| | International Affairs Budget
The International Affairs budget (also referred to as Function 150 of the Federal budget) provides the core funding to carry out U.S. foreign policy. This funding supports the worldwide operations of the Department of State, maintaining effective American representation at embassies and posts in foreign countries. This funding also supports a broad array of programs and activities to achieve foreign policy priorities. The formulation and implementation of funding requests are closely related to the Department's planning and performance process.
FY 2004 Budget Material:
-- The annual Function 150 (International Affairs Budget Request) Summary and Highlights provides an overview of the total funding requested in four appropriations bills for the programs and activities of the International Affairs budget.
-- The annual Congressional Budget Justification for Foreign Operations details the funding requested as part of the International Affairs budget for various departments' and agencies' Foreign Operations programs and activities.
-- The annual Budget in Brief describes funding requested in one appropriations bill (that covering the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies) for the worldwide operations of the State Department and selected other international programs and activities.
-- Fact sheet on the FY 2004 International Affairs Budget.
-- Deputy Secretary Armitage's testimony: September 30, April 3, 2003.
-- Secretary Powell's testimony: April 30, March 26, March 13, March 6, Feb. 13, Feb. 12, Feb. 11, Feb. 6, 2003.
-- Feb. 3, 2003 press briefing on the FY 2004 budget request. | |
