United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Directs the President and the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives within 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution: (1) all documents in their possession relating to the authorization of electronic surveillance of U.S. persons conducted without warrants approved by a U.S. court; and (2) any instructions for handling such documents.
United States · United States Congress · 6 June 2025
Requests the President and directs the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House of Representatives all documents in their possession relating to: (1) the scope of activities undertaken by the Department of Defense (DOD), the Counterintelligence Field Activity, or related agencies with regard to the Threat and Local Observation Notice reports; and (2) the legal authority serving as the basis for the National Security Agency (NSA) or DOD to conduct surveillance and gather counterterrorism intelligence within the United States without warrants.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Directs the Attorney General to submit to the House of Representatives all documents in the possession of the Attorney General relating to warrantless electronic surveillance of telephone conversations and electronic communications of persons in the United States conducted by the National Security Agency (NSA), other than such surveillance authorized to be conducted under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Expresses deep concern that the President's 2002 order authorizing electronic surveillance of U.S. persons without a warrant violates existing law. Urges the President to rescind that order. Notes that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court has proved to be an expeditious means of assuring approval of warrant requests and has responded favorably to nearly all warrant applications. Reiterates support for maintaining a careful balance between national security and the privacy of Americans. Urges the President to: (1) report to Congress on the number of U.S. persons who were the subject of electronic surveillance without a warrant, the rationale for the selection of those persons for such surveillance instead of pursuing an order under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA), and the plots or other terrorist actions that were defeated subsequent to the use of this authority; and (2) submit a request for legislation to Congress to amend FISA if the President considers that Act to be in need of reform.
United States · United States Congress · 5 December 2025
Recognizes the potential threat that sympathizers and financiers of Islamist terrorist organizations that operate in the Western Hemisphere pose to the United States, our allies, and interests. Acknowledges the cooperation of some Western Hemisphere governments to deny the use of their territory to Islamist terrorist organizations and calls on all governments to intensify such efforts. Encourages the President to direct the United States Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS) to: (1) seek OAS support for the creation of a special task force of the Inter-American Committee Against Terrorism (CICTE) to assist in investigating and combating the proliferation of Islamist terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere; and (2) urge OAS countries to designate Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, al-Qaeda and other such groups as terrorist organizations.
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 2018
Commends the Appalachian State University Mountaineers for winning the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I-AA Football Championship.
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 2018
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) Congress should act early in the second session of the 109th Congress to consider legislation to provide relief to homeowners in the Gulf Coast; and (2) commercial banks, mortgage banks, credit unions, and other mortgage lenders should extend mortgage payment forbearance to March 31, 2006, in order to allow Congress the time to consider such legislation.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Commends the government of Georgia for its vision and determination to resolve peacefully the conflict in South Ossetia. Supports Georgia's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, and urges all Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe states to respect Georgia's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Supports the government of Georgia's plan to control peacefully and reestablish authority in South Ossetia, viewing it as an opportunity to restore the country's territorial integrity and to protect the individual rights and democratic liberties of South Ossetia's residents. Urges the United States to increase its efforts in support of the peaceful reincorporation of South Ossetia to Georgia. Supports the ongoing democratic transformation in Georgia, including the implementation by all sides of their obligations under the peace plan if it is accepted.
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 2018
States that: (1) since the Republic of Croatia became an independent country, the government and people of Croatia have made significant progress in strengthening democratic institutions, respect for human rights, and the rule of law in Croatia; and (2) Croatia's membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) would contribute to stability in Southeast Europe; Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the government and people of Croatia should be commended for their progress on protecting minority rights in Croatia, progress toward achieving the political, economic, military, and other requirements of the NATO's Membership Action Plan, contribution to the International Security Assistance Force and the war against terrorism, and for their constructive participation in the Proliferation Security Initiative and in the United States-Adriatic Charter; (2) the government of Croatia should be commended for its cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia which led to the apprehension and transfer of several individuals indicted for war crimes to the Tribunal; (3) the government of Croatia should continue its cooperation with the Tribunal; (4) the government of Croatia should continue and strengthen its role as a partner on nonproliferation and its support in the war against terrorism and in Iraq; (5) the government of Croatia should continue its efforts to implement defense reforms; (6) the United States should continue and increase its defense and security cooperation with the Croatia; and (7) upon complete satisfaction of NATO membership criteria, Croatia should be invited to be a full member of NATO at the earliest possible date.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Directs the Clerk of the House of the Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 2863 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2006) by striking Division C, the American Energy Independence and Security Act of 2005 (allowing oil well drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge) and Division D, the Distribution of Revenues and Disaster Assistance.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Encourages all Americans to increase their charitable giving, with the goal of increasing the annual amount of charitable giving in the United States by 1%.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Commends Dr. Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Director of the Congressional Budget Office, for his dedicated, faithful, and outstanding service to his country and to the Senate.
United States · United States Congress · 14 January 2025
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) Congress should consider legislation to provide relief to Louisiana homeowners whose properties were devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita; and (2) commercial banks, mortgage banks, credit unions, and other mortgage lenders should extend mortgage payment forbearance to March 31, 2006, in order to allow Congress the time to consider such legislation.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Requests the President to provide to the House of Representatives all documents in his possession relating to, and the identities of all individuals subject to, electronic surveillance without search warrants by the National Security Agency (NSA) within the United States since September 11, 2001.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Requests the President and directs the Secretary of State to provide to the House of Representatives all documents, including telephone and electronic mail records, logs, calendars, minutes, memoranda, and advisory legal opinions, in the possession of the President or the Secretary, respectively, from the Department of State provided to the Executive Office of the President in preparation for and during the Secretary's trip to Germany, Belgium, Romania, and Ukraine in December 2005, relating to: (1) U.S. policies under the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment toward individuals captured by or transferred to the United States or detained in U.S. custody; and (2) U.S. policies regarding any facility outside of U.S. territory for the detention of individuals captured by or transferred to the United States or detained in U.S. custody.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Waives points of order against consideration of the conference report on S. 1932 (providing for reconciliation under the concurrent resolution on the budget for FY2006).
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 2025
Thanks Bono, Bill Gates, and Melinda Gates for their charitable efforts. Congratulates each of them on their selection as Time Magazine's Persons of the Year.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Creates the Select Committee on Administration Predetermination to Go to War and Manipulation of Intelligence to investigate all relevant government agency actions and decisions relating to the Administration's: (1) intent to go to war before congressional authorization; (2) manipulation of pre-war intelligence; (3) encouragement and countenancing of torture; and (4) retaliation against critics. Requires the Committee to report to the House of Representatives on: (1) the results of its investigation; and (2) any substantial and credible information which the Committee receives in carrying out its responsibilities that may constitute grounds for possible impeachment.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Censures Vice President Richard B. Cheney for: (1) failing to respond to information requests concerning allegations that he and others in the Administration of President George W. Bush misled Congress and the American people regarding the decision to go to war in Iraq, misstated and manipulated intelligence information regarding the justification for the war, countenanced torture and degrading treatment of persons in Iraq, and permitted inappropriate retaliation against critics of the Administration; and (2) failing to adequately account for specific misstatements the Vice President made regarding the war.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Censures President George W. Bush for failing to: (1) respond to information requests concerning allegations that he and others in his Administration misled Congress and the American people regarding the decision to go to war in Iraq, misstated and manipulated intelligence regarding the war's justification, countenanced torture and and degrading treatment of persons in Iraq, and permitted inappropriate retaliation against Administration critics; (2) adequately account for specific misstatements he made regarding the war; and (3) comply with Executive Order 12958.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Condemns the actions taken by President Hugo Chavez Frias to: (1) increase his control over Venezuela's democratic institutions and eliminate opposition to his rule as detrimental to democracy in Venezuela and to regional stability; and (2) support radical forces in Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia in an effort to destabilize those nations. Calls for an end to the continued verbal assaults on the United States. Supports the efforts of the Venezuelan democratic civil society to create the conditions for a a free election process and open dialogue within Venezuela and the international community. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) it should be U.S. policy to support democratic forces in Venezuela, and to work with the international community, including the Organization of American States (OAS), to assist democratic forces in Venezuela; (2) it is critical that the 2006 elections in Venezuela be free and transparent; and (3) the U.S. government should provide assistance and material support to Venezuelan nongovernmental organizations and to political parties, ensuring that the assistance goes for party strengthening and be open to all legitimate Venezuelan political forces.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Congratulates President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf for becoming the first democratically-elected female President of the Republic of Liberia and the first female African head of state. Commends the people of Liberia for carrying out Liberia's first fair and democratic presidential election and encourages them to continue their course toward democracy and free-market economics.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Provides for an adjournment sine die of: (1) the House of Representatives on any legislative day from December 18-December 24, 2005, or from December 26-December 31, 2005 (or until another time of reassembly under this concurrent resolution); and (2) the Senate on any day from December 19-December 24, 2005, or from December 26-December 31, 2005 (or until another time of reassembly). Provides that when: (1) the House adjourns on any legislative day of the second session of the 109th Congress from January 3-January 28, 2006, it stand adjourned until January 31, 2006 (or until another time of reassembly under this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first); (2) the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day of the second session of the 109th Congress from January 3-January 16, 2006, it stand recessed or adjourned until January 18, 2006, or until such day and time as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee (or until another time of reassembly, whichever occurs first); and (3) the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from January 20-January 28, 2006, it stand recessed or adjourned until January 31, 2006, or until such day and time as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee (or until another time of reassembly, whichever occurs first). Authorizes the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate, or their respective designees, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leaders of the House and of the Senate, to notify the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively, to reassemble at such place and time as they may designate whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Expresses the sense of the House: (1) that the leaders of Kosovo and Serbia and Montenegro and the representatives of the United Nations should work toward a Kosovo agreement on the future status of Kosovo and a plan for transformation in Kosovo; (2) with respect to what such agreement and plan should do; (3) that the discussions of the long-term status of Kosovo should result in a plan for implementing the Standards for Kosovo; and (4) concerning Kosovo, Serbia and Montenegro, and the United Nations respecting requirements during the negotiations related to the long-term status of Kosovo.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Declares that the House of Representatives honors Helen Sewell, the proprietor of the concession stand in the Republican Cloak Room of the House, on the occasion of her retirement and expresses its gratitude for her many years of service.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Makes it in order at any time on December 18, 2005, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules relating to specified measures.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a technical correction in the enrollment of S. 1281 (National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005).
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 2018
Honors the memory of, and identifies, 2398 members of the Armed Forces who died in service to the United States in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom as of December 12, 2005.
United States · United States Congress · 14 January 2025
Condemns recent statements by President Ahmadinejad of Iran that denied the occurrence of the Holocaust and supported moving the State of Israel to Europe, and demands an official apology for these anti-Semitic statements that ignore history, human suffering, and the loss of life during the Holocaust. Supports efforts by the people of Iran to exercise self-determination over the form of their country's government. Reaffirms the need for Iran to: (1) end its support for international terrorism; and (2) join other Middle Eastern countries in seeking a successful outcome of the Middle East peace process.
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 2018
Condemns recent statements by President Ahmadinejad of Iran that denied the occurrence of the Holocaust and supported moving the State of Israel to Europe, and demands an official apology for these anti-Semitic statements that ignore history, human suffering, and the loss of life during the Holocaust. Reaffirms the need for Iran to: (1) end its support for international terrorism; and (2) join other Middle Eastern countries in seeking a successful outcome of the Middle East peace process.
United States · United States Congress · 27 November 2025
Urges: (1) the government of the Russian Federation to withdraw the first draft of the proposed legislation that would restrict the establishment and activities of domestic, international, and foreign nongovernmental organizations in the Russian Federation, or to modify the proposed legislation to remove such restrictions; and (2) in the event that the first draft of such proposed legislation is not withdrawn, the State Duma and the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly to amend the legislation to ensure the establishment and autonomous operations of such nongovernmental organizations in accordance with the practices universally adopted by democracies, including the provisions regarding foreign assistance.
United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026
Requests that the President issue a proclamation annually calling upon the people of the United States to observe Global Family Day, One Day of Peace and Sharing dedicated to eradicating violence, hunger, and poverty, and to establishing greater trust and fellowship among peace-loving nations and families everywhere. Requests that the President invite former U.S. Presidents, Nobel laureates, and other notables, including American business, labor, faith, and civic leaders, to join the President in promoting appropriate activities for the people of the United States and in extending appropriate greetings from the families of America to families in the rest of the world.
United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026
Urges the President to issue annually a proclamation calling on state and local governments and the people of the United States to observe an American Jewish History Month.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Reaffirms, recognizes, and honors the Filipino World War II veterans for their defense of American democracy and important contribution to the victorious outcome of World War II.
United States · United States Congress · 21 July 2025
Congratulates Bruce Springsteen of New Jersey on the 30th anniversary of his masterpiece record album, "Born to Run." Commends him on a career that has touched the lives of millions of Americans.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Requests the President and directs the Secretary of State to provide to the House of Representatives: (1) all documents, memoranda, and advisory legal opinions in the possession of the President or the Secretary from the Department of State provided to the Executive Office of the President since September 11, 2001, concerning U.S. policies under the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, and the Geneva Conventions toward individuals captured by or transferred to the United States or detained in U.S. custody as part of the Global War on Terror; and (2) all documents, including notes from meetings, memos, and telephone and electronic mail records of internal discussions since September 11, 2001, in the possession of the President or the Secretary concerning U.S. policies under the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and the Geneva Conventions.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Makes it in order at any time on December 17, 2005, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules relating to specified measures.
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 2025
Recognizes the importance of the holiday symbols and traditions of all Americans and expresses support for those traditions and the use of their symbols for those who celebrate these holidays, including Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, Eid al-Adha, Lohri, Bodhi Day, the Birth of Guru Gobind Singh, Yule, Zarathosht Diso, Three Kings Day, and the Feast of the Nativity. Expresses disapproval of attempts to ban references to these traditions.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Condemns: (1) the arbitrary detention of Dr. Pham Hong Son and others by the government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and calls for their immediate release; and (2) the violations of freedom of speech, religion, movement, association, and the lack of due process afforded to individuals in Vietnam. Urges the government of Vietnam to: (1) consider the implications of its actions for the broader U.S.-Vietnam relationship, including trade relations; and (2) allow access to the Central Highlands and to the Northwest Highlands by foreign diplomats, the international press, and nongovernmental organizations. Applauds the European Parliament for its December 2005 resolution regarding human rights in Vietnam. Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should: (1) make the immediate release of Dr. Pham Hong Son and others a top concern; (2) continue to urge the government of Vietnam to comply with internationally recognized standards for basic freedoms and human rights; (3) make clear to the government of Vietnam that it must adhere to the rule of law and respect the freedom of the press in order for it to accede to the World Trade Organization (WTO); and (4) make clear to the government of Vietnam that the detention of Dr. Pham and others is not in the interest of Vietnam because such detentions create obstacles to improved U.S. relations.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Reaffirms Congress' commitment to the policies and objectives of the Bayh-Dole Act, which amended patent and trademark laws, on the 25th anniversary of its enactment.