A bill to support democracy and free enterprise in Central and Eastern Europe.

Summary

Sets forth U.S. policy with respect to Central and Eastern Europe. Requires the United States to provide assistance for eligible Central and East European countries to the extent that such countries are taking steps toward: (1) constitutional democracy and political pluralism; (2) economic reform; (3) respect for human rights and the protection of civil liberties; and (4) a willingness to build a relationship with the United States. Defines an "eligible country" as: (1) any Central or East European country taking such steps; and (2) democratic governments at the republic level that exist within countries which include a ruling communist majority in other republic governments or at the Federal level as well as states which the U.S. Government has never recognized as part of the Soviet Union. Authorizes ineligible Central or East European countries to receive urgent humanitarian assistance if the President notifies the Congress. Provides that assistance programs should address the promotion of democracy and encouragement of free market systems. Lists authorized types of assistance. Permits assistance to include actions listed under the Support for East European Democracy (SEED) Act of 1989. Makes any authority under such Act to provide assistance or take action with respect to Poland or Hungary applicable to assistance or actions with respect to any eligible Central or East European country. Authorizes the President to use funds made available for assistance for Eastern Europe under the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1991 to provide balance of payments support with respect to eligible countries. Authorizes appropriations. Permits the President to provide support to Enterprise Funds for eligible East European countries, subject to the same authorities applicable to Enterprise Funds for Poland and Hungary established under SEED. Permits Federal agencies authorized to provide assistance or conduct programs pursuant to SEED for Poland or Hungary to provide assistance or conduct programs for eligible Central and East European countries. Authorizes the President to designate agencies to implement programs for management and technical assistance to governments and private enterprises in Central and East European countries.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 11 June 1991

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