H.R. 4340 (112th): To restrict assistance to Egypt unless the Government of Egypt holds free and fair elections.

112th Congress, 2011–2013. Text as of Mar 29, 2012 (Introduced).

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HR 4340 IH

112th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 4340

To restrict assistance to Egypt unless the Government of Egypt holds free and fair elections.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 29, 2012

Mr. SCHWEIKERT introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

A BILL

To restrict assistance to Egypt unless the Government of Egypt holds free and fair elections.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. RESTRICTION ON ASSISTANCE TO EGYPT.

    (a) Restriction- Assistance under the provisions of law described in subsection (b) may not be provided to Egypt unless the President determines and certifies to Congress that the Government of Egypt has held free and fair elections.

    (b) Provisions of Law- The provisions of law referred to in subsection (a) are--

      (1) chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (relating to the Economic Support Fund); and

      (2) section 23 of the Arms Export Control Act (relating to the Foreign Military Financing program).