------------------------------------------------------ DEPARTMENT OF STATE related term(s) Diplomats; Foreign Service Amendments Financial services, general Government, national security, Dept. of State, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 7006), H795, H797 [14JA] ------making appropriations (H.R. 7006), consideration (H. Res. 992), H732 [14JA] Bills and resolutions Abu Akleh, Shireen: require report on investigation into death (see H.R. 7281), H1920 [30JA] AID and Dept. of State: require establishment and publication of procedures relative to disposal of residual inventory upon termination or completion of programs, projects, or activities (see H.R. 7307), H1948 [2FE] Baltic States: submit report on emerging threats posed to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (see S. 4139), S1205 [18MR] Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy: consolidate reports required to be submitted (see H.R. 7654), H2296 [24FE] Burma: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (see H.R. 7014), H655 [12JA] Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act: extend sunset and require determination relative to imposition of sanctions on certain persons of Burma (see S. 3981), S801 [4MR] Cameroon: submit to Congress information on human rights practices (see S. Res. 637), S958 [10MR] Center for Conflict Analysis, Planning, and Prevention: establish (see H.R. 7052), H892 [14JA] China: evaluate military-civil fusion strategy (see H.R. 8036), H2674 [24MR] Colleges and universities: prohibit certain foreign governments from acquiring intellectual property rights of research conducted by U.S. universities, faculty, staff, or students (see H.R. 7510), H2186 [11FE] Congress: submit notification to Congress prior to obligating funds for certain art-related purchases (see H.R. 7028), H717 [13JA] Dept. of Commerce: permit Secs. of State, Defense, or Energy to submit proposed rules to Export Administration Review Board (see H.R. 8036), H2674 [24MR] Dept. of Homeland Security: require institutions of higher education to regularly submit information to Student and Exchange Visitor Information System on non U.S. citizens or permanent residents (see S. 4165), S1579 [24MR] Depts. of HHS and State: formulate strategy to secure support from foreign countries, multilateral organizations, and others to facilitate development and commercialization of qualified pandemic or epidemic products (see H.R. 7879), H2476 [9MR] Disasters: authorize recruitment and retention of specialized disaster assistance professionals (see H.R. 7642), H2257 [23FE] Equatorial Guinea: submit to Congress information on human rights practices (see S. Res. 634), S958 [10MR] Financial services, general Government, national security, Dept. of State, and related programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 7006), H654 [12JA] ------making appropriations (H.R. 7006), consideration (see H. Res. 992), H717 [13JA] Foreign aid: ensure that persons found responsible for unauthorized diversion or destruction of U.S. humanitarian assistance are liable to U.S. (see H.R. 7649), H2258 [23FE] ------prohibit provision of U.S. financial assistance to any entity that is controlled by agent of covered foreign principal (see S. 3610), S115 [8JA] ------provide for pilot program to require congressional notification of additional information for certain foreign assistance programs (see H.R. 7641), H2257 [23FE] Foreign countries: eliminate repatriation loan program to prevent U.S. citizens being evacuated from foreign country from having to repay certain costs of evacuation (see H.R. 8004), H2620 [19MR] ------require inclusion of accessibility assessment during inspections of overseas diplomatic facilities by Inspector General (see S. 4194), S1614 [25MR] Foreign policy: designate coordinator for hybrid warfare accountability and submit report identifying Chinese entities materially supporting Russia's defense industrial base and recommending appropriate sanctions (see H.R. 7632), H2234 [20FE] ------develop strategy to identify and mitigate relationships that pose risk to U.S. foreign policy interests between certain European institutions and certain covered entities of concern (see H.R. 7616), H2233 [20FE] ------enhance diplomatic engagement on international biotechnology and biosecurity matters (see H.R. 7653), H2258 [23FE] ------increase collaboration between Office of Opinion Research of Bureau of Intelligence and Research and Bureau of Global Public Affairs (see H.R. 7036), H717 [13JA] ------provide for international disability rights strategy (see S. 4129), S1205 [18MR] (see H.R. 7990), H2597 [18MR] ------require report on Russian and Chinese intelligence assets in Georgia (country) (see H.R. 7668), H2296 [24FE] ------revoke visas of, and impose visa restrictions on certain individuals located in U.S. and abroad who are associated with regimes in Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Bolivia (see S. 3641), S220 [14JA] ------transmit certain documents to House of Representatives relative to administration's stance on Greenland (see H. Res. 1001), H893 [14JA] Freedom of religion: restrict visa issuance to individuals who have directed, authorized, significantly supported, participated in, or carried out violations of religious freedom (see S. 3679), S257 [15JA] GAO: conduct audit of U.S. and Venezuela energy deal (see S. 3838), S577 [11FE] (see H.R. 7819), H2470 [5MR] ------submit report on effects of AID stop work order, discontinuation of services, and shuttering of AID (see H.R. 7271), H1915 [27JA] Ghana: submit to Congress information on human rights practices (see S. Res. 632), S958 [10MR] Guatemala: submit to Congress information on human rights practices (see S. Res. 636), S958 [10MR] Honduras: submit to Congress information on human rights practices (see S. Res. 616), S707 [26FE] (see S. Res. 633), S958 [10MR] Initiative on Foreign Investment Screening: establish (see H.R. 7675), H2326 [25FE] Israel: prohibit use of U.S.-origin defense articles in West Bank and Gaza unless certain conditions are met (see H.R. 7645), H2257 [23FE] Kosovo: submit to Congress information on human rights practices (see S. Res. 635), S958 [10MR] Middle East: call for accountability for killing of civilians in attack in Gaza City on January 29, 2024, by Israel Defense Forces and report to Congress on such attack, including use of U.S.-supplied weapons and training (see S. 4095), S1047 [12MR] (see H.R. 7903), H2481 [12MR] Mining and mineral resources: establish new educational exchange program to strengthen domestic mining education (see S. 3612), S130 [12JA] (see H.R. 7021), H655 [12JA] National and Nuclear Risk Reduction Center: establish (see H.R. 8086), H2710 [25MR] Nigeria: require comprehensive report on U.S. efforts to address religious persecution and mass atrocities in Nigeria (see H.R. 7457), H2117 [10FE] Passports: authorize certain public libraries to collect and retain fee for execution of passport application (see S. 3733), S377 [29JA] (see H.R. 6997), H615 [9JA] ------prohibit from charging fee for issuance or reissuance of passport card (see H.R. 7782), H2419 [4MR] ------waive passport fees for individuals awarded Purple Heart or Medal of Honor (see H.R. 7398), H2040 [5FE] Public buildings: require notification to Congress of certain construction projects using nonstandard designs (see H.R. 7054), H892 [14JA] Reinforcing Nicaragua's Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform (RENACER) Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 7055), H892 [14JA] Sports: require sports diplomacy strategy to strategically leverage major sporting events being hosted in U.S. in next decade to enhance U.S. soft power, diplomatic relationships, and global leadership (see S. 3676), S257 [15JA] Taiwan: include among list of recipient countries for which shorter certification and reporting periods apply and expedite licensing for allies transferring military equipment to Taiwan (see H.R. 7146), H924 [16JA] ------permit dignitaries and service members visiting U.S. to display national emblems and flag of Republic of China (see H.R. 7485), H2185 [11FE] Technology: conduct assessments of risks posed to U.S. by foreign adversaries who utilize generative artificial intelligence (AI) for malicious activities (see H.R. 7058), H892 [14JA] Terrorism: deem specific activities in support of terrorism as renunciation of U.S. nationality (see H.R. 7958), H2550 [17MR] Uzbekistan: submit to Congress information on human rights practices (see S. Res. 631), S958 [10MR] Venezuela: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (H.R. 3310), consideration (see H. Res. 1046), H2095 [9FE] ------submit to Congress strategy to support democratic transition in Venezuela (see H.R. 7674), H2326 [25FE] Cost Estimates Bringing Real Accountability Via Enforcement in Burma (BRAVE Burma) Act (H.R. 3190): CBO, H2080 [9FE] Explanations Financial Services, General Government, National Security, Dept. of State, and Related Programs Appropriations (H.R. 7006), H811-H891 [14JA] Remarks in House Abu Akleh, Shireen: require report on investigation into death (H.R. 7281), E85 [30JA] Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act: extend sunset and require determination relative to imposition of sanctions on certain persons of Burma (H.R. 3190), H2080, H2081 [9FE] Congress: anniversary of Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange, H2299 [25FE] ------announcement of Congress-Bundestag/Bundesrat Staff Exchange Program, E99 [4FE] Financial services, general Government, national security, Dept. of State, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 7006), H734-H801 [14JA], H908 [15JA], E76 [27JA] ------making appropriations (H.R. 7006), consideration (H. Res. 992), H728-H734 [14JA] Foreign aid: funding, H806 [14JA] Giannini, Kate: Dept. of State Fulbright Specialist Award recipient, H618 [12JA] Haiti: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status, H1939 [2FE], H1992 [4FE] Immigration: limit ability to issue any visa or provide any status under immigration laws until certain conditions are met (H.R. 6225), H710 [13JA], H2460, H2462 [5MR] ------proposed ban on visa processing for immigrants from certain foreign countries, H927 [20JA] Iran: require report on Internet freedom (H.R. 6469), H927 [20JA] Korean Americans: establish national registry of divided families (H.R. 1273), H618 [12JA] Neville, David: Dept. of State Citizen Diplomat Award recipient, E123 [10FE] Nuclear weapons: reduce and eliminate threats of such weapons to U.S. (H.R. 6465), H807 [14JA] Rubio, Sec. of State: speech at Munich Security Conference on U.S. national security objectives relative to diplomacy, American sovereignty, and strength of Western civilization, H2417 [4MR] Remarks in Senate Carl, Jeremy: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of State for International Organizations, S523 [9FE], S971 [11MR] Middle East: call for accountability for killing of civilians in attack in Gaza City on January 29, 2024, by Israel Defense Forces and report to Congress on such attack, including use of U.S.-supplied weapons and training (S. 4095), S1049 [12MR] Reports Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S375 [29JA], S1008 [11MR] Reports filed Consideration of H.R. 7006, Financial Services, General Government, National Security, Dept. of State, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 992) (H. Rept. 119-445), H717 [13JA] Feasibility Review of Emerging Equipment for Digital Open Media (FREEDOM) Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3360), S552 [10FE] Nomination of Asel Roberts To Be Ambassador to Slovenia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1008 [11MR] Nomination of Eric Meyer To Be Ambassador to Sri Lanka: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S375 [29JA] Nomination of Frank Garcia To Be Assistant Sec. of State for African Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1009 [11MR] Nomination of Frank Weiland To Be Assistant Sec. of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S375 [29JA] Nomination of Gregory LoGerfo To Be Dept. of State Coordinator for Counterterrorism: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S375 [29JA] Nomination of Jared Novelly To Be Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1008 [11MR] Nomination of Jennifer Wicks McNamara To Be Ambassador to Vietnam: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S375 [29JA] Nomination of Lee Lipton To Be Ambassador to Philippines: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1008 [11MR] Nomination of Troy Edgar To Be Ambassador to El Salvador: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1008 [11MR] Nomination of Wesley Brooks To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1009 [11MR] Nomination of William Long To Be Ambassador to Ireland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1008 [11MR] Protecting Global Fisheries Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1369), S552 [10FE] Taiwan Allies Fund Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1216), S552 [10FE] Taiwan Undersea Cable Resilience Initiative Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2222), S552 [10FE] U.S. Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3496), S552 [10FE] Statements Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Nationals: Representative Pressley, E99 [4FE] Testimonies Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Nationals: Several Constituents, E101, E103-E107, E108 [4FE] Texts of H. Res. 992, consideration of H.R. 7006, financial services, general Government, national security, Dept. of State, and related programs appropriations, H728 [14JA] H.R. 3190, Bringing Real Accountability Via Enforcement in Burma (BRAVE Burma) Act, H2080 [9FE] H.R. 7006, financial services, general Government, national security, Dept. of State, and related programs appropriations, H741-H795 [14JA] S. 3838, Venezuela Oil Proceeds Transparency Act, S579 [11FE] S. 4139, Baltic Security Assessment Act, S1207 [18MR] S. Res. 616, submit Dept. of State information to Congress on Honduras' human rights practices, S709 [26FE] S. Res. 631, submit Dept. of State information to Congress on Uzbekistan's human rights practices, S960 [10MR] S. Res. 632, submit Dept. of State information to Congress on Ghana's human rights practices, S961 [10MR] S. Res. 633, submit Dept. of State information to Congress on Honduras' human rights practices, S962 [10MR] S. Res. 634, submit Dept. of State information to Congress on Equatorial Guinea's human rights practices, S963 [10MR] S. Res. 635, submit Dept. of State information to Congress on Kosovo's human rights practices, S963 [10MR] S. Res. 636, submit Dept. of State information to Congress on Guatemala's human rights practices, S964 [10MR] S. Res. 637, submit Dept. of State information to Congress on Cameroon's human rights practices, S965 [10MR]