House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Members

This committee has 47 members. Use the buttons below to see all of the members.

Subcommittees

• Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health
• Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and the Global Environment
• Subcommittee on Europe
• Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight
• Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade
• Subcommittee on The Middle East and South Asia
• Subcommittee on The Western Hemisphere

Legislation in this Committee

Below are the bills that are assigned to this committee in this legislative session. These bills and resolutions have been proposed by Members of Congress but may not have had any action taken on them on their path to becoming law. In fact, the vast majority of proposed legislation never becomes law.

Introduced Measures Pending Committee Consideration

H.R. 52: Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act

H.R. 57: Terrorist Rewards Enhancement Act of 2009

H.R. 65: Military Success in Iraq Commemoration Act of 2009

H.R. 66: Military Success in Iraq And Diplomatic Surge for National and Political Reconciliation in Iraq Act of 2009

H.R. 72: To increase global stability and security for the United States and the international community by reducing the number of individuals who are de jure or de facto stateless and at risk of being trafficked.

H.R. 104: To establish a national commission on presidential war powers and civil liberties.

H.R. 187: Baseball Diplomacy Act

H.R. 188: Cuba Reconciliation Act

H.R. 196: To provide that no Federal funds may be used for the design, renovation, construction, or rental of any headquarters for the United Nations in any location in the United States unless the President transmits to Congress a certification that the United Nations has adopted internationally-recognized best practices in contracting and procurement.

H.R. 331: To establish the Independent Commission on the 2004 Coup d'Etat in the Republic of Haiti.

H.R. 332: Pursuit of International Education (PIE) Act of 2009

H.R. 334: Iran Diplomatic Accountability Act of 2009

H.R. 335: Iraq Security Agreement Act of 2009

H.R. 336: Peace Stamp for the Peace Corps Act

H.R. 363: United States Broadcasting Reorganization Act of 2009

H.R. 364: Limitation on Nuclear Cooperation with the United Arab Emirates Act of 2009

H.R. 370: Foreign Service Overseas Pay Equity Act of 2009

H.R. 375: Western Hemisphere Counterterrorism and Nonproliferation Act of 2009

H.R. 416: Shirley A. Chisholm United States-Caribbean Educational Exchange Act of 2009

H.R. 417: Next Steps for Haiti Act of 2009

H.R. 485: Security through Termination Of Proliferation Act of 2009

H.R. 489: Strategic Communication Act of 2009

H.R. 490: Quadrennial Foreign Affairs Review Act

H.R. 495: Southwest Border Violence Reduction Act of 2009

H.R. 547: To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries, and for other purposes.

H.R. 557: United Nations Transparency, Accountability, and Reform Act of 2009

H.R. 578: Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2009

H.R. 591: Interrogation and Detention Reform Act of 2008

H.R. 606: International Women's Freedom Act of 2009

H.R. 640: To require the President to transmit to Congress a report on every program of the Federal Government that authorizes or requires the gathering of information on United States persons in the United States, established whether in whole or in part pursuant to the "all necessary and appropriate force" clause contained in the Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40).

H.R. 696: Egyptian Counterterrorism and Political Reform Act

H.R. 708: To restrict assistance to foreign organizations that perform or actively promote abortions.

H.R. 792: Prohibit Aid to Saudi Arabia Act of 2009

H.R. 808: Department of Peace Act

H.R. 874: Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act

H.R. 909: Public Diplomacy Resource Centers Act of 2009

H.R. 947: ON TIME Act of 2009

H.R. 1062: United States Foreign Assistance Partner Vetting System Act of 2009

H.R. 1066: Peace Corps Expansion Act of 2009

H.R. 1072: To prohibit United States contributions to the United Nations for the purpose of paying or reimbursing the legal expenses of United Nations officers or employees charged with malfeasance, and for other purposes.

H.R. 1146: American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2009

H.R. 1202: To require a report on business and investment climates in foreign countries, and for other purposes.

H.R. 1206: Syria Accountability and Liberation Act

H.R. 1208: Iran Threat Reduction Act of 2009

H.R. 1233: Taxpayers' Freedom of Conscience Act of 2009

H.R. 1288: Saudi Arabia Accountability Act of 2009

H.R. 1337: America's Energy Security Trust Fund Act of 2009

H.R. 1367: Stop Business with Terrorists Act of 2009

H.R. 1410: Newborn, Child, and Mother Survival Act of 2009

H.R. 1439: World War II War Crimes Accountability Act of 2009

H.R. 1448: Border Reinforcement and Violence Reduction Act of 2009

H.R. 1463: To restrict United States military assistance to the Government of Pakistan.

H.R. 1528: Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009

H.R. 1530: Free Trade With Cuba Act

H.R. 1531: Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009

H.R. 1564: To designate the headquarters building of the Embassy of the United States in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as the "Mickey Leland United States Embassy Building".

H.R. 1590: Support for the Museum of the History of Polish Jews Act of 2009

H.R. 1605: To seek the establishment of and contributions to an International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace, and for other purposes.

H.R. 1623: International Megan's Law of 2009

H.R. 1653: Nuclear Disarmament and Economic Conversion Act of 2009

H.R. 1702: Shelter, Land, and Urban Management (SLUM) Assistance Act of 2009

H.R. 1734: To require the Secretary of State to establish passport issuance agencies within 50 miles of all major international border crossings.

H.R. 1737: Agricultural Export Facilitation Act of 2009

H.R. 1739: Overseas Voting Practical Amendments Act of 2009

H.R. 1760: Black Carbon Emissions Reduction Act of 2009

H.R. 1790: Forest Carbon Emission Reduction Act

H.R. 1861: Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act of 2009

H.R. 1878: Global Autism Assistance Act of 2009

H.R. 1918: Western Hemisphere Energy Security Act of 2009

H.R. 1920: United Nations Durban Review Conference (Durban II) Funding Prohibition Act of 2009

H.R. 1967: To prohibit funding organizations that support or participate in coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization.

H.R. 1969: Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2009

H.R. 1976: International Documentary Exchange Act of 2009

H.R. 1980: North Korea Sanctions and Diplomatic Nonrecognition Act of 2009

H.R. 1985: Iran Diplomatic Enhancement Act of 2009

H.R. 1987: Microfinance Capacity-Building Act of 2009

H.R. 2005: To amend the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 to require that, in order to determine that a democratically elected government in Cuba exists, the government extradite to the United States convicted felon William Morales and all other individuals who are living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States.

H.R. 2030: Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act of 2009

H.R. 2103: International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2009

H.R. 2134: Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission Act of 2009

H.R. 2139: Initiating Foreign Assistance Reform Act of 2009

H.R. 2177: Transparency and Accountability in Security Contracting Act of 2009

H.R. 2214: Afghan Women Empowerment Act of 2009

H.R. 2271: Global Online Freedom Act of 2009

H.R. 2272: United States-Cuba Trade Normalization Act of 2009

H.R. 2278: To direct the President to transmit to Congress a report on anti-American incitement to violence in the Middle East, and for other purposes.

H.R. 2290: International Uranium Extraction and Milling Control Act of 2009

H.R. 2310: United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act

H.R. 2311: United States-China Diplomatic Expansion Act of 2009

H.R. 2332: Future Physicians Serving America Act of 2009

H.R. 2375: Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps Designation Implementation Act

H.R. 2376: To withhold United States funding from the United Nations Human Rights Council.

H.R. 2387: Strategy and Effectiveness of Foreign Policy and Assistance Act of 2009

H.R. 2455: To amend the Whale Conservation and Protection Study Act to promote international whale conservation, protection, and research, and for other purposes.

H.R. 2468: United States-India Interparliamentary Exchange Act of 2009

H.R. 2475: Foreign Relations Authorization and Reform Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011

H.R. 2478: Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009

H.R. 2481: United States-Pakistan Security and Stability Act

H.R. 2482: United States-Afghanistan Security and Stability Act

H.R. 2493: Judgment Evading Foreign States Accountability Act of 2009

H.R. 2639: Global Poverty Act of 2009

H.R. 2670: IMPACTT Act of 2009

H.R. 2687: To withhold United States assessed and voluntary contributions to the Organization of American States (OAS) if Cuba is allowed full membership or participation in the OAS unless the President certifies that Cuba has satisfied certain conditions, and for other purposes.

H.R. 2723: To amend the Social Security Act to provide for an exemption to allow an individual otherwise ineligible to travel outside the United States to do so for employment purposes to pay child support arrearages, and for other purposes.

H.R. 2737: Child Protection Compact Act of 2009

H.R. 2795: Roadmap Act of 2009

H.R. 2797: NATO First Act

H.R. 2812: Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Improvement Act of 2009

H.R. 2817: Roadmap Act of 2009

H.R. 2845: Protect the Homeland from North Korean and Iranian Ballistic Missiles Act

H.R. 2878: Solar Villages Initiative Act

H.R. 2915: To prohibit United States contributions to the International Fund for Ireland.

H.R. 2955: To amend the Whaling Convention Act of 1949 to require that the United States Commissioner to the International Whaling Commission must be a Federal employee.

H.R. 2985: Ambassador's Fund for Strategic Exchanges Act of 2009

H.R. 2998: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009

H.R. 3001: Ending LGBT Health Disparities Act

H.R. 3016: To prohibit the use of certain funds to host Iranian officials for Independence Day celebrations, and for other purposes.

H.R. 3031: Families for Orphans Act of 2009

H.R. 3070: Families for Orphans Act of 2009

H.R. 3077: Global Food Security Act of 2009

H.R. 3086: Global Wildlife Conservation, Coordination, and Enhancement Act of 2009

H.R. 3107: Stop Nuclear Assistance to State Sponsors of Terrorism Act of 2009

H.R. 3110: FACE Act

H.R. 3129: To prohibit United States contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

H.R. 3196: Reciprocity and Fairness in Foreign Investment Act

H.R. 3231: Durban Taxpayer Refund Act of 2009

H.R. 3240: International Child Abduction Prevention Act of 2009

H.R. 3244: Nuclear Trafficking Prevention Act

H.R. 3328: Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative Act of 2009

H.R. 3412: Jerusalem Embassy and Recognition Act of 2009

H.R. 3423: North Korea Sanctions Act of 2009

H.R. 3480: Bear Protection Act of 2009

H.R. 3513: Prevention and Deterrence of Crimes Against Children Act of 2009

H.R. 3515: Export Control Improvements Act

H.R. 3560: 21st Century Global Health Technology Act

H.R. 3611: Limiting the Intrusive Miles of International Terrorist Sponsors Act of 2009

H.R. 3628: To create a cause of action and allow standing in Federal courts against a country that denies or unreasonably delays the repatriation of a national ordered removed from the United States to such country who later commits a crime of violence in the United States, to withhold foreign assistance from each country that denies or unreasonably delays the repatriation of nationals of such country who have been ordered removed from the United States, to prohibit the issuance of visas to nationals of such country, and for other purposes.

H.R. 3642: Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009

H.R. 3701: More Books for Africa Act of 2009

H.R. 3714: Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act of 2009

H.R. 3774: Energy Development Program Implementation Act of 2009

H.R. 3832: Peace Through Strength Act of 2009

H.R. 3840: Strengthening America's Satellite Industry Act

H.R. 3922: Accountability for Business Choices in Iran Act

H.R. 4025: To provide for justice and compensation for United States citizens taken hostage by Iran, and for other purposes.

H.R. 4026: PAYBACK Act

H.R. 4102: To require the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, to provide detailed briefings to Congress on any recent discussions conducted between United States Government and the Government of Taiwan and any potential transfer of defense articles or defense services to the Government of Taiwan, and for other purposes.

H.R. 4128: To improve transparency and reduce trade in conflict minerals, and for other purposes.

H.Con.Res. 5: Expressing that Congress has the sole and exclusive power to declare war.

H.Con.Res. 6: Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of Iraq should not grant blanket amnesty to persons known to have attacked, killed, or wounded members of the United States Armed Forces in Iraq.

H.Con.Res. 7: Expressing the sense of Congress that the people of the United States should grieve for the loss of life that defined the Third Reich and celebrate the continued education efforts for tolerance and justice, reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the fight against intolerance and prejudice in any form, and honoring the legacy of transparent procedure, government accountability, the rule of law, the pursuit of justice, and the struggle for universal freedom and human rights.

H.Con.Res. 10: Supporting the observance of World Stroke Awareness Day, and for other purposes.

H.Con.Res. 11: Recognizing the disproportionate impact of the global food crisis on children in the developing world.

H.Con.Res. 16: Recognizing the threat that the spread of radical Islamist terrorism and Iranian adventurism in Africa poses to the United States, our allies, and interests.

H.Con.Res. 17: Expressing the sense of Congress with regard to providing humanitarian assistance to countries of the Caribbean devastated by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike and Tropical Storms Fay and Hanna.

H.Con.Res. 18: Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should resume normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, and for other purposes.

H.Con.Res. 20: Expressing the sense of Congress that the global use of child soldiers is unacceptable and that the international community should find remedies to end this practice.

H.Con.Res. 29: Expressing the sense of Congress that the United Nations should take immediate steps to improve the transparency and accountability of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) in the Near East to ensure that it is not providing funding, employment, or other support to terrorists.

H.Con.Res. 30: Urging the President to authorize the return to the people of the Philippines of two church bells that were taken by the United States Army in 1901 from the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar, Philippines, and are currently displayed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming.

H.Con.Res. 61: Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of the Russian Federation's continued membership in the G8 should be conditioned on its compliance with its international obligations and commitment to democratic principles and standards.

H.Con.Res. 63: Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should provide, on an annual basis, an amount equal to at least 1 percent of United States gross domestic product (GDP) for nonmilitary foreign assistance programs.

H.Con.Res. 72: Condemning any action of the PRC that could unnecessarily escalate tensions between our two countries, including the actions taken on March 8, 2009, relating to the USNS Impeccable and the subsequent rejection of United States protests to the incident.

H.Con.Res. 73: Recognizing the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, which banned the slave trade in the British Empire, allowed for the search and seizure of ships suspected of transporting enslaved people, and provided compensation for the freedom of slaves.

H.Con.Res. 87: Observing the 15th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide and calling on all responsible nations to uphold the principles of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.

H.Con.Res. 94: Encouraging the negotiation of an "Incidents at Sea Agreement" between the United States of America and the Government of Iran.

H.Con.Res. 96: Recognizing the importance of autism awareness, supporting efforts to increase funding for research into the causes and treatment of autism and to improve training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism.

H.Con.Res. 97: Calling on the President to support United Nations Security Council referrals of situations involving genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity to the International Criminal Court, to cooperate with investigations and prosecutions conducted by the International Criminal Court, and participate as an observer at meetings of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute.

H.Con.Res. 108: Expressing the sense of Congress that the Shi'ite Personal Status Law in Afghanistan violates the fundamental human rights of women and should be repealed.

H.Con.Res. 113: Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the murder of United States Air Force Reserve Major Karl D. Hoerig and the need for prompt justice in State of Ohio v. Claudia C. Hoerig.

H.Con.Res. 122: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece.

H.Con.Res. 124: Expressing the support of Congress for the Jewish community in Venezuela.

H.Con.Res. 126: Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Title VI international education programs within the Department of Education.

H.Con.Res. 128: Expressing the sense of Congress that Africa is of significant strategic, political, economic, and humanitarian importance to the United States.

H.Con.Res. 132: Expressing the sense of Congress that with respect to the totalitarian government of Cuba, the United States should pursue a policy that insists upon freedom, democracy, and human rights, including the release of all political prisoners, the legalization of political parties, free speech and a free press, and supervised elections, before increasing United States trade and tourism to Cuba.

H.Con.Res. 146: Recognizing the 64th anniversary of the United Nations.

H.Con.Res. 153: Honoring the 111th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines.

H.Con.Res. 165: Expressing support for temporary protected status for Haitian nationals currently residing in the United States, and for other purposes.

H.Con.Res. 183: Recognizing the contributions of Dr. Norman E. Borlaug to the United States and the world.

H.Con.Res. 184: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the bankruptcy proceedings of Lehman Brothers Holding Inc. and Lehman Brothers Europe Inc. be resolved in an equitable and expeditious process between the United States and United Kingdom, and that the interests of American investors be given due consideration and be treated with urgency throughout.

H.Con.Res. 189: Encouraging the Government of Iran to grant consular access by the Government of Switzerland to Joshua Fattal, Shane Bauer, and Sarah Shourd, and to allow the 3 young people to reunite with their families in the United States at the soonest possible opportunity.

H.Con.Res. 200: Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the freedom, security, and stability of Taiwan.

H.Con.Res. 207: Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the victory of the United States in The Cold War and the Fall of the Berlin Wall.

H.Con.Res. 213: Expressing the sense of Congress for and solidarity with the people of El Salvador as they persevere through the aftermath of torrential rains which caused devastating flooding and deadly mudslides.

H.J.Res. 10: Denouncing the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, "honor" killings, acid burnings, dowry deaths, and other gender- based persecutions, expressing the sense of Congress that participation, protection, recognition, and equality of women is crucial to achieving a just, moral and peaceful society, and for other purposes.

H.J.Res. 39: Recognizing the 188th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy.

H.J.Res. 55: Expressing the disfavor of the Congress regarding the proposed agreement for cooperation.

H.J.Res. 60: Providing for the approval of the Congress of the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the United Arab Emirates pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.

H.Res. 20: Calling on the State Department to list the Socialist Republic of Vietnam as a "Country of Particular Concern" with respect to religious freedom.

H.Res. 22: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).

H.Res. 32: India-Pakistan Peace Resolution

H.Res. 33: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Iran's lack of protection for internationally recognized human rights creates poor conditions for religious freedom in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

H.Res. 37: Condemning Hamas for the recent attacks against Israel.

H.Res. 42: Calling on the President and the Secretary of State to withhold United States funding for and participation in the Durban Review Conference and its preparatory activities, and for other purposes.

H.Res. 44: Condemning the People's Republic of China for its socially unacceptable business practices, including the manufacturing and exportation of unsafe products, casual disregard for the environment, and exploitative employment practices.

H.Res. 66: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

H.Res. 72: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that absent congressional approval the Agreement Between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq on the Withdrawal of United States Forces from Iraq and the Organization of Their Activities During Their Temporary Presence in Iraq is merely advisory and not legally binding on the United States, and for other purposes.

H.Res. 130: Expressing support for the appointment of former Senator George Mitchell as Special Envoy for Middle East Peace, and for other purposes.

H.Res. 156: Supporting Charter 08 and the ideals of the Charter 08 movement.

H.Res. 161: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need for free, democratic, transparent, and fair elections in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela without threats or intimidation.

H.Res. 164: Condemning Pakistan's release of nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan from house arrest.

H.Res. 169: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Robert Burns was a true friend of the United States, that his work inspired the citizens of this Nation, as well as his native Scotland, and that the annual celebration of his birth is a tradition that transcends national boundaries, and as a result, should be observed in communities around the world.

H.Res. 174: Acknowledging the growing threat of anti-Semitism throughout South America, namely in Venezuela, Bolivia, and Argentina.

H.Res. 177: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning membership of the United States in the International Renewable Energy Agency.

H.Res. 197: To commend the American Sail Training Association for its advancement of character building under sail and for its advancement of international goodwill.

H.Res. 200: Calling on the Egyptian Government to respect human rights and freedoms of religion and expression in Egypt.

H.Res. 208: Chronicling the efforts of United States and Coalition forces to bring freedom, safety, and security to Iraq and recognizing the importance of the "surge strategy" in completing that mission.

H.Res. 220: Urging Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

H.Res. 221: Recognizing and honoring Johnny Grant for his work as the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, California for more than a quarter of a century.

H.Res. 227: Recognizing and appreciating the historical significance and the heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commending the PanCretan Association of America.

H.Res. 236: Urging Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

H.Res. 238: Recognizing the threat to international security and basic human dignity posed by the catastrophic decline of economic, humanitarian, and human rights conditions in the Republic of Zimbabwe.

H.Res. 241: Commending the International Criminal Court for issuing a warrant for the arrest of Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir, President of the Republic of the Sudan, for war crimes and crimes against humanity, and expressing the hope that this will be a significant step in the long road towards achieving peace and stability in the Darfur region.

H.Res. 242: Recognizing the apology offered by the Government of Australia to the aboriginal people and its significance as a gesture of healing for this proud nation.

H.Res. 252: Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution

H.Res. 258: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding drug trafficking in Mexico.

H.Res. 262: Expressing the strong concern of the House of Representatives about the actions of the Taliban in Swat, Pakistan, to restrict girls' access to education.

H.Res. 278: Global Security Priorities Resolution

H.Res. 311: Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of Red Cross Month.

H.Res. 319: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should take all necessary steps to expeditiously deploy a missile defense system in Europe that will help provide such a defense to United States allies in Europe while enhancing United States defenses against missile attacks.

H.Res. 333: Recognizing non-proliferation options for nuclear understanding to keep everyone safe (NO NUKES).

H.Res. 334: Calling on the Government of Vietnam to release from prison, end the detention without trial, and cease the harassment and house arrest of the people who signed the Manifesto on Freedom and Democracy for Vietnam, and expressing the sense of Congress that the President should encourage Vietnam to release such people from prison and to direct the Secretary of State to establish a Countries of Particular Concern list to condemn countries like Vietnam, which engage in "particularly severe violations" of human rights.

H.Res. 363: Calling for the adoption of a smart security platform for the 21st century.

H.Res. 364: Condemning all forms of anti-Semitism and reaffirming the support of Congress for the mandate of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, and for other purposes.

H.Res. 376: Expressing support for designation of the calendar year 2009 as "The Year of the Safe Child" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of unintentional injuries among the Nation's children.

H.Res. 402: Condemning the transport of nuclear mixed-oxide (MOX) material by ship from France to Japan through international waters which endangers the marine environment and increases possible risks for destruction and likely attacks of such shipments by international pirates and terrorists.

H.Res. 416: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions.

H.Res. 417: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that President Barack Obama should immediately work to reverse damaging and illegal actions taken by the Bush/Cheney Administration and collaborate with Congress to proactively prevent any further abuses of executive branch power.

H.Res. 466: Recognizing World Hepatitis Awareness Month and World Hepatitis Day May 19, 2009.

H.Res. 480: Recognizing and honoring the historic election of women to the Kuwait parliament and its implications for gender equality in the region.

H.Res. 486: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia should work within the framework of the United Nations process with Greece to achieve longstanding United States and United Nations policy goals of finding a mutually-acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

H.Res. 504: Recognizing and congratulating the Republic of Poland on the 20th anniversary of the Polish parliamentary elections on June 4, 1989.

H.Res. 509: Encouraging the United States to fully participate in the Shanghai Expo in 2010.

H.Res. 511: Commending efforts to teach the history of both Israelis and Palestinians to students in Israel and the West Bank in order to foster mutual understanding, respect, and tolerance.

H.Res. 512: Expressing sympathy for the victims and victims' families of Air France Flight 447.

H.Res. 527: Commending the NATO School for its critical support of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) efforts to promote global peace, stability, and security.

H.Res. 528: Commending the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies for its efforts to promote peace, stability and security throughout North America, Europe, and Eurasia.

H.Res. 542: Condemning the ongoing attacks by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) which have affected innocent civilians in Uganda, South Sudan, Central African Republic, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and for other purposes.

H.Res. 549: Expressing support for all Iranian citizens who struggle for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and the protection of the rule of law.

H.Res. 555: Expressing concern for the well-being of journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee and urging the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to release them on humanitarian grounds.

H.Res. 557: Expressing support for the State of Israel's inalienable right to defend itself in the face of an imminent nuclear or military threat from Iran, terrorist organizations, and the countries that harbor them.

H.Res. 569: Supporting the work of citizen diplomacy organizations and encouraging the convening of a Presidential Summit on Global Citizen Diplomacy.

H.Res. 574: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Peru should immediately cease any hostile activity against its indigenous peoples and instead engage in dialogue to address ongoing political conflict between state authorities and indigenous peoples.

H.Res. 579: Expressing support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law, and rescinding the invitation to Iranian officials to attend July 4th celebrations at United States embassies and for other purposes.

H.Res. 581: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should take all necessary steps to expeditiously deploy a missile defense system in Europe that will help provide such a defense to United States allies in Europe while enhancing United States defenses against missile attacks.

H.Res. 588: Expressing the sense of the United States House of Representatives that the trial by the Government of the Russian Federation of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev constitutes a politically-motivated case of selective arrest and prosecution that serves as a test of the rule of law and independence of Russia's judicial system.

H.Res. 590: Expressing grave concerns about the sweeping censorship, privacy, and cybersecurity implications of China's Green Dam filtering software, and urging U.S. high-tech companies to promote the Internet as a tool for transparency, freedom of expression, and citizen empowerment around the world.

H.Res. 595: Recognizing persons of African descent in Europe.

H.Res. 596: Expressing support for the Black European Summit.

H.Res. 598: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the fire at the ABC Daycare Center in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.

H.Res. 600: Honoring an American Legend and Musical Icon.

H.Res. 604: Recognizing the vital role of the Proliferation Security Initiative in preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction.

H.Res. 605: Recognizing the continued persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China on the 10th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party campaign to suppress the Falun Gong spiritual movement and calling for an immediate end to the campaign to persecute, intimidate, imprison, and torture Falun Gong practitioners.

H.Res. 619: Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the people of Honduras.

H.Res. 620: Condemning the violence in Honduras and calling for the return of the duly elected President.

H.Res. 624: Condemning all violent repression by the Government of the People's Republic of China of peaceful Uighur protests.

H.Res. 628: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should pursue the global elimination of obstacles to the proliferation of technologies and services that science has proven are necessary to address the most pressing environmental problems of our time.

H.Res. 630: Condemning the June 28, 2009, coup d'etat in Honduras, calling for the reinstatement of President Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales, and for other purposes.

H.Res. 633: Supporting the goals and ideals of the United Nations Office on Sport for Development and Peace.

H.Res. 638: Congratulating the government and people of Turkey as they celebrate Republic Day, and for other purposes.

H.Res. 639: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any interest or dividends repaid to the government through the Troubled Asset Relief Program should be used solely for debt reduction, consistent with the authorizing legislation and Article One, Section Nine of the United States Constitution.

H.Res. 652: Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the Pig War crisis.

H.Res. 666: Recognizing Project HOPE for 50 years of exceptional service to improve and save the lives of millions of children and adults in developing nations through humanitarian assistance and health education.

H.Res. 677: Extending best wishes to the people of India as they celebrate the 62nd anniversary of India's independence from the British Empire.

H.Res. 678: Extending best wishes to the people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as they celebrate the 62nd anniversary of Pakistan's independence from the British Empire.

H.Res. 695: Supporting an international park between Big Bend National Park in the United States and the protected areas of the Coahuila and Chihuahua States across the border in Mexico.

H.Res. 704: Deploring the ongoing violence by Iraqi security forces against the residents of Camp Ashraf in Iraq.

H.Res. 705: Condemning hard-labor prison camps in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea as an egregious violation of human rights.

H.Res. 706: Congratulating the people of Lebanon on successfully conducting free, fair, and democratic parliamentary elections on June 7, 2009.

H.Res. 712: Commending the people of Iraqi Kurdistan for reaffirming in the July 25, 2009, parliamentary elections the region's dedication to democratic ideals and congratulating all the political slates and candidates that participated in the elections, and for other purposes.

H.Res. 715: Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Soviet and Nazi invasion of Poland and the pivotal role Poland has assumed at freedom's edge since gaining independence.

H.Res. 717: Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Passport Month".

H.Res. 732: Condemning the release of convicted terrorist Abdel Basset Mohamed al-Megrahi from a prison in Scotland to return home to Libya.

H.Res. 749: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the November 29, 2009, elections in Honduras.

H.Res. 763: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations resolutions on the "defamation of religions" are incompatible with the fundamental freedoms of individuals to freely exercise and peacefully express their religious beliefs.

H.Res. 764: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the importance of inter-religious dialogue and the protection of religious freedom and related human rights for persons of all faiths and nationalities in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

H.Res. 774: Expressing appreciation to Bermuda for accepting 4 individuals released from the detention facility at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

H.Res. 775: Expressing appreciation to Portugal for accepting two detainees released from Guantanamo Bay prison.

H.Res. 782: Demanding that the Government of Iran immediately disclose the existence of any additional nuclear-related facilities and provide unfettered access to its Qom enrichment facility.

H.Res. 794: Calling for a runoff election in Afghanistan between the two top finishers.

H.Res. 801: Expressing congratulations and support for the appointment of former President William J. Clinton as United Nations Special Envoy for Haiti, and for other purposes.

H.Res. 820: Condemning the pervasive corruption of the Kingdom of Cambodia.

H.Res. 840: Condemning continuing violations of religious freedom in the Middle East, and for other purposes.

H.Res. 849: Recognizing the 16th anniversary of the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program, a program funded by the Government of the United States to provide an opportunity for high school students from the countries of the former Soviet Union to study and live in the United States in order to promote democratic values and institutions in Eurasia, and supporting the mission, goals, and accomplishments of the FLEX program.

H.Res. 850: Supporting the establishment and full funding of a staff exchange program between the House of Representatives and the Parliament of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada, as soon as possible.

H.Res. 859: Expressing strong support for lasting peace, democracy, and economic recovery in Somalia.

H.Res. 864: Congratulating President Obama for winning of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.

H.Res. 865: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should adopt a target of 350 parts per million of atmospheric carbon dioxide by which to evaluate domestic and international climate change policies, and for other purposes.

H.Res. 872: Calling for the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to be designated a state sponsor of terrorism for its support of Iran, Hezbollah, and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia (FARC).

H.Res. 873: Establishing a United States Consulate in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

H.Res. 887: Recognizing the World Trade Organization member, Chinese Taipei's, accession to the Government Procurement Agreement on July 15, 2009, and extending hope and good faith that this will promote its domestic economy and position in the global economy.

H.Res. 888: Expressing the continued support and call for a renewed focus on the "Green Movement" within Iran, which embraces the yearning of the Iranian people in seeking freedom, human rights, and fundamental elements of democracy.

H.Res. 898: Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the immediate and unconditional release of Aung San Suu Kyi, a meaningful tripartite political dialogue toward national reconciliation, and the full restoration of democracy, freedom of assembly, freedom of movement, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and internationally recognized human rights for all Burmese citizens.

H.Res. 915: Encouraging the Republic of Hungary to respect the rule of law, treat foreign investors fairly, and promote a free and independent press.

H.Res. 927: Declaring that it shall continue to be the policy of the United States, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act, to make available to Taiwan such defense articles and services as may be necessary for Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability.

H.Res. 928: Supporting of the goals and ideals of Universal Children's Day to encourage citizens in the United States to share in the mission of improving the lives of all children around the world.

H.Res. 929: Recognizing December 2 as the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery and the 60th anniversary of the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of the Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others and commending the efforts of modern day abolitionists following in the tradition of Frederick Douglass.

H.Res. 931: Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

H.Res. 937: Recognizing that Colombia is a vital democratic ally of the United States in the fight against extremism and drug trafficking in the Western Hemisphere and further recognizing the extensive and immediate benefits that passage of the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement would bring to the United States.

Bills and Resolutions Referred to this Committee on the Legislative Calendar

H.R. 2194: Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act of 2009

H.R. 3239: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to submit a report on the effects of the Merida Initiative on the border security of the United States, and for other purposes.

Bills and Resolutions Voted on in One Chamber, or Failed Passage

H.R. 730: Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act

H.R. 1511: Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2009

H.R. 1886: Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009

H.R. 2410: Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011

H.R. 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009

H.Con.Res. 36: A concurrent resolution calling on the President and the allies of the United States to raise in all appropriate bilateral and multilateral fora the case of Robert Levinson at every opportunity, urging Iran to fulfill their promises of assistance to the family of Robert Levinson, and calling on Iran to share the results of its investigation into the disappearance of Robert Levinson with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

H.Con.Res. 51: Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Antarctic Treaty.

H.Con.Res. 55: Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act.

H.Con.Res. 74: Supporting the goals and ideals of a decade of action for road safety with a global target to reduce by 50 percent the predicted increase in global road deaths between 2010 and 2020.

H.Con.Res. 89: Supporting the goals and objectives of the Prague Conference on Holocaust Era Assets.

H.Con.Res. 103: Supporting the goals and ideals of Malaria Awareness Day.

H.Con.Res. 111: Recognizing the 61st anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.

H.Con.Res. 151: Expressing the sense of Congress that China release democratic activist Liu Xiaobo from imprisonment.

H.Con.Res. 156: Condemning the attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994, and for other purposes.

H.Con.Res. 159: Recognizing the fifth anniversary of the declaration by the United States Congress of genocide in Darfur, Sudan.

H.Con.Res. 178: Expressing the sense of Congress that we reaffirm the historic ties between the United States and the Netherlands by recognizing the Quadricentennial celebration of the discovery of the Hudson River and honoring the enduring values of the settlers of New Netherland that continue to permeate American society.

H.Con.Res. 209: Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Iranian hostage crisis, during which 52 United States citizens were held hostage for 444 days from November 4, 1979, to January 20, 1981, and for other purposes.

H.Con.Res. 212: Expressing the sense of Congress on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of historic events in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia, and reaffirming the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic.

H.Res. 34: Recognizing Israel's right to defend itself against attacks from Gaza, reaffirming the United States' strong support for Israel, and supporting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.

H.Res. 76: A resolution mourning the horrific loss of life in January 2009 caused by a landslide in Guatemala and an earthquake in Costa Rica.

H.Res. 125: Calling on Brazil in accordance with its obligations under the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction to obtain, as a matter of extreme urgency, the return of Sean Goldman to his father David Goldman in the United States; urging the governments of all countries that are partners with the United States to the Hague Convention to fulfill their obligations to return abducted children to the United States; and recommending that all other nations, including Japan, that have unresolved international child abduction cases join the Hague Convention and establish procedures to promptly and equitably address the tragedy of international child abductions.

H.Res. 152: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States remains committed to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

H.Res. 171: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the need for constitutional reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the importance of sustained United States engagement in partnership with the European Union (EU).

H.Res. 175: Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

H.Res. 194: Supporting the goals of International Women's Day.

H.Res. 226: Recognizing the plight of the Tibetan people on the 50th anniversary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama being forced into exile and calling for a sustained multilateral effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue.

H.Res. 230: Recognizing the historical significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo.

H.Res. 266: Celebrating 90 years of United States-Polish diplomatic relations, during which Poland has proven to be an exceptionally strong partner to the United States in advancing freedom around the world.

H.Res. 273: Recognizing the 188th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy.

H.Res. 282: Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel.

H.Res. 283: Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Rabbi Charles H. Rosenzveig.

H.Res. 285: Congratulating the people of the Republic of Lithuania on the 1000th anniversary of Lithuania and celebrating the rich history of Lithuania.

H.Res. 309: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that North Korea should immediately stop any hostile rhetoric and activity towards the Republic of Korea and engage in mutual dialogue to enhance inter-Korean relations.

H.Res. 378: Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the election of Margaret Thatcher as the first female Prime Minister of Great Britain.

H.Res. 430: Expressing condolences to the citizens of Italy and support for the Government of Italy in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck the Abruzzo region of central Italy.

H.Res. 479: Honoring the contributions of Takamiyama Daigoro to Sumo and to United States-Japan relations.

H.Res. 489: Recognizing the twentieth anniversary of the suppression of protesters and citizens in and around Tiananmen Square in Beijing, People's Republic of China, on June 3 and 4, 1989 and expressing sympathy to the families of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned in connection with the democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and other parts of China on June 3 and 4, 1989 and thereafter.

H.Res. 496: Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

H.Res. 519: Expressing appreciation to the people and Government of Canada for their long history of friendship and cooperation with the people and Government of the United States and congratulating Canada as it celebrates "Canada Day".

H.Res. 535: Commending the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions for calling upon all nations to live in peace and mutual understanding.

H.Res. 538: Supporting Olympic Day and encouraging the International Olympic Committee to select Chicago, Illinois, as the host city for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

H.Res. 550: Recognizing the "Day of the African Child" on June 16, 2009, devoted to the theme of child survival and to emphasize the importance of reducing maternal, newborn, and child deaths in Africa.

H.Res. 560: Expressing support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law, and for other purposes.

H.Res. 603: Recognizing the 140th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi.

H.Res. 641: Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

H.Res. 654: Honoring the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation and for other purposes.

H.Res. 672: Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to release imprisoned bloggers and respect Internet freedom.

H.Res. 675: Condemning the July 17, 2009, terrorist bombings in Indonesia and expressing condolences to the people of Indonesia and the various other countries suffering casualties in the attacks.

H.Res. 711: Calling on the Government of Sri Lanka to address the human rights and humanitarian needs of its civilian internally displaced Tamil population currently living in government-run camps by working with the United Nations and the international community to implement a process of release and resettlement of such internally displaced persons (IDPs), and allowing foreign aid groups to provide relief and resources throughout the process.

H.Res. 722: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001.

H.Res. 733: Expressing condolences to the people and Government of Taiwan in the aftermath of the devastating typhoon that struck the central and southern regions of the island on August 8, 2009.

H.Res. 739: Honoring the life and achievements of Dr. Norman E. Borlaug for his many contributions to alleviating world hunger.

H.Res. 761: Remembering and commemorating the lives and work of Jesuit Fathers Ignacio Ellacuria, Ignacio Martin-Baro, Segundo Montes, Amando Lopez, Juan Ramon Moreno, Joaquin Lopez y Lopez, and housekeeper Julia Elba Ramos and her daughter Celina Mariset Ramos on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of their deaths at the University of Central America Jose Simeon Canas located in San Salvador, El Salvador on November 16, 1989.

H.Res. 784: Honoring the 2560th anniversary of the birth of Confucius and recognizing his invaluable contributions to philosophy and social and political thought.

H.Res. 786: Commemorating the canonization of Father Damien de Veuster, SS.CC. to sainthood.

H.Res. 800: Expressing sympathy for the citizens of the Philippines dealing with Tropical Storm Ketsana and Typhoon Parma.

H.Res. 810: Expressing condolences to the citizens of Indonesia and support for the Government of Indonesia in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck the island of Sumatra.

H.Res. 816: Mourning the loss of life caused by the earthquakes and tsunamis that occurred on September 29, 2009, in American Samoa, Samoa, and Tonga.

H.Res. 823: Expressing deep condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of those killed and injured in the attack on the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) office in Islamabad, Pakistan, on October 5, 2009, and support for the WFP's mission to bring emergency food aid to the most vulnerable people of Pakistan and around the world.

H.Res. 833: Honoring the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the 10th anniversary of the accession to the throne of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, and for other purposes.

H.Res. 838: Welcoming to the United States and to Washington, DC, His All Holiness Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome, Ecumenical Patriarch on his current trip on October 20, 2009, through November 6, 2009.

H.Res. 839: Condemning the illegal extraction of Madagascar's natural resources.

H.Res. 858: Congratulating the Inter-American Foundation (IAF) on its 40th anniversary and recognizing its significant accomplishments and contributions.

H.Res. 863: Recognizing the scourge of pneumonia, urging the United States and the world to mobilize cooperation and focus resources to fight pneumonia and save children's lives, and recognizing November 2 as World Pneumonia Da.

H.Res. 867: Calling on the President and the Secretary of State to oppose unequivocally any endorsement or further consideration of the "Report of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict" in multilateral fora.

H.Res. 877: Expressing support for Chinese human rights activists Huang Qi and Tan Zuoren for engaging in peaceful expression as they seek answers and justice for the parents whose children were killed in the Sichuan earthquake of May 12, 2008.

H.Res. 890: Welcoming the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, His Excellency Dr. Manmohan Singh, to the United States.

H.Res. 892: Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the remarkable events leading to the end of the Cold War and the creation of a Europe, whole, free, and at peace.

S.Con.Res. 4: A concurrent resolution calling on the President and the allies of the United States to raise the case of Robert Levinson with officials of the Government of Iran at every level and opportunity, and urging officials of the Government of Iran to fulfill their promises of assistance to the family of Robert Levinson and to share information on the investigation into the disappearance of Robert Levinson with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

S.Con.Res. 11: A concurrent resolution condemning all forms of anti-Semitism and reaffirming the support of Congress for the mandate of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, and for other purposes.

S.Con.Res. 18: A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day, and reaffirming United States leadership and support for efforts to combat malaria.

S.Con.Res. 19: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Shi'ite Personal Status Law in Afghanistan violates the fundamental human rights of women and should be repealed.

S.Con.Res. 23: A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and objectives of the Prague Conference on Holocaust Era Assets.

S.Con.Res. 45: A concurrent resolution encouraging the Government of Iran to allow Joshua Fattal, Shane Bauer, and Sarah Shourd to reunite with their families in the United States as soon as possible.

Bills Considered by this Committee that have been Enacted

H.R. 2131: To amend the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 to reauthorize the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy.

H.R. 3593: To amend the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 to extend by one year the operation of Radio Free Asia, and for other purposes.

S. 615: A bill to provide additional personnel authorities for the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction.