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Russia Democracy Act of 2001 H. R. 2121 (Lantos) - to make available funds under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to expand democracy, good governance, and anti-corruption programs in the Russian Federation in order to promote and strengthen democratic government and civil society and independent media in that country. Signed on October 23, 2002 (P.L. 107-246).

H. Res. 596 (Larsen) - resolution recognizing Senator Henry Jackson, commemorating the 30^{th anniversary of the introduction of the Jackson -Vanik Amendment, and reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to combat human rights violations worldwide. (In addition, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.)}

Letter Confirming that the Secretary of State has Provided the Required Congressional Report Regarding Counterterrorism Activities in Colombia - October 23, 2002, Deputy Secretary of Defense, pursuant to Sec. 305 (b) of the 2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act (P.L. 107-206); unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - October 23, 2002, DOS, informing of the intent to obligate FY 2002 ESF supplemental funds (P.L. 107-206) in the amount of up to $14,000,000 for supporting democracy building and economic stability in Pakistan, pursuant to 634A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, and Sec. 515 and 520 of the Kenneth M. Ludden Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2002 (P.L. 107-115); unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - October 23, 2002, DOS, advising that the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor intends to provide $475,000 in FY 02 ESF to the Partnership to Eliminate Sweatshops Program to support the rule of law, democracy and human rights in the People’s Republic of China, pursuant to 634A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, and Sec. 515 and 526 of the Kenneth M. Ludden Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2002 (P.L. 107-115); unnumbered.

Charter of Untied States Department of State Overseas Security Advisory Council - October 24, 2002, DOS, pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (P.L. 92-463); unnumbered.

Certification of a Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles and Services to Australia - October 25, 2002, DOS ( Transmittal No. DTC 283-02), pursuant to Sec. 126.14 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations Concerning a Global Project Authorization and 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Actions Taken by Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security Relating to Exports of Agricultural Commodities to Cuba - October 28, 2002, Dept. Of Commerce, pursuant to Sec. 906 (a)(1) of the Trade Sanctions Reform and Enhancement Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-387); unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles and Services to Japan - October 28, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 253-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) & (d) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Bimonthly Report on Cyprus Covering the Period Between August 1, 2002 - September 30, 2002 - October 28, 2002, The White House, pursuant to Sec. 620C ( c ) of the FAA of 1961; Ex. Comm. 9760.

Notice to Congress that DoD plans to Transfer Defense Articles and Services to Another Nation or an International Organization for Use in International Peacekeeping, Peace Enforcement, or Humanitarian Assistance Operations During FY 03 - October 29, 2002, Deputy Secretary of Defense, pursuant to Sec. 8072 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2002; unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - October 29, 2002, DOS, informing of the intent to obligate FY 2002 Nonproliferation, Antiterrorism, Demining, and Related programs supplemental funds (P.L. 107-206) in the amount of up to $ 25,000,000 for anti terrorism and antikidnapping training and assistance programs in Colombia, pursuant to 634A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, and Sec. 515 and 520 of the Kenneth M. Ludden Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2002 (P.L. 107-115); unnumbered.

Charter of the Overseas Advisory Council - October 30, 2002, DOS, pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (P.L. 92-463); unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - October 30, 2002, DOS, informing of the intent to obligate up to an additional $5,000,000 in FY 2002 ESF to provide urgent, logistical, personnel, administrative, technical and training support for the Sudanese opposition to facilitate its participation in the ongoing peace process negotiations, pursuant to 634A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, and Sec. 515 and 520 of the Kenneth M. Ludden Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2002 (P.L. 107-115); unnumbered.

Communication From the President of the Untied States Transmitting A Six Month Periodic Report on the National Emergency With Respect to Sudan That Was Declared in Ex. Order 13067 of Nov. 3, 1997 - October 31, 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 IEEPA, 50 U.S.C. 1703 ( c ); (H. Doc. 107-276) Ex. Comm. 9800.

Communication From the President of the Untied States Transmitting Notification That the Sudan Emergency is to Continue in Effect Beyond November 3, 2002 - October 31, 2002, The White House, pursuant to Sec. 202 (d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622 (d)); (H. Doc. 107-277) Ex. Comm. 9801.

Cuban Immigration Policies - October 31, 2002, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 2245 of the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1999 (P.L. 105-277); Ex. Comm. 9803.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the United States and Sweden Concerning Excalibur - October 31, 2002, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Transmittal No. 32-02), pursuant to Sec. 27 (f) of the AECA and Sec. 1 (f) of Ex. Order 11958; Ex. Comm. 9802.

A memorial of the Legislature of the State of Utah, relative to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 3 memorializing the United States Congress expressing deep gratitude to the Salt Lake Olympic Organizing Committee, its president Mitt Romney, Olympic volunteers and public safety personnel for their invaluable contribution to the overwhelming success of the 2002 Olympic Winter games; Memorial No. 391.

A memorial of the Legislature of the State of Utah, relative to House Joint Resolution No. 24 memorializing the United States Congress to honor princess Aisha Bint Al-Hussein, a Colonel in the Jordanian Armed Forces, for her many personal accomplishments, and for her role in supporting women’s rights on behalf of the women of Jordan, and welcomes her to Utah; Memorial No. 392.

A memorial of the Legislature of the State of Utah, relative to House Concurrent Resolution No. 6 memorializing the United States congress to welcome the world to Utah and to the 2002 Olympic Winter Games and extends best wishes to all who come to participate in, to attend, to assist in the presentation and administration of the Games, and to enjoy world class athletic competition; Memorial No. 393.