Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002

Summary

Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002 - Authorizes the President to provide assistance for Afghanistan through 2005 for the following activities: (1) urgent humanitarian needs; (2) repatriation and resettlement of refugees and internally displaced persons; (3) counternarcotics efforts; (4) reestablishment of food security, rehabilitation of the agriculture sector, improvement in health conditions, and the reconstruction of basic infrastructure; (5) reestablishment of Afghanistan as a viable nation-state through support for the development and expansion of democratic and market-based institutions; and (6) support for the establishment of a market economy, private financial institutions, the development of a telecommunications infrastructure, and trade and commercial links. Urges the President to: (1) designate within the Department of State a coordinator for such assistance and U.S. interests in Afghanistan; (2) utilize the expertise of Afghan-Americans; (3) encourage the donation of manufacturing equipment by U.S. businesses for the reconstruction of Afghanistan; and (4) utilize research conducted by U.S. land grant universities and the technical expertise of professionals at such institutions, particularly in the agricultural and rural development areas. Expresses the sense of Congress that, during the transition to fully representative government, the U.S. should support: (1) the development of a civilian-controlled and centrally-governed standing Afghanistan army that respects human rights and prohibits the use of children as soldiers; (2) the creation and training of a professional civilian police force that respects human rights; and (3) a multinational security force in Afghanistan. Authorizes the President to provide and direct the drawdown of defense articles and services and military education to the Government of Afghanistan. Prohibits U.S. involvement in poppy cultivation or illicit narcotics growth, production, or trafficking in Afghanistan.

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Timeline

1. 9 July 2002

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6500-6503)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 9 July 2002

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 11 July 2002

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6599-6600)

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 1 August 2002

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

5. 12 September 2002

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 107-278.

   Source: Committee

6. 12 September 2002

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 597.

   Source: Calendars

7. 12 September 2002

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 107-278.

   Source: Committee

8. 14 November 2002

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11143-11147)

   Source: Floor

9. 14 November 2002

   Reported

   Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S11139-11147; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S11140-11143)

   Source: Floor

10. 15 November 2002

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

11. 15 November 2002

    Passed

    On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR 11/14/2002 H8935-8938)

    Source: Floor

12. 15 November 2002

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR 11/14/2002 H8935-8938)

    Source: Floor

13. 15 November 2002

    Floor

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 11/14/2002 H8925-9007)

    Source: Floor

14. 15 November 2002

    Floor

    Mr. Armey asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

    Source: Floor

15. 15 November 2002

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

16. 15 November 2002

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

17. 22 November 2002

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

18. 22 November 2002

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

19. 4 December 2002

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 107-327.

    Source: President

20. 4 December 2002

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

21. 4 December 2002

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

No vote records are attached yet.

Versions

• Enrolled Bill · undated · Official file
• Public Law · 4 December 2002 · Official file
• Engrossed in Senate · 14 November 2002 · Official file
• Reported to Senate · 12 September 2002 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 9 July 2002 · Official file

Documents

13 official files

• Enrolled Bill (text)

  Enrolled Bill · EN

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• Enrolled Bill (PDF)

  Enrolled Bill · EN

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• Public Law (text)

  Public Law · EN · 4 December 2002

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 4 December 2002

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• Engrossed in Senate (text)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 14 November 2002

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• Engrossed in Senate (PDF)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 14 November 2002

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 14 November 2002

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 12 September 2002

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 12 September 2002

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 12 September 2002

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 9 July 2002

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 9 July 2002

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 9 July 2002

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Sponsors

• Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Edwards, John [D-NC] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Allen, George [R-VA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] · D · Cosponsor
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