Amendment sought to withhold $25 million in developmental assistance to India until the President certified to Congress that India had allowed Amnesty International to begin a review of human rights abuses in the Punjab region, and the economic blockade of Nepal had been lifted.

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Amendment Number
110
Description
Amendment sought to withhold $25 million in developmental assistance to India until the President certified to Congress that India had allowed Amnesty International to begin a review of human rights abuses in the Punjab region, and the economic blockade of Nepal had been lifted.
Purpose
An amendment to withhold developmental assistance funds for India until the President certifies to Congress that the Government of India has allowed Amnesty International to begin a review of the human rights situation in the Punjab region and the economic blockade of Nepal has been lifted.
Congress
101
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jun 29, 1989
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Herger amendment (A030) Failed by recorded vote: 204 - 212 (Roll no. 126).
Latest Action Time
14:59:56
Submitted Date
Jun 29, 1989
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jul 1, 2021
Amendment 110 — Informed