Ackerman (NY)

#1

The amendment adds language to section 302 of the bill to ensure that the Presidential report required by that section includes an assessment of the quality of governance in each province of Afghanistan focusing in particular on the implementation of the rule of law, the impact of any human rights abuses by Afghan government forces on overall counterinsurgency efforts, and the ability of the courts and judicial system to provide an effective justice system.

Costa (CA)

#7

The amendment seeks to enhance the Offices of the Inspector General at the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development by requiring that permanent in-country staff be deployed to audit, investigate and oversee the programs authorized in Title I of the Afghanistan Freedom and Support Act of 2002, and bolsters the authorization of funds for this purpose.

Franks (AZ)

#15

The amendment adds a congressional finding stating that the U.S. Armed Forces in Afghanistan recently intercepted a shipment of Iranian-made weapons intended for the Taliban in Afghanistan, and establishes a reporting requirement on Iranian-made weapons being sold to or used by the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Jackson-Lee (TX)

#9

The amendment states that technical assistance should be provided to train national, provincial, and local governmental personnel for capacity-building purposes as it relates to education, health care, women’s rights, and political participation.

Jackson-Lee (TX)

#10

The amendment states that the special envoy for Afghanistan-Pakistan cooperation will seek coordination with neighboring countries to ensure orderly and voluntary repatriation of Afghan refugees.

Jackson-Lee (TX)

#13

The amendment seeks to encourage girls to complete secondary education so they are prepared and have the ability to pursue post-secondary education.

Jackson-Lee (TX)

#14

The amendment seeks to bolster women's political participation by protecting women legislators when they return to the provinces they represent.

Kirk (IL)

#6

The amendment allows the Secretary of State, at her discretion, to make payments from the Rewards for Justice Program to officers or employees of a foreign government who provide information leading to the capture of exceptional and high-profile terrorists.

Kucinich (OH)

#8

The amendment diverts $500,000 in authorization authority for the United States contribution to the Post-Operations Humanitarian Relief Fund of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).

Lantos (CA)

#3

Manager's Amendment.  The amendment makes a number of technical, clarifying, and clerical changes to several provisions of H.R. 2446 as reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 

Skelton (MO)

#11

The amendment specifies that the report required by section 304(a) of the Afghanistan Freedom Support Act, as proposed to be amended by section 302(a) of the Act, would include comprehensive performance indicators and measures of progress toward sustainable long-term security and stability in Afghanistan, including performance standards and progress goals, together with a notional timetable for achieving such goals.

Souder (IN)

#5

The amendment specifies that logistical support activities for counter narcotics missions in Afghanistan include force protection and in extremis support.

Terry (NE)

#12

The amendment requires the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to give priority in awarding grants to non-governmental organizations to aid in the revitalization of Afghanistan to organizations based in the United States that have an established and cost-effective record of developing and administering such programs within Afghanistan, including teaching the people of Afghanistan how to create and sustain quality economic and educational systems.

Van Hollen (MD)

#2

The amendment adds to the comprehensive interagency strategy in Section 303 an additional requirement that the President provide a plan to create an environment in Afghanistan conducive to Afghan small business development.

Van Hollen (MD)

#4

The amendment promotes the inclusion of the Afghan people in reconstruction and economic development decision-making at the local level.