S. 925 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AUTHORIZATION ACT, FISCAL YEAR 2004

An original bill to authorize appropriations for the Department of State and international broadcasting activities for fiscal year 2004 and for the Peace Corps for fiscal years 2004 through 2007, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen Lugar, Richard G. [IN] (introduced 4/24/2003)

No Cosponsors

• Section 403 of this bill stipulates membership on United Nations Councils and Commissions based upon human rights violations and participation in terrorist activities. Any member nation which, in the judgment of the Secretary, consistently violates internationally recognized human rights, is engaged in severe violations of religious freedom, or is a sponsor of terrorism or subject to U.N. sanctions, would be denied membership on the Security Council or the United Nations Commission on Human Rights.

• Section 103 of this bill authorizes $1,010,463,000 for "Contributions to International Organizations" to the State Department for fiscal year 2004. "Contributions to International Peacekeeping Activities" also receives $550,200,000 for fiscal year 2004. A fund will also be kept to offset fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates

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