1、Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code 97-715 FUpdated May 13, 2002Foreign Assistance: An Overview ofU.S. Aid Agencies and Programs-na-e redacted-Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryThe Administrations $16.1
2、billion FY2003 foreign assistance request is intendedto serve a wide range of U.S. foreign policy interests, including security, political,economic, commercial, and humanitarian goals overseas. Congress annuallyappropriates foreign aid funds in the Foreign Operations Appropriations, plus overseasfoo
3、d aid in the Agriculture spending bill. Funds are channeled through about 40appropriation accounts that are managed by four major Federal agencies, and severalindependent organizations. This report provides a short description of each account,organized by the appropriation bill structure, and spendi
4、ng amounts requested forFY2003 and enacted for FY2002. It also illustrates the organizational structure of theexecutive branch as regards foreign assistance programs and responsibilities.Export and Investment AssistanceExport-Import Bank: The Export-Import Bank issues loan guarantees and insurance t
