EUROPE

Addresses

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

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

Amendments

Foreign policy: express support for the countries of Eastern Europe and NATO (H. Res. 256), H6066, H6067 [11JY]

Appointments

Senate NATO Observer Group, S5059 [18JY]

Articles and editorials

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

Bills and resolutions

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

Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversaries of independence and subsequent independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and reaffirm alliance with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 99), H582 [19JA]

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

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see S. 2313), S187 [16JA] (see H.R. 4884), H629 [25JA]

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]

European Union: reaffirm trade and investment partnership with the U.S. is critical to economic and national security, prioritize fair trade, and support and make permanent the exemption from steel and aluminum tariffs (see H. Res. 810), H3059 [5AP]

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

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

Foreign trade: limit increases in duties on imports of steel and aluminum from Canada, Mexico, and European Union and improve congressional oversight of tariffs imposed to protect national security (see S. 3230), S5066 [18JY]

Freedom To Choose Their Destiny for the Nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Week: designate (see H.J. Res. 139), H8170 [12SE]

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

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 443), S1948 [22MR]

Hungary: include in list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the U.S. as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by Hungary (see H.R. 5647), H3741 [27AP]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

——— support renaming of NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in honor of John McCain (see S. Res. 622), S6059 [6SE] (see H. Res. 1053), H7920 [6SE]

Natural gas: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

——— impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe (see H.R. 6384), H6262 [16JY]

——— reduce reliance on Russian energy resources through energy security cooperation and expediting U.S. natural gas exports and impose sanctions on development of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline (see S. 3229), S5066 [18JY]

——— reject Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, support energy security and diversification, and impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on pipeline (see H. Res. 1035), H7724 [26JY]

——— require reports by Dept. of State, Dept. of the Treasury, and Office of the Director of National Intelligence on construction of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe (see H.R. 6224), H5748 [26JN]

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

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

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

Romania: celebrate anniversary of Great Union of 1918, commend citizens who fought for democracy, and reaffirm bonds with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1178), H10103 [11DE]

Russia: combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H6587 [19JY]

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

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

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

World War I: commemorate anniversary of armistice, commend return of the unknown soldier, and those who stand guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and honor those who served and died (see S. Res. 745), S8059 [2JA] (see H. Res. 1094), H9151 [27SE]

Excerpts

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

Messages

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

Prayers

D-Day Prayer: Franklin D. Roosevelt, E779 [6JN]

Remarks in House

Bulgaria: anniversary of rescue of Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust, H4784 [6JN]

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

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: clarify that employees are covered employees under the Congressional Accountability Act, H808 [6FE]

Czechoslovakia: anniversary of Russian invasion, E1165 [21AU]

——— recognize anniversaries of independence and subsequent independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and reaffirm alliance with the U.S., E653 [15MY]

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

——— 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]

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

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (H.R. 4884), H1078 [13FE]

Foreign policy: express support for the countries of Eastern Europe and NATO, H6636 [23JY]

——— express support for the countries of Eastern Europe and NATO (H. Res. 256), H6065–H6067, H6099, H6100, H6101 [11JY], E996 [11JY]

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

Freedom To Choose Their Destiny for the Nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Week: designate (H.J. Res. 139), E1229 [12SE]

Henriksen, Jake: U.S. Army Europe Soldier of the Year Award recipient, H25 [9JA]

Immigration: address growing migrant crisis, E559 [27AP]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, E182 [14FE], E841 [14JN]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Natural gas: reject Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, support energy security and diversification, and impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on pipeline (H. Res. 1035), H10073–H10075 [11DE]

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

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

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Philadelphia Orchestra tour through Europe and Israel, E739 [25MY], E753 [1JN]

Poland: independence anniversary, H1378 [6MR]

Power resources: expand export of crude oil and natural gas produced in the U.S., H7168 [25JY]

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

Romania: observance of Great Union Day, E1584 [30NO]

Russia: combat subversive activities (H.R. 6437), H7846 [5SE]

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

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

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

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

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

Trump, President: summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, H6256–H6258 [16JY], H6635 [23JY], E1030 [18JY]

Ukraine: support fair and equitable privatization of titanium mines, E1500 [6NO]

United Kingdom: assessment of negotiations to leave the European Union, H10033 [11DE], E1627 [10DE]

University of North Carolina at Charlotte: tribute to participation of marching band in D-Day ceremony in Normandy, France, E781 [6JN]

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

World War I: anniversary, H5228 [19JN], E1437 [23OC]

——— release of commemorative postage stamp for centennial anniversary, H5028 [12JN]

——— tribute to Lafayette Escadrille, H9701 [29NO]

World War II: anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, H3789 [8MY]

——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, H4783, H4784, H4846 [6JN], E779, E781 [6JN]

Remarks in Senate

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

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate): release of ‘‘Putin’s Asymmetric Assault on Democracy in Russia and Europe’’ report, S154–S156 [11JA]

Dept. of Defense: report on permanent stationing of Armed Forces in Poland, S3939, S3948 [14JN]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (S. 2313), S496 [24JA], S673 [7FE], S4992, S4999, S5009 [17JY], S5484, S5495 [31JY]

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]

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

Goldman Environmental Foundation: tribute to Goldman Environmental Prize recipients, S2640 [14MY]

Greece: independence anniversary (S. Res. 443), S2683 [15MY]

Iron and steel industry: impact of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, S5048 [18JY]

Kosovo: recognize independence anniversary, support European Union accession aspirations, encourage commitment to democracy, and urge support for work of war crimes court, S1312 [1MR]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Natural gas: reduce reliance on Russian energy resources through energy security cooperation and expediting U.S. natural gas exports and impose sanctions on development of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline (S. 3229), S5067–S5069 [18JY]

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

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

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

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

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

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S4860–S4866 [10JY], S4934, S4938 [12JY], S5229 [24JY]

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4959–S4962 [16JY], S4974–S4977, S4985–S4995 [17JY], S5028, S5039–S5043 [18JY], S5080–S5082, S5083–S5088, S5096 [19JY], S5118 [23JY], S5318 [25JY]

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

World War II: recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, S3003, S3027 [6JN]

Yankton, SD: tribute to South Dakota Army National Guard, Bravo Battery, 1-147th Field Artillery Battalion, S7755 [18DE]

Reports filed

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

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

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

Statements

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

Texts of

H. Res. 256, express support for the countries of Eastern Europe and NATO, H6066 [11JY]

H. Res. 1035, reject Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, support energy security and diversification, and impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on pipeline, H10073 [11DE]

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

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

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

S. Res. 443, Greece independence anniversary, S1952 [22MR]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

S. Res. 622, support renaming of NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in honor of John McCain, S6060 [6SE]

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

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

S. Res. 745, commemorate World War I armistice anniversary, commend return of the unknown soldier, and those who stand guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and honor those who served and died, S8060 [2JA]

S. Res. 746, commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security, S8061 [2JA]

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