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106th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 1064
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AN ACT
To authorize a coordinated program to promote the development of
democracy in Serbia and Montenegro.
106th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 1064
_______________________________________________________________________
AN ACT
To authorize a coordinated program to promote the development of
democracy in Serbia and Montenegro.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Serbia
Democratization Act of 2000''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as
follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Definitions.
TITLE I--SUPPORT FOR THE DEMOCRATIC FORCES
Sec. 101. Findings and policy.
Sec. 102. Assistance to promote democracy and civil society in
Yugoslavia.
Sec. 103. Authority for radio and television broadcasting.
Sec. 104. Development of political contacts relating to the Republic of
Serbia and the Republic of Montenegro.
TITLE II--ASSISTANCE TO THE VICTIMS OF OPPRESSION
Sec. 201. Findings.
Sec. 202. Sense of the Congress.
Sec. 203. Assistance.
TITLE III--``OUTER WALL'' SANCTIONS
Sec. 301. ``Outer Wall'' sanctions.
Sec. 302. International financial institutions not in compliance with
``Outer Wall'' sanctions.
TITLE IV--OTHER MEASURES AGAINST YUGOSLAVIA
Sec. 401. Blocking assets in the United States.
Sec. 402. Suspension of entry into the United States.
Sec. 403. Prohibition on strategic exports to Yugoslavia.
Sec. 404. Prohibition on loans and investment.
Sec. 405. Prohibition of military-to-military cooperation.
Sec. 406. Multilateral sanctions.
Sec. 407. Exemptions.
Sec. 408. Waiver; termination of measures against Yugoslavia.
Sec. 409. Statutory construction.
TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 501. International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.
Sec. 502. Sense of the Congress with respect to ethnic Hungarians of
Vojvodina.
Sec. 503. Ownership and use of diplomatic and consular properties.
Sec. 504. Transition assistance.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term
``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committee on
Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on
International Relations of the House of Representatives.
(2) Commercial export.--The term ``commercial export''
means the sale of an agricultural commodity, medicine, or
medical equipment by a United States seller to a foreign buyer
in exchange for cash payment on market terms without benefit of
concessionary financing, export subsidies, government or
government-backed credits or other nonmarket financing
arrangements.
(3) International criminal tribunal for the former
yugoslavia or tribunal.--The term ``International Criminal
Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia'' or the ``Tribunal'' means
the International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons
Responsible for Serious Violations of International
Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former
Yugoslavia Since 1991, as established by United Nations
Security Council Resolution 827 of May 25, 1993.
(4) Yugoslavia.--The term ``Yugoslavia'' means the so-
called Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro),
and the term ``Government of Yugoslavia'' means the central
government of Yugoslavia.
TITLE I--SUPPORT FOR THE DEMOCRATIC FORCES
SEC. 101. FINDINGS AND POLICY.
(a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
(1) The President of Yugoslavia, Slobodan Milosevic, has
consistently engaged in undemocratic methods of governing.
(2) Yugoslavia has passed and implemented a law strictly
limiting freedom of the press and has acted to intimidate and
prevent independent media from operating inside Yugoslavia.
(3) Although the Yugoslav and Serbian constitutions provide
for the right of citizens to change their government, citizens
of Serbia in practice are prevented from exercising that right
by the Milosevic regime's domination of the mass media and
manipulation of the electoral process.
(4) The Yugoslav and Serbian governments have orchestrated
attacks on academics at institutes and universities throughout
the country in an effort to prevent the dissemination of
opinions that differ from official state propaganda.
(5) The Yugoslav and Serbian governments hinder the
formation of nonviolent, democratic opposition through
restrictions on freedom of assembly and association.
(6) The Yugoslav and Serbian governments use control and
intimidation to control the judiciary and manipulate the
country's legal framework to suit the regime's immediate
political interests.
(7) The Government of Serbia and the Government of
Yugoslavia, under the direction of President Milosevic, have
obstructed the efforts of the Government of Montenegro to
pursue democratic and free-market policies.
(8) At great risk, the Government of Montenegro has
withstood efforts by President Milosevic to interfere with its
government.
(9) The people of Serbia who do not endorse the
undemocratic actions of the Milosevic government should not be
the target of criticism that is rightly directed at the
Milosevic regime.
(b) Policy; Sense of the Congress.--
(1) Policy.--It is the policy of the United States to
encourage the development of a government in Yugoslavia based
on democratic principles and the rule of law and that respects
internationally recognized human rights.
(2) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of the Congress
that--
(A) the United States should actively support the
democratic forces in Yugoslavia, including political
parties and independent trade unions, to develop a
legitimate and viable alternative to the Milosevic
regime;
(B) all United States Government officials,
including individuals from the private sector acting on
behalf of the United States Government, should meet
regularly with representatives of democratic forces in
Yugoslavia and minimize to the extent practicable any
direct contacts with officials of the Yugoslav or
Serbian governments, and not meet with any individual
indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for the
former Yugoslavia, particularly President Slobodan
Milosevic; and
(C) the United States should emphasize to all
political leaders in Yugoslavia the importance of
respecting internationally recognized human rights for
all individuals residing in Yugoslavia.
SEC. 102. ASSISTANCE TO PROMOTE DEMOCRACY AND CIVIL SOCIETY IN
YUGOSLAVIA.
(a) Assistance for the Serbian Democratic Forces.--
(1) Purpose of assistance.--The purpose of assistance under
this subsection is to promote and strengthen institutions of
democratic government and the growth of an independent civil
society in Serbia, including ethnic tolerance and respect for
internationally recognized human rights.
(2) Authorization for assistance.--To carry out the purpose
of paragraph (1), the President is authorized to furnish
assistance and other support for the activities described in
paragraph (3).
(3) Activities supported.--Activities that may be supported
by assistance under paragraph (2) include the following:
(A) Democracy building.
(B) The development of nongovernmental
organizations.
(C) The development of independent Serbian media.
(D) The development of the rule of law, to include
a strong, independent judiciary, the impartial
administration of justice, and transparency in
political practices.
(E) International exchanges and advanced
professional training programs in skill areas central
to the development of civil society and a market
economy.
(F) The development of all elements of the
democratic process, including political parties and the
ability to administer free and fair elections.
(G) The development of local governance.
(H) The development of a free-market economy.
(4) Authorization of appropriations.--
(A) In general.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to the President $50,000,000 for the
period beginning October 1, 2000, and ending September
30, 2001, to be made available for activities in
support of the democratization of the Republic of
Serbia (excluding Kosovo) pursuant to this subsection.
(B) Availability of funds.--Amounts appropriated
pursuant to subparagraph (A) are authorized to remain
available until expended.
(b) Prohibition on Assistance to Government of Yugoslavia or of
Serbia.--In carrying out subsection (a), the President should take all
necessary steps to ensure that no funds or other assistance is provided
to the Government of Yugoslavia or to the Government of Serbia, except
for purposes permitted under this title.
(c) Assistance to Government of Montenegro.--
(1) In general.--The President may provide assistance to
the Government of Montenegro, unless the President determines,
and so reports to the appropriate congressional committees,
that the leadership of the Government of Montenegro is not
committed to, or is not taking steps to promote, democratic
principles, the rule of law, or respect for internationally
recognized human rights.
(2) Authorization of appropriations.--Unless the President
makes the determination, and so reports to the appropriate
congressional committees, under paragraph (1), there is
authorized to be appropriated to the President $55,000,000 for
the period beginning October 1, 2000, and ending September 30,
2001, to be made available for activities for or in the
Republic of Montenegro for purposes described in subsection
(a), as well as to support ongoing political and economic
reforms, and economic stabilization in support of
democratization.
SEC. 103. AUTHORITY FOR RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING.
(a) In General.--The Broadcasting Board of Governors shall further
the open communication of information and ideas through the increased
use of radio and television broadcasting to Yugoslavia in both the
Serbo-Croatian and Albanian languages.
(b) Implementation.--Radio and television broadcasting under
subsection (a) shall be carried out by the Voice of America and, in
addition, radio broadcasting under that subsection shall be carried out
by RFE/RL, Incorporated. Subsection (a) shall be carried out in
accordance with all the respective Voice of America and RFE/RL,
Incorporated, standards to ensure that radio and television
broadcasting to Yugoslavia serves as a consistently reliable and
authoritative source of accurate, objective, and comprehensive news.
(c) Statutory Construction.--The implementation of subsection (a)
may not be construed as a replacement for the strengthening of
indigenous independent media called for in section 102(a)(3)(C). To the
maximum extent practicable, the two efforts (strengthening independent
media and increasing broadcasts into Serbia) shall be carried out in
such a way that they mutually support each other.
SEC. 104. DEVELOPMENT OF POLITICAL CONTACTS RELATING TO THE REPUBLIC OF
SERBIA AND THE REPUBLIC OF MONTENEGRO.
(a) Sense of the Congress.--It is the sense of the Congress that
political contacts between United States officials and those
individuals who, in an official or unofficial capacity, represent a
genuine desire for democratic governance in the Republic of Serbia and
the Republic of Montenegro should be developed through regular and well
publicized meetings.
(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to the Secretary of State $350,000 for fiscal year 2001
for a voluntary contribution to the Organization for Security and
Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly--
(1) to facilitate contacts by those who, in an official or
unofficial capacity, represent a genuine desire for democratic
governance in the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of
Montenegro, with their counterparts in other countries; and
(2) to encourage the development of a multilateral effort
to promote democracy in the Republic of Serbia and the Republic
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