*** No hearings or meetings scheduled ***

S.J. Res. 22, expressing the sense of the Senate and the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001– Senate passed by a vote of 100-0; Pursuant to an earlier order, the House agreed to S.J. Res. 22 and H. J. Res. 61 (Armey), an identical resolution to S. J. Res. 22, was laid on the table (earlier passed by a vote of 408-0).

S. J. Res. 23, to authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against those responsible for the recent attacks launched against the United States – Senate agreed to by a vote of 98-0; Pursuant to an earlier order, House was considered to have passed S. J. Res. 23 after agreeing to H. J. Res. 64, an identical resolution, by a vote of 420-1.

*** Legislation Introduced ***

H. Con. Res. 222 (Saxton) – Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the inherent right of self-defense.

H.R. 2877 (Brady-TX) – to require that United States assistance may be provided to the government of a foreign country only if a treaty of extradition between that country and the United States is in force, or the government of that country and the United States have entered into negotiations to conclude a treaty of extradition.

H. J. Res. 62 (Barr-GA) – declaring a state of war between the United States and international terrorists and international terrorists and their sponsors.

H. J. Res. 63 (Weldon) – declaring that a state of war exists between the United States and any entity determined by the President to have planned, carried out, or otherwise supported the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, and authorizing the President to use United States Armed Forces and all other necessary resources of the United States Government against any such entity in order to bring the conflict to a successful termination.

H.R. 2889 (Lantos) – to lift the nuclear test sanctions against India.

H.R. 2894 (Kirk) – to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to increase the maximum amount of an award paid under the Department of State rewards program in connection with the attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.

H. J. Res. 64 (Armey) – to authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against those responsible for the recent attacks launched against the United States. (Sept. 14, considered and passed.)

*** Reports Filed ***

H.R. 2646, To provide for continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2011, with an amendment – Sept. 10, Committee filed report (H. Rept. 107-191, Pt. 3).

United Nations Documents – Aug. 31, letter from the Department of State transmitting Resolution 1366, concerning the Prevention of Armed Conflict, pursuant to P.L. 103-236; unnumbered.

Proposed Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Malaysia for Defense Articles and Services – Sept. 5, letter from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency transmitting report (Transmittal No. 01-23) pursuant to Sec. 36(b)(1) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Proposed Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office for Defense Articles and Services – Sept. 5, letter from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency transmitting report (Transmittal No. 01-25) pursuant to Sec. 36(b)(1) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Proposed Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Kuwait for Defense Articles and Services – Sept. 5, letter from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency transmitting report (Transmittal No. 01-24) pursuant to Sec. 36(b)(1) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia – Sept. 10, letter from the Department of State transmitting a Determination and Memorandum of Justification pursuant to Sec. 564 of Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2001 (P.L. 106-429); unnumbered.

Funds to Support Humanitarian Demining Programs – Sept. 10, letter from the Department of State transmitting notification pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA, and Sec. 515 of the FY 2001 FOAA (P.L. 106-429); unnumbered.

Funds to Support Export Control Assistance Activities in Russia and Azerbaijan – Sept. 10, letter from the Department of State transmitting notification pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA, and Sec. 515 of the FY 2001 FOAA (P.L. 106-429); unnumbered.

Reprogramming of Funds from the International Organizations and Programs Account – Sept. 10, letter from the Department of State transmitting notification pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA, and Sec. 515 of the FY 2001 FOAA (P.L. 106-429); unnumbered.

Quarterly Report on Real Estate Transactions by the Department of State – Sept. 10, letter from the Under Secretary of State for Management transmitting copy of quarterly report pursuant to the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 1997 (P.L. 104-208); unnumbered.

Reprogramming of Funds from the OSCE Kosovo Allocation to Support OSCE Europe Regional Activities – Sept. 11, letter from the Department of State transmitting notification pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA, and Sec. 515 of the FY 2001 FOAA (P.L. 106-429); unnumbered.

Funds for Small Arms and Light Weapons Destruction Programs in Lesotho and Bulgaria – Sept. 11, letter from the Department of State transmitting notification pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA, and Sec. 515 of the FY 2001 FOAA (P.L. 106-429); unnumbered.

Certification and Memorandum of Justification Concerning the Programs and Activities of the United Nations Development Program in Burma – Sept. 11, letter from the Department of State transmitting Certification and Memorandum of Justification pursuant to Sec. 108(c) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, FY 00-01 (P.L. 106-113); unnumbered.

Military Assistance Funding for Zambia – Sept. 12, letter from the Department of State transmitting notification pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA, and Sec. 515 of the FY 2001 FOAA (P.L. 106-429); unnumbered.

Reprogramming of Funds to the International Atomic Energy Agency – Sept. 12, letter from the Department of State transmitting notification pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA, and Sec. 515 of the FY 2001 FOAA (P.L. 106-429); unnumbered.

Funds to Support the African Crisis Response Initiative, Operation Focus Relief, and the Organization of African Unity – Sept. 12, letter from the Department of State transmitting notification pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA, and Sec. 515 of the FY 2001 FOAA (P.L. 106-429); unnumbered.

Reprogramming of Funds for Narcotics and Anti-Crime Programs – Sept. 12, letter from the Department of State transmitting notification pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA, and Sec. 515 and Sec. 520 of the FY 2001 FOAA (P.L. 106-429); unnumbered.

Construction of Facilities in Ecuador for the Purpose of Carrying Out the Department of State’s International Narcotics Control Program – Sept. 12, notification from the Department of State pursuant to Sec. 488(b) of the FAA; unnumbered.

Reprogramming for Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities (CIPA) – Sept. 12, letter from the Department of State transmitting notification pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA, and Sec. 515 of the FY 2001 FOAA (P.L. 106-429); unnumbered.

Funds to Provide a Contribution to the United Nations Guards Contingent in Iraq (UNGCI)– Sept. 13, letter from the Department of State transmitting a copy of the Determination and Memorandum of Justification pursuant to Sec. 451 of the FAA, Sec. 634A of the FAA, and Sec. 515 of the FY 2001 FOAA (P.L. 106-429); unnumbered.

Renotification of Funds Provided for the Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Program – Sept. 13, letter from the Deputy Secretary of Defense transmitting notification pursuant to Sec. 1205 of the National Defense Authorization Act, FY 96 (P.L. 104-106); unnumbered.

Commerce Department’s Final Rule – Sept. 13, revisions to the Export Administration Regulations – Sept. 13, letter from the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, Department of Commerce, pursuant to pursuant to Sec. 122 of P.L. 105-277; Ex. Comm. 3603.

United Nations Documents – Sept. 13, letter from the Department of State transmitting Resolutions 1367 and 1368, and statements regarding small arms, The Democratic Republic of Congo, and East Timor, pursuant to P.L. 103-236; unnumbered.

Proposed Transfer of Defense Equipment by the Government of Germany to the Government of the Czech Republic – Sept. 14, letter from the Department of State transmitting notification pursuant to Sec. 3(d) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Draft Legislation Relating to the Operation and Management of the Department of Defense – Sept. 14, letter from the General Counsel of the Department of Defense transmitting draft legislation; Ex. Comm. 3654.

*** Hearings/Markups Printed ***

THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT: THE CASE FOR ITS RENEWAL
(Hearings before the Committee on International Relations, May 23, June 12, and July 11, 2001– Serial No. 107-27.)

H.R. 2500, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002– Sept. 10, Senate began consideration; Sept. 13, Senate passed by a vote of 97-0.

Turkmenistan – Sept. 14, Laura E. Kennedy, to be Ambassador

United Nations – Sept. 14, Patrick F. Kennedy, to be Representative of the U.S. to the U.N. for the Office of Management and Reform, with the rank of Ambassador; John D. Negroponte, to be Representative of the U.S. to the U.N. with the rank of Ambassador, and as Representative of the U.S. to the U.N. Security Council

United Arab Emirates – Sept. 14, Marcelle M. Wahba, to be Ambassador

State of Bahrain – Sept. 14, Ronald E. Neumann, to be Ambassador

European Union – Sept. 10, Rockwell A. Schnabel, to be Representative of the United States of America to the European Union, with the status of Ambassador

Department of State – Sept. 10, John Stern Wolf, to be Assistant Secretary for Non-proliferation

African Development Bank – Sept. 10, Cynthia Shepard Perry, to be United States Director

Republic of Indonesia – Sept. 12, Ralph Leo Boyce, Jr., to be Ambassador (will also serve as a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor)

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Sept. 12, Robert W. Jordan, to be Ambassador

United Republic of Tanzania – Sept. 12, Robert V. Royall, to be Ambassador

United Nations – Sept. 12, Kevin E. Moley, to be Representative of the United States of America to the European Office, with the rank of Ambassador; Sept. 12, Kenneth C. Brill, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Vienna Office, with the rank of Ambassador

International Atomic Energy Agency – Sept. 12, Kenneth C. Brill, to be Representative of the United States of America, with the rank of Ambassador

Inter-American Development Bank – Sept. 12, Jose A. Fourquet, to be United States Executive Director for a term of three years

Agency for International Development – Sept. 12, J. Edward Fox and E. Anne Peterson, to be Assistant Administrators

Bosnia and Herzegovina – Sept. 14, Clifford G. Bond, to be Ambassador

Republic of Rwanda – Sept. 14, Margaret K. McMillion, to be Ambassador

Office of National Drug Control Policy – Sept. 14, Barry D. Crane, to be Deputy Director for Supply Reduction