4:30 p.m. OPEN MARKUP of H. J. Res. ____, Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against Iraq.
Room 2172 Rayburn House Office Building
***Is expected to continue on Thursday, October 3, 2002

10:15 a.m. ***POSTPONED “Russia and the Axis of Evil: Money, Ambition, and U.S. Interests.” - Full Committee hearing.
Room 2172 Rayburn House Office Building
Witnesses: Celeste Wallender, Ph.D., Director of Russia and Eurasia Programs, Center for Strategic and International Studies; Ariel Cohen Ph.D., Senior Policy Analyst, The Heritage Foundation; Eugene Rumer Ph.D., Senior Research Fellow, Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University; The Honorable Mikhail Margelov, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, Federation Council of the Russian Federation.

12:30 p.m. Full Committee hosted a luncheon meeting for H.E. Alvaro Uribe, President of Colombia.

Wednesday, September 25, 2002

10:00 a.m. Subcommittee on Europe held an OPEN MARKUP- “H. Res. 468, affirming the importance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), supporting continued United States participation in NATO, ensuring that the enlargement of NATO proceeds in a manner consistent with United States interests, and for other purposes; H. Con. Res. 116, recommending the integration of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO); and H. Res. 253, recommending the integration of the Republic of Slovakia into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). All three items were reported to the Full Committee. H. Res. 468 was amended.

5:00 p.m. MEMBERS ONLY classified briefing by Paul D. Wolfowitz, Deputy Secretary of Defense, on U.S. policy toward Iraq.

***Floor***

H. R. 3656 (Leach) - Extending the Provisions of the International Organizations Immunities Act to the European Central Bank, agreed to by voice vote.

H. Res. 533 (Gilman) - Welcome to Madame Chen, the First Lady of Taiwan, agreed to by 2/3 yea-and-nay vote of 410 yeas with none voting “nay, ” Roll No. 406.

H.R. 1646 (Hyde) - The House agreed to the Foreign Relations Authorization Conference Report on H.R. 1646, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal years 2002 and 2003 by voice vote.

***Senate agreed to the conference report on H.R. 1646, clearing the measure for the President.

H. J. Res. 110 (Hastings) - A joint resolution authorizing the use of United States Armed Forces against Iraq.

H. R. 5448 (Owens) - A bill to provide compensation for the families of noncombatants killed in United States military actions in Afghanistan after September 11, 2001.

H. Con. Res. 478 (Payne) - Concurrent resolution condemning the National Islamic Front (NIS) Government of Sudan for its genocidal war against the people of southern Sudan and expressing support for the vigil for Sudan being held at Galvez Park in Washington DC.

H. Con. Res. 479 (Crowley) - Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding Greece’s contributions to the war against terrorism and its successful efforts against the November 17 terrorist organization.

H. Con. Res. 485 (Jones) - Concurrent resolution requesting the United States Government to take appropriate action to urge the Government of the People’s republic of China to provide for a fair resolution of the claims of the Untied States citizens who hold Chinese government bonds on which that Government had defaulted.

H. Res. 555 (Gallegly) - A resolution recognizing the continued importance of the trans - Atlantic relationship, promoting stronger relations with Europe by reaffirming the need for a continued and meaningful dialogue between the United States and Europe, and congratulating the Honorable Benjamin A. Gilman for his efforts to promote a strong trans-Atlantic dialogue.

H. Res. 558 (Snyder) - A resolution congratulating the Russian Federation and the citizens of Volgograd on the 60^{th anniversary of the Russian victory at Stalingrad.}

H.R. 5497 (Woolsey) - A bill to authorize assistance through eligible non-governmental organizations to remove and dispose of unexploded ordnance in agriculturally-valuable lands in developing countries.

H. Con. Res. 489 (Paul) - Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should not rejoin the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

H. Res. 560 (Camp) - A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the restoration and protection of the Great Lakes.

Quarterly Report to Congress on Activities of the Department of Defense in Support of the United Nations Inspections in Iraq - August 22, 2002, The Under Secretary of Defense, pursuant to the Weapons of Mass Destruction Control Act of 1992, 22 U.S.C. 5859a; unnumbered.

Notification of Proposed Transfer of Munitions, Equipment, and Material to Thailand - September 14, 2002, The Under Secretary of Defense, pursuant to the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, FY 2000 and 2001 (P.L. 106-113) Sec. 1232; unnumbered.

Bilateral Agreement on Debt Restructuring with the Government of Pakistan - September 20, 2002, DOS, unnumbered.

The PLO Commitments Compliance Act Report Covering the Period Between 12/16/01 and 06/15/02 - September 23, 2002, pursuant to Title VIII of P.L. 101-246; Ex. Comm. 9281.

U.S. Department of State Performance Plan FY 2003 - September 24, 2002, pursuant to the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993; unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - September 24, 2002, DOS, advising that USAID intends to transfer $61,028 in FY 02 Assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltic States (AEEB) funds and $209,972 in de-obligated prior year AEEB funds to the DOS, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), to obligate funds for anti-crime training and technical assistance programs in Croatia, 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.

Message From the President of the Untied States Transmitting a Six Month Periodic Report on the National Emergency With Respect to the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola That was Declared in Executive Order 12865 of September 26, 1993 - September 24, 2002, The White House, pursuant to 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 ); unnumbered.

Message From the President of the Untied States Transmitting Notification That the Emergency Declared With Respect to the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) is to Continue in Effect Beyond September 26, 2002 - September 24, 2002, The White House, pursuant to Sec. 202 (d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622 (d); unnumbered.

Message From the President of the United States Transmitting A Report Detailing the Spending by the Executive Branch During the First Two Quarters of FY 02 in Support of Plan Colombia - September 24, 2002, The White House, pursuant to...(Still waiting for printed version).

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Pakistan - September 24, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 84-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of the AECA and Title IX of P.L. 106-79; Ex. Comm. 9227.

Communication From the President of the United States Transmitting A Six Month Periodic Report on the National Emergency With Respect to Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism That Was Declared in Ex. Order 13224 of September 23, 2002 - September 24, 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. 107-264) Ex. Comm. 9329.

Annual Report on Proliferation of Missiles and Essential Components of Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons - September 24, 2002, CLASSIFIED, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 1097 of the National Defense Authorization Act FY 92/93 P.L. 102-190; Ex. Comm. 9330.

Periodic Report on Telecommunications Payments Made to Cuba Pursuant to Treasury Department Specific Licenses - September 24, 2002, The President of the United States, pursuant to Sec. 1705 (e) (6) of the Cuban Democracy Act of 1992, as amended by Sec. 102 (g) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996, 22 U.S.C. 6004 (e) (6); Ex. Comm. 9331.

Copies of International Agreements, Other Than Treaties, Entered Into by the United States - September 24, 2002, DOS, pursuant to the provisions in the Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b; Ex. Comm. 9332.

Communication From the President of the United States: A Report Consistent With the War Powers Resolution and P.L. 107-40 to Keep the Congress Informed on U.S. Efforts in the Global War on Terrorism - September 24, 2002, The White House, pursuant to P.L. 107-40; (H. Doc. 107-266) Ex. Comm. 9333.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to NATO Consultation, Command, and Control Agency - September 25, 2002, DSCA (Transmittal No. 02-61), pursuant to 36 (b)(1) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to Germany - September 25, 2002, DSCA (Transmittal No. 02-60), pursuant to 36 (b)(1) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to Spain - September 25, 2002, DSCA (Transmittal No. 02-59), pursuant to 36 (b)(1) of the AECA; unnumbered.

State Notification of Funds to Afghanistan and Armenia - September 26, 2002, DOS, pursuant to 634A of the FAA of 1961 and Title III (IMET) and Sec. 515 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2001 (P.L. 106-429); unnumbered.

Report to Congress: Colombia: Cano Limon Pipeline - September 26, 2002, DOS, pursuant to Title I, Chapter 6 2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act P.L. 107-206.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - September 26, 2002, DOS, informing of the intent to obligate $3,548,000 for activities carried out by Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Initiatives (OESI), 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.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to NATO Consultation, Command, and Control Agency - September 26, 2002, DSCA (Transmittal No. 02-61), pursuant to 36 (b)(1) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 9386.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to Germany - September 26, 2002, DSCA (Transmittal No. 02-60), pursuant to 36 (b)(1) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 9387.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to Spain - September 26, 2002, DSCA (Transmittal No. 02-59), pursuant to 36 (b)(1) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 9388.

The Department’s Final Rule - Missile Technology Production Equipment and Facilities [Docket No. 020830206-2206-01] (RIN: 0694-AC51) Received September 23, 2002 - September 26, 2002, DOC, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801 (a) (1) (A); Ex. Comm. 9389.

Corrected Version of Part 2 of Section 655 Report for FY 01 - September 27, 2002, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 655 of the FAA of 1961 covering defense articles and services that were licensed for export under Section 38 of the AECA during FY 01; unnumbered.

Recent Developments in South Asia - Serial No. 107-102, July 18, 2002, hearing before the Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia.

Recent Developments in Burma - Serial No. 107-109, June 19, 2002, hearing before the Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific.

Foreign Government Complicity in Human Trafficking; A Review of the State Department’s “2002 Trafficking in Persons Report” - Serial No. 107-105, June 19, 2002, hearing before the Full Committee.

Pacific Island Nations: Current Issues and U.S. Interests - Serial No. 107-108, July 23, 2002, hearing before the Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific.

The Coffee Crisis in the Western Hemisphere - Serial No. 107-106, July 24, 2002, hearing before the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.

Committee on Armed Services: Resumed hearings on September 23, 2002 re: U.S. policy in Iraq. Testimony was heard from Gen. John M. Shalikashvili, USA (Ret.), former Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff; Gen. Wesley K. Clark, USA (Ret.), former Supreme Allied Commander, Europe; Gen. Joseph P. Hoar, USMC (Ret.), former Commander in Chief, United States Central Command; and Lt. Gen. Thomas G. McInerney, USAF (Ret.), former Assistant Vice Chief of Staff, US Air Force.

Committee on Foreign Relations: Met in closed session on September 24, 2002 to receive a closed briefing on Iraq from George J. Tenet, Director, Central Intelligence Agency; Carl w. Ford, Jr., Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research; Rear Adm. Lowell E. Jacoby, Acting Director, Defense Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense; and Rhys Williams, Director, Nuclear Non-Proliferation Division, Office of Intelligence, Department of Energy.

Committee on Foreign Relations: Continued hearings on September 25, 2002 re: U.S. policy in Iraq. Testimony was heard from Richard C. Holbrooke, Council on Foreign Relations, NY, New York, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations; and Robert C. McFarlane, Energy and Communications Solutions, Washington, DC, former National Security Advisor

Committee on Armed Services: Concluded hearings on September 25, 2002 re: U.S. policy in Iraq. Testimony was heard from James R. Schlesinger, MITRE Corporation, Arlington, VA, former Secretary of Defense, former Secretary of Energy, and former Director of Central Intelligence; Samuel R. Berger, Stonebridge International, Washington, DC, former Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.

Committee on Armed Services: Continued hearings on September 26, 2002 on U.S. policy toward Iraq. Testimony was heard from the following former officials of the Department of Defense: Richard Perle, Assistant Secretary, International Security Policy; and Gen. Wesley K. Clark, USA (Ret.).

Committee on Foreign Relations: Concluded hearings on September 26, 2002 to examine U.S. policy on Iraq, after receiving testimony from Colin L. Powell, Secretary of State; and Madeline K. Albright, National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, Washington, DC., and Henry A. Kissinger, Kissinger Associates, Inc., New York, NY, both former Secretaries of State.