United States International Leadership Act of 2004

Summary

United States International Leadership Act of 2004 - Directs the President, through the Secretary of State and the relevant U.S. chiefs of mission, to seek to establish a democracy caucus at the United Nations (UN), the UN Human Rights Commission, the UN Conference on Disarmament, and at other broad-based international organizations. Requires the Secretary to ensure that a high-level Government delegation is sent annually to consult with key foreign governments to promote the U.S. agenda at international fora. Directs the President, through the Secretary and the relevant U.S. chiefs of mission, to use the influence of the United States to reform the criteria for leadership and, in appropriate cases for membership, at all UN bodies and at other international organizations and multilateral institutions so as to exclude nations that violate organization principles, or are subject to organization sanctions. Amends the Foreign Service Act to direct the Secretary to establish training courses for Foreign Service officers, including appropriate chiefs of mission, on the conduct of diplomacy at international organizations and other multilateral institutions and at broad-based multilateral negotiations of international instruments. Declares that selection boards responsible for recommending Senior Foreign Service promotions shall consider whether the Service member has served in a position whose primary responsibility is to formulate policy towards or represent the United States at an international organization, a multilateral institution, or a broad-based multilateral negotiation of an international instrument. Directs the Secretary to report on: (1) establishment of a new Foreign Service cone concentrating on service at international organizations and multilateral institutions or participation in multilateral negotiations of international instruments; and (2) alternative mechanisms for developing a core group of U.S. diplomats and other government employees experienced in conducting multilateral diplomacy. Authorizes the Secretary to establish, within the Bureau of International Organizational Affairs an Office on Multilateral Negotiations. Amends the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 to require the Secretary to report annually on U.S. and international efforts to obtain full membership for the Magen David Adom of Israel in the International Red Cross Movement. Authorizes appropriations to: (1) combat the piracy of U.S. copyrighted materials; and (2) make a voluntary contribution to the Organization of American States for the Inter-American Committee Against Terrorism to develop a port as a model of best security practices.

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 24 June 2004

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 24 June 2004

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 23 June 2004

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 23 June 2004

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• Passed House without amendment

  summary · EN · 23 June 2004

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 29 March 2004

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 29 March 2004

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 29 March 2004

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