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S. 642 (101st)

Democracy Development and Peace in El Salvador Act of 1989

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Introduced

16 March 1989

Last action

16 March 1989 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD]

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26 August 2025

Summary

Democracy Development and Peace in El Salvador Act of 1989 - Requires that at least 50 percent of the amount allocated for military assistance to El Salvador for FY 1990 be withheld until 15 days after the President: (1) reports to the Congress on the efforts of the Government of El Salvador to settle the conflict in that country through a cease-fire and negotiations and to reduce activities of death squads; and (2) notifies the Congress of his intention to obligate such funds. Restricts the use of at least 50 percent of economic assistance to El Salvador for FY 1990 for: (1) agricultural cooperatives, producers, and agrarian reform projects; (2) judicial reform and refugee resettlement; and (3) health, nutrition, education, family planning, and clean water access.

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Timeline

  1. 16 March 1989

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 March 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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