, foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and acquisition oversight improvements and extension of communications search authority, H103 [10JA]

H. Res. 953, consideration of H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, H5438 [21JN]

H. Res. 990, support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency, H6486 [18JY]

H.R. 1486, Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act, H38 [9JA]

H.R. 2315, award Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith Congressional Gold Medal posthumously, H10155 [12DE]

H.R. 2646, U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act, H755 [5FE]

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

H.R. 3398, REAL ID Act Modification for Freely Associated States Act, H9081 [26SE]

H.R. 3542, Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act, H1083 [13FE]

H.R. 4227, Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act, H1666 [19MR]

H.R. 4467, Strengthening Aviation Security Act, H1671 [19MR]

H.R. 4555, DHS Interagency Counterterrorism Task Force Act, H46 [9JA]

H.R. 4564, Post-Caliphate Threat Assessment Act, H47 [9JA]

H.R. 4569, Counterterrorism Information Sharing Improvement Act, H48 [9JA]

H.R. 4578, Counter Terrorist Network Act, H40 [9JA]

H.R. 4581, Screening and Vetting Passenger Exchange Act, H49 [9JA]

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

H.R. 4627, Shielding Public Spaces From Vehicular Terrorism Act, H5269 [19JN]

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

H.R. 4969, Improving Embassy Design and Security Act, S8039–S8041 [22DE], H7840 [5SE]

H.R. 5036, Financial Technology Protection Act, H9060 [26SE]

H.R. 5079, DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act, H1667 [19MR]

H.R. 5094, Enhancing Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative Act, H5623 [25JN]

H.R. 5099, Enhancing DHS’ Fusion Center Technical Assistance Program Act, H1665 [19MR]

H.R. 5131, Surface Transportation Security Improvement Act, H1669 [19MR]

H.R. 5273, Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act, H9587–H9589 [27NO]

H.R. 5733, DHS Industrial Control Systems Capabilities Enhancement Act, H5630 [25JN]

H.R. 5766, Securing Public Areas of Transportation Facilities Act, H5629 [25JN]

H.R. 5869, Maritime Border Security Review Act, H7796 [4SE]

H.R. 5954, Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act, H6616 [23JY]

H.R. 6018, Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Act, H9495 [13NO]

H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, H5450–H5481 [21JN]

H.R. 6287, 9/11 Memorial Act, H8136 [12SE]

H.R. 6400, U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act, H7811 [4SE]

H.R. 6411, FinCEN Improvement Act, H8127 [12SE]

H.R. 6620, Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats Act, H8750 [25SE]

H.R. 6742, Secure Border Communications Act, H8752 [25SE]

H.R. 6751, Banking Transparency for Sanctioned Persons Act, H9065 [26SE]

S. 139, foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and acquisition oversight improvements and extension of communications search authority, H137–H142 [11JA]

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

S. 2946, Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act, S2926 [24MY], H8245 [13SE]

S. 3706, U.S. Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act, S7320 [5DE]

S. Con. Res. 45, National Day of Service and Remembrance, S6062 [6SE]

S. Res. 367, condemn Iranian terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system, S47 [4JA]

S. Res. 391, extradite to the U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the U.S., S614 [5FE]

S. Res. 460, condemn Boko Haram (terrorist organization), call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance, S2125 [12AP]

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

S. Res. 545, commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, FL, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred, S3765 [12JN]

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. 572, support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and employees of and denounce efforts to abolish agency, S4918 [11JY]

S. Res. 597, declassify documents relative to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S5457 [30JY]

S. Res. 610, declassify documents relative to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S5762 [21AU]

S. Res. 611, support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, condemn harassment and threats against such individuals, and call for resignation of Portland, OR, Mayor, Ted Wheeler, S5763 [21AU]

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. 738, reconsider decision to withdraw Armed Forces from Syria and urge any future decision to withdraw to be as a result of an interagency process and be conditions-based, S7933 [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]