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HR 4591 107th Congress House

Colombia Antiterrorism Act of 2002

Official title: To support the democratically elected Government of Colombia and the unified campaign against illicit narcotics trafficking, terrorist activities, and other th… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To support the democratically elected Government of Colombia and the unified campaign against illicit narcotics trafficking, terrorist activities, and other threats to the national security of Colombia.

Introduced: April 25, 2002 See on congress.gov
International Affairs American military assistanceAppropriationsArmed Forces and National SecurityColombia
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Crime and Law EnforcementDemocracyDepartment of DefenseDepartment of StateDrug abuseDrug law enforcementDrug trafficEconomics and Public FinanceExtortionGovernment Operations and PoliticsKidnappingLatin AmericaMurderReprogramming of appropriated fundsTerrorism
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This bill died when the 107th Congress ended
It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Became law
May 20, 2002
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Apr 25, 2002
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Apr 25, 2002
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 20, 2002

Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Colombia Antiterrorism Act of 2002 - Supports the democratically elected Government of Colombia and the Colombian people as they strive to protect their democracy from terrorism and the scourge of illicit narcotics. Deplores the continuing criminal terrorist acts of murder, abduction, and extortion by United States-designated foreign terrorist organizations in Colombia against U.S. citizens, the civilian population of Colombia, and Colombian authorities.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of State should designate a high-ranking official to coordinate all U.S. assistance to the Government of Colombia to ensure clarity of U.S. policy and the effective delivery of U.S. support.

Makes certain Department of State funds for assistance to the Government of Colombia available to support a unified campaign against illicit narcotics trafficking, terrorist activities, and other threats to the national security of Colombia. Authorizes appropriations to the President to support such campaign.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
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BALLENGER, CASS
· Apr 25, 2002
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Apr 25, 2002
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4591: Colombia Antiterrorism Act of 2002. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-4591/
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"H.R. 4591: Colombia Antiterrorism Act of 2002." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-4591/.
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H.R. 4591, 107th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-4591/.
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