Tuesday, September 9, 2003

4:00 p.m.
Subcommittee on Europe Markup of H. Res. 356, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the man-made famine that occurred in Ukraine in 1932-1933; H. Res. 355, Commemorating the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Bulgaria. Room 2172 Rayburn House Office Building

4:00 p.m.
Classified MEMBERS ONLY Briefing on Developments in the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process with the Honorable William J. Burns, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, U.S. Department of State - Subcommittee on the Middle East and Central Asia.
Room H-139 The Capitol

Wednesday, September 10, 2003

10:00 a.m.
Classified MEMBERS ONLY Briefing on Iraq with Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage- Full Committee.
Room 2200 Rayburn House Office Building

3:00 p.m.
MEMBERS ONLY Meeting with His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet.
Room H-139 The Capitol

Thursday, September 11, 2003

12:00 noon
Classified MEMBERS ONLY Briefing on North Korea with Secretary of State Colin L. Powell.
Room 2200 Rayburn House Office Building

COMMITTEE BUSINESS WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2003

***Hearings/Meetings/Markups ***

 

Thursday, September 4, 2003

10:30 a.m.
"Government Accountability: Efforts to Identify and Eliminate Waste and Mismanagement" - Full Committee Hearing.
Witnesses: The Honorable Christopher Burnham, Assistant Secretary for Resource Management and Chief Financial Officer, Bureau of Resource Management, Department of State; The Honorable Anne M. Sigmund, Acting Inspector General, Department of State; The Honorable John Marshall, Assistant Administrator for Management and Chief information Officer, USAID; The Honorable Everett Mosley, Inspector General, USAID; Mr. Jess Ford, Director, International Affairs and Trade, General Accounting Office.

***Reports Filed***

Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2003 - September 3, 2003, Full Committee Report Submitted by Mr. Hyde; Rept. 108-261 Part I.

Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003 - September 3, 2003, Full Committee Report Submitted by Mr. Hyde;Rept. 108-262 Part I.

***Legislation Introduced***

Thursday, September 4, 2003

H. Res. 355 (Wilson) - A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Bulgaria.

Friday, September 5, 2003

H. Res. 356 (Hyde) - A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the man-made famine that occurred in Ukraine in 1932-1933.

H. Res. 358 (Wexler) - Resolution of inquiry requesting the President to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of adoption of this resolution the report prepared for the Joint Chief of Staff entitled "Operation Iraqi Freedom Strategic Lessons Learned" and other materials relating to the Administration's planning for the reconstruction and security of post-war Iraq.

Presidential Messages, Executive and Other Communications Received***

Letter Regarding Federal Definition of an Abstinence-Until-Marriage Program - August 15, 2003, DOS; unnumbered.

Amendment to the Export Administration Regulations - August 15, 2003, Dept. Of Commerce, pursuant to Sec. 15 ( c ) of the Export Administration Act, 1979 (P.L. 100-418); unnumbered.

International Military Education Training -FY 03 Congressional Notification List - August, 18, 2003, DSCA, pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA of 1961 and Sec. 515 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2003 (P.L. 108-7); unnumbered.

Imposition and Waiver of Sanctions - Report and Determinations - August 18, 2003, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 804 of the FY 1990 and 1991 FRAA (P.L. 101-246)and sections 603-604 and 699 of the FRAA, 2003 (P.L. 107-228); unnumbered.

Notification of Intention to Adjust FY 03 Spending Plans for the Diplomatic and Consular Programs Appropriation -
August 19, 2003, Under Secretary of State for Management; unnumbered.

Fiscal Summary and Narrative Justification for Diplomatic and Consular Programs Appropriation - August 19, 2003, Under Secretary of State for Management; unnumbered.

Report to Congress on Partnership for Peace Developments through July 15, 2003 - August 27, 2003, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 514 of the FRAA, 1994-1995 (P.L. 103-236) and section 205 of the NATO Participation Act of 1994 (Title II of P.L. 103-447); unnumbered.

Notification of Transfer of Excess Defense Articles to the Government of Argentina - August 29, 2003, DSCA, total value of items estimated to be $1,580,115.88, pursuant to Sec. 516 of the FAA of 1961; unnumbered.

Fiscal Years 03 & 04 Justification for ECOWAS Receipt of Excess Defense Articles - August 29, 2003, DSCA, pursuant to Sec. 516 (a) of the FAA of 1961; unnumbered.

Diplomatic Construction Project the Embassy, Conakry, Guinea - September 2, 2003, Under Secretary of State for Management, pursuant to Sec. 160 (a) of the FRAA, fiscal years 1988 and 1989 (P.L. 100-204) and Sec. 135 of the FRAA, fiscal years 1990 and 1991(P.L. 101-246); unnumbered.

Certification of a Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles and/or Services to Colombia - September 3, 2003, DOS, (Transmittal No. DTC 085-03), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Manufacturing License Agreement with Mexico - September 3, 2003, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 086-03), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) & (d) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Project Certification for Amendments Three (Annex E) and Four (Annex F) to the Arrow System Improvement Program Agreement - September 3, 2003, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Transmittal No. 14-03, pursuant to Sec. 27 (f) of the AECA and sec. 1 (f) of Ex. Order 11958; Ex. Comm. 3697.

International Agreements - September 3, 2003, DOS, pursuant to the provisions of the Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b; Ex. Comm. 3698.

Communication From the President of the United States - Continuation of a National Emergency - September 3, 2003, The White House, pursuant to Sec. 202 (d) of the National Emergencies Act (P.L. 94-412); (H. Doc. 108-110) Ex. Comm. 3699.

Final Report on the National Emergency with Respect to the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola - September 3, 2003, The White House, consistent with 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. 3700.

Communication From the President of the United States - Report on the National Emergency with Respect to Sierra Leone and Liberia and Implementing the Clean Diamond Trade Act - September 3, 2003, The White House, pursuant to Sec. 204 (b) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (P.L. 95-223) and Sec. 301 of the National Emergencies Act (P.L. 94-412); (H. Doc. 108-114) Ex. Comm. 3701.

Communication From the President of the United States - Periodic Report on the National Emergency with Respect to Sierra Leone and Liberia - September 3, 2003, The White House, 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); (H. Doc. 108-115) Ex. Comm. 3702.

Communication From the President of the United States - Periodic Report on the National Emergency with Respect to Iraq - September 3, 2003, The White House, 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); (H. Doc. 108-117) Ex. Comm. 3703.

Communication From the President - Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Iraq - September 3, 2003, The White House, pursuant to Sec. 202 (d) of the National Emergencies Act (P.L. 94-412); (H. Doc. 108-118) Ex. Comm. 3704.

Communication From the President of the United States - A Proposed Agreement between the Government of the United States, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Spain - September 3, 2003, The White House, consistent with sections 123 & 144 (b) of the Atomic Energy Act, 1954 (P.L. 83-703); (H. Doc. 108-119) Ex. Comm. 3705.

Project Certification for Development, Documentation, Production and Initial Fielding of Advanced Extremely High Frequency Military Satellite Communications - September 3, 2003, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Transmittal No. 16-03, pursuant to Sec. 27 (f) of the AECA and sec. 1 (f) of Ex. Order 11958; Ex. Comm. 3706.

Project Certification for Amendment One to the Agreement Between the Department of Defense of the United States of America and the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden for Technology Research and Development Projects Dated April 22 1997 - September 3, 2003, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Transmittal No. 15-03, pursuant to Sec. 27 (f) of the AECA and Sec. 1 (f) of Ex. Order 11958; Ex. Comm. 3707.

Certification of Proposed Manufacturing License Agreement with Japan - September 3, 2003, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 066-03), pursuant to Sec. 36 (d) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 3708.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles and/or Services to Canada - September 3, 2003, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 082-03), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 3709.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles and/or Services to Russia - September 3, 2003, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 076-03), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 3710.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles and/or Services to United Arab Emirates - September 3, 2003, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 048-03), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 3711.

Presidential Determination No. 2003-28 - "Waiver Prohibition on United States Military Assistance to Parties to the Rome Statute Establishing the International Criminal Court - September 3, 2003, DOS, consistent with Sec. 2007 of the American Servicemembers' Protection Act of 2002, Title II (P.L. 107-206); Ex. Comm. 3712.

Communication From the President of the United States - An Additional Report Consistent with the War Powers Resolution - September 3, 2003, The White House, consistent with the War Powers Resolution (P.L. 93-148); (H. Doc. 108-112); Ex. Comm. 3713.

Communication From the President of the United States - A Report Consistent with the Authorization for Use of Force Against Iraq Resolution - September 3, 2003, The White House, consistent with the Authorization for Use of Force Against Iraq Resolution, 2002 (P.L. 107-243); (H. Doc. 108-120) Ex. Comm. 3714.

Communication From the President of the United States - Blocking Property of the Former Iraqi Regime, Its Senior Officials and Their Family Members, and Taking Certain Other Actions - September 3, 2003, The White House, pursuant to Sec. 204 (b) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (P.L. 95-223); (H. Doc. 108-122) Ex. Comm. 3715.

The Department's Final Rule - Rough Diamonds (Sierra Leone & Liberia) Sanctions Regulations; Rough Diamonds Control Regulations - September 3, 2003, Dept. Of the Treasury, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801 (a) (1) (A); Ex. Comm. 3718.

The Department's Final Rule - Automated Export System Mandatory Filing for Items on the Commerce Control List and the Untied States Munitions List that Currently Require a Shipper's Export Declaration [Docket No. 010622161-3092-03] (RIN: 0607-AA34) - September 3, 2003, Dept. Of Commerce, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801 (a) (1) (A); Ex. Comm. 3719.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Qatar - September 5, 2003, DSCA, (Transmittal No. 03-20), pursuant to Sec. 36 (b)(1) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 3982.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Egypt - September 5, 2003, DSCA, (Transmittal No. 03-27), pursuant to Sec. 36 (b)(1) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 3983.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Egypt - September 5, 2003, DSCA, (Transmittal No. 03-30), pursuant to Sec. 36 (b)(1) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 3984.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Israel - September 5, 2003, DSCA, (Transmittal No. 03-31), pursuant to Sec. 36 (b)(1) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 3985.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Bahrain - September 5, 2003, DSCA, (Transmittal No. 03-19), pursuant to Sec. 36 (b)(1) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 3986.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Jordan - September 5, 2003, DSCA, (Transmittal No. 03-26), pursuant to Sec. 36 (b)(1) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 3987.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Saudi Arabia - September 5, 2003, DSCA, (Transmittal No. 03-28), pursuant to Sec. 36 (b)(1) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 3988.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Jordan - September 5, 2003, DSCA, (Transmittal No. 03-21), pursuant to Sec. 36 (b)(1) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 3989.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Pakistan - September 5, 2003, DSCA, (Transmittal No. 03-18), pursuant to Sec. 36 (b)(1) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 3990.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Jordan - September 5, 2003, DSCA, (Transmittal No. 03-34), pursuant to Sec. 36 (b)(1) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 3991.

***Committee Hearings/Markups Printed***

H. R. 1950, The Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005 (State Department Authorization); and H. Con. Res. 160, The Sense of Congress that the U.N. Should Remove the Economic Sanctions Against Iraq Completely and Without Condition - May 7 and 8, 2003, Full Committee; Serial No. 108-31.