An amendment providing for a presidential waiver of restrictions on aid to Honduras or El Salvador. The amendment permits assistance if 30 days prior to its provision the President notifies Congress that significant progress has been made in the preceding six months in eliminating any human rights violations including torture, incommunicado detention, detention of persons solely for nonviolent expression of their political views, or prolonged detention without trial. The type of aid must be described by the President as well.

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Amendment Number
287
Description
An amendment providing for a presidential waiver of restrictions on aid to Honduras or El Salvador. The amendment permits assistance if 30 days prior to its provision the President notifies Congress that significant progress has been made in the preceding six months in eliminating any human rights violations including torture, incommunicado detention, detention of persons solely for nonviolent expression of their political views, or prolonged detention without trial. The type of aid must be described by the President as well.
Congress
99
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jul 10, 1985
Latest Action Text
Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
Submitted Date
Jul 10, 1985
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 30, 2021
Amendment 287 — Informed