[Congressional Bills 103th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 40 Introduced in House (IH)] 103d CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 40 Concerning United States assistance to Nicaragua. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 25, 1993 Mr. Penny submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Concerning United States assistance to Nicaragua. Whereas the Nicaraguan economy and people continue to suffer from the effects of the recent civil war and require international attention and assistance; Whereas the suspension of United States assistance to Nicaragua has contributed to the economic hardship and social unrest, and threatens to undermine the progress which has been made in recent years in the areas of economic, political, and military reform; Whereas the civil war in Nicaragua has ended and the competing military forces have been largely demobilized and reduced in size; Whereas the new democratic government has successfully dealt with such macroeconomic problems as hyperinflation and currency stabilization; and Whereas despite some improvement, there are persistent problems in Nicaragua concerning private property rights, human rights, and military spending: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should-- (1) release all humanitarian, development, and economic assistance that was authorized and appropriated by Congress for Nicaragua in fiscal years 1992 and 1993; (2) direct development-related assistance to small farmers and businesses, maternal and child health care programs, education programs for children, and programs that will assist Nicaragua in strengthening and deepening institutions that promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law; and (3) encourage the democratically elected government of Nicaragua to make progress in resolving property disputes, investigating and prosecuting all reported violations of human rights, and reducing military expenditures to regional levels. <all>