COMMITTEE BUSINESS SCHEDULED WEEKS OF SEPTEMBER 12 & 19, 2005

***Meetings/Hearings/Markups***

Week of September 12, 2005

Tuesday, September 13, 2005

2:00 p.m.           

“Protecting Street Children: Vigilantes or the Rule of Law? – Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations hearing.

Witnesses: Mr. David Denehy, Director of Strategic Planning and External Affairs, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, U.S. Department of State; Mr. Lloyd Feinberg, Manager, Displaced Children and Orphans Fund, U.S. Agency for International Development; Lord David Alton, House of Lords, United Kingdom; Father Shay Cullen, Founder, Preda Foundation, Philippines; Ms. Teresa Santos, Network Coordinator, Rede Viva-RJ, Brazil; Mr. Andy Sexton, International Coordinator, Children at Risk, OASIS International.

3:00 p.m.           

Members and Staff briefing on Afghanistan with the Honorable Antonio Maria Costa, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

10:30 a.m.         

Full Committee markup of:

Room 2172 Rayburn House Office Building

H. Res. 375, Requesting the President and directing the Secretary of State to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution all information in the possession of the President and the Secretary of State relating to communication with officials of the United Kingdom between January 1, 2002, and October 16, 2002, relating to the policy of the United States with respect to Iraq;  Ordered reported adversely to the House by a vote of 22 ayes to 21 noes, with one voting “present.”

H. Res. 408, Requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution all documents in the possession of the President and Secretary of Defense relating to communications with officials of the United Kingdom relating to the policy of the United States with respect to Iraq;  Ordered reported adversely to the House by a vote of 23 ayes to 22 noes, with one voting “present.”

H. Res. 419, Directing the Secretary of State to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution documents in the possession of the Secretary of State relating to the disclosure of the identity and employment of Ms. Valerie Plame.  Ordered reported adversely to the House by a vote of 26 ayes to 21 noes.

1:30 p.m.           

“U.S. Foreign Aid Programs to Europe” – Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats hearing.

Witnesses: Mr. Thomas C. Adams, Coordinator of U.S. Assistance to Europe and Eurasia, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, U.S. Department of State; Mr. Drew W. Luten III, Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Europe and Eurasia, U.S. Agency for International Development;

Thursday, September 15, 2005

10:30 a.m.         

Full Committee markup of:

H. Con. Res. 195, Commemorating the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923, urging the Government of the Republic of Turkey to acknowledge the culpability of its predecessor state, the Ottoman Empire, for the Armenian Genocide and engage in rapprochement with the Republic of Armenia and the Armenian people, and supporting the accession of Turkey to the European Union if Turkey meets certain criteria;  Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute favorably reported to the House by a roll call vote of 35-11.

H. Res. 316, Calling upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the United States record relating to the Armenian Genocide, and for other purposes;  Favorably reported to the House by a roll call vote of 40-7.

H.R. 1409, To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide assistance for orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries, and for other purposes;  Motion to request that the Chairman seek consideration in the House under suspension of the rules as amended.

H.R. 1973, To make access to safe water and sanitation for developing countries a specific policy objective of the United States foreign assistance programs, and for other purposes;  Favorably reported to the House by voice vote.

H.R. 3184, To ensure that countries that have signed a Small Quantities Protocol also sign, ratify, and implement the Additional Protocol and provide access by IAEA inspectors to their nuclear-related facilities and to direct the United States Permanent Representative to the IAEA to make every effort to rescind and eliminate the Small Quantities Protocol and ensure compliance by all Member States of the IAEA with IAEA obligations and the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations;  Motion to request that the Chairman seek consideration in the House under suspension of the rules as amended.

H.R. 3269, To amend the International Organizations Immunities Act to provide for the applicability of that Act to the Bank for International Settlements;  Motion to request that the Chairman seek consideration in the House under suspension of the rules

H. Res. 38, Expressing support for the accession of Israel to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD);  Motion to request that the Chairman seek consideration in the House under suspension of the rules as amended.

H. Res. 388, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the July, 2005, measures of extreme repression on the part of the Cuban Government against members of Cuba's prodemocracy movement, calling for the immediate release of all political prisoners, the legalization of political parties and free elections in Cuba, urging the European Union to reexamine its policy toward Cuba, and calling on the representative of the United States to the 62d session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights to ensure a resolution calling upon the Cuban regime to end its human rights violations, and for other purposes;  Motion to request that the Chairman seek consideration in the House under suspension of the rules. 

H. Res. 409, Condemning the Government of Zimbabwe's `Operation Murambatsvina' under which homes, businesses, religious structures, and other buildings and facilities were demolished in an effort characterized by the Government of Zimbabwe as an operation to `restore order' to the country;  Motion to request that the Chairman seek consideration in the House under suspension of the rules

H. Con. Res. 237, Expressing the sense of Congress welcoming President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan to the United States on September 20, 2005;  Motion to request that the Chairman seek consideration in the House under suspension of the rules

H. Con. Res. 238, Honoring the victims of the Cambodian genocide that took place from April 1975 to January 1979.  Motion to request that the Chairman seek consideration in the House under suspension of the rules

3:30 p.m.           

MEMBERS ONLY meeting with HE Alejandro Toledo, President of the Republic of Peru.

Week of September 19, 2005

Tuesday, September 20, 2005

2:00 p.m.           

“Implementing the Microenterprise Results and Accountability Act of 2004” – Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations.

Witnesses: Mr. James T. Smith, Acting Assistant Administrator, USAID; Jonathan Morduch, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Public Policy and Economics, Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, New York University; Ms. Susy Cheston, Senior Vice President, Opportunity International; Mr. Gary Plank, President-Elect, World Council of Credit Unions; Mr. Lawrence Yanovitch, Director of Policy and Technical Assistance, The Foundation for International Community Assistance.

Wednesday, September 21, 2005

10:30 a.m.         

“The United States and Southeast Asia: Developments, Trends, and Policy Choices” – Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

Witnesses: Mr. Eric John, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, U.S. Department of State.

2:00 p.m.           

“The Middle East Peace Process and U.S Strategic Priorities Post-Disengagement” – Subcommittee on the Middle East and Central Asia.

Witnesses: The Honorable C. David Welch, Assistant Secretary. Bureau of Near eastern Affairs, U.S. Department of State; Lt. General William E. ward, Deputy Commander, United States Army Europe, U.S. Coordinator for Security to the Palestinians.

2:00 p.m.           

MEMBERS ONLY meeting with Yahya Jammeh, incoming President of the African Union.   

 Thursday, September 22, 2005

10:30 a.m.         

“United States Policy in Afghanistan: Establishing Democratic Governance and Security in the Wake of Parliamentary Elections” – Full Committee hearing.

Witnesses: The Honorable Maureen Quinn, Coordinator for Afghanistan, Bureau of South Asian Affairs, U.S. Department of State; The Honorable Nancy J. Powell, Acting Assistant Secretary, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, U.S. Department of State; The Honorable Peter Rodman, Assistant Secretary for International Security Affairs, U.S. Department of Defense. 

***Reports Filed***

Friday, September 16, 2005

H. Res. 375 (Lee) – A resolution requesting the President and directing the Secretary of State to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution all information in the possession of the President and the Secretary of State relating to communication with officials of the United Kingdom between January 1, 2002, and October 16, 2002, relating to the policy of the United States with respect to Iraq.  Adverse  report filed by Mr. Hyde; Report No. 109-223.

H. Res. 408 (Hinchey) – A resolution requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the adoption of this resolution all documents in the possession of the President and the Secretary of Defense relating to communications with officials of the United Kingdom relating to the policy of the United States with respect to Iraq.  Adverse report filed by Mr. Hyde; Report No. 109-224.

H. Res. 419 (Holt) – A resolution directing the Secretary of State to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution documents in the possession of the Secretary of State relating to the disclosure of Ms. Valerie Plame.  Adverse report filed by Mr. Hyde; Report No. 109-225.

***Legislation Introduced***

Week of  September 12, 2005

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

H. R. 3670 (Kucinich) – A bill to establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence; (Referred to the Committee on Government Reform.  In addition, referred to the Committees on International Relations, the Judiciary, and Education and the Workforce.) 

H. R. 3781 (Visclosky) – A bill to accelerate efforts to develop vaccines for diseases primarily affecting developing countries, and for other purposes.  (Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.  In addition, referred to the Committees on International Relations, Energy and Commerce, Small Business, and Financial Services.)

H. Res. 438 (Rothman) – A resolution urging member states of the United Nations to stop supporting resolutions that unfairly castigate Israel and to promote within the  United Nations General Assembly more balanced and constructive approaches to resolving conflict in the Middle East.

Thursday, September 15, 2005

H. Res. 448 (Capuano) – A resolution recognizing the suffering of both Israelis and Palestinians and acknowledging the sacrifices made in the interest of peace by the Israeli settlers who left Gaza Strip voluntarily.  

Week of September 19, 2005

Tuesday, September 20, 2005

H. Con. Res. 248 (Waxman) – Concurrent resolution honoring the life and work of Simon Wiesenthal and reaffirming the commitment of Congress to the fight against anti-Semitism and intolerance in all forms, in all forums, and in all nations.

Wednesday, September 21, 2005

H. Res. 456 (Crowley) – A resolution expressing support for the memorandum of understanding signed by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement on August 15, 2005, to end conflict in Aceh, a province in Sumatra, Indonesia.

Thursday, September 22, 2005

H. R. 3889 (Souder) – A bill to further regulate and punish illicit conduct relating to methamphetamine, and for other purposes.  (Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.  In addition, referred to the Committees on the Judiciary, International Relations, and Transportation and Infrastructure.)

H. Res. 458 (McGovern) – A resolution remembering and commemorating the lives and work of Maryknoll Sisters Maura Clarke and Ita Ford, Ursuline Sister Dorothy Kazel, and Cleveland Lay Mission Team Member Jean Donovan, who were executed by members of the armed forces of El Salvador on December 2, 1980.

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

Presidential Communication – Continuation of Emergency Regarding Export Control Regulations – September 2, 2005, The White House, pursuant to Sec. 202 (d) of the National Emergencies Act (P.L. 94-412); H. Doc. 109-51.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet – September 9, 2005, DOS, informing of the intent to provide $97,200 in FY04 ESF/PESP funds to address unacceptable working conditions in manufacturing facilities Overseas, pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA of 1961, as amended, and sections 515 and 537 of the FOAA, 2004 (P.L. 108-199); unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet – September 9, 2005, DOS, informing of the intent to obligate $1,200,000 in FY05 AIS funds to support the U.S.-GUAM Framework program, pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA of 1961, as amended, and sections 515 and 517 of the FOAA, 2004 (P.L. 108-199); unnumbered.

Diplomatic Construction Project – U.S. Embassy, Canberra, Australia – September 12, 2005, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 160 (a) of the FRAA, 1988-89 (P.L. 100-204), as amended by Sec. 135 of the FRAA, 1990-91 (P.L. 101-246); unnumbered.

Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology or Capability – September 12, 2005, DSCA (Transmittal No. 0B-05), pursuant to Sec. 36 (b)(5)(A); unnumbered.

Presidential Message – Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacks – September 12, 2005, The White House, pursuant to Sec. 202 (d) of the National Emergencies Act (P.L. 94-412); H. Doc. 109-54.

Notice of Proposed Lease of Defense Articles to the Gov. of India – September 12, 2005, DSCA (Transmittal No. 04-05), pursuant to Sec. 62 (a) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 3780.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to Turkey & Policy Justification – September 12, 2005 DSCA (Transmittal No. 05-29), pursuant to Sec. 36 (b)(1); Ex. Comm. 3782.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to Kuwait – September 12, 2005, DSCA (Transmittal No. 05-21), pursuant to Sec. 36 (b)(1); Ex. Comm. 3783.

Determination and Memorandum of Justification Pertaining to Assistance to Haiti – September 6, 2005, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 451 of the FAA of 1961; Ex. Comm. 3784.

Certification of a Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles and/or Services to South Korea – September 6, 2005, DOS (Transmittal No. DDTC 029-05), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 3785.

2004 Annual Report on USG Assistance to Eastern Europe – September 13, 2005, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 704 ( c ) of the SEED Act, 1989 (P.L. 101-179); Ex. Comm. 3824.

Outreach to Muslim Audiences through Broadcast Media – September 13, 2005, BBG; Ex. Comm. 3825.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to Kuwait – September 13, 2005 DSCA (Transmittal No. 05-38), pursuant to Sec. 36 (b)(1); Ex. Comm. 3826.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to Turkey – September 13, 2005 DSCA (Transmittal No. 05-33), pursuant to Sec. 36 (b)(1); Ex. Comm. 3827.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to Spain – September 13, 2005 DSCA (Transmittal No. 05-43), pursuant to Sec. 36 (b)(1); Ex. Comm. 3828.

Report on Proposed Obligations for Weapons Destruction and Non-Proliferation in the Former Soviet Union and Albania – September 13, 2005, DoD, pursuant to Sec. 1302 of the NDAA, 2004 (P.L. 108-136); Ex. Comm. 3829.

The Department’s Final Rule – Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Sec. 126 1 (i) (Z-RIN: 1400-ZA18) – September 13, 2005, DOS, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801 (a)(1)(A); Ex. Comm. 3830.

Engendering Bold Leadership: The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief – September 13, 2005, DOS, pursuant to the U.S. Leadership against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act, 2003 (P.L. 108-25); Ex. Comm. 3831.

Report to Congress on Iraq – September 13, 2005, DOS, consistent with the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution, 2002 (P.L. 107-243) and the Authorization for the Use of Force Against Iraq Resolution (P.L. 102-1); Ex. Comm. 3832.  

Certification of a Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles and/or Services to Japan – September 6, 2005, DOS (Transmittal No. DDTC 034-05), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 3833.

Report on the Impacts of the Compacts of Free Association with the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands – September 14, 2005, DoI, pursuant to Sec. 104 (e)(8) of the Compact Amendments Act, 2004 (P.L. 108-188); Ex. Comm. 3908.

President’s Report and Statements of Justification on Major Illicit Drug Producing or Major Drug-Transit Countries – September 15, 2005, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 706 of the FRAA, 2002-03 (P.L. 107-228); unnumbered.

Report to Congress on Partnership for Peace Developments through July 15, 2005 – September 19, 2005, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 514 of the FRAA, 1994-95 (P.L. 103-236) and sec. 205 of the NATO Participation Act, 1994 (P.L. 103-447); unnumbered.

Periodic Report on the National Emergency with Respect to Zimbabwe – September 19, 2005, Dept. of the Treasury, pursuant to Sec. 401 ( c ) of the National Emergency Act (P.L. 94-412) and Sec. 204 ( c ) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (P.L. 95-223); Ex. Comm. 3964.

Determination and Memorandum of Justification to Provide U.S. Assistance to the UNDF – September 19, 2005, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 451 of the FAA of 1961; Ex. Comm. 3965.

Letter Regarding 2004 Performance and Accountability Report – September 20, 2005, DOS; unnumbered.

Determination and Memorandum Pertaining to U.S. Military Assistance with Respect to Benin – September 20, 2005, DOS, consistent with Sec. 2007 of the American Servicemembers’ Protection Act, 2002, Title II (P.L. 107-206); unnumbered.

Bilateral Debt Reduction Agreement with the Gov. of the DRC – September 21, 2005, DOS; unnumbered.

Periodic Report on Telecommunications Payments to Cuba – September 21, 2005, Dept. of the Treasury, pursuant to Sec. 1705 (e)(6) of the CDA, 1992 (P.L. 102-484) as amended by Sec. 102 (g) of the LIBERTAD Act, 1996 (P.L. 104-114); Ex. Comm. 4059.

Periodic Report on the National Emergency with respect to the Western Balkans – September 21, 2005, Dept. of the Treasury, pursuant to Sec. 401 ( c ) of the National Emergency Act (P.L. 94-412) and Sec. 204 ( c ) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (P.L. 95-223); Ex. Comm. 4060.

Periodic Report on the National Emergency with Respect to the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation Created by the Accumulation of Weapons-Usable Fissile Material in the Territory of the Russian Federation – September 21, 2005, Dept. of the Treasury, pursuant to Sec. 401 ( c ) of the National Emergency Act (P.L. 94-412) and Sec. 204 ( c ) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (P.L. 95-223); Ex. Comm. 4061.

 Periodic Report on the National Emergency with Respect to Terrorists Who Threaten to Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process– September 21, 2005, Dept. of the Treasury, pursuant to Sec. 401 ( c ) of the National Emergency Act (P.L. 94-412) and Sec. 204 ( c ) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (P.L. 95-223); Ex. Comm. 4062.

Periodic Report on the National Emergency with Respect to Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism– September 21, 2005, Dept. of the Treasury, pursuant to Sec. 401 ( c ) of the National Emergency Act (P.L. 94-412) and Sec. 204 ( c ) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (P.L. 95-223); Ex. Comm. 4063.

***Hearings/Markups Printed***

Expressing Support to the Organizers and Participants of the Historic Meeting of the Assembly to Promote the Civil Society in Cuba on May 20, 2005, in Havana – April 20, 2005, Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere markup; Serial No. 109-64.

9/11 Recommendations Implementation Act Oversight, Part I: Oppressors Versus Reformers in the Middle East and Central Asia – May 4, 2005, Subcommittee on the Middle East and Central Asia; Serial No. 109-52.

***Memorials/Petitions***

A memorial of the General Assembly of the State of Colorado, relative to House Joint Resolution No. 05-1005 expressing sympathy for the victims of the earthquake and tsunamis that occurred on December 26, 2004, and thanks to Coloradans for their generous charitable donations; Memorial No. 168.

OTHER BUSINESS WEEKS OF SEPTEMBER 12 & 19, 2005

***Senate Measures Passed***

S. Res. 240 (Santorum) – Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding manifestations of anti-Semitism by United Nations member states and urging action against anti-Semitism by United Nations officials, United Nations member states, and the Government of the United States.  Agreed to by UC.

S. Res. 245 (Schumer) – Recognizing the life and accomplishments of Simon Wiesenthal.  Agreed to by UC.

S. 1713 (Lugar) – Iran Nonproliferation Amendments Act.  Passed Senate by UC.

***Meetings/Hearings of Interest***

House Committee on Armed Services: Held a hearing on threats in Latin America.

House Committee on Armed Services: Held a hearing on threats in Eurasia.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee: Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs concluded a hearing to examine U.S. – Indonesian relations.  Testimony was heard from the following witnesses: Eric G. John, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, U.S. Department of State; James R. Kunder, Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Asia and the Near East, USAID; Hadi Soesastro, CSIS, Jakarta, Indonesia; Randolph Martin, Mercy Corps, Washington; and Paul M. Cleveland, Arlington, VA.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee: Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps, and Narcotics Affairs held a hearing on China’s influence in Latin America.  Testimony was heard from the following witnesses of the U.S. Department of State: Charles S. Shapiro, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs; and Robert Forden, Deputy Director for China and Mongolian Affairs, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs; Rogelio Pardo-Maurer IV, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Western Hemisphere Affairs; Stephen C. Johnson, The Heritage Foundation; David M. Lampton, Johns Hopkins University Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies; Gal Luft, Institute for the Analysis of Global Security. 

***Nominations Received***

Department of State – Michael R. Arietti, of Connecticut, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Rwanda.

Department of State – Benson K. Whitney, of Minnesota, to be Ambassador to Norway.

Department of State – David M. Hale, of New Jersey, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Department of Defense – Peter Cyril Wyche Flory, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary.

Department of Defense – Dorrance Smith, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary.

Department of Defense – Eric S. Edelman, of Virginia, to be an Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.

Millennium Challenge Corporation – John J. Danilovich, of California, to be Chief Executive Officer.

United Nations – John Robert Bolton, of Maryland, to be the Representative of the USA to the UN with the rank and status of Ambassador, and the Representative of the USA to the Security Council of the United Nations, and the Representative of the USA to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations.