10:15 AM "International Adoptions: Problems and Solutions" - Full Committee held an open hearing.
Witnesses: The Honorable James W. Ziglar, Commissioner, U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service; The Honorable Mary Ryan, Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State; Susan Soon-Keum Cox, Vice President of Public Policy and External Services, Holt International Children’s Services; Cindy, Freidmutter, Executive Director, Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute; Kimberly Woulfe

2:00 PM "The Future of U.S. - Saudi Relations" - Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia held an open hearing.
Witnesses: The Honorable R. James Woolsey, Attorney, Shea and Gardner, Former Director of Central Intelligence (1993-1995); The Honorable William Kristol, Editor, The Weekly Standard, Former Chief of Staff to Vice President Quayle (1989-1993); The Honorable Richard W. Murphy, Senior Fellow Middle East, Council on Foreign Relations, Former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia (1981-1983); Dr. F. Gregory Gause, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Vermont.

***Floor***

H. Con. Res. 405 (Smith- NJ), Independence of East Timor - May 21, 2002, under suspension of the rules the House passed H. Con. Res. 405 commemorating the independence of East Timor and commending the President for promptly establishing diplomatic relations with East Timor by a yea-and-nay vote 405 yeas to 1 nay.

H. R. 4782 (Oxley), Extension of Export-Import Bank - May 21, 2002, under suspension of the rules the House passed H.R. 4782, to extend the authority of the Export-Import Bank until June 14, 2002.

H.R. 3994 (Hyde), Afghanistan Freedom Support Act - May 21, 2002, under suspension of the rules the House passed H.R. 3994 to authorize economic and democratic development assistance for Afghanistan and to authorize military assistance for Afghanistan and certain other foreign countries by a recorded vote of 390 ayes to 22 noes.

***Legislation Introduced***

H.R. 4777. (Roemer) - A bill to establish the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States, and for other purposes. ( In addition, referred having primary jurisdiction to the Committee on Intelligence, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation, Infrastructure and International Relations.)

H. Con. Res. 406. (Radanovich) - Resolution honoring and commending the Lao Veterans of America, Laotian and Hmong veterans of the Vietnam War, and their families, for their historic contributions to the United States.

H.R. 4815. (Kucinich) - A bill to ensure that efforts to address world hunger through the use of genetically engineered animals and crops actually help developing countries and peoples while protecting human health and the environment, and for other purposes. (In addition, referred to the Committees on Ways and Means, Financial Services, and Agriculture.)

H. Con. Res. 410. (Hall) - Resolution supporting peace and democracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and an end to the plunder of its natural resources.

Audit of USAID/Lebanon’s Recipient Audit Universe - October 12, 2001, from USAID, Audit Report No.

6-268-01-00-P; unnumbered.

Audit of USAID Monitoring of Interagency Arrangements with the Department of State and Other Federal Agencies - October 12, 2001 , from USAID, Audit Report No. 9-000-01-006-P; unnumbered.

Environmental Programs - May 1, 2002, Audit Coverage of DOD Energy Management (D-2002-085), from the Office of the Inspector General DOD; unnumbered.

United States Agency for International Development Bureau fro Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance Office of Transition Initiatives Report on Program to be Initiated in Venezuela - May 14, 2002, pursuant to the FY 2002 Foreign Operations Appropriations Act; unnumbered.

Foreign Assistance Act Section 118 Report to Congress - May 17, 2002, submitted by USAID, pursuant to Sec. 118(f) of the FAA 1961; unnumbered.

Certification for the Project Arrangement Between the United States and the United Kingdom for the Joint Anti-Armor Weapon System (JAAWS) Project, Phases II and III - May 20, 2002, notice from Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Transmittal No. 18-02), pursuant to Sec. 27(f) of the AECA and Sec. 1(f) of Ex. Order 11958; Ex. Comm. 6910.

Copies of International Agreements, Other Than Treaties, Entered Into by the United States - May 20, 2002, submitted by DOS, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); Ex. Comm. 6911.

Communication from the President of the United States Transmitting a Supplemental Report, Consistent with the War Powers resolution, to Help Ensure that the Congress is Kept Fully Informed on Continued U.S. Contributions in Support of Peacekeeping Efforts in Kosovo - May 20, 2002, the White House, H. Doc. 107-217; Ex. Comm. 6912.

U.S. Trade and Development Agency Annual Financial Statements September 30, 2001 and 2000 - May 20, 2002, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2421 (e)(2); Ex. Comm. 6913.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - May 20, 2002, notification from DOS, informing of the intent to obligate up to $5, 000,000 in FY 2002 Countries in Transition ESF to provide urgent logistical support to the verification teams that will repot on alleged violations of the Agreement signed by the Government of Sudan and the Sudan Peoples’ Liberation Movement to protect civilians from intentional attack, which is a key step toward peace at the national level in Sudan; unnumbered.

Overview of the Administration’s Implementation of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act - May 20, 2002, submitted by DOS, pursuant to the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000; unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles and Services to India - May 20, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. 05-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Update on "Diplomatic Readiness Initiative" - May 20, 2002, from The Secretary of State; unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - May 20, 2002, notification from DOS, informing of the intent to obligate up to $1,000,000 in FY 2002 Countries in Transition ESF for logistical support to the U.S. led international commission to study slavery, abductions and forced servitude in Sudan; unnumbered.

FY 2001 Annual Report on U.S. Government Assistance to Eastern Europe and FY 2001 Annual Report on U.S. Government Assistance to and with Cooperative Activities with Eurasia - May 21, 2002, submitted by DOS, pursuant to Sec. 704 ( c ) of P.L. 101-179 of the SEED Act of 1989 and Sec. 104 of P.L. 102-511, the FREEDOM Support Act of 1992; unnumbered.

Presidential Determination 2002-11and Justification that the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is Fully Cooperating in Good Faith With the United States in Efforts to Obtain the Fullest Possible Accounting for Americans Missing from the Vietnam War - May 21, 2002, submitted by DOS, pursuant to Sec. 610 of the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002 (P.L. 107-77); unnumbered.

United Nations Documents - May 21, 2002, submitted by DOS, pursuant to P.L. 103-236; unnumbered.

Notification that During FY 2002, U.S. Industry Expects to Present a Direct Commercial Contract to the Government of Israel (GOI) for Cash Flow Financing - May 21, 2002, notice from Defense Security Cooperation Agency, pursuant to Sec. 23 (g) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Transfer of Munitions to Israel in Return for Concessions to Be Negotiated by the Secretary of Defense - May 21, 2002, notice from Defense Security Cooperation Agency, pursuant to Sec 112 of the Security Assistance Act of 2000 and Sec. 514 of the FAA of 1961; unnumbered.

Continued Assistance to Yugoslavia - May 21, 2002, CLASSIFIED, from DOS, pursuant to Sec. 584 of the Kenneth M. Ludden Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act 2002 P.L. 107-115); unnumbered.

Patterns of Global Terrorism - May 22, 2002, submitted by DOS, pursuant to Sec. 140 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for FY 1988 and 1989; Ex. Comm. 7004.

The Department’s Final Rule - International Services and Surveys: BE-48, Annual Survey of Reinsurance and Other Insurance Transactions by U.S. Insurance Companies with Foreign Persons May 22, 2002, submitted by Department of Commerce [Docket No. 010607148-1277-02], pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a) (1) (A); Ex. Comm. 7005.

The Department’s Final Rule - International Services and Surveys; BE-20, Benchmark Survey of Selected Services Transactions with Unaffiliated Foreign Persons - May 22, 2002, submitted by Department of Commerce [Docket No. 010724189-1276-02], pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801 (a) (1); Ex. Comm. 7006.

Notification of an Unauthorized Transfer of U.S. - Origin Defense Articles to a Chilean Government Owned Company - May 22, 2002, notification from DOS, pursuant to Sec. 3 of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 7007.

The Department’s Final Rule - Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates - May 22, 2002, submitted by DOS, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801 (a) (1) (A); Ex. Comm. 7008.

Secretary of State’s Annual Report to Congress Containing a Description of all Programs or Projects of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Activities in Sec. 307 (a) of the FAA - May 22, 2002, submitted by DOS, pursuant to Sec. 2809 ( c ) of the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-277); unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for the Export of Defense Articles or Services to Russia - May 22, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 124-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for the Export of Defense Articles or Services to Russia, Ukraine, Norway and Cayman Islands - May 22, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 123-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Determination by Deputy Secretary Armitage to Allow the Export-Import Bank to Finance the Sale of Defense Articles to Venezuela - May 22, 2002, notification from DOS, pursuant to Sec. 2 (b) (6) (A) of the Export - Import Bank Act of 1945, Ex. Order 12680, and State Department Authority No. 245; unnumbered.

Secretary of State’s Determination and Justification to Provide Assistance to Jordan and Turkey - May 22, 2002, submitted by DOS, pursuant to Sec. 531 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2002; unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - May 22, 2002, notification from DOS, informing of the intent to obligate $2,625,000 in FY 2002 Assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltic States (AEEB) funds to the National Endowment for Democracy for use on programs in support of pro-democracy groups in Southeastern Europe, especially in Serbia/Montenegro, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Romania; unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - May 22, 2002, notification from DOS, advising that USAID intends to transfer $125,000 in FY 2002 Assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltic States (AEEB) to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for the Southeast European Cooperative Initiative (SECI) to help local law enforcement agencies in the Balkans to combat cross-border crime; unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - May 22, 2002, notification from DOS, advising that USAID intends to transfer $500,000 in FY 2002 Assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltic States (AEEB) funds to the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) for use in programs to facilitate U.S. business involvement in the economic recovery of Southeast Europe; unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - May 22, 2002, notification from DOS, informing of the intent to obligate up to $2, 400,000 in FY 2001 and FY 2002 Assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltic States (AEEB) to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to fund the Kosovo elections scheduled for October 26, 2002; unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - May 22, 2002, notification from DOS, informing of the intent to obligate up to $260,000 in FY 2002 ESF to the IP Agency Ltd to disseminate analytical studies, publications, and information on Iraq to people inside and outside Iraq. Also, informing of the intent to provide up to $410,000 in FY 2002 ESF to the Iraqi Jurists Association (IJA) to organize meetings to address reforms of the Iraqi legal, judicial, and law enforcement and prepare and draft key legislation and legal decrees for a post-Saddam administration; unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - May 22, 2002, notification from DOS, advising that USAID intends to transfer $150,000 in FY 2001 Assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltic States (AEEB) funds to the Bureau of European Affairs (EUR) of the DOS for the Southeast European Cooperative Initiative (SECI) in order to place SECI law enforcement, trade, and energy programs under the umbrella of the Stability Pact for Southeast Europe; unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - May 22, 2002, notification from DOS, advising that USAID intends to transfer $200,000 in FY 2002 Assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltic States (AEEB) to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for an ongoing FTC/DOJ program to build capacity for the enforcement of competition laws in the countries of Southeastern Europe; unnumbered.

DOS Notice Informing of the Intent to Provide up to $5,650,000 to Enable Uninterrupted Support for U.S. Police Serving in East Timor - May 23, 2002, from DOS, pursuant to Title III (Peacekeeping Operations) and Sec. 515 of the Kenneth M. Ludden Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2001(P.L. 107-115); unnumbered.

Report on Economic Conditions in Egypt 2000-2001 - May 23, 2002, prepared and submitted by USAID, pursuant to 1205 (b) of the International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1985; Ex. Comm. 7051.

Notification Concerning the Proposed Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to the United Arab Emirates - May 23, 2002, CLASSIFIED, notice from Defense Security Cooperation Agency, pursuant to 36 (b) (1) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 7052.

NDF Activities - Bulgaria - May 23, 2002, CLASSIFIED, from DOS, pursuant to Title II of Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Acts 2001 & 2002; Ex. Comm. 7091.

Update on DOS Success in Processing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Complaints within the DOS - May 23, 2002, letter from the Deputy Secretary of State, Richard L. Armitage; unnumbered.

Program Performance Report Fiscal Year 2001 - received May 23, 2002, Department of the Treasury, required by the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993; unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS, informing of the intent to obligate up to $2,985,000 of FY 2001 and prior-year ESF funds to support a joint U.S. - UK monitoring mission in Jericho; unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS, informing of the intent to provide $750,000 in FY 2001 ESF from the Partnership to Eliminate Sweatshop monies; unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS, informing of the intent to provide up to $315,000 in FY 2002 ESF to the Iraqi National Movement (INM); unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS, advising that the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) intends to obligate $750,000 in FY 2001 funds and $100,000 in FY 2002 funds for activities to help build the institutional capacity of Armenia’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA); unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS, advising that the Federal trade Commission (FTC), in collaboration with the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ), intends to obligate $150,000 in FY 2002 funds for a competition law enforcement training program in the Eurasian region; unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS, informing of the intent to provide up to $8,000,000 in FY 2002 ESF to the Iraqi National Congress Support Foundation (INC); unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles to India - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 42-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79 and consistent with Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles to India - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 47-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79 and consistent with Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Egypt - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 144-01), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) & (d) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles to India - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 41-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79 and consistent with 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Japan - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 089-02), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles to India - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 48-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79 and consistent with 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Denmark - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 059-02), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to the United Kingdom - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 053-02), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Japan and South Korea - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 20-02), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles to India - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 40-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79 and consistent with 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles to India - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 36-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79 and consistent with 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Certification of a Proposed Manufacturing License Agreement with Italy - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 054-02), pursuant to 36 (d) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Certification of a Proposed Manufacturing License Agreement with Japan - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 090-02), pursuant to 36 (d) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to the United Kingdom - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 057-02), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Mexico - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 055-02), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Japan - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 025-02), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Japan - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 091-02), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles to Pakistan - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 102-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79 and consistent with 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to the Dominican Republic - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 058-02), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Notice From DOS to Provide $350,000 to Support the UN’s Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) Office of Defense Force Development (ODFD) - May 23, 2002, letter from DOS, pursuant to 634A of the FAA of 1961 and Sec. 515 and Title III of the Kenneth M. Ludden Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2002 (P.L. 107-115); unnumbered. *Another letter sent from DOS stating funds have been obligated accordingly and please disregard this notification

Notice From DOS to Reprogram Up to $1,780,000 in FY 2002 Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) Funds to Provide Salaries for the Afghanistan National Army and Afghan National Guard - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS, pursuant to 634A of the FAA of 1961 and Sec. 515 and Title III of the Kenneth M. Ludden Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2002 (P.L. 107-115); unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Japan - May 24, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 025-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 7103.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles to India - May 24, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 40-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79 and consistent with Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 7104.

Certification of a Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Mexico - May 24, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 055-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 7105.

Certification of a Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to the United Kingdom - May 24, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 057-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 7106.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles to Pakistan - May 24, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 102-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79 and consistent with Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 7107.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to the Dominican Republic - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 058-02), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 7108.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Japan - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 091-02), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 7109.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Japan and South Korea - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 20-02), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 7110.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles or Services to Japan - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 089-02), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 7111.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles to India - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 36-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79 and consistent with 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 7112.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of an Export License for Defense Articles to India - May 23, 2002, notification from DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 47-02), pursuant to Sec. 9001 (e) of P.L. 106-79 and consistent with Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 7113.

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Russian Federation on Strategic Offensive Reductions - May 24, 2002, submitted by DOS; unnumbered.

A memorial of the Legislature of the State of Vermont, relative to Joint House Resolution 219 memorializing the Congress of the United States that the General assembly condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the most outrageous and brutal attack against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001; Memorial 257.

A memorial of the Legislature of the State of Idaho, relative to Senate Joint Memorial 114 memorializing the United States Congress that the State of Idaho calls for an immediate cessation of all violence occurring in and near the Basque homeland, and that a peace process be immediately undertaken between the governments of Spain and France, the Basque Autonomous Government, and other groups committed to peace. Memorial 265.

A Review of the State Department’s Human Rights Reports From the Victims’ Perspective - Serial No. 107-73, March 6, 2002, hearing before the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.

S. 1372, Conference Report to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States (H. Rept. 107-487).

S. Res. 182 (Feinstein) - May 23, 2002, expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should allocate significantly more resources to combat global poverty, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble.

S. Res. 253 (Smith - Oregon) - May 23, 2002, reiterating the sense of the Senate regarding Anti-Semitism and religious tolerance in Europe, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.

S. Con. Res. 109 (Chafee) - May 23, 2002, commemorating the independence of east Timor and expressing the sense of Congress that the President should establish diplomatic relations with East Timor, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble.

H.R. 4782 (Oxley), Export-Import Bank Authority - May 22, 2002, Senate passed H.R. 4782, to extend the authority of the Export-Import Bank until June 14, 2002, clearing the measure for the President.

S. Con. Res. 109. (Chafee) - May 23, 2002, Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 109, commemorating the independence of East Timor, after agreeing to a committee amendment in the nature of a substitute.