Number: RL33769
Title: International Crises and Disasters: U.S. Humanitarian Assistance, Budget Trends, and Issues for Congress
Authors: Rhoda Margesson, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: Humanitarian emergencies can emerge anywhere in the world, stemming from natural disasters or man-made conflicts. U.S. and international humanitarian assistance can have an important impact not only on the relief operation itself but on broader foreign policy issues. In the second session of the 110th Congress, humanitarian assistance is likely to enjoy continued bipartisan support, with key policy issues focused on budget priorities, levels of funding, and the types of other support available worldwide.
Pages: 17
Date: January 29, 2008