Originally published on the CGS blog on July 18, 2007.
Yesterday it was revealed that the Senate will take up the FY 2008 Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill after the August recess. This is set to take place immediately after tackling the Department of Homeland Security appropriations. The latest indication is that the Conference Committee will meet to reconcile differences between the House and Senate version of the bill during the fall session.
With countries that have not signed bilateral immunity agreements with the U.S. in danger of losing economic support funds (ESFs), this is a sign of good leadership from the Senate and is a promising development as we continue to advocate for a more constructive U.S. – ICC relationship.
