To make available funds to support democracy- building efforts for Cuba.
What it does: Inserts new text on page 147, between lines 6 and 7
Sen. John Ensign (R-NV)Inserts new text on page 147, between lines 6 and 7
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: Democracy Building In Cuba
Inserted: Sec. 692. (a) Of the funds appropriated in Title II, under the heading "Transition Initiatives" not more than $5,000,000 shall be available for individuals and independent nongovernmental organizations to support democracy-building efforts for Cuba, including the following:
Inserted: (1) Published and informational material, such as books, videos, and cassettes, on transitions to democracy, human rights, and market economics, to be made available to independent democratic groups in Cuba.
Inserted: (2) Humanitarian assistance to victims of political repression, and their families.
Inserted: (3) Support for democratic and human rights groups in Cuba.
Inserted: (4) Support for visits and permanent deployment of independent international human rights monitors in Cuba.
Inserted: (1) The term "independent nongovernmental organization" means an organization that the Secretary of State determines, not less than 15 days before any obligation of funds made available under this section to the organization, is a charitable or nonprofit nongovernmental organization that is not an agency or instrumentality of the Cuban Government.
Inserted: (2) The term "individuals" means a Cuban national in Cuba, including a political prisoner and the family of such prisoner, who is not an official of the Cuban Government or of the ruling political party in Cuba, as defined in section 4(10) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 (22 U.S.C. 6023(10)).
Inserted: (c) The notification requirements of section 634A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2394-1) shall apply to any allocation or transfer of funds made pursuant to this section.
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SA 2018. Mr. McCONNELL (for Mr. Ensign) proposed an amendment to the bill H.R. 2800, making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes; as follows:
On page 147, between lines 6 and 7, insert the following new section:
Democracy Building In Cuba
Sec. 692. (a) Of the funds appropriated in Title II, under the heading “Transition Initiatives” not more than $5,000,000 shall be available for individuals and independent nongovernmental organizations to support democracy-building efforts for Cuba, including the following:
(1) Published and informational material, such as books, videos, and cassettes, on transitions to democracy, human rights, and market economics, to be made available to independent democratic groups in Cuba.
(2) Humanitarian assistance to victims of political repression, and their families.
(3) Support for democratic and human rights groups in Cuba.
(4) Support for visits and permanent deployment of independent international human rights monitors in Cuba.
(1) The term “independent nongovernmental organization” means an organization that the Secretary of State determines, not less than 15 days before any obligation of funds made available under this section to the organization, is a charitable or nonprofit nongovernmental organization that is not an agency or instrumentality of the Cuban Government.
(2) The term “individuals” means a Cuban national in Cuba, including a political prisoner and the family of such prisoner, who is not an official of the Cuban Government or of the ruling political party in Cuba, as defined in section 4(10) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 (22 U.S.C. 6023(10)).
(c) The notification requirements of section 634A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2394-1) shall apply to any allocation or transfer of funds made pursuant to this section.
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Senate amendment submitted
October 28, 2003
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Senate amendment submitted
October 28, 2003
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 2018 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Ensign.(consideration: CR S13367-13368; text: CR S13368)
October 28, 2003
Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 2018 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
October 28, 2003
Amendment SA 2018 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Ensign. (consideration: CR S13367-13368; text: CR S13368) To make available funds to support democracy- building efforts for Cuba.
October 28, 2003
Amendment SA 2018 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
October 28, 2003