LIST OF 400 DIRECTIVES IN U.S. FOREIGN ASSISTANCE LEGISLATION
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1. Assist in organizing system of financial institutions to provide savings and credit to poor. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 1, Sec. 103.
2. Stimulation of small labor-intensive businesses. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 1, Sec. 103.
3. Improvement in marketing systems. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 1, Sec. 103.
4. Improving rural infrastructure, including roads, water management, energy facilities. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 1, Sec. 103.
5. Encourage better land tenure arrangements. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 1, Sec. 103.
6. Providing better supplies, services, research and training to farmers. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 1, Sec. 103.
7. Deforestation alleviation efforts should focus on community woodlots, agroforestry, reforestation, protection of watershed forests, and more effective forest management. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 1, Sec. 103.
8. Work with developing countries on programs to improve nutrition for mothers and children, especially nursing mothers. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 1, Sec. 103.
9. Enhance food security through improving food policies and management, strengthening and increasing national food reserves, and improving food distribution. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 1, Sec. 103.
10. Agricultural research shall take into account needs of small farmers, make extensive use of field testing and adapt research to local conditions. Focus on technology and methods which small farmers could use. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 1, Sec. 103A.
11. Authorization for immunization programs. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 104.
12. Authorization for oral rehydration programs. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 104.
13. Authorization for health, nutrition, water and sanitation programs focusing on mothers and children. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 104.
14. Authorization for assistance for orphans displaced by HIV/AIDS or other causes. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 104. 390 Directives in U.S. Foreign Assistance Legislation Page 2 of 38
15. Authorization for programs for the prevention treatment, control of and research on HIV/AIDS. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 104.
16. Authorization for family planning and reproductive health. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 104.
17. Attention should be given to interrelationship between programs addressing population growth, development and improvement of standard of living, reducing infant mortality rate, and improving health of mothers and infants. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 104.
18. No funds for abortions as a birth control method or coerced sterilizations, nor for any biomedical research concerning same. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 104.
19. Furnish assistance to address HIV/AIDS crisis in sub-Saharan Africa, Caribbean and other developing countries, including working through NGO‟s, faith-based and community based organizations. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 104A.
20. U.S. should coordinate with multilateral organizations such as UNAIDS, UNICEF, WHO, UNDP, Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 104A.
21. Prevention activities shall include: culturally appropriate education and counseling programs which teach avoidance of risky behavior and infection; encouraging men to be responsible sexually and as parents; voluntary testing and counseling programs, programs to prevent mother-to-child transmission; ensuring safety of the blood supply; combating intravenous drug use; and improve women‟s employment opportunities. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 104A.
22. Prevention efforts shall place particular emphasis on high-risk individuals, such as those in the sex trade, health care workers, and those already infected. Bulk purchases of test kits, prophylactics, and microbicides shall be utilized. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 104A.
23. Treatment activities shall include: improve capacity of indigenous health care systems to treat HIV/AIDS, including administering of appropriate pharmaceuticals; improving hospice and palliative care programs for HIV/AIDS victims and their families. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 104A.
24. Pharmaceuticals for treatment should be sustainably supplied, subject to quality control, and distributed appropriately. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 104A.
25. Other activities include care for HIV/AIDS orphans; improving infrastructure and institutional capacity to address HIV/AIDS; and vaccine research. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 104A.
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26. Monitoring and reporting requirements on the effectiveness of the HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment programs, and the sustainability and quality control of the supply of pharmaceuticals. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 104A.
27. Furnish assistance to combat tuberculosis in coordination with organizations such as WHO and Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, for DOTS and DOTS- plus treatment. Not less than 75 percent of funds should be for drugs, supplies, direct patient services and training. Invest in and work with Global Tuberculosis Drug Facility and Global Alliance for TB Drug Development. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 104B.
28. Furnish assistance to combat malaria in coordination with the WHO, Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, Dept. of Health and Human Services (CDC and NIH) to develop comprehensive malaria control program. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 104C.
29. Furnish assistance for education, public administration, and human resource development. Improve non-formal education methods to improve skills of urban poor and rural farmers, increase relevance of formal education systems to poor, reforming curricula and teaching methods and materials, improving training, and strengthening education institution management capabilities. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 105.
30. Assistance provided for development of energy resources in developing countries, with focus on small-scale, decentralized renewable sources for rural areas. Activities include technical cooperation and development, economic development research, programs for reconstruction after natural or manmade disasters, infrastructure projects for poorest countries, development of small business employment in urban areas. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 106.
31. Emphasis on use of relatively smaller, cost-saving, labor-using technologies most appropriate for poor and small businesses and farms. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 107.
32. Recipient countries must bear at least 25 percent of cost of programs under Secs. 103- 106, including in-kind contributions. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 110.
33. Use of agricultural, financial, infrastructure, housing and community service cooperative encouraged. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 111.
34. Encourage and promote participation of women as equal partners in development process of developing countries. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 113.
35. No assistance may be provided to countries engaged in consistent patter of human rights violations, including torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, prolonged detention without charges, abduction and clandestine detention, etc. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 116.
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36. No aid to governments that do not sufficiently protect children from military conscription. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 116.
37. Section calls for detailed country-by-country reporting on human rights violations by the Asst. Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, and the Secretary of State. Reporting subject matter includes: extent of cooperation in investigations; US actions in response to human rights violations; instances of: violation of religious freedom, anti-Semitism, coerced population control, child labor or forced labor, child military conscription, human trafficking, extrajudicial killings torture or other serious violations. Shall also report on US activities to promote adherence to human rights standards. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 116.
38. All FAA programs shall fully consider the environmental impact of their respective projects and prepare an environmental impact statement (except where President deems it seriously detrimental to U.S. foreign policy interests). Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 117.
39. Consult with foreign countries concerning strategies to reduce colonization and deforestation of tropical forests. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 118.
40. Support stable and productive farming practices on land already cleared. Support conservation and reforestation of degraded land. Protect and rehabilitate forested watersheds. Support research for sustainable timber practices, and research on understanding of tropical forests generally. Assist in establishment, expansion and management of protected tropical forest areas, in coordination with developing countries, PVO‟s, NGO‟s and other developed countries. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 118.
41. Consider full environmental impact of USAID programs. Deny aid for: logging equipment, actions that will degrade national parks or protected areas, conversion of forest to livestock land, colonization forest lands, construction of dams on undegraded forest lands. Exception where such activity would contribute significantly and directly to improving living standards of rural poor and will be conducted in an environmentally sound manner. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 118.
42. Assist countries in protecting and maintaining wildlife habitats and in developing sound wildlife management and plan conservation programs. Special efforts should be made to establish and maintain wildlife sanctuaries, reserves and parks, and anti-poaching measures. Catalog plant and animal species. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 119.
43. Authority to provide foreign assistance through loans or grants, bilaterally or though regional, multilateral, or private entities. Establishes the interagency Development Loan Committee to establish lending criteria and procedures. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 122.
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44. USAID should draw on resources of private and voluntary organizations and cooperatives to plan and carry out development activities and establish simplified procedures for the development of programs conducted by private organizations with demonstrated capacity to do so. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 123.
45. President, on a case-by-case basis, may waive principal and interest payments owed by least developed nations to US, to the extent such amounts are applied to development purposes (including in-kind contributions to such efforts). Should work with other creditor countries. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 124.
46. USAID should improve assessment and evaluation of effectiveness of all its programs. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 125.
47. In providing aid to countries with substantial illegal narcotics production, priority should be given to programs which discourage such production. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 126.
48. Annual review of outstanding foreign debt shall determine if any country is in financial condition to make accelerated loan payments. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 127.
49. Directing use of poverty measurements of IBRD to target assistance to those countries and populations which are the poorest and in most need of help. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 128.
50. Consistent with other objectives of US foreign policy, Secretary of Treasury shall establish program to provide expertise and technical advice to the establishment of financial laws and institutions which promote fiscal stability, efficient resource allocation, transparent and market-oriented processes and sustainable private sector growth. Subject matter include fair and effective tax systems, issuance of debt, budget planning and fiscal policy management, commercial banking sector, and financial law enforcement. Program shall emphasize anti-corruption measures. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 129.
51. Provide assistance to victims of torture, including direct assistance, along with research and training for facilities and programs which treat torture victims. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 130.
52. Activities authorized include those that: support responsible independent media; implement financial disclosure by public officials; establish of auditors, inspector generals, and third-party monitoring; promote transparent and accountable legislatures and local governments; legal reforms that criminalize corruption; improve transparency and legal framework of commercial transactions; promote free and fair elections; and foster participation in legislative process. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 133.
53. These activities may take place in countries otherwise barred from receiving foreign assistance, but in such cases may not directly aid the government. Financing of such
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activities authorized, including payment to NGO‟s. Reporting requirements. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 133.
54. Assist countries, directly or through NGO‟s and multilateral organizations, to meet minimum standards for elimination of human trafficking, including improving laws, investigation and prosecution of traffickers, and expansion of treatment programs and facilities for trafficking victims. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 134.
55. Provide assistance for community-based basic care, school food programs, increasing school enrollment, employment training, promoting inheritance rights of orphans, culturally appropriate psychosocial support, and health care for orphans with HIV/AIDS. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 135.
56. Compile data concerning orphans receiving assistance. Create system to monitor and measure effectiveness of assistance to orphans. Secretary of State shall appoint Special Advisor for Assistance to Orphans and Vulnerable Children to coordinate all such assistance through USAID, and advise various USAID bureaus concerning priorities and best practices. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 135.
57. President, acting through the Secretary of State, is directed to develop a strategy; this strategy is to be developed in consultation with the Administrator of the USAID, among other appropriate federal agencies; this strategy is to be implemented by the Secretary of State acting through the Administrator of the USAID; the initial report was due within 180 days following enactment of the act and a further report is due once each year through 2015. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 1, Sec. 135.
58. Regional solutions and programs should be employed where development problems or opportunities are common among two or more countries in a region. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 2, Title I.
59. President urged to increase US contributions to multilateral lending institutions. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 2, Title I.
60. Authorizing housing loan guarantees totaling $2.5b for construction of low-cost shelter in developing countries. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 2, Title III, Sec. 221 and 222.
61. USAID to guarantee liabilities of US Export-Import Bank for guarantees and insurance issued in connection with foreign assistance activities. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 2, Title III, Sec. 224, 225.
62. Expired loan guarantee program concerning shelter for Soviet and Ethiopian Jews settling in Israel. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part I, Ch. 2, Title III, Sec. 226.
63. Issue insurance to protect against inability to convert foreign currencies into U.S. dollars, loss of investment due to expropriation or confiscation by foreign government, loss due to war, loss due to business interruption caused by the above. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Title IV, Sec. 234.
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64. Encourage greater availability of political risk insurance by growing the political risk insurance industry in the U.S. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Title IV, Sec. 234A.
65. Broaden U.S. small business participation in the development of small private enterprise in less developed countries. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Title IV, Sec. 240.
66. Authorization of funds toward orphanages, hostels, day care centers, school feeding programs, health, education and welfare. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Title V, Sec. 241.
67. Establish a Microfinance Loan Facility to pool and manage the risk from natural disasters, war or civil conflict, national financial crisis, or short-term financial movements that threaten long-term development of U.S. supported microfinance institutions. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Title VI, Sec. 257.
68. Allocate funds for research designed to increase understanding of the ways development assistance can support democratic, social and political trends in recipient countries. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Title IX, Sec. 281.
69. Broadly disseminate global agricultural research, provide competitive grants through universities to U.S. agriculturalists. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Title XII, Sec. 296.
70. President to create Board for International Food and Agricultural Development. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Title XII, Sec. 298.
71. Sustain and expand a program for economic and military assistance in Central America if recipient counties can demonstrate progress toward and a commitment to these goals. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 6, Sec. 461.
72. May cancel foreign debt in exchange for monies toward conservation or protection of the environment in that country, or earmark resources to ensure restoration, protection or sustainable use of natural resources within that country. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 7, Sec. 461.
73. Ensure countries adopt comprehensive domestic measures against money laundering and cooperate with each other in narcotics money laundering investigations, prosecutions, etc. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 8, Sec. 481.
74. Provide assistance to encourage private sector development and sustained economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 10, Sec. 496.
75. Increase agricultural production, especially food production in sub-Saharan Africa, in an environmentally sustainable manner, through agricultural policy changes, agricultural research, increased availability of funding, and improved infrastructure, with an emphasis on small-scale farmers. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 10, Sec. 496.
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76. Maintain and restore natural resource base in sub-Saharan Africa, emphasizing small- scale local projects which take into account local conditions and involve local people. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 10, Sec. 496.
77. Improve health conditions in sub-Saharan Africa, especially for mothers and children, through establishment of primary health care systems that give priority to preventative health and that will be ultimately self-sustaining. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 10, Sec. 496.
78. Provide greater access to voluntary family planning services in sub-Saharan Africa. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 10, Sec. 496.
79. Improve the relevance, equity and efficiency of education in sub-Saharan Africa, especially primary education. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 10, Sec. 496.
80. Reduce rural and urban unemployment and underemployment in sub-Saharan Africa through creation of off-farm employment opportunities in small-scale labor-intensive businesses. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 10, Sec. 496.
81. Aid to sub-Saharan Africa shall be concentrated in countries which will make the most effective use of such aid. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 10, Sec. 496.
82. Aid to sub-Saharan Africa shall include aid to increase regional integration of African production structures, markets and infrastructure. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 10, Sec. 496.
83. Aid to sub-Saharan Africa shall be coordinated with efforts of other donors. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 10, Sec. 496.
84. Supply necessary medicine, medical supplies, food to the independent states of the former Soviet Union. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 11, Sec. 498.
85. Assist in establishment of democratic and free society in the independent states of the former Soviet Union. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 11, Sec. 498.
86. Promote independent media in the independent states of the former Soviet Union. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 11, Sec. 498.
87. Promote free market economy in the independent states of the former Soviet Union. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 11, Sec. 498.
88. Encourage private trade and investment markets in the independent states of the former Soviet Union. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 11, Sec. 498.
89. Promote market based mechanisms for distribution of food in the independent states of the former Soviet Union. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 11, Sec. 498.
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90. Strengthen and build quality health care institutions in the independent states of the former Soviet Union. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 11, Sec. 498.
91. Provide assistance for broad-based education reform in the independent states of the former Soviet Union. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 11, Sec. 498.
92. Develop the physical infrastructure necessary for regional cooperation among the countries of the South Caucasus and Asia and encourage closer economic relations. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 12, Sec. 499B.
93. Secure the borders and implement effective controls to prevent the trafficking of illegal narcotics and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 12, Sec. 499C.
94. Promote democratic government, create conditions for growth of pluralistic societies, including religious tolerance and respect for human rights. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 12, Sec. 499D.
95. Authorize measures in the common defense, including military assistance to friendly countries and international organizations, against internal and external aggression. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part II, Ch. 1, Sec. 501.
96. Defense assistance to any country shall be solely for internal security or self-defense, to participate in organizations consistent with U.N. charter, or to assist military in building public works in less-developed countries. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part II, Ch. 1, Sec. 502.
97. No security assistance to government with consistent pattern of gross human rights violations, absent extraordinary circumstances; President shall conduct security assistance programs to promote human rights, with particular consideration to whether country violates religious freedoms. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part II, Ch. 1, Sec. 502(a).
98. Secretary of State report annually to Congress on human rights practices of each country proposed to receive security assistance. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part II, Ch. 1, Sec. 502(b).
99. Secretary of State report to Congress re designated country‟s human rights practices and U.S. steps to promote respect for human rights there, and whether extraordinary circumstances warrant continuing security assistance despite violations. No security assistance may be delivered if report not made. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part II, Ch. 1, Sec. 502(c).
100. Security assistance funds may be made available if President determines “significant improvement” on human rights record so warrants and reports to Congress. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part II, Ch. 1, Sec. 502(e-g).
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101. Authorization of President to furnish military assistance on terms and conditions he determines to any eligible friendly country or international organization, if doing so will strengthen security of U.S. and promote world peace. These sections outline various terms and conditions of such military assistance. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part II, Ch. 2, Sec. 503-17.
102. Establishes special account for repayments to U.S. for military assistance. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Ch. 3.
103. Authorizes President to furnish such assistance on terms and conditions that he determines meet the policy and purposes of Part I of the Act. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part II, Ch. 4, Sec. 531.
104. Outdated funding authorization for Israel and Egypt. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part II, Ch. 4, Sec. 532-33.
105. Expired assistance for Latin America and Caribbean. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part II, Ch. 4, Sec. 534.
106. Authorize President to furnish military education and training to foreign countries, through reciprocal personnel exchanges at military education and training facilities. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part II, Ch. 5, Sec. 541 and 544.
107. Defense Department to establish database of all participants starting in 2001. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part II, Ch. 5, Sec. 548.
108. Requires President annually to submit to U.N. data regarding Defense Department‟s annual costs in support of U.N. resolutions, and to ask U.N. compile and publish such information for all members. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Sec. 551.
109. Requires President annually to submit to U.N. data regarding Defense Department‟s annual costs in support of U.N. resolutions, and to ask U.N. compile and publish such information for all members. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Sec. 554.
110. Authorizes President to fund construction/provide services for construction of air bases in Israel. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part II, Ch. 8, Sec. 561.
111. Authorizes President to furnish antiterrorism assistance, on terms and conditions he determines. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part II, Ch. 8, Sec. 561.
112. President authorized to furnish such assistance for detection, deterrence, etc. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part II, Ch. 9, Sec. 571, 582.
113. USAID should encourage U.S. firms to provide engineering and professional services to capital projects under this Act. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Sec. 601.
114. More effort needed to carry out programs under Part I through competitive selection procedures. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Sec. 601.
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115. Encourage private investment by U.S. firms in less developed countries. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Sec. 601.
116. Establish International Private Investment Advisory Council on Foreign Aid (“IPIAC”) Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Sec. 601.
117. President take steps to facilitate investment and development by U.S. firms in less developed countries; (c ): Duties, other requirements of IPIAC. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Sec. 601.
118. President to assist small business, through information and other services, to participate under this Act. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Sec. 602.
119. President use funds under Act for procurements only in U.S., recipient country, or developing countries, absent applicable exception. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Sec. 604.
120. Requirements on President re funds for procurement (in agriculture, should be made in the U.S., otherwise at U.S. price-parity, etc.). Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Sec. Part III, Ch. 1, 604.
121. U.S., in lieu of foreign country, retain things procured under Act, when President or Congress finds doing so in U.S. interest. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Sec. 605.
122. Infringement/wrongful disclosure claims from assistance furnished under this Act may be brought only in U.S. court and within 6 years. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Sec. 606.
123. U.S. may not buy drugs from outside U.S. if U.S. patent was infringed. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Sec. 606.
124. When President so determines, any agency may furnish services or commodities on an advance of funds or reimbursement basis (rules apply). Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Sec. 607.
125. President authorized to keep funds in a separate account to pay costs from handling excess property for future assistance. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Sec. 608.
126. When necessary, with limitations, President may consolidate funds from under (most) of Act‟s provisions funds from (most) other Act provisions. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Sec. 610.
127. Maximize use of U.S.-owned foreign currencies in lieu of dollars for expenditures under Act, including for voluntary family planning. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Sec. 612.
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128. Treasury Secretary, under President‟s direction, is responsible for valuation and accounting of foreign credits owned by U.S. and has sole authority to establish exchange rates at which reported them. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Sec. 613.
129. President may authorize assistance, make sales, extend credit, issue guarantees without regard to any provision of Act (or other specified Acts) if determines important to U.S. security. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Sec. 614.
130. Authorization of appropriations under Act also authorize, in appropriation Act, the entering of contracts within the amounts authorized. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Sec. 615.
131. Funds shall be available to carry out Act‟s provisions, as authorized & appropriated to the President each year. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Sec. 616.
132. Funds under this and Arms Export Control Act remain available for period not greater than 8 months from program termination date, for necessary expenses of winding up. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Sec. 617.
133. No assistance to present Cuba government; President to keep embargo on U.S.-Cuba trade. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Sec. 620.
134. No assistance (unless President determines necessary to U.S. interest) to: any Cuban government until it pays U.S. citizens for property taken from them since 1959; any Communist country; any country with debt owed to U.S. citizen; fund by loan an enterprise outside U.S. that will compete with U.S. enterprise (with conditions). Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Sec. 620.
135. President shall suspend assistance when government of assisted country nationalized, repudiated contracts with, or imposed discriminatory taxes on U.S. citizen or entity. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Sec. 620.
136. Miscellaneous directives prohibiting, limiting, or directing President to consider terminating assistance to countries engaged in actions contrary to U.S. interests. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Sec. 620.
137. No assistance under this Act or other specified Acts to countries the government of which repeatedly provided support of acts of terrorism; directive may be waived if, with limitations, President finds humanitarian or national security reasons. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Sec. 620A.
138. President to report every 60 days on progress made toward negotiated solution of the Cyprus problem. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Sec. 620C.
139. Provide security assistance to Pakistan to combat the threat from Soviet forces occupying Afghanistan, provided that the President certifies to Congress that Pakistan does not possess a nuclear weapon. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Sec. 620E.
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140. President, whenever requesting funds for security assistance to Greece or Turkey under this Act or Arms Export Control Act, shall explain and certify to Congress that assistance is consistent with policies established in this section. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Sec. 620C.
141. President submit annual report to Congress on nuclear proliferation in South Asia and U.S. efforts toward regional non-proliferation agreement. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Sec. 620F.
142. President hold assistance from country that helps a government barred from assistance under Sec. 620A or that Secretary of State finds is terrorist state, or that restricts U.S. humanitarian aid (national interest exceptions apply). Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Secs. 620G, 620G, 620H, and 620I.
143. No funds for sale of antitank shells having depleted uranium penetrating component (except to NATO members, major non-NATO allies, or Taiwan). Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 1, Secs. 620G, 620G, 620H, and 620I.
144. Utilize for technical assistance, to extent practicable, private services on contract basis, and for services in education, health, housing and agriculture, utilize suitable federal agencies. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 2, Sec. 621.
145. President shall issue and enforce regulations re eligibility of persons to receive funds under this Act; recipients must have integrity and honesty. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 2, Sec. 621.
146. President shall establish a management system to meet this need that includes, inter alia, definition of objectives, quantitative indicators of progress, means to measure results, etc. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 2, Sec. 621A.
147. President to set procedures for coordination among U.S. government representatives in each country; responsibilities stated for Chief of the Diplomatic Mission and for Secretary of State (supervision/direction of assistance and education programs). Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 2, Sec. 622.
148. Primary responsibilities stated for Secretary of Defense under Part II of this Act concerning military end-items and equipment. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 2, Sec. 623.
149. Annual comprehensive report to Congress on all U.S. policies and programs having major impact on development of developing countries (details of required contents specified). Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 2, Sec. 634.
150. Absent an exception, assistance under Act may be as grant or on suitable repayment terms; loans emphasized over grants where possible; President may make loans/grants in
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furtherance of Act (details specified); Other details provided re administration of contracts/expenditure of funds. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 2, Sec. 635.
151. Outlining permissible agency uses of funds under Act (e.g., building rentals, expenses for transportation, etc.). Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 2, Sec. 636(a)(1)-(16).
152. This Act does not prohibit assistance to any country under other identified Acts, or to Argentina or Brazil so long as each as democratically elected government. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 2, Sec. 638.
153. President to create system for coordination of U.S. policies and programs affecting U.S. interests in development of low-income countries; establish Development Coordination Committee (“CDC”) to advise him, prepare studies, monitor, evaluate, etc. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 2, Sec. 640B.
154. Agencies must work with other countries in planning for basing development programs on a large and stable supply of low-cost fuels available in the free world. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 3, Sec. 647.
155. President authorized to use foreign currencies for assistance in maintaining cemeteries in Italy serving as burial place for Polish soldiers who died in combat in Italy in WWII. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 3, Sec. 648.
156. President shall not exercise special authority granted under certain provisions of this Act without first giving notice and justification to Congress. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 3, Sec. 652.
157. President must submit annual report to Congress on dollar value, aggregate quantities, and other information, regarding assistance provided to each foreign country or international organization. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 3, Sec. 655.
158. Secretaries of Defense and State jointly must submit annual report on cost, benefits, etc., of military training provided to foreign military personnel by Defense Department and State. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 3, Sec. 656.
159. The Trade and Development Agency is an agency of U.S.; Authorized to fund feasibility studies, design, and other development-related projects that provide opportunities for U.S. exports; President appoints director. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part III, Ch. 3, Sec. 661.
160. When in the U.S. national interest, the President may condition assistance under the Act on the recipient‟s agreement to provide necessary or strategic raw material. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Title III, Ch. 3, Sec. 663.
161. President may not base assignment of personnel to a foreign country on a person‟s race, religion, national origin, or sex, and funds may not be used for assistance to any country that objects on such grounds to the presence of U.S. personnel. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Title III, Ch. 3, Sec. 666.
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162. Encourage and support improvement of lives in Latin America and Caribbean through market-oriented reforms and economic growth via debt reduction, investment reforms, conservation, and child development; for countries with democratically elected governments that meet policy conditions. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Sec. 701.
163. President to determine whether country is eligible to receive benefits under this part. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part IV, Sec. 703.
164. Countries that enter into agreement under Sec. 708 must establish an investment fund to receive and invest payments. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part IV, Sec. 707.
165. Authorization to enter agreements with eligible countries for operation and use of Americas Fund; contents of such agreements detailed; other details of Fund administration/eligibility specified. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part IV, Sec. 708.
166. Alleviate debt in countries with tropical forests, to leave more resources to protect them and to reduce deforestation. “Tropical Forest Facility” to administer debt reduction under this part. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part V, Sec. 802, 804, 805.
167. President may reduce debt owed to U.S. from concessional loans under FAA. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part V, Secs. 806, 807.
168. President may sell, reduce, or cancel concessional loans or credits for a debt-for-nature swap or for a debt buyback. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part V, Sec. 808.
169. Authorization to enter Tropical Forest Agreement with eligible countries regarding operation of Tropical Forest Fund. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Part V, Sec. 809.
170. The law directed that prior to 2006, not less than 10 percent of all HIV/AIDS assistance would be devoted to orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries (as after 2006, other U.S. laws imposed this directive). Assistance for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries.
171. President to develop a strategy for providing aid to orphans and other vulnerable children and annually, thereafter, an updated report was to be delivered to Congress. Assistance for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries.
172. President is authorized to provide grants to private, nonprofit organizations to support human rights and democracy programs. North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, Sec. 102, 104.
173. President is directed to appoint a special envoy for human rights in North Korea within the Department of State. The Special Envoy is to report to Congress once each year, through 2009, the activities of the Special Envoy during the prior year. North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, Sec. 107.
174. President is authorized to provide assistance to organizations assisting persons outside North Korea (who are outside North Korea without permission of North Korean
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government) on humanitarian grounds such as for refugees, orphans and victims of human trafficking. North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, Sec. 203.
175. The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security are to present an annual joint report, through 2009, as to numbers of North Korean aliens who applied for and were granted refugee status in the U.S. North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, Sec. 305.
176. The Millennium Challenge Corporation is to be formed, with various Board members to be selected per the act. Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, Sec. 604, Title VI of division D of Public law 108-199.
177. Candidate countries may receive assistance if they enter into a Millennium Challenge Compact with the United States. Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, Sec. 605, Title VI of division D of Public law 108-199.
178. Assistance is prohibited for military aid, US job loss/reduction, projects which will adversely affect the environment and projects that promote abortion/involuntary sterilization. Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, Title VI of division D of Public law 108- 199.
179. Eligibility factors for Millennium Challenge Corporation assistance include a commitment to democratic governance such as (A) promote political pluralism, equality, and the rule of law; (B) respect human and civil rights, including the rights of people with disabilities; (C) protect private property rights; (D) encourage transparency and accountability of government; and (E) combat corruption. Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, Sec. 607, Title VI of division D of Public law 108-199.
180. Eligibility factors for MCC assistance include a commitment to economic freedom, including a demonstrated commitment to economic policies that (A) encourage citizens and firms to participate in global trade and international capital markets; (B) promote private sector growth and the sustainable management of natural resources; (C) strengthen market forces in the economy; and (D) respect worker rights, including the right to form labor unions. Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, Title VI of division D of Public law 108-199.
181. Eligibility factors for MCC assistance include a commitment to investments in the people of such country, particularly women and children, including programs that (A) promote broad-based primary education; and (B) strengthen and build capacity to provide quality public health and reduce child mortality. Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, Title VI of division D of Public law 108-199.
182. The CEO of the Millennium Challenge Corporation must prepare various reports describing eligible recipient countries. Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, Sec. 608, Title VI of division D of Public law 108-199.
183. The CEO of the Millennium Challenge Corporation, following consultation with the Board of Directors, may suspend or terminate assistance where the recipient country is
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engaged in activities that are contrary to US national interests or such recipient country is no longer eligible under the stated criteria. Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, Sec. 611, Title VI of division D of Public law 108-199.
184. Not later than two years after the Help Commission members are appointed, a report should be submitted to the President, the Secretary of State and Congress; the Commission shall terminate after delivery of such report; thereafter the President is directed to present to Congress a report on the effectiveness of US assistance. Help Commission Act, Sec. 637.
185. Until the President certifies that Syria has ceased its support for international terrorism and its Lebanese occupation (among other acts) or is otherwise making substantial progress in its relations with Lebanon and Israel, exports to Syria are generally prohibited and the President is required to impose certain additional sanctions. Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003, Public Law 108-175.
186. The President must give an annual update as to Syrian compliance/activities. Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003, Public Law 108-175.
187. The Administrator of the USAID should ensure that US microenterprise assistance is matched by an equal amount of assistance from non-US government funding; this non- US government funding should be reported to Congress. Microenterprise Results and Accountability Act of 2004, Public Law 108-484.
188. President is directed to establish a comprehensive, integrated, five-year strategy (to be included in a report submitted to Congress within 270 days following the act) to combat global HIV/AIDS that strengthens the capacity of the United States to be an effective leader of the international campaign against HIV/AIDS (“PEPFAR”).
189. President‟s PEPFAR strategy shall include specific objectives, multisectoral approaches, and specific strategies to treat individuals infected with HIV/AIDS and to prevent the further spread of HIV infections, with a particular focus on the needs of families with children (including the prevention of mother-to-child transmission), women, young people, and children (such as unaccompanied minor children and orphans); United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003, Sec. 101.
190. As part of the PEPFAR strategy, President shall implement a tiered approach to direct delivery of care and treatment through a system based on central facilities augmented by expanding circles of local delivery of care and treatment through local systems and capacity. United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003, Sec. 101.
191. PEPFAR strategy shall assign priorities for relevant executive branch agencies; United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003, Sec. 101.
192. PEPFAR strategy shall project general levels of resources needed to achieve the stated objectives. United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003, Sec. 101.
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193. PEPFAR strategy shall expand public-private partnerships and the leveraging of resources. United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003, Sec. 101.
194. PEPFAR strategy shall maximize United States capabilities in the areas of technical assistance and training and research, including vaccine research. United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003, Sec. 101.
195. PEPFAR strategy shall establish priorities for the distribution of resources based on factors such as the size and demographics of the population with HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria and the needs of that population and the existing infrastructure or funding levels that may exist to cure, treat, and prevent HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003, Sec. 101.
196. PEPFAR strategy shall include initiatives describing how the President will maximize the leverage of private sector dollars in reduction and treatment of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003, Sec. 101.
197. Not later than three years after enactment of the act, the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies is directed to publish findings as to the success rates of various programs for the reduction of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003, Sec. 103(c).
198. The President is directed to appoint within the Department of State a Coordinator of United States Government Activities to Combat HIV/AIDS Globally (the “Global Coordinator”). United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003, Sec. 102.
199. Various constraints are imposed upon US funding to fight HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, including a requirement that US government funds do not exceed 33 percent of all contributions. The Global Coordinator is directed to establish an inter-agency panel to review funding of the Global Fund and general operations of the Global Fund. United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003, Sec. 202.
200. The Global Coordinator is directed to (1) integrate nutrition programs with HIV/AIDS activities, generally; (2) provide, as a component of an anti-retroviral therapy program, support for food and nutrition to individuals infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS; and (3) provide support for food and nutrition for children affected by HIV/AIDS and to communities and households caring for children affected by HIV/AIDS. United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003, Sec. 301.
201. The President is directed to establish a pilot program to demonstrate the feasibility of facilitating the service of United States health care professionals in those areas of sub- Saharan Africa and other parts of the world severely affected by HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003, Sec. 304.
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202. In an effort to place a high priority on reducing the mother-to-child HIV transmission, the five-year government strategy should include the following directives: (1) provide for meeting or exceeding the goal to reduce the rate of mother-to-child transmission of HIV by 20 percent by 2005 and by 50 percent by 2010; (2) include programs to make available testing and treatment to HIV-positive women and their family members, including drug treatment and therapies to prevent mother-to-child transmission; and (3) expand programs designed to care for children orphaned by AIDS. United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003, Sec. 312.
203. President is directed to providing a report, for six years, as to progress of programs regarding mother-to-child HIV transmission. United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003, Sec. 313.
204. President is directed to establish a program that would demonstrate the feasibility of the provision of care and treatment to orphans and other children affected by HIV/AIDS in foreign countries and, in addition, public/private partnerships for the provision of medical care and support services to HIV positive parents and their children. United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003, Secs. 314 and 315.
205. The funds allocated to fight HIV/AIDS are subject to various allocation restrictions, including (a) not less than 55 percent mush be expended for therapeutic medical care for individuals with HIV, of which at least 75 percent should be expended for antiretroviral drugs and least 25 percent should be for related care, and (b) not less than 10 percent of the amount for HIV/AIDS should be expended for assistance for orphans and other vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS. United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003, Sec. 403.
206. The Secretary of the Treasury is directed to report to Congress on the expansion of debt relief for the Enhanced HIPC Initiative, a multilateral debt initiative for the benefit of heavily indebted countries. United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003, Sec. 502.
207. The President is authorized to provide assistance to Afghanistan for humanitarian needs, including food, shelter, healthcare and landmine removal. Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002, Title I, Sec. 103(a)(1).
208. The President is authorized to provide assistance to Afghanistan for refugee assistance. Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002, Title I, Sec. 103(a)(2).
209. The President is authorized to provide assistance to Afghanistan for counter narcotics (alternatives to poppy production, divert labor from narcotics production, help begin enforcement with training and equipment). Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002, Title I, Sec. 103(a)(3).
210. The President is authorized to provide assistance to Afghanistan for agriculture, health and infrastructure. Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002, Title I, Sec. 103(a)(4).
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211. The President is authorized to provide assistance to Afghanistan for education, rule of law (legal codes, judiciary and police) and democracy (free elections, political parties, free media). Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002, Title I, Sec. 103(a)(5).
212. The President is authorized to provide assistance to Afghanistan to develop a market economy (establish financial institutions, telecom infrastructure, workers‟ rights, reconstruct major cities). Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002, Title I, Sec. 103(a)(6).
213. President is authorized to provide assistance to Afghanistan for assistance to women. Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002, Title I, Sec. 103(a)(7).
214. The President shall designate a coordinator of assistance to Afghanistan within Department of State. Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002, Title I, Sec. 104.
215. The Comptroller General will monitor assistance to Afghanistan. The Inspector General of the U.S. Agency for International Development shall conduct audits of fund expenditures. Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002, Title I, Sec. 106.
216. Not later than 60 days after enactment of the Act, the President shall provide a strategy for meeting security needs in Afghanistan and progress report on reduction of drug trafficking. Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002, Title II, Section 206(c)(1).
217. Every 6 months through January 2010, the President shall submit a report on implementation of strategies for security needs in Afghanistan. Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002, Title II, Section 206(c)(2).
218. The President shall encourage other countries to actively participate in international peacekeeping in Afghanistan especially through provision of military. Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002, Title II, Section 206(d)(1).
219. It shall be the policy of the U.S. to support expansion of international peacekeeping and security operations to (1) increase the area of security and (2) safeguard highways. Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002, Title II, Section 206(e).
220. The U.S. should help enable growth for economically sustainable Afghanistan and support elections by April 2005 and urge NATO and other countries to make greater contributions. Afghanistan Freedom Support Act Amendments of 2004.
221. The U.S. must invest in Afghanistan to improve rule of law, governance, policing and education. Afghanistan Freedom Support Act Amendments of 2004.
222. U.S. should support demobilization and reintegration of armed soldiers in Afghanistan. Afghanistan Freedom Support Act Amendments of 2004.
223. The President shall block the assets of senior officials of the Sudan government. Comprehensive Peace in Sudan Act of 2004, Sec. 6(b).
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224. Restrictions against the government of Sudan imposed under other laws shall continue unless the President gives a certification to Congress under the Sudan Peace Act. Comprehensive Peace in Sudan Act of 2004, Sec. 6(d).
225. President is authorized to provide assistance to support a comprehensive peace agreement which address humanitarian and human rights crisis in Sudan. Sudan Peace Act.
226. The U.S. should use all means available to facilitate a comprehensive solution to the war including (A) multilateralization of economic and diplomatic tools to compel to Sudan government to enter into a peace process, (B) support of democratic civil authority, (C) strengthening of humanitarian relief, and (D) cooperation among U.S. partners. Sudan Peace Act, Sec. 2(16).
227. The President is authorized to provide increased assistance to areas of Sudan not controlled by Sudan government to prepare for peace and democracy. Sudan Peace Act, Sec. 5(a).
228. Congress recognizes that a single internationally sanctioned peace process hold best opportunity to promote a peaceful settlement to the war. Sudan Peace Act, Sec. 6(a).
229. The President shall make a determination to Congress every 6 months as to whether the Sudan government and the Sudan People‟s Liberation Movement (“SPLM”) are negotiating in good faith. If the President determines that the government of Sudan is not negotiating in good faith to achieve peace, then the President shall implement the below measures unless the President also determines that the SPLM has not engaged in good faith negotiations. Sudan Peace Act, Sec. 6(b).
230. The President shall instruct U.S. executive directors to each international financial institution to vote against extension of credit to Sudan government, consider downgrading diplomatic relations, deny access to oil revenues and seek a U.N. imposed arms embargo. Sudan Peace Act, Sec. 6(b).
231. The U.N. should help facilitate peace and recovery in Sudan and the President should seek to end the veto power of the Sudan government over plans for air transport relief and take steps to end slavery. Sudan Peace Act, Sec. 7.
232. The Secretary of State shall produce: (1) annual report (until completion of interim period outlined in Machatos Protocol of 2002) on commercial activity in Sudan including sources of financing and construction of oil, use of oil proceeds by Sudan to finance the war) degree of financing served in U.S. or with help of U.S. and (2) an annual report on the Sudan conflict including on aerial bombardment and obstruction of humanitarian aid. Sudan Peace Act, Sec. 8.
233. The President shall develop a contingency plan for delivery of foreign aid if Sudan government blocks delivery. Sudan Peace Act, Sec. 9.
234. Secretary of State shall investigate war crimes in Sudan and submit annual report on findings. Sudan Peace Act, Sec. 11.
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235. The President establish an Inter-agency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking, chaired by Secretary of State, to coordinate implementation of the Act and report to Congress on annual basis. The Secretary of State is authorized to establish an Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking. There shall be a Senior Policy Operation Group in the executive branch to coordinate Federal Agency work. Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, Sec. 105.
236. The President shall establish international initiatives to enhance economic opportunity for protection of trafficking victims as method to deter trafficking, such as lending, business training, job counseling, education, trafficking awareness and enhance of roles of women in their countries, border interdiction, international media programs to increase awareness, distribute materials to alert travelers that sex tourism is illegal and will be prosecuted. Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, Sec. 106.
237. The Secretary of State shall establish programs in foreign countries to assist with safe integration of trafficking victims, including shelters, education and training. Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, Sec. 107(a).
238. Expansion of benefits and services to certain trafficking victims of severe forms of trafficking in the U.S. without regard to immigration status. Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, Sec. 107 (b).
239. The Secretary of State and Attorney General shall promulgate regulations to implement the proper care and protection of detained trafficking victims. Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, Sec. 107(c).
240. Establishing minimum standards for examination of trafficking for country of origin, transit and destination. Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, Sec. 108.
241. Policy of U.S. not to provide non-humanitarian, nontrade-related foreign assistance to any government that does not comply with minimum standards and is not making significant efforts to comply. The Secretary of State shall report to Congress on compliance by other countries and create a specific watch list for certain non-compliant countries each year. Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, Sec. 110.
242. The President shall submit certification to Congress concerning sanctions against any country not in compliance with minimum standards regarding human trafficking. Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, Sec. 110.
243. The President may use power under International Emergency Economic Powers Act and sanction foreign persons that play significant role in trafficking in the U.S. Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, Sec. 111.
244. Strengthening prosecution and punishment of traffickers. Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, Sec. 112.
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245. Secretary of State shall conduct a study and submit report to Congress regarding trafficking generated by post-conflict and humanitarian emergencies. Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005, Sec. 101.
246. USAID shall establish a study and pilot program for residential treatment facilities in foreign countries for trafficking victims at two sites to provide assistance, assess benefits of such facilities and access feasibility of additional facilities. Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005, Sec. 102.
247. Provides extraterritorial jurisdiction over U.S. government employees and contractors engaged in overseas trafficking relating to prosecution, punishment and forfeiture of assets. Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005, Sec. 103.
248. Department of Labor shall monitor and combat forced labor and child labor in foreign countries by motivating use of such labor, providing information on such labor to Department of State, produce a list of goods produced by such labor, work with persons involved in such goods to reduce likelihood such persons will produce goods using forced/child labor. Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005, Sec. 105(b).
249. Authorizes fines and/or imprisonment for violations of the forced labor, trafficking, sex trafficking sections of this title; authorizes a court to demand forfeiture of certain property by a convicted person; provides that violations are organized crime and subject to witness protection; victims may also bring civil action against traffickers. 18 United States Code – Trafficking in Persons, Sec. 1589-1598.
250. The Task Force shall coordinate implementation of the Act, evaluate progress of countries in preventing and assistance, facilitate cooperation between countries and strengthen lock and regular capacities to combat trafficking and to assist victims. President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, Sec. 2.
251. To carry out foreign assistance laws, the President, acting through USAID, shall establish a program of training and other technical assistant to assist in protecting intellectual property and developing infrastructure. Jobs Through Trade Expansion Act of 1994, Sec. 501.
252. The Administrator of USAID shall develop a program that focuses on capital projects for basic infrastructure that will measurably alleviate the worst manifestations of poverty or promote environmentally safety, such as sanitation and water supply. Aid, Trade, and Competitiveness Act of 1992, Sec. 303.
253. The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to establish U.S. Commercial Centers in Asia, Latin America and Africa to provide resources for promotion of exports of U.S. goods to host countries, such as business facilitation and support services and commercial law information services, facilitating business contacts. Aid, Trade, and Competitiveness Act of 1992, Sec. 401.
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254. The President, USAID, CDC should support delivery, distribution, use of, research for vaccines, and court private sector support. Special Foreign Assistance Act of 1986, Title I, Sec. 102.
255. The President shall use 18 percent or more of authorized funds to buy agricultural commodities of US-origin. International Security and Development and Cooperation Act of 1985, Title II, Sec. 205.
256. Annual Report required by FAA shall describe progress achieved on promotion of immunization and oral rehydration, etc. International Security and Development and Cooperation Act of 1985, Title III, Sec. 305.
257. USAID shall study and report on other ways to provide development assistance through NGOs and other organizations. International Security and Development and Cooperation Act of 1985, Title III, Sec. 311.
258. Secretary of State shall be responsible for coordinating assistance related to international terrorism and make annual report to Congress. Does not limit authority of other law enforcement or intelligence operations. International Security and Development and Cooperation Act of 1985, Title V, Part A, Sec. 502.
259. Prohibition on assistance to countries supporting international terrorism. International Security and Development and Cooperation Act of 1985, Title V, Part A, Sec. 503.
260. President may prohibit imports and exports to or from Libya. International Security and Development and Cooperation Act of 1985, Title V, Part A, Sec. 504.
261. President may ban imports of goods and services from any country supporting terrorism, after consult with Congress, when possible. President shall report to Congress when such authority exercised. International Security and Development and Cooperation Act of 1985, Title V, Part A, Sec. 505.
262. President called upon to establish International Anti-Terrorism Committee with NATO countries. International Security and Development and Cooperation Act of 1985, Title V, Part A, Sec. 506.
263. President should establish process by which democratic societies of the world negotiate treaty to prevent and respond to terrorist attacks. International Security and Development and Cooperation Act of 1985, Title V, Part A, Sec. 507.
264. Secretary of State and Secretary of Transportation shall call on member countries to enforce International Civil Aviation Organization‟s standards. International Security and Development and Cooperation Act of 1985, title V, Part B, Sec. 554.
265. President should call for international civil aviation boycott against countries determined to grant sanctuary to or support terrorists. International Security and Development and Cooperation Act of 1985, title V, Part B, Sec. 555.
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266. Secretary of State shall conduct and report on study of feasibility of creating Latin American organization to combat narcotics trafficking. International Security and Development and Cooperation Act of 1985, Title VI, Sec. 615.
267. President shall report to Congress regarding why Armed Forces should not exert greater effort in assisting battle against narcotics traffickers. International Security and Development and Cooperation Act of 1985, Title VI, Sec. 616.
268. President should put question of Cuban involvement in narcotics on UN agenda and request OAS to consider this question. International Security and Development and Cooperation Act of 1985, Title VI, Sec. 617.
269. President should negotiate agreements with all countries providing confidential banking services to provide disclosure to US government. International Security and Development and Cooperation Act of 1985, Title VI, Sec. 619.
270. Assistance to Latin American and Caribbean under this act should be provided by private voluntary organizations where practicable. International Security and Development and Cooperation Act of 1985, Title VII, Sec. 710.
271. President urged to develop plan for expanded use of ESOPs in Central America and Caribbean. International Security and Development and Cooperation Act of 1985, Title VII, Sec. 713.
272. President may invite certain countries to join an International Advisory Commission for the Caribbean Region. International Security and Development and Cooperation Act of 1985, Title VII, Sec. 714.
273. Secretary of State shall negotiate with Mexico to reduce impediments to international trade and adopt international conventions on in-transit shipments. International Security and Development and Cooperation Act of 1985, Title VII, Sec. 717.
274. Congress calls on Cuba to restore civil liberties and human rights. International Security and Development and Cooperation Act of 1985, Title VII, Sec. 718.
275. Secretary of State shall report on foreign debt crisis in Western Hemisphere, national security interests implicated in crisis, and other items. International Security and Development and Cooperation Act of 1985, Title VII, Sec. 719.
276. In considering whether to provide aid, President shall consider whether a country disassociated itself from a communiqué issued after a September 1981 meetings of nonaligned countries. International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1981, Title VII, Sec. 720.
277. President should direct appropriate officials, including U.S. Trade Representative, Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of Commerce, to discuss with Canada the reduction of Canadian export of cattle and hogs and timber to US. International Security and Development and Cooperation Act of 1985, Title VII, Sec. 721.
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278. U.S. foreign assistance to the government of Nicaragua shall be terminated if the President finds that the government has engaged in human rights violations. International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1981, Title VII, Sec. 724.
279. Congress will take into account the extent to which certain objectives have been met when determining future aid for the Philippines. International Security and Development and Cooperation Act of 1985, Title IX, Sec. 901.
280. President shall report to Congress on quality of life of Amerasian children and steps to enhance their lives. International Security and Development and Cooperation Act of 1985, Title IX, Sec. 903.
281. No U.S. foreign aid may be provided to aid the Khmer Rouge directly or indirectly, but such restriction shall not limit humanitarian aid to Cambodia. International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1985, Sec. 906.
282. US policy to aid the Republic of Korea in defense against external aggressions. International Security and Development and Cooperation Act of 1985, Title IX, Sec. 908.
283. President should explore concluding long-term agricultural commodity agreements and report to Congress on efforts. International Security and Development and Cooperation Act of 1985, Title X, Sec. 1008.
284. President shall report to Congress, describing any United States Government assistance to coal exporting nations. International Security and Development and Cooperation Act of 1985, Title XII, Sec. 1210.
285. Provide humanitarian aid, including food aid, to Poland,. International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1981, Title VII, Sec. 708.
286. President should take diplomatic steps to ensure that all UN members pay UN obligations. Includes cost of peacekeeping efforts. International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1981, Title VII, Sec. 717.
287. President shall report to Congress with assessment of current legal remedies available to prevent US persons from engaging in terrorism. International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1981, Title VII, Sec. 719.
288. President requested to report to Congress on his approach to foreign assistance, including strategy, analysis, and recommendations. International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1981, Title VII, Sec. 722.
289. President shall report to Congress on prevailing economic conditions in Egypt, Israel, and Turkey, which may affect their respective abilities to meet their debt obligations. International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1981, Title VII, Sec. 723.
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290. Aid to Nicaragua contingent on respecting human rights and not supporting terrorists or U.S. enemies. International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1981, Title VII, Sec. 724.
291. Aid to Chile contingent on its respect for human rights. International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1981, Title VII, Sec. 726.
292. Beginning in 1983 and for each fiscal year thereafter, President shall prepare classified report to Congress describing the nuclear programs and related activities of certain countries. International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1981, Title VII, Sec. 735.
293. Congress urges to President to use money for eastern Caribbean, Equatorial Guinea. International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1980, Title III, Sec. 313-314.
294. After consultation with Congress, the President may arrange for the assumption by the recipient members of the Caribbean Development Bank of any loans made to the Bank under the authority of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1980, Title III, Sec. 315.
295. US International Development Cooperation Agency shall encourage private and voluntary organizations to deal with world hunger programs abroad, raise awareness, urged to provide assistance to private and voluntary organizations. International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1980, Title III, Sec. 316.
296. President should reaffirm US Government‟s support for the UN goal of reducing by 50 percent postharvest losses of food. President, through USAID, should increase substantially funds available for reducing postharvest losses. International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1980, Title III, Sec. 317.
297. President should support relief operations by Indonesia government and international relief agencies in East Timor, assist Indonesia in reuniting families, encourage Indonesia to give international journalists access to East Timor. International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1980, Title IV, Sec. 408.
298. Establishes African Development Foundation, which may make grants, loan guarantees to public and private groups that foster local development, replicate experience; encourage research; procure assistance. Foundation may share information with US public; encourage loans and grants directly to communities and projects that directly involve participation of the poor. International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1980, Title V, Sec. 503-505.
299. President shall appoint Director and Deputy Director of Institute with advice and consent of Senate. International Development Cooperation Act of 1979, Title IV, Sec. 405 and 406.
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300. President authorized to establish a Council on International Scientific and Technological Cooperation which shall advise the Director. International Development Cooperation Act of 1979, Title IV, Sec. 407.
301. US should place higher priority on formulation of policies and programs to enable people of Africa to develop their potential for better, more productive lives. An African Development Foundation can complement current US development programs in Africa. International Development and Food Assistance Act of 1978, Title I, Sec. 122.
302. Congress directs the President to institute a strengthened system of coordinating all US economic policies that impact developing world countries. International Development and Food Assistance Act of 1978, Title III.
303. President shall submit regulations establishing personnel system for all employees for agency primarily responsible for administering Part I of the FAA of 1961. International Development and Food Assistance Act of 1978, Title IV.
304. Funds appropriated under the Act shall not be used for any form of aid to Vietnam, Cambodia or Cuba. International Development and Food Assistance Act of 1978, Title VI, Sec. 602.
305. Secretary of State shall transmit to Congressional committees the text of any agreement with any foreign government which would result in debt relief other than agreements with statutory requirement that the amount of the debt relief provided not exceed the amount approved in advance in an appropriations act. International Development and Food Assistance Act of 1978, Title VI, Sec. 603.
306. Repeals suspension of security assistance to Turkey upon certification by President that resumption of full military cooperation with Turkey is in national interest of US and NATO and that Turkey is acting in good faith to achieve settlement of the Cyprus problem. International Security Assistance Act of 1978, Sec. 13.
307. The United States should continue to promote direct peace negotiations between Egypt and Israel. International Security Assistance Act of 1978, Sec. 28
308. Authorization for activities to modernize Armed Forces of Republic of Korea. International Security Assistance Act of 1978, Sec. 23.
309. President shall conduct a study of security and military implications of international transfers of technology to determine whether such policies should be changed. International Security Assistance Act of 1977, Sec. 24.
310. President shall review all regulations relating to arms control for the purpose of defining and categorizing lethal and non-lethal items. International Security Assistance Act of 1977, Sec. 27.
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311. President shall continue to take all possible steps to obtain a final accounting of all Americans missing in action in Vietnam. International Development and Food Assistance Act of 1977, Sec. 132.
312. Upon enactment of the International Development Cooperation Act of 1979, a Minority Resource Center shall be established to increase participation of economically and socially disadvantaged business enterprises in contract, grant, procurement and research and development activities. International Development and Food Assistance Act of 1977, Sec. 133.
313. President communicate to Mexico the continuing desire of US for friendly relations between countries and concern over treatment of US citizens arrested in Mexico. International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976, Sec. 408.
314. Funds made available pursuant to other provisions of law for foreign military and educational training activities shall remain available for obligation and expenditure. International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976, Sec. 106.
315. President should undertake an evaluation of emergency food needs in Portugal and alleviate such emergency by providing Portugal with food under pertinent statutes. International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976, Sec. 410.
316. Administrator of USAID shall report to Congress every 6 months the extent to which small businesses have participated in procurements and what effort USAID has made to foster such procurements. International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976, Sec. 602.
317. Within 60 days of receipt of information that officials of foreign countries receiving international security assistance have received illegal or otherwise improper payments from a US corporation or extorted or attempted to extort money or other things of value in return for actions by officials of that country, President shall submit to Congress a report outlining the circumstances which shall contain a recommendation from President as to whether US should continue security assistance program with that country. International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976, Sec. 607.
318. Limitations placed on foreign assistance to Chile. International Development and Food Assistance Act of 1975, Sec. 320.
319. No debt owed to the US by any foreign country under any program funded under this Act may be settled for less than full amount unless Congress approves. International Development and Food Assistance Act of 1975, Sec. 321.
320. IAF shall place primary emphasis on: increasing educational opportunities; improving food production; and improving conditions concerning health maternal and child care, family planning, housing, free trade, and other social and economic needs. Foreign Assistance Act of 1969.
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321. None of the funds appropriated by this Act shall be obligated to finance directly any assistance or reparations to Cuba, Libya, North Korea, Iran or Syria. This prohibition doesn‟t include activities of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation in Libya, or loans by the Export-Import Bank in Libya. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 507.
322. None of the funds appropriated by this Act shall be obligated to finance directly any assistance to the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree. Assistance may be resumed if President determines that a democratically elected government has taken office. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 508.
323. Assistance may not be provided to countries in default on U.S. Debt, unless determined to be in U.S. National interest. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 512.
324. Prohibiting funding under this Act and the Export-Import Bank and Overseas Private Investment Corporation shall provide financial assistance or loans for the expansion of production of a commodity likely to be in surplus on the world markets. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 513.
325. Prohibiting funding for research or improvement of crops or livestock in developing countries which would compete with commodities grown/raised in the U.S., except in those circumstances where such activities are performed to increase food security in developing countries. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 513.
326. Secretary of Treasury to instruct U.S. Executive Director of International Bank for Reconstruction and Development to vote to oppose assistance for increased production of commodity or mineral for export already in surplus on work markets. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 514.
327. Congress must be notified where expenditure of funds for certain enumerated programs exceeds or is different from original authorization. This provision may be waived if notification would pose a substantial risk to human health or welfare. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 515.
328. None of the funds available under “Assistance for the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union” shall be made available for assistance if that government directs any action in violation of the territorial integrity or national sovereignty of any other Independent State of the former Soviet Union. Nor shall any funds be made available for any state to enhance its military capability. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 517.
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329. None of the funds available to carry out part I of FAA may be used to pay for the performance of abortions as a method of family planning, or to pay for involuntary sterilization, or for any biomedical research which relates to methods of abortions. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 518.
330. Up to 5 percent of funds for an appropriation under Title I of FAA may be transferred to another program under Title I, but no program may be increased by more than 25 percent. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 519.
331. None of the funds appropriated by this Act shall be obligated for assistance to Liberia, Serbia, Sudan, Zimbabwe, Pakistan or Cambodia, unless Congress is notified. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 520.
332. Twenty percent of the funds that are appropriated by this Act for a contribution to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria shall be withheld from obligation until the Secretary of State certifies to the Committees on Appropriations that the Global Fund (1) has established clear progress indicators upon which to determine the release of incremental disbursements, (2) is releasing such incremental disbursements only if progress is being made based on those indicators, and (3) is providing support and oversight to country-level entities to enable them to fulfill their mandates. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 525.
333. Secretary of Treasury shall instruct US executive director to each appropriate international financial institution to oppose and vote against the extension of any loan to Burma. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 526.
334. Funds appropriated for bilateral assistance under any heading of this Act shall not be made available to any country which the President determines (1) grants sanctuary from prosecution to any individual or group which has committed an act of international terrorism, or (2) otherwise supports international terrorism. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 527.
335. Funds made available by this Act for Enterprise Funds shall be expended at the minimum rate necessary to make timely payment for projects and activities. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 530.
336. None of the funds appropriated under this Act may be obligated to provide any financial incentive to a business enterprise currently located in the US for the purpose of inducing it to relocate outside the U.S. if such incentive is likely to reduce the number of employees located in the U.S. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 533.
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337. Funds appropriated by this Act made available for Afghanistan may be made available notwithstanding Sec. 512, and funds appropriated in Titles I and II for Iraq, Lebanon, Montenegro, Pakistan and for victims of war, displaced children, and displaced Burmese and to assist victims of trafficking in persons may be made available notwithstanding nay other provision of law. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 534.
338. Funds appropriated to certain sections may be used by USAID to employ up to 25 personal services contractors in the US for purpose of providing direct, interim support for new or expanded overseas programs and activities managed by the agency. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 534(c).
339. Funds appropriated under this Act that are earmarked may be reprogrammed for other programs within the same account notwithstanding the earmark if compliance with the earmark is made impossible by operation of any provision of this or any other Act. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 537.
340. Ceilings and earmarks contained in this Act shall not be applicable to funds or authorities in any subsequent Act unless the Act so directs. Earmarks and minimum funding requirements by other Acts are not applicable to funds appropriated by this Act. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 538.
341. No part of any appropriation shall be used for publicity or propaganda purposes within the US not authorized before the date of enactment of this Act. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 539.
342. None of the funds appropriated may be used to pay in whole or in part any assessments, arrearages, or dues of any member of the UN. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 540.
343. None of the funds appropriated shall be made available to NGO‟s that fail to provide any document, file or record necessary to US auditing requirements. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 541.
344. Foreign assistance prohibited to countries which export lethal military equipment to countries supporting international terrorism. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 542.
345. Foreign assistance is to be withheld to the extent countries incur outstanding parking fines and real property taxes. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 543.
346. None of the funds appropriated may be obligated for assistance for the PLO unless the President has exercised authority under Sec. 604(a) of the Middle East Peace Facilitation
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Act of 1995. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 544.
347. If the President determines that doing so will contribute to a just resolution of charges regarding genocide or other violations of humanitarian law, the President may direct a drawdown under Sec. 552(c) of commodities and services for the UN War Crimes Tribunal concerning former Yugoslavia. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 545.
348. None of the funds may be obligated to create in any part of Jerusalem a new office of any department or agency of the US for the purpose of conducting official US business with the Palestinian Authority over Gaza and Jericho or any successor Palestinian governing entity. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 547.
349. No funds to pay for alcoholic beverages or entertainment expenses. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 548.
350. None of the funds appropriated by this Act under Chapter 4 of Title II may be obligated with respect to providing funds to the Palestinian Authority. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 550.
351. No assistance may be provided to the government of Cambodia except for certain enumerated humanitarian efforts, including education, maternal and child health, historic preservation, treatment of infectious diseases, development of inter-country adoption process, counter-narcotics programs, anti-human trafficking programs, and anti- corruption programs. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 554.
352. No funds may be provided to support a Palestinian state unless Secretary of State determines that government is democratically elected, is committed to peaceful coexistence with Israel, combating West Bank and Gaza terrorism, and establishing new Palestinian security force that appropriately cooperates with Israeli security. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 555.
353. Funds appropriated by this Act that are available for assistance for the Colombian military may be made available as follows: (1) 75 percent prior to the required determination by the Secretary of State; (2) Two payments of 12.5 percent if Secretary of State certifies that Columbia military is suspending, investigating and prosecuting military personnel engaged in gross violations of human rights, and has made substantial progress in severing links to paramilitary organizations. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 556.
354. Secretary of State shall not issue a visa to any alien believed to have provided support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia, National Liberation Army, or United Self- Defense Forces, or participated in violations of human rights. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 557.
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355. No funds may be used to provide any assistance to the Palestinian Broadcasting Corp. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 558.
356. Administrator of US Agency for International Development shall ensure audits are conducted annually. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 559(d).
357. None of the funds under International Organizations and Programs section are available for UNFPA programs in China. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 560(c).
358. Funds cannot be disbursed to programs that fund abortions. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 560(d).
359. No funds (except for humanitarian and democratization assistance) available for assistance to any country that fails to apprehend and transfer to the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia all persons in their territory who have been indicted by the Tribunal. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 561.
360. US Executive Director at international financial institutions to oppose any loan or policy that would require user fees or charges on poor people for primary education or healthcare. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 562.
361. Funds may be made available to Serbia if the government is cooperating with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, taking steps consistent with the Dayton Accord, and implementing policies that respect minority rights and rule of law. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 563.
362. Funds under Chapter1 of Part I and Chapter 4 of Part II may be used to enhance the effectiveness and accountability of civilian police authority through training and technical assistance in human rights, rule of law, strategic planning, etc. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 564.
363. President may reduce debts owed to US as a result of guarantees under Sec. 221, and 222 of FAA, credits issued under the Arms Export Control Act, or any obligation to pay for purchases of US agricultural commodities under the Commodity Credit Corp. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 565.
364. Such authority only applies to countries with heavy debt burdens and whose government (1) does not have excessive military expenditures, (2) does not support acts of terrorism, (3) is not failing to cooperate on narcotics control, (4) does not violate human rights. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V.
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365. President may sell any loan to the government of any eligible country (a) debt-for-equity swaps, debt-for-development swaps, or debt-for-nature swaps; or (b) a debt buyback by an eligible country of its own qualified debt. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 566.
366. Executive Director of each international financial institution to vote against extension of any loans to Government of Zimbabwe, except to meet basic human needs or to promote democracy. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 572.
367. Limitation On Economic Support Fund Assistance For Certain Foreign Governments That Are Parties To The International Criminal Court. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 574.
368. No funds may be used for assistance to the government of any country that is a party to the International Criminal Court who has not entered into an agreement with the US under Rome Statute. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 574.
369. Executive Director of international financial institutions shall vote to support projects in Tibet if such projects do not provide incentives for the migration and settlement of non- Tibetans into Tibet or facilitate transfer of ownership of Tibetan lands. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 575.
370. No funds to finance assistance to Saudi Arabia. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 582.
371. No funds other than for narcotics control to any government that refuses to extradite any individual indicted for a criminal offense with max penalty of life imprisonment without parole. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 583.
372. Assistance to Uzbekistan only if Secretary of State determines that government is making substantial progress in meeting its commitments under the Declaration on the Strategic Partnership between US and Uzbekistan. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 586.
373. Discrimination Against Minority Religious Faiths In The Russian Federation.
374. No funds for Government of the Russian Federation unless the President certifies that the Russian Federation hasn‟t enacted any regulation that discriminates against religious communities. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 589.
375. Funds from “Foreign Military Financing Program” may be available for Nepal only if Secretary of State certifies that Nepal has restored civil liberties, is protecting human
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rights, etc. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 592.
376. Secretary of State to combat piracy through programs to train law enforcement, provide equipment, train judges. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 597.
377. Twenty percent of funds to be withheld until Secretary of Treasury certifies that World Bank procurement guidelines are applied, World Bank maintains strong procurement office, thresholds for competitive bidding established, etc. Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Title V, Sec. 599D.
378. None of funds made available may be obligated to organization that fails to adopt a code of conduct providing protection of beneficiaries of assistance from sexual exploitation and abuse in humanitarian relief operations. Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, 2005, Title II, Sec. 2110.
379. Twenty-five percent of funds for Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria be withheld until the Secretary of State certifies that the Fund has met certain requirements. Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2005, Title V, Sec. 525.
380. Permits Coordinator of US Government Activities to Combat HIV/AIDS to establish a working capital fund. Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2005, Title V, Sec. 525.
381. Assessment and description of violations of religious freedom in Religious Freedom Report required by Sec. 102(b)(1)(B) of International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 shall include description of persecution targeted at specific religions, including acts of anti-semitism by individuals or terrorist organizations. Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2004, Title V, Sec. 598.
382. Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on operations of Armed Forces and reconstruction activities of Defense Department in Iraq and Afghanistan. Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004, Title I, Sec. 1120.
383. OMB, in consultation with CPA, shall submit report on proposed uses of funds appropriated under heading Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund on a project-by-project basis. Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004, Title II, Sec. 2207.
384. On a monthly basis until Sept. 30, 2006, CPA shall submit report detailing Iraqi oil production and revenues for prior month and use of such revenue. Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004, Title II, Sec. 2215.
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385. Secretary of State shall submit report detailing amount of debt incurred by Saddam Hussein‟s government in Iraq, the impact of debt forgiveness and estimated amount Iraq will pay to service debt during FY „04 along with efforts of US to increase resources contributed by foreign countries and international organizations to construction and rehabilitation in Iraq. Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004, Title II.
386. Special Inspector General to conduct, supervise and coordinate investigations of the expenditure of amounts appropriated to the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund. Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004, Title III.
387. Special Inspector General to submit reports to State and Defense and to certain Congressional committees no later than 30 days after end of each fiscal quarter. Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004, Title III.
388. President may suspend application of any provisions of the Iraq Sanctions Act of 1990 provided that, among other things, he submits notification 5 days prior to exercising authority to appropriate committees of Congress. Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003, Title I, Sec. 1503.
389. President may authorize export to Iraq any nonlethal military equipment controlled under International Trafficking in Arms Regulations on the US Munitions List if President determines such transfers are in the national interests of the US and submits notification 5 days prior to exercising authority in this section to appropriate committees of Congress. Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003, Title I, Sec. 1504.
390. The Secretary of Treasury shall certify that the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and IMF are implementing certain policies and procedures for Debt Relief Under Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative. Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2001, Title VIII, Sec. 801.
391. US Executive Director to be informed of each multilateral development bank in order to exert influence of US to strengthen the bank‟s procedures and management controls. Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2001, Title VIII, Sec. 802.
392. Secretary of Treasury shall submit annual reports detailing actions taken as a result of assistance provided to strengthen governance and reduce corruption and bribery and how International Development Association-financed projects contribute to graduation of countries from reliance on financing on concessionary terms. Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2001, Title VIII, Sec. 803.
393. Amendment to Refocus of Bretton Woods Agreement Act to add provisions regarding US policy principles for IMF lending. Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2001, Title VIII, Sec. 805.
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394. Various directives with respect to the suspension of trade with respect to agriculture products with the Soviet Union. Agricultural Trade Suspension Adjustment Act of 1980, Title II, Sec. 201-213.
395. Establish trust to purchase wheat, rice, corn and other staple products for developing countries. Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust Act, Title II, Secs. 302.
396. Establish Food Security Wheat Reserve. Food Security Wheat Reserves, Executive Order 12266, Sec. 1-101.
397. Creation of agricultural export credit revolving fund to assure access to foreign countries of U.S. agricultural products. Agricultural Food Act of 1981, Sec. 1-101.
398. Establish Peace Corps as an independent agency, establishment of general powers of the peace corps, and parameters for employees, volunteers and participation by U.S. and foreign nationals as well as training of peace corps volunteers. The Peace Corps Act.
399. Establishment of Peace Corp National Advisory Council to consult with the President to evaluate the accomplishments of the Peace Corps and assess potential capabilities. The Peace Corps Act, Sec. 12.
400. To authorize additional assistance for international malaria control, and for other purposes. Paul D. Coverdell World Wise Schools Act of 2000, Title VI.
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