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

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; (2) support for the Contadora peace negotiations; or (3) support for civilian democratic forces in Nicaragua. Prohibits the export to the Nicaraguan democratic resistance of any defense article or other goods or technology subject to U.S. jurisdiction and prohibits the export to the resistance of any such article, goods, or technology 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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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 6 March 1987

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 6 January 1987

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