Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003

Foreign Relations Treaties and Legislation · Labor Rights – CAFTA · P.L.199, Omnibus Appropriations Act · Economic Support Fund – money for prosecution of war crimes in Iraq · Fiscal Year 2004 Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill (S 1420, HR 2800) o Sections on Afghanistan, Central Asia, and Colombia · H.R. 2330, the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 Policies/Issues Afghanistan: Urged the U.S. to provide greater assistance, particularly for security matters. Algeria/Tunisia/North Africa: Urged Secretary of State to raise human rights concerns during December 2003 visits to capitals. Alien Tort Claims Act: Opposed efforts by the Dept. of Justice to prevent ATCA from being used by victims of human rights abuses against corporations. Burma: Urged the U.S. to impose greater sanctions. Central Asia/Caucasus: Discussed general human rights issues in the region. Colombia: Urged President to raise human rights during meeting; opposed certification of compliance with aid conditionality requirements of FY2003 Foreign Operations Appropriations Act (Public Law 108-7); urged greater focus on helping Colombia apprehend paramilitaries; urged increased funding for human rights related activities; opposed U.S. support for alternative penal law. International Criminal Court: Urged U.S. to stop using bilateral impunity (Article 98) agreements that seek to exempt U.S. citizens from the ICC. Iraq: Urged U.S. to support the creation of an international criminal tribunal to try those accused of committing war crimes; urged that mass graves and other evidence of past abuses be protected; asked that greater resources be used to provide security for Iraqi civilians. Israel/Occupied Territories: Urged the U.S. to deduct from loan guarantees to Israel sums equivalent to costs of separation barrier unless Israel changes the course and operation of barrier to address international law violations. Middle East: Urged the U.S. to take steps to promote democratic reform in countries covered by the President’s Middle East Partnership Initiative. Rendition: Urged U.S. to comply with its obligations not to return or transfer persons to countries where they may be tortured and to strengthen those obligations UN Human Rights Commission: Urged the U.S. to support resolutions on Cuba, China, Turkmenistan, and Chechnya. Turkmenistan: Urged that Turkmenistan be designated a “Country of Particular Concern” under the U.S. International Religious Freedom Act (Public Law 105-292). Uzbekistan: Opposed certification of compliance with aid conditionality requirements of FY2004 Foreign Operations Appropriations Act (Public Law 199), urged that Uzbekistan be designated a “Country of Particular Concern” under the U.S. International Religious Freedom Act (Public Law 105-292)

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Export Import Bank Loan Guarantee Facility for Turkey; Cape Town Aircraft Financing Treaty; Sanctions Legislation HR 1828, HR 2330, S 1215; Arms Sales and Licenses; State Department Authorization; Foreign Assistance Authorization HR 1950, S 925, S 1161; Sale of Large Commercial Engines and USG Advocacy for Same; Tracking of Foreign Regulations of Jet Engines

Client expense: $1,511,253 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Singapore FTA HR 2739, S 1417; Chile FTA HR 2738, S 1416; Export Controls and Economic Sanctions; Trade Policy WTO Negotiations, Various Market Access Matters; Trade Policy Foreign Investment Restrictions in Russia; Trade Policy Rolls Royce Subsidy Matters; Trade Policy ETI Repeal, Follow-on Legislation; Export Import Bank Dual Use Waiver; Export Import Bank Loan Guarantee Facility for Turkey; Export Administration Act; Export Control Reform HR 1950, S 925, S 1161; Export Financing; Sanctions Legislation HR 1828, HR 2330, S 1215; Arms Sales and Licenses, Sale of Large Commercial Engines and USG Advocacy for the Same; Tracking of Foreign Regulations of Jet Engines

Client expense: $1,511,253 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)