Millennium Challenge Account, Peace Corps Expansion, and Foreign Relations Authorization Act of 2003
Latest action · Jul 17, 2003 Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 211.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMay 5, 2003
- Passed HouseJul 16, 2003
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005 - Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 2004 and 2005 for: (1) the Department of State; and (2) U.S. international broadcasting activities.
Sets forth certain Department of State authorities and activities, including: (1) diplomatic and consular activities; and (2) educational and cultural activities.
Sets forth certain requirements with respect to: (1) the organization and personnel of the Department of State; (2) international organizations; and (3) U.S. international broadcasting activities.
United States International Leadership Act of 2003 - Establishes a caucus of democratic countries that will help advance U.S. interests at international organizations and multilateral institutions.
Global Internet Freedom Act of 2003 - Establishes within the Broadcasting Board of Governors an Office of Global Internet Freedom to develop and implement a comprehensive global strategy to combat state-sponsored and state-directed Internet jamming and persecution of those who use the Internet.
Amends the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 to establish the United States International Broadcasting Agency as an independent agency of the executive branch (effectively abolishing the the Broadcasting Board of Governors and the International Broadcasting Bureau).
International Free Media Act of 2003 - Establishes within the Department of State a Coordinator for International Free Media to coordinate U.S. government policies, programs, and projects that promote international press freedoms and free media.
Sets forth provisions with respect to: (1) certain reporting requirements; and (2) human rights violations in certain countries.
Defense Trade and Security Assistance Reform Act of 2003 - Amends the Arms Export Control Act to set forth requirements: (1) prohibiting a foreign country from transferring U.S. defense articles and services to a terrorist-supporting country; (2) authorizing the President to control the transfer of defense articles (other than firearms) and defense services to foreign persons within the United States; (3) urging establishment of new license exemptions with respect to the export of defense articles and services only after careful coordination with appropriate U.S. law enforcement agencies; (4) developing mechanisms to identify in connection with the export licensing process persons who have been convicted of violating laws relating to the financing of terrorism; and (5) prohibiting the sale or transfer to the military, police, or intelligence services of a foreign country in which the United States has imposed an arms embargo.
Sets forth requirements imposing stringent controls on all items on the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Annex.
Authorizes appropriations under the Arms Export Control Act, the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, and the Security Assistance Act of 2000 with respect to foreign military sales and financing, international military education and training (IMET), security assistance for Israel and Egypt, demining and related activities, the Cooperative Development Program, maritime interdiction patrol boats for Mozambique, East Timor, democracy-building efforts in Cuba, the Congo Basin Forest Partnership (CBFP) program, combating piracy of U.S. copyrighted materials, and nonproliferation and disarmament activities.
Missile Threat Reduction Act of 2003 - Amends the Arms Export Control Act to increase the duration of existing sanctions against foreign persons who violate U.S. export controls with respect to the transfer of missile equipment and technology on the MTCR Annex. Requires sanctions imposed under the Arms Export Control Act and the Export Adminsitration Act of 1979 to extend to governmental entities and other entities, including transactions involving third parties.
Authorizes foreign assistance and technical assistance to countries that agree to destroy their ballistic missiles.
Recorded votes 8
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 369 | On Passage | Passed382–42 | Jul 16, 2003 |
| House 368 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to368–52 | Jul 16, 2003 |
| House 367 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to226–198 | Jul 15, 2003 |
| House 366 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed207–219 | Jul 15, 2003 |
| House 365 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed187–237 | Jul 15, 2003 |
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on May 5, 2003.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Howard L. Berman | Original | May 5, 2003 |
| D-CA | Tom Lantos | Original | May 5, 2003 |
Committees 4
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Foreign Affairs Committee | Referred May 5, 2003Markup May 8, 2003Reported May 16, 2003Reported Jun 12, 2003 |
| House | Armed Services Committee | Referred May 16, 2003Markup Jun 26, 2003Reported Jun 30, 2003 |
| House | Energy and Commerce Committee | Referred May 16, 2003Markup Jul 9, 2003Reported Jul 11, 2003 |
| House | Judiciary Committee | Referred May 16, 2003Discharged Jun 17, 2003 |
Actions 64
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 17, 2003Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 211.
- Jul 16, 2003Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6892-6903)
- Jul 16, 2003The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
- Jul 16, 2003The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1950.
- Jul 16, 2003The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
- Jul 16, 2003Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 382 - 42 (Roll no. 369).
- Jul 16, 2003Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jul 16, 2003The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- Jul 16, 2003The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1950.
- Jul 15, 2003Rule H. Res. 316 passed House.
- Jul 15, 2003Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 316. (consideration: CR H6725-6824; text of measure as reported in House: CR H6733-6765)
- Jul 15, 2003Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1950 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. Provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on International Relations now printed in the bill modified by the amendments recommended by the Committees on Armed Services and Energy and Commerce also printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment and shall be considered as read. Waives all points of order against the amendment in the nature of a substitute as modified. Specified amendments are in order. Makes in order only those amendments printed in H.Rept. 108-206 and en bloc amendments as described in section 2. Provides that amendments shall be considered only in ...
- Jul 15, 2003House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 316 and Rule XXIII.
- Jul 15, 2003The Speaker designated the Honorable Jack Quinn to act as Chairman of the Committee.
- Jul 15, 2003GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1950.
- Jul 15, 2003DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Smith (NJ) amendment.
- Jul 15, 2003POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Smith (NJ) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Crowley demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
- Jul 15, 2003DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Hyde amendment.
- Jul 15, 2003DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kennedy (MN) amendment.
- Jul 15, 2003DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Kolbe amendment, as modified.
- Jul 15, 2003POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kolbe amendment, as modified, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kolbe demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
- Jul 15, 2003DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kolbe amendment.
- Jul 15, 2003DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Paul amendment.
- Jul 15, 2003POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Paul amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lantos demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
- Jul 15, 2003DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the King (IA) amendment.
- Jul 15, 2003POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. King (IA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
- Jul 15, 2003DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tauscher amendment.
- Jul 15, 2003POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Tauscher amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Tauscher demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
- Jul 15, 2003DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Menendez amendment.
- Jul 15, 2003DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Weldon (PA) amendment.
- Jul 15, 2003DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Hyde en bloc amendment.
- Jul 15, 2003DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hostettler amendment.
- Jul 15, 2003POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Hostettler amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Menendez demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
- Jul 15, 2003UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
- Jul 15, 2003DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rangel amendment.
- Jul 15, 2003DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sherman amendment.
- Jul 15, 2003DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKeon amendment.
- Jul 15, 2003DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 316, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment.
- Jul 15, 2003Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1950 as unfinished business.
- Jul 14, 2003Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 316 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1950 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. Provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on International Relations now printed in the bill modified by the amendments recommended by the Committees on Armed Services and Energy and Commerce also printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment and shall be considered as read. Waives all points of order against the amendment in the nature of a substitute as modified. Specified amendments are in order. Makes in order only those amendments printed in H.Rept. 108-206 and en bloc amendments as described in section 2. Provides that amendments shall be considered only in ...
- Jul 11, 2003Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 108-105, Part IV.
- Jul 11, 2003Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 105.
- Jul 9, 2003Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- Jul 9, 2003Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Jun 30, 2003Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 108-105, Part III.
- Jun 26, 2003Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- Jun 26, 2003Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Jun 16, 2003Committee on Judiciary discharged.
- Jun 16, 2003House Committee on Armed Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 11, 2003.
- Jun 16, 2003House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 11, 2003.
- Jun 12, 2003PERMISSION TO FILE REPORT - Mr. Pence asked unanimous consent to file a supplemental report from the Committee on International Relations to accompany the bill H.R. 1950, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005.
- Jun 12, 2003Supplemental report filed by the Committee on International Relations, H. Rept. 108-105, Part II.
- Jun 9, 2003House Committee on Armed Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than June 16, 2003.
- Jun 9, 2003House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than June 16, 2003.
- Jun 9, 2003House Committee on Judiciary Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than June 16, 2003.
- May 16, 2003Reported (Amended) by the Committee on 108-105, Part I.
- May 16, 2003Referred jointly and sequentially to the House Committee on Armed Services for a period ending not later than June 13, 2003 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1 of rule X.
- May 16, 2003Referred jointly and sequentially to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for a period ending not later than June 13, 2003 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1 of rule X.
- May 16, 2003Referred jointly and sequentially to the House Committee on the Judiciary for a period ending not later than June 13, 2003 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1 of rule X.
- May 15, 2003Mr. DeLay asked unanimous consent that the Committee on International Relations have until midnight on May 16 to file a report on H.R. 1950. Agreed to without objection.
- May 8, 2003Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- May 8, 2003Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 3.
- May 5, 2003Introduced in House
- May 5, 2003Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
In the Congressional Record 13
Days the Record’s own index lists this bill, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extensions | Debate and remarks E436 | Mark Udall D-CO | Mar 24, 2004 |
| Extensions | Debate and remarks E379 | Joel Hefley R-CO | Mar 16, 2004 |
| Extensions | Debate and remarks E82 | Christopher H. Smith R-NJ | Jan 30, 2004 |
| House | Debate and remarks H12835 | Tom Lantos D-CA | Dec 8, 2003 |
| Extensions | Debate and remarks E1613 | Danny K. Davis D-IL | Jul 25, 2003 |
Research
What has been written about this bill: committee reports, cost estimates, the sponsor’s authority statement, printed hearings and the Congressional Research Service’s work.
Committee reports
Congressional Budget Office cost estimates 6
- Jul 14, 2003H.R. 1950, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on July 9, 2003</p>
- Jul 14, 2003H.R. 1950, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on July 9, 2003
- Jun 30, 2003H.R. 1950, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2004 and 2005<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Armed Services on June 26, 2003</p>
- Jun 30, 2003H.R. 1950, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2004 and 2005Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Armed Services on June 26, 2003
- Jun 11, 2003H.R. 1950, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on International Relations on May 16, 2003</p>
- Jun 11, 2003H.R. 1950, Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on International Relations on May 16, 2003
Printed hearings 3
Hearings whose printed record names this bill, newest first: hearings on it, and wider hearings where it came up.
| Number | Hearing | Committee | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Hrg. 108-464 | TRADE AND HUMAN RIGHTS: THE FUTURE OF U.S.-VIETNAMESE RELATIONSHIPS59 pages | Foreign Relations Committee | Feb 12, 2004 |
| S. Hrg. 108-158 | DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004340 pages | Appropriations Committee | Mar 6, 2003–Apr 10, 2003 |
| S. Hrg. 108-158 | DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 200448 pages | Appropriations Committee | Mar 6, 2003 |
CRS reports 7
Congressional Research Service work that CRS links to this bill or the law it became, newest first.
Cite it 7
Products on other subjects that cite it, usually among other measures.
| Product | Title | Kind | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| RL33222 | U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel: Overview and Developments since October 7, 2023 | Report | May 28, 2025 |
| R41410 | The Millennium Development Goals: The September 2010 U.N. High-level Meeting Archived | Report | Dec 9, 2010 |
| RL32001 | HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean and Central America Archived | Report | Apr 30, 2008 |
| RL32160 | Caribbean Region: Issues in U.S. Relations Archived | Report | Oct 27, 2006 |
| RL33000 | Foreign Relations Authorization, FY2006 and FY2007: An Overview Archived | Report | Sep 15, 2005 |
Amendments 16
Amendments offered to this bill.
Related bills 4
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 316 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1950) to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2004 and 2005, to authorize appropriations under the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for security assistance for fiscal years 2004 and 2005, and for other purposes. | Procedurally related | Jul 15, 2003 |
| S 925 | Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2004 | Companion bill | Nov 11, 2003 |
| HR 2673 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004 | Related bill | Jan 23, 2004 |
| HR 2800 | Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2004 | Related bill | Jan 22, 2004 |
Titles 21
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- To authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2004 and 2005, to authorize appropriations under the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for security assistance for fiscal years 2004 and 2005, and for other purposes.
- Official Titles as Amended by House
- To establish the Millennium Challenge Account to provide increased support for certain developing countries; to authorize the expansion of the Peace Corps; to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal years 2004 and 2005; and to authorize appropriations under the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for security assistance for fiscal years 2004 and 2005.
- Short Titles as Introduced
- Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005
- Short Titles as Passed House
- Millennium Challenge Account, Peace Corps Expansion, and Foreign Relations Authorization Act of 2003
- Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill
- Global Internet Freedom Act of 2003
- International Free Media Act of 2003
- United States International Leadership Act of 2003
- Defense Trade and Security Assistance Reform Act of 2003
- Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005
- Missile Threat Reduction Act of 2003
- Short Titles as Passed House for portions of this bill
- Israeli-Palestinian Peace Enhancement Act of 2003
- Access for Afghan Women Act of 2003
- Missile Threat Reduction Act of 2003
- Defense Trade and Security Assistance Reform Act of 2003
- International Free Media Act of 2003
- Global Internet Freedom Act of 2003
- United States International Leadership Act of 2003
- Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005
- Peace Corps Expansion Act of 2003
- Millennium Challenge Account Act of 2003
- Popular Titles
- State Department FY2004-2005 Authorizations bill
Subjects
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- Administration of justice
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- Agriculture and Food
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- Aircraft pilots
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- Arab-Israeli conflict
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- Arms control
- Arms control agreements
- Arms sales
- Arrest
- Art
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- Artists
- Arts, Culture, Religion
- Asia
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- Charities
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Text 4
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 17, 2003Placed on Calendar Senate
- Jul 16, 2003Engrossed in House
- Jul 11, 2003Reported in House
- May 5, 2003Introduced in House
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