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6/11/2009--Passed House amended. Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 or the PEACE Act of 2009 - Title I: Democratic, Economic, and Social Development Assistance for Pakistan - (Sec. 102) Authorizes the President to provide assistance for Pakistan to support: (1) democratic institutions in order to strengthen civilian rule and long-term stability; (2) the judicial system, the rule of law, and law enforcement; (3) economic development; (4) national, provincial, and local governmental and nongovernmental institutions; (5) public education; (6) human rights, including programs to strengthen civil society organizations that promote internationally recognized human rights; (7) health care; and (8) public diplomacy to promote a better understanding of the United States and to combat militant extremism. Expresses the sense of Congress in favor of efforts to assist refugees and displaced persons in Pakistan. (Sec. 103) States that to the extent that Pakistan continues to evolve toward civilian control of the government and to implement economic reform programs the President should mobilize multilateral financial and economic and currency stabilization assistance for Pakistan. (Sec. 104) Establishes in the Treasury the Pakistan Democracy and Prosperity Fund. (Sec. 105) Authorizes FY2010-FY2013 appropriations to carry out this title. Expresses the sense of Congress that U.S. assistance under this title should be made available on a proportional and equitable basis between the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan (FATA) and other regions of Pakistan. Title II: Security Assistance for Pakistan - (Sec. 201) Expresses the sense of Congress that U.S. security assistance for Pakistan should be: (1) used to improve relationships between U.S. and Pakistani military personnel; and (2) fully accountable, contingent upon Pakistan ending support for terrorist groups, and should meet Pakistan's national security needs. (Sec. 202) States that the purposes of assistance under this title are to: (1) support Pakistan's need to win the ongoing counterinsurgency within its borders and to secure its borders and prevent its territory from being used as a base for terrorist attacks; and (2) develop appreciation for democratic governance and for a military that is controlled by democratically elected civilian leadership. (Sec. 203) Obligates FY2010-FY2013 funding for Pakistan for: (1) international military education and training, including a set-aside for training in counterinsurgency and civil-military relations; and (2) the foreign military financing program, including a set-aside for purchase of defense articles, defense services, and counterinsurgency and counterterrorism education and training. States that Congress finds that the government of Pakistan is responsible for making the remaining payments on the 2006 F-16 aircraft and equipment sales with its own national funds. Restricts, with a national security waiver, the use of foreign military financing funds for the purchase of, or upgrade to, F-16 aircraft and munitions. Directs the President to transmit to the appropriate congressional committees a security plan for each of FY2010-FY2013. Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should facilitate Pakistan's establishment of a program to provide reconstruction assistance in combat-damaged areas. (Sec. 204) States that: (1) for FY2010, the Department of State's Pakistan Counterinsurgency Capability Fund (Fund) shall consist of amounts appropriated or otherwise available to the Secretary of State (Secretary) to carry out this section; and (2) Fund amounts shall be used to build and maintain Pakistan's counterinsurgency capability under the same terms as applicable to FY2009 amounts. Authorizes the Secretary, with prior congressional notification, to transfer Fund amounts to the Department of Defense's (DOD) Pakistan Counterinsurgency Fund. Prohibits, with a national security waiver, Fund amounts from being used to: (1) purchase certain F-16 aircraft updates; or (2) make payments on F-16 aircraft and equipment sales. Authorizes FY2010 appropriations. (Sec. 205) Authorizes the Secretary to establish the Pakistan military transition program to foster the principle of civilian rule through exchanges between Pakistani military and civilian personnel and similar personnel from countries in transition to democracy and from North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries. (Sec. 206) Prohibits, with a national security waiver, military assistance from being provided to Pakistan beginning in FY2011 if the President fails to determine at the beginning of each fiscal year that Pakistan is taking actions to: (1) combat terrorist groups and prevent cross-border attacks; and (2) dismantle nuclear weapons-material supply networks in cooperation with the United States. Requires a Government Accountability Office (GAO) analysis of such determinations. (Sec. 207) Authorizes FY2010-FY2013 appropriations for this title, other than for section 204. Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - (Sec. 301) Directs the President to: (1) develop a comprehensive regional security strategy to work with the government of Pakistan and other relevant governments and organizations to implement counterinsurgency and counterterrorism efforts in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border areas, including the FATA and the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan, parts of Balochistan, and parts of Punjab; and (2) report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding such strategy. (Sec. 302) Directs the President to establish a program using specified research models to evaluate the effectiveness of assistance provided to Pakistan under title I of this Act. Authorizes the President to provide assistance to enhance Pakistan's capacity to monitor and evaluate the long-term impact of programs carried out by the national, provincial, and local governments. Obligates specified FY2010-FY2013 appropriations for activities under this section. (Sec. 303) Directs the Inspector General of the Department and the Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to audit and oversee the obligation and expenditure of title I funds. Authorizes the establishment of field offices in Pakistan. Obligates specified FY2010-FY2013 appropriations for such activities. (Sec. 304) Requires, with a national security waiver, that any direct U.S. assistance, and any information required by the United States prior to providing the assistance, made on or after January 1, 2010, to the government of Pakistan be provided to, or received from, civilian authorities of a freely elected government of Pakistan. (Sec. 305) Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary should establish a communications strategy overseen by the U.S. Chief of Mission in Pakistan to engage the people of Pakistan to help ensure the success of the measures authorized by this Act. (Sec. 306) Sets forth reporting requirements for the President and the Comptroller General of the United States. (Sec. 307) Terminates the authority of this Act, other than section 104 and title IV, after September 30, 2013. Title IV: Duty-Free Treatment for Certain Goods from Reconstruction Zones in Afghanistan and Pakistan - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Property Enhancement Act - (Sec. 403) Authorizes the President to designate Reconstruction Opportunity Zones in Afghanistan or Pakistan upon a determination that the appropriate country: (1) has established or is making progress toward establishing a market-based economy, the rule of law, and certain economic policies; (2) is eliminating trade and investment barriers; (3) does not engage in activities that undermine U.S. security or policy interests; (4) does not engage in gross violations of human rights; and (5) does not provide support for acts of international terrorism. (Sec. 404) Provides for the duty-free treatment of certain nontextile and nonapparel articles from a Reconstruction Opportunity Zone. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) general rules of origin; (2) rules of origin for certain articles from Afghanistan; and (3) excluded costs. (Sec. 405) Provides for the duty-free treatment of certain textile and apparel articles from a Reconstruction Opportunity Zone. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) covered articles; (2) rules of origin; and (3) rules of origin for covered articles that are products of one or more Reconstruction Opportunity Zones in Afghanistan. (Sec. 406) Conditions duty-free treatment upon specified enforcement measures, including measures to prevent such articles' unlawful transshipment. Sets forth customs procedure and enforcement provisions. Directs: (1) the Secretary of the Treasury to promulgate regulations setting forth customs procedures similar to specified North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) requirements; and (2) the President to deny all benefits under section 405 of this title for five years to an entity that has engaged in unlawful transshipment. Directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection to provide technical assistance to Afghanistan and Pakistan for: (1) development and implementation of visa or electronic certification systems; and (2) anti-transshipment enforcement training. Authorizes FY2010-FY2023 appropriations. (Sec. 407) Continues, after an initial 16-month period, the duty-free treatment of such articles from a Reconstruction Opportunity Zone in Afghanistan or Pakistan only if the President certifies to Congress that certain requirements have been met regarding: (1) establishment of a program to require textile or apparel exporting enterprises to participate in a technical assistance, capacity building, compliance assessment, and remediation program; and (2) designation of a labor official to oversee such program. Authorizes compliance and duty-free extensions. Sets forth program and reporting provisions. Authorizes FY2010-FY2023 appropriations, with a separate authorization of appropriations for an evaluation and report by the Secretary of Labor. (Sec. 408) Permits an interested party to file a request to have the eligibility status of Afghanistan or Pakistan reviewed. (Sec. 409) Authorizes the President to withdraw, suspend, or limit the application of duty-free treatment under this Act. Requires congressional notification. (Sec. 410) States that such duty-free treatment shall remain in effect through September 30, 2024. (Sec. 411) Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make specified customs fees increases in connection with imports and travel from Afghanistan and Pakistan. Terminates such authority when the aggregate amount of collected fees equals $105 million.

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B000410 1941-04-15 5179 2221 Rayburn House Office Building http://www.house.gov/berman/contact/ 28 202-225-3196 Howard 'd':4 'ca':5 '-28':6 'rep':1 'berman':3,8,10 'howard':2,7,9 M 400025 Berman Howard_L._Berman L. Rep. Howard Berman [D, CA-28] 2274 N00008094 9648 Democrat 202-225-4695 Jewish CA Howard Berman 2.6875 http://www.house.gov/berman/ A000022 1942-11-19 4037 2243 Rayburn House Office Building http://www.house.gov/writerep 5 202-225-1589 Gary 'd':4 '-5':6 'ny':5 'rep':1 'gari':2,7,9 'ackerman':3,8,10 M 400003 Ackerman Gary_L._Ackerman L. Rep. Gary Ackerman [D, NY-5] 1776 N00001143 7536 Democrat 202-225-2601 Jewish NY Gary Ackerman 2.27272727272727 http://www.house.gov/ackerman/ C001078 1950-03-30 1314 327 Cannon House Office Building https://forms.house.gov/connolly/contact-form.shtml 11 202-225-3071 Gerald 'd':4 'va':5 '-11':6 'rep':1 'gerald':2,7,9 'connolli':3,8,10 M 412272 Connolly E. Rep. Gerald Connolly [D, VA-11] 501 N00029891 3390 Democrat 202-0225-1492 VA Gerry Gerald Connolly 1.2 http://connolly.house.gov/ F000339 1940-03-31 15376 2252 Rayburn House Office Building http://www.house.gov/writerep 4 202-225-0182 Barney 'd':4 '-4':6 'ma':5 'rep':1 'frank':3,8,10 'barney':2,7,9 M 400140 Frank Barney_Frank Rep. Barney Frank [D, MA-4] 7630 N00000275 18113 Democrat 202-225-5931 Jewish MA Barney Frank 2.5359477124183 http://www.house.gov/frank/ I000057 1958-05-30 4515 432 Cannon House Office Building http://www.house.gov/formisrael/contact.html 2 202-225-4669 Steve 'd':4 '-2':6 'ny':5 'rep':1 'steve':2,7,9 'israel':3,8,10 M 400195 Israel Steve_Israel J. Rep. Steve Israel [D, NY-2] 1872 N00013345 6821 Democrat 202-225-3335 Jewish NY Steve Israel 2.14285714285714 http://www.house.gov/israel/ RepSteveIsrael J000032 1950-01-12 4384 2435 Rayburn House Office Building http://www.jacksonlee.house.gov/contact-form.shtml 18 202-225-3317 Sheila 'd':6 'tx':7 '-18':8 'lee':5,12,16 'rep':1 'sheila':2,9,13 'jackson':4,11,15 'jackson-le':3,10,14 F 400199 Jackson-Lee Sheila_Jackson-Lee Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D, TX-18] 1886 N00005818 12626 Democrat 202-225-3816 Seventh Day Adventist TX Sheila Jackson-Lee 1.81818181818182 http://www.jacksonlee.house.gov/ K000360 1959-09-15 6842 1030 Longworth House Office Building http://www.house.gov/kirk/zipauth.shtml 10 202-225-0837 Mark 'r':4 'il':5 '-10':6 'rep':1 'kirk':3,8,10 'mark':2,7,9 M 400222 Kirk Mark_Steven_Kirk Steven Rep. Mark Kirk [R, IL-10] 2880 N00012539 10069 Republican 202-225-4835 IL Mark Kirk 1.12820512820513 http://www.house.gov/kirk/ M000404 1936-12-28 2588 1035 Longworth House Office Building http://www.house.gov/mcdermott/contact.shtml 7 202-225-6197 James 'd':4 '-7':6 'wa':5 'jim':9 'rep':1 'jame':2,7,10 'mcdermott':3,8,11 M 400262 McDermott Jim_McDermott A. Rep. James McDermott [D, WA-7] 909 Jim N00009829 10441 Democrat 202-225-3106 Episcopalian WA Jim James McDermott 4.77272727272727 http://www.house.gov/mcdermott/ M001174 1957-09-12 1643 323 Cannon House Office Building https://forms.house.gov/mcmahon/contact-form.shtml 13 202-226-1272 Michael 'd':4 'ny':5 '-13':6 'rep':1 'mcmahon':3,8,10 'michael':2,7,9 M 412296 McMahon E. Rep. 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Brad Sherman [D, CA-27] 1176 N00006897 7095 Democrat 202-225-5911 Jewish CA Brad Sherman 1.77777777777778 http://bradsherman.house.gov/ V000128 1959-01-10 2096 1707 Longworth House Office Building http://vanhollen.house.gov/HoR/MD08/Contact+Information/Web+Contact/Contact+Form.htm 8 202-225-0375 Christopher 'd':5 '-8':7 'md':6 'rep':1 'van':3,9,13 'chris':11 'hollen':4,10,14 'christoph':2,8,12 M 400415 Van Hollen Chris_Van_Hollen Rep. Christopher Van Hollen [D, MD-8] 1063 Chris N00013820 7872 Democrat 202-225-5341 Episcopalian MD Chris Christopher Van Hollen 1.1 http://vanhollen.house.gov W000314 1961-01-02 5712 2241 Rayburn House Office Building http://wexler.house.gov/email.shtml 19 202-225-5974 Robert 'd':4 'fl':5 '-19':6 'rep':1 'robert':2,7,9 'wexler':3,8,10 M 400430 Wexler Robert_Wexler Rep. Robert Wexler [D, FL-19] 2044 N00002905 8185 Democrat 202-225-3001 Jewish FL Robert Wexler 4.38888888888889 http://wexler.house.gov/ CongressmanWexler action 56580 1244777700 Thu Jun 11 12:35:00 -0500 2009 198834 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1886. action 56580 1244777700 Thu Jun 11 12:35:00 -0500 2009 198833 Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 522, an amendment in the nature of a substitute now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in part A of House Report 111-143, is considered as adopted as original text for the purpose of further amendment. action 56580 1244777640 Thu Jun 11 12:34:00 -0500 2009 198832 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1886 and H.R. 2410. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. Resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 1886, H.R. 2410. In each case, all points of order against consideration of the bills are waived except for clause 9 and 10 of rule XXI. General debate on each bill shall continue for not to exceed one hour, equally divided and controlled. action 56580 1244777640 Thu Jun 11 12:34:00 -0500 2009 198831 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 522. action 56580 1244745240 Thu Jun 11 15:34:00 -0500 2009 198842 Laid on the table. action 56580 1244745240 Thu Jun 11 15:34:00 -0500 2009 198841 Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 522, the text of H.R. 1886, as passed by the House, is appended as new matter at the end of the engrossment of H.R. 2410. vote 56580 1244745240 Thu Jun 11 15:34:00 -0500 2009 roll 198840 pass 5682 333 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 234 - 185 (Roll no. 333). vote h action 56580 1244744640 Thu Jun 11 15:24:00 -0500 2009 198839 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 164 - 245 (Roll no. 332). (CR H6583) action 56580 1244743620 Thu Jun 11 15:07:00 -0500 2009 198838 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. action 56580 1244742840 Thu Jun 11 14:54:00 -0500 2009 198836 Mr. Rogers (MI) moved to recommit with instructions to Foreign Affairs. action 56580 1244742840 Thu Jun 11 14:54:00 -0500 2009 198837 DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers(MI) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment striking all after the enacting clause and inserting Title I- Comprehensive Interagency Strategy and Implementation Plan for Long-Term Security and Stability in Pakistan. action 56580 1244739240 Thu Jun 11 13:54:00 -0500 2009 198835 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 522, the House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Ros-Lehtinen amendment in the nature of a substitute. action 56580 1244586240 Tue Jun 09 19:24:00 -0500 2009 198264 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 522 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1886 and H.R. 2410. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. Resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 1886, H.R. 2410. In each case, all points of order against consideration of the bills are waived except for clause 9 and 10 of rule XXI. General debate on each bill shall continue for not to exceed one hour, equally divided and controlled. calendar 56580 1243984200 Tue Jun 02 20:10:00 -0500 2009 197046 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 66. action 56580 1243983900 Tue Jun 02 20:05:00 -0500 2009 197045 Committee on Armed Services discharged. action 56580 1243024020 Fri May 22 17:27:00 -0500 2009 196877 Committee on Rules discharged. action 56580 1243023960 Fri May 22 17:26:00 -0500 2009 196875 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 111-129, Part I. action 56580 1242964800 Fri May 22 00:00:00 -0500 2009 196876 Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Armed Services for a period ending not later than June 5, 2009 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(c), rule X. action 56580 1242792000 Wed May 20 00:00:00 -0500 2009 195964 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. calendar 56580 1242792000 Wed May 20 00:00:00 -0500 2009 195965 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. action 56580 1238644800 Thu Apr 02 00:00:00 -0500 2009 190487 Referred to House Foreign Affairs introduced 56580 1238644800 Thu Apr 02 00:00:00 -0500 2009 190484 action 56580 1238644800 Thu Apr 02 00:00:00 -0500 2009 190488 Referred to House Rules action 56580 1238644800 Thu Apr 02 00:00:00 -0500 2009 190486 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. action 56580 1238644800 Thu Apr 02 00:00:00 -0500 2009 190485 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E887-888) 14 234 56580 Thu Jun 11 14:34:00 -0500 2009 true 5682 false 185 333 68 0 On Passage: H R 1886 The PEACE Act false 1/2 Passed On Passage Thu Jun 11 15:05:30 -0500 2009 house 24 164 56580 Thu Jun 11 14:23:00 -0500 2009 false 5657 false 245 332 16 0 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 1886 The PEACE Act true 1/2 Failed On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Thu Jun 11 15:05:21 -0500 2009 house 14 173 56580 Thu Jun 11 13:53:00 -0500 2009 false 5642 false 246 331 17 0 On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 1 to H R 1886 true 1/2 Failed On Agreeing to the Amendment Thu Jun 11 15:05:10 -0500 2009 house