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the extent to which the actions of the Government of Haiti are consistent with each of the objectives specified in subsection (b). Half of the assistance provided pursuant to subsection (a) shall be withheld from delivery until the President submits the first such report.

(d) NOTIFICATION TO CONGRESS.-Funds made available pursuant to subsection (a) may be obligated only if the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate are notified fifteen days in advance.

(e) RELATION TO EXISTING PROVISION.-Assistance under subsection (a) may be provided notwithstanding the limitations contained in section 705(e) of the International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1985 and is in addition to the assistance allowed under that section.

SEC. 204. RECOVERY BY HAITI OF ASSETS STOLEN BY DUVALIER REGIME.

(a) FINDINGS.-The Congress finds that

(1) the Government of Haiti believes that former presidentfor-life Jean Claude Duvalier and other individuals associated with the Duvalier regime illegally diverted to their own use substantial amounts of the assets of the Government of Haiti: (2) the Government of Haiti is attempting to locate and recover those assets through legal means;

(3) virtually every relevant jurisdiction, both in the United States and abroad, requires the posting of some form of security to secure the issuance of orders of attachment or other judicial seizures of property;

(4) the Government of Haiti is unable, without outside assistance, to post the necessary security because of its lack of assets;

(5) Haiti's economic situation could be significantly improved, and the need for external resources reduced, if the Government of Haiti is able to pursue its legal remedies against those who are in large part responsible for the economic crisis in Haiti; and

(6) the United States has a substantial foreign policy interest in helping the Government of Haiti recover any assets which were illegally diverted by those associated with the Duvalier regime.

(b) ACTIONS TO ASSIST HAITI.-The President shall exercise the authorities granted by section 203 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. App. 1702) to assist the Government of Haiti in its efforts to recover, through legal proceedings, assets which the Government of Haiti alleges were stolen by former president-for-life Jean Claude Duvalier and other individuals associated with the Duvalier regime. This subsection shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of section 202 of that Act.

g. Anglo-Irish Agreement Support Act of 1986

Partial Text of Public Law 99-415 [H.R. 4329], 100 Stat. 947, approved September 19, 1986

AN ACT To authorize United States contributions to the International Fund established pursuant to the November 15, 1985, agreement between the United Kingdom and Ireland, as well as other assistance.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the "Anglo-Irish Agreement Support Act of 1986".

SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.

(a) FINDINGS.-The Congress finds that the Anglo-Irish Agreement is a clear demonstration of the determination of the Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of Ireland to make progress concerning the complex situation in Northern Ireland. The Congress strongly supports the Anglo-Irish Agreement and is particularly encouraged that these two neighboring countries, longstanding friends of the United States, have joined together to rebuild a land that has too often been the scene of economic hardship and where many have suffered severely from the consequences of violence in recent years. In recognition of our ties of kinship, history, and commitment to democratic values, the Congress believes the United Stats should participate in this renewed commitment to social and economic progress in Northern Ireland and affected areas of Ireland.

(b) PURPOSES.-It is, therefore, the purpose of the Act to provide for United States contributions in support of the Anglo-Irish Agreement, such contributions to consist of economic support fund assistance for payment to the International Fund established pursuant to the Anglo-Irish Agreement, as well as other assistance to serve as an incentive for economic development and reconciliation in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The purpose of these United States contributions shall be to support the Anglo-Irish Agreement in promoting reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the establishment of a society in Northern Ireland in which all may live in peace, free from discrimination, terrorism, and intolerance, and with the opportunity for both communities to participate fully in the structures and processes of government.

SEC. 3. UNITED STATES CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FUND. (a) FISCAL YEAR 1986.-Of the amounts made available for the fiscal year 1986 to carry out chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (relating to the economic support fund), $50,000,000 shall be used for United States contributions to the International Fund. Pending the formal establishment of the Inter

national Fund and submission of the certification required by section 5(c) of this Act, these funds may, pursuant to an agreement with the Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of Ireland, be disbursed into and maintained in a separate account. (b) FISCAL YEARS 1987 AND 1988.-Of the amounts made available for each of the fiscal years 1987 and 1988 to carry out this chapter, $35,000,000 shall be used for United States contributions to the International Fund; and that amount is hereby authorized to be appropriated for each of those fiscal years to carry out that chapter (in addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated). Amounts appropriated pursuant to this subsection are authorized to remain available until expended.

SEC. 4. OTHER ASSISTANCE.

(a) AVAILABLE AUTHORITIES.—In addition to other available authorities, the following authorities may be used to provide assistance or other support to carry out the purposes of section 2 of this Act:

(1) Section 108 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1981 (relating to the Private Sector Revolving Fund).

(2) Section 221 through 223 of that Act (relating to the Housing Guaranty Program).

(3) Title IV of chapter 2 of part I of that Act (relating to the Overseas Private Investment Corporation), without regard to the limitation contained in paragraph (2) of the second undesignated paragraph of section 231 of that Act.

(4) Section 661 of that Act (relating to the Trade and Development Program).

(b) OTHER LAWS.-Assistance under this Act may be provided without regard to any other provision of law.

SEC. 5. CONDITIONS AND UNDERSTANDINGS RELATING TO THE UNITED STATES CONTRIBUTIONS.

(a) PROMOTING ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RECONSTRUCTION AND DeVELOPMENT.—The United States contributions provided for in this Act may be used only to support and promote economic and social reconstruction and development in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The restrictions contained in sections 531(e) and 660(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 apply with respect to any such contributions.

(b) UNITED STATES REPRESENTATION ON THE BOARD OF THE FUND.-The President shall make every effort, in consultation with the Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of Ireland, to ensure that there is United States representation on the Board of the International Fund.

(c) PRIOR CERTIFICATIONS.-Each fiscal year, the United States may make contributions to the International Fund only if the President certifies to the Congress that he is satisfied that

(1) the Board of the International Fund, as a whole, is broadly representative of the interests of the communities in Ireland and Northern Ireland; and

(2) disbursements from the International Fund

1 The conditions contained in subsec. (c) were certified by the President in Presidential Determination No. 88-21 of August 1, 1988; 53 F.R. 30825.

(A) will be distributed in accordance with the principle of equality of opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment, without regard to religious affiliation; and

(B) will address the needs of both communities in Northern Ireland.

Each such certification shall include a detailed explanation of the basis for the President's decision.

SEC. 6. ANNUAL REPORTS.

At the end of each fiscal year in which the United States Government makes any contribution to the International Fund, the Presidential shall report to the Congress on the degree to which

(1) the International Fund has contributed to reconciliation between the communities in Northern Ireland;

(2) the United States contribution to the International Fund is meeting its objectives of encouraging new investment, job creation, and economic reconstruction on the basis of strict equality of opportunity; and

(3) the International Fund has increased respect for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all people in Northern Ireland.

SEC. 7. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO FUNDS FOR “INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION AND CONFERENCES".

(a) DISBURSEMENTS, AUDITS, AND REPORTS.-The provisions relating to disbursements on vouchers, audits, and submission of reports with respect to expenditures pursuant to the Joint Resolution of July 11, 1956 (Public Law 689), shall also apply with respect to expenditures pursuant to section 109(c) of the Act of November 22, 1983 (Public Law 98-164).

(b)

SEC. 8. DEFINITIONS.

As used in this Act

(1) the term "Anglo-Irish Agreement" means the Agreement Between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom dated November 15, 1985; and

(2) the term "International Fund" means the international fund for economic development projects in Northern Ireland and Ireland, established pursuant to Article 10 of the AngloIrish Agreement.

h. International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1985

Partial text of Public Law 99-83 [S. 960], 99 Stat. 190, approved August 8, 1985 as amended by Public Law 99-399 [Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986, H.R. 4151], 100 Stat. 853, approved August 27, 1986; Public Law 99-570 [Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986, H.R. 5484], 100 Stat. 3207, approved October 27, 1986; Public Law 99-591 [Continuing Appropriations Act, 1987, H.J. Res. 738], 100 Stat. 3341, approved October 30, 1986; and by Public Law 100-202 [Continuing Appropriations Act, 1988, H.J. Res. 395], 101 Štat. 1329, approved December 22, 1987

NOTE.-Except for the provisions noted below, the International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1985 consists of amendments to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the Arms Export Control Act, the Peace Corps Act, Public Law 480, and to several former foreign aid annual authorization acts. These amendments are incorporated into the texts of these Acts at the appropriate locations.

AN ACT To authorize international development and security assistance programs and Peace Corps programs for fiscal years 1986 and 1987, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE AND TABLE OF CONTENTS.

(a) SHORT TITLE.-This Act may be cited as the "International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1985".

TITLE I-MILITARY ASSISTANCE AND SALES AND RELATED PROGRAMS

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(c) FMS FINANCING FOR ISRAEL.-(1) Of the total amount of credits extended under section 23 of the Arms Export Control Act, not less than $1,800,000,000 for fiscal year 1986 and not less than

1 Title III of the Foreign Assistance and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1986 (sec. 101(i) of the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 1986, Public Law 99-190, 99 Stat. 1301), provided that "not less than $1,800,000,000 shall be available only for Israel." The act further provided that: if the Government of Israel requests that funds be used for such purposes, up to $150,000,000 of the amount of credits made available for Israel pursuant to this paragraph shall be available for research and development in the United States for the Lavi program, and not less than $300,000,000 shall be for the procurement in Israel of defense articles and services, including research and development, for the Lavi program and other activities if requested by Israel..

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