Wednesday, October 8, 2003

9:30 a.m.
Classified Briefing on North Korea
Room 2200 Rayburn House Office Building

11:30 a.m.
Full Committee Markup of: H.R. 1828, To halt Syrian support for terrorism, end its occupation of Lebanon, stop its development of weapons of mass destruction, cease its illegal importation of Iraqi oil and illegal shipments of weapons and other military items to Iraq, and by so doing hold Syria accountable for the serious international security problems it has caused in the Middle East, and for other purposes.
Room 2172 Rayburn House Office Building

COMMITTEE BUSINESS WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2003

***Hearings/Meetings/Markups***

Tuesday, September 30, 2003

3:30 p.m.
"Russia's Transition to Democracy and U.S. - Russia Relations: Unfinished Business" - Subcommittee on Europe. Witnesses: Michael McFaul, Ph.D., Peter and Helen Bing Research Fellow, Hoover Institute, Stanford University; Mr. Dimitri Simes, President, Nixon Center.

Wednesday, October 1, 2003

10:30 a.m.
MEMBERS ONLY CLASSIFIED briefing on Narcotics Trafficking and Transnational Crime in Central America: Current Trends in U.S. Strategy - Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.

1:30 p.m.
"Turkey's Future Direction and U.S. - Turkey Relations" - Subcommittee on Europe. Witnesses: Mr. Soner Cagaptay, Soref Fellow and Coordinator, Turkish Research Program, The Washington Institute; Mr. Bulent Aliriza, Senior Associate and Director, Turkey Project, CSIS; Mr. Sedat Ergin, Senior Editor, Hurriyet Daily; The Honorable Mark Parris, Senior Public Policy Advisor, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C.

1:30 p.m.
"Human Rights in Burma: Fifteen Years Post Military Coup" - Subcommittees on International Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Human Rights and Asia and the Pacific. Witnesses: The Honorable Lorne W. Craner, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, Department of State; Mr. Matthew Daley, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Department of State; Mr. Stephen Dun, World Aid; Mr. Michael Mitchell, Orion Strategies; Ms. Naw Musi, Burmese Refugee; Mr. Wunna Maung, National League for Democracy; Mr. Bo Hla-Tint, National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma.

Thursday, October 2, 2003

8:30 a.m.
"Human Rights in Burma: Fifteen Years Post Military Coup - Part II" - Subcommittees on International Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Human Rights and Asia and the Pacific. Witnesses: The Honorable Lorne W. Craner, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, Department of State; Mr. Matthew Daley, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Department of State.

10:00 a.m.
MEMBERS ONLY meeting with H.E. Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali, Prime Minister of Pakistan - Full Committee.

2:00 p.m.
"U.S. Policy Toward Liberia" - Subcommittee on Africa. Witnesses: The Honorable Walter H. Kansteiner III, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs, Department of State; Teresa Whelan, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of African Affairs, Department of Defense; Alex Vines, Senior Researcher, Business and Human Rights Division, Human Rights Watch; Nohn Kidau, President, Movement for Democratic Change in Liberia.

***Reports Filed***

H. Res. 364 (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 Chiefs of Staff entitled "Operation Iraqi freedom Strategic Lessons Learned" and documents in his possession on the reconstruction and security of post-war Iraq. Adverse Report (submitted by Mr. Hyde); H. Rept. 108-289, Pt. 1.

***Legislation Introduced***


Tuesday, September 30, 2003

H. Res. 382 (Honda) - A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning war crimes committed by Japan during World War II and the liability of Japanese companies to former prisoners-of-war used by such companies as slave labor during World War II.

Wednesday, October 1, 2003

H. R. 3221 (Hastings) - A bill to amend the War Powers Resolution to require the President to include post-conflict strategy in the report required under the Resolution, and for other purposes.

H. Res. 385 (Capuano) - A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the U.S. - R.O.K. (South Korea) Mutual Defense Treaty as a momentous occasion and as an excellent opportunity to reaffirm a mutual commitment and to continue to deepen cooperation and friendship between the United States and the Republic of Korea.

Thursday, October 2, 2003

H. Con. Res. 294 (Deutsch) - Concurrent resolution addressing the decision by OPEC countries to decrease oil production.

H. Res. 390 (Bereuter) - A resolution recognizing the continued importance of the transatlantic relationship and promoting stronger relations with Europe by reaffirming the need for a continued and meaningful dialogue between the United States and Europe.

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


Amendment to the Export Administration Regulations - September 12, 2003, Dept. Of Commerce, pursuant to Sec. 15 ( c ) of the Export Administration Act.

Public Diplomacy Report - "Changing Minds Winning Peace" - September 20, 2003, U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy; unnumbered.

Presidential Communication - Report on the Status of United States Efforts in the Global War on Terrorism - September 24, 2003, The White House, consistent with the War Powers Resolution and (P.L. 107-40); H. Doc. 108-29; Ex. Comm. 4408.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - September 26, 2003, DOS, informing of the intent to provide up to $200,000 in FY 03 ESF to support and train a new host government joint task force and other members of the judiciary to effectively combat public sector corruption in Paraguay and enhance public confidence in judicial institutions, pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA of 1961 and Sec. 515 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Appropriations Act, 2003 (P.L. 108-7); unnumbered.

Certification that Turkey has Paid All Parking Fees to DC and NY - September 29, 2003, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 545 (a) of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Appropriations Act, 2003 (P.L. 108-7); unnumbered.

Certification of a Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles and/or Services to Taiwan - September 29, 2003, DOS, (Transmittal No. DTC 088-03), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Notification of Transfer of Excess Defense Articles to the Government of the Czech Republic - September 29, 2003, DSCA, pursuant to Sec. 524 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Appropriations Act, 2003 (P.L. 108-7); unnumbered.

Determination and Memorandum of Justification to Provide Assistance for Afghanistan - September 30, 2003, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 451 of the FAA of 1961; unnumbered.

Afghan National Army Training and Retention - September 30, 2003, DOS, pursuant to the AFSA (P.L. 107-327); unnumbered.

Report to Congress on Iran-Related Multilateral Sanctions Regime Efforts - September 30, 2003, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 10 (a) of the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-172); unnumbered.

Notification of Transfer of Excess Defense Articles to the Government of Tunisia - September 29, 2003, DSCA, pursuant to Sec. 524 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Appropriations Act, 2003 (P.L. 108-7); unnumbered.

Notice Regarding Loan Guarantees to Israel - October 1, 2003, DOS, pursuant to Chapter 5 of Title I of the Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003 (P.L. 108-11); unnumbered.

6- Month Periodic Report on the National Emergency With Respect to Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism - October 1, 2003, Dept. Of the Treasury, pursuant to Sec. 401 ( c ) of the National Emergencies Act (94-412); Ex. Comm. 4499.

Presidential Certification and Memorandum of Justification Regarding U.S. Contribution to the International Fund for Ireland With Funds for Fiscal Years 2002 and 2003 - October 1, 2003, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 5 ( c ) of the Anglo-Irish Agreement Support Act, 1986 (P.L. 99-415); Ex. Comm. 4500.

Charter - U.S. Department of State Overseas Buildings Operations Industry Advisory Panel - October 2, 2003, DOS, pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (P.L. 92-463); unnumbered.

Report on the German Foundation, "Remembrance, Responsibility, and the Future" - October 2, 2003, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 704 of the FRAA, 2003 (P.L. 107-228); unnumbered.

Bilateral Agreement on Debt Reduction With the Government of Ghana - October 2, 2003, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 14 of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (P.L. 79-173); unnumbered.

Certification of a Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles and/or Services to Japan - October 2, 2003, DOS, (Transmittal No. DTC 089-03), pursuant to sections 36 ( c ) & (d) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Memorandum of Understanding Between the United Kingdom and the United States Concerning Special Forces Equipment Capability - October 2, 2003, DoD (Transmittal NO. 19-03), pursuant to Sec. 27 (f) of the AECA and Sec. 1 (f) of Ex. Order 11958; Ex. Comm. 4567.

Certification of a Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles and/or Services to Greece - October 2, 2003, DOS, (Transmittal No. DTC 102-03), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 4568.

Certification of a Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles and/or Services to Taiwan - October 2, 2003, DOS, (Transmittal No. DTC 088-03), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 4569.

Notice Regarding the President's Intention to Designate Thailand as a Major Non-NATO Ally - October 3, 2003, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 517 of the FAA of 1961; unnumbered.

Notice Concerning a Request From the Government of Egypt to Cash Flow Finance a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) - October 3, 2003, DSCA, pursuant to sec. 23 (g) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Egypt - October 3, 2003, DSCA (Transmittal No. 04-02), total estimated value of items to cost $920 million, pursuant to Sec. 36 (b) (1) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - October 3, 2003, DOS, informing of the intent to obligate $13,500,000 of FY 02 & 03 ACI funds, pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA of 1961 and Sec. 515 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Appropriations Act, 2002 & 2003 (P.L. 107-115 & 108-7); unnumbered.

***Committee Hearings/Markups Printed***

Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003 - Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, July 18, 2003; Serial No. 108-40.

The United States and the European Union: Understanding the Partnership - Subcommittee on Europe Hearing, July 22, 2003; Serial No. 108-39.

OTHER BUSINESS WEEKS OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2003

***Senate Measures Passed***

S. Con. Res. 66 (Lugar) - Commending the National Endowment for Democracy for its contributions to democratic development around the world on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the National Endowment for Democracy.

S. Res. 231 (Feingold) - Commending the Government and people of Kenya.

***Hearings/Meetings of Interest***

House Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Defense held a hearing on the Administration's Fiscal Year 2004 Supplemental Request for Iraq and Afghanistan. Testimony was heard from the following officials of the Department of Defense: Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary; Dov S. Zakheim, Under Secretary (Comptroller); and Gen. Richard B. Myers, USAF, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff.

House Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs held a hearing on the Administrations Fiscal Year 2004 Supplemental Request for Iraq and Afghanistan. Testimony was heard from the following officials of the Department of State: Richard L. Armitage, Deputy Secretary; Andrew S. Natsios, Administrator, AID.

Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Subcommittee on Terrorism and Homeland Security met in executive session to hold a hearing on Afghanistan/Pakistan Issues. Testimony was heard from departmental witnesses.

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations: Challenges for U.S. Policy Toward Cuba. Testimony was heard from Senator Baucus; Roger F. Noriega, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs; R. Richard Newcomb, Director, OFAC, Department of the Treasury; Jose Miguel Vivanco, Human Rights Watch; Emilio T. Gonzalez, Tew Cardenas, LLP, and Bernard W. Aronson, ACON Investments, LLC.

***Nominations Received***

Inter-American Foundation - Jose A. Fourquet, of New Jersey, to be a Member of the Board of Directors for a term expiring September 20, 2004.

Inter-American Foundation - Adolfo A. Franco, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors for a term expiring September 20, 2008.

Inter-American Foundation - Roger Francisco Noriega, of Kansas, to be a Member of the Board of Directors for a term expiring September 20, 2006.

African Development Foundation - Ephraim Batambuze, of Illinois, to be a Member of the Board of the Directors for a term expiring February 9, 2008.

Department of State - Mary Kramer, of Iowa, to be Ambassador to Barbados and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador to St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Department of State - Robert B. Charles, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs.

Department of State - James Casey Kenny, of Illinois, to be Ambassador to Ireland.

Department of State - Pamela P. Willeford, of Texas, to be Ambassador to Switzerland, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador to the Principality of Liechtenstein.

Department of State - Richard Eugene Hoagland, of the District of Colombia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Tajikistan.

Department of State - David L. Lyon, of California, to serve concurrently without additional compensation as Ambassador to be Ambassador to the Republic of Kiribati.

Department of State - H. Douglas Barclay, of New York, to be Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador.

Department of State - William Cabaniss, of Alabama, to be Ambassador to the Czech Republic.

Department of State - W. Robert Pearson, of Tennessee, to be Director General of the Foreign Service.

Randall L. Tobias, of Indiana, to be a Coordinator of United States Government Activities to combat HIV/AIDS Globally, with the rank of Ambassador.

United States Institute of Peace - Daniel Pipes, of Pennsylvania, to be a Member of the Board of Directors for a term expiring January 19, 2005