H.J.Res. 523 · 100th Congress · enacted
A joint resolution to provide assistance and support for peace, democracy and reconciliation in Central America.
Became Public Law No: 100-276.
Latest official action 1988-04-01 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
Declares it to be U.S. policy to advance peace and democracy and to protect U.S. security interests in Central America. Declares that it is the intent of the Congress, in providing additional assistance to the Nicaraguan democratic resistance, to reinforce the Central American peace process. Requires assistance provided pursuant to this Act to be administered consistent with the agreement between the Government of Nicaragua and the resistance signed March 23, 1988, at Sapoa, Nicaragua (Sapoa agreement.) Authorizes the President to transfer a specified sum from certain Department of Defense appropriations accounts to the Agency for International Development (AID) to provide assistance (defined to include food, clothing, shelter, medical supplies, and communications equipment) to the resistance. Sets limitations on monthly expenditures of such assistance. Provides for the transfer of unobligated funds to AID to provide for delivery of such assistance. Prohibits the use of funds under this Act to purchase aircraft, weapons or weapons systems, ammunition, or any other item or service not specifically permitted under this Act. Earmarks specified amounts of assistance for Yatama (the Indian resistance force). Makes AID responsible for the direction, management, and delivery of assistance under this Act through neutral organizations. Requires the Comptroller General to audit expendit…
Congressional Research Service · 1988-03-30
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