Markup of Various Measures

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Chair Brian J. Mast H.R. 4490, To amend the International Organizations Immunities Act to extend diplomatic privileges and immunities to certain additional international and regional organizations, and for other purposes; H.R. 2505, To require the development of strategies and options to prevent the export to Iran of certain technologies related to unmanned aircraft systems, and for other purposes; H.R. 3429, To establish an inter-parliamentary dialogue to facilitate closer cooperation between the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea on shared interests and values; H.R. 4215, To require the Secretary of State to promulgate expedited and fixed timelines for the decision-making process to license the export of certain defense articles and defense services, and for other purposes; H.R. 4233, To modify provisions relating to defense trade and cooperation among Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States; H.R. 4216, To direct the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, to carry out a review of the list of defense articles and services required to be transferred under the foreign military sales program as opposed to direct commercial sale (FMS-Only List); H.R. 3068, To amend the Arms Export Control Act to modify certain provisions relating to AUKUS defense trade cooperation, and for other purposes; H.R. 3613, To amend the Arms Export Control Act to streamline Foreign Military Sales under that Act; and H.R. 4335, To provide authority to enhance security assistance with countries that are engaged in regional security cooperation efforts in the Middle East and North Africa, and for other purposes. H.R. 2633, To require a full review of the bilateral relationship between the United States and South Africa and identify South African government officials and ANC leaders eligible for the imposition of sanctions, and for other purposes; H.R. 1144, To reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and for other purposes; H.R. 4140, To provide protection, support, and humanitarian assistance to Rohingya refugees and internally displaced people in Burma as well as promote accountability and a path out of genocide and crimes against humanity for Rohingya. The House Foreign Affairs Committee is responsible for oversight and legislation relating to: - Foreign assistance - including development assistance, Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Millennium Challenge Account, HIV/AIDS in foreign countries, security assistance, and Public Law 480 programs abroad - National security developments affecting foreign policy - Strategic planning and agreements - War powers, treaties, executive agreements, and the deployment and use of United States Armed Forces - Peacekeeping, peace enforcement, and enforcement of United Nations or other international sanctions - Arms control and disarmament issues - The International Development Finance Corporation, the United States Agency for International Development - Activities and policies of the State, Commerce, and Defense Departments and other agencies related to the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign assistance Act, including export and licensing policy for munitions items and technology and dual-use equipment and technology - International law - Promotion of democracy - International law enforcement issues, including narcotics control programs and activities - International cyber issues - U.S. Agency for Global Media - Embassy security; international broadcasting - Public diplomacy, including international communication and information policy, and international education and exchange programs; and all other matters not specifically assigned to a subcommittee. - The Export Administration Act, including the export and licensing of dual-use equipment and technology and other matters related to international economic policy and trade not otherwise assigned to a subcommittee, and with respect to the United Nations, its affiliated agencies, and other international organizations, including assessed and voluntary contributions to such organizations.