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H.R. 1180 (100th)

A bill to provide economic assistance to the Central American democracies, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

19 February 1987

Last action

25 January 1988 · Committee

Status

Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOD.

Sponsors

Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. McKinney, Stewart B. [R-CT-4], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6], Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-24], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-23], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Nowak, Henry [D-NY-37], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-11], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], JOHN CONYERS, Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-8], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Rep. Olin, James R. [D-VA-6], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. St Germain, Fernand J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4], Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Swift, Al [D-WA-2], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-30], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3]

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Summary

Declares that it is U.S. policy to support the building of democracy, the restoration of peace, and the improvement of living conditions in Central America. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 for economic assistance for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Prohibits obligating or spending any money on behalf of the Nicaraguan democratic resistance on or after enactment of this Act except for funds for: (1) relocation of members of the resistance away from areas of Honduras or Costa Rica bordering on Nicaragua; or (2) support for the Contadora peace negotiations. Prohibits the export to the Nicaraguan democratic resistance of defense article or other goods or technology subject to U.S. jurisdiction. Prohibits the export of such articles, goods, or technology to a third party for the purpose of ultimate transfer to the resistance. Prohibits the export of any such articles, goods, or technology to the resistance or to any such third party by any person subject to U.S. jurisdiction. Prohibits any foreign country which provides assistance to the resistance on or after enactment of this Act from being eligible to receive assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 or the Arms Export Control Act.

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Timeline

  1. 19 February 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent).

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 February 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 February 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 March 1987

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

    Source: Committee

  5. 2 March 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science.

    Source: Committee

  6. 3 March 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Investigations.

    Source: Committee

  7. 25 January 1988

    Committee

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOD.

    Source: Committee

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