To provide for certain forms of assistance to Poland and Hungary to encourage the process of democratic reforms in those countries.
Democracy in Eastern Europe Act of 1989 - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to remove Poland from the list of countries ineligible for designation as beneficiary developing countries.
Requires the Overseas Private Investment Corporation to support projects in Poland and Hungary to enhance the nongovernmental sector and reduce state involvement in the economy.
Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 and 1991 to implement the 1987 U.S.-Polish science and technology agreement.
Authorizes additional appropriations for FY 1990 and 1991 to carry out the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to be available only for: (1) the provision of medical supplies and hospital equipment to Poland and for training of Polish medical personnel; and (2) unconditional support of democratic institutions in Poland and Hungary.
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) encourage privately administered educational and cultural exchanges between the United States and Poland and the United States and Hungary through the International Research and Exchanges Board, the National Academy of Sciences, the Fulbright Educational Exchange Program, and the United States Information Agency; (2) consider establishing reciprocal cultural centers in the United States and such countries to facilitate government and privately funded educational exchanges; and (3) consult with western allies and Japan on establishing a comprehensive economic recovery program in Hungary and Poland in the context of binding commitments by such countries to establish democracies and free economies.
Became Public Law No: 101-179.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 101-92, Part I.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 101-92, Part I.
Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 101-92, Part II.
Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 101-92, Part II.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 58.
Mr. Hamilton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mr. Broomfield demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported.
Received in the Senate.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
See H.R.3402.