To require a report on efforts to increase financial contributions from the international community for reconstruction in Iraq and the feasibility of repayment of funds contributed for infrastructure projects in Iraq.
What it does: Adds Sec. 2313. Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to Congress a report on the efforts of the Government of the United States to increase the resources contributed by foreign countries and international organizations to the reconstruction of Iraq and the feasibility of repayment of funds contributed for infrastructure projects in Iraq. The report shall include-- on page 38, between lines 20 and 21
Sen. George V. Voinovich (R-OH)Adds Sec. 2313. Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to Congress a report on the efforts of the Government of the United States to increase the resources contributed by foreign countries and international organizations to the reconstruction of Iraq and the feasibility of repayment of funds contributed for infrastructure projects in Iraq. The report shall include-- on page 38, between lines 20 and 21
Adds a sectionPrinted pageInserted: Sec. 2313. Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to Congress a report on the efforts of the Government of the United States to increase the resources contributed by foreign countries and international organizations to the reconstruction of Iraq and the feasibility of repayment of funds contributed for infrastructure projects in Iraq. The report shall include--
Inserted: (1) a description of efforts by the Government of the United States to increase the resources contributed by foreign countries and international organizations to the reconstruction of Iraq;
Inserted: (2) an accounting of the funds contributed to assist in the reconstruction of Iraq, disaggregated by donor;
Inserted: (3) an assessment of the effect that--
Inserted: (A) the bilateral debts incurred during the regime of Saddam Hussein have on Iraq's ability to finance essential programs to rebuild infrastructure and restore critical public services, including health care and education, in Iraq; and
Inserted: (B) forgiveness of such debts would have on the reconstruction and long-term prosperity in Iraq;
Inserted: (4) a description of any commitment by a foreign country or international organization to forgive any part of a debt owed by Iraq if such debt was incurred during the regime of Saddam Hussein; and
Inserted: (5) an assessment of the feasibility of repayment by Iraq-- (A) of bilateral debts incurred during the regime of Saddam Hussein; and (B) of the funds contributed by the United States to finance infrastructure projects in Iraq.
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SA 1808. Mr. VOINOVICH (for himself and Mr. Lott) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 1689, making emergency supplemental appropriations for Iraq and Afghanistan security and reconstruction for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes; as follows:
On page 38, between lines 20 and 21, insert the following new section:
Sec. 2313. Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to Congress a report on the efforts of the Government of the United States to increase the resources contributed by foreign countries and international organizations to the reconstruction of Iraq and the feasibility of repayment of funds contributed for infrastructure projects in Iraq. The report shall include--
(1) a description of efforts by the Government of the United States to increase the resources contributed by foreign countries and international organizations to the reconstruction of Iraq;
(2) an accounting of the funds contributed to assist in the reconstruction of Iraq, disaggregated by donor;
(3) an assessment of the effect that--
(A) the bilateral debts incurred during the regime of Saddam Hussein have on Iraq's ability to finance essential programs to rebuild infrastructure and restore critical public services, including health care and education, in Iraq; and
(B) forgiveness of such debts would have on the reconstruction and long-term prosperity in Iraq;
(4) a description of any commitment by a foreign country or international organization to forgive any part of a debt owed by Iraq if such debt was incurred during the regime of Saddam Hussein; and
(5) an assessment of the feasibility of repayment by Iraq-- (A) of bilateral debts incurred during the regime of Saddam Hussein; and (B) of the funds contributed by the United States to finance infrastructure projects in Iraq.
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Senate amendment submitted
October 2, 2003
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Senate amendment submitted
October 2, 2003
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1808 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Voinovich.(consideration: CR S12360; text: S12360)
October 2, 2003
Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 1808 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
October 2, 2003
Amendment SA 1808 proposed by Senator Stevens for Senator Voinovich. (consideration: CR S12360; text: S12360) To require a report on efforts to increase financial contributions from the international community for reconstruction in Iraq and the feasibility of repayment of funds contributed for infrastructure projects in Iraq.
October 2, 2003
Amendment SA 1808 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
October 2, 2003