ROBYN LIEBERMAN

Increased State Department appropriations for Syrian refugees and increased support for border nations hosting refugees. Expansion of U.S. sanctions against Russia to include those providing material support for the Syrian regime and violence in Ukraine. U.S. support for repeal of Uganda anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Nigerian anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Russian anti-LGBT legislation. U.S. support for protection of LGBT Jamaicans. S.2472: A bill 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 (International Human Rights Defense Act). H.R.5128: 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. H.R.4907: To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and for other purposes (Global Respect Act). Implementation of the 2011 Presidential Memorandum on International Initiatives to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons. Promoting U.S. leadership in advancing Nigeria's efforts to secure the release of more than 230 girls abducted by extremist group Boko Haram, including application of Leahy Law vetting. Civil society participation in the 2014 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Implementation of Leahy Law to vet recipients of U.S. foreign military assistance and ban sales to units who have members found to have committed gross human rights abuses. Denial of certification that Egypt is making progress towards democratic transition, in view of the extensive violations to human rights that are taking place. U.S. support for free and fair presidential election in Egypt. Senate confirmation of nominee for U.S. ambassador to Egypt. S.2499: An original bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Section 7041(a): concerning the availability of funds for Egypt Section 7010(a): concerning reporting on funds obligated for military assistance H.R.5013: Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Section 7041(a): concerning the availability of funds for Egypt Section 7010(a): concerning reporting on funds obligated for military assistance

Increased State Department appropriations for Syrian refugees and increased support for border nations hosting refugees. Expansion of U.S. sanctions against Russia to include those providing material support for the Syrian regime and violence in Ukraine. U.S. support for repeal of Uganda anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Nigerian anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Russian anti-LGBT legislation. U.S. support for protection of LGBT Jamaicans. S.2472: A bill 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 (International Human Rights Defense Act). H.R.5128: 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. H.R.4907: To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and for other purposes (Global Respect Act). Implementation of the 2011 Presidential Memorandum on International Initiatives to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons. Promoting U.S. leadership in advancing Nigeria's efforts to secure the release of more than 230 girls abducted by extremist group Boko Haram. Civil society participation in the 2014 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Implementation of Leahy Law to vet recipients of U.S. foreign military assistance and ban sales to units who have members found to have committed gross human rights abuses. Denial of certification that Egypt is making progress towards democratic transition, in view of the extensive violations to human rights that are taking place. U.S. support for free and fair presidential election in Egypt. Senate confirmation of nominee for U.S. ambassador to Egypt.

Increased State Department appropriations for Syrian refugees and increased support for border nations hosting refugees. Expansion of U.S. sanctions against Russia to include those providing material support for the Syrian regime and violence in Ukraine. U.S. support for repeal of Uganda anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Nigerian anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Russian anti-LGBT legislation. U.S. support for protection of LGBT Jamaicans. S.2472: A bill 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 (International Human Rights Defense Act). H.R.5128: 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. H.R.4907: To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and for other purposes (Global Respect Act). Implementation of the 2011 Presidential Memorandum on International Initiatives to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons. Promoting U.S. leadership in advancing Nigeria's efforts to secure the release of more than 230 girls abducted by extremist group Boko Haram, including application of Leahy Law vetting. Civil society participation in the 2014 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Implementation of Leahy Law to vet recipients of U.S. foreign military assistance and ban sales to units who have members found to have committed gross human rights abuses. Denial of certification that Egypt is making progress towards democratic transition, in view of the extensive violations to human rights that are taking place. U.S. support for free and fair presidential election in Egypt. Senate confirmation of nominee for U.S. ambassador to Egypt. S.2499: An original bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Section 7041(a) (concerning the availability of funds for Egypt) Section 7010 (a): (concerning reporting on funds obligated for military assistance) H.R.5013: Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Section 7041(a) (concerning the availability of funds for Egypt) Section 7010 (a): (concerning reporting on funds obligated for military assistance)

U.S. support for repeal of Uganda anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Nigerian anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Russian anti-LGBT legislation. U.S. support for protection of LGBT Jamaicans. U.S. support for repeal of Jamaican Sexual Offenses Act. S.2472: A bill 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 (International Human Rights Defense Act). H.R.5128: 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 (International Human Rights Defense Act of 2014). H.R.4907: To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and for other purposes (Global Respect Act). Senate confirmation of nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Bahrain. Oppose proposals to amend the Leahy Law to exempt Nigerian armed forces from screening and vetting. Civil society participation in the 2014 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Oppose efforts to withdraw the United States from the UN Human Rights Council. Advocate for U.S. policy in the Middle East to prioritize human rights. Senate confirmation of nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Russia. S.2499: An original bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Title VIII--Overseas Contingency Operations, Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund H.R.5013: Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Title VIII--Overseas Contingency Operations, Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund Extension of U.S. sanctions against Russia for invasion of Crimea to include Russian arms dealer Rosoboronexport.

Increased State Department appropriations for Syrian refugees and increased support for border nations hosting refugees. Expansion of U.S. sanctions against Russia to include those providing material support for the Syrian regime and violence in Ukraine. U.S. support for repeal of Uganda anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Nigerian anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Russian anti-LGBT legislation. U.S. support for protection of LGBT Jamaicans. S.2472: A bill 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 (International Human Rights Defense Act). H.R.5128: 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. H.R.4907: To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and for other purposes (Global Respect Act). Implementation of the 2011 Presidential Memorandum on International Initiatives to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons. Promoting U.S. leadership in advancing Nigeria's efforts to secure the release of more than 230 girls abducted by extremist group Boko Haram, including application of Leahy Law vetting. Civil society participation in the 2014 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Implementation of Leahy Law to vet recipients of U.S. foreign military assistance and ban sales to units who have members found to have committed gross human rights abuses. Denial of certification that Egypt is making progress towards democratic transition, in view of the extensive violations to human rights that are taking place. U.S. support for free and fair presidential election in Egypt. Senate confirmation of nominee for U.S. ambassador to Egypt. S.2499: An original bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Section 7041(a) (concerning the availability of funds for Egypt) Section 7010 (a): (concerning reporting on funds obligated for military assistance) H.R.5013: Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Section 7041(a) (concerning the availability of funds for Egypt) Section 7010 (a): (concerning reporting on funds obligated for military assistance)

Increased State Department appropriations for Syrian refugees and increased support for border nations hosting refugees. Expansion of U.S. sanctions against Russia to include those providing material support for the Syrian regime and violence in Ukraine. U.S. support for repeal of Uganda anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Nigerian anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Russian anti-LGBT legislation. U.S. support for protection of LGBT Jamaicans. S.2472: A bill 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 (International Human Rights Defense Act). H.R.5128: 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. H.R.4907: To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and for other purposes (Global Respect Act). Implementation of the 2011 Presidential Memorandum on International Initiatives to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons. Promoting U.S. leadership in advancing Nigeria's efforts to secure the release of more than 230 girls abducted by extremist group Boko Haram, including application of Leahy Law vetting. Civil society participation in the 2014 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Implementation of Leahy Law to vet recipients of U.S. foreign military assistance and ban sales to units who have members found to have committed gross human rights abuses. Denial of certification that Egypt is making progress towards democratic transition, in view of the extensive violations to human rights that are taking place. U.S. support for free and fair presidential election in Egypt. Senate confirmation of nominee for U.S. ambassador to Egypt. S.2499: An original bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Section 7041(a): concerning the availability of funds for Egypt Section 7010(a): concerning reporting on funds obligated for military assistance H.R.5013: Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Section 7041(a): concerning the availability of funds for Egypt Section 7010(a): concerning reporting on funds obligated for military assistance

Increased State Department appropriations for Syrian refugees and increased support for border nations hosting refugees. Expansion of U.S. sanctions against Russia to include those providing material support for the Syrian regime and violence in Ukraine. U.S. support for repeal of Uganda anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Nigerian anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Russian anti-LGBT legislation. U.S. support for protection of LGBT Jamaicans. S.2472: A bill 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 (International Human Rights Defense Act). H.R.5128: 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. H.R.4907: To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and for other purposes (Global Respect Act). Implementation of the 2011 Presidential Memorandum on International Initiatives to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons. Promoting U.S. leadership in advancing Nigeria's efforts to secure the release of more than 230 girls abducted by extremist group Boko Haram, including application of Leahy Law vetting. Civil society participation in the 2014 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Implementation of Leahy Law to vet recipients of U.S. foreign military assistance and ban sales to units who have members found to have committed gross human rights abuses. Denial of certification that Egypt is making progress towards democratic transition, in view of the extensive violations to human rights that are taking place. U.S. support for free and fair presidential election in Egypt. Senate confirmation of nominee for U.S. ambassador to Egypt. S.2499: An original bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Section 7041(a): concerning the availability of funds for Egypt Section 7010(a): concerning reporting on funds obligated for military assistance H.R.5013: Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Section 7041(a): concerning the availability of funds for Egypt Section 7010(a): concerning reporting on funds obligated for military assistance

Increased State Department appropriations for Syrian refugees and increased support for border nations hosting refugees. Expansion of U.S. sanctions against Russia to include those providing material support for the Syrian regime and violence in Ukraine. U.S. support for repeal of Uganda anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Nigerian anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Russian anti-LGBT legislation. U.S. support for protection of LGBT Jamaicans. S.2472: A bill 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 (International Human Rights Defense Act). H.R.5128: 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. H.R.4907: To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and for other purposes (Global Respect Act). Implementation of the 2011 Presidential Memorandum on International Initiatives to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons. Promoting U.S. leadership in advancing Nigeria's efforts to secure the release of more than 230 girls abducted by extremist group Boko Haram. Civil society participation in the 2014 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Implementation of Leahy Law to vet recipients of U.S. foreign military assistance and ban sales to units who have members found to have committed gross human rights abuses. Denial of certification that Egypt is making progress towards democratic transition, in view of the extensive violations to human rights that are taking place. U.S. support for free and fair presidential election in Egypt. Senate confirmation of nominee for U.S. ambassador to Egypt.

Increased State Department appropriations for Syrian refugees and increased support for border nations hosting refugees. Expansion of U.S. sanctions against Russia to include those providing material support for the Syrian regime and violence in Ukraine. U.S. support for repeal of Uganda anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Nigerian anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Russian anti-LGBT legislation. U.S. support for protection of LGBT Jamaicans. S.2472: A bill 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 (International Human Rights Defense Act). H.R.5128: 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. H.R.4907: To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and for other purposes (Global Respect Act). Implementation of the 2011 Presidential Memorandum on International Initiatives to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons. Promoting U.S. leadership in advancing Nigeria's efforts to secure the release of more than 230 girls abducted by extremist group Boko Haram, including application of Leahy Law vetting. Civil society participation in the 2014 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Implementation of Leahy Law to vet recipients of U.S. foreign military assistance and ban sales to units who have members found to have committed gross human rights abuses. Denial of certification that Egypt is making progress towards democratic transition, in view of the extensive violations to human rights that are taking place. U.S. support for free and fair presidential election in Egypt. Senate confirmation of nominee for U.S. ambassador to Egypt. S.2499: An original bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Section 7041(a) (concerning the availability of funds for Egypt) Section 7010 (a): (concerning reporting on funds obligated for military assistance) H.R.5013: Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Section 7041(a) (concerning the availability of funds for Egypt) Section 7010 (a): (concerning reporting on funds obligated for military assistance)

U.S. support for repeal of Uganda anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. opposition for Kyrgyz anti-LGBT legislation. U.S. opposition for Kazakh anti-LGBT legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Russian anti-LGBT legislation. U.S. support for protection of LGBT Jamaicans. U.S. support for repeal of Jamaican Sexual Offenses Act. U.S. support for repeal of Gambian anti-LGBT law. S.2472: A bill 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 (International Human Rights Defense Act). H.R.5128: 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 (International Human Rights Defense Act of 2014). H.R.4907: To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and for other purposes (Global Respect Act). U.S. role in shaping the domestic and external human rights policies of Saudi Arabia. Elevating human rights in U.S. strategy in the Middle East and North Africa region. H.R.83: Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015. Sec. 7041. (a) Egypt Advocated for the continuation of human rights conditionality and against the provision of a national security waiver in the bill.

U.S. support for repeal of Uganda anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Nigerian anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Russian anti-LGBT legislation. U.S. support for protection of LGBT Jamaicans. U.S. support for repeal of Jamaican Sexual Offenses Act. S.2472: A bill 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 (International Human Rights Defense Act). H.R.5128: 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 (International Human Rights Defense Act of 2014). H.R.4907: To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and for other purposes (Global Respect Act). Senate confirmation of nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Bahrain. Oppose proposals to amend the Leahy Law to exempt Nigerian armed forces from screening and vetting. Civil society participation in the 2014 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Oppose efforts to withdraw the United States from the UN Human Rights Council. Advocate for U.S. policy in the Middle East to prioritize human rights. Senate confirmation of nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Russia. S.2499: An original bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Title VIII--Overseas Contingency Operations, Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund H.R.5013: Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Title VIII--Overseas Contingency Operations, Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund Extension of U.S. sanctions against Russia for invasion of Crimea to include Russian arms dealer Rosoboronexport.

Strengthening the U.S. asylum and immigration processing systems to ensure fair and efficient processing for persons apprehended or detained at the border. Request for supplemental budget to address the increase in unaccompanied children and families crossing the border. Language in FY 2015 appropriations legislation that would improve the detention system, access to counsel, immigration courts, Legal Orientation Programs (LOPs), and related issues. S.2437: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 H.R.4660: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Senate FY 2015 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill House FY 2015 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill S.744: A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Title III; Subtitle D--Asylum and Refugee Provisions Title III provisions related to Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration Court H.R.15: To provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Title III; Subtitle D--Asylum and Refugee Provisions Title III provisions related to Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration Court Reforming the U.S. immigration detention system, including efforts to discontinue use of jails and jail-like facilities, improve custody/release procedures, expand alternatives to detention, increase access to counsel, and eliminate the detention bed mandate. Reforming the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, credible fear process, expedited removal process, terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility, and maintaining protections for asylum seekers. Increased protections for Syrian refugees.

Strengthening the U.S. asylum and immigration processing systems to ensure fair and efficient processing for persons apprehended or detained at the border. Request for supplemental budget to address the increase in unaccompanied children and families crossing the border. Language in FY 2015 appropriations legislation that would improve the detention system, access to counsel, immigration courts, Legal Orientation Programs (LOPs), and related issues. S.2437: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 H.R.4660: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Senate FY 2015 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill House FY 2015 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill S.744: A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Title III; Subtitle D--Asylum and Refugee Provisions Title III provisions related to Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration Court H.R.15: To provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Title III; Subtitle D--Asylum and Refugee Provisions Title III provisions related to Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration Court Reforming the U.S. immigration detention system, including efforts to discontinue use of jails and jail-like facilities, improve custody/release procedures, expand alternatives to detention, increase access to counsel, and eliminate the detention bed mandate. Reforming the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, credible fear process, expedited removal process, terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility, and maintaining protections for asylum seekers. Increased protections for Syrian refugees.

Strengthening the U.S. asylum and immigration processing systems to ensure fair and efficient processing for persons apprehended or detained at the border. Request for supplemental budget to address the increase in unaccompanied children and families crossing the border. Language in FY 2015 appropriations legislation that would improve the detention system, access to counsel, immigration courts, Legal Orientation Programs (LOPs), and related issues. S.2437: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 H.R.4660: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Senate FY 2015 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill House FY 2015 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill S.744: A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Title III; Subtitle D--Asylum and Refugee Provisions Title III provisions related to Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration Court H.R.15: To provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Title III; Subtitle D--Asylum and Refugee Provisions Title III provisions related to Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration Court Reforming the U.S. immigration detention system, including efforts to discontinue use of jails and jail-like facilities, improve custody/release procedures, expand alternatives to detention, increase access to counsel, and eliminate the detention bed mandate. Reforming the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, credible fear process, expedited removal process, terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility, and maintaining protections for asylum seekers. Increased protections for Syrian refugees.

Strengthening the U.S. asylum and immigration processing systems to ensure fair and efficient processing for persons apprehended or detained at the border. Request for supplemental budget to address the increase in unaccompanied children and families crossing the border. Language in FY 2015 appropriations legislation that would improve the detention system, access to counsel, immigration courts, Legal Orientation Programs (LOPs), and related issues. S.2437: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 H.R.4660: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Senate FY 2015 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill House FY 2015 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill S.744: A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Title III; Subtitle D--Asylum and Refugee Provisions Title III provisions related to Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration Court H.R.15: To provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Title III; Subtitle D--Asylum and Refugee Provisions Title III provisions related to Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration Court Reforming the U.S. immigration detention system, including efforts to discontinue use of jails and jail-like facilities, improve custody/release procedures, expand alternatives to detention, increase access to counsel, and eliminate the detention bed mandate. Reforming the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, credible fear process, expedited removal process, terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility, and maintaining protections for asylum seekers. Increased protections for Syrian refugees.

U.S. support for repeal of Uganda anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Nigerian anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Russian anti-LGBT legislation. U.S. support for protection of LGBT Jamaicans. U.S. support for repeal of Jamaican Sexual Offenses Act. S.2472: A bill 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 (International Human Rights Defense Act). H.R.5128: 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 (International Human Rights Defense Act of 2014). H.R.4907: To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and for other purposes (Global Respect Act). Senate confirmation of nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Bahrain. Oppose proposals to amend the Leahy Law to exempt Nigerian armed forces from screening and vetting. Civil society participation in the 2014 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Oppose efforts to withdraw the United States from the UN Human Rights Council. Advocate for U.S. policy in the Middle East to prioritize human rights. Senate confirmation of nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Russia. S.2499: An original bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Title VIII--Overseas Contingency Operations, Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund H.R.5013: Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Title VIII--Overseas Contingency Operations, Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund Extension of U.S. sanctions against Russia for invasion of Crimea to include Russian arms dealer Rosoboronexport.

Increased State Department appropriations for Syrian refugees and increased support for border nations hosting refugees. Expansion of U.S. sanctions against Russia to include those providing material support for the Syrian regime and violence in Ukraine. U.S. support for repeal of Uganda anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Nigerian anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Russian anti-LGBT legislation. U.S. support for protection of LGBT Jamaicans. S.2472: A bill 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 (International Human Rights Defense Act). H.R.5128: 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. H.R.4907: To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and for other purposes (Global Respect Act). Implementation of the 2011 Presidential Memorandum on International Initiatives to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons. Promoting U.S. leadership in advancing Nigeria's efforts to secure the release of more than 230 girls abducted by extremist group Boko Haram, including application of Leahy Law vetting. Civil society participation in the 2014 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Implementation of Leahy Law to vet recipients of U.S. foreign military assistance and ban sales to units who have members found to have committed gross human rights abuses. Denial of certification that Egypt is making progress towards democratic transition, in view of the extensive violations to human rights that are taking place. U.S. support for free and fair presidential election in Egypt. Senate confirmation of nominee for U.S. ambassador to Egypt. S.2499: An original bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Section 7041(a) (concerning the availability of funds for Egypt) Section 7010 (a): (concerning reporting on funds obligated for military assistance) H.R.5013: Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Section 7041(a) (concerning the availability of funds for Egypt) Section 7010 (a): (concerning reporting on funds obligated for military assistance)

U.S. support for repeal of Uganda anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. opposition for Kyrgyz anti-LGBT legislation. U.S. opposition for Kazakh anti-LGBT legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Russian anti-LGBT legislation. U.S. support for protection of LGBT Jamaicans. U.S. support for repeal of Jamaican Sexual Offenses Act. U.S. support for repeal of Gambian anti-LGBT law. S.2472: A bill 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 (International Human Rights Defense Act). H.R.5128: 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 (International Human Rights Defense Act of 2014). H.R.4907: To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and for other purposes (Global Respect Act). U.S. role in shaping the domestic and external human rights policies of Saudi Arabia. Elevating human rights in U.S. strategy in the Middle East and North Africa region. H.R.83: Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015. Sec. 7041. (a) Egypt Advocated for the continuation of human rights conditionality and against the provision of a national security waiver in the bill.

Increased State Department appropriations for Syrian refugees and increased support for border nations hosting refugees. Expansion of U.S. sanctions against Russia to include those providing material support for the Syrian regime and violence in Ukraine. U.S. support for repeal of Uganda anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Nigerian anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Russian anti-LGBT legislation. U.S. support for protection of LGBT Jamaicans. S.2472: A bill 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 (International Human Rights Defense Act). H.R.5128: 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. H.R.4907: To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and for other purposes (Global Respect Act). Implementation of the 2011 Presidential Memorandum on International Initiatives to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons. Promoting U.S. leadership in advancing Nigeria's efforts to secure the release of more than 230 girls abducted by extremist group Boko Haram. Civil society participation in the 2014 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Implementation of Leahy Law to vet recipients of U.S. foreign military assistance and ban sales to units who have members found to have committed gross human rights abuses. Denial of certification that Egypt is making progress towards democratic transition, in view of the extensive violations to human rights that are taking place. U.S. support for free and fair presidential election in Egypt. Senate confirmation of nominee for U.S. ambassador to Egypt.

Increased State Department appropriations for Syrian refugees and increased support for border nations hosting refugees. Expansion of U.S. sanctions against Russia to include those providing material support for the Syrian regime and violence in Ukraine. U.S. support for repeal of Uganda anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Nigerian anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Russian anti-LGBT legislation. U.S. support for protection of LGBT Jamaicans. S.2472: A bill 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 (International Human Rights Defense Act). H.R.5128: 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. H.R.4907: To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and for other purposes (Global Respect Act). Implementation of the 2011 Presidential Memorandum on International Initiatives to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons. Promoting U.S. leadership in advancing Nigeria's efforts to secure the release of more than 230 girls abducted by extremist group Boko Haram, including application of Leahy Law vetting. Civil society participation in the 2014 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Implementation of Leahy Law to vet recipients of U.S. foreign military assistance and ban sales to units who have members found to have committed gross human rights abuses. Denial of certification that Egypt is making progress towards democratic transition, in view of the extensive violations to human rights that are taking place. U.S. support for free and fair presidential election in Egypt. Senate confirmation of nominee for U.S. ambassador to Egypt. S.2499: An original bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Section 7041(a): concerning the availability of funds for Egypt Section 7010(a): concerning reporting on funds obligated for military assistance H.R.5013: Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Section 7041(a): concerning the availability of funds for Egypt Section 7010(a): concerning reporting on funds obligated for military assistance

U.S. support for repeal of Uganda anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Nigerian anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Russian anti-LGBT legislation. U.S. support for protection of LGBT Jamaicans. U.S. support for repeal of Jamaican Sexual Offenses Act. S.2472: A bill 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 (International Human Rights Defense Act). H.R.5128: 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 (International Human Rights Defense Act of 2014). H.R.4907: To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and for other purposes (Global Respect Act). Senate confirmation of nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Bahrain. Oppose proposals to amend the Leahy Law to exempt Nigerian armed forces from screening and vetting. Civil society participation in the 2014 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Oppose efforts to withdraw the United States from the UN Human Rights Council. Advocate for U.S. policy in the Middle East to prioritize human rights. Senate confirmation of nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Russia. S.2499: An original bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Title VIII--Overseas Contingency Operations, Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund H.R.5013: Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Title VIII--Overseas Contingency Operations, Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund Extension of U.S. sanctions against Russia for invasion of Crimea to include Russian arms dealer Rosoboronexport.

Increased State Department appropriations for Syrian refugees and increased support for border nations hosting refugees. Expansion of U.S. sanctions against Russia to include those providing material support for the Syrian regime and violence in Ukraine. U.S. support for repeal of Uganda anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Nigerian anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Russian anti-LGBT legislation. U.S. support for protection of LGBT Jamaicans. S.2472: A bill 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 (International Human Rights Defense Act). H.R.5128: 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. H.R.4907: To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and for other purposes (Global Respect Act). Implementation of the 2011 Presidential Memorandum on International Initiatives to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons. Promoting U.S. leadership in advancing Nigeria's efforts to secure the release of more than 230 girls abducted by extremist group Boko Haram, including application of Leahy Law vetting. Civil society participation in the 2014 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Implementation of Leahy Law to vet recipients of U.S. foreign military assistance and ban sales to units who have members found to have committed gross human rights abuses. Denial of certification that Egypt is making progress towards democratic transition, in view of the extensive violations to human rights that are taking place. U.S. support for free and fair presidential election in Egypt. Senate confirmation of nominee for U.S. ambassador to Egypt. S.2499: An original bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Section 7041(a): concerning the availability of funds for Egypt Section 7010(a): concerning reporting on funds obligated for military assistance H.R.5013: Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Section 7041(a): concerning the availability of funds for Egypt Section 7010(a): concerning reporting on funds obligated for military assistance

Increased State Department appropriations for Syrian refugees and increased support for border nations hosting refugees. Expansion of U.S. sanctions against Russia to include those providing material support for the Syrian regime and violence in Ukraine. U.S. support for repeal of Uganda anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Nigerian anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Russian anti-LGBT legislation. U.S. support for protection of LGBT Jamaicans. S.2472: A bill 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 (International Human Rights Defense Act). H.R.5128: 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. H.R.4907: To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and for other purposes (Global Respect Act). Implementation of the 2011 Presidential Memorandum on International Initiatives to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons. Promoting U.S. leadership in advancing Nigeria's efforts to secure the release of more than 230 girls abducted by extremist group Boko Haram, including application of Leahy Law vetting. Civil society participation in the 2014 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Implementation of Leahy Law to vet recipients of U.S. foreign military assistance and ban sales to units who have members found to have committed gross human rights abuses. Denial of certification that Egypt is making progress towards democratic transition, in view of the extensive violations to human rights that are taking place. U.S. support for free and fair presidential election in Egypt. Senate confirmation of nominee for U.S. ambassador to Egypt. S.2499: An original bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Section 7041(a) (concerning the availability of funds for Egypt) Section 7010 (a): (concerning reporting on funds obligated for military assistance) H.R.5013: Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Section 7041(a) (concerning the availability of funds for Egypt) Section 7010 (a): (concerning reporting on funds obligated for military assistance)

S.Res.384: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the humanitarian crisis in Syria and neighboring countries, resulting humanitarian and development challenges, and the urgent need for a political solution to the crisis. Increased State Department appropriations for Syrian refugees and increased support for border nations hosting refugees.Expansion of U.S. sanctions against Russia to include those providing material support for the Syrian regime. Support for LGBT rights in Russia, including the repeal of the Russian anti-gay law. Support for LGBT rights in Uganda Support for LGBT rights in Nigeria Promoting U.S. leadership in improving respect for human rights in Egypt, with a focus on freedom of expression and religious freedom, and promoting democracy. Denial of certification that Egypt is making progress towards democratic transition, in light of extensive human rights violations Increase U.S. bilateral and multilateral support for democratic transition in Tunisia in light of the passage of Tunisia's new constitution. Implementation of Leahy Law to vet recipients of U.S. foreign military assistance and ban sales to units who have members found to have committed gross human rights abuses. Support for congressional adoption of prisoners of conscience and human rights defenders to advocate for their release and highlight the importance of human rights protections. Confirmation of Tom Malinowski for Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. Promoting U.S. global leadership on human rights in State Department appropriations. Promoting U.S. leadership in ending conflict in Syria. Promote democracy and human rights in policy towards Gulf region. Seeking appointment of U.S. ambassador to Egypt. Seeking appointment of U.S. ambassador to Russia. Seeking appointment of U.S. ambassador to Hungary.

In relation to the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. Proposed Authorization for the Use of Military Forceall sections.S.1197: National Defense Authorization Act for the 2014 Fiscal Year Section 1031 Transfers to Foreign Countries of Individuals Detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Section 1032: Authority to Temporarily Transfer Individuals Detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States for Emergency or Critical Medical Treatment. Section 1033 Limitation on the Transfer or Release of Individuals Detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. H.R.4372: Targeted Lethal Force Transparency Act. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence declassification and release of the committee's study on the post-9/11 rendition, detention, and interrogation program.

In relation to the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. Proposed Authorization for the Use of Military Force--all sections. H.R.4435: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015). Sections 1032, 1033, 1034 (concerning individuals detained at the United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay) S.2410: An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes (National Defense Authorization Act for the 2015 Fiscal Year). Sections 1031, 1032, 1033, 1034 (concerning individuals detained at the United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay) H.R. 4870 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015. Sections 8107-8108, 10004, 10029 (concerning individuals detained at the United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay) In relation to the declassification and release of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence's study on the post-9/11 rendition, detention, and interrogation program.

In relation to the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. Proposed Authorization for the Use of Military Force--all sections. H.R.4435: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015). Sections 1032, 1033, 1034 (concerning individuals detained at the United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay) S.2410: An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes (National Defense Authorization Act for the 2015 Fiscal Year). Sections 1031, 1032, 1033, 1034 (concerning individuals detained at the United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay) H.R. 4870 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015. Title IX- Overseas Contingency Operations, Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund Sections 8107-8108, 10004, 10029 (concerning individuals detained at the United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay) In relation to the declassification and release of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence's study on the post-9/11 rendition, detention, and interrogation program.

In relation to the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. Proposed Authorization for the Use of Military Force--all sections. H.R.4435: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015). Sections 1032, 1033, 1034: concerning individuals detained at the United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay S.2410: An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes (National Defense Authorization Act for the 2015 Fiscal Year). Sections 1031, 1032, 1033, 1034: concerning individuals detained at the United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay H.R. 4870: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015. Title IX- Overseas Contingency Operations, Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund Sections 8107-8108, 10004, 10029: concerning individuals detained at the United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay In relation to the declassification and release of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence's study on the post-9/11 rendition, detention, and interrogation program.

In relation to the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. Proposed Authorization for the Use of Military Force--all sections. H.R.4435: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015). Sections 1032, 1033, 1034: concerning individuals detained at the United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay) S.2410: An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes (National Defense Authorization Act for the 2015 Fiscal Year). Sections 1031, 1032, 1033, 1034: concerning individuals detained at the United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay H.R. 4870: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015. Title IX- Overseas Contingency Operations, Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund Sections 8107-8108, 10004, 10029: concerning individuals detained at the United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay In relation to the declassification and release of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence's study on the post-9/11 rendition, detention, and interrogation program.

S.744: A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Title III; Subtitle D--Asylum and Refugee Provisions Title III provisions related to Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration CourtH.R.15: To provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Title III; Subtitle D--Asylum and Refugee Provisions Title III provisions related to Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration Court H.R.3914: Immigrant Detainee Legal Rights Act. Reforming the U.S. immigration detention system, including efforts to discontinue use of jails and jail-like facilities, improve custody/release procedures, expand alternatives to detention, increase access to counsel, and eliminate the detention bed mandate. Reforming the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, credible fear, expedited removal processes, and terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility. Changes in FY 2015 appropriations language that would lead to improvements in the detention system, access to counsel, immigration courts, Legal Orientation Programs (LOPs), and related issues. Improved mechanisms to expedite resettlement for refugees who face imminent risks. Increased protections for LGBTI refugees. Increased protections for Syrian refugees.

Strengthening the U.S. asylum and immigration processing systems to ensure fair and efficient processing for persons apprehended or detained at the border. Request for supplemental budget to address the increase in unaccompanied children and families crossing the border. Language in FY 2015 appropriations legislation that would improve the detention system, access to counsel, immigration courts, Legal Orientation Programs (LOPs), and related issues. S.2437: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 H.R.4660: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Senate FY 2015 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill House FY 2015 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill S.744: A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Title III; Subtitle D--Asylum and Refugee Provisions Title III provisions related to Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration Court H.R.15: To provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Title III; Subtitle D--Asylum and Refugee Provisions Title III provisions related to Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration Court Reforming the U.S. immigration detention system, including efforts to discontinue use of jails and jail-like facilities, improve custody/release procedures, expand alternatives to detention, increase access to counsel, and eliminate the detention bed mandate. Reforming the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, credible fear process, expedited removal process, terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility, and maintaining protections for asylum seekers. Increased protections for Syrian refugees.

Strengthening the U.S. asylum and immigration processing systems to ensure fair and efficient processing for persons apprehended or detained at the border. Request for supplemental budget to address the increase in unaccompanied children and families crossing the border. Language in FY 2015 appropriations legislation that would improve the detention system, access to counsel, immigration courts, Legal Orientation Programs (LOPs), and related issues. S.744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. Title III; Subtitle D--Asylum and Refugee Provisions Title III provisions related to Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration Court H.R.15: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. Title III; Subtitle D--Asylum and Refugee Provisions Title III provisions related to Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration Court Reforming the U.S. immigration detention system, including efforts to discontinue use of jails and jail-like facilities, improve custody/release procedures, expand alternatives to detention, increase access to counsel, and eliminate the detention bed mandate. Reforming the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, credible fear process, expedited removal process, terrorism-related grounds of inadmissibility, and general protections for asylum seekers. Increased protections for Syrian refugees.

Strengthening the U.S. asylum and immigration processing systems to ensure fair and efficient processing for persons apprehended or detained at the border. Request for supplemental budget to address the increase in unaccompanied children and families crossing the border. Language in FY 2015 appropriations legislation that would improve the detention system, access to counsel, immigration courts, Legal Orientation Programs (LOPs), and related issues. S.2437: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 H.R.4660: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Senate FY 2015 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill House FY 2015 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill S.744: A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Title III; Subtitle D--Asylum and Refugee Provisions Title III provisions related to Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration Court H.R.15: To provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Title III; Subtitle D--Asylum and Refugee Provisions Title III provisions related to Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration Court Reforming the U.S. immigration detention system, including efforts to discontinue use of jails and jail-like facilities, improve custody/release procedures, expand alternatives to detention, increase access to counsel, and eliminate the detention bed mandate. Reforming the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, credible fear process, expedited removal process, terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility, and maintaining protections for asylum seekers. Increased protections for Syrian refugees.

Strengthening the U.S. asylum and immigration processing systems to ensure fair and efficient processing for persons apprehended or detained at the border. Request for supplemental budget to address the increase in unaccompanied children and families crossing the border. Language in FY 2015 appropriations legislation that would improve the detention system, access to counsel, immigration courts, Legal Orientation Programs (LOPs), and related issues. S.2437: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 H.R.4660: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Senate FY 2015 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill House FY 2015 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill S.744: A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Title III; Subtitle D--Asylum and Refugee Provisions Title III provisions related to Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration Court H.R.15: To provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Title III; Subtitle D--Asylum and Refugee Provisions Title III provisions related to Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration Court Reforming the U.S. immigration detention system, including efforts to discontinue use of jails and jail-like facilities, improve custody/release procedures, expand alternatives to detention, increase access to counsel, and eliminate the detention bed mandate. Reforming the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, credible fear process, expedited removal process, terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility, and maintaining protections for asylum seekers. Increased protections for Syrian refugees.

Strengthening the U.S. asylum and immigration processing systems to ensure fair and efficient processing for persons apprehended or detained at the border. Request for supplemental budget to address the increase in unaccompanied children and families crossing the border. Language in FY 2015 appropriations legislation that would improve the detention system, access to counsel, immigration courts, Legal Orientation Programs (LOPs), and related issues. S.2437: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 H.R.4660: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Senate FY 2015 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill House FY 2015 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill S.744: A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Title III; Subtitle D--Asylum and Refugee Provisions Title III provisions related to Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration Court H.R.15: To provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Title III; Subtitle D--Asylum and Refugee Provisions Title III provisions related to Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration Court Reforming the U.S. immigration detention system, including efforts to discontinue use of jails and jail-like facilities, improve custody/release procedures, expand alternatives to detention, increase access to counsel, and eliminate the detention bed mandate. Reforming the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, credible fear process, expedited removal process, terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility, and maintaining protections for asylum seekers. Increased protections for Syrian refugees.

S.744: A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Refugee and asylum issues in Title III provisions Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration Court provisions in Title III provisionsH.R.15: To provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Refugee and asylum issues in Title III provisions Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration Court provisions in Title III provisions H.R.2278: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to improve immigration law enforcement within the interior of the United States, and for other purposes. Refugee and asylum issues Detention issues Reforming the U.S. immigration detention system, including efforts to discontinue use of jails and jail-like facilities, improve custody/release procedures, expand alternatives to detention, increase access to counsel, and eliminate the detention bed mandate. Reforming the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, and terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility. Changes in FY 2015 appropriations language that would lead to improvements in the detention system. Improved mechanisms to expedite resettlement for refugees who face imminent risks. Increased protections for LGBTI refugees. Increased protections for Syrian refugees.

S.744: A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Title III; Subtitle D--Asylum and Refugee Provisions Title III provisions related to Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration CourtH.R.15: To provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Title III; Subtitle D--Asylum and Refugee Provisions Title III provisions related to Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration Court H.R.2278: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to improve immigration law enforcement within the interior of the United States, and for other purposes. Refugee and asylum issues Detention issues Reforming the U.S. immigration detention system, including efforts to discontinue use of jails and jail-like facilities, improve custody/release procedures, expand alternatives to detention, increase access to counsel, and eliminate the detention bed mandate. Reforming the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, credible fear, and terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility. Changes in FY 2015 appropriations language that would lead to improvements in the detention system, access to counsel, immigration courts, Legal Orientation Programs (LOPs), and related issues. Improved mechanisms to expedite resettlement for refugees who face imminent risks. Increased protections for LGBTI refugees. Increased protections for Syrian refugees.

H.R.4310: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. Sec. 803. Prohibition on contracting with persons that have business operations with State sponsors of terrorism. (Specifically in reference to the DOD-Rosoboronexport contract.)S.RES.494: A resolution condemning the Government of the Russian Federation for providing weapons to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria. Designating sanctions for companies providing material support for the commission of atrocities in Syria. Combatting xenophobic and other bias-motivated violence that affects migrants, refugees, stateless and displaced persons around the world. Issuing public guidelines for U.S. embassy interaction with human rights defenders. S. 1039: Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012. Reforming the U.S. immigration detention system, including efforts to discontinue use of jails and jail-like facilities, improve custody/release procedures, expand alternatives to detention, and eliminate the detention bed mandate. U.S. policy on religious freedom and blasphemy. Policy in Egypt focused on enhancing U.S embassy engagement with civil society to help build institutions that promote the rule of law and protect womens rights, religious tolerance, freedom of expression and association, and telecommunications reform. To prioritize the protection of human rights defenders in Bahrain, and to advocate for the release of political prisoners. Nomination for Secretary of State. Nomination for Secretary of Defense. Nomination for Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.

S.J.RES.21: Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against the Government of Syria to Respond to Use of Chemical Weapons. Sought to ensure that legislation complied with international law, was designed to protect civilians from further harm, and was part of a broader strategy to end the conflict.S.1933 - A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights, and for other purposes. S.1197: National Defense Authorization Act for the 2014 Fiscal Year SEC. 1233. Prohibition on use of funds to enter into contracts or agreements with Rosoboronexport Access to protection for Syrian refugees. Promoting U.S. role in talks to end conflict in Syria. Suspending military assistance to Egypt following the military removal of President Morsi. Promoting U.S. role in opposing restrictions on foreign funding for NGOs in Egypt. Seeking appointment of U.S. ambassador to Egypt. Promoting U.S. leadership in improving respect for human rights in Egypt, with a focus on freedom of expression and religious freedom. U.S. Policy on Russia specifically sought advocacy for the repeal of the Russian anti-gay law, and the law requiring NGOs receiving foreign funding to register as foreign agents, and to eliminate selective enforcement of anti-extremism laws, and to ensure protection from violence for Russian citizens. To prioritize the protection of human rights defenders in Bahrain, and to advocate for the release of political prisoners, and to promote alternative plans for U.S. security if violence intensifies. Confirmation of Sarah Sewall for Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights. Confirmation of Tom Malinowski for Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. Confirmation of Jeh Johnson for Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Confirmation of Alejandro Mayorkas for Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Promoting U.S. role in talks to end conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Implementation of Leahy Law to vet recipients of U.S. foreign military assistance and ban sales to units who have members found to have committed gross human rights abuses.

Disclosure of guidelines, policy and legal rationale for targeted killing program. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence public release of report on United States use of torture in the past 12 years.S. 2003: To clarify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detention without charge or trial of a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States and for other purposes. In relation to the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay.

S.RES.494: A resolution condemning the Government of the Russian Federation for providing weapons to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria. S.960 Syria Transition Support ActAdvocated for appropriate conditions to be attached to economic assistance to Egypt to promote the implementation of policies to protect freedom of expression and association. Discontinuing contracts with companies arming the Syrian regime, including the Russian-based arms dealer Rosoboronexport. Combatting xenophobic and other bias-motivated violence that affects migrants, refugees, stateless and displaced persons around the world. State Department personnel transitions U.S. policy on Indonesia relating to torture and counterterrorism U.S. policy on religious freedom and blasphemy.

S.RES.494: A resolution condemning the Government of the Russian Federation for providing weapons to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria. Discontinuing contracts with companies arming the Syrian regime, including the Russian-based arms dealer Rosoboronexport.Access to protection for Syrian refugees. S.J.RES.21: Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against the Government of Syria to Respond to Use of Chemical Weapons. Sought to ensure that legislation complied with international law, was designed to protect civilians from further harm, and was part of a broader strategy to end the conflict Suspending military assistance to Egypt following the military removal of President Morsi. U.S. Policy on Russia specifically sought advocacy for the repeal of the Russian anti-gay law and the law requiring NGOs receiving foreign funding to register as foreign agents, and to eliminate selective enforcement of anti-extremism laws. Combatting xenophobic and other bias-motivated violence that affects migrants, refugees, stateless and displaced persons around the world. Combatting violence targeting LGBT people. To prioritize the protection of human rights defenders in Bahrain, and to advocate for the release of political prisoners. State Department personnel transitions. Enhanced protections for civil society groups. Addressing increasing antisemitism.

S.J.RES.21: Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against the Government of Syria to Respond to Use of Chemical Weapons. Sought to ensure that legislation complied with international law, was designed to protect civilians from further harm, and was part of a broader strategy to end the conflict.S.1933 - A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights, and for other purposes. S.1197: National Defense Authorization Act for the 2014 Fiscal Year SEC. 1233. Prohibition on use of funds to enter into contracts or agreements with Rosoboronexport Access to protection for Syrian refugees. Promoting U.S. role in talks to end conflict in Syria. Suspending military assistance to Egypt following the military removal of President Morsi. Promoting U.S. role in opposing restrictions on foreign funding for NGOs in Egypt. Seeking appointment of U.S. ambassador to Egypt. Promoting U.S. leadership in improving respect for human rights in Egypt, with a focus on freedom of expression and religious freedom. U.S. Policy on Russia specifically sought advocacy for the repeal of the Russian anti-gay law, and the law requiring NGOs receiving foreign funding to register as foreign agents, and to eliminate selective enforcement of anti-extremism laws, and to ensure protection from violence for Russian citizens. To prioritize the protection of human rights defenders in Bahrain, and to advocate for the release of political prisoners, and to promote alternative plans for U.S. security if violence intensifies. Confirmation of Sarah Sewall for Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights. Confirmation of Tom Malinowski for Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. Confirmation of Jeh Johnson for Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Confirmation of Alejandro Mayorkas for Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Promoting U.S. role in talks to end conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Implementation of Leahy Law to vet recipients of U.S. foreign military assistance and ban sales to units who have members found to have committed gross human rights abuses.

S.RES.494: A resolution condemning the Government of the Russian Federation for providing weapons to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria. S.960 Syria Transition Support ActAdvocated for appropriate conditions to be attached to economic assistance to Egypt to promote the implementation of policies to protect freedom of expression and association. Discontinuing contracts with companies arming the Syrian regime, including the Russian-based arms dealer Rosoboronexport. Combatting xenophobic and other bias-motivated violence that affects migrants, refugees, stateless and displaced persons around the world. State Department personnel transitions U.S. policy on Indonesia relating to torture and counterterrorism U.S. policy on religious freedom and blasphemy.

S.RES.494: A resolution condemning the Government of the Russian Federation for providing weapons to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria. Discontinuing contracts with companies arming the Syrian regime, including the Russian-based arms dealer Rosoboronexport.Access to protection for Syrian refugees. S.J.RES.21: Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against the Government of Syria to Respond to Use of Chemical Weapons. Sought to ensure that legislation complied with international law, was designed to protect civilians from further harm, and was part of a broader strategy to end the conflict Suspending military assistance to Egypt following the military removal of President Morsi. U.S. Policy on Russia specifically sought advocacy for the repeal of the Russian anti-gay law and the law requiring NGOs receiving foreign funding to register as foreign agents, and to eliminate selective enforcement of anti-extremism laws. Combatting xenophobic and other bias-motivated violence that affects migrants, refugees, stateless and displaced persons around the world. Combatting violence targeting LGBT people. To prioritize the protection of human rights defenders in Bahrain, and to advocate for the release of political prisoners. State Department personnel transitions. Enhanced protections for civil society groups. Addressing increasing antisemitism.

H.R.4310: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. Sec. 803. Prohibition on contracting with persons that have business operations with State sponsors of terrorism. (Specifically in reference to the DOD-Rosoboronexport contract.)S.RES.494: A resolution condemning the Government of the Russian Federation for providing weapons to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria. Designating sanctions for companies providing material support for the commission of atrocities in Syria. Combatting xenophobic and other bias-motivated violence that affects migrants, refugees, stateless and displaced persons around the world. Issuing public guidelines for U.S. embassy interaction with human rights defenders. S. 1039: Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012. Reforming the U.S. immigration detention system, including efforts to discontinue use of jails and jail-like facilities, improve custody/release procedures, expand alternatives to detention, and eliminate the detention bed mandate. U.S. policy on religious freedom and blasphemy. Policy in Egypt focused on enhancing U.S embassy engagement with civil society to help build institutions that promote the rule of law and protect womens rights, religious tolerance, freedom of expression and association, and telecommunications reform. To prioritize the protection of human rights defenders in Bahrain, and to advocate for the release of political prisoners. Nomination for Secretary of State. Nomination for Secretary of Defense. Nomination for Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.

H.R.4310: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. Sec. 803. Prohibition on contracting with persons that have business operations with State sponsors of terrorism. (Specifically in reference to the DOD-Rosoboronexport contract.)S.RES.494: A resolution condemning the Government of the Russian Federation for providing weapons to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria. Designating sanctions for companies providing material support for the commission of atrocities in Syria. Combatting xenophobic and other bias-motivated violence that affects migrants, refugees, stateless and displaced persons around the world. Issuing public guidelines for U.S. embassy interaction with human rights defenders. S. 1039: Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012. Reforming the U.S. immigration detention system, including efforts to discontinue use of jails and jail-like facilities, improve custody/release procedures, expand alternatives to detention, and eliminate the detention bed mandate. U.S. policy on religious freedom and blasphemy. Policy in Egypt focused on enhancing U.S embassy engagement with civil society to help build institutions that promote the rule of law and protect womens rights, religious tolerance, freedom of expression and association, and telecommunications reform. To prioritize the protection of human rights defenders in Bahrain, and to advocate for the release of political prisoners. Nomination for Secretary of State. Nomination for Secretary of Defense. Nomination for Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.

S.J.RES.21: Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against the Government of Syria to Respond to Use of Chemical Weapons. Sought to ensure that legislation complied with international law, was designed to protect civilians from further harm, and was part of a broader strategy to end the conflict.S.1933 - A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights, and for other purposes. S.1197: National Defense Authorization Act for the 2014 Fiscal Year SEC. 1233. Prohibition on use of funds to enter into contracts or agreements with Rosoboronexport Access to protection for Syrian refugees. Promoting U.S. role in talks to end conflict in Syria. Suspending military assistance to Egypt following the military removal of President Morsi. Promoting U.S. role in opposing restrictions on foreign funding for NGOs in Egypt. Seeking appointment of U.S. ambassador to Egypt. Promoting U.S. leadership in improving respect for human rights in Egypt, with a focus on freedom of expression and religious freedom. U.S. Policy on Russia specifically sought advocacy for the repeal of the Russian anti-gay law, and the law requiring NGOs receiving foreign funding to register as foreign agents, and to eliminate selective enforcement of anti-extremism laws, and to ensure protection from violence for Russian citizens. To prioritize the protection of human rights defenders in Bahrain, and to advocate for the release of political prisoners, and to promote alternative plans for U.S. security if violence intensifies. Confirmation of Sarah Sewall for Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights. Confirmation of Tom Malinowski for Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. Confirmation of Jeh Johnson for Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Confirmation of Alejandro Mayorkas for Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Promoting U.S. role in talks to end conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Implementation of Leahy Law to vet recipients of U.S. foreign military assistance and ban sales to units who have members found to have committed gross human rights abuses.

In relation to the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. Proposed Authorization for the Use of Military ForceH.R.1960: National Defense Authorization Act for the 2014 Fiscal Year Amendment #20 (Comprehensive plan to Close Guantanamo) Amendment #19 (Prohibition on the use of funding to transfer Guantanamo detainees to Yemen); Amendment #11 (Habeas Corpus for American Citizens); Amendment #13 (repeal mandatory military custody for foreign terrorism suspects and ban indefinite detention within the United States); S.1197: National Defense Authorization Act for the 2014 Fiscal Year Section 1031 Transfers to Foreign Countries of Individuals Detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Section 1032: Authority to Temporarily Transfer Individuals Detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States for Emergency or Critical Medical Treatment Section 1033 Limitation on the Transfer or Release of Individuals Detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Section 1034 Clarification of Procedures for Use of Alternate Members on Military Commissions Disclosure of guidelines, policy and legal rationale for targeted killing program. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence public release of report on United States use of torture in the past 12 years.

In relation to the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. Proposed Authorization for the Use of Military Forceall sections.S.1197: National Defense Authorization Act for the 2014 Fiscal Year Section 1031 Transfers to Foreign Countries of Individuals Detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Section 1032: Authority to Temporarily Transfer Individuals Detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States for Emergency or Critical Medical Treatment. Section 1033 Limitation on the Transfer or Release of Individuals Detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Disclosure of guidelines, policy and legal rationale for targeted killing program. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence public release of report on United States use of torture in the past 12 years.

S.744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Refugee and asylum issues in Title III provisions Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration Court provisions in Title III provisionsH.R.2278: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to improve immigration law enforcement within the interior of the United States, and for other purposes. Refugee and asylum issues Detention issues Reforming the U.S. immigration detention system, including efforts to discontinue use of jails and jail-like facilities, improve custody/release procedures, expand alternatives to detention, increase access to counsel, and eliminate the detention bed mandate. Reforming the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, and terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility. Seeking changes in appropriations language that would lead to improvements in the detention system. H.R.2217: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014 Deutch-Foster amendment, to eliminate the immigration detention bed mandate Seeking improved mechanisms to expedite resettlement for refugees who face imminent risks. Seeking increased protections for LGBTI refugees.

S.744: A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Title III; Subtitle D--Asylum and Refugee Provisions Title III provisions related to Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration CourtH.R.15: To provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Title III; Subtitle D--Asylum and Refugee Provisions Title III provisions related to Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration Court H.R.2278: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to improve immigration law enforcement within the interior of the United States, and for other purposes. Refugee and asylum issues Detention issues Reforming the U.S. immigration detention system, including efforts to discontinue use of jails and jail-like facilities, improve custody/release procedures, expand alternatives to detention, increase access to counsel, and eliminate the detention bed mandate. Reforming the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, credible fear, and terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility. Changes in FY 2015 appropriations language that would lead to improvements in the detention system, access to counsel, immigration courts, Legal Orientation Programs (LOPs), and related issues. Improved mechanisms to expedite resettlement for refugees who face imminent risks. Increased protections for LGBTI refugees. Increased protections for Syrian refugees.

S.744: A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Refugee and asylum issues in Title III provisions Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration Court provisions in Title III provisionsH.R.15: To provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Refugee and asylum issues in Title III provisions Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration Court provisions in Title III provisions H.R.2278: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to improve immigration law enforcement within the interior of the United States, and for other purposes. Refugee and asylum issues Detention issues Reforming the U.S. immigration detention system, including efforts to discontinue use of jails and jail-like facilities, improve custody/release procedures, expand alternatives to detention, increase access to counsel, and eliminate the detention bed mandate. Reforming the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, and terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility. Changes in FY 2015 appropriations language that would lead to improvements in the detention system. Improved mechanisms to expedite resettlement for refugees who face imminent risks. Increased protections for LGBTI refugees. Increased protections for Syrian refugees.

Supported H.R.2981: Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act of 2011 to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the 1-year deadline for applications for asylum in the United States. Coordinated opposition to the framing of 3/28 House hearing on immigration detention, entitled, "Holiday on ICE," and continued to push for reforms to the US immigration detention system. Policy issues include: Reforming the U.S. immigration detention system, including efforts to discontinue use of jails and jail-like facilities, improve custody/release procedures and expand alternatives to detention. Increasing appropriations for the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) within the Department of Justice for immigration courts and legal orientation programs. Reforming the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, and terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility. Reforming the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), including: An expedited resettlement program for refugees who face imminent risks Reforming the interagency security check process to enable more timely and effective processing of background checks, and Institutionalizing due process safeguards in resettlement adjudications. Supporting efforts to address the lack of effective protection for refugees who flee persecution based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Increasing appropriations for UNHCR for refugee protection. Advocating for the protection of LGBTI individuals and their rights in Uganda and elsewhere.

S. 2003: A bill to clarify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detention without charge or trial of a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States and for other purposes. H.R.3702: To clarify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detention without charge or trial of a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States and for other purposes. S. 2175: A bill to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 to provide for the trial of covered persons detained in the United States pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force and to repeal the requirement for military custody. H.R. 4192: To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 to provide for the trial of covered persons detained in the United States pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force and to repeal the requirement for military custody. Procedures Implementing Section 1022 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, requiring military custody for foreign al-Qaeda terrorist suspects. Opposed H.R. 3261: Stop Online Piracy Act, for overbroad language restricting Internet freedom Opposed S. 968: A bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes, for overbroad language restricting Internet freedom

H.R. 3671: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 Sec. 7041. (a) Egypt- (1)(B) Placing restrictions on economic assistance to Egypt, pending implementation of policies to protect freedoms of expression and association. H.J.RES.80: Limiting the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to the Kingdom of Bahrain. S.J.RES.28: A joint resolution limiting the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to the Kingdom of Bahrain. S. 1039: To impose sanctions on persons responsible for the detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, for the conspiracy to defraud the Russian Federation of taxes on corporate profits through fraudulent transactions and lawsuits against Hermitage, and for other gross violations of human rights in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. Policy issues include: Advocated against issuance of a national security waiver to allow military assistance to Egypt. Instead, sought restrictions on economic assistance to Egypt, pending implementation of policies to protect freedoms of expression and association. Pressuring Bahrain to immediately end all human rights abuses Pressuring Egypt to support state and civil institutions that form the infrastructure of a democratic society and protect freedoms of expression and association Presidential Study Directive 10/PSD-10: Creating and implementing an interagency Atrocities Prevention Board Presidential Memorandum --International Initiatives to Advance Human Rights of LGBT persons Discontinuing contracts with companies arming the Syrian regime, including the Russian-based arms dealer Rosoboronexport Designating sanctions for Rosoboronexport and other companies providing material support for the commission of atrocities in Syria Combatting xenophobic and other bias-motivated violence that affects migrants, refugees, stateless and displaced persons around the world

S. Res. 494: A resolution condemning the government of the Russian Federation for providing weapons to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria. H.R. 3671: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 Sec. 7041. (a) Egypt- (1)(B) Placing restrictions on economic assistance to Egypt, pending implementation of policies to protect freedoms of expression and association. Advocated for phased release of military assistance to Egypt, tied to meeting specified human rights benchmarks S. 1039: To impose sanctions on persons responsible for the detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, for the conspiracy to defraud the Russian Federation of taxes on corporate profits through fraudulent transactions and lawsuits against Hermitage, and for other gross violations of human rights in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. S.324:1 FY13 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Bill 22 USC Chapter 39- Arms Export Control Advocated for Egypts ruling military council to cede power to an elected civilian government Presidential Study Directive 10/PSD-10: Creating and implementing an interagency Atrocities Prevention Board Discontinuing contracts with companies arming the Syrian regime, including the Russian-based arms dealer Rosoboronexport Designating sanctions for Rosoboronexport and other companies providing material support for the commission of atrocities in Syria Presidential Memorandum --International Initiatives to Advance Human Rights of LGBT persons Combatting xenophobic and other bias-motivated violence that affects migrants, refugees, stateless and displaced persons around the world Pressuring Uganda to end criminalization of homosexuality Advocating for the protection of LGBTI individuals, including refugees, and their rights in Uganda and elsewhere. Instituting public guidelines for U.S. embassy interaction with human rights defenders Policy in Indonesia, Bahrain, Egypt, Syria, China Addressing Bahrain, Syria, Internet Freedom, and LGBT issues at the U.N. Human Rights Council session in Geneva

S. 2003: A bill to clarify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detention without charge or trial of a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States and for other purposes. H.R.3702: To clarify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detention without charge or trial of a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States and for other purposes. S. 2175: A bill to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 to provide for the trial of covered persons detained in the United States pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force and to repeal the requirement for military custody. H.R. 4192: To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 to provide for the trial of covered persons detained in the United States pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force and to repeal the requirement for military custody. Procedures Implementing Section 1022 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, requiring military custody for foreign al-Qaeda terrorist suspects. Opposed H.R. 3261: Stop Online Piracy Act, for overbroad language restricting Internet freedom Opposed S. 968: A bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes, for overbroad language restricting Internet freedom

H.R. 4192, Due Process and Military Detention Amendments Act S. 2175: Due Process and Military Detention Amendments Act of 2012 H.R. 4310: National Defense Authorization Act for the 2013 Fiscal Year Supported Amendment 1127: to eliminate indefinite military detention of any person detained under AUMF authority in U.S. territories or possessions by providing immediate transfer to trial and proceedings by a court established under Article III of the Constitution of the United States or by an appropriate State court. Opposed Amendment 1126: to clarify that the FY 2012 National Defense Authorization Act and the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) do not deny the writ of habeas corpus or deny any Constitutional rights for persons detained in the United States under the AUMF who are entitled to such rights. Opposed Amendment 1105: requiring that any detained foreign terrorist be tried in a military tribunal rather than in an Article III court. In relation to the government's position on Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum In relation to the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay S. 2003: The Due Process Guarantee Act S. 3254, National Defense Authorization Act for the 2013 Fiscal Year Section 1031: SEC. 1031. Extension of certain prohibitions and requirements relating to detainees at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Internet freedom Disclosure of guidelines, policy, and legal rationale for targeted killing program Senate Select Committee on Intelligence release of report on CIA interrogation program

S. 2003: A bill to clarify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detention without charge or trial of a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States and for other purposes. H.R.3702: To clarify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detention without charge or trial of a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States and for other purposes. S. 2175: A bill to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 to provide for the trial of covered persons detained in the United States pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force and to repeal the requirement for military custody. H.R. 4192: To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 to provide for the trial of covered persons detained in the United States pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force and to repeal the requirement for military custody. Procedures Implementing Section 1022 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, requiring military custody for foreign al-Qaeda terrorist suspects. Opposed H.R. 3261: Stop Online Piracy Act, for overbroad language restricting Internet freedom Opposed S. 968: A bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes, for overbroad language restricting Internet freedom

H.R. 4192: To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 to provide for the trial of covered persons detained in the United States pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force and to repeal the requirement for military custody. H.R. 4310: National Defense Authorization Act for the 2013 Fiscal Year Supported Amendment 1127: to eliminate indefinite military detention of any person detained under AUMF authority in U.S., territories or possessions by providing immediate transfer to trial and proceedings by a court established under Article III of the Constitution of the United states or by an appropriate State court. Opposed Amendment 1126: to clarify that the FY 2012 National Defense Authorization Act and the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) do not deny the writ of habeas corpus or deny any Constitutional rights for persons detained in the United States under the AUMF who are entitled to such rights. Opposed Amendment 1105: requiring that any detained foreign terrorist be tried in a military tribunal rather than in an Article III court. S. 2175: A bill to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 to provide for the trial of covered persons detained in the United States pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force and to repeal the requirement for military custody. S. 2003: A bill to clarify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detention without charge or trial of a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States and for other purposes. S. 3254: National Defense Authorization Act for the 2013 Fiscal Year Section 1031: Extension of certain prohibitions and requirements relating to detainees at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Lobbied Department of State and Department of Justice in relation to the government's position on Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum Lobbied Department of State in relation to the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay

H.R. 4192: To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 to provide for the trial of covered persons detained in the United States pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force and to repeal the requirement for military custody. S. 2175: To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 to provide for the trial of covered persons detained in the United States pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force and to repeal the requirement for military custody. S. 2003: To clarify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detention without charge or trial of a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States and for other purposes. S. 3254, National Defense Authorization Act for the 2013 Fiscal Year. Section 1031: Extension of certain prohibitions and requirements relating to detainees at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba FOR Mark Udall Amendments 3115 and 3116 Amendment 3115 would ban indefinite military detention for individuals picked up within the United States and reverse the mandatory military custody provision. Amendment 3116 would make clear that nothing in the 2001 AUMF or 2012 NDAA can be construed as authorizing the military detention of individuals picked up within the United States. AGAINST Graham Amendment (never introduced) The amendment would affirm that the power to indefinitely detain under the laws of war would apply to any individual who (1) joins al-Qaeda, the Taliban, or an associated force; and (2) plans or participates in a belligerent act against the United States on behalf of such forces anywhere within the United States and its territories. AGAINST Feinstein Amendment 3018 Amendment 3018 amends the Non-Detention Act to make clear that Authorizations for the Use of Military Force or similar authorities cannot be construed to authorize the indefinite detention of U.S. citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents unless an Act of Congress expressly does so. AGAINST Inhofe Amendment 2976 Amendment 2976 would change counterterrorism law to require that any high-value enemy combatant be detained at the detention facilities in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. AGAINST Ayotte Amendment 2998 Amendment 2998 would prohibit the use of DOD funds to transfer Guantanamo detainees to the United States for any reason, including prosecution in federal courts. AGAINST Sessions Amendment 3012 Amendment 3012 would prohibit the use of DOD funds to transfer Guantanamo detainees to the United States for any reason, including prosecution in federal courts. AGAINST Ayotte Amendment 2999 Amendment 2999 requires the Department of Defense to identify or establish a facility outside the United States as the location for the long-term detention by the United States, consistent with the laws of war, of foreign members of al Qaeda and associated forces who are captured outside Afghanistan. AGAINST Ayotte Amendment 3005 Amendment 3005 would prohibit the use of government funding to construct, modify, or purchase facilities within the United States to hold Guantanamo detainees. Disclosure of guidelines, policy and legal rationale for targeted killing program. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence adoption and public release of report on United States use of torture in the past 12 years. Implementation of the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations 'Protect, Respect and Remedy' Framework, as proposed by U.N. Special Representative John Ruggie. Consistent policy on Internet freedom.

S.RES.494: A resolution condemning the Government of the Russian Federation for providing weapons to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria. 22 USC Chapter 39- Arms Export Control Designating sanctions for Rosoboronexport and other companies providing material support for the commission of atrocities in Syria Discontinuing contracts with companies arming the Syrian regime, including the Russian-based arms dealer Rosoboronexport H.R.4310: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 Sec. 803. Prohibition on contracting with persons that have business operations with State sponsors of terrorism. Advancing women's rights and protections in Arab countries S. 1039: Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 - to expand and apply sanctions globally, not just to Russia Instituting public guidelines for U.S. embassy interaction with human rights defenders Presidential Memorandum --International Initiatives to Advance Human Rights of LGBT persons H.Con.Res.131: Expressing support for continued international cooperation to combat HIV/AIDS Combatting xenophobic and other bias-motivated violence that affects migrants, refugees, stateless and displaced persons around the world Promoting ban on torture in Tunisia Promoting interest of human rights defenders in Bahrain Protecting human rights defenders in China Policy in Indonesia on religious freedom Addressing Bahrain, Syria, Internet Freedom, and LGBT issues at the U.N. Human Rights Council session in Geneva Policy in Egypt on human rights promotion Pressuring Uganda to end criminalization of homosexuality Advocating for the protection of LGBTI individuals and their rights in Uganda Policy on leverage points in the Gulf and in Saudi Arabia

Presidential Study Directive 10/PSD-10: Creating and implementing an interagency Atrocities Prevention Board. S.RES.494: A resolution condemning the Government of the Russian Federation for providing weapons to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria. S. 3254: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 S.AMDT.3262: To require a report on military activities to deny or significantly degrade the use of air power against civilian and opposition groups in Syria. Discontinuing contracts with companies arming the Syrian regime. Designating sanctions for companies providing material support for the commission of atrocities in Syria. 22 USC Chapter 39- Arms Export Control. Presidential Memorandum --International Initiatives to Advance Human Rights of LGBT persons. H.R.4310: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. Sec. 803. Prohibition on contracting with persons that have business operations with State sponsors of terrorism. Applicability of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (Leahy Laws): Section 620M Limitation on Assistance to Security Forces. To elevate the priority placed on the promotion of human rights in China, and maximize the potential for progress by developing a comprehensive, integrated approach to U.S.-China relations that advances the human rights agenda. To prioritize the protection of human rights defenders in Bahrain, and to advocate for the release of political prisoners. Policy in Egypt focused on enhancing U.S embassy engagement with civil society to help build institutions that promote the rule of law and protect womens rights, religious tolerance, freedom of expression and association, and telecommunications reform. Sought to fully fund the Presidents requests for United Nations funding, to support aid to Egypt, to reaffirm commitment to the Leahy Law on arms sales to foreign military units that have grossly abused human rights. Combatting xenophobic and other bias-motivated violence that affects migrants, refugees, stateless and displaced persons around the world. Instituting public guidelines for U.S. embassy interaction with human rights defenders. S. 1039: Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012. U.S. policy on religious freedom and blasphemy.

S. Res. 494: A resolution condemning the government of the Russian Federation for providing weapons to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria. H.R. 3671: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 Sec. 7041. (a) Egypt- (1)(B) Placing restrictions on economic assistance to Egypt, pending implementation of policies to protect freedoms of expression and association. Advocated for phased release of military assistance to Egypt, tied to meeting specified human rights benchmarks S. 1039: To impose sanctions on persons responsible for the detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, for the conspiracy to defraud the Russian Federation of taxes on corporate profits through fraudulent transactions and lawsuits against Hermitage, and for other gross violations of human rights in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. S.324:1 FY13 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Bill 22 USC Chapter 39- Arms Export Control Advocated for Egypts ruling military council to cede power to an elected civilian government Presidential Study Directive 10/PSD-10: Creating and implementing an interagency Atrocities Prevention Board Discontinuing contracts with companies arming the Syrian regime, including the Russian-based arms dealer Rosoboronexport Designating sanctions for Rosoboronexport and other companies providing material support for the commission of atrocities in Syria Presidential Memorandum --International Initiatives to Advance Human Rights of LGBT persons Combatting xenophobic and other bias-motivated violence that affects migrants, refugees, stateless and displaced persons around the world Pressuring Uganda to end criminalization of homosexuality Advocating for the protection of LGBTI individuals, including refugees, and their rights in Uganda and elsewhere. Instituting public guidelines for U.S. embassy interaction with human rights defenders Policy in Indonesia, Bahrain, Egypt, Syria, China Addressing Bahrain, Syria, Internet Freedom, and LGBT issues at the U.N. Human Rights Council session in Geneva

H.R. 3671: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 Sec. 7041. (a) Egypt- (1)(B) Placing restrictions on economic assistance to Egypt, pending implementation of policies to protect freedoms of expression and association. H.J.RES.80: Limiting the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to the Kingdom of Bahrain. S.J.RES.28: A joint resolution limiting the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to the Kingdom of Bahrain. S. 1039: To impose sanctions on persons responsible for the detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, for the conspiracy to defraud the Russian Federation of taxes on corporate profits through fraudulent transactions and lawsuits against Hermitage, and for other gross violations of human rights in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. Policy issues include: Advocated against issuance of a national security waiver to allow military assistance to Egypt. Instead, sought restrictions on economic assistance to Egypt, pending implementation of policies to protect freedoms of expression and association. Pressuring Bahrain to immediately end all human rights abuses Pressuring Egypt to support state and civil institutions that form the infrastructure of a democratic society and protect freedoms of expression and association Presidential Study Directive 10/PSD-10: Creating and implementing an interagency Atrocities Prevention Board Presidential Memorandum --International Initiatives to Advance Human Rights of LGBT persons Discontinuing contracts with companies arming the Syrian regime, including the Russian-based arms dealer Rosoboronexport Designating sanctions for Rosoboronexport and other companies providing material support for the commission of atrocities in Syria Combatting xenophobic and other bias-motivated violence that affects migrants, refugees, stateless and displaced persons around the world

Supported H.R.2981: Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act of 2011 to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the 1-year deadline for applications for asylum in the United States (112th Congress version). Opposed H.R. 1932: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for extensions of detention of certain aliens ordered removed, and for other purposes Policy issues include: Reforming the U.S. immigration detention system, including efforts to discontinue use of jails and jail-like facilities, improve custody/release procedures and expand alternatives to detention Increasing appropriations for the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) within the Department of Justice for immigration courts and legal orientation programs Reforming the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, and terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility Reforming the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), including: An expedited resettlement program for refugees who face imminent risks Reforming the interagency security check process to enable more timely and effective processing of background checks, and Institutionalizing due process safeguards in resettlement adjudications Supporting efforts to address the lack of effective protection for refugees who flee persecution based on sexual orientation and gender identity Increasing appropriations for UNHCR for refugee protection Advocating for the protection of LGBTI individuals and their rights in Uganda and elsewhere

Supported H.R.2981: Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act of 2011 to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the 1-year deadline for applications for asylum in the United States. Opposed H.R. 1932: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for extensions of detention of certain aliens ordered removed, and for other purposes. Policy issues include: Reforming the U.S. immigration detention system, including efforts to discontinue use of jails and jail-like facilities, improve custody/release procedures and expand alternatives to detention. Increasing appropriations for the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) within the Department of Justice for immigration courts and legal orientation programs. Reforming the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, and terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility. Reforming the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), including: An expedited resettlement program for refugees who face imminent risks Reforming the interagency security check process to enable more timely and effective processing of background checks, and Institutionalizing due process safeguards in resettlement adjudications. Supporting efforts to address the lack of effective protection for refugees who flee persecution based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Increasing appropriations for UNHCR for refugee protection. Advocating for the protection of LGBTI individuals and their rights in Uganda and elsewhere.

H.R. 2136/ S. 1145 - To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify and expand federal criminal jurisdiction over federal contractors and employees outside the United States, and for other purposes S.1253 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 Subtitle D--Detainee Matters Sec. 1031. Authority to detain unprivileged enemy belligerents captured pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force Sec. 1032. Required military custody for members of al-Qaeda and affiliated entities Sec. 1033. Permanent requirements for certifications relating to the transfer of detainees at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to foreign countries and other foreign entities Policy issues include: Supporting use of U.S. federal civilian courts to try terrorism suspects Improving detainee treatment in U.S. detention centers in Afghanistan Supporting judicial reform and training in Afghanistan

H.R. 2136 - To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify and expand Federal criminal jurisdiction over Federal contractors and employees outside the United States, and for other purposes. S. 1145 - A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify and expand Federal criminal jurisdiction over Federal contractors and employees outside the United States, and for other purposes.S.1253 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012. Subtitle D--Detainee Matters Sec. 1031. Authority to detain unprivileged enemy belligerents captured pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force. Sec. 1032. Required military custody for members of al-Qaeda and affiliated entities. Sec. 1033. Permanent requirements for certifications relating to the transfer of detainees at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to foreign countries and other foreign entities. Sec. 1034. Prohibition on use of funds to construct or modify facilities in the United States to house detainees transferred from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Sec. 1035. Procedures for annual detention review of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Sec. 1036. Procedures for status determination of unprivileged enemy belligerents. Sec. 1037. Clarification of right to plead guilty in trial of capital offense by military commission. Advocated for detention reform at the U.S. Bagram Air Base.

H.R. 2136 - To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify and expand Federal criminal jurisdiction over Federal contractors and employees outside the United States, and for other purposes. S. 1145 - A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify and expand Federal criminal jurisdiction over Federal contractors and employees outside the United States, and for other purposes. S.1253 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012. Subtitle D--Detainee Matters Sec. 1031. Authority to detain unprivileged enemy belligerents captured pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force. Sec. 1032. Required military custody for members of al-Qaeda and affiliated entities. Sec. 1033. Permanent requirements for certifications relating to the transfer of detainees at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to foreign countries and other foreign entities. Sec. 1034. Prohibition on use of funds to construct or modify facilities in the United States to house detainees transferred from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Sec. 1035. Procedures for annual detention review of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Sec. 1036. Procedures for status determination of unprivileged enemy belligerents. Sec. 1037. Clarification of right to plead guilty in trial of capital offense by military commission. Advocated for detention reform at the U.S. Bagram Air Base.

Lobbied to obtain support/cosponsors for the 112th Congress version of the Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act; (not yet introduced) To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the 1-year deadline for application for asylum in the United States.Lobbied for support of the Refugee Protection Act of 2011 (S. 1202/ H.R. 2185). Lobbied against the Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2001 (H.R. 1932). Advocated for increasing appropriations for the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) within the Department of Justice for immigration courts and legal orientation programs. Advocated for reforms of the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, and terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility. Advocated for a set of reforms in the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), including the need for an expedited resettlement program for refugees who face imminent risks, reforms to interagency security check process to enable more timely and effective processing of background checks, and the need for institutionalization due process safeguards in resettlement adjudications. Advocated for the United States to support efforts to address the lack of effective protection for refugees who flee persecution based on sexual orientation and gender identity. H.R. 2583 - Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2012 (not yet introduced at the time). Advocated for increasing appropriations for UNHCR for refugee protection. Lobbied for the United States to advocate for the protection of LGBT individuals and their rights in Uganda and elsewhere.

Lobbied to obtain support/cosponsors for the 112th Congress version of the Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act; (not yet introduced) To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the 1-year deadline for application for asylum in the United States. Lobbied for support of the Refugee Protection Act of 2011 (S. 1202/ H.R. 2185). Lobbied against the Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2001 (H.R. 1932). Advocated for increasing appropriations for the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) within the Department of Justice for immigration courts and legal orientation programs. Advocated for reforms of the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, and terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility. Advocated for a set of reforms in the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), including the need for an expedited resettlement program for refugees who face imminent risks, reforms to interagency security check process to enable more timely and effective processing of background checks, and the need for institutionalization due process safeguards in resettlement adjudications. Advocated for the United States to support efforts to address the lack of effective protection for refugees who flee persecution based on sexual orientation and gender identity. H.R. 2583 - Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2012 (not yet introduced at the time). Advocated for increasing appropriations for UNHCR for refugee protection. Lobbied for the United States to advocate for the protection of LGBT individuals and their rights in Uganda and elsewhere.

H.R. 2583 - Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2012 (not yet introduced at the time). Advocated for increased appropriations for the United Nations Human Rights Council. Lobbied the Department of State to include Bahrain on the agenda of the U.N. Human Rights Council session in Geneva. Lobbied for U.S. government to put pressure on Bahrain to immediately end all human rights abuses. S. 618 - Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund Act. H.R. 2237 - Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund Act. Advocated for economic incentives to strengthen the transition to democracy. Lobbied Department of State to institute public guidelines for embassy interaction with human rights defenders. Lobbied Department of State and Congress for public support of Russian LGBTI rights activists. Lobbied Department of State and Congress for public support of LGBTI rights.

H.R. 2583 - Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2012 (not yet introduced at the time). Advocated for increased appropriations for the United Nations Human Rights Council. Lobbied the Department of State to include Bahrain on the agenda of the U.N. Human Rights Council session in Geneva.Lobbied for U.S. government to put pressure on Bahrain to immediately end all human rights abuses. S. 618 - Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund Act. H.R. 2237 - Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund Act. Advocated for economic incentives to strengthen the transition to democracy. Lobbied Department of State to institute public guidelines for embassy interaction with human rights defenders. Lobbied Department of State and Congress for public support of Russian LGBTI rights activists. Lobbied Department of State and Congress for public support of LGBTI rights.

H.R. 2583 - Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2012 (not yet introduced at the time). Advocated for increased appropriations for the United Nations Human Rights Council. Lobbied the Department of State to include Bahrain on the agenda of the U.N. Human Rights Council session in Geneva. Lobbied for U.S. government to put pressure on Bahrain to immediately end all human rights abuses. S. 618 - Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund Act. H.R. 2237 - Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund Act. Advocated for economic incentives to strengthen the transition to democracy. Lobbied Department of State to institute public guidelines for embassy interaction with human rights defenders. Lobbied Department of State and Congress for public support of Russian LGBTI rights activists. Lobbied Department of State and Congress for public support of LGBTI rights.

H.R. 2583 - Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2012 (not yet introduced at the time); supported increasing appropriations for the United Nations Human Rights Council Global Partnerships Act of 2011; Supporting Human Rights and Democracy (not yet introduced) Policy issues include: Addressing Bahrain at the U.N. Human Rights Council session in Geneva Pressuring Bahrain to immediately end all human rights abuses Instituting public guidelines for U.S. embassy interaction with human rights defenders Publicly supporting LGBTI rights, including supporting gay pride marches Creating and implementing an interagency Atrocities Prevention Board Identifying enablers of mass atrocities and curbing their activities Pressuring Uganda to end criminalization of homosexuality Opposing Russias misuse of anti-extremist laws to persecute nonviolent government critics including journalist, independent media and human rights organizations, and religious organizations Supporting Internet freedom policies that respect freedom of expression and association and protect the right to privacy Confirming Thomas Krajeski as U.S. ambassador to Bahrain

H.R. 2583 - Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2012 (not yet introduced at the time). Advocated for increased appropriations for the United Nations Human Rights Council. Lobbied the Department of State to include Bahrain on the agenda of the U.N. Human Rights Council session in Geneva.Lobbied for U.S. government to put pressure on Bahrain to immediately end all human rights abuses. S. 618 - Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund Act. H.R. 2237 - Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund Act. Advocated for economic incentives to strengthen the transition to democracy. Lobbied Department of State to institute public guidelines for embassy interaction with human rights defenders. Lobbied Department of State and Congress for public support of Russian LGBTI rights activists. Lobbied Department of State and Congress for public support of LGBTI rights.

Lobbied to obtain support/cosponsors for the 112th Congress version of the Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act; (not yet introduced) To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the 1-year deadline for application for asylum in the United States. Lobbied for support of the Refugee Protection Act of 2011 (S. 1202/ H.R. 2185). Lobbied against the Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2001 (H.R. 1932). Advocated for increasing appropriations for the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) within the Department of Justice for immigration courts and legal orientation programs. Advocated for reforms of the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, and terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility. Advocated for a set of reforms in the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), including the need for an expedited resettlement program for refugees who face imminent risks, reforms to interagency security check process to enable more timely and effective processing of background checks, and the need for institutionalization due process safeguards in resettlement adjudications. Advocated for the United States to support efforts to address the lack of effective protection for refugees who flee persecution based on sexual orientation and gender identity. H.R. 2583 - Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2012 (not yet introduced at the time). Advocated for increasing appropriations for UNHCR for refugee protection. Lobbied for the United States to advocate for the protection of LGBT individuals and their rights in Uganda and elsewhere.

Lobbied to obtain support/cosponsors for the 112th Congress version of the Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act; (not yet introduced) To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the 1-year deadline for application for asylum in the United States.Lobbied for support of the Refugee Protection Act of 2011 (S. 1202/ H.R. 2185). Lobbied against the Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2001 (H.R. 1932). Advocated for increasing appropriations for the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) within the Department of Justice for immigration courts and legal orientation programs. Advocated for reforms of the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, and terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility. Advocated for a set of reforms in the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), including the need for an expedited resettlement program for refugees who face imminent risks, reforms to interagency security check process to enable more timely and effective processing of background checks, and the need for institutionalization due process safeguards in resettlement adjudications. Advocated for the United States to support efforts to address the lack of effective protection for refugees who flee persecution based on sexual orientation and gender identity. H.R. 2583 - Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2012 (not yet introduced at the time). Advocated for increasing appropriations for UNHCR for refugee protection. Lobbied for the United States to advocate for the protection of LGBT individuals and their rights in Uganda and elsewhere.

Supported H.R.2981: Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act of 2011 to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the 1-year deadline for applications for asylum in the United States (112th Congress version). Opposed H.R. 1932: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for extensions of detention of certain aliens ordered removed, and for other purposes Policy issues include: Reforming the U.S. immigration detention system, including efforts to discontinue use of jails and jail-like facilities, improve custody/release procedures and expand alternatives to detention Increasing appropriations for the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) within the Department of Justice for immigration courts and legal orientation programs Reforming the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, and terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility Reforming the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), including: An expedited resettlement program for refugees who face imminent risks Reforming the interagency security check process to enable more timely and effective processing of background checks, and Institutionalizing due process safeguards in resettlement adjudications Supporting efforts to address the lack of effective protection for refugees who flee persecution based on sexual orientation and gender identity Increasing appropriations for UNHCR for refugee protection Advocating for the protection of LGBTI individuals and their rights in Uganda and elsewhere

Supported H.R.2981: Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act of 2011 to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the 1-year deadline for applications for asylum in the United States. Opposed H.R. 1932: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for extensions of detention of certain aliens ordered removed, and for other purposes. Policy issues include: Reforming the U.S. immigration detention system, including efforts to discontinue use of jails and jail-like facilities, improve custody/release procedures and expand alternatives to detention. Increasing appropriations for the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) within the Department of Justice for immigration courts and legal orientation programs. Reforming the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, and terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility. Reforming the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), including: An expedited resettlement program for refugees who face imminent risks Reforming the interagency security check process to enable more timely and effective processing of background checks, and Institutionalizing due process safeguards in resettlement adjudications. Supporting efforts to address the lack of effective protection for refugees who flee persecution based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Increasing appropriations for UNHCR for refugee protection. Advocating for the protection of LGBTI individuals and their rights in Uganda and elsewhere.

H.R.3671 Consolidated Appropriations Act Sec. 7041. (a) Egypt- (1)(B) Placing restrictions on economic assistance to Egypt, pending implementation of policies to protect freedoms of expression and association H.R.3671 Consolidated Appropriations Act (continued) Sec. 7049. (c) United Nations Human Rights Council Sought restoration of funding S.1601 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2012 Sec. 7039. (a) Egypt- (3)(A) Placing restrictions on economic assistance to Egypt, pending implementation of policies to protect freedoms of expression and association. Sought restoration of funding for the U.N. Human Rights Council H.J.RES.80 Limiting the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to the Kingdom of Bahrain. S.J.RES.28 A joint resolution limiting the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to the Kingdom of Bahrain. Policy issues include: Pressuring Bahrain to immediately end all human rights abuses Pressuring Egypt to support state and civil institutions that form the infrastructure of a democratic society and protect freedoms of expression and association Instituting public guidelines for U.S. embassy interaction with human rights defenders Publicly supporting LGBTI rights Creating and implementing an interagency Atrocities Prevention Board Pressuring Uganda to end criminalization of homosexuality Opposing Russias misuse of anti-extremist laws to persecute nonviolent government critics including journalist, independent media and human rights organizations, and religious organizations Supporting Internet freedom policies that respect freedom of expression and association and protect the right to privacy Addressing abuses in Pakistan's implementation of national blasphemy laws Combatting violence motivated by anti-Semitism and other forms of violence Publicly supporting women human rights defenders in the midst of revolutions and ongoing protests Confirming Mike McFaul as U.S. ambassador to Russia

H.R. 1540, National Defense Authorization Act for the 2012 Fiscal Year Sec. 1033. Clarification of right to plead guilty in trial of capital offense by military commission. H.R. 1540, National Defense Authorization Act for the 2012 Fiscal Year (continued) Sec. 1034. Affirmation of armed conflict with al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and associated forces. Sec. 1035. Requirement for national security protocols governing detainee communications. Sec. 1036. Process for the review of necessity for continued detention of individuals detained at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Sec. 1037. Prohibition on use of funds to construct or modify facilities in the United States to house detainees transferred from Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Sec. 1038. Prohibition on family member visitation of individuals detained at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Sec. 1039. Prohibition on the transfer or release of certain detainees to or within the United States. Sec. 1040. Prohibitions relating to the transfer or release of certain detainees to or within foreign countries. Sec. 1041. Counterterrorism operational briefing requirement Sec. 1042. Requirement for Department of Justice consultation regarding prosecution of terrorists. S. 1253, National Defense Authorization Act for the 2012 Fiscal Year Sec. 1031. Authority to detain unprivileged enemy belligerents captured pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force. Sec. 1032. Required military custody for members of al-Qaeda and affiliated entities. Sec. 1033. Permanent requirements for certifications relating to the transfer of detainees at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to foreign countries and other foreign entities. Sec. 1034. Prohibition on use of funds to construct or modify facilities in the United States to house detainees transferred from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Sec. 1035. Procedures for annual detention review of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Sec. 1036. Procedures for status determination of unprivileged enemy belligerents. Sec. 1037. Clarification of right to plead guilty in trial of capital offense by military commission. H.R. 1540, National Defense Authorization Act for the 2012 Fiscal Year, as amended in conference Sec. 1021. Affirmation of authority of the Armed Forces of the United States to detain covered persons pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force. Sec. 1022. Military custody for foreign al-Qaeda terrorists. Sec. 1023. Procedures for periodic detention review of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Sec. 1024. Procedures for status determinations. Sec. 1025. Requirement for national security protocols governing detainee communications. Sec. 1026. Prohibition on use of funds to construct or modify facilities in the United States to house detainees transferred from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Sec. 1027. Prohibition on the use of funds for the transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Sec. 1028. Requirements for certifications relating to the transfer of detainees at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to foreign countries and other foreign entities. Sec. 1029. Requirement for consultation regarding prosecution of terrorists. Sec. 1030. Clarification of right to plead guilty in trial of capital offense by military commission. Sec. 1031. Counterterrorism operational briefing requirement. S.2003 - Due Process Guarantee Act of 2011 A bill to clarify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detention without charge or trial of a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States and for other purposes. H.R.3676 To amend the detainee provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 to specifically state that United States citizens may not be detained against their will without all the rights of due process afforded to citizens in a court ordained or established by or under Article III of the Constitution of the United States. Policy issues include: Supporting use of U.S. federal civilian courts to try terrorism suspects Improving detainee treatment in U.S. detention centers in Afghanistan Supporting judicial reform and training in Afghanistan Over-reliance on classification and secrecy in U.S. conduct of national security policy

Lobbied to obtain support/cosponsors for the 112th Congress version of the Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act; (not yet introduced) To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the 1-year deadline for application for asylum in the United States. Lobbied for support of the Refugee Protection Act of 2011 (S. 1202/ H.R. 2185). Lobbied against the Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2001 (H.R. 1932). Advocated for increasing appropriations for the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) within the Department of Justice for immigration courts and legal orientation programs. Advocated for reforms of the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, and terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility. Advocated for a set of reforms in the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), including the need for an expedited resettlement program for refugees who face imminent risks, reforms to interagency security check process to enable more timely and effective processing of background checks, and the need for institutionalization due process safeguards in resettlement adjudications. Advocated for the United States to support efforts to address the lack of effective protection for refugees who flee persecution based on sexual orientation and gender identity. H.R. 2583 - Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2012 (not yet introduced at the time). Advocated for increasing appropriations for UNHCR for refugee protection. Lobbied for the United States to advocate for the protection of LGBT individuals and their rights in Uganda and elsewhere.

Lobbied to obtain support/cosponsors for the 112th Congress version of the Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act; (not yet introduced) To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the 1-year deadline for application for asylum in the United States.Lobbied for support of the Refugee Protection Act of 2011 (S. 1202/ H.R. 2185). Lobbied against the Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2001 (H.R. 1932). Advocated for increasing appropriations for the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) within the Department of Justice for immigration courts and legal orientation programs. Advocated for reforms of the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, and terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility. Advocated for a set of reforms in the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), including the need for an expedited resettlement program for refugees who face imminent risks, reforms to interagency security check process to enable more timely and effective processing of background checks, and the need for institutionalization due process safeguards in resettlement adjudications. Advocated for the United States to support efforts to address the lack of effective protection for refugees who flee persecution based on sexual orientation and gender identity. H.R. 2583 - Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2012 (not yet introduced at the time). Advocated for increasing appropriations for UNHCR for refugee protection. Lobbied for the United States to advocate for the protection of LGBT individuals and their rights in Uganda and elsewhere.