An amendment to reduce by 50% the developmental assistance in the bill for India (excluding humanitarian aid for health-related projects) if the President determines that the Indian government prevents representatives of Amnesty International and other human rights groups from monitoring human rights conditions. The amendment requires the President to report to Congress within two months of enactment on whether India is implementing such a policy.

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Amendment Number
185
Description
An amendment to reduce by 50% the developmental assistance in the bill for India (excluding humanitarian aid for health-related projects) if the President determines that the Indian government prevents representatives of Amnesty International and other human rights groups from monitoring human rights conditions. The amendment requires the President to report to Congress within two months of enactment on whether India is implementing such a policy.
Purpose
Amendment sought to reduce by 50% the developmental assistance provided for India (excluding humanitarian aid for health-related projects) if the President reported to Congress that India was preventing human rights organizations from monitoring human rights conditions in that country.
Congress
102
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jun 19, 1991
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Burton amendment (A041) Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 229 (Roll no. 179).
Latest Action Time
18:38:41
Submitted Date
Jun 19, 1991
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 7, 2021
Amendment 185 — Informed