To condition payment to Iran of any compensation for the downing of Iran Air Flight 655 by the USS VINCENNES on July 3, 1988, on the release of the United States citizens being held hostage in the Middle East.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits the use of Federal funds for reparations, compensation, or other payment to the Government of Iran, any entity organized under the laws of Iran, or any Iranian citizen on account of the July 3, 1988, downing of Iran Air Flight 655 by the U.S.S. Vincennes, unless the Congress specifically authorizes such payment. Makes such authorization contingent upon a certification by the President to the Congress that no U.S. citizen is being held hostage in the Middle East by any group controlled by or under the influence of the Government of Iran.…