Nigeria Democracy Act - Imposes certain economic sanctions on Nigeria to promote democracy and human rights there.
Requires the President to direct the Secretary of Transportation to revoke the right of Nigerian air carriers to service, and prohibit U.S. air carriers from servicing, routes between the United States and such country.
Authorizes waiver of such sanctions if the President certifies to the Congress that such waiver is important to the national interest.
Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the United States should exclude Nigerian sporting teams from participating in any sporting event in the United States; and (2) the President should work with the Government of Australia before the 2000 Olympic Games to be held in Sydney to determine the appropriateness of issuing visas for Nigerian participants in such Games.
Directs the President to report periodically to the Congress on the extent to which Nigeria has made progress toward democracy, civilian rule, and respect for internationally-recognized human rights.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House International Relations
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House Banking and Financial Services
Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
Referred to House Judiciary
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
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