Survey of Activities

COMMITTEE BUSINESS SCHEDULED WEEK OF OCTOBER 17, 2005

***Meetings/Hearings/Markups***

Wednesday, October 19, 2005

10:30 a.m.

“Policy Overview of the Caribbean Region” – Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.

Witnesses: The Honorable Adolfo A. Franco, Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean, U.S. Agency for International Development; Mr. Dan Fisk, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, U.S. Department of State; Mr. John Sanbrailo, Executive Director, Pan American Development Foundation; Ms. Cheryl Hall, Vice President, Governmental and Corporate Affairs, Lutheran Family Health Centers.

Thursday, October 20, 2005

10:30 a.m.

“African Growth and Opportunity Act: A Five Year Assessment” – Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations.

Witnesses: Ms. Florizelle Liser, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Africa, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative; Mr. Steve Hayes, President, Corporate Council on Africa; Sarah Wykes, Ph.D., Senior Campaigner, Global Witness; Mr. Bob Baugh, Director, Industrial Union Council, AFL-CIO; Daniel Karanja, Ph.D., Senior Research Fellow, Partnership to Cut Hunger and Poverty in Africa.

1:00 p.m.

MEMBERS ONLY Classified CIA briefing on Syria

1:30 p.m.

“South Asia Earthquake: Impact and Humanitarian Response” – Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

Witnesses: The Honorable Christina B. Rocca, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South Asian Affairs, U.S. Department of State; Mr. Michael E. Hess, Assistant Administrator for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance, U.S. Agency for International Development; Mr. Peter F. Verga, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Homeland Defense, U.S. Department of Defense.

***Floor***

H. R. 1409 (Lee) – Assistance for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries Act of 2005. Passed the House on 10/18/05 with 415-9.

H. Res. 492 (Hyde) – A resolution mourning the loss of life caused by the earthquake that occurred on October 8, 2005, in Pakistan and India, expressing the condolences of the American people to the families of the victims, and urging assistance to those affected. Passed the House on 10/18/05 with 423 yeas and none voting “nay.”

***Legislation Introduced***

Monday, October 17, 2005

H. Res. 495 (Engel) – A resolution commending the people of the Republic of Albania on the 60^th anniversary of the end of World War II for protecting and saving the lives of the majority of Jews living in Albania during the Holocaust.

H. Res. 496 (Payne) – A resolution honoring the life and achievements of the late Dr. John Garang de Mabior and reaffirming the continued commitment of the House of Representatives to a just and lasting peace in the Republic of the Sudan.

Tuesday, October 18, 2005

H. Res. 499 (McCotter) – A resolution condemning the murder of American journalist Paul Klebnikov on July 9, 2004, in Moscow and the murders of other members of the media in the Russian Federation.

Wednesday, October 19, 2005

H. Res. 503 (McCotter) – A resolution condemning the actions taken by the Government of Cameroon against Henry Fossung and others, and for other purposes.

Thursday, October 20, 2005

H. R. 4120 (Poe) – A bill to eliminate the Western Hemisphere travel exception by requiring a passport for all travel into and out of the United States and to require the Secretary of State to endeavor to persuade all countries to issue machine-readable passports that comply with a uniform document identifying standard. (Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. In addition, referred to the Committees on Homeland Security and International Relations.)

H. Con. Res. 270 (Jackson-Lee) – Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress to honor those in Pakistan who lost their lives as a result of the earthquake that affected South Asia on October 8, 2005.

H. Res. 504 (Ginny Brown-Waite) – A resolution commending the people of the Republic of Iraq for holding a successful referendum on a new constitution for Iraq.

H. Res. 505 (Kucinich) – A resolution requesting the President of the United States and directing the Secretary of State to provide to the House of Representatives certain documents in their possession relating to the White House Iraq Group.

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

The Department’s Final Rule – Iraqi Debt Unblocked – October 7, 2005, Dept. of the Treasury, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801 (a)(1)(A); Ex. Comm. 4456.

The Department’s Final Rule – Burmese Sanctions Regulations – October 7, 2005, Dept. of the Treasury, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801 (a)(1)(A); Ex. Comm. 4457.

The Department’s Final Rule – Revisions and Clarifications to the Export Administration Regulations [Docket No. 050803216-5216-01] (RIN: 0694-AD30) – October 7, 2005, Dept. of the Treasury, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801 (a)(1)(A); Ex. Comm. 4458.

The Department’s Final Rule – Implementation of the Understandings Reached at the April 2005 Australia Group (AG) Plenary Meeting [Docket No. 050719191-5191-01] (RIN: 0694-AD51) – October 7, 2005, Dept. of the Treasury, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801 (a)(1)(A); Ex. Comm. 4459.

The Department’s Final Rule – Exports of Nuclear Grade Graphite: Change in Licensing Jurisdiction [Docket No. 050707179-5179-01] (RIN: 0694-AD28) – October 7, 2005, Dept. of the Treasury, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801 (a)(1)(A); Ex. Comm. 4460.

The Department’s Final Rule – International Services Surveys: Cancellation of Five Annual Surveys [Docket No. 050406094-5201-02] (RIN: 0691-AA59) – October 7, 2005, Dept. of the Treasury, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801 (a)(1)(A); Ex. Comm. 4461.

Presidential Certification, Waiver, and Memorandum of Justification Concerning How Saudi Arabia is Cooperating With Efforts to Combat International Terrorism – October 11, 2005, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 575 of the FOAA, 2005 (P.L. 108-447); unnumbered.

Section 27 Project Certification for the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. – Israel Arrow System Improvement Program Agreement – October 17, 2005, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Transmittal No. 08-05), pursuant to Sec. 27 (f) of the AECA and Sec. 1 (f) of Ex. Order 11958; Ex. Comm. 4505.

Project Certification for MOA U.S. – Denmark BMDT Agreement – October 17, 2005, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Transmittal No. 09-05), pursuant to Sec. 27 (f) of the AECA and Sec. 1 (f) of Ex. Order 11958; Ex. Comm. 4506.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to Saudi Arabia– October 17, 2005 DSCA (Transmittal No. 05-36), pursuant to Sec. 36 (b)(1); Ex. Comm. 4507.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to Saudi Arabia– October 17, 2005 DSCA (Transmittal No. 06-06), pursuant to Sec. 36 (b)(1); Ex. Comm. 4508.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to Saudi Arabia– October 17, 2005 DSCA (Transmittal No. 06-05), pursuant to Sec. 36 (b)(1); Ex. Comm. 4509.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to Saudi Arabia– October 17, 2005 DSCA (Transmittal No. 06-04), pursuant to Sec. 36 (b)(1); Ex. Comm. 4510.

Measuring Stability and Security in Iraq – October 17, 2005, letter from the Department of Defense transmitting CLASSIFIED report pursuant to P.L. 109-13; Ex. Comm. 4511.

Copies of International Agreements – October 17, 2005, DOS, pursuant to the provisions of the Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b; Ex. Comm. 4512.

Certification of a Proposed Manufacturing License Agreement with Japan – October 17, 2005, DOS (Transmittal No. DDTC 030-05), pursuant to Sec. 36 (d) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 4513.

Certification of a Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles and/or Services to International Waters – October 17, 2005, DOS (Transmittal No. DDTC 045-05), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 4514.

Certification of a Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles and/or Services to Japan – October 17, 2005, DOS (Transmittal No. DDTC 027-05), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 4515.

Accountability Review Board Report and Recommendations Concerning Serious Injury, Loss of Life or Significant Destruction of Property at a U.S. Mission Abroad – October 17, 2005, letter from the Department of State transmitting CLASSIFIED report regarding a rocket attack in Baghdad, Iraq. . Pursuant to Sec. 301 of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act (P.L. 99-399); Ex. Comm. 4516.

Project Certification for RDT&E Annex to MOU Bet. USA and Australia – October 18, 2005, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Transmittal No. 07-05), pursuant to Sec. 27 (f) of the AECA and Sec. 1 (f) of Ex. Order 11958; Ex. Comm. 4527.

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to Chile– October 18, 2005 DSCA (Transmittal No. 05-30), pursuant to Sec. 36 (b)(1); Ex. Comm. 4528.

MOJ Concerning Transfer of Funds for the Women’s Justice and Empowerment Initiative – October 18, 2005, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 652 of the FAA of 1961, as amended, and Sec. 509 of the FOAA, 2004 (P.L. 108-199) and 2005 (P.L. 108-447); Ex. Comm. 4529.

Periodic Report on the National Emergency with Respect to Iran – October 18, 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. 4530.

Report of the Amount of Acquisitions Made by the Department from Entities that Manufacture Articles, Materials, or Supplies Outside the U.S. – October 18, 2005, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 645 (a) of Division F of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004 (P.L. 108-199); Ex. Comm. 4531.

Presidential Determination No. 2005-34Concerning Assistance to Benin – October 18, 2005, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 2007 of the American Serviccemembers’ Protection Act, 2002, Title II (P.L. 107-206); Ex. Comm. 4532.

Report of U.S. Citizen Expropriation Claims and Certain other Commercial and Investment Disputes – October 18, 2005, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 527 f of the FRAA, 1994-95 (P.L. 103-236); Ex. Comm. 4533.

Report on Counter Drug Efforts in Afghanistan – October 18, 2005, DOS, as required by Sec. 7104, Section 207 (b) of the intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act, 2004 (P.L. 108-458); Ex. Comm. 4575.

Determination and Certification for Fiscal Year 2006 Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act – October 19, 2005, letter from the Department of State transmitting CLASSIFIED report pursuant to Sec. 102(a)(2) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 4598.

Notification of an Accountability Review Board to Examine the Facts and the Circumstances of Loss of Life at a Mission Abroad – October 19, 2005, letter from the Department of State transmitting CLASSIFIED report regarding the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Pursuant to Sec. 301 of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act (P.L. 99-399); Ex. Comm. 4599.

Report on the German Foundation – “Remembrance, Responsibility, and the Future” – October 20, 2005, DOS, pursuant to Sec. 704 of the FRAA, 2003 (P.L. 107-228); unnumbered.

Presidential Message – Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Significant Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia – October 20, 2005, The White House, pursuant to Sec. 202 (d) of the National Emergencies Act (P.L. 94-412); H. Doc. 109-61.

Certification of a Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles and/or Services to Australia & Canada – October 21, 2005, DOS (Transmittal No. DDTC 041-05), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Certification of a Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles and/or Services to Canada – October 21, 2005, DOS (Transmittal No. DDTC 031-05), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

***Hearings/Markups Printed***

Darfur Peace and Accountability Act of 2005 – July 21, 2005, Markup before the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations; Serial No. 109-69.

Terrorist Threats to Energy Security – July 27, 2005, hearing before the Subcommittee on International Terrorism and Nonproliferation; Serial No. 109-70.

***Petitions/Memorials***

A petition of the City of Evanston, Illinois, relative to Resolution No. 50-R-05, urging the return of the United States Troops from Iraq; Petition No. 0073.

OTHER BUSINESS WEEK OF OCTOBER 17, 2005

***Senate Measures Passed***

S. Res. 274 (Frist) – Expressing Sympathy to South Asia Earthquake Victims. Agreed to by UC.

***Meetings/Hearings of Interest***

House Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations: held a hearing entitled, “Iraq: Perceptions, Realities and Cost to Complete.” Testimony was heard from the following officials of the Department of State: Howard J. Krongard, IG; and Joseph Farinella, AIG, Audit, USAID. From DoD: Stuart W. Bowen, Jr., Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction; Thomas Gimble, AIG; Joseph Christoff, Director, International Trade, GAO.

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations: Held hearing entitled “Prospects for United Nations Reform.” Testimony was heard from Paul A. Volcker, Chairman, Independent Inquiry Committee into the United Nations Oil-For-Food Program, United Nations; and John R. Bolton, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, U.S. Department of State.

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations: Held a hearing entitled, “Iraq in U.S. Foreign Policy.” Testimony was heard from Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice.

Senate Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs: held a hearing entitled “U.S. Foreign Policy, Petroleum and the Middle East.” Testimony was heard from Stephen J. Gallogly, Director, Office of International Energy and Commodity Policy, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, U.S. Department of State; Alan Greeley Misenheimer, Director, Office of Arabian Peninsula and Iran Affairs, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, U.S. Department of State; George L. Person, Jr., Director Office of African and Middle Eastern Affairs, Office of Policy and International Affairs, Department of Energy; Gal Luft, Institute for the Analysis of Global Security; Robert E. Ebel, SCIA; Tom Z. Collina, 20/20 vision.

***Nominations Received***

BBG – Mark McKinnon, of Texas, to be a Member for a term expiring August 13, 2006. (1 of 2)

BBG – Mark McKinnon, of Texas, to be a Member for a term expiring August 13, 2009. (2 of 2)

Department of State – Ronald L. Schlicher, of Tennessee, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Cyprus.

Department of State – Anne W. Patterson, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs.

United Nations – Alejandro Daniel Wolff, of California, to be the Deputy Representative of the United states of America to the United Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador, and the Deputy Representative of the United States of America in the Security Council.

United Nations – Alejandro Daniel Wolff, of California, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Representative of the United States of America, to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations, during his tenure of service as Deputy Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations.

***Nominations Withdrawn***

BBG – Mark McKinnon, of Texas, to be a Member for a term expiring August 13, 2008.