Jeanne Shaheen
Senator for New Hampshire · Democratic · United States
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4182] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] VOTE EXPLANATION Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4182] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] VOTE EXPLANATION Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr.”
“AMC's advocacy for the passage of the Weeks Act in 1911 is another example of its work at the intersection of conservation and recreation. Known as one of the most important conservation laws in American history, the Weeks Act authorized the Federal Government to purchase private land for the purpose of restoring and protecting forests an…”
“AMC's advocacy for the passage of the Weeks Act in 1911 is another example of its work at the intersection of conservation and recreation. Known as one of the most important conservation laws in American history, the Weeks Act authorized the Federal Government to purchase private land for the purpose of restoring and protecting forests an…”
“Most recently, AMC promoted the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act and the permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. This legislation is helping to tackle a substantial backlog of maintenance projects on Federal public lands.”
“Most recently, AMC promoted the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act and the permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. This legislation is helping to tackle a substantial backlog of maintenance projects on Federal public lands.”
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“I ask all Americans to join me in recognizing these enduring contributions and saluting the next generation of AMC staff, volunteers, explorers, and stewards who will carry forth this legacy in the next 150 years and beyond. ____________________”
“I was also pleased to see AMC open the Cardigan Mountain All-Persons Trail in 2023, a half-mile trail in Alexandria, NH, that allows people with wheelchairs and other mobility devices to take in a tranquil mountain setting. The 150th anniversary of the Appalachian Mountain Club is worthy of celebration. It is an opportunity to reflect on a century-and-a-half of advocacy and hard work that has strengthened our connection with each other and the natural world. It is also a chance to look forward and recommit to the longstanding mission of this worthy organization: to foster the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors.”
“Most recently, AMC promoted the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act and the permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. This legislation is helping to tackle a substantial backlog of maintenance projects on Federal public lands. While promoting and raising public awareness for conservation, AMC never lost sight of one of its earliest objectives: to build and maintain public trails. It remains one of the Northeast's largest trail stewards. AMC crews care for more than 1,800 miles of trails across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, including many of New Hampshire's most popular routes. In 2021, I was proud to secure Federal funding used by AMC to restore and realign the Franconia Ridge Loop Trail, one of the Northeast's premier hikes.”
“The Weeks Act was a defining public policy achievement for AMC, but it was far from its last. Throughout the next century, its members and volunteers would continue to advocate for smart, [[Page S4184]] forward-thinking legislation and programs that balance recreation, scientific research, conservation, and public access to this valuable mountain environment. AMC launched the Maine Woods Initiative in 2003 to conserve land, support sustainable forestry, create new trails, and enhance climate resilience across Maine's 100-Mile Wilderness. It also championed the Highlands Conservation Act in 2004 that protected thousands of acres of forestlands and watersheds in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.”
“AMC's advocacy for the passage of the Weeks Act in 1911 is another example of its work at the intersection of conservation and recreation. Known as one of the most important conservation laws in American history, the Weeks Act authorized the Federal Government to purchase private land for the purpose of restoring and protecting forests and watersheds. It led directly to the establishment of the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire and later dozens of other national forests in the eastern United States. Today, nearly 20 million acres of forestland have been permanently protected through the Weeks Act. Thanks in large part to the public support AMC generated for its passage, Americans will enjoy the many environmental, economic and recreational benefits of these lands for generations to come.”
“They published the first edition of Appalachia in 1876, which grew into the Nation's leading and longest running journal on outdoor exploration and conservation. In 1888, AMC opened its first backcountry hut in the Presidential Range and dramatically reshaped the culture of hiking in the region. The Madison Spring Hut has not only offered overnight shelter to exhausted hikers, but also contributed to scientific research, supported trail stewardship and visitor safety, and helped protect a fragile alpine environment. AMC still operates a network of eight huts in New Hampshire's White Mountains, and they epitomize the organization's founding philosophy of making mountain experiences more accessible while also promoting stewardship of the landscape.”
“AMC began with a call from Professor Edward Charles Pickering for ``those interested in mountain exploration'' to attend a meeting in early January 1876 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. According to news reports at the time, the meeting drew interest from 30 to 40 people. They gathered in an era when more Americans were beginning to appreciate mountains for their unparalleled beauty, their open space for recreation, and their considerable value for scientific study of the natural world. In the early years of the organization, members set their sights on New Hampshire's White Mountains to visit, create accurate maps, build accessible trails, and collect data in a variety of fields from botany to geology to meteorology.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4183-S4184] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING THE APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to the Appalachian Mountain Club and recognize its 150 years of dedicated service in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of our country. As the Nation's oldest continuously operating outdoor recreation and conservation organization, the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) has encouraged generations of Americans to venture outside and protect the region's most beautiful and prized mountain landscapes.”
“I was necessarily absent, but had I been present, I would have voted yes on rollcall vote No. 190, On the Motion to Proceed (Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 196). ____________________”
“62, On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture: Markwayne Mullin to be Secretary of Homeland Security). I was necessarily absent, but had I been present, I would have voted no on rollcall vote No. 168, On the Nomination (Confirmation: Anthony J. Powell, of Kansas, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas). I was necessarily absent, but had I been present, I would have voted no on rollcall vote No. 171, On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture: Justin D. Smith to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit). I was necessarily absent, but had I been present, I would have voted no on rollcall vote No. 189, On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture: Arthur Roberts Jones to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas).”
“I was necessarily absent, but had I been present, I would have voted no on rollcall vote No. 59, On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed (Upon Reconsideration, Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 7147). I was necessarily absent, but had I been present, I would have voted no on rollcall vote No. 60, On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture: Tuberville Amdt. No. 4421 to the Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1383 with Amendment). I was necessarily absent, but had I been present, I would have voted yes on rollcall vote No. 61, On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture: Schumer Motion to Suspend the Rules re: TSA Funding). I was necessarily absent, but had I been present, I would have voted no on rollcall vote No.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4182] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] VOTE EXPLANATION Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I was necessarily absent, but had I been present, I would have voted yes on rollcall vote No. 50, On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture Re: Amdt. No. 4308). I was necessarily absent, but had I been present, I would have voted yes on rollcall vote No. 52, On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture: H.R. 6644 as amended). I was necessarily absent, but had I been present, I would have voted no on rollcall vote No. 54, On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed (Motion to Invoke Cloture Re: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 7147).”
“I ask all Americans to join me in recognizing these enduring contributions and saluting the next generation of AMC staff, volunteers, explorers, and stewards who will carry forth this legacy in the next 150 years and beyond. ____________________”
“I was also pleased to see AMC open the Cardigan Mountain All-Persons Trail in 2023, a half-mile trail in Alexandria, NH, that allows people with wheelchairs and other mobility devices to take in a tranquil mountain setting. The 150th anniversary of the Appalachian Mountain Club is worthy of celebration. It is an opportunity to reflect on a century-and-a-half of advocacy and hard work that has strengthened our connection with each other and the natural world. It is also a chance to look forward and recommit to the longstanding mission of this worthy organization: to foster the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors.”
“Most recently, AMC promoted the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act and the permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. This legislation is helping to tackle a substantial backlog of maintenance projects on Federal public lands. While promoting and raising public awareness for conservation, AMC never lost sight of one of its earliest objectives: to build and maintain public trails. It remains one of the Northeast's largest trail stewards. AMC crews care for more than 1,800 miles of trails across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, including many of New Hampshire's most popular routes. In 2021, I was proud to secure Federal funding used by AMC to restore and realign the Franconia Ridge Loop Trail, one of the Northeast's premier hikes.”
“The Weeks Act was a defining public policy achievement for AMC, but it was far from its last. Throughout the next century, its members and volunteers would continue to advocate for smart, [[Page S4184]] forward-thinking legislation and programs that balance recreation, scientific research, conservation, and public access to this valuable mountain environment. AMC launched the Maine Woods Initiative in 2003 to conserve land, support sustainable forestry, create new trails, and enhance climate resilience across Maine's 100-Mile Wilderness. It also championed the Highlands Conservation Act in 2004 that protected thousands of acres of forestlands and watersheds in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.”
“AMC's advocacy for the passage of the Weeks Act in 1911 is another example of its work at the intersection of conservation and recreation. Known as one of the most important conservation laws in American history, the Weeks Act authorized the Federal Government to purchase private land for the purpose of restoring and protecting forests and watersheds. It led directly to the establishment of the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire and later dozens of other national forests in the eastern United States. Today, nearly 20 million acres of forestland have been permanently protected through the Weeks Act. Thanks in large part to the public support AMC generated for its passage, Americans will enjoy the many environmental, economic and recreational benefits of these lands for generations to come.”
“They published the first edition of Appalachia in 1876, which grew into the Nation's leading and longest running journal on outdoor exploration and conservation. In 1888, AMC opened its first backcountry hut in the Presidential Range and dramatically reshaped the culture of hiking in the region. The Madison Spring Hut has not only offered overnight shelter to exhausted hikers, but also contributed to scientific research, supported trail stewardship and visitor safety, and helped protect a fragile alpine environment. AMC still operates a network of eight huts in New Hampshire's White Mountains, and they epitomize the organization's founding philosophy of making mountain experiences more accessible while also promoting stewardship of the landscape.”
“AMC began with a call from Professor Edward Charles Pickering for ``those interested in mountain exploration'' to attend a meeting in early January 1876 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. According to news reports at the time, the meeting drew interest from 30 to 40 people. They gathered in an era when more Americans were beginning to appreciate mountains for their unparalleled beauty, their open space for recreation, and their considerable value for scientific study of the natural world. In the early years of the organization, members set their sights on New Hampshire's White Mountains to visit, create accurate maps, build accessible trails, and collect data in a variety of fields from botany to geology to meteorology.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4183-S4184] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING THE APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to the Appalachian Mountain Club and recognize its 150 years of dedicated service in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of our country. As the Nation's oldest continuously operating outdoor recreation and conservation organization, the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) has encouraged generations of Americans to venture outside and protect the region's most beautiful and prized mountain landscapes.”
“I was necessarily absent, but had I been present, I would have voted yes on rollcall vote No. 190, On the Motion to Proceed (Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 196). ____________________”
“62, On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture: Markwayne Mullin to be Secretary of Homeland Security). I was necessarily absent, but had I been present, I would have voted no on rollcall vote No. 168, On the Nomination (Confirmation: Anthony J. Powell, of Kansas, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas). I was necessarily absent, but had I been present, I would have voted no on rollcall vote No. 171, On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture: Justin D. Smith to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit). I was necessarily absent, but had I been present, I would have voted no on rollcall vote No. 189, On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture: Arthur Roberts Jones to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas).”
“I was necessarily absent, but had I been present, I would have voted no on rollcall vote No. 59, On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed (Upon Reconsideration, Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 7147). I was necessarily absent, but had I been present, I would have voted no on rollcall vote No. 60, On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture: Tuberville Amdt. No. 4421 to the Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1383 with Amendment). I was necessarily absent, but had I been present, I would have voted yes on rollcall vote No. 61, On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture: Schumer Motion to Suspend the Rules re: TSA Funding). I was necessarily absent, but had I been present, I would have voted no on rollcall vote No.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4182] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] VOTE EXPLANATION Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I was necessarily absent, but had I been present, I would have voted yes on rollcall vote No. 50, On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture Re: Amdt. No. 4308). I was necessarily absent, but had I been present, I would have voted yes on rollcall vote No. 52, On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture: H.R. 6644 as amended). I was necessarily absent, but had I been present, I would have voted no on rollcall vote No. 54, On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed (Motion to Invoke Cloture Re: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 7147).”
“EXCEPTION RELATING TO IMPORTATION OF GOODS. (1) In general.--The authorities and requirements to impose sanctions under this title shall not include the authority or requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods. (2) Defined term.--In this section, the term ``good'' means any article, natural or manmade substance, material, supply or manufactured product, including inspection and test equipment, and excluding technical data. ______”
“(f) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (3) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; (4) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (5) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; (6) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; (7) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives; and (8) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (g) Sunset.--This section shall cease to have any force or effect beginning on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. Subtitle J--Exception Relating to Importation of Goods SEC. 8795.”
“(e) NATO and Allied Coordination.--The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shall coordinate with NATO allies-- (1) to share and compare assessments of lessons learned from Ukraine's defense; (2) to promote interoperability in defense innovation; and (3) to explore the establishment of a multilateral ``Defense Innovation Lessons Hub'' or similar mechanism.”
“(2) Public version.--An unclassified version of the report required under paragraph (1) that excludes sensitive and classified information shall be made available to the public through a public website. (d) Integration Into Military Training and Strategy.--The Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall ensure that relevant findings from the Task Force are-- (1) incorporated into professional military education curricula, including at the National Defense University, service academies, and war colleges; (2) reflected in joint and service-specific training exercises and war games; and (3) considered in the development of future operational concepts and planning scenarios.”
“(c) Reporting Requirements.-- (1) Annual report to congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for the following 5 years, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that includes-- (A) a summary of the findings and assessments conducted by the Task Force; (B) recommendations for changes to doctrine, training, acquisition, or organizational structure; (C) an overview of any pilot programs or implementation actions taken in response to such recommendations; and (D) a classified annex with detailed assessments, to the extent necessary.”
“(b) Purposes.--The purposes of the Task Force are-- (1) identifying, evaluating, and synthesizing key battlefield innovations, operational practices, and defense strategies employed by Ukraine in its resistance to Russian aggression; (2) assessing the relevance of such lessons to United States military doctrine, training, logistics, acquisition, and strategic planning; (3) recommending specific changes or pilot programs to integrate such lessons into United States defense systems; (4) identifying vulnerabilities in United States systems highlighted by Ukraine's experience, including through joint operations such as Operation Spider Web; and (5) coordinating with NATO allies and Ukrainian defense counterparts, as appropriate.”
“(a) Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003.--The Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003 (Public Law 108- 175; 22 U.S.C. 2151 note) is repealed. (b) Syria Human Rights Accountability Act of 2012.--The Syria Human Rights Accountability Act of 2012 (title VII of Public Law 112-158; 22 U.S.C. 8701 et seq.) is repealed. SEC. 8792. ESTABLISHMENT OF UKRAINE LESSONS LEARNED TASK FORCE. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shall establish a joint interagency task force, to be known as the ``Ukraine Lessons Learned Task Force'' (referred to in this section as the ``Task Force'').”
“(9) A description of United States Government efforts to support credible war crimes prosecutions against ISIS fighters. (10) A plan to ensure the delivery of humanitarian and reintegration assistance. SEC. 8785. DEFINED TERM. In this subtitle, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (4) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; (5) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (6) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives. Subtitle I--Additional Authorities SEC. 8791. REPEALS OF SYRIA SANCTIONS STATUTES.”
“[[Page S3885]] (6) A description, which may be in classified form, of ISIS senior leadership and infrastructure and efforts to target leadership figures. (7) A comprehensive description of the activities of the United States Government, utilizing social media and other communication technologies, to counter ISIS's propaganda and influence and its ability to use such technologies to recruit fighters domestically and internationally, including through private technology companies, and a description of how such activities are being coordinated across the United States Government. (8) A description of the steps taken by the United States Government, including through the use of economic sanctions to deny financial resources to ISIS and its affiliates, in conjunction with international partners and financial institutions.”
“(4) An estimate of the number of current, active ISIS members in Iraq and Syria, including an assessment of those being held in detainee camps or prisons. (5) A comprehensive plan to repatriate or secure ISIS detainees currently being held in Syria and Iraq, including-- (A) repatriation, transfer, prosecution, and intelligence- gathering; (B) coordinating a whole-of-government approach with other countries and international organizations, including INTERPOL, to ensure secure chains of custody and locations of ISIS foreign terrorist fighter detainees; (C) coordinating technical and evidentiary assistance to foreign countries to aid in the successful prosecution of ISIS foreign terrorist fighter detainees; (D) all multilateral and international engagements led by the Department and other agencies that are related to the current and future handling, detention, and prosecution of ISIS foreign terrorist fighter detainees; (E) engagement with international partners on legal, tenable mechanisms for repatriating foreign fighters; and (F) a plan for how funds in appropriations Acts will support disarmament, demobilization, disengagement, deradicalization, and reintegration of current and former members and affiliates of ISIS and their family members.”
“(b) Elements of the Strategy.--The strategy required under subsection (a) shall include the following elements: (1) A summary of the United States national security interests in Syria and the impact a resurgence of ISIS would have on those interests. (2) A comprehensive assessment of current training and support programs by agency or department, specifically focused on countering ISIS and other terrorist organizations, including nonlethal assistance, training, and organizational capacity for the Syrian authorities and others to counter gains by ISIS and its affiliates. (3) A detailed description of United States Government efforts to support, develop, and expand the capacity of Syrian authorities to combat ISIS and prevent its return.”
“(C) A comprehensive assessment of security conditions at the United States mission in Damascus, any notable changes or progress made towards hardening security, and any progress towards re-establishing a permanent presence or re-opening the embassy. SEC. 8784. STRATEGY TO ENSURE THE ENDURING DEFEAT OF ISIS IN SYRIA. (a) Strategy Required.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the heads of other appropriate Federal agencies, shall jointly develop and submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a strategy to combat and prevent the further resurgence of ISIS and its affiliates in Syria.”
“(2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall include, at a minimum, the following elements: (A) A strategy to strengthen and sustain broader United States engagement with Syrian authorities, which includes policy objectives, staffing plans domestically and overseas, regional engagement efforts, and efforts to engage Syrians, including activists, political groups, and civil society organizations. (B) A detailed accounting of progress made on the engagement strategy, including meetings, travel, staffing patterns and changes, and notable gaps or areas where additional engagement is needed.”
“(b) Report Required.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter until January 1, 2029, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report describing the strategy of the United States to establish and sustain deepened engagement with Syrian authorities and assesses in detail the security conditions at the United States mission in Damascus and any known security preparations to re- establish operations on the compound.”
“STRATEGY FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH SYRIAN AUTHORITIES AND FOR EVALUATING SECURITY AT THE UNITED STATES MISSION. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the United States should take measures to expand its engagement with Syrian authorities in support of mutual national security interests, such as combating terrorism, eliminating chemical weapons, and mitigating Captagon smuggling; and (2) the Department should take measures to evaluate and mitigate known security vulnerabilities at the United States mission in Damascus in support of eventually reopening the embassy compound for official usage.”
“Section 1262 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) is amended-- (1) in subsection (e)(1), by inserting ``, and annually thereafter through January 2029,'' after ``Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act''; and (2) in subsection (f)(1)-- (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``January 31, 2025'' and inserting ``January 31, 2029''; and (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: ``(ii) an assessment of the status of all United States efforts, including via foreign assistance, to encourage and facilitate repatriation and reintegration of all individuals from such camps, consistent with all relevant domestic and applicable international laws;''. SEC. 8783.”
“(2) A description of efforts to leverage international donors, multilateral organizations, charities, or other external funders to fill gaps, where they exist. (3) An accounting of all sustained and ongoing humanitarian and foreign assistance programs inside Syria, including a comprehensive description of each project, any supporting organizations, relevant details related to funding, performance metrics, progress towards meeting United States objectives, and other relevant details, as needed. SEC. 8782. STRATEGY ON ISIS-RELATED DETAINEE AND DISPLACEMENT CAMPS IN SYRIA.”
“(a) Report Required.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that-- (1) describes the foreign assistance strategy of the United States in support of United States-Syria policy; and (2) provides comprehensive details on foreign assistance programs (including humanitarian and nonhumanitarian efforts) inside Syria that have been paused or canceled since January 2025. (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, the following elements: (1) A listing of any United States foreign assistance program currently operating in Syria, including a description of the scope of each program and how each program serves United States objectives in Syria.”
“(3) Reporting period.--The term ``reporting period'' means-- (A) with respect to the initial report required under subsection (b), the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which such report is submitted to the appropriate congressional committees; and (B) with respect to all subsequent reports required under subsection (b), the period beginning on the day after the date on which the prior report was submitted pursuant to subsection (b) and ending on the date on which the next report is submitted. Subtitle H--Reporting on Syria SEC. 8781. REPORT ON THE IMPACT OF UNITED STATES ASSISTANCE.”
“1721 et seq.), including food, specialized nutrition products, medicines, vaccines, and medical supplies and devices that are procured, acquired, managed, controlled, or held in warehouse, ships, shipping containers, or any other storage facility, by the United States Government or an implementing partner of the United States Government.”
“(d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (2) Foreign assistance product or commodity.--The term ``foreign assistance product or commodity'' means any product or commodity provided by the United States Government under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.) or under the Food for Peace Act (Public Law 83-480; 7 U.S.C.”
“(c) Contents.--The report required under subsection (b) shall include, for each product or commodity that was contaminated, spoiled, expired, or reached the end of its useful life and was destroyed-- (1) a description of the reasonable efforts made to prevent waste and ensure the product or commodity reached the intended beneficiaries; (2) the reason the product or commodity could not be made available to the intended beneficiaries, including a description of any relevant domestic laws or regulations of the intended beneficiary country that impeded or prohibited the delivery, donation or sale of such product or commodity prior to its spoilage, expiration date, or the date on which the product reached the end of its useful life; (3) the purpose of the product or commodity and the geographic locations of the intended beneficiaries of such product or commodity; (4) the procured and market value of the products or commodity; and (5) the cost incurred to destroy the product or commodity, as applicable.”
“1721 et seq) shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes any foreign assistance product or commodity that, despite all reasonable efforts to prevent contamination, spoilage, or expiration or, having reached the end of a product's useful life under the laws of the United States or of the recipient country, was destroyed during the reporting period.”
“(2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, with a classified annex. Subtitle G--Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act SEC. 8776. ANNUAL REPORT. (a) Short Title.--This section may be cited as the ``Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act''. (b) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, [[Page S3884]] and annually thereafter through December 31, 2030, the Secretary, in coordination with the head of the relevant Federal department or agency responsible for administering assistance under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.) or under the Food for Peace Act (Public Law 83-480; 7 U.S.C.”
“(b) 5-Year United States Strategy for Bilateral Relations With Georgia.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the relevant congressional committees a detailed strategy that-- (A) outlines specific objectives for enhancing bilateral ties which reflect the current domestic political environment in Georgia; (B) includes a determination of the tools, resources, and funding that should be available to achieve the objectives outlined pursuant to subparagraph (A) and an assessment of whether Georgia should remain a top recipient of United States funding in the Europe and Eurasia region; (C) includes a determination of the extent to which the United States should continue to invest in its partnership with Georgia; and (D) includes a determination of whether the Government of Georgia remains committed to expanding trade ties with the United States and Europe and whether the United States Government should continue to invest in Georgian projects.”
“(2) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense, shall submit a classified report, as appropriate, to the relevant congressional committees that meets the requirements set forth in paragraph (3). (3) Contents.--The report required under paragraph (2) shall-- (A) be prepared consistent with the protection of sources and methods; (B) examine the penetration of Russian and Chinese intelligence elements and their assets in Georgia; and (C) examine the potential intersection of Russian and Chinese influence and cooperation in Georgia.”