HUMAN RIGHTS related term(s) Civil Liberties; Civil Rights; Genocide

Addresses

Bar Mitzvah: Luke Cohen, E946 [28JN]

Human Rights Without Borders: Representative Kaptur, E1638 [11DE]

U.S. Bilateral Engagement with Sudan Relative to Support of Human Rights and Religious Freedom: John J. Sullivan, Dept. of State, E86 [22JA]

Welcoming the Stranger: Rigby M. Zentner, E950 [28JN]

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]

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (S. Res. 432), S2016 [9AP]

Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (H.R. 5754), H7669 [25JY]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S1795 [19MR], S1865 [21MR], H1301, H1302, H1304 [27FE]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), consideration (H. Res. 748), H1280 [27FE]

——— enhance efforts to combat human trafficking in connection with catching and processing of imported seafood products (S. 3641), S7805 [18DE]

Dept. of HHS: establish the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training pilot program to provide training to help identify and protect victims of human trafficking (H.R. 767), S7945, S7949 [19DE], H10424 [20DE]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 796), H1765 [22MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 116), S1968 [22MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), S1291 [28FE], S1919, S1920, S1956, S1960 [22MR], H1769 [22MR]

——— modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), S7600 [13DE], S7628, S7629 [17DE]

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]

Human trafficking: prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1312), H9386 [28SE]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), H9377 [28SE]

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]

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]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (S. 3354), S6360 [27SE]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2061), S2394 [24AP], H5787 [27JN]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: commemorate anniversary and call for independent investigation of death, honor commitment to democratic values, and support democracy and end human rights violations in Cuba (S. Res. 224), S2078, S2079 [11AP]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2200), S7600 [13DE], S7631, S7636 [17DE], H10539 [21DE]

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]

Articles and editorials

All of Us Must Help Beat the Scourge of Human Trafficking. Here’s What You Can Do, H1300 [27FE]

China—New Controls on Tibetan Monastery, E117 [30JA]

China’s Military Escalation, S3400 [11JN]

Death of an Open Internet, S1866 [21MR]

Don’t Kid Yourself, Sex Slaves Are All Around Us—And You May Know Some of Them, H1299 [27FE]

How Do You Rescue Women Forced To Walk the Streets at Night? It’s Not Easy, H1300 [27FE]

Laura Bush—Separating Children From Their Parents at the Border ‘Breaks My Heart’, S4250 [19JN]

Once Sold for Sex, She Now Helps Lead the Fight Against Human Trafficking, H1300 [27FE]

Police—‘Every 16-Year Old Girl in Fresno’ Has Been Targeted by Sex Trade Recruiters, H1300 [27FE]

President Trump Seems To Be Saying More and More Things That Aren’t True (excerpt), H5300 [20JN]

She Was a Hospital Worker. He Sold Her for Sex Before, During and After Her Shifts, H1300 [27FE]

Stop Breaking Up Families at the Border, S3962 [18JN]

These Iranian Protests Are Different From 2009, E59 [18JA]

To Break the Cycle of Children Sold for Sex, the Legal System Is Trying Something New, H1300 [27FE]

Torn From Immigrant Parents, 8-Month-Old Baby Lands in Michigan, H5488 [21JN]

Trump Retreats on Separating Families, but Thousands Will Remain Apart, S4300 [20JN]

We Must Cease the Inhumane Practice of Separating Families Apprehended on the Border, H5641 [25JN]

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

Youngest Migrants Held in ‘‘Tender Age’’ Shelters, S4262 [20JN]

Your Tax Dollars Help Starve Children, S7483–S7485 [12DE]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 2326), S348 [19JA]

American Jewish Committee: anniversary (see H. Res. 1166), H9758 [30NO]

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]

Baltic States: reaffirm NATO collective defense principles, support sovereignty and express concern over Russian military activity and subversive actions, and enhance defense cooperation (see H. Res. 846), H3575 [25AP]

——— recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H3315 [13AP]

——— recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (see S. Res. 432), S1630 [12MR]

Bangladesh: acknowledge victims of War of Independence and establishment of secular democracy, call for stop to radical religious organizations, and provide security for minorities and a peaceful election (see H. Res. 1156), H9573 [20NO]

——— 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]

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]

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (see H. Res. 1057), H7942 [7SE] (see H. Res. 1091), H9151 [27SE]

——— 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]

——— 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]

Business and industry: require certain companies to disclose measures taken to identify and address conditions of forced labor, slavery, human trafficking, and child labor within the company’s supply chains (see H.R. 7089), H9443 [23OC]

Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (see H.R. 5754), H3928 [10MY]

——— 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]

——— condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and ensure fair treatment of detainees and release of those unjustly detained (see S. Res. 733), S7926 [19DE] (see H. Res. 1111), H9414 [2OC]

Central America: manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (see S. 3540), S6438 [2OC]

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]

China: condemn human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities (see S. 3622), S6964 [14NO] (see H.R. 7123), H9510 [13NO]

——— condemn violence against religious minorities and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities (see S. Res. 667), S6542 [4OC]

——— counter arbitrary detention of ethnic Turkic Muslims, including Uighurs, within Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region (see H.R. 7384), H10510 [20DE]

——— express solidarity with Tuidang Movement whereby Chinese citizens renounce ties to the Communist Party and affiliates and call for immediate end to campaign to persecute Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Res. 932), H5021 [8JN]

——— identify officials responsible for imprisonment of political prisoners and sanction them for human rights abuses (see S. 2985), S2968 [4JN]

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

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]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), consideration (see H. Res. 748), H1265 [26FE]

——— clarify that using drugs to cause a person to engage in a commercial sex act constitutes coercion and using drugs to provide or obtain the labor or services of a person constitutes forced labor (see S. 2429), S967 [14FE] (see H.R. 5027), H1178 [14FE]

——— combat trafficking in human organs (see H.R. 6413), H6463 [17JY]

——— enhance efforts to combat human trafficking in connection with catching and processing of imported seafood products (see S. 3641), S7050 [15NO]

——— prohibit traveling interstate or causing another to travel interstate for purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 7381), H10510 [20DE]

——— research relationship between human trafficking and skewed sex ratios in areas in which there is evidence of gender-based violence or neglect and end gendercide and related crimes (see H.R. 7008), H9406 [28SE]

——— strengthen protections for child trafficking victims testifying against human traffickers (see S. 3597), S6816 [11OC]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize Child Advocate Program (see H.R. 6223), H5748 [26JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop educational materials relative to human trafficking in schools (see H.R. 5407), H2041 [22MR]

——— ensure humane treatment of pregnant detainees by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see S. 3225), S5003 [17JY]

——— oppose detention and possible removal of Iraqi Chaldean Christians (see H. Res. 824), H3209 [12AP]

——— protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from deportation during enforcement actions (see S. 2915), S2835 [22MY] (see H.R. 5908), H4582 [22MY]

——— provide for enhanced protections for vulnerable unaccompanied alien children (see S. 3558), S6630 [5OC] (see H.R. 7047), H9419 [5OC]

——— transmit documents on border security policies, procedures, and activities relative to Border Patrol interdiction of families between ports of entry (see H. Res. 1005), H6588 [19JY]

Dept. of State: 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]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5580 [22JN]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 796), H1753 [21MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 116), H2041 [22MR]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on instances of sexual assault in refugee camps (see H.R. 4950), H901 [6FE]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 7228), H9819 [10DE]

——— 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]

Egypt: reaffirm partnership with the U.S. and support political reform, human rights, and holding of free, fair, and credible elections (see S. Res. 450), S1948 [22MR]

El Salvador: adjust immigration status of Salvadoran nationals who were granted or are eligible for temporary protected status (see H.R. 4956), H902 [6FE]

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]

Families and domestic relations: clarify definitions of certain terms relative to marriage under Federal law to prevent child marriages (see H.R. 4867), H582 [19JA]

FCC: reinstate rules regulating inmate telephone service rates, which include immigrant detention facilities, and ensure immigrant parents can call their separated children without charge (see H.R. 6254), H5815 [27JN]

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]

Foreign countries: recognize critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance (see S. Res. 407), S1165 [15FE]

Freedom of religion: affirm importance as a fundamental human right (see H. Con. Res. 126), H5975 [28JN]

——— affirm importance as a fundamental human right and observe anniversary of Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (see S. Con. Res. 32), S187 [16JA]

——— 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]

GAO: conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking (see S. 3179), S4734 [28JN] (see H.R. 6069), H5093 [12JN]

Generalized System of Preferences: provide for suspension of eligibility for countries that fail to meet minimum standards for elimination of human trafficking (see S. 2308), S187 [16JA]

——— require countries to comply with certain labor standards to be eligible (see S. 2307), S187 [16JA]

Georgia (country): 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]

Gyari, Lodi G.: tribute (see S. Res. 686), S6924 [13NO]

Housing: require a study and report on housing and service needs of victims of trafficking and individuals at risk for trafficking (see S. 2305), S168 [11JA]

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

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (see S. 3093), S4281 [20JN] (see H.R. 6181), H5505 [21JN]

——— clarify standards of family detention and treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6134), H5284 [19JN]

——— codify Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6182), H5505 [21JN]

——— eliminate annual numerical limitation on U visas and grant work authorization to certain aliens with a pending application for nonimmigrant status (see H.R. 5058), H1212 [15FE]

——— increase transparency and modify reporting requirements for temporary nonimmigrant work visas to prevent human trafficking (see S. 2293), S167 [11JA] (see H.R. 4777), H168 [11JA]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— limit separation of families including an individual with a developmental disability at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6232), H5748 [26JN]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (see S. 3091), S4035 [19JN] (see H.R. 6195), H5580 [22JN]

——— maintain custody of adults charged with illegal entry with their children while charges are pending and authorize construction of facilities to hold families during legal proceedings (see H.R. 6173), H5505 [21JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H4980 [7JN]

——— provide mental health services to every child who was separated from their parents due to zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 6180), H5505 [21JN]

——— request the President and direct Sec. of HHS Azar to transmit to the House of Representatives information on health and welfare of children separated from parents due to zero tolerance policy (see H. Res. 982), H5987 [3JY]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see S. 3227), S5004 [17JY] (see H.R. 6172, 6183), H5505 [21JN] (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN] (see H.R. 6304), H5986 [3JY] (see H.R. 6594), H7722 [26JY]

——— strengthen refugee resettlement support programs (see H.R. 7401), H10609 [2JA]

——— temporarily restrict the removal of alien parents separated from their children (see H.R. 6326), H6041 [10JY]

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

International relations: 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]

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

Iran: call on the U.S. and its partners to continue support for the Iranian people in their fight for freedom and prosperity (see S. 2528), S1578 [8MR]

——— 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]

——— 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, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (see S. 2365), S581 [30JA] (see S. 3243), S5107 [19JY] (see H.R. 4744), H82 [9JA]

——— 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 on individuals responsible for or complicit in human rights abuses against U.S. citizens or legal permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 5330), H1698 [19MR]

——— report on efforts by other countries to sanction Iran for human rights and ballistic missile violations and authorize a summit among trading partners of Iran to address certain corruption (see H.R. 5394), H2041 [22MR]

——— support continued protests, human rights, and desire for a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 979), H5980 [29JN]

Iraq: 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: 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]

Kenya: condemn extrajudicial killings and violence by security forces, secure human rights and freedoms of the press and assembly, reform electoral process, respect judicial independence, and support democracy (see S. Res. 616), S5932 [23AU]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: anniversary of assassination (see H. Res. 798), H2041 [22MR]

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]

——— 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]

——— 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: 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]

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

Las Damas de Blanco (organization): Cato Institute Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty recipient (see S. Res. 511), S2725 [16MY] (see H. Res. 916), H4732 [25MY]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: promote equality globally, include LGBT-specific reporting in human rights reports, sanction those responsible for abuses, and ensure foreign aid includes LGBT populations (see H.R. 7291), H10209 [13DE]

Liberia: affirm strong U.S. ties and support for democracy, and call for implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia (see H. Res. 1055), H7941 [7SE]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see S. Res. 579), S5066 [18JY]

McCain, John: establish a memorial on the Capitol Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 140), H9090 [26SE]

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]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (see S. 3354), S5692 [16AU]

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

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

Native Americans: increase intergovernmental coordination to identify and combat human trafficking within Indian lands and of Indians (see S. 3280), S5423 [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]

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

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: submit to Congress a report on death of Jamal Khashoggi (see S. 3658), S7132 [27NO]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: certify U.S. trade agreements include strong and enforceable provisions on labor and environmental standards (see H.R. 7064), H9435 [16OC]

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

President’s Interagency Task Force To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons: include Sec. of Commerce (see H.R. 6834), H8731 [17SE]

Prisoners of Conscience Day: designate (see H. Res. 750), H1266 [26FE]

Public-Private Partnership Advisory Council To End Human Trafficking: establish (see H.R. 7271), H10169 [12DE]

Refugees: recognize anniversary of first refugee and Muslim ban, promote safety and health of refugees, and call for leadership in response to displacement and resettlement of refugees (see S. Res. 388), S581 [30JA]

——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level (see H.R. 6909), H9089 [26SE]

——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 2571), S1790 [19MR] (see H.R. 5339), H1727 [20MR]

Russia: 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]

——— ensure appropriate congressional review and continued applicability of sanctions of human rights offenders (see S. 3275), S5361 [25JY]

——— 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]

Saudi Arabia: call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom (see S. Res. 613), S5831 [22AU]

——— 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]

——— prohibit military assistance (see H.R. 7082), H9442 [23OC]

——— prohibit military assistance until Dept. of State determines that Jamal Khashoggi is alive and free (see S. 3590), S6815 [11OC] (see H.R. 7070), H9435 [16OC]

——— require congressional approval for entry into a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement and impose conditions relative to the death of Jamal Khashoggi, uranium enrichment, and human rights (see S. 3785), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 7350), H10336 [19DE]

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

Syria: condemn Bashar al-Assad regime and its backers for continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity (see H. Res. 1165), H9758 [30NO]

Taxation: make civil damages, restitution, and any other monetary award given to human trafficking survivors exempt from Federal income taxes (see S. 3504), S6341 [26SE] (see H.R. 6899), H9088 [26SE]

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]

Turkey: 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]

——— restrict loans from international financial institutions until the Turkish Government ends detention of U.S. citizens (see S. 3248), S5107 [19JY] (see H.R. 6633), H7724 [26JY]

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: call for postponement of elections until electoral process and voting is determined to be free and fair and condemn undemocratic activities and human rights violations of officials (see S. Res. 414), S1243 [27FE]

——— 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]

——— permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status and strengthen internal migration systems in surrounding countries (see S. 3759), S7586 [13DE]

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

Vietnam: prioritize protection of internationally-recognized human rights and development of rule of law in U.S. relations (see H.R. 5621), H3574 [25AP]

——— recognize contributions of Montagnards who fought with U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnamese Conflict and condemn suppression of human rights and civil liberties (see H. Res. 797), H2041 [22MR]

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

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

Cloture motions

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1731 [14MR], S1780 [19MR]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), S1919, S1979 [22MR]

Court decisions

Ms. L. et al. v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (‘‘ICE’’) et al., preliminary injunction blocking family separation and ordering the Federal Government to implement family reunification procedures, S4462 [27JN]

Eulogies

Hoff, Philip H.: by Richard Cassidy, S7237 [29NO]

Letters

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Chuck Canterbury, National Fraternal Order of Police, S1829 [20MR]

——— Faiz Shakir, ACLU, S1867 [21MR]

——— Gina A. DeBoni, Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, S1851 [21MR]

——— several law enforcement organizations, S1829 [20MR]

——— Stephen E. Boyd, Dept. of Justice, S1869 [21MR], H1297 [27FE]

——— World Without Exploitation (organization), H1298 [27FE]

Cambodia Democracy Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H7670 [25JY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7670 [25JY]

Condemn threats to Father Jose A. Idiaquez relative to opposition to human rights violations in Nicaragua: Scott Santarosa, H5158 [14JN]

Foreign diplomacy and development programs funding: several former military leaders, S121 [10JA]

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]

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

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

Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H3467 [24AP]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3467 [24AP]

——— Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3467 [24AP]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H3467 [24AP]

——— several Representatives, H3468 [24AP]

No Assistance for Assad Act: Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3472 [24AP]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H3472 [24AP]

Oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children: several Representatives, H5099 [13JN]

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

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

Support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia: Adotei Akwei, Amnesty International (organization), H3074 [10AP]

——— several human rights and diaspora organizations, H3073 [10AP]

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

Lists

Human trafficking and victims’ rights groups, E34 [11JA]

Organizations and individuals supporting H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, H1295 [27FE]

Lyrics

‘‘Blowin’ in the Wind,’’ Bob Dylan (excerpt), H5278 [19JN]

Memorandums

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Congressional Research Service, S1856 [21MR]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Belarus: President Trump, S3597 [11JN], H5012 [8JN]

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 Central African Republic: President Trump, S2620 [10MY], H3920 [10MY]

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

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]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S1731 [14MR], S1773 [19MR], S1801 [20MR], S1871 [21MR]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), S1919 [22MR], H1769 [22MR]

Human trafficking: prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1312), S7628 [17DE]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), S7628 [17DE]

Proclamations

Declaration of Mothers—A Proclamation and a Pledge for the Preservation of Liberty and Virtue: HomeMakers for America (organization), E123 [2FE]

Remarks in House

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (H.R. 4660), H576 [19JA]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: impact, E1052 [24JY]

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

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: impact, H6636 [23JY], H7165 [25JY]

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

American Jewish Committee: anniversary (H. Res. 1166), H10163 [12DE]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H3432 [18AP], H3495 [24AP], H3582 [26AP], H8163 [12SE]

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]

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: call for release from prison of Reuters (news service) journalists reporting on ethnic cleansing of Rohingya population and human rights violations, H1251 [26FE]

——— call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (H. Res. 1057), H8110 [12SE]

——— call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (H. Res. 1091), H10061–H10065 [11DE], E1703 [20DE]

——— condemn acts of violence against Rohingya population and call on Aung San Suu Kyi to play an active role in ending this humanitarian tragedy (H. Res. 528), H3882 [9MY]

——— 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]

——— limit security assistance and cooperation and impose financial and visa sanctions against perpetrators of ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya by the Burmese military and security forces, H4666 [23MY]

——— 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]

Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (H.R. 5754), H7668–H7670 [25JY], E1102 [27JY]

Cameroon: human rights violations, E942 [28JN]

China: address growing threat of digital authoritarianism to freedom of speech, E541 [26AP]

——— anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre, E773 [5JN]

——— condemn human rights abuses of Tibetan people, E990 [10JY]

——— condemn violence against religious minorities and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities, E1329 [28SE], E1457 [26OC]

——— express solidarity with Falun Gong practitioners who have lost lives, freedoms, and rights for adhering to their beliefs and practices and condemn practice of non-consenting organ harvesting, E875 [20JN]

——— 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]

——— tribute to Tuidang Movement, E613 [9MY]

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: accomplishments, H14 [8JA]

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

Creativity Shell (nonprofit organization): tribute, E108 [29JA]

Crime: allow enforcement of criminal and civil sex trafficking laws against websites that knowingly facilitate online sex trafficking, H1296, H1302–H1304 [27FE]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking, H3130 [11AP]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), H1290–H1305, H1319 [27FE], H3195 [12AP]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), consideration (H. Res. 748), H1277–H1280 [27FE]

——— expand scope of certain definitions pertaining to unlawful sexual conduct relative to transportation of or abuse of minors, H8841–H8844 [25SE]

——— vacate certain convictions and expunge certain arrests of victims of human trafficking (H.R. 459), H688 [30JA]

Cuba: anniversary of downing of Brothers to the Rescue (organization) aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, H1130 [14FE]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, H7682 [25JY]

Dept. of Defense: 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]

——— submit human rights report on efforts relative to repatriation of U.S. soldiers remains, Korean-American family reunifications, and travel security risks, E728 [24MY]

Dept. of HHS: establish the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training pilot program to provide training to help identify and protect victims of human trafficking (H.R. 767), H1234–H1236 [26FE]

——— establish the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training pilot program to provide training to help identify and protect victims of human trafficking (H.R. 767), Senate amendment, H10424, H10425 [20DE]

——— Office of Refugee Resettlement funding for housing children separated from parents attempting to enter the U.S. illegally through reduction in Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program funding, H6163 [12JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: extend temporary protected status for certain immigrants allowed into the U.S. for humanitarian reasons (H.R. 4384), H8 [8JA]

——— issue guidance and develop training programs as part of the Blue Campaign on efforts to combat human trafficking (H.R. 4708), H161 [11JA]

Dept. of State: 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 close PLO diplomatic mission in the District of Columbia, H8112 [12SE]

——— facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (H.R. 6193), H6055 [11JY]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 796), H1759–H1767 [22MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 116), H2029 [22MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), Senate amendment, H1769–H2027, H2032, H2037–H2039 [22MR], E371 [26MR]

——— modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), H10548–H10550 [21DE]

——— 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]

——— provide for rewards for the arrest or conviction of certain foreign nationals who have committed genocide or war crimes (H.R. 3851), H760, H761 [5FE], E141 [6FE]

——— 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]

——— 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]

Dept. of the Treasury: 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]

Egypt: express concern over attacks on Coptic Christians (H. Res. 673), H165 [11JA]

El Salvador: adjust immigration status of Salvadoran nationals who were granted or are eligible for temporary protected status (H.R. 4956), E145 [6FE]

Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (H. Res. 128), H3069–H3075, H3078 [10AP], H9396 [28SE], E279 [8MR], E1246 [13SE]

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

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

GAO: conduct study on damages awarded to victims and restitution amounts imposed against defendants in cases of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, H1291, H1304, H1305 [27FE]

——— conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking, H6310, H6311 [17JY]

——— conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking (H.R. 6069), H5589, H5590 [25JN]

Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month: observance, H3571–H3573 [25AP]

Georgia (country): 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]

Girls United Minnesota (organization): tribute to efforts to raise public awareness and expand education on sex trafficking in schools, H1467 [7MR]

Guam War Claims Review Commission: implement recommendations, E906 [25JN]

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]

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), Senate amendments, H10078, H10079 [11DE]

Human trafficking: abolish human trafficking in the U.S. (H.R. 2803), H1200 [15FE]

——— prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S., H8250 [13SE]

——— prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1312), H9381–H9390 [28SE]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (H.R. 2803), H92 [10JA], H6475 [18JY]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), H9373–H9381 [28SE]

Human Trafficking Awareness Month: observance, H398 [16JA]

Immigration: comparison of treatment of children separated from their parents who were attempting to enter the U.S. illegally with other children who are separated from their parents, H5499 [21JN]

——— historical analysis of U.S. immigration policy, H5358–H5360 [20JN]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, H5765 [27JN], H6487–H6493 [18JY], H6577 [19JY]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (H.R. 6135), H5274, H5275, H5277 [19JN], H5424, H5441, H5442, H5491 [21JN], H5638 [25JN], H5670 [26JN], H6125, H6126 [12JY], H6573, H6574 [19JY], H7712 [26JY], E1080, E1085 [26JY]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H4851, H4855, H4859, H4867 [7JN], H5098, H5100, H5102, H5139, H5140, H5142–H5150 [13JN], H5155, H5162, H5188, H5195–H5198 [14JN], H5204 [15JN], H5228, H5229, H5231, H5275–H5278 [19JN], H5289, H5290, H5291, H5292, H5293, H5294, H5298, H5300, H5348, H5349, H5356–H5358 [20JN], H5366, H5367, H5369, H5370, H5371, H5440, H5488–H5505 [21JN], H5510, H5521, H5578 [22JN], H5583–H5585, H5637–H5642 [25JN], H5850, H5970 [28JN], H5994 [10JY], H6043, H6044, H6054–H6057, H6101–H6104, H6108 [11JY], H6163 [12JY], H6483 [18JY], H6634 [23JY], H7865 [5SE], E783 [6JN], E883 [21JN], E991 [10JY], E1080, E1085 [26JY]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (H. Res. 927), H5077 [12JN]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally, H5760, H5762 [27JN], H7803 [4SE]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (H.R. 6236), H5763 [27JN], H7691 [26JY], E1080 [26JY]

In Our Backyard (organization): tribute to Convenience Stores Against Trafficking program, E809 [8JN]

India: condemn violence against religious minorities, E1263 [17SE]

Iran: call for release of all U.S. citizens arrested and detained, H1134 [14FE]

——— call for unconditional release of U.S. citizens, U.S. legal permanent resident aliens, and foreigners being held for political purposes, H3982 [16MY]

——— call for unconditional release of U.S. citizens and legal permanent resident aliens being held for political purposes (H. Res. 317), H3469 [24AP]

——— 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 oppression of antigovernment demonstrators and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system, H7 [8JA], H979 [8FE], E163 [8FE]

——— 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 additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (H.R. 4744), H54, H55 [9JA], H3464–H3470 [24AP]

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

——— support continued protests, human rights, and desire for a democratic republic, H10191 [13DE]

——— U.S. policy, E1709 [20DE]

Israel: 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]

Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act: anniversary, E809 [8JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: anniversary of assassination, H3134 [11AP]

——— anniversary of assassination (H. Res. 798), E391 [5AP]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: human rights violations, H6272 [17JY], E90 [22JA], E998 [11JY]

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]

Law enforcement: increase role of financial industry in combatting human trafficking (H.R. 2219), H3075–H3078 [10AP]

Liberia: affirm strong U.S. ties and support for democracy, and call for implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia (H. Res. 1055), H9491–H9493 [13NO]

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]

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

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, H176 [16JA]

Menchú Tum, Rigoberta: University of California, Merced Spendlove Prize recipient, E1497 [6NO]

Meng, Representative: accomplishments during the 115th Congress, E1748 [3JA]

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]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (S. 3354), H9358 [28SE]

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

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

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day: observance, H137 [11JA]

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month: observance, H8 [8JA], H456 [17JA], H483 [18JA], H688, H690 [30JA]

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

New Life Refuge Ministries (organization): tribute, E1219 [7SE]

Nicaragua: condemn threats to Father Jose A. Idiaquez relative to opposition to human rights violations, H5158 [14JN]

——— 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]

Nielsen, Sec. of Homeland Security: call for resignation relative to zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, H5370 [21JN]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2061), Senate amendment, H5787 [27JN]

Pakistan: assistance funding, E1531 [16NO]

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

——— call for release of Asia Bibi and protection of her and her family and urge legal reforms relative to blasphemy and tolerance of religious minorities, E1531 [16NO]

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

Pellegrino, Mary: Pennsylvania State Education Association Human and Civil Rights Award recipient, H4854 [7JN]

Political science: failure of communism as a political system versus the success of capitalism, H9554–H9556 [16NO]

Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival: support efforts to address issues of systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation, and the war economy and militarism, H5188–H5195 [14JN]

President’s Interagency Task Force To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons: include Sec. of Commerce (H.R. 6834), E1261 [17SE]

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

Religion: global persecution of Christians, H2039 [22MR]

——— persecution of Jews in the Middle East, E1588 [30NO]

Religious Freedom Day: observance, H177 [16JA]

Religious Freedom Week: observance, H5509 [22JN]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend, E1681 [17DE]

Russia: call for release of Oleg Sentsov, H9155 [28SE]

——— 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]

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

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

San Diego, CA: tribute to Human Trafficking Research and Data Advisory Roundtable (HT-RADAR) Human Trafficking Research Conference, E791 [7JN]

Saratoga Springs, NY: observance of Solomon Northup Day, E3 [5JA]

Saudi Arabia: hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, H9696 [29NO], H10092 [11DE]

——— prohibit military assistance, H9519 [14NO]

16 Days of Activisim Against Gender-Based Violence: observance, E1595 [3DE]

Sports: 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: alleged use of chemical weapons against Syrian population, H3084 [10AP], H3130 [11AP], H3155 [12AP], E416 [10AP]

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

——— condemn atrocities committed by Bashar al-Assad and his regime, H7938 [7SE], H8162 [12SE]

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

——— condemn Bashar al-Assad regime and its backers for continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity (H. Res. 1165), H10070–H10073 [11DE]

——— condition U.S. assistance to Government-controlled territories on human rights reforms, political transition, and a safe and voluntary return of refugees (H.R. 4681), H3470–H3474 [24AP], H5969 [28JN], E537 [25AP], E568 [27AP]

——— 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]

——— U.S. policy, E369 [26MR]

——— U.S. response to alleged use of chemical weapons against Syrian population, H3320 [16AP], H3352, H3355 [17AP]

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

Totah, Annie Simonian: Armenian Assembly of America Distinguished Humanitarian Award recipient, E1292 [25SE]

Tote Project (organization): tribute, E812 [8JN]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2200), Senate amendment, H10539–H10544 [21DE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to immigration policy, H5372–H5374 [21JN], H5666 [26JN], H6122 [12JY], E1741 [31DE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to use of chemical agents on unarmed asylum seekers, E1575 [29NO]

——— Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, H5367, H5369, H5370, H5489, H5490 [21JN], H5967 [28JN]

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]

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]

Venezuela: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, H163 [11JA]

Vietnam: call for release of Michael Nguyen, H7817–H7820 [4SE], H10501–H10503 [20DE], E1199 [4SE]

——— call for release of William Nguyen, H6561 [19JY]

——— human rights violations, H540 [18JA]

——— prioritize protection of internationally-recognized human rights and development of rule of law in U.S. relations (H.R. 5621), E809 [8JN]

Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2740), H9474, H9475 [13NO]

Wichita, KS: tribute to law enforcement efforts to combat human trafficking, H7901 [6SE]

World Refugee Day: observance, H5293 [20JN]

World War II: anniversary of Executive order ordering internment of Japanese Americans, H1201 [15FE]

Ypsilanti Campaign for Equality (organization): anniversary, E618 [9MY]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: clarify that removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen does not apply to provision of materials and advice intended to reduce civilian casualties, S7564 [13DE]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, S2339 [23AP]

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]

Bahrain: anniversary of protests, S1159 [15FE]

——— human rights violations, S1159 [15FE]

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (S. Res. 432), S2016 [9AP]

Bangladesh: anniversary of Rana Plaza garment factory collapse, S2382 [24AP]

——— call for improvement of labor rights and worker safety, S2382 [24AP]

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]

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]

——— 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]

——— 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]

Cameroon: address escalating violence in Anglophone regions, advance democratic solution to political crisis, facilitate access by humanitarian organizations, and condemn human rights abuses, S7233–S7235 [29NO]

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

China: condemn violence against religious minorities and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities, S6713 [9OC]

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

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): investigation by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of human trafficking on the Internet, S52 [8JA]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): accomplishments, S7976 [20DE]

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]

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

Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities: anniversary, S6912 [13NO]

Courts: indictment of Backpage.com (Internet site) executives for facilitating prostitution, money laundering, and other crimes, S2053, S2081 [11AP]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S85–S87 [9JA], S1293 [28FE], S1295 [1MR], S1401 [6MR], S1660–S1662 [13MR], S1849–S1861, S1864–S1872 [21MR], S2053, S2079–S2081 [11AP]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (S. 1693), S53 [8JA], S85–S87 [9JA], S145 [11JA], S278 [18JA], S5100 [19JY]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1731 [14MR], S1741, S1744, S1759 [15MR], S1773, S1774, S1780–S1783 [19MR], S1799, S1801, S1807, S1816, S1827–S1830, S1833 [20MR]

——— allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), unanimous-consent agreement, S1784 [19MR]

——— clarify that efforts of interactive computer service providers or users to identify, restrict access to, or remove objectionable online material shall not be considered in determining liability of the provider or user, S1829 [20MR], S1869, S1871 [21MR]

——— protect websites that attempt to moderate online sex trafficking content even if efforts are taken in bad faith, S1807 [20MR]

Dept. of Defense: 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]

——— prohibit funding to revise, rebuild, or renovate military bases to house undocumented and unaccompanied minors, S3938 [14JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training pilot program to provide training to help identify and protect victims of human trafficking (H.R. 767), S7949 [19DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: issue guidance and develop training programs as part of the Blue Campaign on efforts to combat human trafficking (H.R. 4708), S591 [30JA]

Dept. of Justice: grant State attorneys general requests to cross designate State and local attorneys to prosecute individuals for sex trafficking, S1865 [21MR]

——— investigation and prosecution of website operators that criminally facilitate sex trafficking or sexual exploitation of children funding, S1807, S1829 [20MR], S1851, S1869, S1871 [21MR]

Dept. of State: clarify distinction between J-1 Exchange Visitor Program fees and antitrafficking recruitment fees, S7353 [6DE]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 116), S1978 [22MR]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), S1291 [28FE]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), House amendment, S1885–S1892, S1903, S1913, S1915–S1920, S1922–S1931, S1978–S1980 [22MR], S6210 [18SE]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), unanimous-consent request, S1918, S1919 [22MR]

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

——— modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), S7353 [6DE], S7628–S7631 [17DE]

Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (H. Res. 128), S2284–S2287 [18AP]

Executive Office of the President: appoint family reunification czar to manage reunification process for immigrant families separated at or near ports of entry, S4356 [25JN]

Foreign countries: express concern over use of the expression ‘‘fake news’’ by foreign leaders relative to human rights abuses in their countries, S6790 [11OC], S7218 [29NO]

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]

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 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]

Human trafficking: prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1312), S1861 [21MR]

——— prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1312), House amendment, S7628 [17DE], S7841 [19DE]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), S1861 [21MR]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), House amendment, S7628 [17DE], S7841 [19DE]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (S. 3093), unanimous-consent request, S5328 [25JY]

——— address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (S. 3093), S4267, S4293 [20JN], S4319–S4324, S4331–S4333 [21JN], S4355 [25JN], S4395 [26JN], S4928 [12JY], S5097 [19JY], S5329, S5330 [25JY]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (S. 3091), S5047 [18JY]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, S1156 [15FE], S2959–S2961 [4JN], S2982–S2985 [5JN], S3872, S3874, S3925–S3927 [13JN], S3961–S3965, S3969, S3976–S3978 [18JN], S4012, S4019, S4025–S4030, S4249–S4251 [19JN], S4255, S4257, S4260–S4263, S4265–S4270, S4273, S4276, S4293–S4306 [20JN], S4314, S4319–S4327, S4331–S4333 [21JN], S4354–S4358 [25JN], S4380, S4386–S4388 [26JN], S4462–S4465, S4467, S4496, S4498–S4500 [27JN], S4691, S4697 [28JN], S4882, S4900, S4908 [11JY], S5083 [19JY], S5117 [23JY], S5328–S5332 [25JY], S5474 [31JY], S5557, S5561–S5564 [1AU], S6027 [4SE], S6461 [3OC]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (S. 3227), unanimous-consent request, S5045 [18JY]

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

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

Iran: call on the U.S. and its partners to continue support for the Iranian people in their fight for freedom and prosperity (S. 2528), S2634 [14MY]

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

——— 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]

Lloyd, Scott: call for removal as Dept. of HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement Director relative to actions and policies on women’s reproductive health, S1702–S1704 [14MR], S1786 [19MR]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (S. Res. 579), S5074 [18JY]

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]

——— 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]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (S. 3354), S5694 [16AU], S6364 [27SE], S7842 [19DE]

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

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day: observance, S145 [11JA]

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month: observance, S52 [8JA]

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

Niger: human rights violations, S5000 [17JY]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2061), S2396 [24AP]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit to Congress a report on death of Jamal Khashoggi (S. 3658), S7134 [27NO]

Oswaldo Payá Way, Washington, DC: designate (S. 539), S5094 [19JY]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: commemorate anniversary and call for independent investigation of death, honor commitment to democratic values, and support democracy and end human rights violations in Cuba, S5094 [19JY]

——— commemorate anniversary and call for independent investigation of death, honor commitment to democratic values, and support democracy and end human rights violations in Cuba (S. Res. 224), S2078 [11AP]

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

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

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

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend, S7426 [11DE]

——— reauthorize and amend (S. 2571), S1792 [19MR], S1834 [20MR], S1860 [21MR]

Russia: 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]

——— 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]

——— 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]

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

Saudi Arabia: call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom (S. Res. 613), S5834 [22AU]

——— hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, S7118 [27NO], S7147, S7150, S7157–S7159, S7161–S7165 [28NO], S7209, S7218, S7229 [29NO], S7490–S7496, S7498–S7501 [12DE], S7549 [13DE]

——— prohibit military assistance, S7119 [27NO], S7501 [12DE]

Senate: tribute to efforts to address victims’ rights and child protection issues, S7841 [19DE]

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]

——— call for release of Peter B. Ajak, S5825 [22AU]

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

Syria: condition U.S. assistance to Government-controlled territories on human rights reforms, political transition, and a safe and voluntary return of refugees, S1334 [5MR], S1575 [8MR]

——— 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]

——— U.S. policy, S7892 [19DE]

——— U.S. response to alleged use of chemical weapons against Syrian population, S2131 [16AP], S2198 [17AP], S2313 [19AP]

Tanzania: condemn harassment of opposing political figures, support freedoms of speech and assembly, and reinstate refugee program, S4365–S4367 [25JN]

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]

Time (publication): selection of ‘‘Guardians and the War on Truth’’ as Person of the Year, S7492–S7494 [12DE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2200), S7631–S7636 [17DE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to immigration policy, S4275 [20JN], S5556–S5558 [1AU], S7844 [19DE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to women’s health issues, S1702–S1704 [14MR], S1786 [19MR]

——— Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, S4274, S4295–S4306 [20JN], S4314, S4319, S4326 [21JN], S4355 [25JN]

Turkey: call for release of Andrew Brunson, 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]

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

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: call for postponement of elections until electoral process and voting is determined to be free and fair and condemn undemocratic activities and human rights violations of officials (S. Res. 414), S2590 [9MY]

——— call for release of Juan Requesens, S6181 [17SE]

——— condemn recent election results, call for release of political prisoner, and express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S2897 [24MY]

——— express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S2050–S2052 [11AP], S2293 [19AP], S2339 [23AP]

——— human rights violations, S6181 [17SE]

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

World War II: propriety of Executive order ordering internment of Japanese Americans, S5562 [1AU]

Reports

Brutal and Undemocratic Actions of Dictator Vladimir Putin’s Russia: Committee To Protect Journalists, H6635 [23JY]

Reports filed

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1865) (H. Rept. 115–572), H1220 [20FE]

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

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

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]

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]

Commemorate Anniversary of Death of Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas and Call for Investigation, Honor Commitment to Democratic Values, and End Human Rights Violations in Cuba: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 224), S1875 [21MR]

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. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 748) (H. Rept. 115–583), H1265 [26FE]

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]

Dept. of Homeland Security Transmittal of Documents on Border Security Policies and Activities Relative to Interdiction of Families Between Ports of Entry: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 1005) (H. Rept. 115–877), H7720 [26JY]

Dept. of State Criteria for Determining Whether Countries Are Meeting the Minimum Standards for the Elimination of Human Trafficking Modification: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1862), S6630 [5OC]

End Banking for Human Traffickers Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2219) (H. Rept. 115–569), H1220 [20FE]

——— Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 2219) (H. Rept. 115–569), H1226 [23FE]

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]

Fight Illicit Networks and Detect (FIND) Trafficking Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6069) (H. Rept. 115–781), H5647 [25JN]

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

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

Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 4744) (H. Rept. 115–642), H3440 [18AP]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act Amendment and Improvement: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3354), S6221 [18SE]

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

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

Recognize Independence Anniversary, Commend Reforms, Economic Growth, and NATO Partnership, and Support Commitment to Transatlantic Security and Military Capabilities of Baltic States: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 432), S1840 [20MR]

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

Request President and Direct Sec. of HHS Azar To Transmit Information on Health and Welfare of Children Separated From Parents Due to Zero Tolerance Policy: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Res. 982) (H. Rept. 115–835), H6556 [18JY]

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]

Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1693) (S. Rept. 115–199), S138 [10JA]

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]

Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking (TARGET) Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1625), S907 [13FE]

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

Trafficking Victims Protection Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 2200), S6770 [10OC]

Turkey International Financial Institutions Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3248), S5422 [26JY]

Resolutions by organizations

Oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children: Child Survivors of the Holocaust (organization) Board of Directors, E991 [10JY]

Statements

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: John F. Clark, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, H1298 [27FE]

——— Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook, Inc., H1295 [27FE]

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

Declaration for the Sake of the Christian Faith: Several Chinese Christian Pastors, E1457–E1459 [26OC]

Science Is Clear—Separating Families Has Long-Term Damaging Psychological and Health Consequences for Children, Families, and Communities: Society for Research in Child Development, H5521 [22JN]

Tribute to Suvash Darnal: Carl Gershman, National Endowment for Democracy (organization), S6135 [12SE]

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

Testimonies

Poor People’s Campaign—A National Call for Moral Revival: Brock McIntosh, H5189 [14JN]

——— Deanna Butler, H5194 [14JN]

——— Latifah Trezvant, H5194 [14JN]

——— Liz Betty-Owens, H5195 [14JN]

——— Mary Love, H5194 [14JN]

——— Mashyla Buckmaster, H5194 [14JN]

——— Paul Boden, H5190 [14JN]

——— Sarah Monroe, H5189 [14JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 128, support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia, H3069 [10AP]

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. 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. 748, consideration of H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, H1277 [27FE]

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. 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. 1055, affirm strong U.S. ties and support for democracy in Liberia, and call for implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia, H9491 [13NO]

H. Res. 1091, call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population in Burma, H10061 [11DE]

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. 1165, condemn Bashar al-Assad regime and its backers for continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria, H10070 [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. 767, Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act, S7949 [19DE], H1234 [26FE], H10424 [20DE]

H.R. 1625, Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking (TARGET) Act, S1291 [28FE]

H.R. 1865, Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, H1301 [27FE]

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. 2200, Trafficking Victims Protection Act reauthorization, H10539–H10543 [21DE]

H.R. 2219, End Banking for Human Traffickers Act, H3075 [10AP]

H.R. 2740, Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl Congressional Gold Medal Act, H9474 [13NO]

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

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

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

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

H.R. 3851, War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act, H760 [5FE]

H.R. 4681, No Assistance for Assad Act, H3470–H3472 [24AP]

H.R. 4708, Dept. of Homeland Security guidance and development of training programs as part of the Blue Campaign on efforts to combat human trafficking, H161 [11JA]

H.R. 4744, Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act, H3464–H3466 [24AP]

H.R. 5754, Cambodia Democracy Act, H7668 [25JY]

H.R. 6069, Fight Illicit Networks and Detect (FIND) Trafficking Act, H5589 [25JN]

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

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

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

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

S. 1311, Abolish Human Trafficking Act, H9373, H9377–H9381 [28SE]

S. 1312, Trafficking Victims Protection Act, H9381–H9386 [28SE]

S. 1862, Dept. of State modification of criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking, S7630 [17DE], H10548 [21DE]

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

S. 3354, Missing Children’s Assistance Act amendment and improvement, H9358 [28SE]

S. 3504, Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act, S6343 [26SE]

S. 3540, Central America Reform and Enforcement Act, S6439–S6450 [2OC]

S. Con. Res. 32, affirm importance of freedom of religion as a fundamental human right and observe anniversary of Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, S188 [16JA]

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. 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. 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. 388, recognize anniversary of first refugee and Muslim ban, promote safety and health of refugees, and call for leadership in response to displacement and resettlement of refugees, S585 [30JA]

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. 407, recognize critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance, S1166 [15FE]

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

S. Res. 414, call for postponement of elections until electoral process and voting is determined to be free and fair and condemn undemocratic activities and human rights violations of officials in Venezuela, S1251 [27FE]

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

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

S. Res. 432, recognize Baltic States independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities, S2017 [9AP]

S. Res. 432, recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities of Baltic States, S1634 [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. 450, reaffirm partnership with the U.S. and support political reform, human rights, and holding of free, fair, and credible elections in Egypt, S1955 [22MR]

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. 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. 511, Las Damas de Blanco (organization) recipient of Cato Institute Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty, S2727 [16MY]

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. 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. 579, tribute to Nelson R. Mandela, S5071 [18JY]

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

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. 613, call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom in Saudi Arabia, S5834 [22AU]

S. Res. 616, condemn extrajudicial killings and violence by security forces, secure human rights and freedoms of the press and assembly, reform electoral process, respect judicial independence, and support democracy in Kenya, S5934 [23AU]

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. 667, condemn violence against religious minorities in China and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities, S6543 [4OC]

S. Res. 686, tribute to Lodi G. Gyari, S6928 [13NO]

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. 733, condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and ensure fair treatment of detainees and release of those unjustly detained in Cameroon, S7930 [19DE]

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

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]