DEMOCRACY

Addresses

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

——— Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, H3096–H3098 [22JN]

——— Yoon Suk Yeol, President of Republic of Korea, H2053–H2056 [27AP]

Amendments

Asia: recognize vital importance of Mekong River to Southeast Asia and role of Mekong-U.S. Partnership in supporting prosperity in region (S. Res. 126), S5363, S5365 [6NO]

District of Columbia: disapprove action of District of Columbia Council in approving Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act (H.J. Res. 24), consideration (H. Res. 97), H727 [7FE]

Russia: condemn unjust and arbitrary detention of opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who has stood up in defense of democracy, rule of law, and free and fair elections (S. Con. Res. 7), S5332, S5344 [2NO]

Analyses

Poll of Election Officials Shows High Turnover Amid Safety Threats and Political Interference: Brennan Center for Justice, H5487 [7NO]

Appointments

Congressional-Executive Commission on China, H1716 [10AP]

House Democracy Partnership, H871 [24FE], H1283 [14MR], H1716 [10AP]

Articles and editorials

‘All Things Being Equal Test’ Part II—Blatant Racism in the Tennessee House, H1747 [17AP]

Jan. 6 Panel Names Six House GOP Lawmakers Who Asked for Pardons, H132 [10JA]

Bills and resolutions

Alliance for Development in Democracy: recognize formation and urge deeper ties with member countries (see S. Res. 357), S4655 [21SE]

American Samoa: restore ability to approve amendments to territorial constitution (see H.R. 6062), H5104 [25OC]

Asia: recognize vital importance of Mekong River to Southeast Asia and role of Mekong-U.S. Partnership in supporting prosperity in region (see S. Res. 126), S999 [28MR]

Belarus: condemn political repression by Lukashenka regime, call for release of political prisoners, and promote free and fair elections (see H. Res. 441), H2596 [24MY]

Belarus Democracy Act: reauthorize (see S. 3395), S5749 [5DE]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 265), S2225 [22JN]

Brazil: condemn undemocratic attacks on government institutions and support free will of Brazilian people as expressed in recent presidential election (see H. Res. 106), H781 [8FE]

——— condemn violent insurrection and express U.S. solidarity with people of Brazil and support for safeguarding democratic institutions (see S. Res. 32), S231 [2FE]

Burma: call for U.N. Security Council to impose arms embargo against military (see H. Res. 85), H628 [1FE]

——— condemn military coup and detention of civilian leaders, call for immediate and unconditional release of all detained, and allow those elected to serve in parliament to resume duties without impediment (see S. Res. 20), S173 [31JA]

——— condemn military for perpetrating human rights violations as part of campaign to suppress democratic aspirations of Burmese people and mark anniversary of military coup (see H. Res. 86), H628 [1FE]

Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (see S. 2331), S2984 [18JY] (see H.R. 4659), H3612 [14JY]

Chile: commemorate anniversary of coup and subsequent democracy efforts, express regret for U.S. role in destabilization, and disclose all related U.S. records (see S. Con. Res. 20), S4655 [21SE]

China: acknowledge that Chinese Communist Party is greatest threat to freedom and to free world (see H. Con. Res. 51), H2809 [12JN]

——— address corrupt business practices that excuse genocide, advance Chinese Communist Party propaganda, advocate on behalf of Chinese Communist Party officials, or invest in certain Chinese industries (see S. 151), S147 [30JA]

——— call for release of Mark Swidan (see S. Res. 23), S204 [1FE] (see H. Res. 90), H628 [1FE]

——— condemn abuse of democracy, rule of law, autonomy, and human rights in Hong Kong (see H. Res. 636), H4151 [28JY]

——— condemn destruction of Hong Kong’s democracy and rule of law (see S. Res. 106), S798 [15MR]

——— designate Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region residents as priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern (see H.R. 3934), H2779 [7JN]

——— remember victims of violent suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and condemn crackdown on human rights and basic freedoms within China, including Hong Kong, by Chinese Communist Party (see S. Res. 237), S1983 [6JN] (see H. Res. 462), H2712 [1JN]

Civil liberties: express concern about spreading problem of book banning and proliferation of threats to freedom of expression (see S. Res. 372), S4721 [27SE] (see H. Res. 733), H4714 [27SE]

Crime: prohibit executive branch officials from engaging in election interference (see H.R. 5278), H4204 [25AU]

Cuba: commemorate anniversary of peaceful protests, condemn ongoing acts of repression and human rights violations, and call for immediate release of all arbitrarily detained Cuban citizens (see S. Res. 287), S2311 [11JY] (see S. Res. 295), S2461 [13JY] (see H. Res. 579), H3206 [11JY]

——— commend members of Brigada de Asalto 2506 (Assault Brigade 2506) involved in Bay of Pigs operation and continue to promote democracy and human rights (see S. Res. 168), S1294 [20AP] (see H. Res. 323), H1948 [25AP]

——— extradite to U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in U.S. (see H. Res. 428), H2456 [18MY]

Czech Republic: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 342), S4526 [14SE] (see H. Res. 749), H4910 [29SE]

Democracy Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 14), H151 [10JA]

Dept. of Education: award grants to carry out educational programs that include history of peoples of African descent, institution of slavery, U.S. expansion, and economical and cultural impact (see H.R. 703), H626 [1FE]

——— increase civics education programs (see H.R. 1387), H1147 [7MR]

——— provide grants to cover costs of opposing challenges to use of specific instructional materials, or availability of specific school library materials, in public elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 6592), H6143 [5DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security and Office of Director of National Intelligence: submit report on foreign threats to U.S. elections and test for and monitor cybersecurity vulnerabilities in certain election equipment (see H.R. 4462), H3166 [3JY]

Dept. of State: assess Conflict and Stabilization Operations Bureau, including whether Bureau should be maintained, explanations of its function, and cost analysis (see H.R. 6255), H5543 [7NO]

——— determine whether Vladimir Kara-Murza is being detained wrongfully abroad for purposes of Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act (see H.R. 5671), H4456 [21SE]

——— establish interagency working group to develop firewall circumvention technology to protect Internet access and online information sharing for people of Hong Kong (see S. 3114), S5143 [24OC]

——— establish Venezuela Restoration Fund to use funds seized for corruption to strengthen democracy, defend human rights, support independent media, combat corruption, and improve transparency and accountability (see S. 3159), S5213 [26OC]

——— make foreign officials determined to be responsible for undermining free and fair democratic elections inadmissible to U.S. (see S. 126), S121 [26JA]

——— provide for appointment of Special Envoy for Belarus (see S. 2689), S3756 [27JY]

Depts. of Defense and State: prepare and submit Western Hemisphere security strategy to Congress (see S. 1519), S1602 [10MY]

District of Columbia: disapprove action of District of Columbia Council in approving Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act (see S.J. Res. 5), S173 [31JA] (see S.J. Res. 6), S204 [1FE] (see H.J. Res. 17), H234 [12JA] (see H.J. Res. 24), H576 [31JA]

——— disapprove action of District of Columbia Council in approving Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act (H.J. Res. 24), consideration (see H. Res. 97), H737 [7FE]

——— prohibit from using Federal funds to allow individuals who are not U.S. citizens to vote in any election (see S. 12), S54 [23JA] (see H.R. 486), H277 [24JA]

Economy: grant certain authorities to President to combat economic coercion by foreign adversaries (see S. 295), S265 [7FE] (see H.R. 1135), H865 [21FE]

Ecuador: commend people on holding successful elections and strengthen cooperation with U.S. (see H. Res. 842), H5363 [2NO]

El Salvador: acknowledge role of U.S. in civil war and urge increased support for strengthening civil society, human rights protections, and humanitarian and development assistance (see H. Res. 19), H151 [10JA]

Election Assistance Commission: establish program to make grants to States to provide enhanced pay for election workers (see H.R. 3436), H2425 [17MY]

——— provide grants to support State and local governments making transition to ranked choice voting (see S. 3313), S5540 [15NO]

Elections: clarify that States or local jurisdictions may give preference to veterans or individuals with disabilities in hiring election workers (see H.R. 4486), H3171 [6JY]

——— confirm requirement that States allow access to designated congressional observers to observe election administration procedures in congressional elections (see H.R. 6513), H6048 [30NO]

——— confirm requirement that States allow access to designated congressional observers to observe election administration procedures in Federal elections (see H.R. 4474), H3170 [6JY]

——— prohibit establishment of corporations to conceal election contributions and donations by foreign nationals (see H.R. 988), H837 [14FE]

——— prohibit States from using ranked choice voting to carry out Federal elections (see H.R. 3704), H2637 [25MY]

——— prohibit use of ranked choice voting in District of Columbia election (see H.R. 4493), H3171 [6JY]

——— provide enhanced protections for election workers (see S. 1318), S1382 [26AP]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using taxpayer funds to implement or enter into agreements with certain nongovernmental organizations that conduct voter registration or mobilization activities (see S. 1398), S1463 [2MY] (see H.R. 3072), H2125 [2MY] (see H.R. 4500), H3171 [6JY]

Foreign policy: establish partnership with Western Hemisphere nations to promote economic competitiveness, democratic governance, and security (see S. 1325), S1382 [26AP]

——— increase foreign aid, enhance security assistance, and strengthen democracy and economic security in Black Sea region (see S. 804), S798 [15MR] (see H.R. 1680), H1300 [21MR]

——— protect individuals facing reprisals for defending human rights and democracy by enhancing U.S. capacity to prevent, mitigate, and respond (see S. 962), S933 [23MR]

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

Government: express support for comprehensive political reform plan (see H. Res. 938), H6985 [14DE]

——— prevent abuses of Presidential power, restore checks and balances and accountability and transparency, and defend elections against foreign interference (see H.R. 5048), H4140 [27JY]

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

Haiti: call for diplomatic efforts by U.S. and international partners to achieve negotiated, Haitian-led solution leading to representative interim government and return to constitutional rule through free and fair elections (see H. Res. 471), H2763 [6JN]

Homeless: address root cause, meet needs of communities impacted by homelessness, support community housing efforts, and ensure democratic participation and inclusion of homeless (see H.R. 1708), H1326 [22MR]

House of Representatives: declare vacant Office of Speaker of the House (see H. Res. 757), H4986 [3OC]

Indian Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of World’s Two Largest Democracies: designate (see H. Res. 647), H4165 [4AU]

Iran: recognize right of Iranian people to establish democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic and condemn state-sponsored terrorism and human rights violations (see H. Res. 100), H738 [7FE]

——— require President to make determination relative to application of sanctions on certain Iranian officials (see H.R. 3035), H2118 [28AP]

Israel: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 188), S1463 [2MY]

——— support Israeli democracy (see H. Con. Res. 61), H4142 [27JY]

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]

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. 97), S715 [8MR]

Moldova: express support for commitment to advancing democracy, strengthening civil society, and European integration due to Russia’s illegal and full-scale invasion of Ukraine (see H. Res. 146), H866 [21FE]

Monroe Doctrine: anniversary (see S. Res. 434), S5213 [26OC] (see H. Res. 905), H6080 [1DE]

National High School Seniors Voter Registration Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 852), H5652 [8NO]

National objectives: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, reform political campaign finance system, and prevent partisan manipulation of redistricting process (see S. 1), S3521 [25JY] (see S. 2344), S2984 [18JY] (see H.R. 11), H3698 [18JY]

National Poll Worker Recruitment Day: observance (see S. Res. 326), S3758 [27JY]

National Voter Registration Day: designate (see S. Res. 341), S4441 [13SE]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see S. Res. 350), S4590 [19SE] (see H. Res. 703), H4408 [19SE]

Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act (NICA): reauthorize and amend (see S. 1881), S2028 [8JN]

Nigeria: reaffirm commitment to fortify relations with Nigeria and call to commit to peaceful, credible, and timely electoral process (see H. Res. 143), H866 [21FE]

——— reinforce U.S.-Nigeria relationship and urge free, fair, transparent, and inclusive elections (see S. Res. 36), S265 [7FE]

Office of Democracy Advancement and Innovation: establish to administer Democracy Advancement and Innovation Program (see S. 630), S636 [2MR] (see H.R. 5292), H4204 [25AU]

Oxi Day: designate (see H. Res. 820), H5174 [26OC]

Pakistan: express support for democracy and human rights (see H. Res. 901), H6049 [30NO]

Patriot Week: designate (see S. Res. 338), S4389 [12SE] (see H. Res. 673), H4230 [8SE]

Postal Service: require mail-in ballots to use barcode service (see H.R. 5658), H4456 [21SE]

Puerto Rico: enable people of Puerto Rico to choose permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status and provide for transition to and implementation of such status (see S. 3231), S5360 [6NO] (see H.R. 2757), H1907 [20AP]

——— enable people of Puerto Rico to determine political status among options of independence, sovereignty in free association with U.S., statehood, or remaining as Commonwealth (see S. 2944), S4720 [27SE]

Reinforcing Nicaragua’s Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform (RENACER) Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 1881), S2028 [8JN]

Russia: condemn and oppose unprovoked invasion and egregious act of aggression against sovereign state of Ukraine (see H. Res. 22), H204 [11JA]

——— condemn unjust and arbitrary detention of opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who has stood up in defense of democracy, rule of law, and free and fair elections (see S. Con. Res. 7), S934 [23MR] (see H. Con. Res. 27), H1409 [23MR]

Senegal: reinforce U.S.-Senegal relationship and urge to conduct free, fair, transparent, and inclusive elections (see S. Res. 511), S6022 [18DE]

Sierra Leone: encourage government to abide by promise to ensure peaceful and credible electoral process (see H. Res. 548), H3142 [23JN]

Slovak Republic: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 342), S4526 [14SE] (see H. Res. 749), H4910 [29SE]

South Sudan: require U.S. activities relative to governance, reconstruction and development, and refugee relief and assistance, to support basic human rights of women and women’s participation and leadership (see H.R. 242), H149 [10JA]

Sri Lanka: support peaceful, democratic, and economic aspirations of people (see S. Res. 493), S5919 [12DE] (see H. Res. 926), H6860 [12DE]

Sudan: condemn conflict and stand with people of Sudan (see H. Res. 585), H3575 [13JY]

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

Supreme Court: condemn decisions in Insular Cases and territorial incorporation doctrine based on racial stereotypes and non-democratic principles (see H. Res. 314), H1909 [20AP]

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]

Technology: support regional artificial intelligence (AI) strategy in Americas to foster inclusive AI systems that combat biases within marginalized groups and promote social justice, economic well-being, and democracy (see H. Res. 649), H4172 [8AU]

Tennessee: condemn expulsion of two Black, duly elected State representatives as blatant act of racism and attack on democracy and observe that this was done instead of acting on gun control to protect children (see H. Res. 292), H1726 [13AP]

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]

Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 4181), H2958 [15JN]

Tunisia: foster democratic institutions, limit funds until checks and balances are restored, and authorize creation of fund to support democratic reforms (see S. 2006), S2122 [15JN]

——— recognize leadership in Arab Spring and express support for upholding democratic principles and norms (see S. Res. 260), S2186 [21JN]

——— recognize leadership in Arab Spring movement and urge upholding of democratic principles and norms (see H. Res. 613), H3950 [25JY]

Ukraine: express that Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as reminder of repressive Soviet policies against people of Ukraine (see H. Res. 105), H781 [8FE]

Uzbekistan: reaffirm partnership with U.S. and recognize restoration and advancement of economic relations, security, and development opportunities in both nations (see H. Res. 65), H428 [26JA]

Venezuela: commend María Corina Machado as legitimate presidential opposition candidate, reject Maduro regime for efforts to carry out fraudulent presidential elections, and call for release of all political prisoners (see S. Res. 486), S5750 [5DE] (see H. Res. 911), H6144 [5DE]

——— promote democracy (see S. 995), S999 [28MR]

——— reauthorize initiatives to provide humanitarian relief, advance solution to political crisis, address economic reconstruction, and combat public corruption, narcotics trafficking, and money laundering (see H.R. 6831), H6985 [14DE]

——— require certain actions to protect free, fair, and transparent elections (see H.R. 5670), H4456 [21SE]

Vietnam: prioritize protection of internationally-recognized human rights and development of rule of law in U.S. relations (see H.R. 3172), H2243 [10MY]

Vietnamese Americans: recognize historical significance and struggles of those who fled by boat and other means in search of freedom and democracy and applaud significant contributions to U.S. since resettlement (see H. Res. 565), H3159 [30JN]

Virgin Islands: adopt Revised Organic Act as constitution (see H.R. 3026), H2117 [28AP]

Voting: condition eligibility of State or jurisdiction to receive Federal funds to support administration of elections on requiring voters to present photo identification to receive or cast ballot in such elections (see H.R. 5189), H4181 [11AU]

——— develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see S. Res. 350), S4590 [19SE] (see H. Res. 703), H4408 [19SE]

——— encourage Congress to pass legislation to increase voting access and registration, protect voting rights, and improve election security (see S. Res. 350), S4590 [19SE] (see H. Res. 703), H4408 [19SE]

——— ensure election integrity and security and establish consistent standards and procedures for voter registration and voting in Federal elections (see H.R. 156), H103 [9JA]

——— ensure election integrity and security by establishing consistent photo identification requirements for voting in Federal elections (see H.R. 154), H103 [9JA]

——— establish election day as Federal holiday (see H.R. 6267), H5543 [7NO]

——— guarantee right to vote for all citizens regardless of criminal offense convictions (see S. 3423), S5807 [6DE] (see H.R. 6643), H6208 [6DE]

——— improve voter access to ballot box through automatic voter registration (see S. 2841), S4589 [19SE]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds for administration of elections for Federal office in States that permit ballot harvesting (see H.R. 4544), H3204 [11JY]

——— require States to permit individuals to register to vote in Federal elections on date of election (see S. 2843), S4589 [19SE]

——— require States to permit individuals to register to vote in Federal elections on same date as election (see H.R. 239), H149 [10JA]

Women: recognize violence against women in politics as global phenomenon and support women’s full and meaningful participation in politics (see H. Res. 220), H1279 [10MR]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 191), S1505 [3MY] (see H. Res. 357), H2126 [2MY]

Year of Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 333), S4270 [7SE]

Essays

‘‘America, What it Means to Me’’: Robert A. (Muz) Murray, E379 [28AP]

State of the Union: August Howe, S194 [1FE]

——— J Lahue, S195 [1FE]

Letters

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) Subcommittee on Federal Courts oversight investigation relative to gifts received by Supreme Court justices: Dennis J. Block, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, S6045 [19DE]

——— Erickson & Sederstrom, PC, LLO, S4582 [19SE]

——— Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, S4581 [19SE]

——— Robin P. Arkley II, S6046 [19DE]

——— Samuel E. Clark, Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C., S6045 [19DE]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Belarus: President Biden, S2048 [12JN], H2805 [12JN]

National Emergency Relative to Hong Kong: President Biden, S2308 [11JY]

National Emergency Relative to South Sudan: President Biden, S1046 [29MR], H1615 [29MR]

National Emergency Relative to Ukraine: President Biden, S567 [1MR], H996 [1MR]

Motions

House of Representatives: declare vacant Office of Speaker of the House (H. Res. 757), H4969 [3OC]

Remarks in House

Bangladesh: anniversary of U.S.-Bangladesh bilateral relations, E276 [29MR]

——— independence anniversary, E224 [17MR]

Biden, President: evaluation of administration, H774 [8FE], H4022–H4025 [26JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Russian invasion of Ukraine, H284 [25JA], H664 [2FE], H686 [6FE], H808 [9FE], H1335 [23MR], H1688 [30MR], H4415 [20SE]

Brazil: condemn attempted insurrection and promote democracy, H208 [12JA]

Bulgaria: political reform, H2774 [7JN]

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

——— promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (H.R. 4659), E1008 [24OC]

China: acknowledge that Chinese Communist Party is greatest threat to freedom and to free world (H. Con. Res. 51), H2955 [15JN]

——— address national security threats posed by Chinese Communist Party, H3494 [13JY]

——— call for release of Kai Li, H1919 [25AP]

——— call for release of Mark Swidan (H. Res. 90), H1927–H1929 [25AP]

——— human rights violations, H1447–H1449 [27MR]

——— recognize as greatest foreign threat to U.S. peace, security, and stability, H1442 [27MR], H1899 [20AP], H1919 [25AP], H2358 [16MY], H3217 [12JY]

——— remember victims of violent suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and condemn crackdown on human rights and basic freedoms within China, H2774 [7JN]

Civil liberties: protect freedom of speech and prohibit government restriction on freedom of information, H663 [2FE]

Colleges and universities: assessment of free speech relative to rise in antisemitism and intolerance on college campuses, H6863 [13DE]

Congress: goals of 118th Congress, H45 [6JA], H5050, H5051 [25OC]

Constitution Day: observance, H4330 [14SE]

Dept. of Justice: release of report on special counsel investigation of origins of 2016 investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H2333 [15MY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: prohibit funding to enforce or implement Executive order requiring Federal agencies partner with certain organizations to promote voter registration, H5851, H5852 [14NO]

District of Columbia: disapprove action of District of Columbia Council in approving Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act (H.J. Res. 24), H652 [2FE], H762–H769 [8FE], H804 [9FE], E104 [7FE], E111, E112 [9FE]

——— disapprove action of District of Columbia Council in approving Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act (H.J. Res. 24), consideration (H. Res. 97), H720–H728 [7FE]

Election Assistance Commission: protect election workers, H5583 [8NO]

Elections: results of midterm elections relative to access to abortion, H157 [11JA]

Ethiopia: human rights violations, H2114 [28AP]

Florida: passage of law requiring individuals convicted of felonies to satisfy certain financial obligations before being eligible to vote in elections, H1134 [7MR]

Fox News Network, LLC: analysis of security footage by Tucker Carlson relative to January 6, 2021, attack on U.S. Capitol, H1122 [7MR], H1162–H1165, H1169, H1170 [8MR]

Freedom, Enes Kanter: condemn persecution by Turkey and China for speaking out against human rights violations, H1936–H1938 [25AP]

Government: express support for comprehensive political reform plan (H. Res. 938), H6926 [13DE]

Haiti : U.S. policy, H2736, H2737 [5JN]

House of Representatives: declare vacant Office of Speaker of the House (H. Res. 757), H4948 [2OC], H4956, H4969–H4978 [3OC]

——— legislative priorities, H2443 [18MY]

India: independence anniversary, H2926 [14JN]

Iran: commend bravery, courage, and resolve of women and men demonstrating and risking their safety to speak out against Iranian regime’s human rights abuses, H341 [26JA]

Israel: express and reaffirm importance of U.S.-Israel relationship, H1254 [10MR], H2167–H2169 [9MY], H2333 [15MY], E435 [15MY]

——— independence anniversary, H1921 [25AP], H1957 [26AP], H2167–H2169 [9MY], H2333 [15MY], H3617, H3618, H3632 [17JY], E381 [28AP], E435 [15MY], E471 [22MY]

——— urge negotiation to end protests relative to proposed changes in judicial system, H1535 [29MR]

Mexico: independence anniversary, E849 [14SE]

Milei, Javier: tribute to election as President of Argentina, E1233 [14DE]

Monroe Doctrine: anniversary, E1138 [29NO]

Nigeria: urge free, fair, transparent, and inclusive elections, H1199 [8MR]

North Carolina: State legislature passage of congressional redistricting plan, H5156 [26OC]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: tribute to parliamentary assembly elected officials, E674 [13JY]

Pakistan: human rights violations, H2113 [28AP]

Peña Palacios, Santiago: tribute to election as President of Paraguay, E495 [25MY]

Philippines: independence anniversary, H2467 [22MY], H2746 [6JN]

Russia: condemn and oppose unprovoked invasion and egregious act of aggression against sovereign state of Ukraine, H473 [27JA], H886, H899 [27FE], H922 [28FE], H1160 [8MR], H2155 [9MY], H4390 [19SE], E332 [19AP], E408 [9MY]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E850 [14SE]

Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard, Washington, DC: designate (H.R. 4181), H2774 [7JN]

Trump, Donald J.: relationship between campaign and Russian officials, H3085 [22JN]

Turkey: independence anniversary, E740 [27JY]

U.N. Special Commission on Decolonization: reject resolution calling for independence for Puerto Rico rather than statehood, H3131 [23JN]

Ukraine: anniversary of Russian invasion, H900 [27FE], H992 [1MR], H1211 [9MR], H1272 [10MR], E141 [24FE], E271 [28MR]

——— independence anniversary, E770 [11AU]

Venezuela: U.S. policy, H3959 [26JY]

Virgin Islands: adopt Revised Organic Act as constitution (H.R. 3026), H2254 [11MY]

Voting: protect election integrity, H5993 [30NO]

Women: recognize violence against women in politics as global phenomenon and support women’s full and meaningful participation in politics (H. Res. 220), H1212 [9MR]

Remarks in Senate

Argentina: commemorate anniversary of U.S. diplomatic relations, S117 [26JA]

Asia: recognize vital importance of Mekong River to Southeast Asia and role of Mekong-U.S. Partnership in supporting prosperity in region (S. Res. 126), S5363–S5366 [6NO]

Biden, President: evaluation of administration relative to Russian invasion of Ukraine, S63 [24JA], S79 [25JA], S420 [15FE], S1447 [2MY], S1716 [18MY], S1965 [6JN], S4212 [6SE], S4340 [11SE], S5687 [30NO]

Burma: condemn military coup and detention of civilian leaders, call for immediate and unconditional release of all detained, and allow those elected to serve in parliament to resume duties without impediment, S181 [1FE]

Chile: commemorate anniversary of U.S. diplomatic relations, S117 [26JA]

China: call for release of Mark Swidan (S. Res. 23), S192 [1FE], S1587 [10MY]

——— recognize as greatest foreign threat to U.S. peace, security, and stability, S969–S971 [27MR], S5495 [14NO]

——— U.S. policy, S1472 [3MY]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: ensure credible and timely elections, S2216 [22JN]

Courts: efforts of special interest groups to influence Federal courts, S2352–S2354 [12JY], S4579–S4582 [19SE], S4712–S4716 [27SE], S5078–S5080 [18OC], S6043–S6046 [19DE]

——— importance of independent judiciary, S666 [7MR], S1456–S1458 [2MY], S2214 [22JN], S5473 [13NO]

Dept. of State: make foreign officials determined to be responsible for undermining free and fair democratic elections inadmissible to U.S. (S. 126), S123 [26JA]

Egypt: human rights violations, S4362 [12SE]

Elections: results of state elections, S5407 [8NO]

Executive Office of the President: prohibit funding to enforce or implement Executive order requiring Federal agencies partner with certain organizations to promote voter registration, S5247 [31OC]

Foreign policy: report on congressional delegation trip to China, Japan, and Korea, S4922 [4OC]

——— report on congressional delegation trip to Germany, India, Pakistan, and Israel, S494 [27FE], S509 [28FE], S539 [1MR]

——— report on congressional delegation trip to Indo-Pacific region and influence of U.S. values on leadership in global security and women’s empowerment issues, S4219 [6SE]

——— report on congressional delegation trip to Munich Security Conference, S492, S495 [27FE]

——— report on congressional delegation trip to NATO summit in Lithuania, S2341 [12JY]

Fox News Network, LLC: analysis of security footage by Tucker Carlson relative to January 6, 2021, attack on U.S. Capitol, S659 [7MR], S677 [8MR], S728 [9MR], S819 [16MR]

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

Guatemala: political reform, S5892 [11DE]

Israel: independence anniversary, S1621 [11MY]

——— urge negotiation to end protests relative to proposed changes in judicial system, S945 [27MR], S1084 [30MR]

Mexico: condemn military takeover of Vulcan Materials Co., port facility near Playa del Carmen, S5726, S5727 [5DE]

——— 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, S5726, S5727 [5DE]

National objectives: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, reform political campaign finance system, and prevent partisan manipulation of redistricting process, S646 [6MR]

——— improve access to voting and protect election integrity, reform political campaign finance system, and prevent partisan manipulation of redistricting process (S. 2344), S2968 [18JY]

National Poll Worker Recruitment Day: observance (S. Res. 326), S3839 [27JY]

National Voter Registration Day: designate (S. Res. 341), S4499 [13SE]

Patriot Week: designate (S. Res. 338), S4418 [12SE]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: call on Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to complete investigation into death, S662 [7MR]

Republican Party: efforts to erode voting rights, S2264 [10JY]

Russia: condemn and oppose unprovoked invasion and egregious act of aggression against sovereign state of Ukraine, S126 [26JA], S443, S452–S454, S477–S479 [16FE], S494, S495 [27FE], S539 [1MR], S782 [15MR], S1819 [31MY]

——— condemn unjust and arbitrary detention of opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who has stood up in defense of democracy, rule of law, and free and fair elections (S. Con. Res. 7), S5332–S5335 [2NO]

Schumer, Senator: annual tour of all New York counties, S6032 [19DE]

Senate Democratic Diversity Initiative: annual survey results, S2446 [13JY]

Thailand: celebrate anniversary of strategic partnership with U.S. and commend democratic reforms, S791 [15MR]

Ukraine: anniversary of Russian invasion, S494 [27FE]

——— impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict on religious freedoms, S5444 [9NO]

Venezuela: commend María Corina Machado as presidential opposition candidate, reject Maduro regime for efforts to carry out fraudulent elections, and call for release of political prisoners (S. Res. 486), unanimous-consent request, S5735 [5DE]

——— U.S. policy, S5734, S5735 [5DE]

Voting: impact of proposed State voting reform laws on voter rights, S215 [2FE], S679 [8MR]

——— protect the right to vote, S2200 [22JN]

Reports filed

Call for Release of Mark Swidan by China: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 23), S1533 [4MY]

Condemn Destruction of Hong Kong’s Democracy and Rule of Law by China: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 106), S1533 [4MY]

Condemn Military Coup in Burma, Call for Immediate Release of Civilian Leaders and All Detained, and Allow Those Elected to Parliament To Resume Duties Without Impediment: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 20), S3520 [25JY]

Condemn Unjust and Arbitrary Russian Detention of Opposition Leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, Who Has Stood Up in Defense of Democracy, Rule of Law, and Free and Fair Elections: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 7), S1533 [4MY]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 24, Disapprove District of Columbia Council Action in Approving Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 97) (H. Rept. 118–3), H737 [7FE]

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

Recognize Vital Importance of Mekong River to Southeast Asia and Role of Mekong-U.S. Partnership in Supporting Prosperity in Region: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 126), S2068 [13JN]

Safeguarding Tunisian Democracy Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2006), S3521 [25JY]

Western Hemisphere Partnership Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1325), S1533 [4MY]

Statements

Threat to Israeli Democracy: Israel Zoberman, E829 [12SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 90, call for release of Mark Swidan in China, H1927 [25AP]

H. Res. 97, consideration of H.J. Res. 24, disapprove action of District of Columbia Council in approving Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment, H720 [7FE]

H. Res. 757, declare vacant Office of Speaker of the House, H4969 [3OC]

H.J. Res. 24, disapprove action of District of Columbia Council in approving Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act, H762 [8FE]

S. 126, Fortifying Lawful Elections and Democracy (FLED) Accountability Act, S148 [30JA]

S. Con. Res. 7, condemn unjust and arbitrary detention by Russia of opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who has stood up in defense of democracy, rule of law, and free and fair elections, S5334 [2NO]

S. Con. Res. 7, condemn unjust and arbitrary detention of opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who has stood up in defense of democracy, rule of law, and free and fair elections in Russia, S939 [23MR]

S. Con. Res. 20, commemorate anniversary of coup and subsequent democracy efforts in Chile, express regret for U.S. role in destabilization, and disclose all related U.S. records, S4662 [21SE]

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. 20, condemn military coup and detention of civilian leaders in Burma, call for immediate and unconditional release of all detained, and allow those elected to serve in parliament to resume duties without impediment, S175 [31JA]

S. Res. 23, call for release of Mark Swidan by China, S210 [1FE]

S. Res. 32, condemn violent insurrection in Brazil and express U.S. solidarity with people of Brazil and support for safeguarding democratic institutions, S239 [2FE]

S. Res. 36, reinforce U.S.-Nigeria relationship and urge free, fair, transparent, and inclusive elections, S269 [7FE]

S. Res. 97, 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, S717 [8MR]

S. Res. 106, condemn destruction of Hong Kong’s democracy and rule of law by China, S802 [15MR]

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. 126, recognize vital importance of Mekong River to Southeast Asia and role of Mekong-U.S. Partnership in supporting prosperity in region, S1002 [28MR], S5365 [6NO]

S. Res. 168, commend members of Brigada de Asalto 2506 (Assault Brigade 2506) involved in Bay of Pigs operation and continue to promote democracy and human rights in Cuba, S1305 [20AP]

S. Res. 188, Israel independence anniversary, S1465 [2MY]

S. Res. 191, World Press Freedom Day, S1511–S1514 [3MY]

S. Res. 237, remember victims of violent suppression of democracy protests in China’s Tiananmen Square and condemn crackdown on human rights and basic freedoms within China, including Hong Kong, by Chinese Communist Party, S1984 [6JN]

S. Res. 260, recognize leadership in Arab Spring and express support for upholding democratic principles and norms in Tunisia, S2189 [21JN]

S. Res. 265, Bosnia and Herzegovina independence anniversary, S2236 [22JN]

S. Res. 287, commemorate anniversary of peaceful protests in Cuba, condemn ongoing acts of repression and human rights violations, and call for immediate release of all arbitrarily detained Cuban citizens, S2314 [11JY]

S. Res. 295, commemorate anniversary of peaceful protests in Cuba, condemn ongoing acts of repression and human rights violations, and call for immediate release of all arbitrarily detained Cuban citizens, S2464 [13JY]

S. Res. 326, National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, S3772 [27JY]

S. Res. 333, Year of Democracy, S4272 [7SE]

S. Res. 338, Patriot Week, S4391 [12SE]

S. Res. 341, National Voter Registration Day, S4444 [13SE]

S. Res. 342, Czech Republic and Slovak Republic independence anniversary, S4529 [14SE]

S. Res. 350, develop academic curriculum on voting importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration, S4598 [19SE]

S. Res. 350, encourage Congress to pass legislation to increase voting access and registration, protect voting rights, and improve election security, S4598 [19SE]

S. Res. 350, National Voting Rights Month, S4598 [19SE]

S. Res. 357, recognize formation of Alliance for Development in Democracy and urge deeper ties with member countries, S4660 [21SE]

S. Res. 372, express concern about spreading problem of book banning and proliferation of threats to freedom of expression, S4724 [27SE]

S. Res. 434, Monroe Doctrine anniversary, S5217 [26OC]

S. Res. 486, commend María Corina Machado as legitimate presidential opposition candidate, reject Maduro regime for efforts to carry out fraudulent presidential elections, and call for release of all political prisoners in Venezuela, S5762 [5DE]

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

S. Res. 511, reinforce U.S.-Senegal relationship and urge Senegal to conduct free, fair, transparent, and inclusive elections, S6023 [18DE]