Number: RL31986 Title: Foreign Relations Authorization, FY2004 and FY2005: State Department and Foreign Assistance Authors: Susan B. Epstein, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Abstract: On February 27, 2004, Senator Lugar introduced S. 2144, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, FY2005. This bill replaces S. 925 which received no Senate floor vote because of political disputes over unrelated floor amendments. The Committee on Foreign Relations reported its new authorization bill out on March 18, 2004 (S.Rept. 108-248). Pages: 50 Date: Updated April 1, 2004