FOREIGN TRADE related term(s) International Trade; Tariff
Amendments
Belarus: suspend normal trade relations treatment (H.R. 7108), S1780 [24MR], S2048 [6AP], H4415 [7AP]
Dept. of Homeland Security: require pilot program on participation of non-asset-based third-party logistics providers in U.S. Customs and Border Protection Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Program (S. 2322), S2736 [26MY]
——— require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to regularly review and update policies and manuals related to inspections at ports of entry (S. 4460), S7188 [14DE]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4373), S2366 [5MY], S10093, S10098 [22DE], H10075 [23DE]
Families and domestic relations: suspend duties and other restrictions on importation of infant formula to address shortage in U.S. and allow WIC program recipients to purchase formula from any producer (S. 4261), S3109, S3170 [23JN]
Foreign countries: require imposition of sanctions on foreign companies or individuals that have engaged in significant theft of trade secrets of U.S. persons (S. 1294), S9657 [20DE]
Natural gas: impose sanctions relative to Nord Stream 2 pipeline and apply congressional review to removal of such sanctions (S. 3436), S223, S224 [13JA]
Russia: prohibit importation of Russian energy products (H.R. 6968), S1838 [29MR], S2049 [6AP], S2101 [7AP], H4418 [7AP]
——— prohibit importation of Russian energy products (H.R. 6968), consideration (H. Res. 973), H1393 [9MR]
——— suspend normal trade relations treatment (H.R. 7108), S1780 [24MR], S2048 [6AP], H4415 [7AP]
Shipping industry: update global ocean shipping industry regulations and establish reciprocal trade opportunities to help reduce trade imbalances with foreign countries (S. 3580), S1887, S1915 [31MR]
United Kingdom: express that the President should work with United Kingdom to prepare for future free trade agreement with the U.S. (S. Res. 134), S2698, S2699, S2710 [25MY]
Appointments
Independent Mexico Labor Expert Board, H9922 [21DE]
Articles and editorials
America’s 21st Century Trojan Horse, E1215 [5DE]
Fact Check—Rising Gas Prices Due to High Demand and Low Supply, Not Biden’s Policies, H5502 [14JN]
Our Russian ‘Pipeline,’ and Its Ugly Toll, S3517 [20JY]
U.S. Economy Remains #1 in 2021, but What About Our Future?, E30 [12JA]
Bills and resolutions
Africa: promote, facilitate, and increase two-way trade investment with U.S. (see H.R. 6455), H288 [20JA]
——— support U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit as important opportunity to strengthen ties with African partners and build on areas of mutual interest (see S. Res. 538), S1059 [8MR]
African Continental Free Trade Area: promote (see S. 5154), S6905 [30NO] (see H.R. 9364), H8673 [30NO]
African Union: reaffirm importance of diplomacy and development in U.S. relations, promote strategic partnerships and shared objectives with U.S., and support implementation of African Continental Free Trade Area (see H. Res. 1342), H7783 [13SE]
Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights: prohibit President from negotiating or concluding any withdrawal, suspension, waiver, or modification without explicit authorization from Congress (see S. 4063), S2092 [7AP] (see H.R. 7582), H4510 [26AP]
Agriculture: provide temporary waiver of countervailing and antidumping duties relative to fertilizer or fertilizer ingredients if domestic production or supply of merchandise is subject to those duties (see S. 3812), S1119 [10MR] (see H.R. 7010), H1421 [9MR]
Animals: conserve global bear populations by prohibiting importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and items or products containing bear viscera (see S. 3472), S159 [11JA]
Arctic regions: enhance U.S. standing as Arctic nation by facilitating greater maritime accessibility, strong trading partners, and reliable infrastructure (see S. 4736), S3861 [2AU]
Arms control: impose sanctions on transfer of arms and related materiel by China to Russia or evasion or circumvention of U.S. sanctions or multilateral sanctions by China relative to Russia (see H.R. 8544), H7255 [27JY]
Arms sales: provide for better monitoring and verification of use of defense articles and services by countries of concern (see S. 3558), S496 [2FE] (see H.R. 7367), H4126 [1AP]
ATF: establish reasonable controls on firearms manufacturers and importers (see H.R. 8740), H7720 [23AU]
Australia: disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (see S.J. Res. 49), S2785 [6JN] (see S.J. Res. 53), S3160 [23JN]
Aviation: prohibit use of certain grants to procure unmanned aircraft systems manufactured by Chinese companies (see H.R. 6489), H300 [25JA]
Azerbaijan: condemn military attack on Armenia, investigate war crimes, condemn damage to cultural and religious heritage sites, explore applicability of sanctions on Azerbaijan, and support Armenia (see H. Res. 1400), H8221 [28SE]
Bahrain: disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (see S.J. Res. 44), S1867 [30MR]
Belarus: suspend normal trade relations treatment (see S. 3786), S1059 [8MR] (see H.R. 7014), H1422 [9MR] (see H.R. 7108), H3825 [17MR]
Business and industry: establish rules for export certification of devices manufactured outside U.S. (see S. 4391), S2939 [14JN]
——— promote reshoring, nearshoring, and stronger economic relations with Latin America and Caribbean countries (see S. Res. 661), S2814 [7JN] (see H. Res. 1480), H8542 [16NO]
Caribbean nations: reaffirm economic partnership and recognize need to strengthen trade and investment with U.S. (see H. Res. 1047), H4433 [7AP] (see H. Res. 1168), H5446 [9JN]
Children and youth: provide for expedited and duty-free importation of infant formula that may be lawfully marketed in European Union, Canada, Japan, or United Kingdom (see S. 4350), S2785 [6JN] (see H.R. 7875), H5214 [24MY]
——— provide for temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products (see H.R. 8174), H5822 [22JN] (see H.R. 8351), H6334 [13JY]
——— suspend temporarily rates of duty on imports of certain infant formula base powder used in manufacturing of infant formula in U.S. (see H.R. 8982), H8118 [26SE]
——— temporarily allow importation of infant formula free of duty and free of quantitative limitation (see S. 4262), S2620 [19MY]
China: condemn ‘‘developing nation’’ status in World Trade Organization, human rights violations, misinformation relative to poverty, dishonest lending practices, and censorship of free speech (see H. Res. 929), H1124 [15FE]
——— decrease dependency on Chinese manufacturing and decrease migration due to lost regional economic opportunities (see H.R. 7579), H4510 [26AP]
——— determine whether certain Chinese entities are responsible for human rights abuses that meet criteria for sanctions under Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act or Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act (see S. 5273), S7252 [15DE] (see H.R. 9596), H9902 [15DE]
——— end treatment as developing nation (see S. 5190), S6999 [6DE]
——— establish comprehensive strategy to address national security threat posed by China’s control of nearly 2/3 of global supply of critical minerals (see S. 3962), S1867 [30MR]
——— impose additional sanctions relative to human rights abuses in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (see S. 4714), S3861 [2AU] (see H.R. 7998), H5445 [9JN]
——— impose retaliatory tariffs on Chinese goods for financially supporting Russia through increased purchases of agricultural products during Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine (see H.R. 7114), H3826 [17MR]
——— impose sanctions and other measures in response to failure to allow investigation into origins of coronavirus at suspect laboratories in Wuhan (see S. 3463), S118 [10JA]
——— impose sanctions if China initiates military invasion of Taiwan (see S. 3526), S351 [19JA] (see H.R. 6484), H300 [25JA]
——— impose sanctions in event of invasion or blockade of Taiwan (see S. 3735), S950 [2MR]
——— impose sanctions on members of National Communist Party Congress (see H.R. 6686), H1113 [9FE]
——— impose sanctions relative to perpetration of genocide and other crimes against humanity against Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (see S. 5082), S6668 [14NO]
——— impose sanctions to combat perpetuation of human rights violations in China by certain members of International Olympic Committee (see H.R. 6417), H216 [18JA]
——— outline effective U.S. sanctions strategy in event of Taiwan invasion (see S. 5265), S7251 [15DE] (see H.R. 9598), H9902 [15DE]
——— prohibit exports of crude and refined oil and certain petroleum products to China (see S. 4407), S2968 [15JN]
——— recognize as greatest foreign threat to U.S. peace, security, and stability (see H. Con. Res. 99), H6335 [13JY]
——— report on use of international financial institutions, set U.S. policy on identification of China as ‘‘developing nation,’’ and prohibit use of Federal funds to purchase certain goods from China (see H.R. 6729), H1122 [15FE]
——— require report on state of economic integration between U.S. and China (see S. 5352), S9779 [21DE]
——— withdraw permanent normal trade relations treatment and expand eligibility requirements for products to receive future normal trade relations treatment (see H.R. 7193), H3858 [21MR]
Colombia: support advancement of inclusive economic growth, democratic governance, peace, and security (see S. 3805), S1118 [10MR] (see S. 4334), S2752 [26MY]
Crime: express that transnational criminal organizations, including illicit economies, illicit trade, and trade-based money laundering, threaten national interests and national security of U.S. and its allies (see S. Res. 610), S2275 [3MY] (see S. Res. 874), S7311 [19DE]
Defense Production Act: designate baby formula as scarce and critical material (see S. 4226), S2519 [16MY] (see H.R. 7781), H5009 [16MY]
Dept. of Agriculture: amend regulations to allow certain packers to have interest in market agencies (see S. 4709), S3860 [2AU]
——— authorize National Detector Dog Training Center (see S. 3678), S785 [17FE] (see H.R. 8432), H6921 [20JY]
——— establish country of origin labeling requirements for beef (see H.R. 7291), H4005 [30MR]
——— extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program (see S. 4941), S4970 [22SE] (see H.R. 9244), H8418 [28OC]
——— support and incentivize domestic activities to address fertilizer shortages and deficiencies, diversify fertilizer sources, and reduce dependency on foreign sources for fertilizer (see H.R. 7763), H4970 [13MY]
Dept. of Commerce: allow Taiwan to acquire critical asymmetric defensive capabilities by upgrading placement pursuant to strategic trade authorization license exception under Export Administration Regulations (see S. 4035), S2091 [7AP] (see H.R. 8029), H5485 [13JN]
——— establish procedures to include certain foreign persons that pose threat to security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices on Entity List (see H.R. 7138), H3827 [17MR]
——— provide training and guidance relative to human rights abuses, including such abuses perpetrated against Uyghur population by China (see S. 4101), S2189 [27AP]
——— reauthorize export administrative subpoena authority and other authorities (see H.R. 9493), H9688 [12DE]
——— require export controls relative to certain personal data of U.S. nationals and individuals in U.S. (see S. 4495), S3160 [23JN]
——— transfer authority to control export, reexport, and transfer of commodities, software, and technology to protect national security to Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 9241), H8418 [28OC]
Dept. of Defense: combat military reliance on Russian energy (see H.R. 8240), H5923 [28JN]
——— decrease reliance on critical minerals from China (see S. 5195), S7034 [7DE]
——— develop strategy for further collaborating with U.S. allies and partners relative to access to strategic and critical minerals (see H.R. 8904), H7965 [19SE]
——— include additional elements in plan and report on reduction of reliance on services, supplies, or materials from covered countries (see H.R. 8895), H7965 [19SE]
Dept. of Energy: conduct studies on Strategic Petroleum Reserve levels and amend Energy Policy and Conservation Act relative to such Reserve (see H.R. 8766), H7735 [2SE]
——— establish and reform certain petroleum reserves, reduce dependence on foreign oil and expand use of electric vehicles, and increase oil refinery capacity (see H.R. 8989), H8119 [26SE]
——— establish program to reduce reliance of allied European countries on natural gas, petroleum, and nuclear fuel produced in Russia (see H.R. 6874), H1175 [28FE]
——— expedite and approve permits to export small volumes of natural gas (see H.R. 7115), H3826 [17MR]
——— expedite applications for exportation of natural gas to NATO-member countries (see H.R. 6977), H1373 [8MR]
——— increase production and use of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (see S. 4038), S2091 [7AP]
——— prohibit export of crude oil to certain countries as condition of sale at auction of any crude oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see S. 4515), S3269 [13JY] (see H.R. 8547), H7255 [27JY]
——— prohibit export of crude oil to certain countries or state-owned entities as condition of sale at auction of any crude oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see S. 4651), S3782 [28JY]
——— prohibit export or sale of petroleum products from Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain entities (see H.R. 8614), H7538 [29JY]
——— prohibit export or sale of petroleum products from Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China (see H.R. 8488), H7168 [26JY]
Dept. of HHS: conduct demonstration program to test providing preferential treatment under Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance Program for certain drugs and biologicals manufactured in U.S. (see S. 3991), S1980 [5AP] (see H.R. 7400), H4190 [5AP]
——— maintain list of country of origin of all drugs marketed in U.S. and ban use of Federal funds for purchase of drugs manufactured in China (see H.R. 7121), H3826 [17MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish DHS Trade and Economic Security Council and Assistant Sec. for Trade and Economic Security (see S. 4243), S2586 [18MY]
——— require pilot program on participation of third-party logistics providers in U.S. Customs and Border Protection Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Program (see H.R. 6826), H1145 [25FE]
——— require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to make certain determinations in enforcing Jones Act (see H.R. 9548), H9852 [14DE]
——— require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to regularly review and update policies and manuals related to inspections at ports of entry (see S. 4460), S3159 [23JN] (see H.R. 9473), H8873 [8DE]
Dept. of Justice: ensure imported body armor complies with National Institute of Justice safety standards (see H.R. 8538), H7255 [27JY]
——— transfer proceeds of certain forfeited property to remediate harms of Russian aggression towards Ukraine (see H.R. 8156), H5733 [21JN]
——— use forfeited property for remediation purposes when offenses underlying forfeitures have substantial connection to U.S. efforts to counter Russian aggression in Ukraine (see H.R. 8377), H6623 [14JY]
Dept. of State: establish Baltic Security and Economic Enhancement Initiative (see S. 3950), S1832 [29MR] (see H.R. 7290), H4005 [30MR]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 4662), S3782 [28JY] (see H.R. 8282), H5929 [1JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4373), concur in Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1531), H10530 [23DE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4373), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 52), S10092 [22DE]
Dept. of the Treasury: ensure U.S. currency market does not support egregious human rights violations (see H.R. 8001), H5445 [9JN]
——— limit authority of Office of Foreign Asset Control to authorize U.S. financial institutions to engage in certain Russian-related energy transactions blocked by Executive order 14024 (see H.R. 6894), H1274 [2MR]
——— place foreign telecommunications companies engaged in economic or industrial espionage on Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List (see S. 5239), S7101 [12DE] (see H.R. 9490), H9688 [12DE]
——— submit report on inflationary impact of certain tariffs (see H.R. 7985), H5408 [8JN]
——— terminate license authorizing financial transactions relative to importation of Russian energy products and apply certain sanctions to Russian financial institutions (see S. 4054), S2092 [7AP]
——— terminate license to allow certain energy-related transactions of Russian assets and apply sanctions to entities listed in such license (see S. 4463), S3159 [23JN]
Dept. of Transportation: promulgate regulations relating to approval of foreign manufacturers of cylinders (see S. 5237), S7101 [12DE]
Depts. of Defense and State: track arms transfers of U.S.-origin defense articles throughout lifetime of transaction and identify solutions to address delivery time lags (see H.R. 8259), H5929 [1JY]
Diseases and disorders: prohibit use of Federal funds to purchase at-home tests for coronavirus imported from, or manufactured in, China (see S. 3565), S497 [2FE] (see H.R. 6926), H1302 [3MR]
Economy: address issues involving U.S. economic statecraft (see S. 4112), S2219 [28AP]
——— grant certain authorities to President to combat economic coercion by foreign adversaries (see S. 4514), S3269 [13JY]
——— promote trade in environmental goods, services, and technologies, negotiate new environmental goods agreement, support jobs, and enhance environmental contribution of any new trade agreement (see H. Res. 1520), H9853 [14DE]
Ecuador: strengthen bilateral partnership with U.S. in support of democratic institutions and rule of law, sustainable and inclusive economic growth, and conservation (see S. 3591), S546 [7FE] (see H.R. 8711), H7707 [12AU]
Egypt: disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (see S.J. Res. 35, 36), S546 [7FE] (see S.J. Res. 48), S2752 [26MY] (see S.J. Res. 50, 51), S2785 [6JN] (see S.J. Res. 52), S2814 [7JN]
EPA: control exports of electronic waste to ensure that such waste does not become source of counterfeit goods that may reenter U.S. military and civilian electronics supply chains (see S. 3859), S1253 [17MR]
European Union: provide for liquidation or reliquidation of certain products (see S. 5161), S6941 [1DE] (see H.R. 9083), H8316 [29SE]
Executive Office of the President: establish semiconductor supply chain working group in response to Russian invasion of Ukraine and report to Congress on potential future disruptions (see H.R. 7372), H4126 [1AP]
——— transmit to Congress report on existing and needed authority to respond to severe energy supply interruption (see H.R. 6983), H1373 [8MR]
Families and domestic relations: suspend duties and other restrictions on importation of infant formula to address shortage in U.S. and allow WIC program recipients to purchase formula from any producer (see S. 4261), S2620 [19MY] (see H.R. 7808), H5097 [17MY]
FCC: add drones and surveillance technology produced or provided by DJI Technologies to list of covered communications equipment or services that pose national security risks (see S. 3563), S497 [2FE] (see H.R. 6572), H916 [2FE]
——— evaluate and consider impact of telecommunications network equipment supply chain on deployment of universal service (see S. 3692), S785 [17FE]
FDA: clarify reporting requirements for establishments within foreign country engaged in manufacture, preparation, propagation, compounding, or processing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (see H.R. 6483), H300 [25JA]
——— ensure safety of imported seafood (see H.R. 8732), H7716 [19AU]
——— improve infant formula supply chain (see H.R. 7802), H5097 [17MY]
——— require foreign establishments engaged in production of drug or device to register whether or not drug or device undergoes further processing at separate location outside U.S. prior to being imported (see S. 3449), S117 [10JA]
——— require manufacturers to report medical device shortages, expedite review of essential medical devices, and grant authority to request information relative to security of U.S. medical product supply chain (see H.R. 7208), H3862 [24MR]
——— strengthen authority relative to foreign drug facility inspections (see S. 3509), S220 [13JA]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit contracting with persons that have business operations with Russia or Russian energy sector (see S. 4364), S2865 [8JN] (see H.R. 7991), H5409 [8JN]
——— prohibit contracts with, or provisions of funds to, certain entities subject to U.S. sanctions (see S. 4569), S3542 [20JY] (see H.R. 8480), H7066 [21JY]
——— require report on actions taken to end infant formula shortage (see H.R. 7815), H5173 [18MY]
Financial institutions: ensure entities and persons owned or controlled by U.S. financial institutions comply with financial sanctions on Russia and Belarus to same extent as institution itself (see H.R. 7066), H3712 [11MR]
Firearms: prevent importation and trafficking of illegal gun modification devices that can convert semi-automatic weapons into fully-automatic weapons and seize all profits that come from such trafficking (see S. 4606), S3639 [25JY]
Fish and fishing: combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing at its sources globally (see S. 4773), S4045 [4AU]
Food: prohibit importation of seafood and seafood products from Russia (see S. 3614), S612 [9FE] (see H.R. 6821), H1140 [22FE]
Foreign countries: promote economic and commercial opportunities internationally (see S. 4632), S3743 [27JY]
——— withdraw normal trade relations status from countries committing acts of aggression against other countries, modify foreign persons subject to sanctions, and remove sunset for sanctions (see S. 3725), S875 [1MR]
Foreign policy: affirm U.S. role in eliminating sexual violence in conflict (see H. Res. 1210), H5923 [28JN]
——— condemn Biden administration plans to remove sanctions on Maduro regime in Venezuela and negotiations with Iran in response to Ukraine crisis and urge support for U.S. energy production (see H. Res. 1020), H4126 [1AP]
——— designate certain unelected entities claiming to be governments as foreign terrorist organizations and impose certain measures on countries that support such entities (see S. 3739), S950 [2MR] (see H.R. 6897), H1274 [2MR]
——— encourage increased trade and investment between U.S. and Western Balkan countries (see S. 4741), S3861 [2AU]
——— impose sanctions relative to Russia (see H.R. 6422), H252 [19JA]
——— provide appropriations for certain activities relative to Ukraine and prohibit importation of certain petroleum products from Russia, Iran, and Venezuela (see H.R. 7012), H1421 [9MR]
——— recognize and reaffirm strong relationship between U.S. and Pacific Islands (see H. Res. 994), H3853 [18MR]
Haiti: extend duty-free treatment of imports under Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (see H.R. 9461), H8824 [7DE]
Hong Kong: remove extension of certain privileges, exemptions, and immunities if Hong Kong no longer enjoys high degree of autonomy from China (see S. 5253), S7199 [14DE] (see H.R. 9561), H9853 [14DE]
Human rights: extend sunset for sanctions relative to human rights violations (see S. 3924), S1774 [24MR]
Iceland: include in list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into U.S. as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by Iceland (see H.R. 6430), H252 [19JA]
Information technology: negotiate strong, inclusive, and forward-looking agreements on digital economy and trade with like-minded countries as part of broader trade and economic strategy (see S. Res. 727), S3783 [28JY] (see H. Res. 1294), H7405 [28JY]
——— prohibit provision of services by social media platforms to certain individuals and entities on Specially Designated Nationals List and certain officials and other individuals and entities of China (see H.R. 8041), H5486 [13JN]
Inter-Agency Task Force on Energy Independence: establish to examine whether Russian Federation funded certain activities in Western countries which limited ability to achieve energy independence (see H.R. 8002), H5445 [9JN]
International trade: impose additional prohibitions relative to certain foreign boycotts (see H.R. 6940), H1302 [3MR]
Investments: prohibit securities investments that finance certain Chinese companies and expand Non-Specially Designated Nationals Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List (see S. 4099), S2189 [27AP]
Iran: codify Executive order imposing certain sanctions (see H.R. 7063), H3712 [11MR] (see H.R. 7139), H3827 [17MR]
——— oppose engaging Russia for reviving Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), removing terrorism sanctions, or restoring any form of JCPOA while undeclared nuclear activities remains unresolved (see H. Res. 990), H3827 [17MR]
——— prohibit importation of crude oil from Iran (see H.R. 7129), H3826 [17MR]
——— prohibit importation of petroleum products from Iran (see H.R. 6969), H1372 [8MR]
——— terminate certain waivers of sanctions on Iran issued in connection with agreement relative to its nuclear program (see S. 3857), S1225 [16MR] (see H.R. 7159), H3852 [18MR]
Iran Sanctions Act: repeal sunset (see S. 4746), S3862 [2AU] (see H.R. 8868), H7881 [15SE]
Kazakhstan: extend normal trade relations status (see H.R. 9322), H8541 [16NO]
Liberia: support progress toward transparency, accountable institutions, and other tenets of good governance as it approaches bicentennial of arrival of first free Black Americans to Providence Island (see H. Res. 907), H976 [4FE]
Lumber industry: prohibit importation of wood and related articles from Russia and Belarus (see H.R. 7437), H4431 [7AP]
Maritime Administration: publicly report cargo preference data on annual basis (see S. 5090), S6695 [15NO]
Mexico: express concern about economic and security conditions and reaffirm interest in mutually beneficial relations based on shared interests on security, economic prosperity, and democratic values (see S. Res. 704), S3270 [13JY]
Middle East: urge Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates to honor partnership with U.S., recognize U.S. contributions to security, and work with U.S. to increase oil production and stabilize energy markets (see H. Res. 1112), H4920 [12MY]
National objectives: support secure borders, energy independence, and right to protest (see H. Res. 962), H1302 [3MR]
National security: impose sanctions on certain foreign flash memory integrated circuit companies that threaten U.S. interests (see S. 5050), S5542 [29SE] (see H.R. 9051), H8314 [29SE]
Natural gas: expedite approval of applications to export natural gas to certain U.S. allies (see S. 3661), S753 [16FE] (see H.R. 6772), H1130 [18FE] (see H.R. 9355), H8594 [22NO]
——— impose sanctions relative to Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline (see H.R. 6748), H1123 [15FE]
Nuclear energy: facilitate development of whole-of-government strategy for nuclear cooperation and nuclear exports (see S. 4064), S2092 [7AP]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require National Intelligence Estimate on escalation and de-escalation of gray zone activities in great power competition (see H.R. 6452), H288 [20JA]
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: provide authority to enter into plurilateral trade agreements within World Trade Organization with benefits only applying to signatories of those agreements (see S. 3708), S836 [28FE]
Petroleum: prohibit export of crude oil and finished motor gasoline produced in U.S. (see H.R. 7102), H3775 [16MR]
——— prohibit exportation of gasoline during periods of high gasoline prices (see H.R. 9277), H8433 [7NO]
——— provide for control of, and prohibition on, export of crude oil and finished oil products other than natural gas from U.S. under Export Control Reform Act (see H.R. 9560), H9852 [14DE]
Power resources: authorize Keystone XL Pipeline, prohibit import of oil and natural gas from Russia, and reduce restrictions on export of oil and gas from U.S. (see H.R. 6916), H1301 [3MR]
——— consider impacts to workforce, economy, and energy security of Pennsylvania and national energy industry when pursuing domestic and international energy policy (see H. Con. Res. 85), H4433 [7AP]
——— express that Russian invasion of Ukraine will further weaken global energy security and President Biden should take immediate action to provide U.S. allies with affordable and secure supply of energy (see H. Res. 940), H1147 [25FE]
——— prioritize U.S. energy independence (see S. 3714), S836 [28FE] (see H.R. 6884), H1207 [1MR]
——— prohibit importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas from Venezuela and Iran (see S. 3798), S1118 [10MR]
——— prohibit importation of oil and gas products from Russia, Iran, or Venezuela (see H.R. 6942), H1328 [7MR]
——— prohibit importation of petroleum products from Russia, establish ethanol tax credit and extend biodiesel and renewable diesel incentives, and amend ethanol waiver for Reid vapor pressure limitations (see S. 3787), S1059 [8MR] (see H.R. 7155), H3852 [18MR]
——— provide greater output, price stability, and regulatory certainty relative to U.S. domestic energy production and exports (see S. 3762), S991 [3MR] (see H.R. 7094), H3743 [15MR]
——— reinstate ban on export of coal, crude oil, and natural gas produced in U.S. (see H.R. 9545), H9852 [14DE]
Presidents of the U.S.: provide with authority to enter into comprehensive trade agreement with United Kingdom (see S. 4450), S3075 [22JN]
Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act: repeal waiver and termination provisions (see S. 3763), S991 [3MR]
Romania: celebrate anniversary of strategic partnership with U.S. and commend democratic reforms (see H. Res. 1222), H5974 [12JY]
Russia: authorize confiscation of assets and use of such assets to offset costs to U.S. of assistance to Ukraine (see S. 4283), S2620 [19MY]
——— authorize confiscation of assets subject to U.S. jurisdiction of certain foreign persons and remit those assets to Ukraine (see H.R. 6930), H1302 [3MR] (see H.R. 7086), H3743 [15MR]
——— authorize confiscation of property of certain Russian persons subject to U.S. sanctions and use of that property for benefit of people of Ukraine (see S. 3838), S1177 [15MR]
——— ban visas of certain Russian citizens and their family members due to invasion of Ukraine (see H.R. 6853), H1146 [25FE]
——— block property of Russian state-owned entities (see S. 3732), S950 [2MR]
——— counter aggression against Ukraine and Eastern European allies, expedite U.S. security assistance to Ukraine, and impose sanctions relative to actions with respect to Ukraine (see S. 3488), S189 [12JA] (see S. 3652), S706 [15FE] (see H.R. 6470), H294 [21JA] (see H.R. 6742), H1123 [15FE]
——— direct President to report to Congress on benefits to Russia due to agreement with Iran relative to Iranian nuclear program (see H.R. 7490), H4437 [11AP]
——— encourage companies headquartered in U.S. to cease operations and halt future investments in Russia (see H. Res. 996), H3853 [18MR]
——— impose additional sanctions if Russia infringes on territorial integrity of Ukraine (see S. 3513), S220 [13JA]
——— impose sanctions in response to invasion of Ukraine and confiscate assets and remit those assets to legitimate Government of Ukraine (see S. 3723), S875 [1MR]
——— impose sanctions on Duma and Federation Council members who voted to recognize Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states (see H.R. 6842), H1146 [25FE]
——— impose sanctions on importation of oil and natural gas from Russia (see H.R. 6944), H1328 [7MR]
——— impose sanctions on persons that aid or assist Russia in acts of military aggression toward Ukraine (see S. 3640), S647 [10FE]
——— impose sanctions on use of cryptocurrency to facilitate transactions by Russian persons subject to sanctions (see S. 3867), S1253 [17MR] (see H.R. 7067), H3712 [11MR] (see H.R. 7429), H4396 [6AP]
——— impose sanctions relative to sale, supply, or transfer of gold to or from Russia (see S. 5232), S7100 [12DE]
——— prohibit foreign trade (see H.R. 6995), H1373 [8MR]
——— prohibit importation of agricultural products, raw materials, and food from Russia if Russia prohibits importation of such products, materials, and food from U.S. (see S. 4143), S2339 [4MY]
——— prohibit importation of all petroleum products originating from Russia (see H.R. 7009), H1421 [9MR]
——— prohibit importation of certain products (see H.R. 8120), H5644 [16JN]
——— prohibit importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas from Russia (see H.R. 6947), H1328 [7MR]
——— prohibit importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, and coal from Russia (see S. 3757), S991 [3MR] (see H.R. 6951), H1328 (see H.R. 6960), H1329 [7MR]
——— prohibit importation of crude oil and petroleum products from Russia and impose sanctions on persons involved in such importation who have engaged in corruption or are responsible for human rights abuses (see S. 3754), S990 [3MR] (see H.R. 6953), H1328 [7MR]
——— prohibit importation of nickel and copper from Russia (see H.R. 7044), H1423 [9MR]
——— prohibit importation of oil and natural gas from Russia (see H.R. 6939), H1302 [3MR]
——— prohibit importation of petroleum and petroleum products from Russia (see S. 3718), S875 [1MR] (see H.R. 6886), H1207 [1MR] (see H.R. 6919), H1301 [3MR]
——— prohibit importation of Russian energy products (see H.R. 6968), H1372 [8MR]
——— prohibit importation of Russian energy products (H.R. 6968), consideration (see H. Res. 972, 973), H1421 [9MR]
——— prohibit importation of uranium from Russia (see S. 3856), S1225 [16MR] (see H.R. 7222), H3863 [24MR]
——— prohibit investment by institutional investors in securities issued by Russian entities (see S. 3733), S950 [2MR]
——— prohibit products imported from Russia from receiving normal trade relations treatment (see H.R. 7172), H3853 [18MR]
——— prohibit U.S. persons from engaging in transactions with foreign persons that purchase or transact in gold from Russia (see S. 3771), S1016 [7MR] (see H.R. 7068), H3712 [11MR]
——— provide for congressional oversight of certain sanctions (see H.R. 7340), H4072 [31MR]
——— require President impose sanctions with respect to purchases of crude oil from Russia (see S. 5058), S5542 [29SE]
——— require strategy for international cooperation to counter Russian energy influence globally (see S. 3756), S991 [3MR]
——— set certain conditions for economic relationship with U.S. to return to status before invasion of Ukraine (see S. Res. 558), S1803 [28MR]
——— suspend normal trade relations treatment (see S. 3786), S1059 [8MR] (see H.R. 7014), H1422 [9MR] (see H.R. 7108), H3825 [17MR]
——— withdraw normal trade relations treatment and apply certain Trade Act provisions to products (see S. 3717, 3722), S875 [1MR] (see H.R. 6835), H1146 [25FE] (see H.R. 6905), H1274 [2MR]
Saudi Arabia: disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (see S.J. Res. 58), S4045 [4AU]
SBA: reauthorize State Trade Expansion Program (see S. 5221), S7070 [8DE] (see H.R. 8844), H7880 [15SE]
SEC: require issuers to disclose whether they do business in, or with Russia or other aggressor nations (see H.R. 7228), H3863 [24MR]
——— require reporting of sourcing and due diligence activities of companies involving supply chains of products imported into U.S. that are directly linked to forced labor in Xinjiang, China (see S. 4095), S2189 [27AP]
Shipping industry: update global ocean shipping industry regulations and establish reciprocal trade opportunities to help reduce trade imbalances with foreign countries (see S. 3580, 3586), S523 [3FE]
Ships and vessels: exempt certain vessels transporting oil or natural gas between Hawaii and another U.S. port from Jones Act vessel requirements for duration of ban on transportation of Russian petroleum products (see H.R. 6974), H1372 [8MR]
——— reinstate certain laws relating to minimum tonnage of agricultural commodities and products (see H.R. 9102), H8370 [30SE]
Solar energy: repeal increases in duties and tariff-rate quota on certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and establish and carry out program to support and incentivize U.S. manufacturing of solar energy components (see S. 3680), S785 [17FE]
Space policy: impose sanctions on foreign persons responsible for negligent creation of space debris (see S. 3925), S1774 [24MR]
Strategic materials: prohibit use of rare earth minerals originating from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan in U.S.-sold and manufactured components (see H.R. 6859), H1175 [28FE]
Syria: recognize anniversary of Syrian revolution against Bashar al-Assad (see H. Res. 985), H3743 [15MR]
Taiwan: authorize transfer of certain defense articles and services (see H.R. 8842), H7880 [15SE]
Tajikistan: extend normal trade relations status (see H.R. 9322), H8541 [16NO]
Tariff: exclude products from non-market economy countries and products that are subject to certain enforcement actions from privilege of de minimis treatment (see H.R. 6412), H216 [18JA]
——— provide duty-free importation and sale of infant formula that is lawfully marketed as such in its country of origin (see H.R. 7822), H5173 [18MY]
——— provide for permanent duty-free treatment on imports of basketballs (see S. 3995), S1980 [5AP]
——— provide for retroactive application of Generalized System of Preferences for period after December 31, 2020 and before September 1, 2022 (see H.R. 8906), H7965 [19SE]
——— provide uniform 8-digit subheading number for all whiskies (see S. 5187), S6962 [5DE]
——— require congressional approval before President can adjust imports in interest of national security (see H.R. 8666), H7552 [5AU]
——— terminate duties and other restrictions on importation of infant formula (see S. 4252), S2586 [18MY]
Taxation: clarify treatment of drawback on distilled spirits (see H.R. 6854), H1147 [25FE]
——— establish deduction for certain retreaded tires (see H.R. 8165), H5733 [21JN]
——— impose carbon border adjustment on energy intensive imports and incentivize decarbonization of domestic manufacturing (see S. 4355), S2814 [7JN]
——— impose tax on total revenue of manufacturers and importers of semi-automatic assault weapons (see H.R. 8741), H7720 [23AU]
Treaties and agreements: establish limitations on modifications to trade agreements (see H.R. 7430), H4396 [6AP]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection: enhance authority to share information on merchandise suspected of violating intellectual property rights with rights holders and other interested parties (see H.R. 7096), H3775 [16MR]
——— modify description of interest for purposes of certain distributions of antidumping duties and countervailing duties (see S. 3958), S1867 [30MR]
U.S. Geological Survey: alter criteria for designation of critical minerals to include uranium (see H.R. 8045), H5486 [13JN]
——— designate phosphate and potash as critical minerals, approve use of phosphogypsum in Federal road projects, and provide for certification of certified crop advisors for technical assistance (see S. 5128), S6779 [17NO]
——— include phosphate and potash on final list of critical minerals (see S. 4710), S3860 [2AU]
Ukraine: authorize President to waive export criteria and transportation and related costs of certain ammunition and ordnance to supply entities providing ammunition to Ukraine (see H.R. 6981), H1373 [8MR]
——— direct President to obtain agreement with other countries to use seized Russian assets for reconstruction of Ukraine upon cessation of hostilities (see H.R. 7724), H4860 [11MY]
——— impose sanctions on government officials of Russia and Belarus who directly enabled Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (see H.R. 7163), H3853 [18MR]
——— impose sanctions relative to foreign persons that engage in certain transactions with Ukrainian property (see H.R. 8459), H7065 [21JY]
——— provide for conveyance of seized Russian and Belarusian assets to people of Ukraine (see H.R. 7015), H1422 [9MR]
——— provide for use of seized Russian assets to provide support to citizens of Ukraine made refugees due to illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia (see S. 3936), S1803 [28MR] (see H.R. 7596), H4574 [27AP]
United Arab Emirates: disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (see S.J. Res. 59), S4045 [4AU]
Uzbekistan: extend normal trade relations status (see H.R. 9322), H8541 [16NO]
Venezuela: prohibit importation of petroleum products from Venezuela (see H.R. 7023), H1422 [9MR] (see H.R. 7207), H3862 [24MR]
World Economic Forum: prohibit funding (see H.R. 8748), H7726 [26AU]
World Trade Organization: request President to transmit information to House of Representatives relative to waiver of intellectual property commitments under Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (see H. Res. 1285), H7170 [26JY]
World Trade Organization Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights: request President to transmit certain information to House of Representatives on proposed waiver of intellectual property commitments (see H. Res. 1169), H5446 [9JN]
Yemen: impose sanctions relative to Ansarallah and its officials (see S. 3532), S382 [20JA]
Cloture motions
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4373), motion to proceed, S1829 [29MR], S1964 [5AP]
Factsheets
America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act: AFL–CIO, H821 [2FE]
Letters
America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act: Dan Mauer, Communications Workers of America (organization), H821 [2FE]
——— Representative David Scott, Committee on Agriculture (House), E114 [4FE]
——— Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), E114 [4FE]
——— Representative Pallone, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), E114 [4FE]
——— Scott N. Paul, Alliance for American Manufacturing, H822 [2FE]
——— Thomas Conway, United Steelworkers (organization), H821 [2FE]
——— William Samuel, AFL–CIO, H820 [2FE]
Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act: Representative Meeks, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4210 [6AP]
——— Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H4210 [6AP]
Countering Assad’s Proliferation Trafficking and Garnering of Narcotics (CAPTAGON) Act: Representative Meeks, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7907 [19SE]
——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H7907 [19SE]
DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H4169 [5AP]
——— Representative Pallone, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H4169 [5AP]
Prioritize U.S. energy independence: Louisiana constituent, S3515 [20JY]
Request Dept. of State review and determine whether Syria meets criteria to be defined as ‘‘major illicit drug producing country’’ or ‘‘major drug-transit country’’: Representatives Hill and Boyle and Senator Marshall, H7907 [19SE]
Russia and Belarus Financial Sanctions Act: Representative David Scott, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4749 [10MY]
——— Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H4749 [10MY]
Lists
Votes recorded by proxy on Bice amendment to H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, H943 [3FE]
Votes recorded by proxy on Bonamici amendment to H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, H937 [3FE]
Votes recorded by proxy on Brady motion to recommit H.R. 6968, Suspending Energy Imports From Russia Act, H1419 [9MR]
Votes recorded by proxy on Castro amendment to H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, H939 [3FE]
Votes recorded by proxy on Crenshaw amendment to H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, H940 [3FE]
Votes recorded by proxy on Garamendi amendment to H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, H941 [3FE]
Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 973, consideration of H.R. 6968, Suspending Energy Imports From Russia Act, H1394 [9MR]
Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1168, reaffirm Caribbean nations economic partnership and recognize need to strengthen trade and investment with U.S., H5967 [12JY]
Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1289, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 4346, increase semiconductor manufacturing incentives and science, technology, research, and innovation investments, H7273 [28JY]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 4476, DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act, H4182 [5AP]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, H962 [4FE]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 6930, Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act, H4555 [27AP]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 6968, Suspending Energy Imports From Russia Act, H1419 [9MR]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 7066, Russia and Belarus Financial Sanctions Act, H4838 [11MY]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 7108, Suspending Normal Trade Relations With Russia and Belarus Act, H3810 [17MR]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 7372, Protecting Semiconductor Supply Chain Materials from Authoritarians Act, H4553 [27AP]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 8351, Formula Act, H6664 [15JY]
Votes recorded by proxy on Jayapal amendment to H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, H939, H942 [3FE]
Votes recorded by proxy on Johnson of Texas amendment to H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, H936 [3FE]
Votes recorded by proxy on Levin of Michigan amendment to H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, H961 [4FE]
Votes recorded by proxy on Lofgren amendment to H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, H938 [3FE]
Votes recorded by proxy on McCaul motion to recommit H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, H962 [4FE]
Votes recorded by proxy on Perry amendment to H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, H943 [3FE]
Votes recorded by proxy on previous question to H. Res. 973, consideration of H.R. 6968, Suspending Energy Imports From Russia Act, H1393 [9MR]
Votes recorded by proxy on previous question to H. Res. 1289, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 4346, increase semiconductor manufacturing incentives and science, technology, research, and innovation investments, H7272 [28JY]
Votes recorded by proxy on S. 3580, Ocean Shipping Reform Act, H5468 [13JN]
Votes recorded by proxy on Senate amendment to H.R. 4346, increase semiconductor manufacturing incentives and science, technology, research, and innovation investments, H7387 [28JY]
Votes recorded by proxy on Senate amendment to H.R. 6968, Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act, H4421 [7AP]
Votes recorded by proxy on Senate amendment to H.R. 7108, Suspending Normal Trade Relations With Russia and Belarus Act, H4420 [7AP]
Votes recorded by proxy on Steel amendment to H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, H960 [4FE]
Votes recorded by proxy on Tlaib amendment to H.R. 8294, consolidated appropriations, H6899 [20JY]
Messages
Prohibiting Certain Imports and New Investments With Respect to Continued Russian Federation Efforts To Undermine the Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of Ukraine: President Biden, H1358 [8MR]
Prohibiting New Investments and Certain Services With Respect to Continued Russian Federation Aggression: President Biden, H4382 [6AP]
Motions
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4373), S1829 [29MR], S1964 [5AP]
Egypt: disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (S.J. Res. 35), S1093 [10MR]
Russia: prohibit importation of Russian energy products (H.R. 6968), H1402–H1405 [9MR]
Notices
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 5497, Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act, H4151 [4AP]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 6930, Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act, H4508 [26AP]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 7066, Russia and Belarus Financial Sanctions Act, H4792 [10MY]
Remarks in House
Agriculture: provide temporary waiver of countervailing and antidumping duties relative to fertilizer or fertilizer ingredients if domestic production or supply of merchandise is subject to those duties (H.R. 7010), H6710 [19JY]
Belarus: suspend normal trade relations treatment (H.R. 7014), E246 [9MR]
——— suspend normal trade relations treatment (H.R. 7108), H3753 [16MR], H3802–H3810 [17MR], H3846 [18MR]
——— suspend normal trade relations treatment (H.R. 7108), Senate amendment, H4414–H4417, H4422, H4427 [7AP]
——— suspend normal trade relations treatment (S. 3786), H1382 [9MR]
Biden, President: evaluation of administration relative to agriculture, H4582 [28AP], H5830 [23JN]
——— evaluation of administration relative to Cuba, E743 [15JY]
——— evaluation of administration relative to energy policy, H3785 [17MR]
Burma: authorize humanitarian assistance and civil society support, promote democracy and human rights, and impose targeted sanctions relative to human rights abuses, E1164 [17NO]
——— authorize humanitarian assistance and civil society support, promote democracy and human rights, and impose targeted sanctions relative to human rights abuses (H.R. 5497), H4203, H4204–H4212 [6AP]
Caribbean nations: reaffirm economic partnership and recognize need to strengthen trade and investment with U.S. (H. Res. 1047), H5550 [15JN]
——— reaffirm economic partnership and recognize need to strengthen trade and investment with U.S. (H. Res. 1168), H5949–H5951 [12JY]
Children and youth: provide for temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products (H.R. 8174), E652 [22JN]
——— provide for temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products (H.R. 8351), H6629–H6631, H6668 [15JY]
——— suspend temporarily rates of duty on imports of certain infant formula base powder used in manufacturing of infant formula in U.S. (H.R. 8982), H8264–H8267 [29SE]
China: lift tariffs imposed on Chinese imports, H7177 [27JY]
Congress: accomplishments of 117th Congress, H7697 [12AU]
Cuba: suspend prohibition on financing of agricultural sales to Cuba, H6893–H6895 [20JY]
Deficit: U.S. policy, H4867 [12MY]
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs, H337 [2FE], H1019 [8FE], H1336 [8MR], H3750 [16MR], H3976 [30MR], H4064–H4066 [31MR], H4158 [5AP], H4581 [28AP], H4804 [11MY], H5343 [8JN], H5553 [15JN], H5830 [23JN], H6911 [20JY], H7082 [26JY], H8013 [21SE], H8512 [16NO], H9695 [13DE], E634 [16JN], E770 [21JY]
——— support and incentivize domestic activities to address fertilizer shortages and deficiencies, diversify fertilizer sources, and reduce dependency on foreign sources for fertilizer, H5628 [16JN]
Dept. of Commerce: investigation into Chinese compliance with trade rules relative to solar components, H5005 [16MY]
Dept. of Energy: expedite and approve permits to export natural gas, H7793 [14SE]
——— prohibit export or sale of petroleum products from Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China (H.R. 8488), H7179–H7181 [27JY]
——— prohibit funding to drawdown and sell petroleum products from Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China, H6845 [19JY], H6927 [21JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish DHS Trade and Economic Security Council and Assistant Sec. for Trade and Economic Security (H.R. 4476), H4167, H4168–H4170 [5AP], E364 [6AP]
——— require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to make certain determinations in enforcing Jones Act (H.R. 9548), E1293 [14DE]
Dept. of Labor: extend trade adjustment assistance program, H817 [2FE]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations, H1408 [9MR]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4373), H1412 [9MR]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4373), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1531), H10063–H10074 [23DE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4373), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 52), H10076 [23DE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4373), Senate amendment, H10075 [23DE]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish Office of Foreign Assets Control Exchange to advance information sharing and facilitate sanctions administration and enforcement, H6583 [14JY]
Economy: address supply chain issues, H4975 [16MY]
——— invest in science, technology, research, and innovation to improve competitiveness of U.S. in global economy, H334, H340, H342, H346, H347, H348–H905, H911 [2FE], H922, H923, H925–H944 [3FE], H949, H950, H951–H963, H965, H966 [4FE], H982 [7FE], H1015, H1065 [8FE], H1078, H1089 [9FE], H1217, H1218, H1261 [2MR], H1298 [3MR], H3975, H4002 [30MR], H4022, H4046–H4053, H4055 [31MR], H4201 [6AP], H4581 [28AP], H4902 [12MY], H5195 [19MY], H5466 [13JN], H5492 [14JN], H5549 [15JN], H6942, H6943, H6944 [21JY], H7237 [27JY], H7259, H7263, H7264, H7265–H7387, H7400, H7402 [28JY], H7411 [29JY], E99, E100, E103, E107 [3FE], E112, E113, E114, E115 [4FE], E126 [8FE], E805 [29JY]
——— support continuation of foreign steel tariffs, H5471 [13JN]
EPA: control exports of electronic waste to ensure that such waste does not become source of counterfeit goods that may reenter U.S. military and civilian electronics supply chains, E113 [4FE]
Europe: 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, H1024 [8FE]
Executive Office of the President: establish semiconductor supply chain working group in response to Russian invasion of Ukraine and report to Congress on potential future disruptions (H.R. 7372), H4527–H4529 [27AP], E443 [29AP]
FDA: clarify reporting requirements for establishments within foreign country engaged in manufacture, preparation, propagation, compounding, or processing of active pharmaceutical ingredients, H827 [2FE]
Federal Maritime Commission: initiate rulemaking to further define prohibited practices by common carriers, marine terminal operators, and ocean transportation intermediaries, H5466 [13JN]
Financial institutions: ensure entities and persons owned or controlled by U.S. financial institutions comply with financial sanctions on Russia and Belarus to same extent as institution itself (H.R. 7066), H4748–H4750 [10MY]
Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins, H827 [2FE]
Foreign countries: require imposition of sanctions on foreign companies or individuals that have engaged in significant theft of trade secrets of U.S. persons (S. 1294), H10022–H10024 [22DE]
Foreign policy: recognize importance of relationship between U.S. and India, E568 [31MY], E580 [7JN]
Government regulations: facilitate administration and enforcement of antidumping and countervailing duty orders, H818 [2FE]
Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp.: call to appoint permanent administrator, H4184 [5AP]
Iowa: importance of manufacturing, H3977 [30MR]
Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (H. Res. 744), H8631–H8633, H8645 [29NO], H8696 [1DE]
——— re-entry of U.S. into Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, H3716 [15MR], H4017 [31MR]
Lumber industry: address rising costs of lumber by resolving softwood lumber trade issue with Canada, H221 [19JA], H1023 [8FE]
National objectives: importance of manufacturing, H4055 [31MR]
National Rice Month: observance, E1020 [4OC]
Native Americans: enhance protections of tangible cultural heritage (H.R. 2930), E49 [19JA]
NSF: measure economic impact of inflation on cost-of-living, U.S. workforce, U.S. international competitiveness, and rural and underserved communities, H933, H934 [3FE], E112 [4FE]
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: promote U.S. leadership in Indo-Pacific region and require report on long-term economic and trade relationship between U.S. and China (H.R. 6114), H818 [2FE]
Portugal: include in list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the U.S. as E–1 and E–2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by Portugal (H.R. 2571), H5343 [8JN]
Power resources: address shortage of urea as critical component of diesel exhaust fluid, H5451 [13JN], H5495 [14JN]
——— authorize Keystone XL Pipeline, H5722 [21JN]
——— authorize Keystone XL Pipeline, prohibit import of oil and natural gas from Russia, and reduce restrictions on export of oil and gas from U.S., H1359–H1364 [8MR]
——— national energy policy, E1294 [14DE]
——— prioritize U.S. energy independence, H1214 [2MR], H1324 [7MR], H1345 [8MR]
——— prohibit importation of petroleum products from Russia, establish ethanol tax credit and extend biodiesel and renewable diesel incentives, and amend ethanol waiver for Reid vapor pressure limitations (H.R. 7155), H8126 [28SE]
——— transition away from fossil fuel energy sources to clean and renewable energy in order to ensure energy security for U.S. and its allies, H3785 [17MR]
Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking: reauthorize (H.R. 5996), H4783 [10MY]
Qatar: anniversary of U.S. diplomatic relations, E507–E509 [16MY], E518 [17MY], E540 [19MY], E553 [24MY]
Russia: authorize confiscation of assets subject to U.S. jurisdiction of certain foreign persons and remit those assets to Ukraine (H.R. 6930), H4530–H4532, H4546 [27AP], E437 [29AP]
——— counter aggression against Ukraine and Eastern European allies, expedite U.S. security assistance to Ukraine, and impose sanctions relative to actions with respect to Ukraine (H.R. 6470), H1109 [9FE]
——— prohibit importation of petroleum and petroleum products from Russia, H1306 [7MR], H1346 [8MR]
——— prohibit importation of Russian energy products (H.R. 6968), H1358 [8MR], H1380, H1394–H1405, H1420 [9MR], E253 [15MR]
——— prohibit importation of Russian energy products (H.R. 6968), consideration (H. Res. 972), H1381–H1389 [9MR]
——— prohibit importation of Russian energy products (H.R. 6968), consideration (H. Res. 973), H1390–H1394 [9MR]
——— prohibit importation of Russian energy products (H.R. 6968), Senate amendment, H4414, H4418, H4419 [7AP]
——— prohibit importation of uranium from Russia (H.R. 7222), H6672 [15JY]
——— require strategy for international cooperation to counter Russian energy influence globally, E755 [19JY]
——— suspend normal trade relations treatment (H.R. 7014), E246 [9MR]
——— suspend normal trade relations treatment (H.R. 7108), H3753 [16MR], H3802–H3810 [17MR], H3846 [18MR]
——— suspend normal trade relations treatment (H.R. 7108), Senate amendment, H4414–H4417, H4422, H4427 [7AP]
——— suspend normal trade relations treatment (S. 3786), H1382 [9MR]
——— urge end to Black Sea blockade in Ukraine, H5178 [19MY]
——— withdraw normal trade relations treatment and apply certain Trade Act provisions to products (H.R. 6835), H1387 [9MR]
SBA: reauthorize State Trade Expansion Program (H.R. 8844), H8738–H8740 [5DE], H8773 [6DE], H8805 [7DE]
Shipping industry: update global ocean shipping industry regulations and establish reciprocal trade opportunities to help reduce trade imbalances with foreign countries, H931, H932 [3FE]
——— update global ocean shipping industry regulations and establish reciprocal trade opportunities to help reduce trade imbalances with foreign countries (S. 3580), H5430 [9JN], H5460–H5468 [13JN], H5882 [24JN]
Ships and vessels: reinstate certain laws relating to minimum tonnage of agricultural commodities and products (H.R. 9102), E1009 [30SE]
South Carolina: tribute to export sales, H4201 [6AP]
Syria: recognize anniversary of Syrian revolution against Bashar al-Assad, E305 [28MR]
——— require U.S. strategy to disrupt and dismantle Captagon trade and narcotics networks linked to regime of Bashar al-Assad, H9849 [14DE]
——— require U.S. strategy to disrupt and dismantle Captagon trade and narcotics networks linked to regime of Bashar al-Assad (H.R. 6265), H7906–H7908 [19SE], H7984 [20SE]
Tariff: consider effect of excess production capacity in nonmarket economy countries to determine threat of material injury to U.S. industry in countervailing duty and antidumping duty investigations (H.R. 6330), E38 [14JA]
——— exclude products from non-market economy countries and products that are subject to certain enforcement actions from privilege of de minimis treatment (H.R. 6412), E41 [18JA]
Taxation: impact of value-added tax on U.S. manufacturing and global competition, H4061 [31MR]
TransCanada Pipelines Ltd.: authorize Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 684), H210 [18JA]
Treaties and agreements: prohibit waiver of certain intellectual property rights unless authorized by statute, H944 [3FE]
Ukraine: expedite assistance, H1277 [3MR], H4422 [7AP], H4519 [27AP]
Uzbekistan: commemorate anniversary of diplomatic relations with U.S., and reaffirm importance of U.S.-Uzbekistan strategic partnership, E151 [15FE]
Remarks in Senate
Africa: support U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit as important opportunity to strengthen ties with African partners and build on areas of mutual interest (S. Res. 538), S2737 [26MY]
Animals: prohibit import, export, transport, sale, receipt, acquirement, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce of mink, S2317 [4MY]
Australia, New Zealand, U.S. Security Treaty (ANZUS Treaty): anniversary (S. Res. 341), S2737 [26MY]
Belarus: suspend normal trade relations treatment (H.R. 7108), S1230 [17MR], S1263, S1267 [21MR], S1274, S1275, S1283, S1284 [22MR], S1718, S1720–S1723, S1725 [23MR], S1758, S1762–S1767, S1786 [24MR], S1793 [28MR], S2051, S2052 [6AP], S2058, S2060 [7AP]
——— suspend normal trade relations treatment (H.R. 7108), unanimous-consent request, S1721, S1722 [23MR], S1763, S1764 [24MR]
——— suspend normal trade relations treatment (S. 3786), S1075 [10MR]
Biden, President: evaluation of administration relative to energy policy, S1008, S1009 [7MR]
——— evaluation of administration relative to Iran, S1826 [29MR]
——— evaluation of administration relative to Russian invasion of Ukraine, S1283, S1284 [22MR], S1724, S1736 [23MR]
Burma: authorize humanitarian assistance and civil society support, promote democracy and human rights, and impose targeted sanctions relative to human rights abuses (H.R. 5497), S7235 [15DE]
——— authorize humanitarian assistance and civil society support, promote democracy and human rights, and impose targeted sanctions relative to human rights abuses (S. 2937), S402 [31JA]
Business and industry: impact of tariffs, S9722–S9724 [21DE]
Children and youth: provide for temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products (H.R. 8351), S3593, S3594 [21JY]
——— suspend temporarily rates of duty on imports of certain infant formula base powder used in manufacturing of infant formula in U.S. (H.R. 8982), S5524 [29SE]
——— suspend temporarily rates of duty on imports of certain infant formula base powder used in manufacturing of infant formula in U.S. (H.R. 8982), unanimous-consent agreement, S5513 [29SE]
——— temporarily allow importation of infant formula free of duty and free of quantitative limitation (S. 4262), S2611 [19MY]
——— temporarily allow importation of infant formula free of duty and free of quantitative limitation (S. 4262), unanimous-consent request, S2611 [19MY]
China: address certain political, economic, and human rights issues, S17 [4JA], S403–S405 [31JA]
——— establish exclusion process for tariffs imposed on Chinese imports, S2240 [2MY], S2324 [4MY]
——— impose sanctions and other measures in response to failure to allow investigation into origins of coronavirus at suspect laboratories in Wuhan (S. 3463), S120 [10JA], S272 [18JA]
——— impose sanctions if China initiates military invasion of Taiwan (S. 3526), S371–S373 [20JA], S2350 [5MY], S7274–S7277 [19DE]
——— prohibit exports of crude and refined oil and certain petroleum products to China (S. 4407), S3257 [13JY]
——— recognize as greatest foreign threat to U.S. peace, security, and stability, S3887 [3AU]
——— support to Russia relative to its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, S2302 [4MY]
——— treatment as ‘‘developing nation’’, S4896, S4897 [21SE]
——— U.S. policy, S530, S533 [7FE]
Commission on Combating Synthetic Opioid Trafficking: implement recommendations, S686 [15FE]
Congress: accomplishments of 117th Congress, S4005, S4006 [4AU], S4051 [6AU], S4417 [6SE], S4959–S4961 [22SE], S5116 [28SE]
CPSC: prohibit manufacture for sale, offer for sale, distribution in commerce, or importation into the U.S. of any crib bumpers for infants (S. 1259), S1753 [23MR]
——— prohibit manufacture for sale, offer for sale, distribution in commerce, or importation into the U.S. of any crib bumpers or inclined sleepers for infants (H.R. 3182), S2291 [3MY]
Crime: express that transnational criminal organizations, including illicit economies, illicit trade, and trade-based money laundering, threaten national interests and national security of U.S. and its allies (S. Res. 874), S7305 [19DE]
Cuba: impose sanctions on foreign persons that engage in certain transactions relative to Cuba and impose sanctions relative to human rights abuse and corruption in Cuba (S. 2990), S3328 [18JY]
——— recognize anniversary of trade embargo and call for review of U.S. policy, S537 [7FE]
Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs, S1882 [31MR], S2202–S2204 [28AP]
Dept. of Commerce: investigation into Chinese compliance with trade rules relative to solar components, S2641–S2643, S2645 [24MY], S2779 [6JN]
Dept. of Energy: prohibit export of crude oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China, S4191 [6AU]
——— prohibit export of crude oil to certain countries as condition of sale at auction of any crude oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve (S. 4515), S3721–S3724 [27JY]
——— prohibit export of crude oil to certain countries as condition of sale at auction of any crude oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve (S. 4515), unanimous-consent request, S3722, S3723 [27JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: require pilot program on participation of non-asset-based third-party logistics providers in U.S. Customs and Border Protection Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Program (S. 2322), S2736, S2737 [26MY]
——— require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to regularly review and update policies and manuals related to inspections at ports of entry (S. 4460), S7188 [14DE]
Dept. of Justice: transfer proceeds of certain forfeited property to remediate harms of Russian aggression towards Ukraine, S10072 [22DE]
Dept. of State: establish Baltic Security and Economic Enhancement Initiative (S. 3950), S1833 [29MR]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations, S405 [31JA]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4373), S1752 [23MR], S1784 [24MR], S10098 [22DE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4373), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 52), S10098 [22DE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4373), motion to proceed, S1793 [28MR], S1812, S1829 [29MR], S1843–S1845 [30MR], S1876, S1886 [31MR], S1949, S1964, S1965 [5AP], S2024 [6AP]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4373), unanimous-consent agreement, S1886 [31MR]
Dept. of the Treasury: terminate license authorizing financial transactions relative to importation of Russian energy products and apply certain sanctions to Russian financial institutions, S3026 [21JN]
Diseases and disorders: prohibit use of Federal funds to purchase at-home tests for coronavirus imported from, or manufactured in, China (S. 3565), S482 [2FE]
——— prohibit use of Federal funds to purchase at-home tests for coronavirus imported from, or manufactured in, China (S. 3565), unanimous-consent request, S482, S483 [2FE]
Economy: address supply chain issues, S2645 [24MY]
——— ensure trade is conducted consistent with American values, ensure resiliency in critical supply chains, improve administration, transparency, and oversight of trade programs and agencies, and promote American competitiveness, S483 [2FE]
——— invest in science, technology, research, and innovation to improve competitiveness of U.S. in global economy, S503, S513 [3FE], S530, S533 [7FE], S564 [8FE], S770 [17FE], S1036 [8MR], S1237 [17MR], S1262 [21MR], S1274, S1279, S1280 [22MR], S1719, S1733, S1734, S1739–S1741, S1747 [23MR], S1758, S1761, S1767–S1769 [24MR], S1789, S1793, S1798, S1799 [28MR], S1812, S1827 [29MR], S2002–S2004, S2031–S2033 [6AP], S2103–S2105 [7AP], S2118, S2119 [25AP], S2197 [27AP], S2201, S2205 [28AP], S2240 [2MY], S2255 [3MY], S2312–S2326 [4MY], S2347 [5MY], S2466 [12MY], S3194 [11JY], S3253 [13JY], S3343, S3347, S3350–S3357, S3360–S3362 [19JY], S3505, S3510, S3513, S3527, S3529 [20JY], S3582, S3588, S3598–S3600 [21JY], S3619, S3624–S3628 [25JY], S3661–S3665, S3668–S3669, S3674–S3679, S3685–S3689 [26JY], S3707, S3710–S3716, S3720, S3728–S3731 [27JY], S3768–S3770 [28JY], S6972 [6DE]
Egypt: disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (S.J. Res. 35), motion to discharge, S1093–S1095 [10MR]
——— disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (S.J. Res. 35), unanimous-consent agreement, S1089 [10MR]
——— disapprove sale of certain defense articles and services (S.J. Res. 36), S1095 [10MR]
Europe: reduce reliance on Russian energy resources through energy security cooperation, S2122 [25AP], S2808 [7JN]
——— reduce reliance on Russian energy resources through energy security cooperation, expediting U.S. natural gas exports and impose sanctions on development of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline (S. 819), unanimous-consent request, S860, S861 [1MR]
——— reduce reliance on Russian energy resources through energy security cooperation and expediting U.S. natural gas exports, S2267 [3MY], S2378 [9MY], S2538 [17MY]
——— 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. 819), S434 [1FE], S860, S861 [1MR]
Eximbank: reform, S1845 [30MR]
Families and domestic relations: suspend duties and other restrictions on importation of infant formula to address shortage in U.S. and allow WIC program recipients to purchase formula from any producer (S. 4261), S2609, S2628, S2629, S2630 [19MY], S3061–S3064 [22JN], S3108 [23JN]
——— suspend duties and other restrictions on importation of infant formula to address shortage in U.S. and allow WIC program recipients to purchase formula from any producer (S. 4261), unanimous-consent request, S3062–S3064 [22JN]
——— suspend duties and restrictions on importation of infant formula to address shortage in U.S. and allow WIC program recipients to purchase formula from any producer (S. 4261), unanimous-consent request, S2610 [19MY]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit contracts with, or provisions of funds to, certain entities labeled by Dept. of Defense as Chinese government military contractors, S6810 [28NO]
——— prohibit contracts with, or provisions of funds to, companies doing business with Chinese semiconductor manufacturers, S6920 [1DE], S7171 [14DE]
Food: prohibit importation of seafood and seafood products from Russia (S. 3614), S768, S769 [17FE]
——— prohibit importation of seafood and seafood products from Russia (S. 3614), unanimous-consent request, S769 [17FE]
Foreign countries: require imposition of sanctions on foreign companies or individuals that have engaged in significant theft of trade secrets of U.S. persons, S3687 [26JY]
——— require imposition of sanctions on foreign companies or individuals that have engaged in significant theft of trade secrets of U.S. persons (S. 1294), S9610 [20DE]
Foreign policy: revitalize and reassert U.S. leadership, investment, and engagement in Indo-Pacific region and globally, S2567–S2569 [18MY]
Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act: clarify definition of gross violation of human rights relative to imposition of sanctions, S1763, S1764 [24MR]
Human rights: modify foreign persons subject to, and remove sunset for, imposition of sanctions for gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (S. 93), S1722, S1723 [23MR]
Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (S. Res. 183), S7805, S7806 [20DE]
——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (S. Res. 183), unanimous-consent request, S7805, S7806 [20DE]
——— condition negotiations with Iran relative to its nuclear program on addressing destabilizing activities and retaining certain terrorism sanctions, S2321 [4MY]
——— impose strict conditions on lifting of sanctions (S. 1950), S4899–S4901 [21SE]
——— impose strict conditions on lifting of sanctions (S. 1950), unanimous-consent request, S4900, S4901 [21SE]
——— re-entry of U.S. into Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, S456–S461 [1FE], S1001 [7MR], S1027 [8MR], S1138 [14MR], S1158 [15MR], S1900 [31MR], S2740 [26MY]
Mexico: address violations of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) energy sector provisions, S2323 [4MY]
——— address violations of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) provisions, S2481 [12MY]
——— anniversary of diplomatic relations with U.S., S7177 [14DE]
Monopolies: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (S. 977), S930 [2MR]
Native Americans: enhance protections of tangible cultural heritage (H.R. 2930), S6847, S6848 [29NO]
Natural gas: impose sanctions relative to Nord Stream 2 pipeline and apply congressional review to removal of such sanctions, S510 [3FE]
——— impose sanctions relative to Nord Stream 2 pipeline and apply congressional review to removal of such sanctions (S. 3436), S107 [10JA], S146 [11JA], S198–S201, S203–S205, S208–S211, S213–S218 [13JA], S2570, S2573 [18MY]
——— reinstate sanctions relative to Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline, S12 [4JA]
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: establish Inspector General, S2314 [4MY]
Ohio: importance of manufacturing, S2240 [2MY]
Petroleum: impact of removal of restrictions on export of crude oil from U.S., S974 [3MR]
Power resources: prioritize U.S. energy independence (S. 3714), S929 [2MR]
——— prohibit efforts to weaken U.S. energy security, hinder development of all-of-the-above energy portfolio, and direct funds to foreign entities for international climate objectives, S2319 [4MY]
——— prohibit funding for clean and renewable energy programs which lead to inflation and increased energy prices, S2315 [4MY]
——— reduce reliance on Russian energy resources by expediting U.S. natural gas exports, financing solar panels in North Africa, and establishing Operation Warp Speed for energy, S1142–S1144 [14MR]
——— reinstate ban on export of coal, crude oil, and natural gas produced in U.S. (S. 1415), S3722–S3724 [27JY]
——— reinstate ban on export of coal, crude oil, and natural gas produced in U.S. (S. 1415), unanimous-consent request, S3722 [27JY]
——— transition away from fossil fuel energy sources to clean and renewable energy in order to ensure energy security for U.S. and its allies, S973–S975 [3MR], S1726 [23MR], S1765–S1767 [24MR]
Russia: authorize confiscation of property of certain Russian persons subject to U.S. sanctions and use of that property for benefit of people of Ukraine, S1267 [21MR]
——— block property of Russian state-owned entities (S. 3732), S929 [2MR]
——— counter aggression against Ukraine and Eastern European allies, expedite U.S. security assistance to Ukraine, and impose sanctions relative to actions with respect to Ukraine, S430–S433 [1FE], S1209, S1210, S1212 [16MR]
——— counter aggression against Ukraine and Eastern European allies, expedite U.S. security assistance to Ukraine, and impose sanctions relative to actions with respect to Ukraine (S. 3488), S193 [12JA], S198–S201, S204, S215–S218 [13JA], S273 [18JA]
——— counter aggression against Ukraine and Eastern European allies, expedite U.S. security assistance to Ukraine, and impose sanctions relative to actions with respect to Ukraine (S. 3652), S856–S860 [1MR], S929 [2MR]
——— counter aggression against Ukraine and Eastern European allies, expedite U.S. security assistance to Ukraine, and impose sanctions relative to actions with respect to Ukraine (S. 3652), unanimous-consent request, S858, S859 [1MR]
——— impose additional sanctions if Russia infringes on territorial integrity of Ukraine, S633–S636 [10FE], S668–S671 [14FE], S689–S691 [15FE], S725 [16FE], S765–S767 [17FE]
——— impose sanctions in response to invasion of Ukraine and confiscate assets and remit those assets to legitimate Government of Ukraine (S. 3723), S896 [1MR], S921 [2MR]
——— impose sanctions relative to sale, supply, or transfer of gold to or from Russia (S. 5232), S7102 [12DE]
——— prohibit importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, and coal from Russia, S1078 [10MR]
——— prohibit importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, and coal from Russia (S. 3757), S999 [3MR], S1014 [7MR]
——— prohibit importation of crude oil and petroleum products from Russia and impose sanctions on persons involved in such importation who have engaged in corruption or are responsible for human rights abuses, S1268 [21MR], S1275 [22MR]
——— prohibit importation of crude oil and petroleum products from Russia and impose sanctions on persons involved in such importation who have engaged in corruption or are responsible for human rights abuses (S. 3754), S973 [3MR]
——— prohibit importation of petroleum and petroleum products from Russia (S. 3718), S929 [2MR], S972 [3MR], S1007 [7MR]
——— prohibit importation of Russian energy products (H.R. 6968), S1036–S1039, S1045 [8MR], S1071, S1075 [10MR], S1282 [22MR], S1762, S1765–S1767, S1786 [24MR], S1793 [28MR], S2052 [6AP], S2058, S2060 [7AP]
——— prohibit importation of Russian energy products (H.R. 6968), unanimous-consent request, S1763, S1764 [24MR]
——— prohibit importation of uranium from Russia (S. 3856), S1820 [29MR]
——— prohibit U.S. persons from engaging in transactions with foreign persons that purchase or transact in gold from Russia, S7171 [14DE]
——— prohibit U.S. persons from engaging in transactions with foreign persons that purchase or transact in gold from Russia (S. 3771), S1018 [7MR], S1824 [29MR], S1925 [4AP]
——— suspend normal trade relations treatment (H.R. 7108), S1230 [17MR], S1263, S1267 [21MR], S1274, S1275, S1283, S1284 [22MR], S1718, S1720–S1723, S1725 [23MR], S1758, S1762–S1767, S1786 [24MR], S1793 [28MR], S2051, S2052 [6AP], S2058, S2060 [7AP]
——— suspend normal trade relations treatment (H.R. 7108), unanimous-consent request, S1721, S1722 [23MR], S1763, S1764 [24MR]
——— suspend normal trade relations treatment (S. 3786), S1075 [10MR]
——— urge end to Black Sea blockade in Ukraine, S3631 [25JY]
——— withdraw normal trade relations treatment and apply certain Trade Act provisions to products (S. 3717), S896 [1MR], S921 [2MR], S1725 [23MR], S1765 [24MR]
Shipping industry: update global ocean shipping industry regulations and establish reciprocal trade opportunities to help reduce trade imbalances with foreign countries (S. 3580), S584 [9FE], S760 [17FE], S1734, S1735 [23MR], S1843 [30MR], S1876, S1887–S1891, S1896–S1899 [31MR], S1922 [4AP], S2375 [9MY], S2876 [9JN], S2900 [13JN], S2920, S2924 [14JN], S2984 [16JN]
Solar energy: repeal increases in duties and tariff-rate quota on certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and establish and carry out program to support and incentivize U.S. manufacturing of solar energy components (S. 3680), S2641 [24MY]
South Sudan: maintain U.N. arms embargo until conditions for peace, stability, democracy, and development exist (S. Res. 473), S2460 [11MY]
Tariff: require congressional approval before President can adjust imports in interest of national security (S. 2934), S9724 [21DE]
Taxation: impose carbon border adjustment on energy intensive imports and incentivize decarbonization of domestic manufacturing (S. 4355), S3065 [22JN]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection: enhance authority to share information on merchandise suspected of violating intellectual property rights with rights holders and other interested parties, S480 [2FE]
Ukraine: provide for conveyance of seized Russian assets to people of Ukraine, S2483–S2486 [12MY]
——— provide for use of seized Russian assets to provide support to citizens of Ukraine made refugees due to illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia (S. 3936), S2122 [25AP], S2267 [3MY]
United Kingdom: express that the President should work with United Kingdom to prepare for future free trade agreement with the U.S. (S. Res. 134), S2698, S2699 [25MY]
Reports filed
Australia, New Zealand, U.S. Security Treaty (ANZUS Treaty) Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 341), S2663 [24MY]
Cambodia Democracy and Human Rights Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3052), S3609 [21JY]
Combating Human Rights Abuses Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 4101), S7251 [15DE]
Consideration of H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 900) (H. Rept. 117–241), H916 [2FE]
Consideration of H.R. 6968, Suspending Energy Imports From Russia Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 972) (H. Rept. 117–261), H1421 [9MR]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 973) (H. Rept. 117–269), H1421 [9MR]
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4346, Increase Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives and Science, Technology, Research, and Innovation Investments: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1289) (H. Rept. 117–445), H7254 [27JY]
Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Pilot Program Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6826) (H. Rept. 117–338), H5213 [24MY]
——— Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2322) (S. Rept. 117–99), S2189 [27AP]
Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 8282) (H. Rept. 117–401), H5929 [1JY]
DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 4243) (S. Rept. 117–208), S6778 [17NO]
——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4476) (H. Rept. 117–239), H329 [1FE]
Eradicating Narcotic Drugs and Formulating Effective New Tools To Address National Yearly Losses of Life (END FENTANYL) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 4460) (S. Rept. 117–193), S6667 [14NO]
Illegal Fishing and Forced Labor Prevention Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3075) (H. Rept. 117–674), H10546 [30DE]
International Nuclear Energy Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 4064), S7030 [7DE]
Maintain U.N. Arms Embargo Until Conditions for Peace, Stability, Democracy, and Development Exist in South Sudan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 473), S1936 [4AP]
Network Equipment Transparency (NET) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3692), S9625 [20DE]
No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels (NOPEC) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 977), S6667 [14NO]
Ocean Shipping Reform Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3580), S1772 [24MR]
Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3211), S2939 [14JN]
Request President To Transmit Information to House Relative to Waiver of Commitments Under Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Res. 1285) (H. Rept. 117–520), H8220 [28SE]
Rewards for Justice Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1036), S3609 [21JY]
Russia and Belarus Financial Sanctions Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 7066) (H. Rept. 117–319), H4795 [10MY]
Safe Cribs Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1259) (S. Rept. 117–62), S441 [1FE]
STEP Improvement Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 8844) (H. Rept. 117–542), H8394 [14OC]
Support U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit as Important Opportunity To Strengthen Ties With African Partners and Build on Areas of Mutual Interest: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 538), S2663 [24MY]
U.S.-Ecuador Partnership Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3591), S1936 [4AP]
Texts of
H. Res. 744, condemn Iranian persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, H8631 [29NO], H8698 [1DE]
H. Res. 972, consideration of H.R. 6968, Suspending Energy Imports From Russia Act, H1381 [9MR]
H. Res. 973, consideration of H.R. 6968, Suspending Energy Imports From Russia Act, H1390 [9MR]
H. Res. 1168, reaffirm economic partnership with Caribbean nations and recognize need to strengthen trade and investment with U.S., H5949 [12JY]
H. Res. 1289, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 4346, increase semiconductor manufacturing incentives and science, technology, research, and innovation investments, H7265 [28JY]
H.R. 4346, increase semiconductor manufacturing incentives and science, technology, research, and innovation investments, H7273–H7374 [28JY]
H.R. 4476, DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act, H4168 [5AP]
H.R. 5497, Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act, H4204–H4209 [6AP]
H.R. 6265, Countering Assad’s Proliferation Trafficking and Garnering of Narcotics (CAPTAGON) Act, H7906 [19SE], H7985 [20SE]
H.R. 6930, Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act, H4530 [27AP]
H.R. 6968, Suspending Energy Imports From Russia Act, H1394–H1396 [9MR]
H.R. 7066, Russia and Belarus Financial Sanctions Act, H4748 [10MY]
H.R. 7372, Protecting Semiconductor Supply Chain Materials from Authoritarians Act, H4527 [27AP]
H.R. 8351, Formula Act, H6629 [15JY]
H.R. 8844, STEP Improvement Act, H8738 [5DE], H8773 [6DE]
H.R. 8982, Bulk Infant Formula to Retail Shelves Act, H8265 [29SE]
S. 1259, Safe Cribs Act, S1753 [23MR]
S. 1294, Protecting American Intellectual Property Act, H10022 [22DE]
S. 3580, Ocean Shipping Reform Act, H5460–H5464 [13JN]
S. 3771, Stop Russian Government and Oligarchs From Limiting Democracy (Stop Russian GOLD) Act, S1018 [7MR]
S. 4460, Eradicating Narcotic Drugs and Formulating Effective New Tools To Address National Yearly Losses of Life (END FENTANYL) Act, S7188 [14DE]
S. 5232, Stop Russian Government and Oligarchs From Limiting Democracy (Stop Russian GOLD) Act, S7102 [12DE]
S. Res. 134, express that the President should work with United Kingdom to prepare for future free trade agreement with the U.S., S2699 [25MY]
S. Res. 538, support U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit as important opportunity to strengthen ties with African partners and build on areas of mutual interest, S1062 [8MR]
S. Res. 558, set certain conditions for economic relationship with Russia to return to status before invasion of Ukraine, S1805 [28MR]
S. Res. 610, express that transnational criminal organizations, including illicit economies, illicit trade, and trade-based money laundering, threaten national interests and national security of U.S. and its allies, S2279 [3MY]
S. Res. 661, promote reshoring, nearshoring, and stronger economic relations with Latin America and Caribbean countries, S2815 [7JN]
S. Res. 704, express concern about economic and security conditions in Mexico and reaffirm interest in mutually beneficial relations based on shared interests on security, economic prosperity, and democratic values, S3274 [13JY]
S. Res. 727, negotiate strong, inclusive, and forward-looking agreements on digital economy and trade with like-minded countries as part of broader trade and economic strategy, S3785 [28JY]
S. Res. 874, express that transnational criminal organizations, including illicit economies, illicit trade, and trade-based money laundering, threaten national interests and national security of U.S. and its allies, S7312 [19DE]