Senate Report 112-10 - LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS UNITED STATES SENATE One Hundred Eleventh Congress January 6, 2009-December 22, 2010

[Senate Report 112-10]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]

112th Congress
1st Session SENATE Report
112-10
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LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES REPORT

OF THE

COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS

UNITED STATES SENATE

One Hundred Eleventh Congress

January 6, 2009-December 22, 2010

March 31, 2011. Ordered to be printed
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COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS
One Hundred Twelfth Congress

JOHN F. KERRY, Massachusetts, Chairman
BARBARA BOXER, California RICHARD G. LUGAR, Indiana
ROBERT MENENDEZ, New Jersey BOB CORKER, Tennessee
BENJAMIN L. CARDIN, Maryland JAMES E. RISCH, Idaho
ROBERT P. CASEY, Jr., Pennsylvania MARCO RUBIO, Florida
JIM WEBB, Virginia JAMES M. INHOFE, Oklahoma
JEANNE SHAHEEN, New Hampshire JIM DeMINT, South Carolina
CHRISTOPHER A. COONS, Delaware JOHNNY ISAKSON, Georgia
RICHARD J. DURBIN, Illinois JOHN BARRASSO, Wyoming
TOM UDALL, New Mexico MIKE LEE, Utah

Frank G. Lowenstein, Staff Director
Kenneth A. Myers, Jr., Republican Staff Director

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One Hundred Eleventh Congress

JOHN F. KERRY, Massachusetts, Chairman
CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, Connecticut RICHARD G. LUGAR, Indiana
RUSSELL D. FEINGOLD, Wisconsin BOB CORKER, Tennessee
BARBARA BOXER, California JOHNNY ISAKSON, Georgia
ROBERT MENENDEZ, New Jersey JAMES E. RISCH, Idaho
BENJAMIN L. CARDIN, Maryland JIM DeMINT, South Carolina
ROBERT P. CASEY, Jr., Pennsylvania JOHN BARRASSO, Wyoming
JIM WEBB, Virginia ROGER F. WICKER, Mississippi
JEANNE SHAHEEN, New Hampshire JAMES M. INHOFE, Oklahoma\4\
EDWARD E. KAUFMAN, Delaware\1\
KIRSTEN E. GILLIBRAND, New York\2\
CHRISTOPHER A. COONS, Delaware\3\

David McKean, Staff Director (First Session)
Frank G. Lowenstein, Staff Director (Second Session)
Kenneth A. Myers, Jr., Republican Staff Director

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\1\Served until November 15, 2010.
\2\Appointed January 27, 2009.
\3\Appointed November 15, 2010.
\4\Appointed July 21, 2009.

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CONTENTS

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Page

Introduction..................................................... 1

A. Treaties...................................................... 7

1. Treaties Approved......................................... 7

3. Other Treaties Considered by the Committee................ 7

3. Treaties Pending in Committee at Close of the 111th
Congress................................................... 8

B. Legislation................................................... 9

1. Legislation Referred to the Committee..................... 9

2. Original Measures from the Committee...................... 16

C. Resolutions................................................... 16

1. Resolutions Referred to the Committee..................... 16

2. Original Measures from the Committee...................... 23

3. Resolutions Agreed to by the Senate without Referral to
Committee.................................................. 23

D. Nominations................................................... 27

1. Department of State....................................... 27

2. Ambassadors............................................... 28

3. Others.................................................... 28

4. International Conferences................................. 28

E. Activities.................................................... 28

1. Full Committee............................................ 29

2. Subcommittees............................................. 33

Appendix

Committee Publications........................................... 37

Executive Reports............................................ 37

Senate Reports............................................... 38

Hearings..................................................... 39

Committee Prints............................................. 42

Public Laws.................................................. 45

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112th Congress Report
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LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES REPORT

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March 31, 2011.--Ordered to be printed

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Mr. Kerry, from the Committee on Foreign Relations,
submitted the following

REPORT

INTRODUCTION BY SENATOR JOHN F. KERRY,

CHAIRMAN (111th CONGRESS), U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE

ON FOREIGN RELATIONS\1\

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\1\This review and report of activities of the Committee on Foreign
Relations during the 111th Congress is submitted in response to the
requirements of Rule XXVI 8(b) of the Standing Rules of the Senate,
which stipulate that all standing committees report to the Senate, not
later than March 31 of each odd-numbered year, on its legislative
activities during the preceding Congress.
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The 111th Congress was an active and productive period for
the Committee on Foreign Relations. The committee and its
subcommittees held hearings on critical foreign policy
priorities, such as Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan,
legislation, treaties, and nominations, briefings from members
of the Executive Branch and non-governmental experts, and
meetings with heads of state and senior officials of foreign
governments. The committee's work included development of
significant legislation, and Senate approval of seven treaties
and 207 nominations.

Legislation

The committee's legislative efforts addressed the range of
diverse and complex issues falling under its jurisdiction,
including national security and counterterrorism, energy and
the environment, human rights, trafficking in persons, global
women's issues, foreign aid reform, international development,
global poverty relief, and various regional and country-
specific matters.
For example, the committee undertook efforts to modernize
the State Department and civilian capacity in support of
national security priorities. The committee reported favorably
S. 2971, the Foreign Relations Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and
2011, which authorizes funding, programs and policies for the
State Department and related agencies, including important
increases to our diplomatic corps, provides vital funds and
resources to international organizations, addresses critical
pay equity issues for Foreign Service officers, and enhances
U.S. public diplomacy and consular efforts.
The committee also focused its attention on foreign aid
reform, international development and global poverty relief.
For example, Chairman Kerry and Ranking Member Lugar
introduced, and the committee favorably reported, S. 1524, the
Foreign Assistance Revitalization and Accountability Act of
2009, which authorizes a policy framework for rebuilding
strategic and policy capacity, increasing accountability and
transparency, and modernizing human resources at U.S. foreign
assistance agencies. The committee also considered and
favorably reported S. 705, the Overseas Private Investment
Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2009, which reauthorizes
OPIC and strengthens the agency's development mandate to ensure
its activities are consistent with U.S. foreign policy
objectives; S. 954, the World Bank International Development
Association Replenishment Act of 2009, which authorizes 3-year
contribution of $3.7 billion for the fifteenth replenishment of
the World Bank's International Development Association, which
funds programs and activities for the poorest countries in the
world; and S. 955, the African Development Fund Replenishment
Act of 2009, which authorizes 3-year contribution of $486
million for the eleventh replenishment of the African
Development Fund, which funds programs and activities for low-
income African countries.
With respect to energy and the environment, the committee
considered and favorably reported S. 345, the Tropical Forest
and Coral Conservation Act of 2009, which reauthorizes
legislation to protect tropical forests and coral reefs by
forgiving debts owed the U.S. by developing countries in
exchange for the forest and coral reef preservation. In
addition, recognizing that global climate change and energy
security are two of the greatest challenges facing the United
States today, the committee began its work in the 111th
Congress with a hearing entitled ``Addressing Global Climate
Change: The Road to Copenhagen'' with Vice President Al Gore as
the committee's first witness. In addition to this hearing, the
committee held hearings on similar topics, including China as
an emerging economy and large greenhouse gas emissions emitter;
how a green stimulus complements a global economic stimulus;
the national security challenges posed by climate change; and
the role for U.S. leadership in international negotiations. The
Chairman also participated at the 15th Conference of the
Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change in Copenhagen, Denmark and introduced legislation to
support this global agreement, the International Climate Change
Investment Act of 2009 (S.2835).
The committee continued to focus on human rights,
trafficking in persons, and global women's issues. For example,
on December 14, 2010, the committee favorably reported the
International Violence Against Women Act (S. 2982), which
directs the Secretary of State to develop a comprehensive,
five-year international strategy to prevent and respond to
violence against women and girls, mandates the appointment of
high level individuals in both the State Department and U.S.
Agency for International Development to be responsible for the
issue, and provides a strong programmatic component to respond
to violence against women in humanitarian relief, peacekeeping,
conflict, and post-conflict settings. In addition, on May 13,
2009, the committee favorably reported a concurrent resolution
(S. Con. Res. 19) urging the Government of Afghanistan to
revise the Shi'ite Personal Status Law to ensure consistency
with internationally recognized rights of women.
On October 26, 2010, the committee favorably reported the
International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act
(S. 987), which authorizes assistance to prevent the incidence
of child marriage in developing countries and directs the
President to establish a multi-year strategy to prevent child
marriage and promote the empowerment of girls at risk of child
marriage. Further, the committee favorably reported the Child
Protection Compact Act (S. 3184), which authorizes the
Secretary of State, acting through the Office to Monitor and
Combat Trafficking in Persons of the Department of State, to
enter into agreements, or Compacts, with selected eligible
countries on strategies to end the trafficking, exploitation,
and enslavement of children; the Foreign Prison Conditions
Improvement Act (S. 3798), which sets forth minimum standards
for the elimination of inhumane conditions in foreign prisons
and other detention facilities, authorizes assistance for the
purposes of helping to eliminate such conditions, and mandates
an annual report describing the conditions in prisons and other
detention facilities in countries receiving United States
assistance; and the Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act
(S. 2839), which amends the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998
to authorize federal funding for domestic and foreign
specialized treatment centers for torture survivors. Finally,
on December 21, 2010, the committee favorably reported a
concurrent resolution recognizing the U.S. national interest in
preventing and mitigating acts of genocide and other mass
atrocities against civilians (S. Con. Res. 71).
The committee also developed and passed legislation to
strengthen U.S. public diplomacy and promote freedom of the
press in foreign countries. For example, on December 18, 2009,
the committee favorably reported the Daniel Pearl Freedom of
the Press Act (S. 1739), which amends the Foreign Assistance
Act of 1961 to include in the Annual Country Reports on Human
Rights Practices information about freedom of the press in
foreign countries. The committee discharged the House
complement bill (H.R. 3714) by unanimous consent, which was
signed into law on May 17, 2010 (P.L. 111-166). On June 29,
2010, the committee favorably reported the Peace Corps
Improvement and Expansion Act (S. 1382), which requires the
Director of the Peace Corps to develop a strategic plan based
on an assessment of how best to strengthen Peace Corps
management capabilities and program effectiveness, expand
opportunities for Peace Corps volunteers, and increase the size
of the Peace Corps. The committee also favorably reported a
bill to provide additional and permanent funding for Radio Free
Asia (S. 3104), which became law on July 13, 2010 (P.L. 111-
202); a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding
the importance of public diplomacy (S. Res. 49), which calls on
the Secretary of State to reexamine the public diplomacy
platform strategy of the United States with a goal of
reestablishing publicly accessible American Centers; and a
resolution recognizing the 60th Anniversary of the Fulbright
Program in Thailand and encouraging the President to expand
interaction with the Kingdom of Thailand to foster cooperation
in the areas of education and cultural exchange throughout all
of Thailand (S. Res. 469).
Other legislative work reflected the committee's focus on
specific regions and countries. For example, with respect to
South Central Asia, the committee developed a landmark piece of
legislation entitled the Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act
of 2009, cosponsored by Senators Kerry and Lugar, which was
passed by the full Congress in September 2009 as S. 1707 (the
``Kerry-Lugar-Berman Act'') and enacted into law on October 15,
2009 (P.L. 111-73). This Act aimed to transform the
relationship between the United States and Pakistan from a
short-term focus based largely on military aid to long-term
cooperation grounded in a broader and deeper strategic outreach
to the Pakistani people. The level of authorized economic
assistance was tripled to $1.5 billion per year for five years,
for a total authorization of $7.5 billion. This assistance is
intended to help the Pakistani people engage in development
projects such as building roads, clinics, and schools, and
rebuilding the infrastructure destroyed by natural disasters
such as the devastating floods of 2010. The Act built upon S.
3263, which was reported favorably by the committee during the
110th Congress.
The committee also favorably reported the Pakistani-
American Enterprise Fund Act (S. 3665) on November 19, 2010.
This bill seeks to strengthen the private sector in Pakistan by
leveraging existing funds approved under the Enhanced
Partnership with Pakistan Act to provide direct financial
capital and technical assistance to commercially viable small
and medium-sized businesses in Pakistan. The Act authorizes the
President of the United States to appoint a Board of Directors,
comprised of four private citizens of the United States and
three private citizens of Pakistan, to oversee the Fund. In an
effort to create a two-way professional exchange program
between the United States and Muslim-majority countries to
promote career development and cross-cultural understanding for
young to mid-career professionals, on December 22, 2010 the
committee reported favorably the International Professional
Exchange Act (S. 3688), which authorizes the Secretary of State
to establish a three-year pilot program to help build
professional capacity within local communities through a
reciprocal exchange of fellows, including representatives from
the public sector, such as teachers, urban planners, public
health workers, and public administrators, and civil society.
With regard to the Middle East, the committee considered
resolutions concerning political and human rights developments,
including in Egypt, Libya, Yemen, Iran and Iraq. For example,
the committee discharged a resolution expressing the sense of
the Senate on religious minorities in Iraq (S. Res. 322),
which, inter alia, calls on the U.S. Government and the United
Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq to urge the Government of
Iraq to enhance security at places of worship in Iraq and
implement provisions of the Constitution of Iraq that protect
rights to freedom of thought and religion; S. Res. 71, a
resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its state-
sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority in Iran and its
continued violation of the International Covenants on Human
Rights; and S. Res 253, expressing the sense of the Senate that
the Government of Libya should apologize for the welcome home
ceremony held to celebrate the release of a convicted Lockerbie
bomber.
In addition, the committee favorably reported S. Res. 400,
a resolution urging the implementation of a comprehensive
strategy to address instability in Yemen, and discharged S. J.
Res. 18, a joint resolution relating to the approval of the
proposed agreement for nuclear cooperation between the United
States and the United Arab Emirates.
With respect to Latin America and the Caribbean, the
committee considered and reported favorably S. 3087, a bill to
support revitalization and reform of the Organization of
American States; S. 2961, a bill to provide debt relief to
Haiti; and S. Res. 90, a resolution expressing the sense of the
Senate regarding the Fifth Summit of the Americas, held in Port
of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, April 17, 18, and 19, 2009.
Concerning Africa, the committee remained very involved in
Sudan, which held a pivotal referendum on independence for the
South in January 2011. Chairman Kerry traveled to the region 4
times, and the committee held two hearings and a roundtable
discussion to examine developments between Northern and
Southern Sudan and in Darfur as well as two hearings at the
sub-committee level. The committee reported out S. Res. 404,
which expressed support for full implementation of the
Comprehensive Peace Agreement and other efforts to promote
security and stability in Sudan.
The committee also reported favorably S. 1067, the Lord's
Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of
2009, which became law on May 24, 2010 (P.L. 111-172). The
Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) has terrorized Northern Uganda and
more recently neighboring countries for years, causing massive
displacement and human suffering, and, since 2001, the
Secretary of State has included the LRA on the ``Terrorist
Exclusion List.'' The Act seeks to support stabilization and
lasting peace in northern Uganda and areas affected by the LRA
through development of a regional strategy to support
multilateral efforts to protect civilians, eliminate the threat
posed by the group, and authorize funds for humanitarian relief
and reconstruction, reconciliation, and transitional justice.
The committee also considered a host of matters relating to
ongoing events in Africa. For example, the committee sought to
strengthen prospects for democratic reform in Zimbabwe by
hosting a coffee with Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, issuing
a committee print on developments in that country, and
reporting out S. 3297, the Zimbabwe Transition to Democracy and
Economic Recovery Act of 2010.
Finally, regarding Europe, the committee recognized the
continued value of U.S. leadership in the consolidation of
peace and stability in the Balkans with various legislative
initiatives. For example, in S. Res 182 the committee expressed
its concern for the violent turn the Albanian election had
taken and urged the new NATO member to maintain the highest
standards in its electoral administration. In S. Res. 483, the
committee encouraged the EU to welcome Serbia's application for
membership and welcomed Belgrade's determination to embrace a
future as part of European institutions. In P. L. 111-177, the
committee acted successfully to close loopholes and afford
protection to U.S. officials serving in the Office of the High
Representative in Bosnia and the International Civilian Office
in Kosovo from predatory lawsuits for actions undertaken during
their service.

Treaties

The committee has exclusive jurisdiction within the Senate
over treaties. Nine treaties were favorably reported by the
committee during the 111th Congress, and the Senate provided
advice and consent to ratification to all but two. Among the
treaties approved by the Senate were international agreements
concerning nuclear nonproliferation, defense trade cooperation,
avoidance of double-taxation, and international recovery of
child support and family maintenance. These included the Treaty
with Russia on Measures for Further Reduction and Limitation of
Strategic Offensive Arms (``New START''); the Treaty with the
United Kingdom Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation; the Treaty
with Australia concerning Defense Trade Cooperation; protocols
amending tax conventions with France and New Zealand, a Tax
Convention with Malta, and the Hague Convention on
International Recovery of Child Support and Family Maintenance.
The committee devoted extensive attention and effort to
consideration of the New START Treaty. The treaty, which has a
term of ten years that may be extended by mutual consent for
one five-year period, will limit each country to 1,550 deployed
strategic warheads, 700 deployed delivery vehicles, and 800
deployed and non-deployed launchers of intercontinental
ballistic missiles (ICBMs), launchers of submarine-launched
ballistic missiles (SLBMs), and heavy bombers. The treaty also
extends and modifies a previous verification regime that
includes on-site inspections, notifications, a comprehensive
and continuing exchange of data regarding strategic offensive
arms, and provisions for the use of national technical means of
verification. Committee action on the treaty began during its
negotiation, with more than five closed briefings on the
progress of negotiations from relevant executive branch
officials. Between April 29 and July 15, 2010, the committee
conducted another 12 unclassified and classified hearings on
the treaty. The committee met in September 2010 to consider the
treaty, at which time it voted to recommend favorably to the
full Senate the treaty and an accompanying resolution of advice
and consent to ratification of the treaty. The committee's
Chairman and Ranking Member managed the Senate's consideration
of the treaty in December 2010, at which time the Senate, by a
vote of 71 to 26, provided its advice and consent to
ratification subject to 14 conditions, 3 understandings, and 12
declarations.
The committee also devoted significant attention to Defense
Trade Cooperation treaty matters. In addition to considering
the Defense Trade cooperation treaties with the United Kingdom
and Australia, the committee also considered and reported
favorably an amended version of the Defense Trade Cooperation
Treaties Implementation Act of 2010., S. 3581, which provided a
statutory basis for the President to implement the treaties
with the United Kingdom and Australia, including ensuring that
violations of the treaties, their implementing arrangements, or
of regulations issued pursuant to them would be subject to the
criminal and civil sanctions enumerated for certain offenses
under the Arms Export Control Act. Provisions of the Act were
later incorporated into the Security Cooperation Act of 2010,
which was enacted into law on October 8 (P.L. 111-266).
Further description of and data on the committee's
activities during the 111th Congress follow:

Foreign Affairs Legislation in the Senate

Bills and joint resolutions:
Referred to committee......................................... 106
Original measures from committee.............................. 0
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Total..................................................... 106
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Reported/Discharged........................................... 36
Became Public Law............................................. *5

Concurrent and Senate resolutions:
Referred to committee......................................... 94
Original resolutions from committee........................... 1
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Total..................................................... 95
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Reported/Discharged........................................... 45
Agreed to by Senate........................................... **38

*An additional 6 foreign policy measures became public law without
referral to committee.
**An additional 50 resolutions were agreed to without referral to
committee.

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A. TREATIES

Treaties pending before the Senate at the beginning of the
111th Congress.............................................. 27
Treaties submitted during the 111th Congress.................. 8
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Total..................................................... 35
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Treaties approved by the Senate in the 111th Congress......... 7
Treaties still pending in committee at the end of the 111th
Congress.................................................... 28

1. Treaties Approved

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Treaty Doc. 111-4 Protocol Amending Tax Convention with France.
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Treaty Doc. 110-7 Treaty with the United Kingdom Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation.
Treaty Doc. 110-10 Treaty with Australia Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation.
Treaty Doc. 110-21 Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Family
Maintenance.
Treaty Doc. 111-1 Tax Convention with Malta.
Treaty Doc. 111-3 Protocol Amending Tax Convention with New Zealand.
Treaty Doc. 111-5 Treaty with Russia on Measures for Further Reduction and Limitation of
Strategic Offensive Arms (New START).
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2. Other Treaties Considered by the Committee

On November 10, 2009, the committee held a public hearing
on five pending treaties, one of which was the Treaty on Plant
Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, Treaty Doc. 110-19.
The treaty was reported out of committee with one understanding
and one declaration on December 15, 2010, and placed on the
Executive Calendar. The Senate did not take any action, and the
treaty was automatically rereferred under paragraph 2 of Rule
XXX of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
Similarly, the committee examined the Treaty with Rwanda
Concerning the Encouragement and Reciprocal Protection of
Investment, Treaty Doc. 110-23, during the November 10, 2009,
hearing. This treaty was reported out of committee with one
declaration on December 22, 2010, and placed on the Executive
Calendar. The Senate took no action, and the treaty was
automatically rereferred under paragraph 2 of Rule XXX of the
Standing Rules of the Senate.

3. Treaties Pending in Committee at the Close
of the 111th Congress

Ex. S, 81-1----------------------------Convention No. 87 Concerning Freedom of Association and Protection of the
Right to Organize (Treaty Doc. 81-19).
Ex. C, 87-2 International Labor Organization Convention (No. 116) (Treaty Doc. 87-
17).
Ex. G, 89-2 International Labor Organization Convention No. 122 Concerning Employment
Policy (Treaty Doc. 89-16).
Ex. L, 92-1 Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (Treaty Doc. 92-12).
Ex. D, 95-2 International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (Treaty
Doc. 95-19).
Ex. F, 95-2 American Convention on Human Rights (Treaty Doc. 95-21).
Ex. H, 96-1 Maritime Boundary Agreement with Cuba (Treaty Doc. 96-8).
Ex. R, 96-2 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against
Women (Treaty Doc. 96-53).
Treaty Doc. 98-10 Amendment to the 1973 Convention on International Trade in Endangered
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Treaty Doc. 100-2 Protocol II Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and
relating to the Protection of Victims of Non-International Armed
Conflicts.
Treaty Doc. 103-20 Convention on Biological Diversity.
Treaty Doc. 103-39 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, with Annexes, and the
Agreement Relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the U.N.
Convention of 10 December 1982, with Annex.
Treaty Doc. 105-28 Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty.
Treaty Doc. 105-45 International Labor Organization Convention No. 111 Concerning
Discrimination (Employment and Occupation).
Treaty Doc. 105-49 Inter-American Convention against the Illicit Manufacturing of and
Trafficking in Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives, and Other Related
Materials.
Treaty Doc. 106-1 The Hague Convention and Hague Protocol for the Protection of Cultural
Property in the Event of Armed Conflict. (The Convention was approved
September 25, 2008. The Protocol was not considered and remains on the
Committee calendar.)
Treaty Doc. 106-21 Rotterdam Convention on Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade.
Treaty Doc. 106-33 Investment Treaty with Nicaragua.
Treaty Doc. 107-1 Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel.
Treaty Doc. 107-5 Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants.
Treaty Doc. 110-5 1996 Protocol to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by
Dumping of Wastes and Other Matters.
Treaty Doc. 110-19 International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.
Treaty Doc. 110-22 Agreement on Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels.
Treaty Doc. 110-23 Treaty with Rwanda Concerning Protection of Investment.
Treaty Doc. 111-2 Annex VI to the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic
Treaty.
Treaty Doc. 111-6 Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with Bermuda.
Treaty Doc. 111-7 Tax Convention with Hungary.
Treaty Doc. 111-8 Protocol Amending Tax Convention with Luxembourg.
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B. LEGISLATION

Bills and Joint Resolutions:
Referred to committee......................................... 106
Original measures from committee.............................. 0
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Total..................................................... 106
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Reported/Discharged........................................... 36
Reported and became Public Law................................ *5

*In addition, six measures became public law without referral to
committee: S. 1707 (Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan), S. 3847
(Security Cooperation Act), H.R. 4573 (Haiti Debt Relief and Earthquake
Recovery), H.R. 5139 (Extending Immunities to the Office of the High
Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the International Civilian
Office in Kosovo), S.J. Res. 32 (Recognizing the 60th Anniversary of the
Outbreak of the Korean War and Reconfirming the U.S.-Korea Alliance),
and H.J. Res. 83 (Renewal of Import Restrictions under the Burmese
Freedom and Democracy Act).

1. Legislation Referred to the Committee

*Reported/Discharged. **Reported/Discharged and became
public law.

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S. 91 A bill to reduce the amount of financial assistance provided to the
Government of Mexico in response to the illegal border crossings from
Mexico into the United States, which serve to dissipate the political
discontent with the higher unemployment rate within Mexico.
S. 229 A bill to empower women in Afghanistan, and for other purposes.
S. 230 A bill to express United States foreign policy with respect to, and to
strengthen United States advocacy on behalf of, individuals persecuted
and denied their rights in foreign countries on account of gender, and
for other purposes.
S. 302 A bill to authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to
reimburse State and local governments for expenses incurred by such
governments in designing, constructing, and rehabilitating the Lower Rio
Grande Valley Flood Control Project.
S. 311 A bill to prohibit the application of certain restrictive eligibility
requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations with respect to
the provision of assistance under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act
of 1961.
*S. 345 A bill to reauthorize the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998
through fiscal Year 2012, to rename the Tropical Forest Conservation Act
of 1998 as the ``Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act of 2009,''
and for other purposes.
S. 351 A bill to require United States Government representatives to present to
the Government of Iraq a plan to establish an oil trust.
S. 355 A bill to enhance the capacity of the United States to undertake global
development activities and for other purposes.
*S. 384 A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to
provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, to
stimulate rural economies, and to improve emergency response to food
crises, to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, and for other
purposes.
S. 416 A bill to limit the use of cluster munitions.
S. 428 A bill to allow travel between the United States and Cuba.
S. 473 A bill to establish the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation.
S. 587 A bill to establish a Western Hemisphere Energy Cooperation Forum to
establishpartnerships with interested countries in the hemisphere to
promote energy security through the accelerated development of
sustainable biofuels production and energy alternatives, research, and
infrastructure, and for other purposes.
S. 589 A bill to establish a Global Service Fellowship Program and to authorize
Volunteers for Prosperity, and for other purposes.
*S. 624 A bill to provide 100,000,000 people with first-time access to safe
drinking water and sanitation on a sustainable basis by 2015 by
improving the capacity of the United States Government to fully
implement the Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005.
*S. 705 A bill to reauthorize the programs of the Overseas Private Investment
Corporation, and for other purposes.
S. 837 A bill to require that North Korea be listed as a state sponsor of
terrorism, to ensure that human rights is a prominent issue in
negotiations between the United States and North Korea, and for other
purposes.
*S. 838 A bill to provide for the appointment of United States Science Envoys.
S. 840 A bill to establish a Development and Commercialization Committee on
Clean and Efficient Energy Technologies within the Asia-Pacific
Partnership on Clean Development and Climate Program Office, and for
other purposes.
S. 894 A bill to provide for an annual comprehensive report on the status of
United States efforts and the level of progress achieved to counter and
defeat Al Qaeda and its related affiliates and undermine long-term
support for the violent extremism that helps sustain Al Qaeda's
recruitment efforts.
S. 917 A bill to provide assistance to Pakistan under certain conditions, and
for other purposes.
*S. 954 A bill to authorize United States participation in the replenishment of
resources of the International Development Association, and for other
purposes.
*S. 955 A bill to authorize United States participation in, and appropriations
for the United States contribution to, the African Development Fund and
the Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative, to require budgetary
disclosures by multilateral development banks, to encourage multilateral
development banks to endorse the principles of the Extractive Industries
Transparency Initiative, and for other purposes.
*S. 962 A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to
promote an enhanced strategic partnership with Pakistan and its people,
and for other purposes.
*S. 987 A bill to protect girls in developing countries through the prevention of
child marriage, and for other purposes.
**S. 1067 A bill to support stabilization and lasting peace in northern Uganda and
areas affected by the Lord's Resistance Army through development of a
regional strategy to support multilateral efforts to successfully
protect civilians and eliminate the threat posed by the Lord's
Resistance Army and to authorize funds for humanitarian relief and
reconstruction, reconciliation, and transitional justice, and for other
purposes.
S. 1159 A bill to promote freedom, human rights, and the rule of law in Vietnam.
*S. 1183 A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to provide assistance to
the Government of Haiti to end within 5 years the deforestation in Haiti
and restore within 30 years the extent of tropical forest cover in
existence in Haiti in 1990, and for other purposes.
*S. 1382 A bill to improve and expand the Peace Corps for the 21st century, and
for other purposes.
S. 1396 A bill to direct the Administrator of the United States Agency for
International Development to carry out a pilot program to promote the
production and use of fuel-efficient stoves engineered to produce
significantly less black carbon than traditional stoves, and for other
purposes.
S. 1416 A bill to require the redesignation of North Korea as a state sponsor of
terrorism, to impose sanctions with respect to North Korea, to require
reports on the status of North Korea's nuclear weapons program and
counter-proliferation efforts, and for other purposes.
S. 1425 A bill to increase the United States financial and programmatic
contributions to promote economic opportunities for women in developing
countries.
S. 1438 A bill to express the sense of Congress on improving cyber security
globally, to require the Secretary of State to submit a report to
Congress on improving cyber security, and for other purposes.
S. 1458 A bill to encourage the development and implementation of a
comprehensive, global strategy for the preservation and reunification of
families and the provision of permanent parental care for orphans.
*S. 1524 A bill to strengthen the capacity, transparency, and accountability of
United States foreign assistance programs to effectively adapt and
respond to new challenges of the 21st century, and for other purposes.
S. 1559 A bill to consolidate democracy and security in the Western Balkans by
supporting the Governments and people of Bosnia and Herzegovina and
Montenegro in reaching their goal of eventual NATO membership, and to
welcome further NATO partnership with the Republic of Serbia, and for
other purposes.
S. 1563 A bill to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to
establish a United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs.
S. 1591 A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to establish the
Health Technology Program in the United States Agency for International
Development to research and develop technologies to improve global
health, and for other purposes.
S. 1593 A bill to authorize the establishment of a Social Investment and Economic
Development for the Americas Fund to reduce poverty, expand the middle
class, and foster increased economic opportunity in that region, to
promote engagement on the use of renewable fuel sources and on climate
change in the Americas, and for other purposes.
*S. 1633 A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation
with the Secretary of State, to establish a program to issue Asia-
Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards, and for other
purposes.
S. 1675 A bill to implement title V of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978
and to promote economical and environmentally sustainable means of
meeting the energy demands of developing countries, and for other
purposes.
S. 1715 A bill to amend the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994
toextend the authority of the Broadcasting Board of Governors to make
grants for the purpose of operating Radio Free Asia.
S. 1716 A bill to amend the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998
to reauthorize the United States Advisory Commission on Public
Diplomacy.
*S. 1739 A bill to promote freedom of the press around the world.
S. 1931 A bill to enhance the ability of Congress to oversee matters pertaining
to nuclear nonproliferation identified in the findings and
recommendations of the December 2008 Report of the Commission on the
Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism,
and for other purposes.
S. 1966 A bill to provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children,
and mothers in developing countries, and for other purposes.
*S. 2727 A bill to provide for continued application of arrangements under the
Protocol on Inspections and Continuous Monitoring Activities Relating to
the Treaty Between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet
Socialist Republics on the Reduction and Limitation of Strategic
Offensive Arms in the period following the Protocol's termination on
December 5, 2009.
S. 2737 A bill to relocate to Jerusalem the United States Embassy in Israel, and
for other purposes.
S. 2835 A bill to reduce global warming pollution through international climate
finance, investment, and for other purposes.
*S. 2839 A bill to amend the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998 to authorize
appropriations to provide assistance for domestic and foreign programs
and centers for treatment of victims of torture, and for other purposes.
*S. 2961 A bill to provide debt relief to Haiti, and for other purposes.
*S. 2971 A bill to authorize certain authorities by the Department of State, and
for other purposes.
*S. 2982 A bill to combat international violence against women and girls.
S. 3008 A bill to establish a program to support a transition to a freely
elected, open democracy in Iran.
S. 3037 A bill to increase oversight of private security contractors and
establish the proper ratio of United States Government security
personnel to private security contractors at United States missions
where the armed forces are engaged in combat operations.
*S. 3087 A bill to support revitalization and reform of the Organization of
American States,and for other purposes.
**S. 3104 A bill to permanently authorize Radio Free Asia, and for other purposes.
S. 3112 A bill to remove obstacles to legal sales of United States agricultural
commodities to Cuba and to end certain travel restrictions to Cuba.
S. 3138 A bill to promote documentary films that convey a diversity of views
about life in the United States and bring insightful foreign
perspectives to United States audiences.
S. 3151 A bill to establish the Office for Global Women's Issues and the Women's
Development Advisor to facilitate interagency coordination and the
integration of gender considerations into the strategies, programming,
and associated outcomes of the Department of State and the United States
Agency for International Development, and for other purposes.
S. 3155 A bill to require reporting on certain information and communications
technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve
the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other
purposes.
S. 3156 A bill to develop a strategy for assisting stateless children from North
Korea, and for other purposes.
S. 3172 A bill to support counternarcotics and related efforts in the Inter-
American region.
*S. 3184 A bill to provide United States assistance for the purpose of eradicating
severe forms of trafficking in children in eligible countries through
the implementation of Child Protection Compacts, and for other purposes.
S. 3193 A bill to establish within the office of the Secretary of State a
Coordinator for Cyberspace and Cybersecurity Issues.
S. 3197 A bill to require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious
redeployment of United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan.
S. 3202 A bill to promote the strengthening of the Haitian private sector.
S. 3210 A bill to establish a Design Excellence Program at the Department of
State, to reestablish the Architectural Advisory Board, to assess the
Standard Embassy Design Program, and for other purposes.
S. 3229 A bill to direct the Administrator of the United States Agency for
International Development to develop a strategy to foster sustainable
urban development in developing countries that updates the Making Cities
Work Urban Strategy.
*S. 3297 A bill to update United States policy and authorities to help advance a
genuine transition to democracy and to promote recovery in Zimbabwe.
*S. 3317 A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to
promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development in Haiti, and
for other purposes.
S. 3383 A bill to temporarily prohibit the United States loans to the
International Monetary Fund to be used to provide financing for any
member state of the European Union, and for other purposes.
S. 3451 A bill to authorize assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile
defense system.
S. 3503 A bill to authorize grants for an international documentary exchange
program.
S. 3507 A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require congressional
approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign
countries, and for other purposes.
S. 3508 A bill to strengthen the capacity of the United States to lead the
international community in reversing renewable natural resource
degradation trends around the world that threaten to undermine global
prosperity and security and eliminate the diversity of life on Earth,
and for other purposes.
S. 3560 A bill to instruct the Secretary of State to designate the Pakistani
Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization.
*S. 3581 A bill to implement certain defense trade treaties.
S. 3627 A bill to ensure that United States global HIV/AIDS assistance
prioritizes saving lives by focusing on access to treatment.
*S. 3665 A bill to promote the strengthening of the private sector in Pakistan.
*S. 3688 A bill to establish an international professional exchange program, and
for other purposes.
S. 3722 A bill to repeal the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act of
2001.
S. 3757 A bill to reaffirm United States objectives in Ethiopia and encourage
critical democratic and humanitarian principles and practices.
S. 3797 A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide assistance
for developing countries to promote quality basic education and to
establish the achievement of quality universal basic education in all
developing countries as an objective of United States foreign assistance
policy, and for other purposes.
*S. 3798 A bill to authorize appropriations of United States assistance to help
eliminate conditions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities
that do not meet minimum human standards of health, sanitation, and
safety, and for other purposes.
S. 3844 A bill to provide for the approval of the Agreement Between the
Government of the United States of America and the Government of
Australia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy.
S. 3918 A bill to authorize the United States participation in, and
appropriations for, the United States contribution to the ninth
replenishment of the resources of the Asian Development Fund and the
United States subscription to the fifth general capital increase of the
Asian Development Bank.
S. 3922 A bill to underscore the importance of international nuclear safety
cooperation for operating power reactors, encouraging the efforts of the
Convention on Nuclear Safety, supporting progress in improving nuclear
safety, and enhancing the public availability of nuclear safety
information.
S. 3942 A bill to amend the Arms Export Control Act to provide that certain
firearms listed as curios or relics may be imported into the United
States by a licensed importer without obtaining authorization from the
Department of State or the Department of Defense, and for other
purposes.
S. 3951 A bill to authorize United States participation in, and appropriations
for, the United States contribution to the ninth replenishment of the
resources of the Asian Development Fund and the United States
subscription to the fifth general capital increase of the Asian
Development Bank.
S. 4011 A bill to establish the Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission.
H.R. 1511 To amend the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998 to authorize
appropriations to provide assistance for domestic and foreign programs
and centers for the treatment of victims of torture, and for other
purposes.
**H.R. 2131 To amend the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 to
reauthorize the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy.
H.R. 2134 An act to establish the Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission.
H.R. 2278 An act to direct the President to transmit to Congress a report on anti-
American incitement to violence in the Middle East, and for other
purposes.
H.R. 2410 To authorize appropriations for the Department of State and the Peace
Corps for fiscal years 2010 and 2011, to modernize the Foreign Service,
to authorize democratic, economic, and social development assistance for
Pakistan, to authorize security assistance for Pakistan, and for other
purposes.
**H.R. 3593 To amend the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 to
extend by one year the operation of Radio Free Asia, and for other
purposes.
**H.R. 3714 To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to include in the Annual
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices information about freedom of
the press in foreign countries, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5138 To protect children from sexual exploitation by mandating reporting
requirements for convicted sex traffickers and other registered sex
offenders against minors intending to engage in international travel,
providing advance notice of intended travel by high interest registered
sex offenders outside the United States to the government of the country
of destination, requesting foreign governments to notify the United
States when a known child sex offender is seeking to enter the United
States, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5327 To authorize assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense
system.
H.R. 6411 To provide for the approval of the Agreement Between the Government of
the United States of America and the Government of Australia Concerning
Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy.
*S.J. Res. 18 A joint resolution relating to the approval of the proposed agreement for
nuclear cooperation between the United States and the United Arab
Emirates.
*S.J. Res. 29 A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained
in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
*S.J. Res. 34 A joint resolution relating to the approval of the proposed agreement for
nuclear cooperation between the United States and the Russian
Federation.
*S.J. Res. 37 A joint resolution calling upon the President to issue a proclamation
recognizing the 35th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act.
H.J. Res. 86 Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War and
reaffirming the United States-Korea alliance.
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2. Original Measures from the Committee

There were no original bills or Joint Resolutions from the
committee

C. RESOLUTIONS

Concurrent and Senate Resolutions:
Referred to committee......................................... 94
Original resolutions from Committee........................... 1
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Total..................................................... 95
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Reported/Discharged........................................... 45
Agreed to by Senate........................................... *38

*An additional 50 resolutions were agreed to in the Senate without
referral to committee.
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1. Resolutions Referred to the Committee

*Reported/Discharged

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S. Res. 6 A resolution expressing solidarity with Israel in Israel's defense
against terrorism in the Gaza Strip.
*S. Res. 9 A resolution commemorating 90 years of U.S.-Polish diplomatic relations,
during which Poland has proven to be an exceptionally strong partner to
the United States in advancing freedom around the world.
*S. Res. 20 A resolution celebrating the 60th anniversary of the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization.
S. Res. 24 A resolution commending China's Charter 08 movement and related efforts
for upholding the universality of human rights and advancing democratic
reforms in China.
*S. Res. 37 A bill calling on officials of the Government of Brazil and the federal
courts of Brazil to comply with the requirements of the Convention on
the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and to assist in the
safe return of Sean Goldman to his father, David Goldman.
*S. Res. 49 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the importance
of public diplomacy.
*S. Res. 56 A resolution urging the Government of Moldova to ensure a fair and
democratic election process for the parliamentary elections on April 5,
2009.
*S. Res. 60 A resolution commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the accession of
the Czech Republic, the Republic of Hungary, and the Republic of Poland
as members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
*S. Res. 70 A resolution congratulating the people of the Republic of Lithuania on
the 1000th anniversary of Lithuania and celebrating the rich history of
Lithuania.
*S. Res. 71 A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored
persecution of the Baha'i minority in Iran and its continued violation
of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
S. Res. 72 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding drug
trafficking in Mexico.
S. Res. 74 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the importance of
strengthening bilateral relations in general, and investment relations
specifically, between the United States and Brazil.
S. Res. 77 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States
and the People's Republic of China should negotiate a bilateral
agreement on clean energy cooperation.
*S. Res. 81 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Water Day.
*S. Res. 84 A resolution urging the Government of Canada to end the commercial seal
hunt.
*S. Res. 90 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Fifth
Summit of the Americas, held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago,
April 17, 18, and 19, 2009.
S. Res. 99 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of
Uzbekistan should immediately enforce its existing domestic legislation
and fulfill its international commitments aimed at ending state-
sponsored forced and child labor.
S. Res. 109 A resolution commending the bravery of the girls who attend the Mirwais
School for Girls in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
*S. Res. 139 A resolution commemorating the 20th anniversary of the end of communist
rule in Poland.
*S. Res. 153 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the restitution of or
compensation for property seized during the Nazi and Communist eras.
S. Res. 155 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of
the People's Republic of China should immediately cease engaging in acts
of cultural, linguistic, and religious suppression directed against the
Uyghur people.
S. Res. 167 A resolution commending the people who have sacrificed their personal
freedoms to bring about democratic change in the People's Republic of
China and expressing sympathy for the families of the people who were
killed, wounded, or imprisoned, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary
of the Tiananmen Square Massacre in Beijing, China from June 3 through
4, 1989.
S. Res. 169 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of
the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia should work within the
framework of the United Nations process with Greece to achieve long-
standing United States and United Nations policy goals of finding a
mutually acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier for
all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
*S. Res. 182 A resolution recognizing the democratic accomplishments of the people of
Albania and expressing the hope that the parliamentary elections on June
28, 2009, maintain and improve the transparency and fairness of
democracy in Albania.
S. Res. 189 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the trial by the
Russian government of businessmen Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon
Lebedev constitutes a politically-motivated case of selective arrest and
prosecution that serves as a test of the rule of law and independence of
the judicial system of Russia.
S. Res. 217 A resolution commending Captain Wei Jiafu and the China Ocean Shipping
Company for increasing business relations between the United States and
China.
S. Res. 224 A resolution recognizing the increasingly beneficial relationship between
the United States and the Republic of Indonesia.
*S. Res. 253 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of
Libya should apologize for the welcome home ceremony held to celebrate
the release of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi.
S. Res. 254 A resolution honoring, commemorating, and celebrating the historic ties
of the United States and the Netherlands on the quadricentennial
celebration of the discovery of the Hudson River, and recognizing the
settlement and enduring values of New Netherland, which continue to
influence American society.
S. Res. 289 A resolution encouraging the people of the United States to reflect on
and remember the integrity and courage of the 6,135 Christian men and
women of Poland who acted to save their Jewish countrymen and
countrywomen from extermination by Nazi Germany.
*S. Res. 312 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on empowering and
strengthening the United States Agency for International Development
(USAID).
S. Res. 316 A resolution calling upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy
of the United States reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity
concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and
genocide documented in the United States record relating to the Armenian
Genocide, and for other purposes.
*S. Res. 322 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on religious minorities
in Iraq.
S. Res. 328 A resolution commemorating the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin
Wall, the end of the division of Europe, and the beginning of the
peaceful and democratic reunification of Germany.
*S. Res. 341 A resolution supporting peace, security, and innocent civilians affected
by conflict in Yemen.
*S. Res. 345 A resolution deploring the rape and assault of women in Guinea and the
killing of political protesters.
S. Res. 356 A resolution calling upon the Government of Turkey to facilitate the
reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki
without condition or further delay.
S. Res. 362 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of the
Treasury should direct the United States Executive Directors to the
International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to use the voice and vote
of the United States to oppose making any loans to the Government of
Antigua and Barbuda until that Government cooperates with the United
States and compensates the victims of the Stanford Financial Group
fraud.
S. Res. 379 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the protection
of intellectual property rights for clean energy and environmental
technology.
S. Res. 385 A resolution recognizing the great progress made by the people of Ukraine
in the establishment of democratic institutions, and supporting a free
and transparent presidential election on January 17, 2010.
*S. Res. 400 A resolution urging the implementation of a comprehensive strategy to
address instability in Yemen.
*S. Res. 404 A resolution supporting full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace
Agreement and other efforts to promote peace and stability in Sudan, and
for other purposes.
*S. Res. 409 A resolution calling on members of the parliament in Uganda to reject the
proposed ``Anti-Homosexuality Bill,'' and for other purposes.
*S. Res. 414 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the recovery,
rehabilitation, and rebuilding of Haiti following the humanitarian
crisis caused by the January 12, 2010, earthquake in Haiti.
*S. Res. 422 A resolution recognizing the important progress made by the people of
Ukraine in the establishment of democratic institutions following the
presidential run-off election on February 7, 2010.
S. Res. 428 A resolution expressing concern about violations of civil liberties
taking place in Venezuela and commending the people of Venezuela for
their steadfast support of democracy.
*S. Res. 431 A resolution expressing profound concern, deepest sympathies, and
solidarity on behalf of the people of the United States to the people
and Government of Chile following the massive earthquake.
*S. Res. 446 A resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Treaty on the Non-
Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
S. Res. 454 A resolution supporting the goals of World Tuberculosis Day to raise
awareness about tuberculosis.
S. Res. 466 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Water Day.
*S. Res. 469 A resolution recognizing the 60th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program in
Thailand.
S. Res. 476 A resolution honoring the lives of President of Poland Lech Kaczynski,
his wife, and 94 others who perished on April 10, 2010, in a plane crash
while en route to memorialize those Polish officers, officials, and
civilians who were massacred by the Soviet Union 70 years ago.
*S. Res. 480 A resolution condemning the continued detention of Burmese democracy
leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and calling on the military regime in Burma
to permit a credible and fair election process and the transition to
civilian, democratic rule.
*S. Res. 483 A resolution congratulating the Republic of Serbia's application for
European Union membership and recognizing Serbia's active efforts to
integrate into Europe and the global community.
S. Res. 519 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the primary
safeguard for the well-being and protection of children is the family,
and that the primary safeguards for the legal rights of children in the
United States are the Constitutions of the United States and the several
States, and that, because the use of international treaties to govern
policy in the United States on families and children is contrary to
principles of self-government and federalism, and that, because the
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child undermines
traditional principles of law in the United States regarding parents and
children, the President should not transmit the Convention to the Senate
for its advice and consent.
*S. Res. 532 A resolution recognizing Expo 2010 Shanghai China and the USA Pavilion at
the Expo.
*S. Res. 548 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that Israel has an
undeniable right to self-defense, and to condemn the recent
destabilizing actions by extremists aboard the ship Mavi Marmara.
*S. Res. 564 A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the ratification of the
Treaty of Mutual Security and Cooperation with Japan, and affirming
support for the United States-Japan security alliance and relationship.
*S. Res. 573 A resolution urging the development of a comprehensive strategy to ensure
stability in Somalia, and for other purposes.
S. Res. 586 A resolution supporting democracy, human rights, and civil liberties in
Egypt.
S. Res. 616 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States
civil-military partnership in Iraq, under the current leadership of
General Raymond Odierno and Ambassador Christopher Hill, has refined and
sustained an effective counterinsurgency and counterterrorism strategy
that has enabled significant improvements in the security, governance,
and rule of law throughout Iraq, and that these leaders should be
commended for their integrity, resourcefulness, commitment, and
sacrifice.
S. Res. 645 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the
Parliamentary elections to be held in Venezuela on September 26, 2010.
S. Res. 673 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it values the active
participation of the Republic of Macedonia as the state partner of the
Vermont National Guard over the past 15 years.
*S. Res. 680 A resolution supporting international tiger conservation efforts and the
upcoming Global Tiger Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia.
S. Res. 694 A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored
persecution of religious minorities in Iran and its continued violation
of the International Covenant on Human Rights.
S. Res. 698 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the
territorial integrity of Georgia and the situation within Georgia's
internationally recognized borders.
*S. Con. Res. 4 A concurrent resolution calling on the President and the allies of the
United States to raise the case of Robert Levinson with officials of the
Government of Iran at every level and opportunity, and urging officials
of the Government of Iran to fulfill their promises of assistance to the
family of Robert Levinson and to share information on the investigation
into the disappearance of Robert Levinson with the Federal Bureau of
Investigation.
*S. Con. Res. 11 A concurrent resolution condemning all forms of anti-Semitism and
reaffirming the support of Congress for the mandate of the Special Envoy
to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, and for other purposes.
*S. Con. Res. 19 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Shi'ite
Personal Status Law in Afghanistan violates the fundamental human rights
of women and should be repealed.
*S. Con. Res. 23 A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and objectives of the Prague
Conference on Holocaust Era Assets.
S. Con. Res. 40 A concurrent resolution encouraging the Government of Iran to grant
consular access by the Government of Switzerland to Joshua Fattal, Shane
Bauer, and Sarah Shourd, and to allow the three young people to reunite
with their families in the United States as soon as possible.
*S. Con. Res. 54 A concurrent resolution recognizing the life of Orlando Zapata Tamayo,
who died on February 23, 2010, in the custody of the Government of Cuba,
and calling for a continued focus on the promotion of internationally
recognized human rights, listed in the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights, in Cuba.
S. Con. Res. 59 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United
States should neither become a signatory to the Rome Statute of the
International Criminal Court nor attend the Review Conference of the
Rome Statute in Kampala, Uganda in May 2010.
S. Con. Res. 63 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Taiwan
should be accorded observer status in the International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO).
S. Con. Res. 70 A concurrent resolution supporting the observance of ``Spirit of '45
Day.''
*S. Con. Res. 71 A concurrent resolution recognizing the United States national interest
in helping to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and other mass
atrocities against civilians, and supporting and encouraging efforts to
develop a whole of government approach to prevent and mitigate such
acts.
*H. Con. Res. 36 Calling on the President and the allies of the United States to engage
with officials of the Government of Iran to raise the case of Robert
Levinson at every opportunity, urging officials of the Government of
Iran to fulfill their promises of assistance to the family of Robert
Levinson, and calling on the Government of Iran to share the results of
its investigation into the disappearance of Robert Levinson with the
Federal Bureau of Investigation.
H. Con. Res. 51 Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Antarctic Treaty.
H. Con. Res. 55 Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act.
H. Con. Res. 74 Supporting the goals and ideals of a decade of action for road safety
with a global target to reduce by 50 percent the predicted increase in
global road deaths between 2010 and 2020.
H. Con. Res 89 Supporting the goals and objectives of the Prague Conference on Holocaust
Era Assets.
H. Con. Res. 103 Supporting the goals and ideals of Malaria Awareness Day.
H. Con. Res. 111 Recognizing the 61st anniversary of the independence of the State of
Israel.
H. Con. Res. 151 Expressing the sense of Congress that China release democratic activist
Liu Xiaobo from imprisonment.
H. Con. Res. 156 Condemning the attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos
Aires, Argentina, in July 1994, and for other purposes.
H. Con. Res. 159 Recognizing the fifth anniversary of the declaration by the United States
Congress of genocide in Darfur, Sudan.
*H. Con. Res. 178 Expressing the sense of Congress that we reaffirm the historic ties
between the United States and the Netherlands by recognizing the
quadricentennial celebration of the discovery of the Hudson River and
honoring the enduring values of the settlers of New Netherland that
continue to permeate American society.
H. Con. Res. 209 Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Iranian hostage crisis, during
which 52 United States citizens were held hostage for 444 days from
November 4, 1979, to January 20, 1981, and for other purposes.
H. Con. Res. 212 Expressing the sense of Congress on the occasion of the 20th anniversary
of historic events in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly the
Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia, and reaffirming the bonds of
friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Slovak
Republic and the Czech Republic.
H. Con. Res. 213 Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress for and solidarity
with the people of El Salvador as they persevere through the aftermath
of torrential rains which caused devastating flooding and deadly
mudslides.
*H. Con. Res. 218 Concurrent resolution expressing sympathy for the 57 civilians who were
killed in the southern Philippines on November 23, 2009.
*H. Con. Res. 226 Supporting the observance of ``Spirit of '45 Day.''
H. Con. Res. 266 Expressing the sense of Congress that Taiwan should be accorded observer
status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
H. Con. Res. 267 Congratulating the Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on
the20th anniversary of their declarations on the restoration of
independence from the Soviet Union.

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2. Original Measures from the Committee

* Reported

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Number Title as Reported
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*S. Res. 30 An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on
Foreign Relations.
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3. Resolutions Agreed to by the Senate
Without Referral to Committee

There were 46 simple resolutions, 3 Senate Concurrent
resolutions, and 1 House concurrent resolution agreed to by the
Senate without referral to the committee.

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Number Title
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S. Res. 10 A resolution recognizing the right of Israel to defend itself against
attacks from Gaza and reaffirming the United States' strong support for
Israel in its battle with Hamas, and supporting the Israeli-Palestinian
peace process.
S. Res. 82 A resolution recognizing the 188th anniversary of the independence of
Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy.
S. Res. 149 A resolution expressing solidarity with the writers, journalists, and
librarians of Cuba on World Press Freedom Day and calling for the
immediate release of citizens of Cuba imprisoned for exercising rights
associated with freedom of the press.
S. Res. 160 A resolution condemning the actions of the Burmese State Peace and
Development Council against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and calling for the
immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
S. Res. 171 A resolution commending the people who have sacrificed their personal
freedoms to bring about democratic change in the People's Republic of
China and expressing sympathy for the families of the people who were
killed, wounded, or imprisoned, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary
of the Tiananmen Square Massacre in Beijing, China from June 3 through
4, 1989.
S. Res. 176 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on United States policy
during the political transition in Zimbabwe, and for other purposes.
S. Res. 177 A resolution recognizing the 10th anniversary of the International Labour
Organization's unanimous adoption of Convention 182, ``Concerning the
Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms
of Child Labour.''
S. Res. 192 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding supporting
democracy and economic development in Mongolia and expanding relations
between the United States and Mongolia.
S. Res. 193 A resolution expressing support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the
values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law, and
for other purposes.
S. Res. 196 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on freedom of the press,
freedom of speech, and freedom of expression in Iran.
S. Res. 251 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of
Afghanistan, with the support of the international community, should
fulfill its obligations to ensure that women fully participate as
candidates and voters in the August 20, 2009, presidential and
provincial council elections in Afghanistan.
S. Res. 274 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Day.
S. Res. 305 A resolution expressing support for the victims of the natural disasters
in Indonesia, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Vietnam, Cambodia, and the
Philippines.
S. Res. 321 A resolution commemorating the lives and work of Jesuit Fathers Ignacio
Ellacuria, Ignacio Martin-Baro, Segundo Montes, Amando Lopez, Juan Ramon
Moreno, Joaquin Lopez y Lopez, and housekeeper Julia Elba Ramos and her
daughter Celina Mariset Ramos on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of
their deaths on November 16, 1989, at the Universidad Centroamericana
Jose Simeon Canas located in San Salvador, El Salvador.
S. Res. 332 A resolution commemorating the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin
Wall, the end of the division of Europe, and the beginning of the
peaceful and democratic reunification of Germany.
S. Res. 346 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, at the 21st Regular
Meeting of the International Commission on the Conservation of Atlantic
Tunas, the United States should seek to ensure management of the eastern
Atlantic and Mediterranean bluefin tuna fishery adheres to the
scientific advice provided by the Standing Committee on Research and
Statistics and has a high probability of achieving the established
rebuilding target, pursue strengthened protections for spawning bluefin
populations in the Mediterranean Sea to facilitate the recovery of the
Atlantic bluefin tuna, pursue imposition of more stringent measures to
ensure compliance by all Members with the International Commission for
the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas' conservation and management
recommendations for Atlantic bluefin tuna and other species, and ensure
that United States' quotas of tuna and swordfish are not reallocated to
other nations, and for other purposes.
S. Res. 355 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of
the Islamic Republic of Iran has systematically violated its obligations
to uphold human rights provided for under its constitution and
international law.
S. Res. 360 A resolution honoring the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh,
for his service to the people of India and to the world, and welcoming
the Prime Minister to the United States.
S. Res. 365 A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the signing of the
Antarctic Treaty.
S. Res. 376 A resolution honoring the 60th anniversary of the establishment of
diplomatic relations between the United States and the Hashemite Kingdom
of Jordan, the 10th anniversary of the accession to the throne of His
Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, and for other purposes.
S. Res. 386 A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for restricting and
suppressing freedom of the press, freedom of speech, freedom of
expression, and freedom of assembly, and for its human rights abuses,
and for other purposes.
S. Res. 392 Expressing the sense of the Senate on the humanitarian catastrophe caused
by the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti.
S. Res. 405 A resolution reaffirming the centrality of freedom of expression and
press freedom as cornerstones of United States foreign policy and United
States efforts to promote individual rights, and for other purposes.
S. Res. 415 A resolution calling for a renewed focus on the government of the Islamic
Republic of Iran's violations of internationally-recognized human rights
as found in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
S. Res. 436 A resolution expressing support for the people affected by the natural
disasters on Madeira Island.
S. Res. 437 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the positive
effect of the upcoming Iraqi parliamentary elections on Iraq's political
reconciliation and democratic institutions.
S. Res. 442 A resolution congratulating the people of the Republic of Lithuania on
the Act of the Reestablishment of the State of Lithuania, or Act of
March 11, and celebrating the rich history of Lithuania.
S. Res. 464 A resolution recognizing the 189th anniversary of the independence of
Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy.
S. Res. 479 A resolution expressing sympathy for the people of Poland in the
aftermath of the devastating plane crash that killed the country's
President, First Lady, and 94 other high ranking government, military,
and civic leaders of April 10, 2010.
S. Res. 499 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day, and
reaffirming United States leadership and support for efforts to combat
malaria as a critical component of the President's Global Health
Initiative.
S. Res. 525 A resolution expressing sympathy to the families of those killed in the
sinking of the Republic of Korea Ship Cheonan, and solidarity with the
Republic of Korea in the aftermath of this tragic incident.
S. Res. 535 A resolution honoring the President of Mexico, Felipe Calderon Hinojosa,
for his service to the people of Mexico, and welcoming the President to
the United States.
S. Res. 538 A resolution affirming the support of the United States for a strong and
vital alliance with Thailand.
S. Res. 551 A resolution marking the one year anniversary of the June 12, 2009,
residential election in Iran, and condemning ongoing human rights abuses
in Iran.
S. Res. 566 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the situation
in Kyrgyzstan.
S. Res. 570 A resolution calling for continued support for and an increased effort by
the Governments of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and other Central Asian
countries to effectively monitor and regulate the manufacture, sale,
transport, and use of ammonium nitrate fertilizer in order to prevent
the transport of ammonium nitrate into Afghanistan where the ammonium
nitrate is used in improvised explosive devices.
S. Res. 571 A resolution calling for the immediate and unconditional release of
Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas, and for other
purposes.
S. Res. 604 A resolution urging the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to
immediately and unconditionally release Sarah Shourd, Joshua Fattal, and
Shane Bauer on humanitarian grounds.
S. Res. 613 A resolution recognizing the 63rd anniversary of India's independence,
expressing appreciation to Americans of Indian descent for their
contributions to society, and expressing support and optimism for the
strategic partnership and friendship between the United States and India
in the future.
S. Res. 640 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United States
engagement with ASEAN and its member-states.
S. Res. 660 A resolution expressing support for a public diplomacy program promoting
advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics made
by or in partnership with the people of the United States.
S. Res. 674 A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain
committees for the One Hundred Eleventh Congress, or until their
successors are chosen.
S. Res. 683 A resolution recognizing the recent accomplishments of the people and
Government of Moldova and expressing support for free and transparent
parliamentary elections on November 28, 2010.
S. Res. 693 A resolution condemning the attack by the Democratic People's Republic of
Korea against the Republic of Korea, and affirming support for the
United States-Republic of Korea alliance.
S. Res. 697 A resolution recognizing the 15th anniversary of the Dayton Peace
Accords.
S. Res. 706 A resolution extending the authority for the Senate National Security
Working Group.
S. Con. Res. 18 A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria
Day, and reaffirming United States leadership and support for efforts to
combat malaria.
S. Con. Res. 45 A concurrent resolution encouraging the Government of Iran to allow
Joshua Fattal, Shane Bauer, and Sarah Shourd to reunite with their
families in the United States as soon as possible.
S. Con. Res. 67 A concurrent resolution celebrating 130 years of United States-Romanian
diplomatic relations, congratulating the Romanian people on their
achievements as a great nation, and reaffirming the deep bonds of trust
and values between the United States and Romania, a trusted and most
valued ally.
H. Con. Res. 335 Honoring the exceptional achievements of Ambassador Richard Holbrooke and
recognizing the significant contributions he has made to United States
national security, humanitarian causes, and peaceful resolutions of
international conflict.
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D. NOMINATIONS

Referred...................................................... 232
Confirmed..................................................... 207
Returned to the President upon adjournment of Congress........ 24
Withdrawn by the President.................................... 1
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Representatives to conferences
Referred...................................................... 15
Confirmed..................................................... 13
Returned to the President upon adjournment of Congress........ 1
Withdrawn by the President.................................... 1
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Foreign Service Appointments/Promotions
Referred...................................................... 3,652
Confirmed..................................................... 3,649
Returned to the President..................................... 3

1. Department of State

There were 27 nominations for State Department officials
referred to the Committee, all of which were confirmed by the
Senate. These nominations were for Secretary of State, Deputy
Secretary of State, Deputy Secretary of State for Management
and Resources (2), Legal Adviser, Director General of the
Foreign Service, Under Secretary (4), and Assistant Secretary
(17).

2. Ambassadors

During the 111th Congress, 125 nominations for country
Ambassadors were referred to the committee. Of these, 113 were
confirmed by the Senate, and 12 were returned to the President.
The committee received 4 nominations for Ambassador at Large, 2
nominations for rank of Ambassador at Large, and 28 nominations
for rank of Ambassador. One of these nominations was withdrawn,
4 were returned, and 29 were confirmed by the Senate. The
committee also received and the Senate confirmed 3 nominations
for the personal rank of Career Ambassador.

3. Others

The committee received 7 nominations for officials for the
United States Agency for International Development, 2 for the
Peace Corps, 2 for the Overseas Private Investment Corporation,
one for the Trade and Development Agency, one for the
Millennium Challenge Corporation, one for the International
Broadcasting Bureau of the Broadcasting Board of Governors, and
8 nominations to various international banks (one of which was
for the rank of Ambassador). The Senate confirmed 21 of these
nominations.
Nominations for membership on boards and commissions were
received as follows: African Development Foundation (3);
Broadcasting Board of Governors (9); International Joint
Commission, United States and Canada (1); Millennium Challenge
Corporation (2); Overseas Private Investment Corporation (8);
and the World Health Organization (1). Seventeen of these were
confirmed by the Senate.

4. International Conferences

Fifteen nominations were submitted to serve as United
States representatives and alternates to the United Nations
General Assembly. Thirteen representatives and alternates were
confirmed by the Senate.

E. ACTIVITIES

During the 111th Congress, the full committee and its
subcommittees held a total of 197 sessions. These included
hearings on legislation, treaties and nominations, as well as
briefings, discussions, and consultations with officials of the
executive branch and non-government witnesses on foreign policy
matters. Members and staff made individual trips abroad and
participated in conferences, further exercising the legislative
oversight responsibilities of the committee. On 56 occasions
committee members received heads of state and senior officials
of foreign governments to discuss matters of mutual interest.

1. Full Committee Meetings

* Closed session ** Open and closed
session

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Date Title
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January 13, 2009 Nomination (Clinton) (S. Hrg. 111-249)
January 15, 2009 Business Meeting
January 15, 2009 Nomination (Rice) (S. Hrg. 111-257)
January 21, 2009 Business Meeting
January 22, 2009 Nominations (Lew and James Steinberg) (S. Hrg. 111-928)
January 28, 2009 Addressing Global Climate Change: The Road to Copenhagen (S. Hrg. 111-82)
February 5, 2009 Business Meeting
*February 10, 2009 North Korea Status Report
February 12, 2009 Roundtable Discussion: U.S. Relations with Darfur
February 26, 2009 Engaging with Muslim Communities around the World (S. Hrg. 111-60)
March 3, 2009 Iranian Political and Nuclear Realities and United States Policy Options
(S. Hrg. 111-84)
*March 4, 2009 Iran Status Report: Nuclear and Political
March 5, 2009 U.S. Strategy Regarding Iran (S. Hrg. 111-39)
*March 16, 2009 Global Counterterrorism Efforts
March 19, 2009 Prospects for Engagement with Russia (S. Hrg. 111-71)
March 24, 2009 Alleviating Global Hunger: Challenges and Opportunities for U.S.
Leadership (S. Hrg. 111-85)
March 24, 2009 Nominations (Brimmer, Verma, and Melanne Verveer)
March 25, 2009 Nomination (Hill) (S. Hrg. 111-929)
March 25, 2009 Foreign Policy and the Global Economic Crisis (S. Hrg. 111-329)
March 26, 2009 Nomination (Eikenberry) (S. Hrg. 111-930)
March 26, 2009 Nominations (Gordon and Gottemoeller)
March 30, 2009 U.S.-Mexico Border Violence (Field hearing in El Paso, Texas) (S. Hrg.
111-89)
March 31, 2009 Business Meeting
April 22, 2009 Global Climate Change: U.S. Leadership for a New Global Agreement (S.
Hrg. 111-183)
April 22, 2009 Nominations (Burk and Daalder)
April 23, 2009 Voice of Veterans of the Afghan War (S. Hrg. 111-266)
April 28, 2009 War Powers in the 21st Century (S. Hrg. 111-255)
April 28, 2009 Nomination (Koh) (S. Hrg. 111-931)
April 29, 2009 Nominations (Carson and de Baca)
April 30, 2009 Confronting Piracy off the Coast of Somalia (S. Hrg. 111-101)
May 5, 2009 Business Meeting
May 5, 2009 Roundtable Discussion: The Global Implications of a Warming Arctic
May 6, 2009 Engaging Iran: Obstacles and Opportunities (S. Hrg. 111-126)
May 12, 2009 Business Meeting
May 12, 2009 U.S. Strategy toward Pakistan (S. Hrg. 111-139)
May 12, 2009 Energy Security: Historical Perspectives and Modern Challenges (S. Hrg.
111-78)
May 13, 2009 Nominations (Crowley and McHale)
May 13, 2009 Nominations (Benjamin and Jenkins)
May 14, 2009 Nominations (Blake and Feltman)
May 14, 2009 The Middle East: The Road to Peace (S. Hrg. 111-286)
May 19, 2009 Business Meeting
May 19, 2009 Pathways to a ``Green'' Global Economic Recovery (S. Hrg. 111-143)
*May 20, 2009 Developments on the Ground in Pakistan and Afghanistan
May 20, 2009 Foreign Policy Priorities in the President's Fiscal Year 2010
International Affairs Budget (S. Hrg. 111-270)
May 20, 2009 Business Meeting
May 21, 2009 A New Strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan (S. Hrg. 111-307)
*June 3, 2009 Security of Pakistan's Nuclear Program
June 3, 2009 Nominations (Schwartz and Shapiro)
June 4, 2009 Challenges and Opportunities for U.S.-China Cooperation on Climate Change
(S. Hrg. 111-80)
June 9, 2009 Nomination (Goosby)
June 9, 2009 Nomination (Tauscher) (S. Hrg. 111-932)
June 10, 2009 Nomination (Kurt Campbell)
June 11, 2009 North Korea Back at the Brink? (S. Hrg. 111-312)
June 16, 2009 Business Meeting
June 16, 2009 Nominations (Butenis, Dell, and Powell)
*June 18, 2009 Treaty Negotiations with Russia
June 24, 2009 Roundtable Discussion: Iran at a Crossroads?
June 24, 2009 Nominations (Marshall and Rooney)
June 25, 2009 Nominations (Otero and Philip Verveer)
July 7, 2009 Nominations (Gray, Roemer, and Schmierer) (S. Hrg. 111-933)
July 7, 2009 Nominations (Fulton, Gitenstein, Rivkin, and Susman)
July 7, 2009 Business Meeting
July 8, 2009 Nominations (Merten, Pascual, Shannon, and Valenzuela)
July 8, 2009 Business Meeting
July 15, 2009 Nominations (Avant, Martinez, Nay, and Thummalapally)
July 16, 2009 $150 Oil: Instability, Terrorism and Economic Disruption (S. Hrg. 111-
105)
July 16, 2009 Nominations (Beyer, Derse, Gutman, and Thorne)
July 21, 2009 Nominations (Battle, Gayleatha Brown, Gips, Irving, Knight, Lanier,
Lenhardt, Moller, Ray, and Slutz)
July 21, 2009 Business Meeting
July 21, 2009 Climate Change and Global Security: Challenges, Threats and Diplomatic
Opportunities (S. Hrg. 111-207)
July 22, 2009 Nominations (Diaz, Hartog-Levin, Kaplan, Rapp, and James Smith)
July 22, 2009 The Case for Reform: Foreign Aid and Development in a New Era (S. Hrg.
111-164)
July 23, 2009 Nominations (Addleton, Martha Campbell, Gross, Huntsman, Roos, and
Taylor)
July 28, 2009 Nominations (Cousin, Davies, Kerri-Ann Jones, Killion, Kornbluh, and
Posner)
July 28, 2009 Business Meeting
July 28, 2009 Nominations (Barzun, Bass, Eacho, Foley, Garber, Kmiec, Murphy, and
Oreck)
July 29, 2009 Nomination (Aaron Williams)
July 30, 2009 Toward a Comprehensive Strategy for Sudan (S. Hrg. 111-302)
August 4, 2009 Business Meeting
August 5, 2009 Nomination (Jacobson)
September 9, 2009 Nomination (Hormats)
September 10, 2009 Iraq: Report from the Field (S. Hrg. 111-220)
September 15, 2009 Nominations (Feinstein, Jose Fernandez, Solomont, and White)
September 16, 2009 Exploring Three Strategies for Afghanistan (S. Hrg. 111-321)
September 17, 2009 Countering the Threat of Failure in Afghanistan (S. Hrg. 111-291)
September 17, 2009 Business Meeting
October 1, 2009 Afghanistan's Impact on Pakistan (S. Hrg. 111-295)
October 1, 2009 Violence against Women: Global Costs and Consequences (S. Hrg. 111-346)
October 6, 2009 Hague Convention on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other
Forms of Family Maintenance (Treaty Doc. 110-21) (Printed in Exec. Rept.
111-2.)
October 7, 2009 Confronting al-Qaeda: Understanding the Threat in Afghanistan and Beyond
(S. Hrg. 111-363)
October 8, 2009 Nominations (Hudson, Kennard, Polt, Stroum, and Tefft)
October 22, 2009 NATO: A Strategic Concept for Transatlantic Security (S. Hrg. 111-465)
*October 22, 2009 Iran Status Report
November 4, 2009 Nominations (Arnavat, Barton, Lomellin, Yohannes, and Zeitlin)
November 5, 2009 Nominations (Bleich, Huebner, Prahar, and Robert King)
November 10, 2009 Treaties: Protocol Amending Tax Convention with France (Treaty Doc. 111-
4); Protocol Amending Tax Convention with New Zealand (Treaty Doc. 111-
3); Tax Convention with Malta (Treaty Doc. 111-1); Treaty with Rwanda
Concerning Protection of Investment (Treaty Doc. 110-23); International
Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (Treaty Doc.
110-19). (Printed in Exec. Rept. 111-5)
November 17, 2009 Business Meeting
November 17, 2009 The U.S. and the G-20: Remaking the International Economic Architecture
(S. Hrg. 111-325)
November 18, 2009 Nominations (Kounalakis, James Warlick, and Mary Warlick)
November 19, 2009 Nominations (Alberto Frenandez, Goldberg, Rowe, and Wills)
December 1, 2009 Nomination (Shah)
December 1, 2009 Nominations (Andrew, Donahoe, Kennedy, Betty King, and Nelson)
December 3, 2009 Afghanistan: Assessing the Road Ahead (S. Hrg. 111-479)
December 8, 2009 Business Meeting
December 9, 2009 The New Afghanistan Strategy: the View from the Ground (S. Hrg. 111-400)
*December 9, 2009 Afghanistan: Report From the Field
December 10, 2009 Treaties: Treaty with the United Kingdom Concerning Defense Trade
Cooperation (Treaty Doc. 110-7); Treaty with Australia Concerning
Defense Trade Cooperation (Treaty Doc. 110-10) (Printed in Exec. Rept.
111-5)
January 20, 2010 Yemen: Confronting al-Qaeda, Preventing State Failure (S. Hrg. 111-719)
January 21, 2010 Civilian Strategy for Afghanistan: A Status Report in Advance of the
London Conference (S. Hrg. 111-759)
January 28, 2010 Haiti: From Rescue to Recovery and Reconstruction (S. Hrg. 111-755)
January 28, 2010 Nominations (Walter Jones, Rediker, Solomon, and Zak)
February 2, 1010 Nominations (Booth, Welters, and Bisa Williams)
February 2, 1010 Nominations (Adelman, DeLisi, and Thomas)
February 2, 1010 Nominations (Anderson, DiCarlo, Katz, Kelly, and Stock)
February 24, 2010 Foreign Policy Priorities in the Fiscal Year 2011 International Affairs
Budget (S. Hrg. 111-778)
February 24, 2010 Business Meeting
March 4, 2010 Middle East Peace: Ground Truths, Challenges Ahead (S. Hrg. 111-648)
March 10, 2010 Building on Success: New Directions in Global Health (S. Hrg. 111-627)
March 11, 2010 Nominations (Littlefield, Radelet, Sedgwick, and Yzaguirre)
March 16, 2010 Nomination (Ford) (To be printed)
March 17, 2010 Nomination (Aponte)
April 13, 2010 Business Meeting
April 22, 2010 Promoting Global Food Security: Next Steps for Congress and the
Administration (S. Hrg. 111-779)
April 27, 2010 Business Meeting
April 29, 2010 The Historical and Modern Context for U.S.-Russian Arms Control (Treaty
Doc. 111-5)\2\ (S. Hrg. 111-738)
May 6, 2010 The Meaning of Marjah (S. Hrg. 111-624)
May 12, 2010 Sudan: A Critical Moment for the CPA, Darfur and the Region (S. Hrg. 111-
749)
May 18, 2010 The New START Treaty (S. Hrg. 111-738)
May 19, 2010 After the Earthquake: Empowering Haiti to Rebuild Better (S. Hrg. 111-
765)
May 19, 2010 The History and Lessons of START (Treaty Doc. 111-5) (S. Hrg. 111-738)
May 20, 2010 NATO: Report of the Group of Experts (S. Hrg. 111-629)
May 25, 2010 The Role of Strategic Arms Control in a Post-Cold War World (The New
START Treaty; Treaty Doc. 111-5) (S. Hrg. 111-738)
May 25, 2010 Business Meeting
*June 8, 2010 The New START Treaty (Treaty Doc. 111-5): The Negotiations
June 10, 2010 Strategic Arms Control and National Security (Treaty Doc. 111-5) (S. Hrg.
111-738)
June 15, 2010 The New START Treaty (Treaty Doc. 111-5): The Negotiations (S. Hrg. 111-
738)
June 16, 2010 The New START Treaty (Treaty Doc. 111-5): Views from the Pentagon (S.
Hrg. 111-738)
June 22, 2010 Iran Policy in the Aftermath of UN Sanctions (S. Hrg. 111-780)
June 23, 2010 Finding Common Ground with a Rising China (S. Hrg. 111-764)
June 24, 2010 The New START Treaty (Treaty Doc. 111-5): Implementation-- Inspections
and Assistance (S. Hrg. 111-738)
June 24, 2010 The New START Treaty (Treaty Doc. 111-5): Benefits and Risks (S. Hrg. 111-
738)
June 29, 2010 Nominations (Alemayehou, Mark Feierstein, Likins, and McKinley)
July 13, 2010 Nominations (Benjaminson, Carter, Dougherty, Entwistle, Murray, Owen,
Storella, and Wohlers)
*July 14, 2010 The New START Treaty (Treaty Doc. 111-5): Monitoring and Verification of
Treaty Compliance
July 14, 2010 Afghanistan: Governance and the Civilian Strategy (S. Hrg. 111-709)
July 15, 2010 The New START Treaty (Treaty Doc. 111-5): Maintaining a Safe, Secure and
Effective Nuclear Arsenal (S. Hrg. 111-738)
July 20, 2010 Nominations (Connelly, Gerald Feierstein, Jeffrey, and Ricciardone)
July 21, 2010 Nominations (Biswal, Fergin, Paul Jones, Marciel, Orr, and Reed-Rowe)
July 22, 2010 Nominations (Arreaga-Rodas, Bryza, Moon, and Daniel Smith)
July 27, 2010 Perspectives on Reconciliation Options in Afghanistan (S. Hrg. 111-761)
July 27, 2010 Nominations (Awkard, Palmer, Powers, and Wolff)
July 28, 2010 Nominations (Bond, Jackson, and McCulley)
August 3, 2010 Business Meeting
August 5, 2010 Nominations (Arvizu, Eisen, Mussomeli, and Woerth)
September 15, 2010 Banking on Reform: Capital Increase Proposals from the Multilateral
Development Banks (S. Hrg. 111-743)
September 16, 2010 Business Meeting
September 21, 2010 Business Meeting
September 22, 2010 Nominations (Boulware, McMullen, Nesbitt, Powell, and White)
September 22, 2010 Nominations (Lindborg, Mikulak, and Donald Steinberg)
September 22, 2010 Nominations (Kenney and Stewart)
September 23, 2010 Nomination (Munter) (To be printed)
September 29, 2010 The al-Megrahi Release: One Year Later (S. Hrg. 111-781)
November 17, 2010 Nominations (Alexander, Brownfield, Cook, and Nides)
December 1, 2010 Latin America in 2010: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Future of U.S.
Policy in the Hemisphere (S. Hrg. 111-783)
December 9, 2010 Nominations (Sue Brown, Carden, Postel, Shields, Spratlen, and Torsella)
December 14, 2010 Business Meeting
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\2\Although the Senate did not receive this treaty until May 13, 2010, this hearing related directly to this
treaty, which had been signed on April 8, 2010.

2. Subcommittees

(Subcommittees are listed in order of the chairman's
seniority within the full committee. Senator Kerry and Senator
Lugar were ex officio members of each subcommittee on which
they did not serve as members.)

Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps, and Global Narcotics
Affairs

Members during the 111th Congress: Democrats--Senators Dodd
(Chairman), Menendez, Cardin, Webb, and Gillibrand;
Republicans--Senators Barrasso (Ranking), Isakson, Risch, and
Inhofe (assigned to the subcommittee September 30, 2009).

Subcommittee on African Affairs

Members during the 111th Congress: Democrats--Senators
Feingold (Chairman), Cardin, Webb, Kaufman (served until
November 15, 2010), Shaheen, and Coons (assigned to the
subcommittee November 30, 2010); Republicans--Senators Isakson
(Ranking), DeMint, Corker, Risch (served until September 30,
2009), and Inhofe (assigned to the subcommittee September 30,
2009).

HEARINGS:

Subcommittee on International Operations and Organizations, Human
Rights, Democracy and Global Women's Issues

Members during the 111th Congress: Democrats--Senators
Boxer (Chairman), Feingold, Menendez, Kaufman (served until
November 15, 2010), Shaheen, Gillibrand, and Coons (assigned to
the subcommittee November 30, 2010); Republicans--Senators
Wicker (Ranking), DeMint, Barrasso, and Inhofe (assigned to the
subcommittee September 30, 2009).

HEARINGS:

Subcommittee on International Development and Foreign Assistance,
Economic Affairs, and International Environmental Protection

Members during the 111th Congress: Democrats--Senators
Menendez (Chairman), Boxer, Cardin, Casey, Shaheen, and
Gillibrand; Republicans--Senators Corker (Ranking), Wicker,
DeMint, and Risch (assigned to the subcommittee September 30,
2009).

HEARINGS:

Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South
and Central Asian Affairs (8)

Members during the 111th Congress: Democrats--Senators
Casey (Chairman), Dodd, Feingold, Boxer, Cardin, Kaufman
(served until November 15, 2010), and Coons (assigned to the
subcommittee November 30, 2010); Republicans--Senators Risch
(Ranking), Corker, Barrasso, and Isakson.

HEARINGS:

Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs

Members during the 111th Congress: Democrats--Senators Webb
(Chairman), Dodd, Feingold, Boxer, Casey, and Gillibrand;
Republicans--Senators Inhofe (Ranking; assigned to the
subcommittee September 30, 2009), Isakson, Barrasso, and
Wicker.

HEARINGS:

Subcommittee on European Affairs

Members during the 111th Congress: Democrats--Senators
Shaheen (Chairman), Dodd, Menendez, Casey, Webb, Kaufman
(served until November 15, 2010), and Coons (assigned to the
subcommittee November 30, 2010); Republicans--Senators DeMint
(Ranking), Risch, Corker, and Wicker.

HEARINGS:

APPENDIX

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COMMITTEE PUBLICATIONS

EXECUTIVE REPORTS

SENATE REPORTS

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Document Number and Date Filed Title of Publication
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S. Rept. 111-12 Legislative Activities Report.
March 31, 2009
S. Rept. 111-19 Global Food Security Act of 2009.
(S. 384)
May 13, 2009
S. Rept. 111-33 Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009.
(S. 962)
June 23, 2009
S. Rept. 111-49 Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2009.
(S. 345)
July 16, 2009
S. Rept. 111-50 World Bank International Development Association Replenishment Act of
(S. 954) 2009.
July 16, 2009
S. Rept. 111-51 African Development Fund Replenishment Act of 2009. (Star print ordered
(S. 955) July 20, 2009)
July 16, 2009
S. Rept. 111-100 Start I Treaty Inspections and Monitoring Protocol Continuation Act of
(S. 2727) 2009.
November 20, 2009
S. Rept. 111-107 Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2009.
(S. 705)
December 15, 2009
S. Rept. 111-108 The Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act
(S. 1067) of 2009.
December 15, 2009
S. Rept. 111-122 Foreign Assistance Revitalization and Accountability Act of 2009.
(S. 1524)
February 2, 2010
S. Rept. 111-128 The Haiti Recovery Act.
(S. 2961)
February 25, 2010
S. Rept. 111-185 Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act of 2009.
(S. 624)
May 13, 2010
S. Rept. 111-186 Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2010.
(S. 2839)
May 13, 2010
S. Rept. 111-205 The Organization of American States Revitalization and Reform Act of
(S. 3087) 2010.
June 10, 2010
S. Rept. 111-214 Permanent Authorization of Radio Free Asia Act of 2010.
(S. 3104)
June 22, 2010
S. Rept. 111-219 Peace Corps Improvement and Expansion Act of 2010.
(S. 1382)
June 29, 2010
S. Rept. 111-225 Haiti Empowerment, Assistance, and Rebuilding Act of 2010.
(S. 3317)
July 19, 2010
S. Rept 111-301 Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011.
(S. 2971)
September 23, 2010
S. Rept. 111-302 Defense Trade Cooperation Treaties Implementation Act of 2010.
(S. 3581)
September 23, 2010
S. Rept. 111-337 Child Protection Compact Act of 2010.
(S. 3184)
September 28, 2010
S. Rept. 111-344 International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2010.
(S. 987)
October 26, 2010
S. Rept. 111-352 Haiti Reforestation Act of 2009.
(S. 1183)
November 18, 2010
S. Rept. 111-353 Pakistani-American Enterprise Fund Act.
(S. 3665)
November 19, 2010
S. Rept. 111-369 Zimbabwe Transition to Democracy and Economic Recovery Act of 2010.
(S. 3297)
December 15, 2010
S. Rept. 111-383 International Professional Exchange Act of 2010.
(S. 3688)
December 22, 2010
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HEARINGS

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Date of Hearing Title of Hearing and Hearing Number
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January 13, 2009 Nomination of Hillary R. Clinton to be Secretary of State. S. Hrg. 111-
249.
January 15, 2009 Nomination of Hon. Susan E. Rice to be U.N. Representative. S. Hrg. 111-
257.
January 22, 2009 Nomination of Jacob J. Lew to be Deputy Secretary of State for
Management and Resources and James Steinberg to be Deputy Secretary of
State. S. Hrg. 111-928
January 28, 2009 Addressing Global Climate Change: The Road to Copenhagen. S. Hrg. 111-
82.
February 24, 2009 Recent Developments in Sri Lanka. S. Hrg. 111-390.
February 26, 2009 Engaging with Muslim Communities around the World. S. Hrg. 111-60.
March 3, 2009 Iranian Political and Nuclear Realities and United States Policy
Options. S. Hrg. 111-84.
March 5, 2009 U.S. Strategy Regarding Iran. S. Hrg. 111-39.
March 19, 2009 Prospects for Engagement with Russia. S. Hrg. 111-71.
March 24, 2009 Alleviating Global Hunger: Challenges and Opportunities for U.S.
Leadership. S. Hrg. 111-85.
March 25, 2009 Foreign Policy and the Global Economic Crisis. S. Hrg. 111-329.
March 25, 2009 Nomination of Christopher R. Hill to be Ambassador to Iraq. S. Hrg. 111-
929
March 26, 2009 Nomination of Karl W. Eikenberry to be Ambassador to Afghanistan. S.
Hrg. 111-930.
March 30, 2009 U.S.-Mexican Border Violence. S. Hrg. 111-89.
March 31, 2009 The Return and Resettlement of Displaced Iraqis. S. Hrg. 111-83.
April 1, 2009 USAID in the 21st Century. S. Hrg. 111-354.
April 21, 2009 Strengthening U.S. Diplomatic Capacity in Africa. S. Hrg. 111-27.
April 22, 2009 Global Climate Change: U.S. Leadership for a New Global Agreement. S.
Hrg. 111-183.
April 23, 2009 Voice of Veterans of the Afghan War. S. Hrg. 111-266.
April 28, 2009 War Powers in the 21st Century. S. Hrg. 111-255.
April 28, 2009 Nomination of Harold H. Koh to be Legal Adviser of the Department of
State. S. Hrg. 111-931.
April 30, 2009 Confronting Piracy off the Coast of Somalia. S. Hrg. 111-101.
May 6, 2009 Engaging Iran: Obstacles and Opportunities. S. Hrg. 111-126.
May 6, 2009 NATO Post-60: Institutional Challenges Moving Forward. S. Hrg. 111-628.
May 12, 2009 Energy Security: Historical Perspectives and Modern Challenges. S. Hrg.
111-78.
May 12, 2009 U.S. Strategy toward Pakistan. S. Hrg. 111-139.
May 13, 2009 Confronting Rape and Other Forms of Violence against Women in Conflict
Zones Spotlight: DRC and Sudan. S. Hrg. 111-161.
May 14, 2009 The Middle East: The Road to Peace. S. Hrg. 111-286.
May 19, 2009 Pathways to a ``Green'' Global Economic Recovery. S. Hrg. 111-143.
May 20, 2009 Developing a Coordinated and Sustainable Strategy for Somalia. S. Hrg.
111-118.
May 20, 2009 Foreign Policy Priorities in the President's FY10 International Affairs
Budget. S. Hrg. 111-270.
May 21, 2009 A New Strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan. S. Hrg. 111-307.
June 4, 2009 Challenges and Opportunities for U.S.-China Cooperation on Climate
Change. S. Hrg. 111-80.
June 9, 2009 Nomination of Ellen O. Tauscher to be Under Secretary of State for Arms
Control and International Security. S. Hrg. 111-932.
June 11, 2009 North Korea Back at the Brink? S. Hrg. 111-312.
June 23, 2009 Confronting Drug Trafficking in West Africa. S. Hrg. 111-121.
July 7, 2009 Nomination of Gordon Gray to be Ambassador to Tunisia, Timothy J. Roemer
to be Ambassador to India, and Richard J. Schmierer, to be Ambassador
to Oman. S. Hrg. 111-933.
July 8, 2009 Industrial Competitiveness under Climate Policies: Lessons from Europe.
S. Hrg. 111-119.
July 15, 2009 Maritime Disputes and Sovereignty Issues in East Asia. S. Hrg. 111-135.
July 16, 2009 $150 Oil: Instability, Terrorism and Economic Disruption. S. Hrg. 111-
105.
July 21, 2009 Climate Change and Global Security: Challenges, Threats and Diplomatic
Opportunities. S. Hrg. 111-207.
July 22, 2009 The Case for Reform: Foreign Aid and Development in a New Era. S. Hrg.
111-164.
July 29, 2009 Responding to Pakistan's IDP Crisis. S. Hrg. 111-150.
July 30, 2009 Toward a Comprehensive Strategy for Sudan. S. Hrg. 111-302.
August 4, 2009 Georgia: One Year after the August War. S. Hrg. 111-221.
September 10, 2009 Iraq: Report from the Field. S. Hrg. 111-220.
September 16, 2009 Exploring Three Strategies for Afghanistan. S. Hrg. 111-321.
September 17, 2009 Countering the Threat of Failure in Afghanistan. S. Hrg. 111-291.
September 30, 2009 U.S. Policy toward Burma: Its Impact and Effectiveness. S. Hrg. 111-358.
September 30, 2009 Exploring U.S. Policy Options toward Zimbabwe's Transition. S. Hrg. 111-
439.
October 1, 2009 Afghanistan's Impact on Pakistan. S. Hrg. 111-295.
October 1, 2009 Violence against Women: Global Costs and Consequences. S. Hrg. 111-346.
October 7, 2009 The Proposed U.S.-UAE Agreement on Civilian Nuclear Cooperation. S. Hrg.
111-331.
October 7, 2009 Confronting al-Qaeda: Understanding the Threat in Afghanistan and
Beyond. S. Hrg. 111-363.
October 15, 2009 U.S. International Broadcasting into the War Zones: Iraq and
Afghanistan. S. Hrg. 111-349.
October 15, 2009 Drought, Flooding and Refugees: Addressing the Impacts of Climate Change
in the World's Most Vulnerable Nations. S. Hrg. 111-499.
October 22, 2009 NATO: A Strategic Concept for Transatlantic Security. S. Hrg. 111-465.
November 17, 2009 The U.S. and the G-20: Remaking the International Economic Architecture.
S. Hrg. 111-325.
November 17, 2009 Examining U.S. Counterterrorism Priorities and Strategy across Africa's
Sahel Region. S. Hrg. 111-406.
December 3, 2009 Afghanistan: Assessing the Road Ahead. S. Hrg. 111-479.
December 9, 2009 Strengthening the Transatlantic Economy: Moving Beyond the Crisis. S.
Hrg. 111-377.
December 9, 2009 The New Afghanistan Strategy: The View from the Ground. S. Hrg. 111-400.
December 15, 2009 Reevaluating U.S. Policy in Central Asia. S. Hrg. 111-433.
January 20, 2010 Yemen: Confronting al-Qaeda, Preventing State Failure. S. Hrg. 111-719.
January 21, 2010 Principles of U.S. Engagement in Asia. S. Hrg. 111-708.
January 21, 2010 Civilian Strategy for Afghanistan: A Status Report in Advance of the
London Conference. S. Hrg. 111-759.
January 28, 2010 Haiti: From Rescue to Recovery and Reconstruction. S. Hrg. 111-755.
February 4, 2010 Haiti Reconstruction: Smart Planning Moving Forward. S. Hrg. 111-615.
February 23, 2010 Examining the U.S.-Nigeria Relationship in a Time of Transition. S. Hrg.
111-650.
February 23, 2010 Afghan Women and Girls: Building the Future of Afghanistan. S. Hrg. 111-
643.
February 24, 2010 Foreign Policy Priorities in the FY11 International Affairs Budget. S.
Hrg. 111-778.
March 4, 2010 Middle East Peace: Ground Truths, Challenges Ahead. S. Hrg. 111-648.
March 10, 2010 Building on Success: New Directions in Global Health. S. Hrg. 111-627.
March 10, 2010 The Future of U.S. Public Diplomacy. S. Hrg. 111-763.
March 16, 2010 Nomination of Robert Stephen Ford to be Ambassador to Syria. S. Hrg. 111-
934.
April 14, 2010 Unfinished Business in Southeast Europe: Opportunities and Challenges in
the Western Balkans. S. Hrg. 111-660.
April 15, 2010 U.S.-Japan Relations. S. Hrg. 111-754.
April 22, 2010 Promoting Global Food Security: Next Steps for Congress and the
Administration. S. Hrg. 111-779.
May 6, 2010 The Meaning of Marjah. S. Hrg. 111-624.
May 12, 2010 Sudan: A Critical Moment for the C.P.A., Darfur, and the Region. S. Hrg.
111-749.
May 19, 2010 After the Earthquake: Empowering Haiti to Rebuild Better. S. Hrg. 111-
765.
May 20, 2010 NATO: Report of the Group of Experts. S. Hrg. 111-629.
May 26, 2010 Assessing Challenges and Opportunities for Peace in Sudan. S. Hrg. 111-
659.
June 8, 2010 Assessing the Strength of Hezbollah. S. Hrg. 111-700.
June 22, 2010 Iran Policy in the Aftermath of U.N. Sanctions. S. Hrg. 111-780.
June 23, 2010 Finding Common Ground with a Rising China. S. Hrg. 111-764.
July 14, 2010 Afghanistan: Governance and the Civilian Strategy. S. Hrg. 111-709.
July 27, 2010 Perspectives on Reconciliation Options in Afghanistan. S. Hrg. 111-761.
September 15, 2010 Banking on Reform: Capital Increase Proposals from the Multilateral
Development Banks. S. Hrg. 111-743.
September 23, 2010 Challenges to Water and Security in Southeast Asia. S. Hrg. 111-710.
September 23, 2010 Nomination of Cameron Munter to be Ambassador to Pakistan. S. Hrg. 111-
935.
September 29, 2010 The al-Megrahi Release: One Year Later. S. Hrg. 111-781.
November 18, 2010 Jamming the IED Assembly Line: Impeding the Flow of Ammonium Nitrate in
South and Central Asia. S. Hrg. 111-782.
December 1, 2010 Latin America in 2010: Opportunities, Challenges and the Future of U.S.
Policy in the Hemisphere. S. Hrg. 111-783.
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COMMITTEE PRINTS

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Date Printed Title and Print Number
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February 2009 Membership and Jurisdiction of Subcommittees, Committee on Foreign
Relations, United States Senate. S. Prt. 111-3.
February 2009 Rules of the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate. S.
Prt. 111-4.
February 6, 2009 Global Food Insecurity: Perspectives from the Field. Report to the
Members of the Committee on Foreign Relations. S. Prt. 111-10.
February 13, 2009 U.S. Public Diplomacy--Time to Get Back in the Game. S. Prt. 111-6.
February 23, 2009 Changing Cuba Policy--In the United States National Interest. Staff Trip
Report to the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate. S.
Prt. 111-5.
April 3, 2009 Trafficking and Extortion of Burmese Migrants in Malaysia and Southern
Thailand. A Report to the Committee on Foreign Relations. S. Prt. 111-
18.
May 4, 2009 Iran: Where We Are Today. A Report to the Committee on Foreign
Relations. S. Prt. 111-19.
June 2009 Legislation on Foreign Relations through 2005, Volume IV. (Joint
Committee Print with House Foreign Affairs.)
June 29, 2009 Uruguay Trade Preferences: A Strategic Opportunity in the Southern Cone.
Staff Trip Report to the Committee on Foreign Relations. S. Prt. 111-
21.
July 2009 Legislation on Foreign Relations through 2005, Volume V. (Joint
Committee Print with House Foreign Affairs.)
July 21, 2009 Broadening the Bilateral: Seizing the Opportunity for Meaningful U.S.-
China Collaboration on Climate Change. A Report to the Committee on
Foreign Relations (Star Print). S. Prt. 111-24.
August 10, 2009 Afghanistan's Narco War: Breaking the Link between Drug Traffickers and
Insurgents. A Report to the Committee on Foreign Relations. S. Prt. 111-
29.
August 13, 2009 Milestone or Millstone: Setting the Bar to Promote Democratic Change in
Zimbabwe--A Report to the Committee on Foreign Relations. S. Prt. 111-
27.
September 2009 Membership and Jurisdiction of Subcommittees, Committee on Foreign
Relations, United States Senate. S. Prt. 111-26.
November 30, 2009 Tora Bora Revisited: How We Failed To Get Bin Laden and Why it Matters
Today. A Report to Members of the Committee on Foreign Relations. S.
Prt. 111-35.
December 7, 2009 Sri Lanka: Recharting U.S. Strategy after the War. A Report to Members
of the Committee on Foreign Relations. S. Prt. 111-36.
December 22, 2009 Striking the Balance: U.S. Policy and Stability in Georgia. A Report to
Members of the Committee on Foreign Relations. S. Prt. 111-37.
90th Congress, Second Session (made Executive Sessions of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (Historical
public 2010) Series). Volume XX--Ninetieth Congress, Second Session, 1968. S. Prt.
111-23.
January 5, 2010 Following the Money in Yemen and Lebanon: Maximizing the Effectiveness
of U.S. Security Assistance and International Financial Institution
Lending. S. Prt. 111-38.
January 15, 2010 U.N. Climate Change Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, December 2009. A
Report to the Committee on Foreign Relations. S. Prt. 111-39.
January 21, 2010 Al Qaeda in Yemen and Somalia: A Ticking Time Bomb. A Report to the
Committee on Foreign Relations. S. Prt. 111-40.
January 26, 2010 Multilateralism in the Americas: Let's Start by Fixing the OAS. A Report
to the Committee on Foreign Relations. S. Prt. 111-42.
March 2010 Legislation on Foreign Relations through 2008--Volume I-A of Volumes I-A
and I-B. (Joint Committee Print with House Foreign Affairs Committee.)
March 10, 2010 The International Financial Institutions: A Call for Change. A Report to
the Committee on Foreign Relations. S. Prt. 111-43.
April 29, 2010 Cuba: Immediate Action Is Needed to Ensure the Survivability of Radio
and TV Marti. A Report to the Committee on Foreign Relations. S. Prt.
111-46.
May 18, 2010 Common Enemy, Common Struggle: Progress in U.S.-Mexican Efforts to
Defeat Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking. A Report to the Members of
the Committee on Foreign Relations. S. Prt. 111-47.
June 9, 2010 U.S. International Broadcasting--Is Anybody Listening? Keeping the
United States Connected. A Report to the Members of the Committee on
Foreign Relations. S. Prt. 111-49.
June 10, 2010 Haiti: No Leadership--No Elections. A Report to the Members of the
Committee on Foreign Relations. S. Prt. 111-50.
June 22, 2010 Haiti at a Crossroads. A Report to the Members of the Committee on
Foreign Relations. S. Prt. 111-51.
July 2010 Legislation on Foreign Relations through 2008--Volume II-B of Volumes II-
A and II-B. (Joint Committee Print with House Foreign Affairs
Committee.)
July 21, 2010 Abandoned upon Arrival: Implications for Refugees and Local Communities
Burdened by a U.S. Resettlement System that Is Not Working. A Report to
the Members of the Committee on Foreign Relations. S. Prt. 111-52.
July 21, 2010 Saudi Arabia and Syria: Improving Bilateral Relations, Advancing U.S.
Interests. A Minority Staff Report. S. Prt. 111-54.
September 2, 2010 International Criminal Court Review Conference--Kampala, Uganda. May 31-
June 11, 2010. A Joint Committee Staff Trip Report. S. Prt. 111-55.
October 26, 2010 U.N. Resolution 1325: More Action Needed. A Report to the Members of the
Committee on Foreign Relations. S. Prt. 111-56.
November 2010 Membership and Jurisdiction of Subcommittees, Committee on Foreign
Relations, United States Senate. S. Prt. 111-59.
December 2010 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2008, Vols. I and II.
(Joint Committee Print with House Foreign Affairs Committee.) S. Prt.
111-60
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2009. (Joint Committee
Print with House Foreign Affairs Committee. To be printed).
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PUBLIC LAWS

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Public Law Number Bill Number Date
Enacted Description
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P.L. 111-70 To amend the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 to
(H.R. 2131) reauthorize the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy.
October 9, 2009
P.L. 111-71 To amend the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 to
(H.R. 3593) extend by one year the operation of Radio Free Asia, and for other
October 9, 2009 purposes.
P.L. 111-73 To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to
(S. 1707) promote an enhanced strategic partnership with Pakistan and its people,
October 15, 2009 and for other purposes.
P.L. 111-158 To urge the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the United States
(H.R. 4573) Executive Directors of the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank,
April 26, 2010 the Inter-American Development Bank, and other multilateral development
institutions to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States
to cancel immediately and completely Haiti's debts to such
institutions, and for other purposes.
P.L. 111-166 To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to include in the Annual
(H.R. 3714) Country Reports on Human Rights Practices information about freedom of
May 17, 2010 the press in foreign countries, and for other purposes.
P.L. 111-172 To support stabilization and lasting peace in northern Uganda and areas
(S. 1067) affected by the Lord's Resistance Army through development of a
May 24, 2010 regional strategy to support multilateral efforts to successfully
protect civilians and eliminate the threat posed by the Lord's
Resistance Army and to authorize funds for humanitarian relief and
reconstruction, reconciliation, and transitional justice, and for other
purposes.
P.L. 111-177 To provide for the International Organizations Immunities Act to be
(H.R. 5139) extended to the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and
June 8, 2010 Herzegovina and the International Civilian Office in Kosovo.
P.L. 111-201 Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War and
(S.J. Res. 32) reaffirming the United States-Korea alliance.
July 7, 2010
P.L. 111-202 To permanently authorize Radio Free Asia, and for other purposes.
(S. 3104)
July 13, 2010
P.L. 111-210 Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese
(H.J. Res. 83) Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.
July 27, 2010
P.L. 111-266 To implement certain defense trade cooperation treaties, and for other
(S. 3847) purposes.
October 8, 2010
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