DEMOCRACY

Addresses

Iranian Resistance Movement: Rudy Giuliani, E957 [23JY]

Joint Meeting of Congress: Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General, H2989–H2993 [3AP]

Journalists Are Not the Enemy: Senator Schumer, S1177 [12FE]

State of the Union: President Trump, S862–S866 [5FE], H1356–H1361 [5FE]

Amendments

Bolivia: support referendum on Presidential term limits, call for independent, democratic elections, and urge Latin American democracies to uphold democratic norms and support peaceful transfers of power (S. Res. 35), S2393 [10AP]

Hong Kong: issue certification of autonomy, identify human rights violators, protect U.S. citizens and businesses, assess enforcement of certain export regulations, and clarify admissibility of visa applicants (S. 1838), S6654, S6676 [19NO]

National objectives: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, reform political campaign finance system, and support statehood for District of Columbia (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 172), H2387 [6MR]

——— improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, reform political campaign finance system, and support statehood for the District of Columbia (H.R. 1), H2479, H2480, H2481, H2483, H2484, H2485, H2487, H2488, H2489, H2490, H2491, H2492, H2494, H2495, H2496, H2497 [6MR], H2515, H2516, H2517, H2519, H2520, H2521, H2525, H2526, H2528, H2529, H2530, H2531, H2533, H2534, H2535, H2537, H2538, H2539, H2540, H2542, H2544, H2545, H2546, H2559, H2560, H2561, H2562, H2564, H2565, H2566, H2567, H2568 [7MR], H2591, H2593, H2594 [8MR]

Nigeria: promote free, fair, and credible elections, condemn hate speech and violence, and support inclusion of all citizens in a peaceful electoral process (S. Con. Res. 1), S1391, S1392, S1393 [14FE]

Sudan: encourage transfer of power by military to civilian-led political authority, pursue accountability for crimes and human rights abuses, and support aspirations for democracy, justice, and peace (S. Res. 188), S4734, S4735, S4737 [9JY]

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]

Appointments

House Democracy Partnership, H1272 [29JA], H1533 [13FE], H3913 [16MY], H5090 [25JN]

Articles and editorials

Celebrate Women’s Suffrage, but Don’t Whitewash the Movement’s Racism, H4053 [21MY]

Hong Kong Protest, Largest in Weeks, Stretches Several Miles, S7000 [12DE]

John Dingell—My Last Words for America, S1397 [14FE]

Learning a Shared History of Sorrow, E310 [14MR]

Obstruction of Justice in the Mueller Report—A Heat Map (excerpt), S2666 [7MY]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: express support for credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential election, condemn threats to democratic elections, and reaffirm U.S. commitment to peace and stability (see S. Res. 344), S5748 [26SE]

Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 4807), H8455 [23OC]

Armenia: reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and congratulate on peaceful and constitutional leadership transition and democratic parliamentary elections recognized as free and fair (see H. Res. 452), H5006 [20JN]

Artsakh: support communications with, and travel by officials to, the U.S. and seek direct participation by elected officials in Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe negotiations on its future (see H. Res. 190), H2584 [7MR]

Asia: call for protection of human rights, religious freedom, and democracy in Bangladesh, combat Islamist militant threats to religious freedom in Bangladesh and Pakistan, and investigate terrorist affiliations (see H. Res. 160), H2315 [28FE]

Baltic States: reaffirm NATO collective defense principles, support sovereignty and express concern over Russian military activity and subversive actions, and enhance defense cooperation (see H. Res. 416), H4216 [3JN]

Bolivia: express concern about widespread irregularities in general elections and support convening of new elections at the earliest possible date (see S. Res. 447), S6858 [4DE]

——— support referendum on Presidential term limits, call for independent, democratic elections, and urge Latin American democracies to uphold democratic norms and support peaceful transfers of power (see S. Res. 35), S800 [31JA]

Brazil: condemn threats to human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and the environment (see H. Res. 594), H7989 [25SE]

Bulgaria: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 569), H7865 [20SE]

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]

Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (see S. 3081), S7156 [18DE] (see H.R. 526), H518 [11JA]

——— release political prisoners, drop politically motivated charges against activists, allow return of exiled activists, and restore human rights and the rule of law (see S. Res. 416), S6475 [7NO]

——— support successful implementation of 1991 Paris Peace Agreement (see S. 1468), S2815 [14MY]

Central African Republic: condemn violence by armed groups against civilians, support international peace efforts and humanitarian assistance, prevent human rights abuses, and enforce existing sanctions (see H. Res. 387), H3924 [16MY]

China: remember victims of suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square, call for investigation of massacre and release of political prisoners, and condemn intensifying repression and human rights violations (see S. Res. 221), S3106 [23MY]

——— remember victims of violent suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and call on China to respect universally recognized human rights of people living in China and around the world (see H. Res. 393), H4064 [21MY]

Congress: eliminate partisan redistricting and gerrymandering (see S. 1972), S4505 [25JN] (see H. Res. 36), H463 [10JA]

Constitution—U.S.: authorize printing of pocket version (see S. Con. Res. 7), S1595 [28FE]

Cuba: condemn imprisonment of democracy and human rights activist José Daniel Ferrer and call for immediate and unconditional release of Ferrer and other activists (see S. Res. 454), S7027 [12DE] (see H. Res. 774), H12290 [19DE]

——— extradite to the U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the U.S. (see S. Res. 232), S3252 [5JN] (see H. Res. 92), H1336 [30JA]

——— support pursuit of religious and political freedom and democratic reforms (see S. Res. 215), S3005 [21MY]

Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversaries of independence and subsequent independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and reaffirm alliance with the U.S. (see S. Res. 343), S5748 [26SE] (see H. Res. 618), H8095 [4OC]

Dept. of Education: increase civics education programs (see H.R. 849), H1283 [29JA]

Dept. of Justice: make available to Congress and the public the special counsel report on investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Con. Res. 24), H2584 [7MR]

——— make available to Congress and the public the special counsel report on investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (H. Con. Res. 24), consideration (see H. Res. 208), H2646 [11MR]

Dept. of State: establish Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote international exchanges on best election practices and cultivate more secure democratic institutions (see S. 324), S831 [4FE] (see H.R. 753), H1210 [24JA]

District of Columbia: recognize service of veterans, condemn denial of voting rights in Congress and full home rule for resident veterans and their families, and call for statehood (see H. Res. 685), H8739 [8NO]

Elections: constitutional amendment to abolish the electoral college and to provide for direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the U.S. (see S.J. Res. 16), S2088 [28MR] (see S.J. Res. 17), S2189 [2AP] (see H.J. Res. 7), H210 [3JA]

——— disclose access to election infrastructure by foreign nationals (see S. 2656), S5965 [22OC]

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

——— recognize value and importance of Electoral College (see H. Res. 350), H3440 [2MY]

——— require States to provide equivalent ballot access to all congressional candidates regardless of party nomination or affiliation and eliminate straight-ticket voting (see H.R. 1681), H2679 [12MR]

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]

Freedom of the press: uphold protections, urge President Trump to acknowledge support of the First Amendment, and call on White House spokespersons to not issue ‘‘fake news’’ and immediately retract inaccurate statements (see H. Res. 284), H2986 [2AP]

Georgia (country): support territorial integrity, sanction Russian occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions, increase cybersecurity cooperation, and assist ability to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda (see H.R. 598), H674 [16JA]

——— support territorial integrity and condemn Syrian decision to recognize certain Georgian territories as independent (see H. Res. 93), H1336 [30JA]

——— support territorial integrity and reaffirm the U.S. does not recognize independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions currently occupied by Russia (see H. Res. 417), H4216 [3JN]

Germany: recognize alliance and strong friendship with the U.S. and reaffirm significance of Wundarbar Together-Germany and the U.S. initiative (see H. Res. 446), H4771 [18JN]

——— recognize anniversary of fall of the Berlin Wall as the start of reunification of both Germany and Europe and commend German economic and democratic leadership and progress of former communist countries (see S. Res. 385), S6156 [24OC] (see H. Res. 683), H8739 [8NO]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 95), S1660 [5MR]

Guatemala: support democratic elections, express concern about involvement of candidates in illicit activities and influence of criminal organizations and corrupt officials, and strengthen rule of law (see S. Res. 244), S3319 [11JN]

Haiti: condemn disruption of, and support a peaceful vote on general political plan by, Haitian Senate, reaffirm relationship with the U.S., and commend support of sanctions against Maduro regime in Venezuela (see H. Res. 619), H8101 [8OC]

Hong Kong: address political demonstrators’ demands, condemn use of force against demonstrators and characterization of protests as riots, and express concern relative to Chinese extradition bill (see H. Res. 543), H7528 [30AU]

——— impose sanctions against China to combat suppression of freedoms of speech, association, assembly, procession, and demonstration and freeze assets of entities undermining autonomy, liberties, and human rights (see S. 2758), S6333 [31OC]

——— issue certification of autonomy, identify human rights violators, protect U.S. citizens and businesses, assess enforcement of certain export regulations, and clarify admissibility of visa applicants (see S. 1838), S3476 [13JN] (see H.R. 3289), H4695 [13JN]

——— report on Chinese exploitation to circumvent U.S. laws (see S. 1824), S3363 [12JN] (see H.R. 4551), H8080 [27SE]

Human Rights Day: observance (see H. Res. 527), H7467 [25JY]

Hungary: support efforts to strengthen democracy and alliance with the U.S. (see H. Res. 400), H4164 [23MY]

Immigration: designate foreign persons who improperly interfere in U.S. elections as inadmissible aliens (see S. 1328), S2645 [6MY]

——— designate foreign persons who improperly interfere in U.S. elections as inadmissible and deportable aliens (see H.R. 3442), H5075 [24JN]

India: affirm friendship with the U.S. and establish bilateral partnership for collaboration to advance development and shared values (see H.R. 5517), H12290 [19DE]

Inter-American Foundation: anniversary (see S. Res. 297), S5249 [31JY]

Inter-Parliamentary Union: provide for U.S. participation (see H.R. 4682), H8143 [15OC]

Iran: 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. 752), H9387 [9DE]

——— 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]

Ireland: anniversary of first sitting of First Dáil Éireann (see H. Res. 62), H997 [22JA]

Japan: reaffirm vital role of the U.S.-Japan alliance in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond (see S. Res. 183), S2614 [2MY] (see H. Res. 349), H3440 [2MY]

Korea, Republic of: express importance of U.S. alliance and strengthen and broaden diplomatic, economic, and security ties (see S. Res. 152), S2329 [9AP] (see H. Res. 301), H3217 [9AP]

Korean Peninsula: observe anniversary of March First Movement, commend role of Yu Gwan-sun in Korean independence, recognize contributions of Korean Americans, and reaffirm importance of U.S. alliance with Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 164), H2315 [28FE]

——— observe anniversary of March First Movement, recognize importance of U.S. alliance with Republic of Korea, commend denuclearization efforts, and reaffirm support for sovereignty (see H. Res. 159), H2315 [28FE]

National Democracy Month: designate (see S. Res. 252), S3844 [19JN]

National objectives: ensure election security, improve voting access, reduce influence of money in politics, establish accountability and integrity measures for Congress, and strengthen ethics rules for public servants (see H.R. 1612), H2583 [7MR]

——— improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, reform political campaign finance system, and support statehood for the District of Columbia (see S. 949), S2088 [28MR] (see H.R. 1), H201 [3JA]

——— improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, reform political campaign finance system, and support statehood for the District of Columbia (H.R. 1), consideration (see H. Res. 172), H2365 [5MR]

——— recognize vital importance in the U.S. and encourage State and local governments to help individuals reflect on contributions of democracy to a free and stable world (see H. Res. 513), H7241 [23JY]

National Voter Registration Day: designate (see H. Res. 571), H7865 [20SE]

——— observance (see S. Res. 353), S5749 [26SE]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see S. Res. 309), S5474 [12SE] (see H. Res. 556), H7705 [12SE]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment to NATO and collective defense principles, uphold principles of democratic institutions, individual liberty, and the rule of law, and support progress towards burden-sharing (see H. Res. 286), H3068 [3AP]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 501), H5999 [17JY]

News media: express importance of local print and digital journalism to the continued welfare, transparency, and prosperity of government at every level and the continuation and freedom of the U.S. (see H. Res. 282), H2986 [2AP]

Nigeria: promote free, fair, and credible elections, condemn hate speech and violence, and support inclusion of all citizens in a peaceful electoral process (see S. Con. Res. 1), S274 [16JA] (see H. Con. Res. 4), H676 [16JA]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit pre-election threat assessment prior to each regularly scheduled general election for Federal office (see H.R. 1474), H2314 [28FE]

Oxi Day: designate (see H. Res. 644), H8259 [18OC]

Pakistan: welcome Prime Minister Imran A. Khan Niazi to the U.S., support relationship with the U.S. and democracy efforts, and recognize struggle against terrorism and role in facilitating peace in the region (see H. Res. 506), H7161 [22JY]

Patriot Week: designate (see S. Res. 311), S5474 [12SE] (see H. Con. Res. 61), H7665 [11SE]

Political campaigns: include sharing of nonpublic campaign material with a foreign power in ban on foreign solicitations of support and file suspicious activity reports for any offers of foreign or illicit assistance (see H.R. 3236), H4627 [12JN]

——— prohibit foreign nationals from paying for online advertisements created to attack or support Federal candidates for public office (see H.R. 4612), H8095 [4OC]

——— prohibit foreign nationals from paying individuals for online advertisements created to attack or support Federal candidates for public office (see H.R. 4703), H8198 [16OC]

——— require reporting to the FEC and FBI of offers by foreign nationals to make prohibited contributions, donations, expenditures, or disbursements (see S. 1247), S2515 [30AP] (see H.R. 2424), H3339 [30AP]

Political science: express that socialist proposals such as Medicare for All, student loan forgiveness, and the Green New Deal are antithetical to American foundational values of self-responsibility and opportunity (see H. Res. 675), H8718 [31OC]

Russia: disapprove President’s failure to support U.S. intelligence on interference in elections, oppose future secret meetings with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, and submit any agreements to Congress for approval (see H. Res. 15), H211 [3JA]

——— enhance national interest and security of the U.S. and European allies and partners by countering malign Russian influence (see H.R. 4209), H7524 [27AU]

——— 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 conclusion of U.S. intelligence agencies on interference in 2016 U.S. Presidential election and condemn disinformation campaign to shift blame to Ukraine (see H. Res. 759), H10016 [10DE]

SEC: allow use of funds to ensure that shareholders of corporations have knowledge of corporation political activity (see H.R. 1176), H1581 [13FE]

Slovenia: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 307), H3256 [10AP]

Sudan: condemn attacks on peaceful protesters and support immediate peaceful transition to a civilian-led democratic government (see H. Res. 432), H4388 [10JN]

——— encourage transfer of power by military to civilian-led political authority, pursue accountability for crimes and human rights abuses, and support aspirations for democracy, justice, and peace (see S. Res. 188), S2614 [2MY]

Taiwan: foster security through inclusion in international organizations, review of Dept. of State diplomatic guidance, and enhancement of U.S.-Taiwan defense relationship (see S. 878), S1987 [26MR] (see H.R. 2002), H2937 [1AP]

Tunisia: reaffirm partnership with the U.S., commend commitment to democracy, economic reforms, rule of law, and free and fair elections, and condemn terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 236), S3253 [5JN] (see H. Res. 458), H5076 [24JN]

Turkey: ensure integrity of repeat mayoral election in Instanbul (see H. Res. 449), H4918 [19JN]

Ukraine: call for immediate cessation of all Russian military activities and oppose violations against religious freedom (see H.R. 5408), H10257 [12DE]

——— call for transparent and democratic Presidential election, support democracy, deter Russian interference in election, and assess scale of such interference and future of U.S. relations after elections (see S. Res. 109), S1899 [14MR]

——— 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]

——— express full support to Ukrainian people in their aspiration to continue consolidating their democracy and rule of law (see H. Res. 487), H5775 [12JY]

——— recognize sovereignty and territorial integrity, express support for upcoming elections, and oppose any Russian interference in such elections (see H. Res. 249), H2761 [21MR]

——— support defense of independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity (see H.R. 3047), H4180 [30MY]

Venezuela: provide humanitarian relief, advance a constitutional and democratic solution to political crisis, address economic reconstruction, and combat public corruption, narcotics trafficking, and money laundering (see S. 1025), S2240 [3AP]

Vietnam: prioritize protection of internationally-recognized human rights and development of rule of law in U.S. relations (see H.R. 1383), H2234 [26FE]

Voting: designate public high schools as voter registration agencies, direct such schools to conduct voter registration drives for students, and reimburse such schools for costs of conducting such drives (see H.R. 1637), H2584 [7MR]

——— develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see S. Res. 309), S5474 [12SE] (see H. Res. 556), H7705 [12SE]

——— encourage Congress to pass legislation to increase voting access and registration, protect voting rights, and improve election security (see S. Res. 309), S5474 [12SE] (see H. Res. 556), H7705 [12SE]

——— establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 294), H281 [8JA]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see S. 549), S1437 [25FE] (see H.R. 1275), H2031 [14FE]

——— promote access to voting for disabled individuals (see H.R. 1573), H2504 [6MR]

——— require States to accept applications to register to vote in elections for Federal office from individuals under 18 years of age at the time of application (see H.R. 734), H1171 [23JA]

——— require States to ensure that any voting machine used for the purposes of a Federal election is manufactured in the U.S. (see H.R. 2652), H3679 [9MY]

——— require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (see S. 624), S1594 [28FE] (see H.R. 93), H204 [3JA] (see H.R. 1438), H2312 [28FE]

Women: observe anniversary of passage and ratification of 19th Amendment to the Constitution providing for women’s suffrage and strengthen democratic participation and precedent established by such amendment (see S. Res. 212), S2925 [16MY] (see H. Res. 354), H3447 [3MY]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 179), S2570 [1MY] (see H. Res. 345), H3405 [1MY]

Excerpts

Federalist Papers (No. 59): James Madison, H2535 [7MR]

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]

Cambodia Democracy Act: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5804 [15JY]

——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5804 [15JY]

Condemn attacks on peaceful protesters and support immediate peaceful transition to a civilian-led democratic government in Sudan: several Members of Congress, H5792 [15JY]

Dept. of Justice special counsel report on investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials availability to Congress and the public: several House of Representatives committee chairs, H2729 [14MR]

Dept. of Justice special counsel report on investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials: Robert S. Mueller III, Dept. of Justice, S2535 [1MY]

——— several former Federal prosecutors, S2665 [7MY], H12132 [18DE]

For the People Act: Carol Tobias, David N. O’Steen, and Jennifer Popik, National Right to Life Committee, Inc., H2570 [7MR]

——— Fred Wertheimer and Donald J. Simon, Democracy 21 (organization), H2522–H2524 [7MR]

——— Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, H2406 [6MR]

——— Kate Brown, Governor of Oregon, H2532 [7MR]

——— Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, H2524 [7MR]

——— Paul Ziriax, Oklahoma State Election Board, H2382 [6MR]

——— Randi Weingarten, American Federation of Teachers, H2536 [7MR]

——— several religious institutions, H2539 [7MR]

——— Thomas McClusky, March for Life Action (organization), H2570 [7MR]

——— William Samuel, AFL–CIO, H2536 [7MR]

Georgia Support Act: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8360 [22OC]

——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H8361 [22OC]

——— Representative Neal, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H8360 [22OC]

Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8122, H8123 [15OC]

——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H8122 [15OC]

——— Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H8122 [15OC]

Principles of democracy: Lawyers Defending American Democracy (organization), E567 [9MY]

Lists

Organizations opposing H.R. 1, For the People Act, H2570 [7MR]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Belarus: President Trump, S3474 [13JN], H4669 [13JN]

National Emergency Relative to South Sudan: President Trump, S2116 [1AP], H2927 [1AP]

Motions

National objectives: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, reform political campaign finance system, and support statehood for the District of Columbia (H.R. 1), H2600 [8MR]

Notices

Estimated budget effects of H.R. 526, Cambodia Democracy Act, H5823 [15JY]

Estimated budget effects of H.R. 598, Georgia Support Act, H8384 [22OC]

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

Estimated budget effects of H.R. 3289, Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, H8141 [15OC]

Remarks in House

African Americans: anniversary of voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery, AL, E273 [8MR]

AID: Armenian democracy assistance funding, H4648, H4649 [13JN]

American Institute in Taiwan: anniversary, E447 [10AP]

Armenia: reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and congratulate on peaceful and constitutional leadership transition and democratic parliamentary elections recognized as free and fair (H. Res. 452), H5086 [25JN]

Artsakh: support communications with, and travel by officials to, the U.S. and seek direct participation by elected officials in Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe negotiations on its future, H4558, H4559 [12JN]

Azerbaijan: independence anniversary, E668 [23MY], E697 [3JN], E701, E703 [4JN]

Bahrain: anniversary of protests, E183 [14FE]

——— human rights violations, E183 [14FE]

Barr, Attorney General: characterization of summary letter on contents of special counsel report on investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3349 [1MY]

Bulgaria: observance of National Day, H2377 [6MR]

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]

Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (H.R. 526), H5802–H5805 [15JY]

China: address efforts to supplant U.S. and its free enterprise system as world’s dominant economic power, H8846–H8850 [14NO]

——— human rights violations, H4298–H4302 [4JN]

——— remember victims of violent suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and call on China to respect universally recognized human rights of people living in China and around the world, H4298–H4302 [4JN], E702 [4JN]

——— remember victims of violent suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and call on China to respect universally recognized human rights of people living in China and around the world (H. Res. 393), H4231–H4236 [4JN]

Congress: goals of the 116th Congress, H5 [3JA]

Constitution—U.S.: authorize printing of pocket version (S. Con. Res. 7), H3168 [9AP]

Corporations: prevent corporate expenditures for campaign purposes unless the corporation has established a process for determining the political will of its shareholders, H2482, H2483 [6MR]

Correctional institutions: end practice of prison gerrymandering whereby incarcerated persons are counted in census population counts as residents of correctional facilities and not their most recent residence prior to imprisonment, H2537, H2538 [7MR]

Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversaries of independence and subsequent independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and reaffirm alliance with the U.S., E1522 [3DE]

Dept. of Defense: call for collaboration with U.S. intelligence to address Russian interference in U.S. elections, H3799 [15MY]

Dept. of Education: increase civics education programs (H.R. 849), E105 [29JA]

Dept. of Justice: investigation of origins of special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3755 [14MY], H4425 [11JN], H4690–H4692 [13JN]

——— make available to Congress and the public the special counsel report on investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (H. Con. Res. 24), H2603 [8MR], H2723–H2732 [14MR], H2903–H2906 [28MR], H3089 [4AP]

——— make available to Congress and the public the special counsel report on investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (H. Con. Res. 24), consideration (H. Res. 208), H2690–H2697 [13MR]

Dept. of State: call for review of Kazakhstan case against Bergei Ryskaliyev and ensure findings relative to such case are included in U.S. policy discussions, E386 [2AP]

——— establish Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote international exchanges on best election practices and cultivate more secure democratic institutions (H.R. 753), H3975, H3976 [20MY], E676 [24MY]

Dominican Republic: independence anniversary, H2264 [27FE]

Election Assistance Commission: study the best ways to design paper and digital ballots used in elections for public office to minimize confusion and user errors, H2497 [6MR]

Elections: clarify that election assistance improvement grants may be used to implement and model best practices for ballot design, ballot instructions, and the testing of ballots, H2539, H2540 [7MR]

——— constitutional amendment to abolish the electoral college and to provide for direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the U.S. (H.J. Res. 7), E8 [3JA]

——— ensure States locate polls near public transportation and in communities that will give rural residents the best opportunity to vote during the early voting period, H2480, H2481 [6MR]

——— expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections, H8373 [22OC]

——— lower the mandatory minimum voting age to age 16 in Federal elections, H2520, H2521 [7MR]

——— prohibit access to election infrastructure by foreign nationals, H5243, H5244 [27JN]

——— prohibit Federal Election Campaign Act violators and their immediate family members from serving on redistricting commissions, H2564 [7MR]

——— prohibit individuals registered under the Foreign Agents Act from serving on redistricting commissions, H2564, H2565 [7MR]

——— require all paper ballots used in an election for Federal office be printed in the U.S. on paper manufactured in the U.S., H2566, H2567 [7MR]

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

FEC: clarify authority of FEC attorneys to represent the FEC in actions before the Supreme Court, H2563 [7MR]

——— funding to enforce prohibitions on contributions, donations, expenditures, or disbursements by foreign nationals, H5183, H5184 [26JN]

——— require audit after each Federal election cycle to determine the incidence of illicit foreign money in the election, H2479, H2480 [6MR]

Flynn, Michael: investigate prosecutorial misconduct in trial relative to Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential election and efforts to intimidate, H9116 [20NO]

Freedom of speech: reaffirm commitment to constitutional protection, H2522–H2525 [7MR]

Georgia (country): support territorial integrity, sanction Russian occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions, increase cybersecurity cooperation, and assist ability to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda (H.R. 598), H8358–H8362 [22OC], E1335 [23OC]

Germany: anniversary of fall of the Berlin Wall, E1454 [15NO]

——— recognize alliance and strong friendship with the U.S. and reaffirm significance of Wundarbar Together-Germany and the U.S. initiative (H. Res. 446), H4778 [19JN], H8550 [29OC]

——— recognize anniversary of fall of the Berlin Wall as the start of reunification of both Germany and Europe and commend German economic and democratic leadership and progress of former communist countries, H8775, H8776 [12NO], H8793 [13NO]

Guatemala: support democratic elections, express concern about involvement of candidates in illicit activities and influence of criminal organizations and corrupt officials, and strengthen rule of law, H7385 [25JY]

History: accomplishments of the U.S., H4153 [23MY]

Hong Kong: address political demonstrators’ demands, condemn use of force against demonstrators and characterization of protests as riots, and express concern relative to Chinese extradition bill (H. Res. 543), H8116–H8119, H8140 [15OC], H8232 [18OC]

——— issue certification of autonomy, identify human rights violators, protect U.S. citizens and businesses, assess enforcement of certain export regulations, and clarify admissability of visa applicants (H.R. 3289), H7718 [17SE], H8117–H8124, H8140 [15OC]

——— issue certification of autonomy, identify human rights violators, protect U.S. citizens and businesses, assess enforcement of certain export regulations, and clarify admissibility of visa applicants (S. 1838), H9089–H9096 [20NO]

House of Representatives: accomplishments of 116th Congress, H4437 [12JN]

——— find Attorney General Barr in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena relative to the unredacted special counsel investigation report, H4332, H4334–H4336 [5JN]

Human Rights Day: observance, H10005 [10DE]

India: elections, H4183 [3JN]

——— human rights violations, E1324 [22OC]

Israel: elections, H3241 [10AP]

Korea, Republic of: express importance of U.S. alliance and strengthen and broaden diplomatic, economic, and security ties (H. Res. 301), H3242 [10AP]

Korean Peninsula: observe anniversary of March First Movement, commend role of Yu Gwan-sun in Korean independence, recognize contributions of Korean Americans, and reaffirm importance of U.S. alliance with Republic of Korea (H. Res. 164), E235, E239 [4MR]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, E168 [13FE], E178 [14FE]

Mueller, Robert S., III: call to testify before House committees relative to release of report on special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H5177 [26JN]

——— release of report on special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H2765, H2766, H2786 [25MR], H2878 [27MR], H2903–H2906 [28MR], H2936 [1AP], H3096–H3098 [4AP], H3307 [30AP], H3481, H3495 [8MY], H3551, H3661 [9MY], H3827–H3830 [15MY], H3845 [16MY], H4018, H4055 [21MY], H8246 [18OC], H8672 [30OC], H9164 [21NO]

——— special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H3245–H3247 [10AP], H9341 [6DE]

——— testimony before House committees relative to release of report on special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H7248, H7251, H7374 [24JY]

National Commission on Foreign Interference in the 2016 Election: establish, H8430 [23OC]

National objectives: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, reform political campaign finance system, and support statehood for District of Columbia (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 172), H2379–H2388 [6MR]

——— improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, reform political campaign finance system, and support statehood for the District of Columbia (H.R. 1), H6 [3JA], H225 [4JA], H232 [8JA], H348 [9JA], H1298, H1320 [30JA], H1469 [8FE], H2116, H2226–H2229 [26FE], H2276, H2300 [28FE], H2326, H2327, H2342 [5MR], H2377, H2378, H2379, H2390–H2498 [6MR], H2507, H2509, H2510, H2511, H2513, H2514, H2515–H2547, H2555–H2571 [7MR], H2589, H2590, H2591–H2602, H2603, H2606, H2608 [8MR], H2630 [11MR], H2722, H2733, H2736, H2739 [14MR], H3089, H3090 [4AP], H3194–H3198, H3200 [9AP], H3997 [20MY], H4124, H4158 [23MY], H4280 [4JN], H5085, H5092 [25JN], H5219, H5221 [27JN], H7166 [23JY], H7570, H7592 [10SE], H7784 [19SE], H8399, H8415 [23OC], H8837 [14NO], H9331 [6DE], E265 [7MR], E272, E274, E275 [8MR]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment to NATO and collective defense principles, uphold principles of democratic institutions, individual liberty, and the rule of law, and support progress towards burden-sharing (H. Res. 286), E794 [19JN]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance, E949 [19JY]

New York: importance of 19th Congressional District townhall meetings, H10128 [12DE]

News media: express importance of local print and digital journalism to the continued welfare, transparency, and prosperity of government at every level and the continuation and freedom of the U.S. (H. Res. 282), H2980–H2983 [2AP]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: establish Foreign Threat Response Center, H5897, H5898 [16JY]

——— identify barriers that hinder intelligence community to find, assess, and take action on foreign influence campaigns, H5907 [16JY]

——— submit pre-election threat assessment prior to each regularly scheduled general election for Federal office, H2567, H2568 [7MR]

——— submit report on efforts by China to influence Taiwan elections and actions U.S. can take to counter such influence, H5859 [16JY]

Oxi Day: observance, H8601 [30OC]

Pakistan: human rights violations, H7165 [23JY]

Patriotism: restore promise of America, H2838 [27MR]

Poland: independence anniversary, E1436 [13NO]

——— U.S. policy, H219 [4JA]

Political campaigns: prohibit foreign nationals from paying individuals for online advertisements created to attack or support Federal candidates for public office, H8416 [23OC]

Postal Service: modify paper change of address forms to include a reminder to update the individual’s voter registration, H2498 [6MR]

Richmond, VA: measures to reduce barriers to voter participation, E1398 [5NO]

Romania: observance of Great Union Day, E1525 [3DE]

Running Start (nonprofit organization): tribute, H1999 [14FE]

Russia: efforts to influence U.S. elections, H7700 [12SE]

——— human rights violations, E1349 [28OC]

——— 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]

Schiff, Representative: call for resignation from Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) relative to comments on relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H2903 [28MR]

SEC: allow use of funds to ensure that shareholders of corporations have knowledge of corporation political activity, H2533, H2534 [7MR]

Sri Lanka: call for increased human rights, H4149 [23MY]

States: require driver’s license applicants to indicate whether they reside in another State or resided in another State prior to applying and if they intend for the State to serve as primary residence for voter registration purposes, H2489 [6MR]

Sudan: condemn attacks on peaceful protesters and support immediate peaceful transition to a civilian-led democratic government (H. Res. 432), H4440 [12JN], H5789–H5793 [15JY]

Taiwan: foster security through inclusion in international organizations, review of Dept. of State diplomatic guidance, and enhancement of U.S.-Taiwan defense relationship (H.R. 2002), H3455–H3458 [7MY]

——— observance of National Day, E1215 [26SE], E1220, E1224 [27SE], E1267 [11OC]

Taiwan Relations Act: anniversary, H3457 [7MY]

Trump, President: allegations by representatives of the legal community of violations of fundamental democratic principles, E567 [9MY]

——— evaluation of administration, H4415 [11JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Russia, H10028 [11DE]

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

——— elections, H3296 [29AP]

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

Venezuela: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, support antigovernment protesters, and advance a democratic solution to political crisis, H1250 [29JA], H1355 [5FE], H2325 [5MR], H3323 [30AP], E126 [4FE], E144 [7FE]

——— foreign aid funding, H4460 [12JN], H4776 [19JN]

——— provide humanitarian relief, advance a constitutional and democratic solution to political crisis, address economic reconstruction, and combat public corruption, narcotics trafficking, and money laundering, H10594 [17DE]

Vietnam: human rights violations, H1320 [30JA]

Voting: establish election day as a legal public holiday, H232 [8JA], H2386 [6MR]

——— extend guarantee of residency for purposes of voting to family members of absent military personnel, H2565, H2566 [7MR]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote, H2407 [6MR]

——— modify pre-election registration deadlines to ensure deadline does not fall on a Federal holiday, H2488 [6MR]

——— require States submit a report to Congress after the end of a Federal election cycle on the number of invalidated ballots and the attempts to contact voters to provide notice, H2483, H2484 [6MR]

——— require States to accept applications to register to vote in elections for Federal office from individuals under 18 years of age at the time of application, H2526 [7MR], H2591–H2593 [8MR]

——— require States to ensure that any voting machine used for the purposes of a Federal election is manufactured in the U.S., H2538, H2539 [7MR]

——— require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election, H2403 [6MR]

Women: anniversary of passage and ratification of 19th Amendment to the Constitution providing for women’s suffrage, H3998, H3999 [20MY], H4111 [22MY], H4149, H4150 [23MY], H5173 [26JN], E634 [20MY], E678 [28MY], E683 [30MY]

——— observe anniversary of passage and ratification of 19th Amendment to the Constitution providing for women’s suffrage and strengthen democratic participation and precedent established by such amendment (H. Res. 354), H4014, H4015, H4016, H4019, H4020, H4021, H4022, H4023, H4024, H4052, H4053, H4054, H4060 [21MY], H8508 [28OC], E639, E643, E648, E649 [21MY]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (H. Res. 345), H5793–H5796 [15JY]

Remarks in Senate

Alden Global Capital (company): impact of bid to purchase Gannett Co., Inc., on freedom and viability of small-market newspapers, S1176 [12FE]

Bahrain: anniversary of protests, S1590 [28FE]

——— human rights violations, S1590 [28FE]

Barr, Attorney General: assessment of tenure, S2405 [11AP]

——— testimony before Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) relative to the release of report on special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S2553 [1MY], S2580 [2MY]

Bolivia: support referendum on Presidential term limits, call for independent, democratic elections, and urge Latin American democracies to uphold democratic norms and support peaceful transfers of power (S. Res. 35), S2393, S2394 [10AP]

China: remember victims of suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square, call for investigation of massacre and release of political prisoners, and condemn intensifying repression and human rights violations (S. Res. 221), S3268 [5JN]

——— role of trade war in efforts to supplant U.S. and its free enterprise system as world’s dominant economic power, S5624–S5626 [23SE]

Civil liberties: reaffirm commitment to constitution and support international democracy and freedom, S6649 [19NO]

Committee on the Judiciary (House): vote to find Attorney General Barr in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena relative to the unredacted special counsel investigation report, S2760 [9MY]

Congress: eliminate partisan redistricting and gerrymandering, S2100 [28MR]

Constitution—U.S.: authorize printing of pocket version (S. Con. Res. 7), S1606 [28FE]

——— uphold by protecting the integrity of the right to vote, political campaigns, and the electoral process, S107–S109 [9JA]

Courts: efforts of special interest groups to influence Federal courts, S3033–S3035 [22MY], S3336 [12JN]

Dept. of Justice: Inspector General report relative to investigation of origins of special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S6910, S6937–S6939 [10DE], S6959 [11DE], S7017–S7019 [12DE], S7084 [17DE], S7146 [18DE]

——— investigation of origins of special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S5007 [23JY], S6637 [19NO]

——— make available to Congress and the public the special counsel report on investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S1921 [25MR], S2289–S2291 [8AP]

——— make available to Congress and the public the special counsel report on investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (H. Con. Res. 24), S1883–S1885 [14MR], S1927 [25MR], S2012, S2015 [27MR], S2065, S2068 [28MR], S2252, S2254 [4AP]

——— make available to Congress and the public the special counsel report on investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (H. Con. Res. 24), unanimous-consent request, S1884, S1885 [14MR], S1928 [25MR], S2012 [27MR], S2072–S2074 [28MR], S2253, S2254 [4AP]

Egypt: human rights violations, S1585 [28FE]

Elections: constitutional amendment to abolish the electoral college and to provide for direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the U.S. (S.J. Res. 17), S2182 [2AP]

——— disclose access to election infrastructure by foreign nationals (S. 2656), S5939 [22OC]

——— efforts to address Russian interference in U.S. elections, S5122, S5126 [29JY], S5212 [31JY]

——— encourage States to reform the electoral college through formation of interstate compacts to award majority of electoral college votes to the national popular vote winner, S2183 [2AP]

——— 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]

FBI: investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S6941–S6943 [10DE]

Freedom of the press: importance, S1176 [12FE], S4709 [9JY]

Greece: independence anniversary (S. Res. 95), S2397 [10AP]

Guatemala: human rights violations, S1837 [13MR]

Honduras: call for democratic and election reforms and hold those responsible for corruption and human rights abuses accountable, S5303 [1AU]

——— support people and encourage stabilization of democracy, reconciliation, and end to violence, S6747 [21NO]

Hong Kong: address political demonstrators’ demands, condemn use of force against demonstrators and characterization of protests as riots, and express concern relative to Chinese extradition bill, S6063 [23OC], S6490 [12NO], S6616 [18NO], S7000 [12DE]

——— issue certification of autonomy, identify human rights violators, protect U.S. citizens and businesses, assess enforcement of certain export regulations, and clarify admissibility of visa applicants (S. 1838), S3813 [19JN], S6632, S6649–S6660 [19NO], S6681 [20NO], S6728, S6730 [21NO], S6829, S6848 [4DE]

——— support political demonstrators’ demands and condemn use of force against demonstrators and the suppression of civil liberties, S6649 [19NO]

Immigration: designate foreign persons who improperly interfere in U.S. elections as inadmissible aliens (S. 1328), S3169 [3JN], S3231 [5JN], S3339 [12JN], S5284 [1AU], S5460 [12SE], S5587 [19SE], S5959 [22OC], S6783 [2DE], S6985 [11DE]

Japan: reaffirm vital role of the U.S.-Japan alliance in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond (S. Res. 183), S6255 [29OC]

Mueller, Robert S., III: call to testify before Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) relative to the release of report on special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S2581 [2MY], S2628 [6MY]

——— release of report on special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S1920, S1925–S1928 [25MR], S1951 [26MR], S2065, S2076 [28MR], S2476 [29AP], S2503 [30AP], S2535 [1MY], S2594, S2600–S2602 [2MY], S2629–S2631 [6MY], S2657, S2659, S2663–S2667, S2701–S2703 [7MY], S2708, S2732 [8MY], S2777 [13MY]

——— report on special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S5020–S5025 [23JY]

——— special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S1312 [13FE], S1366–S1368 [14FE]

——— testimony before House committees relative to release of report on special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S5003–S5008 [23JY], S5031, S5035 [24JY], S5074, S5084–S5086 [25JY], S5121 [29JY], S5212 [31JY]

National Democracy Month: designate (S. Res. 252), S5759, S5760 [26SE]

National objectives: improve access to voting, protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, reform political campaign finance system, and support statehood for the District of Columbia (S. 949), unanimous-consent request, S6283 [30OC]

——— improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, reform political campaign finance system, and support statehood for the District of Columbia (H.R. 1), S730 [29JA], S756 [30JA], S776 [31JA], S1104 [7FE], S1175 [12FE], S1286 [13FE], S1447 [26FE], S1611 [4MR], S1635–S1637 [5MR], S1712–S1715 [6MR], S1718–S1720 [7MR], S1853 [13MR], S1855 [14MR], S2259 [4AP], S3028 [22MY], S3146 [3JN], S3173 [4JN]

——— improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, reform political campaign finance system, and support statehood for the District of Columbia (S. 949), S2064 [28MR], S6281–S6284 [30OC]

National Voter Registration Day: observance (S. Res. 353), S5760 [26SE]

Nigeria: promote free, fair, and credible elections, condemn hate speech and violence, and support inclusion of all citizens in a peaceful electoral process (S. Con. Res. 1), S1393 [14FE]

Patriot Week: designate (S. Res. 311), S5482 [12SE]

Political campaigns: impact and influence of money and corporations in elections, S107 [9JA], S726 [29JA], S5685 [25SE]

——— impact of Supreme Court decision on Citizens United v. FEC relative to the influence of money and corporations in elections, S3028 [22MY]

——— require reporting to the FEC and FBI of offers by foreign nationals to make prohibited contributions, donations, expenditures, or disbursements (S. 1247), S4489 [25JN], S5054 [24JY], S5078 [25JY], S5153 [30JY], S5218 [31JY], S5281 [1AU], S5864 [17OC], S6141 [24OC]

——— require reporting to the FEC and FBI of offers by foreign nationals to make prohibited contributions, donations, expenditures, or disbursements (S. 1247), unanimous-consent request, S4489 [25JN], S5054 [24JY], S5080 [25JY], S6141 [24OC]

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]

——— efforts to influence U.S. elections, S1926 [25MR], S4673 [28JN], S5953–S5959 [22OC], S6141 [24OC]

Saudi Arabia: human rights violations, S2586 [2MY]

Sudan: encourage transfer of power by military to civilian-led political authority, pursue accountability for crimes and human rights abuses, and support aspirations for democracy, justice, and peace (S. Res. 188), S4736 [9JY]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, S3811 [19JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy and election security, S5863 [17OC]

——— evaluation of administration relative to human rights, S4799 [11JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Russia, S198 [15JA], S731 [29JA], S5621 [23SE], S5953–S5959 [22OC], S6636–S6638 [19NO]

——— evaluation of statement on potential receipt of information on a political opponent from a foreign source, S3453 [13JN], S4673 [28JN]

Tunisia: reaffirm partnership with the U.S., commend commitment to democracy, economic reforms, rule of law, and free and fair elections, and condemn terrorist attacks (S. Res. 236), S6256 [29OC]

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]

——— contain, reverse, and deter Russian aggression and assist democratic transition, S1615 [4MR]

Venezuela: condemn recent election results and express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S206 [15JA]

——— express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S5154–S5156 [30JY]

——— express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, support antigovernment protesters, and advance a democratic solution to political crisis, S576–S580 [24JA], S668 [25JA], S1551, S1552 [27FE], S2357 [10AP], S2417–S2419 [11AP], S2528 [30AP]

——— provide humanitarian relief, advance a constitutional and democratic solution to political crisis, address economic reconstruction, and combat public corruption, narcotics trafficking, and money laundering, S2417–S2419 [11AP]

Vietnam: human rights violations, S5459 [12SE]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, S1297 [13FE]

Whistleblowing: provide accountability and protect whistleblowers, S5779 [15OC], S6371 [5NO], S6414 [6NO]

Women: anniversary of passage and ratification of 19th Amendment to the Constitution providing for women’s suffrage, S3181–S3185 [4JN], S3247 [5JN], S3314 [11JN], S3459 [13JN]

——— observe anniversary of passage and ratification of 19th Amendment to the Constitution providing for women’s suffrage and strengthen democratic participation and precedent established by such amendment (S. Res. 212), S3172, S3173, S3188–S3197 [4JN]

——— observe anniversary of ratification 19th Amendment to the Constitution providing for women’s suffrage and strengthen democratic participation and precedent established by such amendment (S. Res. 212), unanimous-consent agreement, S3154 [3JN]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (S. Res. 179), S2574 [1MY]

Wyoming: anniversary of women’s suffrage, S1321 [13FE]

Reports

Assessing Russian Activities and Intentions in Recent U.S. Elections (excerpt): Office of the Director of National Intelligence, H2729 [14MR]

Investigation Into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election (excerpt), S2664 [7MY], H3662, H3663 [9MY]

Reports filed

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]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 24, Make Available Special Counsel Report on Investigation of Relationship Between President Trump’s Campaign and Russian Officials: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 208) (H. Rept. 116–17), H2646 [11MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1, For the People Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 172) (H. Rept. 116–16), H2365 [5MR]

Defending Elections Against Trolls From Enemy Regimes (DETER) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1328), S3057 [22MY]

Encourage Transfer of Power by Military to Civilian Political Authority, Pursue Accountability for Crimes and Human Rights Abuses, and Support Democracy, Justice, and Peace in Sudan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 188), S3164 [3JN]

Express Concern About Widespread Irregularities in General Elections in Boliva and Support Convening of New Elections at the Earliest Possible Date: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 447), S7112 [17DE]

Express Importance of U.S. Alliance With Republic of Korea and Strengthen and Broaden Diplomatic, Economic, and Security Ties: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 152), S7112 [17DE]

For the People Act: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 1) (H. Rept. 116–15), H2321 [4MR]

Greece Independence Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 95), S2269 [4AP]

Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1838), S5747 [26SE]

Inter-American Foundation Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 297), S7112 [17DE]

Reaffirm Tunisia Partnership with the U.S., Commend Commitment to Democracy, Economic Reforms, Rule of Law, and Free and Fair Elections, and Condemn Terrorist Attacks: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 236), S5747 [26SE]

Reaffirm Vital Role of the U.S.-Japan Alliance in Promoting Peace, Stability, and Prosperity in the Indo-Pacific Region and Beyond: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 183), S5747 [26SE]

Recognize Czechoslovakia Anniversaries of Independence and Subsequent Independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and Reaffirm Alliance With the U.S.: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 343), S7112 [17DE]

Recognize Fall of Berlin Wall as the Start of Reunification of Both Germany and Europe, Commend German Economic and Democratic Leadership, and Progress of Former Communist Countries: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 385), S7112 [17DE]

Support Referendum on Presidential Term Limits and Call for Independent Elections in Bolivia, and Urge Latin America To Uphold Democratic Norms and Support Peaceful Transfers of Power: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 35), S2269 [4AP]

Venezuela Emergency Relief, Democracy Assistance, and Development (VERDAD) Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1025), S3164 [3JN]

Resolutions by organizations

Wyoming Women’s Suffrage Day: Wyoming Legislature, S1322 [13FE]

Rollcalls

House of Representatives vote on H. Con. Res. 24, make available to Congress and the public the Dept. of Justice special counsel report on investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S1884 [14MR]

Statements

For the People Act: Heritage Action for America (organization), H2571 [7MR]

19th Amendment to the Constitutions on Women’s Suffrage (1918) (excerpt): Jeannette Rankin, S3460 [13JN]

Tables

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

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 24, make available to Congress and the public the Dept. of Justice special counsel report on investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H2723 [14MR]

H. Res. 172, consideration of H.R. 1, For the People Act, H2379 [6MR]

H. Res. 208, consideration of H. Con. Res. 24, make available to Congress and the public the Dept. of Justice special counsel report on investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H2690 [13MR]

H. Res. 345, World Press Freedom Day, H5794 [15JY]

H. Res. 354, observe anniversary of passage and ratification of 19th Amendment to the Constitution providing for women’s suffrage and strengthen democratic participation and precedent established by such amendment, H4024 [21MY]

H. Res. 393, remember victims of violent suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and call on China to respect universally recognized human rights of people living in China and around the world, H4231 [4JN]

H. Res. 432, condemn attacks on peaceful protesters and support immediate peaceful transition to a civilian-led democratic government in Sudan, H5789 [15JY]

H. Res. 543, address political demonstrators’ demands in Hong Kong, condemn use of force against demonstrators and characterization of protests as riots, and express concern relative to Chinese extradition bill, H8116 [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.R. 1, For the People Act, H2409–H2478 [6MR]

H.R. 526, Cambodia Democracy Act, H5802 [15JY]

H.R. 598, Georgia Support Act, H8358–H8360 [22OC]

H.R. 753, Global Electoral Exchange Act, H3975 [20MY]

H.R. 2002, Taiwan Assurance Act, H3455 [7MY]

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

H.R. 3289, Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, H8119–H8122 [15OC]

S. 1328, Defending Elections Against Trolls From Enemy Regimes (DETER) Act, S3169 [3JN]

S. 1328, designate foreign persons who improperly interfere in U.S. elections as inadmissible aliens, S2648 [6MY]

S. 1838, Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, S6654–S6660 [19NO], H9089–H9092 [20NO]

S. Con. Res. 1, promote free, fair, and credible elections, condemn hate speech and violence, and support inclusion of all citizens in a peaceful electoral process in Nigeria, S278 [16JA], S1393 [14FE]

S. Con. Res. 7, printing of pocket version of U.S. Constitution, S1605 [28FE], H3169 [9AP]

S. Res. 35, support referendum on Presidential term limits in Boliva, call for independent, democratic elections, and urge Latin American democracies to uphold democratic norms and support peaceful transfers of power, S2394 [10AP]

S. Res. 35, support referendum on Presidential term limits in Bolivia, call for independent, democratic elections, and urge Latin American democracies to uphold democratic norms and support peaceful transfers of power, S809 [31JA]

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. 95, Greece independence anniversary, S1662 [5MR]

S. Res. 109, call for transparent and democratic Presidential election, support democracy, deter Russian interference in election, and assess scale of such interference and future of U.S. relations after elections in Ukraine, S1905 [14MR]

S. Res. 152, express importance of U.S. alliance with Republic of Korea and strengthen and broaden diplomatic, economic, and security ties, S2333 [9AP]

S. Res. 179, World Press Freedom Day, S2573 [1MY]

S. Res. 183, reaffirm vital role of the U.S.-Japan alliance in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond, S2619 [2MY], S6255 [29OC]

S. Res. 188, encourage transfer of power by military to civilian-led political authority, pursue accountability for crimes and human rights abuses, and support aspirations for democracy, justice, and peace in Sudan, S2622 [2MY], S4736, S4738 [9JY]

S. Res. 212, observe anniversary of passage and ratification of 19th Amendment to the Constitution providing for women’s suffrage and strengthen democratic participation and precedent established by such amendment, S2928 [16MY]

S. Res. 215, support pursuit of religious and political freedom and democratic reforms in Cuba, S3010 [21MY]

S. Res. 221, remember victims of suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square, call for investigation of massacre and release of political prisoners, and condemn intensifying repression and human rights violations in China, S3115 [23MY]

S. Res. 232, extradite to the U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the U.S., S3261 [5JN]

S. Res. 236, reaffirm Tunisia partnership with the U.S., commend commitment to democracy, economic reforms, rule of law, and free and fair elections, and condemn terrorist attacks, S3264 [5JN]

S. Res. 244, support democratic elections, express concern about involvement of candidates in illicit activities and influence of criminal organizations and corrupt officials, and strengthen rule of law in Guatemala, S3324 [11JN]

S. Res. 252, National Democracy Month, S3849 [19JN]

S. Res. 297, Inter-American Foundation anniversary, S5257 [31JY]

S. Res. 309, develop academic curriculum on voting importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration, S5476 [12SE]

S. Res. 309, encourage Congress to pass legislation to increase voting access and registration, protect voting rights, and improve election security, S5476 [12SE]

S. Res. 309, National Voting Rights Month, S5476 [12SE]

S. Res. 311, Patriot Week, S5477 [12SE]

S. Res. 343, recognize anniversaries of Czechoslovakia independence and subsequent independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and reaffirm alliance with the U.S., S5752 [26SE]

S. Res. 344, express support for credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential election, condemn threats to democratic elections, and reaffirm U.S. commitment to peace and stability in Afghanistan, S5752 [26SE]

S. Res. 353, National Voter Registration Day, S5756 [26SE]

S. Res. 385, recognize anniversary of fall of the Berlin Wall as the start of reunification of both Germany and Europe and commend German economic and democratic leadership and progress of former communist countries, S6162 [24OC]

S. Res. 416, release political prisoners in Cambodia, drop politically motivated charges against activists, allow return of exiled activists, and restore human rights and the rule of law, S6482 [7NO]

S. Res. 447, express concern about widespread irregularities in general elections in Boliva and support convening of new elections at the earliest possible date, S6860 [4DE]

S. Res. 454, condemn imprisonment of democracy and human rights activist José Daniel Ferrer in Cuba and call for immediate and unconditional release of Ferrer and other activists, S7031 [12DE]