MIDDLE EAST

Addresses

Israel Independence Anniversary: Israel Zoberman, E484 [17AP]

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

Amendments

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (H. Res. 1176), H10126 [12DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S7488, S7511, S7512, S7513, S7515, S7516, S7517, S7518, S7519, S7521 [12DE], S7556, S7563, S7564 [13DE]

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

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

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

Levinson, Robert: urge intensified cooperation by Iran on the case of the disappearance of former FBI agent while on business trip in Iran (S. Res. 85), S2015 [9AP]

Articles and editorials

Grotesque Spectacle in Jerusalem, E666 [16MY]

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

U.S. Is No Stranger to Interfering in the Elections of Other Countries (2016), H6268 [17JY]

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

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

Bills and resolutions

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

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

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

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

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see S.J. Res. 54), S1287 [28FE] (see H.J. Res. 142), H9743 [29NO] (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9090 [26SE] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9743 [29NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (see H. Res. 1176), H10102 [11DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H. Con. Res. 138), exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (see H. Res. 1142), H9510 [13NO]

Bahrain: disapprove export of certain defense articles (see S.J. Res. 65), S6770 [10OC]

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

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

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

——— prohibit funding for aerial refueling of aircraft of Saudi Arabia (see S. 3623), S6964 [14NO]

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

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

Depts. of Defense and State: develop and implement a strategy for removing unexploded ordnance in Syria and Iraq (see H.R. 5883), H4242 [18MY]

Egypt: disapprove export of certain defense articles (see S.J. Res. 67, 68), S7242 [29NO]

——— 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]

Foreign policy: 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]

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

——— 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]

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

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

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

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

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

——— limit use of funds for military operations in or against Iran (see S. 3517), S6342 [26SE] (see H.R. 7277), H10169 [12DE]

——— 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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

——— commemorate anniversary of recognition of Jerusalem as the capital, commend subsequent relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and reaffirm U.S.-Israel friendship (see H. Con. Res. 144), H9767 [6DE]

——— pursue and enter into a military treaty alliance of extended deterrence (see H. Con. Res. 139), H9090 [26SE]

——— 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]

——— recognize anniversary of founding, relations with the U.S., and relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem and encourage other countries with relations with Israel to move their embassies to Jerusalem (see H. Res. 815), H3147 [11AP]

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

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

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

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require a National Intelligence Estimate on Hezbollah (terrorist organization) (see H.R. 5540), H3396 [17AP]

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

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

Qatar: disapprove export of certain defense articles (see S.J. Res. 66), S7242 [29NO]

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

——— 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 any civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with the U.S. prohibits enrichment of uranium or separation of plutonium on Saudi Arabian territory to ensure nonproliferation (see S. Res. 541), S3760 [12JN]

——— 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]

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]

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

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

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

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

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

Letters

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]

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

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

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

Messages

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

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

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

Motions

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S1801, S1827 [20MR], S7155 [28NO], S7482 [12DE]

Bahrain: disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), S7020, S7027 [15NO]

Proclamations

Israel Independence Anniversary: Representative Lance, E516 [24AP]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: authorize use in Syria, H3354–H3356 [17AP]

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

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (H. Res. 1176), H10112, H10115–H10128 [12DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H. Con. Res. 138), exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (H. Res. 1142), H9514–H9522 [14NO], E1547 [23NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), H9696 [29NO], H10340 [20DE]

City of David Foundation: tribute, H9533 [15NO]

Dept. of Defense: eliminate requirement of strategy to counter destabilizing activities of Iran, H4558, H4559 [22MY]

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]

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

——— assessment, H9814–H9818 [10DE], E1715 [20DE]

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

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

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

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

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

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]

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

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

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

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

——— 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]

——— 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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

——— U.S. policy, E90 [22JA], E1223 [7SE], E1683 [19DE], E1709 [20DE]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

——— independence anniversary, H3230 [13AP], H4985 [8JN], E482, E484 [17AP], E496, E497, E498, E500, E504 [18AP], E509, E511 [23AP], E515, E518 [24AP], E644 [15MY], E673 [17MY]

——— 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]

——— recognize anniversary of founding, relations with the U.S., and relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem and encourage other countries with relations with Israel to move their embassies to Jerusalem (H. Res. 815), H3319 [16AP]

——— recognize relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, H3939, H3958 [15MY], H4149 [17MY], E666 [16MY]

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

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit report on Iranian expenditures supporting foreign military and terrorist activities, H6153, H6154 [12JY]

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

Pakistan: U.S. policy, H5347 [20JN]

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

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

Religion: persecution of Christians, H9815 [10DE]

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

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

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 754), H9068–H9070 [26SE]

Saudi Arabia: prohibit military assistance, H9519 [14NO]

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 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]

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

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

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, H6267 [17JY]

Turkey: U.S. policy, E1090 [26JY]

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

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

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: authorize use in Syria, S2314 [19AP]

——— clarify that removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen does not apply to operations to support efforts to disrupt Houthi attacks against locations outside of Yemen, S7564 [13DE]

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

——— clarify that removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen shall not influence or disrupt any military operations and cooperation with Israel, S7563 [13DE]

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

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

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, S3733 [12JN], S7023–S7027 [15NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S1301 [1MR], S1662–S1668 [13MR], S1775, S1783 [19MR], S1799 [20MR], S1938 [22MR], S7122–S7124, S7126 [27NO], S7147, S7150–S7152 [28NO], S7201, S7209, S7218, S7229 [29NO], S7456, S7459, S7482–S7492, S7494–S7496, S7498–S7501 [12DE], S7534, S7538–S7540, S7548, S7552–S7554, S7560–S7565, S7578 [13DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), motion to discharge, S1801–S1818, S1824–S1827 [20MR], S7155–S7165 [28NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), motion to proceed, S7482 [12DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), unanimous-consent agreement, S1784 [19MR], S7155 [28NO], S7529 [12DE]

Bahrain: anniversary of protests, S1159 [15FE]

——— disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), motion to discharge, S7023–S7027, S7042 [15NO]

——— disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), unanimous-consent agreement, S6908 [13NO]

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

Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding for aerial refueling of non-U.S. aircraft conducting missions as part of the ongoing civil war in Yemen, S7488–S7490 [12DE], S7562 [13DE]

——— 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 refueling of Saudi Arabia-led coalition planes, S3966 [18JN]

Foreign aid: call for Saudia Arabia to end blockade and allow humanitarian assistance to treat disease and famine, S7485 [12DE]

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

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

——— 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]

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

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

——— 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]

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

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]

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

——— independence anniversary, S2245 [18AP], S2315 [19AP], S2639 [14MY]

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

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

——— recognize relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, S2639 [14MY], S2750–S2752 [17MY]

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

Levinson, Robert: urge intensified cooperation by Iran on the case of the disappearance of former FBI agent while on business trip in Iran (S. Res. 85), S2015 [9AP]

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

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

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

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 754), S7278 [4DE]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 266), S5865 [22AU]

Saudi Arabia: prohibit military assistance, S7119 [27NO], S7501 [12DE]

——— U.S. policy, S7560–S7562 [13DE]

Seeds of Peace (organization): anniversary, S3758 [12JN]

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, S6183 [17SE], S7892 [19DE]

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

Tice, Austin: investigate disappearance in Syria while working as a journalist, S5599 [15AU]

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

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S1818–S1824 [20MR]

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

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

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

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4940–S4943 [12JY], S4969 [16JY]

Reports filed

Exemption From Certain War Power Resolution Requirements for Resolution on Removal of Armed Forces From Unauthorized Hostilities in Yemen: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1176) (H. Rept. 115–1074), H10102 [11DE]

Exemption From Certain War Power Resolution Requirements of H. Con. Res. 138, Removal of Armed Forces From Unauthorized Hostilities in Yemen: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1142) (H. Rept. 115–1022), H9510 [13NO]

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

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

Require Saudi Arabia Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement With U.S. To Prohibit Enrichment of Uranium or Separation of Plutonium on Saudi Arabian Territory To Ensure Nonproliferation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 541), S5455 [30JY]

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

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

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

Urge Intensified Cooperation by Iran on the Case of the Disappearance of Former FBI Agent, Robert Levinson, While on Business Trip in Iran: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 85), S1840 [20MR]

Statements

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

Texts of

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

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

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

H. Res. 1142, exemption from certain War Powers Resolution requirements of H. Con. Res. 138, removal of Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, H9515 [14NO]

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. 1176, exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements for resolution on removal of Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, H10115 [12DE]

H.R. 754, Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act, H9068 [26SE]

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

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

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

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

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

S. 266, award Anwar Sadat Congressional Gold Medal posthumously, S5865 [22AU]

S. Res. 85, urge intensified cooperation by Iran on the case of the disappearance of former FBI agent, Robert Levinson, while on business trip in Iran, S2016 [9AP]

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

S. Res. 541, require any Saudi Arabia civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with the U.S. prohibits enrichment of uranium or separation of plutonium on Saudi Arabian territory to ensure nonproliferation, S3764 [12JN]

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

S. Res. 738, reconsider decision to withdraw Armed Forces from Syria and urge any future decision to withdraw to be as a result of an interagency process and be conditions-based, S7933 [19DE]

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

S.J. Res. 54, removal of Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, S7565 [13DE]

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]