An amendment to strike the earmarking of funds for the Southern African Development Coordination Conference to the extent that the $50 million originally authorized for SADCC countries would go solely to countries that have demonstrated support for U.S. policies and values, and either provide facilities for the U.S. military or recognize democratic freedoms. Eight of the nine SADCC countries, including Mozambique and Zimbabwe, would be prohibited from receiving the SADCC funds leaving only Botswana as eligible. Kenya, Liberia, Sudan, Zaire, and a number of other African countries would also be eligible.

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Amendment Number
551
Description
An amendment to strike the earmarking of funds for the Southern African Development Coordination Conference to the extent that the $50 million originally authorized for SADCC countries would go solely to countries that have demonstrated support for U.S. policies and values, and either provide facilities for the U.S. military or recognize democratic freedoms. Eight of the nine SADCC countries, including Mozambique and Zimbabwe, would be prohibited from receiving the SADCC funds leaving only Botswana as eligible. Kenya, Liberia, Sudan, Zaire, and a number of other African countries would also be eligible.
Congress
100
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Dec 10, 1987
Latest Action Text
Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 172 - 236 (Record Vote No: 469).
Submitted Date
Dec 10, 1987
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 14, 2021
Amendment 551 — Informed