Number: RL33253
Title: Andean Counterdrug Initiative (ACI) and Related Funding Programs: FY2006 Assistance
Authors: Connie Veillette, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: For FY2006, Congress approved the Administration's request for $734.5 million for ACI in the Foreign Operations Appropriations Act (H.R. 3057/P.L. 109-102). As part of the requested amount for ACI, the Administration had requested $21 million for the Air Bridge Denial Program; Congress provided $14 million. The request also included $40 million for a Critical Flight Safety Program that is described as the first installment of a multi-year program to upgrade and refurbish aircraft used for eradication and interdiction missions. Congress provided $30 million. In the House, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act (H.R. 2601) was passed with provisions relating to the demobilization process, tax code enforcement in Colombia, and the transfer of aircraft to the Colombian Navy. The Senate did not finish consideration of its version (S. 600). It would authorize funding for the Andean Counterdrug Initiative and includes a number of conditions on assistance consistent with current law. The FY2006 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 1815, P.L. 109-163) authorized funds for Defense Department interdiction activities.
Pages: 24
Date: January 27, 2006