[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 20]
[Senate]
[Pages 28489-28498]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                   SERBIA DEMOCRATIZATION ACT OF 1999

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
now proceed to the consideration of calendar No. 256, S. 720.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (S. 720) to promote the development of a government 
     in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) 
     based on democratic principles and the rule of law, and that 
     respects internationally recognized human rights, to assist 
     the victims of Serbian oppression, to apply measures against 
     the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, and for other purposes.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill, 
which had been reported from the Committee on Foreign Relations, with 
an amendment to strike all after the enacting clause and inserting in 
lieu thereof the following:

     SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

       (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Serbia 
     Democratization Act of 1999''.
       (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents of this Act 
     is as follows:

Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Definitions.

             TITLE I--SUPPORT FOR THE DEMOCRATIC OPPOSITION

Sec. 101. Findings and policy.
Sec. 102. Assistance to promote democracy and civil society in 
              Yugoslavia.
Sec. 103. Authority for radio and television broadcasting.

       TITLE II--ASSISTANCE TO THE VICTIMS OF SERBIAN OPPRESSION

Sec. 201. Findings.
Sec. 202. Sense of Congress.
Sec. 203. Assistance.

                  TITLE III--``OUTER WALL'' SANCTIONS

Sec. 301.  ``Outer wall'' sanctions.
Sec. 302. International financial institutions not in compliance with 
              ``outer wall'' sanctions.

              TITLE IV--OTHER MEASURES AGAINST YUGOSLAVIA

Sec. 401. Blocking Yugoslavia assets in the United States.
Sec. 402. Suspension of entry into the United States.
Sec. 403. Prohibition on strategic exports to Yugoslavia.
Sec. 404. Prohibition on loans and investment.
Sec. 405. Prohibition of military-to-military cooperation.
Sec. 406. Multilateral sanctions.
Sec. 407. Exemptions.
Sec. 408. Waiver; termination of measures against Yugoslavia.
Sec. 409. Statutory construction.

                   TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Sec. 501. The International Criminal Tribunal for the former 
              Yugoslavia.
Sec. 502. Sense of Congress with respect to ethnic Hungarians of 
              Vojvodina.
Sec. 503. Ownership and use of diplomatic and consular properties.
Sec. 504. Transition assistance.

     SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

       In this Act:
       (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term 
     ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committee 
     on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on 
     International Relations of the House of Representatives.
       (2) Commercial export.--The term ``commercial export'' 
     means the sale of a farm product or medicine by a United 
     States seller to a foreign buyer in exchange for cash payment 
     on market terms without benefit of concessionary financing, 
     export subsidies, government or government-backed credits or 
     other nonmarket financing arrangements.
       (3) International criminal tribunal for the former 
     yugoslavia or tribunal.--The term ``International Criminal 
     Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia'' or the ``Tribunal'' 
     means the International Tribunal for the Prosecution of 
     Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International 
     Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former 
     Yugoslavia Since 1991, as established by United Nations 
     Security Council Resolution 827 of May 25, 1993.
       (4) Yugoslavia.--The term ``Yugoslavia'' means the so-
     called Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and 
     Montenegro), and the term ``Government of Yugoslavia'' means 
     the central government of Yugoslavia.

             TITLE I--SUPPORT FOR THE DEMOCRATIC OPPOSITION

     SEC. 101. FINDINGS AND POLICY.

       (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
       (1) The President of Yugoslavia, Slobodan Milosevic, has 
     consistently engaged in undemocratic methods of governing.
       (2) Yugoslavia has passed and implemented a law strictly 
     limiting freedom of the press and has acted to intimidate and 
     prevent independent media from operating inside Yugoslavia.
       (3) Although the Yugoslav and Serbian constitutions provide 
     for the right of citizens to change their government, 
     citizens of Serbia in practice are prevented from exercising 
     that right by the Milosevic regime's domination of the mass 
     media and manipulation of the electoral process.
       (4) The Yugoslav government has orchestrated attacks on 
     academics at institutes and universities throughout the 
     country in an effort to prevent the dissemination of opinions 
     that differ from official state propaganda.
       (5) The Yugoslav government prevents the formation of 
     nonviolent, democratic opposition through restrictions on 
     freedom of assembly and association.
       (6) The Yugoslav government uses control and intimidation 
     to control the judiciary and manipulates the country's legal 
     framework to suit the regime's immediate political interests.
       (7) The Government of Serbia and the Government of 
     Yugoslavia, under the direction of President Milosevic, have 
     obstructed the efforts of the Government of Montenegro to 
     pursue democratic and free-market policies.
       (8) At great risk, the Government of Montenegro has 
     withstood efforts by President Milosevic to interfere with 
     its government and supported the goals of the United States 
     in the conflict in Kosovo.
       (9) The people of Serbia who do not endorse the 
     undemocratic actions of the Milosevic government should not 
     be the target of criticism that is rightly directed at the 
     Milosevic regime.
       (b) Policy.--
       (1) It is the policy of the United States to encourage the 
     development of a government in Yugoslavia based on democratic 
     principles and the rule of law and that respects 
     internationally recognized human rights.
       (2) It is the sense of Congress that--
       (A) the United States should actively support the 
     democratic opposition in Yugoslavia, including political 
     parties and independent trade unions, to develop a legitimate 
     and viable alternative to the Milosevic regime;
       (B) all United States Government officials, including 
     individuals from the private sector acting on behalf of the 
     United States Government, should attempt to meet regularly 
     with representatives of democratic opposition organizations 
     of Yugoslavia and minimize to the extent practicable any 
     direct contacts with government officials from Yugoslavia, 
     particularly President Slobodan Milosevic, who perpetuate the 
     nondemocratic regime in Yugoslavia; and
       (C) the United States should emphasize to all political 
     leaders in Yugoslavia the importance of respecting 
     internationally recognized human rights for all individuals 
     residing in Yugoslavia.

     SEC. 102. ASSISTANCE TO PROMOTE DEMOCRACY AND CIVIL SOCIETY 
                   IN YUGOSLAVIA.

       (a) Assistance.--
       (1) Purpose of assistance.--The purpose of assistance under 
     this subsection is to promote and strengthen institutions of 
     democratic government and the growth of an independent civil 
     society in Yugoslavia, including ethnic tolerance and respect 
     for internationally recognized human rights.
       (2) Authorization for assistance.--To carry out the purpose 
     of paragraph (1), the President is authorized to furnish 
     assistance and other support for the activities described in 
     paragraph (3).
       (3) Activities supported.--Activities that may be supported 
     by assistance under paragraph (2) include the following:
       (A) Democracy building.
       (B) The development of nongovernmental organizations.
       (C) The development of independent media working within 
     Serbia if possible, but, if that is not feasible, from 
     locations in neighboring countries.
       (D) The development of the rule of law, to include a 
     strong, independent judiciary, the impartial administration 
     of justice, and transparency in political practices.
       (E) International exchanges and advanced professional 
     training programs in skill areas central to the development 
     of civil society and a market economy.
       (F) The development of all elements of the democratic 
     process, including political parties and the ability to 
     administer free and fair elections.
       (G) The development of local governance.
       (H) The development of a free-market economy.
       (4) Authorization of appropriations.--
       (A) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to 
     the President $100,000,000 for the period beginning October 
     1, 1999, and ending September 30, 2001, to carry out this 
     subsection.
       (B) Availability of funds.--Amounts appropriated pursuant 
     to subparagraph (A) are authorized to remain available until 
     expended.
       (b) Prohibition on Assistance to Government of Serbia.--In 
     carrying out subsection (a), the President should take all 
     necessary steps to ensure that no funds or other assistance 
     is provided to the Government of Yugoslavia or to the 
     Government of Serbia, except for purposes permitted under 
     this Act.
       (c) Assistance to Government of Montenegro.--In carrying 
     out subsection (a), the

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     President may provide assistance to the Government of 
     Montenegro, unless the President determines, and so reports 
     to the appropriate congressional committees, that the 
     leadership of the Government of Montenegro is not committed 
     to, or is not taking steps to promote, democratic principles, 
     the rule of law, or respect for internationally recognized 
     human rights.

     SEC. 103. AUTHORITY FOR RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING.

       (a) In General.--The Broadcasting Board of Governors shall 
     further the open communication of information and ideas 
     through the increased use of radio and television 
     broadcasting to Yugoslavia in both the Serbo-Croatian and 
     Albanian languages.
       (b) Implementation.--Radio and television broadcasting 
     under subsection (a) shall be carried out by the Voice of 
     America and, in addition, radio broadcasting under that 
     subsection shall be carried out by RFE/RL, Incorporated. 
     Subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with all 
     the respective Voice of America and RFE/RL, Incorporated, 
     standards to ensure that radio and television broadcasting to 
     Yugoslavia serves as a consistently reliable and 
     authoritative source of accurate, objective, and 
     comprehensive news.
       (c) Statutory Construction.--The implementation of 
     subsection (a) may not be construed as a replacement for the 
     strengthening of indigenous independent media called for in 
     section 102(a)(3)(C). To the maximum extent practicable, the 
     two efforts (strengthening independent media and increasing 
     broadcasts into Serbia) shall be carried out in such a way 
     that they mutually support each other.

       TITLE II--ASSISTANCE TO THE VICTIMS OF SERBIAN OPPRESSION

     SEC. 201. FINDINGS.

       The Congress finds the following:
       (1) Beginning in February 1998 and ending in June 1999, the 
     armed forces of Yugoslavia and the Serbian Interior Ministry 
     police force engaged in a brutal crackdown against the ethnic 
     Albanian population in Kosovo.
       (2) As a result of the attack by Yugoslav and Serbian 
     forces against the Albanian population of Kosovo, more than 
     10,000 individuals have been killed and 1,500,000 individuals 
     were displaced from their homes.
       (3) The majority of the individuals displaced by the 
     conflict in Kosovo was left homeless or was forced to find 
     temporary shelter in Kosovo or outside the country.
       (4) The activities of the Yugoslav armed forces and the 
     police force of the Serbian Interior Ministry resulted in the 
     widespread destruction of agricultural crops, livestock, and 
     property, as well as the poisoning of wells and water 
     supplies, and the looting of humanitarian goods provided by 
     the international community.

     SEC. 202. SENSE OF CONGRESS.

       It is the sense of Congress that--
       (1) humanitarian assistance to the victims of the conflict 
     in Kosovo, including refugees and internally displaced 
     persons, and all assistance to rebuild damaged property in 
     Kosovo, should be the responsibility of the Government of 
     Yugoslavia and the Government of Serbia;
       (2) under the direction of President Milosevic, neither the 
     Government of Yugoslavia nor the Government of Serbia has 
     provided the resources to assist innocent, civilian victims 
     of oppression in Kosovo; and
       (3) because neither the Government of Yugoslavia nor the 
     Government of Serbia has fulfilled the responsibilities of a 
     sovereign government toward the people in Kosovo, the 
     international community offers the only recourse for 
     humanitarian assistance to victims of oppression in Kosovo.

     SEC. 203. ASSISTANCE.

       (a) Authority.--The President is authorized to furnish 
     assistance under section 491 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 
     1961 (22 U.S.C. 2292) and the Migration and Refugee 
     Assistance Act of 1962 (22 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.), as 
     appropriate, for--
       (1) relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction in Kosovo; 
     and
       (2) refugees and persons displaced by the conflict in 
     Kosovo.
       (b) Prohibition.--No assistance may be provided under this 
     section to any group that has been designated as a terrorist 
     organization under section 219 of the Immigration and 
     Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189).
       (c) Use of Economic Support Funds.--Any funds that have 
     been allocated under chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign 
     Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2346 et seq.) for 
     assistance described in subsection (a) may be used in 
     accordance with the authority of that subsection.

                  TITLE III--``OUTER WALL'' SANCTIONS

     SEC. 301. ``OUTER WALL'' SANCTIONS.

       (a) Application of Measures.--The sanctions described in 
     subsections (c) through (g) shall apply with respect to 
     Yugoslavia until the President determines and certifies to 
     the appropriate congressional committees that the Government 
     of Yugoslavia has made significant progress in meeting the 
     conditions described in subsection (b).
       (b) Conditions.--The conditions referred to in subsection 
     (a) are the following:
       (1) Agreement on a lasting settlement in Kosovo.
       (2) Compliance with the General Framework Agreement for 
     Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
       (3) Implementation of internal democratic reform.
       (4) Settlement of all succession issues with the other 
     republics that emerged from the break-up of the Socialist 
     Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
       (5) Cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal 
     for the former Yugoslavia, including the transfer of all 
     indicted war criminals in Yugoslavia to the Hague.
       (c) International Financial Institutions.--The Secretary of 
     the Treasury shall instruct the United States executive 
     directors of the international financial institutions to 
     oppose, and vote against, any extension by those institutions 
     of any financial assistance (including any technical 
     assistance or grant) of any kind to the Government of 
     Yugoslavia.
       (d) Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.--
     The Secretary of State should instruct the United States 
     Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation 
     in Europe (OSCE) to oppose and block any consensus to allow 
     the participation of Yugoslavia in the OSCE or any 
     organization affiliated with the OSCE.
       (e) United Nations.--The Secretary of State should instruct 
     the United States Permanent Representative to the United 
     Nations--
       (1) to oppose and vote against any resolution in the United 
     Nations Security Council to admit Yugoslavia to the United 
     Nations or any organization affiliated with the United 
     Nations; and
       (2) to actively oppose and, if necessary, veto any proposal 
     to allow Yugoslavia to assume the membership of the former 
     Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in the United 
     Nations General Assembly or any other organization affiliated 
     with the United Nations.
       (f) NATO.--The Secretary of State should instruct the 
     United States Permanent Representative to the North Atlantic 
     Council to oppose and vote against the extension to 
     Yugoslavia of membership or participation in the Partnership 
     for Peace program or any other organization affiliated with 
     NATO.
       (g) Southeast European Cooperation Initiative.--The 
     Secretary of State should instruct the United States 
     Representatives to the Southeast European Cooperation 
     Initiative (SECI) to actively oppose the participation of 
     Yugoslavia in SECI.
       (h) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
       (1) the President should not restore full diplomatic 
     relations with Yugoslavia until the President has determined 
     and so reported to the appropriate congressional committees 
     that the Government of Yugoslavia has met the conditions 
     described in subsection (b); and
       (2) the President should encourage all other European 
     countries to diminish their level of diplomatic relations 
     with Yugoslavia.
       (i) International Financial Institution Defined.--In this 
     section, the term ``international financial institution'' 
     includes the International Monetary Fund, the International 
     Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the International 
     Development Association, the International Finance 
     Corporation, the Multilateral Investment Guaranty Agency, and 
     the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

     SEC. 302. INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS NOT IN 
                   COMPLIANCE WITH ``OUTER WALL'' SANCTIONS.

       It is the sense of Congress that, if any international 
     financial institution (as defined in section 301(i)) approves 
     a loan or other financial assistance to the Government of 
     Yugoslavia over opposition of the United States, then the 
     Secretary of the Treasury should withhold from payment of the 
     United States share of any increase in the paid-in capital of 
     such institution an amount equal to the amount of the loan or 
     other assistance.

              TITLE IV--OTHER MEASURES AGAINST YUGOSLAVIA

     SEC. 401. BLOCKING YUGOSLAVIA ASSETS IN THE UNITED STATES.

       (a) Blocking of Assets.--All property and interests in 
     property, including all commercial, industrial, or public 
     utility undertakings or entities, of or in the name of the 
     Government of Serbia or the Government of Yugoslavia that are 
     in the United States, that hereafter come within the United 
     States, or that are or hereafter come within the possession 
     or control of United States persons, including their overseas 
     branches, are hereby blocked.
       (b) Exercise of Authorities.--The Secretary of the 
     Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall 
     take such actions, including the promulgation of regulations, 
     orders, directives, rulings, instructions, and licenses, and 
     employ all powers granted to the President by the 
     International Emergency Economic Powers Act, as may be 
     necessary to carry out the purpose of this section, including 
     taking such steps as may be necessary to continue in effect 
     the measures contained in Executive Order No. 13088 of June 
     9, 1998, and Executive Order No. 13121 of May 1, 1999, and 
     any rule, regulation, license, or order issued thereunder.
       (c) Prohibited Transfers.--Transfers prohibited under 
     subsection (b) shall include payments or transfers of any 
     property or any transactions involving the transfer of 
     anything of economic value by any United States person to the 
     Government of Serbia, the Government of Yugoslavia, or any 
     person or entity acting for or on behalf of, or owned or 
     controlled, directly or indirectly, by any of those 
     governments, persons, or entities.
       (d) Payment of Expenses.--All expenses incident to the 
     blocking and maintenance of property blocked under subsection 
     (a) shall be charged to the owners or operators of such 
     property, which expenses shall not be met from blocked funds.
       (e) Prohibitions.--The following shall be prohibited as of 
     the date of enactment of this Act:

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       (1) Any transaction within the United States or by a United 
     States person relating to any vessel in which a majority or 
     controlling interest is held by a person or entity in, or 
     operating from, Serbia regardless of the flag under which the 
     vessel sails.
       (2) The exportation to Serbia or to any entity operated 
     from Serbia or owned and controlled by the Government of 
     Serbia or the Government of Yugoslavia, directly or 
     indirectly, of any goods, technology, or services, either--
       (A) from the United States;
       (B) requiring the issuance of a license by a Federal 
     agency; or
       (C) involving the use of United States registered vessels 
     or aircraft, or any activity that promotes or is intended to 
     promote such exportation.
       (3) Any dealing by a United States person in--
       (A) property originating in Serbia or exported from Serbia;
       (B) property intended for exportation from Serbia to any 
     country or exportation to Serbia from any country; or
       (C) any activity of any kind that promotes or is intended 
     to promote such dealing.
       (4) The performance by any United States person of any 
     contract, including a financing contract, in support of an 
     industrial, commercial, public utility, or governmental 
     project in Serbia.
       (f) Exceptions.--Nothing in this section shall apply to--
       (1) the transshipment through Serbia of commodities and 
     products originating outside Yugoslavia and temporarily 
     present in the territory of Yugoslavia only for the purpose 
     of such transshipment;
       (2) assistance provided under section 102 or section 203 of 
     this Act; or
       (3) those materials described in section 203(b)(3) of the 
     International Emergency Economic Powers Act relating to 
     informational materials.

     SEC. 402. SUSPENSION OF ENTRY INTO THE UNITED STATES.

       (a) Prohibition.--The President shall use his authority 
     under section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act 
     (8 U.S.C. 1182(f)) to suspend the entry into the United 
     States of any alien who--
       (1) holds a position in the senior leadership of the 
     Government of Yugoslavia or the Government of Serbia; or
       (2) is a spouse, minor child, or agent of a person 
     inadmissible under paragraph (1).
       (b) Senior Leadership Defined.--In subsection (a)(1), the 
     term ``senior leadership''--
       (1) includes--
       (A) the President, Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Ministers, 
     and government ministers of Yugoslavia;
       (B) the Governor of the National Bank of Yugoslavia; and
       (C) the President, Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Ministers, 
     and government ministers of the Republic of Serbia; and
       (2) does not include the President, Prime Minister, Deputy 
     Prime Ministers, and government ministers of the Republic of 
     Montenegro.

     SEC. 403. PROHIBITION ON STRATEGIC EXPORTS TO YUGOSLAVIA.

       (a) Prohibition.--No computers, computer software, or goods 
     or technology intended to manufacture or service computers 
     may be exported to or for use by the Government of Yugoslavia 
     or by the Government of Serbia, or by any of the following 
     entities of either government:
       (1) The military.
       (2) The police.
       (3) The prison system.
       (4) The national security agencies.
       (b) Statutory Construction.--Nothing in this section 
     prevents the issuance of licenses to ensure the safety of 
     civil aviation and safe operation of United States-origin 
     commercial passenger aircraft and to ensure the safety of 
     ocean-going maritime traffic in international waters.

     SEC. 404. PROHIBITION ON LOANS AND INVESTMENT.

       (a) United States Government Financing.--No loan, credit 
     guarantee, insurance, financing, or other similar financial 
     assistance may be extended by any agency of the United States 
     Government (including the Export-Import Bank and the Overseas 
     Private Investment Corporation) to the Government of 
     Yugoslavia or the Government of Serbia.
       (b) Trade and Development Agency.--No funds made available 
     by law may be available for activities of the Trade and 
     Development Agency in or for Serbia.
       (c) Third Country Action.--The Secretary of State is urged 
     to encourage all other countries, particularly European 
     countries, to suspend any of their own programs providing 
     support similar to that described in subsection (a) or (b) to 
     the Government of Yugoslavia or the Government of Serbia, 
     including by rescheduling repayment of the indebtedness of 
     either government under more favorable conditions.
       (d) Prohibition on Private Credits.--
       (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), no 
     national of the United States may make or approve any loan or 
     other extension of credit, directly or indirectly, to the 
     Government of Yugoslavia or to the Government of Serbia or to 
     any corporation, partnership, or other organization that is 
     owned or controlled by either the Government of Yugoslavia or 
     the Government of Serbia.
       (2) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to a loan or 
     extension of credit for any housing, education, or 
     humanitarian benefit to assist the victims of repression in 
     Kosovo.

     SEC. 405. PROHIBITION OF MILITARY-TO-MILITARY 
                   COOPERATION.

       The United States Government (including any agency or 
     entity of the United States) shall not provide assistance 
     under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 or the Arms Export 
     Control Act (including the provision of Foreign Military 
     Financing under section 23 of the Arms Export Control Act or 
     international military education and training under chapter 5 
     of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961) or provide 
     any defense articles or defense services under those Acts, to 
     the armed forces of the Government of Yugoslavia or of the 
     Government of Serbia.

     SEC. 406. MULTILATERAL SANCTIONS.

       It is the sense of Congress that the President should 
     continue to seek to coordinate with other countries, 
     particularly European countries, a comprehensive, 
     multilateral strategy to further the purposes of this Act, 
     including, as appropriate, encouraging other countries to 
     take measures similar to those described in this title.

     SEC. 407. EXEMPTIONS.

       (a) Exemption for Kosovo.--None of the restrictions imposed 
     by this Act shall apply with respect to Kosovo, including 
     with respect to governmental entities or administering 
     authorities or the people of Kosovo.
       (b) Exemption for Montenegro.--None of the restrictions 
     imposed by this Act shall apply with respect to Montenegro, 
     including with respect to governmental entities of 
     Montenegro, unless the President determines and so certifies 
     to the appropriate congressional committees that the 
     leadership of the Government of Montenegro is not committed 
     to, or is not taking steps to promote, democratic principles, 
     the rule of law, or respect for internationally recognized 
     human rights.

     SEC. 408. WAIVER; TERMINATION OF MEASURES AGAINST YUGOSLAVIA.

       (a) General Waiver Authority.--Except as provided in 
     subsection (b), the requirement to impose any measure under 
     this Act may be waived for successive periods not to exceed 
     12 months each, and the President may provide assistance in 
     furtherance of this Act notwithstanding any other provision 
     of law, if the President determines and so certifies to the 
     appropriate congressional committees in writing 15 days in 
     advance of the implementation of any such waiver that--
       (1) it is important to the national interest of the United 
     States; or
       (2) significant progress has been made in Yugoslavia in 
     establishing a government based on democratic principles and 
     the rule of law, and that respects internationally recognized 
     human rights.
       (b) Exception.--The President may implement the waiver 
     under subsection (a) for successive periods not to exceed 3 
     months each without the 15 day advance notification under 
     that subsection--
       (1) if the President determines that exceptional 
     circumstances require the implementation of such waiver; and
       (2) the President immediately notifies the appropriate 
     congressional committees of his determination.
       (c) Termination of Restrictions.--The restrictions imposed 
     by this Act shall be terminated if the President determines 
     and so certifies to the appropriate congressional committees 
     that the Government of Yugoslavia is a government that is 
     committed to democratic principles and the rule of law, and 
     that respects internationally recognized human rights.

     SEC. 409. STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION.

       (a) In General.--None of the restrictions or prohibitions 
     contained in this Act shall be construed to limit 
     humanitarian assistance (including the provision of food and 
     medicine), or the commercial export of agricultural 
     commodities or medicine and medical equipment, to Yugoslavia.
       (b) Special Rule.--Nothing in subsection (a) shall be 
     construed to permit the export of an agricultural commodity 
     or medicine that could contribute to the development of a 
     chemical or biological weapon.

                   TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

     SEC. 501. THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL TRIBUNAL FOR THE FORMER 
                   YUGOSLAVIA.

       (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
       (1) United Nations Security Council Resolution 827, which 
     was adopted May 25, 1993, established the International 
     Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia to prosecute 
     persons responsible for serious violations of international 
     humanitarian law committed in the territory of the former 
     Yugoslavia since January 1, 1991.
       (2) United Nations Security Council Resolution 827 requires 
     full cooperation by all countries with the Tribunal, 
     including the obligation of countries to comply with requests 
     of the Tribunal for assistance or orders.
       (3) The Government of Yugoslavia has disregarded its 
     international obligations with regard to the Tribunal, 
     including its obligation to transfer or facilitate the 
     transfer to the Tribunal of any person on the territory of 
     Yugoslavia who has been indicted for war crimes or other 
     crimes against humanity under the jurisdiction of the 
     Tribunal.
       (4) The Government of Yugoslavia publicly rejected the 
     Tribunal's jurisdiction over events in Kosovo and has impeded 
     the investigation of representatives from the Tribunal, 
     including denying those representatives visas for entry into 
     Yugoslavia, in their efforts to gather information about 
     alleged crimes against humanity in Kosovo under the 
     jurisdiction of the Tribunal.
       (5) The Tribunal has indicted President Slobodan Milosevic 
     for--
       (A) crimes against humanity, specifically murder, 
     deportations, and persecutions; and

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       (B) violations of the laws and customs of war.
       (b) Policy.--It shall be the policy of the United States to 
     support fully and completely the investigation of President 
     Slobodan Milosevic by the International Criminal Tribunal for 
     the former Yugoslavia for genocide, crimes against humanity, 
     war crimes, and grave breaches of the Geneva Convention.
       (c) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), it is the sense 
     of Congress that the United States Government should gather 
     all information that the intelligence community (as defined 
     in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 
     U.S.C. 401a(4)) collects or has collected to support an 
     investigation of President Slobodan Milosevic for genocide, 
     crimes against humanity, war crimes, and grave breaches of 
     the Geneva Convention by the International Criminal Tribunal 
     for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and that the Department of 
     State should provide all appropriate information to the 
     Office of the Prosecutor of the ICTY under procedures 
     established by the Director of Central Intelligence that are 
     necessary to ensure adequate protection of intelligence 
     sources and methods.
       (d) Report to Congress.--Not less than 180 days after the 
     date of enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, 
     the President shall submit a report, in classified form if 
     necessary, to the appropriate congressional committees that 
     describes the information that was provided by the Department 
     of State to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International 
     Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia for the purposes 
     of subsection (c).

     SEC. 502. SENSE OF CONGRESS WITH RESPECT TO ETHNIC HUNGARIANS 
                   OF VOJVODINA.

       (a) Findings.--Congress finds that--
       (1) approximately 350,000 ethnic Hungarians reside in the 
     province of Vojvodina, part of Serbia, in traditional 
     settlements in existence for centuries;
       (2) this community has taken no side in any of the Balkan 
     conflicts since 1990, but has maintained a consistent 
     position of nonviolence, while seeking to protect its 
     existence through the meager opportunities afforded under the 
     existing political system;
       (3) the Serbian leadership deprived Vojvodina of its 
     autonomous status at the same time as it did the same to the 
     province of Kosovo;
       (4) this population is subject to continuous harassment, 
     intimidation, and threatening suggestions that they leave the 
     land of their ancestors; and
       (5) during the past 10 years this form of ethnic cleansing 
     has already driven 50,000 ethnic Hungarians out of the 
     province of Vojvodina.
       (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that 
     the President should--
       (1) condemn harassment, threats, and intimidation against 
     any ethnic group in Yugoslavia as the usual precursor of 
     violent ethnic cleansing;
       (2) express deep concern over the reports on recent 
     threats, intimidation, and even violent incidents against the 
     ethnic Hungarian inhabitants of the province of Vojvodina;
       (3) call on the Secretary of State to regularly monitor the 
     situation of the Hungarian ethnic group in Vojvodina; and
       (4) call on the NATO allies of the United States, during 
     any negotiation on the future status of Kosovo, also to pay 
     substantial attention to establishing satisfactory guarantees 
     for the rights of the ethnic Hungarian community of 
     Vojvodina, and of other ethnic minorities in the province, 
     including consulting with elected leaders about their 
     proposal for self-administration.

     SEC. 503. OWNERSHIP AND USE OF DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR 
                   PROPERTIES.

       (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
       (1) The international judicial system, as currently 
     structured, lacks fully effective remedies for the wrongful 
     confiscation of property and for unjust enrichment from the 
     use of wrongfully confiscated property by governments and 
     private entities at the expense of the rightful owners of the 
     property.
       (2) Since the dissolution of the Socialist Federal Republic 
     of Yugoslavia, the Government of Yugoslavia has exclusively 
     used, and benefited from the use of, properties located in 
     the United States that were owned by the Socialist Federal 
     Republic of Yugoslavia.
       (3) The Governments of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the 
     Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and Slovenia have been 
     blocked by the Government of Yugoslavia from using, or 
     benefiting from the use of, any property located in the 
     United States that was previously owned by the Socialist 
     Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
       (4) The continued occupation and use by officials of 
     Yugoslavia of that property without prompt, adequate, and 
     effective compensation under the applicable principles of 
     international law to the Governments of Bosnia and 
     Herzegovina, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of 
     Macedonia, and Slovenia are unjust and unreasonable.
       (b) Policy on Negotiations Regarding Properties.--It is the 
     policy of the United States to insist that the Government of 
     Yugoslavia has a responsibility to, and should, actively and 
     cooperatively engage in good faith negotiations with the 
     Governments of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Former 
     Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and Slovenia for resolution 
     of the outstanding property issues resulting from the 
     dissolution of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, 
     including the disposition of the following properties located 
     in the United States:
       (1) 2222 Decatur Street, NW, Washington, DC.
       (2) 2410 California Street, NW, Washington, DC.
       (3) 1907 Quincy Street, NW, Washington, DC.
       (4) 3600 Edmonds Street, NW, Washington, DC.
       (5) 2221 R Street, NW, Washington, DC.
       (6) 854 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY.
       (7) 730 Park Avenue, New York, NY.
       (c) Sense of Congress on Return of Properties.--It is the 
     sense of Congress that, if the Government of Yugoslavia 
     refuses to engage in good faith negotiations on the status of 
     the properties listed in subsection (b), the President should 
     take steps to ensure that the interests of the Governments of 
     Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic 
     of Macedonia, and Slovenia are protected in accordance with 
     international law.

     SEC. 504. TRANSITION ASSISTANCE.

       (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that 
     once the regime of President Slobodan Milosevic has been 
     replaced by a government that is committed to democratic 
     principles and the rule of law, and that respects 
     internationally recognized human rights, the President of the 
     United States should support the transition to democracy in 
     Yugoslavia by providing immediate and substantial assistance, 
     including facilitating its integration into international 
     organizations.
       (b) Authorization of Assistance.--The President is 
     authorized to furnish assistance to Yugoslavia if he 
     determines, and so certifies to the appropriate congressional 
     committees that the Government of Yugoslavia is committed to 
     democratic principles and the rule of law and respects 
     internationally recognized human rights.
       (c) Report to Congress.--
       (1) Development of plan.--The President shall develop a 
     plan for providing assistance to Yugoslavia in accordance 
     with this section. Such assistance would be provided at such 
     time as the President determines that the Government of 
     Yugoslavia is committed to democratic principles and the rule 
     of law and respects internationally recognized human rights.
       (2) Strategy.--The plan developed under paragraph (1) shall 
     include a strategy for distributing assistance to Yugoslavia 
     under the plan.
       (3) Diplomatic efforts.--The President shall take the 
     necessary steps--
       (A) to seek to obtain the agreement of other countries and 
     international financial institutions and other multilateral 
     organizations to provide assistance to Yugoslavia after the 
     President determines that the Government of Yugoslavia is 
     committed to democratic principles, the rule of law, and that 
     respects internationally recognized human rights; and
       (B) to work with such countries, institutions, and 
     organizations to coordinate all such assistance programs.
       (4) Communication of plan.--The President shall take the 
     necessary steps to communicate to the people of Yugoslavia 
     the plan for assistance developed under this section.
       (5) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the President shall transmit to the 
     appropriate congressional committees a report describing in 
     detail the plan required to be developed by paragraph (1).

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, the Senate is today considering the Serbia 
Democratization Act, which I introduced on March 25 with eleven other 
Senators, and which was approved by the Foreign Relations Committee on 
August 5.
  The purpose of the legislation is clear: to undermine and ultimately 
eradicate the murderous regime of the Yugoslav President, Slobodan 
Milosevic.
  Just one day before I introduced this legislation, NATO began its air 
campaign against Yugoslavia in response to that country's brutal 
treatment of the ethnic Albanian population in Kosovo. After NATO bombs 
started falling, Yugoslav army, police, and paramilitary forces 
controlled by Mr. Milosevic slaughtered thousands more Kosovar 
Albanians. More than one million were forced to flee Kosovo to 
neighboring counties. And hundreds of thousands more Kosovars eluded 
Serb forces by hiding in the hills.
  This brutality was conceived, directed, and carried out under the 
orders of Slobodan Milosevic. As you know, Mr. President, the 
International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia indicted this 
madman as a war criminal for his activities in Kosovo. And if I might 
add, I have no doubt of his culpability for the ethnic cleansing and 
mass murder in Bosnia during the war there.
  Now that the NATO bombs have stopped falling and there is hope for a 
peaceful future for the people of Kosovo, we must look to the next 
step. A ``Marshall Plan'' for the Balkans has been proposed. The 
European Union, the United States, and other allies have negotiated a 
so-called ``Stability

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Pact'' for Southeastern Europe, designed to encourage cooperation 
between countries in the region and target foreign assistance most 
effectively.
  But no matter what kind of proposals put forth by the United States 
and our allies for this region, I am convinced that until the Balkans 
is rid of the dictatorial rule of Mr. Milosevic, we will be forced to 
confront crises that he manufactures well into the future. There is but 
one hope for stability in the Balkans, and that is the removal of 
Milosevic from power.
  To achieve that objective is why I encourage the Senate to pass this 
legislation today. The United States should provide extensive support 
for democratic forces, including independent media, and non-
governmental organizations in Serbia. Just as the United States did 
during the days of the cold war, it is in our interests to identify and 
give aid to those forces in Serbia that share our values and our goals. 
We should make clear that unless and until the government of Yugoslavia 
is based on democratic principles and the rule of law and respects 
internationally recognized human rights, the United States will 
maintain the sanctions regime that we have in place today.
  But Mr. President, when the Serbian people have a government in 
Belgrade based on these important principles--the government that they 
deserve--this legislation calls for substantial support by the United 
States to assist their transition to democracy, including by helping 
Yugoslavia integrate into international institutions.
  I am pleased that the Clinton administration agrees with me on the 
importance of assisting the democratic opposition in Serbia. Let me 
emphasize, however, that we need to act quickly. We missed an 
opportunity to encourage democratic change in Serbia three years ago, 
when tens of thousands of Serbian citizens took to the streets, 
demanding political change. We must not lose another chance to help 
those in Serbia who are trying to help themselves.
  I urge my colleagues to support the Serbia Democratization Act.
  Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, I rise today to support, along with the 
senior Senator from North Carolina and several other colleagues, the 
Serbia Democratization Act of 1999.
  Mr. President, the last year has removed any lingering doubt that 
Slobodan Milosevic, rather than being part of the solution of the 
problems in the Balkans, is the problem. Milosevic has started, and 
lost, four wars during this decade: first with Slovenia, then with 
Croatia, then with Bosnia and Herzegovina, and finally with NATO over 
Kosovo. I would not be surprised if he were soon to make Montenegro, 
with its democratic-reformist government, the fifth target of his 
aggression.
  Earlier this year, Milosevic was indicted as a war criminal by the 
International Tribunal at The Hague. As my colleagues have heard me 
recount, I told Milosevic to his face way back in 1993 in Belgrade that 
he was a war criminal and should be tried at The Hague. So in one sense 
I am gratified that he finally has been officially charged. On the 
other hand, I know that as long as Milosevic remains in power in Serbia 
and Yugoslavia, there is no chance for lasting peace and reconstruction 
in the Balkans.
  In short, Milosevic must be replaced by a democratic government. This 
is no small order. Serbia is not exactly overflowing with genuine 
democrats, although there certainly are some. The problem is that many 
of them squabble among themselves, thereby wasting precious energy that 
should be devoted to unseating Milosevic.
  Moreover, Milosevic runs an authoritarian state, ruthlessly 
suppressing dissent, threatening his opponents--even sometimes 
attempting to assassinate them, purging the army and police, and 
cynically dominating the electronic media so as to misinform the 
Serbian public.
  Clearly it is in the national interest of the United States to use 
every legal means to undercut Milosevic and to assist the democratic 
opposition in Serbia.
  With that in mind, we have introduced S. 720, the ``Serbia 
Democratization Act of 1999.'' The following are the major provisions 
of the legislation.
  The Act supports the democratic opposition by authorizing one hundred 
million dollars for fiscal years 2000 and 2001 for the purpose of 
promoting democracy and civil society in Serbia and for assisting the 
Government of Montenegro. It also authorizes increased broadcasting to 
Yugoslavia by the Voice of America and by Radio Free Europe/Radio 
Liberty.
  The Act offers assistance to the victims of Serbian oppression by 
authorizing the President to use authorities in the Foreign Assistance 
Act of 1961 to provide humanitarian assistance to individuals living in 
Kosovo and to refugees currently residing in surrounding countries.
  The legislation codifies the so-called ``outer wall'' of sanctions 
against Yugoslavia by multilateral organizations, including 
international financial institutions.
  It also authorizes other measures against Yugoslavia, including 
blocking Yugoslavia's assets in the United States; prohibiting the 
issuance of visas and admission to the United States; and prohibiting 
strategic exports to Yugoslavia, loans and investment, and military-to-
military cooperation.
  The legislation also contains miscellaneous provisions, including 
requiring cooperation by Yugoslavia with the International Criminal 
Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, and a sense of the Congress 
declaration on the ownership and use of diplomatic and consular 
properties in the United States.
  Mr. President, a good deal has been written in recent days about 
possibly easing the sanctions regime against Yugoslavia out of concern 
for its people. I do not believe that such a move would be in the 
interest either of the Yugoslav people, or of the United States.
  A look at the precedent set in the Republika Srpska in Bosnia and 
Herzegovina is instructive. After the Dayton Accords were signed in 
late 1995, the Congress passed legislation in which no assistance could 
be given to the Republika Srpska, which was then ruled by the war 
criminal Radovan Karadzic and his gangster clique in Pale. Meanwhile 
the Muslim-Croat Federation could receive assistance.
  Within two years a majority of the population of the Republika Srpska 
had observed the modest, but real economic recovery in the Federation 
and realized the futility of sticking with Karadzic and company. The 
result was, first the presidency of Mrs. Biljana Plavsic, and later the 
reformist government of Prime Minister Milorad Dodik, which is still 
clinging to power in the new capital of Banja Luka.
  I believe that if we keep up the pressure on the indicted war 
criminal Milosevic, a similar process will eventually occur in Serbia. 
Conversely, if we were to loosen the legitimate sanctions on 
Yugoslavia, it would constitute a stunning triumph for Milosevic.
  Mr. President, this week a delegation of leaders of the Alliance for 
Change, an umbrella organization representing more than forty 
democratic political parties and groups in Serbia, has been visiting 
Washington. I met with this group. They asked only that we lift 
sanctions against Serbia after a free and fair election results in 
Milosevic's fall from power. They are confident of victory in such an 
election; I hope they are right.
  It is in this spirit, Mr. President, that we must hold out carrots to 
the potential democratic successors of Milosevic. Therefore, in a move 
to facilitate the transition to democracy, the Act authorizes the 
President to furnish assistance to Yugoslavia if he determines and 
certifies to the appropriate Congressional committees that the 
Government of Yugoslavia is ``committed to democratic principles, the 
rule of law, and is committed to respect internationally recognized 
human rights.''
  The Act also contains a national interest waiver for the President. 
The President may also waive the Act's provisions if he certifies that 
``significant progress has been made in Yugoslavia in establishing a 
government based on democratic principles and the rule of law, and that 
respects internationally recognized human rights.''

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  In the meantime, I approve of our government's political support of a 
pilot program run by the European Union whereby emergency heating oil 
shipments are made to two Serbian cities that are governed by opponents 
of Milosevic. If the project succeeds--that is, if the oil is delivered 
and Milosevic does not succeed in taking credit for the shipments--the 
United States might join in financing the program, which would be 
extended to other cities.
  With regard to direct, material help to the anti-Milosevic forces, 
there are many genuine democratic organizations at the grassroots level 
and in the media in Serbia who could make a measurable difference if 
they had the means to spread their message. The United States Agency 
for International Development is already modestly supporting some of 
these organizations, and it has drawn up a list of additional potential 
recipients.
  In addition, through the SEED Act our State Department has recently 
made funds available through non-governmental organizations in 
Slovakia--a novel and promising approach. I believe that we can also 
utilize the democratic government in Romania to assist the democratic 
opposition in Serbia.
  I believe the time is ripe for simultaneously maintaining the 
pressure on the criminal Milosevic regime, and for increasing our 
material support to the democratic opposition.
  The Serbia Democratication Act of 1999 does just that, and I urge my 
colleagues to vote for its adoption.
  I thank the Chair and yield the floor.
  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
committee substitute amendment be agreed to, the bill be read the third 
time and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, and 
that any statements relating to the bill be printed in the Record.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The committee amendment in the nature of a substitute was agreed to.
  The bill (S. 720), as amended, was read the third time and passed, as 
follows:

                                 S. 720

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

     SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

       (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Serbia 
     Democratization Act of 1999''.
       (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents of this Act 
     is as follows:

Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Definitions.

             TITLE I--SUPPORT FOR THE DEMOCRATIC OPPOSITION

Sec. 101. Findings and policy.
Sec. 102. Assistance to promote democracy and civil society in 
              Yugoslavia.
Sec. 103. Authority for radio and television broadcasting.

       TITLE II--ASSISTANCE TO THE VICTIMS OF SERBIAN OPPRESSION

Sec. 201. Findings.
Sec. 202. Sense of Congress.
Sec. 203. Assistance.

                  TITLE III--``OUTER WALL'' SANCTIONS

Sec. 301.  ``Outer wall'' sanctions.
Sec. 302. International financial institutions not in compliance with 
              ``outer wall'' sanctions.

              TITLE IV--OTHER MEASURES AGAINST YUGOSLAVIA

Sec. 401. Blocking Yugoslavia assets in the United States.
Sec. 402. Suspension of entry into the United States.
Sec. 403. Prohibition on strategic exports to Yugoslavia.
Sec. 404. Prohibition on loans and investment.
Sec. 405. Prohibition of military-to-military cooperation.
Sec. 406. Multilateral sanctions.
Sec. 407. Exemptions.
Sec. 408. Waiver; termination of measures against Yugoslavia.
Sec. 409. Statutory construction.

                   TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Sec. 501. The International Criminal Tribunal for the former 
              Yugoslavia.
Sec. 502. Sense of Congress with respect to ethnic Hungarians of 
              Vojvodina.
Sec. 503. Ownership and use of diplomatic and consular properties.
Sec. 504. Transition assistance.

     SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

       In this Act:
       (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term 
     ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committee 
     on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on 
     International Relations of the House of Representatives.
       (2) Commercial export.--The term ``commercial export'' 
     means the sale of a farm product or medicine by a United 
     States seller to a foreign buyer in exchange for cash payment 
     on market terms without benefit of concessionary financing, 
     export subsidies, government or government-backed credits or 
     other nonmarket financing arrangements.
       (3) International criminal tribunal for the former 
     yugoslavia or tribunal.--The term ``International Criminal 
     Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia'' or the ``Tribunal'' 
     means the International Tribunal for the Prosecution of 
     Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International 
     Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former 
     Yugoslavia Since 1991, as established by United Nations 
     Security Council Resolution 827 of May 25, 1993.
       (4) Yugoslavia.--The term ``Yugoslavia'' means the so-
     called Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and 
     Montenegro), and the term ``Government of Yugoslavia'' means 
     the central government of Yugoslavia.

             TITLE I--SUPPORT FOR THE DEMOCRATIC OPPOSITION

     SEC. 101. FINDINGS AND POLICY.

       (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
       (1) The President of Yugoslavia, Slobodan Milosevic, has 
     consistently engaged in undemocratic methods of governing.
       (2) Yugoslavia has passed and implemented a law strictly 
     limiting freedom of the press and has acted to intimidate and 
     prevent independent media from operating inside Yugoslavia.
       (3) Although the Yugoslav and Serbian constitutions provide 
     for the right of citizens to change their government, 
     citizens of Serbia in practice are prevented from exercising 
     that right by the Milosevic regime's domination of the mass 
     media and manipulation of the electoral process.
       (4) The Yugoslav government has orchestrated attacks on 
     academics at institutes and universities throughout the 
     country in an effort to prevent the dissemination of opinions 
     that differ from official state propaganda.
       (5) The Yugoslav government prevents the formation of 
     nonviolent, democratic opposition through restrictions on 
     freedom of assembly and association.
       (6) The Yugoslav government uses control and intimidation 
     to control the judiciary and manipulates the country's legal 
     framework to suit the regime's immediate political interests.
       (7) The Government of Serbia and the Government of 
     Yugoslavia, under the direction of President Milosevic, have 
     obstructed the efforts of the Government of Montenegro to 
     pursue democratic and free-market policies.
       (8) At great risk, the Government of Montenegro has 
     withstood efforts by President Milosevic to interfere with 
     its government and supported the goals of the United States 
     in the conflict in Kosovo.
       (9) The people of Serbia who do not endorse the 
     undemocratic actions of the Milosevic government should not 
     be the target of criticism that is rightly directed at the 
     Milosevic regime.
       (b) Policy.--
       (1) It is the policy of the United States to encourage the 
     development of a government in Yugoslavia based on democratic 
     principles and the rule of law and that respects 
     internationally recognized human rights.
       (2) It is the sense of Congress that--
       (A) the United States should actively support the 
     democratic opposition in Yugoslavia, including political 
     parties and independent trade unions, to develop a legitimate 
     and viable alternative to the Milosevic regime;
       (B) all United States Government officials, including 
     individuals from the private sector acting on behalf of the 
     United States Government, should attempt to meet regularly 
     with representatives of democratic opposition organizations 
     of Yugoslavia and minimize to the extent practicable any 
     direct contacts with government officials from Yugoslavia, 
     particularly President Slobodan Milosevic, who perpetuate the 
     nondemocratic regime in Yugoslavia; and
       (C) the United States should emphasize to all political 
     leaders in Yugoslavia the importance of respecting 
     internationally recognized human rights for all individuals 
     residing in Yugoslavia.

     SEC. 102. ASSISTANCE TO PROMOTE DEMOCRACY AND CIVIL SOCIETY 
                   IN YUGOSLAVIA.

       (a) Assistance.--
       (1) Purpose of assistance.--The purpose of assistance under 
     this subsection is to promote and strengthen institutions of 
     democratic government and the growth of an independent civil 
     society in Yugoslavia, including ethnic tolerance and respect 
     for internationally recognized human rights.
       (2) Authorization for assistance.--To carry out the purpose 
     of paragraph (1), the President is authorized to furnish 
     assistance and other support for the activities described in 
     paragraph (3).
       (3) Activities supported.--Activities that may be supported 
     by assistance under paragraph (2) include the following:

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       (A) Democracy building.
       (B) The development of nongovernmental organizations.
       (C) The development of independent media working within 
     Serbia if possible, but, if that is not feasible, from 
     locations in neighboring countries.
       (D) The development of the rule of law, to include a 
     strong, independent judiciary, the impartial administration 
     of justice, and transparency in political practices.
       (E) International exchanges and advanced professional 
     training programs in skill areas central to the development 
     of civil society and a market economy.
       (F) The development of all elements of the democratic 
     process, including political parties and the ability to 
     administer free and fair elections.
       (G) The development of local governance.
       (H) The development of a free-market economy.
       (4) Authorization of appropriations.--
       (A) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to 
     the President $100,000,000 for the period beginning October 
     1, 1999, and ending September 30, 2001, to carry out this 
     subsection.
       (B) Availability of funds.--Amounts appropriated pursuant 
     to subparagraph (A) are authorized to remain available until 
     expended.
       (b) Prohibition on Assistance to Government of Serbia.--In 
     carrying out subsection (a), the President should take all 
     necessary steps to ensure that no funds or other assistance 
     is provided to the Government of Yugoslavia or to the 
     Government of Serbia, except for purposes permitted under 
     this Act.
       (c) Assistance to Government of Montenegro.--In carrying 
     out subsection (a), the President may provide assistance to 
     the Government of Montenegro, unless the President 
     determines, and so reports to the appropriate congressional 
     committees, that the leadership of the Government of 
     Montenegro is not committed to, or is not taking steps to 
     promote, democratic principles, the rule of law, or respect 
     for internationally recognized human rights.

     SEC. 103. AUTHORITY FOR RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING.

       (a) In General.--The Broadcasting Board of Governors shall 
     further the open communication of information and ideas 
     through the increased use of radio and television 
     broadcasting to Yugoslavia in both the Serbo-Croatian and 
     Albanian languages.
       (b) Implementation.--Radio and television broadcasting 
     under subsection (a) shall be carried out by the Voice of 
     America and, in addition, radio broadcasting under that 
     subsection shall be carried out by RFE/RL, Incorporated. 
     Subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with all 
     the respective Voice of America and RFE/RL, Incorporated, 
     standards to ensure that radio and television broadcasting to 
     Yugoslavia serves as a consistently reliable and 
     authoritative source of accurate, objective, and 
     comprehensive news.
       (c) Statutory Construction.--The implementation of 
     subsection (a) may not be construed as a replacement for the 
     strengthening of indigenous independent media called for in 
     section 102(a)(3)(C). To the maximum extent practicable, the 
     two efforts (strengthening independent media and increasing 
     broadcasts into Serbia) shall be carried out in such a way 
     that they mutually support each other.

       TITLE II--ASSISTANCE TO THE VICTIMS OF SERBIAN OPPRESSION

     SEC. 201. FINDINGS.

       The Congress finds the following:
       (1) Beginning in February 1998 and ending in June 1999, the 
     armed forces of Yugoslavia and the Serbian Interior Ministry 
     police force engaged in a brutal crackdown against the ethnic 
     Albanian population in Kosovo.
       (2) As a result of the attack by Yugoslav and Serbian 
     forces against the Albanian population of Kosovo, more than 
     10,000 individuals have been killed and 1,500,000 individuals 
     were displaced from their homes.
       (3) The majority of the individuals displaced by the 
     conflict in Kosovo was left homeless or was forced to find 
     temporary shelter in Kosovo or outside the country.
       (4) The activities of the Yugoslav armed forces and the 
     police force of the Serbian Interior Ministry resulted in the 
     widespread destruction of agricultural crops, livestock, and 
     property, as well as the poisoning of wells and water 
     supplies, and the looting of humanitarian goods provided by 
     the international community.

     SEC. 202. SENSE OF CONGRESS.

       It is the sense of Congress that--
       (1) humanitarian assistance to the victims of the conflict 
     in Kosovo, including refugees and internally displaced 
     persons, and all assistance to rebuild damaged property in 
     Kosovo, should be the responsibility of the Government of 
     Yugoslavia and the Government of Serbia;
       (2) under the direction of President Milosevic, neither the 
     Government of Yugoslavia nor the Government of Serbia has 
     provided the resources to assist innocent, civilian victims 
     of oppression in Kosovo; and
       (3) because neither the Government of Yugoslavia nor the 
     Government of Serbia has fulfilled the responsibilities of a 
     sovereign government toward the people in Kosovo, the 
     international community offers the only recourse for 
     humanitarian assistance to victims of oppression in Kosovo.

     SEC. 203. ASSISTANCE.

       (a) Authority.--The President is authorized to furnish 
     assistance under section 491 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 
     1961 (22 U.S.C. 2292) and the Migration and Refugee 
     Assistance Act of 1962 (22 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.), as 
     appropriate, for--
       (1) relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction in Kosovo; 
     and
       (2) refugees and persons displaced by the conflict in 
     Kosovo.
       (b) Prohibition.--No assistance may be provided under this 
     section to any group that has been designated as a terrorist 
     organization under section 219 of the Immigration and 
     Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189).
       (c) Use of Economic Support Funds.--Any funds that have 
     been allocated under chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign 
     Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2346 et seq.) for 
     assistance described in subsection (a) may be used in 
     accordance with the authority of that subsection.

                  TITLE III--``OUTER WALL'' SANCTIONS

     SEC. 301. ``OUTER WALL'' SANCTIONS.

       (a) Application of Measures.--The sanctions described in 
     subsections (c) through (g) shall apply with respect to 
     Yugoslavia until the President determines and certifies to 
     the appropriate congressional committees that the Government 
     of Yugoslavia has made significant progress in meeting the 
     conditions described in subsection (b).
       (b) Conditions.--The conditions referred to in subsection 
     (a) are the following:
       (1) Agreement on a lasting settlement in Kosovo.
       (2) Compliance with the General Framework Agreement for 
     Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
       (3) Implementation of internal democratic reform.
       (4) Settlement of all succession issues with the other 
     republics that emerged from the break-up of the Socialist 
     Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
       (5) Cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal 
     for the former Yugoslavia, including the transfer of all 
     indicted war criminals in Yugoslavia to the Hague.
       (c) International Financial Institutions.--The Secretary of 
     the Treasury shall instruct the United States executive 
     directors of the international financial institutions to 
     oppose, and vote against, any extension by those institutions 
     of any financial assistance (including any technical 
     assistance or grant) of any kind to the Government of 
     Yugoslavia.
       (d) Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.--
     The Secretary of State should instruct the United States 
     Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation 
     in Europe (OSCE) to oppose and block any consensus to allow 
     the participation of Yugoslavia in the OSCE or any 
     organization affiliated with the OSCE.
       (e) United Nations.--The Secretary of State should instruct 
     the United States Permanent Representative to the United 
     Nations--
       (1) to oppose and vote against any resolution in the United 
     Nations Security Council to admit Yugoslavia to the United 
     Nations or any organization affiliated with the United 
     Nations; and
       (2) to actively oppose and, if necessary, veto any proposal 
     to allow Yugoslavia to assume the membership of the former 
     Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in the United 
     Nations General Assembly or any other organization affiliated 
     with the United Nations.
       (f) NATO.--The Secretary of State should instruct the 
     United States Permanent Representative to the North Atlantic 
     Council to oppose and vote against the extension to 
     Yugoslavia of membership or participation in the Partnership 
     for Peace program or any other organization affiliated with 
     NATO.
       (g) Southeast European Cooperation Initiative.--The 
     Secretary of State should instruct the United States 
     Representatives to the Southeast European Cooperation 
     Initiative (SECI) to actively oppose the participation of 
     Yugoslavia in SECI.
       (h) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
       (1) the President should not restore full diplomatic 
     relations with Yugoslavia until the President has determined 
     and so reported to the appropriate congressional committees 
     that the Government of Yugoslavia has met the conditions 
     described in subsection (b); and
       (2) the President should encourage all other European 
     countries to diminish their level of diplomatic relations 
     with Yugoslavia.
       (i) International Financial Institution Defined.--In this 
     section, the term ``international financial institution'' 
     includes the International Monetary Fund, the International 
     Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the International 
     Development Association, the International Finance 
     Corporation, the Multilateral Investment Guaranty Agency, and 
     the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

     SEC. 302. INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS NOT IN 
                   COMPLIANCE WITH ``OUTER WALL'' SANCTIONS.

       It is the sense of Congress that, if any international 
     financial institution (as defined in section 301(i)) approves 
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     other financial assistance to the Government of Yugoslavia 
     over opposition of the United States, then the Secretary of 
     the Treasury should withhold from payment of the United 
     States share of any increase in the paid-in capital of such 
     institution an amount equal to the amount of the loan or 
     other assistance.

              TITLE IV--OTHER MEASURES AGAINST YUGOSLAVIA

     SEC. 401. BLOCKING YUGOSLAVIA ASSETS IN THE UNITED STATES.

       (a) Blocking of Assets.--All property and interests in 
     property, including all commercial, industrial, or public 
     utility undertakings or entities, of or in the name of the 
     Government of Serbia or the Government of Yugoslavia that are 
     in the United States, that hereafter come within the United 
     States, or that are or hereafter come within the possession 
     or control of United States persons, including their overseas 
     branches, are hereby blocked.
       (b) Exercise of Authorities.--The Secretary of the 
     Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall 
     take such actions, including the promulgation of regulations, 
     orders, directives, rulings, instructions, and licenses, and 
     employ all powers granted to the President by the 
     International Emergency Economic Powers Act, as may be 
     necessary to carry out the purpose of this section, including 
     taking such steps as may be necessary to continue in effect 
     the measures contained in Executive Order No. 13088 of June 
     9, 1998, and Executive Order No. 13121 of May 1, 1999, and 
     any rule, regulation, license, or order issued thereunder.
       (c) Prohibited Transfers.--Transfers prohibited under 
     subsection (b) shall include payments or transfers of any 
     property or any transactions involving the transfer of 
     anything of economic value by any United States person to the 
     Government of Serbia, the Government of Yugoslavia, or any 
     person or entity acting for or on behalf of, or owned or 
     controlled, directly or indirectly, by any of those 
     governments, persons, or entities.
       (d) Payment of Expenses.--All expenses incident to the 
     blocking and maintenance of property blocked under subsection 
     (a) shall be charged to the owners or operators of such 
     property, which expenses shall not be met from blocked funds.
       (e) Prohibitions.--The following shall be prohibited as of 
     the date of enactment of this Act:
       (1) Any transaction within the United States or by a United 
     States person relating to any vessel in which a majority or 
     controlling interest is held by a person or entity in, or 
     operating from, Serbia regardless of the flag under which the 
     vessel sails.
       (2) The exportation to Serbia or to any entity operated 
     from Serbia or owned and controlled by the Government of 
     Serbia or the Government of Yugoslavia, directly or 
     indirectly, of any goods, technology, or services, either--
       (A) from the United States;
       (B) requiring the issuance of a license by a Federal 
     agency; or
       (C) involving the use of United States registered vessels 
     or aircraft, or any activity that promotes or is intended to 
     promote such exportation.
       (3) Any dealing by a United States person in--
       (A) property originating in Serbia or exported from Serbia;
       (B) property intended for exportation from Serbia to any 
     country or exportation to Serbia from any country; or
       (C) any activity of any kind that promotes or is intended 
     to promote such dealing.
       (4) The performance by any United States person of any 
     contract, including a financing contract, in support of an 
     industrial, commercial, public utility, or governmental 
     project in Serbia.
       (f) Exceptions.--Nothing in this section shall apply to--
       (1) the transshipment through Serbia of commodities and 
     products originating outside Yugoslavia and temporarily 
     present in the territory of Yugoslavia only for the purpose 
     of such transshipment;
       (2) assistance provided under section 102 or section 203 of 
     this Act; or
       (3) those materials described in section 203(b)(3) of the 
     International Emergency Economic Powers Act relating to 
     informational materials.

     SEC. 402. SUSPENSION OF ENTRY INTO THE UNITED STATES.

       (a) Prohibition.--The President shall use his authority 
     under section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act 
     (8 U.S.C. 1182(f)) to suspend the entry into the United 
     States of any alien who--
       (1) holds a position in the senior leadership of the 
     Government of Yugoslavia or the Government of Serbia; or
       (2) is a spouse, minor child, or agent of a person 
     inadmissible under paragraph (1).
       (b) Senior Leadership Defined.--In subsection (a)(1), the 
     term ``senior leadership''--
       (1) includes--
       (A) the President, Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Ministers, 
     and government ministers of Yugoslavia;
       (B) the Governor of the National Bank of Yugoslavia; and
       (C) the President, Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Ministers, 
     and government ministers of the Republic of Serbia; and
       (2) does not include the President, Prime Minister, Deputy 
     Prime Ministers, and government ministers of the Republic of 
     Montenegro.

     SEC. 403. PROHIBITION ON STRATEGIC EXPORTS TO YUGOSLAVIA.

       (a) Prohibition.--No computers, computer software, or goods 
     or technology intended to manufacture or service computers 
     may be exported to or for use by the Government of Yugoslavia 
     or by the Government of Serbia, or by any of the following 
     entities of either government:
       (1) The military.
       (2) The police.
       (3) The prison system.
       (4) The national security agencies.
       (b) Statutory Construction.--Nothing in this section 
     prevents the issuance of licenses to ensure the safety of 
     civil aviation and safe operation of United States-origin 
     commercial passenger aircraft and to ensure the safety of 
     ocean-going maritime traffic in international waters.

     SEC. 404. PROHIBITION ON LOANS AND INVESTMENT.

       (a) United States Government Financing.--No loan, credit 
     guarantee, insurance, financing, or other similar financial 
     assistance may be extended by any agency of the United States 
     Government (including the Export-Import Bank and the Overseas 
     Private Investment Corporation) to the Government of 
     Yugoslavia or the Government of Serbia.
       (b) Trade and Development Agency.--No funds made available 
     by law may be available for activities of the Trade and 
     Development Agency in or for Serbia.
       (c) Third Country Action.--The Secretary of State is urged 
     to encourage all other countries, particularly European 
     countries, to suspend any of their own programs providing 
     support similar to that described in subsection (a) or (b) to 
     the Government of Yugoslavia or the Government of Serbia, 
     including by rescheduling repayment of the indebtedness of 
     either government under more favorable conditions.
       (d) Prohibition on Private Credits.--
       (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), no 
     national of the United States may make or approve any loan or 
     other extension of credit, directly or indirectly, to the 
     Government of Yugoslavia or to the Government of Serbia or to 
     any corporation, partnership, or other organization that is 
     owned or controlled by either the Government of Yugoslavia or 
     the Government of Serbia.
       (2) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to a loan or 
     extension of credit for any housing, education, or 
     humanitarian benefit to assist the victims of repression in 
     Kosovo.

     SEC. 405. PROHIBITION OF MILITARY-TO-MILITARY COOPERATION.

       The United States Government (including any agency or 
     entity of the United States) shall not provide assistance 
     under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 or the Arms Export 
     Control Act (including the provision of Foreign Military 
     Financing under section 23 of the Arms Export Control Act or 
     international military education and training under chapter 5 
     of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961) or provide 
     any defense articles or defense services under those Acts, to 
     the armed forces of the Government of Yugoslavia or of the 
     Government of Serbia.

     SEC. 406. MULTILATERAL SANCTIONS.

       It is the sense of Congress that the President should 
     continue to seek to coordinate with other countries, 
     particularly European countries, a comprehensive, 
     multilateral strategy to further the purposes of this Act, 
     including, as appropriate, encouraging other countries to 
     take measures similar to those described in this title.

     SEC. 407. EXEMPTIONS.

       (a) Exemption for Kosovo.--None of the restrictions imposed 
     by this Act shall apply with respect to Kosovo, including 
     with respect to governmental entities or administering 
     authorities or the people of Kosovo.
       (b) Exemption for Montenegro.--None of the restrictions 
     imposed by this Act shall apply with respect to Montenegro, 
     including with respect to governmental entities of 
     Montenegro, unless the President determines and so certifies 
     to the appropriate congressional committees that the 
     leadership of the Government of Montenegro is not committed 
     to, or is not taking steps to promote, democratic principles, 
     the rule of law, or respect for internationally recognized 
     human rights.

     SEC. 408. WAIVER; TERMINATION OF MEASURES AGAINST YUGOSLAVIA.

       (a) General Waiver Authority.--Except as provided in 
     subsection (b), the requirement to impose any measure under 
     this Act may be waived for successive periods not to exceed 
     12 months each, and the President may provide assistance in 
     furtherance of this Act notwithstanding any other provision 
     of law, if the President determines and so certifies to the 
     appropriate congressional committees in writing 15 days in 
     advance of the implementation of any such waiver that--
       (1) it is important to the national interest of the United 
     States; or
       (2) significant progress has been made in Yugoslavia in 
     establishing a government based on democratic principles and 
     the rule of law, and that respects internationally recognized 
     human rights.
       (b) Exception.--The President may implement the waiver 
     under subsection (a) for successive periods not to exceed 3 
     months each

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     without the 15 day advance notification under that subsection 
     --
       (1) if the President determines that exceptional 
     circumstances require the implementation of such waiver; and
       (2) the President immediately notifies the appropriate 
     congressional committees of his determination.
       (c) Termination of Restrictions.--The restrictions imposed 
     by this Act shall be terminated if the President determines 
     and so certifies to the appropriate congressional committees 
     that the Government of Yugoslavia is a government that is 
     committed to democratic principles and the rule of law, and 
     that respects internationally recognized human rights.

     SEC. 409. STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION.

       (a) In General.--None of the restrictions or prohibitions 
     contained in this Act shall be construed to limit 
     humanitarian assistance (including the provision of food and 
     medicine), or the commercial export of agricultural 
     commodities or medicine and medical equipment, to Yugoslavia.
       (b) Special Rule.--Nothing in subsection (a) shall be 
     construed to permit the export of an agricultural commodity 
     or medicine that could contribute to the development of a 
     chemical or biological weapon.

                   TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

     SEC. 501. THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL TRIBUNAL FOR THE FORMER 
                   YUGOSLAVIA.

       (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
       (1) United Nations Security Council Resolution 827, which 
     was adopted May 25, 1993, established the International 
     Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia to prosecute 
     persons responsible for serious violations of international 
     humanitarian law committed in the territory of the former 
     Yugoslavia since January 1, 1991.
       (2) United Nations Security Council Resolution 827 requires 
     full cooperation by all countries with the Tribunal, 
     including the obligation of countries to comply with requests 
     of the Tribunal for assistance or orders.
       (3) The Government of Yugoslavia has disregarded its 
     international obligations with regard to the Tribunal, 
     including its obligation to transfer or facilitate the 
     transfer to the Tribunal of any person on the territory of 
     Yugoslavia who has been indicted for war crimes or other 
     crimes against humanity under the jurisdiction of the 
     Tribunal.
       (4) The Government of Yugoslavia publicly rejected the 
     Tribunal's jurisdiction over events in Kosovo and has impeded 
     the investigation of representatives from the Tribunal, 
     including denying those representatives visas for entry into 
     Yugoslavia, in their efforts to gather information about 
     alleged crimes against humanity in Kosovo under the 
     jurisdiction of the Tribunal.
       (5) The Tribunal has indicted President Slobodan Milosevic 
     for--
       (A) crimes against humanity, specifically murder, 
     deportations, and persecutions; and
       (B) violations of the laws and customs of war.
       (b) Policy.--It shall be the policy of the United States to 
     support fully and completely the investigation of President 
     Slobodan Milosevic by the International Criminal Tribunal for 
     the former Yugoslavia for genocide, crimes against humanity, 
     war crimes, and grave breaches of the Geneva Convention.
       (c) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), it is the sense 
     of Congress that the United States Government should gather 
     all information that the intelligence community (as defined 
     in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 
     U.S.C. 401a(4)) collects or has collected to support an 
     investigation of President Slobodan Milosevic for genocide, 
     crimes against humanity, war crimes, and grave breaches of 
     the Geneva Convention by the International Criminal Tribunal 
     for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and that the Department of 
     State should provide all appropriate information to the 
     Office of the Prosecutor of the ICTY under procedures 
     established by the Director of Central Intelligence that are 
     necessary to ensure adequate protection of intelligence 
     sources and methods.
       (d) Report to Congress.--Not less than 180 days after the 
     date of enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, 
     the President shall submit a report, in classified form if 
     necessary, to the appropriate congressional committees that 
     describes the information that was provided by the Department 
     of State to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International 
     Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia for the purposes 
     of subsection (c).

     SEC. 502. SENSE OF CONGRESS WITH RESPECT TO ETHNIC HUNGARIANS 
                   OF VOJVODINA.

       (a) Findings.--Congress finds that--
       (1) approximately 350,000 ethnic Hungarians reside in the 
     province of Vojvodina, part of Serbia, in traditional 
     settlements in existence for centuries;
       (2) this community has taken no side in any of the Balkan 
     conflicts since 1990, but has maintained a consistent 
     position of nonviolence, while seeking to protect its 
     existence through the meager opportunities afforded under the 
     existing political system;
       (3) the Serbian leadership deprived Vojvodina of its 
     autonomous status at the same time as it did the same to the 
     province of Kosovo;
       (4) this population is subject to continuous harassment, 
     intimidation, and threatening suggestions that they leave the 
     land of their ancestors; and
       (5) during the past 10 years this form of ethnic cleansing 
     has already driven 50,000 ethnic Hungarians out of the 
     province of Vojvodina.
       (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that 
     the President should--
       (1) condemn harassment, threats, and intimidation against 
     any ethnic group in Yugoslavia as the usual precursor of 
     violent ethnic cleansing;
       (2) express deep concern over the reports on recent 
     threats, intimidation, and even violent incidents against the 
     ethnic Hungarian inhabitants of the province of Vojvodina;
       (3) call on the Secretary of State to regularly monitor the 
     situation of the Hungarian ethnic group in Vojvodina; and
       (4) call on the NATO allies of the United States, during 
     any negotiation on the future status of Kosovo, also to pay 
     substantial attention to establishing satisfactory guarantees 
     for the rights of the ethnic Hungarian community of 
     Vojvodina, and of other ethnic minorities in the province, 
     including consulting with elected leaders about their 
     proposal for self-administration.

     SEC. 503. OWNERSHIP AND USE OF DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR 
                   PROPERTIES.

       (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
       (1) The international judicial system, as currently 
     structured, lacks fully effective remedies for the wrongful 
     confiscation of property and for unjust enrichment from the 
     use of wrongfully confiscated property by governments and 
     private entities at the expense of the rightful owners of the 
     property.
       (2) Since the dissolution of the Socialist Federal Republic 
     of Yugoslavia, the Government of Yugoslavia has exclusively 
     used, and benefited from the use of, properties located in 
     the United States that were owned by the Socialist Federal 
     Republic of Yugoslavia.
       (3) The Governments of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the 
     Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and Slovenia have been 
     blocked by the Government of Yugoslavia from using, or 
     benefiting from the use of, any property located in the 
     United States that was previously owned by the Socialist 
     Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
       (4) The continued occupation and use by officials of 
     Yugoslavia of that property without prompt, adequate, and 
     effective compensation under the applicable principles of 
     international law to the Governments of Bosnia and 
     Herzegovina, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of 
     Macedonia, and Slovenia are unjust and unreasonable.
       (b) Policy on Negotiations Regarding Properties.--It is the 
     policy of the United States to insist that the Government of 
     Yugoslavia has a responsibility to, and should, actively and 
     cooperatively engage in good faith negotiations with the 
     Governments of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Former 
     Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and Slovenia for resolution 
     of the outstanding property issues resulting from the 
     dissolution of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, 
     including the disposition of the following properties located 
     in the United States:
       (1) 2222 Decatur Street, NW, Washington, DC.
       (2) 2410 California Street, NW, Washington, DC.
       (3) 1907 Quincy Street, NW, Washington, DC.
       (4) 3600 Edmonds Street, NW, Washington, DC.
       (5) 2221 R Street, NW, Washington, DC.
       (6) 854 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY.
       (7) 730 Park Avenue, New York, NY.
       (c) Sense of Congress on Return of Properties.--It is the 
     sense of Congress that, if the Government of Yugoslavia 
     refuses to engage in good faith negotiations on the status of 
     the properties listed in subsection (b), the President should 
     take steps to ensure that the interests of the Governments of 
     Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic 
     of Macedonia, and Slovenia are protected in accordance with 
     international law.

     SEC. 504. TRANSITION ASSISTANCE.

       (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that 
     once the regime of President Slobodan Milosevic has been 
     replaced by a government that is committed to democratic 
     principles and the rule of law, and that respects 
     internationally recognized human rights, the President of the 
     United States should support the transition to democracy in 
     Yugoslavia by providing immediate and substantial assistance, 
     including facilitating its integration into international 
     organizations.
       (b) Authorization of Assistance.--The President is 
     authorized to furnish assistance to Yugoslavia if he 
     determines, and so certifies to the appropriate congressional 
     committees that the Government of Yugoslavia is committed to 
     democratic principles and the rule of law and respects 
     internationally recognized human rights.
       (c) Report to Congress.--
       (1) Development of plan.--The President shall develop a 
     plan for providing assistance

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     to Yugoslavia in accordance with this section. Such 
     assistance would be provided at such time as the President 
     determines that the Government of Yugoslavia is committed to 
     democratic principles and the rule of law and respects 
     internationally recognized human rights.
       (2) Strategy.--The plan developed under paragraph (1) shall 
     include a strategy for distributing assistance to Yugoslavia 
     under the plan.
       (3) Diplomatic efforts.--The President shall take the 
     necessary steps--
       (A) to seek to obtain the agreement of other countries and 
     international financial institutions and other multilateral 
     organizations to provide assistance to Yugoslavia after the 
     President determines that the Government of Yugoslavia is 
     committed to democratic principles, the rule of law, and that 
     respects internationally recognized human rights; and
       (B) to work with such countries, institutions, and 
     organizations to coordinate all such assistance programs.
       (4) Communication of plan.--The President shall take the 
     necessary steps to communicate to the people of Yugoslavia 
     the plan for assistance developed under this section.
       (5) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the President shall transmit to the 
     appropriate congressional committees a report describing in 
     detail the plan required to be developed by paragraph (1).

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