Congress 107 - HR 2998 - Radio Free Afghanistan Act

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Afghanistan Antennas Authorization Capital budgets Economics and Public Finance Government Operations and Politics Government paperwork International Affairs International broadcasting Kuwait Middle East and North Africa Radio broadcasting Science, Technology, Communications South Asia

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Radio Free Afghanistan Act - Requires RFE/RL, Incorporated (also known as Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) to submit to the Broadcasting Board of Governors a detailed plan for the establishment of surrogate broadcasting services (Radio Free Afghanistan) in the Dari and Pashto languages to Afghanistan. Authorizes the Board to make grants to support Radio Free Afghanistan.

Declares that Radio Free Afghanistan shall adhere to the same standards of professionalism and accountability and oversight mechanisms as other services of RFE/RL, Incorporated.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 2002 for international broadcasting operations and broadcasting capital improvements for broadcasting into Afghanistan.

Amends the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 to repeal the ban on the use of U.S. funds to construct a U.S. radio transmitter in Kuwait.

Actions

Mar 11, 2002

Became Public Law No: 107-148.
Mar 11, 2002

Signed by President.
Feb 27, 2002

Presented to President.
Feb 12, 2002

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 12, 2002

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 2 (Roll no. 15). (consideration: CR H250-251, H264-265; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H250)
Feb 12, 2002

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 2 (Roll no. 15).(consideration: CR H250-251, H264-265; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H250)
Feb 12, 2002

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 12, 2002

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2998.
Feb 12, 2002

Mr. Hyde moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
Feb 8, 2002

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Feb 7, 2002

Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1779 with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 7, 2002

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1779 with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 7, 2002

Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 1779 amended. (text: CR S511)
Feb 7, 2002

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S511)
Nov 7, 2001

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Nov 7, 2001

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 7, 2001

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 2 (Roll no. 429). (text: CR 11/06/2001 H7745)
Nov 7, 2001

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 2 (Roll no. 429).(text: CR 11/06/2001 H7745)
Nov 7, 2001

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7859-7860)
Nov 6, 2001

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 6, 2001

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2998.
Nov 6, 2001

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7745-7748)
Nov 6, 2001

Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 1, 2001

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 1, 2001

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 2, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Oct 2, 2001

Introduced in House

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