10:15 a.m. POSTPONED Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia - "U.S. Policy Toward Syria and H.R. 4483, the Syria Accountability Act."
Room 2172 Rayburn House Office Building
Witnesses: The Honorable Richard K. Armey, Majority Leader, U.S. House of Representatives; The Honorable Eliot L. Engel, U.S. House of Representatives; The Honorable David Satterfield, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Department of State; The Honorable Edward M. Gabriel, President, American Task Force for Lebanon; Mr. Matthew A. Levitt, Senior Fellow, Washington Institute for Near East Policy, The Honorable William A. Reinsch, President, National Foreign Trade Council, Inc.; Elias Saadi, M.D., Council of Lebanese American Organizations.

2:30 p.m. MEMBERS ONLY meeting with the Foreign Minister of Qatar, His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Jasim bin Jabr Al Thani.
Room H-139, The Capitol

H.R. 3009, to extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, to grant additional trade benefits under that Act. Signed on August 6, 2002 (P.L. 107-210).

H. Con. Res. 460 (Lahood) - Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the use of force against Iraq.

S. 1339, An act to amend the Bring Them Home Alive Act of 2000 to provide an asylum program with regard to American Persian Gulf War POW/MIAs, and for other purposes (to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on International Relations)

*** Presidential Messages, Executive and Other Communications Received ***

Suspension for Six Months of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 - July 16, 2002, The White House, pursuant to Sec. 306 ( c ) (2) of P.L. 104-114; unnumbered.

Report on the Identification of Assistance for the Elimination of Russia’s Chemical Weapons - July 18, 2002, Deputy Secretary of Defense, pursuant to Sec. 1309 (b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 01 (P.L. 106-398); unnumbered.

Detailed Staffing Plans and Justifications for the Embassies in Kabul, Afghanistan and Dushanbe, Tajikistan - August 28, 2002, Under Secretary of State for Management, pursuant to the 2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery From and Response to Terrorist Attacks on the United States (P.L. 107-206), and the accompanying Conference Report (H. Rept. 107-593); unnumbered.

Report to Congress: U.S. Assistance for United Nations Peacekeeping Operations for the Second Quarter Calendar Year 2002 - September 4, 2002, DOS, pursuant to the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for FY 94 & 95 (P.L. 103-236); unnumbered.

Notice of Proposed Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to Belgium - September 4, 2002, DSCA (Transmittal No. 02-53), pursuant to 36 (b) (1) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Notice of Proposed Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to Egypt - September 4, 2002, DSCA (Transmittal No. 02-37), pursuant to 36 (b) (1) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Notice of Proposed Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to Egypt - September 4, 2002, DSCA (Transmittal No. 02-51), pursuant to 36 (b) (1) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Notice of Proposed Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to Egypt - September 4, 2002, DSCA (Transmittal No. 02-47), pursuant to 36 (b) (1) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Notice of Proposed Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to Egypt - September 4, 2002, DSCA (Transmittal No. 02-46), pursuant to 36 (b) (1) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Notice of Proposed Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to India - September 4, 2002, DSCA (Transmittal No. 02-57), pursuant to 36 (b) (1) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Notice of Proposed Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States- September 4, 2002, DSCA (Transmittal No. 02-58), pursuant to 36 (b) (1) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Notice of Proposed Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States- September 4, 2002, DSCA (Transmittal No. 02-52), pursuant to 36 (b) (1) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Notice of Proposed Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States- September 4, 2002, DSCA (Transmittal No. 02-41), pursuant to 36 (b) (1) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Notice of Proposed Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States- September 4, 2002, DSCA (Transmittal No. 02-40), pursuant to 36 (b) (1) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - September 4, 2002, DOS, informing of the intent to obligate up to $708,519 in FY 2001 ESF for South Asia regional democracy programs, South Asia regional stability programs, and to provide assistance to certain vulnerable women and children in South Asia, pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA of 1961 and Sec. 515 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2001 (P.L. 106-429); unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - September 4, 2002, DOS, informing of the intent by the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs (EAP) intends to provide up to $30,000 of FY 2001 and 2002 ESF for Indonesian Women’s Conference on the Democratic Political Process, pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA of 1961 and Sec. 515 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2002 (P.L. 107-115); unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - September 4, 2002, DOS, informing that the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs (EAP) intends to reprogram up to $17,000 of FY 2001 ESF for Internally Displaced Persons, pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA of 1961 and Sec. 515 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2001 (P.L. 106-429); unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - September 4, 2002, DOS, informing of the intent to provide up to $108,000 in FY 2001 ESF to promote regional cooperation on flood forecasting in South Asia, pursuant to Title II of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2001 (P.L. 106-429); unnumbered.

Communication From the President of the United States Transmitting a Six Month Periodic Report on the National Emergency With Respect to Libya That Was Declared in Ex. Order 12543 of January 7, 1986 - September 4, 2002, The White House, pursuant to Sec. 401 ( c ) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641 ( c ), and Sec. 204 ( c ) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703 ( c ); (H. Doc. 107-251) Ex. Comm. 8556.

Communication From the President of the Untied States Transmitting a Six-Month Periodic Report on the National Emergency With Respect to Iraq That Was Declared in Ex. Order 12722 of August 2, 1990 - September 4, 2002, The White House, pursuant to Sec. 401 ( c ) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641 ( c ), and Sec. 204 ( c ) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703 ( c ); (H. Doc. 107-252) Ex. Comm. 8557.

Communication From the President of the United States Transmitting Notification That the Iraqi Emergency is to Continue in Effect Beyond August 2, 2002 - September 4, 2002, The White House, pursuant to Sec. 202 (d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d) ); (H. Doc. 107-253) Ex. Comm. 8558.

Communication From the President of the Untied States Transmitting a Six Month Periodic Report on the National Emergency, Declared in Ex. Order 12947 of January 23, 1995, With Respect to Terrorists Who Threaten to Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process - September 4, 2002, The White House, pursuant to Sec. 401 ( c ) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641 ( c ), and Sec. 204 ( c ) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703 ( c ); (H. Doc. 107-254) Ex. Comm. 8559.

Communication From the President of the United States Transmitting Notification That the Emergency Regarding Export Control Regulations is to Continue in Effect Beyond August 17, 2002 - September 4, 2002, The White House, pursuant to Sec. 202 (d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622 (d)); (H. Doc. 107-257) Ex. Comm. 8660.

Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology or Capability for Italy - September 4, 2002, DSCA (Transmittal No. OB-02), pursuant to 36 (b)(5)(A) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 8561.

Project Certification for the MOU Between the United States Department of Defense and the Minister of Defense of the French Republic Concerning Test and Evaluation Program (TEP) Cooperation - September 4, 2002, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, pursuant to Sec. 27 (f) of the AECA and Sec. 1 (f) of ex. Order 11958; Ex. Comm. 8562.

Project Certification for the MOU Between the United States Department of Defense and the Canadian Department of National Defense Concerning Test and Evaluation Program Cooperation - September 4, 2002, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, pursuant to Sec. 27 (f) of the AECA and Sec. 1 (f) of Ex. Order 11958; Ex. Comm. 8563.

Certification of a Proposed Manufacturing License Agreement with Japan - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 188-02), pursuant to Sec. 36 (d) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 8564.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to India - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 130-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8565.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to India - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 122-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8566.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to India - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 135-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8567.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to India - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 132-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8568.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to India - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 134-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8569.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to India - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 92-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8570.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to India - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 94-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8571.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to India - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 93-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8572.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to India - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 35-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8573.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to India - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 100-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8574.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to India - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 112-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8575.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to India - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 114-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8576.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to India & Pakistan - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 125-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8577.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Pakistan - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 201-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8578.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Pakistan - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 74-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) of the AECA and Title IX of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8579.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Pakistan - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 203-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8580.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Pakistan - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 190-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8581.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Pakistan - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 192-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8582.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Pakistan - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 103-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8583.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Pakistan - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 69-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) of the AECA and Title IX of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8584.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Pakistan - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 85-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8585.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Pakistan - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 80-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) of the AECA and Title IX of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8586.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Pakistan - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 82-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) of the AECA and Title IX of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8587.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Pakistan - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 67-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) of the AECA and Title IX of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8588.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Pakistan - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 66-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) of the AECA and Title IX of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8589.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Pakistan - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 68-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) of the AECA and Title IX of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8590.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Pakistan - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 108-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8591.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Pakistan - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 104-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8592.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Japan - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 159-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 8593.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Pakistan - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 105-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 8594.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Turkey - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 128-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 8595.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Russia, Ukraine and Norway - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 148-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 8596.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Japan - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 019-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 8597.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Russia and Kazakhstan - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 147-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 8598.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Australia and Poland - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 143-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) & (d) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 8599.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Italy and Greece - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 158-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) & (d) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 8600.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Turkey, Australia, Italy, Germany, Norway, and Canada - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 204-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) & (d) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 8601.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Canada - September 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 056-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) & (d) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 8602.

The Bimonthly Report on Progress Toward a Negotiated Settlement of the Cyprus Question Covering the Period June 1, 2002 - July 31, 2002 - September 4, 2002, The White House, pursuant to Sec. 620 ( c ) of the FAA of 1961; Ex. Comm. 8603.

Copies of International Agreements, Other Than Treaties, Entered Into by the United States September 4, 2002, DOS, pursuant to the Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b; Ex. Comm. 8604.

Copies of International Agreements, Other Than Treaties, Entered Into by the United States September 4, 2002, DOS, pursuant to the Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b; Ex. Comm. 8605.

A Resolution of Advice and Consent to Ratification of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction - September 4, 2002, The White House, pursuant to Condition 9; Ex. Comm. 8606.

The Department’s Final Rule - Revisions and Clarifications to the Export Administration Regulations - - Nuclear Nonproliferation Controls: Nuclear Suppliers Group [Docket No. 020717170-2170-01] (RIN: 0694-AC52) - September 4, 2002, Department of Commerce, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801 (a) (1) (A); Ex. Comm. 8607.

Notification of a Shipment of U.S.-Origin Defense Articles Intended for Transfer to a U.S. Company Which Proceeded Without the Required U.S. Government Consent - September 4, 2002, DOS, pursuant to Sec 3 of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 8608.

Report on the Identification of Assistance for the Elimination of Russia’s Chemical Weapons - September 4, 2002, DOD, pursuant to Section 1309 (b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2001, P.L. 106-398; Ex. Comm. 8882.

Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service Appropriation: Unclassified and (Classified) Expenditure Reports - September 5, 2002, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 124 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, FY 1988 and 1989, as amended by Sec. 114 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, FY 1992 and 1993; unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License to Japan - September 5, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 210-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

FY 02 Proposed Re-allocations for International Military Education and Training (IMET) - September 5, 2002, DSCA, pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA of 1961 and Sec. 515 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2002 (P.L. 107-115); unnumbered.

Charter of the Advisory Panel to the Untied States Section of the North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission - September 5, 2002, DOS, pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (P.L. 92-463); unnumbered.

Proposed Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to the United Arab Emirates - September 5, 2002, CLASSIFIED, DSCA (Transmittal No. 02-44), pursuant to 36 (b)(1) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 8906.

Proposed Letter of Offer and Acceptance for Defense Articles and Services to Malaysia - September 5, 2002, CLASSIFIED, (Transmittal No. 02-56), pursuant to 36 (b)(1) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 8907.

Bilateral Debt Restructuring Agreement Concluded With the Government of Cote d’Ivoire - September 6, 2002, DOS; unnumbered.

Notification of State’s Intent to obligate $17,000,000 Appropriated Under the Heading Andean Counterdrug Initiative in the FOAA for the Procurement of Chemicals for Aerial Coca Eradication - September 6, 2002, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA of 1961 and Sec. 515 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2002 (P.L. 107-115); unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles to Pakistan - September 6, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 79-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) of the AECA and Title IX of P.L. 106-79; unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles to India - September 6, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 18-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to South Korea - September 6, 2002, DOS (Transmittal DTC 127-02), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles to India - September 6, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 45-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles to India - September 6, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 37-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) of the AECA and Title IX of P.L. 106-79; unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles to France + Sales Territory - September 6, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 126-02), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) & (d); unnumbered.

Notice of Proposed Transfer of Major Defense Equipment by the Government of Jordan - September 6, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. RSAT-3-02), pursuant to Sec. 3 (d) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles to Pakistan - September 6, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 70-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) of the AECA and Title IX of P.L. 106-79; unnumbered.

Bilateral Debt Restructuring Agreement With Yemen - September 6, 2002, DOS; unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles to Pakistan - September 6, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 86-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) of the AECA and Title IX of P.L. 106-79; unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - September 6, 2002, DOS, informing that the Bureau of Nonproliferation intends to obligate $20.5 million in FY 02 FREEDOM Support Act funds in support of the Export Control and Related Border Security assistance program for Eurasian states; unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - September 6, 2002, DOS, informing of the intent to obligate $2,000,000 in FY 02 Nonproliferation, Antiterrorism, Demining and Related activities funds for a special, voluntary contribution to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA of 1961 and Sec. 515 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2002 (P.L. 107-115); unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - September 6, 2002, DOS, informing that the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and labor intends to provide $600,000 in FY 2001 ESF from the Partnership to Eliminate Sweatshop Monies to help end sweatshop conditions in overseas work sites that produce for the U.S. and other markets, pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA of 1961 and Sec. 515 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2001 (P.L. 106-429); unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - September 6, 2002, DOS, informing of the intent to obligate up to $52,000 in FY 2001 ESF to support the American Fellows Program, pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA of 1961 and Sec. 515 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2001 (P.L. 106-429); unnumbered.

Determination and Memorandum of Justification Regarding U.S. Assistance to Russia Given that the Government of Russia Transferred Lethal Military Equipment to a State Sponsor of Terrorism – Sept. 6, 2002, letter from the Department of State transmitting CLASSIFIED Determination and Memorandum of Justification, pursuant to Sec. 620H of the FAA and the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programming Appropriations Acts, FY 1994-2001; unnumbered.

Narcotics Reward – Sept. 6, 2002, CLASSIFIED notification from the Department of State that a narcotics reward has been paid pursuant to Sec. 111 of P.L. 102-138; unnumbered.

The Future of U.S.-Saudi Relations - Serial No. 107-92, May 22, 2002, hearing before the Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia.

The Current Crisis in South Asia - Serial No. 107-93, June 6, 2002, hearing before the Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia.

The Developing Food Security Crisis in Southern Africa - Serial No. 107-91, June 13, 2002, hearing before the Full Committee.

An Assessment of Cuba Broadcasting-The Voice of Freedom - Serial No. 107-94, June 6, 2002, hearing before the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.

Homeland Security Act: By a unanimous vote of 94 yeas (Vote No. 209), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. 5005, to establish the Department of Homeland Security, and then begin consideration on the bill.

***Nominations Received***

Department of State - September, 3, 2002, John F. Keane, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Paraguay.

Department of State - September 3, 2002, Kim R. Holmes, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (International Organizations).

International Joint Commission - September 3, 2002, Irene B. Brooks, of Pennsylvania, to be a Commissioner on the part of the U.S.

International Joint Commission - September 3, 2002, Allen I. Olson, of Minnesota, to be a Commissioner on the part of the U.S.

Department of State - September 4, 2002, Francis X. Taylor, of Maryland, to be Director and to have the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service.

Department of State - September 4, 2002, Francis X. Taylor, of Maryland, to be Assistant Secretary of State (Diplomatic Security).

Department of State - September 4, 2002, Grover Joseph Rees, of Louisiana, to be Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of East Timor.

Department of State - September 5, 2002, David N. Greenlee, of Maryland, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Bolivia.

Department of State - September 5, 2002, Robin Renee Sanders, of New York, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Congo.