DEMOCRACY
Addresses
Joint Meeting of Congress: King Charles III, H3128–H3130 [28AP]
Articles and editorials
Pro-Democracy Media Mogul Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years in Chinese Prison, E117 [9FE]
Takaichi Rolls to a Landslide Victory in Japan, E114 [9FE]
Bills and resolutions
Armed Forces: commend U.S. military action in Venezuela (see S. Res. 576), S115 [8JA]
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]
Census: require citizenship question, report certain statistics, base apportionment of Representatives on U.S. citizens, and prohibit States from more than one House redistricting after census and apportionment (see H.R. 7167), H1170 [21JA]
China: express that President should prioritize securing release of (Ezra) Jin Mingri, Gao Quanfu, Pang Yu, Ekpar Asat, Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping (see S. Res. 728), S2278 [13MY]
——— express that President should prioritize securing release of (Ezra) Jin Mingri, Gao Quanfu, Pang Yu, Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping (see S. Res. 677), S1821 [16AP] (see H. Res. 1259), H3342 [7MY]
——— prohibit differential treatment of Hong Kong relative to China and impose sanctions on certain persons who undermine democracy and human rights in Hong Kong (see H.R. 9158), H3909 [4JN]
Citizenship: eliminate certain exceptions to naturalization requirement as to understanding English language, history, principles, and form of U.S. Government (see H.R. 9742), H4622 [16JY]
Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): establish annual academic civics competition for secondary school students (see S. Res. 639), S1010 [11MR]
Cuba: commend bravery, courage, and resolve of members of pro-democracy movement and freedom activists and condemn totalitarian regime for repression and imprisonment of activists and other human rights violations (see S. Res. 800), S3742 [13JY]
Democracy Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 136), H12 [6JA]
Dept. of Education: increase civics education programs (see H.R. 8402), H3044 [21AP]
——— 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. 7691), H2327 [25FE]
Dept. of State: develop strategy for supporting free and fair elections and impose sanctions on individuals who are complicit in gross violations of internationally recognized human rights in Venezuela (see S. 4809), S2893 [17JN]
——— 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 H.R. 9039), H3735 [26MY]
——— submit to Congress strategy to support democratic transition in Venezuela (see H.R. 7674), H2326 [25FE]
Domestic policy: express sense that U.S. must act urgently to end political and economic dominance of billionaire oligarchs, halt corporate subsidies and tax advantages, and reinvest in needs of American people (see H. Res. 1028), H1921 [30JA]
Election Assistance Commission: authorize funding for election security grants (see S. 4849), S2986 [22JN]
——— establish and maintain publicly accessible database of private vendors that provide, support, or maintain any component of election systems used in Federal elections (see H.R. 8118), H2776 [26MR]
——— provide grants to support State and local governments making transition to ranked choice voting (see H.R. 9634), H4379 [9JY]
Elections: constitutional amendment to require that Congress and States shall have certain authority to regulate spending in campaigns for elections for public office, ballot initiatives, and referendums (see H.J. Res. 191), H3829 [3JN]
——— ensure integrity of voting systems (see H.R. 9349), H4124 [18JN]
——— prevent election interference (see H.R. 7750), H2336 [2MR]
——— prohibit interference in elections for Federal office (see S. 5124), S4266 [23JY]
——— prohibit use of funds to order Federal law enforcement or military personnel to polling places or other domestic election locations (see H.R. 7626), H2234 [20FE]
FEC: place reasonable limits on contributions to Super PACs which make independent expenditures (see S. 4602), S2416 [20MY]
——— prohibit providing assistance to foreign nationals in making contributions or donations in connection with elections (see H.R. 7193), H1172 [21JA]
Fiji: recognize close friendship with U.S. based on shared goals of stability, prosperity, and peace, and express that U.S. will continue to remain strong, reliable, and active partner (see H. Res. 1447), H5176 [22JY]
Foreign policy: repeal joint resolution to promote peace and stability in Middle East (see S. 5206), S4370 [30JY] (see H.R. 8436), H3066 [22AP]
Georgia (country): prohibit U.S. recognition of claims of sovereignty of South Ossetia or Abkhazia (see H.R. 7630), H2234 [20FE]
Government: prevent abuses of Presidential power, restore checks and balances and accountability and transparency, and defend elections against foreign interference (see H.R. 8831), H3530 [14MY]
——— prohibit from attacking individuals and organizations for their political speech or participation (see S. 3646), S220 [14JA] (see H.R. 7060), H892 [14JA]
——— protect democracy from overreach of authoritarian tactics (see S. 5238), S4432 [4AU]
Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 661), S1615 [25MR] (see H. Res. 1143), H2790 [27MR]
——— recognize anniversary of heroic Exodus of Missolonghi and commemorate its historical significance to Greek War of Independence (see H. Res. 1203), H3045 [21AP]
House of Representatives: defend and uphold rights and protections guaranteed by Fourteenth Amendment to U.S. Constitution to ensure that our democracy works for all of us, not just powerful few (see H. Res. 1038), H2031 [4FE]
——— reform financing of elections (see H.R. 9354), H4124 [18JN]
Iran: express support for Iranian people protesting for free and democratic Iran and condemn use of violence to suppress protests (see S. Res. 606), S578 [11FE] (see H. Res. 993), H718 [13JA] (see H. Res. 1008), H924 [16JA]
——— support human rights and Internet freedom and hold Iranian regime accountable for repression of Iranian people (see S. 3900), S650 [24FE] (see H.R. 7622), H2234 [20FE]
Lebanon: authorize President to impose sanctions on any foreign person or entity that hinders, obstructs or delays Lebanon’s electoral process (see H.R. 7311), H1948 [2FE]
——— support rule of law and democratic institutions through sanctions and support (see S. 5356), S4516 [6AU]
National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities: authorize to support activities to broaden public understanding of civics and U.S. Constitution (see S. 4058), S1009 [11MR]
National objectives: promote shared values (see H.R. 9821), H5023 [21JY]
NATO: tribute to Ankara Summit and reaffirm priorities pertaining to transatlantic security and U.S. commitment to NATO (see S. Res. 835), S4516 [6AU]
Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act (NICA): reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 7055), H892 [14JA]
——— reauthorize and expand sanctions (see S. 5369), S4563 [7AU]
Patriot Week: designate (see S. Res. 849), S4564 [7AU]
Peru: commemorate anniversary of U.S. diplomatic relations and recognize critical partnership in advancing stability, democracy, and prosperity in Western Hemisphere (see H. Res. 1272), H3347 [11MY]
Philippines: commemorate anniversary of U.S. diplomatic relations (see S. Res. 760), S2664 [8JN]
Poland: recognize Polish-American friendship and reaffirm U.S. interest in democracy, sovereignty, prosperity, and security of Poland (see H. Res. 1082), H2328 [25FE]
Postal Service: require mail-in ballots to use barcode service (see H.R. 7265), H1915 [27JA]
Puerto Rico: 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 H.R. 9246), H4084 [10JN]
——— provide for termination of Financial Oversight and Management Board under certain circumstances (see H.R. 7833), H2470 [5MR]
Reinforcing Nicaragua’s Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform (RENACER) Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 7055), H892 [14JA]
Taiwan: commend on anniversary of first direct presidential election and express support in preservation of democratic institutions (see S. Res. 657), S1544 [23MR] (see H. Res. 1366), H4112 [11JN]
Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard, Washington, DC: designate (see S. 4687), S2576 [4JN] (see H.R. 9156), H3909 [4JN]
Trump, President: denounce statements that he may nationalize, commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections (see S. Res. 605), S578 [11FE] (see H. Res. 1062), H2219 [12FE]
Turkey: promote democracy, defend human rights, and impose accountability for systemic political repression, censorship, transnational repression, and violations of international law (see S. 5205), S4370 [30JY] (see H.R. 10008), H5207 [30JY]
Ukraine: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 841), S4517 [6AU]
Venezuela: support general elections (see S. Res. 712), S2171 [30AP]
——— support peaceful democratic transition through free and fair elections (see S. Res. 829), S4433 [4AU]
Voting: constitutional amendment on right to vote (see S.J. Res. 186), S2052 [27AP] (see H.J. Res. 196), H4111 [11JN]
——— establish Federal statute protecting right to vote (see S. 4884), S3200 [24JN] (see H.R. 9437), H4245 [24JN]
——— guarantee right to vote for all citizens regardless of criminal offense convictions (see S. 5122), S4266 [23JY] (see H.R. 9873), H5175 [22JY]
——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect right to vote (see S. 4203), S1614 [25MR] (see H.R. 8078), H2710 [25MR]
——— prohibit use of Federal funds for administration of elections for Federal office in States that permit ballot harvesting (see H.R. 7356), H2030 [4FE]
——— require explicit congressional approval to deploy armed uniformed military or Federal law enforcement officers at polling places to repel armed enemies of U.S. (see S. 4845), S2935 [18JN]
——— require voters to provide photo identification as condition of casting ballot (see S. 4155), S1367 [19MR] (see S. 5271), S4475 [5AU]
——— require voters to provide photo identification as condition of casting ballot in Federal elections (see H.R. 9368), H4125 [18JN]
World Press Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 715), S2171 [30AP]
Cloture motions
Voting: require voters to provide photo identification as condition of casting ballot (S. 5271), motion to proceed, S4556 [7AU]
Cost Estimates
Bringing Real Accountability Via Enforcement in Burma (BRAVE Burma) Act (H.R. 3190): CBO, H2080 [9FE]
Essays
State of the Union: Hana Heidebrecht, S759 [3MR]
——— Sophie Hehir, S759 [3MR]
Messages
National Emergency Relative to South Sudan: President Trump, S1612 [25MR], H2698 [25MR]
Motions
Voting: require voters to provide photo identification as condition of casting ballot (S. 5271), S4556 [7AU]
Remarks in House
Abbott, Greg: condemn actions as Texas Governor to delay election for Representative for new 18th Congressional District, H2213 [12FE]
Bronx, NY: tribute to Co-op City (housing development) residents for serving on Bronx Community Board 10, H1982 [4FE]
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]
California: reform process to certify State election results, H3915 [8JN]
China: express that President should prioritize securing release of (Ezra) Jin Mingri, Gao Quanfu, Pang Yu, Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping (H. Res. 1259), H3372–H3375 [12MY]
Constitution: uphold legal protections established by 14th amendment, H4219 [24JN]
Declaration of Independence: tribute to Irish-born signatories, E218 [16MR]
Economy: address unequal distribution of wealth and income, H3136 [29AP]
Elections: prevent election interference (H.R. 7750), H2453 [5MR]
FEC: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about advertisements, H4064 [10JN]
——— prohibit providing assistance to foreign nationals in making contributions or donations in connection with elections (H.R. 7193), H1163 [21JA]
Georgia (country): require reports and certain actions relative to passage of foreign agents legislation (H.R. 36), H3967, H3968 [8JN]
Greenwood, MS: tribute to Greenwood Voters League, E218 [16MR]
Hungary: elections, H2984 [20AP]
Iran: express support for Iranian people protesting for free and democratic Iran and condemn use of violence to suppress protests, H620 [12JA], H927 [20JA]
Israel: express and reaffirm importance of U.S.-Israel relationship, H4350 [30JN]
Japan: elections, E114 [9FE]
Jordan: prohibit U.S. assistance, H4520 [15JY]
Lai, Jimmy C.: condemn sentencing in China, E117 [9FE]
National Endowment for Democracy: funding, H739, H797, H798 [14JA]
National objectives: recognize historical contradictions of past and recommit to pursuing fulfillment of national ideals, H4331 [30JN]
New York: tribute to 16th Congressional District local election winners, H2680 [25MR]
Operation Democracy, Inc.: tribute to Flags for Freedom program, H2843 [14AP]
Oregon: deadline for voter registration, H3120 [27AP]
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: tribute to annual conference in Charleston, SC, H3469 [14MY]
Pashinyan, Nikol: tribute to election as Prime Minister of Armenia, H3968 [8JN]
Patriotism: recognize great legacy of American values, culture, and accomplishments and refute characterization that American history is largely defined by shame and oppression and therefore unworthy of celebration, H4200–H4205 [23JN]
Poland: recognize Polish-American friendship, E531 [4JN]
——— recognize Polish-American friendship and reaffirm U.S. interest in democracy, sovereignty, prosperity, and security of Poland (H. Res. 1082), H2454 [5MR]
Political campaigns: impact and influence of money and corporations in elections, H2614 [19MR]
Religion: tribute to contributions of Zoroastrianism to history and civilization, E435 [12MY]
Scarsdale Forum Inc.: tribute, H1129 [21JA]
States: impact of partisan redistricting and gerrymandering, H2212 [12FE], H3379–H3385 [12MY], H3457, H3511 [14MY], H3681 [21MY], H3898–H3902 [4JN]
Texas: condemn congressional redistricting ordered by President Trump (H. Res. 650), H2213 [12FE]
Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H912 [15JA], H2321–H2324 [25FE], H4007 [9JN], H5145 [22JY]
——— evaluation of administration relative to constitution and rule of law, H2720 [26MR]
——— evaluation of administration relative to democracy and rule of law, H5169 [22JY]
——— evaluation of administration relative to elections and voting, H4695 [21JY]
——— evaluation of administration relative to Russian invasion of Ukraine, H3890 [4JN]
——— impeachment, H2262 [24FE]
Ukraine: express continued support for people, sovereignty, and territorial integrity against Russian military invasion, H4413 [14JY]
Voting: condemn State and local voter suppression laws and protect right to vote, H4675 [20JY]
——— protect right to vote, H4312–H4314 [29JN], H4677–H4679 [20JY]
——— require voters to provide photo identification as condition of casting ballot in Federal elections, H5132–H5135 [22JY]
Remarks in Senate
Bahrain: anniversary of protests, S606 [12FE]
Barr, William P.: characterization of summary letter as Attorney General on contents of special counsel report on investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S872 [5MR]
China: commend release of (Ezra) Jin Mingri, S4275, S4276 [27JY]
——— express that President prioritize securing release of (Ezra) Jin Mingri, Gao Quanfu, Pang Yu, Ekpar Asat, Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping (S. Res. 728), S2283 [13MY]
Democratic Party: national agenda, S2095 [29AP]
Economy: address unequal distribution of wealth and income and growing threat of oligarchy in U.S., S331 [28JA]
Elections: importance of participation, S452 [3FE]
Estonia: independence anniversary, S657 [25FE]
FBI: allegations of political bias, S2486 [2JN]
FEC: place reasonable limits on contributions to political action committees which make independent expenditures, S2558 [4JN]
Foreign policy: report on congressional delegation trip to NATO summit in Turkey, S3729 [13JY]
Greece: independence anniversary (S. Res. 661), S1609 [25MR]
Guatemala: U.S. policy, S4102 [15JY]
Hungary: elections, S1726 [14AP], S3729 [13JY]
Iran: express support for Iranian people protesting for free and democratic Iran and condemn use of violence to suppress protests, S205 [14JA], S227 [15JA], S539 [10FE]
Israel: express and reaffirm importance of U.S.-Israel relationship, S306 [28JA]
Kosovo: independence anniversary, S691 [26FE]
Lai, Jimmy C.: condemn sentencing in China, S544 [10FE]
Lemon, Don: arrest relative to coverage of protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, MN, S401 [30JA]
Lithuania: independence anniversary, S559 [11FE]
National Endowment for Democracy: funding, S412 [30JA]
National objectives: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, reform political campaign finance system, and prevent partisan manipulation of redistricting process, S209 [14JA]
——— improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, reform political campaign finance system, and support statehood for the District of Columbia, S4157–S4159 [20JY]
Political campaigns: impact of Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC relative to influence of money and corporations in elections, S1893 [22AP]
Political ethics: condemn rise in political violence, S2044 [27AP]
Senate: Democratic election protection task force goals and activities, S4205 [22JY], S4243 [23JY]
——— launch of Democratic election protection task force, S2346 [19MY], S2503 [3JN], S2801 [16JN]
States: impact of partisan redistricting and gerrymandering, S2222 [12MY]
Trump, President: denounce statements that he may nationalize, commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections (S. Res. 605), S571, S572 [11FE]
——— denounce statements that he may nationalize, commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections (S. Res. 605), unanimous-consent request, S572 [11FE]
——— evaluation of administration, S544 [10FE], S635–S641 [24FE]
——— evaluation of administration relative to allegations of election interference by China, S4319 [29JY]
——— evaluation of administration relative to constitution and rule of law, S303 [28JA]
——— evaluation of administration relative to democracy and rule of law, S561–S564 [11FE], S589 [12FE], S4087–S4089 [14JY]
——— evaluation of administration relative to election interference, S4205 [22JY], S4243 [23JY]
——— evaluation of administration relative to elections and voting, S1477–S1480 [21MR], S4120 [16JY], S4148 [20JY], S4290 [28JY]
——— evaluation of administration relative to Russian invasion of Ukraine, S2870 [17JN]
——— Executive order relative to rules for Federal elections to ensure citizenship verification and integrity of mail-in ballots, S4288 [28JY]
——— remarks relative to nationalizing elections, S448 [3FE]
Voting: require voters to provide photo identification as condition of casting ballot, S1562, S1563 [24MR], S1590, S1593 [25MR], S1648–S1651 [26MR], S1848 [21AP], S1883 [22AP], S2554 [4JN], S4325–S4330 [29JY]
——— require voters to provide photo identification as condition of casting ballot (S. 4155), S1348–S1351, S1415 [19MR], S4151 [20JY]
——— require voters to provide photo identification as condition of casting ballot (S. 4155), unanimous-consent request, S1349–S1351 [19MR]
——— require voters to provide photo identification as condition of casting ballot (S. 5271), S4480 [5AU], S4494 [6AU], S4544–S4546, S4556 [7AU]
——— require voters to provide photo identification as condition of casting ballot (S. 5271), motion to proceed, S4556 [7AU]
World Press Freedom Day: observance, S2194 [11MY]
Reports filed
Equal Representation Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 151) (H. Rept. 119–619), H3044 [21AP]
Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3900), S4283 [27JY]
Voter ID Act: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 9368) (H. Rept. 119–750), H4543 [15JY]
Resolutions by organizations
Polish-American relations and anniversary of founding of U.S.: Sejm of Poland (legislative body), E531 [4JN]
Texts of
H. Res. 1259, express that President should prioritize securing release of (Ezra) Jin Mingri, Gao Quanfu, Pang Yu, Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping, H3372 [12MY]
H.R. 3190, Bringing Real Accountability Via Enforcement in Burma (BRAVE Burma) Act, H2080 [9FE]
S. Res. 576, commend U.S. military action in Venezuela, S117 [8JA]
S. Res. 605, denounce statements by President Trump that he may nationalize, commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections, S581 [11FE]
S. Res. 606, express support for Iranian people protesting for free and democratic Iran and condemn use of violence to suppress protests, S582 [11FE]
S. Res. 639, establish annual Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) academic civics competition for secondary school students, S1015 [11MR]
S. Res. 657, commend Tawian on anniversary of first direct presidential election and express support in preservation of democratic institutions, S1546 [23MR]
S. Res. 661, Greece independence anniversary, S1618 [25MR]
S. Res. 677, express that President should prioritize securing release of (Ezra) Jin Mingri, Gao Quanfu, Pang Yu, Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping, S1826 [16AP]
S. Res. 712, support general elections in Venezuela, S2176 [30AP]
S. Res. 715, World Press Freedom Day, S2177 [30AP]
S. Res. 728, express that President should prioritize securing release of (Ezra) Jin Mingri, Gao Quanfu, Pang Yu, Ekpar Asat, Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping, S2282 [13MY]
S. Res. 760, commemorate anniversary of U.S. diplomatic relations with Philippines, S2667 [8JN]
S. Res. 800, commend bravery, courage, and resolve of members of pro-democracy movement and freedom activists in Cuba and condemn totalitarian regime for repression and imprisonment of activists and other human rights violations, S3746 [13JY]
S. Res. 829, support peaceful democratic transition in Venezuela through free and fair elections, S4436 [4AU]
S. Res. 835, tribute to NATO Ankara Summit and reaffirm priorities pertaining to transatlantic security and U.S. commitment to NATO, S4523 [6AU]
S. Res. 841, Ukraine independence anniversary, S4525 [6AU]
S. Res. 849, Patriot Week, S4571 [7AU]
S.J. Res. 186, constitutional amendment on right to vote, S2055 [27AP]