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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 19, 2011
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY
House Foreign Affairs Committee:
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Chairman
Markup of State Department Authorization Bill
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Washington, D.C.— The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs will markup H.R. 2583 — Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 beginning July 20th. This legislation authorizes funding levels for the U.S. Department of State (DOS), related programs, Peace Corps, and security assistance. It also provides policy guidelines and justifications for the funding recommendations.
What:
H.R. 2583: Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2012 –
To authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.
When:
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
10:00 a.m.
Where:
2172 Rayburn House Office Building
Hearings held in Room 2172 of the Rayburn H.O.B. are available via live video through the Committee’s website at: http://www.foreignaffairs.house.gov/. TV and Radio outlets must register with the House Radio-TV Gallery on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 after 4pm. Please call 202-225-5214 to register. Print reporters may contact Andrew Lee to reserve a seat at the press table.
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