22 U.S.C. § 2271 — Statement of policy

Page 712 TITLE 22—FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE § 2271 2292c of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 112–74, div. I, title VII, § 7034(l), Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1216. PART VI—CENTRAL AMERICA DEMOCRACY, PEACE, AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE § 2271. Statement of policy (a) Congressional findings The Congress finds that— (1) the building of democracy, the restora- tion of peace, the improvement of living condi- tions, and the application of equal justice under law in Central America are important to the interests of the United States and the community of American States; and (2) the interrelated issues of social and human progress, economic growth, political reform, and regional security must be effec- tively dealt with to assure a democratic and economically and politically secure Central America. (b) Policy requirements (1) The achievement of democracy, respect for human rights, peace, and equitable economic growth depends primarily on the cooperation and the human and economic resources of the people and governments of Central America. The Congress recognizes that the United States can make a significant contribution to such peaceful and democratic development through a con- sistent and coherent policy which includes a long-term commitment of assistance. This pol- icy should be designed to support actively— (A) democracy and political reform, includ- ing opening the political process to all mem- bers of society; (B) full observance of internationally recog- nized human rights, including free elections, freedom of the press, freedom of association, and the elimination of all human rights abuses; (C) leadership development, including train- ing and educational programs to improve pub- lic administration and the administration of justice; (D) land reform, reform in tax systems, en- couragement of private enterprise and indi- vidual initiative, creation of favorable invest- ment climates, curbing corruption where it ex- ists, and spurring balanced trade; (E) the establishment of the rule of law and an effective judicial system; and (F) the termination of extremist violence by both the left and the right as well as vigorous action to prosecute those guilty of crimes and the prosecution to the extent possible of past offenders. (2) The policy described in paragraph (1) should also promote equitable economic growth and development, including controlling the flight of capital and the effective use of foreign assistance and adhering to approved programs for economic stabilization and fiscal responsi- bility. Finally, this policy should foster dialog and negotiations— (A) to achieve peace based upon the objec- tives of democratization, reduction of arma- ment, an end to subversion, and the with- drawal of foreign military forces and advisers; and (B) to provide a security shield against vio- lence and intimidation. (3) It is the purpose of this part to establish the statutory framework and to authorize the appropriations and financing necessary to carry out the policy described in this section. (c) Additional Congressional findings The Congress finds, therefore, that the people of the United States are willing to sustain and expand a program of economic and military as- sistance in Central America if the recipient countries can demonstrate progress toward and a commitment to these goals. (Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 461, as added Pub. L. 99–83, title VII, § 701, Aug. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 234.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Another section 461 of Pub. L. 87–195 is classified to section 2281 of this title. PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 2271, Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 461, Sept. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 434; Pub. L. 87–565, pt. I, § 110, Aug. 1, 1962, 76 Stat. 259; Pub. L. 90–137, pt. I, § 113, Nov. 14, 1967, 81 Stat. 455, related to emphasis on programs in agrar- ian countries which reach people who are engaged in agrarian pursuits, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 95–424, title VI, § 604, Oct. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 961, eff. Oct. 1, 1978. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Part effective Oct. 1, 1985, see section 1301 of Pub. L. 99–83, set out as an Effective Date of 1985 Amendment note under section 2151–1 of this title. § 2272. Conditions on furnishing assistance The President shall ensure that assistance au- thorized by this chapter and the Arms Export Control Act [22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.] to Central American countries is furnished in a manner which fosters demonstrated progress toward and commitment to the objectives set forth in sec- tion 2271 of this title. Where necessary to achieve this purpose, the President shall impose conditions on the furnishing of such assistance. In carrying out this section, the President shall consult with the Congress in regard to progress toward the objectives set forth in section 2271 of this title, and any conditions imposed on the furnishing of assistance in furtherance of those objectives. (Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 462, as added Pub. L. 99–83, title VII, § 701, Aug. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 235.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original ‘‘this Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 87–195, Sept. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 424, known as the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2151 of this title and Tables. The Arms Export Control Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 90–629, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1320, which is clas- sified principally to chapter 39 (§ 2751 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2751 of this title and Tables.