A joint resolution to provide assistance and support for peace, democracy and reconciliation in Central America.

Summary

Declares it to be U.S. policy to advance democracy, security, and peace in Central America consistent with the Guatemala Peace Accord of August 7, 1987, the Declaration of the Presidents of the Central American Nations at San Jose, Costa Rica, on January 16, 1988, and U.S. security interests. Declares the U.S. objective of enhancing the security of the United States and the democratic countries of Central America by assisting in achieving: (1) democracy in Nicaragua; (2) an end to Communist bloc military assistance to Nicaragua; (3) an end to Nicaraguan aggression against its neighbors; and (4) reduction of Nicaraguan military forces to a level consistent with the security of other countries in the region. Transfers specified funds from certain defense appropriations accounts to the President for non-lethal assistance for the Nicaraguan democratic resistance, with a specified amount earmarked for human rights programs. Prohibits the use of such funds to purchase aircraft. Authorizes the President to transfer funds from such accounts for the indemnification of aircraft leased to transport non-lethal assistance. Directs the Department of Defense to make available passive air defense equipment to the department or agency administering this Act. Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act for lethal assistance. Authorizes and directs the Agency for International Development to provide for medical assistance to children injured in the conflicts in Central America. Transfers specified defense account funds to the President for such assistance. Terminates date restrictions on future requests for aid for the resistance if, after April 15, 1988, the President certifies that: (1) no ceasefire agreed to by the Government of Nicaragua and the resistance is in place; (2) the failure to achieve a ceasefire results from a lack of good faith efforts by the Government of Nicaragua to comply with the Declaration of the Presidents of the Central American Nations; and (3) the resistance has engaged in good faith efforts to achieve a ceasefire.

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• Failed of passage in House

  summary · EN · 3 March 1988

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 3 March 1988

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