Committee on International Relations
U.S. House of Representatives

109th Congress
Full Committee
Mr. Henry J. Hyde chairing a hearing
Henry J. Hyde, Chairman



Subcommittees of previous Congresses


  Hearings/Meetings

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109th Congress, 2nd Session

December 21, 2006
Hearing:
Examination of a Fundamental Human Right: The 2006 International Religious Freedom Report
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November 15, 2006
Hearing:
North Korea's Nuclear Test: Next Steps
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September 27, 2006:
Hearing:  United States – Republic of Korea Relations:  An Alliance at Risk? 

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September 26, 2006:
Hearing:  Enhancing the Global Fight to End Human Trafficking 

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September 20, 2006:
Hearing:  Afghanistan:  Five Years after 9/11

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September 14, 2006:
Hearing:  Japan’s Relations with Its Neighbors:  Back to the Future? 

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September 13, 2006:

Markup of:
H.R. 611,
Haiti Economic and Infrastructure Reconstruction Act;
H.R. 1476,
Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program Trust Fund Enhancement Act of 2005;
H.R. 1996,
Coral Reef and Coastal Marine Conservation Act of 2005;
H.R. 5805,
North Korea Nonproliferation Act of 2006;
H.R. 5966,
Child Soldier Prevention Act of 2006;
H.R. ____,
State Authorities;
H. Res. 415,
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Socialist Republic of Vietnam needs to do more to resolve claims for confiscated real and personal property, and for other purposes;
H. Res. 622,
To recognize and honor the Filipino World War II veterans for their defense of democratic ideals and their important contribution to the outcome of World War II;
H. Res. 723, Calling on the President to take immediate steps to help improve the security situation in Darfur, Sudan, with a specific emphasis on civilian protection;
H. Res. 759,
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Japan should formally acknowledge and accept responsibility for its sexual enslavement of young women, known to the world as "comfort women", during its colonial occupation of Asia and the Pacific Islands from the 1930s through the duration of World War II, and for other purposes;
H. Res. 940,
Recognizing the 185th anniversary of the independence of Peru on July 28, 2006;
H. Res. 942,
Recognizing the centennial anniversary on August 5, 2006, of the Iranian constitution of 1906;
H. Res. 965,
Commending the people of Montenegro on the conduct of the referendum on independence, welcoming United States recognition of the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Montenegro, and welcoming Montenegrin membership in the United Nations and other international organizations;
H. Res. 992,
Urging the President to appoint a Presidential Special Envoy for Sudan;
H. Con. Res. 317,
Requesting the President to issue a proclamation annually calling upon the people of the United States to observe Global Family Day, One Day of Peace and Sharing, and for other purposes;
H. Con. Res. 415,
Condemning the repression of the Iranian Baha’i community and calling for the emancipation of Iranian Baha’is;
S. 2125,
Democratic Republic of the Congo Relief, Recovery, Security, and Democracy Promotion Act of 2006; and
S. 3836,
United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy Reauthorization Act of 2006.
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July 20, 2006:
Hearing:  Proposed Sale of F-16 Aircraft and Weapons Systems to Pakistan 

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July 20, 2006:
Hearing:  Asian Free Trade Agreements:  Are They Good for the USA?

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June 27, 2006:
Markup of:
H.R. 5682, To exempt from certain requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 a proposed nuclear agreement for cooperation with India (to be considered in lieu of H.R. 4974); 
H.R. 4014,
Millennium Challenge Reauthorization Act of 2005;  
H.R. 5680,
Ethiopia Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights Advancement Act of 2006; 
H. Res. 700,
Supporting an upgrade in Israel's relationship with NATO to that of a leading member of NATO's Individual Cooperation Program, as a first step toward Israel's inclusion in NATO as a full member with all corresponding rights, privileges, and responsibilities;
H. Res. 844,
Congratulating the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative on ten years of significant achievement in the search for an HIV/AIDS vaccine, and for other purposes; 
H. Res. 860,
Calling on the Government of Germany to take immediate action to combat sex trafficking in connection with the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and for other purposes; and 
H. Con. Res. 435,
Congratulating Israel’s David Adom Society for achieving full membership in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and for other purposes.
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June 21, 2006:
Markup of:
H.R. 846
, Requesting the President and directing the Secretary of State to provide to the House of Representatives certain documents in their possession relating to strategies and plans either designed to cause regime change in or for the use of military force against Iran.
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Hearing:  Democracy in Latin America:  Successes, Challenges and the Future  
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June 8
, 2006:
Hearing:  Review of Iraq Reconstruction

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May 25, 2006:
Markup of:
H.R. 860
, To provide for the conveyance of the reversionary interest of the United States in certain lands to the Clint Independent School District, El Paso County, Texas;
H.R. 5247
, Support for the Museum of the History of Polish Jews Act of 2006;
H.R. 5333
, Shoulder-fired Missile Threat Reduction Act of 2006;
H. Con. Res. 338
, Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the activities of Islamist terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere;
H. Con. Res. 408
, Commending the Government of Canada for its renewed commitment to the Global War on Terror;
H. Con. Res. 409
, Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the ascension to the throne of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand;
H. Res. 608
, Condemning the escalating levels of religious persecution in the People's Republic of China;
H. Res. 784
, Commending and supporting Radio Al Mahaba, Iraq's first and only radio station for women;
H. Res. 792
, Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the independence of Guyana and extending best wishes to Guyana for peace and further progress, development, and prosperity;
H. Res. 794
, Recognizing the 17th anniversary of the massacre in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes;
H. Res. 799
, Congratulating the people of Ukraine for conducting free, fair, and transparent parliamentary elections on March 26, 2006, and commending their commitment to democracy and reform;
H. Res. 804, Condemning the unauthorized, inappropriate, and coerced ordination of Catholic bishops by the People's Republic of China; and
H. Res. 828, Commending the people of Mongolia, on the 800th anniversary of Mongolian statehood, for building strong, democratic institutions, and expressing the support of the House of Representatives for efforts by the United States to continue to strengthen its partnership with that country.
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May 18, 2006:
Hearing:  Prospects for Peace in Darfur 

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May 11, 2006:

Hearing:  The U.S.-India ‘Global Partnership’:  Legislative Options
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May 10, 2006:
Hearing:  A Resurgent China: Responsible Stakeholder or Robust Rival?

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April 27, 2006:
Hearing:  United Nations Reform:  Improving Internal Oversight Within the UN

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April 26, 2006:
Hearing:  Iraq:  Update on U.S. Policy

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April 6, 2006:

Markup of:
H.R. 4681,
Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006.
H. Res. 697,
Resolution congratulating the people and Government of Italy, the Torino Olympic Organizing Committee, the International Olympic Committee, the United States Olympic Committee, the 2006 United States Olympic Team, and all international athletes upon the successful completion of the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Turin, Italy.
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April 5, 2006:

Hearing:  The U.S.-India `Global Partnership'

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March 15, 2006:
Markup of:
H.R. 282
, Iran Freedom Support Act;

H. Con. Res. 90, Conveying the sympathy of Congress to the families of the young women murdered in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico, and encouraging increased United States involvement in bringing an end to these crimes;
H. Con. Res. 320, Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Dr. Pham Hong Son and other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience, and other purposes;
H. Res. 578, Concerning the Government of Romania's ban on intercountry adoptions and the welfare of orphaned or abandoned children in Romania; and
H. Res. 658, Supporting the goals and ideals of World Water Day.

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March 8, 2006:
Markup of : H.R. 3127, The Darfur Peace and Accountability Act .

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Hearing:
United States Policy Toward Iran - Next Steps 

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March 2, 2006:
Hearing: United States Policy Toward the Palestinians in the Aftermath of Parliamentary Elections

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February 16, 2006:

Hearing: The International Affairs Budget Request for Fiscal Year 200

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February 8, 2006:

Markup of : Multiple Bills.
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109th Congress, 1st Session

December 8 and 14, 2005:
Markup of H. Res. 549: Requesting the President of the United States provide all documents in his possession relating to his October 7, 2002, speech in Cincinnati, Ohio, and his January 28, 2003, State of the Union address.
The Honorable Henry J. Hyde
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December 7, 2005:
Hearing: Avian Flu: Addressing the Global Threat

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November 16, 2005:
Hearing: The U.S.-India ‘Global Partnership': How Significant for American Interests?
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Markup of:
H. Con. Res. 190,
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Russian Federation should fully protect the freedoms of all religious communities without distinction, whether registered and unregistered, as stipulated by the Russian Constitution and international standards; 
H. Con. Res. 275,
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the education curriculum in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; 
H. Con. Res. 280,
Mourning the horrific loss of life caused by the floods and mudslides that occurred in October 2005 in Central America and Mexico and expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should do everything possible to assist the affected people and communities; 
H. Con. Res. 284,
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the 2005 presidential and parliamentary elections in Egypt; 

H. Con. Res. 294, Calling on the international community to condemn the Laogai, the system of forced labor prison camps in the People's Republic of China, as a tool for suppression maintained by the Chinese Government
H. Res. 438,
Urging member states of the United Nations to stop supporting resolutions that unfairly castigate Israel and to promote within the United Nations General Assembly more balanced and constructive approaches to resolving conflict in the Middle East; 
H. Res. 456,
Expressing support for the memorandum of understanding signed by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement on August 15, 2005, to end the conflict in Aceh, a province in Sumatra, Indonesia; 
H. Res. 458,
Remembering and commemorating the lives and work of Maryknoll Sisters Maura Clarke and Ita Ford, Ursuline Sister Dorothy Kazel, and Cleveland Lay Mission Team Member Jean Donovan, who were executed by members of the armed forces of El Salvador on December 2, 1980; 
 H. Res. 479,
Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution that began on October 23, 1956 and reaffirming the friendship between the people and governments of the United States and Hungary; 
H. Res. 499,
Condemning the murder of American journalist Paul Klebnikov on July 9, 2004, in Moscow and the murders of other members of the media in the Russian Federation; 
H. Res. 529,
Recommending the integration of the Republic of Croatia into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; 
H. Res. 535,
Honoring the life, legacy, and example of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on the tenth anniversary of his death.
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November 10, 2005:
Hearing: An Around-the-World Review of Public Diplomacy

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November 9, 2005:
Markup of: H. Res. 505, Requesting the President of the United States and directing the Secretary of State to provide to the House of Representatives certain documents in their possession relating to the White House Iraq Group.

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October 26, 2005:
Hearing: The U.S.-India ‘Global Partnership’:  The Impact on Nonproliferation

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October 7, 2005:
Markup of:
H.R. 972,
Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005;
H. Con. Res. 252,
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of the United States should actively support the aspirations of the democratic political and social forces in the Republic of Nicaragua toward an immediate and full restoration of functioning democracy in that country;
H. Res. 192,
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives encouraging the active engagement of Americans in world affairs and urging the Secretary of State to take the lead and coordinate with other governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations in creating an online database of international exchange programs and related opportunities;
H. Res. 368,
Congratulating the State of Israel on the election of Ambassador Dan Gillerman as Vice-President of the 60th United Nations General Assembly; and
H. Res. 472, Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith.
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October 6, 2005:

Hearing: The Six-Party Talks and the North Korean Nuclear Issue:  Old Wine in New Bottles?

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September 28, 2005:

Hearing and Briefing: United Nations Rhetoric or Reform: Outcome of the High-Level Event
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September 22, 2005:

Hearing: United States Policy in Afghanistan: Establishing Democratic Governance and Security in the Wake of Parliamentary Elections
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September 15, 2005:

Markup of multiple bills
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September 14, 2005:

Markup of:
H. Res. 375,
Requesting the President and directing the Secretary of State to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution all information in the possession of the President and the Secretary of State relating to communication with officials of the United Kingdom between January 1, 2002, and October 16, 2002, relating to the policy of the United States with respect to Iraq;
H. Res. 408, Requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution all documents in the possession of the President and Secretary of Defense relating to communications with officials of the United Kingdom relating to the policy of the United States with respect to Iraq; and
H. Res. 419, Directing the Secretary of State to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution documents in the possession of the Secretary of State relating to the disclosure of the identity and employment of Ms. Valerie Plame
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September 8, 2005:

Hearing: The U.S. and India:  An Emerging Entente? 

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July 28, 2005:

Hearing: Lebanon Reborn? Defining National Priorities and Prospects for Democratic Renewal in the Wake of March 14, 2005
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June 30, 2005:

Markup of multiple bills
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June 29, 2005:

Briefing and Hearing: The Global Water Crisis:  Evaluating U.S. Strategies to Enhance Access to Safe Water and Sanitation
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June 22, 2005:

10:30 a.m., 2172 Rayburn House Office Building
Markup of: H. Con. Res. 155, Urging the Government of the Republic of Albania to ensure that the parliamentary elections to be held on July 3, 2005, are conducted in accordance with international standards for free and fair elections.
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Hearing: Sudan: Consolidating Peace While Confronting Genocide

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June 8 and 9, 2005:
Markup of:
H.R. 2745
, the United Nations Reform Act of 2005;
H.R. 2601, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007; and
H. Res. 199, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the massacre at Srebrenica in July 1995.

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May
25, 2005:
11:30 a.m., 2172 Rayburn House Office Building
Full Committee Members Only Meeting with Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority

May
19, 2005:
Briefing and Hearing: Reforming the United Nations: Budget and Management Perspectives
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18, 2005:
10:30 a.m., 2172 Rayburn House Office Building
Markup of:
H. Con. Res. 44,
Recognizing the historical significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo;
H. Con. Res. 89
, Honoring the life of Sister Dorothy Stang;
H. Con. Res. 149,
Recognizing the 57th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel;
H. Res. 191,
Urging the Government of Romania to recognize its responsibilities to provide equitable, prompt, and fair restitution to all religious communities for property confiscated by the former Communist government in Romania;
H. Res. 272,
Recognizing the historic steps India and Pakistan have taken toward achieving bilateral peace;
H. Res. 273,
Urging the withdrawal of all Syrian forces from Lebanon, support for free and fair democratic elections in Lebanon, and the development of democratic institutions and safeguards to foster sovereign democratic rule in Lebanon;
H. Res. __,
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding anti-Semitism at the United Nations, and for other purposes; and
H. Res. __,
Welcoming His Excellency Hamid Karzai, the President of Afghanistan, on the occasion of his visit to the United States in May 2005, and expressing support for a strong and enduring strategic partnership between the United States and Afghanistan.
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Hearing:
Kosovo: Current and Future Status
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May
11, 2005:
Hearing: Plan Colombia: Major Successes and New Challenges
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May 5
, 2005:
Hearing: Promoting Democracy through Diplomacy
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April 27, 2005:

Hearing: Millennium Challenge Account: Does the Program Match the Vision?
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H. Con. Res. 127
, Calling on the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to transfer Charles Ghankay Taylor, former President of the Republic of Liberia, to the Special Court for Sierra Leone to be tried for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of international humanitarian law;
H. Res. 195, Recognizing the 60th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and the Liberation of Western Bohemia;
H. Res. 233, Recognizing the 60th anniversary of Victory in Europe (V-E) Day during WWII;
H. Res. 193, Expressing support to the organizers and participants of the historic meeting of the Assembly to Promote the Civil Society in Cuba on May 20, 2005, in Havana; and
H. Res. 228, Observing the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Republic of Vietnam to the Communist forces of North Vietnam.

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April 21, 2005:
 
Hearing: Redefining Boundaries: Political Liberalization in the Arab World
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April 14, 2005:

Joint Hearing with the Committee on Armed Services: The National Security and Foreign Policy Implications for the United States of Arms Exports to the People’s Republic of China by Member States of the European Union
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April 13, 2005:

Hearing: U.S. Response to Global AIDS Crisis: A Two-Year Review
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March 17, 2005:

Hearing: U.S. Counternarcotics Policy in Afghanistan: Time for Leadership

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March 16, 2005:
Hearing: Libya: Progress on the Path Toward Cautious Reengagement

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March 15, 2005:
Hearing: United Nations Reform: Challenges and Prospects

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March 10, 2005:
Hearing: The Korean Peninsula: Six Party Talks and the Nuclear Issue

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March 9, 2005:
Markup of:
H. Con. Res. 18
, Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the continuing gross violations of human rights and civil liberties of the Syrian and Lebanese people by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic.
H. Con. Res. 32, Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the occupation of the Republic of Lebanon by the Syrian Arab Republic.
H. Con. Res. 34, Honoring the life and contributions of Yogi Bhajan, a leader of Sikhs, and expressing condolences to the Sikh community on his passing.   
H. Con. Res. 81, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the two-year anniversary of the human rights crackdown in Cuba.
H. Con. Res. 82, Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the arrest of Ayman Nour, the leader of the al-Ghad party, by the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the support of Congress for continued progress toward democracy in Egypt.
H. Res. 101, Urging the European Union to add Hezbollah to the European Union's wide-ranging list of terrorist organizations.
H. Res. 120, Commending the outstanding efforts by members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development in response to the earthquake and tsunami of December 26, 2004.
H. Res. 135, Providing for the establishment of a commission in the House of Representatives to assist parliaments in emerging democracies.

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February 17, 2005:
Hearing: International Relations Budget for Fiscal Year 2006

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February 16, 2005:

Hearing: United States Policy Toward Iran: Next Steps

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February 10, 2005:
Hearing: The Way Forward in the Middle East Peace Process

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February 9, 2005:
Full Committee Organizational Meeting
U.S. Rep. Henry Hyde (R-IL), Chairman

January 26, 2005:
Briefing: The Tsunami Tragedy: How the U.S. is Responding and Providing Relief

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108th Congress, 2nd Session

December 14, 2004:
Hearing: China: Human Rights Violations and Coercion in One Child Policy Enforcement
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December 7, 2004: 
Hearing: Ukraine's Election:  Next Steps
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November 17, 2004: 
Hearing: The Oil-for-Food Program:  Tracking the Funds
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October 7, 2004: 
Markup of: 
H. Res. 28, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should declare its support for the independence of Kosova; and
H.R. 2760, To limit United States assistance for Ethiopia and Eritrea if those countries are not in compliance with the terms and conditions of agreements entered into by the two countries to end hostilities and provide for a demarcation of the border between the two countries, and for other purposes.
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October 6, 2004: 
Hearing:  Annual Report on International Religious Freedom 2004 and Designations of Countries of Particular Concern
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September 29, 2004:
Hearing:  Afghanistan:  United States Strategies on the Eve of National Elections
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Markup: 
S.2292, the Global Anti-Semitism Review Act of 2004
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September 23, 2004:
Hearing:  United States Security Policy in Afghanistan on the Eve of National Elections
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August 24, 2004:
Hearing:  9-11 Commission Recommendations for U.S. Diplomacy
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August 19, 2004:
Hearing:  Diplomacy in the Age of Terrorism:  What is the State Department's Strategy?
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July 15, 2004:
Markup of:
H. Res. 699,  
Directing the Secretary of State to transmit to the House of Representatives documents in the possession of the Secretary of State relating to the treatment of prisoners and detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay
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June 24, 2004:
Markup of: 
H.R.1587,
the Viet Nam Human Rights Act of 2003;
H.R. 4303,
the American Schools Abroad Support Act;
H.R.______,
To amend the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 to extend the authority to provide assistance to countries seeking to become eligible countries for purposes of that Act;
H.R._____,
To reauthorize the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 through Fiscal Year 2007, and for other purposes;
H. Res. 615,
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of full membership of Israel in the Western European and Others Groups (WEOG) at the United Nations;
H. Res. 617,
Expressing support for the accession of Israel to the Organization for Economic Co- operation and Development (OECD);
H. Res. 652,
Urging the Government of the Republic of Belarus to ensure a democratic, transparent, and fair election process for its parliamentary elections in the fall of 2004;
H. Res. 667,
Expressing support for freedom in Hong Kong;
H. Con. Res.______,
Reaffirming unwaivering commitment to the Taiwan Relations Act, and for other purposes;
H. Con. Res. 304,
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding oppression by the Government of the People’s Republic of China of Falun Gong in the United States and in China;
H. Con. Res. 319,
Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the continuing repression of the religious freedom and human rights of the Iranian Baha’i community by the Government of Iran;
H. Con. Res. 363,
Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the continuing gross violations of human rights and civil liberties of the Syrian people by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic;
H. Con. Res. 436,
Celebrating 10 years of majority rule in the Republic of South Africa and recognizing the momentous social and economic achievements of South Africa since the institution of democracy in that country;
H. Con. Res. 415,
Urging the Government of Ukraine to ensure a democratic, transparent, and fair election process for the presidential election on October 31, 2004;
H. Con. Res. 418,
Recognizing the importance in history of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and Japan;
H. Con. Res. 422,
Concerning the importance of the distribution of food in schools to hungry or malnourished children around the world; and
S. 2264,
the Northern Uganda Crisis Response Act.
NOTE: Measures may be added.
Summary of Markup
MARKUP TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
markup transcript (.PDF = 716 KB)

June 23, 2004:
Hearing:  Stolen Passports:  A Terrorist's First Class Ticket
HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
hearing transcript (.PDF = 262 KB)

June 22, 2004:
Hearing:  A Parent's Worst Nightmare:  The Heartbreak of International Child Abudctions
HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
hearing transcript (.PDF = 6,740 KB)

June 17, 2004:
Markup of:
H. Res. 642
, providing for the establishment of a commission in the House of Representatives to assist parliaments in emerging democracies;
H. Con. Res. 410, recognizing the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and recognizing the Marshall Islands as a staunch ally of the United States, committed to principles of democracy and freedom for the Pacific region and throughout the world.
MARKUP TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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Hearing: 
United States Economic Assistance to Egypt:  Does It Advance Reform?

HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
hearing transcript (.PDF = 882 KB)

June 2, 2004:
Hearing:  United States Policy in Afghanistan
HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
hearing transcript (.PDF = 214 KB)

May 19, 2004:
Hearing: Implementation of the Millennium Challenge Act
HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
hearing transcript (.PDF = 244 KB)

May 18, 2004:
Hearing: Should China Join the Nuclear Suppliers Group?
HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
hearing transcript (.PDF = 171 KB)

May 13, 2004:
Hearing: The Imminent Transfer of Sovereignty in Iraq
HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
hearing transcript (.PDF = 408 KB)

May 12, 2004:
Hearing: The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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May 11, 2004:
Open Briefing: Current Issues in World Hunger
Hon. Henry J. Hyde, Hon. Tom Lantos, Hon. Tony P. Hall

May 6, 2004:
Hearing: The Crisis in Darfur: A New Front in Sudan's Bloody War
Markup to immediately follow the hearing:
H.Con.Res. 403,
Condemning the Government of the Republic of the Sudan for its attacks against innocent civilians in the impoverished Darfur region of west Sudan.
HEARING/MARKUP TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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May 5, 2004:
Hearing: Water Scarcity in the Middle East: Regional Cooperation on International Relations
HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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April 28, 2004:
Hearing: The United Nations Oil-for-Food Program:  Issues of Accountability and Transparency
HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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April 21, 2004:
Hearing: The Taiwan Relations Act:  The Next Twenty-Five Years
HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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March 31, 2004:
Markup of:
H.R. 3978
, Designation of Foreign Terrorist Organizations Reform Act;
H.R. 4019, Concerning participation of Taiwan in the World Health Organization;
H.R. ___, The North Korea Human Rights Act of 2004;
H.R. 2760, The Resolution of the Ethiopia-Eritrea Border Dispute Act of 2003;
H.R. ____, the Peace Corps Safety and Security Act of 2004:
H.R. ____, Assistance for Orphaned and Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries Act of 2004;
H.R. ____, the United States International Leadership Act of 2003, and for other purposes;

H. Res. 402
, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the urgent need for freedom, democratic reform, and international monitoring of elections, human rights, and religious liberty in the Lao People's Democratic Republic;
H. Res. 535, Expressing the concern and support of the House of Representatives for local elected officials under threat of assassination, kidnapping, forcible displacement, and coercion by terrorist organizations in the Republic of Colombia;
H. Res. 563
, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the one-year anniversary of the human rights crackdown in Cuba;
H. Res. 576, Urging the Government of the People’s Republic of China to improve its protection of intellectual property rights, and for other purposes;
H. Con. Res. 326, Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the arbitrary detention of Dr. Wang Bingzhang by the Government of the People's Republic of China and urging his immediate release;
H. Con. Res. 336, Expressing the sense of Congress that the continued participation of the Russian Federation in the Group of 8 nations should be conditioned on the Russian Government voluntarily accepting and adhering to the norms and standards of democracy;
H. Con. Res. 352, Recognizing the contributions of people of Indian origin to the United States and the benefits of working together with India towards promoting peace, prosperity, and freedom among all countries of the world;
H. Con. Res. 378, Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Father Thaddeus Nguyen Van Ly, and for other purposes; and
H. Con. Res. __, Expressing the concern of Congress over Iran’s development of the means to produce nuclear weapons.
MARKUP TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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March 30, 2004:
Hearing: The Bush Administration and Nonproliferation:  A New Strategy Emerges

HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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March 24, 2004:
Hearing: Safety and Security of Peace Corps Volunteers
HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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March 18, 2004:
Hearing: U.S.-Russia Relations in Putin's Second Term
HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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March 10, 2004:
Hearing: Human Rights Practices Around the World: A Review of the State Department's 2003 Annual Report
HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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March 10, 2004:
Hearing: Weapons of Mass Destruction, Terrorism, Human Rights and the Future of U.S.-Libyan Relations

HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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March 4, 2004:
Hearing: The United States Government Strategy for Fighting HIV/AIDS: Implementation of Public Law 108-25
HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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February 26, 2004:
Hearing: U.S. Foreign Assistance After September 11th: Major Changes, Competing Purposes and Different Standards—Is There an Overall Strategy?
HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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February 25, 2004:
Markup of:
H.Res. 499
, Requesting the President and directing the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, and the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution documents in the possession of the President and those officials relating to the disclosure of the identity and employment of Ms. Valerie Plame.
H.R. 3782, To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to increase the maximum amount of an award available under the Department of State rewards program, to expand the eligibility criteria to receive an award, to authorize nonmonetary awards, to publicize the existence of the rewards program, and for other purposes;
H.R. 854, Belarus Democracy Act of 2003;
H.R. 3818, The Microenterprise Results and Accountability Act of 2004;
H. Res. 530, Urging passage of a resolution addressing human rights abuses in People's Republic of China at the 60th Session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, and calling upon the Government of People's Republic of China to respect and protect human rights;
H. Con. Res. 15, Commending India on its celebration of Republic Day; and
H. Res. 526, Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives for the victims of the devastating earthquake that occurred on December 26, 2003 in Bam, Iran.
H. Con. Res.364, To recognize more than 5 decades of strategic partnership between the United States and the people of the Marshall Islands in the pursuit of international peace and security, and for other purposes.
Markup Summary, Hon. Henry J. Hyde on H. Res. 499, Hon. Henry J. Hyde on H.R. 3782

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February 12, 2004:
Hearing: Afghanistan: Drugs and Terrorism and U.S. Security Policy
HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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February 11, 2004:
Hearing: The President's International Affairs Budget Request for FY2005

HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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February 4, 2004:
Hearing: L Visas: Losing Jobs Through Laissez-Faire Policies?

HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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108th Congress, 1st Session

October 21, 2003
Hearing:  U.S.-China Ties:  Reassessing the Economic Relationship
HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
hearing transcript (.PDF = 640 KB)

October 16, 2003
Hearing:
  United States Policy in Afghanistan:  Current Issues in Reconstruction - Part II
HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
hearing transcript (.PDF = 12,422 KB) (Part I, June 19, 2003)
hearing transcript (.PDF = 204 KB) (Part II, October 16, 2003)

October 8, 2003
Markup of:
H.R. 1828, To halt Syrian support for terrorism, end its occupation of Lebanon, stop its development of weapons of mass destruction, cease its illegal importation of Iraqi oil and illegal shipments of weapons and other military items to Iraq, and by so doing hold Syria accountable for the serious international security problems it has caused in the Middle East, and for other purposes.
Markup Summary
MARKUP TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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September 25, 2003
Hearing: U.S. Policy Toward Iraq
HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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September 25, 2003
Markup of:
H. Res. 364, Resolution of Inquiry requesting the President to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of adoption of this resolution the report prepared for the Joint Chiefs of Staff entitled, “Operation Iraqi Freedom Strategic Lessons Learned” and documents in his possession on the reconstruction and security of post-war Iraq;
H.R. _____, To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to reauthorize the Overseas Private Investment Corporation;
H. Con. Res. 274, Commending the National Endowment for Democracy for its contributions to democratic development around the world on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the National Endowment for Democracy;
H.R. 2264, To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2004 and 2005 to carry out the Congo Basin Forest Partnership;
H. Res. 372, Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives in response to the murder of Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh; and
H. Res. 356, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the man-made famine that occurred in Ukraine 1932-1933.
Markup Summary

MARKUP TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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September 4, 2003
Hearing:  Government Accountability:  Efforts to Identify and Eliminate Waste and Mismanagement
HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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July 23, 2003
Markup of:
H. J. Res. 63
, To approve the “Compact of Free Association, as amended between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia,” and the “Compact of Free Association, as amended between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands,” and otherwise to amend Public Law 99-239, and to appropriate for the purposes of amended Public Law 99-239 for fiscal years ending on or before September 30, 2023, and for other purposes;
H.R. 1813, Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2003; and
H.R. 2620, Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2003.
Markup Summary
MARKUP TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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July 16, 2003
Hearing:   Intellectual Property Crimes: Are Proceeds From Counterfeited Goods Funding Terrorism?
HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
hearing transcript (.PDF = 9,888 KB)

July 9, 2003
Hearing:  A Survey and Analysis of Supporting Human Rights and Democracy: The U.S. Record 2002-2003
HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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Supporting Human Rights and Democracy: The U.S. Record 2002-2003:
  Cover, Table of Contents, Preface
(.pdf = 428 kb)
 
Introduction
(.pdf = 223 kb)
     
Africa
(.pdf = 1,737 kb)
     
East Asia and Pacific
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Europe and Eurasia
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Near East
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South Asia
(.pdf = 1,090 kb)
     
Western Hemisphere
(.pdf = 1,762 kb)
 
Human Rights Award
(.pdf = 835 kb)

June 19, 2003
Hearing:  United States Policy in Afghanistan:  Current Issues in Reconstruction - Part I
HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
hearing transcript (.PDF = 12,422 KB) (Part I, June 19, 2003)
hearing transcript (.PDF = 204 KB)
(Part II, October 16, 2003)

June 17, 2003
Markup of:
H. Res. 277
, Expressing support for freedom in Hong Kong in advance of the July 9th meeting of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong on the matter of Article 23; and
H. Res. 260, Requesting the President to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution documents or other materials in the President's possession relating to Iraq's weapons of mass destruction.

MARKUP TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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June 12, 2003
Meeting:  Revision of Subcommittee Assignments
Hon. Henry Hyde on H.R. 2441, Summary of Markup
Markup of:
H.R. 2441
, Millennium Challenge Account Authorization and Peace Corps Expansion Act of 2003;
H.R. 2330, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003;
H.R. 1462
, International Disability and Victims of Warfare and Civil Strife Assistance Act of 2003;
H. Res. 58
, Recognizing the accomplishments of Ignacy Jan Paderewski as a musician, composer, statesman, and philanthropist and recognizing the 11th Anniversary of the return of his remains to Poland;
H. Res. 177
, Commending the people of the Republic of Kenya for conducting free and fair elections, for the peaceful and orderly transfer of power in their government, and for the continued success of democracy in their nation since that transition;
H. Res. 194
, Regarding the importance of international efforts to abolish slavery and other human rights abuses in the Sudan;
H. Res. 199
, Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China immediately and unconditionally to release Dr. Yang Jianli, calling on the President of the United States to continue working on behalf of Dr. Yang Jianli for his release, and for other purposes;
H. Res. 237
, Honoring the life and work of Walter Sisulu, a critical leader in the movement to free South Africa of apartheid, on the occasion of his death;
H. Res. 242
, Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the families of the victims of the terrorist suicide bombing attacks that occurred on May 16, 2003, in Casablanca, Morocco;
H. Res. ___
, Expressing sympathy for the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Algeria on May 21, 2003;
H. Con. Res. 49
, Expressing the sense of the Congress that the sharp escalation of anti-Semitic violence within many participating States of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) is of profound concern and efforts should be undertaken to prevent future occurrences;
H. Con. Res. 80
, Expressing the sense of Congress relating to efforts of the Peace Parks Foundation in the Republic of South Africa to facilitate the establishment and development of transfrontier conservation efforts in southern Africa;
H. Con. Res. 134
, Acknowledging the deepening relationship between the United States and the Republic of Djibouti and recognizing Djibouti's role in combating terrorism;
H. Con. Res. 154
, Concerning the transition to democracy in the Republic of Burundi;
H. Con. Res. 169
, Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Government should support the human rights and dignity of all persons with disabilities by pledging support for the drafting and working toward the adoption of a thematic convention on the human rights and dignity of persons with disabilities by the United Nations General Assembly to augment the existing United Nations human rights system, and for other purposes
MARKUP TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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June 11, 2003
Hearing:  The Middle East Peace Process at a Crossroads
Press Release

HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
hearing transcript (.PDF = 394 KB)

June 10, 2003
Hearing:  Renewing OPIC and Reviewing Its Role in Support of Key U.S. Foreign Policy Priorities
HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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June 4, 2003
Hearing:  U.S. Nonproliferation Policy After Iraq
HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
hearing transcript (.PDF = 647 KB)

May 21, 2003:
Hearing:  The Future of Kosovo
HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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May 15, 2003:
Hearing:  United States Policy Toward Iraq
HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
hearing transcript (.PDF = 662 KB)

May 7 and 8, 2003:
Markup of:
H.R.1950
, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005 (State Dept. Auth.)
H. Con. Res. 160
, the Sense of Congress that the U.N. Should Remove the Economic Sanctions Against Iraq Completely and Without Condition
Summary
MARKUP TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)

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April 16, 2003:
Hearing: 
Castro's Brutal Crackdown
Press Release

HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
hearing transcript (.PDF = 882 KB)

April 2, 2003:
Markup of:
H.R. 1298
, United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003

MARKUP TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)

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April 1, 2003:
Hearing: 
The U.S. Response to East African Famines and the Future Outlook for Food Aid in Africa
HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
hearing transcript (.PDF = 8,741 KB)

March 12, 2003:
Markup of:
H. Res. 68
, Requesting the President to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution documents in the President's possession relating to Iraq's declaration on its weapons of mass destruction that was provided to the United Nations on December 7, 2002; and
H.R. 1208
, Northern Ireland Peace and Reconciliation Support Act.

Markup Summary
MARKUP TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
MARKUP transcript (.PDF = 232 KB)

March 6, 2003:
Hearing:  
The Millennium Challenge Account

HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
hearing transcript (.PDF = 707 KB)

March 5, 2003:
Markup of:
H.R. 192
, To amend the Microenterprise for Self-Reliance Act of 2000 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs under those Acts, and for other purposes;
H.R. 441
, To amend Public Law 107-10 to authorize a United States plan to endorse and obtain observer status for Taiwan at the annual summit of the World Health Assembly in May 2003 in Geneva, Switzerland and for other purposes;
H.R. 868
, To amend section 527 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995, to require that certain claims for expropriation by the Government of Nicaragua meet certain requirements for the purpose of the prohibition for assistance to that government;
H. Res. 109
, Urging passage of a resolution addressing human rights abuses in North Korea at the 59th session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, and calling on the Government of North Korea to respect and protect the human rights of its citizens;
H. Con. Res. 57
, Supporting the goals of International Women’s Day;
H. Con. Res. 26
, Condemning the punishment of execution by stoning as a gross violation of human rights, and for other purposes.
H. Res___
, Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the historic rescue of Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust and commending the Bulgarian people for preserving and continuing their tradition of ethnic and religious tolerance.

Markup Summary
MARKUP TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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February 26, 2003:
Hearing:  Russia's Policies Toward the Axis of Evil: Money and Geopolitics in Iraq and Iran

HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
hearing transcript (.PDF = 561 KB)

February 12, 2003:
Hearing:
"The President's International Affairs Budget Request for FY 2004" with the Hon. Colin L. Powell, Secretary of State

HEARING TRANSCRIPT (.HTM)
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