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.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Official summary

Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Jul 15, 2003

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Provides for consideration of H.R. 1950 (Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005).

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21] · R–FL

Committees

Rules Committee

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Legislative record

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Jul 15, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 15, 2003
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 201 (Roll no. 360). (text: CR H6715-6716)
House roll call 360 · Individual votes
Jul 15, 2003
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 201 (Roll no. 360).(text: CR H6715-6716)
House roll call 360 · Individual votes
Jul 15, 2003
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Jul 15, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 316.
Jul 15, 2003
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6715-6724)
Jul 14, 2003
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 82.
Jul 14, 2003
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. 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 the order specified (except as specified in section 3 of the resolution). Waives all points of order against the amendments and against en bloc amendments as described in section 2 of the resolution. Authorizes the Chairman of the Committee on International Relations or his designee to offer amendments en bloc consisting of amendments printed in the report.
Jul 14, 2003
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-206, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
Jul 14, 2003
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-206, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
Jul 14, 2003
Introduced in House

Primary sources

Bill text & related measures

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Engrossed in House · Jul 15, 2003 Formatted Text PDF
Reported in House · Jul 14, 2003 Formatted Text PDF

Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HR 1950 · Millennium Challenge Account, Peace Corps Expansion, and Foreign Relations Authorization Act of 2003

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Analyze H.Res.316 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.316, 108th Congress: 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/316

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2003-07-15.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres316/BILLS-108hres316eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:30:14Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Analyze H.Res.316 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.316, 108th Congress: 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/316

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2003-07-15.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres316/BILLS-108hres316eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:30:14Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.316 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.316, 108th Congress: 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/316

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2003-07-15.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres316/BILLS-108hres316eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:30:14Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.316 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.316, 108th Congress: 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/316

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2003-07-15.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres316/BILLS-108hres316eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:30:14Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.316 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.