WAR related term(s) Korean War; Persian Gulf Conflict; Vietnamese Conflict; World War I; World War II

Addresses

Global Legacy of Teilhard de Chardin: Harris Wofford, H988 [22JA]

Amendments

American Legion: allow determination of membership requirements (S. 504), S3325, S3326 [11JN]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Syria (H. Con. Res. 70), consideration (H. Res. 695), H8843 [14NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Syria (H. Con. Res. 77), consideration (H. Res. 739), H9235 [4DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H.J. Res. 37), H1552, H1555 [13FE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H.J. Res. 37), consideration (H. Res. 122), H1541 [13FE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 7), S1829, S1851, S1852 [13MR]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 7), consideration (H. Res. 274), H2955 [2AP]

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

World War II: commemorate anniversary of Battle of the Bulge and honor those who fought and those who died there (S. Con. Res. 23), S7033, S7034 [12DE]

——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France (S. Res. 135), S3199 [4JN]

Articles and editorials

Role of the Military in Combating Human Trafficking—A South African Perspective, H4712 [18JN]

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

U.S. Special Operations Command’s Heros Combat Human Trafficking, H4711 [18JN]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: report on participation of Afghan women in negotiations and dialogue relative to Afghan peace process and a strategy for post-conflict engagement by the U.S. (see H.R. 4097), H7479 [30JY]

American Legion: allow determination of membership requirements (see S. 504), S1382 [14FE] (see H.R. 1641), H2613 [8MR]

Arlington National Cemetery: mint coins in commemoration of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary (see S. 639), S1621 [4MR] (see H.R. 1805), H2745 [14MR]

Armed Forces: authorize location of a memorial on the National Mall to commemorate and honor members that served on active duty in support of Global War on Terrorism (see H.R. 5046), H8783 [12NO]

——— clarify that Congress has not provided authorization for use of military force against Iran (see H.R. 2829), H3962 [17MY]

——— issue ‘‘Gold Star Families Forever Stamp’’ to honor sacrifices of families who have lost a loved one in combat (see S. 1716), S3215 [4JN]

——— limit funding to reduce number of active duty members deployed to Syria (see H.R. 914), H1335 [30JA]

——— prohibit funds to be obligated or expended for introduction of members into hostilities (see H.R. 1193), H1582 [13FE]

——— prohibit introduction into hostilities in Venezuela without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see S.J. Res. 11), S1594 [28FE] (see H.R. 1004), H1390 [6FE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Syria (see H. Con. Res. 70), H8718 [31OC] (see H. Con. Res. 77), H9169 [21NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Syria (H. Con. Res. 70), consideration (see H. Res. 695), H8825 [13NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Syria (H. Con. Res. 77), consideration (see H. Res. 739), H9221 [3DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see S.J. Res. 7), S769 [30JA] (see H.J. Res. 37), H1336 [30JA] (see H.J. Res. 56), H3256 [10AP]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H.J. Res. 37), consideration (see H. Res. 122), H1516 [11FE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 7), consideration (see H. Res. 274), H2937 [1AP]

——— repeal authority to use against Iraq (see S.J. Res. 13), S1706 [6MR]

——— require congressional approval prior to engaging in hostilities with Iran (see H.J. Res. 58), H3842 [15MY]

Buffalo Soldiers: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 12), H1349 [4FE]

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]

CIA: prohibit use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to carry out a weapons strike or other lethal action and transfer authority to conduct such strikes to the Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 112), H205 [3JA]

Commission on Wartime Contracting: establish (see H.R. 3576), H5257 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding for aerial refueling of aircraft of Saudi Arabia (see H.R. 910), H1335 [30JA]

——— prohibit the indefinite detention of U.S. citizens and lawful resident aliens (see S. 1859), S3476 [13JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: make U.S. visas available to certain Kurdish Syrians and others who worked directly with the Armed Forces in Syria (see S. 2625), S5895 [17OC]

Dept. of Peacebuilding: establish (see H.R. 1111), H1491 [8FE]

Dept. of State: include reported sexual and gender-based violence in conflict in annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices and include such violence as a basis for sanctions or travel restrictions (see S. 1777), S3319 [11JN] (see H.R. 3212), H4432 [11JN]

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

Dept. of the Treasury: make technical corrections to Guam World War II Claims Fund to appropriate previously authorized war claims to World War II survivors on Guam (see H.R. 1141), H1517 [11FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: furnish headstones or markers to private cemeteries for graves of certain veterans without next of kin (see H.R. 1552), H2503 [6MR]

——— provide unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (see S. 1594), S3058 [22MY]

Education: affirm importance of access to safe, quality education, including protection from attacks on education, for children in conflict settings (see S. Res. 360), S5896 [17OC] (see H. Res. 277), H2938 [1AP]

Flags: designate a Purple Heart Flag (see H.R. 5237), H9168 [21NO]

——— designate Honor and Remember Flag as an official symbol to recognize and honor Armed Forces members who died in the line of duty (see S. 2371), S5248 [31JY] (see H.R. 3615), H5269 [2JY]

Foreign policy: combat international extremism by addressing global fragility and violence and stabilizing conflict-affected areas (see S. 727), S1734 [7MR] (see H.R. 1580), H2581 [7MR] (see H.R. 2116), H3127 [8AP]

Gold Star families: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, in recognition of sacrifice and service to the U.S. (see S. 1715), S3215 [4JN]

Health care professionals: recognize contributions and call for support of frontline health workers for ending preventable deaths in vulnerable communities and responding to humanitarian and public health crises (see H. Res. 467), H5258 [27JN]

Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (see S. 225), S586 [24JA] (see H.R. 307), H282 [8JA]

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

Iran: limit use of funds for military operations in or against Iran (see S. 1039), S2270 [4AP] (see H.R. 2354), H3283 [25AP]

Korean War: call for formal end of war, pay tribute to veterans, victims, and divided families, and support continued negotiations toward denuclearization of the Korean penisula (see H. Res. 152), H2234 [26FE]

Law enforcement: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents under authorizations for use of military force without charge or trial (see S. 1702), S3164 [3JN]

Middle East: acknowledge vital role of Kurdish forces in stopping spread of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see S. Res. 361), S5896 [17OC]

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

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

——— recognize Israel’s sovereignty over, and promote and conduct joint projects on, Golan Heights, and ensure Syria faces consequences for killing civilians, ethnic cleansing, and use of weapons of mass destruction (see S. 567), S1493 [26FE] (see H.R. 1372), H2233 [26FE]

Military Selective Service Act: repeal (see H.R. 5492), H12289 [19DE]

National Destroyer Recognition Month: designate (see H. Res. 229), H2745 [14MR]

National World War II Memorial: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 4681), H8143 [15OC]

Nuclear weapons: prohibit conduct of a first-use nuclear strike (see S. 272), S769 [30JA] (see H.R. 921), H1335 [30JA]

——— prohibit conduct of a first-use nuclear strike absent a declaration of war by Congress (see S. 200), S586 [24JA] (see H.R. 669), H718 [17JA]

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park: adjust boundaries and authorize donation of land for additions (see H.R. 4139), H7481 [30JY]

Presidents of the U.S.: define that Presidential wars without congressional consent are impeachable offenses and prohibit making the U.S. a co-belligerent in an ongoing war without congressional declaration of war (see H. Res. 411), H4180 [30MY]

Refugees: reaffirm commitment to promote safety, health, education, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons and support individual and international efforts to provide assistance (see H. Res. 444), H4700 [14JN]

Riverside County Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Memorial Post Office, Murrieta, CA: designate (see H.R. 646), H716 [17JA]

Society of the First Infantry Division: authorize addition of names of First Infantry Division members killed in action to First Division Monument on White House Grounds (see S. 389), S1132 [7FE] (see H.R. 1088), H1461 [7FE]

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

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

——— oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds (see S.J. Res. 57), S5793 [15OC] (see H.J. Res. 77), H8143 [15OC] (see H. Res. 625), H8111 [11OC]

——— 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]

——— reaffirm unique collaboration among U.S. nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), including faith-based organizations, and Israel Defense Forces to deliver humanitarian assistance to Syrians (see S. Res. 153), S2387 [10AP] (see H. Res. 310), H3256 [10AP]

Taxation: establish Religious Freedom Peace Tax Fund to receive payments of taxpayers conscientiously opposed to war, ensure that such revenue is used for non-military purposes, and improve revenue collection (see H.R. 4169), H7492 [6AU]

Tice, Austin B.: investigate detention in Syria while working as a journalist and encourage efforts to secure release (see H. Res. 17), H211 [3JA]

Treaties and agreements: require that any trade agreement provides reasonable access and collaboration of each nation involved for U.S. Armed Forces MIA search and recovery activities (see H. Con. Res. 42), H4119 [22MY]

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

Turkey: impose sanctions relative to military offensive in Syria (see S. 2644), S5896 [17OC] (see H.R. 4692), H8197 (see H.R. 4695), H8198 [16OC]

U.S. Special Operations Forces: mint coins in commemoration of Conan, the military working dog (see H.R. 5537), H12297 [23DE]

Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of return of Indiana National Guard 151st Infantry Regiment Company D, commonly referred to as the Indiana Rangers, from combat (see S. Res. 301), S5249 [31JY] (see H. Res. 508), H7241 [23JY]

——— recognize contributions of Khmer, Laotian, Hmong, and Montagnard Freedom Fighters and the people of Cambodia and Laos in support and defense of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 2097), H3099 [4AP]

War Powers Resolution: reform procedures authorizing, narrowing, or repealing use of military force and sunset certain prior authorizations for use of military force (see S.J. Res. 60), S6567 [13NO]

——— require the President to seek advance congressional approval before sending U.S. Armed Forces into conflict except when there’s an immediate threat to the U.S. or its citizens (see H.J. Res. 66), H4918 [19JN]

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

Women veterans: issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Res. 415), S6475 [7NO] (see H. Res. 579), H7902 [24SE]

Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation: establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 5068), H8826 [13NO]

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

World War I: award a Congressional Gold Medal to female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as ‘‘Hello Girls’’ (see S. 206), S586 [24JA] (see H.R. 1953), H2915 [28MR]

——— award a Congressional gold medal to the 369th Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the ‘‘Harlem Hellfighters’’, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service (see H.R. 5248), H9169 [21NO]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see S. 1757), S3283 [10JN] (see H.R. 5002), H8738 [8NO]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. POW taken prisoner by Japan while serving in the Pacific Theater (see H.R. 5044), H8783 [12NO]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to women who joined the workforce to provide vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war and were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ (see S. 892), S2042 [27MR] (see H.R. 1773), H2743 [14MR]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) known as ‘‘Merrill’s Marauders’’ for bravery and service in the jungles of Burma (see S. 743), S1792 [12MR] (see H.R. 906), H1334 [30JA]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to members of Women’s Army Corps assigned to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the ‘‘Six Triple Eight’’ (see S. 633), S1594 [28FE] (see H.R. 3138), H4342 [5JN]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to Mexican Air Force Escuadrón 201 known as ‘‘Aztec Eagles’’ (see H.R. 1889), H2827 [26MR]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to troops who defended Bataan and Corregidor (see S. 1093), S2328 [9AP] (see H.R. 2192), H3217 [9AP]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to 23d Headquarters Special Troops known as the ‘‘Ghost Army’’ (see S. 1421), S2786 [13MY] (see H.R. 2350), H3279 [22AP]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. nationals who joined the Royal Canadian Air Force or Royal Air Force (see H.R. 980), H1361 [5FE]

——— commemorate anniversary of Battle of the Bulge and honor those who fought and those who died there (see S. Con. Res. 23), S5249 [31JY] (see H.J. Res. 81), H10306 [16DE]

——— mint coins in honor of anniversary of end of war (see H.R. 3155), H4348 [6JN]

——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see S. Res. 135), S2189 [2AP] (see H. Res. 413), H4180 [30MY]

Cloture motions

Letters

Armed Forces removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen: William S. Castle, Dept. of Defense General Counsel, H1549 [13FE]

Protect Against Conflict by Turkey (PACT) Act: Representative Carolyn B. Maloney, Committee on Oversight and Reform (House), H8573 [29OC]

——— Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8572 [29OC]

——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H8572 [29OC]

——— Representative Neal, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H8572 [29OC]

——— Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H8572 [29OC]

Reaffirm commitment to promote safety, health, education, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons and support efforts to provide assistance: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7887 [24SE]

——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H7887 [24SE]

Siege at the Alamo: William B. Travis (1836), S1461 [26FE]

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

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

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

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

Lists

Illinois veterans, E1172 [18SE], E1295 [16OC]

New Hampshire 2d Congressional District Vietnam Commemorative Pin recipients, E1360 [29OC]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism: President Trump, S5392 [10SE], S5599 [19SE], H7592 [10SE], H7782 [19SE]

National Emergency Relative to the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction: President Trump, S6506 [12NO], H8774 [12NO]

Veto of S.J. Res. 7, Armed Forces Removal From Unauthorized Hostilities in Yemen: President Trump, S2469, S2483 [29AP]

Motions

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H.J. Res. 37), H1554 [13FE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 7), S1835 [13MR], H3081 [4AP]

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

Notices

Estimated budget effects of H.R. 1773, Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act, H8824 [13NO]

Papers

Civil Affairs, Winston Churchill, and the Power of Paying Attention: Andrew J. Bibb, S5304–S5307 [1AU]

Remarks in House

American Legion: allow determination of membership requirements (H.R. 1641), E276 [8MR]

——— allow determination of membership requirements (S. 504), H7220–H7222 [23JY]

——— anniversary, E299 [13MR]

Armed Forces: anniversary of Operation Secret Squirrel, E1011 [30JY]

——— authorize location of a memorial on the National Mall to commemorate and honor members that served on active duty in support of Global War on Terrorism (H.R. 5046), H8834 [14NO]

——— decision to withdraw from Syria, H365 [10JA]

——— develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, H1324 [30JA]

——— ensure continued intelligence collection, analysis, and sharing operations with other nations pending removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, H1552, H1553 [13FE]

——— prohibit introduction into hostilities in Venezuela without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization, H2630 [11MR]

——— reform rights afforded to service members court-martialed for certain offenses in combat under Uniform Code of Military Justice, H8875 [14NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Syria (H. Con. Res. 70), consideration (H. Res. 695), H8838–H8845 [14NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Syria (H. Con. Res. 77), consideration (H. Res. 739), H9230–H9235 [4DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, H375 [10JA], H10086, H10088, H10089 [11DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H.J. Res. 37), H1483 [8FE], H1528, H1531, H1543–H1556 [13FE], H2000 [14FE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H.J. Res. 37), consideration (H. Res. 122), H1533–H1541 [13FE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H.J. Res. 37), corrections in engrossment, H1558 [13FE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H.J. Res. 37), motion to recommit, H1554 [13FE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 7), H2689 [13MR], H3071, H3075–H3083 [4AP]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 7), consideration (H. Res. 274), H2948–H2956 [2AP]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 7), motion to commit, H3081, H3082 [4AP]

——— require congressional approval prior to engaging in hostilities with Iran, H5090 [25JN], H7719 [17SE], E813 [21JN]

Assyrian Memorial Day: observance, E1049 [13AU], E1158 [17SE]

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

Bell, Richmond: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E943 [18JY]

Bolton, John R.: assessment of tenure as National Security Advisor, H4021 [21MY]

Cato, Tam: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, H4338 [5JN]

Civil War—U.S.: anniversary of Gettysburg Address, H8967 [19NO]

Commission on Wartime Contracting: establish, H5664 [11JY]

Constitution—U.S.: authority of Congress to declare war, H3493 [8MY], H3509 [9MY]

Daily, Philip: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E116 [30JA]

Dearborn, MI: tribute to Memorial Day parade, E707 [4JN]

Dept. of Defense: improve procedures for reporting civilian casualties, H5602, H5603 [11JY]

——— Innovative Readiness Training program funding, H4722 [18JN]

——— integration of 3-D printed components in undersea warfare platforms funding, H4714 [18JN]

——— overseas contingency operations funding, H2832 [27MR], H5643, H5644 [11JY]

——— prohibit funding for aerial refueling of aircraft of Saudi Arabia, H1547 [13FE]

——— prohibit Special Defense Acquisition Fund funding for assistance to Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates to conduct hostilities in Yemen, H5596 [11JY]

——— prohibit the indefinite military detention of U.S. citizens, H5645 [11JY]

——— provide flexibility to provide technical assistance by U.S. military women to military women in other countries combating violence as a weapon of war, terrorism, human trafficking, or narcotics trafficking, H4711–H4713 [18JN]

——— require report from the President on the status of diplomatic deconfliction efforts with Iran to prevent hostilities, E909 [12JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence funding, H5194, H5195 [26JN]

Foreign policy: combat international extremism by addressing global fragility and violence and stabilizing conflict-affected areas (H.R. 2116), H3966–H3969 [20MY]

Gold Star families: tribute, E675 [24MY]

Gold Star Mother’s Day: observance, H8282 [21OC]

Human rights: denounce those who support or engage in sexual violence and strengthen efforts to prevent use of sexual violence as a weapon of war, H2350 [5MR]

Iran: limit use of funds for military operations in or against Iran, H5315, H5320 [10JY], H5643, H5715–H5718 [11JY], E910 [12JY], E937 [17JY]

Israel: U.S. recognition of sovereignty over the Golan Heights, H2766 [25MR], H2803 [26MR], H2879 [27MR]

McVey, William: award Bronze Star posthumously, E1171 [18SE]

Memorial Day: observance, H4072, H4114 [22MY], H4151, H4157, H4158 [23MY], E637 [21MY]

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

Mission K9 Rescue, Inc.: tribute to Contract Working Dogs for military service, E1171 [18SE]

Missouri (U.S.S.): anniversary of commissioning, H4398 [11JN]

Morrison, Leila: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E113 [30JA]

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

——— peace process, E799 [19JN]

National Former POW Recognition Day: observance, E429 [9AP]

National Medal of Honor Day: observance, H2766, H2784 [25MR]

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: observance, H9282 [5DE], H9382 [9DE], E1554 [6DE]

National World War II Memorial: mint coins in commemoration (H.R. 4681), H8139 [15OC]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Nadia Murad for peace, H2350 [5MR]

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

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: report on civilian casualties resulting from raids outside combat zones, H5533, H5534, H5545 [10JY]

Oxi Day: observance, H8528 [28OC]

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

Perry, Alvin H.: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E710 [4JN], E716 [5JN]

Ripley, Paul: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E125 [4FE]

Riverside County, CA: tribute to Office of Education and Dept. of Veteran’s Services Operation Recognition Program class of 2019, E1469 [19NO]

Saratoga, NY: dedication of Saratoga Surrender Site Memorial Park in honor of British surrender to American troops in 1777, E1301 [17OC]

SEC: exempt companies from requirement to disclose total number of a company’s domestic and foreign employees if they are required to make chief executive officer pay ratio or conflict minerals disclosures, H8238, H8239 [18OC]

——— repeal certain disclosure requirements relative to conflict minerals, H5133, H5134 [25JN]

Society of the First Infantry Division: authorize addition of names of First Infantry Division members killed in action to First Division Monument on White House Grounds (H.R. 1088), H9084–H9086 [20NO]

Sri Lanka: anniversary of civil war, H4149 [23MY]

——— call for increased human rights, H4149 [23MY]

Syria: call for Turkey to cease military action against Syrian Kurds and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds, H8561 [29OC]

——— demand end to corrupt practices, violence, and human rights abuses and support peaceful protestors, E1562 [9DE]

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

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

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

——— ongoing civil war, H7718 [17SE]

——— oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds, H8140 [15OC], H8153 [16OC], H8206 [17OC], H8252 [18OC], H8263 [21OC]

——— oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds (H.J. Res. 77), H8148, H8157–H8163 [16OC], H8247, H8249 [18OC], H8575 [29OC], H8793 [13NO]

Tice, Austin B.: call for release from detention in Syria, H8777–H8780 [12NO], E1423 [12NO], E1443 [14NO], E1471 [19NO]

——— investigate detention in Syria while working as a journalist and encourage efforts to secure release (H. Res. 17), H8778, H8780 [12NO]

——— investigate disappearance in Syria while working as a journalist, H7388 [25JY]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to Afghanistan, H7701 [12SE]

Turkey: impose sanctions relative to military offensive in Syria (H.R. 4695), H8565, H8568–H8576 [29OC], H8793 [13NO]

——— oppose U.S. visit of President of Turkey relative to incarceration of political opponents and journalists, H8776 [12NO]

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

Veterans: tribute to Illinois servicemembers, E1172 [18SE], E1295 [16OC]

Vietnamese Conflict: commend efforts to inter remains of fallen South Vietnamese soldiers, H8305 [22OC], E1324, E1327 [22OC]

——— tribute to veterans, E1360 [29OC], E1387 [31OC]

War Powers Resolution: require the President to seek advance congressional approval before sending U.S. Armed Forces into conflict except when there’s an immediate threat to the U.S. or its citizens, E919 [15JY]

Waterloo, IL: unveiling of POW-MIA Monument, E1169 [18SE]

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

Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation: establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (H.R. 5068), E1434 [13NO]

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

World War II: anniversary of Battle of the Bulge, H10594 [17DE]

——— anniversary of Exercise Tiger, E509 [30AP]

——— anniversary of Operation Dragoon, E1033 [6AU]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to women who joined the workforce to provide vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war and were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ (H.R. 1773), H8789, H8809–H8811 [13NO], E345 [25MR]

——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, H4208, H4209 [3JN], H4221, H4222, H4229, H4297, H4298 [4JN], H4317, H4337, H4338 [5JN], H4351 [10JN], H4399 [11JN], H4438 [12JN], H4632, H4687 [13JN], E713 [5JN], E723 [6JN]

——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France (H. Res. 413), H4295 [4JN], E729 [10JN]

——— tribute to African-American veterans, E736 [10JN]

——— tribute to 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion and the service of African Americans, H4072 [22MY]

——— tribute to Tuskegee Airmen, E1064 [20AU]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces and combatting the resurgence of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S7016 [12DE]

Air Force: anniversary, S5549 [18SE]

al-Baghdadi, Abu Bakr: tribute to role of Kurdish allies who supported mission leading to death in Syria, S6431 [6NO]

American Legion: allow determination of membership requirements (S. 504), S1894 [14MR], S3326 [11JN]

——— anniversary, S1758 [11MR], S1894 [14MR], S4765 [10JY]

Armed Forces: clarify that Congress has not provided authorization for use of military force against Iran, S5585 [19SE]

——— clarify that Congress has sole authority to declare war, and provide a sunset on all authorizations for use of military force, S3810 [19JN]

——— clarify U.S. intentions dealing with intelligence and counterintelligence activities relative to threats in or from Yemen, S1893 [14MR]

——— decision to withdraw from Syria, S125 [10JA], S692 [28JA]

——— ensure defense of threats to civilian population centers in coalition countries pending removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, S1835 [13MR]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 7), S1807, S1820, S1824–S1829, S1831–S1836, S1839 [13MR], S1893 [14MR], S2366 [10AP], S7020 [12DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 7), unanimous-consent agreement, S1829 [13MR], S2551 [1MY]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 7), veto, S2560 [1MY], S2579, S2582, S2585, S2586–S2593 [2MY]

——— repeal authority to use against Iraq (S.J. Res. 13), S1709 [6MR]

——— require congressional approval prior to engaging in hostilities with Iran, S5564–S5566 [18SE], S7019 [12DE]

——— role of Civil Affairs units in navigating conflict with civilians as opposed to combatants, S5304 [1AU]

——— tribute to members from Nebraska killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S1883 [14MR]

Constitution—U.S.: authority of Congress to declare war, S7019 [12DE]

Dept. of Defense: overseas contingency operations funding, S1572 [28FE]

——— prohibit Special Defense Acquisition Fund funding for assistance to Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates to conduct hostilities in Yemen, S7067 [17DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: make U.S. visas available to certain Kurdish Syrians and others who worked directly with the Armed Forces in Syria (S. 2625), S6139–S6141, S6150 [24OC]

——— make U.S. visas available to certain Kurdish Syrians and others who worked directly with the Armed Forces in Syria (S. 2625), unanimous-consent request, S6140 [24OC]

George, Joseph L.: call for the Navy to decorate and honor heroism for efforts in saving lives of sailors on the U.S.S. Arizona following the attack on Pearl Harbor in World War II, S6592 [14NO], S6871 [5DE]

Harmack, Eugene: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, S2481 [29AP]

Harrison, Glenn: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, S2481 [29AP]

Iran: limit use of funds for military operations in or against Iran, S3810 [19JN], S4158–S4160 [20JN], S4198, S4472 [24JN], S4475–S4478, S4484–S4486, S4521 [25JN], S4528, S4530, S4543, S4549, S4551 [26JN], S4588–S4595, S4598, S4604–S4609, S4619–S4621, S4645–S4648 [27JN]

Library of Congress: tribute to Veterans History Project participants, S2775 [13MY]

Memorial Day: observance, S3019 [22MY], S3065, S3072, S3077, S3078, S3097, S3099 [23MY]

Middle East: acknowledge vital role of Kurdish forces in stopping spread of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (S. Res. 361), S5884 [17OC]

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

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

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

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

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

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

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: observance, S6871 [5DE], S6972 [11DE]

South Sudan: reaffirm support and impose sanctions against entities exploiting natural resources and funding militia and paramilitary groups, S6288 [30OC]

Syria: assessment of ongoing conflict between Turkey and Syrian Kurds and U.S. efforts to advance resolution to such conflict, S5820–S5822 [16OC], S6137 [24OC], S6264 [30OC], S6310 [31OC]

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

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

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

——— oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds, S5777, S5778 [15OC], S5809, S5810 [16OC], S5865, S5867, S5881–S5887 [17OC], S5911 [21OC], S6146–S6150 [24OC], S6637 [19NO], S6683 [20NO]

——— oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds (H.J. Res. 77), S5852 [16OC], S5856, S5857, S5870, S5871 [17OC], S5933, S5945, S5946 [22OC], S6054 [23OC], S6149 [24OC]

——— oppose end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action, respect agreements, provide support to Syrian Kurds (H.J. Res. 77), unanimous-consent request, S5869, S5870 [17OC], S5946 [22OC]

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

Tice, Austin B.: call for release from detention in Syria, S7128 [18DE]

——— investigate disappearance in Syria while working as a journalist, S2287 [8AP]

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

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

Turkey: impose sanctions relative to military offensive in Syria (S. 2644), S5904 [17OC], S5909 [21OC], S6148 [24OC], S6310 [31OC]

——— 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]

Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of return of Indiana National Guard 151st Infantry Regiment Company D, commonly referred to as the Indiana Rangers, from combat (S. Res. 301), S5275 [31JY]

Villagran, Alfred: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, S2481 [29AP]

Weapons: increase global effort to clear, and eliminate use of, landmines, S4163 [20JN]

Women veterans: issue commemorative postage stamp (S. Res. 415), S6614 [14NO]

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

World War I: award a Congressional Gold Medal to female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as ‘‘Hello Girls’’ (S. 206), S2598 [2MY]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) known as ‘‘Merrill’s Marauders’’ for bravery and service in the jungles of Burma (S. 743), S6895 [5DE]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to 23d Headquarters Special Troops known as the ‘‘Ghost Army’’ (S. 1421), S2879 [15MY]

——— commemorate anniversary of Battle of the Bulge and honor those who fought and those who died there, S7079 [17DE]

——— commemorate anniversary of Battle of the Bulge and honor those who fought and those who died there (S. Con. Res. 23), S7033 [12DE], S7046 [16DE]

——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, S3153 [3JN], S3181, S3202 [4JN], S3246 [5JN], S3649 [18JN]

——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France (S. Res. 135), S3186 [4JN], S3238–S3242 [5JN]

Reports

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

Reports filed

Commemorate Anniversary of World War II Battle of the Bulge and Honor Those Who Fought and Those Who Died There: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 23), S7026 [12DE]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 77, Remove Armed Forces from Unauthorized Hostilities in Syria: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 739) (H. Rept. 116–320), H9221 [3DE]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 37, Remove Armed Forces From Unauthorized Hostilities in Yemen: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 122) (H. Rept. 116–8), H1516 [11FE]

Consideration of H.R. 4863, U.S. Export Finance Agency Act and H. Con. Res. 70, Remove Armed Forces From Unauthorized Hostilities in Syria: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 695) (H. Rept. 116–289), H8825 [13NO]

Consideration of S.J. Res. 7, Remove Armed Forces From Unauthorized Hostilities in Yemen: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 274) (H. Rept. 116–28), H2937 [1AP]

First Infantry Recognition of Sacrifice in Theater (FIRST) Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 389), S7112 [17DE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1088) (H. Rept. 116–275), H8737 [8NO]

Global Fragility Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 727), S4946 [18JY]

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

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

Recognize Anniversary of, and Armed Forces Members Who Participated in, the D-Day Amphibious Landing at Normandy, France During World War II: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 135), S3104 [23MY]

Remove Armed Forces from Unauthorized Hostilities in Yemen: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.J. Res. 37) (H. Rept. 116–7), H1491 [8FE]

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

Statements

Removal of Armed Forces From Unauthorized Hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 7): Executive Office of the President, H3078 [4AP]

Remove Armed Forces From Unauthorized Hostilities in Yemen: Executive Office of the President, H1550 [13FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 122, consideration of H.J. Res. 37, remove Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, H1533 [13FE]

H. Res. 274, consideration of S.J. Res. 7, remove Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, H2948 [2AP]

H. Res. 413, recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France during World War II, H4295 [4JN]

H. Res. 444, reaffirm commitment to promote safety, health, education, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons and support individual and international efforts to provide assistance, H7886 [24SE]

H. Res. 695, consideration of H. Con. Res. 70, remove Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Syria, H8838 [14NO]

H. Res. 739, consideration of H. Con. Res. 77, remove Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Syria, H9230 [4DE]

H.J. Res. 37, remove Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, H1552 [13FE]

H.J. Res. 77, oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds, H8157 [16OC]

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

H.R. 1088, First Infantry Recognition of Sacrifice in Theater (FIRST) Act, H9084 [20NO]

H.R. 1773, Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act, H8809 [13NO]

H.R. 2116, Global Fragility Act, H3966–H3968 [20MY]

H.R. 4695, Protect Against Conflict by Turkey (PACT) Act, H8568–H8571 [29OC]

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

S. 504, Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service (LEGION) Act, S3326 [11JN], H7220 [23JY]

S. 743, Merrill’s Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act, S6895 [5DE]

S. Con. Res. 23, commemorate anniversary of Battle of the Bulge and honor those who fought and those who died there during World War II, S5259 [31JY]

S. Con. Res. 23, commemorate anniversary of World War II Battle of the Bulge and honor those who fought and those who died there, S7034 [12DE]

S. Res. 135, recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France during World War II, S2193 [2AP], S3199 [4JN]

S. Res. 153, reaffirm unique collaboration among U.S. nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), including faith-based organizations, and Israel Defense Forces to deliver humanitarian assistance to Syrians, S2390 [10AP]

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

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

S. Res. 301, Indiana National Guard 151st Infantry Regiment Company D, commonly referred to as the Indiana Rangers, return from combat in the Vietnamese Conflict anniversary, S5259 [31JY]

S. Res. 360, affirm importance of access to safe, quality education, including protection from attacks on education, for children in conflict settings, S5900 [17OC]

S. Res. 361, acknowledge vital role of Kurdish forces in stopping spread of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S5901 [17OC]

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

S. Res. 415, issue commemorative postage stamp honoring women veterans, S6482 [7NO]

S.J. Res. 7, removal of Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, H3075 [4AP]

S.J. Res. 7, remove Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, S1835 [13MR]

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]