United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1899 (101st)
To establish conditions on United States assistance for Zaire.
Introduced
13 April 1989
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.
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Summary
Prohibits U.S. military or security assistance to Zaire under the Arms Export Control Act or the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Limits U.S. economic assistance to Zaire under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 to assistance that benefits the majority, is for humanitarian purposes, and is channeled through private and voluntary organizations. Authorizes the President to suspend or modify any prohibition or limitation under this Act 30 days after the President determines, and notifies specified congressional committees, that the Government of Zaire has made progress towards fulfilling certain human and political rights. Requires the U.S. representatives to international financial institutions to raise the issues of human rights violations and misuse of funds in Zaire.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 13 April 1989
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/101st-congress/house-bill/1899
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/101/hr/1899