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 PUBLIC LAW 99-415—SEPT. 19, 1986

100 STAT. 947

Public Law 99-415 99th Congress An Act To authorize United States contributions to the International Fund established pursuant to the November 15, 1985, agreement between the United Kingdom and Ireland, as well as other assistance.

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

Anglo-Irish

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

Agreement Support Act of 1986,

This Act may be cited as the "Anglo-Irish Agreement Support Act of 1986". SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.

(a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that the Anglo-Irish Agreement is a clear demonstration of the determination of the Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of Ireland to make progress concerning the complex situation in Northern Ireland. The Congress strongly supports the Anglo-Irish Agreement and is particularly encouraged that these two neighboring countries, longstanding friends of the United States, have joined together to rebuild a land that has too often been the scene of economic hardship and where many have suffered severely from the consequences of violence in recent years. In recognition of our ties of kinship, history, and commitment to democratic values, the Congress believes the United States should participate in this renewed commitment to social and economic progress in Northern Ireland and affected areas of Ireland. (b) PURPOSES.—It is, therefore, the purpose of this Act to provide for United States contributions in support of the Anglo-Irish Agreement, such contributions to consist of economic support fund assistance for payment to the International Fund established pursuant to the Anglo-Irish Agreement, as well as other assistance to serve as an incentive for economic development and reconciliation in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The purpose of these United States contributions shall be to support the Anglo-Irish Agreement in promoting reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the establishment of a society in Northern Ireland in which all may live in peace, free from discrimination, terrorism, and intolerance, and with the opportunity for both communities to participate fully in the structures and processes of government.

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SEC. 3. UNITED STATES CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FUND.

(a) FISCAL YEAR 1986.—Of the amounts made available for the fiscal year 1986 to carry out chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (relating to the economic support fund), 22 USC 2346. $50,000,000 shall be used for United States contributions to the International Fund. Pending the formal establishment of the International Fund and submission of the certification required by section 5(c) of this Act, these funds may, pursuant to an agreement ':«ll iV

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