HR 6755 · 97th Congress · International Affairs

Caribbean-Central America Economic Revitalization Act of 1982

Introduced 1982-07-14· Sponsored by Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.562 Reported to House.(1982-08-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Caribbean Basin Economic Revitalization Act of 1982 - Authorizes additional FY 1982 appropriations to carry out the purposes of the Economic Support Fund in Caribbean countries. Sets forth requirements relating to the use of funds appropriated under this Act. Earmarks a specified amount for projects which are: (1) consistent with U.S. development assistance policy, as expressed in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; and (2) in accordance with the provisions of such Act dealing with agricultural development in rural areas, agricultural research, population planning and health programs, and education and human resources development. Earmarks a specified amount for: (1) scholarships for persons from Caribbean countries; and (2) the Inter-American Foundation. Limits the amount of funds appropriated under this Act that may be used for aid to any one country. Directs the President to seek a reasonable balance in allocating the funds appropriated under this Act between aid for the public sector and aid for the private sector and between balance-of-payments support and support for development projects. Authorizes providing El Salvador with funds in excess of the per country limitation set …

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Cosponsors (19)

7 Democrats12 Republicans