A substitute amendment, similar to the provisions of the Snowe amendment but would require the Secretary of State to seek reimbursement from the Soviet Union of the full costs incurred by the U.S. for the demolition and reconstruction of the U.S. embassy facilities in the Soviet Union.

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Amendment Number
60
Description
A substitute amendment, similar to the provisions of the Snowe amendment but would require the Secretary of State to seek reimbursement from the Soviet Union of the full costs incurred by the U.S. for the demolition and reconstruction of the U.S. embassy facilities in the Soviet Union.
Purpose
Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to retain the original language of the Snowe amendments (A002) which authorize $130 million for the complete teardown and reconstruction of the U.S. Embassy in Moscow and would have added language requiring the Soviet Union to reimburse the United States either $65 million or the sum necessary to complete the reconstruction of the Embassy.
Congress
102
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
May 15, 1991
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Upton amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 196 - 207 (Roll no. 91).
Latest Action Time
14:29:36
Submitted Date
May 15, 1991
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jul 10, 2021
Amendment 60 — Informed