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Calendar No. 159
106th Congress Report
SENATE
1st Session 106-81
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FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
APPROPRIATION BILL, 2000
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June 17, 1999.--Ordered to be printed
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Mr. McConnell, from the Committee on Appropriations,
submitted the following
R E P O R T
[To accompany S. 1234]
The Committee on Appropriations reports the bill (S. 1234)
making appropriations for Foreign Operations and related
programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for
other purposes, reports favorably thereon and recommends that
the bill do pass.
Amounts in new budget authority
Fiscal year 1999 appropriations......................... $31,719,553,000
Fiscal year 2000 budget estimate........................ 14,615,535,000
Amount of bill as reported to Senate.................... 12,744,055,000
Bill as recommended to Senate compared to:
1999 appropriations................................. -19,050,004,000
Budget estimate..................................... -1,870,480,000
Fiscal year 1999 omnibus emergency supplemental......... 411,437,000
Fiscal year 1999 emergency supplemental................. 1,640,800,000
C O N T E N T S
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Page
Summary of total budget authority in the bill.................... 3
Introduction..................................................... 3
Title I--Export assistance:
Export-Import Bank of the United States...................... 4
Overseas Private Investment Corporation...................... 4
Trade and Development Agency................................. 5
Title II--Bilateral economic assistance:
Bilateral assistance......................................... 6
Development assistance....................................... 6
International disaster assistance............................ 27
Micro and small enterprise development....................... 27
Urban and environmental credit program....................... 27
Debt restructuring........................................... 27
Payment to the Foreign Service retirement and disability fund 28
AID operating expenses....................................... 28
Operating expenses of the Office of Inspector General........ 29
Other bilateral economic assistance.......................... 29
Economic Support Fund.................................... 29
Assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltic States...... 30
Assistance for the New Independent States of the former
Soviet Union........................................... 32
Peace Corps.................................................. 36
Department of State:
International narcotics and law enforcement.............. 36
Migration and refugee assistance......................... 38
Emergency refugee and migration assistance fund.......... 39
Nonproliferation, antiterrorism, demining, and related
programs............................................... 39
Title III--Military assistance:
International military education and training................ 41
Foreign military financing................................... 41
Special defense acquisition fund............................. 42
Peacekeeping operations...................................... 43
Title IV--Multilateral economic assistance:
International Development Association........................ 45
Global Environment Facility.................................. 45
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency..................... 45
Inter-American Development Bank.............................. 45
Asian Development Bank....................................... 46
African Development Bank..................................... 46
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development............. 46
International Organizations and Programs..................... 47
Title V--General provisions...................................... 49
Compliance with paragraph 7, rule XVI of the standing rules of
the Senate..................................................... 52
Compliance with paragraph 7(c), rule XXVI of the standing rules
of the Senate.................................................. 52
Compliance with paragraph 12, rule XXVI of the standing rules of
the
Senate......................................................... 53
Budget impact statement.......................................... 57
SUMMARY TABLE: AMOUNTS IN NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY
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Committee
recommendation
Committee compared with
Item Budget estimate recommendation budget estimate
increase (+) or
decrease (-)
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Export assistance....................................... $685,000,000 $620,500,000 -$64,500,000
Economic assistance--Bilateral.......................... 8,287,037,000 7,469,337,000 -816,700,000
Military assistance..................................... 3,956,000,000 3,534,000,000 -422,000,000
Economic assistance--Multilateral....................... 1,687,498,000 1,120,218,000 -543,046,000
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Total, fiscal year 2000........................... 14,615,535,000 12,744,055,000 -1,870,480,000
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INTRODUCTION
In fiscal year 1999, the Committee provided $12,600,000,000
for foreign operations and related programs. This year, the
Committee has provided approximately $12,744,055,000 for
foreign operations and related programs of which
$12,626,218,000 is for discretionary spending, $43,837,000 is
for mandatory spending, and $75,000,000 is for arrears for
multilateral institutions. In fiscal year 2000 the
administration has requested $14,615,535,000 of which
$168,380,000 is for arrears at multilateral institutions. The
request level not only substantially exceeds last year's level,
but also does not permit the Committee to comply with the
Balanced Budget Act signed by President Clinton in 1997.
TITLE I
EXPORT ASSISTANCE
Export-Import Bank of the United States
subsidy appropriation
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $765,000,000
1999 omnibus emergency supplemental..................... 400,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 839,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 785,000,000
administrative expenses
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $50,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 57,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 55,000,000
The Committee has increased support to $785,000,000 for
direct loans, loan guarantees, insurance, and tied-aid grants
at the Export-Import Bank of the United States. The Committee
has also increased administrative expenses above last year's
level to $55,000,000. Both increases reflect expanding
requirements to sustain export-led economic growth.
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
subsidy appropriation
direct loans
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $4,000,000
1999 omnibus emergency supplemental..................... 840,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 14,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 14,000,000
Subsidy Appropriation
Guaranteed Loans
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $46,000,000
1999 omnibus emergency supplemental..................... 1,260,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 10,000,000
Committee Recommendations............................... 10,000,000
administrative expenses
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $32,500,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 35,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 31,500,000
The Committee recommends $24,000,000 for the subsidy cost
of OPIC's direct and guaranteed loans. In addition, the
Committee recommends $31,500,000 for administrative expenses.
The Committee continues to have concerns about the methods
by which the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)
selects its sector specific investment funds and their
managers. The Committee has requested the General Accounting
Office to provide a report, 120 days after the date of
enactment, which provides an assessment of the criteria by
which the funds are created, the past industry experience of
each of the managers in relation to the fund for which they
have oversight, and the present financial standing of each
fund.
The Committee is also troubled about the possible
repercussions of legislation that was included in the fiscal
year 1999 Supplemental Appropriations bill. This provision
expands OPIC's authorities beyond their originally enacted role
of providing loan guarantees and political risk insurance for
U.S. companies doing business abroad. Such authority is
inconsistent with OPIC's mission to support private sector
investment initiatives. Given these concerns, the Committee has
repealed the legislation.
The Committee directs OPIC to support the establishment of
a new $200,000,000 Maritime Fund using United States commercial
maritime expertise. The Committee directs OPIC to maximize the
percentage of this fund guaranteed by OPIC through a preference
for fund management that emphasizes long term, United States
dollar denominated contracts. The Committee directs OPIC to
select a fund manager within six months. The Committee further
expects that the necessary private capital will be raised
within six months following this selection. This fund shall be
created in an open manner promoting transparency, competition,
and public disclosure. Unsolicited applications for
establishment of a maritime fund received prior to the date of
enactment of this Act shall be considered without prejudice.
Trade and Development Agency
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $44,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 48,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 43,000,000
The Committee recommends providing $43,000,000 for the
Trade and Development Agency [TDA] for fiscal year 2000.
The Committee commends and encourages TDA to expand its
efforts in the Caspian region.
TITLE II
BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
Funds Appropriated to the President
agency for international development
bilateral assistance
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $2,698,952,000
1999 omnibus emergency supplemental..................... 50,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 2,654,837,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,587,337,000
The amounts listed in the above table for fiscal year 1999
appropriations, the fiscal year 2000 administration request,
and the Committee recommendation include funding appropriated
or requested under development assistance, UNICEF, the African
Development Foundation, the Inter-American Foundation,
international disaster assistance, micro and small enterprise
development, and housing and other credit guarantee programs.
The appropriate statutory authorities for activities and
programs are included in the recommendation with a minimum of
earmarking or designation of levels of assistance for the
consolidated accounts. It is the Committee's intention, through
consolidation of these accounts, to provide the President
flexibility in order to respond to global development,
economic, and humanitarian requirements.
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $1,225,000,000
1999 omnibus emergency supplemental..................... 137,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 1,953,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,928,500,000
INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
The Committee strongly supports AID's efforts to reduce
mortality and morbidity in developing countries and is
convinced that the most effective, sustainable strategy is to
focus resources on programs to train local medical
professionals and improve the public health infrastructure in
these countries. By building the local capacity to conduct
routine surveillance of health conditions and provide effective
health care, developing countries will be equipped to respond
to their future needs. Better health care contributes to
economic development and social and political stability.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE INITIATIVE
The Committee has provided $225,000,000 to combat
infectious diseases, of which $75,000,000 is to be used to
implement AID's infectious disease strategy. This is the third
consecutive appropriation for this multi-year strategy focusing
on surveillance, antimicrobial resistance, tuberculosis and
malaria, implemented through AID, the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, and
others. The balance of $150,000,000 is for activities to combat
HIV/AIDS, which is discussed elsewhere in this report.
TUBERCULOSIS
The Committee notes that tuberculosis (TB) kills some 3
million people annually, and that because of the ease with
which it is transmitted, it continues to threaten large numbers
of Americans. TB is one of four priorities of AID's infectious
disease initiative, and AID has made progress in developing a
TB control plan with WHO, CDC, NIH, the World Bank and NGOs
such as the American Lung Association and the American Thoracic
Society. The Committee expects AID to increase its funding for
TB prevention programs, including along the Mexican border.
HIV/AIDS
The Committee notes that at the end of 1998, WHO estimated
that 33.4 million people were infected with the AIDS virus.
Over 70 percent of new infections occurred in sub-Saharan
Africa. In the past year there have been new infections in
every country in the world with the epidemic out of control in
many places, virtually overwhelming public health systems. More
than 95 percent of all HIV-infected people live in developing
countries that are least able to care for them. AIDS deaths in
these countries are largely among young adults in their peak
productive and reproductive years.
Despite these alarming statistics, safer sexual behavior is
becoming the norm among young people in the industrialized
countries, which is a cause for hope for the developing
countries. The Committee is disappointed that despite lofty
rhetoric about the catastrophic impact of HIV/AIDS worldwide,
the administration requested a mere $2,000,000 increase for
international HIV/AIDS programs in fiscal year 2000. The
Committee believes that with the epidemic spreading by at least
10 percent per year, a far more effective response is needed.
With adequate resources and effective, community-based
prevention programs, the rate of infection can be significantly
reduced.
Accordingly, the Committee has provided that not less than
$150,000,000 shall be made available for bilateral and
multilateral HIV/AIDS programs. Of this amount, not less than
$5,000,000 is to be used to support a U.S. Government strategy
to develop effective microbicides to combat the transmission of
HIV/AIDS, which could greatly enhance the ability of women in
developing countries (who are increasingly the victims of this
epidemic) to protect themselves. The Committee is aware that
treatment of sexually transmitted diseases can reduce the rate
of HIV infection by as much as 40 percent, and urges that
additional funds be used for STD prevention.
The Committee notes that UNAIDS is the only global program
fighting the AIDS epidemic, including in many countries where
AID does not have programs. The United States contribution to
UNAIDS has remained the same for the past three years. The
Committee recommends an increase for this program in fiscal
year 2000.
Finally, the Committee strongly supports efforts to assist
HIV-positive children and AIDS orphans, and urges that the
emergency program begun last year for these children be
expanded.
MATERNAL HEALTH
A decade ago, the international community established the
goal for the year 2000 of reducing pregnancy-related mortality
and morbidity by 50 percent. Yet there has not been a
measurable decline in maternal deaths, which number over
600,000 annually. Most of these deaths could be prevented. The
Committee recommends that at least the current level of funding
of $50,000,000 be made available in fiscal year 2000 for
maternal health programs, and that additional funding be made
available specifically to reduce pregnancy-related deaths.
Maternal Life International is a professional organization
of physicians, obstetrical providers, health care personnel,
and educators dedicated to reducing maternal deaths, injuries,
and AIDS cases throughout the developing world. Maternal Life
International provides training, education, and emergency care
for persons in Sub-Saharan Africa. Maternal Life International
receives a percentage of its funds from private sources. To
expand its activities, the Committee encourages AID to provide
$4,000,000 to Maternal Life International to reduce maternal
mortality, to provide quality healthcare for HIV and HIV-
related diseases, and to improve overall health care in Sub-
Saharan Africa.
IODINE DEFICIENCY
The Committee is aware that iodine deficiency is the
leading preventable cause of mental retardation in children.
Kiwanis International has joined with UNICEF to substantially
eliminate iodine deficiency by the year 2000. The Committee
recommends that AID provide at least $2,000,000 in Child
Survival funds and $1,000,000 in funds for Eastern Europe and
the NIS to help meet this goal. These funds should be made
available through UNICEF.
POLIO ERADICATION
The Committee welcomes AID's support in the multilateral
effort to eradicate polio and once again expects a commitment
of not less than $25,000,000. Funds should be used to provide
for the delivery of vaccines and the development of the
infrastructure necessary to implement the program. The funding
is intended to be in addition to the resources for the regular
immunization programs of AID and to supplement other related
activities. The Committee takes note of the important support
of Rotary International in this effort.
VITAMIN A
Reports indicate that vitamin A supplements in a capsule
costing 2 cents given two to three times a year reduce child
mortality rates by 23 percent. There are initial indications
that giving vitamin A to pregnant women could also reduce
maternal deaths by 40 percent. The Committee requests AID to
expand funding for a vitamin A initiative.
MALARIA RESEARCH
The Committee is concerned about reported increases in the
number of malaria cases throughout the world. Malaria is among
the most deadly infectious diseases and is becoming
increasingly resistant to anti-malaria drugs. The Committee
notes that combating malaria is one of four priorities of AID's
infectious disease strategy, and urges AID to consider
supporting a coordinated center for malarial research.
VITAMINS FOR AT-RISK WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN
The Committee is aware that poor nutrition and vitamin
deficiencies are responsible for dramatic increases in
pregnancy complications, birth defects, and certain health
problems in children. In many cases, there is a lack of
education about the benefits of vitamins as a dietary
supplement and vitamins are either unavailable or are too
expensive for those who would benefit most.
Magee Womancare International is a professional
organization of physicians, obstetrical providers, health care
personnel, and educators who are dedicated to improving health
care conditions for women and infants in the former Soviet
Union. The organization promotes a culturally-sensitive model
of improved obstetric care and community education programs for
women and their families. To expand its activities, the
Committee encourages AID to provide $2,800,000 to Magee
Womancare International to distribute vitamins and educate at-
risk Russian women on the importance of nutrition in pregnancy
and infancy in order to reduce infant and maternal morbidity.
These funds shall also be used by Magee Womancare to develop a
related program for children in orphanages.
HEPATITIS
Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C are the primary causes of
hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common liver cancer in
developing nations such as Egypt. The Committee commends the
work of the Ramses Foundation in its efforts to improve health
conditions in Upper Egypt by focusing on the immunization of
children against Hepatitis B. The Committee encourages AID to
support this worthwhile project.
ORPHANS, DISPLACED, AND BLIND CHILDREN
The Committee recommends $12,000,000 for the displaced
children and orphans fund. The Committee recognizes the work of
Helen Keller International and other organizations to assist
blind children, and recommends that AID continue to provide at
least $1,000,000 for these activities. The Committee notes that
an estimated 18 million children and adults suffer from
blindness that could be cured through simple surgery costing
approximately $50 per procedure. The Committee requests AID to
consult with the Committee, appropriate NGOs and other experts,
to develop a strategy for securing the necessary resources,
from public and private sources, to enable these people to
regain their sight.
The Committee has again provided authority to use up to
$25,000 in program funds for displaced and orphaned children
and victims of war, to enable the AID office responsible for
the design and management of these programs to monitor and
oversee their implementation. AID is also encouraged to use
other OEU resources as necessary to further the effectiveness
of the oversight of these programs.
SUPPORT FOR DISABILITIES INITIATIVES
The Committee expects that as a condition of receiving
funds provided under this act to build or rebuild public
buildings such as schools and hospitals, and public facilities
such as transportation systems, the recipient of such funds
should encourage that such buildings and facilities be
accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities,
utilizing access standards consistent with the Uniform Federal
Accessibility Standards or the Americans with Disabilities Act
Accessibility Guidelines.
AMERICAN SCHOOLS and HOSPITALS ABROAD
The Committee has provided not less than $15,000,000 for
the important work carried out by institutions funded under the
American Schools and Hospitals Abroad [ASHA] Program.
The Committee believes that several institutions which have
received funding under ASHA have distinguished records and
deserve further support. They include:
--The American University in Beirut which has trained Middle
Eastern leaders for 130 years in a strong liberal arts
tradition encouraging freedom of expression, private
initiative, and tolerance. Its academic quality and
longstanding relationship with regional governments
make the university a primary resource for regional
development.
--The Lebanese American University (formerly Beirut
University College) is the most rapidly growing
institution of higher learning in Lebanon and is an
increasingly important resource for talent in this
region.
--The Hadassah Medical Organization has established an
important record of outreach and service. Hadassah's
programs are designed to train native populations to
improve the health and welfare of their own people
using American ideas and technology.
--The Feinberg Graduate School [FGS] of the Weizmann
Institute of Science in Israel has long served as a
model of American scientific education for postgraduate
students and scholars from around the world. ASHA funds
have been used exclusively to purchase American-made
scientific equipment from American suppliers.
--The Johns Hopkins University's centers in Bologna, Italy,
and Nanjing, China are vital national resources
promoting democracy and international market economics
in central and Eastern Europe and China. The Committee
is disappointed by AID's unresponsiveness to past
direction regarding Nanjing funding. Thus, the
Committee directs that not less than $600,000 be
provided for the Nanjing center.
--University College Dublin is the largest university in
Ireland and trains many among that country's political,
business, legal and academic leaders. It is initiating
a Center of American Studies whose mission will be to
provide an education in American culture, history and
economics, and to teach people about American values of
tolerance, diversity and initiative. The Committee
requests AID to consider funding a proposal from the
University College Dublin for this Center.
U.S. TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRAINING INSTITUTE
The Committee has provided $500,000 to the U.S.
Telecommunications Institute [USTTI]. USTTI is a nonprofit
joint venture between the public and private sectors dedicated
to providing tuition free communications and broadcast training
to professionals from around the world.
Mitch Mc Connell CONSERVATION FUND
In April 1998, the Government of Ecuador passed landmark
legislation promoting conservation of biodiversity and
sustainable development of the Province of Galapagos. The
legislation laid a foundation for increasing research and
scientific study of the islands, expanding local participation
in conservation activities, preserving unique wildlife
including giant tortoises, iguanas, and other rare species,
controlling resource exploitation, and protecting the 40-mile
boundaries of the Galapagos Marine Reserve. The Committee notes
that the only other marine reserve in the world is the Great
Barrier Reef in Australia.
While the legislation is far-reaching in intent, Ecuador
does not have the resources to assure the laws can be fully and
effectively implemented to protect this unique environment.
Therefore, the Committee has earmarked $500,000 for continued
conservation activities administered by the Charles Darwin
Research Station and the National Park Service and to support
an endowment for the station to leverage support from the
private sector.
GUATEMALA
The Committee recognizes the progress that has been made in
implementing the 1996 peace accords and continues to support
assistance for this purpose. The Committee is distressed,
however, by the lack of a credible investigation of the murder
of Bishop Juan Jose Gerardi, and remains concerned about
harassment of and insufficient protection for prosecutors,
investigators, judges and witnesses in human rights cases.
While the Committee commends the positive role of the
Guatemalan military leadership in supporting the peace accords,
it believes that further progress is needed in strengthening
civilian control of the military. Like last year, the Committee
has prohibited military assistance to Guatemala except for
certain IMET assistance limited to courses dealing with
civilian control of the military and human rights.
The Committee is aware that in January 1999, the Inter-
American Court of Human Rights awarded $161,000 in compensatory
damages against the Guatemalan Government to the family of
Nicolas Blake, an American journalist who was brutally murdered
by a Guatemalan civil patrol in 1985. The Guatemalan
Government, to its credit, voluntarily subjected itself to the
Court's jurisdiction. The Committee is concerned that the award
has not been paid, and directs the State Department to use its
diplomatic and financial influence to ensure that justice is
done and the rule of law upheld.
MEXICO
The Committee remains concerned about the situation in
Chiapas, where Zapotec Indians are seeking greater economic
opportunities and political autonomy. The militarization of the
region, including violence perpetrated by pro-government
paramilitary groups, has resulted in civilian casualties and
caused thousands to flee their homes. With no progress towards
a peace settlement in the past year, the Committee urges the
Mexican Government to fix a date for a visit to the region by
the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, and take further
steps to create conditions conducive to political dialogue.
Last year, the Committee urged the United States Embassy in
Mexico to seriously consider supporting an initiative,
conceived of by respected Mexican citizens, to establish a
formal dialogue among diverse and polarized groups within
Mexican society to address a range of key social, political and
economic issues and strengthen democracy. The Committee
believes this timely initiative offers a unique opportunity for
Mexico and the United States, and, if start-up funding is
secured from local sources, recommends that the State
Department provide $250,000 to support it.
CYPRUS
The Committee has provided $15,000,000 for Cyprus from
development assistance and economic support fund resources. The
Committee intends that these resources be made available to
maximize leverage to improve prospects for a settlement in
Cyprus.
LEBANON
The Committee is aware of the commendable efforts of the
YMCA of Lebanon to meet the needs of the poor, the displaced,
and those affected by war. The Committee encourages AID to
continue to support the organization's important work.
The Committee is also aware of the key role the American
University of Beirut, Lebanese American University and
International College play training for leaders in the region
and directs no less than $4,000,000 be provided to sustain this
work.
AFGHANISTAN
The Committee condemns the Taliban's brutal repression of
women in Afghanistan and recognizes the disastrous impact its
policies have had on women and girls and their access to
employment, education and medical care. The Committee urges the
administration to find ways to ensure that assistance to women
and girls inside Afghanistan and to Afghan refugees in Pakistan
is distributed without discrimination and reaches those most in
need. The Committee has received reports that the needs of new
arrivals of Afghan refugees in Pakistan are not being
adequately met, and urges AID and the State Department to
promptly address this problem. The Committee urges the
administration to call upon Pakistan and other governments to
end their support for the Taliban, and to oppose a seat at the
United Nations for the Taliban as long as it continues its
systematic mistreatment of women.
BANGLADESH
The Committee is aware of AID's ``Democracy Partnership''
program in Bangladesh, a country of over 130 million
impoverished people where democratic development is facing many
obstacles. The Committee is aware of the large number and
diversity of NGOs in Bangladesh, and believes that
strengthening civil society is essential to the establishment
of democracy in Bangladesh. The Committee strongly supports
this program, and recommends that funding for it be maintained.
CAMBODIA
Last year the Committee went into considerable detail to
explain the many allegations of fraud, corruption and
intimidation leading up to the 1998 parliamentary elections.
Because of these concerns the Committee conditioned assistance
to Cambodia pending certification that the parliamentary
elections were free and fair and ``produced leadership in
Cambodia dedicated to an open society committed to freedom of
speech, press, and basic civil liberties.'' To date, the
administration has issued no such certification. Independent
election observers issued formal reports which stated ``that
the July 26 parliamentary elections did not meet the standards
of democratic elections.'' Therefore the Committee restricts
direct assistance to the Government of Cambodia pending
certification.
The Committee notes that the Government of Cambodia has
tentatively agreed to prosecute former Khmer Rouge leaders
including Ta Mok, Khieu Samphan, Nuon Chea, Ieng Sary, Ke Pauk
and Duch (Kang Khev Leu). However, the Committee remains
concerned that any trial be conducted by a panel of
international jurists and according to accepted standards of
international law. Therefore assistance to the Government of
Cambodia is restricted until certification from the Secretary
of State that an international tribunal has initiated
consideration of indictments against the five Khmer Rouge
leaders, and that the conditions outlined have been met.
No funds directed towards humanitarian and demining
programs or activities administered by non-government
organizations will be subject to the above restrictions.
Cambodia suffers from an extremely high rate of illiteracy
and unmet needs in basic education, due to the murder of most
of the country's teachers by the Khmer Rouge. Seventy-five
percent of the population has no education beyond primary
school. AID should, in coordination with other donors, support
basic education at the local level. This is critical to the
development of a democratic society. The CAPE project, which
was designed to train some 40,000 teachers, could make a
significant difference.
CAMBODIA LOGGING
The Committee commends the State Department for recognizing
the key role Cambodia's forests play in the country's economic
future. The Committee emphasizes that the ban on exports of
timber from Cambodia includes processed timber that does not
originate from licensed areas, and that the Thai military, as
well as Laotian and Vietnamese officials, continue to profit
from this trade. Some Cambodian officials implicated in illegal
logging have been removed, but others remain in their
positions. Raids on illegal logging operations, while
commendable, have been selective. The Committee believes the
State and Treasury Departments should use their influence to
ensure that the logging ban is maintained, and that governments
whose officials are profiting from it are encouraged to punish
those officials. The Committee requests the State Department to
submit a report by April 1, 2000, describing the current status
of illegal logging in Cambodia and the involvement of
Cambodian, Thai, Laotian and Vietnamese officials in this
trade.
LAOS CROP SUBSTITUTION
This year, the Committee did not provide an earmark in the
bill for this program. However, in the coming year, the
Committee intends to closely monitor the implementation of this
program. The Committee has learned that upon hearing about the
potential silk worm project a group of Laotians took the
initiative and planted mulberry trees so that they might be the
first selected for the training. The Committee applauds these
enterprising efforts and expects that the full 1999 fiscal year
earmark, $2,000,000, will be provided over the next two years.
BURMA
The Committee has provided not less than $6,500,000 to
promote democracy in Burma and support humanitarian activities
for displaced Burmese. The Committee believes the assistance
must be provided consistent with U.S. interests in restoring
democracy, therefore the Committee requires that the funds be
administered after consultation with the government elected in
Burma in 1990.
The Committee continues to be deeply concerned about the
slow pace of disbursement of resources for Burma by the
Department of State. Given the pattern of simply extending or
expanding existing grant agreements, the Committee believes
that it should take no more than 90 days to process
applications and provide funding.
The Committee continues to be concerned about the health
and education of children in border camps and requests a report
within 45 days on services and support currently available and
in the planning stages which address these matters.
The Committee is concerned that there are serious
shortcomings in the media capacity of the Burmese pro-democracy
movement. As in prior years, the Committee strongly supports
assistance for the New Era (Khip Yang) newspaper, currently one
of the most accurate sources of news available to pro-democracy
activists in and out of Burma. Despite the success of the New
Era, there is no centralized facility for the training of
broadcast and print reporters. The Committee recommends that
support be given to qualified NGOs to establish a centralized
production facility and to create an intensive training program
to impart basic and advanced skills, and the development of
expertise in specialized areas such as information analysis and
media production.
The Committee further encourages that a priority be placed
on providing funds to groups that are engaged in promoting
democracy and human rights both in the Burmese army and
throughout the country through the use of non-violent
approaches.
INDONESIA
The Committee notes Indonesia held elections in June which
were considered competitive and largely unaffected by any
allegations of fraud or abuse. In light of this important
transition to a truly representative government and to continue
economic reforms, the Committee has provided $70,000,000 for
activities and programs in Indonesia.
The Committee recognizes the rare opportunity to strengthen
non-state media in Indonesia, particularly on the local level.
The Committee notes that since the resignation of President
Suharto, there has been an explosion in the freedom with which
the electronic media may cover current events. The challenge is
that this freedom comes at a time of severe economic crisis and
political unrest. The Committee supports technical assistance
to independent media, especially local radio stations, to
promote a climate of responsible broadcasting. Technical
assistance should include management and journalism training,
as well as support for public interest programming that
promotes tolerance and civil society. The Committee further
believes that support for media law development with the aim of
guaranteeing freedom of expression and a fair and transparent
environment for the media is vital to the progress of true
reform.
The Committee is alarmed by the level of violence in East
Timor perpetrated by militia groups that have been armed and
encouraged by members of the Indonesian military, whose purpose
is to sabotage the August 8th ballot on East Timor's political
status. The Indonesian Government and military need to take far
stronger action to deter these groups, to create the conditions
for a free and fair vote that is respected by the international
community. The Committee supports a U.S. contribution to the
United Nations monitoring force in East Timor.
INDIA
The Committee recommends that $250,000 of the funds
available under this heading for India be used to improve the
quality and availability of healthcare in the Sringeri area
within the state of Karnataka. This rural area has an average
family income of $25 per month, with mortality rates
significantly higher than the national average, caused, in
part, by the lack of potable drinking water, unhygienic
surroundings and a severe shortage of adequate medical
facilities. To assure that these funds are properly allocated,
they should be administered by the Sharada Dhanvantari
Charitable Hospital, which is the major source for medical care
in the region.
The Committee recognizes the important work being done by
AID in cooperation with the Sankat Mochan Foundation to clean
the Ganga river in Veranasi, India.
TIBET
The Committee is aware of the valuable assistance that the
Bridge Fund has provided to promote Tibetan-owned and operated
businesses and educational, cultural and natural resource
conservation projects in Tibet. The Committee urges AID to
support development projects such as those sponsored by the
Bridge Fund to combat the economic and cultural marginalization
of Tibetans.
PROMOTING ECONOMIC GROWTH
The Committee is aware of the danger posed to U.S. economic
and political interests by global economic instability. Russia,
Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brazil and other countries are
struggling with serious currency and banking weaknesses. The
common thread linking these crises is that the countries
affected are struggling with capital market reforms. The
Committee, therefore, supports $9,000,000 to fund the
International Center for Economic Growth's ``Global Stability
Project'' to implement a ``third generation'' macroeconomic
model focused on the key role of fiscal systems in stable, open
economies and to expedite critical market reforms, capital
flows, and pension, currency and banking reforms.
PRIVATE VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS
The Committee has again included language in the bill that
is intended to ensure that the level of funding to private and
voluntary organizations is at least maintained. This is
consistent with current law and AID's commitment to enhance
support for PVO's at a time when they are being increasingly
called upon to implement U.S. foreign assistance programs.
CHILD SURVIVAL, BASIC EDUCATION, and RELATED PROGRAMS
The Committee believes that protecting the health and well-
being of children around the world must be a high priority goal
of U.S. foreign assistance. The Committee is alarmed that 12
million children die every year from preventable diseases
including respiratory infections, measles, and diarrhea. The
Committee recognizes the importance of child survival programs
in reducing the incidence of child mortality, disease, and
disability. Therefore, the Committee urges that U.S. bilateral
efforts and contributions to international organizations
reflect a strong resource commitment to these activities.
The Committee supports AID's decision to elevate ``Building
Human Capacity Development through Education and Training'' to
a priority goal. The Committee urges AID to increase its
support for these important programs, and to provide at least
$14,000,000 to AID's Center for Human Capacity Development to
adequately support activities in this area.
The Committee strongly believes that support for basic
education should be maintained and $110,000,000 be allocated
for children's basic education. The Committee is very interest
in the use of basic education programs in addressing the
educational needs of children who are in or are leaving
situations of hazardous and exploitative child labor.
Therefore, the Committee has provided $10,000,000 within funds
made available to basic education for AID to carry out the
``School Works'' initiative. Universal primary education is
widely recognized as one of the most effective instruments for
combating abusive and exploitative child labor. Quality
education, particularly at the primary level, not only improves
the lives of children and their families, but contributes to
the future economic growth and development of a country.
Despite the benefits of education, about 20 percent or 145
million of the world's children between six and eleven years
old (85 million girls and 60 million boys) are out of school.
In most cases, these children are working. The Committee
believes that AID's ``School Works'' program should compliment
international efforts to eliminate abusive and exploitative
child labor.
The Committee requests a report by April 1, 2000 on AID's
``School Works'' initiative, including its efforts to
coordinate with other international efforts to eliminate
abusive and exploitative child labor.
PATRICK J. LEAHY WAR VICTIMS FUND
The Committee notes the significant contribution of the
Leahy War Victims Fund in providing medical and related
assistance to disabled war victims in over a dozen countries.
Recently, world attention has focused increasingly on the
problem of landmines, and the need for additional funds for the
care and rehabilitation, and social and economic reintegration,
of landmine victims. Accordingly, the Committee recommends that
$10,000,000 be made available for such activities from
development assistance, the Office of Transition Initiatives,
and the ``Nonproliferation, antiterrorism, demining, and
related programs'' account, for activities to assist landmine
victims and other war victims suffering from permanent
disabilities.
UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
The Committee recognizes that U.S. universities have a
significant role to play in U.S. development policies
throughout the globe. Therefore, the Committee encourages AID
and the Department of State to expand the involvement of
colleges and universities in development activities. The
Committee takes note of the important contribution made by a
number of universities in this regard.
--The University of Hawaii has played a key role in Pacific
regional development. The Committee encourages AID to
support the university as it develops a new initiative
to train health, social, and human service
professionals in recipient countries.
--The Committee believes there is a need for a program which
is prepared to interface with the multitude of global
organizations and institutions seeking ways to
restructure education to better serve young people and
to promote democracy. The program should provide
technical assistance and prepare people to serve in
various nations engaged in school change, particularly
in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The
University of Northern Iowa has continued to provide an
exemplary program with the Orava Project in Slovakia,
incorporating democratic concepts and practices into
schools and teacher education programs. This model
should be replicated and expanded.
--The Committee is aware of the research by Washington State
University, Purdue University, South Carolina
University, and the University of Jordan Center for
Water Research, on the use, availability, and quality
of water in the Middle East region. The Committee
recommends that AID support this initiative.
--The Committee is disappointed at the pace and level of
support made available for a proposed plan of work
between Mississippi State University and Marmara
University in Istanbul to develop water resources. The
Committee directs AID to report within 45 days on the
status of this effort. The Committee directs that no
less than $500,000 be made available to support this
initiative.
--The Committee recognizes the important contribution George
Mason University is making to health care in developing
countries and encourages AID to consider supporting
these activities.
--The Committee is aware that the San Diego University
Foundation Middle East Development Program promotes
dialogue between Middle Eastern experts on the critical
regional issue of water planning, management and use.
The Committee recommends that AID support this worthy
program.
--The Committee expects AID to provide support for a United
States-Australia studies center at Georgetown
University to strengthen regional ties; funds should
match Australian support for the effort.
--The Committee recognizes the success of Boise State
University's involvement with the National Economic
University's Business School in Vietnam and its
important work to establish a Vietnamese business
school. The Committee recommends up to $3,000,000 be
made available to continue and expand these important
activities.
--The Committee supports the work between scientists at the
University of Idaho in training local engineers in
Guatemala to develop management plans to solve
sedimentation and water quality problems. The Committee
encourages AID to provide $300,000 for these purposes.
--The Committee commends AID for its efforts through U.S.
universities to research and develop improved
techniques for integrated pest management for use in
developing countries. In further support of these
efforts, the Committee recommends an additional
$250,000 in fiscal year 2000 to expand the current
initiative.
--The Committee recognizes the important contribution Utah
State University is making to irrigation programs in
Third World countries and recommends that up to
$2,100,000 be made available to establish a World
Irrigation Training Center at USU.
--The Arab-American University of Jenin [AAUJ] is being
established to provide educational opportunities for
young people in the West Bank and Gaza, a matter of
critical need. The Committee directs AID to provide
$1,000,000 in order to establish a College of
Agriculture at the AAUJ.
--The Committee recognizes the important contribution that
the University of South Alabama is making in monitoring
birth defects in the Rivine and Volyn oblasts of the
Ukraine. The Committee recommends that $1,000,000 be
made available to continue these important activities.
--The Committee supports the work between Auburn University
and the American Studies Research Center at the Osmania
University Campus in India. Their long term
collaborative efforts have enriched relations between
the United States and India. The Committee recommends
that $450,000 be made available to continue this
relationship.
--The Committee understands that negotiations are ongoing
regarding the establishment of the American University
of the Jordan (AUJ). Plans include construction of a
campus on a 120 acre plot in the city of Aqaba. The
Committee is pleased by the involvement of the
University of Louisville, Spalding University,
University of Indiana/Purdue, University of Wisconsin,
University of Maine and Notre Dame and their
collaboration on academic and cultural programs for
AUJ. The Committee strongly supports this educational
initiative in the Kingdom of Jordan and directs AID to
consider providing funds to support this effort.
--The Committee recognizes the important contributions the
Institute for Democracy in Africa, St. Thomas
University, Miami, Florida, is making to encourage and
promote democratic principles in Africa and providing
training in the area of Civic Education,
Entrepreneurship, Rule of Law, Public Health, HIV/AIDS
Prevention and Management and Conflict Resolution and
recommends up to $5,000,000 be made available to
continue and expand these worthy activities.
Cooperative Association States for Scholarships
The Committee supports the programs known as the
cooperative association States for scholarships [CASS] and
expects AID to continue funding for this program.
ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
The Committee commends the work of the Citizens Democracy
Corps (CDC), which utilizes senior-level U.S. business
volunteers to assist enterprises, institutions, and local
governments abroad. Their work demonstrates the significant
impact that AID support of U.S. NGOs can have on the key U.S.
foreign policy priorities of promoting broad-based, stable
economic growth and open, market-oriented economies in
transitioning economies. By drawing upon the skills and
voluntary spirit of U.S. businessmen and women to introduce
companies, CDC furthers the goals of the Freedom of Support Act
(NIS) and Support for Eastern European Democracy (SEED),
forging positive, lasting connections between the U.S. and
these countries. The Committee endorses CDC's cost-effective
programs and believes they should be supported and expanded not
only in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, but in
transitioning and developing economies throughout the world.
RURAL ELECTRIFICATION
The Committee recognizes the importance that
electrification has to expanding economic development and
opportunities for the rural poor to improve their standard of
living. The Committee commends AID for the successful results
of the electric cooperative program in Bangladesh. In one of
the poorest countries in the world, millions of rural poor have
access to efficient, reliable electrical service and are
enjoying the economic and other benefits that come with
electricity--a direct result of AID funding.
Last year, the Committee encouraged AID to provide strong
support for the international programs of U.S. electric
cooperative model. Unfortunately, AID continues to reduce these
valuable programs that bring electricity, economic development
and hope to rural people in developing countries. Therefore,
the Committee recommends that AID provide no less than
$5,000,000 in fiscal year 2000 for rural electrification in
Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua.
In addition, the Committee recommends that AID provide
$3,000,000 for the Republic of Georgia in order for rural
electric cooperatives to help rehabilitate the distribution
companies and small hydro dams for more reliable power and to
help with privatization efforts. The Republic of Georgia has
requested that U.S. electric cooperatives contribute hundred of
thousands of used meters and other equipment for these Georgian
utilities in order for them to improve system losses and
billing/collection systems.
COMMUNITY-OWNED TELECOMMUNICATIONS
The Committee continues to support AID's use of the
expertise of U.S. rural telephone cooperatives in its work to
promote economic growth, private sector development, and
greater agricultural productivity. As telecommunications become
increasingly important to daily life, the Committee urges AID
to focus on underserved areas that need greater access to
telecommunications.
AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH
The Committee notes that AID has slightly increased funding
for agriculture development over the past two years. The
Committee strongly supports this trend, and recommends that an
emphasis be given to developing the private sector, including
private farmers, household food producers, private farming
systems, credit programs, and private sector market and supply
services. The Committee has again provided not less than
$305,000,000 for fiscal year 2000 to support agricultural and
rural development, including agriculture research.
The Committee believes that food aid should be used to the
maximum extent possible to build food and agriculture
infrastructures by enhancing the capacity to purchase essential
agriculture inputs and attracting increased foreign trade and
investment to meet long-term farm production needs. The
Committee believes that any successful strategy to achieve
these important objectives must be undertaken in a way that
strengthens emerging private sectors, particularly smaller
scale food production, processing, and distribution industries
as a means to encourage the movement towards private, market
based agriculture economies.
COLLABORATIVE AGRIBUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAM
The Committee supports the renewal of the Collaborative
Agribusiness Support Program (CASP) with the four current
members and expects AID to provide at least $2,000,000
including $485,000 for the University of Idaho Post Harvest
Institute for Perishables.
MAINTENANCE OF PROTEA GERMPLASM
The Committee is aware of the need to safeguard the protea
germplasm maintained in South Africa. Protea production and
marketing constitutes a vital economic component to the
tropical ornamental plant industries of South Africa and the
United States. To address the necessity of maintaining the
security of this germplasm repository and to develop new lines
from them, the Committee directs AID to carefully consider, and
fund it meritorious, a joint proposal from the South Africa and
United States protea industries to address these concerns.
DAIRY DEVELOPMENT
The Committee continues to place a high priority on dairy
development and encourages AID to maintain funding for this
program.
FARMER-TO-FARMER
The Committee strongly supports the Farmer-to-Farmer [FTF]
Program in the NIS and elsewhere, and recommends that AID
support these exchanges directly, in addition to the funding
FTF receives from the Agriculture Department. The FTF Program
gives American farmers and agribusiness entrepreneurs the
opportunity to share their expertise with farmers in countries
where agriculture has been stymied from decades of state
control. In the process, FTF participants also make new friends
for the United States and gain valuable experience for
themselves. It is a cost-effective form of technical assistance
because the American participants volunteer their time.
cooperative development projects
The Committee is disappointed by the precipitous decline in
funding for the US/Israel Cooperative Development Program (CDP)
and Cooperative Development Research Program (CDR). These are
important programs that this Committee had traditionally
earmarked. Those earmarks were lifted in 1993 in the
expectation that program levels would not suffer. However,
program levels have been declining since 1995. The Committee
strongly urges the restoration of funding for CDR/CDP to the
previously earmarked level of $10,000,000. These innovative
programs have been successful in bringing Israel's unique
combination of technical expertise and language skills which
benefit developing nations and the emerging democracies of
Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.
TROPICAL PLANT AND ANIMAL RESEARCH INITIATIVE
The Committee strongly urges AID to consider a joint
application from Israel and the State of Hawaii to collaborate
on a research and development project directed to enhance the
competitiveness of both in the rapidly increasing tropical fish
and plant global market.
INTERNATIONAL FERTILIZER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The Committee strongly supports the fertilizer-related
research and development being conducted by the International
Fertilizer Development Center [IFDC] and further directs AID to
promptly make at least $4,000,000 available for the core grant
to the IFDC.
MICROENTERPRISE POVERTY PROGRAMS
The Committee believes that microcredit projects are an
efficient and effective way to develop small enterprises, the
key to employment and economic development. The Committee
directs AID to provide funding above the year 1999 levels for
microenterprise activities with at least one-half the resources
targeted for a program offering loans of less than $300. These
loans should be made to the poorest 50 percent of those living
below the poverty line, particularly women, or to support the
institutional development of organizations primarily engaged in
making such loans. The Committee also encourages AID to invest
a larger proportion of microenterprise resources through its
central mechanism for support of United States and indigenous
nongovernmental organizations.
The Committee is aware that people who have been severely
disabled by civil strife and warfare are among those most in
need in developing countries. Vocational training, while
important, does not guarantee a job. Access to credit is
essential to enable the disabled to become productive members
of society. The Committee directs AID to target microenterprise
funds in countries with significant numbers of people with war-
related disabilities.
WOMEN IN DEVELOPMENT
The Committee continues to believe that investing in women
is one of the most effective ways of achieving economic and
social development. The AID Office of Women in Development is a
focal point for ensuring that AID's policies and programs
reflect the needs and engage the full participation of women.
In the past, the Committee has recommended $15,000,000 for the
WID office, but this amount has not been provided. The
Committee expects AID to increase funding above the current
level, and make best efforts to provide $15,000,000, for the
WID office in fiscal year 2000.
PARKS in PERIL
The Committee continues to strongly support the Parks in
Peril Program which matches AID funds with private
contributions to support biodiversity conservation in imperiled
ecosystems in Latin America and the Caribbean.
BIODIVERSITY PROGRAMS
The Committee has repeatedly urged AID to make biodiversity
a higher priority. The Committee believes that protecting
biodiversity and tropical forests in developing countries is
critical to U.S. economic prosperity, especially for the U.S.
agricultural and pharmaceutical industries, and directs AID to
restore funding for biodiversity programs at a level that
reflects the proportion of funding for these programs in the
fiscal year 1994 Foreign Operations Act. AID conservation
activities should continue to emphasize the use of NGOs.
Through NGO partnerships, AID should remain active in regions
that are significant for global biodiversity, including in
countries where AID does not have a presence, especially where
lack of participation would weaken the success of a regional
strategy.
DESERTIFICATION
The Committee continues to support AID's efforts to combat
desertification. The Committee urges AID to increase the impact
of its dryland management resources by exploring ways to
leverage them with the resources and technical expertise of the
Departments of Agriculture, Interior and State, and the EPA.
CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY
The Committee is aware that in the next century, developing
countries, particularly Asian countries such as China and
India, will dramatically increase their consumption of
electricity. High sulfur coal will be a major source of fuel
for power generation and manufacturing in these countries.
Without the use of modern clean coal technology, the resulting
pollution will cause enormous health and environmental
problems. The Committee is also aware that American clean coal
technology is the most effective available, and believes that
the Administration should vigorously promote the export of such
energy efficient technology to the Asian region. The Committee
requests the State Department, in consultation with AID, EPA,
CEQ, and the Treasury Department, to submit a report by April
1, 2000, describing current efforts and future plans in the
development of these technologies.
PACIFIC ISLANDS RENEWABLE ENERGY DEMONSTRATION
The Committee supports the application of renewable energy
technologies for rural development to Pacific Island nations
and urges AID to consider providing up to $500,000 for the
Pacific International Center for High Technology Research to
build on past successes to initiate a demonstration program on
sustainable renewable energy systems for a representative
cross-section of Pacific Island Nations.
RENEWABLE ENERGY
The Committee urges AID to continue the unique programs at
its Office of Energy, Environment, and Technology, supporting
its U.S. renewable energy private sector initiatives such as
project preparation, training, multimedia, and related
activities in cooperation with the Committee on Renewable
Energy, Commerce, and Trade.
CLIMATE FORECASTING
The Committee supports the work of the International
Research Institute for Climate Prediction, in cooperation with
the Drought Monitoring Center and the World Meteorological
Organization, to enhance early warning of droughts and floods
in the Greater Horn of Africa.
international executive service corps [iesc]
The Committee recognizes that for 35 years the
International Executive Service Corps (IESC) has been promoting
the long-term interests of the United States by providing
strong volunteer services, creating new businesses, and
increasing living standards. IESC is an important vehicle to
promote aggressive business development and technology transfer
that contributes to sound economic growth and sustainable
development. The IESC activity also offers an opportunity for
American firms to participate in the endeavor. The Committee
urges AID to enhance programs leading to economic growth
similar to those undertaken by IESC in the small and medium
sized enterprise sector as well as in the microenterprise
sector. One of the prime engines for economic growth in any
country, developed and developing, is the small and medium
sized sector in which more jobs are generated than in any other
type of enterprise. The Committee strongly urges that AID
provide IESC with funds at a level not less than that for
fiscal year 1999 to ensure the continued availability of IESC
services.
collaborative research support projects [crsp's]
As in past years, the Committee supports the collaborative
research support projects [CRSP's]. Universities in 36 states
are involved in the CRSP's and the funding provided by AID is
leveraged, with contributions from the universities and
recipient countries. The Committee expects AID to make its best
efforts to increase funding for the CRSP's in fiscal year 2000.
The CRSP's to receive funding include ABSP, BASIS, food
security initiative, Post-Harvest Collaborative Agribusiness
Support Program, sorghum/millet, bean, cowpea, peanut, pond
dynamics/aquaculture, livestock/small ruminant, soil
management, sustainable and natural resource management, and
integrated pest management.
The Committee is aware that MSU-Bozeman has expertise in
providing policy support on critical economic and resource
management issues facing the Andean region. The Committee
directs that AID provide $1,000,000 through the Soil Management
CRSP program to build on these initiatives.
soils management-crsp
Activities such as the Soils Management Collaborative
Research Support Program [SM-CRSP] plays a major, long-term
role in assuring the productive capacity of the tropical world
to meet global food demands. In addition, the broad systems
approach through the development and use of decision support
systems offers considerable promise for addressing micro issues
such as farm level profitability as well as macro goals such as
terrestrial sequestration of CO2. The Committee
recommends that AID fund the SM-CRSP at a level that allows
achievement of the goals for all approved projects within that
program.
Opportunities Industrialization Centers, International [OIC]
The Committee supports the work of OIC International. Since
its founding in 1970, it has trained and provided jobs for
thousands of poverty stricken people in Africa, Europe and
Asia. Most importantly, the primary focus and accomplishment of
OIC International has been to successfully develop and
implement an indigenous non-governmental organization (NGO)
fully controlled and operated by host country nationals within
each country it has operated in. Once the program is fully
implemented, OIC International is able to leave the region with
the NGO fully self-sufficient. The Committee understands that
OIC International has almost completed its transition to
private sector funding and directs AID to make at least
$1,000,000 available to sustain this transition.
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS
The Committee notes that Washington State University (WSU)
has expertise in the establishment of international Small
Business Development Centers, and that AID has supported
efforts in Romania and the Kranoyarsk region of Russia to open
such centers. The Committee encourages AID to support a WSU
proposal to work with universities and institutions in Romania
and Kranoyarsk to promote business development.
OFFICE of PRIVATE and VOLUNTARY COOPERATION
The Committee recommends increased funding for AID's Office
of Private and Voluntary Cooperation in fiscal year 1999. This
office plays a central role in the partnership between AID and
private voluntary organizations in providing humanitarian and
development aid. The Committee also recognizes the important
contribution of private voluntary organizations and
cooperatives in establishing and administering food aid
programs overseas.
Limitation on Assistance
The Committee has included a provision, identical to last
year, which seeks to ensure that U.S. assistance does not go to
units of foreign security forces whose members have been
credibly implicated in human rights abuses, unless the foreign
government is taking effective measures to bring the
individuals responsible to justice. By effective measures, the
Committee intends that the individuals face appropriate and
timely disciplinary action or impartial criminal prosecution in
accordance with local law. The Committee notes that in order to
implement this provision, it is necessary for U.S. Embassies to
know which units are to receive U.S. assistance and to have in
place the necessary agreements and mechanisms to effectively
monitor their use of the assistance. The Committee expects U.S.
Embassies to maintain this information so it is available to
the Congress.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
The Committee believes that the United States Government
should actively support programs in conflict resolution that
bring together teenagers of different ethnic, religious and
political backgrounds from areas of civil conflict and war.
Participants in such programs develop listening and negotiating
skills, overcome mistrust and forge friendships that are
critical to establishing lasting peace and cooperation. The
Committee especially commends Seeds of Peace, a widely
respected organization which promotes understanding between
Arab and Israeli teenagers, and believes that such programs
should be expanded and replicated to involve youth from other
conflict areas. Accordingly, the Committee has provided
$1,000,000, from the Development Assistance, SEED and ESF
accounts, to support programs such as Seeds of Peace.
VICTIMS OF TORTURE
The Congress has been unequivocal in its opposition to
torture and its resolve to support efforts to prevent its use.
Assisting foreign treatment centers for victims of torture is
morally right and an effective way to lessen the incidence of
torture and promote human rights. Therefore, the Committee
recommends that AID provide $7,500,000 to foreign treatment
centers for victims of torture.
INTERNATIONAL CRISIS GROUP
The Committee notes that the State Department and AID have
made use of the International Crisis Group (ICG) as an
independent source of information, analysis and ideas on
internal and regional conflicts. The ICG, by placing its expert
analysts on the ground for long periods, is able to identify
problems, produce objective assessments and prescribe coherent
and effective responses. The Committee encourages the State
Department and AID to fully utilize the ICG's expertise in
developing strategies for responding to crisis situations.
Inter-American Foundation
On March 4, 1999, the Committee was informed by the General
Accounting Office, Office of Special Investigations, that
administrative and criminal investigations had been launched
based on information provided by Inter American Foundation
(IAF) employees. GAO requested the authority from the Committee
to continue this investigation. GAO has continued their inquiry
and has reported the initial findings of their three-part
investigation. In preliminary findings, the GAO has determined
that a member of the IAF senior staff improperly issued a sole
source purchase order, in violation of the Federal Acquisition
Regulation, and attempted to manipulate the hiring process in
an effort to appoint a contractor to a permanent auditor
position within the agency.
The Committee takes these improprieties seriously and has
directed the GAO to continue its investigation. The Committee
has also requested that the Office of Personnel Management
review the IAF's hiring and personnel practices. The Committee
has suspended funding of the IAF pending the conclusion of
these inquiries.
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
The Committee has provided $12,500,000 in funding for the
African Development Foundation (ADF) within the ``Development
Assistance'' account. The Committee notes that the ADF has
responded to Committee guidance in pursuing private sources for
contributions to assist in the financial support of its
programs. The Committee looks forward to the continuation of
these efforts in fiscal year 2000.
INFORMATION SECURITY
National critical information infrastructures are
increasingly under attack which can cause disruption of
critical services to the American people from national defense
to health care. New encryption software is now available both
for free and commercially to combat this threat. The Committee
therefore directs federal agencies within the jurisdiction of
the Foreign Operations Subcommittee to investigate these
technologies to reduce this threat to their facilities.
International Disaster Assistance
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $200,000,000
1999 omnibus emergency supplemental..................... 188,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 220,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 175,000,000
In view of the substantial increase in funds made available
for disaster assistance in the fiscal year 1999 supplemental
bill, the Committee decreased resources for fiscal year 2000.
Micro and Small Enterprise Development [MSED]
Subsidy Appropriation
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $1,500,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 1,500,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,500,000
Administrative Expenses
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $500,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 500,000
Committee recommendation................................ 500,000
The Committee has provided $1,500,000 for the subsidy for
micro and small enterprise development programs and $500,000
for administrative expenses with the view that MSED has
effectively mobilized credit to strengthen the private sector.
Urban and Environmental Credit Program
Subsidy Appropriation
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $1,500,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 3,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,500,000
Operating Expenses
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $5,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 5,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 5,000,000
The Committee has provided resources to sustain the urban
and environmental credit program formerly known as the housing
guarantee [HG] program. The program supports U.S. private
sector initiatives which provide long-term financing for
housing and urban infrastructure requirements such as sewage
and water facilities.
Department of the Treasury
Debt Restructuring
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $33,000,000
1999 omnibus emergency supplemental..................... 41,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 120,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 43,000,000
The Committee has provided $43,000,000 to meet the
administration's debt restructuring requirements as a component
of economic assistance.
international affairs technical assistance
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $1,500,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 8,500,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,500,000
In prior years, the Department of the Treasury has carried
out technical assistance programs supported by transfers from
the Agency for International Development. The Committee is
concerned by the costs of this program, but believes it is an
effort worth sustaining if these costs can be reduced.
The Committee requests a report from the Department on
expansion initiatives and cost control plans.
Payment to the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Fund
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $44,552,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 43,837,000
Committee recommendation................................ 43,837,000
The Foreign Service retirement and disability fund is a
mandatory expense of the Agency for International Development.
AID Operating Expenses
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $479,950,000
1999 omnibus emergency supplemental..................... 10,200,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 507,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 495,000,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $495,000,000
for the operating expenses of the Agency for International
Development to remain available until September 30, 2000. The
Committee has increased operating expenses due to concerns
about potential losses of key skilled personnel.
Operating Expenses of the Office of the Inspector General
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $30,750,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 25,261,000
Committee recommendation................................ 25,000,000
The Committee has provided $25,000,000 for the Inspector
General's Office.
Other Bilateral Economic Assistance
Economic Support Fund
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $2,367,000,000
1999 omnibus emergency supplemental..................... 50,000,000
1999 emergency supplemental............................. 782,800,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 2,539,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,195,000,000
The Committee has provided $2,195,000,000 for economic
support fund activities.
MIDDLE EAST EARMARKS
Following consultations in 1998 with the Governments of
Israel and Egypt, the Committee reduced the level of Economic
Support Fund resources provided for each country. The Committee
understands similar consultations were held with the
administration in 1998; however, agreement still has not been
reached.
In fiscal year 1999, the Committee made its first reduction
in a planned 10-year schedule; this year the schedule has
provided $960,000,000 in economic support funds for Israel. The
Committee has provided $735,000,000 for Egypt. The Committee
intends to proceed with the targets agreed to for the ten year
schedule.
MIDDLE EAST REGIONAL COOPERATIVE PROGRAM
The Congress fully supports the Middle East Regional
Cooperation Program [MERC], and its role in fostering
scientific collaboration between Israel and its Arab neighbors.
The MERC Program should remain fully funded at no less than
fiscal year 1999 levels. The value of multiple lines of
communication between nongovernmental institutions in the
region is critical to the peace process, and should be
continued.
PALESTINIAN-ISRAELI COOPERATION PROGRAM
The Committee recommends $600,000 for the Palestinian-
Israeli Cooperation Program. The Committee believes that joint
projects between Palestinians and Israelis are a constructive
use of a small amount of money. Examples of past projects
include meetings of experts on medical and scientific research,
joint publications, theater productions, and activities for
children. Past funding for these projects has been far below
what was needed to meet the demand.
LATIN AMERICA and the CARIBBEAN
The Committee notes that since 1990, United States economic
assistance to Latin America and the Caribbean has fallen by
two-thirds, although assistance for Haiti has been sustained at
a disproportionately high level. During the same period,
poverty has steadily increased as has the flood of illegal
immigrants into the United States. The Committee believes that
this hemisphere, other than Haiti, should be given higher
priority in the allocation of economic support fund assistance.
War Crimes Tribunal
The Committee notes that the emergency supplemental
appropriation for Kosovo included a recommendation of
$18,000,000 for the War Crimes Tribunal for the Former
Yugoslavia, and $10,000,000 for the State Department's
Democracy and Human Rights Fund to support investigations of
war crimes in Kosovo and to assist Kosovar victims of war
crimes. The Congress took this action after the administration
failed to request adequate funds for these activities. The
Committee has again included drawdown authority for up to
$30,000,000 of commodities and services for the War Crimes
Tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, and expects the
administration to ensure that the tribunals have sufficient
budgets, staff and equipment to do their jobs. The Committee
directs the State Department to actively support the
establishment of a Tribunal to prosecute Iraqi war crimes.
Assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltic States
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $430,000,000
1999 emergency supplemental............................. 120,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 393,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 535,000,000
The Committee has provided $535,000,000 for Eastern Europe
and the Baltic nations.
In May, the Committee requested that the Administration
revise its submission for resources for the Balkan region to
accommodate expected needs for refugee repatriation and
regional economic reconstruction and recovery. The fiscal year
2000 request of $393,000,000 included $55,000,000 for the
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY), which given NATO's air
war, the Committee deemed no longer relevant. The request also
included $175,000,000 for Bosnia and Herzegovina sustaining a
high level of support two years after the Administration
pledged to have concluded the assistance program for the area.
To date, the Committee has not received a revised estimate of
regional needs.
The Committee expects the European nations to assume
primary responsibility for reconstruction and recovery in the
Balkans. However, the United States has concrete trade
interests in rebuilding the region's economies and security
interests in restoring and sustaining stability. Thus, the
Committee has increased overall funds available and earmarked
assistance for Kosova, Albania, Romania, Montenegro, Bulgaria
and Macedonia.
Support for Kosova and the states most affected by the
recent crisis has been provided proportional to needs and the
impact of the war on the various economies. The Committee
recognizes that prompt support for demining, refurbishing
housing, water systems, schools, medical facilities and roads
is key to encouraging refugees to return to Kosova which, in
turn, is essential if the current host nations are to recover.
Thus, the largest percentage of aid is dedicated to Kosovar
requirements. The Committee also recognizes that refugees will
only be willing to return if the political conditions are
conducive to a resumption of normal life. To assist in this
process, the Committee has provided support for re-establishing
an autonomous government and associated security force in
Kosova. The Committee understands that the Administration's
planning reflects a requirement to fund similar activities,
such as police training; the Committee requests further
consultation on these initiatives prior to the commitment of
funds.
While regional trade and economies of all front line states
have been damaged, the most urgent recovery requirements occur
in Macedonia and Albania which suffered the burden of
supporting more than 500,000 refugees. The Committee expects
the Administration to accelerate support to these two countries
to facilitate quick recovery from the crisis.
The Committee is gravely concerned about refugee women who
are the victims of assault and rape. The Committee urges the
State Department and AID to support an initiative to provide
counseling and psychological assistance to rape victims in the
Balkans and around the world.
LEGAL INITIATIVES
The Committee continues to support AID's efforts to promote
legal reform in Central and Eastern Europe, including the use
of distance learning technology to enhance prosecutor training
programs. The American Bar Association has done a commendable
job in promoting democracy through its support for rule of law
and legal infrastructure projects. The Committee urges AID to
maintain funding for these types of initiatives, including
through the Central and Eastern European Law Institute (CEELI)
which uses volunteer American lawyers, judges, and law
professors to implement important projects in constitutional
reform, judicial restructuring, commercial and criminal law,
and legal education reform.
POLISH AMERICAN FOUNDATION
The Committee notes the success of the Polish American
Enterprise Foundation in helping Poland make the transition to
free-market democracy. The Committee supports the
Administration's proposal to create a new Polish American
Foundation. This Foundation would not require any new
appropriations. The Committee urges the State Department to
continue to work with Congress in developing the Foundation to
broaden its mandate to assist regional initiatives to
strengthen democracy, free markets, civic education and non-
governmental organizations.
Rehabilitation and Re-insulation of District Heating Systems
The Committee is aware of proposals to rehabilitate and re-
insulate district heating systems in Romania and Bulgaria. The
Committee believes that this would be an appropriate use of
SEED funds, or funding through the World Bank, the European
Development Bank, and/or the Global Environmental Facility. The
Committee requests AID and the Department of the Treasury to
explore these options for supporting these proposals.
assistance for the new independent States of the Former Soviet Union
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $801,000,000
1999 omnibus emergency supplemental..................... 46,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 1,032,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 780,000,000
The Committee recommends $780,000,000 for the New
Independent States [NIS] of the former Soviet Union. As in
prior years, the bill makes applicable the provisions of
section 498B(j) of the Foreign Assistance Act to funds
appropriated under this heading, as well as making applicable
the other provisions of chapter 11 of part I of that act to
funds appropriated by the bill for the NIS.
The Committee believes that strengthening free market
democracies throughout the NIS enhances U.S. interests through
increased stability, security, and prosperity. Accordingly, the
Committee has continued with past practices of earmarking
support for Ukraine, Armenia, and Georgia. The Committee notes
that, notwithstanding the level of funds provided for these
three countries, more unearmarked funds are available for the
NIS in fiscal year 2000 than in 1998 and 1999, which is
consistent with the administration's request for flexibility.
INDEPENDENT MEDIA
The Committee is very concerned about new pressures facing
independent broadcast and print media in the former Soviet
Union due to the Russian economic crisis and continues to
support assistance programs for them. In particular, support
for the creation of a fair and transparent legal environment
for journalists and media outlets, including anti-corruption
measures and attention to the behavior of local authorities in
relation to media, will be important in all the former Soviet
republics. Technical assistance to independent media outlets
will also include training in media-specific business skills,
professional training and networking opportunities for
journalists and support for public interest television and
radio programming addressing the specific needs of individual
countries. The progress made in supporting a pluralistic media
in the former Soviet Union has been impressive, but the Russian
economic crisis has demonstrated that the situation is still
extremely volatile. The Committee urges continued support
across the region to genuinely self-sustainable media operating
in a fair, transparent and consistent legal environment.
MEDICAL RELIEF
The Committee recognizes that economic and democratic
development in the Russian Far East is vital to the development
of Russia. However, while the State Department and AID are
aware of the investment potential in this region, insufficient
attention has been given to the urgent health needs of the
people there. The Committee supports efforts to increase
medical relief activities in the Russian Far East, especially
for children; medical education for health professionals; and
the provision of medical equipment, by encouraging the
development of partnerships between U.S. and Russian
businesses, doctors, hospitals and clinics.
The Committee supports the work of Carelift International
and recognizes the great success it has had in providing used
medical equipment to Russia and the New Independent States. The
Committee also notes and supports Carelift International
training medical providers both in the U.S. and overseas on the
proper use and maintenance of American medical and dental
equipment. Carelift has established working relationships with
over 500 U.S. hospitals which are supplying equipment. The
Committee is disappointed by AID's lack of support and
cooperation with this unique private initiative. The Committee,
therefore, has provided $7,000,000 to enable Carelift
International to continue and expand its operations in other
needy countries and directs a report within 45 days on AID's
progress in developing an implementation strategy.
Research, Training, Exchanges, and Partnerships
The Committee recommends at least the current level of
funding for the Russian, Eurasian, and East European Research
and Training Program (title VIII) from the two appropriation
accounts for the NIS and central Europe. The Committee also
supports funding for other graduate fellowship and training
programs in both regions such as the Central and Eastern
European Graduate Fellowship Program. Student exchange
programs, in general, are to be distributed in a balanced
manner among high school, college, and graduate/postgraduate
categories.
PHYSICIANS EXCHANGES
The Committee has followed the implementation of the
American College of Physicians' program to improve professional
medical education in the NIS. The Committee supports
sustainable efforts to improve the quality of health care in
the NIS, including treatment of the major contributors to
premature death such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and
TB.
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
The Committee continues to follow efforts by AID, the
Department of State, and the Department of Justice to implement
a Committee initiative against domestic violence in Russia. The
Committee believes the administration should consult closely
with and support the Russian Association of Crisis Centers for
Women to further strengthen local capacity to respond to this
endemic problem. Emphasis should be given to strengthening
police and prosecutorial capacity to prevent and punish abuses.
In addition, American grant recipients, including police
trainers, should have expertise in domestic violence issues and
Russian NGOs should be involved in the design, evaluation, and
monitoring of these programs. The Committee recommends that
funding for this initiative at least be maintained at the
current level and requests the Department of State to submit a
report by April 1, 1999 describing the actions taken, results
to date and future plans for this initiative.
AGRICULTURE
The Committee believes that growth in the private
agriculture sector is vital to other development goals in the
NIS. The Committee recommends that AID focus on initiatives
that strengthen private agriculture (including private farmers,
credit programs, market and supply services) through
partnerships with the American agriculture sector. The
Committee further recommends that AID use the expertise of the
U.S. private sector, universities, and NGOs to promote reforms
in land and tax policies in these countries that may inhibit
growth in the private agriculture sector.
ORPHANAGES
The Committee is aware of the growing lack of orphanages in
many areas of Russia. The Committee is also made aware of
concerns that orphanages lack the necessary medical facilities
to care for orphans. To expedite distribution of aid, the
Committee expects AID to work with non-profit groups,
especially those with established contacts in the Russian Far
East, and experience in distributing aid to orphanages and
children's hospitals including Rotary International, the
Anchorage Interfaith Council, and the Municipality of
Anchorage. The Committee supports $4,000,000 for improving
orphanage facilities.
Pushchino project
The Russian-United States technical, education, and
economic development consortium has made significant progress
implementing a project entitled, ``Uniting Science and
Education and the Transfer of Technology to Support Sustainable
Economic Development and Environmental Protection of South
Central European Russia.'' The so-called Pushchino project has
carried out activities which promote economic development,
restore the environment and train entrepreneurs,
agriculturalists, and environmental professionals. The results
have been mutually beneficial particularly in the testing and
development of technologies with practical applications
including the control of wheat and barley root disease and
remediation of environmental pollutants. The Committee urges
continued funding for this collaboration between research
institutions, universities, and private firms.
Russian Far East
The economic crisis continues to have a corrosive affect on
Russian development, especially the Russian Far East.
Transportation and the delivery of foodstuffs, clothing,
medicines and other necessities have disintegrated. The media
reported that in some of the cities in Russian Far East this
winter, central heating was available for only a few hours each
day. Emergency assistance for the region was obtained, but due
to the limitations of the Russian system, all could not be
reached.
The Russian Far East has been recognized as vital to the
overall future development of Russia's market economy. However,
due to the economic difficulties of the past year, attempts to
coordinate both business and industrial relationships between
the United States west coast and the Russian Far East have
stagnated. The Committee continues to direct the State
Department and AID to designate the Russian Far East as a
priority region to ensure that expected growth remain a
viability.
RUSSIA and IRAN
The Committee has once again conditioned assistance to
Russia on Moscow's termination of financial and technical
support for the Iran nuclear program. The Committee has
included this provision in legislation for the last 4 years.
However, the administration has opposed any restrictions
arguing that the conditions would undermine reformers who offer
the best hope for curtailing this dangerous program.
There is little evidence reformers have had a restraining
effect on this program. In fact, the Committee is deeply
concerned by reports of substantial expansion in the number of
Russian scientists involved in training, technology transfer,
and supervision of nuclear testing.
Iran's campaign to acquire a nuclear capability is a
serious threat to U.S. security interests and its suspension
should be of the highest priority in the United States dialog
with Russia.
ukraine
The Committee has provided $210,000,000 to continue
economic, legal, and political reforms in Ukraine. The
Committee expects the Government to continue with an aggressive
program to rationalize and improve tax collection, reduce
government spending and exercise fiscal responsibility.
The Committee has, once again, continued funding for
nuclear safety programs. The Committee is pleased with the
progress initiated at its direction 2 years ago to support
Ukraine's development of a domestic nuclear fuel capability.
Energy self-sufficiency continues to be a high priority if
Ukraine is to progress economically.
GEORGIA
The Committee continues to be impressed by the Georgian
Government's determined commitment to address critical issues
of legal, economic, and political reforms. The Committee
commends the Government for moving quickly to develop and
implement a clear, effective plan of action for the use of
resources provided by the Congress demonstrating the political
will to produce crucial changes. The Committee intends that
$95,000,000 be made available to continue support for small
business development, management training, credit and
investment programs, energy and infrastructure initiatives, and
judicial reforms.
ARMENIA
The Committee has provided $90,000,000 for Armenia and
urges the government to continue to accelerate economic
reforms.
AZERBAIJAN
The Committee has included a provision which restates
section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act. However, for funds
appropriated in this bill, the Committee has continued the
exemption to permit the administration to provide support for
demilitarization and related programs. In addition, the
administration may provide support to strengthen political
institutions. Open, elected governments responsive to citizens
interest are essential to long-term stability.
Like last year the Committee has also included a provision
exempting humanitarian activities and financing and assistance
from OPIC, the Trade and Development Agency, the Export-Import
Bank, and activities carried out by the Foreign Commercial
Service from section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act.
MONGOLIA
The Committee has provided $12,000,000 from funds made
available under the headings ``New Independent States'' and
``Development assistance.'' Resources have been provided to
continue to support efforts by the Mongolian Government to
accelerate legal, political, and economic reforms while
addressing acute health, educational, and humanitarian needs.
The Committee encourages AID and the coordinator to assume a
minimum of a 5-year commitment in support for Mongolia's
transition and to develop a strategy accordingly.
Independent Agencies
african development foundation
Funding for this account has been included under the
``Development assistance'' account.
inter-american foundation
Funding for this account has been included under the
``Development assistance'' account.
peace corps
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $240,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 270,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 220,000,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $220,000,000
for the Peace Corps for fiscal year 2000. The Committee is
concerned that the Corps continues to make new commitments to
send volunteers abroad without adequate consideration of budget
pressures which will not allow any increase in program levels
for the foreseeable future.
Department of State
international narcotics and law enforcement
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $261,000,000
1999 omnibus emergency supplemental..................... 232,600,000
1999 emergency supplemental............................. 23,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 295,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 215,000,000
International Narcotics and Law Enforcement
The Committee has provided $215,000,000 for the
International Narcotics and Law Enforcement account for fiscal
year 2000, $80,000,000 below the Administration's request. The
INL account received $261,000,000 in funding for fiscal year
1999 which was supplemented with an additional $255,600,000. In
view of the significant supplemental increase, budgetary
pressures prevailed against full funding of the account.
The Committee encourages the Assistant Secretary for the
Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law
Enforcement to develop a proposal to support the purchase of
additional patrol boats essential to Bahamian drug interdiction
efforts.
BALTIC STATES
In using funds available for international narcotics
control and other law enforcement programs, Lithuania, largely
due to its excellent record in cooperating with U.S. law
enforcement agencies and its geographic location, should be
named as a site for pilot programs aimed at combating
international organized crime thus bringing a direct benefit to
the United States by reducing worldwide organized crime and
drug trafficking.
In this regard, the Committee endorses opening of the FBI
office in Lithuania and for this purpose recommends providing
appropriate funds.
The Committee expresses its continued support for the
Baltic States in law enforcement training, allocation of
technical assistance for law enforcement agencies of the Baltic
States designed to counter organized crime, drug trafficking
and money laundering.
Bolivia
The Committee has noted the positive steps that the
Bolivian Government has made in eradicating illegal coca leaf
production. In 1998, the Bolivian Government introduced a
proposal, the Dignity Plan, to eliminate illegal coca, provide
alternative development assistance to farmers and create drug
prevention programs. There have been numerous signs indicating
progress. The Government not only has initiated its eradication
campaign earlier than in prior years, the results are
significantly improved. During the first six months of 1999,
the Government substantially exceeded crop eradication levels
set in 1998. In addition, from January to May, 1999, six tons
of cocaine have been seized, again exceeding 1998 levels. The
Committee applauds these efforts. The Committee directs the
State Department to continue to provide assistance to the
Government of Bolivia.
COLOMBIA
For the past two years, the Committee has recommended that
funds be provided to support the Colombian attorney general's
human rights unit, which investigates abuses by guerrilla
groups, paramilitary organizations, and state security forces.
Widely respected in Colombia, the prosecutors' efforts are
severely hampered by a lack of resources. The Committee
recommends $500,000 in INL funds for this office.
PERU
The Committee has repeatedly expressed concern about U.S.
support for the Peruvian National Intelligence Service (SIN).
The Committee continues to receive reports that investigations
of allegations of corruption by SIN officials are routinely
blocked, that the SIN has withheld information from U.S.
officials, and that the SIN continues to harass and intimidate
journalists and opponents of the ruling party. The Committee
requests to be consulted prior to any decision to provide
assistance to the SIN.
NORTH KOREA
The Committee has taken note of reports in the media and by
the Congressional Research Service of the increase in illegal
narcotic and other international criminal activities involving
individuals from North Korea. Reports have suggested a link
between individuals engaged in narcotics activities and the
North Korean Government. The Committee has tried to investigate
this issue, however, limited information from the Executive
Branch has made it difficult to reach a clear assessment of the
situation. Therefore, the Committee directs the State
Department, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law
Enforcement to provide a report, no later than 120 days after
the date of enactment, of state-sponsored drug production and
distribution by the North Korean Government.
HERBICIDES
The Committee is aware of concerns about the health and
environmental effects of aerial fumigation of chemical
herbicides in support of counternarcotics programs in tropical
ecosystems. The Committee believes that prior to the use of a
herbicide, such as Tebuthiron, the State Department should
ensure that a thorough, independent evaluation of its effects
is conducted in a country where its use is contemplated and
that the results are made publicly available
MYCOHERBICIDE RESEARCH
The development of plant pathogens which are capable of
destroying illicit drug crops including opium poppy, cocaine
and marijuana offer a potential weapon in the fight against
illicit drugs. Consistent with the position taken in the fiscal
year 1999 supplemental appropriations conference report, the
Committee recommends that the Office of the National Drug
Control Policy support the funding request for $10,000,000 for
counterdrug research and development that will fund the
following: mycoherbicide product research and development;
narcotic crop eradication technologies; narcotic plant
identification and biotechnology; worldwide narcotic crop
identification; and alternative crop research and development.
migration and refugee assistance
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $640,000,000
1999 emergency supplemental............................. 266,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 660,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 610,000,000
The Committee recommends $610,000,000 for the Migration and
Refugee Assistance Program.
$60,000,000 is earmarked for refugees from the former
Soviet Union and Eastern Europe and other refugees resettling
in Israel. In light of the unsettled conditions in Russia and
the increased number of immigrants from there arriving in
Israel, the Committee foresees a continuing need to sustain
funding for this program at the current level.
CHILD REFUGEES
The Committee supports continued funding for programs
initiated through UNHCR for unaccompanied and at-risk refugee
children. These funds are to be used for programs that are in
addition to planned UNHCR programs.
TIBETAN REFUGEES
The Committee is aware that the cost of caring for Tibetan
refugees in India has increased over the past year due to
inflation. There are also additional needs, including the
construction of a school and more care for the elderly. The
Committee recommends $2,000,000 for this program in fiscal year
2000.
emergency refugee and migration assistance fund
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $30,000,000
1999 emergency supplemental............................. 165,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 30,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 20,000,000
The Committee recommends $20,000,000 for the emergency
refugee and migration assistance fund.
nonproliferation, antiterrorism, demining, and related programs
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $198,000,000
1999 omnibus emergency supplemental..................... 20,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 231,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 175,000,000
NONPROLIFERATION, ANTI-TERRORISM, DEMINING AND RELATED PROGRAMS (NADR)
The Committee has provided $175,000,000 for the NADR
account for fiscal year 2000; $38,000,000 below the
Administration's request. However, the Committee notes that
this is a $5,000,000 increase from the Senate recommendation
for the 1998 fiscal year. Also, it should be noted that the
NADR account received $20,000,000 in emergency supplemental
funding during the 1999 fiscal year.
The Committee did not allocate funds for the
Administration's new request for the counter-terrorism account.
The Committee believes it would be imprudent to begin funding
new projects when their are such constrains on the 150 account.
[In thousands of dollars]
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Committee
1999 enacted 2000 request recommendation
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Antiterrorism.................................................. 41,000 33,000 20,000
Nonproliferation and disarmament fund.......................... 15,000 15,000 15,000
Demining....................................................... 35,000 40,000 35,000
IAEA........................................................... 40,000 43,000 40,000
KEDO........................................................... 35,000 55,000 40,000
Export Assistance.............................................. 5,000 15,000 5,000
CTBT Prepcom................................................... 24,526 20,000 20,000
Counterterrorism............................................... ............... 10,000 ..............
Other.......................................................... 22,474 .............. ..............
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Total.................................................... 218,000 231,000 175,000
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EXPANDED THREAT REDUCTION INITIATIVE
The Committee has been and continues to be a public
advocate in support of nuclear safety initiatives around the
world. In the 2000 fiscal year Budget, the Administration
proposed a new five year, $4,500,000,000 program to reduce
international security and proliferation threats. This
proposal, the Expanded Threat Reduction Initiative, would
expand security assistance to Russian and the Newly Independent
States. However, recent technical audits have caused concern
regarding the accomplishments and effectiveness of these
programs. The Committee believes it is ill advised to support
quadrupling funding for programs that may not have had a
restraining effect on the proliferation of nuclear technology.
The Committee will closely monitor these initiatives in the
coming year for future consideration.
NONPROLIFERATION AND DISARMAMENT
The Committee supports the activities carried out by this
fund for controlling the spread of nuclear weapons and
material, particularly efforts made to limit nuclear smuggling.
DEMINING
The Committee has provided $35,000,000 for the Department
of State's humanitarian demining programs, which may be made
available through governments, nongovernmental organizations,
and private contractors, for the removal of landmines and other
unexploded ordnance [UXO], and related activities. The
Committee intends that these programs will emphasize the
training of indigenous civilian deminers, mine awareness and
education, mapping and marking, surveys of mine incidents, and
outreach to mine-affected areas to monitor the needs of mine
and UXO victims.
SRI LANKA
The Committee continues to support anti-terrorism programs
in Sri Lanka, where Tamil guerrillas have targeted innocent
civilians. The Committee condemns the use of landmines, which
have maimed and killed civilians, by both government soldiers
and guerrillas.
TITLE III
MILITARY ASSISTANCE
Funds Appropriated to the President
international military education and training
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $50,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 52,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 50,000,000
The Committee recommends $50,000,000 for the International
Military Education and Training [IMET] Program.
The Committee has not continued the prior limitations on
the international military education and training program for
Indonesia. However, the Committee expects the Defense Security
Assistance Agency to consult with the Committee regarding any
plans to provide IMET to Indonesia, given past human rights
concerns and the continued influence of the Armed Forces in
Indonesian political and economic affairs. The Committee is
especially concerned by the military's role supporting violent
anti-independence militias in East Timor. Any participants
should be carefully vetted and courses should emphasize
civilian control of the armed services.
EXCESS DEFENSE ARTICLES
The Committee is aware that Peru and Guatemala are eligible
to receive EDA in fiscal year 2000. The Committee supports EDA
for Guatemala, provided that the Guatemalan military is
supporting the peace accords and the rule of law. The Committee
supports EDA for Peru, provided that the Peruvian Government is
supporting democracy and the rule of law.
Foreign Military Financing
total program level
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $3,350,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 3,780,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 3,410,000,000
grant level
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $3,330,000,000
1999 emergency supplemental............................. 50,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 3,780,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 3,410,000,000
(limitation on administrative expenses)
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $29,910,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 30,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 30,000,000
subsidy appropriations--direct loans
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $20,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................................
Committee recommendation................................................
(estimated loan program)
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $167,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................................
Committee recommendation................................................
The Committee encourages the Defense Security Cooperation
Agency to initiate discussions with the Philippine government
to assist them with the purchase of additional, urgently needed
high speed patrol boats.
The Committee has provided FMF grant assistance to
Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia in the past. Consistent with the
last year's levels, the Committee recommends $20,000,000 in FMF
grant assistance to these countries. The assistance accelerates
Baltic States' integration into NATO and supports these
democracies as they enhance military capacities and adopt NATO
standards. The grant assistance will contribute to the
implementation of the military cooperation guidelines as
foreseen by the U.S.-Baltic Charter.
Through effective utilization of previous years' grant
assistance, the Baltic States, and Lithuania in particular,
demonstrated their readiness and commitment to take on burdens
and responsibilities of NATO membership. Lithuania effectively
used U.S. assistance by purchasing U.S. equipment for the needs
of its military. Lithuania proved its determination to seek
membership of NATO by passing in January 1999 the Law on
Financing the National Defense which foresees allocation of 2
percent of GDP for the military. The Committee believes that
FMF funds should be allocated among the three states on a
proportional basis taking into account the size and level of
preparedness of each of three militaries, i.e. $8,000,000 for
Lithuania, $6,500,000 for Latvia and $5,500,000 for Estonia.
Continued FMF grant assistance will also support a range of
regional military cooperation program in the Baltic States.
The Committee opposes funding for the Enhanced Peacekeeping
Initiative. The administration was unable to identify a unique
or credible function for the use of these resources nor
potential recipients other than those already substantially
supported by the Africa Crisis Response Initiative.
LANDMINES
The Committee again includes language permitting demining
equipment to be made available on a grant basis to foreign
countries. The Committee strongly supports continued use of FMF
funds for activities to assist in locating and destroying
unexploded landmines and unexploded ordnance that maim and kill
innocent people around the world.
Special Defense Acquisition Fund
The Committee recommends no new obligational authority for
the Special Defense Acquisition Fund [SDAF] for fiscal year
2000. The language included in the fiscal year 1993 bill, which
requires that all receipts into the fund be returned to the
Treasury, remains in effect and will reduce the deficit by
approximately $6,000,000 in fiscal year 2000.
Peacekeeping Operations
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $76,500,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 130,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 80,000,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $80,000,000.
The Committee intends no funds be made available for Haiti.
TITLE IV
MULTILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
International Financial Institutions Summary
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $1,476,264,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 1,394,498,000
Committee recommendation................................ 915,212,000
The Committee recommends the total level of paid-in capital
funding shown above to provide for contributions to the
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development soft loan
window, the International Development Association, the Inter-
American Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and the
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
The Committee is concerned that some international
organizations use their institutional immunity to shield
individual employees from family support obligations. These
institutions receive significant support from American
taxpayers. The Committee supports the Administration's efforts
to seek voluntary compliance with employees' family support
obligations, but are concerned that there has been inadequate
compliance. The Committee requests the State Department to
submit a report on the status of efforts by the international
organizations to ensure that their employees comply with court-
ordered child and spouse support orders.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The Committee is concerned about reports that several
sovereign governments or their instrumentalities have failed to
meet their contractual obligations, financial and otherwise, to
U.S. corporations. The Committee is also concerned that, in
some instances, internationally recognized arbitration
procedures have either not resulted in payment or other
satisfactory relief, or have been frustrated by defaulting
sovereign governments or their instrumentalities.
Further, the Committee notes that this trend, in part a
result of the 1997 emerging market financial crisis, has
occurred despite infusions of United States bilateral
assistance as well as grant and loan programs supported by the
United States through the IMF, World Bank and other
international financial institutions.
The Committee intends to monitor this situation and
requests that the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation
with U.S. Executive Directors of the IMF, the World Bank, and
relevant international financial institutions, report to the
Committee not later than April 1, 2000 on progress being made
in honoring government obligations to U.S. corporations, and on
the advice and assistance being provided to sovereign
governments by the international financial institutions in
addressing such rule of law issues.
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
International Development Association [IDA]
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $800,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 803,430,000
Committee recommendation................................ 785,000,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $785,000,000
for IDA.
The Committee notes that the World Bank has started to
reform its internal grievance procedures, following a review
which identified numerous weaknesses in the way that complaints
by female employees of harassment, retaliation, and other
abuses by their supervisors are adjudicated. The Committee
welcomes this effort and believes it could set a new standard
for the IFIs. However, the Committee notes that many of the
Bank officials who defended or benefitted from the flawed
procedures remain at their jobs. The effectiveness of the new
procedures depends on their implementation and whether abuses
of authority are vigorously investigated and punished. The
Committee believes that given the immunity from the court
process enjoyed by the Bank, the IMF, and the other IFIs, it is
essential that these institutions set a high standard for
protection of the rights of their employees.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $192,500,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 143,333,000
Committee recommendation................................ 25,000,000
The Committee has provided $25,000,000 for the Global
Environment Facility for arrears previously due.
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
Appropriations, 1999....................................................
Budget estimate, 2000................................... $10,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 10,000,000
The Committee has provided $10,000,000 for Multilateral
Investment Guarantee Agency.
Inter-American Development Bank
Interregional paid-in capital
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $25,611,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 25,610,667
Committee recommendation................................ 25,610,667
limitation on callable capital
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $1,503,719,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 1,503,718,910
Committee recommendation................................ 1,503,718,910
INTER-AMERICAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Appropriations, 1999....................................................
Budget estimate, 2000................................... $25,000,000
Committee recommendation................................
Given limited resources, the Committee was unable to
provide funding for a new capital replenishment.
Asian Development Bank
PAID-IN CAPITAL
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $13,222,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 13,728,263
Committee recommendation................................ 13,728,263
LIMITATION ON CALLABLE CAPITAL
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $647,858,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 672,745,205
Committee recommendation................................ 672,745,205
Given the enormous importance the Committee attaches to
resolving the economic crisis affecting most Asian nations,
especially Korea, Thailand, and Indonesia, the Committee has
fully funded the Asian Development Bank.
ASIA DEVELOPMENT FUND
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $210,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 177,017,050
Committee recommendation................................ 50,000,000
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
Appropriations, 1999....................................................
Budget estimate, 2000................................... $5,100,000
Committee recommendation................................ 5,100,000
The Committee has completed the replenishment of the Bank's
resources this year.
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $128,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 127,000,000
Committee recommendation................................
Given extensive resources committed to Africa on a
bilateral and multilateral grant basis, the Committee has not
funded the request for additional concessional lending for the
Fund.
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
paid-in capital
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $35,779,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 35,778,717
Committee recommendation................................ 35,778,717
limitation on callable capital
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $123,238,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 123,237,803
Committee recommendation................................ 123,237,803
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
continues to play an important role in central and Eastern
Europe and the former Soviet Union. The Committee notes that
this institution intends to be self-sufficient in the near term
and welcomes this development.
International Organizations and Programs
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $187,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 293,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 170,000,000
The Committee has provided $170,000,000 for the
``International organizations and programs'' account. This
amount does not included funding for the Korea Peninsula
Economic Development Organization and the International Atomic
Energy Agency which are provided for in the Nonproliferation,
Antiterrorism, Demining, and Related Programs section of the
bill. It also does not include funds for UNICEF, made available
under the heading ``Development Assistance.''
The Committee notes that the Administration's request for
the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) was reduced by
$25,000,000 from the 1999 fiscal year request which accounts
for a decrease for the overall account. The Committee has fully
funded the Administration's fiscal year 2000 request for the
UNDP.
INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT
The Committee continues to strongly support the
International Fund for Agriculture Development [IFAD]. The
Committee is pleased that the United States has joined
consultations on future funding for the institution. The
Committee urges AID to play a leadership role in the
consultation process and strongly believes that the United
States should continue to contribute resources to the
institution at a level that equips IFAD to meet its needs and
to continue promoting rural food security thoughout the
developing world.
u.n. fund for victims of torture
The Committee is aware that the use of torture is common in
scores of countries today. The U.N. Fund for Victims of Torture
provides financial support to treatment programs based in the
United States and abroad. The Committee recommends $3,000,000
for the U.S. contribution to the voluntary fund in fiscal year
2000 and continues to urge the Department of State to encourage
other governments to increase their own contributions. The
Committee hopes that by increasing U.S. support for efforts to
assist torture victims other governments will be encouraged to
do likewise.
WORLD FOOD PROGRAM
The Committee continues to commend the work of the World
Food Program [WFP]. In many different areas of the world, it is
their diligent efforts that meet the needs of the hungry, the
poor and the homeless. The Committee has taken note of the
swift manner in which WFP has met the needs of the Kosovar
refugees, both in the camps and with the host families. The
Committee suggests that for continued success, that other
relief agencies and governmental organizations make concerted
attempts to collaborate with the WFP to ensure effective and
rapid delivery of assistance.
TITLE V
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 501. Obligation of Funds.
Sec. 502. Prohibition of Bilateral Funding for
International Financial Institutions.
Sec. 503. Limitation on Residence Expenses.
Sec. 504. Limitation on Expenses.
Sec. 505. Limitation on Representational Allowances.
Sec. 506. Prohibition on Financing Nuclear Goods.
Sec. 507. Prohibition Against Direct Funding for Certain
Countries.
Sec. 508. Military Coups.
Sec. 509. Transfers Between Accounts.
Sec. 510. Deobligation/Reobligation Authority.
Sec. 511. Availability of Funds.
Sec. 512. Limitation on Assistance to Countries in Default.
Sec. 513. Commerce and Trade.
Sec. 514. Surplus Commodities.
Sec. 515. Notification Requirements.
Sec. 516. Limitation on Availability of Funds for
International Organizations and Programs.
Sec. 517. Stingers in the Persian Gulf Region.
Sec. 518. Prohibition on Funding for Abortion and
Involuntary Sterilization.
Sec. 519. Funding for Family Planning.
Sec. 520. El Salvador Report.
Sec. 521. Special Notification Requirements.
Sec. 522. Definition of Program, Project and Activity.
Sec. 523. Child Survival, AIDS and Other Activities.
Sec. 524. Prohibition Against Indirect Funding to Certain
Countries.
Sec. 525. Designation of Serbia as a Terrorist State.
Sec. 526. Notification on Excess Defense Equipment.
Sec. 527. Authorization Requirement.
Sec. 528. Prohibition on Bilateral Assistance to Terrorist
Countries.
Sec. 529. Commercial Leasing of Defense Articles.
Sec. 530. Competitive Insurance.
Sec. 531. Distinguished Development Service Award.
Sec. 532. Debt for Development.
Sec. 533. Separate Accounts.
Sec. 534. Compensation for United States Executive
Directors to International Financial Institutions.
Sec. 535. Compliance of United Nations Sanctions Against
Iraq.
Sec. 536. Competitive Pricing for Sales of Defense
Articles.
Sec. 537. Authorities for the Peace Corps, International
Fund for Agricultural Development, Inter-American Foundation,
and African Development Foundation.
Sec. 538. Impact on Jobs in the United States.
Sec. 539. OPIC Legislation Repeal.
Sec. 540. Special Authorities.
Sec. 541. Policy on Terminating the Arab League Boycott of
Israel.
Sec. 542. Anti Narcotics Activities.
Sec. 543. Eligibility for Assistance.
Sec. 544. Earmarks.
Sec. 545. Ceilings and Earmarks.
Sec. 546. Prohibition on Publicity of Propaganda.
Sec. 547. Purchase of American-Made Equipment and Products.
Sec. 548. Prohibition of Payments to United Nations
Members.
Sec. 549. Consulting Services.
Sec. 550. Private Voluntary Organization -Documentation.
Sec. 551. Prohibition on Assistance to Foreign Governments
That Export Lethal Military Equipment to Countries Supporting
International Terrorism.
Sec. 552. Withholding of Assistance for Parking Finds Owed
by Foreign Countries.
Sec. 553. Limitation on Assistance for the PLO for the West
Bank and Gaza.
Sec. 554. War Crimes Tribunals Drawdown.
Sec. 555. Landmines.
Sec. 556. Restrictions Concerning the Palestinian Authority
Office.
Sec. 557. Prohibition of Payment of Certain Expenses.
Sec. 558. Special Debt Relief for the Poorest.
Sec. 559. Authority to Engage in Debt Buybacks and Sales.
Sec. 560. Limitation on Assistance for Haiti.
Sec. 561. Requirement for Disclosure of Foreign Aid in
Report of Secretary of State.
Sec. 562. Haiti.
Sec. 563. Limitation on Assistance to Security Forces.
Sec. 564. Cambodia.
Sec. 565. Limitations on Transfer of Military Equipment to
East Timor.
Sec. 566. Restrictions on Voluntary Contributions to United
Nations Agencies.
Sec. 567. Restrictions on Assistance to Countries Providing
Sanctuary to Indicted War Criminals.
Sec. 568. Excess Defense Articles for Certain European
Countries.
Sec. 569. Additional Requirements relating to Stockpiling
of Defense Articles for Foreign Countries.
Sec. 570. To Prohibit Foreign Assistance to the Government
of Russia Should it Enact Laws Which Would Discriminate Against
Minority Religious Faiths in the Russian Federation.
Sec. 571. Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
Sec. 572. Aid to the Government of the Democratic Republic
of Congo.
Sec. 573. Export Financing Transfer Authorities.
Sec. 574. New Independent States of the Former Soviet
Union.
Sec. 575. Customs Assistance.
Sec. 576. Voluntary Separation Incentives for Employees of
the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Sec. 577. Limitation on Assistance to the Palestinian
Authority
Sec. 578. Sanctions Against Serbia.
Sec. 579. Clean Coal Technology.
COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7, RULE XVI OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE
SENATE
Rule XVI, paragraph 7 requires that every report on a
general appropriation bill filed by the Committee must identify
each recommended amendment, with particularity, which proposes
an item of appropriation which is not made to carry out the
provisions of an existing law, a treaty stipulation, or an act
or resolution previously passed by the Senate during that
session.
Items providing funding for fiscal year 2000 which lack
authorization are as follows:
Export-Import Bank...................................... $785,000,000
Trade and Development Agency............................ 43,000,000
Development assistance, including Inter-American
Foundation, African Development Foundation.......... 1,840,000,000
International disaster assistance....................... 175,000,000
Debt restructuring...................................... 43,000,000
Treasury technical assistance........................... 1,500,000
Micro and Small Enterprise Development Program.......... 2,000,000
Urban and Environmental Credit Program.................. 6,500,000
AID operating expenses.................................. 495,000,000
AID operating expenses, Office of Inspector General..... 25,000,000
Economic support fund................................... 2,195,000,000
Assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltics........... 525,000,000
Assistance for the New Independent States of the former
Soviet Union........................................ 780,000,000
International narcotics control......................... 215,000,000
Migration and refugee assistance........................ 610,000,000
Nonproliferation, antiterrorism, demining, and related
programs............................................ 175,000,000
International military education and training........... 50,000,000
Foreign Military Financing Program...................... 3,410,000,000
Peacekeeping operations................................. 80,000,000
International organizations and programs................ 165,000,000
African Development Bank................................ 5,100,000
International Development Association Replenishment..... 785,000,000
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency................ 10,000,000
COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7(C), RULE XXVI, OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE
SENATE
Pursuant to paragraph 7(c) of rule XXVI, the Committee
ordered reported en bloc, S. 1233, an original Agriculture,
Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related
Agencies Appropriations bill, 2000, and S. 1234, an original
Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs
Appropriations bill, 2000, each subject to amendment and each
subject to its budget allocations, by a recorded vote of 28-0,
a quorum being present. The vote was as follows:
Yeas Nays
Chairman Stevens
Mr. Cochran
Mr. Specter
Mr. Domenici
Mr. Bond
Mr. Gorton
Mr. McConnell
Mr. Burns
Mr. Shelby
Mr. Gregg
Mr. Bennett
Mr. Campbell
Mr. Craig
Mrs. Hutchison
Mr. Kyl
Mr. Byrd
Mr. Inouye
Mr. Hollings
Mr. Leahy
Mr. Lautenberg
Mr. Harkin
Ms. Mikulski
Mr. Reid
Mr. Kohl
Mrs. Murray
Mr. Dorgan
Mrs. Feinstein
Mr. Durbin
COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 12, RULE XXVI OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE
SENATE
Paragraph 12 of rule XXVI requires that Committee report on
a bill or joint resolution repealing or amending any statute or
part of any statute include ``(a) the text of the statute or
part thereof which is proposed to be repealed; and (b) a
comparative print of that part of the bill or joint resolution
making the amendment and of the statute or part thereof
proposed to be amended, showing by stricken-through type and
italics, parallel columns, or other appropriate typographical
devices the omissions and insertions which would be made by the
bill or joint resolution if enacted in the form recommended by
the committee.''
In compliance with this rule, the following changes in
existing law proposed to be made by the bill are shown as
follows: existing law to be omitted is enclosed in black
brackets, new matter is printed in italic, and existing law in
which no change is proposed is shown in roman.
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
PART I
Chapter 1--Policy; Development Assistance Authorizations
* * * * * * *
Sec. 108. Private Sector Revolving Fund.--(a) * * *
* * * * * * *
(i)(1) To carry out the purposes of subsection (a), in
addition to the other authorities set forth in this section,
the agency primarily responsible for administering this part is
authorized to issue guarantees on such terms and conditions as
it shall determine assuring against losses incurred in
connection with loans made to projects that meet the criteria
set forth in subsection (c). The full faith and credit of the
United States is hereby pledged for the full payment and
performance of such guarantees.
(2) Loans guaranteed under this subsection shall be on such
terms and conditions as the agency may prescribe, except for
the following:
(A) The agency shall issue guarantees only when it is
necessary to alleviate a credit market imperfection.
(B) Loans guaranteed shall provide for complete
amortization within a period not to exceed ten years
or, if the principal purpose of the guaranteed loan is
to finance the construction or purchase of a physical
asset with a useful life of less than ten years, within
a period not to exceed such useful life.
[(C) No loan guaranteed to any one borrower may
exceed 50 percent of the cost of the activity to be
financed, or $3,000,000, whichever is less, as
determined by the agency.]
(C) No guarantee of any loan may guarantee more
than 50 percent of the principal amount of any such
loan, except guarantees of loans in support of
microenterprise activites may guarantee up to 70
percent of the principal amount of any such loan.
* * * * * * *
PART II
* * * * * * *
Chapter 2--Military Assistance
* * * * * * *
Sec. 514. Stockpiling of Defense Articles for Foreign
Countries.--(a) No defense article in the inventory of the
Department of Defense which is set aside, reserved, or in any
way earmarked or intended for future use by any foreign country
may be made available to or for use by any foreign country
unless such transfer is authorized under this Act or the Arms
Export Control Act, or any subsequent corresponding
legislation, and the value of such transfer is charged against
funds authorized under such legislation or against the
limitations specified in such legislation, as appropriate, for
the fiscal period in which such defense article is transferred.
For purposes of this subsection, ``value'' means the
acquisition cost plus crating, packing, handling, and
transportation costs incurred in carrying out this section.
(b)(1) The value of defense articles to be set aside,
earmarked, reserved, or intended for use as war reserve stocks
for allied or other foreign countries (other than for purposes
of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization or in the
implementation of agreements with Israel) in stockpiles located
in foreign countries may not exceed in any fiscal year an
amount that is specified in security assistance authorizing
legislation for that fiscal year.
(2)(A) The value of such additions to stockpiles of defense
articles in foreign countries shall not exceed [$50,000,000 for
each of the fiscal years 1996 and 1997, $60,000,000 for fiscal
year 1998, and] $340,000,000 for fiscal year 1999 and
$60,000,000 for fiscal year 2000.
(B) [Of the amount specified in subparagraph (A) for each
of the fiscal years 1996 and 1997, not more than $40,000,000
may be made available for stockpiles in the Republic of Korea
and not more than $10,000,000 may be made available for
stockpiles in Thailand. Of the amount specified in subparagraph
(A) for fiscal year 1998, not more than $40,000,000 may be made
available for stockpiles in the Republic of Korea and not more
than $20,000,000 may be made available for stockpiles in
Thailand.] Of the amount specified in subparagraph (A) for FY
2000, not more than $40,000,000 may be made available for
stockpiles in the Republic of Korea and not more than
$20,000,000 may be made available for stockpiles in Thailand.
* * * * * * *
PART III
Chapter 2--Administrative Provisions
* * * * * * *
Sec. 660. Prohibiting Police Training.--(a) * * *
(b) Subsection (a) of this section shall not apply--
(1) * * *
* * * * * * *
(6) with respect to assistance provided to
reconstitute civilian police authority and capability
in the post-conflict restoration of host nation
infrastructure for the purposes of supporting a nation
emerging from instability, and the provision of
professional public safety training, to include
training in internationally recognized standards of
human rights, the rule of law, anti-corruption, and the
promotion of civilian police roles that support
democracy[.] ;
(7) with respect to assistance provided to customs
authorities and personnel, including training,
technical assistance and equipment, for customs law
enforcement and the improvement of customs laws,
systems and procedures.
Notwithstanding clause (2), subsection (a) shall apply to any
renewal or extension of any contract referred to in such
paragraph entered into on or after such date of enactment.
* * * * * * *
Public Law 104-164
SEC. 105. EXCESS DEFENSE ARTICLES FOR CERTAIN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES.
Notwithstanding section 516(e) of the Foreign Assistance
Act of 1961, as added by this Act, during each of the fiscal
years [1996 and 1997] 1999 and 2000, funds available to the
Department of Defense may be expended for crating, packing,
handling, and transportation of excess defense articles
transferred under the authority of section 516 of such Act to
countries that are eligible to participate in the Partnership
for Peace and that are eligible for assistance under the
Support for East European Democracy [SEED] Act of 1989.
* * * * * * *
1999 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, Public Law 106-31
TITLE VI--GENERAL PROVISIONS, THIS ACT
[Sec. 6001. Effective October 1, 1999, section 234 of the
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2194) is amended by--
[(1) striking the paragraph within subsection
234(g) that is currently designated as 234(c);
[(2) in paragraph (g)(2), changing the title to
read ``Equity Authority Limited to Projects in Sub-
Saharan Africa and Caribbean Basin and Marine
Transportation Projects Globally'' and inserting after
the words ``Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act'' the
following: ``and in marine transportation projects in
countries and areas eligible for OPIC support worldwide
using United States commercial maritime expertise'';
and
[(3) inserting a new paragraph (g)(5) to read:
[``Implementation.--To the extent provided in advance in
Appropriations Acts, the Corporation is authorized to create
such legal vehicles as may be necessary for implementation of
its authorities, which legal vehicles may be deemed non-Federal
borrowers for purposes of the Federal Credit Reform Act of
1990. Income and proceeds of investments made pursuant to this
section 234(g) may be used to purchase equity or quasi-equity
securities in accordance with the provisions of this section:
Provided, however, That such purchases shall not be limited to
the 4-year period of the pilot program: Provided further, That
the limitations contained in section 234(g)(2) shall not apply
to such purchases.''.]
GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE AND RESULTS ACT [GPRA]
The Senate Appropriations Committee is currently conducting
an overview of the Government Performance and Results Act. A
report will be created and provided to the Senate in October,
1999. To fulfill this obligation, the Committee is working with
AID to ensure that an assessment of long term developmental
programs and the requirements of the Results Act are accurately
presented.
BUDGETARY IMPACT OF BILL
PREPARED IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE PURSUANT TO SEC. 308(a), PUBLIC LAW 93-344, AS
AMENDED
[In millions of dollars]
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Budget authority Outlays
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Committee Amount of Committee Amount of
allocation bill allocation bill
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Comparison of amounts in the bill with Committee allocations
to its subcommittees of amounts for 2000: Subcommittee on
Foreign Operations
General purpose discretionary........................... 12,626 12,700 13,141 \1\ 13,139
Violent crime reduction fund............................ ........... ........... ........... ...........
Mandatory............................................... 44 44 44 44
Projections of outlays associated with the recommendation:
2000.................................................... ........... ........... ........... \2\ 4,727
2001.................................................... ........... ........... ........... 3,054
2002.................................................... ........... ........... ........... 2,873
2003.................................................... ........... ........... ........... 766
2004 and future year.................................... ........... ........... ........... 1,071
Financial assistance to State and local governments for 1999 NA ........... NA ...........
in bill....................................................
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\1\ Includes outlays from prior-year budget authority.
\2\ Excludes outlays from prior-year budget authority.
NA: Not applicable.
Note.--Consistent with the supplemental funding recommended in the bill for arrearages and in accordance with
section 314(b) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, as amended, the Committee anticipates that the Budget
Committee will file revised section 302(a) allocations for the Committee on Appropriations reflecting an
upward adjustment of $75,000,000 in budget authority for fiscal year 1999 and $9,000,000 in outlays for fiscal
year 2000.
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2000
[In thousands of dollars]
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Senate Committee recommendation
Committee compared with (+ or -)
Item 1999 appropriation Budget estimate recommendation ---------------------------------------
1999 appropriation Budget estimate
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TITLE I--EXPORT AND INVESTMENT ASSISTANCE
EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES
Subsidy appropriation............................... 765,000 839,000 785,000 +20,000 -54,000
(Direct loan authorization)......................... (1,333,000) (1,687,000) (1,333,000) .................. (-354,000)
(Guaranteed loan authorization)..................... (12,702,000) (13,825,000) (10,500,000) (-2,202,000) (-3,325,000)
Administrative expenses............................. 50,000 57,000 55,000 +5,000 -2,000
Y2K conversion (emergency funding).................. 400 .................. .................. -400 ..................
Negative subsidy.................................... -25,000 -15,000 -15,000 +10,000 ..................
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Total, Export-Import Bank of the United States 790,400 881,000 825,000 +34,600 -56,000
OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Noncredit account:
Administrative expenses......................... 32,500 35,000 31,500 -1,000 -3,500
Y2K conversion (emergency funding).............. 840 .................. .................. -840 ..................
Insurance fees and other offsetting collections. -260,000 -303,000 -303,000 -43,000 ..................
Direct loans:
Loan subsidy.................................... 4,000 14,000 14,000 +10,000 ..................
(Loan authorization)............................ (136,000) (130,000) (100,000) (-36,000) (-30,000)
Guaranteed loans:
Loan subsidy.................................... 46,000 10,000 10,000 -36,000 ..................
(Loan authorization)............................ (1,750,000) (1,000,000) (1,000,000) (-750,000) ..................
Y2K conversion (emergency funding).............. 1,260 .................. .................. -1,260 ..................
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Total, Overseas Private Investment Corporation -175,400 -244,000 -247,500 -72,100 -3,500
TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Trade and development agency........................ 44,000 48,000 43,000 -1,000 -5,000
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Total, title I, Export and investment 659,000 685,000 620,500 -38,500 -64,500
assistance...................................
(Loan authorizations)..................... (15,921,000) (16,642,000) (12,933,000) (-2,988,000) (-3,709,000)
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TITLE II--BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
Agency for International Development
Child survival and disease programs fund............ 650,000 555,000 .................. -650,000 -555,000
UNICEF.......................................... .................. .................. (105,000) (+105,000) (+105,000)
Emergency funding............................... 50,000 .................. .................. -50,000 ..................
Development assistance.............................. 1,225,000 780,440 1,928,500 +703,500 +1,148,060
Development Fund for Africa......................... .................. 512,560 .................. .................. -512,560
International disaster assistance................... 200,000 220,000 175,000 -25,000 -45,000
Micro and Small Enterprise Development program
account:
Subsidy appropriation........................... 1,500 1,500 1,500 .................. ..................
(Direct loan authorization)..................... (1,000) .................. .................. (-1,000) ..................
(Guaranteed loan authorization)................. (40,000) (30,000) (40,000) .................. (+10,000)
Administrative expenses......................... 500 500 500 .................. ..................
Urban and environmental credit program account:
Subsidy appropriation........................... 1,500 3,000 1,500 .................. -1,500
(Guaranteed loan authorization)................. (14,000) (26,000) (14,000) .................. (-12,000)
Administrative expenses......................... 5,000 5,000 4,000 -1,000 -1,000
Development credit authority program account:
(By transfer)................................... .................. (15,000) .................. .................. (-15,000)
(Guaranteed loan authorization)................. .................. (200,000) .................. .................. (-200,000)
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Subtotal, development assistance.............. 2,133,500 2,078,000 2,111,000 -22,500 +33,000
Payment to the Foreign Service Retirement and 44,552 43,837 43,837 -715 ..................
Disability Fund....................................
Operating expenses of the Agency for International 479,950 507,739 495,000 +15,050 -12,739
Development........................................
Emergency funding (by transfer)................. (2,500) .................. .................. (-2,500) ..................
Y2K conversion (emergency funding).............. 10,200 .................. .................. -10,200 ..................
Operating expenses of the Agency for International 30,750 25,261 25,000 -5,750 -261
Development Office of Inspector General............
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Total, Agency for International Development... 2,698,952 2,654,837 2,674,837 -24,115 +20,000
Other Bilateral Economic Assistance
Economic support fund:
Camp David countries............................ 1,855,000 1,645,000 1,695,000 -160,000 +50,000
Wye River....................................... .................. 150,000 .................. .................. -150,000
Other........................................... 512,000 744,000 500,000 -12,000 -244,000
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Subtotal, Economic support fund............... 2,367,000 2,539,000 2,195,000 -172,000 -344,000
Emergency funding............................... 50,000 .................. .................. -50,000 ..................
Emergency funding (transfer out)................ (-3,770) .................. .................. (+3,770) ..................
International Fund for Ireland...................... 19,600 .................. .................. -19,600 ..................
Assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltic States. 430,000 393,000 535,000 +105,000 +142,000
Assistance for the New Independent States of the 801,000 1,032,000 780,000 -21,000 -252,000
former Soviet Union................................
Emergency funding............................... 46,000 .................. .................. -46,000 ..................
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Total, Other Bilateral Economic Assistance.... 3,713,600 3,964,000 3,510,000 -203,600 -454,000
INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Inter-American Foundation
Appropriation....................................... .................. 22,300 .................. .................. -22,300
(By transfer)................................... (20,000) .................. (18,000) (-2,000) (+18,000)
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Total......................................... (20,000) (22,300) (18,000) (-2,000) (-4,300)
African Development Foundation
Appropriation....................................... .................. 14,400 .................. .................. -14,400
(By transfer)................................... (11,000) .................. (12,500) (+1,500) (+12,500)
Y2K conversion (emergency funding).............. 137 .................. .................. -137 ..................
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Total......................................... (11,137) (14,400) (12,500) (+1,363) (-1,900)
Peace Corps
Appropriation....................................... 240,000 270,000 220,000 -20,000 -50,000
Emergency funding (by transfer)................. (1,269) .................. .................. (-1,269) ..................
Department of State
International narcotics control and law enforcement. 261,000 295,000 215,000 -46,000 -80,000
Emergency funding............................... 232,600 .................. .................. -232,600 ..................
Migration and refugee assistance.................... 640,000 660,000 610,000 -30,000 -50,000
United States Emergency Refugee and Migration 30,000 30,000 20,000 -10,000 -10,000
Assistance Fund....................................
Nonproliferation, anti-terrorism, demining and 198,000 231,000 175,000 -23,000 -56,000
related programs...................................
Emergency funding............................... 20,000 .................. .................. -20,000 ..................
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Total, Department of State.................... 1,381,600 1,216,000 1,020,000 -361,600 -196,000
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Department of the Treasury
Debt restructuring.................................. 33,000 120,000 43,000 +10,000 -77,000
International affairs technical assistance.......... 1,500 8,500 1,500 .................. -7,000
United States community adjustment and investment 10,000 17,000 .................. -10,000 -17,000
program............................................
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Subtotal, Department of the Treasury.......... 44,500 145,500 44,500 .................. -101,000
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Total, title II, Bilateral economic assistance 8,078,789 8,287,037 7,469,337 -609,452 -817,700
Appropriations........................ (7,669,852) (8,287,037) (7,469,337) (-200,515) (-817,700)
Emergency funding..................... (408,937) .................. .................. (-408,937) ..................
(By transfer)............................. (27,230) (15,000) (30,500) (+3,270) (+15,500)
(By transfer) (emergency appropriations).. (3,769) .................. .................. (-3,769) ..................
(Loan authorizations)..................... (55,000) (256,000) (54,000) (-1,000) (-202,000)
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TITLE III--MILITARY ASSISTANCE
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
International Military Education and Training....... 50,000 52,000 50,000 .................. -2,000
Foreign Military Financing Program:
Grants:
Camp David countries........................ 3,160,000 3,220,000 3,220,000 +60,000 ..................
Wye River................................... .................. 350,000 .................. .................. -350,000
Other....................................... 170,000 210,000 190,000 +20,000 -20,000
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Subtotal, grants.......................... 3,330,000 3,780,000 3,410,000 +80,000 -370,000
(Limitation on administrative expenses)......... (29,910) (30,000) (30,000) (+90) ..................
Direct loans:
Subsidy appropriation....................... 20,000 .................. .................. -20,000 ..................
(Loan authorization)........................ (167,000) .................. .................. (-167,000) ..................
FMF program level............................... (3,497,000) (3,780,000) (3,410,000) (-87,000) (-370,000)
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Total, Foreign Military Financing............. 3,350,000 3,780,000 3,410,000 +60,000 -370,000
Special Defense Acquisition Fund: Offsetting -19,000 -6,000 -6,000 +13,000 ..................
collections........................................
Peacekeeping operations............................. 76,500 130,000 80,000 +3,500 -50,000
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Total, title III, Military assistance......... 3,457,500 3,956,000 3,534,000 +76,500 -422,000
(Limitation on administrative expenses)... (29,910) (30,000) (30,000) (+90) ..................
(Loan authorization)...................... (167,000) .................. .................. (-167,000) ..................
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TITLE IV--MULTILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
International Financial Institutions
World Bank Group
Contribution to the International Bank for 192,500 143,333 25,000 -167,500 -118,333
Reconstruction and Development: Global Environment
Facility...........................................
Contribution to the International Development 800,000 803,430 785,000 -15,000 -18,430
Association........................................
Contribution to Multilateral Investment Guarantee .................. 10,000 10,000 +10,000 ..................
Agency.............................................
(Limitation on callable capital subscriptions).. .................. (50,000) (50,000) (+50,000) ..................
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Total, World Bank Group....................... 992,500 956,763 820,000 -172,500 -136,763
Contribution to the Inter-American Development Bank:
Paid-in capital................................. 25,611 25,611 25,611 .................. ..................
(Limitation on callable capital subscriptions).. (1,503,719) (1,503,719) (1,503,719) .................. ..................
Fund for special operations..................... 21,152 .................. .................. -21,152 ..................
Contribution to the Inter-American Investment .................. 25,000 .................. .................. -25,000
Corporation....................................
Contribution to the Enterprise for the Americas 50,000 28,500 .................. -50,000 -28,500
Multilateral Investment Fund...................
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Total, contribution to the Inter-American 96,763 79,111 25,611 -71,152 -53,500
Development Bank...........................
Contribution to the Asian Development Bank:
Paid-in capital................................. 13,222 13,728 13,728 +506 ..................
(Limitation on callable capital subscriptions).. (647,858) (672,745) (672,745) (+24,887) ..................
Contribution to the Asian Development Fund...... 210,000 177,017 50,000 -160,000 -127,017
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Total, contribution to the Asian Development 223,222 190,745 63,728 -159,494 -127,017
Bank.........................................
Contribution to the African Development Bank:
Paid-in capital................................. .................. 5,100 5,100 +5,100 ..................
(Limitation on callable capital subscriptions).. .................. (80,000) .................. .................. (-80,000)
Contribution to the African Development Fund.... 128,000 127,000 .................. -128,000 -127,000
Contribution to the European Bank for Reconstruction
and Development:
Paid-in capital................................. 35,779 35,779 35,779 .................. ..................
(Limitation on callable capital subscriptions).. (123,238) (123,238) (123,238) .................. ..................
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Total, International Financial Institutions... 1,476,264 1,394,498 950,218 -526,046 -444,280
(Limitation on callable capital subscript) (2,274,815) (2,429,702) (2,349,702) (+74,887) (-80,000)
International Organizations and Programs
Appropriation....................................... 187,000 293,000 170,000 -17,000 -123,000
(By transfer)................................... (2,500) (2,500) (2,500) .................. ..................
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Total, title IV, Multilateral economic 1,663,264 1,687,498 1,120,218 -543,046 -567,280
assistance...................................
(By transfer)............................. (2,500) (2,500) (2,500) .................. ..................
(Limitation on callable capital subscript) (2,274,815) (2,429,702) (2,349,702) (+74,887) (-80,000)
TITLE VI
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
International Monetary Programs
Loans to International Monetary Fund................ 3,361,000 .................. .................. -3,361,000 ..................
United States Quota, International Monetary Fund.... 14,500,000 .................. .................. -14,500,000 ..................
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Total, International Monetary Programs........ 17,861,000 .................. .................. -17,861,000 ..................
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Grand total................................... 31,719,553 14,615,535 12,744,055 -18,975,498 -1,871,480
Appropriations........................ (31,308,116) (14,615,535) (12,744,055) (-18,564,061) (-1,871,480)
Emergency appropriations.............. (411,437) .................. .................. (-411,437) ..................
(By transfer)............................. (29,730) (17,500) (33,000) (+3,270) (+15,500)
(By transfer) (emergency appropriations).. (3,769) .................. .................. (-3,769) ..................
(Limitation on administrative expenses)... (29,910) (30,000) (30,000) (+90) ..................
(Limitation on callable capital subscript) (2,274,815) (2,429,702) (2,349,702) (+74,887) (-80,000)
(Loan authorizations)..................... (16,143,000) (16,898,000) (12,987,000) (-3,156,000) (-3,911,000)
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