[Senate Report 106-81]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



                                                       Calendar No. 159
106th Congress                                                   Report
                                 SENATE
 1st Session                                                     106-81

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      FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS 
                        APPROPRIATION BILL, 2000

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                 June 17, 1999.--Ordered to be printed

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         Mr. McConnell, from the Committee on Appropriations, 
                        submitted the following

                              R E P O R T

                         [To accompany S. 1234]

    The Committee on Appropriations reports the bill (S. 1234) 
making appropriations for Foreign Operations and related 
programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for 
other purposes, reports favorably thereon and recommends that 
the bill do pass.



Amounts in new budget authority

Fiscal year 1999 appropriations......................... $31,719,553,000
Fiscal year 2000 budget estimate........................  14,615,535,000
Amount of bill as reported to Senate....................  12,744,055,000
Bill as recommended to Senate compared to:
    1999 appropriations................................. -19,050,004,000
    Budget estimate.....................................  -1,870,480,000
Fiscal year 1999 omnibus emergency supplemental.........     411,437,000
Fiscal year 1999 emergency supplemental.................   1,640,800,000


                            C O N T E N T S

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Summary of total budget authority in the bill....................     3
Introduction.....................................................     3
Title I--Export assistance:
    Export-Import Bank of the United States......................     4
    Overseas Private Investment Corporation......................     4
    Trade and Development Agency.................................     5
Title II--Bilateral economic assistance:
    Bilateral assistance.........................................     6
    Development assistance.......................................     6
    International disaster assistance............................    27
    Micro and small enterprise development.......................    27
    Urban and environmental credit program.......................    27
    Debt restructuring...........................................    27
    Payment to the Foreign Service retirement and disability fund    28
    AID operating expenses.......................................    28
    Operating expenses of the Office of Inspector General........    29
    Other bilateral economic assistance..........................    29
        Economic Support Fund....................................    29
        Assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltic States......    30
        Assistance for the New Independent States of the former 
          Soviet Union...........................................    32
    Peace Corps..................................................    36
    Department of State:
        International narcotics and law enforcement..............    36
        Migration and refugee assistance.........................    38
        Emergency refugee and migration assistance fund..........    39
        Nonproliferation, antiterrorism, demining, and related 
          programs...............................................    39
Title III--Military assistance:
    International military education and training................    41
    Foreign military financing...................................    41
    Special defense acquisition fund.............................    42
    Peacekeeping operations......................................    43
Title IV--Multilateral economic assistance:
    International Development Association........................    45
    Global Environment Facility..................................    45
    Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency.....................    45
    Inter-American Development Bank..............................    45
    Asian Development Bank.......................................    46
    African Development Bank.....................................    46
    European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.............    46
    International Organizations and Programs.....................    47
Title V--General provisions......................................    49
Compliance with paragraph 7, rule XVI of the standing rules of 
  the Senate.....................................................    52
Compliance with paragraph 7(c), rule XXVI of the standing rules 
  of the Senate..................................................    52
Compliance with paragraph 12, rule XXVI of the standing rules of 
  the 
  Senate.........................................................    53
Budget impact statement..........................................    57


                                 SUMMARY TABLE: AMOUNTS IN NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY
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                                                                                                   Committee
                                                                                                recommendation
                                                                                Committee        compared with
                          Item                             Budget estimate   recommendation     budget estimate
                                                                                                increase (+) or
                                                                                                 decrease (-)
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Export assistance.......................................      $685,000,000      $620,500,000        -$64,500,000
Economic assistance--Bilateral..........................     8,287,037,000     7,469,337,000        -816,700,000
Military assistance.....................................     3,956,000,000     3,534,000,000        -422,000,000
Economic assistance--Multilateral.......................     1,687,498,000     1,120,218,000        -543,046,000
                                                         -------------------------------------------------------
      Total, fiscal year 2000...........................    14,615,535,000    12,744,055,000      -1,870,480,000
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                              INTRODUCTION

    In fiscal year 1999, the Committee provided $12,600,000,000 
for foreign operations and related programs. This year, the 
Committee has provided approximately $12,744,055,000 for 
foreign operations and related programs of which 
$12,626,218,000 is for discretionary spending, $43,837,000 is 
for mandatory spending, and $75,000,000 is for arrears for 
multilateral institutions. In fiscal year 2000 the 
administration has requested $14,615,535,000 of which 
$168,380,000 is for arrears at multilateral institutions. The 
request level not only substantially exceeds last year's level, 
but also does not permit the Committee to comply with the 
Balanced Budget Act signed by President Clinton in 1997.

                                TITLE I

                           EXPORT ASSISTANCE

                Export-Import Bank of the United States

                         subsidy appropriation

Appropriations, 1999....................................    $765,000,000
1999 omnibus emergency supplemental.....................         400,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................     839,000,000
Committee recommendation................................     785,000,000

                        administrative expenses

Appropriations, 1999....................................     $50,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................      57,000,000
Committee recommendation................................      55,000,000

    The Committee has increased support to $785,000,000 for 
direct loans, loan guarantees, insurance, and tied-aid grants 
at the Export-Import Bank of the United States. The Committee 
has also increased administrative expenses above last year's 
level to $55,000,000. Both increases reflect expanding 
requirements to sustain export-led economic growth.

                Overseas Private Investment Corporation


                         subsidy appropriation

                              direct loans

Appropriations, 1999....................................      $4,000,000
1999 omnibus emergency supplemental.....................         840,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................      14,000,000
Committee recommendation................................      14,000,000

                         Subsidy Appropriation

                            Guaranteed Loans

Appropriations, 1999....................................     $46,000,000
1999 omnibus emergency supplemental.....................       1,260,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................      10,000,000
Committee Recommendations...............................      10,000,000

                        administrative expenses

Appropriations, 1999....................................     $32,500,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................      35,000,000
Committee recommendation................................      31,500,000

    The Committee recommends $24,000,000 for the subsidy cost 
of OPIC's direct and guaranteed loans. In addition, the 
Committee recommends $31,500,000 for administrative expenses.
    The Committee continues to have concerns about the methods 
by which the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) 
selects its sector specific investment funds and their 
managers. The Committee has requested the General Accounting 
Office to provide a report, 120 days after the date of 
enactment, which provides an assessment of the criteria by 
which the funds are created, the past industry experience of 
each of the managers in relation to the fund for which they 
have oversight, and the present financial standing of each 
fund.
    The Committee is also troubled about the possible 
repercussions of legislation that was included in the fiscal 
year 1999 Supplemental Appropriations bill. This provision 
expands OPIC's authorities beyond their originally enacted role 
of providing loan guarantees and political risk insurance for 
U.S. companies doing business abroad. Such authority is 
inconsistent with OPIC's mission to support private sector 
investment initiatives. Given these concerns, the Committee has 
repealed the legislation.
    The Committee directs OPIC to support the establishment of 
a new $200,000,000 Maritime Fund using United States commercial 
maritime expertise. The Committee directs OPIC to maximize the 
percentage of this fund guaranteed by OPIC through a preference 
for fund management that emphasizes long term, United States 
dollar denominated contracts. The Committee directs OPIC to 
select a fund manager within six months. The Committee further 
expects that the necessary private capital will be raised 
within six months following this selection. This fund shall be 
created in an open manner promoting transparency, competition, 
and public disclosure. Unsolicited applications for 
establishment of a maritime fund received prior to the date of 
enactment of this Act shall be considered without prejudice.

                      Trade and Development Agency

Appropriations, 1999....................................     $44,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................      48,000,000
Committee recommendation................................      43,000,000

    The Committee recommends providing $43,000,000 for the 
Trade and Development Agency [TDA] for fiscal year 2000.
    The Committee commends and encourages TDA to expand its 
efforts in the Caspian region.

                                TITLE II

                     BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE

                  Funds Appropriated to the President

                  agency for international development

                          bilateral assistance

Appropriations, 1999....................................  $2,698,952,000
1999 omnibus emergency supplemental.....................      50,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................   2,654,837,000
Committee recommendation................................   2,587,337,000

    The amounts listed in the above table for fiscal year 1999 
appropriations, the fiscal year 2000 administration request, 
and the Committee recommendation include funding appropriated 
or requested under development assistance, UNICEF, the African 
Development Foundation, the Inter-American Foundation, 
international disaster assistance, micro and small enterprise 
development, and housing and other credit guarantee programs. 
The appropriate statutory authorities for activities and 
programs are included in the recommendation with a minimum of 
earmarking or designation of levels of assistance for the 
consolidated accounts. It is the Committee's intention, through 
consolidation of these accounts, to provide the President 
flexibility in order to respond to global development, 
economic, and humanitarian requirements.

                         DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE

Appropriations, 1999....................................  $1,225,000,000
1999 omnibus emergency supplemental.....................         137,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................   1,953,000,000
Committee recommendation................................   1,928,500,000

                          INTERNATIONAL HEALTH

    The Committee strongly supports AID's efforts to reduce 
mortality and morbidity in developing countries and is 
convinced that the most effective, sustainable strategy is to 
focus resources on programs to train local medical 
professionals and improve the public health infrastructure in 
these countries. By building the local capacity to conduct 
routine surveillance of health conditions and provide effective 
health care, developing countries will be equipped to respond 
to their future needs. Better health care contributes to 
economic development and social and political stability.

                     INFECTIOUS DISEASE INITIATIVE

    The Committee has provided $225,000,000 to combat 
infectious diseases, of which $75,000,000 is to be used to 
implement AID's infectious disease strategy. This is the third 
consecutive appropriation for this multi-year strategy focusing 
on surveillance, antimicrobial resistance, tuberculosis and 
malaria, implemented through AID, the Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, and 
others. The balance of $150,000,000 is for activities to combat 
HIV/AIDS, which is discussed elsewhere in this report.

                              TUBERCULOSIS

    The Committee notes that tuberculosis (TB) kills some 3 
million people annually, and that because of the ease with 
which it is transmitted, it continues to threaten large numbers 
of Americans. TB is one of four priorities of AID's infectious 
disease initiative, and AID has made progress in developing a 
TB control plan with WHO, CDC, NIH, the World Bank and NGOs 
such as the American Lung Association and the American Thoracic 
Society. The Committee expects AID to increase its funding for 
TB prevention programs, including along the Mexican border.

                                HIV/AIDS

    The Committee notes that at the end of 1998, WHO estimated 
that 33.4 million people were infected with the AIDS virus. 
Over 70 percent of new infections occurred in sub-Saharan 
Africa. In the past year there have been new infections in 
every country in the world with the epidemic out of control in 
many places, virtually overwhelming public health systems. More 
than 95 percent of all HIV-infected people live in developing 
countries that are least able to care for them. AIDS deaths in 
these countries are largely among young adults in their peak 
productive and reproductive years.
    Despite these alarming statistics, safer sexual behavior is 
becoming the norm among young people in the industrialized 
countries, which is a cause for hope for the developing 
countries. The Committee is disappointed that despite lofty 
rhetoric about the catastrophic impact of HIV/AIDS worldwide, 
the administration requested a mere $2,000,000 increase for 
international HIV/AIDS programs in fiscal year 2000. The 
Committee believes that with the epidemic spreading by at least 
10 percent per year, a far more effective response is needed. 
With adequate resources and effective, community-based 
prevention programs, the rate of infection can be significantly 
reduced.
    Accordingly, the Committee has provided that not less than 
$150,000,000 shall be made available for bilateral and 
multilateral HIV/AIDS programs. Of this amount, not less than 
$5,000,000 is to be used to support a U.S. Government strategy 
to develop effective microbicides to combat the transmission of 
HIV/AIDS, which could greatly enhance the ability of women in 
developing countries (who are increasingly the victims of this 
epidemic) to protect themselves. The Committee is aware that 
treatment of sexually transmitted diseases can reduce the rate 
of HIV infection by as much as 40 percent, and urges that 
additional funds be used for STD prevention.
    The Committee notes that UNAIDS is the only global program 
fighting the AIDS epidemic, including in many countries where 
AID does not have programs. The United States contribution to 
UNAIDS has remained the same for the past three years. The 
Committee recommends an increase for this program in fiscal 
year 2000.
    Finally, the Committee strongly supports efforts to assist 
HIV-positive children and AIDS orphans, and urges that the 
emergency program begun last year for these children be 
expanded.

                            MATERNAL HEALTH

    A decade ago, the international community established the 
goal for the year 2000 of reducing pregnancy-related mortality 
and morbidity by 50 percent. Yet there has not been a 
measurable decline in maternal deaths, which number over 
600,000 annually. Most of these deaths could be prevented. The 
Committee recommends that at least the current level of funding 
of $50,000,000 be made available in fiscal year 2000 for 
maternal health programs, and that additional funding be made 
available specifically to reduce pregnancy-related deaths.
    Maternal Life International is a professional organization 
of physicians, obstetrical providers, health care personnel, 
and educators dedicated to reducing maternal deaths, injuries, 
and AIDS cases throughout the developing world. Maternal Life 
International provides training, education, and emergency care 
for persons in Sub-Saharan Africa. Maternal Life International 
receives a percentage of its funds from private sources. To 
expand its activities, the Committee encourages AID to provide 
$4,000,000 to Maternal Life International to reduce maternal 
mortality, to provide quality healthcare for HIV and HIV-
related diseases, and to improve overall health care in Sub-
Saharan Africa.

                           IODINE DEFICIENCY

    The Committee is aware that iodine deficiency is the 
leading preventable cause of mental retardation in children. 
Kiwanis International has joined with UNICEF to substantially 
eliminate iodine deficiency by the year 2000. The Committee 
recommends that AID provide at least $2,000,000 in Child 
Survival funds and $1,000,000 in funds for Eastern Europe and 
the NIS to help meet this goal. These funds should be made 
available through UNICEF.

                           POLIO ERADICATION

    The Committee welcomes AID's support in the multilateral 
effort to eradicate polio and once again expects a commitment 
of not less than $25,000,000. Funds should be used to provide 
for the delivery of vaccines and the development of the 
infrastructure necessary to implement the program. The funding 
is intended to be in addition to the resources for the regular 
immunization programs of AID and to supplement other related 
activities. The Committee takes note of the important support 
of Rotary International in this effort.

                               VITAMIN A

    Reports indicate that vitamin A supplements in a capsule 
costing 2 cents given two to three times a year reduce child 
mortality rates by 23 percent. There are initial indications 
that giving vitamin A to pregnant women could also reduce 
maternal deaths by 40 percent. The Committee requests AID to 
expand funding for a vitamin A initiative.

                            MALARIA RESEARCH

    The Committee is concerned about reported increases in the 
number of malaria cases throughout the world. Malaria is among 
the most deadly infectious diseases and is becoming 
increasingly resistant to anti-malaria drugs. The Committee 
notes that combating malaria is one of four priorities of AID's 
infectious disease strategy, and urges AID to consider 
supporting a coordinated center for malarial research.

           VITAMINS FOR AT-RISK WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN

    The Committee is aware that poor nutrition and vitamin 
deficiencies are responsible for dramatic increases in 
pregnancy complications, birth defects, and certain health 
problems in children. In many cases, there is a lack of 
education about the benefits of vitamins as a dietary 
supplement and vitamins are either unavailable or are too 
expensive for those who would benefit most.
    Magee Womancare International is a professional 
organization of physicians, obstetrical providers, health care 
personnel, and educators who are dedicated to improving health 
care conditions for women and infants in the former Soviet 
Union. The organization promotes a culturally-sensitive model 
of improved obstetric care and community education programs for 
women and their families. To expand its activities, the 
Committee encourages AID to provide $2,800,000 to Magee 
Womancare International to distribute vitamins and educate at-
risk Russian women on the importance of nutrition in pregnancy 
and infancy in order to reduce infant and maternal morbidity. 
These funds shall also be used by Magee Womancare to develop a 
related program for children in orphanages.

                               HEPATITIS

    Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C are the primary causes of 
hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common liver cancer in 
developing nations such as Egypt. The Committee commends the 
work of the Ramses Foundation in its efforts to improve health 
conditions in Upper Egypt by focusing on the immunization of 
children against Hepatitis B. The Committee encourages AID to 
support this worthwhile project.

                 ORPHANS, DISPLACED, AND BLIND CHILDREN

    The Committee recommends $12,000,000 for the displaced 
children and orphans fund. The Committee recognizes the work of 
Helen Keller International and other organizations to assist 
blind children, and recommends that AID continue to provide at 
least $1,000,000 for these activities. The Committee notes that 
an estimated 18 million children and adults suffer from 
blindness that could be cured through simple surgery costing 
approximately $50 per procedure. The Committee requests AID to 
consult with the Committee, appropriate NGOs and other experts, 
to develop a strategy for securing the necessary resources, 
from public and private sources, to enable these people to 
regain their sight.
    The Committee has again provided authority to use up to 
$25,000 in program funds for displaced and orphaned children 
and victims of war, to enable the AID office responsible for 
the design and management of these programs to monitor and 
oversee their implementation. AID is also encouraged to use 
other OEU resources as necessary to further the effectiveness 
of the oversight of these programs.

                  SUPPORT FOR DISABILITIES INITIATIVES

    The Committee expects that as a condition of receiving 
funds provided under this act to build or rebuild public 
buildings such as schools and hospitals, and public facilities 
such as transportation systems, the recipient of such funds 
should encourage that such buildings and facilities be 
accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities, 
utilizing access standards consistent with the Uniform Federal 
Accessibility Standards or the Americans with Disabilities Act 
Accessibility Guidelines.

                 AMERICAN SCHOOLS and HOSPITALS ABROAD

    The Committee has provided not less than $15,000,000 for 
the important work carried out by institutions funded under the 
American Schools and Hospitals Abroad [ASHA] Program.
    The Committee believes that several institutions which have 
received funding under ASHA have distinguished records and 
deserve further support. They include:
  --The American University in Beirut which has trained Middle 
        Eastern leaders for 130 years in a strong liberal arts 
        tradition encouraging freedom of expression, private 
        initiative, and tolerance. Its academic quality and 
        longstanding relationship with regional governments 
        make the university a primary resource for regional 
        development.
  --The Lebanese American University (formerly Beirut 
        University College) is the most rapidly growing 
        institution of higher learning in Lebanon and is an 
        increasingly important resource for talent in this 
        region.
  --The Hadassah Medical Organization has established an 
        important record of outreach and service. Hadassah's 
        programs are designed to train native populations to 
        improve the health and welfare of their own people 
        using American ideas and technology.
  --The Feinberg Graduate School [FGS] of the Weizmann 
        Institute of Science in Israel has long served as a 
        model of American scientific education for postgraduate 
        students and scholars from around the world. ASHA funds 
        have been used exclusively to purchase American-made 
        scientific equipment from American suppliers.
  --The Johns Hopkins University's centers in Bologna, Italy, 
        and Nanjing, China are vital national resources 
        promoting democracy and international market economics 
        in central and Eastern Europe and China. The Committee 
        is disappointed by AID's unresponsiveness to past 
        direction regarding Nanjing funding. Thus, the 
        Committee directs that not less than $600,000 be 
        provided for the Nanjing center.
  --University College Dublin is the largest university in 
        Ireland and trains many among that country's political, 
        business, legal and academic leaders. It is initiating 
        a Center of American Studies whose mission will be to 
        provide an education in American culture, history and 
        economics, and to teach people about American values of 
        tolerance, diversity and initiative. The Committee 
        requests AID to consider funding a proposal from the 
        University College Dublin for this Center.

               U.S. TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRAINING INSTITUTE

    The Committee has provided $500,000 to the U.S. 
Telecommunications Institute [USTTI]. USTTI is a nonprofit 
joint venture between the public and private sectors dedicated 
to providing tuition free communications and broadcast training 
to professionals from around the world.

                   Mitch Mc Connell CONSERVATION FUND

    In April 1998, the Government of Ecuador passed landmark 
legislation promoting conservation of biodiversity and 
sustainable development of the Province of Galapagos. The 
legislation laid a foundation for increasing research and 
scientific study of the islands, expanding local participation 
in conservation activities, preserving unique wildlife 
including giant tortoises, iguanas, and other rare species, 
controlling resource exploitation, and protecting the 40-mile 
boundaries of the Galapagos Marine Reserve. The Committee notes 
that the only other marine reserve in the world is the Great 
Barrier Reef in Australia.
    While the legislation is far-reaching in intent, Ecuador 
does not have the resources to assure the laws can be fully and 
effectively implemented to protect this unique environment. 
Therefore, the Committee has earmarked $500,000 for continued 
conservation activities administered by the Charles Darwin 
Research Station and the National Park Service and to support 
an endowment for the station to leverage support from the 
private sector.

                               GUATEMALA

    The Committee recognizes the progress that has been made in 
implementing the 1996 peace accords and continues to support 
assistance for this purpose. The Committee is distressed, 
however, by the lack of a credible investigation of the murder 
of Bishop Juan Jose Gerardi, and remains concerned about 
harassment of and insufficient protection for prosecutors, 
investigators, judges and witnesses in human rights cases. 
While the Committee commends the positive role of the 
Guatemalan military leadership in supporting the peace accords, 
it believes that further progress is needed in strengthening 
civilian control of the military. Like last year, the Committee 
has prohibited military assistance to Guatemala except for 
certain IMET assistance limited to courses dealing with 
civilian control of the military and human rights.
    The Committee is aware that in January 1999, the Inter-
American Court of Human Rights awarded $161,000 in compensatory 
damages against the Guatemalan Government to the family of 
Nicolas Blake, an American journalist who was brutally murdered 
by a Guatemalan civil patrol in 1985. The Guatemalan 
Government, to its credit, voluntarily subjected itself to the 
Court's jurisdiction. The Committee is concerned that the award 
has not been paid, and directs the State Department to use its 
diplomatic and financial influence to ensure that justice is 
done and the rule of law upheld.

                                 MEXICO

    The Committee remains concerned about the situation in 
Chiapas, where Zapotec Indians are seeking greater economic 
opportunities and political autonomy. The militarization of the 
region, including violence perpetrated by pro-government 
paramilitary groups, has resulted in civilian casualties and 
caused thousands to flee their homes. With no progress towards 
a peace settlement in the past year, the Committee urges the 
Mexican Government to fix a date for a visit to the region by 
the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, and take further 
steps to create conditions conducive to political dialogue.
    Last year, the Committee urged the United States Embassy in 
Mexico to seriously consider supporting an initiative, 
conceived of by respected Mexican citizens, to establish a 
formal dialogue among diverse and polarized groups within 
Mexican society to address a range of key social, political and 
economic issues and strengthen democracy. The Committee 
believes this timely initiative offers a unique opportunity for 
Mexico and the United States, and, if start-up funding is 
secured from local sources, recommends that the State 
Department provide $250,000 to support it.

                                 CYPRUS

    The Committee has provided $15,000,000 for Cyprus from 
development assistance and economic support fund resources. The 
Committee intends that these resources be made available to 
maximize leverage to improve prospects for a settlement in 
Cyprus.

                                LEBANON

    The Committee is aware of the commendable efforts of the 
YMCA of Lebanon to meet the needs of the poor, the displaced, 
and those affected by war. The Committee encourages AID to 
continue to support the organization's important work.
    The Committee is also aware of the key role the American 
University of Beirut, Lebanese American University and 
International College play training for leaders in the region 
and directs no less than $4,000,000 be provided to sustain this 
work.

                              AFGHANISTAN

    The Committee condemns the Taliban's brutal repression of 
women in Afghanistan and recognizes the disastrous impact its 
policies have had on women and girls and their access to 
employment, education and medical care. The Committee urges the 
administration to find ways to ensure that assistance to women 
and girls inside Afghanistan and to Afghan refugees in Pakistan 
is distributed without discrimination and reaches those most in 
need. The Committee has received reports that the needs of new 
arrivals of Afghan refugees in Pakistan are not being 
adequately met, and urges AID and the State Department to 
promptly address this problem. The Committee urges the 
administration to call upon Pakistan and other governments to 
end their support for the Taliban, and to oppose a seat at the 
United Nations for the Taliban as long as it continues its 
systematic mistreatment of women.

                               BANGLADESH

    The Committee is aware of AID's ``Democracy Partnership'' 
program in Bangladesh, a country of over 130 million 
impoverished people where democratic development is facing many 
obstacles. The Committee is aware of the large number and 
diversity of NGOs in Bangladesh, and believes that 
strengthening civil society is essential to the establishment 
of democracy in Bangladesh. The Committee strongly supports 
this program, and recommends that funding for it be maintained.

                                CAMBODIA

    Last year the Committee went into considerable detail to 
explain the many allegations of fraud, corruption and 
intimidation leading up to the 1998 parliamentary elections. 
Because of these concerns the Committee conditioned assistance 
to Cambodia pending certification that the parliamentary 
elections were free and fair and ``produced leadership in 
Cambodia dedicated to an open society committed to freedom of 
speech, press, and basic civil liberties.'' To date, the 
administration has issued no such certification. Independent 
election observers issued formal reports which stated ``that 
the July 26 parliamentary elections did not meet the standards 
of democratic elections.'' Therefore the Committee restricts 
direct assistance to the Government of Cambodia pending 
certification.
    The Committee notes that the Government of Cambodia has 
tentatively agreed to prosecute former Khmer Rouge leaders 
including Ta Mok, Khieu Samphan, Nuon Chea, Ieng Sary, Ke Pauk 
and Duch (Kang Khev Leu). However, the Committee remains 
concerned that any trial be conducted by a panel of 
international jurists and according to accepted standards of 
international law. Therefore assistance to the Government of 
Cambodia is restricted until certification from the Secretary 
of State that an international tribunal has initiated 
consideration of indictments against the five Khmer Rouge 
leaders, and that the conditions outlined have been met.
    No funds directed towards humanitarian and demining 
programs or activities administered by non-government 
organizations will be subject to the above restrictions.
    Cambodia suffers from an extremely high rate of illiteracy 
and unmet needs in basic education, due to the murder of most 
of the country's teachers by the Khmer Rouge. Seventy-five 
percent of the population has no education beyond primary 
school. AID should, in coordination with other donors, support 
basic education at the local level. This is critical to the 
development of a democratic society. The CAPE project, which 
was designed to train some 40,000 teachers, could make a 
significant difference.

                            CAMBODIA LOGGING

    The Committee commends the State Department for recognizing 
the key role Cambodia's forests play in the country's economic 
future. The Committee emphasizes that the ban on exports of 
timber from Cambodia includes processed timber that does not 
originate from licensed areas, and that the Thai military, as 
well as Laotian and Vietnamese officials, continue to profit 
from this trade. Some Cambodian officials implicated in illegal 
logging have been removed, but others remain in their 
positions. Raids on illegal logging operations, while 
commendable, have been selective. The Committee believes the 
State and Treasury Departments should use their influence to 
ensure that the logging ban is maintained, and that governments 
whose officials are profiting from it are encouraged to punish 
those officials. The Committee requests the State Department to 
submit a report by April 1, 2000, describing the current status 
of illegal logging in Cambodia and the involvement of 
Cambodian, Thai, Laotian and Vietnamese officials in this 
trade.

                         LAOS CROP SUBSTITUTION

    This year, the Committee did not provide an earmark in the 
bill for this program. However, in the coming year, the 
Committee intends to closely monitor the implementation of this 
program. The Committee has learned that upon hearing about the 
potential silk worm project a group of Laotians took the 
initiative and planted mulberry trees so that they might be the 
first selected for the training. The Committee applauds these 
enterprising efforts and expects that the full 1999 fiscal year 
earmark, $2,000,000, will be provided over the next two years.

                                 BURMA

    The Committee has provided not less than $6,500,000 to 
promote democracy in Burma and support humanitarian activities 
for displaced Burmese. The Committee believes the assistance 
must be provided consistent with U.S. interests in restoring 
democracy, therefore the Committee requires that the funds be 
administered after consultation with the government elected in 
Burma in 1990.
    The Committee continues to be deeply concerned about the 
slow pace of disbursement of resources for Burma by the 
Department of State. Given the pattern of simply extending or 
expanding existing grant agreements, the Committee believes 
that it should take no more than 90 days to process 
applications and provide funding.
    The Committee continues to be concerned about the health 
and education of children in border camps and requests a report 
within 45 days on services and support currently available and 
in the planning stages which address these matters.
    The Committee is concerned that there are serious 
shortcomings in the media capacity of the Burmese pro-democracy 
movement. As in prior years, the Committee strongly supports 
assistance for the New Era (Khip Yang) newspaper, currently one 
of the most accurate sources of news available to pro-democracy 
activists in and out of Burma. Despite the success of the New 
Era, there is no centralized facility for the training of 
broadcast and print reporters. The Committee recommends that 
support be given to qualified NGOs to establish a centralized 
production facility and to create an intensive training program 
to impart basic and advanced skills, and the development of 
expertise in specialized areas such as information analysis and 
media production.
    The Committee further encourages that a priority be placed 
on providing funds to groups that are engaged in promoting 
democracy and human rights both in the Burmese army and 
throughout the country through the use of non-violent 
approaches.

                               INDONESIA

    The Committee notes Indonesia held elections in June which 
were considered competitive and largely unaffected by any 
allegations of fraud or abuse. In light of this important 
transition to a truly representative government and to continue 
economic reforms, the Committee has provided $70,000,000 for 
activities and programs in Indonesia.
    The Committee recognizes the rare opportunity to strengthen 
non-state media in Indonesia, particularly on the local level. 
The Committee notes that since the resignation of President 
Suharto, there has been an explosion in the freedom with which 
the electronic media may cover current events. The challenge is 
that this freedom comes at a time of severe economic crisis and 
political unrest. The Committee supports technical assistance 
to independent media, especially local radio stations, to 
promote a climate of responsible broadcasting. Technical 
assistance should include management and journalism training, 
as well as support for public interest programming that 
promotes tolerance and civil society. The Committee further 
believes that support for media law development with the aim of 
guaranteeing freedom of expression and a fair and transparent 
environment for the media is vital to the progress of true 
reform.
    The Committee is alarmed by the level of violence in East 
Timor perpetrated by militia groups that have been armed and 
encouraged by members of the Indonesian military, whose purpose 
is to sabotage the August 8th ballot on East Timor's political 
status. The Indonesian Government and military need to take far 
stronger action to deter these groups, to create the conditions 
for a free and fair vote that is respected by the international 
community. The Committee supports a U.S. contribution to the 
United Nations monitoring force in East Timor.

                                 INDIA

    The Committee recommends that $250,000 of the funds 
available under this heading for India be used to improve the 
quality and availability of healthcare in the Sringeri area 
within the state of Karnataka. This rural area has an average 
family income of $25 per month, with mortality rates 
significantly higher than the national average, caused, in 
part, by the lack of potable drinking water, unhygienic 
surroundings and a severe shortage of adequate medical 
facilities. To assure that these funds are properly allocated, 
they should be administered by the Sharada Dhanvantari 
Charitable Hospital, which is the major source for medical care 
in the region.
    The Committee recognizes the important work being done by 
AID in cooperation with the Sankat Mochan Foundation to clean 
the Ganga river in Veranasi, India.

                                 TIBET

    The Committee is aware of the valuable assistance that the 
Bridge Fund has provided to promote Tibetan-owned and operated 
businesses and educational, cultural and natural resource 
conservation projects in Tibet. The Committee urges AID to 
support development projects such as those sponsored by the 
Bridge Fund to combat the economic and cultural marginalization 
of Tibetans.

                       PROMOTING ECONOMIC GROWTH

    The Committee is aware of the danger posed to U.S. economic 
and political interests by global economic instability. Russia, 
Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brazil and other countries are 
struggling with serious currency and banking weaknesses. The 
common thread linking these crises is that the countries 
affected are struggling with capital market reforms. The 
Committee, therefore, supports $9,000,000 to fund the 
International Center for Economic Growth's ``Global Stability 
Project'' to implement a ``third generation'' macroeconomic 
model focused on the key role of fiscal systems in stable, open 
economies and to expedite critical market reforms, capital 
flows, and pension, currency and banking reforms.

                    PRIVATE VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS

    The Committee has again included language in the bill that 
is intended to ensure that the level of funding to private and 
voluntary organizations is at least maintained. This is 
consistent with current law and AID's commitment to enhance 
support for PVO's at a time when they are being increasingly 
called upon to implement U.S. foreign assistance programs.

         CHILD SURVIVAL, BASIC EDUCATION, and RELATED PROGRAMS

    The Committee believes that protecting the health and well-
being of children around the world must be a high priority goal 
of U.S. foreign assistance. The Committee is alarmed that 12 
million children die every year from preventable diseases 
including respiratory infections, measles, and diarrhea. The 
Committee recognizes the importance of child survival programs 
in reducing the incidence of child mortality, disease, and 
disability. Therefore, the Committee urges that U.S. bilateral 
efforts and contributions to international organizations 
reflect a strong resource commitment to these activities.
    The Committee supports AID's decision to elevate ``Building 
Human Capacity Development through Education and Training'' to 
a priority goal. The Committee urges AID to increase its 
support for these important programs, and to provide at least 
$14,000,000 to AID's Center for Human Capacity Development to 
adequately support activities in this area.
    The Committee strongly believes that support for basic 
education should be maintained and $110,000,000 be allocated 
for children's basic education. The Committee is very interest 
in the use of basic education programs in addressing the 
educational needs of children who are in or are leaving 
situations of hazardous and exploitative child labor. 
Therefore, the Committee has provided $10,000,000 within funds 
made available to basic education for AID to carry out the 
``School Works'' initiative. Universal primary education is 
widely recognized as one of the most effective instruments for 
combating abusive and exploitative child labor. Quality 
education, particularly at the primary level, not only improves 
the lives of children and their families, but contributes to 
the future economic growth and development of a country. 
Despite the benefits of education, about 20 percent or 145 
million of the world's children between six and eleven years 
old (85 million girls and 60 million boys) are out of school. 
In most cases, these children are working. The Committee 
believes that AID's ``School Works'' program should compliment 
international efforts to eliminate abusive and exploitative 
child labor.
    The Committee requests a report by April 1, 2000 on AID's 
``School Works'' initiative, including its efforts to 
coordinate with other international efforts to eliminate 
abusive and exploitative child labor.

                   PATRICK J. LEAHY WAR VICTIMS FUND

    The Committee notes the significant contribution of the 
Leahy War Victims Fund in providing medical and related 
assistance to disabled war victims in over a dozen countries. 
Recently, world attention has focused increasingly on the 
problem of landmines, and the need for additional funds for the 
care and rehabilitation, and social and economic reintegration, 
of landmine victims. Accordingly, the Committee recommends that 
$10,000,000 be made available for such activities from 
development assistance, the Office of Transition Initiatives, 
and the ``Nonproliferation, antiterrorism, demining, and 
related programs'' account, for activities to assist landmine 
victims and other war victims suffering from permanent 
disabilities.

               UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

    The Committee recognizes that U.S. universities have a 
significant role to play in U.S. development policies 
throughout the globe. Therefore, the Committee encourages AID 
and the Department of State to expand the involvement of 
colleges and universities in development activities. The 
Committee takes note of the important contribution made by a 
number of universities in this regard.
  --The University of Hawaii has played a key role in Pacific 
        regional development. The Committee encourages AID to 
        support the university as it develops a new initiative 
        to train health, social, and human service 
        professionals in recipient countries.
  --The Committee believes there is a need for a program which 
        is prepared to interface with the multitude of global 
        organizations and institutions seeking ways to 
        restructure education to better serve young people and 
        to promote democracy. The program should provide 
        technical assistance and prepare people to serve in 
        various nations engaged in school change, particularly 
        in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The 
        University of Northern Iowa has continued to provide an 
        exemplary program with the Orava Project in Slovakia, 
        incorporating democratic concepts and practices into 
        schools and teacher education programs. This model 
        should be replicated and expanded.
  --The Committee is aware of the research by Washington State 
        University, Purdue University, South Carolina 
        University, and the University of Jordan Center for 
        Water Research, on the use, availability, and quality 
        of water in the Middle East region. The Committee 
        recommends that AID support this initiative.
  --The Committee is disappointed at the pace and level of 
        support made available for a proposed plan of work 
        between Mississippi State University and Marmara 
        University in Istanbul to develop water resources. The 
        Committee directs AID to report within 45 days on the 
        status of this effort. The Committee directs that no 
        less than $500,000 be made available to support this 
        initiative.
  --The Committee recognizes the important contribution George 
        Mason University is making to health care in developing 
        countries and encourages AID to consider supporting 
        these activities.
  --The Committee is aware that the San Diego University 
        Foundation Middle East Development Program promotes 
        dialogue between Middle Eastern experts on the critical 
        regional issue of water planning, management and use. 
        The Committee recommends that AID support this worthy 
        program.
  --The Committee expects AID to provide support for a United 
        States-Australia studies center at Georgetown 
        University to strengthen regional ties; funds should 
        match Australian support for the effort.
  --The Committee recognizes the success of Boise State 
        University's involvement with the National Economic 
        University's Business School in Vietnam and its 
        important work to establish a Vietnamese business 
        school. The Committee recommends up to $3,000,000 be 
        made available to continue and expand these important 
        activities.
  --The Committee supports the work between scientists at the 
        University of Idaho in training local engineers in 
        Guatemala to develop management plans to solve 
        sedimentation and water quality problems. The Committee 
        encourages AID to provide $300,000 for these purposes.
  --The Committee commends AID for its efforts through U.S. 
        universities to research and develop improved 
        techniques for integrated pest management for use in 
        developing countries. In further support of these 
        efforts, the Committee recommends an additional 
        $250,000 in fiscal year 2000 to expand the current 
        initiative.
  --The Committee recognizes the important contribution Utah 
        State University is making to irrigation programs in 
        Third World countries and recommends that up to 
        $2,100,000 be made available to establish a World 
        Irrigation Training Center at USU.
  --The Arab-American University of Jenin [AAUJ] is being 
        established to provide educational opportunities for 
        young people in the West Bank and Gaza, a matter of 
        critical need. The Committee directs AID to provide 
        $1,000,000 in order to establish a College of 
        Agriculture at the AAUJ.
  --The Committee recognizes the important contribution that 
        the University of South Alabama is making in monitoring 
        birth defects in the Rivine and Volyn oblasts of the 
        Ukraine. The Committee recommends that $1,000,000 be 
        made available to continue these important activities.
  --The Committee supports the work between Auburn University 
        and the American Studies Research Center at the Osmania 
        University Campus in India. Their long term 
        collaborative efforts have enriched relations between 
        the United States and India. The Committee recommends 
        that $450,000 be made available to continue this 
        relationship.
  --The Committee understands that negotiations are ongoing 
        regarding the establishment of the American University 
        of the Jordan (AUJ). Plans include construction of a 
        campus on a 120 acre plot in the city of Aqaba. The 
        Committee is pleased by the involvement of the 
        University of Louisville, Spalding University, 
        University of Indiana/Purdue, University of Wisconsin, 
        University of Maine and Notre Dame and their 
        collaboration on academic and cultural programs for 
        AUJ. The Committee strongly supports this educational 
        initiative in the Kingdom of Jordan and directs AID to 
        consider providing funds to support this effort.
  --The Committee recognizes the important contributions the 
        Institute for Democracy in Africa, St. Thomas 
        University, Miami, Florida, is making to encourage and 
        promote democratic principles in Africa and providing 
        training in the area of Civic Education, 
        Entrepreneurship, Rule of Law, Public Health, HIV/AIDS 
        Prevention and Management and Conflict Resolution and 
        recommends up to $5,000,000 be made available to 
        continue and expand these worthy activities.

            Cooperative Association States for Scholarships

    The Committee supports the programs known as the 
cooperative association States for scholarships [CASS] and 
expects AID to continue funding for this program.

                         ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT

    The Committee commends the work of the Citizens Democracy 
Corps (CDC), which utilizes senior-level U.S. business 
volunteers to assist enterprises, institutions, and local 
governments abroad. Their work demonstrates the significant 
impact that AID support of U.S. NGOs can have on the key U.S. 
foreign policy priorities of promoting broad-based, stable 
economic growth and open, market-oriented economies in 
transitioning economies. By drawing upon the skills and 
voluntary spirit of U.S. businessmen and women to introduce 
companies, CDC furthers the goals of the Freedom of Support Act 
(NIS) and Support for Eastern European Democracy (SEED), 
forging positive, lasting connections between the U.S. and 
these countries. The Committee endorses CDC's cost-effective 
programs and believes they should be supported and expanded not 
only in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, but in 
transitioning and developing economies throughout the world.

                         RURAL ELECTRIFICATION

    The Committee recognizes the importance that 
electrification has to expanding economic development and 
opportunities for the rural poor to improve their standard of 
living. The Committee commends AID for the successful results 
of the electric cooperative program in Bangladesh. In one of 
the poorest countries in the world, millions of rural poor have 
access to efficient, reliable electrical service and are 
enjoying the economic and other benefits that come with 
electricity--a direct result of AID funding.
    Last year, the Committee encouraged AID to provide strong 
support for the international programs of U.S. electric 
cooperative model. Unfortunately, AID continues to reduce these 
valuable programs that bring electricity, economic development 
and hope to rural people in developing countries. Therefore, 
the Committee recommends that AID provide no less than 
$5,000,000 in fiscal year 2000 for rural electrification in 
Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua.
    In addition, the Committee recommends that AID provide 
$3,000,000 for the Republic of Georgia in order for rural 
electric cooperatives to help rehabilitate the distribution 
companies and small hydro dams for more reliable power and to 
help with privatization efforts. The Republic of Georgia has 
requested that U.S. electric cooperatives contribute hundred of 
thousands of used meters and other equipment for these Georgian 
utilities in order for them to improve system losses and 
billing/collection systems.

                   COMMUNITY-OWNED TELECOMMUNICATIONS

    The Committee continues to support AID's use of the 
expertise of U.S. rural telephone cooperatives in its work to 
promote economic growth, private sector development, and 
greater agricultural productivity. As telecommunications become 
increasingly important to daily life, the Committee urges AID 
to focus on underserved areas that need greater access to 
telecommunications.

                  AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH

    The Committee notes that AID has slightly increased funding 
for agriculture development over the past two years. The 
Committee strongly supports this trend, and recommends that an 
emphasis be given to developing the private sector, including 
private farmers, household food producers, private farming 
systems, credit programs, and private sector market and supply 
services. The Committee has again provided not less than 
$305,000,000 for fiscal year 2000 to support agricultural and 
rural development, including agriculture research.
    The Committee believes that food aid should be used to the 
maximum extent possible to build food and agriculture 
infrastructures by enhancing the capacity to purchase essential 
agriculture inputs and attracting increased foreign trade and 
investment to meet long-term farm production needs. The 
Committee believes that any successful strategy to achieve 
these important objectives must be undertaken in a way that 
strengthens emerging private sectors, particularly smaller 
scale food production, processing, and distribution industries 
as a means to encourage the movement towards private, market 
based agriculture economies.

               COLLABORATIVE AGRIBUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAM

    The Committee supports the renewal of the Collaborative 
Agribusiness Support Program (CASP) with the four current 
members and expects AID to provide at least $2,000,000 
including $485,000 for the University of Idaho Post Harvest 
Institute for Perishables.

                    MAINTENANCE OF PROTEA GERMPLASM

    The Committee is aware of the need to safeguard the protea 
germplasm maintained in South Africa. Protea production and 
marketing constitutes a vital economic component to the 
tropical ornamental plant industries of South Africa and the 
United States. To address the necessity of maintaining the 
security of this germplasm repository and to develop new lines 
from them, the Committee directs AID to carefully consider, and 
fund it meritorious, a joint proposal from the South Africa and 
United States protea industries to address these concerns.

                           DAIRY DEVELOPMENT

    The Committee continues to place a high priority on dairy 
development and encourages AID to maintain funding for this 
program.

                            FARMER-TO-FARMER

    The Committee strongly supports the Farmer-to-Farmer [FTF] 
Program in the NIS and elsewhere, and recommends that AID 
support these exchanges directly, in addition to the funding 
FTF receives from the Agriculture Department. The FTF Program 
gives American farmers and agribusiness entrepreneurs the 
opportunity to share their expertise with farmers in countries 
where agriculture has been stymied from decades of state 
control. In the process, FTF participants also make new friends 
for the United States and gain valuable experience for 
themselves. It is a cost-effective form of technical assistance 
because the American participants volunteer their time.

                    cooperative development projects

    The Committee is disappointed by the precipitous decline in 
funding for the US/Israel Cooperative Development Program (CDP) 
and Cooperative Development Research Program (CDR). These are 
important programs that this Committee had traditionally 
earmarked. Those earmarks were lifted in 1993 in the 
expectation that program levels would not suffer. However, 
program levels have been declining since 1995. The Committee 
strongly urges the restoration of funding for CDR/CDP to the 
previously earmarked level of $10,000,000. These innovative 
programs have been successful in bringing Israel's unique 
combination of technical expertise and language skills which 
benefit developing nations and the emerging democracies of 
Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.

             TROPICAL PLANT AND ANIMAL RESEARCH INITIATIVE

    The Committee strongly urges AID to consider a joint 
application from Israel and the State of Hawaii to collaborate 
on a research and development project directed to enhance the 
competitiveness of both in the rapidly increasing tropical fish 
and plant global market.

              INTERNATIONAL FERTILIZER DEVELOPMENT CENTER

    The Committee strongly supports the fertilizer-related 
research and development being conducted by the International 
Fertilizer Development Center [IFDC] and further directs AID to 
promptly make at least $4,000,000 available for the core grant 
to the IFDC.

                    MICROENTERPRISE POVERTY PROGRAMS

    The Committee believes that microcredit projects are an 
efficient and effective way to develop small enterprises, the 
key to employment and economic development. The Committee 
directs AID to provide funding above the year 1999 levels for 
microenterprise activities with at least one-half the resources 
targeted for a program offering loans of less than $300. These 
loans should be made to the poorest 50 percent of those living 
below the poverty line, particularly women, or to support the 
institutional development of organizations primarily engaged in 
making such loans. The Committee also encourages AID to invest 
a larger proportion of microenterprise resources through its 
central mechanism for support of United States and indigenous 
nongovernmental organizations.
    The Committee is aware that people who have been severely 
disabled by civil strife and warfare are among those most in 
need in developing countries. Vocational training, while 
important, does not guarantee a job. Access to credit is 
essential to enable the disabled to become productive members 
of society. The Committee directs AID to target microenterprise 
funds in countries with significant numbers of people with war-
related disabilities.

                          WOMEN IN DEVELOPMENT

    The Committee continues to believe that investing in women 
is one of the most effective ways of achieving economic and 
social development. The AID Office of Women in Development is a 
focal point for ensuring that AID's policies and programs 
reflect the needs and engage the full participation of women. 
In the past, the Committee has recommended $15,000,000 for the 
WID office, but this amount has not been provided. The 
Committee expects AID to increase funding above the current 
level, and make best efforts to provide $15,000,000, for the 
WID office in fiscal year 2000.

                             PARKS in PERIL

    The Committee continues to strongly support the Parks in 
Peril Program which matches AID funds with private 
contributions to support biodiversity conservation in imperiled 
ecosystems in Latin America and the Caribbean.

                         BIODIVERSITY PROGRAMS

    The Committee has repeatedly urged AID to make biodiversity 
a higher priority. The Committee believes that protecting 
biodiversity and tropical forests in developing countries is 
critical to U.S. economic prosperity, especially for the U.S. 
agricultural and pharmaceutical industries, and directs AID to 
restore funding for biodiversity programs at a level that 
reflects the proportion of funding for these programs in the 
fiscal year 1994 Foreign Operations Act. AID conservation 
activities should continue to emphasize the use of NGOs. 
Through NGO partnerships, AID should remain active in regions 
that are significant for global biodiversity, including in 
countries where AID does not have a presence, especially where 
lack of participation would weaken the success of a regional 
strategy.

                            DESERTIFICATION

    The Committee continues to support AID's efforts to combat 
desertification. The Committee urges AID to increase the impact 
of its dryland management resources by exploring ways to 
leverage them with the resources and technical expertise of the 
Departments of Agriculture, Interior and State, and the EPA.

                         CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY

    The Committee is aware that in the next century, developing 
countries, particularly Asian countries such as China and 
India, will dramatically increase their consumption of 
electricity. High sulfur coal will be a major source of fuel 
for power generation and manufacturing in these countries. 
Without the use of modern clean coal technology, the resulting 
pollution will cause enormous health and environmental 
problems. The Committee is also aware that American clean coal 
technology is the most effective available, and believes that 
the Administration should vigorously promote the export of such 
energy efficient technology to the Asian region. The Committee 
requests the State Department, in consultation with AID, EPA, 
CEQ, and the Treasury Department, to submit a report by April 
1, 2000, describing current efforts and future plans in the 
development of these technologies.

             PACIFIC ISLANDS RENEWABLE ENERGY DEMONSTRATION

    The Committee supports the application of renewable energy 
technologies for rural development to Pacific Island nations 
and urges AID to consider providing up to $500,000 for the 
Pacific International Center for High Technology Research to 
build on past successes to initiate a demonstration program on 
sustainable renewable energy systems for a representative 
cross-section of Pacific Island Nations.

                            RENEWABLE ENERGY

    The Committee urges AID to continue the unique programs at 
its Office of Energy, Environment, and Technology, supporting 
its U.S. renewable energy private sector initiatives such as 
project preparation, training, multimedia, and related 
activities in cooperation with the Committee on Renewable 
Energy, Commerce, and Trade.

                          CLIMATE FORECASTING

    The Committee supports the work of the International 
Research Institute for Climate Prediction, in cooperation with 
the Drought Monitoring Center and the World Meteorological 
Organization, to enhance early warning of droughts and floods 
in the Greater Horn of Africa.

              international executive service corps [iesc]

    The Committee recognizes that for 35 years the 
International Executive Service Corps (IESC) has been promoting 
the long-term interests of the United States by providing 
strong volunteer services, creating new businesses, and 
increasing living standards. IESC is an important vehicle to 
promote aggressive business development and technology transfer 
that contributes to sound economic growth and sustainable 
development. The IESC activity also offers an opportunity for 
American firms to participate in the endeavor. The Committee 
urges AID to enhance programs leading to economic growth 
similar to those undertaken by IESC in the small and medium 
sized enterprise sector as well as in the microenterprise 
sector. One of the prime engines for economic growth in any 
country, developed and developing, is the small and medium 
sized sector in which more jobs are generated than in any other 
type of enterprise. The Committee strongly urges that AID 
provide IESC with funds at a level not less than that for 
fiscal year 1999 to ensure the continued availability of IESC 
services.

            collaborative research support projects [crsp's]

    As in past years, the Committee supports the collaborative 
research support projects [CRSP's]. Universities in 36 states 
are involved in the CRSP's and the funding provided by AID is 
leveraged, with contributions from the universities and 
recipient countries. The Committee expects AID to make its best 
efforts to increase funding for the CRSP's in fiscal year 2000. 
The CRSP's to receive funding include ABSP, BASIS, food 
security initiative, Post-Harvest Collaborative Agribusiness 
Support Program, sorghum/millet, bean, cowpea, peanut, pond 
dynamics/aquaculture, livestock/small ruminant, soil 
management, sustainable and natural resource management, and 
integrated pest management.
    The Committee is aware that MSU-Bozeman has expertise in 
providing policy support on critical economic and resource 
management issues facing the Andean region. The Committee 
directs that AID provide $1,000,000 through the Soil Management 
CRSP program to build on these initiatives.

                         soils management-crsp

    Activities such as the Soils Management Collaborative 
Research Support Program [SM-CRSP] plays a major, long-term 
role in assuring the productive capacity of the tropical world 
to meet global food demands. In addition, the broad systems 
approach through the development and use of decision support 
systems offers considerable promise for addressing micro issues 
such as farm level profitability as well as macro goals such as 
terrestrial sequestration of CO2. The Committee 
recommends that AID fund the SM-CRSP at a level that allows 
achievement of the goals for all approved projects within that 
program.

      Opportunities Industrialization Centers, International [OIC]

    The Committee supports the work of OIC International. Since 
its founding in 1970, it has trained and provided jobs for 
thousands of poverty stricken people in Africa, Europe and 
Asia. Most importantly, the primary focus and accomplishment of 
OIC International has been to successfully develop and 
implement an indigenous non-governmental organization (NGO) 
fully controlled and operated by host country nationals within 
each country it has operated in. Once the program is fully 
implemented, OIC International is able to leave the region with 
the NGO fully self-sufficient. The Committee understands that 
OIC International has almost completed its transition to 
private sector funding and directs AID to make at least 
$1,000,000 available to sustain this transition.

                   SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS

    The Committee notes that Washington State University (WSU) 
has expertise in the establishment of international Small 
Business Development Centers, and that AID has supported 
efforts in Romania and the Kranoyarsk region of Russia to open 
such centers. The Committee encourages AID to support a WSU 
proposal to work with universities and institutions in Romania 
and Kranoyarsk to promote business development.

              OFFICE of PRIVATE and VOLUNTARY COOPERATION

    The Committee recommends increased funding for AID's Office 
of Private and Voluntary Cooperation in fiscal year 1999. This 
office plays a central role in the partnership between AID and 
private voluntary organizations in providing humanitarian and 
development aid. The Committee also recognizes the important 
contribution of private voluntary organizations and 
cooperatives in establishing and administering food aid 
programs overseas.

                        Limitation on Assistance

    The Committee has included a provision, identical to last 
year, which seeks to ensure that U.S. assistance does not go to 
units of foreign security forces whose members have been 
credibly implicated in human rights abuses, unless the foreign 
government is taking effective measures to bring the 
individuals responsible to justice. By effective measures, the 
Committee intends that the individuals face appropriate and 
timely disciplinary action or impartial criminal prosecution in 
accordance with local law. The Committee notes that in order to 
implement this provision, it is necessary for U.S. Embassies to 
know which units are to receive U.S. assistance and to have in 
place the necessary agreements and mechanisms to effectively 
monitor their use of the assistance. The Committee expects U.S. 
Embassies to maintain this information so it is available to 
the Congress.

                          CONFLICT RESOLUTION

    The Committee believes that the United States Government 
should actively support programs in conflict resolution that 
bring together teenagers of different ethnic, religious and 
political backgrounds from areas of civil conflict and war. 
Participants in such programs develop listening and negotiating 
skills, overcome mistrust and forge friendships that are 
critical to establishing lasting peace and cooperation. The 
Committee especially commends Seeds of Peace, a widely 
respected organization which promotes understanding between 
Arab and Israeli teenagers, and believes that such programs 
should be expanded and replicated to involve youth from other 
conflict areas. Accordingly, the Committee has provided 
$1,000,000, from the Development Assistance, SEED and ESF 
accounts, to support programs such as Seeds of Peace.

                           VICTIMS OF TORTURE

    The Congress has been unequivocal in its opposition to 
torture and its resolve to support efforts to prevent its use. 
Assisting foreign treatment centers for victims of torture is 
morally right and an effective way to lessen the incidence of 
torture and promote human rights. Therefore, the Committee 
recommends that AID provide $7,500,000 to foreign treatment 
centers for victims of torture.

                       INTERNATIONAL CRISIS GROUP

    The Committee notes that the State Department and AID have 
made use of the International Crisis Group (ICG) as an 
independent source of information, analysis and ideas on 
internal and regional conflicts. The ICG, by placing its expert 
analysts on the ground for long periods, is able to identify 
problems, produce objective assessments and prescribe coherent 
and effective responses. The Committee encourages the State 
Department and AID to fully utilize the ICG's expertise in 
developing strategies for responding to crisis situations.

                       Inter-American Foundation

    On March 4, 1999, the Committee was informed by the General 
Accounting Office, Office of Special Investigations, that 
administrative and criminal investigations had been launched 
based on information provided by Inter American Foundation 
(IAF) employees. GAO requested the authority from the Committee 
to continue this investigation. GAO has continued their inquiry 
and has reported the initial findings of their three-part 
investigation. In preliminary findings, the GAO has determined 
that a member of the IAF senior staff improperly issued a sole 
source purchase order, in violation of the Federal Acquisition 
Regulation, and attempted to manipulate the hiring process in 
an effort to appoint a contractor to a permanent auditor 
position within the agency.
    The Committee takes these improprieties seriously and has 
directed the GAO to continue its investigation. The Committee 
has also requested that the Office of Personnel Management 
review the IAF's hiring and personnel practices. The Committee 
has suspended funding of the IAF pending the conclusion of 
these inquiries.

                     AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

    The Committee has provided $12,500,000 in funding for the 
African Development Foundation (ADF) within the ``Development 
Assistance'' account. The Committee notes that the ADF has 
responded to Committee guidance in pursuing private sources for 
contributions to assist in the financial support of its 
programs. The Committee looks forward to the continuation of 
these efforts in fiscal year 2000.

                          INFORMATION SECURITY

    National critical information infrastructures are 
increasingly under attack which can cause disruption of 
critical services to the American people from national defense 
to health care. New encryption software is now available both 
for free and commercially to combat this threat. The Committee 
therefore directs federal agencies within the jurisdiction of 
the Foreign Operations Subcommittee to investigate these 
technologies to reduce this threat to their facilities.

                   International Disaster Assistance

Appropriations, 1999....................................    $200,000,000
1999 omnibus emergency supplemental.....................     188,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................     220,000,000
Committee recommendation................................     175,000,000

    In view of the substantial increase in funds made available 
for disaster assistance in the fiscal year 1999 supplemental 
bill, the Committee decreased resources for fiscal year 2000.

             Micro and Small Enterprise Development [MSED]

                         Subsidy Appropriation

Appropriations, 1999....................................      $1,500,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................       1,500,000
Committee recommendation................................       1,500,000

                        Administrative Expenses

Appropriations, 1999....................................        $500,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................         500,000
Committee recommendation................................         500,000

    The Committee has provided $1,500,000 for the subsidy for 
micro and small enterprise development programs and $500,000 
for administrative expenses with the view that MSED has 
effectively mobilized credit to strengthen the private sector.

                 Urban and Environmental Credit Program

                         Subsidy Appropriation

Appropriations, 1999....................................      $1,500,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................       3,000,000
Committee recommendation................................       1,500,000

                           Operating Expenses

Appropriations, 1999....................................      $5,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................       5,000,000
Committee recommendation................................       5,000,000

    The Committee has provided resources to sustain the urban 
and environmental credit program formerly known as the housing 
guarantee [HG] program. The program supports U.S. private 
sector initiatives which provide long-term financing for 
housing and urban infrastructure requirements such as sewage 
and water facilities.

                       Department of the Treasury


                           Debt Restructuring

Appropriations, 1999....................................     $33,000,000
1999 omnibus emergency supplemental.....................      41,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................     120,000,000
Committee recommendation................................      43,000,000

    The Committee has provided $43,000,000 to meet the 
administration's debt restructuring requirements as a component 
of economic assistance.

               international affairs technical assistance

Appropriations, 1999....................................      $1,500,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................       8,500,000
Committee recommendation................................       1,500,000

    In prior years, the Department of the Treasury has carried 
out technical assistance programs supported by transfers from 
the Agency for International Development. The Committee is 
concerned by the costs of this program, but believes it is an 
effort worth sustaining if these costs can be reduced.
    The Committee requests a report from the Department on 
expansion initiatives and cost control plans.

     Payment to the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Fund

Appropriations, 1999....................................     $44,552,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................      43,837,000
Committee recommendation................................      43,837,000

    The Foreign Service retirement and disability fund is a 
mandatory expense of the Agency for International Development.

                         AID Operating Expenses

Appropriations, 1999....................................    $479,950,000
1999 omnibus emergency supplemental.....................      10,200,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................     507,000,000
Committee recommendation................................     495,000,000

    The Committee recommends an appropriation of $495,000,000 
for the operating expenses of the Agency for International 
Development to remain available until September 30, 2000. The 
Committee has increased operating expenses due to concerns 
about potential losses of key skilled personnel.

       Operating Expenses of the Office of the Inspector General

Appropriations, 1999....................................     $30,750,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................      25,261,000
Committee recommendation................................      25,000,000

    The Committee has provided $25,000,000 for the Inspector 
General's Office.

                  Other Bilateral Economic Assistance


                         Economic Support Fund

Appropriations, 1999....................................  $2,367,000,000
1999 omnibus emergency supplemental.....................      50,000,000
1999 emergency supplemental.............................     782,800,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................   2,539,000,000
Committee recommendation................................   2,195,000,000

    The Committee has provided $2,195,000,000 for economic 
support fund activities.

                          MIDDLE EAST EARMARKS

    Following consultations in 1998 with the Governments of 
Israel and Egypt, the Committee reduced the level of Economic 
Support Fund resources provided for each country. The Committee 
understands similar consultations were held with the 
administration in 1998; however, agreement still has not been 
reached.
    In fiscal year 1999, the Committee made its first reduction 
in a planned 10-year schedule; this year the schedule has 
provided $960,000,000 in economic support funds for Israel. The 
Committee has provided $735,000,000 for Egypt. The Committee 
intends to proceed with the targets agreed to for the ten year 
schedule.

                MIDDLE EAST REGIONAL COOPERATIVE PROGRAM

    The Congress fully supports the Middle East Regional 
Cooperation Program [MERC], and its role in fostering 
scientific collaboration between Israel and its Arab neighbors. 
The MERC Program should remain fully funded at no less than 
fiscal year 1999 levels. The value of multiple lines of 
communication between nongovernmental institutions in the 
region is critical to the peace process, and should be 
continued.

                PALESTINIAN-ISRAELI COOPERATION PROGRAM

    The Committee recommends $600,000 for the Palestinian-
Israeli Cooperation Program. The Committee believes that joint 
projects between Palestinians and Israelis are a constructive 
use of a small amount of money. Examples of past projects 
include meetings of experts on medical and scientific research, 
joint publications, theater productions, and activities for 
children. Past funding for these projects has been far below 
what was needed to meet the demand.

                    LATIN AMERICA and the CARIBBEAN

    The Committee notes that since 1990, United States economic 
assistance to Latin America and the Caribbean has fallen by 
two-thirds, although assistance for Haiti has been sustained at 
a disproportionately high level. During the same period, 
poverty has steadily increased as has the flood of illegal 
immigrants into the United States. The Committee believes that 
this hemisphere, other than Haiti, should be given higher 
priority in the allocation of economic support fund assistance.

                          War Crimes Tribunal

    The Committee notes that the emergency supplemental 
appropriation for Kosovo included a recommendation of 
$18,000,000 for the War Crimes Tribunal for the Former 
Yugoslavia, and $10,000,000 for the State Department's 
Democracy and Human Rights Fund to support investigations of 
war crimes in Kosovo and to assist Kosovar victims of war 
crimes. The Congress took this action after the administration 
failed to request adequate funds for these activities. The 
Committee has again included drawdown authority for up to 
$30,000,000 of commodities and services for the War Crimes 
Tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, and expects the 
administration to ensure that the tribunals have sufficient 
budgets, staff and equipment to do their jobs. The Committee 
directs the State Department to actively support the 
establishment of a Tribunal to prosecute Iraqi war crimes.

          Assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltic States

Appropriations, 1999....................................    $430,000,000
1999 emergency supplemental.............................     120,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................     393,000,000
Committee recommendation................................     535,000,000

    The Committee has provided $535,000,000 for Eastern Europe 
and the Baltic nations.
    In May, the Committee requested that the Administration 
revise its submission for resources for the Balkan region to 
accommodate expected needs for refugee repatriation and 
regional economic reconstruction and recovery. The fiscal year 
2000 request of $393,000,000 included $55,000,000 for the 
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY), which given NATO's air 
war, the Committee deemed no longer relevant. The request also 
included $175,000,000 for Bosnia and Herzegovina sustaining a 
high level of support two years after the Administration 
pledged to have concluded the assistance program for the area. 
To date, the Committee has not received a revised estimate of 
regional needs.
    The Committee expects the European nations to assume 
primary responsibility for reconstruction and recovery in the 
Balkans. However, the United States has concrete trade 
interests in rebuilding the region's economies and security 
interests in restoring and sustaining stability. Thus, the 
Committee has increased overall funds available and earmarked 
assistance for Kosova, Albania, Romania, Montenegro, Bulgaria 
and Macedonia.
    Support for Kosova and the states most affected by the 
recent crisis has been provided proportional to needs and the 
impact of the war on the various economies. The Committee 
recognizes that prompt support for demining, refurbishing 
housing, water systems, schools, medical facilities and roads 
is key to encouraging refugees to return to Kosova which, in 
turn, is essential if the current host nations are to recover. 
Thus, the largest percentage of aid is dedicated to Kosovar 
requirements. The Committee also recognizes that refugees will 
only be willing to return if the political conditions are 
conducive to a resumption of normal life. To assist in this 
process, the Committee has provided support for re-establishing 
an autonomous government and associated security force in 
Kosova. The Committee understands that the Administration's 
planning reflects a requirement to fund similar activities, 
such as police training; the Committee requests further 
consultation on these initiatives prior to the commitment of 
funds.
    While regional trade and economies of all front line states 
have been damaged, the most urgent recovery requirements occur 
in Macedonia and Albania which suffered the burden of 
supporting more than 500,000 refugees. The Committee expects 
the Administration to accelerate support to these two countries 
to facilitate quick recovery from the crisis.
    The Committee is gravely concerned about refugee women who 
are the victims of assault and rape. The Committee urges the 
State Department and AID to support an initiative to provide 
counseling and psychological assistance to rape victims in the 
Balkans and around the world.

                           LEGAL INITIATIVES

    The Committee continues to support AID's efforts to promote 
legal reform in Central and Eastern Europe, including the use 
of distance learning technology to enhance prosecutor training 
programs. The American Bar Association has done a commendable 
job in promoting democracy through its support for rule of law 
and legal infrastructure projects. The Committee urges AID to 
maintain funding for these types of initiatives, including 
through the Central and Eastern European Law Institute (CEELI) 
which uses volunteer American lawyers, judges, and law 
professors to implement important projects in constitutional 
reform, judicial restructuring, commercial and criminal law, 
and legal education reform.

                       POLISH AMERICAN FOUNDATION

    The Committee notes the success of the Polish American 
Enterprise Foundation in helping Poland make the transition to 
free-market democracy. The Committee supports the 
Administration's proposal to create a new Polish American 
Foundation. This Foundation would not require any new 
appropriations. The Committee urges the State Department to 
continue to work with Congress in developing the Foundation to 
broaden its mandate to assist regional initiatives to 
strengthen democracy, free markets, civic education and non-
governmental organizations.

      Rehabilitation and Re-insulation of District Heating Systems

    The Committee is aware of proposals to rehabilitate and re-
insulate district heating systems in Romania and Bulgaria. The 
Committee believes that this would be an appropriate use of 
SEED funds, or funding through the World Bank, the European 
Development Bank, and/or the Global Environmental Facility. The 
Committee requests AID and the Department of the Treasury to 
explore these options for supporting these proposals.

  assistance for the new independent States of the Former Soviet Union

Appropriations, 1999....................................    $801,000,000
1999 omnibus emergency supplemental.....................      46,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................   1,032,000,000
Committee recommendation................................     780,000,000

    The Committee recommends $780,000,000 for the New 
Independent States [NIS] of the former Soviet Union. As in 
prior years, the bill makes applicable the provisions of 
section 498B(j) of the Foreign Assistance Act to funds 
appropriated under this heading, as well as making applicable 
the other provisions of chapter 11 of part I of that act to 
funds appropriated by the bill for the NIS.
    The Committee believes that strengthening free market 
democracies throughout the NIS enhances U.S. interests through 
increased stability, security, and prosperity. Accordingly, the 
Committee has continued with past practices of earmarking 
support for Ukraine, Armenia, and Georgia. The Committee notes 
that, notwithstanding the level of funds provided for these 
three countries, more unearmarked funds are available for the 
NIS in fiscal year 2000 than in 1998 and 1999, which is 
consistent with the administration's request for flexibility.

                           INDEPENDENT MEDIA

    The Committee is very concerned about new pressures facing 
independent broadcast and print media in the former Soviet 
Union due to the Russian economic crisis and continues to 
support assistance programs for them. In particular, support 
for the creation of a fair and transparent legal environment 
for journalists and media outlets, including anti-corruption 
measures and attention to the behavior of local authorities in 
relation to media, will be important in all the former Soviet 
republics. Technical assistance to independent media outlets 
will also include training in media-specific business skills, 
professional training and networking opportunities for 
journalists and support for public interest television and 
radio programming addressing the specific needs of individual 
countries. The progress made in supporting a pluralistic media 
in the former Soviet Union has been impressive, but the Russian 
economic crisis has demonstrated that the situation is still 
extremely volatile. The Committee urges continued support 
across the region to genuinely self-sustainable media operating 
in a fair, transparent and consistent legal environment.

                             MEDICAL RELIEF

    The Committee recognizes that economic and democratic 
development in the Russian Far East is vital to the development 
of Russia. However, while the State Department and AID are 
aware of the investment potential in this region, insufficient 
attention has been given to the urgent health needs of the 
people there. The Committee supports efforts to increase 
medical relief activities in the Russian Far East, especially 
for children; medical education for health professionals; and 
the provision of medical equipment, by encouraging the 
development of partnerships between U.S. and Russian 
businesses, doctors, hospitals and clinics.
    The Committee supports the work of Carelift International 
and recognizes the great success it has had in providing used 
medical equipment to Russia and the New Independent States. The 
Committee also notes and supports Carelift International 
training medical providers both in the U.S. and overseas on the 
proper use and maintenance of American medical and dental 
equipment. Carelift has established working relationships with 
over 500 U.S. hospitals which are supplying equipment. The 
Committee is disappointed by AID's lack of support and 
cooperation with this unique private initiative. The Committee, 
therefore, has provided $7,000,000 to enable Carelift 
International to continue and expand its operations in other 
needy countries and directs a report within 45 days on AID's 
progress in developing an implementation strategy.

            Research, Training, Exchanges, and Partnerships

    The Committee recommends at least the current level of 
funding for the Russian, Eurasian, and East European Research 
and Training Program (title VIII) from the two appropriation 
accounts for the NIS and central Europe. The Committee also 
supports funding for other graduate fellowship and training 
programs in both regions such as the Central and Eastern 
European Graduate Fellowship Program. Student exchange 
programs, in general, are to be distributed in a balanced 
manner among high school, college, and graduate/postgraduate 
categories.

                          PHYSICIANS EXCHANGES

    The Committee has followed the implementation of the 
American College of Physicians' program to improve professional 
medical education in the NIS. The Committee supports 
sustainable efforts to improve the quality of health care in 
the NIS, including treatment of the major contributors to 
premature death such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and 
TB.

                         VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

    The Committee continues to follow efforts by AID, the 
Department of State, and the Department of Justice to implement 
a Committee initiative against domestic violence in Russia. The 
Committee believes the administration should consult closely 
with and support the Russian Association of Crisis Centers for 
Women to further strengthen local capacity to respond to this 
endemic problem. Emphasis should be given to strengthening 
police and prosecutorial capacity to prevent and punish abuses. 
In addition, American grant recipients, including police 
trainers, should have expertise in domestic violence issues and 
Russian NGOs should be involved in the design, evaluation, and 
monitoring of these programs. The Committee recommends that 
funding for this initiative at least be maintained at the 
current level and requests the Department of State to submit a 
report by April 1, 1999 describing the actions taken, results 
to date and future plans for this initiative.

                              AGRICULTURE

    The Committee believes that growth in the private 
agriculture sector is vital to other development goals in the 
NIS. The Committee recommends that AID focus on initiatives 
that strengthen private agriculture (including private farmers, 
credit programs, market and supply services) through 
partnerships with the American agriculture sector. The 
Committee further recommends that AID use the expertise of the 
U.S. private sector, universities, and NGOs to promote reforms 
in land and tax policies in these countries that may inhibit 
growth in the private agriculture sector.

                               ORPHANAGES

    The Committee is aware of the growing lack of orphanages in 
many areas of Russia. The Committee is also made aware of 
concerns that orphanages lack the necessary medical facilities 
to care for orphans. To expedite distribution of aid, the 
Committee expects AID to work with non-profit groups, 
especially those with established contacts in the Russian Far 
East, and experience in distributing aid to orphanages and 
children's hospitals including Rotary International, the 
Anchorage Interfaith Council, and the Municipality of 
Anchorage. The Committee supports $4,000,000 for improving 
orphanage facilities.

                           Pushchino project

    The Russian-United States technical, education, and 
economic development consortium has made significant progress 
implementing a project entitled, ``Uniting Science and 
Education and the Transfer of Technology to Support Sustainable 
Economic Development and Environmental Protection of South 
Central European Russia.'' The so-called Pushchino project has 
carried out activities which promote economic development, 
restore the environment and train entrepreneurs, 
agriculturalists, and environmental professionals. The results 
have been mutually beneficial particularly in the testing and 
development of technologies with practical applications 
including the control of wheat and barley root disease and 
remediation of environmental pollutants. The Committee urges 
continued funding for this collaboration between research 
institutions, universities, and private firms.

                            Russian Far East

    The economic crisis continues to have a corrosive affect on 
Russian development, especially the Russian Far East. 
Transportation and the delivery of foodstuffs, clothing, 
medicines and other necessities have disintegrated. The media 
reported that in some of the cities in Russian Far East this 
winter, central heating was available for only a few hours each 
day. Emergency assistance for the region was obtained, but due 
to the limitations of the Russian system, all could not be 
reached.
    The Russian Far East has been recognized as vital to the 
overall future development of Russia's market economy. However, 
due to the economic difficulties of the past year, attempts to 
coordinate both business and industrial relationships between 
the United States west coast and the Russian Far East have 
stagnated. The Committee continues to direct the State 
Department and AID to designate the Russian Far East as a 
priority region to ensure that expected growth remain a 
viability.

                            RUSSIA and IRAN

    The Committee has once again conditioned assistance to 
Russia on Moscow's termination of financial and technical 
support for the Iran nuclear program. The Committee has 
included this provision in legislation for the last 4 years. 
However, the administration has opposed any restrictions 
arguing that the conditions would undermine reformers who offer 
the best hope for curtailing this dangerous program.
    There is little evidence reformers have had a restraining 
effect on this program. In fact, the Committee is deeply 
concerned by reports of substantial expansion in the number of 
Russian scientists involved in training, technology transfer, 
and supervision of nuclear testing.
    Iran's campaign to acquire a nuclear capability is a 
serious threat to U.S. security interests and its suspension 
should be of the highest priority in the United States dialog 
with Russia.

                                ukraine

    The Committee has provided $210,000,000 to continue 
economic, legal, and political reforms in Ukraine. The 
Committee expects the Government to continue with an aggressive 
program to rationalize and improve tax collection, reduce 
government spending and exercise fiscal responsibility.
    The Committee has, once again, continued funding for 
nuclear safety programs. The Committee is pleased with the 
progress initiated at its direction 2 years ago to support 
Ukraine's development of a domestic nuclear fuel capability. 
Energy self-sufficiency continues to be a high priority if 
Ukraine is to progress economically.

                                GEORGIA

    The Committee continues to be impressed by the Georgian 
Government's determined commitment to address critical issues 
of legal, economic, and political reforms. The Committee 
commends the Government for moving quickly to develop and 
implement a clear, effective plan of action for the use of 
resources provided by the Congress demonstrating the political 
will to produce crucial changes. The Committee intends that 
$95,000,000 be made available to continue support for small 
business development, management training, credit and 
investment programs, energy and infrastructure initiatives, and 
judicial reforms.

                                ARMENIA

    The Committee has provided $90,000,000 for Armenia and 
urges the government to continue to accelerate economic 
reforms.

                               AZERBAIJAN

    The Committee has included a provision which restates 
section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act. However, for funds 
appropriated in this bill, the Committee has continued the 
exemption to permit the administration to provide support for 
demilitarization and related programs. In addition, the 
administration may provide support to strengthen political 
institutions. Open, elected governments responsive to citizens 
interest are essential to long-term stability.
    Like last year the Committee has also included a provision 
exempting humanitarian activities and financing and assistance 
from OPIC, the Trade and Development Agency, the Export-Import 
Bank, and activities carried out by the Foreign Commercial 
Service from section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act.

                                MONGOLIA

    The Committee has provided $12,000,000 from funds made 
available under the headings ``New Independent States'' and 
``Development assistance.'' Resources have been provided to 
continue to support efforts by the Mongolian Government to 
accelerate legal, political, and economic reforms while 
addressing acute health, educational, and humanitarian needs. 
The Committee encourages AID and the coordinator to assume a 
minimum of a 5-year commitment in support for Mongolia's 
transition and to develop a strategy accordingly.

                          Independent Agencies


                     african development foundation

    Funding for this account has been included under the 
``Development assistance'' account.

                       inter-american foundation

    Funding for this account has been included under the 
``Development assistance'' account.

                              peace corps

Appropriations, 1999....................................    $240,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................     270,000,000
Committee recommendation................................     220,000,000

    The Committee recommends an appropriation of $220,000,000 
for the Peace Corps for fiscal year 2000. The Committee is 
concerned that the Corps continues to make new commitments to 
send volunteers abroad without adequate consideration of budget 
pressures which will not allow any increase in program levels 
for the foreseeable future.

                          Department of State


              international narcotics and law enforcement

Appropriations, 1999....................................    $261,000,000
1999 omnibus emergency supplemental.....................     232,600,000
1999 emergency supplemental.............................      23,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................     295,000,000
Committee recommendation................................     215,000,000

              International Narcotics and Law Enforcement

    The Committee has provided $215,000,000 for the 
International Narcotics and Law Enforcement account for fiscal 
year 2000, $80,000,000 below the Administration's request. The 
INL account received $261,000,000 in funding for fiscal year 
1999 which was supplemented with an additional $255,600,000. In 
view of the significant supplemental increase, budgetary 
pressures prevailed against full funding of the account.
    The Committee encourages the Assistant Secretary for the 
Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law 
Enforcement to develop a proposal to support the purchase of 
additional patrol boats essential to Bahamian drug interdiction 
efforts.

                             BALTIC STATES

    In using funds available for international narcotics 
control and other law enforcement programs, Lithuania, largely 
due to its excellent record in cooperating with U.S. law 
enforcement agencies and its geographic location, should be 
named as a site for pilot programs aimed at combating 
international organized crime thus bringing a direct benefit to 
the United States by reducing worldwide organized crime and 
drug trafficking.
    In this regard, the Committee endorses opening of the FBI 
office in Lithuania and for this purpose recommends providing 
appropriate funds.
    The Committee expresses its continued support for the 
Baltic States in law enforcement training, allocation of 
technical assistance for law enforcement agencies of the Baltic 
States designed to counter organized crime, drug trafficking 
and money laundering.

                                Bolivia

    The Committee has noted the positive steps that the 
Bolivian Government has made in eradicating illegal coca leaf 
production. In 1998, the Bolivian Government introduced a 
proposal, the Dignity Plan, to eliminate illegal coca, provide 
alternative development assistance to farmers and create drug 
prevention programs. There have been numerous signs indicating 
progress. The Government not only has initiated its eradication 
campaign earlier than in prior years, the results are 
significantly improved. During the first six months of 1999, 
the Government substantially exceeded crop eradication levels 
set in 1998. In addition, from January to May, 1999, six tons 
of cocaine have been seized, again exceeding 1998 levels. The 
Committee applauds these efforts. The Committee directs the 
State Department to continue to provide assistance to the 
Government of Bolivia.

                                COLOMBIA

    For the past two years, the Committee has recommended that 
funds be provided to support the Colombian attorney general's 
human rights unit, which investigates abuses by guerrilla 
groups, paramilitary organizations, and state security forces. 
Widely respected in Colombia, the prosecutors' efforts are 
severely hampered by a lack of resources. The Committee 
recommends $500,000 in INL funds for this office.

                                  PERU

    The Committee has repeatedly expressed concern about U.S. 
support for the Peruvian National Intelligence Service (SIN). 
The Committee continues to receive reports that investigations 
of allegations of corruption by SIN officials are routinely 
blocked, that the SIN has withheld information from U.S. 
officials, and that the SIN continues to harass and intimidate 
journalists and opponents of the ruling party. The Committee 
requests to be consulted prior to any decision to provide 
assistance to the SIN.

                              NORTH KOREA

    The Committee has taken note of reports in the media and by 
the Congressional Research Service of the increase in illegal 
narcotic and other international criminal activities involving 
individuals from North Korea. Reports have suggested a link 
between individuals engaged in narcotics activities and the 
North Korean Government. The Committee has tried to investigate 
this issue, however, limited information from the Executive 
Branch has made it difficult to reach a clear assessment of the 
situation. Therefore, the Committee directs the State 
Department, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law 
Enforcement to provide a report, no later than 120 days after 
the date of enactment, of state-sponsored drug production and 
distribution by the North Korean Government.

                               HERBICIDES

    The Committee is aware of concerns about the health and 
environmental effects of aerial fumigation of chemical 
herbicides in support of counternarcotics programs in tropical 
ecosystems. The Committee believes that prior to the use of a 
herbicide, such as Tebuthiron, the State Department should 
ensure that a thorough, independent evaluation of its effects 
is conducted in a country where its use is contemplated and 
that the results are made publicly available

                         MYCOHERBICIDE RESEARCH

    The development of plant pathogens which are capable of 
destroying illicit drug crops including opium poppy, cocaine 
and marijuana offer a potential weapon in the fight against 
illicit drugs. Consistent with the position taken in the fiscal 
year 1999 supplemental appropriations conference report, the 
Committee recommends that the Office of the National Drug 
Control Policy support the funding request for $10,000,000 for 
counterdrug research and development that will fund the 
following: mycoherbicide product research and development; 
narcotic crop eradication technologies; narcotic plant 
identification and biotechnology; worldwide narcotic crop 
identification; and alternative crop research and development.

                    migration and refugee assistance

Appropriations, 1999....................................    $640,000,000
1999 emergency supplemental.............................     266,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................     660,000,000
Committee recommendation................................     610,000,000

    The Committee recommends $610,000,000 for the Migration and 
Refugee Assistance Program.
    $60,000,000 is earmarked for refugees from the former 
Soviet Union and Eastern Europe and other refugees resettling 
in Israel. In light of the unsettled conditions in Russia and 
the increased number of immigrants from there arriving in 
Israel, the Committee foresees a continuing need to sustain 
funding for this program at the current level.

                             CHILD REFUGEES

    The Committee supports continued funding for programs 
initiated through UNHCR for unaccompanied and at-risk refugee 
children. These funds are to be used for programs that are in 
addition to planned UNHCR programs.

                            TIBETAN REFUGEES

    The Committee is aware that the cost of caring for Tibetan 
refugees in India has increased over the past year due to 
inflation. There are also additional needs, including the 
construction of a school and more care for the elderly. The 
Committee recommends $2,000,000 for this program in fiscal year 
2000.

            emergency refugee and migration assistance fund

Appropriations, 1999....................................     $30,000,000
1999 emergency supplemental.............................     165,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................      30,000,000
Committee recommendation................................      20,000,000

    The Committee recommends $20,000,000 for the emergency 
refugee and migration assistance fund.

    nonproliferation, antiterrorism, demining, and related programs

Appropriations, 1999....................................    $198,000,000
1999 omnibus emergency supplemental.....................      20,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................     231,000,000
Committee recommendation................................     175,000,000

 NONPROLIFERATION, ANTI-TERRORISM, DEMINING AND RELATED PROGRAMS (NADR)

    The Committee has provided $175,000,000 for the NADR 
account for fiscal year 2000; $38,000,000 below the 
Administration's request. However, the Committee notes that 
this is a $5,000,000 increase from the Senate recommendation 
for the 1998 fiscal year. Also, it should be noted that the 
NADR account received $20,000,000 in emergency supplemental 
funding during the 1999 fiscal year.
    The Committee did not allocate funds for the 
Administration's new request for the counter-terrorism account. 
The Committee believes it would be imprudent to begin funding 
new projects when their are such constrains on the 150 account.

                                            [In thousands of dollars]
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                                                                                                     Committee
                                                                   1999 enacted    2000 request   recommendation
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Antiterrorism..................................................          41,000           33,000          20,000
Nonproliferation and disarmament fund..........................          15,000           15,000          15,000
Demining.......................................................          35,000           40,000          35,000
IAEA...........................................................          40,000           43,000          40,000
KEDO...........................................................          35,000           55,000          40,000
Export Assistance..............................................           5,000           15,000           5,000
CTBT Prepcom...................................................          24,526           20,000          20,000
Counterterrorism...............................................  ...............          10,000  ..............
Other..........................................................          22,474   ..............  ..............
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      Total....................................................         218,000          231,000         175,000
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                  EXPANDED THREAT REDUCTION INITIATIVE

    The Committee has been and continues to be a public 
advocate in support of nuclear safety initiatives around the 
world. In the 2000 fiscal year Budget, the Administration 
proposed a new five year, $4,500,000,000 program to reduce 
international security and proliferation threats. This 
proposal, the Expanded Threat Reduction Initiative, would 
expand security assistance to Russian and the Newly Independent 
States. However, recent technical audits have caused concern 
regarding the accomplishments and effectiveness of these 
programs. The Committee believes it is ill advised to support 
quadrupling funding for programs that may not have had a 
restraining effect on the proliferation of nuclear technology. 
The Committee will closely monitor these initiatives in the 
coming year for future consideration.

                    NONPROLIFERATION AND DISARMAMENT

    The Committee supports the activities carried out by this 
fund for controlling the spread of nuclear weapons and 
material, particularly efforts made to limit nuclear smuggling.

                                DEMINING

    The Committee has provided $35,000,000 for the Department 
of State's humanitarian demining programs, which may be made 
available through governments, nongovernmental organizations, 
and private contractors, for the removal of landmines and other 
unexploded ordnance [UXO], and related activities. The 
Committee intends that these programs will emphasize the 
training of indigenous civilian deminers, mine awareness and 
education, mapping and marking, surveys of mine incidents, and 
outreach to mine-affected areas to monitor the needs of mine 
and UXO victims.

                               SRI LANKA

    The Committee continues to support anti-terrorism programs 
in Sri Lanka, where Tamil guerrillas have targeted innocent 
civilians. The Committee condemns the use of landmines, which 
have maimed and killed civilians, by both government soldiers 
and guerrillas.

                               TITLE III

                          MILITARY ASSISTANCE

                  Funds Appropriated to the President

             international military education and training

Appropriations, 1999....................................     $50,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................      52,000,000
Committee recommendation................................      50,000,000

    The Committee recommends $50,000,000 for the International 
Military Education and Training [IMET] Program.
    The Committee has not continued the prior limitations on 
the international military education and training program for 
Indonesia. However, the Committee expects the Defense Security 
Assistance Agency to consult with the Committee regarding any 
plans to provide IMET to Indonesia, given past human rights 
concerns and the continued influence of the Armed Forces in 
Indonesian political and economic affairs. The Committee is 
especially concerned by the military's role supporting violent 
anti-independence militias in East Timor. Any participants 
should be carefully vetted and courses should emphasize 
civilian control of the armed services.

                        EXCESS DEFENSE ARTICLES

    The Committee is aware that Peru and Guatemala are eligible 
to receive EDA in fiscal year 2000. The Committee supports EDA 
for Guatemala, provided that the Guatemalan military is 
supporting the peace accords and the rule of law. The Committee 
supports EDA for Peru, provided that the Peruvian Government is 
supporting democracy and the rule of law.

                       Foreign Military Financing

                          total program level

Appropriations, 1999....................................  $3,350,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................   3,780,000,000
Committee recommendation................................   3,410,000,000

                              grant level

Appropriations, 1999....................................  $3,330,000,000
1999 emergency supplemental.............................      50,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................   3,780,000,000
Committee recommendation................................   3,410,000,000

                (limitation on administrative expenses)

Appropriations, 1999....................................     $29,910,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................      30,000,000
Committee recommendation................................      30,000,000

                  subsidy appropriations--direct loans

Appropriations, 1999....................................     $20,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................................
Committee recommendation................................................

                        (estimated loan program)

Appropriations, 1999....................................    $167,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................................
Committee recommendation................................................

    The Committee encourages the Defense Security Cooperation 
Agency to initiate discussions with the Philippine government 
to assist them with the purchase of additional, urgently needed 
high speed patrol boats.
    The Committee has provided FMF grant assistance to 
Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia in the past. Consistent with the 
last year's levels, the Committee recommends $20,000,000 in FMF 
grant assistance to these countries. The assistance accelerates 
Baltic States' integration into NATO and supports these 
democracies as they enhance military capacities and adopt NATO 
standards. The grant assistance will contribute to the 
implementation of the military cooperation guidelines as 
foreseen by the U.S.-Baltic Charter.
    Through effective utilization of previous years' grant 
assistance, the Baltic States, and Lithuania in particular, 
demonstrated their readiness and commitment to take on burdens 
and responsibilities of NATO membership. Lithuania effectively 
used U.S. assistance by purchasing U.S. equipment for the needs 
of its military. Lithuania proved its determination to seek 
membership of NATO by passing in January 1999 the Law on 
Financing the National Defense which foresees allocation of 2 
percent of GDP for the military. The Committee believes that 
FMF funds should be allocated among the three states on a 
proportional basis taking into account the size and level of 
preparedness of each of three militaries, i.e. $8,000,000 for 
Lithuania, $6,500,000 for Latvia and $5,500,000 for Estonia. 
Continued FMF grant assistance will also support a range of 
regional military cooperation program in the Baltic States.
    The Committee opposes funding for the Enhanced Peacekeeping 
Initiative. The administration was unable to identify a unique 
or credible function for the use of these resources nor 
potential recipients other than those already substantially 
supported by the Africa Crisis Response Initiative.

                               LANDMINES

    The Committee again includes language permitting demining 
equipment to be made available on a grant basis to foreign 
countries. The Committee strongly supports continued use of FMF 
funds for activities to assist in locating and destroying 
unexploded landmines and unexploded ordnance that maim and kill 
innocent people around the world.

                    Special Defense Acquisition Fund

    The Committee recommends no new obligational authority for 
the Special Defense Acquisition Fund [SDAF] for fiscal year 
2000. The language included in the fiscal year 1993 bill, which 
requires that all receipts into the fund be returned to the 
Treasury, remains in effect and will reduce the deficit by 
approximately $6,000,000 in fiscal year 2000.

                        Peacekeeping Operations

Appropriations, 1999....................................     $76,500,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................     130,000,000
Committee recommendation................................      80,000,000

    The Committee recommends an appropriation of $80,000,000. 
The Committee intends no funds be made available for Haiti.

                                TITLE IV

                    MULTILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE

              International Financial Institutions Summary

Appropriations, 1999....................................  $1,476,264,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................   1,394,498,000
Committee recommendation................................     915,212,000

    The Committee recommends the total level of paid-in capital 
funding shown above to provide for contributions to the 
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development soft loan 
window, the International Development Association, the Inter-
American Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and the 
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

                       INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

    The Committee is concerned that some international 
organizations use their institutional immunity to shield 
individual employees from family support obligations. These 
institutions receive significant support from American 
taxpayers. The Committee supports the Administration's efforts 
to seek voluntary compliance with employees' family support 
obligations, but are concerned that there has been inadequate 
compliance. The Committee requests the State Department to 
submit a report on the status of efforts by the international 
organizations to ensure that their employees comply with court-
ordered child and spouse support orders.

                          CONTRACT COMPLIANCE

    The Committee is concerned about reports that several 
sovereign governments or their instrumentalities have failed to 
meet their contractual obligations, financial and otherwise, to 
U.S. corporations. The Committee is also concerned that, in 
some instances, internationally recognized arbitration 
procedures have either not resulted in payment or other 
satisfactory relief, or have been frustrated by defaulting 
sovereign governments or their instrumentalities.
    Further, the Committee notes that this trend, in part a 
result of the 1997 emerging market financial crisis, has 
occurred despite infusions of United States bilateral 
assistance as well as grant and loan programs supported by the 
United States through the IMF, World Bank and other 
international financial institutions.
    The Committee intends to monitor this situation and 
requests that the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation 
with U.S. Executive Directors of the IMF, the World Bank, and 
relevant international financial institutions, report to the 
Committee not later than April 1, 2000 on progress being made 
in honoring government obligations to U.S. corporations, and on 
the advice and assistance being provided to sovereign 
governments by the international financial institutions in 
addressing such rule of law issues.

         International Bank for Reconstruction and Development


              International Development Association [IDA]

Appropriations, 1999....................................    $800,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................     803,430,000
Committee recommendation................................     785,000,000

    The Committee recommends an appropriation of $785,000,000 
for IDA.
    The Committee notes that the World Bank has started to 
reform its internal grievance procedures, following a review 
which identified numerous weaknesses in the way that complaints 
by female employees of harassment, retaliation, and other 
abuses by their supervisors are adjudicated. The Committee 
welcomes this effort and believes it could set a new standard 
for the IFIs. However, the Committee notes that many of the 
Bank officials who defended or benefitted from the flawed 
procedures remain at their jobs. The effectiveness of the new 
procedures depends on their implementation and whether abuses 
of authority are vigorously investigated and punished. The 
Committee believes that given the immunity from the court 
process enjoyed by the Bank, the IMF, and the other IFIs, it is 
essential that these institutions set a high standard for 
protection of the rights of their employees.

                      GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY

Appropriations, 1999....................................    $192,500,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................     143,333,000
Committee recommendation................................      25,000,000

    The Committee has provided $25,000,000 for the Global 
Environment Facility for arrears previously due.

                Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency

Appropriations, 1999....................................................
Budget estimate, 2000...................................     $10,000,000
Committee recommendation................................      10,000,000

    The Committee has provided $10,000,000 for Multilateral 
Investment Guarantee Agency.

                    Inter-American Development Bank


                     Interregional paid-in capital

Appropriations, 1999....................................     $25,611,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................      25,610,667
Committee recommendation................................      25,610,667

                     limitation on callable capital

Appropriations, 1999....................................  $1,503,719,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................   1,503,718,910
Committee recommendation................................   1,503,718,910

                 INTER-AMERICAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION

Appropriations, 1999....................................................
Budget estimate, 2000...................................     $25,000,000
Committee recommendation................................

    Given limited resources, the Committee was unable to 
provide funding for a new capital replenishment.

                         Asian Development Bank


                            PAID-IN CAPITAL

Appropriations, 1999....................................     $13,222,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................      13,728,263
Committee recommendation................................      13,728,263

                     LIMITATION ON CALLABLE CAPITAL

Appropriations, 1999....................................    $647,858,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................     672,745,205
Committee recommendation................................     672,745,205

    Given the enormous importance the Committee attaches to 
resolving the economic crisis affecting most Asian nations, 
especially Korea, Thailand, and Indonesia, the Committee has 
fully funded the Asian Development Bank.

                         ASIA DEVELOPMENT FUND

Appropriations, 1999....................................    $210,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................     177,017,050
Committee recommendation................................      50,000,000

                        AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Appropriations, 1999....................................................
Budget estimate, 2000...................................      $5,100,000
Committee recommendation................................       5,100,000

    The Committee has completed the replenishment of the Bank's 
resources this year.

                        AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND

Appropriations, 1999....................................    $128,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................     127,000,000
Committee recommendation................................

    Given extensive resources committed to Africa on a 
bilateral and multilateral grant basis, the Committee has not 
funded the request for additional concessional lending for the 
Fund.

            European Bank for Reconstruction and Development


                            paid-in capital

Appropriations, 1999....................................     $35,779,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................      35,778,717
Committee recommendation................................      35,778,717

                     limitation on callable capital

Appropriations, 1999....................................    $123,238,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................     123,237,803
Committee recommendation................................     123,237,803

    The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development 
continues to play an important role in central and Eastern 
Europe and the former Soviet Union. The Committee notes that 
this institution intends to be self-sufficient in the near term 
and welcomes this development.

                International Organizations and Programs

Appropriations, 1999....................................    $187,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................     293,000,000
Committee recommendation................................     170,000,000

    The Committee has provided $170,000,000 for the 
``International organizations and programs'' account. This 
amount does not included funding for the Korea Peninsula 
Economic Development Organization and the International Atomic 
Energy Agency which are provided for in the Nonproliferation, 
Antiterrorism, Demining, and Related Programs section of the 
bill. It also does not include funds for UNICEF, made available 
under the heading ``Development Assistance.''
    The Committee notes that the Administration's request for 
the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) was reduced by 
$25,000,000 from the 1999 fiscal year request which accounts 
for a decrease for the overall account. The Committee has fully 
funded the Administration's fiscal year 2000 request for the 
UNDP.

             INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT

    The Committee continues to strongly support the 
International Fund for Agriculture Development [IFAD]. The 
Committee is pleased that the United States has joined 
consultations on future funding for the institution. The 
Committee urges AID to play a leadership role in the 
consultation process and strongly believes that the United 
States should continue to contribute resources to the 
institution at a level that equips IFAD to meet its needs and 
to continue promoting rural food security thoughout the 
developing world.

                    u.n. fund for victims of torture

    The Committee is aware that the use of torture is common in 
scores of countries today. The U.N. Fund for Victims of Torture 
provides financial support to treatment programs based in the 
United States and abroad. The Committee recommends $3,000,000 
for the U.S. contribution to the voluntary fund in fiscal year 
2000 and continues to urge the Department of State to encourage 
other governments to increase their own contributions. The 
Committee hopes that by increasing U.S. support for efforts to 
assist torture victims other governments will be encouraged to 
do likewise.

                           WORLD FOOD PROGRAM

    The Committee continues to commend the work of the World 
Food Program [WFP]. In many different areas of the world, it is 
their diligent efforts that meet the needs of the hungry, the 
poor and the homeless. The Committee has taken note of the 
swift manner in which WFP has met the needs of the Kosovar 
refugees, both in the camps and with the host families. The 
Committee suggests that for continued success, that other 
relief agencies and governmental organizations make concerted 
attempts to collaborate with the WFP to ensure effective and 
rapid delivery of assistance.

                                TITLE V

                           GENERAL PROVISIONS

    Sec. 501. Obligation of Funds.
    Sec. 502. Prohibition of Bilateral Funding for 
International Financial Institutions.
    Sec. 503. Limitation on Residence Expenses.
    Sec. 504. Limitation on Expenses.
    Sec. 505. Limitation on Representational Allowances.
    Sec. 506. Prohibition on Financing Nuclear Goods.
    Sec. 507. Prohibition Against Direct Funding for Certain 
Countries.
    Sec. 508. Military Coups.
    Sec. 509. Transfers Between Accounts.
    Sec. 510. Deobligation/Reobligation Authority.
    Sec. 511. Availability of Funds.
    Sec. 512. Limitation on Assistance to Countries in Default.
    Sec. 513. Commerce and Trade.
    Sec. 514. Surplus Commodities.
    Sec. 515. Notification Requirements.
    Sec. 516. Limitation on Availability of Funds for 
International Organizations and Programs.
    Sec. 517. Stingers in the Persian Gulf Region.
    Sec. 518. Prohibition on Funding for Abortion and 
Involuntary Sterilization.
    Sec. 519. Funding for Family Planning.
    Sec. 520. El Salvador Report.
    Sec. 521. Special Notification Requirements.
    Sec. 522. Definition of Program, Project and Activity.
    Sec. 523. Child Survival, AIDS and Other Activities.
    Sec. 524. Prohibition Against Indirect Funding to Certain 
Countries.
    Sec. 525. Designation of Serbia as a Terrorist State.
    Sec. 526. Notification on Excess Defense Equipment.
    Sec. 527. Authorization Requirement.
    Sec. 528. Prohibition on Bilateral Assistance to Terrorist 
Countries.
    Sec. 529. Commercial Leasing of Defense Articles.
    Sec. 530. Competitive Insurance.
    Sec. 531. Distinguished Development Service Award.
    Sec. 532. Debt for Development.
    Sec. 533. Separate Accounts.
    Sec. 534. Compensation for United States Executive 
Directors to International Financial Institutions.
    Sec. 535. Compliance of United Nations Sanctions Against 
Iraq.
    Sec. 536. Competitive Pricing for Sales of Defense 
Articles.
    Sec. 537. Authorities for the Peace Corps, International 
Fund for Agricultural Development, Inter-American Foundation, 
and African Development Foundation.
    Sec. 538. Impact on Jobs in the United States.
    Sec. 539. OPIC Legislation Repeal.
    Sec. 540. Special Authorities.
    Sec. 541. Policy on Terminating the Arab League Boycott of 
Israel.
    Sec. 542. Anti Narcotics Activities.
    Sec. 543. Eligibility for Assistance.
    Sec. 544. Earmarks.
    Sec. 545. Ceilings and Earmarks.
    Sec. 546. Prohibition on Publicity of Propaganda.
    Sec. 547. Purchase of American-Made Equipment and Products.
    Sec. 548. Prohibition of Payments to United Nations 
Members.
    Sec. 549. Consulting Services.
    Sec. 550. Private Voluntary Organization -Documentation.
    Sec. 551. Prohibition on Assistance to Foreign Governments 
That Export Lethal Military Equipment to Countries Supporting 
International Terrorism.
    Sec. 552. Withholding of Assistance for Parking Finds Owed 
by Foreign Countries.
    Sec. 553. Limitation on Assistance for the PLO for the West 
Bank and Gaza.
    Sec. 554. War Crimes Tribunals Drawdown.
    Sec. 555. Landmines.
    Sec. 556. Restrictions Concerning the Palestinian Authority 
Office.
    Sec. 557. Prohibition of Payment of Certain Expenses.
    Sec. 558. Special Debt Relief for the Poorest.
    Sec. 559. Authority to Engage in Debt Buybacks and Sales.
    Sec. 560. Limitation on Assistance for Haiti.
    Sec. 561. Requirement for Disclosure of Foreign Aid in 
Report of Secretary of State.
    Sec. 562. Haiti.
    Sec. 563. Limitation on Assistance to Security Forces.
    Sec. 564. Cambodia.
    Sec. 565. Limitations on Transfer of Military Equipment to 
East Timor.
    Sec. 566. Restrictions on Voluntary Contributions to United 
Nations Agencies.
    Sec. 567. Restrictions on Assistance to Countries Providing 
Sanctuary to Indicted War Criminals.
    Sec. 568. Excess Defense Articles for Certain European 
Countries.
    Sec. 569. Additional Requirements relating to Stockpiling 
of Defense Articles for Foreign Countries.
    Sec. 570. To Prohibit Foreign Assistance to the Government 
of Russia Should it Enact Laws Which Would Discriminate Against 
Minority Religious Faiths in the Russian Federation.
    Sec. 571. Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
    Sec. 572. Aid to the Government of the Democratic Republic 
of Congo.
    Sec. 573. Export Financing Transfer Authorities.
    Sec. 574. New Independent States of the Former Soviet 
Union.
    Sec. 575. Customs Assistance.
    Sec. 576. Voluntary Separation Incentives for Employees of 
the U.S. Agency for International Development.
    Sec. 577. Limitation on Assistance to the Palestinian 
Authority
    Sec. 578. Sanctions Against Serbia.
    Sec. 579. Clean Coal Technology.

  COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7, RULE XVI OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE 
                                 SENATE

    Rule XVI, paragraph 7 requires that every report on a 
general appropriation bill filed by the Committee must identify 
each recommended amendment, with particularity, which proposes 
an item of appropriation which is not made to carry out the 
provisions of an existing law, a treaty stipulation, or an act 
or resolution previously passed by the Senate during that 
session.
    Items providing funding for fiscal year 2000 which lack 
authorization are as follows:

Export-Import Bank......................................    $785,000,000
Trade and Development Agency............................      43,000,000
Development assistance, including Inter-American 
    Foundation, African Development Foundation..........   1,840,000,000
International disaster assistance.......................     175,000,000
Debt restructuring......................................      43,000,000
Treasury technical assistance...........................       1,500,000
Micro and Small Enterprise Development Program..........       2,000,000
Urban and Environmental Credit Program..................       6,500,000
AID operating expenses..................................     495,000,000
AID operating expenses, Office of Inspector General.....      25,000,000
Economic support fund...................................   2,195,000,000
Assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltics...........     525,000,000
Assistance for the New Independent States of the former 
    Soviet Union........................................     780,000,000
International narcotics control.........................     215,000,000
Migration and refugee assistance........................     610,000,000
Nonproliferation, antiterrorism, demining, and related 
    programs............................................     175,000,000
International military education and training...........      50,000,000
Foreign Military Financing Program......................   3,410,000,000
Peacekeeping operations.................................      80,000,000
International organizations and programs................     165,000,000
African Development Bank................................       5,100,000
International Development Association Replenishment.....     785,000,000
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency................      10,000,000

COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7(C), RULE XXVI, OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE 
                                 SENATE

    Pursuant to paragraph 7(c) of rule XXVI, the Committee 
ordered reported en bloc, S. 1233, an original Agriculture, 
Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related 
Agencies Appropriations bill, 2000, and S. 1234, an original 
Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs 
Appropriations bill, 2000, each subject to amendment and each 
subject to its budget allocations, by a recorded vote of 28-0, 
a quorum being present. The vote was as follows:
        Yeas                          Nays
Chairman Stevens
Mr. Cochran
Mr. Specter
Mr. Domenici
Mr. Bond
Mr. Gorton
Mr. McConnell
Mr. Burns
Mr. Shelby
Mr. Gregg
Mr. Bennett
Mr. Campbell
Mr. Craig
Mrs. Hutchison
Mr. Kyl
Mr. Byrd
Mr. Inouye
Mr. Hollings
Mr. Leahy
Mr. Lautenberg
Mr. Harkin
Ms. Mikulski
Mr. Reid
Mr. Kohl
Mrs. Murray
Mr. Dorgan
Mrs. Feinstein
Mr. Durbin

 COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 12, RULE XXVI OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE 
                                 SENATE

    Paragraph 12 of rule XXVI requires that Committee report on 
a bill or joint resolution repealing or amending any statute or 
part of any statute include ``(a) the text of the statute or 
part thereof which is proposed to be repealed; and (b) a 
comparative print of that part of the bill or joint resolution 
making the amendment and of the statute or part thereof 
proposed to be amended, showing by stricken-through type and 
italics, parallel columns, or other appropriate typographical 
devices the omissions and insertions which would be made by the 
bill or joint resolution if enacted in the form recommended by 
the committee.''
    In compliance with this rule, the following changes in 
existing law proposed to be made by the bill are shown as 
follows: existing law to be omitted is enclosed in black 
brackets, new matter is printed in italic, and existing law in 
which no change is proposed is shown in roman.

                     Foreign Assistance Act of 1961


                                 PART I


Chapter 1--Policy; Development Assistance Authorizations

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    Sec. 108. Private Sector Revolving Fund.--(a) * * *

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    (i)(1) To carry out the purposes of subsection (a), in 
addition to the other authorities set forth in this section, 
the agency primarily responsible for administering this part is 
authorized to issue guarantees on such terms and conditions as 
it shall determine assuring against losses incurred in 
connection with loans made to projects that meet the criteria 
set forth in subsection (c). The full faith and credit of the 
United States is hereby pledged for the full payment and 
performance of such guarantees.
    (2) Loans guaranteed under this subsection shall be on such 
terms and conditions as the agency may prescribe, except for 
the following:
          (A) The agency shall issue guarantees only when it is 
        necessary to alleviate a credit market imperfection.
          (B) Loans guaranteed shall provide for complete 
        amortization within a period not to exceed ten years 
        or, if the principal purpose of the guaranteed loan is 
        to finance the construction or purchase of a physical 
        asset with a useful life of less than ten years, within 
        a period not to exceed such useful life.
          [(C) No loan guaranteed to any one borrower may 
        exceed 50 percent of the cost of the activity to be 
        financed, or $3,000,000, whichever is less, as 
        determined by the agency.]
            (C) No guarantee of any loan may guarantee more 
        than 50 percent of the principal amount of any such 
        loan, except guarantees of loans in support of 
        microenterprise activites may guarantee up to 70 
        percent of the principal amount of any such loan.

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PART II

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Chapter 2--Military Assistance

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    Sec. 514. Stockpiling of Defense Articles for Foreign 
Countries.--(a) No defense article in the inventory of the 
Department of Defense which is set aside, reserved, or in any 
way earmarked or intended for future use by any foreign country 
may be made available to or for use by any foreign country 
unless such transfer is authorized under this Act or the Arms 
Export Control Act, or any subsequent corresponding 
legislation, and the value of such transfer is charged against 
funds authorized under such legislation or against the 
limitations specified in such legislation, as appropriate, for 
the fiscal period in which such defense article is transferred. 
For purposes of this subsection, ``value'' means the 
acquisition cost plus crating, packing, handling, and 
transportation costs incurred in carrying out this section.
    (b)(1) The value of defense articles to be set aside, 
earmarked, reserved, or intended for use as war reserve stocks 
for allied or other foreign countries (other than for purposes 
of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization or in the 
implementation of agreements with Israel) in stockpiles located 
in foreign countries may not exceed in any fiscal year an 
amount that is specified in security assistance authorizing 
legislation for that fiscal year.
    (2)(A) The value of such additions to stockpiles of defense 
articles in foreign countries shall not exceed [$50,000,000 for 
each of the fiscal years 1996 and 1997, $60,000,000 for fiscal 
year 1998, and] $340,000,000 for fiscal year 1999 and 
$60,000,000 for fiscal year 2000.
    (B) [Of the amount specified in subparagraph (A) for each 
of the fiscal years 1996 and 1997, not more than $40,000,000 
may be made available for stockpiles in the Republic of Korea 
and not more than $10,000,000 may be made available for 
stockpiles in Thailand. Of the amount specified in subparagraph 
(A) for fiscal year 1998, not more than $40,000,000 may be made 
available for stockpiles in the Republic of Korea and not more 
than $20,000,000 may be made available for stockpiles in 
Thailand.] Of the amount specified in subparagraph (A) for FY 
2000, not more than $40,000,000 may be made available for 
stockpiles in the Republic of Korea and not more than 
$20,000,000 may be made available for stockpiles in Thailand.

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                                PART III


Chapter 2--Administrative Provisions

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    Sec. 660. Prohibiting Police Training.--(a) * * *
    (b) Subsection (a) of this section shall not apply--
            (1) * * *

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            (6) with respect to assistance provided to 
        reconstitute civilian police authority and capability 
        in the post-conflict restoration of host nation 
        infrastructure for the purposes of supporting a nation 
        emerging from instability, and the provision of 
        professional public safety training, to include 
        training in internationally recognized standards of 
        human rights, the rule of law, anti-corruption, and the 
        promotion of civilian police roles that support 
        democracy[.] ;
            (7) with respect to assistance provided to customs 
        authorities and personnel, including training, 
        technical assistance and equipment, for customs law 
        enforcement and the improvement of customs laws, 
        systems and procedures.
Notwithstanding clause (2), subsection (a) shall apply to any 
renewal or extension of any contract referred to in such 
paragraph entered into on or after such date of enactment.

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                           Public Law 104-164


SEC. 105. EXCESS DEFENSE ARTICLES FOR CERTAIN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES.

    Notwithstanding section 516(e) of the Foreign Assistance 
Act of 1961, as added by this Act, during each of the fiscal 
years [1996 and 1997] 1999 and 2000, funds available to the 
Department of Defense may be expended for crating, packing, 
handling, and transportation of excess defense articles 
transferred under the authority of section 516 of such Act to 
countries that are eligible to participate in the Partnership 
for Peace and that are eligible for assistance under the 
Support for East European Democracy [SEED] Act of 1989.

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   1999 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, Public Law 106-31


                 TITLE VI--GENERAL PROVISIONS, THIS ACT

    [Sec. 6001. Effective October 1, 1999, section 234 of the 
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2194) is amended by--
            [(1) striking the paragraph within subsection 
        234(g) that is currently designated as 234(c);
            [(2) in paragraph (g)(2), changing the title to 
        read ``Equity Authority Limited to Projects in Sub-
        Saharan Africa and Caribbean Basin and Marine 
        Transportation Projects Globally'' and inserting after 
        the words ``Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act'' the 
        following: ``and in marine transportation projects in 
        countries and areas eligible for OPIC support worldwide 
        using United States commercial maritime expertise''; 
        and
            [(3) inserting a new paragraph (g)(5) to read:
    [``Implementation.--To the extent provided in advance in 
Appropriations Acts, the Corporation is authorized to create 
such legal vehicles as may be necessary for implementation of 
its authorities, which legal vehicles may be deemed non-Federal 
borrowers for purposes of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 
1990. Income and proceeds of investments made pursuant to this 
section 234(g) may be used to purchase equity or quasi-equity 
securities in accordance with the provisions of this section: 
Provided, however, That such purchases shall not be limited to 
the 4-year period of the pilot program: Provided further, That 
the limitations contained in section 234(g)(2) shall not apply 
to such purchases.''.]

             GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE AND RESULTS ACT [GPRA]

    The Senate Appropriations Committee is currently conducting 
an overview of the Government Performance and Results Act. A 
report will be created and provided to the Senate in October, 
1999. To fulfill this obligation, the Committee is working with 
AID to ensure that an assessment of long term developmental 
programs and the requirements of the Results Act are accurately 
presented.

                                            BUDGETARY IMPACT OF BILL
  PREPARED IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE PURSUANT TO SEC. 308(a), PUBLIC LAW 93-344, AS
                                                     AMENDED
                                            [In millions of dollars]
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                                                                  Budget authority               Outlays
                                                             ---------------------------------------------------
                                                               Committee    Amount  of   Committee    Amount  of
                                                               allocation      bill      allocation      bill
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Comparison of amounts in the bill with Committee allocations
 to its subcommittees of amounts for 2000: Subcommittee on
 Foreign Operations
    General purpose discretionary...........................       12,626       12,700       13,141   \1\ 13,139
    Violent crime reduction fund............................  ...........  ...........  ...........  ...........
    Mandatory...............................................           44           44           44           44
Projections of outlays associated with the recommendation:
    2000....................................................  ...........  ...........  ...........    \2\ 4,727
    2001....................................................  ...........  ...........  ...........        3,054
    2002....................................................  ...........  ...........  ...........        2,873
    2003....................................................  ...........  ...........  ...........          766
    2004 and future year....................................  ...........  ...........  ...........        1,071
Financial assistance to State and local governments for 1999           NA  ...........           NA  ...........
 in bill....................................................
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\1\ Includes outlays from prior-year budget authority.
\2\ Excludes outlays from prior-year budget authority.

NA: Not applicable.

Note.--Consistent with the supplemental funding recommended in the bill for arrearages and in accordance with
  section 314(b) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, as amended, the Committee anticipates that the Budget
  Committee will file revised section 302(a) allocations for the Committee on Appropriations reflecting an
  upward adjustment of $75,000,000 in budget authority for fiscal year 1999 and $9,000,000 in outlays for fiscal
  year 2000.


  COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL FOR FISCAL
                                                                        YEAR 2000
                                                                [In thousands of dollars]
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                                                                                                                      Senate Committee recommendation
                                                                                                   Committee              compared with (+ or -)
                        Item                          1999 appropriation    Budget estimate     recommendation   ---------------------------------------
                                                                                                                  1999 appropriation    Budget estimate
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      TITLE I--EXPORT AND INVESTMENT ASSISTANCE

       EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES

Subsidy appropriation...............................            765,000             839,000             785,000             +20,000             -54,000
(Direct loan authorization).........................         (1,333,000)         (1,687,000)         (1,333,000)  ..................          (-354,000)
(Guaranteed loan authorization).....................        (12,702,000)        (13,825,000)        (10,500,000)        (-2,202,000)        (-3,325,000)
Administrative expenses.............................             50,000              57,000              55,000              +5,000              -2,000
Y2K conversion (emergency funding)..................                400   ..................  ..................               -400   ..................
Negative subsidy....................................            -25,000             -15,000             -15,000             +10,000   ..................
                                                     ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Total, Export-Import Bank of the United States            790,400             881,000             825,000             +34,600             -56,000

       OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

Noncredit account:
    Administrative expenses.........................             32,500              35,000              31,500              -1,000              -3,500
    Y2K conversion (emergency funding)..............                840   ..................  ..................               -840   ..................
    Insurance fees and other offsetting collections.           -260,000            -303,000            -303,000             -43,000   ..................

Direct loans:
    Loan subsidy....................................              4,000              14,000              14,000             +10,000   ..................
    (Loan authorization)............................           (136,000)           (130,000)           (100,000)           (-36,000)           (-30,000)

Guaranteed loans:
    Loan subsidy....................................             46,000              10,000              10,000             -36,000   ..................
    (Loan authorization)............................         (1,750,000)         (1,000,000)         (1,000,000)          (-750,000)  ..................
    Y2K conversion (emergency funding)..............              1,260   ..................  ..................             -1,260   ..................
                                                     ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Total, Overseas Private Investment Corporation           -175,400            -244,000            -247,500             -72,100              -3,500

            TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Trade and development agency........................             44,000              48,000              43,000              -1,000              -5,000
                                                     ===================================================================================================
      Total, title I, Export and investment                     659,000             685,000             620,500             -38,500             -64,500
       assistance...................................
          (Loan authorizations).....................        (15,921,000)        (16,642,000)        (12,933,000)        (-2,988,000)        (-3,709,000)
                                                     ===================================================================================================
       TITLE II--BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE

         FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT

        Agency for International Development

Child survival and disease programs fund............            650,000             555,000   ..................           -650,000            -555,000
    UNICEF..........................................  ..................  ..................           (105,000)          (+105,000)          (+105,000)
    Emergency funding...............................             50,000   ..................  ..................            -50,000   ..................
Development assistance..............................          1,225,000             780,440           1,928,500            +703,500          +1,148,060
Development Fund for Africa.........................  ..................            512,560   ..................  ..................           -512,560
International disaster assistance...................            200,000             220,000             175,000             -25,000             -45,000
Micro and Small Enterprise Development program
 account:
    Subsidy appropriation...........................              1,500               1,500               1,500   ..................  ..................
    (Direct loan authorization).....................             (1,000)  ..................  ..................            (-1,000)  ..................
    (Guaranteed loan authorization).................            (40,000)            (30,000)            (40,000)  ..................           (+10,000)
    Administrative expenses.........................                500                 500                 500   ..................  ..................
Urban and environmental credit program account:
    Subsidy appropriation...........................              1,500               3,000               1,500   ..................             -1,500
    (Guaranteed loan authorization).................            (14,000)            (26,000)            (14,000)  ..................           (-12,000)
    Administrative expenses.........................              5,000               5,000               4,000              -1,000              -1,000
Development credit authority program account:
    (By transfer)...................................  ..................            (15,000)  ..................  ..................           (-15,000)
    (Guaranteed loan authorization).................  ..................           (200,000)  ..................  ..................          (-200,000)
                                                     ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Subtotal, development assistance..............          2,133,500           2,078,000           2,111,000             -22,500             +33,000

Payment to the Foreign Service Retirement and                    44,552              43,837              43,837                -715   ..................
 Disability Fund....................................
Operating expenses of the Agency for International              479,950             507,739             495,000             +15,050             -12,739
 Development........................................
    Emergency funding (by transfer).................             (2,500)  ..................  ..................            (-2,500)  ..................
    Y2K conversion (emergency funding)..............             10,200   ..................  ..................            -10,200   ..................
Operating expenses of the Agency for International               30,750              25,261              25,000              -5,750                -261
 Development Office of Inspector General............
                                                     ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Total, Agency for International Development...          2,698,952           2,654,837           2,674,837             -24,115             +20,000

         Other Bilateral Economic Assistance

Economic support fund:
    Camp David countries............................          1,855,000           1,645,000           1,695,000            -160,000             +50,000
    Wye River.......................................  ..................            150,000   ..................  ..................           -150,000
    Other...........................................            512,000             744,000             500,000             -12,000            -244,000
                                                     ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Subtotal, Economic support fund...............          2,367,000           2,539,000           2,195,000            -172,000            -344,000

    Emergency funding...............................             50,000   ..................  ..................            -50,000   ..................
    Emergency funding (transfer out)................            (-3,770)  ..................  ..................            (+3,770)  ..................
International Fund for Ireland......................             19,600   ..................  ..................            -19,600   ..................
Assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltic States.            430,000             393,000             535,000            +105,000            +142,000
Assistance for the New Independent States of the                801,000           1,032,000             780,000             -21,000            -252,000
 former Soviet Union................................
    Emergency funding...............................             46,000   ..................  ..................            -46,000   ..................
                                                     ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Total, Other Bilateral Economic Assistance....          3,713,600           3,964,000           3,510,000            -203,600            -454,000

                INDEPENDENT AGENCIES

              Inter-American Foundation

Appropriation.......................................  ..................             22,300   ..................  ..................            -22,300
    (By transfer)...................................            (20,000)  ..................            (18,000)            (-2,000)           (+18,000)
                                                     ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Total.........................................            (20,000)            (22,300)            (18,000)            (-2,000)            (-4,300)

           African Development Foundation

Appropriation.......................................  ..................             14,400   ..................  ..................            -14,400
    (By transfer)...................................            (11,000)  ..................            (12,500)            (+1,500)           (+12,500)
    Y2K conversion (emergency funding)..............                137   ..................  ..................               -137   ..................
                                                     ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Total.........................................            (11,137)            (14,400)            (12,500)            (+1,363)            (-1,900)

                     Peace Corps

Appropriation.......................................            240,000             270,000             220,000             -20,000             -50,000
    Emergency funding (by transfer).................             (1,269)  ..................  ..................            (-1,269)  ..................

                 Department of State

International narcotics control and law enforcement.            261,000             295,000             215,000             -46,000             -80,000
    Emergency funding...............................            232,600   ..................  ..................           -232,600   ..................
Migration and refugee assistance....................            640,000             660,000             610,000             -30,000             -50,000
United States Emergency Refugee and Migration                    30,000              30,000              20,000             -10,000             -10,000
 Assistance Fund....................................
Nonproliferation, anti-terrorism, demining and                  198,000             231,000             175,000             -23,000             -56,000
 related programs...................................
    Emergency funding...............................             20,000   ..................  ..................            -20,000   ..................
                                                     ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Total, Department of State....................          1,381,600           1,216,000           1,020,000            -361,600            -196,000
                                                     ===================================================================================================
             Department of the Treasury

Debt restructuring..................................             33,000             120,000              43,000             +10,000             -77,000
International affairs technical assistance..........              1,500               8,500               1,500   ..................             -7,000
United States community adjustment and investment                10,000              17,000   ..................            -10,000             -17,000
 program............................................
                                                     ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Subtotal, Department of the Treasury..........             44,500             145,500              44,500   ..................           -101,000
                                                     ===================================================================================================
      Total, title II, Bilateral economic assistance          8,078,789           8,287,037           7,469,337            -609,452            -817,700
              Appropriations........................         (7,669,852)         (8,287,037)         (7,469,337)          (-200,515)          (-817,700)
              Emergency funding.....................           (408,937)  ..................  ..................          (-408,937)  ..................
          (By transfer).............................            (27,230)            (15,000)            (30,500)            (+3,270)           (+15,500)
          (By transfer) (emergency appropriations)..             (3,769)  ..................  ..................            (-3,769)  ..................
          (Loan authorizations).....................            (55,000)           (256,000)            (54,000)            (-1,000)          (-202,000)
                                                     ===================================================================================================
           TITLE III--MILITARY ASSISTANCE

         FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT

International Military Education and Training.......             50,000              52,000              50,000   ..................             -2,000

Foreign Military Financing Program:
    Grants:
        Camp David countries........................          3,160,000           3,220,000           3,220,000             +60,000   ..................
        Wye River...................................  ..................            350,000   ..................  ..................           -350,000
        Other.......................................            170,000             210,000             190,000             +20,000             -20,000
                                                     ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
          Subtotal, grants..........................          3,330,000           3,780,000           3,410,000             +80,000            -370,000

    (Limitation on administrative expenses).........            (29,910)            (30,000)            (30,000)               (+90)  ..................

    Direct loans:
        Subsidy appropriation.......................             20,000   ..................  ..................            -20,000   ..................
        (Loan authorization)........................           (167,000)  ..................  ..................          (-167,000)  ..................

    FMF program level...............................         (3,497,000)         (3,780,000)         (3,410,000)           (-87,000)          (-370,000)
                                                     ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Total, Foreign Military Financing.............          3,350,000           3,780,000           3,410,000             +60,000            -370,000

Special Defense Acquisition Fund: Offsetting                    -19,000              -6,000              -6,000             +13,000   ..................
 collections........................................
Peacekeeping operations.............................             76,500             130,000              80,000              +3,500             -50,000
                                                     ===================================================================================================
      Total, title III, Military assistance.........          3,457,500           3,956,000           3,534,000             +76,500            -422,000
          (Limitation on administrative expenses)...            (29,910)            (30,000)            (30,000)               (+90)  ..................
          (Loan authorization)......................           (167,000)  ..................  ..................          (-167,000)  ..................
                                                     ===================================================================================================
     TITLE IV--MULTILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE

         FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT

        International Financial Institutions

                  World Bank Group

Contribution to the International Bank for                      192,500             143,333              25,000            -167,500            -118,333
 Reconstruction and Development: Global Environment
 Facility...........................................

Contribution to the International Development                   800,000             803,430             785,000             -15,000             -18,430
 Association........................................

Contribution to Multilateral Investment Guarantee     ..................             10,000              10,000             +10,000   ..................
 Agency.............................................
    (Limitation on callable capital subscriptions)..  ..................            (50,000)            (50,000)           (+50,000)  ..................
                                                     ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Total, World Bank Group.......................            992,500             956,763             820,000            -172,500            -136,763

Contribution to the Inter-American Development Bank:
    Paid-in capital.................................             25,611              25,611              25,611   ..................  ..................
    (Limitation on callable capital subscriptions)..         (1,503,719)         (1,503,719)         (1,503,719)  ..................  ..................
    Fund for special operations.....................             21,152   ..................  ..................            -21,152   ..................
    Contribution to the Inter-American Investment     ..................             25,000   ..................  ..................            -25,000
     Corporation....................................
    Contribution to the Enterprise for the Americas              50,000              28,500   ..................            -50,000             -28,500
     Multilateral Investment Fund...................
                                                     ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
        Total, contribution to the Inter-American                96,763              79,111              25,611             -71,152             -53,500
         Development Bank...........................

Contribution to the Asian Development Bank:
    Paid-in capital.................................             13,222              13,728              13,728                +506   ..................
    (Limitation on callable capital subscriptions)..           (647,858)           (672,745)           (672,745)           (+24,887)  ..................
    Contribution to the Asian Development Fund......            210,000             177,017              50,000            -160,000            -127,017
                                                     ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Total, contribution to the Asian Development              223,222             190,745              63,728            -159,494            -127,017
       Bank.........................................

Contribution to the African Development Bank:
    Paid-in capital.................................  ..................              5,100               5,100              +5,100   ..................
    (Limitation on callable capital subscriptions)..  ..................            (80,000)  ..................  ..................           (-80,000)
    Contribution to the African Development Fund....            128,000             127,000   ..................           -128,000            -127,000

Contribution to the European Bank for Reconstruction
 and Development:
    Paid-in capital.................................             35,779              35,779              35,779   ..................  ..................
    (Limitation on callable capital subscriptions)..           (123,238)           (123,238)           (123,238)  ..................  ..................
                                                     ===================================================================================================
      Total, International Financial Institutions...          1,476,264           1,394,498             950,218            -526,046            -444,280
          (Limitation on callable capital subscript)         (2,274,815)         (2,429,702)         (2,349,702)           (+74,887)           (-80,000)

      International Organizations and Programs

Appropriation.......................................            187,000             293,000             170,000             -17,000            -123,000
    (By transfer)...................................             (2,500)             (2,500)             (2,500)  ..................  ..................
                                                     ===================================================================================================
      Total, title IV, Multilateral economic                  1,663,264           1,687,498           1,120,218            -543,046            -567,280
       assistance...................................
          (By transfer).............................             (2,500)             (2,500)             (2,500)  ..................  ..................
          (Limitation on callable capital subscript)         (2,274,815)         (2,429,702)         (2,349,702)           (+74,887)           (-80,000)

                      TITLE VI

         FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT

           International Monetary Programs

Loans to International Monetary Fund................          3,361,000   ..................  ..................         -3,361,000   ..................
United States Quota, International Monetary Fund....         14,500,000   ..................  ..................        -14,500,000   ..................
                                                     ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Total, International Monetary Programs........         17,861,000   ..................  ..................        -17,861,000   ..................
                                                     ===================================================================================================
      Grand total...................................         31,719,553          14,615,535          12,744,055         -18,975,498          -1,871,480
              Appropriations........................        (31,308,116)        (14,615,535)        (12,744,055)       (-18,564,061)        (-1,871,480)
              Emergency appropriations..............           (411,437)  ..................  ..................          (-411,437)  ..................
          (By transfer).............................            (29,730)            (17,500)            (33,000)            (+3,270)           (+15,500)
          (By transfer) (emergency appropriations)..             (3,769)  ..................  ..................            (-3,769)  ..................
          (Limitation on administrative expenses)...            (29,910)            (30,000)            (30,000)               (+90)  ..................
          (Limitation on callable capital subscript)         (2,274,815)         (2,429,702)         (2,349,702)           (+74,887)           (-80,000)
          (Loan authorizations).....................        (16,143,000)        (16,898,000)        (12,987,000)        (-3,156,000)        (-3,911,000)
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