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H. R. 1950 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AUTHORIZATION ACT Introduced May 5, 2003 by Rep. Hyde (R-IL).
Cosponsors.
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Would contribute $1.01 billion to international
organizations in 2004.
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Would contribute $550.2 million for international
peacekeeping activities in 2004.
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Would raise the cap on peacekeeping contributions to
about 27% in 2005.
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Would allow money to be appropriated to offset adverse
fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.
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Calls for the US's reentry into UNESCO.
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Authorizes money for "voluntary contributions" to
international organizations, such as the Fund for Victims of Torture.
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Raises the cap on peacekeeping contributions to 27.1% in
both 2005 and 2006.
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For Fund for Victims of Torture, authorizes $6 million in
FY04.
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Highlights the need for increased security in
Afghanistan.
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Expresses concern over reports that facilities for the UN
Relief & Works Agency for Palestine Refugees have been used as terrorist
bases and for terrorist operations.
Relevant Amendments The Smith (NJ)/Oberstar/Hyde
Amendment Summary: Strikes the Crowley amendment on United
Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) that was adopted in committee and returns the
underlying legislation to a neutral position on UNFPA. Eliminates the
additional $25 million in funding for UNFPA that the Crowley amendment added.
The amendment passed by a close vote of 216 yeas to 211 nays, with 8 not
voting.
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The Paul Amendment Summary: Prohibits
funds authorized under this act to be used to pay any U.S. contribution to the
United Nations or any affiliated agency of the United Nations.
The amendment failed by 74 ayes to 350 nays, with 10 not voting.
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The Hayworth Amendment Summary: Limits
the US contribution to the UN regular budget (contributions to other UN
programs would not be affected) to an amount no greater than that paid by any
other permanent Security Council member. The amendment
failed by a vote of 187 ayes to 237 nays, with 10 not voting.
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The Bereuter Amendment Summary:
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should consider requesting
that NATO raise a force for deployment in post-war Iraq and that other United
Nations member states contribute troops and police to stabilize and rebuild
Iraq. The Bereuter amendment was passed by a voice vote.
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