HR 4749 · 98th Congress · International Affairs
A bill to support the Government of the Republic of Cyprus as the sole legitimate government on Cyprus and to facilitate the withdrawal of Turkish military forces from Cyprus.
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EnactedLatest: Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From State.(1984-05-04)
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Expresses U.S. recognition of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus as the sole legitimate government on Cyprus. Expresses U.S. support for a negotiated settlement to the conflict on Cyprus and for the withdrawal of all foreign military forces, including Turkish troops. Prohibits obligating funds for military assistance for Turkey after FY 1984 unless the Turkish military forces which are on Cyprus do not exceed those permitted by the 1959 Treaty of Alliance. Limits the amount of foreign military sales financing provided for Turkey under the Arms Export Control Act for each of FY 1985 through 1987. Prohibits any foreign military sales financing for Turkey after FY 1987 unless: (1) the Turkish military forces which are on Cyprus do not exceed those permitted by the 1959 Treaty of Alliance; or (2) the Congress enacts a joint resolution approving the furnishing of such financing notwithstanding the failure of the Turkish Government to withdraw its military forces from Cyprus. Limits such financing if Congress enacts such a joint resolution. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require that the President's certification to Congress of assistance to Greece or Turkey shall inc…
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