[House Report 109-747]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
109th Congress
2d Session HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Report
109-747
_______________________________________________________________________
Union Calendar No. 449
LEGISLATIVE REVIEW ACTIVITIES
of the
COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
__________
ONE HUNDRED NINTH CONGRESS
__________
A REPORT
FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 136 OF THE LEGISLATIVE REORGANIZATION ACT OF
1946 (2 U.S.C. 190d), AS AMENDED BY SECTION 118 OF THE LEGISLATIVE
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1970 (PUBLIC LAW 91-510), AS AMENDED BY PUBLIC
LAW 92-136
January 2, 2007.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
109th Congress
HENRY J. HYDE, Illinois, Chairman
(27-23)
JAMES A. LEACH, Iowa TOM LANTOS, California
CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH, New Jersey HOWARD L. BERMAN, California
DAN BURTON, Indiana GARY L. ACKERMAN, New York
ELTON GALLEGLY, California ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA, American
ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, Florida Samoa
DANA ROHRABACHER, California DONALD M. PAYNE, New Jersey
EDWARD R. ROYCE, California ROBERT MENENDEZ, New Jersey*
PETER T. KING, New York SHERROD BROWN, Ohio
STEVE CHABOT, Ohio BRAD SHERMAN, California
THOMAS G. TANCREDO, Colorado ROBERT WEXLER, Florida
RON PAUL, Texas ELIOT L. ENGEL, New York
JEFF FLAKE, Arizona WILLIAM D. DELAHUNT, Massachusetts
JO ANN DAVIS, Virginia GREGORY W. MEEKS, New York
MARK GREEN, Wisconsin BARBARA LEE, California
JERRY WELLER, Illinois JOSEPH CROWLEY, New York
MIKE PENCE, Indiana EARL BLUMENAUER, Oregon
THADDEUS G. McCOTTER, Michigan SHELLEY BERKLEY, Nevada
KATHERINE HARRIS, Florida GRACE NAPOLITANO, California
JOE WILSON, South Carolina ADAM B. SCHIFF, California
JOHN BOOZMAN, Arkansas DIANE E. WATSON, California
J. GRESHAM BARRETT, South Carolina ADAM SMITH, Washington
CONNIE MACK, Florida BETTY McCOLLUM, Minnesota
JEFF FORTENBERRY, Nebraska BEN CHANDLER, Kentucky
MICHAEL McCAUL, Texas DENNIS A. CARDOZA, California
TED POE, Texas RUSS CARNAHAN, Missouri**
Thomas E. Mooney, Sr., Chief of Staff/General Counsel
Robert R. King, Democratic Staff Director
----------
*Rep. Menendez resigned from the House of Representatives January 16,
2006.
**Rep. Carnahan was appointed to the Committee February 15, 2006.
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
----------
House of Representatives,
Committee on International Relations,
Washington, DC, January 2, 2007.
Hon. Karen L. Haas,
Clerk of the House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.
Dear Ms. Haas: I enclose herewith a report of the
Legislative Review Activities of the Committee on International
Relations for the 109th Congress in accordance with section 136
of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended by
section 118 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970, as
amended by Public Law 92-136.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Henry J. Hyde,
Chairman.
FOREWORD
----------
House of Representatives,
Committee on International Relations,
Washington, DC, January 2, 2007.
Under rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives
and section 136 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946,
the Committee on International Relations is authorized to
exercise continuous surveillance of the execution by the
executive branch of laws within the committee's jurisdiction.
The review of ``oversight'' activities of the Committee on
International Relations was augmented by the adoption of
section 118 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970
(Public Law 91-150), as amended by Public Law 92-136. This
provision requires standing committees of the House and the
Senate after January 1, 1973, to make reports to their
respective Houses on their activities in reviewing and studying
the ``application, administration, and execution of those laws
or parts of laws, the subject of which is within the
jurisdiction of that committee.''
House committees are required to file such reports ``not
later than January 2 of each odd-numbered year.'' It is in
fulfillment of the obligation of the Committee on International
Relations to account to the House for its legislative review
activities during the 109th Congress that this report has been
prepared and submitted.
The report was prepared by Laura L. Rush, Legislative
Coordinator for the Committee.
C O N T E N T S
----------
Page
Letter of Transmittal............................................ III
Foreword......................................................... V
I. Introduction: Oversight in the foreign affairs field..............1
A. Authorities for legislative review.................. 1
B. Oversight developments in the Committee on
International Relations............................ 3
C. Oversight activities and criteria................... 5
D. Oversight Activities of the Committee--109th
Congress........................................... 6
II. General review activities of the committee.......................21
A. Executive branch reports............................ 21
B. Reference documents:................................ 22
1. Legislation on Foreign Relations................ 22
2. Legislative Calendar............................ 22
C. Study missions and participation in international
conferences and events............................. 22
III.Summaries of legislative activities by the committee.............23
IV. List of hearings and markups by full committee and subcommittees.30
A. Full committee...................................... 30
B. Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and
International Operations........................... 33
C. Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific................ 35
D. Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats......... 36
E. Subcommittee on International Terrorism and
Nonproliferation................................... 36
F. Subcommittee on the Middle East and Central Asia.... 37
G. Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations........ 38
H. Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.............. 39
I. Protocol Meetings................................... 40
Appendixes:
I. Witnesses before full committee and subcommittees during the 109th
Congress.........................................................45
II. Committee Origins and History....................................57
III.Members of the subcommittees of the Committee on International
Relations (109th Congress).......................................61
IV. Chairmen of the House International Relations Committee..........63
Union Calendar No. 449
109th Congress Report
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2d Session 109-747
======================================================================
LEGISLATIVE REVIEW ACTIVITIES
_______
January 2, 2007.--Committed to the Committee on the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed.
_______
Mr. Hyde, from the Committee on International Relations, submitted the
following
R E P O R T
I. INTRODUCTION: OVERSIGHT IN THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS FIELD
A. Authorities for Legislative Review
The responsibilities and potentialities of legislative
review are reflected in the multiple authorities which are
available to the Committee on International Relations. The most
prominent is section 118 of the Legislative Reorganization Act
of 1970 (Public Law 91-510):
Legislative Review by Standing Committees of the Senate and House of
Representatives
(a) Scope of assistance.
In order to assist the Congress in--
(1) Its analysis, appraisal, and evaluation of the
application, administration, and execution of the laws
enacted by the Congress, and
(2) Its formulation, consideration, and enactment of
such modifications of or changes in those laws, and of
such additional legislation, as may be necessary or
appropriate, each standing committee of the Senate and
the House of Representatives shall review and study, on
a continuing basis, the application, administration,
and execution of those laws, or parts of laws, the
subject matter of which is within the jurisdiction of
that committee. Such committees may carry out the
required analysis, appraisals, and evaluation
themselves, or by contract, or may require a Government
agency to do so and furnish a report thereon to the
Congress. Such committees may rely on such techniques
as pilot testing, analysis of costs in comparison with
benefits, or provision for evaluation after a defined
period of time.\1\
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Section 701 of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control
Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-344) amended the original mandate and
authority of the 1970 act by adding the last two sentences regarding
program review and evaluation.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
A second type of authority fostering legislative review is
the special oversight granted by the House Committee Reform
Amendments of 1974 (H. Res. 988, approved Oct. 8, 1974).
Special oversight, which is intended to enable committees to
conduct comprehensive oversight of matters directly bearing
upon their specified responsibilities even if those matters
fall within the jurisdiction of other standing committees,
permits an expansion of the legislative review jurisdiction of
a committee. The Committee on International Relations currently
has special oversight jurisdiction in four areas under clause
3(f) of House Rule X.
3. (f) The Committee on International Relations shall have
the function of reviewing and studying, on a continuing basis,
all laws, programs, and Government activities dealing with or
involving customs administration, intelligence activities
relating to foreign policy, international financial and
monetary organizations, and international fishing agreements.
Frequently reporting requirements in legislation obligate
various agencies, directly or through the President, to submit
reports of certain activities to the Committee on International
Relations to the Speaker of the House, who then transmits them
to the committee. The House Committee on International
Relations is the recipient of one of the largest quantities of
required reports from the executive branch.
In addition to the authorities noted above, the
congressional budget process provides the committee with
another important tool for oversight. Pursuant to section 301 (
c) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Act of 1974,
each standing committee of the House is required to submit to
the Committee on the budget, no later than March 15 of each
year, a report containing its views and estimates on the
President's proposed budget for the coming fiscal year. This
requirement affords the committee and its subcommittees the
opportunity to review those items in the President's budget
which fall under the committee's jurisdiction, and to establish
possible guidelines for subsequent action on authorizing
legislation.
A final authority which can have an impressive oversight
impact is implicit in the authorization process. Regular and
frequent reauthorization of programs or agency operations by
committees presents the opportunity to investigate
administrative personnel hiring and promotion practices, agency
organization, employee development and benefit programs, policy
guidance, and administrative rules and regulations regarding
the implementation and execution of policy, among other items.
The authorization process also permits program evaluation, an
important oversight technique.
The legislative review activities of the Committee on
International Relations are sanctioned by various and extensive
authorities--the basic mandate of the 1970 Legislative
Reorganization Act, the broadened jurisdiction and special
oversight provided by the House Committee Reform Amendments of
1974, statutory reporting requirements, and the authorization
process.
B. Oversight Developments in the Committee on International Relations
During the 95th Congress, the committee received
jurisdictional authority over export controls involving
nonproliferation of nuclear technology and nuclear hardware,
and international commodity agreements involving cooperation in
the export of nuclear technology and nuclear hardware. This new
jurisdictional authority was provided for by House Resolution
5, which passed the House on January 4, 1977.
In the 96th Congress, the committee's jurisdiction was not
enlarged. However, the committee in its organization for the
96th Congress reduced the number of subcommittees from nine to
eight. Deleted was the Subcommittee on International
Development whose jurisdiction included: (1) dealing with the
Agency for International Development and other U.S. agencies'
operations affecting development; (2) administration of foreign
assistance; (3) oversight of multilateral assistance programs;
(4) population and food programs; and (5) legislation and
oversight with respect to the Peace Corps, which was subsumed
by the full committee. The subcommittees for the 96th Congress,
representing a mix of geographical and functional
responsibilities, were as follows: Subcommittee on
International Security and Scientific Affairs; Subcommittee on
International Operations; Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle
East; Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade;
Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs; Subcommittee on
Inter-American Affairs; Subcommittee on Africa; and
Subcommittee on International Organizations.
In the 97th Congress, the subcommittees remained the same
with the exception of the Subcommittee on International
Organizations, whose name was changed to the Subcommittee on
Human Rights and International Organizations, in order to
delineate clearly its jurisdiction over the subject of human
rights.
In the 98th Congress, the subcommittees remained the same;
however, the name of the Subcommittee on Inter-American Affairs
was changed to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.
In addition, a special task force was created under the aegis
of the full committee, the Task Force on International
Narcotics Control. The purpose of this task force was to
provide oversight of narcotics-related developments and
programs over which the committee has jurisdiction pursuant to
rule X of the Rules of the House, which included the following:
Narcotics control programs conducted by the Department of
State; Narcotics-related projects carried out by the Agency for
International Development (AID); Overseas activities of the
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), the Department of Defense; and
the U.S. Customs Service; Narcotics control programs carried
out by international organizations; Intelligence issues related
to narcotics trafficking and control; Prisoner exchange
programs and their impact on U.S. narcotics control efforts;
Narcotics interdiction programs and agreement; Narcotics-
related efforts by the U.S. Information Agency; and
Relationship between international banking/financial
transactions and narcotics trafficking.
Because of the importance of narcotics control issues, the
Task Force was reconstituted every six months through the 102nd
Congress.
Subcommittee structure remained the same for the 99th
Congress; however, the name of the Subcommittee on
International Security and Scientific Affairs was changed to
the Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and
Science. This change was made to reflect the committee's and
subcommittee's concern over the important issue of arms
control. The jurisdiction of the subcommittee was redefined in
the rules of the Committee on Foreign Affairs to read, ``To
deal with * * * all aspects of arms control and disarmament
with particular emphasis on the investigation and evaluation of
arms control and disarmament proposals and concepts; * * *''.
Under the Rules of the House, the Committee on
International Relations has jurisdiction over issues involving
international terrorism pursuant to rule X of the Rules of the
House, paragraphs (I)(1), (I)(4-10), and (I)(12-16). For the
99th Congress, two subcommittee jurisdictional changes were
made to reflect the committee's concern with international
terrorism. The Subcommittee on Arms Control, International
Security and Science was given jurisdiction over ``* * *
international terrorism with special focus on the U.S.
Government's policies and programs for combating international
terrorist movements and actions; * * *''. The Subcommittee on
International Operations jurisdictional responsibility was
redefined to include ``* * * international terrorism with
special emphasis on policies and programs relating to the
enhancement for embassy security and the protection of U.S.
personnel and institutions abroad; * * *''.
In addition, two subcommittees had language added to their
respective definitions providing responsibility for oversight
of international communication and information policy. Lastly,
the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International
Organizations was given the responsibility for international
law.
No changes were made in subcommittee structure or
jurisdiction for the 100th, 101st, or 102nd Congresses.
In the 103rd Congress, the Committee was required by the
Rules of the Democratic Caucus to reduce the number of
subcommittees from eight to six. However, due to concern about
retaining a subcommittee with exclusive focus on Africa, the
Committee received a waiver of Rule 35(B) of the Democratic
Caucus and retained seven subcommittees. The Subcommittee on
Arms Control, International Security, and Science, and the
Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations
were merged to create the Subcommittee on International
Security, International Organizations, and Human Rights. The
jurisdiction of that subcommittee was essentially a merger of
the jurisdictions of the two subcommittees. However, specific
reference to ``* * * law enforcement issues to include
terrorism and narcotics control programs and activities * * *''
was added to the jurisdiction of the subcommittee, thereby
consolidating all jurisdiction over narcotics and terrorism in
one subcommittee. The Committee also added specific reference
to environmental issues to the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee
on International Economic Policy and Trade and changed the name
of the subcommittee to the Subcommittee on Economic Policy,
Trade, and Environment to reflect that addition. In addition,
jurisdiction over the operating expenses of the Agency for
International Development and the Arms Control and Disarmament
Agency was added to the Subcommittee on International
Operations. Finally, the Committee made minor conforming
changes to the names of two of its regional subcommittees.
In the 104th Congress, pursuant to H. Res. 6, passed
January 4, 1995, the name of the Committee was changed from
``Foreign Affairs'' to ``International Relations''. In
addition, the number of subcommittees was decreased from seven
to five. The Subcommittee on International Security,
International Organizations, and Human Rights, and the
Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East were dissolved. The
Europe and Middle East Subcommittee jurisdiction was reabsorbed
by the full Committee. The Subcommittee on Economic Policy,
Trade, and Environment dropped ``environment'' from its title,
returning its name to the ``Subcommittee on International
Economic Policy and Trade.'' The Subcommittee on International
Security, International Organizations, and Human Rights and the
Subcommittee on International Operations were combined, with a
name change to ``Subcommittee on International Operations and
Human Rights''.
No changes were made in subcommittee structure or
jurisdiction for the 105th or 106th Congresses.
In the 107th Congress, the Committee on International
Relations gained a subcommittee, making the total number of
subcommittees six. Three of the Subcommittees remained the
same: Africa; International Operations and Human Rights; and
Western Hemisphere. The three new subcommittees were: East Asia
and the Pacific; Europe; and Middle East and South Asia.
In the 108th Congress, the Committee reorganized the
subcommittees, changing the ``Subcommittee on the Middle East
and South Asia'' to the ``Subcommittee on the Middle East and
Central Asia.'' Also, the ``Subcommittee on International
Operations and Human Rights'' was changed to the ``Subcommittee
on International Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Human
Rights.''
In the 109th Congress, the Committee gained a 7th
Subcommittee, the ``Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations,'' and the other six subcommittees were somewhat
reorganized. The Subcommittee on Africa became the
``Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International
Operations''; the Subcommittee on Europe became the
``Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats''; the
Subcommittee on International Terrorism, Nonproliferation and
Human Rights, became the ``Subcommittee on Terrorism and
Nonproliferaton.''
C. Oversight Activities and Criteria
The oversight activities of the Committee on International
Relations include a variety of instruments and mechanisms--full
committee and subcommittee hearings, members' and staff study
missions abroad, special Congressional Research Service
studies, and General Accounting Office assistance and reports
in the field of international relations.
Committee and subcommittee hearings may be conducted for
numerous purposes and may simultaneously serve more than one
function, i.e., oversight, legislation, or public education.
Thus, oversight may exist even when the hearing is not
explicitly intended for that purpose. The criteria for
determining whether a hearing performs the oversight function
were identified by the House Select Committee on Committees in
1973 and are as follows: \2\
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
\2\ U.S. Congress, House. Select Committee on Committees. Committee
Reform Amendments of 1974. Report, 93rd Congress, 2d session, March 21,
1974 (H. Rept. No. 93-916, Part II).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) To review and control unacceptable forms of
bureaucratic behavior;
(2) To ensure that bureaucracy implements the policy
objectives of the Congress;
(3) To analyze national and international problems
requiring Federal action; and
(4) To determine the effectiveness of legislative programs
and policies.
These same purposes help to define other committee activity
which relates to its legislative review function. It should be
noted that not all such activity can be included in this
report. Oversight may occur informally, not only through the
formal processes and mechanisms noted above. Informal
discussions between committee members and executive branch
officials may constitute oversight in certain instances as may
staff examination of agency activity and behavior and staff
consultation with agency personnel apart from the normal
hearing process.
In summary, the legislative review activities of the House
Committee on International Relations for the 109th Congress
rely on extensive authorities embodied in the Legislative
Reorganization Act of 1970 and reinforced through the
authorization process, subsequent legislation, and reporting
requirements.
D. Oversight Activities of the Committee on International Relations--
109th Congress
The following section is set out in compliance with Clause
(2)(d) of Rule X.
Almost all of the Committee's day-to-day activities,
including hearings and informal meetings, involve oversight of
the Administration or afford the Committee the opportunity to
learn of the impact of the Administration's foreign policy on
foreign nations or the American people.
The Committee's Oversight Plan is set out below in full.
Although the Committee did not accomplish each planned
oversight item, most of them were accomplished to some degree,
some with hearings, others by way of staff work.
(Adopted by the Committee, February 9, 2005)
Committee on International Relations Oversight Plan
Rule X, clause 2 (d) of the Rules of the House of
Representatives requires that each standing Committee adopt an
oversight plan for the two-year period of the Congress and
submit the plan to the Committees on Government Reform and
House Administration not later than February 15 of the first
session of the Congress. Rule XI, clause 1 (d) requires that
the Committee report, at the end of each Congress, on the
recommendations made with respect to its oversight plan and any
recommendations made or actions taken thereon.
This is the oversight plan of the Committee on
International Relations for the 109th Congress. It includes the
areas in which the Committee hopes to conduct oversight during
this Congress. As the Committee's priorities change, the
oversight work of the Committee may change. The fact that an
issue is listed here does not mean that the Committee will
necessarily hold a formal meeting devoted solely to that issue.
The Committee, in the course of its oversight work, may also
rely on briefings by business and non-governmental
organizations and by U.S. government officials, officials of
foreign governments, as well as on member and staff travel, and
investigations. It is the intention of the Committee that,
wherever practicable, oversight activities will be planned on a
bipartisan basis. The Committee will consult with other
Committees having jurisdiction over the same or related laws,
programs, or agencies as are within its jurisdiction, including
its special oversight jurisdiction; and it will use such
mechanisms as joint briefings and coordination of staff work
and travel to meet the requirements of Rule X(2)(d)(1)(A). As
required by Rule X(2)(d)(1), in the course of its oversight
work, it will remain continually alert for the existence of
Federal rules, regulations, statutes, and court decisions that
are ambiguous, arbitrary, or nonsensical, or that impose severe
financial burdens on individuals, and it will review Federal
programs with a view to insuring against duplication of such
programs.
1. General
a. Meetings with foreign political leaders: The Committee's
ongoing program of informal and formal meetings with foreign
political leaders gives it the opportunity to explore the
effectiveness of United States foreign policy with those who
are keenly interested
b. Meetings with Administration officials: The Committee's
formal and informal meetings with Administration officials
allow Members and staff to explore the effectiveness of the
Administration's implementation of foreign policy
c. Meetings with key stakeholders and constituencies: The
Committee's formal and informal meetings with key stakeholders
on foreign policy allow for an opportunity to explore the
effectiveness of foreign policy with those who are keenly
interested
2. International Security/UN/Peacekeeping/General
a. Oversight of arms transfer procedures and legislation,
including implementation of previous laws and modifications
made to the Arms Export Control Act regarding arms transfers,
review policy regarding unmanned aerial vehicles, review the
Taiwan Relations Act to ensure effective implementation, review
efforts to negotiate multilateral ``Code of Conduct'' regarding
conventional arms transfers, and review newly-enacted law
establishing a government-to-government arms sales end-use
monitoring program
b. Export Controls--Review National Security Policy
Directive 19 regarding defense trade reform, oversight of
related to a reauthorization of the Export Administration Act,
review of the Administration's efforts to promote the Defense
Trade and Security Initiative (DTSI) and other efforts to
promote defense cooperation and integration among friendly
countries, review of policies regarding exports of
supercomputers, and review of munitions control list including
exports of commercial communication satellites
c. Peacekeeping oversight, including Administration policy
implementing existing Presidential Decision Directives on
peacekeeping; supporting new peacekeeping operations and
terminating existing missions; UN peacekeeping reform; Global
Peace Operations Initiative; command and control issues; and
special attention to the status of the international
peacekeeping effort in Kosovo, Bosnia, Africa (particularly
Sudan, Liberia, Cote d'Ivoire, Burundi, Darfur, Sierra Leone,
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea-Ethiopia),
Afghanistan, East Timor, and the Middle East
d. ``Rogue Regimes''--Review of the problems of security
threats from so-called ``rogue regimes'' that have or could
gain the power to create or use weapons of mass destruction
e. Review of National/International Missile Defense and its
relationship to U.S. relations with allies, Russia, China and
others; its impact on long-term U.S. security and
nonproliferation goals; and other related issues
f. National Missile Defense--Review of foreign policy
aspects including implications of modifying radars in the
United Kingdom and Denmark
g. Nonproliferation and disarmament topics:
i. Nunn-Lugar program--Review implementation of
program aimed at dismantlement and destruction of
nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons in the former
Soviet Union, including waiver issues and expanding
geographic scope of the program
ii. Compliance with existing arms control agreements
including the Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE)
Treaty and START treaties and review of agreements to
which the U.S. is not party, including the
Comprehensive Test Ban (CTBT) Treaty and the Land Mine
Ban Treaty
iii. Review of nonproliferation sanctions and
technology control regimes including feasibility of
establishing new international missile control and
other regimes and investigating the scope of global
black market activities and networks in the sale of
nuclear, chemical, biological and missile materials and
equipment, as well as reviewing U.S. efforts to combat
and terminate these activities and networks
iv. Review of Iran's nuclear/proliferation issue;
balancing efforts to change the behavior of the regime;
slowing down/disabling the Iranian nuclear program;
keep/gain Europe's assistance, including its
cooperation in any future sanctions regime
v. North Korea's development of weapons of mass
destruction and their means of delivery; review the
situation between the Pyongyang Regime and the Bush
Administration in reaching a resolution of the nuclear
issue via the Six Party Talks
vi. Re-evaluate the Non-Proliferation Treaty's
``Atoms for Peace'' bargain
vii. Status of Fissile Material Production Ban
viii. Pakistan--Review of nonproliferation
cooperation
ix. Assess U.S. policy in reducing the role of China
in the proliferation of WMDs and missiles
x. Review implications of the A.Q. Khan Nuclear
Network--Require CIA/ DIA briefings and reports on the
matter
xi. Evaluate the merits and requirements of US
support for IAEA Director General ElBaradei's January
7, 2005 proposed 5-year moratorium on the construction
of any additional enrichment or reprocessing capacity
xii. Review of programs regarding the disposition and
elimination of excess weapons-grade plutonium stores
worldwide
xiii. The status of the land mine treaty ban and U.S.
efforts to develop alternative land mine technologies
h. Security Assistance--Review overall effectiveness and
implementation of security assistance programs including
Foreign Military Financing (FMF), Economic Support Fund (ESF),
International Military Education and Training (IMET),
International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL), draw-downs,
Excess Defense Article transfers, antiterrorism, and
nonproliferation and export control assistance (specific
programs requiring additional oversight include security
assistance for new NATO member states and Middle East states)
i. Realignment of U.S. military forces--Review foreign
policy implications of the Defense Department's proposed troop
realignment plan
j. Olympics security issues--Review the United States'
Government's plans to offer security assistance through
equipment, training and intelligence-sharing to Italy and China
for upcoming Olympic Games
k. Implementation of UN reform/arrearages legislation and
progress of additional international organization reform
efforts:
i. Continue Oil-for-Food review and determine
implications
ii. Assess issues to including; reform of fiscal
management, procurement, ethics, accountability and
transparency issue, hiring of Americans to work in the
UN system, budgeting issues, institutionalization of
work on the reform agenda within the United States
Mission to the United Nations, etc.
iii. Review the work of the United Nations Department
of Peacekeeping Operations
iv. Review Law of the Sea Convention
v. Review status of developments relating to UN
Security Council Resolution 1540 and the U.S.
Proliferation Security Initiative, including a
discussion of related legal issues
vi. Oversight of implementation of the Intelligence
Reform Act provisions regarding efforts to support the
Democracy Caucus at the United Nations
vii. Review of U.S. strategy to combat United
Nations' practice of continuous actions against Israel
l. International crime:
i. Growing links between organized crime, illicit
drugs, and global terrorism
ii. Impact of U.S. foreign assistance on advancing
the rule of law and anticorruption activities on U.S.
ability to combat international crime
iii. International criminal organizations in Africa,
oversight of existing International Law Enforcement
Academies (ILA) for Africa and the creation of ILEA for
Latin America
iv. Impact of international trafficking of humans,
arms, and narcotics; document fraud; and money
laundering
v. International trafficking of children: sexual
exploitation, labor, camel jockeying, and child
soldiers
vi. International intellectual property piracy
issues--How piracy is being used to support
international crime and terrorism, and its impact on
the American economy
vii. International economic espionage and how it
hurts American business and interests
viii. Extraterritorial prosecutions of U.S. law
violations
m. Oversight of agency implementation of the Government
Performance and Results Act
n. Narcotics
i. The continuing heroin crisis in the United States
and the Administration's plans for dealing with it
ii. Source nation strategies, with special attention
to Afghanistan, Colombia, Bolivia and Peru
iii. Eradication efforts and their effectiveness;
alternative development
iv. The ``certification process'' and the annual drug
certification determinations for the major drug
producing and transit nations around the globe
v. Aggressive oversight of the war on drugs in the
Western Hemisphere and of the Administration's
implementation of Plan Colombia; Plan Colombia II--
Assess the progress of the five-year plan and provide
oversight; prepare and mark up an authorization bill
for Plan Colombia II assistance
vi. Efforts to avoid disruption of U.S.
counternarcotics aerial interdiction operations
o. International terrorism/espionage
i. Review the evolution and current organization of
al-Qaeda, examining the current status of al-Qaeda, its
efforts to obtain WMDs, its changing organizational
structure as it becomes a more decentralized
organization, its relationship and cooperation with
other radical Islamic terrorist organizations, the
extent to which it is inspiring new terrorist groups
around the world, and its current recruitment effort
ii. Review U.S. government and allied efforts to
capture or kill al-Qaeda's leaders
iii. Explore the existing U.S. Government strategy to
deal with terrorists and the degree to which such
efforts are based on systematic analysis; review
various alternatives to win the long-term struggle
against the ideologies of those who use terrorism
iv. Oversight of the State Department's Antiterrorism
Assistance program, terrorism financing efforts,
coordination of diplomatic initiatives with foreign
governments in the global war on terrorism; oversight
of Office of Foreign Assets Control, FBI, etc., as they
continue to work the international aspects of terrorism
v. The emerging threat of fundamentalist terrorism in
Latin America and Africa
vi. Explore the activities of the Southeast Asian
terrorist group, Jemah Islamiyah
vii. Review Libya's place on the list of State
Sponsors of Terrorism
viii. Assess reports that the government of President
Hugo Chavez is aiding international terrorist
organizations based in Colombia
ix. The AMIA (Buenos Aires Jewish Community Building)
bombing
x. Effectiveness of the U.S. technological response
to terrorism
xi. Border security programs, to include overseas
visa lookout system in light of the new provisions of
law relative to the exclusion of aliens who are members
of foreign terrorist organizations
xii. Security of U.S. Government facilities abroad
xiii. Expenditure of post-security funds, to include
a review of personnel increases and asset management to
minimize cost of property acquisition
xiv. Review of the Federal Government's efforts at
coordinating international counterterrorism programs
through the State Department
p. Effectiveness and expansion of multilateral technology
transfer/export controls, including international code of
conduct for arms sales
q. Review International Criminal Court and ongoing
prosecutions; review of the International Criminal Tribunal for
the former Yugoslavia, the International Criminal Tribunal for
Rwanda, and the Special Court for Sierra Leone, justice efforts
for Darfur genocide
r. Cooperation with INTERPOL
3. State Department and related agencies operations
a. Hearing with the Secretary of State on the FY2006 budget
and authorization issues, including GPRA issues, supplemental
spending plans, public diplomacy and reorganization plans, etc.
b. Review trust fund organizations; East/West Center, Asia
Foundation, Eisenhower Foundation, and others
c. Overseas property management: management of the foreign
buildings; expenditures of supplemental funds; progress on
asset management (property disposal and acquisitions)
d. Management of the foreign affairs agencies' workforce--
Implementation and development of staffing models, including
review of the future of the Foreign Service; personnel
practices, and management of overseas presence; assignment
process; utilization of the Civil Service; size of the Senior
Foreign Service and Senior Executive Service
e. American Institute in Taiwan (general oversight)
f. International Border Commissions
g. State Authorization 06-07 Initiatives--Further review of
public diplomacy to include consideration of a central news/
information function to provide posts with current web-based
information on breaking issues; consular staffing; diplomatic
security reforms
h. Review of the separation of the international
broadcasting function and the organizational structure of the
Broadcasting Board of Governors, language service modernization
plans, quality control issues of VOA and RFE/RL and the
Broadcasting Board of Governors' responsibility to assure
broadcasts are of the highest quality
i. Review of practices and procedures for receiving
exchange and other visitors, especially foreign
parliamentarians and other prominent officials
j. Review of public diplomacy programs and issues arising
from the consolidation of programs formerly conducted by the
United States Information Agency; ability of the Department to
measure the results of its efforts in this area and to plan and
sequence its activities so as to most strongly support United
States foreign policy
k. Review of the implementation of the Intercountry
Adoption Act
l. Review of the Office of Children's Services with
emphasis on services related to abducted and adopted children
m. Review of implementation of ``rightsizing'' of U.S.
overseas posts
n. Review of the U.S. use of private military contractors
for security and related functions
o. Review of the operations of the Office of Foreign
Missions
p. Review Diplomatic Security Bureau (DS)--Overall
activities, but focus on visa and passport fraud
investigations; effectiveness of substantial staffing increases
for DS during the past 3 years
q. Consular processes--Including concerns of the academic,
student, and business communities as well as national security
concerns
Monitor Case-Zablocki Act modifications and
compliance
Reform of the Executive Branch reporting requirements
Enemy detainees
Oversight and review of the Office of the Coordinator
for Reconstruction & Stabilization
4. Foreign Assistance
a. U.S. public diplomacy efforts, branding and labeling
U.S. assistance--Are we getting credit for our good works
b. Victims of terrorism compensation--Review current
practices and suggestions to address perceived inequities
c. Oversight of U.S. global efforts against HIV/AIDS,
including U.S. support for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS,
Tuberculosis & Malaria
d. Review status of the Millennium Challenge Account
e. Impact of corruption on development; anti-corruption in
the developing world
f. Review cost, management, donor coordination and impact
of U.S. foreign assistance programs--Special emphasis will be
given to major aid programs in:
i. Iraq
ii. Afghanistan
iii. Bosnia refugee return
iv. Eastern Europe
v. New Independent States of the former Soviet Union
vi. Other drug-producing countries, with emphasis on
Plan Colombia and the Andean region
vii. Haiti
viii. Africa
ix. Activities that are research and promotional in
character relating to international cooperation on
environmental and other scientific issues
x. Review of implementation of the Northern European
Initiative and the Northern Europe Cross-Border
Cooperation Act, especially environmental issues
related to decommissioned Russian nuclear submarines
xi. Egypt (continue review of cash transfer and
commodity import program)
xii. North Korea
xiii. Oversight and review of the implementation of
foreign assistance to countries affected by Indian
Ocean tsunamis
g. Review size, purpose and effectiveness of FY2006 and
FY2007 International Affairs Function 150 budgets--Special
emphasis will be given to expected Administration initiatives,
such as:
i. Budget oversight/review of FY06 request/FY05
Supplemental (expected to include $600 million for
Embassy Baghdad)
ii. Increases for HIV/AIDS and the Millennium
Challenge Account initiative
iii. Increases in the Economic Support Fund program
h. Conduct special review of programs with noted problems
focusing on activities highlighted in USAID Inspector General
and GAO reports--Special emphasis will be given to USAID:
i. Missions and Operations
ii. Microenterprise Programs
iii. New Management System
iv. Strategic Objectives
v. Enterprise Fund Management
vi. The ``R4'' (``Review of Resources, Requirements,
and Results'') process
vii. Oversight of ``monetization'' programs
viii. Review of program evaluation policies
i. Special attention will be given to the effectiveness of
programs that have consumed large amounts of Congressional
attention in recent years, including:
i. U.S. participation in and contributions to
international population planning activities and
related programs and policies
ii. U.S. participation in and contributions to
international child survival activities and related
programs and policies
iii. Review of refugee and migration assistance
programs and administrative expenses of the bureau
charged with carrying out the purposes of the Migration
and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962 and emergency
response capability
j. Tour of worldwide progress of democracy; review
efficiency and effectiveness of U.S. Government-funded
democracy programs
k. Review of anticorruption foreign assistance programs and
other programs designed to reduce corruption in foreign
countries
l. Peace Corps--Mark up Peace Corps Reauthorization Act and
conduct oversight of plans for expansion, security and safety
concerns, and the better utilization of Returned Peace Corps
Volunteers
m. Oversight and review of the implementation of USAID's
Fragile States Strategy
5. Europe
a. Periodic reviews of the region with the Assistant
Secretary of State for European Affairs
b. Review U.S.-EU relations (political, security, trade and
financial issues; European integration; cooperation in the
campaign against global terrorism; cooperation and viewpoints
regarding Iran's nuclear program and other nonproliferation
matters; transparency in European rulemaking and legislating)
on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the signing of the
``New Transatlantic Agenda''; EU enlargement; European Security
and Defense Policy and its implications for the United States;
economic relations; and counterterrorism cooperation; EU Arms
Embargo on China
c. Review of NATO including transformation, potential
enlargement process, intelligence/threat assessment, NATO-EU
relations; oversight of new NATO headquarters building in
Brussels and headquarters operations
d. Review of U.S. policy toward Russia and monitoring
implementation of the Russian Democracy Act:
i. Political and economic reforms
ii. Progress in the rule-of-law
iii. Status of Russian military and reform progress
iv. Russian foreign policy objectives
e. Developments in, and U.S. policy toward, Serbia and
Montenegro
f. Review of Kosovo's developments in advance of UN Mission
review to be held in mid-2005 and developments and assessment
after the UN Mission review
g. Black Sea Strategy--An overview of the political and
economic situation among nations encircling the Black Sea,
including the conflicts in Georgia and Moldova
h. Developments in the Northern European Region including
U.S. interests, policy and events in the Baltic states and the
surrounding region
i. Overview of U.S. relations with specific regions or
countries in Europe including: Eastern Europe, France, Germany
and Turkey
j. Review of peace processes in Northern Ireland; Cyprus
k. Challenges in the South Caucasus
l. Oversight of the declining SEED Act assistance and
Freedom Support Act funding for nations in Central and Eastern
Europe who have not yet reach a level of democratic maturity
m. Review of U.S. policy toward Ukraine
n. Review of U.S. policy toward Belarus and monitoring
implementation of the Belarus Democracy Act
6. Middle East and Central Asia
a. Periodic reviews of the region with the Assistant
Secretaries of State for Near Eastern Affairs, European and
Eurasian Affairs, and South Asian Affairs
b. Oversight of 9/11 bill implementation and legislation
i. Engaging the struggle of ideas and promoting
reform to prevent terrorism (including oversight of the
Middle East Partnership Initiative and the Broader
Middle East and North Africa initiative)
ii. Terrorist sanctuaries (including Central Asia and
(jointly) Middle East-based influence in the Western
Hemisphere)
iii. Broadcasting
c. Iraq elections and aftermath--Assess reconstruction and
the U.S. policies toward and role in Iraq; construction of new
Embassy in Iraq
d. Review the U.S. policies toward and role in Afghanistan
with reference to its upcoming parliamentary elections
e. Palestinian elections and aftermath--Review implications
for peace negotiations; assess U.S. policy and reform efforts
in the region and progress on the ``Roadmap''
f. Review of the Middle East peace process and related
assistance, including the need for a program authorizing
enterprise funds, regional people-to-people programs, and a
possible ``Marshall Plan for the Middle East''; review of
assistance to the Palestinians, including assistance to and
operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency
g. Paul Simon Water Act--Review options to authorize multi-
year funding for cooperative water projects in the Jordan River
Basin
h. Review progress on Israel-Vatican negotiations
i. Syria--Comprehensive review of status of Syrian
Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act
implementation
j. Differences between the U.S. and Europe in the Middle
East
k. Review of the UBS Case (Iran and Cuba)--Assessing the
lessons learned
l. The Future of Gaza after Israel's disengagement
m. Egypt--Review of GAO reports on cash transfer and the
arms program
n. Status of Economic Reform in the Middle East--Review of
implications for U.S. trade benefits and a future MEFTA
o. Monitor implementation of the Afghanistan Freedom
Support Act Amendments of 2004
p. Rise of Islamist extremism in Central Asia
q. U.S. counterterrorism and counterproliferation policy in
Central Asia
r. Extending reform mandate to Central Asia
s. Review and monitor of delivery and implementation of
democracy promotion and assistance to the countries of Central
Asia
7. Asia and the Pacific
a. Periodic reviews of the region with the Assistant
Secretaries of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs and for
South Asian Affairs
b. Overview of U.S. interests and foreign policy in the
Asia-Pacific region: bilateral alliances; ASEAN and other
regional organizations; USAID programs; public diplomacy;
international terrorism and counterterrorism cooperation;
democracy promotion and human rights; military-to-military
relations; U.S. trade policy, including proposed free trade
agreements; ``great power'' relations in the region; health
(HIV/AIDS) and environmental concerns; and efforts to better
coordinate antitrafficking in human persons policies
c. U.S. Policy in East Asia and the Pacific--Oversight
hearing with the new Assistant Secretary for EAP
d. U.S. Policy in South Asia--Oversight hearing with the
new Assistant Secretary for South Asia
e. Tsunami relief and reconstruction--In coordination with
Full Committee, review Tsunami relief/reconstruction efforts in
Southeast and South Asia
f. North Korean strategic challenge--Oversight focused on
diplomatic and alternative policy options for eliminating North
Korea's nuclear weapons programs and capabilities, as well as
efforts to curb proliferation and other illicit activities by
the North Korean government
g. Managing Sino-American relations in the 21st Century--
Oversight hearing examining broad trends in economic,
political, and security relations between the U.S. and PRC
h. China and the EU Arms Embargo--Oversight focused on the
prospective ending of the current EU arms ``embargo'' toward
China and its likely impact on U.S. national security interests
in the Asia-Pacific
i. U.S. Security Policy in Asia and the Pacific--Oversight
(possibly joint) hearing on counterterrorism, strategic trends
in Asia, and U.S. security policy with new PACOM Commander
j. Maintaining Stability in the Taiwan Strait--Review of
cross-Strait relations, strategic posture, and relevant U.S.
policy, including sales of defensive weapons under the Taiwan
Relations Act
k. Implementation of the North Korean Human Rights Act--
Oversight hearing on implementation of the U.S. Public Law 108-
333 and the continued plight of North Korean refugees and
migrants
l. U.S. interests in Indonesia--Oversight hearing on issues
including tsunami recovery, military-to-military relations,
human rights, democratization, economic reform,
decentralization, and U.S. public diplomacy
m. U.S.-ROK Alliance Management--Oversight hearing focused
on the future of the U.S.-ROK alliance, the implication of U.S.
force relocation for bilateral relations, and U.S. public
diplomacy efforts, particularly toward the younger generation
in Korea
n. The situation in Burma--Oversight hearing (possibly
joint) relating to prospective annual legislative renewal of
U.S. sanctions against Burma under the Burmese Freedom and
Democracy Act of 2003
o. Marshall Islands Changed Circumstances Petition--
Oversight hearing reviewing results of the U.S. Government
review of ``changed circumstances'' petition by the Republic of
the Marshall Islands for additional compensation for U.S.
nuclear testing in the atolls during the 1950s
p. Unrest in Vietnam's Central Highlands--Oversight hearing
focusing on what is arguably the most sensitive issue in U.S.-
Vietnamese relations
q. U.S. Policy toward Pakistan--Oversight focusing on U.S.
interests in and policy toward this front-line state in the
global war on terrorism. As appropriate, also review progress
in the Indo-Pakistani composite dialogue
r. Energy Security in Asia and the Pacific--Oversight
hearing focusing on Asia's growing energy requirements and the
implications of such on geopolitics and grand strategy in the
region and beyond
s. U.S. Economic and Trade Policy toward the PRC--Oversight
hearing focusing on commercial relations with China and
prospects for better balance in bilateral trade relations
t. Insurgencies and sectarian violence in South Asia--
Oversight focusing on the Maoist insurgency in Nepal and
prospects for peace in Sri Lanka. As appropriate, also review
political and societal violence elsewhere in the region
u. Cultural and public diplomacy toward Asia and the
Pacific--Oversight hearing focusing on the adequacy of U.S.
cultural and public diplomacy in Asia
v. Visa policy and U.S. interests in Asia and the Pacific--
Oversight hearing examining whether the U.S. has adequately
balanced U.S. security interests post 9/11 with foregone
academic, commercial and tourist opportunities as a result of
current restrictions
w. Economic and Social Trends in the PRC--Oversight hearing
examining internal stability and reform, and the implications
for regional stability and U.S. investment in China
x. India as a rising power--Oversight focusing on India's
deepening economic, political and strategic engagement in the
Asia-Pacific and beyond
y. Review implementation of the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002
(Public Law 107-228, Sections 611-621)
8. Western Hemisphere
a. Periodic reviews of the region with the Assistant
Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs
b. In General--U.S. efforts in support of democratic
institutions, political stability and economic growth in the
region
c. U.S. counternarcotics and counterterrorism support in
Colombia and other Western Hemisphere countries
d. Growing influence of China in the Western Hemisphere--
Overview of China's investing heavily in Latin America,
including port facilities adjacent to the Panama Canal
e. Latin America & Caribbean AID authorization bill and
general oversight of U.S. foreign assistance to the region
f. U.S.-Canada Border Security--Assess U.S. Canada border
security cooperation
g. Continued engagement with Venezuela/Boston Group--Review
U.S. Policy toward Venezuela
h. U.S. support for victims of Communist Government
repression in Cuba and overall U.S.-Cuba policy
i. Nicaragua--Review of the state of judicial reform in
Nicaragua
j. Brazil--Assess U.S. relations with Brazil as an emerging
regional power
k. U.S. policy regarding the expropriation of property from
U.S. citizens by governments in the Western Hemisphere
l. Review progress toward completing Free Trade Agreement
for the Americas (FTAA), Dominican Republic/Central America
Free Trade Agreement (DR/CAFTA), and Free Trade Agreements with
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Panama and their impact on business
and labor in signatory countries
m. Investigate methods to support institutional
strengthening of the Organization of American States (OAS) and
its Inter-America Democratic Charter
n. Evaluate feasibility and implications of facilitating
targeting remittances from persons in the U.S. to their home
countries for development purposes
o. Public health issues in the Western Hemisphere
p. Assessment of Western Hemisphere's cooperation on the
war on terrorism
q. Status of potential migration accord with the government
of the United Mexican States
r. GAO assessment of progress to achieve strengthened
democratic institutions and judicial reform in Western
Hemisphere countries
s. Review of diplomatic strategy toward the nations of the
Caribbean and oversight of Third Border Initiative
t. Review status of indigenous populations and Afro-
descended communities, in Canada, Latin America and the
Caribbean
u. Elections--Oversight of policy in the run-up to the many
presidential and legislative elections in 2006, particularly in
Peru and Haiti
v. GAO assessment of reconstruction in the Caribbean after
the hurricanes of 2004 and proposals for disaster mitigation
w. Guatemala--Oversight of Guatemala's efforts to address
outstanding provisions of Peace Accords and create a Commission
of Inquiry into Illegal Groups and Clandestine Security
Apparatus (CICACS), or similar commission
x. GAO assessment of public diplomacy efforts in Latin
America and the Caribbean
y. Evaluate impact of escalating crime rates, particularly
as driven by gang violence, on countries in the region
9. Africa
a. Periodic review of sub-Saharan Africa with the Assistant
Secretary of State for African Affairs and of North Africa with
the Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs
b. Libya--Review of U.S. policy toward Libya including the
path toward cautious re-engagement, Libya's status on the State
Sponsors of Terrorism list, progress in addressing and
compensating victims of previous terrorist aggression, and
ongoing governance and human rights concerns
c. Sudan--Continued investigation into the situation in
Darfur following declarations of genocide by the Congress and
the Administration and oversight of U.S. relief efforts in the
region; assessment of the implementation of the final peace
agreement between the Government of Sudan (GoS) and the Sudan
People's Liberation Movement (SPLM); and oversight of U.S.
assistance to support peace in Southern Sudan and
implementation of the Comprehensive Peace in Sudan Act of 2004
(P.L. 108-497)
d. Zimbabwe--Review of U.S. policy toward Zimbabwe,
including oversight of U.S. efforts to support civil society
and promote political and economic reform and implementation of
the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act (P.L. 107-99)
e. Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)--Oversight of U.S.
support for democratic transition in the DRC and UN
peacekeeping operations in the region
f. Liberia--Oversight of U.S. support for democratic
transition in Liberia and UN peacekeeping operations in the
region
g. Nigeria--Review of U.S. policy toward Nigeria, including
efforts to promote economic and democratic reform, combat
corruption, support civil society, address human rights
concerns and foster regional security
h. Somalia--Review of U.S. policy toward Somalia, including
efforts to foster peace and promote regional stability in a
collapsed state
i. Northern Uganda--Oversight of U.S. efforts to promote a
just and sustainable peace in Northern Uganda
j. Periodic review of developments in African hotspots,
including but not limited to Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia,
Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, the Great Lakes (Democratic Republic of
Congo, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi), Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia,
Eritrea, and Zimbabwe
k. Assessment of Africa's cooperation in the war on
terrorism, with particular focus on U.S. efforts to provide
counterterrorism training, equipment, and support for ``front-
line states,'' including the East Africa Counter-Terrorism
Initiative (EACTI) and the Trans-Sahel Counter Terrorism
Initiative (TACTI)
l. Oversight of the African Contingency Operations Training
and Assistance (ACOTA), Operation Focus Relief (OFR), the
Global Peace Operations Initiative, and other U.S. efforts to
provide training, equipment, and support for regional
peacekeeping efforts in Africa
m. Evaluation of U.S. relations with African regional and
sub-regional organizations, including but not limited to the
African Union (AU), NEPAD, ECOWAS, COMESA, and SADC
n. Assessment of U.S. trade and investment in Africa,
including oversight of the African Growth and Opportunity Act
and review of non-tariff trade barriers and their connection to
trade, corruption, and development, and evaluation of the
success of USAID efforts in these areas
o. Assessment of the impact of multilateral and bilateral
debt on African economies, and the role of the International
Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank (WB), and other
International Financial Institutions (IFIs) in Africa
p. Review of China's growing engagement in Africa
q. Oversight of United States efforts to promote
transparency and accountability in Africa, including the Chad-
Cameroon Pipeline Project and/or the Clean Diamond Act (P.L.
108-19)
r. Review of ongoing democratization efforts in Africa,
including the growth of institutions promoting freedom of the
press, pluralism, and the participation of civil society
s. Oversight of Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI)
programs in North Africa
t. Oversight of the Congo Basin Forest Partnership Act of
2003 and other USAID-backed conservation programs in Africa
u. Oversight of the Administration's efforts to combat
infectious diseases in Africa, particularly HIV/AIDS, including
U.S. support for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis &
Malaria and PEPFAR
v. Oversight of the U.S.-backed Special Court for Sierra
Leone, including efforts to extradite former Liberia President
Charles Taylor from Nigeria and implementation of Section of
589 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004 (P.L. 108-
199), regarding War Crimes in Africa
w. Oversight of U.S. efforts to address corruption and
organized crime in Africa, including the International Law
Enforcement Academy in Botswana
x. Assessment of slavery in Africa
y. Review of growing religious tensions on the Continent
z. Assessment of gaps in official presence in Africa
10. Human Rights
a. Review of the State Department's annual ``Country
Reports on Human Rights Practices''
b. Assessing trafficking in persons threat to Tsunami
victims--Exploring the trafficking in persons situation in
Tsunami-devastated areas, including prevention and protection
efforts by local governments and USG involvement and support
c. Review of U.S. policy to promote democracy and create
country strategies to promote democracy and human rights,
including review of the State Department's annual ``Supporting
Human Rights and Democracy'' Report
d. Status of Cuba after the crackdown 2 years ago;
democracy movement, jailed dissidents, and the impact of the
resumption of official contact with the European Union and
European countries
e. International trafficking in persons--Review of the
implementation of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of
2000 and the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act
of 2003
f. Review of State Department's annual ``Trafficking in
Persons'' Report
g. International refugee protection and resettlement--
Assess U.S. Refugee policy
h. Religious persecution--Oversight of implementation of
the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998
i. Combating the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe (possible
joint hearing)
j. Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998--Oversight of
implementation
k. PRM Worldwide Refugee Status 2005--Oversight on USG
refugee initiatives, status and goals, and humanitarian
assistance efforts and challenges
l. Review U.S. efforts to assist in meeting the psycho-
social needs of post-terrorist attack victims on School No. 1
in Beslan, North Ossetia
m. Review and assess U.S. strategy regarding Burma's
continuing human rights violations
n. Humanitarian crisis plaguing Uganda's children
o. Oversight of the newly-authorized Human Smuggling and
Trafficking Center
p. Implementation of the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights and other internationally recognized human rights
q. Review of People's Republic of China (political and
religious repression, forced abortion and sterilization, forced
labor, situation of Tibetan and Uighur minorities, North Korean
refugees)
r. Central Africa (human rights and refugee issues in the
Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Congo, and surrounding
countries)
s. Vietnam (religious and political persecution, access to
U.S. resettlement programs, and related issues)
11. Economic Policy, Trade, and the Environment
a. Assess loss of American jobs to the growing capabilities
and exports from China
b. Assess loss of American jobs due to outsourcing, non-
immigrant visa policies and implementation of Free Trade
Agreements
c. International intellectual property issues
d. International energy policy issues
e. Enterprise Funds
f. Overview of global trade situation and implementation of
International Monetary Fund terms and conditions
g. Trade distorting actions by foreign governments
(bribery, economic espionage, manipulation of customs rules,
import licensing, skewing health and safety standards, etc.);
Mutual Recognition Agreements (``MRAs''); and efforts by other
foreign governments to implement the OECD Anti-Bribery
Convention
h. OPIC/TDA/EXIM Oversight; Commerce Department trade
promotion and enforcement activities
i. Overview of the Export Administration Act (EAA) and the
views of the Administration on legislation reauthorizing and
modernizing its provisions
j. Implementation of sanctions against Iran and other
regimes by State and Treasury
k. Global environmental trends: International instability
and national security
l. The U.S. Government position on global warming/Kyoto
Protocol
m. How environmental cooperation can enhance bilateral
relations and U.S. interests abroad
n. Impact on U.S. business due to the lack of foreign
export credit agency environmental standards
o. Role of regional trade agreements in promoting a new
global trade round and global economic growth; and progress
toward a new global trade round foreign government adoption of
standards adverse to U.S. interests
p. International cooperation for access to the
international space station
12. Miscellaneous
a. Presidential War Powers Act and the Bush doctrine of
preemption
b. Codify U.S. foreign policy law
II. GENERAL REVIEW ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE
A. Executive Branch Reports
Reporting requirements in legislation and the reports
submitted in response to them constitute one of the oldest
information systems used by Congress. On every subject which
Congress covers, required reports offer a way to oversee and
review the implementation of legislation by the executive
branch.
In the foreign policy field, it is particularly important
to insure that reporting requirements and the resultant reports
submitted by the executive branch are an efficient mechanism
for supplying Congress with information. Information on
domestic problems is often easier to obtain from sources
outside the executive branch than information on problems from
abroad. Moreover, the executive branch has sometimes attempted
to shield its activities in the foreign policy field from
public view and treat it as its exclusive domain. The lack of
information on foreign policy problems and executive branch
activities has been one of the major reasons it has been more
difficult for Congress to play its legitimate role in the
making of foreign policy, although the Constitution expressly
shares such powers between Congress and the President.
For the Committee on International Relations, the
improvement of the system of required reports offers more than
tidier housekeeping. It offers another step toward a better
supply of information that Congress needs to make foreign
policy decisions. Through the careful placing of reporting
requirements in legislation, the patient monitoring of the
reports submitted by the executive branch in response to the
requirements and utilization of the data supplied in them,
Congress can improve its capacity for an effective foreign
policy role.
B. Reference Documents
Periodically the Committee on International Relations
compiles, prints, and distributes official documents which are
useful to the membership in exercising the oversight function
as well as other responsibilities. These include:
1. Legislation on Foreign Relations.--This 5 volume set is
prepared under the direction of the staff of the House
Committee on International Relations and the Senate Committee
on Foreign Relations with the assistance of the Foreign Affairs
and National Defense Division of the Congressional Research
Service of the Library of Congress. This collection of laws and
related materials contains texts referred to by the Committee
on Foreign Affairs, and the Foreign Relations Committee,
amended to date, and annotated to show pertinent history or
cross references. The collection includes all laws concerning
foreign relations, codified and in force, treaties in force, as
well as executive agreements and orders, State Department
regulations and State Department delegations of authorities.
2. Legislative Calendar.--This compendium of committee
legislative information is published at the end of each
Congressional session. Each volume includes a current listing
and status of all committee legislation; committee publications
and reports; executive communications and messages from the
President referred to the committee; House floor amendments in
committee legislation; and a legislative progress chart.
C. Study Missions and Participation in International Conferences and
Events
The committee has kept itself informed of the latest
developments in foreign affairs. The usual frequent conferences
with high government officials, both civil and military, have
been augmented by special study missions to various parts of
the world to obtain firsthand knowledge of the problems of
foreign countries and the administration of U.S. programs and
operations falling within the purview of the committee.
Committee members have also been designated to serve as
official delegates to a number of international conferences and
events. The following are interparliamentary exchanges that
Members of the Committee on International Relations
participated in during the 109th Congress.
Meetings of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly
Meetings of the U.S.-Canada Interparliamentary Group
Meetings of the U.S.-Mexico Interparliamentary Group
Meetings of the Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue in Rome,
Italy
Meetings of the U.S.-OSCE interparliamentary delegation
Meetings of the British-American Parliamentary Group
III. SUMMARIES OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES BY FULL COMMITTEE
Legislation Enacted Into Law
Assistance for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children in
Developing Countries Act of 2005--P.L. 109-95 (H.R. 1409-Lee,
CA)
Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005--P.L.
109-121 (H.R. 1973-Blumenauer)
Naval Vessels Transfer Act of 2005--P.L. 109-134 (S. 1886-
Lugar)
To Provide for Certain Authorities for the Department of
State, and for other purposes--P.L. 109-140 (H.R. 4436-Smith,
NJ)
A Bill to Authorize the Transfer of Items in the War
Reserves Stockpile for Allies, Korea--P.L. 109-159 (S. 1988-
Lugar)
Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of
2005--P.L. 109-164 (H.R. 972-Smith, NJ)
Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2005--P.L.
109-165 (H.R. 2017-Smith, NJ)
Passport Services Enhancement Act of 2005--P.L. 109-167
(H.R. 4501-Hyde)
A Bill To Waive Passport Fees for a Relative of a Deceased
Member of the Armed forces Proceeding Abroad to Visit the Grave
of Such Member or to Attend a Funeral or Memorial Service for
Such Member--P.L. 109-210 (S. 1184-Biden)
To Amend the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996 to Extend
Authorities Provided in Such Act Until September 29, 2006--P.L.
109-267 (H.R. 5877-Ros-Lehtinen)
Iran Freedom Support Act--P.L. 109-293 (H.R. 6198-Ros-
Lehtinen)
Darfur Peace and Accountability Act of 2006--P.L. 109-344
(H.R. 3127-Hyde)
To Provide for the Conveyance of the Reversionary Interest
of the United States in Certain Lands to the Clint Independent
School District, El Paso County, Texas--P.L. 109-376 (H.R. 860-
Reyes)
Henry J. Hyde United States and India Nuclear Cooperation
Promotion Act of 2006--P.L. 109-401 (H.R. 5682-Hyde)
Democratic Republic of Congo Relief, Security, and
Democracy Promotion Act of 2006--P.L. 109-456 (S. 2125-Obama)
HIRC Legislation Passed by the House and the Senate
H. Con. Res. 34 (Udall)--Honoring the life and
contributions of Yogi Bhajan, a leader of Sikhs, and expressing
condolences to the Sikh community on his passing
H. Con. Res. 90 (Solis)--Conveying the sympathy of Congress
to the families of the young women murdered in the State of
Chihuahua, Mexico, and encouraging increased United States
involvement in bringing an end to these crimes
H. Con. Res. 127 (Royce)--Calling on the Government of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria to transfer Charles Ghankay Taylor,
former President of the Republic of Liberia, to the Special
Court for Sierra Leone to be tried for war crimes, crimes
against humanity, and other serious violations of international
humanitarian law
H. Con. Res. 175 (Rangel)--Acknowledging African
descendants of the transatlantic slave trade in all of the
Americas with an emphasis on descendants in Latin America and
the Caribbean, recognizing the injustices suffered by these
African descendants, and recommending that the United States
and the international community work to improve the situation
of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the
Caribbean
H. Con. Res. 260 (Holt)--Recognizing the 40th anniversary
of the Second Vatican Council's promulgation of Nostra Aetate,
the declaration on the relation of the Roman Catholic Church to
non-Christian religions, and the historic role of Nostra Aetate
in fostering mutual interreligious respect and dialogue
H. Con. Res. 409 (Leach)--Commemorating the 60th
anniversary of the ascension to the throne of His Majesty King
Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand
H. Con. Res. 430 (Thomas)--Recognizing the accomplishments
of the American Council of Young Political Leaders for
providing 40 years of international exchange programs,
increasing international dialogue, and enhancing global
understanding, and commemorating its 40th anniversary
H.R. 5948 (Smith-NJ)--Belarus Democracy Reauthorization Act
of 2006 (12/22/06--presented to the President)
H.R. 6060 (Smith-NJ)--Department of State Authorities Act
of 2006 (12/22/06--presented to the President)
S. Con. Res. 79 (Thune)--Expressing the sense of Congress
that no United States assistance should be provided directly to
the Palestinian Authority if any representative political party
holding a majority of parliamentary seats within the
Palestinian Authority maintains a position calling for the
destruction of Israel
S.J. Res. 19 (Brownback)--Calling upon the President to
issue a proclamation recognizing the 30th anniversary of the
Helsinki Final Act
HIRC Legislation Passed by the House
H. Con. Res. 16 (Hyde)--Ukraine
H. Con. Res. 18 (Ros-Lehtinen)--Human rights abuses by the
Government of the Syrian Arab Republic
H. Con. Res. 32 (Ros-Lehtinen)--Occupation of Lebanon by
Syria
H. Con. Res. 44 (Baca)--Cinco de Mayo
H. Con. Res. 81 (Menendez)--Human rights crackdown in Cuba
H. Con. Res. 89 (Ryan)--Honoring Sister Dorothy Stang
H. Con. Res. 98 (Hyde)--PRC anti-secession law
H. Con. Res. 128 (Shimkus)--Russia
H. Con. Res. 149 (Wilson)--57th anniversary of independence
of State of Israel
H. Con. Res. 153 (Ros-Lehtinen)--Welcoming H.E. Karzai of
Afghanistan
H. Con. Res. 155 (Smith-NJ)--Albania
H. Con. Res. 168 (Hyde)--Korean abductions
H. Con. Res. 190 (Smith-NJ)--Russian religious freedom
H. Con. Res. 191 (Hyde)--60th anniversary to end of war in
Pacific
H. Con. Res. 237 (Chabot)--Welcoming Taiwan president
H. Con. Res. 238 (Millender-McDonald)--Cambodian genocide
H. Con. Res. 248 (Waxman)--Fight anti-semitism and
intolerance
H. Con. Res. 252 (Burton)--Nicaragua
H. Con. Res. 275 (Davis-FL)--Saudi Arabia
H. Con. Res. 280 (Burton)--Floods in Central America and
Mexico
H. Con. Res. 284 (Ros-Lehtinen)--Egypt
H. Con. Res. 312 (Hyde)--Russia
H. Con. Res. 317 (Conyers)--Global Family Day
H. Con. Res. 320 (Smith-NJ)--Vietnam
H. Con. Res. 338 (Ros-Lehtinen)--Islamic terrorist
organizations in Latin America
H. Con. Res. 341 (Ros-Lehtinen)--nuclear proliferation in
Iran
H. Con. Res. 353 (Waters)--Haiti
H. Con. Res. 365 (Kennedy)--China
H. Con. Res. 370 (Shaw)--Saudi Arabia
H. Con. Res. 392 (Wilson)--Independence of the State of
Israel
H. Con. Res. 400 (Burton)--Venezuela
H. Con. Res. 408 (Burton)--Canada
H. Con. Res. 415 (Kirk)--Iranian Baha'i Community
H. Con. Res. 435 (Ackerman)--Magen David Adom Society
H. Con. Res. 444 (Simmons)--POWs
H. Res. 38 (Ros-Lehtinen)--Israel in OECD
H. Res. 39 (Lantos)--60th anniversary of the liberation of
Auschwitz
H. Res. 56 (Blunt)--Palestinian elections
H. Res. 57 (Hyde)--EU embargo on China
H. Res. 60 (DeLay)--Iraq
H. Res. 91 (Rahall)--Lebanon bombing that killed former PM
Hariri
H. Res. 99 (McCotter)--Madrid terror attacks
H. Res. 101 (Saxton)--EU add Hezbollah to terror
organizations list
H. Res. 108 (Gallegly)--Prime Minister of Georgia
H. Res. 120 (Blumenauer)--earthquake and tsunami response
by State Department
H. Res. 135 (Dreier)--House Democracy Commission
H. Res. 191 (Lantos)--Romania
H. Res. 193 (Diaz-Balart)--Cuba
H. Res. 195 (Kingston)--60th anniversary of liberation of
Western Bohemia
H. Res. 199 (Smith-NJ)--Srebrenica massacre
H. Res. 228 (Davis-Tom, VA)--Vietnamese
H. Res. 233 (Gallegly)--VE Day anniversary
H. Res. 273 (McCotter)--Syrian withdrawal from Lebanon
H. Res. 282 (Ros-Lehtinen)--anti-semitism by United Nations
H. Res. 326 (Gallegly)--Azerbaijan
H. Res. 328 (Gallegly)--Poland
H. Res. 343 (Crowley)--Kuwait women's rights
H. Res. 344 (Pombo)--China
H. Res. 356 (Hyde)--terror attacks in London
H. Res. 360 (Stearns)--V-J Day anniversary
H. Res. 364 (DeLay)--India
H. Res. 368 (Schiff)--Israel/Dan Gillerman as VP of UNGA
H. Res. 383 (Granger)--equal rights for women
H. Res. 384 (Issa)--Egypt attacks
H. Res. 388 (Diaz-Balart, Lincoln)--Cuba
H. Res. 409 (Lantos)--Zimbabwe
H. Res. 415 (Sanchez, Loretta)--Vietnam
H. Res. 427 (Hyde)--9/11
H. Res. 428 (Hyde)--Hurricane Katrina
H. Res. 438 (Rothman)--Israel
H. Res. 456 (Crowley)--Indonesia
H. Res. 458 (McGovern)--El Salvador nuns
H. Res. 479 (Lantos)--Hungarian revolution
H. Res. 492 (Hyde)--Pakistan and India earthquake
H. Res. 499 (McCotter)--Murder of American in Russia
H. Res. 523 (Hyde)--Condemning Iranian president's comments
against Israel
H. Res. 529 (Gallegly)--Croatia
H. Res. 534 (Burgess)--Iraq
H. Res. 535 (Engel)--Rabin anniversary
H. Res. 545 (Ros-Lehtinen)--Uzbekistan
H. Res. 546 (Ros-Lehtinen)--Jordan
H. Res. 575 (Cantor)--Hamas
H. Res. 578 (Smith-NJ)--Romania
H. Res. 598 (Issa)--Syria
H. Res. 608 (McCotter)--PRC religious persecution
H. Res. 612 (Hyde)--Iraq
H. Res. 622 (Issa)--Filipino WWII veterans
H. Res. 658 (Johnson, Eddie Bernice)--World Water Day
H. Res. 673 (Shimkus)--Belarus
H. Res. 692 (Faleomavaega)--Marshall Islands
H. Res. 697 (Hyde)--Olympics
H. Res. 703 (Gallegly)--Chernobyl
H. Res. 723 (Lantos)--Darfur
H. Res. 736 (Pence)--Afghanistan
H. Res. 740 (Smith-NJ)--Patrick Finucane
H. Res. 744 (Hyde)--Northern Ireland
H. Res. 784 (McCarthy)--Iraq's radio station for women
H. Res. 792 (Meeks)--Guyana
H. Res. 794 (Smith-NJ)--Tiananmen Square anniversary
H. Res. 795 (Davis, Tom)--Egypt
H. Res. 804 (English)--China
H. Res. 828 (Pitts)--Mongolia
H. Res. 844 (Engel)--HIV/AIDS vaccine
H. Res. 861 (Hyde)--Global War on Terror
H. Res. 905 (Faleomavaega)--Kazakhstan
H. Res. 908 (Fossella)--Italy
H. Res. 911 (Crowley)--India terror attacks
H. Res. 921 (Boehner)--Israel
H. Res. 940 (Crowley)--Peru independence
H. Res. 942 (King-IA)--Iranian constitution
H. Res. 965 (Lantos)--Montenegro
H. Res. 976 (McCaul)--Iran
H. Res. 989 (Poe)--UK's war on terror
H. Res. 992 (Wolf)--Sudan special envoy
H. Res. 994 (King-NY)--9/11 5-yr anniversary
H. Res. 1017 (Lantos)--Lebanon
H. Res. 1051 (Walsh)--Nepal
H. Res. 1082 (Fitzpatrick)--Condemning decision in France
to name a street after a convicted murderer
H. Res. 1088 (Dreier)--Lebanon
H. Res. 1091 (Hastings)--Iran's Holocaust denial conference
H. Res. 1095 (Boozman)--Jordan attacks
H.R. 912 (Delahunt)--Humanitarian Assistance Code of
Conduct Act of 2005
H.R. 2329 (Kirk)--Terrorist Rewards Enhancement Act
H.R. 2601 (Smith-NJ)--Foreign Relations Authorization Act
FY06-07 (contained H.R. 3100, East Asia Security Act, and H.R.
2745, United Nations Reform Act)
H.R. 2745 (Hyde)--Henry J. Hyde United Nations Reform Act
of 2005
H.R. 3269 (Leach)--Amend the International Organizations
Immunities Act to provide for the applicability of that Act to
the Bank for International Settlements
H.R. 4681 (Ros-Lehtinen)--Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of
2006
H.R. 5337 (Blunt)--National Security Foreign Investment
Reform and Strengthened Transparency Act
Resolutions of Inquiry
1. H. Res. 375 (Lee)--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.
On 9/14/05, the Committee agreed to a motion to report the
resolution adversely to the House by a record vote of 22 ayes
to 21 nays, with one voting ``Present.'' (H. Rept. 109-223)
Voting yes: Hyde, Smith (NJ), Burton, Gallegly, Ros-
Lehtinen, Rohrabacher, Chabot, Tancredo, Issa, Flake, Davis,
Green, Weller, McCotter, Harris, Wilson, Boozman, Barrett,
Mack, Fortenberry, McCaul, and Poe.
Voting no: Leach, Lantos, Berman, Ackerman, Menendez,
Brown, Sherman, Wexler, Engel, Delahunt, Meeks, Lee, Crowley,
Blumenauer, Berkley, Schiff, Watson, Smith (WA), McCollum,
Chandler and Cardoza.
Voting ``Present'': Paul.
2. H. Res. 408 (Hinchey)--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 information in the possession
of the President and the Secretary of Defense relating to
communication with officials of the United Kingdom relating to
the policy of the United States with respect to Iraq.
On 9/14/05, the committee agreed to a motion to report H.
Res. 408 adversely to the House by a vote of 23 ayes to 22
noes, with one voting ``Present.'' (H. Rept. 109-224)
Voting yes: Hyde, Smith (NJ), Burton, Gallegly, Ros-
Lehtinen, Rohrabacher, King, Chabot, Tancredo, Issa, Flake,
Davis, Green, Weller, McCotter, Harris, Wilson, Boozman,
Barrett, Mack, Fortenberry, McCaul, and Poe.
Voting no: Leach, Lantos, Berman, Ackerman, Menendez,
Brown, Sherman, Wexler, Engel, Delahunt, Meeks, Lee, Crowley,
Blumenauer, Berkley, Napolitano, Schiff, Watson, Smith (WA),
McCollum, Chandler and Cardoza.
Voting ``Present'': Paul.
3. H. Res. 419 (Holt)--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.
On 9/14/05, H. Res. 419 was ordered reported adversely to
the House by a vote of 26 ayes to 21 noes. (H. Rept. 109-225)
Voting yes: Hyde, Leach, Smith (NJ), Burton, Gallegly, Ros-
Lehtinen, Rohrabacher, King, Chabot, Tancredo, Paul, Issa,
Flake, Davis, Green, Weller, Pence, McCotter, Harris, Wilson,
Boozman, Barrett, Mack, Fortenberry, McCaul, and Poe.
Voting no: Lantos, Berman, Ackerman, Menendez, Brown,
Sherman, Wexler, Engel, Delahunt, Meeks, Lee, Crowley,
Blumenauer, Berkley, Napolitano, Schiff, Watson, Smith (WA),
McCollum, Chandler and Cardoza.
4. H. Res. 505 (Kucinich)--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.
H. Res. 505 was ordered reported adversely to the House by
a vote of 25 ayes to 23 noes. (H. Rept. 109-291)
Voting yes: Hyde, Smith (NJ), Burton, Gallegly, Ros-
Lehtinen, Rohrabacher, Royce, King, Chabot, Tancredo, Issa,
Flake, Davis, Green, Weller, Pence, McCotter, Harris, Wilson,
Boozman, Barrett, Mack, Fortenberry, McCaul, and Poe.
Voting no: Leach, Paul, Lantos, Ackerman, Payne, Menendez,
Brown, Sherman, Wexler, Engel, Delahunt, Meeks, Lee, Crowley,
Blumenauer, Berkley, Napolitano, Schiff, Watson, Smith (WA),
McCollum, Chandler and Cardoza.
5. H. Res. 549 (Hinchey)--Requesting the President of the
United States provide to the House of Representatives all
documents in his possession relating to his October 7, 2002,
speech in Cincinnati, Ohio, and his January 28, 2003, State of
the Union address.
On 12/8/05, the motion of H. Res. 549 to be ordered
reported adversely to the House failed by a vote of 24 ayes to
24 noes.
Voting yes: Hyde, Smith (NJ), Burton, Gallegly, Ros-
Lehtinen, Rohrabacher, Royce, Chabot, Tancredo, Issa, Flake,
Davis, Green, Weller, Pence, McCotter, Harris, Wilson, Boozman,
Barrett, Mack, Fortenberry, McCaul, and Poe.
Voting no: Leach, Lantos, Berman, Ackerman, Faleomavaega,
Payne, Menendez, Brown, Sherman, Wexler, Engel, Delahunt,
Meeks, Lee, Crowley, Blumenauer, Berkley, Napolitano, Schiff,
Watson, Smith (WA), McCollum, Chandler and Cardoza.
On December 15, 2005, the Committee agreed to a motion to
report the resolution without recommendation to the House by a
record vote of 24 ayes to 19 nays. (H. Rept. 109-351)
Voting yes: Smith (NJ), Burton, Gallegly, Ros-Lehtinen,
Rohrabacher, Royce, King, Chabot, Tancredo, Issa, Flake, Davis,
Green, Weller, Pence, McCotter, Harris, Wilson, Boozman,
Barrett, Mack, Fortenberry, McCaul, and Poe.
Voting no: Lantos, Berman, Ackerman, Menendez, Sherman,
Wexler, Delahunt, Meeks, Lee, Crowley, Blumenauer, Berkley,
Napolitano, Schiff, Watson, Smith (WA), McCollum, Chandler and
Cardoza.
6. H. Res. 593 (Markey)--Directing the Secretary of State,
the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Homeland Security,
and the Attorney General, and requesting the President, to
provide certain information to the House of Representatives
relating to extraordinary rendition of certain foreign persons.
On 2/8/06, H. Res. 593 was ordered reported adversely to
the House by a vote of 24 ayes to 16 noes. (H. Rept. 109-374)
Voting yes: Hyde, Smith (NJ), Burton, Ros-Lehtinen,
Rohrabacher, Royce, King, Chabot, Tancredo, Issa, Flake, Davis,
Green, Weller, Pence, McCotter, Harris, Wilson, Boozman,
Barrett, Mack, Fortenberry, McCaul, and Poe.
Voting no: Leach, Paul, Lantos, Faleomavaega, Sherman,
Wexler, Engel, Delahunt, Crowley, Berkley, Napolitano, Schiff,
Watson, Smith (WA), Chandler and Cardoza.
7. H. Res. 624 (Ackerman)--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 United States policies under the United
Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or
Degrading Treatment or Punishment and the Geneva Conventions.
On 2/8/06, H. Res. 624 was ordered reported adversely to
the House by a vote of 25 ayes to 17 noes. (H. Rept. 109-375)
Voting yes: Hyde, Smith (NJ), Burton, Ros-Lehtinen,
Rohrabacher, Royce, King, Chabot, Tancredo, Paul, Issa, Flake,
Davis, Green, Weller, Pence, McCotter, Harris, Wilson, Boozman,
Barrett, Mack, Fortenberry, McCaul, and Poe.
Voting no: Leach, Lantos, Faleomavaega, Payne, Brown,
Sherman, Wexler, Engel, Delahunt, Crowley, Berkley, Napolitano,
Schiff, Watson, Smith (WA), Chandler and Cardoza.
8. H. Res. 642 (Lee-CA)--Requesting the President and
directing the Secretary of State to provide to the House of
Representatives certain documents in their possession relating
to the Secretary of State's trip to Europe in December 2005.
On 2/8/06, H. Res. 642 was ordered reported adversely to
the House by a vote of 25 ayes to 17 noes. (H. Rept. 109-376)
Voting yes: Hyde, Smith (NJ), Burton, Ros-Lehtinen,
Rohrabacher, Royce, King, Chabot, Tancredo, Paul, Issa, Flake,
Davis, Green, Weller, Pence, McCotter, Harris, Wilson, Boozman,
Barrett, Mack, Fortenberry, McCaul, and Poe.
Voting no: Leach, Lantos, Faleomavaega, Payne, Brown,
Sherman, Wexler, Engel, Delahunt, Crowley, Berkley, Napolitano,
Schiff, Watson, Smith (WA), Chandler and Cardoza.
9. H. Res. 846 (Lee-CA)--Requesting the President and
directing the Secretary of State to provide to the House of
Representatives certain documents in their possession relating
to strategies and plans either designed to cause regime change
in or for the use of military force against Iran.
On 6/21/06, H. Res. 846 was reported, by voice vote,
adversely. (H. Rept. 109-526)
10. H. Res. 985 (Berman)--Directing the Secretary of State
to provide to the House of Representatives certain documents in
the possession of the Secretary of State relating to the report
submitted to the Committee on International Relations of the
House of Representatives on July 28, 2006, pursuant to the Iran
and Syria Nonproliferation Act.
On 9/13/06, H. Res. 985 was reported, by voice vote,
without recommendation. (H. Rept. 109-689)
Committee Statistics
During the 109th Congress, the Full Committee held: 65
hearings and markups, 22 classified briefings, and 18 closed
briefings. The subcommittees met 179 times. Another important
function of the Committee is to meet with Heads of State,
Administration officials, and foreign dignitaries from around
the world. The Committee held 123 protocol meetings.
The staff held 585 oversight briefings. A total of 15 bills
have been signed into law, 28 bills and joint resolutions
referred to the Committee passed the House, and 130 concurrent
and simple resolutions referred to the Committee passed the
House. The Committee has published 242 hearings and markups.
During the 109th Congress, 671 bills and resolutions were
referred to the Committee; the Full Committee considered 112
pieces of legislation, and 21 reports were filed.
IV. LIST OF MEETINGS OF THE FULL COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEES
A. Full Committee Hearings
12/21/06--Hearing--Examination of a Fundamental Human
Right: The 2006 International Religious Freedom Report
11/15/06--Hearing--North Korea's Nuclear Test: Next Steps
9/27/06--Hearing--United States--Republic of Korea
Relations: An Alliance at Risk?
9/26/06--Hearing--Enhancing the Global Fight to End Human
Trafficking
9/20/06--Hearing--Afghanistan: Five Years After 9/11
9/14/06--Hearing--Japan's Relations With Its Neighbors:
Back to the Future?
9/13/06--Markup--H.R. 611, H.R. 1476, H.R. 1996, H.R. 5805,
H.R. 5966, H.R. 6060, H. Res. 415, H. Res. 622, H. Res. 723, H.
Res. 759, H. Res. 940, H. Res. 942, H. Res. 965, H. Res. 992,
H. Res. 976, H. Res. 985, H. Con. Res. 317, H. Con. Res. 415,
S. 2125, S. 3836
7/20/06--Hearing--Proposed Sale of F-16 Aircraft and
Weapons Systems to Pakistan
7/20/06--Hearing--Asian Free Trade Agreements: Are They
Good for the USA?
6/27/06--Markup--H.R. 5682, H.R. 4014, H.R. 5680, H. Res.
700, H. Res. 844, H. Res. 860, H. Con. Res. 435
6/21/06--Hearing--Democracy in Latin America: Successes,
Challenges and the Future
6/21/06--Markup--H. Res. 846
6/8/06--Hearing--Review of Iraq Reconstruction
5/25/06--Markup--H.R. 860, H.R. 5247, H.R. 5333, H. Con.
Res. 338, H. Con. Res. 408, H. Con. Res. 409, H. Res. 608, H.
Res. 784, H. Res. 792, H. Res. 794, H. Res. 799, H. Res. 804,
H. Res. 828
5/18/06--Hearing--Prospects for Peace in Darfur
5/11/06--Hearing--The U.S.-India `Global Partnership':
Legislative Options
5/10/06--Hearing--A Resurgent China: Responsible
Stakeholder or Robust Rival?
4/27/06--Hearing--United Nations Reform: Improving Internal
Oversight Within the U.N.
4/26/06--Hearing--Iraq: Update on U.S. Policy
4/6/06--Markup--H.R. 4681, H. Res. 697
4/5/06--Hearing--The U.S.-India `Global Partnership'
3/15/06--Markup--H.R. 282, H. Con. Res. 90, H. Con. Res.
320, H. Res. 578, H. Res. 658
3/8/06--Hearing--United States Policy Toward Iran--Next
Steps
3/8/06--Markup--H.R. 3127
3/2/06--Hearing--United States Policy Toward the
Palestinians in the Aftermath of Parliamentary Elections
2/16/06--Hearing--The International Affairs Budget Request
for FY2007
2/8/06--Markup--H. Res. 593, H. Res. 624, H. Res. 642
12/15/05--Markup--H. Res. 549
12/8/05--Markup--H. Res. 549
12/7/05--Hearing--Avian Flu: Addressing the Global Threat
11/16/05--Markup--H. Con. Res. 190, H. Con. Res. 275, H.
Con. Res. 284, H. Con. Res. 294, H. Res. 438, H. Res. 456, H.
Res. 458, H. Res. 479, H. Res. 499, H. Res. 529, H. Res. 535
11/16/05--Hearing--The U.S.-India `Global Partnership': How
Significant for American Interests?
11/10/05--Hearing--An Around-the-World Review of Public
Diplomacy
11/9/05--Markup--H. Res. 505
10/26/05--Hearing--The U.S.-India `Global Partnership': The
Impact on Nonproliferation
10/7/05--Markup--H.R. 972, H. Con. Res. 252, H. Res. 192,
H. Res. 368
10/6/05--Hearing--The Six-Party Talks and the North Korean
Nuclear Issue: Old Wine in New Bottles?
9/28/05--Hearing--United Nations Rhetoric or Reform:
Outcome of the High-Level Event
9/22/05--Hearing--United States Policy in Afghanistan:
Establishing Democratic Governance and Security in the Wake of
Parliamentary Elections
9/15/05--Markup--H. Con. Res. 195, H. Res. 316, H.R. 1409,
H.R. 1973, H.R. 3184, H.R. 3269, H. Res. 38, H. Res. 388, H.
Res. 409, H. Con. Res. 237, H. Con. Res. 238
9/14/05--Markup--H. Res. 375, H. Res. 419, H. Res. 408
9/8/05--Hearing--The U.S. and India: An Emerging Entente?
7/28/05--Hearing--Lebanon Reborn? Defining National
Priorities and Prospects for Democractic Renewal in the Wake of
March 14, 2005
6/30/05--Markup--H.R. 611, H.R. 2017, H.R. 3100, H. Con.
Res. 140, H. Con. Res. 168, H. Con. Res. 175, H. Con. Res. 187,
H. Con. Res. 191, H. Res. 328, H. Res. 333, H. Res. 343
6/29/05--Hearing--The Global Water Crisis: Evaluating U.S.
Strategies to Enhance Access to Safe Water and Sanitation
6/22/05--Markup--H. Con. Res. 155
6/22/05--Hearing--Sudan: Consolidating Peace While
Confronting Genocide
6/9/05 and 6/8/05--Markup--H.R. 2745, H.R. 2601, H. Res.
199
5/19/05--Hearing--Reforming the United Nations: Budget and
Management Perspectives
5/18/05--Markup--H. Con. Res. 44, H. Con. Res. 89, H. Con.
Res. 149, H. Res. 191, H. Res. 272, H. Res. 273, H. Res. 282,
H. Con. Res. 153
5/18/05--Hearing--Kosovo: Current and Future Status
5/11/05--Hearing--Plan Colombia: Major Successes and New
Challenges
5/5/05--Hearing--Promoting Democracy Through Diplomacy
4/27/05--Markup--H. Con. Res. 127, H. Res. 195, H. Res.
233, H. Res. 193, H. Res. 228
4/27/05--Hearing--Millennium Challenge Account: Does the
Program Match the Vision?
4/21/05--Hearing--Redefining Boundaries: Political
Liberalization in the Arab World
4/14/05--Hearing--The National Security and Foreign Policy
Implications for the United States of Arms Exports to the
People's Republic of China by Member States of the European
Union (Joint Hearing with the Committee on Armed Services)
4/13/05--Hearing--U.S. Response to Global AIDS Crisis: A
Two-Year Review
3/17/05--Hearing--U.S. Counternarcotics Policy in
Afghanistan: Time for Leadership
3/16/05--Hearing--Libya: Progress on the Path Toward
Cautious Reengagement
3/15/05--Hearing--United Nations Reform: Challenges and
Prospects
3/10/05--Hearing--The Korean Peninsula: Six Party Talks and
The Nuclear Issue
3/9/05--Markup--H. Con. Res. 18, H. Con. Res. 32, H. Con.
Res. 34, H. Con. Res. 81, H. Con. Res. 82, H. Res. 101, H. Res.
120, H. Res. 135, H. Con. Res. 83, H. Res. 99, H. Res. 108
2/17/05--Hearing--International Relations Budget for Fiscal
Year 2006
2/16/05--Hearing--United States Policy Toward Iran: Next
Steps
2/10/05--Hearing--The Way Forward in the Middle East Peace
Process
1/26/05--Hearing--The Tsunami Tragedy: How the U.S. Is
Responding and Providing Relief
B. Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International
Operations
11/14/06--Hearing--Hague Convention on International
Adoptions: Status and the Framework for Implementation
9/28/06--Hearing--The Role of Faith-Based Organizations in
United States Programming in Africa
9/20/06--Hearing--The Deteriorating Peace in Sudan
9/6/06--Hearing--The United Nations Human Rights Council:
Reform or Regression?
7/27/06--Hearing--Reviewing the Progress and Charting the
Path Ahead: The Microenterprise Results and Accountability Act
of 2004
7/20/06--Hearing--Angola's Long Delayed Election
6/30/06--Hearing--The Plight of Religious Minorities: Can
Religious Pluralism Survive?
6/29/06--Hearing--Somalia: Expanding Crisis in the Horn of
Africa (Joint Hearing with the Subcommittee on International
Terrorism and Nonproliferation)
6/27/06--Hearing--Making Safe Blood Available in Africa
6/22/06--Markup--H. Res. 860, H.R. 4319, H.R. 4780, H.R.
5382
6/21/06--Hearing--Department of Defense Implementation of
Zero-Tolerance for Human Trafficking (Joint Hearing with the
Committee on Armed Services)
6/14/06--Hearing--Modern-Day Slavery: Spotlight on the 2006
Trafficking in Persons Report, Forced Labor, and Sex
Trafficking at the World Cup
6/8/06--Hearing--Removing Obstacles for African
Entrepreneurs
5/25/06--Hearing--The World Hunger Crisis
5/18/06--Hearing--Nigeria's Struggle with Corruption
5/16/06--Hearing--Medical Outreach: An Instrument of U.S.
Diplomacy
5/10/06--Hearing--Current Issues in U.S. Refugee Protection
and Resettlement
5/4/06--Germany's World Cup Brothels: Women and Children at
Risk of Exploitation through Trafficking
4/27/06--Hearing--North Korea: Human Rights Update and
International Abduction Issues (Joint Hearing with the
Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific)
4/26/06--Hearing--The Endangered Children of Northern
Uganda
4/19/06--Hearing--Human Rights in China: Improving or
Deteriorating Conditions?
4/6/06--Markup--H.R. 4423, H. Res. 608
4/6/06--Hearing--An End to Impunity: Investigating the 1993
Killing of Mexican Archbishop Juan Jesus Posadas Ocampo
3/29/06--Hearing--The Human Rights Dialogue with Vietnam:
Is Vietnam Making Significant Progress (Joint Hearing with the
Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific)
3/28/06--Hearing--Ethiopia's Troubled Internal Situation
3/16/06--Hearing--Monitoring Respect for Human Rights
Around the World: A Review of the Country Reports on Human
Rights Practices for 2005
3/15/06--Hearing--The Northern Ireland Peace Process:
Policing Advances and Remaining Challenges (Joint Hearing with
the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats)
2/28/06--Markup--H.R. 3189, H. Res. 578, and H. Res. 675
2/15/06--Hearing--The Internet in China: A Tool for Freedom
or Suppression? (Joint Hearing with the Subcommittee on Asia
and the Pacific)
06--Hearing--The Impact of Liberia's Election on West
Africa
2/7/06--Hearing--Human Rights in Burma: Where Are We Now
and What Do We Do Next? (Joint Hearing with the Subcommittee on
Asia and the Pacific)
11/17/05--Hearing--Getting to ``Yes'': Resolving the 30-
Year Conflict over the Status of the Western Sahara
11/15/05--Hearing--In Defense of Human Dignity: The 2005
International Religious Freedom Report
11/15/05--Markup--H. Con. Res. 190
11/1/05--Hearing--Sudan: Losing Ground On Peace
10/27/05--Hearing--Lifting the Veil: Getting the Refugees
Out, Getting Our Message In: An Update on the Implementation of
the North Korean Human Rights Act (Joint Hearing with the
Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific)
10/20/05--Hearing--Africa Growth and Opportunity Act: A
Five Year Assessment
10/6/05--Hearing--India's Unfinished Agenda: Equality and
Justice for 200 Million Victims of the Caste System
9/20/05--Hearing--Implementing the Microenterprise Results
and Accountability Act of 2004
9/13/05--Hearing--Protecting Street Children: Vigilantes or
the Rule of Law?
7/28/05--Hearing--China's Influence in Africa
7/21/05--Markup--H.R. 3127
7/21/05--Hearing--Falun Gong and China's Continuing War on
Human Rights (Joint Hearing with the Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations)
6/30/06--Hearing--The G-8 Summit and Africa's Development
6/23/05--Markup--H.R. 2017, H. Res. 333, H. Con. Res. 168
6/23/05--Hearing--Implementing the 1998 Torture Victims
Relief Act
6/20/05--Hearing--Human Rights in Vietnam
5/26/05--Markup--H.R. 2601, H. Res. 199
5/18/05--Hearing--UN Peacekeeping Reform: Seeking Greater
Accountability and Integrity
5/12/05--Hearing--Foreign Relations Authorization for
FY2005-2006: Embassy and Border Security
5/5/05--Hearing--Ethiopia and Eritrea: Promoting Stability,
Democracy and Human Rights
4/28/05--Hearing--The North Korean Human Rights Act of
2004: Issues and Implementation (Joint Hearing with the
Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific)
4/26/05--Hearing--Malaria and TB: Implementing Proven
Treatment and Eradication Methods
4/21/05--Hearing--Zimbabwe: Prospects for Democracy After
the March 2005 Elections
4/19/05--Hearing--The UN Commission on Human Rights:
Protector or Accomplice?
4/14/05--Hearing--The Foreign Relations Authorization for
FY 2005-2006: Department of State Management
3/17/05--Hearing--A Global Review of Human Rights:
Examining the State Department's 2004 Annual Report
3/16/05--Hearing--Northern Ireland Human Rights: Update on
the Cory Collusion Inquiry Reports
3/10/05--Markup: H.R. 972
3/9/05--Hearing--Combating Human Trafficking: Achieving
Zero Tolerance
3/3/05--Hearing--Year Two of Castro's Brutal Crackdown on
Dissidents (Joint Hearing with the Subcommittee on the Western
Hemisphere)
3/3/05--Markup--H. Con. Res. 81 (Joint Markup with the
Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere)
3/1/05--Hearing--United Nations Organization Mission in the
Democratic Republic of Congo: A Case for Peacekeeping Reform
C. Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific
9/21/06--Hearing--America and Asia in a Changing World
6/29/06--Hearing--North Korean Brinkmanship: Is U.S. Policy
up to the Challenge?
6/28/06--Hearing--East Timor: Instability and Future
Prospects
5/17/06--Hearing--The United States and Asia: An Expending
Agenda
4/27/06--Hearing--North Korea: Human Rights Update and
International Abduction Issues (Joint Hearing with the
Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International
Operations)
3/29/06--Hearing--The Human Rights Dialogue with Vietnam:
Is Vietnam Making Significant Progress (Joint Hearing with the
Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International
Operations)
3/15/06--Hearing--Unrest in South Asia: Recent Developments
in Nepal and Sri Lanka
3/8/06--Hearing--East Asia in Transition: Opportunities and
Challenges for the United States
2/15/06--Hearing--The Internet in China: A Tool for Freedom
or Suppression? (Joint Hearing with the Subcommittee on Africa,
Global Human Rights and International Operations)
2/7/06--Hearing--Human Rights in Burma: Where Are We Now
and What Do We Do Next? (Joint Hearing with the Subcommittee on
Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations)
10/27/05--Hearing--Lifting the Veil: Getting the Refugees
Out, Getting Our Message In: An Update on the Implementation of
the North Korean Human Rights Act (Joint Hearing with the
Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International
Operations)
10/20/05--Hearing--South Asia Earthquake: Impact and
Humanitarian Response
9/21/05--Hearing--The United States and Southeast Asia:
Developments, Trends, and Policy Choices
7/14/05--Hearing--North Korean Nuclear Negotiations:
Strategies and Prospects for Success
6/14/05--Hearing--The United States and South Asia
5/26/05--Hearing--The United States and Northeast Asia
5/25/05--Hearing--The United States Nuclear Legacy in the
Marshall Islands: Consideration of Issues Relating to the
Changes Circumstances Petition
4/28/05--Hearing--The North Korean Human Rights Act of
2004: Issues and Implementation (Joint Hearing with the
Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International
Operations)
4/20/05--Hearing--Focus on a Changing Japan
4/6/05--Hearing--China's Anti-Secession Law and
Developments Across the Taiwan Strait
3/10/05--Hearing--Indonesia in Transition: Recent
Developments and Implications for U.S. Policy
3/2/05--Hearing--The Crisis in Nepal
2/17/05--Hearing--The North Korean Nuclear Challenge: Is
There a Way Forward? (Joint Hearing With the Subcommittee on
International Terrorism and Nonproliferation)
D. Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats
9/20/06--Hearing--Serbia: Current Issues and Future
Direction
9/20/06--Markup--H. Res. 989
5/3/06--Hearing--The United States and NATO: Transformation
and the Riga Summit
3/15/06--Hearing--The Northern Ireland Peace Process:
Policing Advances and Remaining Challenges
3/8/06--Hearing--The U.S.-European Relationship:
Opportunities and Challenges
2/14/06--Markup--H. Res 673, H. Res. 578
11/16/05--Markup--H. Res. 479, H. Res. 499, H. Res. 529
11/9/05, Hearing--Germany After the Election: Implications
for Germany, Europe and U.S.-German Relations
9/14/05--Hearing--U.S. Foreign Aid Programs to Europe
7/27/05--Hearing--Ukraine: Developments in the Aftermath of
the Orange Revolution
6/22/05--Hearing--The EU Constitution and U.S.-EU
Relations: The Recent Referenda in France and The Netherlands
and the U.S.-EU Summit
6/21/05--Markup--H. Res. 326, H. Res. 328, H. Con. Res. 155
5/25/05--Hearing--Northern Ireland: Prospects for the Peace
Process
5/11/05--Hearing--The State of U.S.-Turkish Relations
4/27/05--Hearing--Islamic Extremism in Europe
4/26/05--Markup--H. Res. 195, H. Res. 233
4/6/05--Hearing--Bosnia-Herezegovina: Unfinished Business
3/9/05--Hearing--Developments in U.S.-Russia Relations
3/8/05--Hearing--Markup--H. Res. 101, H. Res. 99
2/16/05--Markup--H. Res. 108
2/16/05--Hearing--An Overview of Transatlantic Relations
Prior to President Bush's Visit to Europe
E. Subcommittee on International Terrorism and Nonproliferation
9/28/06--Hearing--Hezbollah's Global Reach (Joint Hearing
with the Subcommittee on the Middle East and Central Asia)
9/7/06--Hearing--9/11: Five Years Later--Gauging Islamist
Terrorism
7/13/06--Hearing--Venezuela: Terrorism Hub of South
America?
7/7/06--Hearing--Border Vulnerabilities and International
Terrorism, Part II
7/5/06--Hearing--Border Vulnerabilities and International
Terrorism, Part I
6/29/06--Hearing--Somalia: Expanding Crisis in the Horn of
Africa (Joint Hearing With the Subcommittee on Africa, Global
Human Rights and International Operations)
5/25/06--Hearing--The A.Q. Khan Network: Case Closed?
5/18/06--Markup--H.R. 5333
5/11/06--Hearing--Reviewing the State Department's Annual
Report on Terrorism
4/6/06--Hearing--Checking Terrorism at the Border
3/30/06--Hearing--The Terrorist Threat From Shoulder-Fired
Missiles
3/2/06--Hearing--Assessing `Rights' Under the Nuclear
Nonproliferation Treaty
10/27/05--Hearing--U.S. Counterterrorism Strategy Update
9/29/05--Hearing--Evolving Counterterrorism Strategy
7/27/05--Hearing--Terrorist Threats to Energy Security
6/30/05--Hearing--Nonproliferation and the G-8
6/9/05--Hearing--Proliferation Security Initiative: An
Early Assessment
5/12/05--Hearing--Reviewing the State Department's Annual
Report on Terrorism
5/4/05--Hearing--Starving Terrorists of Money: The Role of
Middle Eastern Financial Institutions
4/28/05--Hearing--Previewing the Nuclear Nonproliferation
Treaty Review Conference
4/14/05--Hearing--Averting Nuclear Terrorism
3/17/05--Hearing--The United Nations and the Fight Against
Terrorism
3/10/05--Hearing--Eliminating Terrorist Sanctuaries: The
Role of Security Assistance
3/3/05--Markup--H. Res. 101
3/3/05--Hearing--Algeria's Struggle Against Terrorism
2/17/05--Hearing--The North Korean Nuclear Challenge: Is
There a Way Forward? (Joint Hearing With the Subcommittee on
Asia and the Pacific)
2/16/05--Hearing--Iran: A Quarter Century of State-
Sponsored Terror (Joint Hearing With the Subcommittee on the
Middle East and Central Asia)
F. Subcommittee on the Middle East and Central Asia
9/28/06--Hearing--Hezbollah's Global Reach (Joint Hearing
With the Subcommittee on International Terrorism and
Nonproliferation)
9/14/06--Hearing--Is There a Clash of Civilizations? Islam,
Democracy, and U.S.-Middle East and Central Asia Policy
7/25/06--Hearing--Assessing Energy and Security Issues
6/21/06--Hearing--Review of U.S. Assistance Programs to
Egypt, Part II
6/7/06--Hearing--Syria Accountability and Lebanese
Sovereignty Restoration Act Two Years Later: Next Steps for
U.S. Policy
5/17/06--Hearing--Review of U.S. Assistance Programs to
Egypt, Part I
4/26/06--Hearing--U.S. Security Policy in Central Asia:
Balancing Priorities, Part II
3/9/06--Hearing--Afghanistan: Progress Report (Joint
Hearing With the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations)
3/8/06--Hearing--Palestinian Authority Elections:
Implications for Peace, Regional Security, and U.S. Assistance
11/15/05--Markup--H. Con. Res. 284, H. Res. 438, H. Con.
Res. 275, H. Res. 535
10/27/05--Hearing--U.S. Security Policy in Central Asia:
Balancing Priorities, Part I
9/21/05--Hearing--the Middle East Peace Process and U.S.
Strategic Priorities Post-Disengagement
7/27/05--Hearing--Syria and the United Nations Oil-For-Food
Program (Joint Hearing With the Subcommittee on Oversight and
Investigations)
6/29/05--Markup--H. Con. Res. 187, H. Res. 343
6/29/05--Hearing--Iraq's Transition to Democracy
5/18/05--Markup--H. Con. Res. 149, H. Res. 273, H. Res.
282, H. Con. Res. 153
5/4/05--Hearing--9/11 Recommendations Implementation Act
Oversight, Part 1--Oppressors vs. Reformers in the Middle East
and Central Asia
4/20/05--Hearing--The Middle East and the United Nations
4/13/05--Markup--H.R. 282
3/9/05--Hearing--U.S. Policy Toward the Palestinians in the
Post-Arafat Era
3/2/05--Markup--H. Con. Res. 18, H. Con. Res. 32
2/16/05--Hearing--Iran: A Quarter-Century of State-
Sponsored Terror (Joint Hearing With the Subcommittee on
International Terrorism and Nonproliferation)
G. Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
9/29/06--Hearing--Falun Gong: Organ Harvesting and China's
Ongoing War on Human Rights
7/20/06--Hearing--U.S. Nonproliferation Strategy: Policies
and Technical Capabilities
5/11/06--Hearings--Visa Overstays: Can We Bar the Terrorist
Door?
4/6/06--Hearing--The Iraqi Documents: A Glimpse Into the
Regime of Saddam Hussein
3/29/06--Hearing--Offshore Banking, Corruption, and the War
on Terrorism
3/9/06--Hearing--Afghanistan: Progress Report (Joint
Hearing With the Subcommittee on the Middle East)
3/9/06--Hearing--Afghanistan: Is the Aid Getting Through?
2/14/06--Hearing--Chinese Influence on U.S. Foreign Policy
Through U.S. Educational Institutions, Multilateral
Organizations and Corporate America
12/7/05--Hearing--The Oil-For-Food Program: The Systematic
Failure of the United Nations
11/10/05--Hearing--Broadcasting Board of Governors and
Alhurra Television
7/27/05--Hearing--Syria and The United Nations Oil-For-Food
Program (Joint Hearing With the Subcommittee on The Middle East
and Central Asia)
4/28/05--Hearing--The Role of BNP-Paribas SA (Banque
National de Paris) in the United Nations Oil-for-Food Program
3/17/05--The United Nations Oil-for-Food Program: The
Cotecna and Saybolt Inspection Firms
3/2/05--Hearing--United Nations Operations: Integrity and
Accountability
2/9/05--Hearing--The Volcker Interim Report on the United
Nations Oil-for-Food Program
H. Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere
9/28/06--Hearing--Moving Forward in Haiti: How the U.S. and
the International Community Can Help
9/21/06--Hearing--Need for European Assistance to Colombia
for the Fight Against Illicit Drugs (joint hearing with the
Committee on the Judiciary)
7/27/06--Hearing--Report of the Commission for Assistance
to a Free Cuba
7/26/06--Hearing--Immigration: Responding to a Regional
Crisis
6/28/06--Hearing--Hurricane Reconstruction and Preparedness
5/25/06--Hearing--U.S.-Canada Relations
4/26/06--Hearing--U.S.-Mexico Relations
3/30/06--Hearing--Couternarcotics Strategies In Latin
America
3/2/06--Hearing--Western Hemisphere Energy Security 11/17/
05--Hearing--Democracy in Venezuela
11/9/05--Hearing--The Illicit Drug Transit Zone in Central
America
11/2/5--Markup--H. Con. Res. 280, H. Con. Res. 90, H. Res.
458
10/19/05--Hearing--Policy Overview In The Caribbean Region
9/28/05--Markup--H. Con. Res. 252
9/28/05--Hearing--Keeping Democracy on Track: Hotspots in
Latin America
7/27/05--Hearing--U.S. Diplomacy in Latin America
6/29/05--Markup--H.R. 611, H.R. 953, H. Con. Res. 175
5/25/05--Hearing--Transparency and Rule of Law In Latin
America
4/20/05--Hearing--Gangs and Crime in Latin America
4/20/05--Markup--H.R. 193
4/13/05--Hearing--U.S. Trade Agreements with Latin America
4/6/05--Hearing--China's Influence in the Western
Hemisphere
3/9/05--Hearing--The State of Democracy in Latin America
3/3/05--Hearing--Year Two of Castro's Brutal Crackdown on
Dissidents (joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Africa,
Global Human Rights and International Operations)
3/3/05--Markup--H. Con. Res. 81 Dissidents (Joint Markup
with the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and
International Operations)
I. Protocol Meetings
Committee on International Relations
109TH CONGRESS
MEETING WITH FOREIGN DIGNITARIES AND SENIOR UNITED STATES OFFICIALS
[Abbreviations--H.E.: His Excellency; T.H.: The Honorable; H.M.: His
Majesty]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Israel................................. H.E. Silvan Shalom, Deputy
Prime Minister and Minister of
Foreign Affairs of Israel,
full HIRC meeting, 1/26/05
NATO................................... Meetings of the NATO PA Defense
and Security Committee, host
Rep. Joel Hefley, Chairman,
House NATO PA Delegation, 1/24/
05 and 1/26/05
United States.......................... Members received T.H. Henry A.
Kissinger, former Secretary of
State, prior to a hearing on 2/
10/2005
Turkey................................. T.H. Egeman Bagis, Member of
the Turkish Parliament and
Advisor to the Prime Minister,
private meeting with Chairman
Hyde and Rep. Lantos, 2/10/05
India.................................. H.E. Ronen Sen, Ambassador to
the United States, private
meeting with Chairman Hyde, 2/
10/05
United Arab Emirates................... H.R.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin
Zayed Al Nayhan, Minister of
Information and Culture,
private meeting with Chairman
Hyde, 2/10/05
Egypt.................................. H.E. Ahmed Aboul Gheit,
Minister of Foreign Affairs,
full HIRC meeting, 2/16/05
United States.......................... Members received T.H.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of
State, prior to a hearing on 2/
17/05
Timor-Leste............................ H.E. Jose Ramos-Horta, Minister
of Foreign Affairs and
Cooperation, full HIRC
meeting, 3/8/05
United States.......................... T.H. Dr. Zalmay Khalilzad,
United States Ambassador to
Afghanistan, private meeting
with Chairman Hyde and Rep.
Lantos, 3/8/05
Ukraine................................ H.E. Borys Tarasyuk, Minister
of Foreign Affairs, private
meeting with Chairman Hyde and
Rep. Lantos, 3/10/05
Morocco................................ Mr. Taib Fassi-Fihri, Minister-
delegate for Foreign Affairs,
private meeting with Chairman
Hyde, 3/15/05
European Union......................... H.E. Arlette Conzemius-Paccoud,
Ambassador of Luxembourg to
the United States representing
the Presidency of the European
Union Council of Ministers,
and H.E. John Bruton, Head of
Delegation to the United
States of the European
Commission, HIRC meeting
hosted by Subcommittee on
Europe and Emerging Threats, 3/
15/05
Jordan................................. H.M. Abdullah II bin Al-
Hussein, King of the Hashemite
Kingdom of Jordan, full HIRC
meeting, 3/16/05
Panama................................. H.E. Federico Humbert,
Ambassador to the United
States, private meeting with
Chairman Hyde, 3/16/05
Israel................................. H.E. Shimon Peres, Vice
Premier, full HIRC meeting, 4/
6/05
Russian Federation..................... T.H. Konstantin Kosachev,
Chairman of the International
Affairs Committee of the State
Duma, private meeting with
Chairman Hyde, 4/6/05
Panama................................. H.E. Samuel Lewis Navarro, Vice
President, private meeting
with Chairman Hyde, 4/12/05
Spain.................................. H.E. Miguel Angel Moratinos,
Minister of Foreign Affairs
and Cooperation of Spain, full
HIRC meeting, 4/13/05
Egypt.................................. Major General Omar Mahmoud
Soliman, Chief of Egyptian
General Intelligence Service,
private meeting with Chairman
Hyde and Rep. Lantos, 4/26/05
Panama................................. H.E. Martin Torrijos Espino,
President, full HIRC meeting,
4/26/05
French Polynesia....................... H.E. Oscar Temaru, President of
the Territorial Government,
private meeting with Chairman
Hyde, Rep. Lantos, and other
HIRC Members, 4/28/05
European Union......................... H.E. Dr. Javier Solana
Madariaga, Secretary General
of the European Council and
European Union High
Representative for the Common
Foreign and Security Policy,
full HIRC meeting, 5/4/05
Australia.............................. T.H. Alexander Downer, MP,
Minister of Foreign Affairs,
private meeting with Chairman
Hyde and Rep. Lantos, 5/4/05
China.................................. H.E. Zhou Wenzhong, Ambassador
to the United States, private
meeting with Chairman Hyde, 5/
12/05
Egypt.................................. H.E. Dr. Ahmed Nazif, Prime
Minister, full HIRC meeting, 5/
18/05
Kuwait................................. H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Sabah Al-
Salim Al-Sabah, Minister of
Foreign Affairs, full HIRC
meeting, 5/19/05
Palestinian Authority.................. Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, President,
full HIRC meeting, 5/25/05
Pakistan............................... H.E. Khurshid M. Kasuri,
Minister of Foreign Affairs,
private meeting with Chairman
Hyde and Rep. Lantos, 6/9/05
China.................................. Mr. Jiang Enzhu, Chairman of
the Foreign Affairs Committee
of the National People's
Congress and a delegation,
private meeting with Chairman
Hyde, 6/14/05
Montenegro............................. H.E. Miodrag Vlahovic, Minister
of Foreign Affairs, private
meeting with Chairman Hyde, 6/
21/05
Iraq................................... H.E. Dr. Ibrahim Al-Jaffari,
Prime Minister, full HIRC
meeting, 6/22/05
Organization of American States........ H.E. Jose Migues Insulza of
Chile, Secretary General, HIRC
meeting hosted by the
Subcommittee on the Western
Hemisphere, 6/22/05
Cote d'Ivoire.......................... H.E. Laurent Gbagbo, President,
private meeting with Chairman
Hyde, Rep. Lantos and Rep.
Royce, 6/23/05
India.................................. H.E. Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime
Minister, full HIRC meeting, 7/
19/05
Croatia................................ H.E. Dr. Ivo Sanader, Prime
Minister, HIRC meeting hosted
by Subcommittee on Europe and
Emerging Threats, 7/20/05
Peru................................... H.E. Dr. Alejandro Toledo,
President, full HIRC meeting,
9/15/05
Uganda................................. H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni,
President, private meeting
with Chairman Hyde, 9/21/05
The Gambia............................. H.E. Yahya Jammeh, President,
HIRC meeting hosted by
Subcommittee on Africa, Global
Human Rights and International
Operations, 9/21/05
Lebanon................................ H.E. Fouad Siniora, Prime
Minister, private meeting with
Chairman Hyde and Rep. Lantos,
9/21/05
Philippines............................ H.E. Foreign Secretary, private
meeting with Chairman Hyde, 9/
21/05
United States.......................... Mr. Steve Hadley, National
Security Advisor, private
meeting with Chairman Hyde,
Rep. Lantos and other HIRC
Members, 9/29/05
European Union......................... H.E. Sir David G. Manning, The
British Ambassador,
representing the Presidency of
the European Union Council of
Ministers, and H.E. John
Bruton, Head of Delegation to
the United States of the
European Commission, HIRC
meeting hosted by Subcommittee
on Europe and Emerging
Threats, 10/7/05
Taiwan................................. H.E. Dr. Teng-hui Lee, Former
President, private meeting
with Chairman Hyde and Rep.
Lantos, 10/19/05
Hong Kong.............................. T.H. Donald Tsang, Chief
Executive, private meeting
with Chairman Hyde, Rep.
Lantos, Rep. Leach and Rep.
Faleomavaega, 10/26/05
Turkish Cypriot Community.............. Mr. Mehmet Ali Talat, Leader,
private meeting with Chairman
Hyde, Rep. Lantos, Rep.
Gallegly, Rep. Wexler, 10/27/
05
United States.......................... T.H. John Danilovich, CEO of
the Millennium Challenge
Corporation, private meeting
with Chairman Hyde, 11/15/05
Tibet.................................. H.H. the XIVth Dalai Lama, full
HIRC meeting, 11/16/05
Nicaragua.............................. H.E. Enrique Balanos Geyer,
President, full HIRC meeting,
12/8/05
Austria................................ H.E. Dr. Wolfgang Schuessel,
Federal Chancellor, full HIRC
meeting, 12/8/05
Afghanistan............................ T.H. Sayed Hamed Gailani,
Deputy Speaker of the Upper
House of the Parliament, and
T.H. Fawzia Koofi, Second
Deputy Speaker of the Lower
House of the Parliament, HIRC
meeting hosted by Subcommittee
on the Middle East and Central
Asia, 2/1/06
Colombia............................... H.E. Alvaro Uribe Valez,
President, private meeting
with Chairman Hyde and Rep.
Lantos, 2/16/06
United States.......................... Members received T.H.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of
State, prior to a hearing on 2/
16/06
Poland................................. T.H. Pawel Zalewski, Chairman
of the Foreign Affairs
Committee of the Sejm, private
meeting with Chairman Hyde and
Rep. Lantos, 2/27/06
Italy.................................. T.H. Fiorello Provera, Chairman
of the Foreign Affairs
Committee of the Senate, and
T.H. Gustavo Selva, Chairman
of the Foreign Affairs
Committee of the Chamber of
Deputies, private meeting with
Chairman Hyde and Rep. Lantos,
2/28/06
Brazil................................. H.E. Roberto P. Abdenur,
Ambassador to the United
States, private meeting with
Chairman Hyde and Rep. Lantos,
3/1/06
Serbia& Montenegro..................... Mr. Vuk Jeremic, Foreign Policy
Advisor to the President, and
H.E. Ivan Vujacic, Ambassdor
of Serbia & Montenegro to the
United States, private meeting
with Chairman Hyde and Rep.
Lantos, 3/2/06
United Nations......................... H.E. Martti Ahtisaari, United
Nations Special Envoy for the
Kosovo Status Talks and former
President of Finland, private
meeting with Chairman Hyde and
Rep. Lantos, 3/8/06
United States.......................... T.H. Condoleezza Rice,
Secretary of State, private
meeting with Chairman Hyde, 3/
9/06
Ukraine................................ H.E. Borys Tarasyuk, Minister
of Foreign Affairs, private
meeting with Chairman Hyde and
Rep. Lantos, 3/9/06
Turkey................................. H.E. Nabi Sensoy, Ambassador to
the United States, private
meeting with Chairman Hyde, 3/
14/06
Germany................................ Dr. Ernst Uhrlau, President
Federal Intelligence Service
(BND), private meeting with
Chairman Hyde and Rep. Lantos,
3/15/06
Peace Corps............................ Mr. Gaddi Vasquez, Director,
private meeting with Chairman
Hyde, 3/29/06
Japan.................................. H.E. Ryozo Kato, Ambassador to
the United States, private
meeting with Chairman Hyde, 3/
30/06
India.................................. H.E. Shyam Saran, Foreign
Secretary, private meeting
with Chairman Hyde, 3/30/06
Korea.................................. H.E. Tae-Sik Lee, Ambassador to
the United States, private
meeting with Chairman Hyde, 3/
30/06
Germany................................ H.E. Dr. Frank Walter
Steinmeier, Minister of
Foreign Affairs, private
meeting with Chairman Hyde, 4/
4/06
Taiwan................................. H.E. David Lee, Representative
of the Taipei Economic and
Cultural Representative
Office, private meeting with
Chairman Hyde, 4/4/06
United States.......................... Members received T.H.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of
State, prior to a hearing on 4/
5/06
Morocco................................ H.E. Mohamed Benaissa, Minister
of Foreign Affairs and
Cooperation, private meeting
with Chairman Hyde and Rep.
Lantos, 5/4/06
United States.......................... T.H. Randall L. Tobias, U.S.
Director of Foreign Assistance
and USAID Administrator,
private meeting with Chairman
Hyde and Rep. Lantos, 5/10/06
Jordan................................. H.E. AbedelElah Al-Khatib,
Minister of Foreign Affairs,
HIRC meeting hosted by
Subcommittee on the Middle
East and Central Asia, 5/10/06
Turkey................................. T.H. Egemen Bagis, Member of
Parliament and a delegation,
private meeting with Chairman
Hyde, 5/23/06
United States.......................... T.H. Steve Hadley, National
Security Advisor, private
meeting with Chairman Hyde and
Rep. Lantos, 5/24/06
Honduras............................... H.E. Roberto Flores, President,
private meeting with Chairman
Hyde, 6/6/06
Congo.................................. H.E. Denis Sassou-Nguesso,
President, HIRC meeting hosted
by Subcommittee on Africa,
Global Human Rights and
International Operations, 6/7/
06
Greece................................. H.E. Alexandros Mallias,
Ambassador to the United
States, private meeting with
Chairman Hyde, 6/13/06
Saudi Arabia........................... H.R.H. Prince Turki al-Faisal,
Ambassador to the Untied
States, private meeting with
Chairman Hyde and Rep. Lantos,
6/14/06
Ethiopia............................... H.E. Dr. Samuel Assefa,
Ambassador to the United
States, private meeting with
Chairman Hyde, 6/14/06
India.................................. H.E. Ranendra Sen, Ambassador
to the United States, private
meeting with Chairman Hyde, 6/
20/06
Poland................................. H.E. Anna Fotyga, Minister of
Foreign Affairs, private
meeting with Chairman Hyde and
Rep. Lantos, 6/20/06
United States.......................... T.H. Aldolfo Franco, Assistant
Administrator for Latin
America, Agency for
International Development,
private meeting with Chairman
Hyde, 6/21/06
United States.......................... Lieutenant General Keith
Dayton, United States
Coordinator Israel-Palestinian
Authority, private meeting
with Chairman Hyde, 6/21/06
Kosovo................................. H.E. Agim Ceku, Prime Minister
of the Provisional
Institutions of Self-
Government, private meeting
with Rep. Lantos and other
HIRC Members, 6/22/06
Mongolia............................... H.E. Ravdan Bold, Ambassador to
the United States, private
meeting with Chairman Hyde, 6/
29/06
European Union......................... H.E. Pekka Linto, Ambassador of
Finland to the United States
representing the Presidency of
the European Union Council of
Ministers, and H.E. John
Bruton, Head of Delegation to
the United States of the
European Commission, HIRC
meeting hosted by Subcommittee
on Europe and Emerging
Threats, 7/11/06
Pakistan............................... H.E. Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri,
Minister of Foreign Affairs,
private meeting with Chairman
Hyde and Rep. Lantos, 7/12/06
Singapore.............................. H.E. Chan Heng Chee, Ambassador
to the United States, private
meeting with Chairman Hyde, 7/
13/06
Egypt.................................. H.E. Ahmed Aboul Gheit,
Minister of Foreign Affairs,
full HIRC meeting, 7/18/06
Korea.................................. T.H. Jay Yoo, Chairman of the
United States-Republic of
Korea Interparliamentary
Exchange, and a delegation,
private meeting with Chairman
Hyde and met with Members for
an Interparliamentary Exchange
hosted by Rep. Royce, 7/18/06
United States.......................... T.H. Carlos Gutierrez,
Secretary of Commerce, private
meeting with Chairman Hyde, 7/
20/06
Indonesia.............................. H.E. Sudjadnan
Parnohadiningrat, Ambassador
to the United States, private
meeting with Chairman Hyde, 7/
25/06
Iraq................................... H.E. Nuri al-Maliki, Prime
Minister, private meeting with
Chairman Hyde, Rep. Lantos,
and a select group of Members
of the House and Senate prior
to the Joint Meeting of
Congress, 7/26/06
Sudan.................................. H.E. Lieutenant General Salva
Kiir Mayardit, First Vice
President of the Sudanese
Government of National Unity
and President of the
Government of Southern Sudan,
HIRC meeting hosted by the
Subcommittee on Africa, Global
Human Rights and International
Operations, 7/26/06
Serbia................................. H.E. Boris Tadic, President,
private meeting with Chairman
Hyde and Rep. Lantos, 9/7/06
Bolivia................................ H.E. Alvaro Marcelo Garcia
Linera, Vice President,
private meeting with Chairman
Hyde, 9/12/06
India.................................. H.E. Shyam Saran, Foreign
Secretary, private meeting
with Chairman Hyde, 9/21/06
Pakistan............................... H.E. Pervez Musharraf,
President, hosted a luncheon
attended by Chairman Hyde,
Rep. Lantos and other Members
of the House and Senate, 9/21/
06
Fiji Islands........................... H.E. Kaliopate Tavola, Minister
of Foreign Affairs and
External Trade, private
meeting with Chairman Hyde, 9/
28/06
Korea, Republic of..................... H.E. Lee Tae-sik, private
meeting with Chairman Hyde, 11/
16/06
United States.......................... T.H. Andrew S. Natsios,
Presidential Special Envoy for
Sudan, full HIRC meeting, 12/7/
06
------------------------------------------------------------------------
APPENDIX I
----------
WITNESSES BEFORE FULL COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEES DURING THE 109TH
CONGRESS
During the 109th Congress, the Full Committee and its
subcommittees took testimony from witnesses in legislative and
consultative hearings. Witnesses were drawn from the executive
branch, Members of Congress, and private citizens with
particular expertise. In addition, the full committee and
subcommittees received distinguished visitors from other
countries.
FC = Full Committee hearing
AGHR = Africa Subcommittee hearing
AP = Asia and the Pacific Subcommittee hearing
EET = Europe and Emerging Threats Subcommittee hearing
ITNP = International Terrorism and Nonproliferation
Subcommittee hearing
MECA = Middle East and Central Asia Subcommittee hearing
OI = Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing
WHEM = Western Hemisphere Subcommittee hearing
APPENDIX II
----------
COMMITTEE ORIGINS AND HISTORY
The Committee on Foreign Affairs traces its origins to
November 29, 1775. It was on that date that the Continental
Congress by resolution created a committee ``for the sole
purposes of corresponding with our friends in Great Britain,
Ireland, and other parts of the world.'' The members chosen for
this committee were Benjamin Franklin--who served as chairman
and guiding spirit-- Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Johnson, Jr.,
John Dickinson, and John Jay. Known at first as the Committee
of Correspondence, the committee itself soon changed its name
to the Committee of Secret Correspondence.
That committee was the first institution created to
represent the United States in the foreign affairs field. The
Committee on International Relations (as well as the Senate
Foreign Relations Committee) is a lineal descendant of the
Committee of Correspondence.
Franklin's committee quickly entered into communication
with various persons in Europe for the purpose of ascertaining
sentiment there toward the Colonies and obtaining any other
information which might be useful in the struggle with England.
It even designated its own secret agents abroad.
By the spring of 1777, the specialized nature of the
committee's work had been recognized and its title changed to
``Committee for Foreign Affairs.'' Special problems in foreign
relations, however, were sometimes dealt with by select or
temporary committees appointed for the purpose.
After the Congress of the United States was organized under
the Constitution, select committees to deal with foreign
affairs were appointed. In 1807, during the Jefferson
Presidency, a House committee was established in response to
predatory actions by both the French and British against
American commercial shipping. Following the seizure and search
of the U.S. frigate Chesapeake 10 miles off the Virginia coast
by a British ship, the House appointed a special Foreign
Relations Committee which was also known as the Aggression
Committee. That committee had an active role in foreign policy
considerations through the War of 1812 and in 1822, renamed the
Committee on Foreign Affairs, was designated a standing
committee of the House with a membership of seven. The 150th
anniversary of that event was celebrated by the committee in
1972.
Because the House is the organ of National Government
closest to the citizenry, the Committee on Foreign Affairs may
truly be said to have been the voice of the American people on
issues of international significance for more than a century
and a half. Although this important role has remained the same,
the name of the committee was changed on March 19, 1975, by a
resolution (House Resolution 163) sponsored by 22 members of
the committee to the Committee on International Relations. The
change resulted from the extensive discussions by the members
that were undertaken in relation to the reorganization of the
subcommittee structure of the committee. It was the consensus
that the change in the name of the full committee would more
accurately reflect the organization of the committee as it had
been agreed upon by its own members at that time. Subsequently,
at the beginning of the 96th Congress, the committee again
reorganized its subcommittee structure and agreed to the
introduction of House Resolution 89, sponsored by 30 Members,
to return to the committee's original name ``The Committee on
Foreign Affairs.'' The resolution was agreed to on February 5,
1979. At the beginning of the 104th Congress, the House changed
the names of many committees, and the ``Committee on Foreign
Affairs'' was again changed to the ``Committee on International
Relations''.
Throughout its history, the committee has been composed of
some of America's most able legislators and statesmen. Two
American Presidents have served on it: James K. Polk, from 1827
to 1831, and John Quincy Adams, who became chairman in 1842
after he returned to the House following his term as the Chief
Executive.
Many former chairmen of the committee have written their
names into the history books. Among them was Edward Everett of
Massachusetts, chairman in the 20th Congress, who also served
as Secretary of State, was a Whig Vice Presidential candidate
in 1860, and is remembered as one of America's greatest
orators. Francis W. Pickens, who chaired the committee from
1839 to 1841, later became Governor of South Carolina and
authorized the firing on Fort Sumter which precipitated the
Civil War.
Serving as chairman in the aftermath of World War I,
Stephen G. Porter of Pennsylvania came to be one of the most
influential figures in the determination of American foreign
policy in the early 1920's. Former Chairman Sol Bloom of New
York and James P. Richards of South Carolina have been
recognized for their contributions to America's leadership in
the immediate post-World War II period. In more recent times,
J. Danforth Quayle, former Vice President, served on the
Committee in the 96th Congress. The longest tenure as chairman
in the history of the committee was that of Hon. Thomas E.
Morgan of Pennsylvania who served in that position from 1959
until the end of the 94th Congress.
Other former members of the Committee on International
Relations--Tom Connally of Texas, Champ Clark of Iowa, and J.
William Fulbright of Arkansas, Mike Mansfield of Montana, Jacob
Javits of New York, Abraham Ribicoff of Connecticut, and Porter
Goss of Florida. Eleven current members of the U.S. Senate are
former members of the Committee: Robert C. Byrd from West
Virginia; Olympia Snowe from Maine; Charles Schumer from New
York; Mike DeWine from Ohio; Sam Brownback from Kansas; Harry
Reid from Nevada; Maria Cantwell from Washington; Lindsey
Graham from South Carolina, John McCain from Arizona; Richard
Burr of North Carolina, and Robert Menendez of New Jersey.
Moreover, committee experience has provided a beginning for
numerous individuals who have gone on to distinguish themselves
in the diplomatic service of the country. Among them was Perry
Belmont, chairman in the 49th and 50th Congresses, who was U.S.
Minister of Spain in 1888-89 and a noted author of work on
international policies. His successor as chairman in the 51st
Congress was Robert R. Hitt of Ohio who was chief of the U.S.
Delegation in Paris from 1874 to 1881 and subsequently was
appointed Assistant Secretary of State. Christian A. Herter,
who served as Secretary of State during the Eisenhower
administration, was a committee member in the 82d Congress.
More recent examples are: Chester Bowles, former Under
Secretary of State; James W. Wadsworth, former U.S.
Representative of the United Nations; F. Bradford Morse, United
Nations Development Programs; E. Ross Adair, former Ambassador
to Ethiopia; William S. Mailliard, former Ambassador to the
Organization of America States; J. Danforth Quayle, former Vice
President of the United States; Lee Hamilton, Vice-Chair of the
9-11 Commission; and Porter Goss, Director of the Central
Intelligence Agency.
APPENDIX III
----------
MEMBERSHIP OF THE SUBCOMMITTEES OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL
RELATIONS, 109TH CONGRESS
SUBCOMMITTEE ON ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
(7-6)
Eni F.H. Faleomavaega, AS James A. Leach, IA
Gary L. Ackerman, NY Dan Burton, IN
Sherrod Brown, OH Elton Gallegly, CA
Brad Sherman, CA Dana Rohrabacher, CA
Earl Blumenauer, OR Steve Chabot, OH
Adam Smith, WA Ron Paul, TX
Joe Wilson, SC
SUBCOMMITTEE ON EUROPE AND EMERGING THREATS
(7-6)
Robert Wexler, FL Elton Gallegly, CA
Eliot Engel, NY Peter King, NY
Joseph Crowley, NY Darrell Issa, CA
Shelley Berkley, NV Jo Ann Davis, VA
Grace F. Napolitano, CA Thaddeus G. McCotter, MI
Adam Schiff, CA J. Gresham Barrett, SC
Ted Poe, TX
SUBCOMMITTEE ON AFRICA GLOBAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
(7-6)
Donald M. Payne, NJ Christopher H. Smith, NJ
Gregory W. Meeks, NY Edward R. Royce, CA
Barbara Lee, CA Thomas G. Tancredo, CO
Earl Blumenauer, OR Jeff Flake, AZ
Diane Watson, CA Mark Green, WI
Betty McCollum, MN John Boozman, AK
Jeff Fortenberry, NE
SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM AND NONPROLIFERATION
(8-7)
Brad Sherman, CA Edward R. Royce, CA
Robert Wexler, FL Peter T. King, NY
Diane Watson, CA Thomas G. Tancredo, CO
Adam Smith, WA Darrell Issa, CA
Ben Chandler, KY Jerry Weller, IL
Dennis A. Cardoza, CA J. Gresham Barrett, SC
Russ Carnahan, MO Michael McCaul, TX
Ted Poe, TX
SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND INVESTIGATIONS
(7-4)
William D. Delahunt, MA Dana Rohrabacher, CA
Howard Berman, CA Christopher H. Smith, NJ
Adam Schiff, CA Edward R. Royce, CA
Betty McCollum, MN Jeff Flake, AZ
Mark Green, WI
Mike Pence, IN
Joe Wilson, SC
SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE
(9-7)
Eliot Engel, NY Dan Burton, IN
Eni F.H. Faleomavaega, AS. James A. Leach, IA
Donald M. Payne, NJ Christopher H. Smith, NJ
William D. Delahunt, MA Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, FL
Gregory Meeks, NY Ron Paul, TX
Barbara Lee, CA Jerry Weller, IL
Grace F. Napolitano, CA Kathernine Harris, FL
Michael McCaul, TX
SUBCOMMITTEE ON MIDDLE EAST AND CENTRAL ASIA
(10-8)
Gary L. Ackerman, NY Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, FL
Howard Berman, CA Steve Chabot, OH
Joseph Crowley, NY Darrell Issa, CA
Grace F. Napolitano, CA Jo Ann Davis, VA
Adam Schiff, CA Mike Pence, IN
Ben Chandler, KY Thaddeus G. McCotter, MI
Dennis A. Cardoza, CA Katherine Harris, FL
Russ Carnahan, MO John Boozman, AR
Connie Mack, FL
Jeff Fortenberry, NE
APPENDIX IV
----------
CHAIRMEN OF THE HOUSE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Congress Dates Chairman
------------------------------------------------------------------------
17th.............................. 1821-23 Jonathon Russell
18th.............................. 1823-25 John Forsyth
19th.............................. 1825-27 Do.
20th.............................. 1827-29 Edward Everett
21st.............................. 1829-31 William S. Archer
22nd.............................. 1831-33 Do.
23rd.............................. 1833-35 William S. Archer
(1st sess.)
James M. Wayne (2nd.
sess.)
24th.............................. 1835-37 John Y. Mason (1st.
sess.)
25th.............................. 1837-39 Benjamin Howard
26th.............................. 1839-41 Francis Pickens
27th.............................. 1841-43 Cabel Cushing (1st
sess.)
John Quincy Adams
(2d/3rd)
28th.............................. 1843-45 Charles J. Ingersoll
29th.............................. 1845-47 Do.
30th.............................. 1847-49 Truman Smith
31st.............................. 1849-51 John Mclernand
32nd.............................. 1851-53 Thomas H. Bayly
33rd.............................. 1853-55 Do.
34th.............................. 1855-57 Alex C.M. Pennington
35th.............................. 1857-59 Thomas L. Clingman
(1st sess.)
George W. Hopkins
(2d sess.)
36th.............................. 1859-61 Thomas Corwin
37th.............................. 1861-63 John J. Crittenden
38th.............................. 1863-65 Henry Winter Davis
39th.............................. 1865-67 Nathaniel Banks
40th.............................. 1867-69 Do.
41st.............................. 1869-71 Do.
42nd.............................. 1871-73 Do.
43rd.............................. 1873-75 Godlove S. Orth
44th.............................. 1875-77 Thomas Swann
45th.............................. 1877-79 Do.
46th.............................. 1879-81 Samuel Cox
47th.............................. 1881-83 C.G. Williams
48th.............................. 1883-85 Andrew Curtin
49th.............................. 1885-87 Perry Belmont
50th.............................. 1887-89 Perry Belmont (1st
sess.)
James B. McCreary
(2d. sess.)
51st.............................. 1889-91 Robert Hitt
52nd.............................. 1891-93 James Blount
53rd.............................. 1893-95 James B. McCreary
54th.............................. 1895-97 Robert Hitt
55th.............................. 1897-99 Do.
56th.............................. 1899-1901 Do.
57th.............................. 1901-03 Do.
58th.............................. 1903-05 Do.
59th.............................. 1905-07 Robert R. Hitt (1st
sess.)
Robert G. Cousins
(2d sess).
61st.............................. 1909-11 James Breck Perkins
(\1/2\ sess.)
David J. Foster
(3rd. sess)
62nd.............................. 1911-12 William Sulzer
63rd.............................. 1913-15 Henry D. Flood
64th.............................. 1915-17 Do.
65th.............................. 1917-19 Do.
66th.............................. 1919-21 Stephen G. Porter
67th.............................. 1921-23 Do.
68th.............................. 1923-25 Do.
69th.............................. 1925-27 Do.
70th.............................. 1927-29 Do.
71st.............................. 1929-31 Stephen G. Porter
(\1/2\ sess.)
Henry W. Temple (3d
sess.)
72nd.............................. 1931-33 J. Charles Linthicum
(1st. sess)
Sam D. McReynolds
(2nd sess).
73rd.............................. 1933-34 Sam D. McReynolds
74th.............................. 1935-36 Do.
75th.............................. 1937-38 Do.
76th.............................. 1939-41 Sam D. McReynolds
(\1/2\ sess)
Sol Bloom (3d sess)
77th.............................. 1941-42 Sol Bloom
78th.............................. 1943-44 Do.
79th.............................. 1945-46 Do.
80th.............................. 1947-48 Charles A. Eaton
81st.............................. 1949-51 Sol Bloom (\1/2\
sess.)
81st.............................. 1949-51 John Kee (2d sess.)
3
82rd.............................. 1951-52 John Kee (1st sess)
83rd.............................. 1953-54 Robert B.
Chiperfield
84st.............................. 1955-56 James P. Richards
85th.............................. 1957-58 Thomas S. Gordon
86th.............................. 1959-60 Thomas E. Morgan
87th.............................. 1961-62 Do.
88th.............................. 1963-64 Do.
89th.............................. 1965-66 Do.
90th.............................. 1967-68 Do.
91st.............................. 1969-70 Do.
92nd.............................. 1971-72 Do.
93rd.............................. 1973-74 Do.
94th.............................. 1975-76 Do.
95th.............................. 1977-78 Clement J. Zablocki
96th.............................. 1979-80 Do.
97th.............................. 1981-82 Do.
98th.............................. 1983-84 Clement J. Zablocki
(1 sess)
Dante B. Fascell (2
sess)
99th.............................. 1985-86 Dante B. Fascell
100th............................. 1987-88 Do.
101st............................. 1989-90 Do.
102nd............................. 1991-92 Do.
103rd............................. 1993-94 Lee H. Hamilton
104th............................. 1995-96 Benjamin A. Gilman
105th............................. 1997-98 Do.
106th............................. 1999-00 Do.
107th............................. 2001-02 Henry J. Hyde
108th............................. 2003-04 Do.
109th............................. 2005-06 Do.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\3\ Hon. John Kee died on May 8, 1951. Hon. James P. Richards became
chairman for remainder of 82nd Congress.
NOTE.--The data is taken from collections of congressional directories
in the Library of Congress, Department of State, Supreme Court and the
National Archives. The following volumes are missing from all
collections: 34th Congress 3d session, 37th Congress 1st and 3rd
session, 40th Congress 1st session, 55th Congress 1st session, 58th
Congress 1st session, 75th Congress 2nd session, and 76th Congress 2nd
session.
NOTE.--Party designations are taken from biographical dictionary of the
American Congress, and are unavoidably subject to error in the early
period, due to the vagueness of party lines and frequent shifting of
men from one party to another on critical issues. In instances where
the Biographical Directory incorrectly refers to Democratic
Republicans as Democrats the designation has been changed.