Number: RL31046
Title: Foreign Relations Authorization, FY2002/2003: An Overview
Authors: Susan B. Epstein, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: The Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2002 and 2003 (H.R. 1646) would authorize the Department of State's operations and programs for the next two years, and would establish U.S. policy on: international family planning, global warming, and arms sales to Taiwan, among other measures. Congressman Hyde introduced H.R. 1646 on April 27, 2001. The House passed the bill, as amended, on May 16, 2001 by a recorded vote of 352-73. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee passed its version of the authorization legislation by a unanimous voice vote on August 1. The Committee filed its report (S.Rept. 107-60) on September 4, 2001. Conferees are expected to meet this spring.
Pages: 28
Date: Updated November 8, 2002