PEACE

Addresses

Joint Meeting of Congress: Isaac Herzog, President of Israel, H3704–H3707 [19JY]

Articles and editorials

Lourdes Leads, H6031 [30NO]

Bills and resolutions

Abraham Accords: encourage further deepening and broadening on occassion of third anniversary of signing to continue building bridges towards lasting peace (see H. Res. 701), H4408 [19SE]

——— expand and strengthen to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for citizens of those countries (see H. Res. 311), H1909 [20AP]

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): support centrality in Indo-Pacific Region (see S. Res. 141), S1091 [30MR]

——— treat as international organization for purposes of International Organizations Immunities Act (see S. 682), S669 [7MR] (see H.R. 406), H248 [20JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: limit funding for Food for Peace Title II Grants (see H.R. 2292), H1637 [29MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: engage in cybersecurity cooperation with Abraham Accords countries (see S. 1777), S1843 [31MY]

Dept. of Peacebuilding: establish (see H.R. 1111), H864 [21FE]

Dept. of State: establish position of Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords (see H.R. 1268), H970 [28FE] (see H.R. 3099), H2135 [5MY]

——— limit funding for contributions for international peacekeeping activities (see H.R. 2311), H1638 [29MR]

——— limit funding for peacekeeping operations (see H.R. 2353), H1639 [29MR]

Foreign policy: end U.S. military and financial aid to Ukraine and urge all combatants to reach peace agreement (see H. Res. 113), H826 [9FE]

——— establish comprehensive, long-term U.S. strategy and policy for Pacific Islands (see H.R. 4538), H3204 [11JY]

——— provide for imposition of sanctions relative to foreign persons undermining Dayton Peace Agreement or threatening security of Bosnia and Herzegovina (see H.R. 4723), H3700 [18JY]

——— repeal joint resolution to promote peace and stability in Middle East (see H.R. 4445), H3159 [30JN]

——— support inclusive and meaningful participation of youth in peace building and conflict prevention, management, and resolution, as well as post-conflict relief and recovery efforts (see H.R. 5024), H4139 [27JY] (see H.R. 5851), H4909 [29SE]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 119), S933 [23MR] (see H. Res. 251), H1438 [24MR]

International relations: expand and strengthen Abraham Accords and Negev Forum (see S. 2413), S3458 [20JY]

Israel: modify and extend certain authorities relating to cooperation with U.S. and expand and strengthen Abraham Accords (see H.R. 3792), H2712 [1JN]

John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship: establish to fund international internships and research placements for early- to mid-career professionals to study nonviolent movements to establish and protect civil rights around world (see S. 1945), S2071 [13JN] (see H.R. 1150), H866 [21FE]

Korean Americans: call on U.S. and North Korea to reunite divided families by exchanging information, using registries, and working with South Korea to include U.S. citizens in video reunions (see H. Res. 126), H840 [14FE]

Korean Peninsula: review current restrictions on travel to North Korea and call for formal end to Korean War (see H.R. 1369), H1113 [3MR]

Middle East: affirm state of Palestine’s right to exist and to become nation-state, recognize two-state solution as only solution to secure lasting regional peace, and reject calls for Palestine’s destruction (see H. Res. 902), H6080 [1DE]

——— prohibit any direct or indirect funding to Gaza territory until President can certify funding will not benefit terrorist organizations (see S. 489), S456 [16FE] (see H.R. 5996), H5032 [19OC]

Northern Ireland: anniversary of signing of Belfast/Good Friday Agreement (see S. Res. 157), S1092 [30MR] (see H. Res. 43), H243 [17JA]

——— call for restoration of power sharing set out in Good Friday Agreement (see H. Res. 586), H3575 [13JY] (see H. Res. 596), H3640 [17JY]

——— support full implementation of Belfast/Good Friday Agreement and express hope for continued success of peace process on anniversary of Belfast/Good Friday Agreement (see H. Res. 33), H234 [12JA]

Peace Month: designate (see H. Res. 721), H4457 [21SE]

Special days and holidays: recognize international days of peace, coexistence, and cooperation (see H. Con. Res. 81), H6998 [19DE]

Sri Lanka: support peaceful, democratic, and economic aspirations of people (see S. Res. 493), S5919 [12DE]

Sudan: condemn hostilities and stand with people of Sudan in their calls for peace and their democratic aspirations (see S. Con. Res. 24), S6057 [19DE]

Taiwan: importance of unified transatlantic role in deterring Chinese Communist Party from disrupting peace and stability in Taiwan Strait (see H. Res. 352), H2126 [2MY]

Thailand: urge government to protect and uphold democracy, human rights, rule of law, freedom of peaceful assembly, and freedom of expression (see S. Res. 114), S826 [16MR] (see H. Res. 369), H2136 [5MY]

U.N.: repeal cap on U.S. contributions to peacekeeping operations (see H.R. 4169), H2957 [15JN]

U.S. Institute of Peace: limit funding (see H.R. 2319), H1638 [29MR]

Yemen: terminate national emergency relative to blocking property of persons threatening peace, security, or stability of Yemen (see H.J. Res. 74), H2958 [15JN]

Letters

Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act: several Representatives, E555 [13JN]

Poems

‘‘Jerusalem’s Golden Silence,’’ Israel Zoberman, E834 [12SE]

Remarks in House

Abraham Accords: expand and strengthen to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for citizens of those countries, H4275 [13SE]

——— expand and strengthen to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for citizens of those countries (H. Res. 311), H1929–H1931 [25AP], H2890 [14JN], E362 [26AP], E367, E372 [27AP], E552 [13JN]

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): treat as international organization for purposes of International Organizations Immunities Act (H.R. 406), H1313, H1314 [22MR], E246 [23MR]

Biden, President: evaluation of administration relative to Russian invasion of Ukraine, H664 [2FE]

Cambodia: anniversary of Paris Peace Agreements, E1008 [24OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: implement women, peace, and security initiatives to promote inclusion of women in conflict resolution efforts and peacebuilding institutions funding, H4645 [27SE]

Dept. of State: establish position of Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords (H.R. 3099), H2800–H2803 [12JN], E555 [13JN]

District of Columbia: tribute to March for Israel, H5881 [15NO]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Student Peace Award of Fairfax County recipients, E308 [13AP]

Foreign policy: urge all combatants to end conflict in Ukraine and reach peace agreement, H3630 [17JY], H4852 [28SE]

International World Peace Rose Gardens (organization): tribute, E405 [5MY]

Lourdes University: tribute to Courage Conversations Town Hall series to promote dialogue on and understanding of Israeli-Palestinian conflict, H6031 [30NO]

Middle East: affirm state of Palestine’s right to exist and to become nation-state, recognize two-state solution as only solution to secure lasting regional peace, and reject calls for Palestine’s destruction (H. Res. 902), H6068, H6071 [1DE], H6151 [6DE], H6842 [12DE]

——— recognize value of Palestinian and Israeli lives and urge efforts to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict, H157 [11JA], H5648 [8NO]

Northern Ireland: anniversary of signing of Belfast/Good Friday Agreement, H194 [11JA], H1534 [29MR]

Sudan: urge immediate cease fire and diplomatic efforts to resolve conflict, H2042 [26AP]

U.S. Institute of Peace: funding, H4759 [28SE]

Vacaville, CA: tribute to Vacaville People’s Forum Martin Luther King, Jr., Peace in the Park Parade, E141 [24FE]

Yemen: terminate national emergency relative to blocking property of persons threatening peace, security, or stability of Yemen (H.J. Res. 74), H3664–H3666 [18JY]

——— terminate national emergency relative to blocking property of persons threatening peace, security, or stability of Yemen (H.J. Res. 74), unanimous-consent agreement, H3572 [13JY]

Remarks in Senate

Greece: independence anniversary (S. Res. 119), S1543 [4MY]

Israel: condition U.S. assistance on ending indiscriminate bombing of Gaza, guaranteeing displaced Palestinians the right to return home, banning reoccupation and blockade of Gaza, and committing to peace talks for two-state solution, S5678 [29NO]

Middle East: continue progress toward negotiated two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict, S5133 [24OC]

——— prohibit any direct or indirect funding to Gaza territory until President can certify funding will not benefit terrorist organizations (S. 489), S5072–S5075 [18OC]

——— prohibit any direct or indirect funding to Gaza territory until President can certify funding will not benefit terrorist organizations (S. 489), unanimous-consent request, S5074, S5075 [18OC]

——— recognize value of Palestinian and Israeli lives and urge efforts to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict, S5175 [25OC], S5272–S5274 [1NO], S5387, S5388 [7NO], S5532 [15NO], S6034 [19DE]

Northern Ireland: anniversary of signing of Belfast/Good Friday Agreement (S. Res. 157), S1528 [4MY], S1572 [9MY]

Reports filed

Belfast/Good Friday Agreement Signing Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 157), S1503 [3MY]

Greece Independence Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 119), S1503 [3MY]

Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed To Enhance Relations (PARTNER) With ASEAN Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 682), S1533 [4MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 311, expand and strengthen Abraham Accords to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for citizens of those countries, H1929 [25AP]

H.J. Res. 74, terminate national emergency relative to blocking property of persons threatening peace, security, or stability of Yemen, H3664 [18JY]

H.R. 406, Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed To Enhance Relations (PARTNER) With ASEAN Act, H1313 [22MR]

H.R. 3099, Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act, H2800 [12JN]

S. Con. Res. 24, condemn hostilities and stand with people of Sudan in their calls for peace and their democratic aspirations, S6060 [19DE]

S. Res. 114, urge government of Thailand to protect and uphold democracy, human rights, rule of law, freedom of peaceful assembly, and freedom of expression, S833 [16MR]

S. Res. 119, Greece independence anniversary, S935 [23MR]

S. Res. 141, support Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) centrality in Indo-Pacific Region, S1097 [30MR]

S. Res. 157, Belfast/Good Friday Agreement signing anniversary, S1107 [30MR]

S. Res. 493, express support of peaceful, democratic, and economic aspirations of people of Sri Lanka, S5922 [12DE]