RUSSIA

Addresses

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

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

Amendments

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]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3494), H5887, H5888, H5889, H5890, H5891, H5892, H5894, H5895, H5896, H5898, H5899, H5900, H5901, H5902, H5903, H5904, H5905, H5906, H5907, H5908, H5909 [16JY]

——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3494), consideration (H. Res. 491), H5843 [16JY]

Nemtsov, Boris: call for accountability and justice for assassination in Russia (S. Res. 81), S3294 [10JN]

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]

Articles and editorials

Court Orders F.B.I. To Fix National Security Wiretaps After Damning Report, S7085 [17DE]

In Ukraine—the US Trains an Army in the West To Fight in the East, H12146 [18DE]

Jetliner Explodes Over Ukraine; Struck by Missile—Officials Say, H12146 [18DE]

Kentucky Senator, Handed Keys to Foreign Aid, To Be Most Potent Foe of Clinton’s Russia Policy (1994), S5123 [29JY]

Mitch McConnell—Obama’s ‘Passive’ Foreign Policy—‘Is a Mistake’, S5124 [29JY]

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

Putin Reclaims Crimea for Russia and Bitterly Denounces the West, H12145 [18DE]

Russian Doping Chief Says Thousands of Drug Tests Were Manipulated, H8340 [22OC]

Treasury Admits Russian-Born Physicist Shouldn’t Be on Oligarch List That It Cribbed From Forbes, E1164 [17SE]

12 Hours. 4 Syrian Hospitals Bombed. One Culprit—Russia, S6432 [6NO]

U.S. Lawmakers Seek To Criminalize Doping in Global Competitions, H8341 [22OC]

US Senate’s Top Republican Likens Russia to ‘Old Soviet Union’, S5125 [29JY]

Bills and resolutions

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]

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]

——— require a comprehensive, multilateral assessment of the military requirements of Baltic countries to deter and resist aggression by Russia (see H.R. 3064), H4216 [3JN]

Black Ribbon Day: designate (see H. Res. 300), H3217 [9AP]

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]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit obligation or expending of funds for missiles banned by the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty (see H.R. 1249), H2030 [14FE]

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]

——— require Inspector General to conduct oversight of investigations of certain political figures relative to 2016 Presidential election and future investigations of Federal campaigns (see H.R. 3028), H4174 [28MY]

Dept. of State: assess and mitigate threats posed by Russian-Venezuelan cooperation and security risks posed by foreign acquisition of CITGO Petroleum Corp., assets in the U.S. (see H.R. 1102), H1461 [7FE] (see H.R. 1477), H2314 [28FE]

——— determine whether Russia should be designated as a state sponsor of terrorism and whether Russian-sponsored armed entities in Ukraine should be designated as foreign terrorist organizations (see S. 1189), S2434 [11AP]

——— establish positions of Climate Security Envoy and Special Representative for the Arctic and outline policies on relationship between climate change and national security (see S. 745), S1792 [12MR]

——— investigate withholding of Ukraine foreign assistance, produce all records on interference in provision of such assistance, obligate assistance funds to Ukraine, and impose sanctions on Russia (see S. 2537), S5663 [24SE]

——— limit funds to extend New START Treaty contingent upon inclusion of China and coverage of all strategic and non-strategic nuclear forces held by Russia (see S. 1433), S2786 [13MY] (see H.R. 2707), H3788 [14MY]

——— review U.S.-Turkey relations (see H.R. 4694), H8197 [16OC]

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]

Elections: 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]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 27), S587 [24JA] (see H. Res. 116), H1492 [8FE]

——— prioritize efforts of, and enhance coordination among, U.S. agencies to encourage European countries to diversify energy sources and supply routes to increase U.S. and European energy security (see S. 704), S1733 [7MR] (see H.R. 1453), H2313 [28FE] (see H.R. 1616), H2583 [7MR]

——— reduce reliance on Russian energy resources through energy security cooperation and expediting U.S. natural gas exports and impose sanctions on development of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline (see S. 1830), S3475 [13JN]

——— require reports by Dept. of State, Dept. of the Treasury, and Office of the Director of National Intelligence on construction of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe (see H.R. 1081), H1461 [7FE]

——— require reports by Dept. of State and Office of the Director of National Intelligence on construction of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe (see H.R. 2023), H2985 [2AP]

Federal employees: prohibit International Stock Index Investment Fund of the Thrift Savings Plan from investing in any entity in-peer or near-peer competitor nations as outlined in the National Defense Strategy (see H.R. 2903), H4117 [22MY]

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. support to Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova in their efforts to retain political sovereignty and territorial integrity and condemn Russian interference and destabilizing activities (see H. Res. 510), H7241 [23JY]

——— 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]

——— impose sanctions against senior officials of the Border Service and Federal Security Service of Russia until the release of certain seized Ukrainian ships and crewmembers (see H.R. 3841), H7150 [18JY]

——— prohibit funding to facilitate Russian participation in G–7 or reconstituted G–8 summit meetings (see H.R. 4721), H8226 [17OC]

——— strengthen NATO, combat international cybercrime, and impose additional sanctions on Russia (see S. 482), S1326 [13FE]

FTC: safeguard sensitive data from foreign governments that pose risks to national security by imposing data security requirements and strengthening review of foreign investments (see S. 2889), S6625 [18NO]

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]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1589), S3058 [22MY] (see H.R. 3494), H5199 [26JN]

——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3494), consideration (see H. Res. 491), H5824 [15JY]

Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty: concur with decision to withdraw U.S. and declare the U.S. is freed from stipulations of treaty and it is not legally obligatory (see S. Res. 298), S5249 [31JY]

——— prohibit funding to take any action that would constitute a violation for the duration of withdrawal period (see S. 705), S1733 [7MR]

International relations: prohibit U.S. recognition of annexation of Crimea (see H.R. 596), H674 [16JA]

——— 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]

National security: 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]

——— prohibit national security professionals from being employed by certain foreign-government backed companies for a certain period after leaving a position which required a security clearance (see H.R. 3997), H7463 [25JY]

NATO: oppose U.S. withdrawal, support member efforts to spend a certain percentage on defense, and promote funding for European Deterrence Initiative to counter Russian aggression (see H.R. 676), H718 [17JA]

Nemtsov, Boris: call for accountability and justice for assassination in Russia (see S. Res. 81), S1540 [27FE] (see H. Res. 156), H2271 [27FE]

New START Treaty: extend, report on Russian compliance, assess impact on force structure and foreign policy if the treaty lapses, and provide for arms limitations in the event of non-renewal (see S. 1285), S2612 [2MY]

——— extend contingent upon Russia’s continued compliance (see S. 845), S1899 [14MR]

——— require certain reports and briefings to Congress relative to expiration (see S. 2394), S5248 [31JY] (see H.R. 2529), H3473 [7MY]

Nuclear weapons: urge compliance and extension of nonproliferation and reduction treaties, condemn Russian noncompliance with treaties, and pursue additional arms control agreements with Russia and China (see S. Con. Res. 16), S2884 [15MY] (see H. Con. Res. 38), H3789 [14MY] (see H. Con. Res. 39), H3842 [15MY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit assessment of intentions of political leadership of Russia (see H.R. 1273), H2031 [14FE] (see H.R. 1617), H2583 [7MR]

Putin, Vladimir: strengthen U.S. response to Russian interference by providing transparency on financial assets and hidden shell company ownership (see H.R. 1404), H2270 [27FE]

Schiff, Representative: call for removal from Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) and revocation of security clearance (see H. Res. 306), H3256 [10AP]

——— condemn and censure relative to remarks during hearing on whistleblower complaint against President Trump and alleged collusion between the Trump Campaign and Russia (see H. Res. 604), H8081 [27SE] (see H. Res. 630), H8143 [15OC] (see H. Res. 647), H8298 [21OC]

Ships and vessels: impose sanctions relative to provision of certain vessels for construction of Russian energy export pipelines (see S. 1441), S2815 [14MY] (see H.R. 3206), H4431 [11JN] (see H.R. 4818), H8456 [23OC]

Syria: condemn attacks on hospitals and medical personnel, allow humanitarian assistance, and conduct investigation of human rights violations (see H. Res. 395), H4119 [22MY]

——— oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action, provide support to Syrian Kurds, and thwart regional terrorism (see S.J. Res. 59), S5966 [22OC]

Three Seas Initiative: support efforts to increase energy resilience and infrastructure connectivity in Central and Eastern Europe, reaffirm U.S. authority to finance projects, and condemn Russian efforts to weaponize energy (see H. Res. 672), H8718 [31OC]

Treaty on Open Skies: declassify certain intelligence and assessments on Russian efforts to exploit U.S. national security and call for U.S. withdrawal (see S. Res. 388), S6300 [30OC]

——— prohibit actions to suspend, terminate, or withdraw (see H.R. 5149), H8958 [18NO]

Trump, President: censure (see H. Res. 771), H12210 [18DE]

——— impeachment (see H. Res. 13), H211 [3JA]

Turkey: call for certain NATO actions relative to purchase of air and missile defense system from Russia (see S. Res. 278), S4948 [18JY]

——— limit transfer of F–35 aircraft pending certification that Turkey will not accept delivery of air defense system from Russia (see S. 922), S2087 [28MR] (see H.R. 2512), H3440 [2MY] (see H.R. 3263), H4694 [13JN]

——— support sale of air and missile defense systems and limit transfer of F–35 aircraft pending certification that Turkey will not accept delivery of air and missile defense system from Russia (see H. Res. 372), H3727 [10MY]

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]

——— oppose violations of religious freedom by Russia and armed groups commanded by Russia (see S. 3064), S7113 [17DE]

——— 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]

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

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]

Sullivan, John J.: nomination to be Ambassador to Russia, S6877 [5DE], S6986 [11DE]

Explanations

Intelligence Services Appropriations, S7090–S7107 [17DE], H10237–H10254 [12DE]

Letters

Access to documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election: Senator Grassley, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2069 [28MR]

Acknowledgment that Valentin Gapontsev is not a Russian oligarch: Paul Ahern, Dept. of the Treasury, E1164 [17SE]

Call for accountability and justice for assassination of Boris Nemtsov in Russia: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H2659 [12MR]

——— Representative Neal, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H2659 [12MR]

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]

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]

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]

Keeping Russian Entrapments Minimal and Limiting Intelligence Networks (KREMLIN) Act: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H2665 [12MR]

——— Representative Schiff, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H2665 [12MR]

Russian-Venezuelan Threat Mitigation Act: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H2782 [25MR]

——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H2783 [25MR]

Support sale of defense systems and limit transfer of F–35 aircraft pending certification that Turkey will not accept delivery of defense system from Russia: Representative Cummings, Committee on Oversight and Reform (House), H4380 [10JN]

——— Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4379, H4380 [10JN]

——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4380 [10JN]

——— Representative Neal, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H4380 [10JN]

——— Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H4379 [10JN]

Vladimir Putin Transparency Act: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H2663 [12MR]

——— Representative Schiff, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H2664 [12MR]

——— Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H2663 [12MR]

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]

Schiff, Representative: condemn and censure relative to remarks during hearing on whistleblower complaint against President Trump and alleged collusion between the Trump Campaign and Russia (H. Res. 647), H8279 [21OC]

Notices

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

Estimated budget effects of H.R. 1477, Russian-Venezuelan Threat Mitigation Act, H2793 [25MR]

Obituaries

Miller, William G.: Kyiv (Ukraine) Post, E1269 [11OC]

Press releases

U.S. Treasury Acknowledges That Valentin Gapotsev Is Not an Oligarch: IPG Photonics Corp., E1164 [17SE]

Remarks in House

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: prevent repeal of oil and gas program until the President certifies that it will not result in a net increase of Russian oil and gas imports, H7687, H7688 [12SE]

Arizona: ensure permanent moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region does not result in increased mineral imports from certain countries, H8643 [30OC]

Armed Forces: decision to withdraw from Syria, H365 [10JA]

Azerbaijan: anniversary of Soviet attack on citizens of Baku, E75, E81 [23JA], E93 [25JA]

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]

Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act: rename as Russian Energy Reliance and U.S. Poverty Act, H7616, H7617 [11SE]

Cohen, Michael: testimony before Committee on Oversight and Reform (House) relative to actions as former personal attorney for President Trump, H2220 [26FE]

Committees of the House: testimony relative to investigation into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise powers of impeachment relative to misconduct by President Trump, H8873–H8875 [14NO]

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

Democratic Party: national agenda, H9157 [21NO]

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

——— prohibit funding for missiles banned by the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, H5621, H5622 [11JY]

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse relative to Carter Page and closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, H3096 [4AP]

——— assessment of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election, H7698–H7700 [12SE], H9162 [21NO]

——— 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]

——— provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election, H2590 [8MR], H2656 [12MR], H2722, H2737–H2739 [14MR], H2803 [26MR], H2890 [28MR], H2946 [2AP], H3434–H3437 [2MY], H3997 [20MY]

Dept. of State: assess and mitigate threats posed by Russian-Venezuelan cooperation and security risks posed by foreign acquisition of CITGO Petroleum Corp., assets in the U.S., H10594 [17DE]

——— assess and mitigate threats posed by Russian-Venezuelan cooperation and security risks posed by foreign acquisition of CITGO Petroleum Corp., assets in the U.S. (H.R. 1477), H2781–H2784 [25MR]

——— review U.S.-Turkey relations (H.R. 4694), H12287 [19DE]

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]

——— Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence funding, H5194, H5195 [26JN]

——— settlement acknowledging that Valentin P. Gapontsev is not a Russian oligarch, E1164 [17SE]

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

Europe: prioritize efforts of, and enhance coordination among, U.S. agencies to encourage European countries to diversify energy sources and supply routes to increase U.S. and European energy security (H.R. 1616), H2771–H2773 [25MR]

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

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: alleged misuse of warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H2910–H2912 [28MR], H3245–H3247 [10AP]

Foreign policy: impose sanctions against senior officials of the Border Service and Federal Security Service of Russia until the release of certain seized Ukrainian ships and crewmembers (H.R. 3841), E943 [18JY]

——— prohibit U.S. persons from purchase of Russian sovereign debt and define foreign interference in U.S. elections, H5629 [11JY]

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]

House of Representatives: 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]

——— investigate allegation that Committee on the Judiciary (House) conducted surveillance on members of the press and Members of Congress relative to impeachment proceedings against President Trump, H9334–H9337 [6DE]

Human rights: violations, E1349 [28OC]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations, H10088 [11DE]

——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3494), H5766 [12JY], H5858–H5910 [16JY]

——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3494), consideration (H. Res. 491), H5835–H5845 [16JY]

——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3494), corrections in engrossment, H5981 [17JY]

——— ensure authorization upholds exisitng laws on acts of international terrorism, harboring or concealing terrorists, or material support to terrorists, H5902 [16JY]

International relations: prohibit U.S. recognition of annexation of Crimea (H.R. 596), H2660–H2662 [12MR], H8361 [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]

Manafort, Paul J., Jr.: involvement with pro-Russia agents and actions, H4209 [3JN]

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]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, E223 [27FE], E236 [4MR], E243 [5MR], E263, E269 [7MR]

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

National security: assess Depts. of Defense and State and AID resources available for use in Western Hemisphere and assess Chinese, Iranian, and Russian investments in Western Hemisphere, H5575 [10JY]

NATO: oppose U.S. withdrawal, support member efforts to spend a certain percentage on defense, and promote funding for European Deterrence Initiative to counter Russian aggression (H.R. 676), H976–H979 [22JA]

Nemtsov, Boris: call for accountability and justice for assassination in Russia (H. Res. 156), H2657–H2660 [12MR]

New START Treaty: extend contingent upon Russia’s continued compliance, H5604–H5606 [11JY]

Obama, President: allegations of quid pro quo involving Russia and missile defense policy, H10299 [16DE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require a National Counterintelligence and Security Center annual assessment of foreign efforts to influence U.S. processes and elections, H5907 [16JY]

——— require report on potential impact of use of digital content forgery or deepfake technology by foreign countries, H5901 [16JY]

——— submit assessment of intentions of political leadership of Russia (H.R. 1617), H2664, H2665 [12MR]

——— submit report on national security threats posed by telecommunications companies that are subject to the jurisdiction of foreign adversaries, H5907 [16JY]

Poland: independence anniversary, E1436 [13NO]

Putin, Vladimir: strengthen U.S. response to Russian interference by providing transparency on financial assets and hidden shell company ownership (H.R. 1404), H2662–H2664 [12MR]

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]

——— condemn and censure relative to remarks during hearing on whistleblower complaint against President Trump and alleged collusion between the Trump Campaign and Russia (H. Res. 630), H8150, H8151, H8152, H8153 [16OC]

——— condemn and censure relative to remarks during hearing on whistleblower complaint against President Trump and alleged collusion between the Trump Campaign and Russia (H. Res. 647), H8279 [21OC], H8376 [22OC], E1367 [29OC]

Sondland, Gordon S.: characterization of testimony relative to impeachment inquiry, H9164 [21NO]

Three Seas Initiative: support efforts to increase energy resilience and infrastructure connectivity in Central and Eastern Europe, reaffirm U.S. authority to finance projects, and condemn Russian efforts to weaponize energy (H. Res. 672), H8707 [31OC]

Trump, President: call for investigation into whistleblower complaint relative to telephone conversation with Ukrainian President, Volodymyr O. Zelenskyy, H7890 [24SE], H7910, H7983–H7985 [25SE], H7997 [26SE], H8060 [27SE], H8245–H8249 [18OC], H8392 [23OC], H9164 [21NO]

——— decision to withdraw from Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, H1397 [7FE]

——— evaluation of administration, H3826 [15MY]

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

——— evaluation of Presidential campaign, H8670 [30OC]

——— impeachment, H291 [9JA], H2373 [6MR], H2652 [12MR], H2711–H2714 [13MR], H2880–H2882 [27MR], H3307 [30AP], H3479, H3495–H3497 [8MY], H3505 [9MY], H3795 [15MY], H3845 [16MY], H4014, H4054–H4058 [21MY], H4069 [22MY], H4435 [12JN], H4999–H5004 [20JN], H5079 [25JN], H5308 [10JY], H5587, H5588 [11JY], H5832 [16JY], H7248 [24JY], H7381 [25JY], H8787, H8789 [13NO]

Turkey: support sale of air and missile defense systems and limit transfer of F–35 aircraft pending certification that Turkey will not accept delivery of air and missile defense system from Russia (H. Res. 372), H4378–H4381 [10JN]

U.S. policy, E926 [16JY]

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

——— interference in Ukrainian domestic policy and violations of Ukrainian sovereignty, H8184–H8187 [16OC]

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

Vindman, Alexander S.: characterization of testimony relative to impeachment inquiry, H9117 [20NO]

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

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: decision to withdraw from Syria, S125 [10JA], S692 [28JA]

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]

Brouillette, Dan R.: suitability to be Sec. of Energy relative to involvement with Ukraine investigation and impeachment inquiry, S6738 [21NO], S6784 [2DE]

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]

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

Dept. of Defense: importance of national defense strategy, S85 [9JA], S260 [16JA], S759 [30JA]

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse relative to Carter Page and closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, S1884, S1885 [14MR], S1921 [25MR]

——— 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]

——— provide full access to certain documents relative to congressional investigations of prosecutorial and investigatory decisions in Dept. of Justice and FBI investigation of 2016 election, S2068, S2069 [28MR], S2289–S2291 [8AP], S2349 [10AP]

Dept. of State: investigate withholding of Ukraine foreign assistance, produce all records on interference in provision of such assistance, obligate assistance funds to Ukraine, and impose sanctions on Russia (S. 2537), S5688–S5691 [25SE]

——— investigate withholding of Ukraine foreign assistance, produce all records on interference in provision of such assistance, obligate assistance funds, and impose sanctions on Russia (S. 2537), unanimous-consent request, S5689 [25SE]

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

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

——— protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats, S3356 [12JN]

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]

Europe: express support for the countries of Eastern Europe and NATO, S6901 [9DE]

——— reduce reliance on Russian energy resources through energy security cooperation and expediting U.S. natural gas exports and impose sanctions on development of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline (S. 1830), S3812 [19JN]

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

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: alleged misuse of warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S6937–S6939 [10DE], S7017–S7019 [12DE]

Foreign policy: 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]

——— report on trip to Somalia, S6596 [14NO]

——— strengthen NATO, combat international cybercrime, and impose additional sanctions on Russia (S. 482), S1367, S1369 [14FE], S2503 [30AP], S2601 [2MY], S2702 [7MY], S4709 [9JY], S5587 [19SE], S6783 [2DE]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations, S4496 [25JN], S7041 [16DE], S7067, S7090 [17DE]

International law: 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]

Magnitsky, Sergei L.: anniversary of death, S6702 [20NO]

McConnell, Senator: personal views on U.S. policy toward Russia while in the Senate, S5122–S5125 [29JY]

Middle East: urge continued presence of U.S. Armed Forces in Syria and Afghanistan to counter threat of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), S729 [29JA], S755 [30JA], S775, S777, S779, S786–S792 [31JA], S826, S827 [4FE], S846, S851 [5FE]

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 security: address state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S., S6783 [2DE]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment, S2261 [4AP], S2585 [2MY]

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

Nemtsov, Boris: call for accountability and justice for assassination in Russia (S. Res. 81), S1614 [4MR], S3294, S3295 [10JN]

New START Treaty: extend contingent upon Russia’s continued compliance, S7199 [19DE]

News media: allegations of media bias, S5121–S5125 [29JY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit assessment of intentions of political leadership of Russia (H.R. 1617), S1853 [13MR], S1855 [14MR]

Political science: assessment of socialism, S1751 [11MR]

Senate: legislative priorities, S5778 [15OC], S6582 [14NO]

Sessions, Jeff: assessment of tenure as Attorney General, S1312 [13FE]

Ships and vessels: impose sanctions relative to provision of certain vessels for construction of Russian energy export pipelines, S7011, S7021 [12DE]

Sullivan, John J.: nomination to be Ambassador to Russia, S6877 [5DE]

Syria: oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action, provide support to Syrian Kurds, and thwart regional terrorism, S6492–S6494 [12NO], S6515 [13NO]

——— oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action, provide support to Syrian Kurds, and thwart regional terrorism (S.J. Res. 59), S5931, S6047, S6048 [22OC], S6053 [23OC], S6149 [24OC], S6455 [7NO]

——— urge continued presence of U.S. Armed Forces to counter threat of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S3822–S3824 [19JN]

Trump, President: condemn character attacks of individuals testifying relative to impeachment inquiry, S6430 [6NO], S6463 [7NO], S6633, S6638, S6661 [19NO]

——— decision to withdraw from Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, S820, S821 [4FE], S913 [6FE]

——— evaluation of administration, S3030 [22MY]

——— 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]

——— impeachment, S3032 [22MY], S5084–S5086 [25JY], S6430 [6NO], S6463 [7NO]

——— proposed goals for G20 Summit in Japan, S4590 [27JN]

——— require transparency relative to meeting in Helsinki with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S199 [15JA]

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S6637 [19NO]

Turkey: call for certain NATO actions relative to purchase of air and missile defense system from Russia, S6637 [19NO]

——— 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]

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

——— U.S. policy, S3242 [5JN]

Wireless Lab (Russian company): investigate privacy and security concerns relative to mobile application FaceApp, S4926 [18JY]

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]

Syrian Conflict: Syria Study Group, S5865–S5867 [17OC]

Reports filed

Call for Accountability and Justice for Assassination of Boris Nemtsov in Russia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 81), S3164 [3JN]

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 European Parliament Resolution Calling for Cancellation of Nord Stream 2 Natural Gas Pipeline From Russia to Europe and Supporting Energy Security: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 27), S2269 [4AP]

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. 3494, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 491) (H. Rept. 116–154), H5824 [15JY]

Defending American Security From Kremlin Aggression Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 482), S7155 [18DE]

Energy Security Cooperation With Allied Partners in Europe Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1830), S7112 [17DE]

European Energy Security and Diversification Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 704), S7112 [17DE]

Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 3494) (H. Rept. 116–151), H5725 [11JY], H5773 [12JY]

——— Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 1589), S3057 [22MY]

——— Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 1589) (S. Rept. 116–47), S3318 [11JN]

Nomination of John J. Sullivan To Be Ambassador to Russia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6717 [20NO]

Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1441), S5247 [31JY]

Stopping Malign Activities From Russian Terrorism Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1189), S7112 [17DE]

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]

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

AID Programs: Senator McConnell, Committee on Appropriations (Senate) Subcommittee on Foreign Operations (2000), S5124 [29JY]

Crimea Is Ukraine: Sec. of State Pompeo, H2662 [12MR]

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. 156, call for accountability and justice for assassination of Boris Nemtsov in Russia, H2657 [12MR]

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. 372, support sale of air and missile defense systems and limit transfer of F–35 aircraft to Turkey pending certification that Turkey will not accept delivery of air and missile defense system from Russia, H4378 [10JN]

H. Res. 491, consideration of H.R. 3494, intelligence services appropriations, H5835 [16JY]

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. 630, condemn and censure Representative Schiff relative to remarks during hearing on whistleblower complaint against President Trump and alleged collusion between the Trump Campaign and Russia, H8153 [16OC]

H. Res. 647, condemn and censure Representative Schiff relative to remarks during hearing on whistleblower complaint against President Trump and alleged collusion between the Trump Campaign and Russia, H8279 [21OC]

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. 596, Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act, H2660 [12MR]

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

H.R. 676, NATO Support Act, H976 [22JA]

H.R. 1404, Vladimir Putin Transparency Act, H2662 [12MR]

H.R. 1477, Russian-Venezuelan Threat Mitigation Act, H2781 [25MR]

H.R. 1616, European Energy Security and Diversification Act, H2771 [25MR]

H.R. 1617, Keeping Russian Entrapments Minimal and Limiting Intelligence Networks (KREMLIN) Act, H2664 [12MR]

H.R. 3494, intelligence services appropriations, H5861–H5887 [16JY]

S. Con. Res. 16, urge compliance and extension of nonproliferation and reduction treaties, condemn Russian noncompliance with treaties, and pursue additional arms control agreements with Russia and China, S2890 [15MY]

S. Res. 27, commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security, S591 [24JA]

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. 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. 81, call for accountability and justice for assassination of Boris Nemtsov in Russia, S1543 [27FE], S3295 [10JN]

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. 278, call for certain NATO actions relative to Turkish purchase of air and missile defense system from Russia, S4954 [18JY]

S. Res. 298, concur with decision to withdraw U.S. from Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty and declare the U.S. is freed from stipulations of treaty and it is not legally obligatory, S5258 [31JY]

S. Res. 308, call for Russian provision of evidence of wrongdoing or release of U.S. citizen, Paul Whelan, being detained on espionage allegations, S5449 [11SE]

S. Res. 388, declassify certain intelligence and assessments on Russian efforts to exploit U.S. national security and call for U.S. withdrawal from Treaty on Open Skies, S6305 [30OC]

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]

S.J. Res. 59, oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action in Syria, provide support to Syrian Kurds, and thwart regional terrorism, S5974 [22OC]