[House Document 104-240]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



                                     

104th Congress, 2d Session - - - - - - - - - - House Document 104-240


 
        EMIGRATION LAWS AND POLICIES OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

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                             COMMUNICATION

                                  from

                   THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

                              transmitting

 AN UPDATED REPORT CONCERNING THE EMIGRATION LAWS AND POLICIES OF THE 
      RUSSIAN FEDERATION--RECEIVED IN THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF 
      REPRESENTATIVES JUNE 28, 1996, PURSUANT TO 19 U.S.C. 2432(b)




July 10, 1996.--Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered 
                             to be printed


                                           The White House,
                                     Washington, DC, June 28, 1996.
Hon. Newt Gingrich,
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.
    Dear Mr. Speaker: On September 21, 1994, I determined and 
reported to the Congress that the Russian Federation is in full 
compliance with the freedom of emigration criteria of sections 
402 and 409 of the Trade Act of 1974. This action allowed for 
the continuation of most-favored-nation (MFN) status for Russia 
and certain other activities without the requirement of an 
annual waiver.
    As required by law, I am submitting an updated report to 
the Congress concerning the emigration laws and policies of the 
Russian Federation. You will find that the report indicates 
continued Russian compliance with U.S. and international 
standards in the area of emigration.
            Sincerely,
                                                William J. Clinton.



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