Committee on International Relations

COMMITTEE BUSINESS SCHEDULED WEEK OF June 7, 2004

***Meetings/Hearings/Markups***

 

Wednesday, June 9, 2004

10:30 a.m. ***POSTPONED***
“Weak States and U.S. National Security” – Full Committee Hearing.
Room 2172 Rayburn House Office Building
Witnesses: The Honorable John Edward Porter, Co-chairman, Commission on Weak States and National Security and Former Member of Congress; The Honorable Stuart E. Eizenstat, Co-chairman, Commission on Weak States and National Security and former Ambassador and Under Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs, U.S. Department of State.

1:30 p.m. ***POSTPONED***
“United States Support of Human Rights and Democracy” – Subcommittee on International Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Human Rights.
Room 2172 Rayburn House Office Building
Witnesses: The Honorable Lorne W. Craner, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, U.S. Department of State; The Honorable Roger P. Winter, Assistant Administrator, Bureau of Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance, USAID; Mr. Carl Gersham, President, National Endowment for Democracy; Mr. George A. Folsom, President and Chief Executive Officer, International Republican Institute, Mr. Kenneth Wollack, President, National Democratic Institute; Mr. Tom Malinowski, Washington Advocacy Director, Human Rights Watch.

2:00 p.m. ***POSTPONED***
“Confronting War Crimes in Africa” – Subcommittee on Africa.
Room 2200 Rayburn House Office Building
Witnesses: The Honorable Pierre-Richard Prosper, Ambassador-at-Large, Office of War Crimes Issues, U.S. Department of State.

COMMITTEE BUSINESS SCHEDULED WEEK OF JUNE 1, 2004

***Meetings/Hearings/Markups***

Wednesday, June 2, 2004

10:30 a.m.
“United States Policy in Afghanistan” – Full Committee Hearing.
Witnesses: The Honorable William B. Taylor, Coordinator for Afghanistan, U.S. Department of State; Ms. Mary Beth Long, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Counternarcotics, U.S. Department of Defense; Mr. James Kunder, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Asia and the Near East, USAID; Ms. Charlotte Ponticelli, Senior Coordinator, Office of International Women’s Issues, U.S. Department of State.

1:30 p.m.
“U.S. Policy in East Asia and the Pacific” – Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
The Honorable James A. Kelly, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, U.S. Department of State.

3:00 p.m.
“Middle East Ambassador’s Round Table on Greater Middle East Initiative” – Subcommittee on the Middle East and Central Asia.

***Floor***

H. Res. 655 (Cox) – Condemning the crackdown on democracy protestors in Tiananmen Square, in the People’s Republic of China on the 15th anniversary of that tragic massacre. (2/3 yea-and-nay vote of 400 yeas to 1 nay).

***Legislation Introduced***

Tuesday, June 1, 2004

H. Res. 655 (Cox) – A resolution condemning the crackdown on democracy protestors in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, in the People’s Republic of China on the 15th anniversary of the tragic massacre.

Wednesday, June 2, 2004

H. Con. Res. 440 (Tancredo) – concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should resume normal diplomatic relations with the Republic of China on Taiwan, and for other purposes.

Thursday, June 3, 2004

H. Con. Res. 443 (Paul) – Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should formally withdraw its membership from the Untied Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

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

Report To Congress On Financial Implications of U.S. Participation in the International Monetary Fund – May 14, 2004, Department of the Treasury, pursuant to Sec. 504 (b) of Appendix E, Title V of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2000 (P.L. 106-113); unnumbered.

Diplomatic Construction Project at the United States Embassy, Chisinau, Moldova – May 19, 2004, Under Secretary of State, pursuant to Sec. 160 (a) of the FRAA, 1988-1989 (P.L. 100-204), as amended by Sec. 135 of the FRAA, 1990-1991 (P.L. 101-246); unnumbered.

Number of Member of USAF Participating in Counternarcotics Activities in Andean Countries during the Month of April 2004 – May 19, 2004, The Joint Staff, pursuant to Sec. 8 of the International Narcotics Control Act, 1990 (P.L. 101-623); unnumbered.

Determination Related to the Participation of the Magen David Adom Society of Israel in the Activities of the International Red Cross Movement – May 20, 2004, DOS, pursuant to Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Appropriations, Division D, Title II of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004 (P.L. 108-199); unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet – May 20, 2004, DOS, informing of the intent to provide up to $1,990,000 to support the Enhanced International Peacekeeping Initiative, pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA of 1961 and Sec. 515 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2004 (P.L. 108-199); unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet – May 20, 2004, DOS, informing of the intent to obligate $5 million in INCLE funds for assistance to the Government of Haiti in the rebuilding of the Haitian National Police, pursuant to sec. 634A of the FAA of 1961, and sections 515 and 520 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2003 (P.L. 108-7) 2001 (P.L. 106-429) and 2000 (P.L. 106-113); unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet – May 20, 2004, DOS, informing of the intent to provide up to $1,800,000 in FY 04 FMF funds for assistance to Antigua and Barbuda, pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA of 1961 and Sec. 515 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2004 (P.L. 108-199); unnumbered.

Inspector General’s Semiannual Report to Congress – May 27, 2004, The Secretary of Commerce, the report is available at http://www.oig.doc.gov; unnumbered.

Inspector General’s Semiannual Report to Congress – May 27, 2004, USAID, report is available at http://www.usaid.gov/oig/public/semiann/semiannual1.htm; unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet – May 27, 2004, DOS, informing of the intent to obligate up to $530,700 in FY 03 and $469,300 in FY 04 ESF for Administration of Justice to support the Administrative and investigative development of the Guatemalan Civilian National Police, pursuant to sections 534(d) and 634A of the FAA of 1961 and Sec. 515 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2003 & 2004 (P.L. 108-7 & 108-199); unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet – May 27, 2004, DOS, informing of the intent to obligate up to $800,000 in FY 04 ESF for Administration of Justice to support the development of the Honduran Ministry of Public Security, pursuant to sections 534(d) and 634A of the FAA of 1961 and Sec. 515 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2004 (P.L. 108-199); unnumbered.

Notification of Reprogramming of $43.9 Previously Allocated Funds to the New Embassy Compound in Kabul, Afghanistan – May 28, 2004, Under Secretary of State for Management, pursuant to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004 (P.L. 108-199); unnumbered.

Inspector General’s Semiannual Report to Congress – May 27, 2004, DHS, report is available at http://www.dhs.gov/oig, pursuant to Section 5 of the Inspector General Act, 1978 (P.L. 95-452); unnumbered.

Notice of Revisions in the 04 IMET Program – May 28, 2004, DSCA, pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA of 1961 and Sec. 515 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2004 (P.L. 108-199); unnumbered.

Presidential Designation of Eight Foreign Persons and Two Foreign Entities for Sanctions – June 1, 2004, The White House, pursuant to Sec. 804 (b) of the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act, (P.L. 106-120); unnumbered.

Letter Regarding the 15th Focus Country for AIDS Relief – June 1, 2004, DOS, pursuant to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004 (P.L. 108-199); unnumbered.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Israel – June 1, 2004, DSCA (Transmittal No. 04-09), pursuant to 36 (b) (1); unnumbered.

Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to Protecting the Development Fund for Iraq – June 1, 2004, The White House, pursuant to Sec. 202 (d) of the National Emergencies Act (P.L. 94-412); H. Doc.108-187; Ex. Comm. 8283.

The Department’s Final Rule – General Order Implementing SALSA 2003 [Docket No. 040108007-4007-01] (RIN: 0694-AC99) – Department of Commerce, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801 (a) (1) (A); Ex. Comm. 8284.

Department of Defense’s Legislative Initiatives – June 1, 2004, DoD; Ex. Comm. 8319.

Inspector General’s Semiannual Report to Congress – May 27, 2004, CPA, pursuant to Sec. 3001 (i) of Title II of the Emergency Supplemental Appropriation for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan (P.L. 108-106); Ex. Comm. 8321.

Waiver and Certification of Statutory Provisions Regarding the PLO – June 1, 2004, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 534 (d) of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriation Act, 2004 (P.L. 108-199); Ex. Comm. 8322.

Draft Legislation “To Amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to Implement Pesticide-Related Obligations of the United States under the International Conventions or Protocols Known as the PIC Convention, the POPs Convention, and the LRTAP POPs Protocol” – June 1, 2004, EPA; Ex. Comm. 8325.

Determination and Summary to Waive the Setback Requirements for the Peace Corps with Respect to the U.S. Embassy in Dili, East Timor – June 2, 2004, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 606 (a)(2)(A) of the secure Embassy Construction and Counterterrorism Act, 1999 (P.L. 106-113); unnumbered.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Australia – June 2, 2004, DSCA (Transmittal No. 04-12), pursuant to 36 (b) (1); Ex. Comm. 8340.

Certification of a Proposed License for the Export of Defense Articles and/or Services to Canada – June 2, 2004, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 027-04), pursuant to sections 36 ( c ) & (d) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 8341.

Certification of a Proposed Manufacturing License Agreement With Japan – June 2, 2004, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 030-04), pursuant to Sec. 36 (d) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 8342.

Certification of a Proposed Manufacturing License Agreement With the United Kingdom and Norway – June 2, 2004, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 025-04), pursuant to Sec. 36 (d) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 8343.

Certification of a Proposed License for the Export of Defense Articles and/or Services to Colombia – June 2, 2004, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 130-03), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 8344.

Certification of a Proposed License for the Export of Defense Articles and/or Services to the Netherlands and Belgium – June 2, 2004, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 028-04), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 8345.

Certification of a Proposed License for the Export of Defense Articles and/or Services to the Republic of Korea and Germany – June 2, 2004, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 032-04), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 8346.

Annual Report on Military Assistance, Military Exports, and Military Imports for FY 2003 – June 2, 2004, DSCA, pursuant to Sec. 655 of the FAA of 1961 as enacted by Sec. 1324 of NDAA, 1996 (P.L. 104-106) and Sec. 148 of Miscellaneous Amendments and Authorization, 1996-97 (P.L. 104-164); Ex. Comm. 8347.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet – June 3, 2004, DOS, informing of the intent to obligate $150,000 in FY 04 ESF for the Africa Regional Fund to combat desertification, promote efficient energy use, and create income-generating activities through expansion of community based tree planning efforts, pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA of 1961 and Sec. 515 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2004 (P.L. 108-199); unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet – June 3, 2004, DOS, informing of the intent to make available for obligation $298,771,300 from the GHAI account, $8,000,000 from ESF and $1,000,000 from FSA for HIV/AIDS activities, pursuant to sec. 634A of the FAA of 1961, and sections 515 and 520 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2003 (P.L. 108-7) 2001 (P.L. 106-429) and 2000 (P.L. 106-113); unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet – June 3, 2004, DOS, informing of the intent to obligate $200,000 in FY 04 ESF for the Africa Regional Fund to strengthen freedom of speech in Chad, pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA of 1961 and Sec. 515 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2004 (P.L. 108-199); unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet – June 3, 2004, DOS, informing of the intent to obligate $210,000 in FY 04 ESF for the Africa Regional Fund to support the development of Chad’s formal judicial system, pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA of 1961 and Sec. 515 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2004 (P.L. 108-199); unnumbered.

Proposed Letter of Offer and Acceptance to the Republic of Korea for Defense Articles and Services -- June 3, 2004, CLASSIFIED notification from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency pursuant to Sec. 36(b) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 8358.

Periodic Report on the National Emergency With Respect to Burma – June 3, 2004, Dept. of the Treasury, pursuant to Sec. 401 ( c ) of the National Emergencies Act (P.L. 94-412) and Sec. 204 ( c ) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (P.L. 95-223); Ex. Comm. 8359.

Periodic Report on the National Emergency with Respect to the Development Fund for Iraq – June 3, 2004, Department of the Treasury, pursuant to Sec. 401 ( c ) of the National Emergencies Act (P.L. 94-412) and Sec. 204 ( c ) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (P.L. 95-223); Ex. Comm. 8360.

Report on Arab League Boycott – June 3, 2004, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 535 D of the FOAA, 2004 (P.L. 108-199); unnumbered.

***Hearings/Markups Printed***

Designation of Foreign Terrorist Organizations Reform Act – March 17, 2004, Subcommittee on International Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Human Rights; Serial No. 108-85.

Belarus and its Future: Democracy or Soviet Style Dictatorship? – March 31, 2004, Subcommittee on Europe; Serial No. 108-86.

Condemning the Government of the Republic of the Sudan for its Attacks Against Innocent Civilians in the Impoverished Darfur Region of Western Sudan – April 22, 2004, Subcommittee on Africa; Serial No. 108-87.

OTHER COMMITTEE BUSINESS SCHEDULED WEEK OF JUNE 1, 2004

***Hearings/Briefings of Interest***

Senate Foreign Relations Committee: Held a hearing on the Greater Middle East Initiative. Testimony was heard from Alan P. Larson, Under Secretary of State for Economic, Business, and Agricultural Affairs; HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; Patrick M. Cronin, CSIS; and Alan R. Richards, University of California, Santa Cruz.

Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Subcommittee on Human Intelligence, Analysis and Counterintelligence met in executive session to hold a hearing on counterintelligence: Iran. Testimony was heard from Departmental witnesses.

***Nominations Confirmed***

Department of State – Constance Berry Newman, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs.