INTERNATIONAL LAW related term(s) Treaties and Agreements

Amendments

Armenia: commemorate, reject efforts to deny, and encourage understanding of Armenian genocide, including U.S. role in humanitarian relief effort and relevance to modern crimes against humanity (H. Res. 296), consideration (H. Res. 655), H8557 [29OC]

Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month: observance (S. Res. 23), S2456 [11AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove proposal to terminate sanctions imposed against Russian companies En+ Group Ltd., United Company RUSAL Ltd., and EuroSibEnergo JSC (S.J. Res. 2), S278 [16JA]

Middle East: improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), S702, S723 [28JA], S732, S746, S747, S748, S749, S752, S753, S754 [29JA], S771, S772, S773 [30JA], S789, S812, S813, S814 [31JA], S830, S836 [4FE]

Ukraine: commemorate Revolution of Dignity, commend democratic reforms and improved military readiness, condemn Russian aggressive actions in Crimea and Kerch Strait, and recognize independent Orthodox Church of Ukraine (S. Res. 74), S4859, S4860, S4861, S4862 [16JY]

Bills and resolutions

Armenia: commemorate, reject efforts to deny, and encourage education and understanding of Armenian genocide, including U.S. role in humanitarian relief effort and relevance to modern crimes against humanity (see S. Res. 150), S2329 [9AP] (see H. Res. 296), H3128 [8AP]

——— commemorate, reject efforts to deny, and encourage understanding of Armenian genocide, including U.S. role in humanitarian relief effort and relevance to modern crimes against humanity (H. Res. 296), consideration (see H. Res. 655), H8537 [28OC]

Assyrian Genocide: commemorate anniversary, call on Turkey to officially recognize, and encourage education and public understanding of facts (see H. Res. 537), H7489 [2AU]

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. 27), S587 [24JA] (see H. Res. 116), H1492 [8FE]

Burma: 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. 1186), S2434 [11AP] (see H.R. 3190), H4431 [11JN]

Canada: commend upholding rule of law and provision of consular access and due process for Huawei Technologies Co., executive and call for release and due process by China of detained Canadian nationals (see S. Res. 96), S1706 [6MR] (see H. Res. 521), H7377 [24JY]

China: impose sanctions and prohibit visas for those who participate in illegal operations in the South China Sea and East China Sea (see S. 1634), S3104 [23MY] (see H.R. 3508), H5200 [26JN]

Colombia: support efforts to pursue peace and stability, commend U.N. peace efforts, hold human rights violators accountable, protect vulnerable populations, and assist in managing effects of Venezuelan situation (see S. Res. 148), S2329 [9AP]

Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month: observance (see S. Res. 23), S293 [17JA]

Crime: establish a rebuttable presumption that certain Federal offenses were induced by coercion if a defendant was the victim of trafficking when such offense was committed (see H.R. 5080), H8877 [14NO]

——— vacate certain convictions and expunge certain arrests of victims of human trafficking (see H.R. 3627), H5272 [5JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), instruct conferees on election interference (see S. Res. 330), S5706 [25SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish programs to combat transnational criminal organizations (see H.R. 3273), H4694 [13JN]

Dept. of Justice: require an accounting of assets taken from certain foreign citizens by their government and forfeited to the U.S. and call for the return of such assets to the citizens (see H.R. 4361), H7753 [17SE]

——— study issues on prosecution, victims’ services, prevalence, and restitution relative to human trafficking (see H.R. 507), H518 [11JA]

Dept. of State: authorize rewards for thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to transnational organized crime (see S. 1590), S3058 [22MY] (see H.R. 97), H204 [3JA]

——— certify that U.S. assistance funds to Israel do not support military detention, interrogation, abuse, or ill-treatment of Palestinian children (see H.R. 2407), H3339 [30AP]

——— encourage a victim-centered approach to combating human trafficking (see H.R. 467), H462 [10JA]

——— provide for rewards for the arrest or conviction of certain foreign nationals who have committed genocide or war crimes (see H.R. 1819), H2754 [18MR]

——— 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 (see H.R. 739), H1209 [24JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove proposal to terminate sanctions imposed against Russian companies En+ Group Ltd., United Company RUSAL Ltd., and EuroSibEnergo JSC (see S.J. Res. 2), S27 [4JA] (see H.J. Res. 30), H602 [15JA]

——— prepare a threat and operational analysis of drug kingpin and crime syndicate financing of terrorism, drug and human trafficking, money laundering, and other forms of illicit financing (see S. 2144), S4907 [17JY]

Elections: expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (see H.R. 3501), H5199 [26JN]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit illegal monetary payments to foreign officials and require a report to Congress on CIA payments to foreign entities (see H.R. 324), H283 [8JA]

Fish and fishing: address threat to national security from illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing and associated illegal activity and prevent illegal trade of seafood and seafood products (see S. 1269), S2569 [1MY]

Foreign aid: modify authorization to provide assistance to certain foreign police and law enforcement forces (see H.R. 2068), H3067 [3AP]

Foreign countries: counter efforts by foreign governments to pursue, harass, or otherwise persecute individuals for political and other unlawful motives overseas (see S. 2483), S5539 [17SE] (see H.R. 4330), H7711 [13SE]

Foreign policy: reaffirm importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in U.S. foreign policy (see H. Res. 221), H2717 [13MR]

Human rights: mark anniversary of Geneva Conventions, express concern about violations of international humanitarian law, and encourage U.S. leadership in ensuring greater respect for humanitarian law (see S. Res. 206), S2816 [14MY]

Human Rights Monitoring and Palestinian Child Victims of Israel Military Fund: establish (see H.R. 2407), H3339 [30AP]

Iran: condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 374), H3727 [10MY]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (see H.R. 194), H208 [3JA]

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. 259), H2885 [27MR]

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. 303), S5311 [1AU]

——— call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabiltation (see H. Res. 115), H1492 [8FE] (see H. Res. 141), H2047 [22FE]

Law enforcement: direct the President to report to Congress on fugitives currently residing in other countries whose extradition is sought by the U.S. (see H.R. 2320), H3264 [12AP]

Middle East: improve assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (H.R. 336), consideration (see H. Res. 348), H3440 [2MY]

——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (see S. 1), S19 [3JA] (see H.R. 336), H283 [8JA]

——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and combat anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (H.R. 336), consideration (see H. Res. 314), H3256 [10AP]

——— 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. 398), S1132 [7FE]

OAS: strengthen participation of elected national legislators in activities and reaffirm U.S. support for human rights and anti-corruption initiatives (see S. 1310), S2613 [2MY]

Pueblo (U.S.S.): maintain seizure and detention of crew were in violation of international law and call for return to the U.S. Navy by Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 439), H4628 [12JN]

Russia: call for provision of evidence of wrongdoing or release of U.S. citizen, Paul Whelan, being detained on espionage allegations (see S. Res. 308), S5448 [11SE] (see H. Res. 552), H7665 [11SE]

——— reiterate support for sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, condemn aggressive actions and assaults on democracies, and oppose readmission into Group of Seven (see H. Res. 546), H7528 [30AU]

——— support sovereignty of Ukraine, protect human rights in Crimea, condemn Council of Europe decision to restore rights, and support sanctions relative to aggressive actions in Crimea and Kerch Strait (see H. Res. 474), H5269 [2JY]

Saudi Arabia: call for issuance of a determination on high-ranking officials’ involvement in death of Jamal Khashoggi, release political prisoners, reverse human rights violations, and alleviation of crisis in Yemen (see S. Res. 169), S2436 [11AP]

——— condemn killing of Jamal Khashoggi, hold those responsible his death accountable, and condemn imprisonment and violence against journalists around the world (see H. Res. 472), H5258 [27JN]

——— hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable (see S. 2351), S5247 [31JY] (see H.R. 2037), H2985 [2AP]

——— prohibit military assistance (see H.R. 643), H716 [17JA]

——— protect Saudi dissidents in the U.S. (see H.R. 4507), H8053 [26SE]

——— review U.S. policy and activities within the U.S., support human rights, and support peaceful resolution to Yemen civil war (see S. 2066), S4729 [9JY]

South Sudan: reaffirm support and call for adherence to conflict resolution agreement, political stabilization, support of human rights, investigation of money laundering, and implementation of arms embargo (see S. Res. 371), S5966 [22OC]

Southeast Asia: call on Burma and Bangladesh to ensure return of the Rohingya refugees displaced by ethnic cleansing conducted by the Burmese military and to immediately release journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo (see S. Res. 34), S742 [29JA]

Sri Lanka: observe anniversary of end of civil war, commemorate lives lost, commend reconciliation efforts between diverse ethnic and religious communities, reform security sector, and prosecute war crimes (see H. Res. 442), H4695 [13JN]

Syria: halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes, and impose new sanctions (see S. 52), S67 [8JA] (see H.R. 31), H201 [3JA]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: amend relative to efforts of foreign countries to reduce demand for commercial sex acts under minimum standards for elimination of trafficking (see H.R. 4326), H7705 [12SE]

——— include efforts to combat financial criminal activity within factors considered as indicia of serious and sustained efforts to eliminate severe forms of trafficking in persons (see H.R. 2149), H3215 [9AP]

Turkey: advocate for release of unlawfully detained U.S. citizens and locally employed diplomatic staff (see S. 1075), S2328 [9AP]

U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea: urge Senate ratification (see H. Res. 454), H5006 [20JN]

——— urge Senate to ratify (see S. Res. 284), S5108 [25JY]

Ukraine: commemorate Revolution of Dignity, commend democratic reforms and improved military readiness, condemn Russian aggressive actions in Crimea and Kerch Strait, and recognize independent Orthodox Church of Ukraine (see S. Res. 74), S1384 [14FE]

United Arab Emirates: call for end to human rights violations committed against political prisoners, closure of ‘‘secret’’ jails in Yemen, and prosecution of individuals involved in war crimes or torture (see H. Res. 524), H7467 [25JY]

——— condemn failure to counter money laundering activities conducted by Iranian companies to bypass U.S. sanctions against Iran and urge the strengthening of anti-money laundering laws (see H. Res. 671), H8718 [31OC]

Venckiene, Neringa: exclude from extradition treaty with Lithuania (see H.R. 1107), H1462 [7FE]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see S. 3037), S7026 [12DE] (see H.R. 5267), H9179 [26NO]

——— denounce female genital mutilation/cutting and call for international efforts to accelerate elimination of such acts (see H. Res. 106), H1391 [6FE]

——— improve U.S. efforts to combat gender-based violence in humanitarian emergencies internationally (see H.R. 4092), H7479 [30JY]

World Refugee Day: observance (see S. Res. 254), S4169 [20JN]

Yemen: condemn human rights violations, ideology of hate against Jews, blocking of humanitarian aid, and attacks on civilians by Houthi movement and support peaceful end of civil war while preventing terrorist foothold (see S. Con. Res. 21), S4629 [27JN] (see H. Con. Res. 50), H5258 [27JN]

Cloture motions

Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove proposal to terminate sanctions imposed against Russian companies En+ Group Ltd., United Company RUSAL Ltd., and EuroSibEnergo JSC (S.J. Res. 2), S208 [15JA], S247 [16JA]

Middle East: improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), S736 [29JA], S776, S788 [31JA], S829 [4FE]

——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), motion to proceed, S31 [4JA], S48 [8JA], S128 [10JA], S174 [14JA], S693 [28JA]

Letters

Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7883, H7884 [24SE]

——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H7884 [24SE]

——— Representative Neal, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7884 [24SE]

——— Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H7884 [24SE]

Dept. of the Treasury proposal to terminate sanctions imposed against Russian companies En+ Group Ltd., United Company RUSAL Ltd., and EuroSibEnergo JSC: Andrea M. Gacki, Office of Foreign Assets Control, S28–S30 [4JA]

Saudi Arabia Human Rights and Accountability Act: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5798 [15JY]

——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5798 [15JY]

——— Representative Schiff, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H5798 [15JY]

Syria Civilian Protection Act: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H972, H973 [22JA]

——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H973 [22JA]

——— Representative Neal, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H972 [22JA]

——— Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H972 [22JA]

U.N. observer inspection of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities: Representative Barbara Lee, H7338 [24JY]

Motions

Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove proposal to terminate sanctions imposed against Russian companies En+ Group Ltd., United Company RUSAL Ltd., and EuroSibEnergo JSC (S.J. Res. 2), S201 [15JA]

Middle East: improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), S31 [4JA], S166 [14JA], S187 [15JA], S299 [18JA], S326 [22JA], S541, S549 [24JA], S725 [29JA]

Notices

Estimated budget effects of H.R. 2037, Saudi Arabia Human Rights and Accountability Act, H5823 [15JY]

Estimated budget effects of H.R. 3190, Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act, H7898 [24SE]

Remarks in House

Armenia: commemorate, reject efforts to deny, and encourage education and understanding of Armenian genocide, including U.S. role in humanitarian relief effort and relevance to modern crimes against humanity (H. Res. 296), H8392 [23OC], H8547, H8549, H8559–H8568 [29OC], H8608 [30OC], H8683, H8708 [31OC], E489 [25AP]

——— commemorate, reject efforts to deny, and encourage understanding of Armenian genocide, including U.S. role in humanitarian relief effort and relevance to modern crimes against humanity (H. Res. 296), consideration (H. Res. 655), H8552–H8558 [29OC]

Assyrian Genocide: commemorate anniversary, call on Turkey to officially recognize, and encourage education and public understanding of facts (H. Res. 537), H7249 [24JY]

Australia: welcome Prime Minister Scott Morrison to the U.S., support relationship with the U.S., explore supply chain for rare earth materials, and address violations by China relative to maritime law and intellectual property, H7758 [18SE]

Burma: limit military cooperation and apply sanctions to perpetrators of human rights abuses including against the Rohingya, H5545 [10JY]

——— 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. 3190), H7874, H7878–H7885 [24SE]

Canada: commend upholding rule of law and provision of consular access and due process for Huawei Technologies Co., executive and call for release and due process by China of detained Canadian nationals (H. Res. 521), H8128, H8129 [15OC]

Crime: establish a rebuttable presumption that certain Federal offenses were induced by coercion if a defendant was the victim of trafficking when such offense was committed (H.R. 5080), H8870 [14NO]

Dept. of Justice: study issues on prosecution, victims’ services, prevalence, and restitution relative to human trafficking (H.R. 507), H1409–H1413 [7FE]

Dept. of State: authorize rewards for thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to transnational organized crime (H.R. 97), H5802 [15JY]

——— certify that U.S. assistance funds to Israel do not support military detention, interrogation, abuse, or ill-treatment of Palestinian children (H.R. 2407), H8606 [30OC], E508 [30AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove proposal to terminate sanctions imposed against Russian companies En+ Group Ltd., United Company RUSAL Ltd., and EuroSibEnergo JSC, H2343 [5MR]

——— disapprove proposal to terminate sanctions imposed against Russian companies En+ Group Ltd., United Company RUSAL Ltd., and EuroSibEnergo JSC (H.J. Res. 30), H692–H696 [17JA], H977 [22JA]

European Union: decision to impose sanctions on Iran relative to alleged assassination plots in Europe, H535 [14JA]

Foreign countries: counter efforts by foreign governments to pursue, harass, or otherwise persecute individuals for political and other unlawful motives overseas (H.R. 4330), E1153 [16SE]

House of Representatives: accomplishments of the 116th Congress, H9351 [9DE]

Human Rights Monitoring and Palestinian Child Victims of Israel Military Fund: establish (H.R. 2407), H8606 [30OC], E508 [30AP]

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, H352 [9JA], E917 [15JY]

Middle East: improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (H.R. 336), H1537–H1539 [13FE], H3431, H3432 [2MY], H3806 [15MY], H3930, H3954 [17MY], H4061 [21MY], H7129, H7130 [18JY], H7183, H7184, H7188, H7234 [23JY], H7382, H7392–H7394, H7444 [25JY], H9267, H9269 [5DE], H9300, H9305 [6DE]

——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), H3082, H3088 [4AP], H7183 [23JY]

——— provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria, H8563 [29OC]

North Carolina Commission of Inquiry on Torture: release of ‘‘Torture Flights—North Carolina’s Role in the CIA’s Rendition and Torture Program’’ report, E842 [26JN]

Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association: endorsement of H.R. 2407, Promoting Human Rights for Palestinian Children Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act, H8606 [30OC]

Russia: call for provision of evidence of wrongdoing or release of U.S. citizen, Paul Whelan, being detained on espionage allegations (H. Res. 552), H8362–H8364 [22OC]

——— reiterate support for sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, condemn aggressive actions and assaults on democracies, and oppose readmission into Group of Seven (H. Res. 546), H9197, H9198, H9211 [3DE]

Saudi Arabia: hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, H1549 [13FE], E1250 [4OC]

——— hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable (H.R. 2037), H5796–H5800 [15JY]

——— prohibit military assistance (H.R. 643), H703 [17JA]

Syria: halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, and hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes, H7234 [23JY]

——— halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes, and impose new sanctions (H.R. 31), H970–H974 [22JA], H2735 [14MR]

——— halt slaughter of Syrian people and hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes, H9352 [9DE]

——— ongoing civil war, H7718 [17SE]

Ukraine: commend democratic reforms and condemn Russian aggressive actions in Crimea, H9282 [5DE]

——— support sovereignty and territorial integrity and condemn aggressive Russian actions, assaults on democracies, and human rights violations, H9211 [3DE]

Women: denounce female genital mutilation/cutting and call for international efforts to accelerate elimination of such acts (H. Res. 106), H1383–H1386 [6FE], H3976–H3978 [20MY], H4151 [23MY], E645 [21MY]

——— improve U.S. efforts to combat gender-based violence in humanitarian emergencies internationally (H.R. 4092), E1010 [30JY]

World Refugee Day: observance, H4927 [20JN], E809 [20JN]

Remarks in Senate

Armenia: commemorate, reject efforts to deny, and encourage education and understanding of Armenian genocide, including U.S. role in humanitarian relief effort and relevance to modern crimes against humanity (S. Res. 150), S2565 [1MY], S6373 [5NO], S6443 [6NO], S6574, S6575 [13NO], S6736, S6737 [21NO], S6873–S6875 [5DE], S7010 [12DE]

——— commemorate, reject efforts to deny, and encourage understanding of Armenian genocide, including U.S. role in humanitarian relief effort and relevance to modern crimes against humanity (S. Res. 150), unanimous-consent request, S6575 [13NO], S6737 [21NO], S6875 [5DE]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: recognize anniversary of genocide at Srebrenica, S4813 [15JY]

Canada: commend upholding rule of law and provision of consular access and due process for Huawei Technologies Co., executive and call for release and due process by China of detained Canadian nationals (S. Res. 96), S2701 [7MY]

Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month: observance (S. Res. 23), S2456, S2457 [11AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), instruct conferees on election interference (S. Res. 330), S5681, S5691, S5692 [25SE], S6744 [21NO]

Dept. of State: authorize rewards for thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to transnational organized crime (S. 1590), S6047 [22OC]

Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove proposal to terminate sanctions imposed against Russian companies En+ Group Ltd., United Company RUSAL Ltd., and EuroSibEnergo JSC (H.J. Res. 30), unanimous-consent request, S288, S289 [17JA]

——— disapprove proposal to terminate sanctions imposed against Russian companies En+ Group Ltd., United Company RUSAL Ltd., and EuroSibEnergo JSC (S.J. Res. 2), S27 [4JA], S168 [14JA], S189, S192, S193, S205, S208 [15JA], S233–S236 [16JA], S731 [29JA]

——— disapprove proposal to terminate sanctions imposed against Russian companies En+ Group Ltd., United Company RUSAL Ltd., and EuroSibEnergo JSC (S.J. Res. 2), motion to proceed, S198–S202 [15JA]

——— disapprove proposal to terminate sanctions imposed against Russian companies En+ Group Ltd., United Company RUSAL Ltd., and EuroSibEnergo JSC (S.J. Res. 2), unanimous-consent agreement, S197 [15JA]

Elections: expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections, S5935 [22OC]

Erdogan, Recep Tayyip: U.S. visit by Turkish President relative to assessment of policies in conflict with U.S. interests, S6512–S6514 [12NO], S6576 [13NO]

Human rights: impose sanctions relative to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights, S2632 [6MY]

Khashoggi, Jamal: anniversary of death, S5740 [26SE]

Middle East: authorize use of force in Syria to defend the Kurds against armed aggression from any country or terrorist organization, S762 [30JA], S778–S780 [31JA], S846 [5FE]

——— clarify continued presence of U.S. Armed Forces in Syria and Afghanistan to counter threat of terrorism is not a declaration of war or authorization of use of military force, S789 [31JA]

——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), S20 [3JA], S25 [4JA], S733 [29JA], S755–S758, S762 [30JA], S775, S777–S780, S786–S792 [31JA], S817, S819, S821 [4FE], S841, S843, S846–S857 [5FE], S914–S917 [6FE], S1673 [6MR], S2625 [6MY], S4924 [18JY]

——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), motion to proceed, S35–S40, S44–S48, S63 [8JA], S78, S79, S94–S97 [9JA], S113, S114, S120, S125–S128 [10JA], S149 [11JA], S166, S169 [14JA], S187, S190–S193, S201 [15JA], S234 [16JA], S299 [18JA], S307 [19JA], S318 [22JA], S483 [23JA], S541 [24JA], S687, S692, S693 [28JA], S726–S730 [29JA]

——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and counter anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S839 [4FE]

——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses, hold abusers accountable in Syria, allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), unanimous-consent request, S826–S829 [4FE], S851 [5FE]

——— 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, S1824–S1829 [13MR], S3226 [5JN], S4125–S4129 [19JN], S4137–S4142 [20JN]

——— 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. 398), S1827 [13MR], S3831, S3832 [19JN], S5131 [29JY]

NATO: support efforts to counter Russian aggression in Ukraine, S4545 [26JN]

Russia: address use of hybrid warfare methods including assassination, political violence, intimidation, and detention, S2912 [16MY]

——— 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, S567–S574 [24JA], S1368–S1372 [14FE]

——— impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations, S6703 [20NO]

Saudi Arabia: hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, S1837 [13MR], S2367 [10AP], S2586, S2587, S2591 [2MY], S4844 [16JY]

Syria: halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, and hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes, S126 [10JA]

——— halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes, and impose new sanctions, S7066 [17DE]

——— halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes, and impose new sanctions (S. 52), S2879 [15MY]

Trump, President: granting of pardons to military personnel convicted of war crimes, S6741, S6747 [21NO]

——— proposed granting of pardons to military personnel convicted of war crimes, S3079 [23MY]

Turkey: issuance of Interpol Red Notice for Enes Kanter, S1784 [12MR]

——— U.S. policy relative to increasing aggression in Eastern Mediterranean, human rights violations, purchase of Russian air defense system, and operations against Syrian Kurds, S6372–S6374 [5NO], S6430–S6432 [6NO]

Ukraine: commemorate Revolution of Dignity, commend democratic reforms and improved military readiness, condemn Russian aggressive actions in Crimea and Kerch Strait, and recognize independent Orthodox Church of Ukraine (S. Res. 74), S4860–S4864 [16JY]

World Refugee Day: observance, S4164, S4165 [20JN]

Reports

‘‘Torture Flights—North Carolina’s Role in the CIA’s Rendition and Torture Program’’: North Carolina Commission of Inquiry on Torture (excerpt), E843 [26JN]

Reports filed

Call on Burma and Bangladesh To Ensure Return of Rohingya Refugees Displaced by Ethnic Cleansing Conducted by Burmese Military and To Release Journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 34), S4698 [8JY]

Commemorate Revolution of Dignity, Commend Democratic Reforms and Military Readiness in Ukraine, Condemn Russian Actions in Crimea and Kerch Strait, Recognize Orthodox Church of Ukraine: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 74), S3164 [3JN]

Commend Upholding Rule of Law and Provision of Consular Access and Due Process for Huawei Technologies Co., Executive by Canada and Call for Release by China of Canadian Nationals: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 96), S2269 [4AP]

Consideration of H. Res. 296, Commemorate, Reject Efforts To Deny, and Encourage Education and Understanding of Armenian Genocide, Including U.S. Role in Humanitarian Relief: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 655) (H. Rept. 116–263), H8537 [28OC]

Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 23), S2269 [4AP]

Mark Anniversary of Geneva Conventions, Express Concern About Violations of International Humanitarian Law, and Encourage U.S. Leadership in Ensuring Respect for Humanitarian Law: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 206), S4821 [15JY]

Organization of American States Legislative Engagement Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1310), S7112 [17DE]

Reaffirm Support for South Sudan, Call for Adherence to Conflict Resolution Agreement, Political Stabilization, Human Rights, Investigation of Money Laundering, and Arms Embargo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 371), S7112 [17DE]

Rescuing Animals With Rewards (RAWR) Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1590), S5747 [26SE]

Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 398), S5195 [30JY]

Support Freedom of Navigation in Surrounding Waters, Oppose Russian Aggression and Impose Sanctions, Provide Military Assistance to Ukraine, and Deny Russian Access to Ports: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 27), S2269 [4AP]

Syria Civilian Protection Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 31), S3164 [3JN]

Tables

Estimated pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 3190, Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act, H7899 [24SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 106, denounce female genital mutilation/cutting and call for international efforts to accelerate elimination of such acts, H3976 [20MY]

H. Res. 296, commemorate, reject efforts to deny, and encourage education and understanding of Armenian genocide, including U.S. role in humanitarian relief effort and relevance to modern crimes against humanity, H8560 [29OC]

H. Res. 521, commend Canada for upholding rule of law and provision of consular access and due process for Huawei Technologies Co., executive and call for release and due process by China of detained Canadian nationals, H8128 [15OC]

H. Res. 546, reiterate support for sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, condemn Russian aggressive actions and assaults on democracies, and oppose readmission into Group of Seven, H9197 [3DE]

H. Res. 552, call for provision of evidence of wrongdoing or release of U.S. citizen, Paul Whelan, being detained on espionage allegations in Russia, H8362 [22OC]

H. Res. 655, consideration of H. Res. 296, commemorate, reject efforts to deny, and encourage understanding of Armenian genocide, including U.S. role in humanitarian relief effort and relevance to modern crimes against humanity, H8552 [29OC]

H.J. Res. 30, disapprove Dept. of the Treasury proposal to terminate sanctions imposed against Russian companies En+ Group Ltd., United Company RUSAL Ltd., and EuroSibEnergo JSC, H692 [17JA]

H.R. 31, Syria Civilian Protection Act, H970 [22JA]

H.R. 97, Rescuing Animals With Rewards (RAWR) Act, H5802 [15JY]

H.R. 507, Put Trafficking Victims First Act, H1409 [7FE]

H.R. 2037, Saudi Arabia Human Rights and Accountability Act, H5796 [15JY]

H.R. 3190, Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act, H7878–H7883 [24SE]

S. 1, Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act, S852–S857 [5FE]

S. 1590, Rescuing Animals With Rewards (RAWR) Act, S6047 [22OC]

S. Con. Res. 21, condemn human rights violations, ideology of hate against Jews, blocking of humanitarian aid, and attacks on civilians by Houthi movement and support peaceful end of civil war while preventing terrorist foothold in Yemen, S4638 [27JN]

S. Res. 23, Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month, S296 [17JA], S2457 [11AP]

S. Res. 27, support freedom of navigation operations in Black Sea and surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports, S591 [24JA]

S. Res. 34, call on Burma and Bangladesh to ensure return of the Rohingya refugees displaced by ethnic cleansing conducted by the Burmese military and to immediately release journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, S744 [29JA]

S. Res. 74, commemorate Revolution of Dignity in Ukraine, commend democratic reforms and improved military readiness, condemn Russian aggressive actions in Crimea and Kerch Strait, and recognize independent Orthodox Church of Ukraine, S1389 [14FE], S4863 [16JY]

S. Res. 96, commend Canada for upholding rule of law and provision of consular access and due process for Huawei Technologies Co., executive and call for release and due process by China of detained Canadian nationals, S1710 [6MR]

S. Res. 148, support efforts to pursue peace and stability in Colombia, commend U.N. peace efforts, hold human rights violators accountable, protect vulnerable populations, and assist in managing effects of Venezuelan situation, S2331 [9AP]

S. Res. 150, commemorate, reject efforts to deny, and encourage education and understanding of Armenian genocide, including U.S. role in humanitarian relief effort and relevance to modern crimes against humanity, S2333 [9AP]

S. Res. 169, call for issuance of a determination on high-ranking Saudi Arabian officials’ involvement in death of Jamal Khashoggi, release of political prisoners, reversal of human rights violations, and alleviation of crisis in Yemen, S2444 [11AP]

S. Res. 206, mark anniversary of Geneva Conventions, express concern about violations of international humanitarian law, and encourage U.S. leadership in ensuring greater respect for humanitarian law, S2834 [14MY]

S. Res. 254, World Refugee Day, S4176 [20JN]

S. Res. 284, urge Senate to ratify U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea, S5111 [25JY]

S. Res. 303, call for dismantling of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation, S5315 [1AU]

S. Res. 330, instruct conferees to S. 1790, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, on election interference, S5708 [25SE]

S. Res. 371, reaffirm support for South Sudan and call for adherence to conflict resolution agreement, political stabilization, support of human rights, investigation of money laundering, and implementation of arms embargo, S5975 [22OC]

S.J. Res. 2, disapprove Dept. of the Treasury proposal to terminate sanctions imposed against Russian companies En+ Group Ltd., United Company RUSAL Ltd., and EuroSibEnergo JSC, S30 [4JA]