[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 40 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 40

           Concerning United States assistance to Nicaragua.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 25, 1993

Mr. Penny submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                      Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
           Concerning United States assistance to Nicaragua.

Whereas the Nicaraguan economy and people continue to suffer from the effects of 
        the recent civil war and require international attention and assistance;
Whereas the suspension of United States assistance to Nicaragua has contributed 
        to the economic hardship and social unrest, and threatens to undermine 
        the progress which has been made in recent years in the areas of 
        economic, political, and military reform;
Whereas the civil war in Nicaragua has ended and the competing military forces 
        have been largely demobilized and reduced in size;
Whereas the new democratic government has successfully dealt with such 
        macroeconomic problems as hyperinflation and currency stabilization; and
Whereas despite some improvement, there are persistent problems in Nicaragua 
        concerning private property rights, human rights, and military spending: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the President should--
            (1) release all humanitarian, development, and economic 
        assistance that was authorized and appropriated by Congress for 
        Nicaragua in fiscal years 1992 and 1993;
            (2) direct development-related assistance to small farmers 
        and businesses, maternal and child health care programs, 
        education programs for children, and programs that will assist 
        Nicaragua in strengthening and deepening institutions that 
        promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law; and
            (3) encourage the democratically elected government of 
        Nicaragua to make progress in resolving property disputes, 
        investigating and prosecuting all reported violations of human 
        rights, and reducing military expenditures to regional levels.

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