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S. 709 (100th)

Democracy in Chile Act of 1987

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Introduced

10 March 1987

Last action

10 August 1987 · Committee

Status

Committee on Foreign Relations requested executive comment from State Department.

Sponsors

Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO]

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Summary

Democracy in Chile Act of 1987 - Declares that it is U.S. policy to: (1) encourage the peaceful return to democracy in Chile; (2) condemn continued acts of brutality by the Chilean Government as well as the assassination attempt against General Pinochet; (3) call for the adoption of a timetable for the transition to democracy and civilian rule; and (4) support efforts to establish the framework for such transition. Imposes the following sanctions against Chile beginning 30 days after enactment of this Act: (1) U.S. opposition to multilateral development bank loans or other assistance for Chile unless the assistance is directed specifically to programs which serve the basic human needs of the citizens of Chile; (2) denial of benefits to Chile under the Generalized System of Preferences and prohibition of duty-free treatment of imports from Chile; (3) denial of Overseas Private Investment Corporation loan or investment guarantees for Chile; (4) prohibition of imports of copper from Chile; and (5) termination of the United States-Chile air transportation agreement. Provides that such sanctions shall not apply if: (1) the President certifies to the Congress that Chile has made significant progress in complying with internationally recognized human rights and in restoring labor rights, has made significant progress in establishing a free multi-party electoral process, has ended the practice of forced exile and restrictions on the right of Chilean nationals to enter and leave their country, and has taken appropriate steps to investigate the deaths of Rodrigo Rojas de Negri, Orlando Letelier, and Ronni Moffitt; and (2) the Congress, within 30 days of receiving such certification, enacts a joint resolution approving such certification. Provides for expedited congressional consideration of such joint resolution.

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Timeline

  1. 10 March 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 March 1987

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 August 1987

    Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations requested executive comment from State Department.

    Source: Committee

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