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H.R. 313 (100th)

Foreign Assistance Accountability Act

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Introduced

6 January 1987

Last action

26 January 1987 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.

Sponsors

Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Coleman, Ronald D. [D-TX-16], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Swift, Al [D-WA-2], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. English, Glenn [D-OK-6], Rep. Barnard, Doug, Jr. [D-GA-10], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-22], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]

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Summary

Foreign Assistance Accountability Act - Prohibits using U.S. foreign aid funds in any way that would result in corrupt personal financial gain for any person or for any purpose other than the purpose for which the assistance was provided. Directs the President to establish strict accounting procedures for U.S. foreign aid funds and to establish sanctions for misuse of such funds. Imposes criminal sanctions for misuse of such funds. Requires all foreign assistance agreements entered into more than 90 days after enactment of this Act to incorporate the procedures and sanctions established by this Act. Requires the President to report to the Congress on the steps taken to establish such procedures and sanctions.

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Timeline

  1. 6 January 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 January 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 January 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 January 1987

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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