No committee business scheduled for this week

2:00 p.m. “An Evaluation of the International Religious Freedom Report.” Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights held a hearing.
Witnesses: The Honorable John Hanford, Director, Office of International Religious Freedom, Department of State; The Honorable Felice Gaer, Chair, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom; Mr. Ghayret Sidik, Uyghur Victim of Religious Persecution; Mr. Udit Raj, Buddhist Victim of Religious Persecution in India; Mr. Saikh Waheed Ahmad, Ahmadiyya Muslim Victim of Religious Persecution in Pakistan; Mr. Sayed Mustafa Al-Qazwini, Founding Imam and Director, Islamic Educational Center of Orange County; Jason Erb, Director of Government Affairs, Council on American Islamic Relations.

10:00 a.m. “Drug Corruption and Other Threats to Democratic Stability in Guatemala and the Dominican Republic.” - Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere held a hearing.
Witnesses: The Honorable Otto J. Reich , Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Department of State; The Honorable Adolfo Franco, Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean, USAID; Mr. Paul Simmons, Acting Assistant Secretary, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Department of State; Mr. Roger Guevara, Chief of Operations, Drug Enforcement Administration; Ms. Monika Vegas Kladakis, Senior Coordinator for Democracy and Human Rights Promotion, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor.

War in Sudan: H. R. 5531, (Tancredo) - To facilitate famine relief efforts and a comprehensive solution to the war in Sudan. Agreed to by 2/3 yea-and-nay vote of 359 yeas to 8 nays, Roll No. 443.

Russian Democracy Act: H. R. 2121 (Lantos) - Agreed to the Senate amendments to H. R. 2121, to make available funds under the FAA of 1961 to expand democracy, good governance, and anti-corruption programs in the Russian Federation in order to promote and strengthen democratic government and civil society in that country and to support independent media society in that country and to support independent media - clearing the measure for the President.

Transatlantic Security and NATO Enhancement: H. Res. 468 ( Gallegly), Affirming the importance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), supporting continued United States participation in NATO, and ensuring that the enlargement of NATO proceeds in a manner consistent with the United States interests. Agreed to by a 2/3 yea-and-nay vote of 356 yeas to 9 nays with 1 voting present, Roll No. 444.

Integration of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia into NATO: H. Con. Res. 116 ( Shimkus) - Recommending the integration of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO. Agreed to by voice vote.

Integration of Slovakia into NATO: H. Res. 253 (Stupak) - Recommending the integration of the Republic of Slovakia into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Agreed to amend the title so as to read: “Resolution recommending the integration of the Slovak Republic into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.” Agreed to by voice vote.

Appreciation for the Loyalty and Leadership of Prime Minister Blair: H. Res. 549 (Graves) - Expressing appreciation for the Prime Minister of Great Britain for his loyal support and leadership in the war on terrorism and reaffirming the strong relationship between the people of the United States and Great Britain. Agreed to by a yea-and-nay vote of 408 yeas to 1 nay with 1 voting “present”, Roll No. 447.

Iraq Resolution: H. J. Res. 114 (Hastert) - to authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against Iraq (H. Rept. 721) by a yea and nay vote of 296 yeas to 133 nays, Roll No. 455.

DOD Appropriations Conference Report: The House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 5010, making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003 by a yea and nay vote of 409 yeas to 14 nays, Roll No. 457.

H. J. Res. 114, to authorize the use of the United States armed forces against Iraq (H. Rept. 107-721).

H. Res. 574, providing for the consideration of H. J. Res. 114, to authorize the use of the United States Armed Forces against Iraq (H. Rept. 107-724).

S. Con. Res. 150. Concurrent resolution welcoming her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand on her visit to the United States.

H. J. Res. 118 (Udall) - A joint resolution to provide preliminary authorization for the use of force against Iraq.

U. S. Department of Commerce Charter of the National Infrastructure Advisory Council - September 19, 2002, U.S. Dept. Of Commerce, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act; unnumbered.

Construction Project at the United States Interests Section, Havana, Cuba - October 2, 2002, Under Secretary of State for Management, pursuant to 160 (a) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989 (P.L. 100-204), and as amended by Sec. 135 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 (P.L. 101-246); unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of Export Licenses for Defense Articles and Services to Canada, Denmark, Italy, Norway, The Netherlands, Turkey and the Untied Kingdom - October 4, 2002, DOS (Transmittal NO. DTC 277-02), pursuant to Sec. 126.14 of the ITAR concerning a Global Project Authorization and 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate for H. J. Res. 114. Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 - October 4, 2002, Congressional Budget Office; unnumbered.

USAID Charter of the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development - October 7, 2002, USAID, pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (P.L. 92-463); unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of Export Licenses for Defense Articles and Services to The United Kingdom - October 7, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 146-02), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of Export Licenses for Defense Articles and Services to The United Kingdom - October 7, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 244-02), pursuant to Sec. 36 ( c ) & (d) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Report on Proposed Obligations for Weapons of Mass Destruction and Non-Proliferation in the Former Soviet Union - October 7, 2002, Assistant Secretary of Defense, pursuant to Sec. 1205 of FY 1996 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 104-106); unnumbered.

Annual Report on Religious Freedom 2002 - October 7, 2002, DOS, pursuant to the International Religious Freedom Act; unnumbered.

MOU Between the Untied States, Germany and Italy Concerning the AGM-88 High Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM) - October 7, 2002, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Transmittal No. 29-02), pursuant to Sec. 27 (f) of the AECA and Sec. 1(f) of Ex. Order 11958; Ex. Comm. 9526.

MOU Between the United States, Italy and the United Kingdom Concerning Cooperative Projects for the C-130J - October 7, 2002, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Transmittal No. 30-02), pursuant to Sec. 27 (f) of the AECA and Sec. 1(f) of Ex. Order 11958; Ex. Comm. 9527.

Project Arrangement Between the United States and the United Kingdom Concerning the Radar Frequency Interferometer (RFI) User Data Module (UDM) for the Apache Longbow Helicopter - October 7, 2002, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, pursuant to Sec. 27 (f) of the AECA and Sec. 1(f) of Ex. Order 11958; Ex. Comm. 9528.

Copies of International Agreements, Other Than Treaties, Entered Into By the United States - October 7, 2002, DOS, pursuant to the provisions of the Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b; Ex. Comm. 9259.

Technical Notification Transmittal Sheet - October 8, 2002, DOS, the Coordinator of U.S. Assistance to Europe and Eurasia advises that it intends to substitute No-Year Recoveries for the funds previously notified in congressional notifications 02-0206, 02-0207, and 02-0215; unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - October 8, 2002, DOS, informing of the intent to obligate $200,000 in ESF to the Bureau of African Affairs to combat desertification in Chad, pursuant to Sec. 634A of the FAA of 1961, and Sec. 515 of the Kenneth M. Ludden Foreign Operations Act, 2002 (P.L. 107-115); unnumbered.

Listing of All Outstanding Letters of Offer to Sell Any Major Defense Equipment for $1Million or More - October 8, 2002, CLASSIFIED, DSCA, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776 (a); Ex. Comm. 9542.

Letter From Secretaries of Defense and State Urging that Congress Adopt a General Provision in the Defense Appropriations Bill - October 9, 2002, DOS, provision would provided the DoD with authority to use up to $150 million to support allied and indigenous forces engaged in activities in support of U.S. forces; unnumbered.

Congressional - Executive Commission on China Annual Report 2002 - October 9, 2002, Congressional - Executive Commission on China, pursuant to the U.S. -China Relations Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-286); Ex. Comm. 9585.

The Department’s Final Rule - Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates - October 9, 2002, DOS, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801 (a) (1) (A); Ex. Comm. 9586.

Department of State Charter of the Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy - October 10, 2002, DOS, pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (P.L. 92-463); unnumbered.

Notification of Transfer of Excess Defense Articles to the Government of Mexico - October 10, 2002, DSCA, pursuant to Sec. 524 of the 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 and Services to France - October 10, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 208-02), pursuant to 36 ( c ) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Congressional Notification Transmittal Sheet - October 10, 2002, DOS, informing of the intent to obligate $100,000 in FY 2002 Assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltic States, to the UN Mission in Kosovo’s Office on Missing Persons and Forensics, pursuant to Sec. 634A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, and Sec. 515 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2001 (P.L. 106-429); unnumbered.

Certification of Proposed Issuance of Export Licenses for Defense Articles and Services to Canada, Denmark, Italy, Norway, The Netherlands, Turkey and the United Kingdom - October 10, 2002, DOS (Transmittal No. DTC 277-02), pursuant to Sec. 126.14 of the ITAR concerning a Global Project Authorization (GPA) and Sec. 36 ( c ) of the AECA; Ex. Comm. 9619.

Notice of Proposed Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to Australia - October 11, 2002, DSCA (Transmittal No. 03-04), pursuant to 36 (b) (1) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Notice of Proposed Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to NATO Consultation, Command, and Control Agency - October 11, 2002, DSCA (Transmittal No. 03-05), pursuant to 36 (b) (1) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Notice of Proposed Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for Defense Articles and Services to the United Kingdom - October 11, 2002, DSCA (Transmittal No. 03-06), pursuant to 36 (b) (1) of the AECA; unnumbered.

Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology or Capability - Saudi Arabia - October 11, 2002, DSCA (Transmittal No. 0A-03), pursuant to 36 (b)(5)(A); unnumbered.

Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology or Capability - Lithuania - October 11, 2002, DSCA (Transmittal No. 0B-03), pursuant to 36 (b)(5)(A); unnumbered.

Bilateral Debt Restructuring Agreement with the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - October 11, 2002, DOS; unnumbered.

Bilateral Debt Restructuring Agreement with the Government of Indonesia - October 11, 2002, DOS; unnumbered.

Department of State Notification of its Intent to Fund Construction of Facilities in Colombia for Use by Law Enforcement Forces for the Purpose of Carrying Out the Department’s International Narcotics Control Program - October 11, 2002, pursuant to Sec. 488 (b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, and as amended by the International Narcotics Control Act of 1992; unnumbered.

Homeland Security Act of 2002 and Markup of H.R. 5005 - Serial No. 107-110, June 26 and July 10, 2002, hearing and markup before the Full Committee.

H. R. 5531 (Tancredo) - To facilitate famine relief efforts and a comprehensive solution to the war in Sudan, clearing the measure for the President.

H. J. Res. 114 (Hastert) - to authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against Iraq, clearing the measure for the President. 77-23 vote No. 237.

H.R. 3656 ( Leach) - To amend the International Organizations Immunities Act to the European Central Bank.

H. R. 4073 (Smith) - To amend the Microenterprise for Self-Reliance Act of 2000 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs under those Acts, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.

S. 2667, to amend the Peace Corps Act to promote global acceptance of the principles of international peace and nonviolent coexistence among peoples of diverse cultures and systems of government, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.

Committee on Government Reform: Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans’ Affairs and International Relations held a hearing on Tuesday, October 8, 2002 on “Are We Listening to the Arab Street?” Testimony was heard from Ambassador Chris Ross, Department of State; Harold C. Pachios, Chairman, U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy.

Committee on Armed Services: Special Oversight Panel on Terrorism held a hearing on Thursday, October 10, 2002 on the Security of U.S. Embassies Abroad and the role of the Department of Defense.