S.Amdt. 289
What it does: Adds SEC. 2227. ASSISTANCE TO THE PHILIPPINES at the end of subtitle A of title XXII of division B
Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL)What it changes
1 change to S. 600 · shown in the bill's text
Adds SEC. 2227. ASSISTANCE TO THE PHILIPPINES at the end of subtitle A of title XXII of division B
Adds a sectionIn S. 600 · Reported to Senate
Section 616(d) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 (22 U.S.C. 7715(d)) is amended by striking "fiscal year 2004" and inserting "a fiscal year".
Inserted: SEC. 2227. ASSISTANCE TO THE PHILIPPINES.
Inserted: (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
Inserted: (1) On May 19, 2003, President George W. Bush and President of the Philippines Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo issued a joint statement that stated that "[t]he Presidents agreed that relations are deeper and warmer today than at any time in recent history and noted that those ties are rooted in shared history, shared values, and a common interest in global peace and prosperity. President Bush and President Macapagal-Arroyo paid tribute to a revitalized and maturing bilateral alliance and pledged to strengthen the partnership further in the years ahead."
Inserted: (2) According to the Department of State, "[t]he U.S. has important security, commercial and political interests in the Philippines, a treaty ally that straddles important air and sea lanes. . . . In recognition of the critical nature of Philippine support to the Global War on Terrorism, President Bush designated the Philippines as a major Non-NATO ally."
Inserted: (3) On February 16, 2005, the Director of Central Intelligence stated: "In the Philippines, Manila is struggling with prolonged Islamic and Communist rebellions. The presence of Jemaah Islamiyah terrorists seeking safe haven and training bases adds volatility and capability to terrorist groups already in place."
Inserted: (4) According to the United States Agency for International Development, "[c]orruption and conflict continue to impede the Philippines' economic and social development. Forty-six percent of the country's population lives on $2 per day or less. . . . The Philippines continues to suffer some of the worst effects of underdevelopment: a 2.36 percent rate of population growth; destructive exploitation of natural resources; and vulnerability to political instability. . . . Nevertheless, the Philippines has maintained its democratic institutions and its market-based economic system, as well as its historic ties with the United States."
Inserted: (5) Despite the importance of the bilateral relationship between the United States and the Philippines, the budget request submitted by the President for fiscal year 2006 contains decreases in assistance to the Philippines in several important foreign assistance accounts.
Inserted: (b) Assistance to the Philippines.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the President for assistance for the Philippines the following amounts for fiscal year 2006:
Inserted: (1) For "Development Assistance" to carry out the provisions of sections 103, 105, 106, and 496 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151a, 2151c, 2151d, and 2293), $27,576,000.
Inserted: (2) For "Child Survival and Health Programs Fund" to carry out the provisions of sections 104 and 496 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151b and 2293), $26,800,000.
Inserted: (3) For "Economic Support Fund" to carry out the provisions of chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2346 et seq.), $34,720,000.
Inserted: (4) For "International Narcotics and Law Enforcement" to carry out the provisions of section 481 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2291), $2,000,000.
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Inserted: (5) For "Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining, and Related Programs", $5,150,000.
Inserted: (6) For "International Military Education and Training" to carry out the provisions of section 541 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2347), $1,000,000.
Inserted: (7) For "Foreign Military Financing Program" grants to carry out the provision of section 23 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2763), $55,000,000.
Inserted: (c) Report Required.--
Inserted: (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Agency for International Development, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing a 10-year strategy for providing assistance to the Philippines.
Inserted: (2) Content.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall include projected funding levels to help the Government of the Philippines deal effectively with a number of issues facing the country, including poverty, corruption, military reform, economic development, environmental damage, international terrorism, democracy building, and narcotics trafficking.
Original wording
At the end of subtitle A of title XXII of Division B, add the following new section:
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As printed
SA 289. Mr. OBAMA (for himself, Mr. Inouye, and Mr. Stevens) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 600, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State and international broadcasting activities for fiscal years 2006 and 2007, for the Peace Corps for fiscal years 2006 and 2007, for foreign assistance programs for fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
At the end of subtitle A of title XXII of Division B, add the following new section:
SEC. 2227. ASSISTANCE TO THE PHILIPPINES.
(a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
(1) On May 19, 2003, President George W. Bush and President of the Philippines Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo issued a joint statement that stated that “[t]he Presidents agreed that relations are deeper and warmer today than at any time in recent history and noted that those ties are rooted in shared history, shared values, and a common interest in global peace and prosperity. President Bush and President Macapagal-Arroyo paid tribute to a revitalized and maturing bilateral alliance and pledged to strengthen the partnership further in the years ahead.”
(2) According to the Department of State, “[t]he U.S. has important security, commercial and political interests in the Philippines, a treaty ally that straddles important air and sea lanes. . . . In recognition of the critical nature of Philippine support to the Global War on Terrorism, President Bush designated the Philippines as a major Non-NATO ally.”
(3) On February 16, 2005, the Director of Central Intelligence stated: “In the Philippines, Manila is struggling with prolonged Islamic and Communist rebellions. The presence of Jemaah Islamiyah terrorists seeking safe haven and training bases adds volatility and capability to terrorist groups already in place.”
(4) According to the United States Agency for International Development, “[c]orruption and conflict continue to impede the Philippines' economic and social development. Forty-six percent of the country's population lives on $2 per day or less. . . . The Philippines continues to suffer some of the worst effects of underdevelopment: a 2.36 percent rate of population growth; destructive exploitation of natural resources; and vulnerability to political instability. . . . Nevertheless, the Philippines has maintained its democratic institutions and its market-based economic system, as well as its historic ties with the United States.”
(5) Despite the importance of the bilateral relationship between the United States and the Philippines, the budget request submitted by the President for fiscal year 2006 contains decreases in assistance to the Philippines in several important foreign assistance accounts.
(b) Assistance to the Philippines.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the President for assistance for the Philippines the following amounts for fiscal year 2006:
(1) For “Development Assistance” to carry out the provisions of sections 103, 105, 106, and 496 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151a, 2151c, 2151d, and 2293), $27,576,000.
(2) For “Child Survival and Health Programs Fund” to carry out the provisions of sections 104 and 496 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151b and 2293), $26,800,000.
(3) For “Economic Support Fund” to carry out the provisions of chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2346 et seq.), $34,720,000.
(4) For “International Narcotics and Law Enforcement” to carry out the provisions of section 481 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2291), $2,000,000.
(5) For “Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining, and Related Programs”, $5,150,000.
(6) For “International Military Education and Training” to carry out the provisions of section 541 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2347), $1,000,000.
(7) For “Foreign Military Financing Program” grants to carry out the provision of section 23 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2763), $55,000,000.
(c) Report Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Agency for International Development, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing a 10-year strategy for providing assistance to the Philippines.
(2) Content.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall include projected funding levels to help the Government of the Philippines deal effectively with a number of issues facing the country, including poverty, corruption, military reform, economic development, environmental damage, international terrorism, democracy building, and narcotics trafficking.
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Senate amendment submitted
April 5, 2005