Senate Report 115-22 - LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS UNITED STATES SENATE

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LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES REPORT

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COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS

UNITED STATES SENATE

One Hundred Fourteenth Congress

January 3, 2015-January 3, 2017

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COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS

BOB CORKER, TENNESSEE, Chairman
JAMES E. RISCH, Idaho BENJAMIN L. CARDIN, Maryland
MARCO RUBIO, Florida BARBARA BOXER, California
RON JOHNSON, Wisconsin ROBERT MENENDEZ, New Jersey
JEFF FLAKE, Arizona JEANNE SHAHEEN, New Hampshire
CORY GARDNER, Colorado CHRISTOPHER A. COONS, Delaware
DAVID PERDUE, Georgia TOM UDALL, New Mexico
JOHNNY ISAKSON, Georgia CHRISTOPHER MURPHY, Connecticut
RAND PAUL, Kentucky TIM KAINE, Virginia
JOHN BARRASSO, Wyoming EDWARD J. MARKEY, Massachusetts

Todd Womack, Staff Director
Chris Lynch, Democratic Staff Director
Rob Strayer, Majority Chief Counsel
Margaret Taylor, Minority Chief Counsel
John Dutton, Chief Clerk

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CONTENTS

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Introduction..................................................... 1

Foreign Affairs Legislation in the Senate........................ 3

A. Treaties...................................................... 3

1. Treaties Approved......................................... 4

2. Other Treaties Considered by the Committee................ 4

3. Treaties Pending in Committee at Close of the 113th
Congress................................................... 5

B. Legislation................................................... 6

1. Legislation Referred to the Committee..................... 6

2. Original Measures from the Committee...................... 17

C. Resolutions................................................... 17

1. Resolutions Referred to the Committee..................... 17

D. Nominations................................................... 25

1. Department of State....................................... 25

2. Ambassadors............................................... 26

3. Others.................................................... 26

4. International Conferences................................. 26

5. Privileged Nominations.................................... 27

E. Activities.................................................... 27

1. Full Committee Meetings................................... 27

2. Subcommittees and Subcommittee Meetings................... 31

Appendix

Committee Publications........................................... 35

Executive Reports............................................ 35

Senate Reports............................................... 36

Hearings..................................................... 36

Committee Prints............................................. 40

Public Laws.................................................. 40

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Mr. Corker, from the Committee on Foreign Relations,
submitted the following

REPORT

INTRODUCTION BY SENATOR BOB CORKER, CHAIRMAN\1\

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\1\This review and report of activities of the Committee on Foreign
Relations during the 114th Congress is submitted in response to the
requirements of Rule XXVI 8(b) of the Standing Rules of the Senate,
which stipulate that all standing committees report to the Senate, not
later than March 31 of each odd-numbered year, on its legislative
activities during the preceding Congress.
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The Committee on Foreign Relations maintained an ambitious
agenda during the 114th Congress. The committee and its
subcommittees conducted a total of 187 sessions, comprising
hearings and briefings on significant U.S. foreign policy
priorities as well as consideration of legislation,
nominations, and treaties. Committee activity included the
following:

Ensuring Congress played a significant and appropriate role
in the crafting of U.S. foreign policy by exhaustively
examining Iran's nuclear program and the Joint
Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) agreement between
the United States and Iran. This effort included
extensive hearings and briefings and culminated on
April 14, 2015, when the Committee unanimously and
favorably reported S. 615, the Iran Nuclear Agreement
Review Act of 2015 (INARA). INARA prevented the
President from waiving or relieving any statutory
sanctions regarding Iran's nuclear program for a period
of time, affording Congress the opportunity to review
and vote on the JCPOA. On May 7, 2015, the full Senate
passed INARA, in the form of a substitute amendment to
H.R. 1191, by a vote of 98-1. The bill passed the House
on May 14, 2015 by a vote of 400-25. On May 22, 2015,
the bill was signed by the President and became Public
Law No: 114-17.

Working to bring an end to modern slavery by unanimously
and favorably reporting out S. 553, the End Modern
Slavery Initiative Act, which established a new federal
effort to combat modern slavery worldwide. On December
8, 2016, the full Senate passed the National Defense
Authorization Act of 2017, which included authorizing
language for the End Modern Slavery Initiative. On
December 23, 2016, the bill was signed by the President
and became Public Law No: 114-328. The committee also
held multiple hearings and briefings on the issue to
thoroughly assess the processes utilized by the
Department of State in establishing Tier Rankings for
the annual U.S. Trafficking in Persons Report.

Authorizing the Department of State for the first time
since 2002 by passing the Department of State
Authorities Act of Fiscal Year 2017. The legislation
strengthened embassy security, improved personnel
practices at the State Department, enhanced oversight,
and promoted accountability of the United Nations. On
June 9, 2015, the committee unanimously and favorably
reported out a State Department Authorization bill for
Fiscal Year 2016. This legislation passed the Senate by
unanimous consent on April 28, 2016, the same day the
committee unanimously and favorably reported out a
State Department Authorization bill for Fiscal Year
2017. On December 10, 2016, the Senate unanimously
approved a State Department Authorization bill referred
from the House of Representatives, which incorporated a
majority of the provisions included in the Senate
Foreign Relations Committee's 2016 and 2017
authorization bills. On December 16, 2016, the bill was
signed by the President and became Public Law No: 114-
323.

Analyzing U.S. options for constraining malign Russian
activities and holding a series of hearings and
briefings to scrutinize Russian actions and motives.
Specifically, the Committee held five events on Russian
violations of borders, treaties, and human rights (June
7, 2016; May 23, 2016; February 2, 2016; November 3,
2015; March 4, 2015); four events on Russian aggression
in Ukraine (March 15, 2016; October 8, 2015; September
30, 2015; March 10, 2015); two events on Russian
intervention in Syria (May 17, 2016; February 9, 2016);
and two events on empowering the NATO alliance to deal
with a resurgent Russia (September 14, 2016; June 23,
2016).

Imposing more serious consequences on the North Korean
regime and its enablers. On February 2, 2016 the
Committee unanimously and favorably reported out
H.R.757, the North Korea Sanctions and Policy
Enhancement Act of 2016, with an amendment in the
nature of a substitute, which was passed subsequently
by the full Senate 96-0 on February 10, 2016. The
President signed the bill into law, Public Law 114-122,
on February 18, 2016. The law expands and tightens
enforcement of sanctions for North Korea's nuclear and
ballistic missile programs and other destructive
activities of the Kim regime, including activities
undermining cybersecurity. The law also requires new
U.S. efforts to improve implementation and enforcement
of existing multilateral sanctions, as well the
development of a strategy to promote and encourage
international engagement on North Korean human rights
issues.

Assuring greater accountability and transparency in U.S.
food security programs by unanimously reporting out S.
1252, the Global Food Security Act. The bill authorizes
the Emergency Food Security Program used by the U.S.
Agency for International Development's Office of Food
for Peace to carry out fully flexible and reformed
emergency food programs. The bill also authorizes
agriculturally-led economic growth programs and
requires greater oversight and reporting for those
programs. On April 20, 2016, the full Senate passed the
Global Food Security Act by voice vote. On July 6,
2016, the full House passed the bill by a vote of 369-
53, and on July 20, 2016, the bill was signed by the
President and became Public Law No: 114-95.

Increasing access to electricity in Africa by passing S.
2152, the Electrify Africa Act, which makes investment
in the sub-Saharan African energy sector more
attractive to private investors and promotes
responsible policies on generation and grid management.
Electrify Africa establishes U.S. aid goals of helping
African countries connect 50 million people with first-
time access to electricity and add 20,000 megawatts of
electricity to the grid by 2020. On December 18, 2015,
the full Senate passed the Electrify Africa Act and on
February 1, 2016, the House passed the bill. It was
signed into law on February 8, 2016.

The table below is a tabulation of the legislation in this
report.

Foreign Affairs Legislation in the Senate

Bills and Joint Resolutions:
Referred to committee......................................... 162
Original measures from committee.............................. 3
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Total..................................................... 165
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Reported/Discharged........................................... 33
Became public law............................................. 15

Concurrent and Senate Resolutions:
Referred to committee......................................... 118
Original resolutions from committee........................... 0
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Total..................................................... 118
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Reported/Discharged........................................... 58
Agreed to by Senate........................................... 40

A. TREATIES

Treaties pending before the Senate at the beginning of the
114th Congress.............................................. 36
Treaties submitted during the 114th Congress.................. 15
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Total..................................................... 51
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Treaties approved by the Senate............................... 7
Treaties pending in committee at the end of the 114th Congress 44

1. Treaties Approved

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The Senate did not approve any treaties during the First Session
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Treaty Doc. 110-19 Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.
Treaty Doc. 112-6 The Convention on the Law Applicable to Certain Rights in Respect of
Securities Held with an Intermediary.
Treaty Doc. 113-6 Extradition Treaty with the Republic of Chile.
Treaty Doc 114-3 Treaty with Algeria on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters.
Treaty Doc 114-4 Treaty with Jordan on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters.
Treaty Doc 114-10 Extradition Treaty with the Dominican Republic.
Treaty Doc 114-11 Treaty with Kazakhstan on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters.
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2. Other Treaties Considered by the Committee

The committee held a public hearing in October 2015 on the
following eight tax treaties:

The committee voted on November 10, 2015, to report
favorably these eight treaties to the Senate for its advice and
consent to ratification. All of the treaties were reported on
February 9, 2016. The Senate took no further action on these
treaties, and they were automatically rereferred to the
committee at the close of the 114th Congress under paragraph 2
of Rule XXX of the Standing Rules of the Senate.

3. Treaties Pending in Committee at Close
of the 114th Congress

B. LEGISLATION

Bills and Joint Resolutions:
Referred to committee......................................... 162
Original measures from committee.............................. 3
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Total..................................................... 165
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Reported/Discharged........................................... 33
Reported/Discharged and became public law..................... 15

1. Legislation Referred to the Committee

*Reported/Discharged. **Reported/Discharged and became public
law.

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**S. 8 To provide for the approval of the Agreement for Cooperation Between the
Government of the United States of America and the Government of the
Kingdom of Norway Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy.
S. 28 To limit the use of cluster munitions.
S. 34 To prohibit assistance to the Palestinian Authority until it withdraws
its request to join the International Criminal Court.
S. 46 To reduce the amount of financial assistance provided to the Government
of Mexico in response to the illegal border crossings from Mexico into
the United States, which serve to dissipate the political discontent
with the higher unemployment rate within Mexico.
S. 93 To withhold United States contributions to the United Nations until the
United Nations formally retracts the final report of the ``United
Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict.''
S. 117 To recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, to relocate to Jerusalem
the United States Embassy in Israel, and for other purposes.
S. 224 To ensure the United States promotes women's meaningful inclusion and
participation in mediation and negotiation processes undertaken in order
to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict and implements the
United States National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security.
*S. 284 To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross
violations of internationally recognized human rights, and for other
purposes.
S. 299 To allow travel between the United States and Cuba.
S. 302 To establish in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor of the
Department of State a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBT
Peoples.
S. 452 To provide lethal weapons to the Government of Ukraine in order to defend
itself against Russian-backed rebel separatists in eastern Ukraine.
S. 525 To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.) to
reform the Food for Peace Program, and for other purposes.
S. 526 To sunset the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force after three
years.
*S. 553 To marshal resources to undertake a concerted, transformative effort that
seeks to bring an end to modern slavery, and for other purposes.
S. 555 To require the Secretary of State to offer rewards for information on the
kidnapping and murder of James Foley, Peter Kassig, Steven Sotloff,
Kayla Mueller, or any other United States citizen by a foreign terrorist
organization.
S. 566 To reauthorize the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 through
fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.
*S. 615 To provide for congressional review and oversight of agreements relating
to Iran's nuclear program, and for other purposes.
S. 663 To prohibit certain assistance to the Palestinian Authority.
S. 669 To provide for consideration of legislation to respond to a violation by
Iran of an arrangement relating to its nuclear program, and for other
purposes.
S. 677 To prohibit the application of certain restrictive eligibility
requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations with respect to
the provision of assistance under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act
of 1961.
S. 713 To prevent international violence against women, and for other purposes.
*S. 756 To require a report on accountability for war crimes and crimes against
humanity in Syria.
S. 778 To prohibit the provision of certain foreign assistance to countries
receiving certain detainees transferred from United States Naval
Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
**S. 802 To authorize the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United
States Agency for International Development to provide assistance to
support the rights of women and girls in developing countries, and for
other purposes.
S. 868 To establish a fund to make payment to the Americans held hostage in
Iran, and to members of their families, who are identified as members of
the proposed class in case number 1:00-CV-03110 (ESG) of the United
States District Court for the District of Columbia, and for other
purposes.
S. 1188 To provide for a temporary, emergency authorization of defense articles,
defense services, and related training directly to the Kurdistan
Regional Government, and for other purposes.
S. 1238 To provide for an accounting of total United States. contributions to the
United Nations.
**S. 1252 To authorize a comprehensive strategic approach for United States foreign
assistance to developing countries to reduce global poverty and hunger,
achieve food and nutrition security, promote inclusive, sustainable,
agricultural-led economic growth, improve nutritional outcomes,
especially for women and children, build resilience among vulnerable
populations, and for other purposes.
S. 1389 To authorize exportation of consumer communications devices to Cuba and
the provision of telecommunications services to Cuba, and for other
purposes.
S. 1489 To strengthen support for the Cuban people and prohibit financial
transactions with the Cuban military, and for other purposes.
S. 1527 To enable more responsible and efficient spending on Department of State
activities and foreign operations.
S. 1587 To authorize the use of the United States Armed Forces against the
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
*S. 1605 To amend the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 to authorize concurrent
compacts for purposes of regional economic integration and cross-border
collaborations, and for other purposes.
S. 1627 To ensure the Secretary of State complies fully with reporting
requirements in section 116(d) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
*S. 1632 To require a regional strategy to address the threat posed by Boko Haram.
*S. 1643 To require a report on actions to secure the safety and security of
dissidents housed at Camp Liberty, Iraq.
S. 1652 To designate an existing Federal officer to coordinate efforts to secure
the release of United States persons who are hostages of hostile groups
or state sponsors of terrorism, and for other purposes.
S. 1670 To amend the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998 to authorize
appropriations to provide assistance for domestic and foreign programs
and centers for the treatment of victims of torture, and for other
purposes.
S. 1747 To improve the enforcement of sanctions against the Government of North
Korea, and for other purposes.
*S. 1789 To improve defense cooperation between the United States and the
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
S. 1798 To reauthorize the United States Commission on International Religious
Freedom, and for other purposes.
S. 1853 To limit the availability of funding for contributions to the United
Nations if the arms embargo on Iran pursuant to United Nations Security
Council Resolutions 1747 and 1929 is lifted.
S. 1855 To provide special foreign military sales status to the Philippines.
S. 1867 To protect children from exploitation by providing advance notice of
intended travel by registered sex offenders outside the United States to
the government of the country of destination, requesting foreign
governments to notify the United States when a known sex offender is
seeking to enter the United States, and for other purposes.
*S. 1875 To support enhanced accountability for United States assistance to
Afghanistan, and for other purposes.
S. 1876 To rename the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking of the Department
of State the Bureau to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and to
provide for an Assistant Secretary to head such Bureau, and for other
purposes.
*S. 1882 To support the sustainable recovery and rebuilding of Nepal following the
recent, devastating earthquakes near Kathmandu.
S. 1887 To protect and preserve international cultural property at risk due to
political instability, armed conflict, or natural or other disasters,
and for other purposes.
S. 1911 To implement policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child
deaths globally.
S. 1933 To establish a comprehensive United States Government policy to encourage
the efforts of countries in sub-Saharan Africa to develop an appropriate
mix of power solutions, including renewable energy, for more broadly
distributed electricity access in order to support poverty reduction,
promote development outcomes, and drive economic growth, and for other
purposes.
S. 2009 To prohibit the sale of arms to Bahrain.
S. 2026 To foster bilateral engagement and scientific analysis of storing nuclear
waste in permanent repositories in the Great Lakes Basin.
S. 2079 To reauthorize the United States Commission on International Religious
Freedom, and for other purposes.
S. 2086 To prohibit the lifting of sanctions on Iran until the Government of Iran
pays the judgments against it for acts of terrorism.
S. 2094 To direct the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a report on the
designation of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as a foreign terrorist
organization, and for other purposes.
S. 2119 To provide for greater congressional oversight of Iran's nuclear program,
and for other purposes.
S. 2144 To improve the enforcement of sanctions against the Government of North
Korea, and for other purposes.
**S. 2152 To establish a comprehensive United States Government policy to encourage
the efforts of countries in sub-Saharan Africa to develop an appropriate
mix of power solutions, including renewable energy, for more broadly
distributed electricity access in order to support poverty reduction,
promote development outcomes, and drive economic growth, and for other
purposes.
*S. 2184 To direct the President to establish guidelines for United States foreign
development and economic assistance programs, and for other purposes.
S. 2194 To promote the use of clean cookstoves and fuels to save lives, improve
livelihoods, empower women, and protect the environment by creating a
thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking
solutions.
*S. 2201 To promote international trade, and for other purposes.
S. 2207 To require the Secretary of State to offer rewards of not less than
$10,000,000 for information that leads to the arrest or conviction of
suspects in connection with the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103.
S. 2230 To require the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress on the
designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist
organization, and for other purposes.
S. 2231 To express the sense of Congress that the Government of the Maldives
should immediately release former President Mohamed Nasheed from prison
and release all other political prisoners in the country, as well as
guarantee due process for and respect the human rights of all of the
people of the Maldives.
S. 2307 To promote the strengthening of the private sector in Bosnia and
Herzegovina.
S. 2385 To strengthen protections for the remaining populations of wild
elephants, rhinoceroses, and other imperiled species through country-
specific anti-poaching efforts and anti-trafficking strategies, to
promote the value of wildlife and natural resources, to curtail the
demand for illegal wildlife products in consumer countries, and for
other purposes.
**S. 2426 To direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain observer
status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization, and
for other purposes.
S. 2429 To require a report on the military dimensions of Iran's nuclear program
and to prohibit the provision of sanctions relief to Iran until Iran has
verifiably ended all military dimensions of its nuclear program, and for
other purposes.
S. 2447 To impose sanctions on individuals who are complicit in human rights
abuses committed against nationals of Vietnam or their family members,
and for other purposes.
S. 2452 To prohibit the use of funds to make payments to Iran relating to the
settlement of claims brought before the Iran-United States Claims
Tribunal until Iran has paid certain compensatory damages awarded to
United States persons by United States courts.
S. 2485 To provide for the immediate reinstatement of sanctions against Iran if
Iran attempts to acquire nuclear weapons technology from North Korea.
S. 2537 To amend the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1987 with respect to certain
prohibitions regarding the Palestine Liberation Organization under that
Act.
S. 2551 To help prevent acts of genocide and mass atrocities, which threaten
national and international security, by enhancing United States civilian
capacities to prevent and mitigate such crises.
S. 2589 To require the Secretary of State to submit to Congress an unclassified
notice before the transfer of any individual detained at United States
Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the custody or control of the
individual's country of origin, any other foreign country, or any other
foreign entity, and for other purposes.
S. 2629 To establish in the United States Agency for International Development an
entity to be known as the United States Global Development Lab, and for
other purposes.
S. 2632 To promote freedom, human rights, and the rule of law as part of United
States-Vietnam relations and for other purposes.
S. 2645 To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross
violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian,
gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals, and for other purposes.
S. 2657 To require consultations on reuniting Korean Americans with family
members in North Korea.
S. 2692 To counter foreign disinformation and propaganda, and for other purposes.
S. 2726 To hold Iran accountable for its state sponsorship of terrorism and other
threatening activities and for its human rights abuses, and for other
purposes.
**S. 2845 To extend the termination of sanctions with respect to Venezuela under
the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014.
S. 2857 To direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain
membership status for India in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
(APEC), and for other purposes.
S. 2865 To promote stability and security in the Asia-Pacific maritime domains,
and for other purposes.
S. 2878 To amend the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to improve the
ability of the United States to advance religious freedom globally
through enhanced diplomacy, training, counterterrorism, and foreign
assistance efforts, and through stronger and more flexible political
responses to religious freedom violations and violent extremism
worldwide, and for other purposes.
S. 2900 To require the Secretary of State to offer rewards for information found
on social media that lead to the arrest or conviction of an individual
involved in the planning of an act of terrorism in the United States.
S. 2901 To enhance defense and security cooperation with India, and for other
purposes.
S. 2905 To require the President to develop a policy for determining when an
action carried out in cyberspace constitutes an act of war against the
United States, and for other purposes.
S. 2930 To ensure that Federal funding for the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change complies with applicable statutory
limitations.
*S. 2942 To extend certain privileges and immunities to the Gulf Cooperation
Council.
S. 2984 To impose sanctions in relation to violations by Iran of the Geneva
Convention (III) or the right under international law to conduct
innocent passage, and for other purposes.
S. 3007 To prohibit funds from being obligated or expended to aid, support,
permit, or facilitate the certification or approval of any new sensor
for use by the Russian Federation on observation flights under the Open
Skies Treaty unless the President submits a certification related to
such sensor to Congress and for other purposes.
S. 3010 To provide for restrictions related to nuclear cooperation with the
People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.
S. 3114 To express the sense of the Senate regarding the safe and expeditious
resettlement to Albania of all residents of Camp Liberty.
S. 3125 To establish a designation for jurisdictions permissive to terrorism
financing, to build the capacity of partner nations to investigate,
prosecute, and hold accountable terrorist financiers, to impose
restrictions on foreign financial institutions that provide financial
services for terrorist organizations, and for other purposes.
S. 3142 To require reporting on acts of certain foreign countries on Holocaust
era assets and related issues.
S. 3160 To require all Department of State employees to use Department-managed
email accounts and telephonic systems for all work-related electronic
communications, to require the Secretary of State to submit an annual
report to Congress on any security violations within the Department, to
provide training to Department of State employees on the rules and
procedures governing the appropriate handling of classified information,
to reform the process for identifying and archiving classified
information, and for other purposes.
S. 3206 To promote worldwide access to the Internet, and for other purposes.
S. 3210 To identify and combat corruption in countries, to establish a tiered
system of countries with respect to levels of corruption by their
governments and their efforts to combat such corruption, and to assess
United States assistance to designated countries in order to advance
anti-corruption efforts in those countries and better serve United
States taxpayers.
S. 3227 To direct the President to establish an interagency mechanism to
coordinate United States development programs and private sector
investment activities, and for other purposes.
S. 3255 To gather information about the illicit production of illicit fentanyl in
foreign countries and to withhold bilateral assistance from countries
that do not have emergency scheduling procedures for new illicit drugs,
cannot prosecute criminals for the manufacture or distribution of
controlled substance analogues, or do not require the registration of
tableting machines and encapsulating machines.
S. 3256 To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide assistance for
developing countries to promote quality basic education and to establish
the goal of all children in school and learning as an objective of the
United States foreign assistance policy, and for other purposes.
S. 3267 To protect against threats posed by Iran to the United States and allies
of the United States, and for other purposes.
S. 3274 To counter foreign disinformation and propaganda, and for other purposes.
S. 3277 To provide penalties for countries that systematically and unreasonably
refuse or delay repatriation of certain nationals and for other
purposes.
S. 3279 To realign structures and reallocate resources in the Federal Government
in keeping with the core belief that families are the best protection
for children and the bedrock of any society to bolster United States
diplomacy targeted at ensuring that every child can grow up in a
permanent, safe, nurturing, and loving family, and to ensure that
intercountry adoption to the United States becomes a viable and fully
developed option for providing families for children in need, and for
other purposes.
S. 3284 To oppose loans at international financial institutions for the
Government of Nicaragua unless the Government of Nicaragua is taking
effective steps to hold free, fair, and transparent. elections, and for
other purposes.
S. 3285 To prohibit the President from using funds appropriated under section
1304 of title 31, United States Code, to make payments to Iran, to
impose sanctions with respect to Iranian persons that hold or detain
United States citizens, and for other purposes.
S. 3313 To authorize assistance to Burma and to support a principled engagement
strategy for a peaceful, prosperous, and democratic Burma that respects
the human rights of all its people, and for other purposes.
S. 3325 To promote sustainable economic development in Burma, and for other
purposes.
S. 3329 To ensure transparent enforcement of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of
Action.
S. 3355 To prohibit funding for the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive
Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization in the event the United Nations
Security Council adopts a resolution that obligates the United States or
affirms a purported obligation of the United States to refrain from
actions that would run counter to the object and purpose of the
Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.
S. 3377 To increase the participation of women in foreign security forces,
specifically the military and police, with United States foreign
assistance.
S. 3397 To encourage visits between the United States and Taiwan at all levels,
and for other purposes.
S. 3400 To prohibit the conduct of a first-use nuclear strike absent a
declaration of war by Congress.
S. 3414 To condition assistance to the West Bank and Gaza on steps by the
Palestinian Authority to end violence and terrorism against Israeli
citizens.
S. 3443 To prohibit the United States Government from making cash payments to
state sponsors of terrorism, and for other purposes.
S. 3469 To reinstate reporting requirements related to United States-Hong Kong
relations.
S. 3478 To require continued and enhanced annual reporting to Congress in the
Annual Report on International Religious Freedom on anti-Semitic
incidents in Europe, the safety and security of European Jewish
communities, and the efforts of the United States to partner with
European governments, the European Union, and civil society groups, to
combat anti-Semitism, and for other purposes.
S. 3509 To impose sanctions with respect to the People's Republic of China in
relation to activities in the South China Sea and the East China Sea,
and for other purposes.
S. 3520 To amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to clarify report
dates, modify the criteria for determinations of whether countries are
meeting the minimum standards for elimination of trafficking, and
highlight the importance of concrete actions by countries to eliminate
trafficking, and for other purposes.
S. 3543 To contain, reverse, and deter Russian aggression in Ukraine, to assist
Ukraine's democratic transition, and for other purposes.
H.R. 237 To authorize the revocation or denial of passports and passport cards to
individuals affiliated with foreign terrorist organizations, and for
other purposes.
H.R. 357 To amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to expand the
training for Federal Government personnel related to trafficking in
persons, and for other purposes.
H.R. 400 To require the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United
States Agency for International Development to submit reports on
definitions of placement and recruitment fees for purposes of enabling
compliance with the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and for
other purposes.
H.R. 514 To prioritize the fight against human trafficking within the Department
of State according to congressional intent in the Trafficking Victims
Protection Act of 2000 without increasing the size of the Federal
Government, and for other purposes.
**H.R. 515 To protect children and others from sexual abuse and exploitation,
including sex trafficking and sex tourism, by providing advance notice
of intended travel by registered sex offenders outside the United States
to the government of the country of destination, requesting foreign
governments to notify the United States when a known sex offender is
seeking to enter the United States, and for other purposes.
**H.R. 757 To improve the enforcement of sanctions against the Government of North
Korea, and for other purposes.
**H.R. 907 To improve defense cooperation between the United States and the
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
**H.R. 1150 To amend the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to improve the
ability of the United States to advance religious freedom globally
through enhanced diplomacy, training, counterterrorism, and foreign
assistance efforts, and through stronger and more flexible political
responses to religious freedom violations and violent extremism
worldwide, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1156 To authorize the establishment or designation of a working group under
the National Science and Technology Council to identify and coordinate
international science and technology cooperation opportunities.
**H.R. 1493 To protect and preserve international cultural property at risk due to
political instability, armed conflict, or natural or other disasters,
and for other purposes.
H.R. 1567 To authorize a comprehensive, strategic approach for United States
foreign assistance to developing countries to reduce global poverty and
hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, promote inclusive,
sustainable agricultural-led economic growth, improve nutritional
outcomes, especially for women and children, build resilience among
vulnerable populations, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1853 To direct the President to develop a strategy to obtain observer status
for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization, and for
other purposes.
H.R. 2241 To direct the Administrator of the United States Agency for International
Development to submit to Congress a report on the development and use of
global health innovations in the programs, projects, and activities of
the Agency.
**H.R. 2494 To support global anti-poaching efforts, strengthen the capacity of
partner countries to counter wildlife trafficking, designate major
wildlife trafficking countries, and for other purposes.
*H.R. 2845 To promote access to benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity
Act, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3457 To prohibit the lifting of sanctions on Iran until the Government of Iran
pays the judgments against it for acts of terrorism, and for other
purposes.
H.R. 3460 To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to
waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the
application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear
program of Iran.
H.R. 3694 To combat trafficking in human organs, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3750 To waive the passport fees for first responders proceeding abroad to aid
a foreign country suffering from a natural disaster.
H.R. 3924 To establish in the United States Agency for International Development an
entity to be known as the United States Global Development Lab, and for
other purposes.
H.R. 4314 To require a plan to combat international travel by terrorists and
foreign fighters, accelerate the transfer of certain border security
systems to foreign partner governments, establish minimum international
border security standards, authorize the suspension of foreign
assistance to countries not making significant efforts to comply with
such minimum standards, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4403 To authorize the development of open-source software based on certain
systems of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of
State to facilitate the vetting of travelers against terrorist
watchlists and law enforcement databases, enhance border management, and
improve targeting and analysis, and for other purposes.
*H.R. 4481 To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide assistance for
developing countries to promote quality basic education and to establish
the goal of all children in school and learning as an objective of the
United States foreign assistance policy, and for other purposes.
**H.R. 4939 To increase engagement with the governments of the Caribbean region, the
Caribbean diaspora community in the United States, and the private
sector and civil society in both the United States and the Caribbean,
and for other purposes.
H.R. 5094 To contain, reverse, and deter Russian aggression in Ukraine, to assist
Ukraine's democratic transition, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5119 To prohibit the obligation or expenditure of funds available to any
Federal department or agency for any fiscal year to purchase or issue a
license for the purchase of heavy water produced in Iran.
H.R. 5332 To ensure that the United States promotes the meaningful participation of
women in mediation and negotiations processes seeking to prevent,
mitigate, or resolve violent conflict.
H.R. 5469 To require the Secretary of the Treasury to direct the United States
Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund to support the
capacity of the International Monetary Fund to prevent money laundering
and financing of terrorism.
H.R. 5484 To modify authorities that provide for rescission of determinations of
countries as state sponsors of terrorism, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5537 To promote internet access in developing countries and update foreign
policy toward the internet, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5631 To hold Iran accountable for its state sponsorship of terrorism and other
threatening activities and for its human rights abuses, and for other
purposes.
H.R. 5708 To oppose loans at international financial institutions for the
Government of Nicaragua, other than to address basic human needs or
promote democracy, unless the Government of Nicaragua is taking
effective steps to hold free, fair, and transparent elections, and for
other purposes.
H.R. 5732 To halt the wholesale slaughter of the Syrian people, encourage a
negotiated political settlement, and hold Syrian human rights abusers
accountable for their crimes.
H.R. 5931 To provide for the prohibition on cash payments to the Government of
Iran, and for other purposes.
*S.J. Res. 19 To express the disfavor of Congress regarding the proposed agreement for
cooperation between the United States and the People's Republic of China
transmitted to the Congress by the President on April 21, 2015, pursuant
to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
*S.J. Res. 20 Relating to the approval of the proposed Agreement for Cooperation
Between the United States of America and the Government of the Republic
of Korea Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy.
S.J. Res. 26 To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against the Islamic
State of Iraq and the Levant and its associated forces.
S.J. Res.30 Relating to the disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the
Government of Pakistan of F-16 Block 52 aircraft.
S.J. Res.31 Relating to the disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the
Government of Pakistan of F-16 Block 52 aircraft.
S.J. Res. 32 To provide limitations on the transfer of certain United States munitions
from the United States to Saudi Arabia.
S.J. Res. 39 Relating to the disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the
Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of M1A1/A2 Abrams Tank
structures and other major defense equipment.
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2. Original Measures from the Committee

*Reported/Discharged. **Reported/Discharged and became public
law.

C. RESOLUTIONS

Concurrent and Senate Resolutions:

Referred to committee......................................... 118
Original resolutions from committee........................... 0
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Total..................................................... 118
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Reported/Discharged........................................... 58
Agreed to by Senate........................................... 40

1. Resolutions Referred to the Committee

*Reported/Discharged. **Agreed to by Senate.

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S. Res. 26 Commending Pope Francis for his leadership in helping to secure the
release of Alan Gross and for working with the Governments of the United
States and Cuba to achieve a more positive relationship.
**S. Res. 35 Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz
extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland.
S. Res. 40 Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding efforts by the United States
and others to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.
*S. Res. 47 Authorizing expenditures by the SFRC.
**S. Res. 52 Calling for the release of Ukrainian fighter pilot Nadiya Savchenko, who
was captured by Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine and has been held
illegally in a Russian prison since July 2014.
**S. Res. 65 Supporting efforts to bring an end to violence perpetrated by Boko Haram,
and urging the Government of Nigeria to conduct transparent, peaceful,
and credible elections.
S. Res. 68 Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the January 24, 2015,
attacks carried out by Russian-backed rebels on the civilian population
in Mariupol, Ukraine, and the provision of lethal and non-lethal
military assistance to Ukraine.
S. Res. 69 Calling for the protection of religious minority rights and freedoms
worldwide.
**S. Res. 72 Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Jan. 24, 2015, attacks
carried out by Russian-backed rebels on the civilian population in
Mariupol, Ukraine, and the provision of defensive lethal and non-lethal
military assistance to Ukraine.
**S. Res. 76 Welcoming the Prime Minister of Israel to the United States for his
address to a joint meeting of Congress.
**S. Res. 87 Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the rise of anti-Semitism in
Europe and to encourage greater cooperation with the European
governments, the European Union, and the Organization for Security and
Co-operation in Europe in preventing and responding to anti-Semitism.
**S. Res. 93 Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the courageous work and life
of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, and calling for a swift and
transparent investigation into his tragic murder in Moscow on February
27, 2015.
S. Res. 96 Condemning the murder of Boris Nemtsov, and for other purposes.
**S. Res. 97 Supporting the goals of International Women's Day.
**S. Res. 99 Calling on the Government of Iran to fulfill its promises of assistance
in the case of Robert Levinson, the longest held United States civilian
in our Nation's history.
**S. Res. 105 Recognizing the 194th anniversary of the independence of Greece and
celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.
S. Res. 116 Providing for free and fair elections in Burma.
S. Res. 134 Expressing the sense of the Senate that the President and the Secretary
of State should ensure that the Government of Canada does not
permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin.
S. Res. 140 Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 100th anniversary of the
Armenian Genocide.
**S. Res. 148 Condemning the government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its
Baha'I minority and its continued violation of the International
Covenants on Human Rights.
S. Res. 152 Recognizing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the
world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in efforts of
the United States Government to promote democracy and good governance.
S. Res. 157 Recognizing the economic, cultural, and political contributions of the
Southeast-Asian American community on the 40th anniversaries of the
beginning of Khmer Rouge control over Cambodia and the beginning of the
Cambodian Genocide and the end of the Vietnam War and the ``Secret War''
in the Kingdom of Laos.
S. Res. 167 Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the courageous work and life
of Argentinian prosecutor Alberto Nisman, and calling for a swift and
transparent investigation into his tragic death in Buenos Aires on
January 18, 2015.
S. Res. 180 Urging additional sanctions against the Democratic People's Republic of
Korea, and for other purposes.
S. Res. 183 Calling for suspension of construction of artificial land formations on
islands, reefs, shoals, and other features of the Spratly Islands and
for a peaceful and multilateral resolution to the South China Sea
territorial dispute.
**S. Res. 189 Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 25th anniversary of
democracy in Mongolia.
S. Res. 190 Encouraging reunions of Korean Americans who were divided by the Korean
War from relatives in North Korea.
S. Res. 194 Welcoming the President of the Republic of Korea on her official visit to
the United States and celebrating the United States-Republic of Korea
relationship, and for other purposes.
**S. Res. 204 Recognizing June 20, 2015, as ``World Refugee Day.''
**S. Res. 207 Recognizing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the
world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in efforts of
the United States Government to promote democracy and good governance.
S. Res. 208 Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the requested release of
convicted terrorist Juvenal Ovidio Ricardo Palmera Pineda, also known as
``Simon Trinidad,'' from prison in the United States as a part of the
Colombian peace process.
*S. Res. 211 Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Srebrenica.
S. Res. 237 Condemning Joseph Kony and the Lord's Resistance Army for continuing to
perpetrate crimes against humanity, war crimes, and mass atrocities, and
supporting ongoing efforts by the United States Government, the African
Union, and governments and regional organizations in central Africa to
remove Joseph Kony and Lord's Resistance Army commanders from the
battlefield and promote protection and recovery of affected communities.
S. Res. 238 Expressing the determination of the Senate that the 60-day calendar
period for congressional review of the nuclear agreement with Iran did
not begin with the transmittal of the agreement on July 19, 2015,
because that transmittal did not include all materials required to be
transmitted pursuant to the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015.
S. Res. 247 Commemorating and honoring the actions of President Harry S. Truman and
the crews of the Enola Gay and Bockscar in using the atomic bomb to
bring World War II to an end.
S. Res. 251 Expressing the sense of the Senate that the congressional review
provision of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 does not
apply to the Comprehensive Plan of Action announced on July 14, 2015,
because the President failed to transmit the entire agreement as
required by such Act, and that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
would only preempt existing Iran sanctions laws as ``the supreme Law of
the Land if ratified by the Senate as a treaty with the concurrence of
two thirds of the Senators present pursuant to Article II, section 2,
clause 2, of the Constitution or if Congress were to enact new
implementing legislation that supersedes the mandatory statutory
sanctions that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action announced on July
14, 2015, purports to supersede.
**S. Res. 253 Welcoming King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain on their official
visit to the United States, including visits to Miami and St. Augustine,
Florida.
S. Res. 262 To support the empowerment of women and urge counties to No. FreeThe20.
S. Res. 268 Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Syrian refugee crisis.
S. Res. 273 Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for reconciliation
in Indonesia and disclosure by the United States Government of events
surrounding the mass killings during 1965 and 1966.
**S. Res. 274 Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the peaceful and democratic
reunification of Germany.
**S. Res. 278 Welcoming the President of the Republic of Korea on her official visit to
the United States and celebrating the United States-Republic of Korea
relationship, and for other purposes.
S. Res. 284 Recognizing the importance of mental health globally and highlighting the
contributions and value of mental health, psychosocial support, and
human capacity, particularly in development contexts and humanitarian
settings.
S. Res. 290 Expressing the sense of the Senate that any protocol to, or other
agreement regarding, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change of 1992, negotiated at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change
Conference in Paris will be considered a treaty requiring the advice and
consent of the Senate.
S. Res. 299 Honoring the life, legacy, and example of former Israeli Prime Minister
Yitzhak Rabin on the twentieth anniversary of his death.
**S. Res. 302 Expressing the sense of the Senate in support of Israel and in
condemnation of Palestinian terror attacks.
**S. Res. 310 Condemning the ongoing sexual violence against women and children from
Yezidi, Christian, Shabak, Turkmen, and other religious communities by
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militants and urging the prosecution of
the perpetrators and those complicit in these crimes.
**S. Res. 320 Congratulating the people of Burma on their commitment to peaceful
elections.
S. Res. 321 Honoring the 70th anniversary of the founding of CARE.
**S. Res. 326 Celebrating the 135th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the
United States and Romania.
S. Res. 329 Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding an agreement reached at the
United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Paris in December 2015.
*S. Res. 330 Congratulating the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet for winning the
2015 Nobel Peace Prize.
**S. Res. 340 Expressing the sense of Congress that the so-called Islamic State in Iraq
and al-Sham (ISIS or Da'esh) is committing genocide, crimes against
humanity, and war crimes, and calling upon the President to work with
foreign governments and the United Nations to provide physical
protection for ISIS' targets, to support the creation of an
international criminal tribunal with jurisdiction to punish these
crimes, and to use every reasonable means, including sanctions, to
destroy ISIS and disrupt its support networks.
S. Res. 346 Expressing opposition to the European Commission interpretive notice
regarding labeling Israeli products and goods manufactured in the West
Bank and other areas, as such actions undermine the Israeli-Palestinian
peace process.
**S. Res. 347 Honoring the memory and legacy of Anita Ashok Datar and condemning the
terrorist attack in Bamako, Mali, on November 20, 2015.
*S. Res. 361 Urging robust funding for humanitarian relief for Syria.
S. Res. 362 Recognizing the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople
of the Central Highlands of Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces
during the Vietnam War, and condemning the ongoing violation of human
rights by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
**S. Res. 368 Supporting efforts by the Government of Colombia to pursue peace and the
end of the country's enduring internal armed conflict and recognizing
United State support for Colombia at the 15th anniversary of Plan
Colombia.
S. Res. 370 Recognizing that for nearly 40 years, the United States and the
Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) have worked toward
stability, prosperity, and peace in Southeast Asia.
**S. Res. 375 Raising awareness of modern slavery.
*S. Res. 378 Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the courageous work and life
of Russian opposition leader Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov and renewing the
call for a full and transparent investigation into the tragic murder of
Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov in Moscow on February 27, 2015.
*S. Res. 381 Honoring the memory and legacy of Michael James Riddering and condemning
the terrorist attacks in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on January 15, 2016.
**S. Res. 383 Recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic
relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation.
**S. Res. 388 Supporting the goals of International Women's Day.
**S. Res. 392 Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the prosecution and
conviction of former President Mohamed Nasheed without due process and
urging the Government of the Maldives to take all necessary steps to
redress this injustice, to release all political prisoners, and to
ensure due process and freedom from political prosecution for all the
people of Maldives.
**S. Res. 394 Recognizing the 195th anniversary of the independence of Greece and
celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.
S. Res. 396 Expressing the sense of the Senate that individuals captured by the
United States for supporting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
should by detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
S. Res. 414 Expressing the sense of the Senate on the actions, including the
reapplication of waived nuclear-related sanctions, that the United
States should undertake in the event of an Iranian violation of the
Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
**S. Res. 418 Recognizing Hafsat Abiola, Khanim Latif, Yoani Sanchez, and Akanksha
Hazari for their selflessness and dedication to their respective causes,
and for other purposes.
S. Res. 426 Expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should support
and protect the right of women working in developing countries to safe
workplaces, free from gender-based violence, reprisals, and
intimidation.
*S. Res. 432 Supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance
in Ethiopia.
**S. Res. 436 Supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day.
**S. Res. 442 Condemning the terrorist attacks in Brussels and honoring the memory of
the United States citizens murdered in those attacks, and offering
thoughts and prayers for all the victims, condolences to their families,
resolve to support the Belgian people, and the pledge to defend
democracy and stand in solidarity with the country of Belgium and all
our allies in the face of continuing terrorist attacks on freedom and
liberty.
S. Res. 461 Commending the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction,
John Sopko, and his office for their efforts in providing accountability
for taxpayer dollars spent in Afghanistan.
**S. Res. 469 Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising, a seminal
moment in the journey of Ireland to independence.
S. Res. 479 Urging the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to comply
with constitutional limits on presidential terms and fulfill its
constitutional mandate for a democratic transition of power in 2016.
**S. Res. 482 Urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a
terrorist organization and to increase pressure on the organization and
its members to the fullest extent possible.
**S. Res. 485 Urging the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to comply
with constitutional limits on presidential terms and fulfill its
constitutional mandate for a democratic transition of power.
*S Res. 501 Expressing the sense of the Senate on Russian military aggression.
*S. Res. 503 Recognizing June 20, 2016, as ``World Refugee Day.''
**S. Res. 504 Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program.
*S. Res. 505 Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding compliance enforcement of
Russian violations of the Open Skies Treaty.
**S. Res. 506 Expressing the sense of the Senate in support of the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization and the NATO summit to be held in Warsaw, Poland
from July 8-9, 2016, and in support of committing NATO to a security
posture capable of deterring threats to the Alliance.
S. Res. 508 Expressing support for the expeditious consideration and finalization of
a new, robust, and long-term Memorandum of Understanding on military
assistance to Israel between the United States Government and the
Government of Israel.
**S. Res. 515 Welcoming Prime Minister Lee Hsien-Loong to the United States and
reaffirming Singapore's strategic partnership with the United States,
encompassing broad and robust economic, military-to-military, law
enforcement, and counterterrorism cooperation.
S. Res. 520 Reaffirming the strong relationship, both in defense and trade, between
the United States and the United Kingdom.
*S. Res. 524 Expressing the sense of the Senate on the conflict in Yemen.
S. Res. 526 Calling for all parties to respect the arbitral tribunal ruling with
regard to the South China Sea and to express United States policy on
freedom of navigation and overflight in the East and South China Seas.
S. Res. 529 Calling upon the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to release
Iranian-Americans Siamak Namazi and his father, Baquer Namazi.
*S. Res. 535 Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the trafficking of illicit
fentanyl into the United States from Mexico and China.
*S. Res. 537 Expressing the profound concern about the ongoing political, economic,
social and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, urging the release of
political prisoners, and calling for respect of constitutional and
democratic processes.
S. Res. 552 Commemorating the fifteenth anniversary of NATO's invocation of Article V
to defend the United States following the terrorist attacks of September
11, 2001.
S. Res. 553 Expressing the sense of the Senate on the challenges the conflict in
Syria poses to long-term stability and prosperity in Lebanon.
S. Res. 563 Calling on the Department of Defense, other elements of the Federal
Government, and foreign countries to intensify efforts to investigate,
recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for personnel of the
United States.
S. Res. 564 Condemning North Korea's fifth nuclear test on September 9, 2016.
S. Res. 571 Providing official recognition of the massacre of 11 African-American
soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion of the United States
Army who had been captured near Wereth Belgium, during the Battle of the
Bulge on December 17, 1944.
S. Res. 584 Acknowledging the peaceful hunger strike of Guillermo ``El Coco''
Farinas, a political dissident in Cuba, applauding his bravery and
commitment to human rights, and expressing solidarity with him and his
cause.
S. Res. 620 Reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing
Argentina's economic reforms.
S. Con. Res. 5 Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Decade for People of
African Descent.
S. Con. Res. 14 Providing that the President may not provide sanctions relief to Iran
until certain United States citizens are released from Iran.
S. Con. Res. 25 Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should submit the
Paris climate change agreement to the Senate for its advice and consent.
S. Con. Res. 26 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the right of States and local
governments to maintain economic sanctions against Iran.
*S. Con. Res. 30 Expressing concern over the disappearance of David Sneddon, and for other
purposes.
S. Con. Res. 33 Expressing the sense of Congress that those who commit or support
atrocities against Christians and other ethnic and religious minorities,
including Yezidis, Turkmen, Sabea-Mandeans, Kaka'e, and Kurds, and who
target them specifically for ethnic or religious reasons, are
committing, and are hereby declared to be committing ``war crimes'',
``crimes against humanity'', and ``genocide''.
S. Con. Res. 35 Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should continue
to exercise its veto in the United Nations Security Council on
resolutions regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
S. Con. Res. 36 Expressing support of the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust victims
live with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years, and
urging the Federal Republic of Germany to reaffirm its commitment to
that goal through a financial commitment to comprehensively address the
unique health and welfare needs of vulnerable Holocaust victims,
including home care and other medically prescribed needs.
*S. Con. Res. 38 Reaffirming the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances as
cornerstones of United States-Taiwan relations.
*S. Con. Res. 41 Expressing the sense of Congress of the Peshmerga of the Kurdistan Region
of Iraq.
*S. Con. Res. 42 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the safe and expeditious
resettlement to Albania of all residents of Camp Liberty.
**S. Con. Res. 46 Expressing support for the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust victims
live with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years, and
urging the Federal Republic of Germany to continue to reaffirm its
commitment to comprehensively address the unique health and welfare
needs of vulnerable Holocaust victims, including home care and other
medically prescribed needs.
S. Con. Res. 48 Expressing the sense of Congress that the Italian Supreme Court of
Cassation should domesticate and recognize judgments issued by United
States courts on behalf of United State victims of terrorism, and that
the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs should cease its political
interference with Italy's independent judiciary, which it carries out in
the interests of state sponsors of terrorism such as the Islamic
Republic of Iran.
S. Con. Res. 54 Expressing the sense of Congress and reaffirming longstanding United
States policy in support of a direct bilaterally negotiated settlement
of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and opposition to United Nations
Security Council resolutions imposing a solution to the conflict.
*S. Con. Res. 57 Honoring in praise and remembrance the extraordinary life, and steady
leadership, and remarkable, 70-year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of
Thailand.
**H. Con. Res. 40 Encouraging reunions of divided Korean American families.
H. Con. Res. 75 Expressing the sense of Congress that the atrocities perpetrated by ISIL
against religious and ethnic minorities in Iraq and Syria include war
crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.
H. Con. Res. 88 Reaffirming the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances as
cornerstones of United States-Taiwan relations.
H. Con. Res. 121 Expressing the sense of the Congress condemning the gross violations of
international law amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity by
the Government of Syria, its allies, and other parties to the conflict
in Syria, and asking the President to direct his Ambassador at the
United Nations to promote the establishment of a war crimes tribunal
where these crimes could be addressed.
H. Con. Res. 129 Expressing support for the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust victims
live with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years, and
urging the Federal Republic of Germany to continue to reaffirm its
commitment to this goal through a financial commitment to
comprehensively address the unique health and welfare needs of
vulnerable Holocaust victims, including home care and other medically
prescribed needs.
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D. NOMINATIONS*

Referred...................................................... 116
Confirmed..................................................... 99
Withdrawn by the President.................................... 3
Returned to the President upon adjournment of Congress........ 14
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Representatives to conferences
Referred...................................................... 8
Confirmed..................................................... 3
Withdrawn by the President.................................... 3
Returned to the President..................................... 2
Privileged
Under committee jurisdiction.................................. 19
Confirmed..................................................... 15
Withdrawn by the President.................................... 0
Returned to the President upon adjournment of Congress........ 4

Foreign Service Appointments/Promotions
Referred...................................................... 4,969
Confirmed..................................................... 4,646
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Withdrawn..................................................... 323

1. Department of State

There were eight nominations for Department of State
officials referred to the committee, of which five were
confirmed by the Senate and three were returned to the
President. These nominations were for Under Secretary of State
for Political Affairs; Legal Adviser; and five Assistant
Secretaries of State (Political-Military Affairs, Energy
Resources, Conflict and Stabilization Operations (also
nominated for Coordinator for Reconstruction and
Stabilization), Oceans and International Environmental and
Scientific Affairs, and Consular Affairs).

2. Ambassadors

During the 114th Congress, 79 nominations for country
Ambassadors were referred to the committee. Of these, 75 were
confirmed by the Senate, two nominations were withdrawn, and
two nominations were returned upon adjournment of the Congress.
The committee received two nominations for Rank of
Ambassador at Large (Coordinator for Counterterrorism and
Director of the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking). One
of these nominations was confirmed.
The committee received eight nominations for the rank of
Ambassador while serving in the following positions: U.S.
Representative to the African Union; Senior Official for the
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum; U.S.
Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency; U.S.
Representative to the Vienna Office of the UN; U.S
Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of
Chemical Weapons; U.S. Permanent Representative to the
Organization of American States; U.S. Representative on the
Economic and Social Council of the United Nations; Director of
Office of Foreign Missions. Seven of these nominations were
confirmed by the Senate and one nomination was returned upon
adjournment of the Congress.

3. Others

Six nominations for positions with the U.S. Agency for
International Development were referred to the committee:
Administrator, Assistant Administrators (Latin America and the
Caribbean; Africa; Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian
Assistance; and Europe and Eurasia), and Inspector General. All
of these nominations were confirmed.
Director of the IMF; U.S. Alternate Executive Director of
the IMF; U.S. Alternate Governor of the IMF; U.S. Director of
the Asian Development Bank, U.S. Alternate Governor of the
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, U.S. Director
of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; U.S.
Director of the African Development Bank; U.S. Alternate
Executive Director of the Inter-American Development Bank; and
U.S. Executive Director of the International Bank for
Reconstruction and Development. Four of these nominations were
confirmed and five were returned to the President upon
adjournment of the Congress.
The committee received one nomination for the position of
Executive Vice President of the Overseas Private Investment
Corporation, one nomination for the Peace Corps (Deputy
Director), and two nominations for the Broadcasting Board of
Governors (Chairman and Member).
The Senate confirmed one of these nominations, one was
withdrawn, and two were returned upon adjournment of the
Congress.

4. International Conferences

Eight nominations to serve as U.S. representatives and
alternates to the United Nations General Assembly were referred
to the committee. Three nominations were confirmed, three
nominations were withdrawn, and two nominations were returned
to the President at the close of the Second Session.

5. Privileged Nominations

On June 29, 2011, during the 112th Congress, the Senate
agreed to S. Res. 116, a resolution providing for expedited
consideration of ``privileged'' nominations. Under procedures
set forth in S. Res. 116, privileged nominations are not
referred to their respective committees of jurisdiction but are
placed on the Senate Executive Calendar under a newly-created
privileged section. Upon receipt of nominees' paperwork by the
committees of jurisdiction, the full Senate is free to consider
privileged nominations under normal procedures after a period
of 10 session days.
Following are the nominations received during the 114th
Congress for positions that fall under the jurisdiction of the
committee and are governed by S. Res. 116 procedures: Member of
the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy (seven
nominations); Member of the Board of Directors of the Overseas
Private Investment Corporation (four nominations); Member of
the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation
(four nominations); Member of the Board of Directors of the
Millennium Challenge Corporation (two nominations); and Member
of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation (two
nominations). The Senate confirmed fifteen of these nominations
and four nominations were returned to the President upon
adjournment of the Second Session.

E. ACTIVITIES

During the 114th Congress, the full committee and its
subcommittees held a total of 187 sessions. These included
hearings on legislation, treaties, and nominations, as well as
briefings and consultations with officials of the executive
branch and non-governmental experts. Members and staff made
individual trips abroad and participated in conferences to
further exercise the legislative oversight responsibilities of
the committee. On 70 occasions the committee members received
heads of state and senior officials of foreign governments to
discuss matters of mutual interest.

1. Full Committee Meetings

*Closed session

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Date Title
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January 21, 2015 Iran Nuclear Negotiations: Status of Talks and the Role of Congress (S.
Hrg.114-121)
January 28, 2015 Business Meeting
*January 29, 2015 The Campaign Against ISIS
February 4, 2015 Ending Modern Slavery: What is the Best Way Forward? (S. Hrg. 114-68)
*February 10, 2015 Update on Iran Nuclear Negotiations
February 11, 2015 Ending Modern Day Slavery: The Role of U.S. Leadership (S. Hrg. 114-68)
February 24, 2015 Review of Resources, Priorities and Programs in the Fiscal Year 2016
State Department Budget Request (S. Hrg. 114-124)
February 25, 2015 The Fight Against ISIS: Building the Coalition and Ensuring Military
Effectiveness (S. Hrg. 114-197)
February 26, 2015 Business Meeting
*March 3, 2015 Update on the Campaign Against ISIS
March 10, 2015 U.S. Policy in Ukraine, Countering Russia and Driving Reform (S. Hrg. 114-
77)
March 10, 2015 Nominations
March 11, 2015 The President's Request for Authorization to Use Force Against ISIS:
Military and Diplomatic Efforts (S. Hrg. 114-90)
March 25, 2015 Nominations
March 26, 2015 Business Meeting
April 14, 2015 Business Meeting
April 15, 2015 American Food Aid: Why Reform Matters (S. Hrg. 114-74)
April 22, 2015 State Department Reauthorization: Ensuring Effective U.S. Diplomacy
Within A Responsible Budget (S. Hrg. 114-293)
*May 11, 2015 Understanding the Commercial, Political, and Security Implications of the
U.S.-China Civil Nuclear Agreement
May 12, 2015 The Civil Nuclear Agreement with China: Balancing the Potential Risks and
Rewards
May 13, 2015 Safeguarding American Interests in the East and South China Seas (S. Hrg.
114-75)
May 19, 2015 Nominations
May 20, 2015 U.S. Cuban Relations--the Way Forward
May 20, 2015 Nominations
May 21, 2015 Business Meeting
*June 2, 2015 Understanding Iran's Nuclear Program
June 3, 2015 Implications of the Iran Nuclear Agreement for U.S. Policy in the Middle
East
June 9, 2015 Business Meeting
*June 10, 2015 Verification and Assessment: How Do You Create a Successful Inspection
Regime
*June 15, 2015 Lifting Sanctions on Iran: Practical Implications
June 17, 2015 Nominations
June 23, 2015 Nominations
June 24, 2015 Lessons Learned From Past WMD Negotiations
June 25, 2015 Business Meeting
June 25, 2015 Evaluating Key Components of a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with
Iran
*July 8, 2015 Department of Defense Maritime Activities and Engagement in The South
China Sea
July 9, 2015 Nominations
July 15, 2015 Nominations
July 16, 2015 Corruption, Global Magnitsky, and Modern Slavery--A Review of Human
Rights Around the World
July 22, 2015 Nominations
July 23, 2015 Iran Nuclear Agreement Review
July 29, 2015 Business Meeting
July 29, 2015 The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
July 30, 2015 Sanctions and the JCPOA
July 30, 2015 Nominations
*August 3, 2015 The Verification and Assessment Report
August 4, 2015 JCPOA: Non-Proliferation, Inspections, and Nuclear Constraints
August 4, 2015 Nominations
August 5, 2015 Implications of the JCPOA for U.S. Policy in the Middle East
August 6, 2015 Review of the 2015 Trafficking in Persons Report
September 16, 2015 The U.S. Role and Strategy in the Middle East: Syria, Iraq, and the Fight
Against ISIS
*September 17, 2015 State Department Processes in Establishing Tier Rankings for the 2015
Trafficking in Persons Report
September 22, 2015 Nominations
September 24, 2015 Business Meeting
*September 28, 2015 Migration Crisis in Middle East/Europe
September 29, 2015 The U.S. Role and Strategy in the Middle East: The Humanitarian Crisis
*September 30, 2015 The Economic Crisis in Ukraine
October 1, 2015 Business Meeting
October 1, 2015 Reviewing the Civil Nuclear Agreement with the Republic of Korea
October 1, 2015 Nominations
October 6, 2015 The U.S. Role and Strategy in the Middle East: Yemen and the Countries of
the Gulf Cooperation Council
October 8, 2015 Business Meeting
October 8, 2015 The Economic and Political Future of Ukraine
October 20, 2015 The Persistent North Korea Denuclearization and Human Rights Challenge
*October 27, 2015 Administration Response to Syrian Conflict
October 28, 2015 The U.S. Role and Strategy in the Middle East
October 28, 2015 Nominations
October 29, 2015 Nominations
October 29, 2015 Treaties
November 3, 2015 Nominations
November 4, 2015 U.S Policy in North Africa
November 10, 2015 Business Meeting
*November 10, 2015 Update on the Campaign Against ISIS in Syria
*November 16, 2015 U.S. Policy Tools to Combat North Korea's Nuclear and Ballistic Missile
Capabilities
November 17, 2015 Options for Reforming U.S. Overseas Broadcasting
*November 18, 2015 The Aftermath of Paris: America's Role
December 1, 2015 Nominations
December 2, 2015 Nominations
*December 2, 2015 JCPOA Oversight: The IAEA's Report on the Possible Military Dimensions of
the Iranian Nuclear Program
*December 3, 2015 The U.S. Role in the Middle East
*December 8, 2015 Business Meeting
December 8, 2015 Millennium Challenge Corporation: Lessons Learned after a Decade and
Outlook for the Future (S. Hrg. 114-518)
December 9, 2015 United Nations Peacekeeping and Opportunities for Reform (S. Hrg. 114-
519)
December 10, 2015 Independent South Sudan: A Failure of Leadership (S. Hrg. 114-327)
*December 15, 2015 Afghanistan Intelligence Assessment
December 16, 2015 The Administration's Strategy in Afghanistan (S. Hrg. 114-320)
December 17, 2015 The Status of JCPOA Implementation and Related Issues
*January 11, 2016 Assessing the Recent North Korea Nuclear Event
January 20, 2016 The Middle East After the JCPOA
January 21, 2016 Political and Economic Developments in Latin America and Opportunities
for U.S. Engagement
January 28, 2016 Business Meeting
*February 2, 2016 Russia, the European Union, and American Foreign Policy
February 3, 2016 Strains on the European Union: Implications for American Foreign Policy
*February 9, 2016 Administration Update on the Way Forward in Syria and Iraq
February 10, 2016 Business Meeting
February 10, 2016 U.S. Policy in Central Africa: The Imperative of Good Governance
February 11, 2016 Nominations
February 23, 2016 Review of the FY2017 State Department Budget Request
February 24, 2016 Ending Modern Slavery: Now is the Time
March 2, 2016 Economic and Geopolitical Implications of Low Oil and Gas Prices
March 3, 2016 The Path Forward in Libya
March 8, 2016 State Department Reauthorization: An Opportunity to Strengthen and
Streamline U.S. Diplomacy
March 10, 2016 Business Meeting
March 10, 2016 Nominations
March 15, 2016 Ukrainian Reforms Two Years After the Maidan Revolution and the Russian
Invasion
March 17, 2016 Reviewing the Administration's Nuclear Agenda
April 5, 2016 Recent Iranian Actions and Implementation of the Nuclear Deal
April 6, 2016 The Strategic Implications of the U.S. Debt
April 12, 2016 The Spread of ISIS and Transnational Terrorism
April 13, 2016 Do No Harm: Ending Sexual Abuse in United Nations Peacekeeping
April 19, 2016 Central America and the Alliance for Prosperity: Identifying U.S.
Priorities and Assessing Progress
*April 20, 2016 Administration Update on the Mosul Dam
April 27, 2016 U.S. -China Relations: Strategic Challenges and Opportunities
April 28, 2016 Business Meeting
May 10, 2016 Terrorism and Instability in Sub-Saharan Africa
May 12, 2016 Examining America's Role in the World
May 17, 2016 War in Syria: Next Steps to Mitigate the Crisis
*May 17, 2016 International Cybersecurity Strategy
May 19, 2016 Treaties (S. Hrg. 114-324)
May 19, 2016 Business Meeting
*May 23, 2016 The Open Skies Treaty: Managing Russia's Request to Upgrade Sensors
May 24, 2016 U.S.-India Relations: Balancing Progress and Managing Expectations
*May 25, 2016 Trafficking in Persons: Preparing the 2016 Annual Report
June 7, 2016 Russian Violations of Borders, Treaties, and Human Rights
June 8, 2016 Nominations
June 15, 2016 U.S. Policy in Libya
June 16, 2016 Our Evolving Understanding and Response to Transnational Criminal Threats
June 21, 2016 Nominations
*June 22, 2016 Security Assistance: Cutting Through A Tangled Web of Authorities
June 23, 2016 Business Meeting
June 23, 2016 NATO: Reviewing the Agenda and Assessing the Potential Outcomes of the
Warsaw Summit
June 28, 2016 Global Efforts to Defeat ISIS
June 30, 2016 Corruption: Violent Extremism, Kleptocracy, and the Dangers of Failing
Governance
July 7, 2016 An Assessment of U.S. Economic Assistance
July 12, 2016 Review of the 2016 Trafficking in Persons Report
July 13, 2016 Nominations
July 14, 2016 Business Meeting
July 14, 2016 The Iran Nuclear Agreement: One Year Later
September 7, 2016 The Administration's Proposal for a UN Resolution on the Comprehensive
Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty
September 8, 2016 Pakistan: Challenges for U.S. Interests
*September 12, 2016 The Failed Coup in Turkey and the Future of U.S.-Turkish Cooperation
September 14, 2016 NATO Expansion: Examining the Accession of Montenegro
September 15, 2016 Afghanistan: U.S. Policy and International Commitments
September 15, 2016 Reviewing the Civil Nuclear Agreement with Norway
*September 19, 2016 Assessing the Recent North Korea Nuclear Event, Missile Tests and
Regional Dynamics
September 20, 2016 Nominations
September 20, 2016 South Sudan: Options in Crisis
September 27, 2016 Business Meeting
September 29, 2016 Regional Impact of the Syria Conflict: Syria, Turkey, and Iraq
December 1, 2016 The Future of Counter-Terrorism Strategy
December 6, 2016 Business Meeting
December 6, 2016 Defeating the Iranian Threat Network: Options for Countering Iranian
Proxies
December 8, 2016 State Department and USAID Management Challenges and Opportunities for
the Next Administration
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2. Subcommittees and Subcommittee Meetings

Subcommittees are listed in order of the initial chairman's
seniority within the full committee. The Chairman and Ranking
Member of the full committee were ex officio members of each
subcommittee.

Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism

From January 3, 2015 until January 3, 2017, the
Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and
Counterterrorism consisted of the following members: Senators
Risch (Chairman), Rubio, Johnson, Perdue, and Paul
(Republicans); Senators Murphy (Ranking Member), Cardin,
Shaheen, and Kaine (Democrats).

Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian
Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues

The Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational
Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global
Women's Issues consisted of the following members from January
3, 2015 until January 3, 2017: Senators Rubio (Chairman),
Flake, Gardner, Perdue, and Isakson (Republicans); Senators
Boxer (Ranking Member), Udall, Kaine, and Markey (Democrats).
The subcommittee held the following hearings:

Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation

The Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security
Cooperation consisted of the following members from January 3,
2015 until January 3, 2017: Senators Johnson (Chairman), Risch,
Gardner, Paul, and Barrasso (Republicans); Senators Shaheen
(Ranking Member), Murphy, Kaine, and Markey (Democrats).
The subcommittee held the following hearings:

Africa and Global Health Policy

From January 3, 2015 to January 3, 2017 the Subcommittee on
Africa and Global Health Policy consisted of the following
members: Senators Flake (Chairman), Rubio, Isakson, Paul, and
Barrasso (Republicans); Senators Markey (Ranking Member),
Coons, Udall, and Cardin (Democrats).
The subcommittee on conducted the following hearings:

East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy

The Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and
International Cybersecurity Policy consisted of the following
members from January 3, 2015 to January 3, 2017: Senators
Gardner (Chairman), Rubio, Johnson, Flake, and Isakson
(Republicans); Senators Cardin (Ranking Member), Boxer, Coons,
and Udall (Democrats).
The subcommittee held the following hearings:

State Department and USAID Management, and International Operations,
and Bilateral International Development

From January 3, 2015 to January 3, 2017, the Subcommittee
on State Department and USAID Management, and International
Operations, and Bilateral International Development consisted
of the following members: Senators Perdue (Chairman), Risch,
Johnson, Isakson, and Paul (Republicans); Senators Kaine
(Ranking Member), Boxer, Coons, and Murphy (Democrats).
The subcommittee conducted the following hearings:

Subcommittee on Multilateral International Development, Institutions,
and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy

The Subcommittee on Multilateral International Development,
Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and
Environmental Policy consisted of the following members from
January 3, 2015 to January 3, 2017: Senators Barrasso
(Chairman), Risch, Flake, Gardner, and Perdue (Republicans);
Senators Udall (Ranking Member), Boxer, Shaheen, and Markey
(Democrats).
The subcommittee held the following hearings:

APPENDIX

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COMMITTEE PUBLICATIONS

EXECUTIVE REPORTS

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Report Number, Document Number, and
Date Filed Title of Publication
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Exec. Rept. 114-1 Protocol Amending the Tax Convention with Switzerland
(Treaty Doc. 112-1)
February 9, 2016
Exec. Rept. 114-2 Protocol Amending Tax Convention with Spain
(Treaty Doc. 113-4)
February 8, 2016
Exec. Rept. 114-3 Tax Convention with Poland
(Treaty Doc. 113-5)
February 8, 2016
Exec. Rept. 114-4 Tax Convention with Chile
(Treaty Doc. 112-8)
February 8, 2016
Exec Rept. 114-5 Protocol Amending the Tax Convention with Japan
(Treaty Doc. 114-1)
February 8, 2016
Exec. Rept. 114-6 Protocol Amending Tax Convention with Luxembourg
(Treaty Doc. 111-8)
February 9, 2016
Exec. Rept. 114-7 Tax Convention with Hungary
(Treaty Doc. 111-7)
February 8, 2016
Exec. Rept. 114-8 Protocol Amending Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative
(Treaty Doc. 112-5) Assistance in Tax Matters
February 8, 2016
Exec. Rept. 114-9 Extradition Treaty with the Dominican Republic
(Treaty Doc. 114-10)
July 13, 2016
Exec Rept. 114-10 Extradition Treaty with the Republic of Chile
(Treaty Doc. 113-6)
July 13, 2016
Exec. Rept. 114-11 International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
(Treaty Doc. 110-19)
September 13, 2016
Exec. Rept. 114-12 Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with the People's Democratic Republic of
(Treaty Doc. 114-3) Algeria
September 13, 2016
Exec Rept. 114-13 Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with the Republic of Kazakhstan
(Treaty Doc. 114-11)
September 13, 2016
Exec Rept. 114-14 Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
(Treaty Doc. 114-4)
September 13, 2016
Exec. Rept. 114-15 Convention on the Law Applicable to Certain Rights in Respect of
(Treaty Doc. 112-6) Securities Held with an Intermediary
September 14, 2016
Exec. Rept. 114-16 Protocol to the North Atlantic Treaty of 1949 on the Accession of
(Treaty Doc. 114-12) Montenegro
December 7, 2016
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SENATE REPORTS

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Report Number, Legislation Number,
and Date Filed Title of Publication
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S. Rept. 114-176 Electrify Africa Act of 2015
(S. 2152)
December 8, 2015
S. Rept. 114-178 Legislative Activities Report of the Committee on Foreign Relations,
December 10, 2015 113th Congress
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HEARINGS

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Date Title
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January 21, 2015 Iran Nuclear Negotiations: Status of Talks and the Role of Congress (S.
Hrg.114-121)
February 2, 2015 Understanding the Impact of U.S. Policy Changes On Human Rights and
Democracy in Cuba (S. Hrg. 114-70)
February 4, 2015 Ending Modern Slavery: What is the Best Way Forward?
February 11, 2015 Ending Modern Day Slavery: The Role of U.S. Leadership (S. Hrg. 114-68)
February 24, 2015 Review of Resources, Priorities and Programs in the fiscal Year 2016
State Department Budget Request (S. Hrg. 114-124)
February 25, 2015 The Fight Against ISIS: Building the Coalition and Ensuring Military
Effectiveness (S. Hrg. 114-197)
March 4, 2015 Russian Aggression in Eastern Europe: Where Does Putin Go Next After
Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova (S. Hrg. 114-130)
March 10, 2015 U.S. Policy in Ukraine, Countering Russia and Driving Reform (S. Hrg.
114-77)
March 10, 2015 Nominations
March 11, 2015 The President's Request for Authorization to Use Force Against ISIS:
Military and Diplomatic Efforts (S. Hrg. 114-90)
March 17, 2015 Deepening Political and Economic Crisis in Venezuela: Implications for
U.S. Interests and the Western Hemisphere (S. Hrg. 114-69)
March 19, 2015 The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Seven Months Later: Progress and Setbacks
(S. Hrg. 114-222)
March 25, 2015 Nominations
April 15, 2015 American Food Aid: Why Reform Matters (S. Hrg. 114-74)
April 21, 2015 Improving the Efficiency and Effectiveness of the Department of State
(S. Hrg. 114-272)
April 22, 2015 State Department Reauthorization: Ensuring Effective U.S. Diplomacy
Within A Responsible Budget (S. Hrg. 114-293)
April 23, 2015 The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
May 5, 2015 Review of Resources, Priorities, and Programs in the FY 2016 State
Department Budget Request
May 6, 2015 Oversight of Multilateral and Bilateral International Development
Programs and Policies (S. Hrg. 114-136)
May 12, 2015 The Civil Nuclear Agreement with China: Balancing the Potential Risks
and Rewards (S. Hrg. 114 - )
May 13, 2015 Safeguarding American Interests in the East and South China Seas (S.
Hrg. 114-75)
May 14, 2015 Cybersecurity: Setting the Rules for Responsible Global Cyber Behavior
(S. Hrg. 114-76)
May 19, 2015 Nominations
May 20, 2015 U.S. Cuban Relations--the Way Forward
May 20, 2015 Nominations
June 3, 2015 Implications of the Iran Nuclear Agreement for U.S. Policy in the Middle
East
June 4, 2015 Security Assistance in Africa
June 16, 2015 Strategic Implications of Trade Promotion and Capacity-Building in the
Asia-Pacific Region
June 17, 2015 Nominations
June 23, 2015 Nominations
June 23, 2015 American Energy Exports: Opportunities For U.S. Allies and U.S. National
Security
June 24, 2015 Lessons Learned From Past WMD Negotiations
June 25, 2015 Evaluating Key Components of a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with
Iran
July 9, 2015 Nominations
July 15, 2015 Overview of U.S. Policy Towards Haiti Prior to the Elections
July 15, 2015 Nominations
July 16, 2015 Corruption, Global Magnitsky, and Modern Slavery--A Review of Human
Rights Around the World
July 16, 2015 Wildlife Poaching
July 22, 2015 Nominations
July 23, 2015 Iran Nuclear Agreement Review
July 29, 2015 The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
July 29, 2015 Financial Crisis in Greece--Implications and Lessons Learned
July 30, 2015 Sanctions and the JCPOA
July 30, 2015 Nominations
August 4, 2015 JCPOA: Non-Proliferation, Inspections, and Nuclear Constraints
August 4, 2015 Nominations
August 5, 2015 Implications of the JCPOA for U.S. Policy in the Middle East
August 6, 2015 Review of the 2015 Trafficking in Persons Report
September 16, 2015 The U.S. Role and Strategy in the Middle East: Syria, Iraq, and the
Fight Against ISIS
September 22, 2015 Nominations
September 29, 2015 The U.S. Role and Strategy in the Middle East: The Humanitarian Crisis
September 29, 2015 The Changing Landscape of U.S.-China Relations: What's Next?
October 1, 2015 Reviewing the Civil Nuclear Agreement with the Republic of Korea
October 1, 2015 Nominations
October 6, 2015 The U.S. Role and Strategy in the Middle East: Yemen and the Countries
of the Gulf Cooperation Council
October 7, 2015 Assessing the North Korea Threat and U.S. Policy: Strategic Patience or
Effective Deterrence?
October 8, 2015 The Economic and Political Future of Ukraine
October 8, 2015 Ensuring an Efficient and Effective Diplomatic Security Training
Facility for the Twenty-First Century
October 20, 2015 The Persistent North Korea Denuclearization and Human Rights Challenge
October 20, 2015 2015 Paris International Climate Negotiations: Examining the Economic
and Environmental Impacts
October 28, 2015 The U.S. Role and Strategy in the Middle East
October 28, 2015 Nominations
October 29, 2015 Nominations
October 29, 2015 Treaties
November 3, 2015 Nominations
November 3, 2015 Putin's Invasion of Ukraine and the Propaganda that Threatens Europe
November 4, 2015 U.S Policy in North Africa
November 17, 2015 Options for Reforming U.S. Overseas Broadcasting (S. Hrg.
November 19, 2015 Democratic Transitions in Southeast Asia
December 1, 2015 Nominations
December 2, 2015 Nominations
December 8, 2015 Millennium Challenge Corporation: Lessons Learned after a Decade and
Outlook for the Future (S. Hrg. 114-518)
December 9, 2015 United Nations Peacekeeping and Opportunities for Reform (S. Hrg. 114-
519)
December 9, 2015 The Security and Political Crisis in Burundi (S. Hrg. 114-346)
December 10, 2015 Independent South Sudan: A Failure of Leadership (S. Hrg. 114-327)
December 16, 2015 The Administration's Strategy in Afghanistan (S. Hrg. 114-320)
December 17, 2015 The Status of JCPOA Implementation and Related Issues
January 20, 2016 The Middle East After the JCPOA
January 21, 2016 Political and Economic Developments in Latin America and Opportunities
for U.S. Engagement
February 3, 2016 Strains on the European Union: Implications for American Foreign Policy
February 10, 2016 U.S. Policy in Central Africa: The Imperative of Good Governance
February 11, 2016 Nominations
February 23, 2016 Review of the FY2017 State Department Budget Request
February 24, 2016 Ending Modern Slavery: Now is the Time
March 1, 2016 A Review of the FY 2017 State and USAID Budget Request
March 2, 2016 Economic and Geopolitical Implications of Low Oil and Gas Prices
March 3, 2016 The Path Forward in Libya
March 8, 2016 State Department Reauthorization: An Opportunity to Strengthen and
Streamline U.S. Diplomacy
March 10, 2016 Nominations
March 15, 2016 Ukrainian Reforms Two Years After the Maidan Revolution and the Russian
Invasion
March 17, 2016 Reviewing the Administration's Nuclear Agenda
April 5, 2016 Recent Iranian Actions and Implementation of the Nuclear Deal
April 6, 2016 The Strategic Implications of the U.S. Debt
April 7, 2016 A Progress Report on the West Africa Ebola Epidemic
April 12, 2016 The Spread of ISIS and Transnational Terrorism
April 13, 2016 Do No Harm: Ending Sexual Abuse in United Nations Peacekeeping
April 19, 2016 Central America and the Alliance for Prosperity: Identifying U.S.
Priorities and Assessing Progress
April 26, 2016 Review of Resources, Priorities and Programs in the FY 2017 State
Department Budget Request
April 27, 2016 U.S. -China Relations: Strategic Challenges and Opportunities
May 10, 2016 Terrorism and Instability in Sub-Saharan Africa
May 12, 2016 Examining America's Role in the World
May 17, 2016 War in Syria: Next Steps to Mitigate the Crisis
May 19, 2016 Treaties (S. Hrg. 114-324)
May 24, 2016 U.S.-India Relations: Balancing Progress and Managing Expectations
May 25, 2016 International Cybersecurity Strategy: Deterring Foreign Threats and
Building Global Cyber Norms
May 26, 2016 Cartels and the U.S. Heroin Epidemic: Combating Drug Violence and Public
Health Crisis
June 7, 2016 Russian Violations of Borders, Treaties, and Human Rights
June 8, 2016 U.S. Sanctions Policy in Sub-Saharan Africa
June 8, 2016 Nominations
June 15, 2016 Barriers to Education Globally: Getting Girls in the Classroom
June 15, 2016 U.S. Policy in Libya
June 16, 2016 Our Evolving Understanding and Response to Transnational Criminal
Threats
June 21, 2016 Nominations
June 23, 2016 NATO: Reviewing the Agenda and Assessing the Potential Outcomes of the
Warsaw Summit
June 28, 2016 Global Efforts to Defeat ISIS
June 30, 2016 Corruption: Violent Extremism, Kleptocracy, and the Dangers of Failing
Governance
July 7, 2016 An Assessment of U.S. Economic Assistance
July 12, 2016 Review of the 2016 Trafficking in Persons Report
July 12, 2016 Public-Private Partnerships in Foreign Aid: Leveraging U.S. Assistance
for Greater Impact and Sustainability
July 13, 2016 U.S. Policy Options in the South China Sea
July 13, 2016 Nominations
July 13, 2016 Zika in the Western Hemisphere: Risks and Response
July 14, 2016 The Iran Nuclear Agreement: One Year Later
September 7, 2016 The Administration's Proposal for a UN Resolution on the Comprehensive
Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty
September 8, 2016 Pakistan: Challenges for U.S. Interests
September 14, 2016 Protecting Girls: Global Efforts to End Child Marriage
September 14, 2016 NATO Expansion: Examining the Accession of Montenegro
September 15, 2016 Afghanistan: U.S. Policy and International Commitments
September 15, 2016 Reviewing the Civil Nuclear Agreement with Norway
September 20, 2016 Nominations
September 20, 2016 South Sudan: Options in Crisis
September 28, 2016 The Persistent Threat of North Korea and Developing an Effective U.S.
Response
September 29, 2016 Regional Impact of the Syria Conflict: Syria, Turkey, and Iraq
December 1, 2016 The Future of Counter-Terrorism Strategy
December 6, 2016 Defeating the Iranian Threat Network: Options for Countering Iranian
Proxies
December 8, 2016 State Department and USAID Management Challenges and Opportunities for
the Next Administration (S. Hrg. 114-68)
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COMMMITTEE PRINTS

PUBLIC LAWS

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Number, Bill Number, and Date Purpose of Legislation
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P.L. 114-24 To authorize the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United
(S. 802) States Agency for International Development to provide assistance to
June 12, 2015 support the rights of women and girls in developing countries, and for
other purposes.
P.L. 114-71 To reauthorize the United States Commission on International Religious
(S. 2078) Freedom, and for other purposes.
October 16, 2015
P.L. 114-119 To protect children and others from sexual abuse and exploitation,
(H.R. 515) including sex trafficking and sex tourism, by providing advance notice
February 8, 2016 of intended travel by registered sex offenders outside the United
States to the government of the country of destination, requesting
foreign governments to notify the United States when a known sex
offender is seeking to enter the United States, and for other purposes.
P.L. 114-121 To establish a comprehensive United States Government policy to
(S. 2152) encourage the efforts of countries in sub-Saharan Africa to develop an
February 8, 2016 appropriate mix of power solutions, including renewable energy, for
more broadly distributed electricity access in order to support poverty
reduction, promote development outcomes, and drive economic growth, and
for other purposes.
P.L. 114-122 To improve the enforcement of sanctions against the Government of North
(H.R. 757) Korea, and for other purposes.
February 8, 2016
P.L. 114-123 To improve defense cooperation between the United States and the
(H.R. 907) Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
February 18, 2016
P.L. 114-139 To direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain
(S. 2426) observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police
March 18, 2016 Organization, and for other purposes.
P.L. 114-151 To protect and preserve international cultural property at risk due to
(H.R. 1493) political instability, armed conflict, or natural or other disasters,
May 9, 2016 and for other purposes.
P.L. 114-194 To extend the termination of sanctions with respect to Venezuela under
(S. 2845) the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014.
July 15, 2016
P.L. 114-195 To authorize a comprehensive strategic approach for United States
(S. 1252) foreign assistance to developing countries to reduce global poverty and
July 20, 2016 hunger, achieve food and nutrition security, promote inclusive,
sustainable, agricultural-led economic growth, improve nutritional
outcomes, especially for women and children, build resilience among
vulnerable populations, and for other purposes.
P.L. 114-231 To support global anti-poaching efforts, strengthen the capacity of
(H.R. 2494) partner countries to counter wildlife trafficking, designate major
October 7, 2016 wildlife trafficking countries, and for other purposes.
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