An amendment to withhold $82.5 million of the amount earmarked for Israel in FY 1992 from the Economic Support Fund. Funds withheld under the amendment would be restored if the President certifies that the Israeli government has demonstrated that it is not investing in new and expanded settlements in the West Bank and Gaza. The amendment also requires the State Dept. to report to Congress on the Israeli government's investment in new and expanded settlements in the occupied territories during Israeli fiscal years 1991 and 1992.

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Amendment Number
173
Description
An amendment to withhold $82.5 million of the amount earmarked for Israel in FY 1992 from the Economic Support Fund. Funds withheld under the amendment would be restored if the President certifies that the Israeli government has demonstrated that it is not investing in new and expanded settlements in the West Bank and Gaza. The amendment also requires the State Dept. to report to Congress on the Israeli government's investment in new and expanded settlements in the occupied territories during Israeli fiscal years 1991 and 1992.
Purpose
Amendment sought to withhold $82.5 million of the amount earmarked for Israel in FY 1992 from the Economic Support Fund until the President certifies that the Israeli government has demonstrated that it is not investing in new and expanded settlements in the West Bank and Gaza.
Congress
102
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jun 19, 1991
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Bryant amendment (A029) Failed by recorded vote: 44 - 378 (Roll no. 173).
Latest Action Time
15:18:38
Submitted Date
Jun 19, 1991
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 7, 2021
Amendment 173 — Informed