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CONSTRUCTION OF AIR BASES IN ISRAEL

Sec. 3.2

SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORIZATION OF FOREIGN MILITARY SALES LOAN GUARANTIES FOR EGYPT AND ISRAEL

Sec. 4.3 (a) The Congress finds that the legitimate defense interests of Israel and Egypt require a one time extraordinary assistance package due to Israel's phased withdrawal from the Sinai and Egypt's shift from reliance on Soviet weaponry. The authorizations contained in this section do not, however, constitute Congressional approval of the sale of any particular weapons system to either country. These sales will be reviewed under the normal procedures set forth in section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act.

(b) In addition to amounts authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal year 1979 by section 31(a) of the Arms Export Control Act, there is authorized to be appropriated to the President to carry out that Act $370,000,000 for the fiscal year 1979.4

(c) Funds made available pursuant to subsection (b) of this section may be used only for guaranties for Egypt and Israel pursuant to section 24(a) of the Arms Export Control Act. The principal amount of loans guaranteed with such funds may not exceed $3,700,000,000 of which $2,200,000,000 shall be available only for Israel and $1,500,000,000 shall be available only for Egypt. The principal amount of such guaranteed loans shall be in addition to the aggregate ceiling authorized for the fiscal year 1979 by section 31(b) of the Arms Export Control Act.

(d) Loans guaranteed with funds made available pursuant to subsection (b) of this section shall be on terms calling for repayment within a period of not less than thirty years, including an initial grace period of ten years on repayment of principal.

(e)(1) The Congress finds that the Governments of Israel and Egypt each have an enormous external debt burden which may be made more difficult by virtue of the financing authorized by this section. The Congress further finds that, as a consequence of the impact of the debt burdens incurred by Israel and Egypt under such financing, it may become necessary in future years to modify the terms of the loans guaranteed with funds made available pursuant to this section.

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SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORIZATION OF ECONOMIC SUPPORT FOR EGYPT

Sec. 5. There is authorized to be appropriated to the President to carry out chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of

2 Sec. 3 amended the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 by adding a new ch. 7 (“Air Base Construction in Israel") to part II of that Act.

* 22 U.S.C. 3402.

• Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1979 (Public Law 96-38; 93 Stat. 103) stated: "For an additional amount for Foreign military credit sales' for Egypt and Israel, $370,000,000.".

Par. (2), which had required an annual report by the President concerning the economic conditions prevailing in Israel and Egypt which may affect their respective ability to meet their obligations to make payments under the financing authorized in this section, was repealed by sec. 734(a)4) of the International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1981 (Public Law 97-113; 95 Stat. 1560). A similar report was required by sec. 723 of Public Law 97-113 (see vol. I-A, page 487).

22 U.S.Č. 3403.

1961, $300,000,000 for the fiscal year 1979 for Egypt, in addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated for such chapter for the fiscal year 1979.7 The amounts appropriated pursuant to this section may be made available until expended.

TRANSFER OF FACILITIES OF THE SINAI FIELD MISSION TO EGYPT

Sec. 6.8 The President is authorized to transfer to Egypt, on such terms and conditions as he may determine, such of the facilities and related property of the United States Sinai Field Mission as he may determine, upon the termination of the activities of the Sinai Field Mission in accordance with the terms of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel.

CONTRIBUTIONS BY OTHER COUNTRIES TO SUPPORT PEACE IN THE

MIDDLE EAST

Sec. 7.9 (a) It is the sense of the Congress that other countries should give favorable consideration to providing support for the implementation of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. Therefore, the Congress requests that the President consult with other countries in order to (1) promote and develop an agreement for the establishment of a peace development fund whose purpose would be to underwrite the costs of implementing a Middle East peace, and (2) encourage investments in Israel and Egypt and other countries in the region should they join in Middle East peace agreements. (b) 10 *

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PLANNING FOR TRILATERAL SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL
COOPERATION BY EGYPT, ISRAEL, AND THE UNITED STATES

Sec. 8.11 (a) It is the sense of the Congress that, in order to continue to build the structure of peace in the Middle East, the United States should be prepared to participate, at an appropriate time, in trilateral cooperative projects of a scientific and technological nature involving Egypt, Israel, and the United States.

(b) Therefore, the President shall develop a plan to guide the participation of both United States Government agencies and private institutions in such projects. This plan shall identify

(1) potential projects in a variety of areas appropriate for scientific and technological cooperation by the three countries, including agriculture, health, energy, the environment, education, and water resources;

(2) the resources which are available or which would be needed to implement such projects; and

7 Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1979 (Public Law 96-38; 93 Stat. 102) stated: "For an additional amount for the 'Economic support fund' for Egypt, $300,000,000, to remain available until expended.".

822 U.S.C. 3404.

922 U.S.C. 3405.

10 Subsec. (b), which had required a report from the President on U.S. efforts to increase economic aid from other donors to Egypt, Israel, and others in the region and the impact on Egypt's economy of Arab sanctions against Egypt, was repealed by sec. 734(a)(4) of the International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1981 (Public Law 97-113; 95 Stat. 1560). The President submitted this report to Congress on January 6, 1981.

11 22 U.S.C. 3406.

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(3) the means by which such projects would be implemented.

[Repealed-1981]

REPORT ON COSTS TO THE UNITED STATES OF IMPLEMENTING THE PEACE TREATY BETWEEN EGYPT AND ISRAEL

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NON-PROLIFERATION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS

Sec. 10.14 In accordance with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978, the Congress strongly encourages all countries in the Middle East which are not parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons to become parties to that Treaty.

12 Subsec. (c), which had required the President to transmit the plan developed pursuant to subsec. (b) to the Congress, was repealed by sec. 734(a)(4) of the International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1981 (Public Law 97-113; 95 Stat. 1560). This plan was submitted to Congress on September 29, 1980.

13 Sec. 9, which has required a report from the President on the costs to the U.S. Government associated with the implementation of the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty, was repealed by sec. 734(a)(4) of the International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1981 (Public Law 97113; 95 Stat. 1560). The President submitted this report to Congress on October 25, 1979. 14 22 U.S.C. 3408.

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f. Anglo-Irish Agreement Support Act of 1986

Partial text of Public Law 99-415 [H.R. 4329], 100 Stat. 947, approved September 19, 1986

AN ACT To authorize United States contributions to the International Fund established pursuant to the November 15, 1985, agreement between the United Kingdom and Ireland, as well as other assistance.

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the "Anglo-Irish Agreement Support Act of 1986".

SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.

(a) FINDINGS.-The Congress finds that the Anglo-Irish Agreement is a clear demonstration of the determination of the Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of Ireland to make progress concerning the complex situation in Northern Ireland. The Congress strongly supports the Anglo-Irish Agreement and is particularly encouraged that these two neighboring countries, longstanding friends of the United States, have joined together to rebuild a land that has too often been the scene of economic hardship and where many have suffered severely from the consequences of violence in recent years. In recognition of our ties of kinship, history, and commitment to democratic values, the Congress believes the United Stats should participate in this renewed commitment to social and economic progress in Northern Ireland and affected areas of Ireland.

(b) PURPOSES.-It is, therefore, the purpose of the Act to provide for United States contributions in support of the Anglo-Irish Agreement, such contributions to consist of economic support fund assistance for payment to the International Fund established pursuant to the Anglo-Irish Agreement, as well as other assistance to serve as an incentive for economic development and reconciliation in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The purpose of these United States contributions shall be to support the Anglo-Irish Agreement in promoting reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the establishment of a society in Northern Ireland in which all may live in peace, free from discrimination, terrorism, and intolerance, and with the opportunity for both communities to participate fully in the structures and processes of government.

SEC. 3. UNITED STATES CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FUND. (a) FISCAL YEAR 1986. Of the amounts made available for the fiscal year 1986 to carry out chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (relating to the economic support fund), $50,000,000 shall be used for United States contributions to the International Fund. Pending the formal establishment of the Inter

national Fund and submission of the certification required by section 5(c) of this Act, these funds may, pursuant to an agreement with the Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of Ireland, be disbursed into and maintained in a separate account. (b) FISCAL YEARS 1987 AND 1988.-Of the amounts made available for each of the fiscal years 1987 and 1988 to carry out this chapter, $35,000,000 shall be used for United States contributions to the International Fund; and that amount is hereby authorized to be appropriated for each of those fiscal years to carry out that chapter (in addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated). Amounts appropriated pursuant to this subsection are authorized to remain available until expended.1

SEC. 4. OTHER ASSISTANCE.

(a) AVAILABLE AUTHORITIES.-In addition to other available authorities, the following authorities may be used to provide assistance or other support to carry out the purposes of section 2 of this Act:

(1) Section 108 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1981 (relating to the Private Sector Revolving Fund).

(2) Section 221 through 223 of that Act (relating to the Housing Guaranty Program).

(3) Title IV of chapter 2 of part I of that Act (relating to the Overseas Private Investment Corporation), without regard to the limitation contained in paragraph (2) of the second undesignated paragraph of section 231 of that Act.

(4) Section 661 of that Act (relating to the Trade and Development Agency).2

(b) OTHER LAWS.-Assistance under this Act may be provided without regard to any other provision of law.

SEC. 5. CONDITIONS AND UNDERSTANDINGS RELATING TO THE UNITED STATES CONTRIBUTIONS.

(a) PROMOTING ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT.-The United States contributions provided for in this Act may be used only to support and promote economic and social reconstruction and development in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The restrictions contained in sections 531(e) and 660(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 apply with respect to any such contributions.

(b) UNITED STATES REPRESENTATION ON THE BOARD OF THE FUND.-The President shall make every effort, in consultation with

Congress did not enact an authorization for fiscal year 1994. Instead, the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1994 (Public Law 103-87), waived the requirements for authorization, and title II of that Act (107 Stat. 938) provided the following:

"INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR IRELAND

"For necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, up to $19,600,000, which shall be available for the United States contribution to the International Fund for Ireland and shall be made available in accordance with the provisions of the Anglo-Irish Agreement Support Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-415): Provided, That such amount shall be expended at the minimum rate necessary to make timely payment for projects and activities: Provided further, That funds made available under this heading shall remain available until expended.".

2 Sec. 202(e) of Public Law 102-549 (106 Stat. 3658) provided that any reference to the Trade and Development Program shall be deemed to be a reference to the Trade and Development Agency.

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