Amendment provides that no funds authorized in the bill shall be used for television broadcasting to Cuba after Oct. 1, 1997. \ As amended by the Diaz-Balart amendment (A004), language was added to provide that the above would become effective only if the President certifies to Congress that continued funding is not in the national interest of the United States.

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Amendment Number
131
Description
Amendment provides that no funds authorized in the bill shall be used for television broadcasting to Cuba after Oct. 1, 1997. \ As amended by the Diaz-Balart amendment (A004), language was added to provide that the above would become effective only if the President certifies to Congress that continued funding is not in the national interest of the United States.
Purpose
An amendment to end funds authorized for continued TV Marti broadcasts to Cuba at the end of the current fiscal year.
Congress
105
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jun 11, 1997
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Skaggs amendment (A003) as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 279 - 149 (Roll no. 183).
Latest Action Time
14:11:26
Submitted Date
Jun 4, 1997
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 131 — Informed